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    Family Meeting for House Rules and Cues

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
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    Recommended Training Treats

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
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    Puppies Learn Best What They Learn First!

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
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    Naming Your Puppy

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
  • Name

    Teaching Your Puppy Its Name

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD

Puppy Socialization

  • 97 Ways To Create Great Puppies e-book

    97 Ways To Create Great Puppies

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
  • Puppy College icon, dog with book and apple on top of head

    Introducing Your New Pup to Other Pets

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
  • Emotions

    Lesson 3: Understand Your Puppy's Emotions

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
  • Puppy College icon, dog with book and apple on top of head

    Reading Your Pup’s Emotions

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
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    Puppy Socialization in the Age of Coronavirus

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD

Training Your Pup

  • Name

    Teaching Your Puppy Its Name

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
  • Puppy College icon, dog with book and apple on top of head

    The Art of Communication

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
  • Bridge cue

    Teaching the Marker or Bridge Cue (Yes/treat)

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
  • Lure

    Follow the Lure

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
  • Release cue

    How to Train the Verbal Release Cue

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
  • Come

    Teach Your Pup To Come When Called

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
  • Puppy College icon, dog with book and apple on top of head

    Don’t Sabotage Your Puppy’s “Come When Called”

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
  • Puppy College icon, dog with book and apple on top of head

    The Tennis Ball Game for Improving Your Training Skills

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD

Understanding Puppies

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    Puppies Learn Best What They Learn First!

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
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    Why Training Your Puppy is Better Than Waiting

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
  • Puppy College icon, dog with book and apple on top of head

    Understanding Adolescent Pups

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD

Preventing and Solving Problems

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    How To Stop Problematic Barking

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
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    Car Sickness

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
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    Chewing

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
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    Avoiding Firework and Thunderstorm Fears in Dogs

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
  • Fireworks

    Canine auditory awareness: Noise phobias

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    Teaching Your Pup to Get Its Toys

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
  • Puppy College icon, dog with book and apple on top of head

    Introduction to House Training

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD

Puppy Health and Care

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    Emergency Preparedness for Your Dogs

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
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    How Much Exercise Do Puppies Need?

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
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    Teach Your Dog To Take Pills

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
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    Teaching Your Puppy to Tolerate Handling

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
  • Puppy College icon, dog with book and apple on top of head

    Mushroom Poisoning

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
  • Puppy College icon, dog with book and apple on top of head

    Skunk Deodorizer

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
  • Puppy College icon, dog with book and apple on top of head

    Research on the Effects of Spaying and Neutering

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
  • Vaccinations

    Lesson 1: All about vaccinations

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    Vet Care During COVID

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
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    Managing Your Pup's Weight

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
  • Puppy College icon, dog with book and apple on top of head

    Why Washing Your Dog’s Bowls is So Important

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
  • Fear Free with America’s Vet, Dr. Marty Becker, DVM

Puppy Fitness

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    How Much Exercise Do Puppies Need?

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
  • Puppy College icon, dog with book and apple on top of head

    Teaching Your Dog To Swim

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
  • Puppy College icon, dog with book and apple on top of head

    Managing Your Pup's Weight

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD

Grooming Your Pup

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    Grooming

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
  • Grooming Tools & Techniques

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    Episode 34: At-Home Grooming Hacks

    By Laura Reeves
  • Puppy College icon, dog with book and apple on top of head

    Teaching Your Puppy to Tolerate Handling

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD

Traveling With Your Puppy

  • Puppy College icon, dog with book and apple on top of head

    Driving Home With Your Puppy

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
  • Puppy College icon, dog with book and apple on top of head

    Flying Home With Your Puppy

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
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    Car Sickness

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
  • Puppy College icon, dog with book and apple on top of head

    Crates and Harnesses Make Your Pup Safer in the Car

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
  • Puppy College icon, dog with book and apple on top of head

    Traveling With Your Pup

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD

Fun With Your Pup

  • Puppy College icon, dog with book and apple on top of head

    Teaching Your Dog To Swim

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
  • Puppy College icon, dog with book and apple on top of head

    Use Scent Work to Make Your Puppy Happier

    By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD
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