EPISODE · Nov 25, 2025 · 20 MIN
Puppy Culture Potluck: Ep35 - Puppy Meltdowns: "Bringing Back" a Puppy That's Had a Bad Experience
from Madcap Radio · host Madcap Radio
The question is about what to do with puppies that have meltdowns at shows or trials or any socialization situation: "My 7 month old puppy just had a meltdown. At our National this past weekend he showed OK on Thursday and Friday. A little unsure. But showed. On Saturday he was amazing and took Winners Dog. Sunday, he had a complete melt down. He has shows again in 5 days my inclination is to pull him. Work with him at home. Thoughts?" In this episode I discuss: When to hold back, and when to continue exposing puppies after meltdowns Rating experiences for success Thoughts about avoiding future problems Visit our website madcapradio.com for further reading.
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The question is about what to do with puppies that have meltdowns at shows or trials or any socialization situation:"My 7 month old puppy just had a meltdown. At our National this past weekend he showed OK on Thursday and Friday. A little unsure. But showed. On Saturday he was amazing and took Winners Dog. Sunday, he had a complete melt down. He has shows again in 5 days my inclination is to pull him. Work with him at home. Thoughts?" In this episode I discuss: When to hold back, and when to continue exposing puppies after meltdowns Rating experiences for success Thoughts about avoiding future problems Visit our website madcapradio.com for further reading.
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Puppy Culture Potluck: Ep35 - Puppy Meltdowns: "Bringing Back" a Puppy That's Had a Bad Experience
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