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

Debbie Cilento: Dog Trainer | Dog Behavior Consultant | Owner of Playtime Paws | Belly Rub Specialist

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.

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13:27

YNP #111: Challenges of Raising a Small Dog

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2026/07/22

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YNP #110: Let’s Talk Puppy Witching Hour

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2026/06/17

It’s been a great day. Your puppy has been an angel. And then out of nowhere, your puppy flips a switch. The biting gets more intense. They stop responding to anything you say. They’re lunging, they’re frantic, and for a second, you actually wonder if something is wrong with them. Or with you. This is puppy witching hour. And it is so much more common than you think. It usually hits in the evening, right when you’re tired, and your patience is running low. And if your

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YNP #109: Three Things I Wish Every Puppy Parent Knew...

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2026/02/11

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YNP #108: What It Means to Prepare for Your New Puppy

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2026/01/28

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YNP #107: Stop Dinnertime Chaos

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2026/01/14

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YNP #106: Three Ways to Upgrade Your Walk

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2025/12/31

Potty training was going so well… until it suddenly wasn’t. Let’s discusswhy potty training regression is completely normal, what it actually means, and how toget back on trackwithout 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

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11:33

YNP #105: Potty Training Regression

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2025/12/10

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

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11:49

YNP #104: The Puppy Blues are Real!

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2025/09/30

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

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YNP #103: Your Puppy’s First Night Home

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2025/06/10

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

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YNP Replay: Behavior Changes as Your Puppy Gets Older

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2025/02/20

If your puppy is experiencing some behavior changes now that they've reach adolescents, then this episode is for you. If you're feeling like your once (relatively) well-behaved puppy is suddenly turning into a bit of a troublemaker—you're not alone. And no worries, I'm here to help you navigate through it.In this replay episode, we’re diving deep […]The post YNP Replay: Behavior Changes as Your Puppy Gets Older appeared first on Playtime Paws.

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YNP #102: Three Simple Ways to Introduce Your Dog to...

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2024/12/23

Introducing your dog to kids, especially ones you don't know, can be a tricky business. You know it's important to keep the interaction calm and positive but how do you do that? Whether you’re introducing your dog to kids at home, at the park, or during the holidays, I have three simple strategies can help […]The post YNP #102: Three Simple Ways to Introduce Your Dog to Kids appeared first on Playtime Paws.

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YNP #101: Can I Play Tug of War With My Dog?

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2024/11/22

Tug of war is a game that dogs LOVE to play. Yet I always get asked the question "Can I play tug of war with my dog?" The short answer is YES! It's is great game for you and your pup. It's easy to play, they love it, it burns lots of energy and tires out […]The post YNP #101: Can I Play Tug of War With My Dog? appeared first on Playtime Paws.

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YNP #100: Things I Believed About Dogs Before I...

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2024/10/21

Welcome to Episode 100 of Your New Puppies Podcast! I’m thrilled to celebrate this milestone with you, my amazing listeners. As I reflect back, I started to think about what I've learned and the things I believed before I became a dog trainer. I wanted to share some key lessons with you because unless you've become […]The post YNP #100: Things I Believed About Dogs Before I Became a Dog Trainer appeared first on Playtime Paws.

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YNP #099: Why Not to Give a Puppy as a Holiday Gift

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2024/09/17

The holiday season is a popular time to bring a new puppy into the family. But how we do it can make a big difference in the well being of all involved. Now before I totally burst your bubble, I'm not saying you shouldn't get a puppy this time of year (though there are things to […]The post YNP #099: Why Not to Give a Puppy as a Holiday Gift appeared first on Playtime Paws.

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YNP #098: Why Your Dog Isn’t Listening

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2024/08/16

Why your dog isn't listening depends on a bunch of factors including what your asking them to do, where they are, what you've taught them previously, and more. It's one of the most common questions I get but it's also one of the hardest to answer. I usually need ALOT more information. From my experience, I've narrowed […]The post YNP #098: Why Your Dog Isn’t Listening appeared first on Playtime Paws.

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YNP #097: Hot Weather Activities for Your Dog

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2024/07/12

Just about every dog is going to have some trouble with the hot weather. For some dogs even a slight elevation in temperature will find them seeking out the shade and wanting shorter walks. The heat itself can be tiring for a dog so it tends to shorten walks and activity. This will result in us […]The post YNP #097: Hot Weather Activities for Your Dog appeared first on Playtime Paws.

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YNP #096: Is Pet Insurance Worth It?

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2024/06/05

Pet insurance isn't the most interesting topic I've ever talked about but it is important. Most often I get the question "is pet insurance worth it?" And I think this is the wrong question. We most often compare it to our own health insurance. But there are key differences that mean we have to think about pet […]The post YNP #096: Is Pet Insurance Worth It? appeared first on Playtime Paws.

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YNP #095: When Things Go Wrong Between the Kids and...

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2024/05/13

What do you do when things go wrong between the kids and your dog? Something that isn't talked about enough is how the relationship between kids and dogs isn't always as magical as we imagined. It's very common for the kids to get annoyed with the jumpy puppy and their sharp teeth. It's just as common for […]The post YNP #095: When Things Go Wrong Between the Kids and Dog: With Justine Schuurmans appeared first on Playtime Paws.

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YNP #094: Are Your Kids Ready for a Dog? With Justine...

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2024/05/09

If you're a parent, how do you know if your kids are ready for a dog? And if they are, how do you prepare them for bringing that new dog home? Well lucky for you (and me) Justine Schuurmans, the expert on families, kids, and dogs, is going to answer those questions. Justine is the founder of […] The post YNP #094: Are Your Kids Ready for a Dog? With Justine Schuurmans appeared first on Playtime Paws.

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YNP #093: Dog Fitness: Keeping Your Puppy Fit and...

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2024/04/19

What is dog fitness? Brittni of Potential Unleased Idaho has joined me to answer that question and then some. Brittni talks to us about dog fitness and how it can prevents injuries, builds confidence, and work both body and mind. Of course, we also talked a lot about puppies and how to keep our their muscles and […]The post YNP #093: Dog Fitness: Keeping Your Puppy Fit and Safe with Brittni appeared first on Playtime Paws.

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