Puppies can exhibit an array of behaviors on any given day: from happy one moment, to misbehaving at the next, and everything else in-between!

But what should you do if your puppy’s acting more “aggressive” with their biting and growling?

This is a common concern SO MANY puppy parents have so Bethany addresses it and how to handle it in our latest Ask A Puppy Show, Episode 158!

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 158 Timestamps:

1:16 - What to do when your puppy just sits or lays down on the pee pad for hours?
4:25 - Tips on preventing a 10-month-old Havanese puppy from peeing on dog bowls
*7:17 - How to handle a 12-week-old Toy Poodle’s aggressive behavior, including biting and growling?
14:09 - How to teach a puppy to “do nothing”
16:15 - Recommendations for safe games and toys for an 8-week-old Australian Labradoodle to do on your patio while not fully vaccinated
19:25 - Should you ignore an 18-week-old Wheaton Terrier's barking in his pen when he sees the kids?
24:20 - How to stop a 13-week-old Cavapoo from biting when being picked up or cleaned

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Having a leash on your puppy while they’re outside of their crate or playpen and around the house with you can be extremely helpful in ensuring their safety, keeping them out of trouble and making sure they stay near you!

But if they are chewing the leash, putting the brakes on when you’re using it, or pulling on the leash so there’s a lot of tension, it could be interfering with the “good intentions” of the leash and causing more issues and frustration for your puppy.

In Episode 157 of the Ask A Puppy Trainer Show, Bethany goes over the various scenarios of using the leash with your puppy so you can make sure you are using it the RIGHT way that’s positive and will benefit your pup — plus get them to stop chewing on it!

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 157 Timestamps:

*2:31 - Advice for a 9-week-old puppy who’s chewing the leash
7:35 - How to take care of your new puppy she you work 8-hour shifts away from the home
10:55 - Care tips for your 7-month-old puppy while we're traveling for 3 weeks
12:02 - What to do when your puppy gets tired off fetch and has you bring them the toy instead
14:02 - Tips for tethering an 11-week-old Lab puppy to you
*19:17 - How to teach a 13-week-old Golden Retriever not to bite the leash
21:26 - How to stop a 6-month-old Pomeranian from barking at people during walks and whining after they pass by
24:03 - How to prevent a 1-year-old Schnoodle from having meltdowns and biting things nearby when seeing other dogs on walks
26:04 - How to help an 11-month-old mini Labradoodle to be more comfortable with strangers approaching her during walks or at the park
30:08 - Potty training tips for a 9-week-old puppy who keeps missing the pee pads
31:57 - Is it too late to crate train a 4-month-old Cockapoo who's been sleeping in bed with you and now jumps off?

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Oh My Zoomies!! Those moments of intense, seemingly random bursts of energy when puppies sprint around in circles, change directions abruptly, and may even jump on furniture or nip at things, and is usually a release of some pent-up energy.

Although these can be “adorable” at first, they can often escalate and get more intense with certain pups. And if you have a larger breed dog, those zoomie outbursts can turn from amusing to ugly real quick!

If you're wanting to get control of your pup’s zoomies, in the Ask A Puppy Trainer Show Ep 149, Bethany and Sparky share how to get ahead of them to prevent them, and what to do if you’re in the middle of an episode!

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 149 Timestamps:

*1:24 - What to do with a 6-month-old puppy’s aggressive zoomies!
4:40 - Should you leave the crate door open for your 15-week-old puppy to go in and out?
6:31 - Can your puppy be out in your backyard even if they’re not yet vaccinated?
7:16 - Advice for a 6-month-old Goldendoodle's overexcitement and jumping when meeting new people
13:41 - Can you leave an 8-9 week old puppy alone in a playpen for an hour when you leave?
16:01 - Why can a 12-week-old female Shihtzu hold their potty longer at night but not during the day?
19:52 - What to teach an 8-week-old puppy on his first day home
21:41 - When do I start allowing more freedom when crate training for an hour out and two hours in?
22:57 - How to get a 12-week-old puppy to sleep through the night
24:18 - What to do with a 4-month-old puppy who refuses kibble but wants to eat your food instead
25:42 - Is it bad to keep the puppy on homemade food?
27:13 - What to do if your puppy who snaps at you the whole time you’re luring with food
29:16 - How do I teach a 7.5-month-old Corgi “Place” when they hates their bed

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