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

Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

Your New Puppy: Dog Training and Dog Behavior Lessons to Help You Turn Your New Puppy into a Well-Behaved Dog

De: Debbie Cilento: Dog Trainer | Dog Behavior Consultant | Owner of Playtime Paws | Belly Rub Specialist
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Your host, Debbie, is a positive trainer with a passion for dogs, their behavior and helping you create a well behaved dog. This is a dog training and behavior podcast that with help you and your new puppy build good healthy habits right from the start. It will also help you understand your dog’s behavior and build a strong, fulfilling, and fun relationship for years to come.Playtime Paws, LLC
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  • YNP #105: Potty Training Regression

    YNP #105: Potty Training Regression
    Dec 10 2025
    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 difference between a random accident and true regression. Enjoying this podcast? Please rate and review it wherever you listen. This helps other puppy parents find it. Other resources mentioned and related to this episode: Complete Guide to Potty Training Your Puppy: A free download that walks you through my complete process YOUR New Puppy: My signature new puppy course that has helped hundreds of new puppy parents raise their puppies into well-mannered, happy dogs. Includes live support from me so you don’t have to do this alone! Additional Potty Training Episodes: YNP #009: Why Indoor Pads Should Not Be Used When House Training Your PuppyYNP #010: Complete Guide to Potty Training Your PuppyYNP #039: Common Potty AccidentsYNP #041: Raising a Puppy in an ApartmentYNP #056: Potty Training for a Working HouseholdYNP #072: Should You Use a Potty Bell?YNP #079: Are You Still Struggling With Potty Training?YNP #085: How to Handle Potty Training OvernightYNP #090: When Your Dog Hates the RainYNP #092: Why Not to Punish Puppy Potty Accidents What’s Next? Feeling a little unsure about what to do with your new puppy? You’re not alone! You’re just a human trying to raise a dog. That’s exactly why I created YOUR Perfect Puppy — my digital program that gives you a clear plan to follow and direct support from me every step of the way. From potty training and basic cues to building trust and confidence, we’ll cover everything you need to raise your well-mannered dog with less stress and more joy. And because puppyhood doesn’t stop after four weeks, you’ll also get ongoing access to Playtime Paws Academy — my membership community with weekly live calls, a private forum, and an entire library of enrichment activities to help you navigate real-life challenges as they come up. Click here to check out YOUR Perfect Puppy. I’d love to support you through this journey.
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  • YNP #104: The Puppy Blues are Real!

    YNP #104: The Puppy Blues are Real!
    Sep 30 2025
    Bringing a puppy home is a joyful time… except sometimes reality hits a bit harder.Welcome to the Puppy Blues.It's common to underestimate the effect this big life change will have on our emotional well-being. I'm doing this wrong?Why is this so hard?I feel like a failure.There's something wrong with this dog.It's not supposed to be this way.These are all normal things to think and feel when you bring your puppy home. Feelings of anxiety, frustration, exhaustion, or even guilt are something that nearly every new puppy parent experiences.Yet we don't seem to talk about it.In this episode, let's discuss what the puppy blues are, why they happen, and most importantly, how to navigate them without feeling like you’re failing your puppy or yourself.You’ll learn why these feelings are normal, temporary, and something you can plan for, along with practical tips for finding your new rhythm with your puppy.Whether you’re preparing for a puppy or already in the thick of it, this episode will give you reassurance, strategies, and a roadmap to survive (and enjoy!) these early weeks.In this episode, I talk about:What the puppy blues are.Why just about every new puppy parent experiences them.Practical ways to minimize the overwhelm.How to find your new rhythm with your puppy.Where to find extra guidance.Enjoying this podcast? Please rate and review it wherever you listen. This helps other puppy parents find it.Other resources mentioned and related to this episode:Science Daily: A dog's puppyhood can cause 'puppy blues' reminiscent of baby bluesYour New Puppy's Podcast: YNP #005: Crate Training: How and Why to Make Their Crate Your Dog's Best FriendYour New Puppy's Podcast: YNP #028: 5 Reasons to Use the Crate When You're HomeYour New Puppy's Podcast: YNP #061: A Typical Puppy ScheduleYOUR New Puppy: My signature new puppy course that has helped hundreds of new puppy parents raise their puppies into well-mannered, happy dogs. Includes live support from me so you don't have to do this alone!What's Next?Feeling a little unsure about what to do with your new puppy? You’re not alone! You’re just a human trying to raise a dog.That’s exactly why I created YOUR Perfect Puppy — my digital program that gives you a clear plan to follow and direct support from me every step of the way. From potty training and basic cues to building trust and confidence, we’ll cover everything you need to raise your well-mannered dog with less stress and more joy.And because puppyhood doesn’t stop after four weeks, you’ll also get ongoing access to Playtime Paws Academy — my membership community with weekly live calls, a private forum, and an entire library of enrichment activities to help you navigate real-life challenges as they come up.Click here to check out YOUR Perfect Puppy. I'd love to support you through this journey.
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  • YNP #103: Your Puppy’s First Night Home

    YNP #103: Your Puppy’s First Night Home
    Jun 10 2025
    Wondering what to do on your puppy's first night home?You're bringing your new puppy home, you're excited, you've got everything ready, and you already have great plans on how your new puppy will fit right into your family. But wait, do I know what to do that first night? Maybe you're coming home late and don't have much time to make them feel safe and comfortable before bedtime. You're probably wondering:Where should my puppy sleep that first night?Do I put them in the crate even if I haven’t introduced it yet?Is it okay not to use the crate?No worries, in this episode, I walk you through exactly what to do that very first night.Note: If you've watched my three part series: The 3 Phases to Bringing Your New Puppy Home, this episode fits into Phase 02: Settle In.Whether you’ve been preparing for weeks or just thought of it now (we’ve all been there!), you’ll leave this episode knowing exactly what to do, and what you don't need to worry about (yet!).In this episode I talk about:What to expect for your puppy's first night home.Where crate training and potty training fits in.Where your puppy should sleep that first night.What you can do to make them more comfortable without overwhelming them.What else you should be prepared for.Enjoying this podcast? Please rate and review it wherever you listen. This helps other puppy parents find it.Other resources mentioned and related to this episode:The 3 Phases to Bringing Your New Puppy Home: Getting a new puppy is exciting but overwhelming. This free three part video series will help you know how to Prepare, how long to let your puppy Settle In, and when it's time to Get to Work.Complete Guide to Potty Training Your Puppy: Know exactly what to do when to help potty training feel easier with quicker results. It includes a tracker to help you find patterns and prevent accidents. YOUR New Puppy: My signature new puppy course that has helped hundreds of new puppy parents raise their puppies into well-mannered, happy dogs. Includes live support from me so you don't have to do this alone!What's Next?Feeling a little unsure about what to do with your new puppy? You’re not alone! You’re just a human trying to raise a dog.That’s exactly why I created YOUR Perfect Puppy — my digital program that gives you a clear plan to follow and direct support from me every step of the way. From potty training and basic cues to building trust and confidence, we’ll cover everything you need to raise your well-mannered dog with less stress and more joy.And because puppyhood doesn’t stop after four weeks, you’ll also get ongoing access to Playtime Paws Academy — my membership community with weekly live calls, a private forum, and an entire library of enrichment activities to help you navigate real-life challenges as they come up.Click here to check out YOUR Perfect Puppy. I'd love to support you through this journey.
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