Pups Unleashed, Reward-Based Dog Training (2025)

21/11/2025

Puppy Socialization Experience - Playing with Ducks and Squirrels in the Park
https://youtu.be/5cBMYlZf5g0
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What's Lilah learning today?! She is exploring an urban park and downtown streets for the first time with professional dog trainer Arie Ebaugh (MS, CPDT-KA)! This exposure is a valuable socialization experience for an enthusiastic pup like Lilah.

Socialization is the process of exposing a dog to new experiences in a POSITIVE, productive way, with LOTS of food and praise. Socialization during puppyhood is a critical step in raising a confident, curious, and well-adjusted dog. It is MUCH more than meeting other dogs. It is about experiencing ALL that the world has to offer–sights, sounds, smells, surfaces, and living things. The goal is for the pup to learn that NEW THINGS = GOOD THINGS. This time-frame is SHORT and cannot be reopened once it closes. Proper puppy socialization is the best way to prevent major behavioral issues such as anxiety, reactivity, and aggression when a dog reaches social maturity. A well-socialized dog can be an ambassador for their breed(s) and provide emotional anchorage for anxious humans and dogs alike. Lilah is well on her way to fulfilling this important role!

Lilah is a star, learning ALL the things with confidence and enthusiasm. In this video clip, Lilah is returning to the park after visiting the streets and shops of a busy downtown area. It is SUPER important to let a puppy be a puppy, especially after working SO hard to maintain her behavior downtown. Lilah is social and gentle to ALL creatures. Watch Lilah let loose and be silly after all her hard work, as she scatters the ducks and chases a squirrel without prey-drive behaviors.

Need personalized help with puppy socialization or other goals? Visit Arie's website to schedule a training session today: www.PupsUnleashed.com

What's Lilah learning today?! She is exploring an urban park and downtown streets for the first time with professional dog trainer Arie Ebaugh (MS, CPDT-KA)!...

21/11/2025

Puppy Socialization Experience - Decompressing with Sniffing and Exploring a Park
https://youtu.be/4RVMPX_tpaQ
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What's Lilah learning today?! She is exploring an urban park and downtown streets for the first time with professional dog trainer Arie Ebaugh (MS, CPDT-KA)! This exposure is a valuable socialization experience for an enthusiastic pup like Lilah.

Socialization is the process of exposing a dog to new experiences in a POSITIVE, productive way, with LOTS of food and praise. Socialization during puppyhood is a critical step in raising a confident, curious, and well-adjusted dog. It is MUCH more than meeting other dogs. It is about experiencing ALL that the world has to offer–sights, sounds, smells, surfaces, and living things. The goal is for the pup to learn that NEW THINGS = GOOD THINGS. This time-frame is SHORT and cannot be reopened once it closes. Proper puppy socialization is the best way to prevent major behavioral issues such as anxiety, reactivity, and aggression when a dog reaches social maturity. A well-socialized dog can be an ambassador for their breed(s) and provide emotional anchorage for anxious humans and dogs alike. Lilah is well on her way to fulfilling this important role!

Lilah is a star, learning ALL the things with confidence and enthusiasm. In this video clip, Lilah is returning to the park after visiting the streets and shops of a busy downtown area. It is SUPER important to let a puppy be a puppy, especially after working SO hard to maintain her behavior downtown. Watch Lilah let loose and be silly after all her hard work. She gets to walk on a dividing wall and check out her new favorite park creatures–the ducks!

Need personalized help with puppy socialization or other goals? Visit Arie's website to schedule a training session today: www.PupsUnleashed.com

What's Lilah learning today?! She is exploring an urban park and downtown streets for the first time with professional dog trainer Arie Ebaugh (MS, CPDT-KA)!...

21/11/2025

Puppy Socialization Experience - First Visit to a Dog-Friendly Store
https://youtu.be/p9fbIvnwjb0
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What's Lilah learning today?! She is exploring an urban park and downtown streets for the first time with professional dog trainer Arie Ebaugh (MS, CPDT-KA)! This exposure is a valuable socialization experience for an enthusiastic pup like Lilah. Socialization is the process of exposing a dog to new experiences in a POSITIVE, productive way, with LOTS of food and praise.

Socialization during puppyhood is a critical step in raising a confident, curious, and well-adjusted dog. It is MUCH more than meeting other dogs. It is about experiencing ALL that the world has to offer–sights, sounds, smells, surfaces, and living things. The goal is for the pup to learn that NEW THINGS = GOOD THINGS. This time-frame is SHORT and cannot be reopened once it closes. Proper puppy socialization is the best way to prevent major behavioral issues such as anxiety, reactivity, and aggression when a dog reaches social maturity. A well-socialized dog can be an ambassador for their breed(s) and provide emotional anchorage for anxious humans and dogs alike. Lilah is well on her way to fulfilling this important role!

Lilah is a star, learning ALL the things with confidence and enthusiasm. In this video clip, Lilah visits a store for the first time! Watch her body language as she meets new people, explores, and sniffs ALL THE THINGS. Visiting the store is not only excellent socialization, but also an exercise in impulse control. There are MANY super appealing dog toys and treats at her level. Lilah gets to investigate to her heart's content but must use impulse control to not steal anything off of the shelves. She receives rewards for leaving items alone, meeting new people (and a service dog behind the counter), and checking in with Arie. We preserve the positivity of the experience by leaving BEFORE she becomes overstimulated, leaving her wanting to return again next time!

Need personalized help with puppy socialization or other goals? Visit Arie's website to schedule a training session today: www.PupsUnleashed.com

What's Lilah learning today?! She is exploring an urban park and downtown streets for the first time with professional dog trainer Arie Ebaugh (MS, CPDT-KA)!...

21/11/2025

Puppy Socialization Experience - Downtown Visual Enrichment & Desensitization
https://youtu.be/gozJLIT3HGY

What's Lilah learning today?! She is exploring an urban park and downtown streets for the first time with professional dog trainer Arie Ebaugh (MS, CPDT-KA)! This exposure is a valuable socialization experience for an enthusiastic pup like Lilah.

Socialization is the process of exposing a dog to new experiences in a POSITIVE, productive way, with LOTS of food and praise. Socialization during puppyhood is a critical step in raising a confident, curious, and well-adjusted dog. It is MUCH more than meeting other dogs. It is about experiencing ALL that the world has to offer–sights, sounds, smells, surfaces, and living things. The goal is for the pup to learn that NEW THINGS = GOOD THINGS. This time-frame is SHORT and cannot be reopened once it closes. Proper puppy socialization is the best way to prevent major behavioral issues such as anxiety, reactivity, and aggression when a dog reaches social maturity. A well-socialized dog can be an ambassador for their breed(s) and provide emotional anchorage for anxious humans and dogs alike. Lilah is well on her way to fulfilling this important role!

Lilah is a star, learning ALL the things with confidence and enthusiasm. In this video clip, Lilah watches people, dogs, and cars pass while Arie is settled on a bench. Lilah earns rewards for Sits, Downs, and otherwise calm behavior. Her body language is loose and wiggly, showing her enjoyment of this new environment! Being able to utilize her growing skills in this dynamic environment helps her generalize her behaviors to other new environments, making for a very consistent dog in adulthood.

Need personalized help with puppy socialization or other goals? Visit Arie's website to schedule a training session today: www.PupsUnleashed.com

What's Lilah learning today?! She is exploring an urban park and downtown streets for the first time with professional dog trainer Arie Ebaugh (MS, CPDT-KA)!...

21/11/2025

Puppy Socialization Experience - Exploratory Downtown Walk and Store Fronts 2
https://youtu.be/tqieVUUzq24
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What's Lilah learning today?! She is exploring an urban park and downtown streets for the first time with professional dog trainer Arie Ebaugh (MS, CPDT-KA)! This exposure is a valuable socialization experience for an enthusiastic pup like Lilah.

Socialization is the process of exposing a dog to new experiences in a POSITIVE, productive way, with LOTS of food and praise. Socialization during puppyhood is a critical step in raising a confident, curious, and well-adjusted dog. It is MUCH more than meeting other dogs. It is about experiencing ALL that the world has to offer–sights, sounds, smells, surfaces, and living things. The goal is for the pup to learn that NEW THINGS = GOOD THINGS. This time-frame is SHORT and cannot be reopened once it closes. Proper puppy socialization is the best way to prevent major behavioral issues such as anxiety, reactivity, and aggression when a dog reaches social maturity. A well-socialized dog can be an ambassador for their breed(s) and provide emotional anchorage for anxious humans and dogs alike. Lilah is well on her way to fulfilling this important role!

Lilah is a star, learning ALL the things with confidence and enthusiasm. In this video clip, Lilah continues her leash walk along a downtown sidewalk, happily checking out all that the town has to offer. She gets to investigate storefront displays, stairs, ramps, people, and dogs. Lilah earns rewards for checking in with Arie and for moving on from major distractions as they closely pass by. Arie follows Lilah’s lead, as she asks to move further into town towards more people, dogs, and storefronts to investigate.

Need personalized help with puppy socialization or other goals? Visit Arie's website to schedule a training session today: www.PupsUnleashed.com

What's Lilah learning today?! She is exploring an urban park and downtown streets for the first time with professional dog trainer Arie Ebaugh (MS, CPDT-KA)!...

21/11/2025

Puppy Socialization Experience - Exploratory Downtown Walk and Store Fronts, Pt. 1
https://youtu.be/bcKiIU4fKEY
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What's Lilah learning today?! She is exploring an urban park and downtown streets for the first time with professional dog trainer Arie Ebaugh (MS, CPDT-KA)! This exposure is a valuable socialization experience for an enthusiastic pup like Lilah.

Socialization is the process of exposing a dog to new experiences in a POSITIVE, productive way, with LOTS of food and praise. Socialization during puppyhood is a critical step in raising a confident, curious, and well-adjusted dog. It is MUCH more than meeting other dogs. It is about experiencing ALL that the world has to offer–sights, sounds, smells, surfaces, and living things. The goal is for the pup to learn that NEW THINGS = GOOD THINGS. This time-frame is SHORT and cannot be reopened once it closes. Proper puppy socialization is the best way to prevent major behavioral issues such as anxiety, reactivity, and aggression when a dog reaches social maturity. A well-socialized dog can be an ambassador for their breed(s) and provide emotional anchorage for anxious humans and dogs alike. Lilah is well on her way to fulfilling this important role!

Lilah is a star, learning ALL the things with confidence and enthusiasm. In this video clip, Lilah continues her leash walk along a downtown sidewalk, happily checking out all that the town has to offer. She gets to investigate storefront displays, stairs, ramps, people, and dogs. Lilah earns rewards for checking in with Arie and for moving on from major distractions as they closely pass by. Arie follows Lilah’s lead, as she asks to move further into town towards more people, dogs, and storefronts to investigate.

Need personalized help with puppy socialization or other goals? Visit Arie's website to schedule a training session today: www.PupsUnleashed.com

What's Lilah learning today?! She is exploring an urban park and downtown streets for the first time with professional dog trainer Arie Ebaugh (MS, CPDT-KA)!...

21/11/2025

Puppy Socialization Experience - Urban Downtown Leash Walking on Busy Sidewalks, First Exposure
https://youtu.be/JIMJiPDME48
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What's Lilah learning today?! She is exploring an urban park and downtown streets for the first time with professional dog trainer Arie Ebaugh (MS, CPDT-KA)! This exposure is a valuable socialization experience for an enthusiastic pup like Lilah. Socialization is the process of exposing a dog to new experiences in a POSITIVE, productive way, with LOTS of food and praise.

Socialization during puppyhood is a critical step in raising a confident, curious, and well-adjusted dog. It is MUCH more than meeting other dogs. It is about experiencing ALL that the world has to offer–sights, sounds, smells, surfaces, and living things. The goal is for the pup to learn that NEW THINGS = GOOD THINGS. This time-frame is SHORT and cannot be reopened once it closes. Proper puppy socialization is the best way to prevent major behavioral issues such as anxiety, reactivity, and aggression when a dog reaches social maturity. A well-socialized dog can be an ambassador for their breed(s) and provide emotional anchorage for anxious humans and dogs alike. Lilah is well on her way to fulfilling this important role!

Lilah is a star, learning ALL the things with confidence and enthusiasm. In this video clip, Lilah leaves the park and crosses into a busy downtown sidewalk for the first time ever! Watch her body language as she sniffs her way through town, ignoring BIG sounds and happily checking out all the new people that she passes. Lilah earns rewards for checking in with Arie and for moving on from major distractions as they closely pass by. Arie follows Lilah’s lead, as she asks to move further into town towards more people, dogs, and storefronts to investigate.

Need personalized help with puppy socialization or other goals? Visit Arie's website to schedule a training session today: www.PupsUnleashed.com

What's Lilah learning today?! She is exploring an urban park and downtown streets for the first time with professional dog trainer Arie Ebaugh (MS, CPDT-KA)!...

21/11/2025

Puppy Socialization Experience – Watching and Meeting Ducks for the First Time
https://youtu.be/vC5ZUoxaLFI
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What's Lilah learning today?! She is exploring an urban park and downtown streets for the first time with professional dog trainer Arie Ebaugh (MS, CPDT-KA)! This exposure is a valuable socialization experience for an enthusiastic pup like Lilah.

Socialization is the process of exposing a dog to new experiences in a POSITIVE, productive way, with LOTS of food and praise. Socialization during puppyhood is a critical step in raising a confident, curious, and well-adjusted dog. It is MUCH more than meeting other dogs. It is about experiencing ALL that the world has to offer–sights, sounds, smells, surfaces, and living things. The goal is for the pup to learn that NEW THINGS = GOOD THINGS. This time-frame is SHORT and cannot be reopened once it closes. Proper puppy socialization is the best way to prevent major behavioral issues such as anxiety, reactivity, and aggression when a dog reaches social maturity. A well-socialized dog can be an ambassador for their breed(s) and provide emotional anchorage for anxious humans and dogs alike. Lilah is well on her way to fulfilling this important role!

Lilah is a star, learning ALL the things with confidence and enthusiasm. In this video clip, Lilah notices ducks for the very first time! Watch her body language change as she first evaluates the situation from a distance, and then gets curious about these new friends. Within a minute, Lilah decides that ducks are exciting to watch but also manages to maintain her emotions and not get overstimulated. She then is able to reengage with Arie and continue her walk towards town.

Need personalized help with puppy socialization or other goals? Visit Arie's website to schedule a training session today: www.PupsUnleashed.com

What's Lilah learning today?! She is exploring an urban park and downtown streets for the first time with professional dog trainer Arie Ebaugh (MS, CPDT-KA)!...

21/11/2025

Learn with Lilah! Puppy Socialization Experience – Sniffing in the Park with Loud Noises
https://youtu.be/O-rEXQU3s0w
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What's Lilah learning today?! She is exploring an urban park and downtown streets for the first time with professional dog trainer Arie Ebaugh (MS, CPDT-KA)! This exposure is a valuable socialization experience for an enthusiastic pup like Lilah.

Socialization is the process of exposing a dog to new experiences in a POSITIVE, productive way, with LOTS of food and praise. Socialization during puppyhood is a critical step in raising a confident, curious, and well-adjusted dog. It is MUCH more than meeting other dogs. It is about experiencing ALL that the world has to offer–sights, sounds, smells, surfaces, and living things. The goal is for the pup to learn that NEW THINGS = GOOD THINGS. This time-frame is SHORT and cannot be reopened once it closes. Proper puppy socialization is the best way to prevent major behavioral issues such as anxiety, reactivity, and aggression when a dog reaches social maturity. A well-socialized dog can be an ambassador for their breed(s) and provide emotional anchorage for anxious humans and dogs alike. Lilah is well on her way to fulfilling this important role!

Lilah is a star, learning ALL the things with confidence and enthusiasm. In this video clip, Lilah had just exiting the car and began sniffing in a new park, just outside of a busy downtown area. Lilah uses enthusiastic sniffing to explore her new environment and get a “read” on the situation. Sniffing is self-reinforcing and helps dogs maintain regulation. Food rewards help to further reinforce her sniffing and encourage her to become a “sniffy” dog. When exposed to loud, novel noises (leaf blower and diesel train), Lilah is able to observe the new distractions and reengage with sniffing to regulate herself. Check her out in action!

Need personalized help with puppy socialization or other goals? Visit Arie's website to schedule a training session today: www.PupsUnleashed.com

What's Lilah learning today?! She is exploring an urban park and downtown streets for the first time with professional dog trainer Arie Ebaugh (MS, CPDT-KA)!...

30/10/2025

Learn with Lilah! Training a puppy to be calm in public environments using Down skill
https://youtu.be/97KUMczMQnU
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What's Lilah learning today?! How to be calm in novel public environments!

Watch Lilah learn as she watches a pickleball game with professional dog trainer Arie Ebaugh (MS, CPDT-KA). Proper socialization to novel and dynamic environments as a puppy is an effective way to grow a resilient dog. This requires an understanding of a dog’s body language to ensure that the experience is enriching to the puppy without being overstimulating or fear-inducing. Teach a solid Down skill at home before taking it on the road as a BIG help in these situations. Watch how Lilah uses her Down to remain calm in this goofy environment. Rewarding Downs while a puppy watches public environments fosters people- and dog-watching as free visual enrichment in adulthood! More importantly, it allows puppies to better regulate their stimulation levels and emotions as adults in dynamic settings. Enjoy the game!

Need personalized training help? Visit Arie's website to schedule a training session today: www.PupsUnleashed.com

What's Lilah learning today?! How to be calm in novel public environments! Watch Lilah learn as she watches a pickleball game with professional dog trainer A...

30/10/2025

Learn with Lilah! Training a social puppy to calmly watch other dogs and prevent overstimulation
https://youtu.be/jNs_bSWnGH0
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What's Lilah learning today?! How to have a sniffy walk and keep the leash loose! Leash walking is about team work, not obedience. Sniffing is how dog's experience the world AND regulate themselves. Fostering a puppy's sniffing instincts allows them to better regulate stimulation levels in dynamic environments. As an adult, this often prevents the development of serious behaviors AND grows a more resilient dog.

Watch Lilah learn as she explores the park with professional dog trainer Arie Ebaugh (MS, CPDT-KA). In this clip, Lilah watches dogs and humans outside of a dog park. Lilah is VERY social, with humans and dogs alike. The answer is NOT to put her in social situations constantly (**cough cough** doggie daycare **cough cough**). It is the OPPOSITE.

It is important to teach puppies, especially the hypersocial ones, that seeing a dog doesn't ALWAYS mean play. Avoid fostering overstimulation. Instead, teach puppies to be CALM around other dogs as well as disengage from other dogs' inappropriate interactions. Doing so prevents reactivity as adults and builds social resiliency. Watch for tips on how Lilah is learning to do this!

IMPORTANT -- I generally do NOT recommend dog parks for puppies or adult dogs, for many, MANY reasons. However, they are useful for training outside of the park at a safe distance, IF the dog responds well to the environment.

Need personalized training help? Visit Arie's website to schedule a training session today: www.PupsUnleashed.com

What's Lilah learning today?! How to have a sniffy walk and keep the leash loose! Leash walking is about team work, not obedience. Sniffing is how dog's expe...

30/10/2025

Learn with Lilah! Calming puppy overstimulation after meeting people - loose leash walking
https://youtu.be/ZGXrQ5jGu7o
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What's Lilah learning today?! How to have a sniffy walk and keep the leash loose! Leash walking is about team work, not obedience. Sniffing is how dog's experience the world AND regulate themselves. Fostering a puppy's sniffing instincts allows them to better regulate stimulation levels in dynamic environments. As an adult, this often prevents the development of serious behaviors AND grows a more resilient dog.

Watch Lilah learn as she explores the park with professional dog trainer Arie Ebaugh (MS, CPDT-KA). In this clip, Lilah displays overstimulation behaviors after a person attempts to greet her (even though we had declined, TWICE). The video begins just after Arie shoos along the pedestrian. Lilah offered a Down (default behavior) and was rewarded with kibble in the grass. Watch for examples of her obvious overstimulation at the beginning and the teamwork her and Arie use to regulate stimulation! Modulating stimulation in puppies with sniffing and calming sets them up for resiliency in adulthood.

Need personalized training help? Visit Arie's website to schedule a training session today: www.PupsUnleashed.com

What's Lilah learning today?! How to have a sniffy walk and keep the leash loose! Leash walking is about team work, not obedience. Sniffing is how dog's expe...

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