Coaching Call | April 21, 2022
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Catch up on the April 21, 2022 Puppy College Coaching Call to find out what you missed!
Topics include:
00:00:52 Tips for airline travel with pup
00:10:30 Dealing with GI Upsets
- Metronidazole (temporary)
- Rice, canned pumpkin
00:15:00 Coccidia and Giardia aren’t typical parasitic “worms”
- Takes longer to treat
- Make potty training much more challenging
00:19:45 Three m.o. is chewing on gravel
- Foxtail Hoods
- Leave some toys as designated for outside to give appropriate options for pup
00:25:30 Potty Training Modules on the GD website
- Invaluable! Read them!
00:27:00 Six m.o. has figured out how to escape from expen
- Expens aren’t as reliable as a crate
- MDF and zip ties as a top/cover for expen
00:33:45 Ways to practice/build calm & quiet confidence for separation
- Structured Crate Training Module steps
- Crate in car, while you *briefly* run into a store
- Have pup go to a friend or family member’s home for a short visit without you
- Network doggie play dates and dog sitters from other students in group Puppy Socialization classes!
00:40:00 Why we do NOT recommend dog parks or most doggie day care
00:45:30 Pup is afraid of car rides
- Training session/game of in & out of the car with it staying in the garage
- Once pup not worried with that step, then add short distance/duration of car moving
- Do NOT allow dogs to ride unrestrained and especially NOT in the front seat;
Seatbelt Harnesses or Crates
00:55:00 Three m.o. & human toddler
- YES, play should be supervised
- structured activities ensure both learn to be respectful of each other (fetch, hide and go seek, etc.)
00:58:00 Puppy mouthing is NORMAL & NOT AGGRESSION!
01:00:00 Transitioning pup’s crate out of your bedroom at night
01:05:00 Pup is pooping in crate
01:10:00 Pup is being a vacuum cleaner on walks
- Foxtail Hoods
- Teaching a good “leave it”
- Keep up your pace
