YNP #106: Three Ways to Upgrade Your Walk

YNP #106: Three Ways to Upgrade Your Walk

From Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog by Debbie Cilento: Dog Trainer | Dog Behavior Consultant | Owner of Playtime Paws | Belly Rub Specialist

December 31, 2025 · 8 min · Episode 106

About this episode

This episode discusses the normalcy of potty training regression in puppies and how to manage it effectively.

Potty training was going so well… until it suddenly wasn’t.   Let’s discuss  why potty training regression is completely normal , what it actually means, and how to  get back on track  without feeling like you’ve failed your puppy. You have a stretch of good days, you start to feel confident, and then all of a sudden, the accidents are back. It feels like you’re back at square one, you start asking what you did wrong, and you might even wonder what’s wrong with your puppy. Here is the truth. Regression is normal. It doesn’t mean you failed. It doesn’t mean your puppy forgot everything. It means you are in the middle of the process. If this episode really resonates, I also recommend  Episode 79: “Are You Still Struggling With Potty Training?”  where I walk through the three key points I always cover with clients who are stuck. In this episode, I talk about: What potty training actually looks like (progress in NOT a straight line) The most common reason for potty training regression. Why regression seems to happen right at the end. How a small change in routine can have a big impact on your progress. The…

People in this episode

Host: Debbie Cilento

Topics covered

  • potty training
  • puppy behavior
  • training regression
  • dog training
  • pet care

Keywords

  • potty training
  • puppy regression
  • dog training tips
  • pet behavior
  • training process

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Complete Guide to Potty Training Your Puppy, YNP #065: YOUR New Puppy

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