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Puppy Talk

Di: Dale Buchanan
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Puppy Talk offers advice and training tips for new puppy owners. We cover topics such as potty training, play biting, basic commands, behavior problems, and leash training. Dale has trained thousands of puppies, as well as raising several of his own own. If you enjoy this podcast, please follow. Be sure to check out our website at http://puppytalkpodcast.com. This podcast is sponsored by http://www.topgundogtraining.com

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  • How to Practice Obedience Training With Your Puppy
    Jan 16 2026

    I’ve done several episodes recently on the responsibility of raising a puppy. The main thing to remember once you take ownership of a puppy is that they need obedience training, and you have to practice with them. Follow the guidelines below to improve your practice sessions and the predictability of the puppy's learning of obedience skills.

    1. Daily practice is essential. Practicing once in a while will not work.
    2. You have to practice correctly, the way a professional dog trainer has taught you.
    3. Short training sessions several times a day are better than a single long session.


    RESOURCES:
    Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.com
    Sponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.com
    Dale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchanan

    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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    7 min
  • More Potty Training Tips
    Jan 1 2026

    People call me to discuss puppy training, and their entire focus is on potty training. This happens a lot. The goal of this episode is to shift new puppy owners' focus to the bigger picture of raising a puppy beyond potty training and crate training.

    A dog trainer can only provide tips on potty training, crate training, play biting, and other issues because we don’t live with the dog. Most of the unwanted behavior stems from the environment and from the owners' lack of leadership.

    The bigger picture includes:

    • Setting rules and boundaries,
    • Creating a structured schedule
    • Obedience training
    • Leash training
    • Socialization

    It’s impossible to potty train a puppy without all of these elements of raising a puppy. Work on everything at once, and you will spend very little time on potty training. Two things in particular help with potty training: 1) when a puppy can stay in one place, and 2) when your puppy is tired.

    The main thing you need to do for effective potty training is to control the puppies' space inside the house and NEVER take your eyes off of them unless they are in a crate just big enough for them to lie down.

    Above all, get rid of pee pads.

    PRO TIP: Monitor their water intake by giving them 1 ounce per pound of body weight. If your puppy weighs 10 lbs, give them 10 oz of water throughout the day. That means about 2 ounces of water five times a day. After they take a drink, they will need to go potty 2-3 times within the next hour.

    RESOURCES:
    Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.com
    Sponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.com
    Dale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchanan

    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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    11 min
  • How Much Does it Cost to Own a Dog?
    Dec 24 2025

    My dog Dixie has been diagnosed with heart disease after a routine checkup before teeth cleaning. They found a heart murmur, then, from an X-ray, found an enlarged heart and congestion in her lungs. I have created a GoFundMe account link in the show notes with more details.

    Start-Up Fees:

    • Including adoption or breeder fees, initial vet visit, microchip, supplies, and training.
    • $2000-$8000

    Monthly Expenses:

    • Food
    • Medication (heartworm, flea, and tick prevention)
    • Daycare
    • Dog Walker
    • Grooming
    • Treats and toys
    • Pet Insurance
    • For Dixie, this is about $700/month

    Annual Expenses:

    • Vet visits
    • Shots (rabies, distemper, parvovirus, etc.)
    • Bloodwork
    • Boarding (when out of town)
    • For Dixie, this is about $500/year

    Unexpected Expenses:

    • Heart disease
    • Cancer
    • Parvo, distemper, flu
    • Parasites and worms
    • Ear infections
    • Heartworm
    • Injuries such as broken bones or joint problems
    • It can cost anywhere from $500 to $10,000 or more.

    Resources: https://bowwowinsurance.com.au/pet-community/pet-talk/top-10-most-common-health-problems-for-dogs/

    RESOURCES:
    Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.com
    Sponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.com
    Dale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchanan

    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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    7 min
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