In this episode of the Puppy Training Podcast, we go beyond basic behaviors like sit and stay to focus on the life skills that truly shape a well-behaved, confident dog. Many puppy parents work hard on cues, but struggle with everyday challenges like stressful car rides, difficult vet visits, grooming battles, noisy vacuums, or overly excited greetings with guests. Amy walks you through the essential “good citizen puppy” skills every dog needs, including calm car riding, positive crate ...
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In this episode of the Puppy Training Podcast, we go beyond basic behaviors like sit and stay to focus on the life skills that truly shape a well-behaved, confident dog. Many puppy parents work hard on cues, but struggle with everyday challenges like stressful car rides, difficult vet visits, grooming battles, noisy vacuums, or overly excited greetings with guests. Amy walks you through the essential “good citizen puppy” skills every dog needs, including calm car riding, positive crate ...
Episode #253 Anxiety, Fear & “Pandemic Puppies” — Providing Emotional Support
The Puppy Training Podcast
10 minutes
1 month ago
Episode #253 Anxiety, Fear & “Pandemic Puppies” — Providing Emotional Support
Did your dog grow up during lockdown? You’re not alone — and you’re not imagining it if your once-happy puppy now struggles with anxiety, fear, or reactivity. In this episode, Amy explores why so many “pandemic puppies” are showing emotional challenges as adults — and what you can do to help. Learn how to recognize early signs of fear, build resilience through safe socialization, use desensitization and counterconditioning effectively, and support your dog’s emotional well-being day-to-day. W...
The Puppy Training Podcast
In this episode of the Puppy Training Podcast, we go beyond basic behaviors like sit and stay to focus on the life skills that truly shape a well-behaved, confident dog. Many puppy parents work hard on cues, but struggle with everyday challenges like stressful car rides, difficult vet visits, grooming battles, noisy vacuums, or overly excited greetings with guests. Amy walks you through the essential “good citizen puppy” skills every dog needs, including calm car riding, positive crate ...