Welcome back for Episode 2 of our special new segment: Ask A VET Show!

This is a way for us to provide you with more puppy health advice to help you in raising a happy, healthy puppy – direct from the incredible veterinarians who spend their days making sure your puppy is off to the best start possible.

In this episode, Dr. Jill Child, DVM from Plaza Del Amo Animal Hospital in Torrance, CA joins us to discuss one of our favorite topics: Preventative Dental Care for Puppies!

At what age should a new puppy parent be brushing their puppy’s teeth and how often?

What signs should puppy parents look for to detect possible dental problems?

Are specific breeds more prone to dental issues than others?

Do diet and chew toys impact a puppy's teeth?

We answer all these and more in this episode of the Ask A Vet Show!

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**Apologies for the sound quality, we had mic issues during the recording of this episode.😔

There’s so many options when it comes to training your puppy: weekly group classes, private training, day training, online training, board and trains or bootcamps — so how do you choose what’s best for your puppy AND you?

We are known for our puppy Day School program (which also includes private 1-on-1 owner lessons) and our Online School (check www.thepuppyacademy.com for info on both!) but Bethany (who is also the owner of a highly sought after board and train program outside of The Puppy Academy) weighs in on her opinion about board and train programs and whether you should consider sending your puppy to one.

Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and join us every Wednesday at 1pm PT on Instagram or TikTok to ask your questions live!

Full episodes can be viewed on our YouTube channel every Monday. To get notified when it’s ready, sign up for our VIP (Very Important Puppy) list and we’ll email it to you directly!

Ep 166 Timestamps:

1:03 - Why would a 10-month-old crate-trained Yorkie suddenly be scared of the crate during the day but fine at night?
3:33 - Example of a daytime crate schedule for a 3-month-old male Staffy
*5:27 - Do we recommend send-away camps for puppy training?
9:32 - Why would a puppy cry, bark, and escape the crate when closing the door, particularly at night?
12:01 - How to help a 14-week-old black lab who hates collars and harnesses
15:36 - How to handle an 8-week-old Rottie who isn’t food-driven, has no attention span, and is becoming aggressive
20:00 - How to stop an 11-month-old mixed breed from eating sticks and digging holes

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Zoomies are those sudden outbursts of energy puppies that can have them running circles around your home, jumping on furniture, and overall looking like they’re acting a little cray-cray. 🤪

Is it ok to let your puppy run around in those manic state to burn off their energy? Are zoomies good or bad? And is there anything you should be concerned about when they happen?

Sparky tackles the zoomies in Episode 165 of the Ask A Puppy Trainer Show and what you should do when your puppy has them!

Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and join us every Wednesday at 1pm PT on Instagram or TikTok to ask your questions live!

Full episodes can be viewed on our YouTube channel every Monday. To get notified when it’s ready, sign up for our VIP (Very Important Puppy) list and we’ll email it to you directly!

Ep 165 Timestamps:

3:02 - How to prevent puppy zoomies after eating
*5:22 - Are zoomies a bad thing?
7:55 - Is it too late to train a puppy at 8-months-old?
10:53 - How to potty train an 8-week old lab living in a college dorm
12:50 - What should a normal crate schedule look like for a 10 and 12-week-old puppy?
16:23 - Should you keep your same schedule with a new pup?
17:69 - How to handle a 4.5-month-old Cavapoo who’s experiencing crate regression, and extra biting
22:42 - How to help a puppy settle in the crate if they scream the entire time, even for 80 minutes?
24:10 - What to do when a 6-month-old Wheaten Terrier barks at other dogs during walks?
28:05 - When will we be doing another free potty training power hour class?
29:10 - How to teach a puppy to relax on his bed outside of crate
30:47 - Help with stopping a 10-week-old Aussiedoodle from chewing your 2 and 4-year-old children

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶