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Your New Puppy

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

Starting you and your dog off on the right paw.

Episodes

20 of 125 episodes

YNP #111: Challenges of Raising a Small Dog

Starting you and your dog off on the right paw.

13:27Jul 22, 2026

YNP #110: Let’s Talk Puppy Witching Hour

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 in...

8:00Jun 17, 2026

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

Starting you and your dog off on the right paw.

10:00Feb 11, 2026

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

You’ve prepared for your puppy. You did the research.You bought the supplies.You read the books and checked all the boxes. So why does it st...

7:56Jan 28, 2026

YNP #107: Stop Dinnertime Chaos

Dinner should be a chance to relax, not a nightly negotiation with your dog. In this episode of Your New Puppies Podcast , I’m breaking down...

10:38Jan 14, 2026

YNP #106: Three Ways to Upgrade Your Walk

Potty training was going so well… until it suddenly wasn’t.   Let’s discuss  why potty training regression is completely nor...

8:26Dec 31, 2025

YNP #105: Potty Training Regression

Potty training was going so well… until it suddenly wasn’t.   Let’s discuss why potty training regression is completely normal ,...

11:33Dec 10, 2025

YNP #104: The Puppy Blues are Real!

Bringing a puppy home is a joyful time… except sometimes reality hits a bit harder. Welcome to the Puppy Blues . It’s common to undere...

11:49Sep 30, 2025

YNP #103: Your Puppy’s First Night Home

Wondering what to do on your puppy’s first night home? You’re bringing your new puppy home, you’re excited, you’ve g...

8:10Jun 10, 2025

YNP Replay: Behavior Changes as Your Puppy Gets Older

If you are experiencing some behavior changes from regression to old behaviors to brand new ones popping up, this episode is for you. Welcom...

15:11Feb 20, 2025

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

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...

14:17Dec 23, 2024

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

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...

10:23Nov 22, 2024

YNP #100: Things I Believed About Dogs Before I Became a Dog Trainer

Welcome to Episode 100 of Your New Puppies Podcast! I’m thrilled to celebrate this milestone with you, my amazing listeners.  As I refl...

19:13Oct 21, 2024

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

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 bein...

16:43Sep 17, 2024

YNP #098: Why Your Dog Isn’t Listening

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 ta...

15:02Aug 16, 2024

YNP #097: Hot Weather Activities for Your Dog

Just about every dog is going to have some trouble with the hot weather.   For some dogs even a slight elevation in temperature will fi...

15:13Jul 12, 2024

YNP #096: Is Pet Insurance Worth It?

It can be counter intuitive but when your puppy has a potty accident, we shouldn’t punish them. You may feel that you need to do somet...

Jun 5, 2024

YNP #095: When Things Go Wrong Between the Kids and Dog: With Justine Schuurmans

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...

31:23May 13, 2024

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

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...

28:08May 9, 2024

YNP #093: Dog Fitness: Keeping Your Puppy Fit and Safe with Brittni

It can be counter intuitive but when your puppy has a potty accident, we shouldn’t punish them. You may feel that you need to do somet...

36:01Apr 19, 2024