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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2026 · 1H 8M

1st week Do's and Don'ts

from The Erbekees Experience · host Jodi Erbe

The podcast discusses the crucial do's and don'ts for the first week of bringing a puppy home. It covers topics such as feeding, treats, communication, training, biting, and crate training. The hosts emphasize the importance of creating a balanced and comfortable environment for the puppy's adjustment. The conversation covers essential puppy training, including crate training, recall training, and the importance of socialization after vaccination. It emphasizes the need for consistency, safety, and preparedness in puppy training. The discussion also highlights the significance of preventing parvo and exposure, as well as the value of monthly Q&A and support for new puppy owners.TakeawaysBalanced and consistent interaction is crucial in the first week.Crate training and adjustment are essential for the puppy's well-being and comfort. Consistency and patience are key in puppy trainingFocus on safety, confidence, and preparednessPrevent parvo and exposure for puppy safetyChapters00:00 Week One Do's and Don'ts04:17 Feeding and Treats09:27 Communication and Training23:24 Biting and Crate Training32:16 Crate Training and Adjustment34:15 Puppy Training Essentials35:13 Training Consistency and Commands36:13 Focus on Confidence and Safety37:27 Importance of Crate Training38:13 Recall Training for Safety39:43 Setting Up for Success40:12 House Training and Crate Training41:06 Exposure and Crate Training42:05 Crate Training for Safety and Preparedness43:05 The Importance of Crate Training43:35 Parvo and Exposure Precautions44:03 Preventing Parvo and Exposure44:29 Preventing Parvo and Exposure (Continued)47:40 Socialization and Training After Vaccination49:10 Puppy Classes and Vaccination50:09 Socialization and Training After Vaccination (Continued)01:05:23 Monthly Q&A and Support

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