About this episode
This episode discusses the broader aspects of raising a puppy beyond just potty training.
People call me to discuss puppy training, and their entire focus is on potty training. This happens a lot. The goal of this episode is to shift new puppy owners' focus to the bigger picture of raising a puppy beyond potty training and crate training. A dog trainer can only provide tips on potty training, crate training, play biting, and other issues because we don’t live with the dog. Most of the unwanted behavior stems from the environment and from the owners' lack of leadership. The bigger ...
People in this episode
Host: Dale Buchanan
Topics covered
- puppy training
- potty training
- crate training
- dog behavior
- owner leadership
Keywords
- puppy training
- potty training tips
- crate training
- dog behavior
- owner leadership
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