Thank you for watching New Puppy Tips Surviving The First 24 Hours. In the comments below, tell me when you’re getting your puppy. Or if you already have him, how did the night go?
I’m getting my puppy in two weeks he’s a all black miniature schnauzer but he is my cousins puppy so I’ve been seeing him and he is soooo cute and calm he always just sleeps on me it’s to cute
.thanks for this! really helpful. i somehow managed the first week with archie and he is a toy poodle, 6 weeks old. even though i have watched your previous videos, i still made mistakes. the 1st night was surprisingly easy as he just dozed off to sleep on the tiled floor. i prepared a space for him in my room where i can keep him because i am sharing the house with a colleague. he was slightly potty trained too by the breeder using pee pads, which made the night easier for me. come second and third day, i realized that this is not a good. so i started training him to sleep in the crate and wake up every two hours the entire night to let him pee or potty. right now he is doing great and i don't need to use the pee pads anymore coz he knows where to go. i feel a sense of achievement whenever i see him pee or potty where i want him to do it. and thanks for your help! i wish you the best of luck and looking forward for more videos.
We are getting a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel on August 14th. A good friend did the 30 days training and highly recommended you. My 11 year old daughter and I've been binge watching your channel today. We are very excited and very nervous. Thanks for all the tips
I'll be getting a mini Aussiedoodle puppy at the end of August! I grew up with an older dog in my house, but this is the very first puppy I will be caring for on my own. I'm extremely nervous, but I've been doing a lot of research to help me prepare. Thank you for all of your amazing tips!
We picked up our 8wk old Cavoodle puppy (Honey) yesterday. The 1st night wasn’t as bad as we thought it would be, honey slept in an expen next to my daughters bed, apart from waking at 3.30am for a potty break, she slept all night.
Getting my puppy next month! She'll be 12 weeks old when I get her and I am excited to meet her! Gonna watch a lot of your videos so I can make sure I can be the best pet parent I can be!
We have a one year old Dalmatian and are getting a 9 week old next Saturday! Fight crazy with crazy! The energy level and is insane, the personality and intelligence amazing! We are now Dal people for life!
I just brought our puppy home. I noticed she was whining a lot. Even though the shelter manager said she hadn’t eaten breakfast, when I got her home and offered her food, she sniffed it a few times. She did lap up a little water. She’s 12 weeks. I started making my lunch and she started calming down in a few minutes. By the time I finished eating, she was curled up sleeping beside my recliner. I noticed when she wakes up, she is kind of whining under her breath constantly and shivering a little.
You've got this! The pup will take some time to get used to their new surroundings. Check out our New Puppy Starter Kit to get started off on the right paw :) New Puppy Starter Kit howtotrainadreamdog.com
I breed dachshunds and came across your videos when a friend asked me about some puppy potty training tips for her new puppy. I really love the videos and I think we can all learn something from them. I will be giving links to your videos as part of my puppy starter pack. Thank you so much!
Our online course would be a great guide to teach her leash skills and other traditional training cues. www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
We rescued an Australian Shepherd/ Blue Heeler mix (possibly more 😆) 2 weeks ago. He is 10 weeks old. He is doing well in his crate at night, but naps on a dog bed in the living room during the day. I just found your channel tonight. Thanks!
I'm so happy I stumbled across your channel I watched your video about potty training when I first bought my English bulldog home now I just brought my second one home and I have to tell you I followed your schedule. My Niko who is now 1 years old n Nina is 11 weeks has not had an accident n was fully potty trained in a week. I'm so thankful for all your videos. 🐶🐶♥️♥️🐾🐾
How exciting! Kudos to you for preparing ahead of time. Here is our free New Puppy Starter Kit to get you started off on the right paw! howtotrainadreamdog.com
Love your first video! I am getting a ~ 14 week old rescue puppy in a few days. I have had dogs for 22+ years but have never had to house train one. I am here to learn!
We hope this video was helpful and you'll check out all our other ones! They will be so helpful for your new puppy journey! Here is a great video to start with some potty training tips: th-cam.com/video/3J3cqfGiK6Y/w-d-xo.html
I am not getting my puppy till march because that's when the breeder we wants next litter will be ready. This was really helpful and our breed is a bichon frise I can't wait
We don't recommend them. They become a chew toy, and often lead to a lifetime of accidents, specifically on rugs or other soft surfaces. Even in cold or snowy weather, you can teach your dog to go potty outside.
Thank you for all the videos! Question... I'm flying to pick up my puppy from the breeder who is meeting me at the airport. I'll have a couple of hours before we take off for home and can take the puppy out of the crate. But once on the 2.5 hour flight home, the crate must remained closed. Finally, we'll have an hour's drive home. Ideas to make this less stressful and ideas for what to use in the crate (pee pad)? Appreciate any wisdom!
We love that you're planning ahead to make this as comfortable as possible for your new puppy. Here's a video that can guide you on the flying / travel part! th-cam.com/video/ogoeQSr_K-8/w-d-xo.html
Hi Joe! Kudos to you for preparing ahead of time. Thank you for the feedback! Have you considered our online course? Here is the link for more info: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
Hello. I’m getting my puppy about the middle of December. I’ve already been “nesting” as I bought some interactive toys and chew items. Additionally I just picked up a crate for him. This is my 2nd pup(the last time I had a dog was about 15 years ago) I’m really looking forward to using the trainings from your video.
This is such an exciting time for you! We're very glad that you've begun to prepare yourself with our videos. Here are a few more resources that can help you along this journey: The link to our free resource that will help you get started with the basics of puppy training, New Puppy Starter Kit: howtotrainadreamdog.com The link to our online course, 30 Days to Puppy Perfection: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
We bet your heart is bursting with love knowing your puppy is coming home so soon. Be sure to enroll in our online training course to prepare ahead of time! 30 Days to Puppy Perfection: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
@@HowToTrainADreamDog It really is! I lost my precious Lancashire Heeler unexpectedly due to anesthesia complications just short of her 13th birthday in July this year. My home has been so empty without her. Thank you for all you do!
Excellent video. You seem to be very knowledgeable about this subject. My wife and I are about to buy our first puppy in early 2022. She wants a small, cute little puppy. She got scammed a couple of weeks ago by someone claiming to have puppies for sell.They asked for money in advance, and she sent it to them. I’m doing research now, trying to prepare as best as possible so that everything will go well for us, and the puppy.
Oh no, so sorry to hear that. This video might be a good one for you as it talks about what questions to ask potential breeders. th-cam.com/video/qOXL-DGE6qs/w-d-xo.html
Good luck! Remember to be patient! Here is a great video full of tips and tricks on how to train two puppies at once: th-cam.com/video/p_RDIS9yoVo/w-d-xo.html
Your videos are so thorough and helpful…thank you! But are all breeds the same? Seems not. How should a new done owner adapt to the differences in recommendations among breeds?
That's a great question! That's actually part of our newest project - Dream Dogs! We've started deep-diving into different breeds of Dream Dogs and will continue to release TH-cam videos regarding each breed. You can also get more personalized advice with one of our certified dog trainers in our online course, 30 Days to Puppy Perfection: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
Just received our Puppy, Luna. She is a German Shepherd/Golden retriever mix and is 10 weeks old. Vet appt is scheduled. Lana, my SD, was very welcoming but Rufus, Maltese, is a wee bit jealous. Reese, rescue, is not sure what the hell this thing is. I am ready to start training.... in a couple of months lol Gonna just let her be a puppy.
Congrats on your new pup! I'd start training as soon as possible as this is the most critical time to teach the foundation skills. Waiting to start training can lead to bad habits forming that are harder to break (both by you and puppy). I talk about this common myth about waiting to train in this video th-cam.com/video/CDCQjvWvjVk/w-d-xo.html
we just received our westie puppy yesterday. We had a decent night. She slept from 8-11, then after some play time slept until 3:45. She has been up ever since until 10 and is now napping. 50-50 on pee training, 100% on poop so far. She likes to run every where and it’s hard to keep her contained due to our house structure being open. Biting a lot, have chew toys for her. Night 2 will be here sooner than later. I hope we are headed in the right direction.
So I’m picking up a 17 week old tomorrow. All liter mates gone, but he’s been with the parents. This whole time. Any tips that differ from the norm due to his age and circumstance?
He might have a slightly longer transition time into his new home, so be patient with him. Once he settles you'll want to start work on positive and slow socialization, especially if he didn't get it where he was. Once he settles in and you start training, he might have a slightly longer attention span than a younger puppy so that's good!
Hey Michelle, what if we don’t have access to outside? We’re in a flat 6 floors up and she is due her second vax in a few weeks, are pads acceptable then?
It's really important for your dog's development to have exposure to the outside world before vaccinations are complete. This video can help you! th-cam.com/video/vybaTk4wdGA/w-d-xo.html
So just brought my puppy home Sunday. I have a question about puppy fussing. I have her playpen set up in the living room / dining area . So I sat down to have a quick bite and I placed her in her playpen with toys and a Kong. She pitched a fit and started screaming at the top of her lungs and started to beat up on her bed by pulling on it with her mouth and biting at her snuggle puppy. She did settle down after about almost 10 minutes or so. Is that too long? She had already been outside. We hit already done a practice of sit commands. I know she was just mad because she wasn't out with me. Just wanting to know the time frame on how long they can fuss without it getting too extreme.
We will be picking our puppy up in 7 weeks. We will have a 4-hour car ride home. I am wondering about the puppy needing a potty break. I have been told they should not be allowed to be out in public grass areas until they are fully vaccinated, so I am at a loss as to how to let the little guy go to the bathroom.
If your puppy sleeps, don't wake him. If he wakes up, definitely stop for a potty break and use a leash even if he is not used to it. Find a spot that seems to be unpopular with the other dogs and have him take a potty break. You can make it quick and intervene if the puppy is licking or eating the grass or dirt.
Hello Michele, I'm not sure if you can reply to my question quickly but it's alright, I can wait. My question is, where do I put my puppy to sleep, sometimes I see videos that say that I should put them on a plastic crate, but some say use those black tall metal crate, which crate should I use for the puppy until they're old enough for the dog bed? Thanks!
We recommend either the plastic crate or the metal crate. Most puppies find the plastic one a little more comfortable. It muffles the sounds better. Here's the one we like: howtotrainadreamdog.com/plastic-crate
Love your videos and thank you so much for them! Generally speaking, while in their crates during their first nights, do puppies prefer white noise (sound of a fan) or actual soft piano music to help settle their anxiety?
We get our puppy in 1 month! You mentioned that puppies can only hold their bladder for 2-3 hours. Does this mean you should take them out to go potty every 2-3 hours, even during the night?
They can hold their bladder longer when they sleep. Most puppies need to go out a few times at night at first, but within a month or two of coming home they are sleeping through the night.
We are going to get our second dog - a golden retriever pup. I am hoping our beautiful labrador will be accepting. He has lots of doggy friends already. I have been watching your channel for tips so hopefully it will be helpful with both of their transitions as well as ours. Thanks for all your helpful advice
Hello there, I'm soon getting a two month-old golden female puppy. Do you by any chance remember what was the first size of harness your puppy wore? Thanks a lot
We are getting our Morkie puppy the week of April the 4th. I'm leaning pretty heavy on your advice. My wife and I are retired so we will have plenty of time to train our little girl.
Congrats! And Kudos to you for preparing ahead of time. Our online course could be a great option for your family. Here is the link for more information: 30 Days to Puppy Perfection: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
We suggest you stop at places where other dogs are not likely to have been. Don't let your pup lick or eat anything off the ground. Many puppies are so overwhelmed by the change that they sleep the whole way!
i’m a bit confused and concerned about potty training before puppy has all three vaccinations. We live in the country and our yard is not fenced, so we never know what other dogs or wildlife has wandered through the yard. We pick up our brand new puppy in seven weeks. Potty training our previous dogs we always lived in a house with a fenced yard. I’m not a fan of potty training with puppy pads and you say you’re against them and yet everyone says not to let a brand new puppy into an unfenced yard before all their vaccinations because of the threat of Parvo. I’d love to know how to approach this dilemma.
You might want to use an outdoor puppy pen to establish a potty spot. This can also keep other critters out. This video has some good advice for you! th-cam.com/video/vybaTk4wdGA/w-d-xo.html
@@HowToTrainADreamDog thank you for your response, and yes I've watched that video but I didn't feel it answered my question. We will be fencing in a small pen area for puppy, but from everything I've read that does not preclude Parvo from already being in whatever area of the yard we would choose since I understand Parvo can live in the ground for up to a year.
What an exciting time for you! Make sure you've downloaded the Free New Puppy Starter Kit. You'll find some great information regarding the first few days with your puppy and building good habits. New Puppy Starter Kit: howtotrainadreamdog.com
I don't have a garden. When bringing the puppy home, the only possible potty spot would be a field of grass outside my home that many other dogs use. My puppy won't have had all the vaccinations yet. I guess puppy pads will be my only option right?
You'll want to use a grass patch outside, potentially surrounded by a puppy pen so that no other dogs can contaminate your puppy's spot. So long that we teach our puppies to go potty outside, they will learn that that is the desired spot. Pads inside may potentially encourage your puppy to relieve themselves indoors.
I am getting my new puppy In 3 weeks ( a Havanese) and want to do everything I possibly can to help him or her to become a well adjusted, well behaved, secure and happy puppy and later dog! I liked how you first talked about him learning his name and learning how paying attention toying is a good thing ! How do I start taking your online course from the beginning? Thank you! Sandy Briggs
We love to hear how you are so ready to be such a great puppy paw-rent! We have two great resources for you... 1) Our New Puppy Starter Kit! This has everything you need to get started off on the right paw: howtotrainadreamdog.com 2) Our 30 Days to Puppy Perfection course. This has ALL things puppy and truly makes you a training pro with your puppy. You'll find over 50+ videos, worksheets, charts, checklists, and tons of other resources to help you with all your puppy’s training: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
Picking up a 13 week Labrador. We will be taking a 15 hour drive home. Aside from stopping every 2 hours for a bathroom break, does anyone have some advice? Also given the fact he is 13 weeks is training him any different than if he was 8 weeks?
This video on car travel will help you. Other than a slightly bigger bladder (which means a little longer time in between potty breaks) the training suggestions will be the same for a slightly older dog. th-cam.com/video/npvb4dk8hxs/w-d-xo.html
Congrats! Having a new furry member of the family is so exciting! Make sure to check out our free New Puppy Starter Kit to get you started off on the right paw! It's full of videos, printouts and tons of other resources. howtotrainadreamdog.com
We have a meet and greet with an 8 week old Basenji mix scheduled this weekend. Am I a crazy person for bringing a puppy home with a 15 month old toddler in the house?
Congrats! It will definitely be a challenge, so training is a must! Here is a link to enroll in our course: 30 Days to Puppy Perfection: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
I have my corgi puppy now and she’s the best puppy ever although I don’t know how to leash train her. She sits or lays down and doesn’t walk with me properly. And she isn’t as food motivated as I thought..maybe it’s her age, she’s going to be 8 weeks old tomorrow and I’m trying to train her a lot so she knows from the beginning
Good for you for getting started early! You can focus on some easier tasks like putting on the collar, crate & pen training, and potting training during this early stage. Walking on leash involves a lot of training and time for your puppy to develop- all of this and more is laid out for you in sequential order based on your pup's development in our course, 30 Days to Puppy Perfection: howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course/. Keep up the good work!
@@HowToTrainADreamDog thank you so much! We’ve been working on it since day 1 and maybe it’s because it’s her first few days as well. Cause she eats but doesn’t accept treats just yet. But yes I will take your advice! I’ve been watching this channel for a while ☺️☺️
We hope this video was helpful, and congrats on your new puppy! Here is our free New Puppy Starter Kit to get you started off on the right paw! howtotrainadreamdog.com
How exciting! Kudos to you for preparing ahead. Check out our New Puppy Survival Guide eBook for some extra training tips and help with preparing for your pup! www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/new-puppy-survival-guide/
I'm getting 2 siblings on Saturday and I want to use a crate but we don't have one get and some people say the crate look ugly, it's it 100% Important? I think it is
Crates are like cribs for babies, it's a safe place for your pup to sleep and stay while you're not watching them (leave for work, errands, etc.) I would rather your pup's be safe than you come home to messes all over and destroyed furniture or worse! Here's a great video on crate training th-cam.com/video/sNB9Yaoc1Eo/w-d-xo.html
I am bringing my 8 weeks old cavapoochon puppy home in 2 days. It's an 8-9 hours car drive with small breaks. What would work best for my 8 weeks old? Crate or car seat? Also temperature here is in minus with Amber snow warning. How can I introduce him to his potty spot when we arrive at night and it's freezing out there 😫
You can find some great tips on car travel in this video, including how to manage the car ride home. Car Travel with Dogs: th-cam.com/video/npvb4dk8hxs/w-d-xo.html This video can give you some great information on handling a puppy in that cold weather, All Weather Puppy: th-cam.com/video/xJPtcI5MITI/w-d-xo.html We hope this helps! Good luck with your puppy! ❤️
I’m getting a 2 month old puppy tomorrow and I’m super excited! However, it tends to rain really hard somedays, so I can’t take it out those days. How can I use the puppy pads on those days regularly without it becoming natural for my puppy to poop inside?
We do not advise the use of pee pads in the house. This encourages your dog to go in the house. It also sends a conflicting message about where to go potty since we really want our pups to learn to go potty outside… Instead, you might want to use a fresh patch that uses real grass! Check this out for more info: th-cam.com/video/A3VNebzVPro/w-d-xo.html Also, be sure to expose your pup to rain if you can- We want our pups to feel comfortable going potty in all types of weather!
I heard you say puppy pads are a no? I just got a 6 week old puppy and the lady we got her from said she can’t go outside until she has her shots and she can’t get them til the 28th 3 weeks from now I’ve been told by other people she’d be okay going outside as long as there’s no other dogs don’t know what to do I been watching a few of your videos trying to raise her right as possible
We don't recommend pee pads nor teaching your dog to go potty inside. We feel that there is a way to teach her to go outside safely. Here's some suggestions: th-cam.com/video/vybaTk4wdGA/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for watching New Puppy Tips Surviving The First 24 Hours. In the comments below, tell me when you’re getting your puppy. Or if you already have him, how did the night go?
I’m getting my puppy in two weeks he’s a all black miniature schnauzer but he is my cousins puppy so I’ve been seeing him and he is soooo cute and calm he always just sleeps on me it’s to cute
And I’ve been watching all of your videos super supper helpful thank you
Our Great Pyrenees comes home on the 26th, trying to prepare us as much as possible for her to join the family! Thank you for these great videos!!
.thanks for this! really helpful. i somehow managed the first week with archie and he is a toy poodle, 6 weeks old. even though i have watched your previous videos, i still made mistakes. the 1st night was surprisingly easy as he just dozed off to sleep on the tiled floor. i prepared a space for him in my room where i can keep him because i am sharing the house with a colleague. he was slightly potty trained too by the breeder using pee pads, which made the night easier for me. come second and third day, i realized that this is not a good. so i started training him to sleep in the crate and wake up every two hours the entire night to let him pee or potty. right now he is doing great and i don't need to use the pee pads anymore coz he knows where to go. i feel a sense of achievement whenever i see him pee or potty where i want him to do it. and thanks for your help! i wish you the best of luck and looking forward for more videos.
I’m getting my Aussie Pitbull tommrow! I’ll tell you how it goes!!
We get our 8 week old puppy in a week and a half. We’re excited and nervous at the same time! These videos are very helpful
You're going to be well prepared by the time you get your pup! We love that you're doing puppy research before he or she comes home!
Getting Chorkie puppy..... TODAY. 10 wks old. I subscribed , need all the advice for sure. Let the adventures begin! Nervous 💗
You've got this!!! You're in the right place for some awesome advice!
I will have a 2 hour car ride with my puppy when I pick her up and was wondering about utilizing the crate. Thank you for answering that!
Thanks for watching!
We get our 9 week old puppy in 5 days! Thank you for your videos! 🎉
You are so welcome!
How's it going? What kind of puppy did you get? We are still waiting on ours and its been 13 years since I had a puppy.
Getting our puppy on Monday. He is 8 weeks old, and his name is Happy. Thanks for all your tips and help!
You are so welcome!
We are getting a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel on August 14th. A good friend did the 30 days training and highly recommended you. My 11 year old daughter and I've been binge watching your channel today. We are very excited and very nervous. Thanks for all the tips
So glad your friend found our program helpful. We are confident you will too! :)
We are getting a cavalier on Sunday and I also have a 11yo daughter! So excited and so very thankful for puppy training tips.
How's your puppy doing now?
Just got my cavalier King Charles
I'll be getting a mini Aussiedoodle puppy at the end of August! I grew up with an older dog in my house, but this is the very first puppy I will be caring for on my own. I'm extremely nervous, but I've been doing a lot of research to help me prepare. Thank you for all of your amazing tips!
Good for you! Happy to help :)
We picked up our 8wk old Cavoodle puppy (Honey) yesterday. The 1st night wasn’t as bad as we thought it would be, honey slept in an expen next to my daughters bed, apart from waking at 3.30am for a potty break, she slept all night.
Very good analogy of what is to bring a new puppy home
Thanks!
Getting my puppy next month! She'll be 12 weeks old when I get her and I am excited to meet her! Gonna watch a lot of your videos so I can make sure I can be the best pet parent I can be!
It's great that you're doing research ahead of time. We are so happy to help you!
We have a one year old Dalmatian and are getting a 9 week old next Saturday! Fight crazy with crazy! The energy level and is insane, the personality and intelligence amazing! We are now Dal people for life!
Congrats! Here is our New Puppy Starter Kit to get you started off on the right paw! howtotrainadreamdog.com
Helllp!! Ha ha. I’m studying now! Thank you
It's great you're picking up all this important puppy training info!!
I just brought our puppy home. I noticed she was whining a lot. Even though the shelter manager said she hadn’t eaten breakfast, when I got her home and offered her food, she sniffed it a few times. She did lap up a little water. She’s 12 weeks. I started making my lunch and she started calming down in a few minutes. By the time I finished eating, she was curled up sleeping beside my recliner. I noticed when she wakes up, she is kind of whining under her breath constantly and shivering a little.
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I’m trying to convince my parents to get me this puppy from the shelter so I’ve been doing my research and getting ready
I breed dachshunds and came across your videos when a friend asked me about some puppy potty training tips for her new puppy. I really love the videos and I think we can all learn something from them. I will be giving links to your videos as part of my puppy starter pack. Thank you so much!
That is awesome! We are happy you found us!
today i got a 17 week old puppy. she has never been taken out on a leash, or gone potty outside. i’m at a loss and will be heavily binging your videos
Our online course would be a great guide to teach her leash skills and other traditional training cues.
www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
I should be getting my puppy, and my boyfriends puppy on the 17th of next month. I'm so super excited, and we're going to teach both of them together.
This is so exciting! Are the pups going to live together? You might want to be aware of littermate syndrome.
th-cam.com/video/p_RDIS9yoVo/w-d-xo.html
We rescued an Australian Shepherd/ Blue Heeler mix (possibly more 😆) 2 weeks ago. He is 10 weeks old. He is doing well in his crate at night, but naps on a dog bed in the living room during the day. I just found your channel tonight. Thanks!
That is awesome!
I'm so happy I stumbled across your channel I watched your video about potty training when I first bought my English bulldog home now I just brought my second one home and I have to tell you I followed your schedule. My Niko who is now 1 years old n Nina is 11 weeks has not had an accident n was fully potty trained in a week. I'm so thankful for all your videos. 🐶🐶♥️♥️🐾🐾
Great job!
My puppy comes home on Monday! A Jack Russell Terrier! My second Jack. So glad to have found your training videos!
i just bought a JRT 2 weeks ago shes a big handful but I love her ( also my second jack :D)
Lucky! I’m getting my puppy in 2 weeks, I’m so excited. She’s a white Siberian Husky!
Here is our New Puppy Starter Kit
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getting our staffy pup in three weeks, so excited :D
We love that you're tuning in to great puppy training advice before your pup comes home!
We are getting our puppy in 5 weeks! I started the 30 Days to Puppy Perfection last week! It’s awesome! So much great info!
Archie (Standard Bernedoodle) arrives on March 22, 2022. We are watching your videos so that we are ready and prepared. So excited.
How exciting! Kudos to you for preparing ahead of time. Here is our free New Puppy Starter Kit to get you started off on the right paw! howtotrainadreamdog.com
I'm getting my first puppy next week! I'm super excited but nervous as well! Thank you for your videos they are super helpful
We are so happy to help you! Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much I watched this on my puppy's 2nd day and i saw your channel before I give my puppy all attention when he cries
Love your first video! I am getting a ~ 14 week old rescue puppy in a few days. I have had dogs for 22+ years but have never had to house train one. I am here to learn!
We hope this video was helpful and you'll check out all our other ones! They will be so helpful for your new puppy journey! Here is a great video to start with some potty training tips: th-cam.com/video/3J3cqfGiK6Y/w-d-xo.html
I’m getting my baby tomorrow! Thank you so much, Michelle, for helping me get ready! ( purchased the course, too!)
Woohoo! Congrats and good luck! We are here to help.
My daughter just got her puppy today and she is a gorgeous Lab
Oh that's so exciting!
I’m bringing home my Bernese mountain dog pup on Thursday and I’m feeling excited yet nervous to get everything right. Thank you for your videos!!
Good luck!! Here is our New Puppy Starter Kit to get you started off on the right paw! howtotrainadreamdog.com
I get to pick my puppy on Saturday, and will get her after next Friday🐶❤️
I pick my new pup up this Saturday, this video could not have come at a better time!❤️
Same!
11 days until my mini labradoodle comes home. So excited!
I'll be getting a golden retriever puppy next week. I'm also signing up for 30 Days to Puppy Perfection this weekend
Excellent plan! We are excited to be a part of your puppy raising!
I am not getting my puppy till march because that's when the breeder we wants next litter will be ready. This was really helpful and our breed is a bichon frise I can't wait
We are selling 5 of our puppies for half the price due to a capacity problem we’re currently facing,contact us if you’re searching for a fur baby...
Pee pads are terrific where you have cold weather and lots of snow
We don't recommend them. They become a chew toy, and often lead to a lifetime of accidents, specifically on rugs or other soft surfaces. Even in cold or snowy weather, you can teach your dog to go potty outside.
Just got our Australian Shepherd Puppy. 9 weeks old, first night he is in the crate. Up twice so far... Thanks for the help! 👍
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Thank you Michelle! The video has many great tips!!!
Thank you for your feedback! Stay tuned!
I’m getting my puppy in March. Yay!!!
How exciting! It's great that you're familiarizing yourself with puppy training before he or she comes home!
Super helpful and well put together. Thank you very much!
Wow!! Thank you SO much, Luis! We really appreciate you and your kindness. 🐶❤️ Thank you for watching and we're here to help with your new puppy!
Today I brought home my Shih-poo puppy, gretel.
My husband and I are getting an 8 week old corgi at the beginning of August. Thank you for all this invaluable information!
Thank you so much for this video!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
My labradoodle comes home in late August! I'm so excited!
Thank you for all the videos! Question... I'm flying to pick up my puppy from the breeder who is meeting me at the airport. I'll have a couple of hours before we take off for home and can take the puppy out of the crate. But once on the 2.5 hour flight home, the crate must remained closed. Finally, we'll have an hour's drive home. Ideas to make this less stressful and ideas for what to use in the crate (pee pad)? Appreciate any wisdom!
We love that you're planning ahead to make this as comfortable as possible for your new puppy. Here's a video that can guide you on the flying / travel part!
th-cam.com/video/ogoeQSr_K-8/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the Straight forward info I'm Learning a lot from these. Planning to get my puppy in May 2022.
Hi Joe! Kudos to you for preparing ahead of time. Thank you for the feedback! Have you considered our online course? Here is the link for more info: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
I am getting my 8 week old puppy at the last week of july
Congrats! Here is our New Puppy Starter Kit to start you off on the right paw :)
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omg same
How’s it going? Picking up my second pup but first puppy I ever own on my own in two weeks!
@@itria6908 thanks it’s going great. How is it going?
@@HowToTrainADreamDog thanks
we get our bundle of joy on 7/8th may - german shepherd
How exciting! Have you seen this video on the GSD? th-cam.com/video/i-ZkRIAW6Bg/w-d-xo.html
Hello. I’m getting my puppy about the middle of December. I’ve already been “nesting” as I bought some interactive toys and chew items. Additionally I just picked up a crate for him. This is my 2nd pup(the last time I had a dog was about 15 years ago) I’m really looking forward to using the trainings from your video.
This is such an exciting time for you! We're very glad that you've begun to prepare yourself with our videos. Here are a few more resources that can help you along this journey:
The link to our free resource that will help you get started with the basics of puppy training, New Puppy Starter Kit: howtotrainadreamdog.com
The link to our online course, 30 Days to Puppy Perfection:
www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
I just found out that I am bringing home my baby corgi on Nov 19th. So I am rewatching your videos. ❤
We bet your heart is bursting with love knowing your puppy is coming home so soon. Be sure to enroll in our online training course to prepare ahead of time!
30 Days to Puppy Perfection:
www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
@@HowToTrainADreamDog It really is! I lost my precious Lancashire Heeler unexpectedly due to anesthesia complications just short of her 13th birthday in July this year. My home has been so empty without her. Thank you for all you do!
Getting our new puppy in less than 2 days. :)
So exciting!
Will be getting a 9 wk puppy in two weeks
Excellent video. You seem to be very knowledgeable about this subject. My wife and I are about to buy our first puppy in early 2022. She wants a small, cute little puppy. She got scammed a couple of weeks ago by someone claiming to have puppies for sell.They asked for money in advance, and she sent it to them. I’m doing research now, trying to prepare as best as possible so that everything will go well for us, and the puppy.
Oh no, so sorry to hear that. This video might be a good one for you as it talks about what questions to ask potential breeders. th-cam.com/video/qOXL-DGE6qs/w-d-xo.html
I’m getting a black lab this Christmas!!
We are selling 5 of our puppies for half the price due to a capacity problem we’re currently facing,contact us if you’re searching for a fur baby...
Just got my Rottweiler today this was helpful❤️
We are getting a Sheepadoodles,, 2 pups on coming Sunday ,Jun,12. They'll be 6 weeks old. Such an excitement!
Good luck! Remember to be patient! Here is a great video full of tips and tricks on how to train two puppies at once: th-cam.com/video/p_RDIS9yoVo/w-d-xo.html
@@HowToTrainADreamDog thank you so much!!!
Your videos are so thorough and helpful…thank you! But are all breeds the same? Seems not. How should a new done owner adapt to the differences in recommendations among breeds?
That's a great question! That's actually part of our newest project - Dream Dogs! We've started deep-diving into different breeds of Dream Dogs and will continue to release TH-cam videos regarding each breed. You can also get more personalized advice with one of our certified dog trainers in our online course, 30 Days to Puppy Perfection: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
My pup is coming home the weekend of the 3rd July!
I love your content and sub. Got my pup 🐶 today.
Just received our Puppy, Luna. She is a German Shepherd/Golden retriever mix and is 10 weeks old. Vet appt is scheduled. Lana, my SD, was very welcoming but Rufus, Maltese, is a wee bit jealous. Reese, rescue, is not sure what the hell this thing is. I am ready to start training.... in a couple of months lol Gonna just let her be a puppy.
Congrats on your new pup! I'd start training as soon as possible as this is the most critical time to teach the foundation skills. Waiting to start training can lead to bad habits forming that are harder to break (both by you and puppy). I talk about this common myth about waiting to train in this video th-cam.com/video/CDCQjvWvjVk/w-d-xo.html
we just received our westie puppy yesterday. We had a decent night. She slept from 8-11, then after some play time slept until 3:45. She has been up ever since until 10 and is now napping. 50-50 on pee training, 100% on poop so far. She likes to run every where and it’s hard to keep her contained due to our house structure being open. Biting a lot, have chew toys for her. Night 2 will be here sooner than later. I hope we are headed in the right direction.
You may benefit from a puppy pen! www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy_pen_indoor
God bless you! ☺️
Thank you! Hope you have a blessed day as well!
So I’m picking up a 17 week old tomorrow. All liter mates gone, but he’s been with the parents. This whole time. Any tips that differ from the norm due to his age and circumstance?
He might have a slightly longer transition time into his new home, so be patient with him. Once he settles you'll want to start work on positive and slow socialization, especially if he didn't get it where he was. Once he settles in and you start training, he might have a slightly longer attention span than a younger puppy so that's good!
Hey Michelle, what if we don’t have access to outside? We’re in a flat 6 floors up and she is due her second vax in a few weeks, are pads acceptable then?
It's really important for your dog's development to have exposure to the outside world before vaccinations are complete. This video can help you! th-cam.com/video/vybaTk4wdGA/w-d-xo.html
So just brought my puppy home Sunday. I have a question about puppy fussing. I have her playpen set up in the living room / dining area . So I sat down to have a quick bite and I placed her in her playpen with toys and a Kong. She pitched a fit and started screaming at the top of her lungs and started to beat up on her bed by pulling on it with her mouth and biting at her snuggle puppy. She did settle down after about almost 10 minutes or so. Is that too long? She had already been outside. We hit already done a practice of sit commands. I know she was just mad because she wasn't out with me. Just wanting to know the time frame on how long they can fuss without it getting too extreme.
I think you'll find this video helpful for your question! th-cam.com/video/2gSQe2hTrE4/w-d-xo.html
Thanks, watching it now!
I am picking my puppy up in 4 days.Thanks!
You must be so excited!
@@HowToTrainADreamDog yes!
My baby girl comes home on July 7th!
The countdown is on!! We are so excited for you 😍
Getting the puppy tonight! Thanks for your videos :)
Good luck!! New Puppy Starter Kit howtotrainadreamdog.com
We will be picking our puppy up in 7 weeks. We will have a 4-hour car ride home. I am wondering about the puppy needing a potty break. I have been told they should not be allowed to be out in public grass areas until they are fully vaccinated, so I am at a loss as to how to let the little guy go to the bathroom.
If your puppy sleeps, don't wake him. If he wakes up, definitely stop for a potty break and use a leash even if he is not used to it. Find a spot that seems to be unpopular with the other dogs and have him take a potty break. You can make it quick and intervene if the puppy is licking or eating the grass or dirt.
Hello Michele, I'm not sure if you can reply to my question quickly but it's alright, I can wait. My question is, where do I put my puppy to sleep, sometimes I see videos that say that I should put them on a plastic crate, but some say use those black tall metal crate, which crate should I use for the puppy until they're old enough for the dog bed? Thanks!
We recommend either the plastic crate or the metal crate. Most puppies find the plastic one a little more comfortable. It muffles the sounds better. Here's the one we like: howtotrainadreamdog.com/plastic-crate
Thanks!@@HowToTrainADreamDog
Love your videos and thank you so much for them! Generally speaking, while in their crates during their first nights, do puppies prefer white noise (sound of a fan) or actual soft piano music to help settle their anxiety?
Every pup's preference is different so try them both out- sometimes both at the same time is the best way to go too!
March 10 is pick day for my new best friend a mini sheepadoodle
How exciting!
I'm getting a 10-week old puppy in two weeks!
How exciting! You're in the right place for some awesome puppy training guidance!
What kind? How are things going?
We are getting a miniature Australian shepherd tomorrow !
How exciting!!
We get our puppy in 1 month! You mentioned that puppies can only hold their bladder for 2-3 hours. Does this mean you should take them out to go potty every 2-3 hours, even during the night?
They can hold their bladder longer when they sleep. Most puppies need to go out a few times at night at first, but within a month or two of coming home they are sleeping through the night.
We are going to get our second dog - a golden retriever pup. I am hoping our beautiful labrador will be accepting. He has lots of doggy friends already. I have been watching your channel for tips so hopefully it will be helpful with both of their transitions as well as ours. Thanks for all your helpful advice
Here is a video all about introducing the 2 dogs. th-cam.com/video/Ryfg5O6fgAg/w-d-xo.html We wish you all the best!
Hello there, I'm soon getting a two month-old golden female puppy. Do you by any chance remember what was the first size of harness your puppy wore? Thanks a lot
We are getting our Morkie puppy the week of April the 4th. I'm leaning pretty heavy on your advice. My wife and I are retired so we will have plenty of time to train our little girl.
Congrats! And Kudos to you for preparing ahead of time. Our online course could be a great option for your family. Here is the link for more information: 30 Days to Puppy Perfection:
www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
My Jack russel pup is coming home in 4 days!! Thanks for all the tips ❤️
Congrats and good luck! Here is our New Puppy Starter Kit to get you started off on the right paw! howtotrainadreamdog.com
I’m getting a Maltese puppy named sugar,
I have the starter kit :)
1hour 30 min car ride on way home so can he be let outside at service stations etc on way home at 10 weeks ? Thanks
We suggest you stop at places where other dogs are not likely to have been. Don't let your pup lick or eat anything off the ground. Many puppies are so overwhelmed by the change that they sleep the whole way!
i’m a bit confused and concerned about potty training before puppy has all three vaccinations. We live in the country and our yard is not fenced, so we never know what other dogs or wildlife has wandered through the yard. We pick up our brand new puppy in seven weeks. Potty training our previous dogs we always lived in a house with a fenced yard. I’m not a fan of potty training with puppy pads and you say you’re against them and yet everyone says not to let a brand new puppy into an unfenced yard before all their vaccinations because of the threat of Parvo. I’d love to know how to approach this dilemma.
You might want to use an outdoor puppy pen to establish a potty spot. This can also keep other critters out. This video has some good advice for you! th-cam.com/video/vybaTk4wdGA/w-d-xo.html
@@HowToTrainADreamDog thank you for your response, and yes I've watched that video but I didn't feel it answered my question. We will be fencing in a small pen area for puppy, but from everything I've read that does not preclude Parvo from already being in whatever area of the yard we would choose since I understand Parvo can live in the ground for up to a year.
Im getting an American bulldog and boxer mixer on Thursday im press
What an exciting time for you! Make sure you've downloaded the Free New Puppy Starter Kit. You'll find some great information regarding the first few days with your puppy and building good habits.
New Puppy Starter Kit: howtotrainadreamdog.com
I don't have a garden. When bringing the puppy home, the only possible potty spot would be a field of grass outside my home that many other dogs use. My puppy won't have had all the vaccinations yet. I guess puppy pads will be my only option right?
By field I mean tiny field...
You'll want to use a grass patch outside, potentially surrounded by a puppy pen so that no other dogs can contaminate your puppy's spot. So long that we teach our puppies to go potty outside, they will learn that that is the desired spot. Pads inside may potentially encourage your puppy to relieve themselves indoors.
@@HowToTrainADreamDog unfortunately I can't put a puppy pen on public property 😥
I am getting my new puppy In 3 weeks ( a Havanese) and want to do everything I possibly can to help him or her to become a well adjusted, well behaved, secure and happy puppy and later dog! I liked how you first talked about him learning his name and learning how paying attention toying is a good thing ! How do I start taking your online course from the beginning? Thank you! Sandy Briggs
We love to hear how you are so ready to be such a great puppy paw-rent! We have two great resources for you...
1) Our New Puppy Starter Kit! This has everything you need to get started off on the right paw: howtotrainadreamdog.com
2) Our 30 Days to Puppy Perfection course. This has ALL things puppy and truly makes you a training pro with your puppy. You'll find over 50+ videos, worksheets, charts, checklists, and tons of other resources to help you with all your puppy’s training: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
My first night was uh, not fun for either of us 😂 But he was able to get to sleep and in the end he’s already getting better with the crate
It sounds like you guys are figuring things out! Keep up the good work!
Picking up a 13 week Labrador. We will be taking a 15 hour drive home. Aside from stopping every 2 hours for a bathroom break, does anyone have some advice? Also given the fact he is 13 weeks is training him any different than if he was 8 weeks?
This video on car travel will help you. Other than a slightly bigger bladder (which means a little longer time in between potty breaks) the training suggestions will be the same for a slightly older dog. th-cam.com/video/npvb4dk8hxs/w-d-xo.html
Hi Michelle. I would be very grateful if you could give me some clues on how to introduce a new puppy to my older dog please?
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Hey Fiona! We have a great blog for you to read. Here is the link: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/how-to-introduce-new-puppy-to-current-dog/
Getting my puppy in 2 days. She’s an 8 week old Cavalier spaniel.
Congrats! Having a new furry member of the family is so exciting! Make sure to check out our free New Puppy Starter Kit to get you started off on the right paw! It's full of videos, printouts and tons of other resources. howtotrainadreamdog.com
We have a meet and greet with an 8 week old Basenji mix scheduled this weekend. Am I a crazy person for bringing a puppy home with a 15 month old toddler in the house?
Yay! That’s so exciting
Congrats! It will definitely be a challenge, so training is a must! Here is a link to enroll in our course: 30 Days to Puppy Perfection: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
I have my corgi puppy now and she’s the best puppy ever although I don’t know how to leash train her. She sits or lays down and doesn’t walk with me properly. And she isn’t as food motivated as I thought..maybe it’s her age, she’s going to be 8 weeks old tomorrow and I’m trying to train her a lot so she knows from the beginning
Good for you for getting started early! You can focus on some easier tasks like putting on the collar, crate & pen training, and potting training during this early stage. Walking on leash involves a lot of training and time for your puppy to develop- all of this and more is laid out for you in sequential order based on your pup's development in our course, 30 Days to Puppy Perfection: howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course/. Keep up the good work!
@@HowToTrainADreamDog thank you so much! We’ve been working on it since day 1 and maybe it’s because it’s her first few days as well. Cause she eats but doesn’t accept treats just yet. But yes I will take your advice! I’ve been watching this channel for a while ☺️☺️
My puppy should be coming home mid July. Can’t wait I feel like I’m expecting a baby! Lol
Mine too!
Lol they cry like it 😫😭
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samee
We are selling 5 of our puppies for half the price due to a capacity problem we’re currently facing,contact us if you’re searching for a fur baby...
My mother said I’m getting a puppy in two years I can only get it when I’m P3 I want to learn all about dogs I’m just so excited to get a puppy
That is so exciting! Check back with us when your new furry family member comes home!
I just got my puppy yesterday, got no sleep and she’s crazy. I’m hoping this helps
We hope this video was helpful, and congrats on your new puppy! Here is our free New Puppy Starter Kit to get you started off on the right paw! howtotrainadreamdog.com
My pup is coming in late may 🥰
How exciting! Kudos to you for preparing ahead. Check out our New Puppy Survival Guide eBook for some extra training tips and help with preparing for your pup!
www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/new-puppy-survival-guide/
I'm getting 2 siblings on Saturday and I want to use a crate but we don't have one get and some people say the crate look ugly, it's it 100% Important? I think it is
Crates are like cribs for babies, it's a safe place for your pup to sleep and stay while you're not watching them (leave for work, errands, etc.) I would rather your pup's be safe than you come home to messes all over and destroyed furniture or worse! Here's a great video on crate training th-cam.com/video/sNB9Yaoc1Eo/w-d-xo.html
I am bringing my 8 weeks old cavapoochon puppy home in 2 days. It's an 8-9 hours car drive with small breaks. What would work best for my 8 weeks old? Crate or car seat?
Also temperature here is in minus with Amber snow warning. How can I introduce him to his potty spot when we arrive at night and it's freezing out there 😫
You can find some great tips on car travel in this video, including how to manage the car ride home. Car Travel with Dogs: th-cam.com/video/npvb4dk8hxs/w-d-xo.html
This video can give you some great information on handling a puppy in that cold weather, All Weather Puppy: th-cam.com/video/xJPtcI5MITI/w-d-xo.html
We hope this helps! Good luck with your puppy! ❤️
I’m getting a 2 month old puppy tomorrow and I’m super excited! However, it tends to rain really hard somedays, so I can’t take it out those days. How can I use the puppy pads on those days regularly without it becoming natural for my puppy to poop inside?
We do not advise the use of pee pads in the house. This encourages your dog to go in the house. It also sends a conflicting message about where to go potty since we really want our pups to learn to go potty outside… Instead, you might want to use a fresh patch that uses real grass! Check this out for more info: th-cam.com/video/A3VNebzVPro/w-d-xo.html Also, be sure to expose your pup to rain if you can- We want our pups to feel comfortable going potty in all types of weather!
Our first night with 8week old Airedale. Put in crate cried on and off. Now fast asleep. Didn’t go back to check on him.
Great job on night one! Here is our New Puppy Starter Kit, it has TONS of tips for new puppies! howtotrainadreamdog.com
I heard you say puppy pads are a no? I just got a 6 week old puppy and the lady we got her from said she can’t go outside until she has her shots and she can’t get them til the 28th 3 weeks from now I’ve been told by other people she’d be okay going outside as long as there’s no other dogs don’t know what to do I been watching a few of your videos trying to raise her right as possible
We don't recommend pee pads nor teaching your dog to go potty inside. We feel that there is a way to teach her to go outside safely. Here's some suggestions: th-cam.com/video/vybaTk4wdGA/w-d-xo.html
I get my puppy Jan 30th, so I am studying now.
Good for you! It's a great idea to get ahead of the game and prepare.