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Puppy Talk

Puppy Talk offers advice and training tips for new puppy owners. We cover topics such as potty training, play biting, basic commands, behavior problems, and leash training. Dale has trained thousands of puppies, as well as raising several of his own own. If you enjoy this podcast, please follow. Be sure to check out our website at http://puppytalkpodcast.com. This podcast is sponsored by http://www.topgundogtraining.com

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How to Teach Your Puppy to Make Good Decisions

January 22, 2025 • Dale Buchanan • Episode 112

In this episode, I discuss how to set your puppy up for success by making better decisions to replace unwanted behaviors.

Stop directing them
Allow them to decide independently - use leash training for this.
Do the chair exercise.
Praise them subtly when they make a good decision
Target training, light agility training, and dog puzzles.
Give them a chance to succeed.

The chair exercise: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDK-H52SBgm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Target Training: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFBXwE1yOXJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Indoor Agility Training: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-BznCQshcN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

You can purchase my book here: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchanan

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Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.com
Sponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.com
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