These Puppies Were Destroying Everything Then This Changed Everything | Barks & Parks

Two puppies. Double the chaos. Can one day at the park actually change everything? Lucky Dog and The @TurfMutt Foundation are expanding its mission to help dogs and their owners live happier, healthier lives together, and it all starts outdoors. In this episode of Barks & Parks, trainer Mary Tully works with the Kishner family and their two adolescent puppies, 7-month-old Penny and 5-month-old Boris. They’re destroying furniture, digging up the yard, chewing things off the house, and ignoring every command. But the real problem isn’t the puppies, it’s the inconsistency, the conflicting strategies, and the lack of a foundation in basic obedience. When dogs don’t have an outlet for their energy, they will find one. And it usually involves your shoes. From neighborhood walks to local parks and green spaces, the outdoors provides dogs with the physical activity, mental stimulation, and enrichment they need to thrive. Through simple training exercises and a day at the park, Mary shows the family how building a strong foundation can transform daily life and create more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors together. Because when dogs have the skills to focus, listen, and engage with their owners, every park visit, trail walk, and outdoor adventure becomes more enjoyable for everyone. 🐶 In this video, you’ll learn: 🐾 Why green spaces and parks are one of the most powerful tools for managing puppy behavior 🐾 How to teach name recognition as the foundation of all dog training 🐾 What recall actually means and why most people teach it wrong 🐾 The follow drill that keeps your dog engaged and by your side 🐾 Why the down command is essential in distracting environments 🐾 How enrichment tools like frozen Kongs can stop destructive chewing at home 🐾 Why consistency between owners matters more than any single training technique 🐾 How one trip to the park can reset your dog’s energy and your entire relationship with them Want to discover how yards, parks, and other green spaces benefit people, pets, and communities? Learn more at www.TurfMutt.com #DogTraining #PuppyTraining #DogBehavior #PuppyTips #PositiveReinforcement #DogTrainingTips #NewPuppyOwner #DogPark #PuppyChaos #MaryTully