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EPISODE · Dec 15, 2025 · 11 MIN

The Responsibility of Raising a Puppy

from Puppy Talk · host Dale Buchanan

Many people underestimate the level of responsibility needed to raise a puppy. Listen to my first episode of Puppy Talk called Owning a New Puppy is a Lot of Work. The Truth:Raising a young puppy starting at 8 weeks old is a part-time job.Hiring a dog trainer may not help. It’s not the solution.You have to do the work yourself, with the help of a coach.The Myths:Puppies only need affection and playTeaching your puppy the command “no” will solve everythingPunishing the puppy by yelling or using force is importantIf you need help housebreaking your new puppy, visit pottytrainingyourpuppy.com for FREE resources. Our Sponsor is Top Gun Dog TrainingIn-home dog training services in the Huntsville, AL area at http://www.topgundogtraining.comRESOURCES:Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.comSponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.comDale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchananPotty Training Your Puppy: https://pottytrainingyourpuppy.com/Top Gun Dog Training in Huntsville, Alabama. Dog Trainer near me. Puppy Training in Madison, AL. Dog Behavior in Huntsville, AL. 

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Many people underestimate the level of responsibility needed to raise a puppy. Listen to my first episode of Puppy Talk called Owning a New Puppy is a Lot of Work. The Truth: Raising a young puppy starting at 8 weeks old is a part-time job.Hiring a dog trainer may not help. It’s not the solution.You have to do the work yourself, with the help of a coach.The Myths: Puppies only need affection and playTeaching your puppy the command “no” will solve everythingPunishing the puppy by yelling...

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