Got our 9 week old chocolate lab pup over a week ago. He eats like like an animal whos never had a meal... We feed him 3 times a day. And an occasional treat.. Also has a big thirst for water.. Need to watch more of your videos. Thanks for sharing these tips
I use 1 ingredient freeze dry treats! He also gets real chicken, frozen fruit like watermelon and blueberries! I won’t feed my dog hotdogs cause it’s not very great for us to eat, but I do freeze dried liver! And salmon 😊 hope those are better choices !
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My puppies aren’t thrilled with a bowl. Sometimes they eat out of it and other times not. We had been keeping the food down all day but will try 15 min in morning and evening. We do use kibble as training treats also
For more specific questions regarding training, we recommend you post your questions in the Puppy Training with Michele Lennon Facebook group: howtotrainadreamdog.com/FB-group
Hi Michelle! New pup owners here in 🇨🇦... we have a 13 week old Malchi pup, Joey. He does NOT fit the typical puppy lol! He won't eat 3 times a day: he'll have breakfast at 8AM but not mid day and sometimes won't even eat dinner (usually 3 or 4 pm). He's full of life and energy, has first 2 shots and vet says he's healthy. He's just not a big eater. Other than rewarding him with his kibble, suggestions for getting him to eat what he needs would be helpful. Thank you!
Congrats on your new fur baby! We're glad your vet says he's healthy. Maybe, just like humans, he is sometimes hungry only at certain times! Great idea for using kibble for reward though so he still gets the nutrients he needs. Here is another great TH-cam video on food-related tips: th-cam.com/video/CG3A1ZUpw0g/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much for this info, I've learned a lot! ... But how much water can you give to a puppy? I have this 5 month- old beagle, and she seems like thirsty most of the time recently. It's summer here and the temperature is kind of humid too. I'm just wondering if she's just being thirsty because of the weather or she is having a health concern that needs to be addressed? I feed him with a moist kibble as advised by the breeder. I don't know if I'm just giving my pooch too much water on her diet. Tnx
Just curious, did you ever do acting on any popular TV shows. Maybe as a receptionist at a fictitious paper products company? You just look so familiar. Great feeding tips. Thanks!
My CKCS "Cap'n Jack Spaniel" is a picky eater. He will starve himself for a day and a half at times so I made him a stew with london broil and some carrots and put a little over his food that tends to work. My guy is active just not into dogfood and dog treats. Might switch him to Dr Judy Morgan's pup loaf.
We suggest you resist the urge to doctor up your puppy’s food. If he’s not eating he may be overwhelmed (especially if he’s new to your home), he may have sore gums, an upset stomach or he may be holding out for something better. Puppy kibble contains the most nutrients and we don't want to teach our puppies that if they don’t eat, they get something better next time. When it’s mealtime, put down the food for 10-15 minutes. Then pick up any remaining food and make it part of the next meal but don’t give more than the normal amount (only give what the normal portion would be). All dogs are food motivated, but it might take a few meals for them to get the idea that they should eat what is served at the time it is served. You might like this video for more information on puppies and food! What to Feed a Puppy and Other Food Topics: th-cam.com/video/CG3A1ZUpw0g/w-d-xo.html
Is there a food bowl (Yorkie) that he can't tip over or pick up and dump. This is something I have been trying to solve. So far he has out smarted me. Tried a couple of different bowls.
For food, a puzzle feeder would work howtotrainadreamdog.com/puzzle-feeder and for water, this one works www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/non_spill_water_dish
Slow bowl feeders are such a great invention. Remember, your dog is a part of your family, not a scrap vacuum. Use chickens and/or pigs for that purpose
Michelle, I’ve got a question. I have been doing all the crate training exercises but my puppy still cries and doesn’t like to sleep in the crate. He lays down literally everywhere except there (and he has gone in on his own sometimes but just doesn’t like to stay). Should i put a blanket at night? I know you always say no but that would make it more inviting?
For more specific questions regarding training, we recommend you post your questions in the Puppy Training with Michele Lennon Facebook group: howtotrainadreamdog.com/FB-group
How to pick out a puppy through online video call? Due to COVID reasons. Please give some tips on this , picking a puppy and how to test them to make sure they are suitable for the family.
For more specific questions regarding your situation, we recommend you post your questions in the Puppy Training with Michele Lennon Facebook group: howtotrainadreamdog.com/FB-group
My puppy never really liked dry food , I would have to throw piece by piece across the tile floor and he would run after it and run back to me with it , eat it , Well that got old for me real quick. Now he will not eat dry food at all . LIke you said , we doctored it up to get him to eat. Now he picks out the dry and only eats the wet food , or chicken , hamb , he likes the dog sliders , we get at a pet food store. So he has not had any dry food in a mth or so , he is 5 mths. How do I reverse this ? After adding yummy people food ........ lol. I have created a monster ,
It's best to discuss this with your vet, but keep in mind that dogs often love to work for their food, so maybe try to feed him in fun puzzle toys, with training sessions or in a Kong!
You will need a find a way to meet your puppy's needs. They can only hold their bladders for 1 hour per month of age. You can reach out to friends or a local dog-walking service like Rover. Their employees can stay with your pup at your home or do check ins! Check out this video for more info: th-cam.com/video/A6doo3BTxrY/w-d-xo.html
You can definitely try a slow feeder. Your pup might also like to eat via a snuffle mat, training session, enrichment activity or putting kibble in a treat dispenser.
Yes, 6 week old puppies are a lot of work. If you'd like some more support and guidance, the PRO level of our online course would be perfect for you. www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
Help my 9 week old puppy is grazing because that is what she was used to at the breeder. This is the 2nd day home and she barely eats but is pooing and peeing. I have tried moistening the kibble with water( as suggested by the breeder). This worked a little. We also tried shredding in some chicken liver treats which she loves. Worked for one meal bit she ate only half the meal. We also tried mixing in a teaspoon of Wellness wet puppy pate. She licked a bit but did not eat. I don't know what else to do. Help!
Hang in there, Anna! Your puppy is still getting used to her new surroundings. We suggest you resist the urge to doctor up your puppy’s food, since she is probably just overwhelmed. Here is a great video with some food-related tips for your new puppy: th-cam.com/video/CG3A1ZUpw0g/w-d-xo.html
Actually, we want to use low value treats for basic skills like potty training, and save the high value ones for the skills that are harder, like Leave it, or Recall. Here is the New Puppy Starter Kit which features potty training and troubleshooting, a bell training lesson, sample schedule and so much more to guide you through the issues of potty training. howtotrainadreamdog.com
You'll want talk to your vet about the best combination of foods. Try not to introduce too many new foods at once. Introduce one every few days to watch for any negative reaction or allergy.
Maybe your puppy likes to eat off the ground and that's okay! Maybe put out a mat instead of a bowl for feeding times. Also, check out this video on why we don't love puppy pads! th-cam.com/video/A3VNebzVPro/w-d-xo.html
My pup eats regular meals from a small bowl, but he also loves to start each meal with hand feeding and/or a short training session. I know you don’t recommend hand feeding, but it’s worked great for us. As a pretty strong resource guarder as is inherent in his breed, he’s never minded me being near him while eating, and I’ve always been able to get hold of what’s in his mouth if I need to.
Keep an eye on the resource guarding, this can develop into a more serious behavior later in life. Check out this video on resource guarding for our best tips! th-cam.com/video/avLVCXm1XLo/w-d-xo.html
@@HowToTrainADreamDog For sure! Cute video on that :) He has only done it a couple of times with a few precious items like a bully stick or a stuffed bone. He got over it pretty quickly when I did a "trade ya" for a great treat several times. Now he's fine with us taking even those precious items when we need to.
Half way through this video and I’ve learnt so much. Great advice!
Hi I'm a big fan
Thanks for this video
Thanks for watching!
Got our 9 week old chocolate lab pup over a week ago. He eats like like an animal whos never had a meal... We feed him 3 times a day. And an occasional treat.. Also has a big thirst for water.. Need to watch more of your videos. Thanks for sharing these tips
Mine too.
I use 1 ingredient freeze dry treats! He also gets real chicken, frozen fruit like watermelon and blueberries! I won’t feed my dog hotdogs cause it’s not very great for us to eat, but I do freeze dried liver! And salmon 😊 hope those are better choices !
Those are great! Thank you so much for sharing!
how old is your pup or was at the time?
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Hi girl I like the video
This site is fab and full of good info not bull!@£$ like some thanks
I always fed Purina puppy chow it was good plus canned food and meat and rice
my dog doesn't love the BobaLot but loves to forage for kibble in a busy box.
We love busy boxes!! Good for you for noticing your pup's preferences.
My puppies aren’t thrilled with a bowl. Sometimes they eat out of it and other times not. We had been keeping the food down all day but will try 15 min in morning and evening. We do use kibble as training treats also
For more specific questions regarding training, we recommend you post your questions in the Puppy Training with Michele Lennon Facebook group: howtotrainadreamdog.com/FB-group
Hi Michelle! New pup owners here in 🇨🇦... we have a 13 week old Malchi pup, Joey. He does NOT fit the typical puppy lol! He won't eat 3 times a day: he'll have breakfast at 8AM but not mid day and sometimes won't even eat dinner (usually 3 or 4 pm). He's full of life and energy, has first 2 shots and vet says he's healthy. He's just not a big eater. Other than rewarding him with his kibble, suggestions for getting him to eat what he needs would be helpful. Thank you!
Congrats on your new fur baby! We're glad your vet says he's healthy. Maybe, just like humans, he is sometimes hungry only at certain times! Great idea for using kibble for reward though so he still gets the nutrients he needs. Here is another great TH-cam video on food-related tips: th-cam.com/video/CG3A1ZUpw0g/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much for this info, I've learned a lot! ... But how much water can you give to a puppy? I have this 5 month- old beagle, and she seems like thirsty most of the time recently. It's summer here and the temperature is kind of humid too. I'm just wondering if she's just being thirsty because of the weather or she is having a health concern that needs to be addressed? I feed him with a moist kibble as advised by the breeder. I don't know if I'm just giving my pooch too much water on her diet. Tnx
It's best to discuss this with a vet. Try to measure how many ounces she drinks in a day, which will help you vet determine if there's an issue.
Just curious, did you ever do acting on any popular TV shows. Maybe as a receptionist at a fictitious paper products company? You just look so familiar.
Great feeding tips. Thanks!
My friend Jim and I get that question a lot! Thanks for watching!
My CKCS "Cap'n Jack Spaniel" is a picky eater. He will starve himself for a day and a half at times so I made him a stew with london broil and some carrots and put a little over his food that tends to work. My guy is active just not into dogfood and dog treats. Might switch him to Dr Judy Morgan's pup loaf.
We suggest you resist the urge to doctor up your puppy’s food. If he’s not eating he may be overwhelmed (especially if he’s new to your home), he may have sore gums, an upset stomach or he may be holding out for something better. Puppy kibble contains the most nutrients and we don't want to teach our puppies that if they don’t eat, they get something better next time. When it’s mealtime, put down the food for 10-15 minutes. Then pick up any remaining food and make it part of the next meal but don’t give more than the normal amount (only give what the normal portion would be). All dogs are food motivated, but it might take a few meals for them to get the idea that they should eat what is served at the time it is served.
You might like this video for more information on puppies and food!
What to Feed a Puppy and Other Food Topics: th-cam.com/video/CG3A1ZUpw0g/w-d-xo.html
Is there a food bowl (Yorkie) that he can't tip over or pick up and dump. This is something I have been trying to solve. So far he has out smarted me. Tried a couple of different bowls.
For food, a puzzle feeder would work howtotrainadreamdog.com/puzzle-feeder and for water, this one works www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/non_spill_water_dish
Slow bowl feeders are such a great invention. Remember, your dog is a part of your family, not a scrap vacuum. Use chickens and/or pigs for that purpose
We love slow feeders too! We also suggest using mealtime as training time. That is a good way to slow down eating too!
Please do a video on how to make sure you getting a right puppy when u are importing it.
You might find this video helpful! th-cam.com/video/ogoeQSr_K-8/w-d-xo.html
I’ve never had to “transition” a dog to new food. I’ve always just given my dog/puppy the new food and have never had an issue
That's great! Many puppies find the rapid transition to be hard on their stomachs.
Mine throws up with anything new in it if it’s not royal canin she pukes
Qualities to look for when picking a puppy from the litter.
We've got that one too! th-cam.com/video/AY-klH7XtuU/w-d-xo.html
Michelle, I’ve got a question. I have been doing all the crate training exercises but my puppy still cries and doesn’t like to sleep in the crate. He lays down literally everywhere except there (and he has gone in on his own sometimes but just doesn’t like to stay). Should i put a blanket at night? I know you always say no but that would make it more inviting?
For more specific questions regarding training, we recommend you post your questions in the Puppy Training with Michele Lennon Facebook group: howtotrainadreamdog.com/FB-group
Hey I was wondering should I feed my puppy before walking outside or after?
You can do either but be sure to separate feeding time from activity by at least 30 minutes to avoid a dangerous condition called bloat.
How to pick out a puppy through online video call? Due to COVID reasons. Please give some tips on this , picking a puppy and how to test them to make sure they are suitable for the family.
For more specific questions regarding your situation, we recommend you post your questions in the Puppy Training with Michele Lennon Facebook group: howtotrainadreamdog.com/FB-group
My puppy never really liked dry food , I would have to throw piece by piece across the tile floor and he would run after it and run back to me with it , eat it , Well that got old for me real quick. Now he will not eat dry food at all . LIke you said , we doctored it up to get him to eat. Now he picks out the dry and only eats the wet food , or chicken , hamb , he likes the dog sliders , we get at a pet food store. So he has not had any dry food in a mth or so , he is 5 mths. How do I reverse this ? After adding yummy people food ........ lol. I have created a monster ,
It's best to discuss this with your vet, but keep in mind that dogs often love to work for their food, so maybe try to feed him in fun puzzle toys, with training sessions or in a Kong!
😂I use a small piece of lettuce to crate training my pup; he nibbles and plays with it and comes into his downtime.
That's such a good idea! Your pup probably loves to shred the lettuce, too! That's added enrichment into his life!
Where to keep your puppy. When you work for 9am - 5 pm. And no daycare available.any ideas?
You will need a find a way to meet your puppy's needs. They can only hold their bladders for 1 hour per month of age. You can reach out to friends or a local dog-walking service like Rover. Their employees can stay with your pup at your home or do check ins! Check out this video for more info: th-cam.com/video/A6doo3BTxrY/w-d-xo.html
Is a 13 week old puppy ready to use a slow feeder ?
You can definitely try a slow feeder. Your pup might also like to eat via a snuffle mat, training session, enrichment activity or putting kibble in a treat dispenser.
Got my puppy at 6 weeks as a rescue, this is stressful at times I’m just trying to take care of him.
Yes, 6 week old puppies are a lot of work. If you'd like some more support and guidance, the PRO level of our online course would be perfect for you. www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
How often shall i feed though i mean time whise how long shall i wait
Most young puppies are fed 3 times a day, up to around the 6 month mark. But be sure to discuss this with your vet.
Help my 9 week old puppy is grazing because that is what she was used to at the breeder. This is the 2nd day home and she barely eats but is pooing and peeing. I have tried moistening the kibble with water( as suggested by the breeder). This worked a little. We also tried shredding in some chicken liver treats which she loves. Worked for one meal bit she ate only half the meal. We also tried mixing in a teaspoon of Wellness wet puppy pate. She licked a bit but did not eat. I don't know what else to do. Help!
Hang in there, Anna! Your puppy is still getting used to her new surroundings. We suggest you resist the urge to doctor up your puppy’s food, since she is probably just overwhelmed. Here is a great video with some food-related tips for your new puppy: th-cam.com/video/CG3A1ZUpw0g/w-d-xo.html
How to know which breed is suitable for your family and how to pick out a puppy from a litter which will suit your family
Good question! Check out this video for out best tips on breeds: th-cam.com/video/TkUiYJNZfns/w-d-xo.html
Should you give a puppy and high value treat when he/she successfully pottys outside?
Actually, we want to use low value treats for basic skills like potty training, and save the high value ones for the skills that are harder, like Leave it, or Recall.
Here is the New Puppy Starter Kit which features potty training and troubleshooting, a bell training lesson, sample schedule and so much more to guide you through the issues of potty training.
howtotrainadreamdog.com
Can I give my puppy half wet and half dry? And how often can I change up the protein source?
You'll want talk to your vet about the best combination of foods. Try not to introduce too many new foods at once. Introduce one every few days to watch for any negative reaction or allergy.
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My puppy doesn't want to eat from his bowl. He wants to eat with kibble being on his puppy pad. What can I do?
Maybe your puppy likes to eat off the ground and that's okay! Maybe put out a mat instead of a bowl for feeding times. Also, check out this video on why we don't love puppy pads! th-cam.com/video/A3VNebzVPro/w-d-xo.html
Is this applicable to a 6 month old puppy?
Yuu might find this video geared more towards a 6 month old puppy th-cam.com/video/CG3A1ZUpw0g/w-d-xo.html
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Wet food vs dry food?
We recommend you consult your vet about specific food recommendations.
Is it normal for my puppy to still want more food after eating?? He’s 3lbs and 2 months
It's best to discuss this with your vet to ensure the food and quantity are right for him.
My pup eats regular meals from a small bowl, but he also loves to start each meal with hand feeding and/or a short training session. I know you don’t recommend hand feeding, but it’s worked great for us. As a pretty strong resource guarder as is inherent in his breed, he’s never minded me being near him while eating, and I’ve always been able to get hold of what’s in his mouth if I need to.
Keep an eye on the resource guarding, this can develop into a more serious behavior later in life. Check out this video on resource guarding for our best tips! th-cam.com/video/avLVCXm1XLo/w-d-xo.html
@@HowToTrainADreamDog For sure! Cute video on that :) He has only done it a couple of times with a few precious items like a bully stick or a stuffed bone. He got over it pretty quickly when I did a "trade ya" for a great treat several times. Now he's fine with us taking even those precious items when we need to.
Please make a video on how to selecting a right puppy and making sure that the breeder sent a correct puppy that suits our family.
We've got you covered, we do have a video on that topic: th-cam.com/video/qOXL-DGE6qs/w-d-xo.html
No steaks and potatoes.
Probably not! The way we season our steaks and potatoes isn't good for dogs.
I was only kidding.
Can I give puppy raw ground meat?
Raw meat can potentially upset a puppy stomach. We recommend speaking to your vet before starting on any raw diets.
Hot dogs? Those are horrible to feed dogs! Lots of chemicals!
In moderation it can be a great motivator. But yes, we do prefer single ingredient treats when possible.