Puppy Training - How to Correct Unwanted Behaviors
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- Puppy Training - How to Correct Unwanted Behaviors // So your new puppy needs some obedience training. Puppy training can help you teach your dog better behavior and stop bad behavior. Dog obedience focuses on stopping barking, stopping jumping and so many other unwanted behaviors. Your puppy’s behavior stems from the kind of dog training they receive or don’t receive. You don’t have a stubborn puppy or a defiant dog. You have a puppy that needs to learn how to stop barking, biting, and having accidents in the home. Disciplining a dog should look more like teaching your puppy what to do instead, not scolding, correcting, hitting, or punishing your dog. If you’ve ever looked up “how to fix my dog’s behavior” then this video is for you.
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🥰🥰 I absolutely love your quote in this video. "They are not giving you a hard time, they are having a hard time" a perfect perspective!
Thank you! We appreciate you watching and commenting!
Shaping and lure training are new to me. All of our dogs have be trained using the correction method. Our Malinois is almost 5 months old and is doing well despite my lack of knowledge. I have noticed my partnership with him is much better using shaping behaviors. He actually believes I am the alpha and looks to me for approval. Thank you for all your help, love love love your videos 😍😍💖😍😍
I needed to see this video right now. I love my 11 week old pup, but today he was giving me such a hard time. Biting, getting into places he shouldn’t be, peeing everywhere. Normal puppy stuff, but on a higher setting today. I never hit a dog, but I have made the mistake of grabbing his snout to avoid being bitten a couple times. He probably just had too much energy from being in the pen for most of the day while I worked, so I should’ve expected this. I’m definitely checking out that Better Behavior workshop if it’s still running 😅
That workshop is definitely still running! If you haven't registered yet, you can do it here: howtotrainadreamdog.com/BPBWorkshop
We have a five month old female lab pup that goes SUPER crazy at the drop of a dime when playing outside or going out to go potty. She jumps uncontrollably and then begins biting at me constantly. I’ve tried the things I know to do and am getting nowhere. This happens after she’s been napping or if she’s been in the house for a while and in need of playtime …. So I’m unsure if she’s under or over tired. I’m sooo frustrated 😢 Any suggestions appreciated
Thanks
This comment was meant for the main chat and now it’s here after someone else’s comment and I’m hoping that @How to train a dream dog will see it
There's a fair amount of human training involved :) I've subscribed to "30 days" and worked with our new little guy, but I keep coming back to videos, because I have to keep being told not to reinforce unwanted behaviors and lower expectations. Thank goodness Michele's videos train me what to do, and aren't just 15 minutes of "Nope. Unh unh. Ouch! No! Unh unh!"
Keep up the fantastic work, Dream Dog Team! Don't give up on us owners :)
Thank you for your kind words! We are happy to help! Have you joined our facebook group page yet? Puppy Training with Michele Lennon Facebook group: howtotrainadreamdog.com/FB-group
I have a 9 month old cattle dog/pit mix that I adopted from a rescue (they told me he was over a year old). He's very sweet, but a high energy handful! lol. I live in a condo in a big city and he barks at everything he hears. He also gets the zoomies at night. I love him and am working with him diligently (already gone through a basic training class), but I've never had a dog this young. Any advice to stop the barking would be appreciated! I just found your videos and am loving them!
It sounds like you would really benefit from having a trainer come to your home to work with you and your pup.
Here are two directories hat might be helpful:
www.ccpdt.org/dog-owners/certified-dog-trainer-directory/
fearfreepets.com/resources/directory/
Yes, I've done that and they were great. I'm working with pup pretty diligintly, but it's slow going for him to catch on. :) @@HowToTrainADreamDog
Working on nipping at us and everything else from the moment she wakes to the moment she crates at night lol. Thanks for the videos Michelle!
I might add though that this is made her really not wanting to be picked up and try to avoid me picking her up by backing up turning around turning sideways...
Did you guys find any solutions for this or did time just have to take its course as they matured? What eventually worked?😢
leash biting is my #1 annoyance. She jumps and chomps on the leash, tries to play tug, I don't even know where to begin. Advice i've been given is to take it as play and stop that, but often she starts while we're crossing the road and not a place to stop.
Mine does too
Have you tried making it taste horrible? Bitter Apple spray seems to get good reviews!
Edit: Just noticed this was over a year ago, sorry😂
@@ChrisHibs1875 lol, yeah we're past that, the solution 'canny collar'. it changed our relationship. its better for her body and mine and our walks are enjoyable.
I have a 3 month old shepherd / husky. He is doing the same thing. Jumping n biting the leash lots of pulling. He’s doing great with potty training n a few commands this is the only issue we are having. How do I correct him
Working on no rough play and no jumping.
I lived with a Chocolate Lab for 11 years. I forgot how hard it is to live with a puppy. I watch your video and I feel like I can do it. And no I dont have it at all.
My 10 week old Treeing Walker Coonhound sometimes bites my legs, pulls my pants while on walks. But yes he is walking on leash. 😀
We have good days and bad days.
Hi and thank you for putting out good content so we no right from wrong in how to address the situations!
My puppy is a little over 2 months and just received their 2nd shots so he can't be outside or around strangers dogs... right now is the biting stage and I switch my hand or whatever he is biting to a chew bone. He will start chewing on it for a short period of time and then comes right back to biting me.
How can I stop or correct him. My hands and body are getting bite marks and bleeding everyday!!!
Pups love to explore the world with their mouths. Just like a baby wants to put everything in their mouth, so does your pup! Make sure to always redirect your puppy to an appropriate chew toy such as a marrow bone, antler, or Kong filled with something tasty (you can even freeze the Kong to make it a teething toy). You have to make sure to make the toy fun and engaging instead of just stuffing it in your pup's mouth. If you redirect your pup and they consistently return to biting you, then it may be time to evaluate if they need to go get rid of some pent up energy, whether that is mental or physical energy. Take them on an age-appropriate walk or out to the backyard for some zoomies. Play some training games to burn off that mental energy. Keep in mind that puppies can also get overtired and cranky if they have too much stimulation or physical exercise, especially paired with a lack of mental exercise. Your pup may need to go down for a nap in the crate! Be aware that teething kicks into high gear usually around 3 to 4 months. You may even see an increase in chewing and biting around this time.
Another tip that can help you with biting: Pups are also drawn to movement! This means that when you’re walking, trying to pet your pup, playing down on their level, or even if you pull away quickly when they are biting, they are going to act like little land sharks and bite even more. Remember to constantly approach with a toy in hand and keep your pup on a leash so that you do not have to grab them and add to the frustration/frenzy. Puppies like to chase and nip at cats, kids, other dogs, etc...cats run away, children move sporadically and are lower to the ground, other dogs move quickly and can be a lot of fun! Remember, these are natural instincts and not your puppy being bad out of spite! You just need to teach them what you want them to do instead! Check out these videos all about puppy biting and what to do:
Puppy Biting Tips th-cam.com/video/bn1nGZ9MgzQ/w-d-xo.html.
Stop Puppy Nipping and Biting: th-cam.com/video/xE8cX0RIoPY/w-d-xo.html
Puppies and Kids: th-cam.com/video/_4WlMg8lfs0/w-d-xo.html
When it comes to biting, we really have to focus more on what we do want to see and build values in those behaviors in order to extinguish the ones we don't like. If we are becoming reactive/corrective (meaning we are only working through this when the puppy is already biting) we are actually going to reinforce the biting because it initiates engagement from you.
There isn’t one thing that will make biting stop, there are several things that need to happen when working on teaching the right behaviors instead of biting. They are all like pieces to a puzzle that fit together. It does get worse before it gets better, but with proper training it can be managed until it goes away. It won't go away on its own, and may get worse without training.
We have several games inside the 30 Days to Puppy Perfection program that help your pup learn alternate behaviors to biting: 30 Days to Puppy Perfection:
howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course/
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Thank you so much for the quick response... I do keep him on a leash and do give him naps so that's great to hear I'm doing somethings to correctly train him. The toys that I got him aren't doing the trick of deferring him from biting me. I will watch the videos and see what toys he will hopefully like to play with...
Are training treats a good way right now to reward him for chewing on the toys instead of me???
Again thank you so much for your help and how quickly you responded!!!
May I ask when using a Kong, do I have to fill it up so it's full? I tried putting a little bit of peanut butter and a couple of kibbles in there, as well as sealing the bottom hole with peanut butter, but she just licked the peanut butter sealing the hole and lost interest...and If filling to full, do you have to seal the top? Thank you so much 🙏
I don't have a puppy, but I want one so I want to be prepared. I really love your videos.
P. S. Merry Christmas to everyone
Dont do it
im in tears because of my dog im crying because i fed him this morning but since hes a puppy hes paly biting, he ripped up my favorite pajams, went into a strangers home, made me run 2 streets away from my house, and i have bruises all arouund my arms, he went into my home, woke up all my brothers, i have bruises around my arms and sometimes i just wish i could hit him i JUST WISH . but of course i dont do that.
We are so sorry you are struggling. This video can help you with the biting. th-cam.com/video/FBI5xOSDQMs/w-d-xo.html
Don't forget good puppy proofing at the door so he can't escape. And making sure he's getting a lot of sleep in his crate!
I just got my golden retriever puppy by a surprise last Tuesday and I’m studying overnight on how for him to be a nice dog 🐶. Wish me luck 😁🤣
Good luck!!
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Golden retrievers ARE GENTLE ❤
I Need this! My 5 month old wheaten has been “naughty” lately- but I know he just needs training and love! He’s so smart but lately has been regressing and causing lots of stress for my husband and I. He has started biting us when we try to pet him or if we need him to do something. He ignores us and walks away when we try training cues unless we have treats in hand- but only does it if we lure him with treats (he used to do things without treats because we started weaning). He’s started whining and barking in his crate- he used to not. He has had a crate aversion and leash aversion randomly pop up. We cannnnot break his jumping habit and it’s starting to cause problems with my little baby family members. He is laying down on walks. He doesn’t know how to calm down. A lot of these we’ve worked with him but so we are also at a loss for many behavioral issues. It’s been SO frustrating for us and I’m sure for him too 😢 We Need a lot of work but don’t know where to start and feel we are unfortunately going to have to untrain some behaviors first before we can effectively train in the good behaviors again. It’s so difficult since I feel we spend so much time training him, exercising him, challenging him, encouraging rest and naps, etc. Thanks for letting me vent - and thanks for the video!
Puppy raising can be hard and at this age you definitely start to see some new behaviors pop up. Have you seen this video? It can help explain what is going on in his brain and a few tips on what to do. If you find you need a roadmap for his training, our online course would be great for you. th-cam.com/video/JZMNm1PLwFI/w-d-xo.html
Going through the same thing. My border collie mix was so obedient and nice first. He’s gotten older and now at 5 months he’s being more rebellious and is starting to run around, bite around and keep jumping everywhere.
@@EastAfricanSniper it’s the worst! 😫 they’re probably entering or in their teenage phases. Hopefully the phase passes quickly 😅
Thank you for this video!! This is what I wanted to know!
Since my almost 8 month old puppy is SOO big, the main unwanted behaviors is jumping, biting and putting my 4 year old Dachshund and Shih Tzu mix's head in his mouth, or grabbing her neck and dragging her. These are the main ones. If these could change I feel the rest would actually slip into place.
Ah yes, this is very normal. We recommend starting with our Better Puppy Behavior Workshop to learn more about how your puppy’s brain works and how to adjust your training dial accordingly.
Better Puppy Behavior Workshop
howtotrainadreamdog.com/BPBWorkshop
How do I teach my ~ 1 year old puppy not to dig holes in my yard? I get not hitting a dog, but even its mother would physically correct it when it did something mom didn't like. So how do you communicate to a dog what behavior is not acceptable when there is no "positive" alternative? Or what about when the dog is clearly pushing boundaries and testing its place on the hierarchy? When a puppy loses it's mind as puppies do, how to you get it's attention and remind it who alpha is?
The alpha concept has been proven to be false when it comes to canine behavior. Research shows us that dogs learn best from positive reinforcement and teaching them what to do instead. When it comes to digging, this is a natural behavior that is good for dogs. So we suggest finding some ways to let your dog dig in specific spots or with specific toys. This video can help you! th-cam.com/video/r7OVeiQv74g/w-d-xo.html
First! Love your videos!
i have a question , i have a two month old toy poodle she is really cute and i think is not that kind of crazy dog but when we put her on a leash she will just sit down or lay down and not move , and we tryed to pull the leash with her then shestarted wining . even her favorite treat and toys dont work is there any ways to get my dog to love walking on leashes?thanks
At 2 months old the world around your pup can be very overwhelming! If your pup is on a leash, it’s important that you learn the “close to me, best place to be” game. This game is covered in great detail inside our 30 Days to Puppy Perfection program. It’s the at-home, online puppy program to help you and your puppy train together.
howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course/
If your pup puts on the breaks and you keep saying things like “come on, come here” and you don’t get any response, you are now undoing what the command means and not getting the results you’re hoping for. If you take a step back toward your pup and release the pressure on the leash, your pup will have a hard time learning to move forward.
If you’re trying to give treats to your pup on the walk and pup won’t take them, it’s because the distractions going on around are too high, no amount of information you’re giving can get thru to pup at that moment. Training games need to start at home and gradually add in distractions so when you’re out on the walk, the games come naturally and pup is eager to play them because they are familiar. The training games are all covered inside the online puppy training program.
She shouldn't be going on walks this young and this is how she's showing it to you. You can do training inside the house until she's around 4 months old.
@@cristinemont yes i know we are trying to get her to be used to the leash and do †ricks on leashs thanks for your advice tho
So a 2 month old shouldnt be gping out for walks?
What does it mean when he cries at me and barks if I didn't get what the crying meant? Thanks for your coaching-it makes a lot of sense!
Being a puppy detective is a skill you will learn over time. Your pup may be tired, have pent up energy, need to use the restroom, bored, hungry, or something else. We recommend starting with our Better Puppy Behavior Workshop to learn more about how your puppy’s brain works and how to adjust your training dial accordingly. Better Puppy Behavior Workshop
howtotrainadreamdog.com/BPBWorkshop
my 2 months male puppy snaps and growls when we try to brush his face or touch his face. he also resource guards. is there anyway for him to not act this way ? we dont want him growing with that kind of behavior. ive been doing positive reinforcement like giving him treats when doing something on his face but i still cant touch his face, he growls and snaps.
It sounds like you might be moving too fast and not listening to his signals that he wants you to stop or take a break. We have a great video on how to brush your puppy that we recommend in this situation: th-cam.com/video/XdDIbb_Z0Mg/w-d-xo.html
The unwanted behavior I'm working on right now is barking to demand what she wants. Her father is a small terrier mix & her momma is. Heeler
You can get some good tips on that behavior in this video: th-cam.com/video/URRYUpqhdfg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=cF3Naj6ADixWc79Y
Would love advice or a zoom meeting I have a 4 month old puppy had him since 8 weeks and we’re still learning
Students have access to 3 LIVE group Zooms each week and the private student-only Facebook group where you can chat with trainers and post practice videos and get feedback. These features are part of the Pro-Level program. The link to the course is in the description.
Did anyone do potty training with a doggie door? My older dog was trained using a doggie door so I am trying to train our new 12 week old puppy to use it.
Doggie doors aren't always the most consistent way to potty train. For some dogs they work, others they don't! The downfall is that our dogs never learn how to communicate when they need to go, because they get to just go outside freely! This can work to your disadvantage if you ever visit someplace that doesn't have a doggie door.
My moms German shepherd puppy doesn’t bite people, but he’s messing with all the other dogs in the house… and messing with our cats… it’s driving me nuts 😵💫
It sounds like your GSD has a little too much freedom. Share this with your mom: th-cam.com/video/Ryfg5O6fgAg/w-d-xo.html
@@HowToTrainADreamDog Thank you so much!!!!!
My corgi puppy can at times, mostly when we wake up, have too much energy and then be too drained! No in between lol
This gets better as the dog ages, and also with training. Cool down routines can be very helpful!
@@HowToTrainADreamDog Thank you for your reply! You’re one of my favorite channels! Cookie Dough is an amazing dog! Very smart! Potty and crate trained, number 2 on command basically! He sits, waits until I release him to come out of the crate or take treats while sitting, mostly lol. I focused too much on learning training that the behavior training took a back seat. I’m starting to implement settle more often also a better schedule. It’s been working!
I absolutely love your videos! Our puppy is only 12 weeks old, but she is already making some huge milestones. One thing we need to work on is that she LOVES to dig holes in the back yard, I am not really sure where to start with that...
We are glad to hear you and your puppy have benefitted from our channel. We have a couple of videos on canine enrichment! This is a good one to start with: th-cam.com/video/4emwzqEhtWo/w-d-xo.html
Yeah I'm probably expecting too much too soon and also not making the alternatives enticing enough. My pup is very persistent in his naughtiness and directing his attention seems futile
Keep your patience high and expectations low! If you need more support, we would love to help answer any questions you have in the Puppy Training with Michele Lennon Facebook group: howtotrainadreamdog.com/FB-group
Puppy goes nuts when another, ANY, animal comes on TV!
Try the 'Look at me' command, with reward
Have 2 puppies. Want to walk them without them pulling
Great question! Two puppies are a big distraction to each other so you'll need to work on this separately before you can train them together. This video can get you started (and look for part 2 for a game you can play to start this training). You might also like our video on littermates. th-cam.com/video/gbd4XzgPyUE/w-d-xo.html
do you have a video playlist about what to teach puppies first and commands?
This playlist would be a great one to start with! th-cam.com/play/PLyikDVe-JhiJ8wAyjbi_9EbTN5vz9b-X3.html
If tapping is bad, what is your opinion on cesar millan’s tapping method to “snap the dog out of their current mental state”
We like to use a positive interruptor, which is something that we teach in our online course, 30 Days to Puppy Perfection! www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
chewing shoes and slippers, taking them from the closet. We've had to barricade off our closets to preserve our shoes. But would like to know how to make the dog not interested in these things. We have your 30 days to a dream dog, but have not known how to curb this behavior. Our puppy is 6 months old and we've been working with him since 10 weeks through your videos.
Are you working on the games in the course? The "choice is yours" and "leave it" are great starters. Keep in mind shoes smell amazing to your dog so leaving them accessible is way too tempting for pup.
Jumping when excited and the nipping I have two puppies from the same litter. They are 11 weeks ago and rescues. I was told they are chihuahua mix. Mom was with the litter when found.
Hey my 50 days old puppy growls at my family whenever they get close to him. He never changes his behavior. I really don't know what to do
A great place to start is our Better Puppy Behavior Workshop! It is completely free. Here is the link: howtotrainadreamdog.com/BPBWorkshop
Hi how can I stop my puppy from growling at my granddaughter she loves him so much but he keeps growing at her
We are missing some information that would be important for us to be able to advise you on what to do next. If you are concered about your pup's behavior, we can help you with this. We help our students work through skills to help teach both the puppy and the kids how to best interact together.
@@HowToTrainADreamDog hi ty for getting back to me my grandaughter has learning difficulty but the puppy is excited to see her then starts to growl at her he does it when she goes to him and when he goes to her he plays with her he does even when lieing with her
What do you do for peeing on purpose? I don’t get mad I just wanna know where it comes from.
Dogs don't pee out of spite. It could be "excitement pee" which often happens when young puppies have extreme emotions. But dogs don't pee to get back at you. It's a natural bodily function and they don't care where they go. Its up to the human to teach it in a way that the dog understands.
Hi I'm a new dog owner...brought a golden retriever 2 days ago...he is 2 months old male and very cute...me and my daughters play with him all the time...but in middle of playing out of nowhere he starts running, jumping biting everywhere. and acts completely different and starts biting his toys and then starts biting me and my daughters...everyone is saying hes teething....but he bites real hard and his teeth is sharp...he starts biting on pant ...pulls our shirt or sweater then starts biting on skin and bites very hard and starts growling makes grrrr grrrr noise which is scary...my kids are scared of playing with him now...please help!!
Yes ,does someone one know how to stop this because my dog does it too
Maybe he gets to much impulses and gets overwhelmed
My wee pup does this too. My hands a chew toy unfortunately. We have only had her a week. So far we have found putting her chew toys in her month instead of my hands, saying no if she goes for my hands but saying good girl with the toy. We also realised she was getting hyper with the dog treats, so we switched to giving her her dried food and that's seemed to help keep her calm. I probably seem boring to her but if she gets too playful and starts nipping I stand away from her and keep myself calm so that would start to calm her down. I'm not a good puppy mum, but I'm enjoying it xx hope this helps and hope your all getting on okay ♡♡
Super helpful
This is very good advice thank you very much👌
We're so glad it was helpful!
How do you stop a puppy from eating EVERYTHING from the ground? My puppy is not interested in food but dig the nose in the ground and eat everything from ciggarettes to tissues.. How do I stop my dog without for ex pulling leash
We made a video on this very topic!! This will help you work on getting your pup not to eat everything on the ground. th-cam.com/video/IKuK5xBaP9I/w-d-xo.html
I have a question, whenever I try to put my dogs harness on, he runs even at the sight of it. How do we teach him to be calm and sit while we put on his harness?
I'm going to guess the answer is high-value-treat-related
@@mrwitte I think you're right, it's about building a good association 🙂 you also want to go slow, they should introduce the harness without putting on to start with
We keep our pup in a collar and leash with the loop cut off at all times outside the crate. That way she can’t escape. Then when it’s time to put the harness on, you can treat and reward while just showing the dog the harness, while touching the harness to the dog, while putting it over the head, etc. it’s important to practice in stages before you need to put the harness on!
And what the idea of when the dog is biting you and you give him a toy so you price him. The puppy will think ok next home when I want to get this toy I just need to bite my owner. What is the argument against that?
You give the toy BEFORE the puppy bites you. If puppy does bite, silently walk away from him and turn your back for about ten seconds, then come back with a toy ready to give him so that he doesn't get a chance to do the wrong thing.
Pulling on the leash
So I've been watching a ton of these type of videos because yes I have a puppy who is a Shepsky 7 weeks old and wow full of energy and bites she's amazing smart though already knows no means no even though she may not agree with it how to sit on command and his house broke and crate trained however this biting thing is just about broke my nerves So I just started watching more videos everyone I possibly could on how to stop a puppy biting and so far the only thing that is kind of worked is this one trainer said to a whole pick the dog up and holds it like at chest level with all of its pointy parts away from you In other words it's back to your front and hold it there for just a few seconds two or three or four and then put the puppy down and this has seem to work for me so far It's like she forgets she was biting me but if I'm sitting or walking or moving or not moving she's biting me what else can I do please help thank you I love your videos and any advice would be greatly appreciated thanks again
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
Biting and behaving
Let us know if you have any additional questions after watching this video.
My puppy bites, occasionally urinates on my favorite rug 😤😭😖, scratches up stuff, puts EVERYTHING he sees in his mouth and chews it up, and digs holes all over my beautiful backyard! I’m so fed up I’m about to give him up for adoption again. I’ve only had him one month. I feel so bad but it’s overwhelming.
He also won’t take a walk on a leash...he walks a few steps and lays down every single time...but if I let him off the leash he runs away and doesn’t listen. He’s 3 months old and a yellow lab.
We recommend starting with our Better Puppy Behavior Workshop to learn more about how your puppy’s brain works and how to adjust your training dial accordingly.
howtotrainadreamdog.com/BPBWorkshop
Also, check out this video on the best time to take your dog out for a walk: th-cam.com/video/-8VqVz4KBlU/w-d-xo.html
My pup takes things like paper towels off the counter and runs under the dining room table to hide. She tries to swallow the item before we get it from her. "Drop it" doesn't seem to be as effective as we'd like it to be. Help!!
Prevention is your best bet. I believe Michelle has a video on Puppy-proofing your home. You don't want your pup to need surgery!
Hi, my 8 week old bichon frise, i got him today and he’s been whining a lot. also growling at me and wanting to lick my head lol. i’m mostly worried about when i bring him into my bed, he burrows bites and twitches while barking and crying sometimes.. what shall i do?
Hi Kiera, congrats on your new puppy!
We recommend waiting until your pup is at least a year old before you invite them to sleep in the bed with you. Until that point a crate is going to be the best and safest option for your baby!
Since your puppy is so new, you might really appreciate this video on what to expect this first week! th-cam.com/video/N2iDeGiY9Xw/w-d-xo.html
7 month pug person here. Working on nipping sessions and jumping.
It sounds like you would benefit from watching our latest TH-cam video! We go into the biting concept with puppies of all different ages! Here it is, Is Your Puppy Biting Aggressively Must-Have Tips: th-cam.com/video/tFw4MXkUc_E/w-d-xo.html
How do i get my dog to stop jumping on the counters?
Reward them heavily for four paws on the floor and restrict access to the kitchen while they are learning this
Bitting, even when you go to pet her, by the way, she’s starting to bite.
It sounds like she doesn't want to be pet at that time. If you haven't seen this video yet, it will help you with biting!
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My Havenese is always jumping. Advice?
Ignore the bad, reward the good behaviour. Some people suggest for jumping you turn your back. Give lots of soft praise when your dog is sitting calmly 🙂
When your 8 week old german retriever jumps over his 30 inch pen…you start running out of options lol
Check out this pen with vertical bars, you might have better luck! www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy_pen_indoor
My dog constantly nipping at me when I put on his collar, or when I put on a T-shirt he is five months old Havanese puppy and I don’t know what to do any suggestions?
Our Mini- Schnauzer puppy does this, too. So, is it your t-shirt he's tugging, or you're putting one on him? When we got our boy it was bitterly cold, so I did put a jumper on him, but I don't really like clothes for dogs otherwise. Best thing for the collar is to be ready, collar should already be attached to the lead, move as swiftly and gently as you can, talk to him gently as you do it, use the clip kind of collar for speed, not the buckle kind, and don't remove it till the end of the day, that way you minimise the problem. Hope it's improving by now, anyway 🙂
Spray bottle works . Idk why they make it seem like it’s hurting them . Just don’t over do it . Associate the spray with a word like “no” just like you would do with a clicker and treats . Took me to days now I say no and he stops biting no spray bottle
@@isaiahrobinson20 you don't ever want to make a dog dislike water, they need to be bathed! A spray-bottle doesn't help them to bond with you, which is ultimately what you want 🙂🐶
@@rachelm7525 exactly!!
My parents think hitting is the way to go, just because they did that to their animals in the past and because my aunt does that aswell...
I wish they listened to me for once :(
We're so sorry to hear this. Hopefully you will be able to continue to educate them on the matter. Don't give up!
Even 35 or 40 years hitting a dog was not acceptable.
My puppy is 9 weeks, but he jumps and bites way too much. He's given us holes in our clothes
Hang in there! We have lots of good videos on both jumping and biting, and our online course, 30 Days to Puppy Perfection, goes even more in depth on both of those issues you may be having as well as many more. Here are some links you can start with...
Puppy biting tips: th-cam.com/video/FBI5xOSDQMs/w-d-xo.html
Stop puppy jumping: th-cam.com/video/AmlJcJRchDw/w-d-xo.html
30 Days to Puppy Perfection: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
she reminds me of the little girl on Ellen named Brielle
"New owners have really high expectations for their puppy"
... i just want her to care about food
If your puppy has been home for less than a few weeks, it's likely the stress of her new environment could be affecting her diet. If you are truly concerned, this should be something you talk with your pup's veterinarian about!
@@HowToTrainADreamDog it has been 3 weeks now and I still have to chase after her with her food bowl, to barely manage a little less than the recommended amount each day. Vet said that's normal and that she has to do the same with her dog.
I have found some "higher"-value treats that create a bit of engagement, but it's nothing close to the kind of drive to get more treats, which dogs in youtube videos seem to have.
I got my very first puppy a few weeks ago. I'm just getting over a case of Puppy blues and my two main issues are that: 1) She wants to play with the cat, and the cat wants to play with her…but she quickly goes from play to chase…and 2) She doesn’t play well with any dogs other than her mom and my sister’s dog.
She’s very vocal and enthusiastic during play. Her noises (snarls, her brother from a previous litter plays the same way) intimidate other dogs, including her own litter mates. I’ve been trying to use distraction with toys, baby gates to keep them separate, and the annoying “ah!” noise to get her to stop (I know it’s not the best method, but sometimes the toys aren’t enough to get her attention).
The method that seems to be working best though seems to be where my sister and I hold onto both and try to let them interact with us not allowing any funny business. My sister’s dog was a much calmer puppy, she didn’t need any help with interacting with our cat. My Maize however, concerns me. I hope I can get her to play nicely with other dogs and at least ignore our cat. I feel discouraged most times, but I’m not giving up yet. She’s 10 weeks at the moment. She knows her name and usually comes when called. She knows ‘sit’ and ‘paw’. Now working on ‘down’. I’m hoping that training ‘down’, ‘relax’, and ‘wait’ will help with this issue.
Congrats!! Hang in there. We might be able to help you best at the Pro-Level where you can submit photos and videos in our private student-only facebook group for our trainers to review and give feedback to. You can also have a back-and-forth conversation with them on one of the three zoom calls a week. Check it out here: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
@@HowToTrainADreamDog Thank you, I’ll look into it!
Barking . little is okay when he hears a noise or someone is at the door. But he does not stop.
Sounds like you have a high-energy dog. I'd consider increasing their exercise regime, as well as 'de-sensitising' to the door with the help of a friend.
My puppy is tearing up my carpet 😢
My puppy is doing the same to the brand new sod we laid just before getting her. I’m frustrated cuz I don’t know how to correct the behavior.
Ugh me too, If I find a solution I'll be sure to share with you!
So sorry we are just seeing this comment now. I apologize that we didn’t see it sooner. We hope all is well with you and your pup.
Puppy nipping and excessive barking at neighbors
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Nipping my daughter's ankles to make her play
Ouch, here's a video on what to do if the puppy is biting the kids th-cam.com/video/-37ZM9CtrsU/w-d-xo.html
Can't someone just get straight to it
There is so much about a puppy, it would be impossible to fit in one quick clip or one video! There is so much to learn! Thanks for watching!
Stop telling us we need to train our dogs, and tell us HOW to do it
Thanks for your feedback! Our TH-cam Channel focusses on the "what". For the "how", you can check out our online course! Here is the link to 30 Days to Puppy Perfection:
www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/