The Unpopular Truth About Your Puppy’s "Teenage Phase"

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  • It's not uncommon for someone to mention that their puppy training went well, but now their puppy forgets their training! Sometimes a student will ask about the "Terrible Twos" or if puppies have a "teenage phase"? The short answer is yes. In this video, we’re going to talk with Instructor Meg and she’s going talk about why this is happening and what you can do about it.
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  • @McCannDogs
    @McCannDogs  ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Feeling overwhelmed by your dog's "teenage phase"? Watch this: th-cam.com/video/15eC_a-17wA/w-d-xo.html
    Happy Training!

  • @warrenbutt3746
    @warrenbutt3746 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    We adopted a dog who was in the middle of a full blown teenage phase, it's been a difficult journey for us. It's good to know these problems are a lot more common than we thought!

    • @SuperMrHiggins
      @SuperMrHiggins 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Right? I always used to get the feeling that I was a terrible "human" for the dog to have when he would engage in these problems. It's a huge relief to know that it's near universal if not completely.

    • @moyse001
      @moyse001 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lol same, twice 😂

    • @janelee4306
      @janelee4306 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      In the same position, we are 5 days in and the only time he's not pushing boundaries is when he's sleeping

  • @julietaylor3445
    @julietaylor3445 2 ปีที่แล้ว +229

    Really interesting. Our 4 month old retriever has started to push boundaries, with not always coming when called, jumping on furniture and stealing things from worktops

    • @deb9806
      @deb9806 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      My lab too

    • @soniakat6965
      @soniakat6965 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      We have same now with our 5 months old lab .

    • @vibingqueen
      @vibingqueen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@soniakat6965 sameeee! Please any tips you have that you’re doing would be really appreciated

    • @debbiepatten6264
      @debbiepatten6264 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ours is a 4mo catahoula leopard & omg he is head strong, but we love him so much already ❤️

    • @LilWyvern
      @LilWyvern ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I have a Shepherd/Staffie mix, and he's 3 months old. He does great with his training. He sits, gives paw, lays down, but when he gets over excited, even with the line I seem to struggle cause he gets more aggressive. He bites harder, and growls and lunges at my legs. I've used the line tool, I've used the collar tool, I've used redirection and he still does it, so its definitely a challenge.

  • @babybabydee123
    @babybabydee123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    This is such a relief to know it's all natural and that its okay to go back a few steps. Our pup was foot perfect until she began ignoring us when off lead at 8 months.

    • @mirawenya
      @mirawenya ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Did he improve?

    • @thenobleandmightybeaver4411
      @thenobleandmightybeaver4411 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I have raised four dogs and just got a new puppy. My experience is they all 'backslide' when they reach adolescence and we have to revisit the basics again. This is a little different for every dog, but I have yet to experience a dog that doesn't have some teenage difficulties.
      I have a couple of months with this pupper until I anticipate she will start challenging me.
      How did everything work out?

  • @gypsydal
    @gypsydal ปีที่แล้ว +23

    11 month old husky owner here - this is super useful info. My boy tests EVERY boundary at the moment. He's really going for it, but it's also great to see him working stuff out and making good choices again when dialling back reminds him what he should be doing. He's gonna be such a great boy when he's fully mature. I didn't have your channel to help with my previous huskies - this journey has been MUCH more productive. Thank you

  • @kahnjugaming
    @kahnjugaming 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    7 months is probably the most challenging stage of puppy training. It can get frustrating, but never give up. Keep it fun and make sessions short.

    • @lidip8700
      @lidip8700 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How did you get your dog to stop biting?

    • @bwhiteman1
      @bwhiteman1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lidip8700 The puppy milk teeth incisors were not coming out, so he was frustrated with an erupting adult fangs coming on. I am going to have him neutered and teeth pulled next week.

  • @VchaosTheoryV
    @VchaosTheoryV ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My 3 month old Doberman climbed over the baby gate when we were gone for a few hours which blew our minds when we came home. So now it's definitely back to the crate

  • @micchristi8533
    @micchristi8533 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Wow, it’s crazy when I watch these videos, I’m learning how much I DON’T know about dog behaviour. So informative, so insightful, so incredible helpful, and best of all these videos really inspire me to want to spend more time training my dogs.

    • @bwhiteman1
      @bwhiteman1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, I am learning my poodle is smarter than me. And his big sister also a toy.

  • @cmarie2458
    @cmarie2458 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Omg my 4 month old Aussie doodle is going through this phase right now. He’s has a new confidence and loves to not listen to us! Our whole day feels like “no no no!” Especially in our backyard, he loves to eat everything 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️ beyond frustrating. We even hooked him up to a leash outside while we did yard work and he chewed himself free!!!!

    • @deb9806
      @deb9806 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too with my 4 mon lab. He sometimes forgets sit lol

    • @lindaspringwater1321
      @lindaspringwater1321 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too 5 month mini ausi

    • @gracep2910
      @gracep2910 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      “aussie doodle” just say mutt

    • @blackequine.official
      @blackequine.official 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gracep2910 😂

    • @Anne-qy4ku
      @Anne-qy4ku 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      7 month old Aussie Doodle full blown teen behavior! So glad this popped up!

  • @louisamae8897
    @louisamae8897 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The couch jumping tips really hit home. Thanks so much for the great video!

  • @leegrass6954
    @leegrass6954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Wow another great video! This is a topic that’s rarely ever addressed. Thanks so much!🙏👍❤️

  • @rajwantee
    @rajwantee ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You guys rock 🙃 I've dipped in and out of your channel since we got a pup last September. We were completely unprepared and your channel helped us so much in getting on top of the initial chaos and crafting a successful routine. Happy to say we have a great pooch who mainly makes good choices but every time I revisit your channel I find something else to keep us on our toes and proactive with training. You guys help us see the things we don't even know we should be looking for right in the nick of time 🤗 Big thanks!

  • @analarson2920
    @analarson2920 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I find for certain breeds in service dog teams, the teen phase hits about 12 to 24 months then stops. Its almost like an alarm. Just had to retrain and bring in different techniques.

  • @wendygreenhalf5473
    @wendygreenhalf5473 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Brilliant video and advice. Had no idea about the teenage phase. Really liked this one. Thanks

  • @ClintGalac
    @ClintGalac 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Amongst all your other great videos, as a new owner, I needed this one more so than others. Thanks!

  • @satsuma836
    @satsuma836 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Great video at a great time! Our puppy is almost 10 months now and he is definitely testing his limits. Certainly not as badly as I thought he would. I'm so proud of him! We do nosework and he can sit down when he finds the smell. We also started agility training a few weeks ago. He has brought such happiness to our lives.

  • @winklertribe5268
    @winklertribe5268 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    THANK YOU! This episode has been a lifesaver!

  • @allineedandmore
    @allineedandmore 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Thank you for these videos! They're very informative and encouraging. I'm a first time mom to a now 5 month old black lab mix who is living his best life in his adolescent phase. I'm staying firm with training and supplementing lots of love. The content on your channel is incredibly helpful!

  • @tammyayles8690
    @tammyayles8690 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. This is exactly what happened with my puppy and we did the same thing , back on the line . She is doing great now

  • @lanichisnell
    @lanichisnell 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    this was fantastic. my puppy is 3 months, but preparing for the next stage is so enormously helpful. thank you

  • @fightorflightgamer4420
    @fightorflightgamer4420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love these puppy training videos. Its been 9 yrs since I had a puppy & Ive forgotten a lot. I now have a 9wk old started training her at 6wks (yes we got her to young mom stopped feeding) just simple things. She is doing great.

  • @judybeverley-harvey5899
    @judybeverley-harvey5899 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You two are full of great information & examples, that's why I watched you again, I need all the I can get with my teenage, 11 month old Staffie!!!!

  • @thenanagamer7342
    @thenanagamer7342 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I like that you bring up the Teen phase & the bit of stubborn stage that may appear around 4 months as the world becomes more stimulating. Many dogs in shelters are in the Teen phase...where the owners couldn't handle behavior they weren't expecting. Regardless of breed, I don't expect any dog to act like an "adult" until 2 yrs of age......meaning I don't expect them to have completely mastered what I've taught them until then. It allows for much more patience with both the new dog & training. The Teen phase can be challenging at times, even with a dog you've spent a lot of time training. Consistency is key while keeping in mind there will be times when old lessons will need to be reinforced. Pretty much the same as you would children. My 3 1/2 mo old great pyrenees/lab mix has been showing some stubbornness of late. lol

  • @darvincoffin8231
    @darvincoffin8231 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Awesome! We are getting a dog very soon this would really help when he gets older!!! :)

  • @chelseye9503
    @chelseye9503 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your videos! I’d love to see a video done by Meg on how she trains her dog and encourages/discourages certain behaviors around her young child. I’m in this situation currently. We have a 10-month-old dog with a 2-year-old child and 6-year-old child. Luckily, the dog is doing overall very well, but I want to make sure I encourage a positive/healthy relationship amongst all of them.

  • @fahler14
    @fahler14 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Somehow shots are always fired at a mischievous husky 😂. All dogs should be crated ...if gone for more than 2 hours in the first 3-5 years . Protects them from making a poor decision . You wouldn’t leave a young child home alone . My 2 year old husky is extremely obedient and has never chewed anything . However any dog can get the crazy zoomies,if boredom kicks in haha.

  • @begrant
    @begrant 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Really want to hear more from Meg & Highlight. Sounds like we both have extremely socialable, friendly dogs. And I'm having a very similar teenage phase to what Meg described as well.

  • @judybeverley-harvey5899
    @judybeverley-harvey5899 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Meg & you are great with the teenager years, Bronte will be 11 months this month, thanks for some great techniques to use now he is a teenager! McCann training is the best you touch on everything, thank you so much!!!!!!

  • @callista5625
    @callista5625 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve got a 10 month pit mastiff mix and she’s always been the sweetest with people and she’s pretty good with other dogs she just loves to constantly test us now. I know she hears us when we call her and sometimes I gotta ask a few times for her to listen to a command. I’ve been researching ways to train her bc she knows a lot already she just doesn’t listen very well anymore.

  • @relaxmydog
    @relaxmydog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Absolutely love this channel - such amazing advice! This is a stage not many talk about so thanks for this!

    • @SuperMrHiggins
      @SuperMrHiggins 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Right? I had seen it periodically in my feed and would watch a video without realizing it was the same channel. It's fantastic, isn't it? I'm thinking of maybe getting a course. This is a response to a one year old video, I know. But I agree and just found this video now.

  • @johnbroglio9100
    @johnbroglio9100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    The training advice is so clear and so positive for both dog and human. I keep returning for suggestions and reassurance. The video editing is fabulous now, like the quick clip of a dog surfing a cheese sandwich. Sometimes a good laugh is what the harried pet lover needs most.

  • @mikemason746
    @mikemason746 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Everybody with a young puppy needs to see this video. I have experienced this exact issue with several pups, and they can really try your patience for a while. You just have to keep in mind that it is a process of their brain growing up, and adjust training and try not to lose your temper (very often, anyway!). A lot of puppies get returned to shelters during those early 'teenage' months. But I've gotten 2 really good dogs by taking those nutty 4-8 month-old dogs that people did not how to handle.

  • @beverleycumming1876
    @beverleycumming1876 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Had to put our 6 month old lab on longline in dog park…he jumped on a picnic table and was about to jump the fence!…AND we couldn’t believe how he was able to squirm under the gates!! So he gets his walk and then a wee more freedom in dog park…on longline…training on other matters in fenced yard…longline has been a game changer…

  • @vincef7487
    @vincef7487 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    TONS of interesting and pertinent information in one single video‼️
    👍🏽‼️

  • @Tipperary757
    @Tipperary757 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Revisiting your vids - now 1 yr old, similar issues. Back to basics. Thank you.

  • @kw5462
    @kw5462 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you so much for the great training content! It has helped me immensely over the past 7 months as I've been training my first puppy!

  • @Gaby000999
    @Gaby000999 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is me right now. I love my pup but it's been challenging. I got her when she was around 7 weeks from a refugee. I don't know what happened to the mom, but she was in for adoption. First months were great, but bam, she hit those 4.5 months and she is just a rebel at heart xD
    She is hyperactive and a bitter. I've been doing the tips from the past videos regrading this issue, but we still have some way to go.
    So this is very helpful, thanks.

  • @Y2Kikii
    @Y2Kikii 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    My 9 month old GSD/ACD mix is starting to bark at dogs across the street now when before she would ignore or whine loudly. Thankfully though she has really good "look at me" drilled into since she was 10 weeks. So even if she starts barking I can usually reel her back in with a look at me, with or without treats. It's still gonna take work as she gets older and bolder(she was a very shy puppy around dogs).

    • @beverleycumming1876
      @beverleycumming1876 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yes…my lab mix was afraid of everything…really shy and then just all of a sudden super confident and bratty

  • @jessicajohnson6021
    @jessicajohnson6021 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think this is one of your most useful videos. Thank you so much

  • @DimitriTechOfficial
    @DimitriTechOfficial ปีที่แล้ว +2

    YOu guys have single-handedly saved mine and my dogs sanity.

  • @karena.4977
    @karena.4977 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is so timely, I was just thinking the other day that our pup is acting like a teenager! He is really obsessed with stealing food from my kids right now. Any tips on stopping that behavior?

  • @user-el7cd8py5n
    @user-el7cd8py5n ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You have no idea how comforting this video is. I just took home a 7-month-old Mini Schnauzer and I cried almost everyday bcs it's really tough. Glad to know that this is a phase...

    • @jus.me.tanzks5834
      @jus.me.tanzks5834 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How is the dog now?

    • @Goddess.of.Victory
      @Goddess.of.Victory 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I just got a 7 month old myself. If you mix up drill Sargeant with sweet they'll learn . Just be consistent. I got my puppy to start listening within 11 days. She's very stubborn and got aggressive with me twice. Was biting me. She tests me like the trainer in the video mentioned but I stay strong on her & scold her when she gets nasty. When I say "stop" & " no" I'm a firm louder voice She instantly corrects herself most of the time now. It's tough but remember it's worth it. Good luck!

    • @user-el7cd8py5n
      @user-el7cd8py5n 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jus.me.tanzks5834 it got sooo much better after we got a trainer to help us with training him. He immediately got over his separation anxiety phase after 2-3 sessions. He still does bark a lot to strangers but I think it's just his personality of schnauzer in general.

    • @ckee8437
      @ckee8437 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm going through it now with my mini schnauzer mix 😂

  • @shondanelson142
    @shondanelson142 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a 7 month old border collie. You can tell that she is so easily distracted when others are around. Treats and squeaky balls have been a blessing to get her to focus.

  • @sam12587
    @sam12587 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My puppys first owner gave up at 4 months. Teen phase now. This video helps.

  • @asmalltowngirl1900
    @asmalltowngirl1900 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful! I have a 6 month Border collie mix. I'm in a struggle with him. He is being trained as a service dog. I'm low income and disabled plus now fighting for my life with breast cancer.

  • @alyssamunaretto5318
    @alyssamunaretto5318 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You guys are awesome. Thank you so much for posting all of these amazing training videos. I have a 4 month old Newfie and we are going to obedience classes but I am learning so much more by watching all of your videos. Because of you I feel so much more confident in my training, and less anxious about how I will get through the teenage years with a 100 lb bear. By working and training him with a lot of your advice, I already see such a difference in his behaviour and in making good choices on his own. I truly can't thank you enough.

    • @McCannDogs
      @McCannDogs  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @lisa3jemima
      @lisa3jemima 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My 21 month old boarder collie has started to bump people and dogs he doesn’t know ( he doesn’t do it with the dogs he already knows as friends). He has been really difficult to train outdoors because of the distractions ( food and toys have not worked regardless of how exciting i maid them). Inwent back to using a long line again recently so I dan tell him to lay down then make a huge game of he approaches a new dog and gets ready to bump.
      He has been attached a few times and I’m worried he will be again. He is not I. The least bit aggressive.
      Please help!

  • @glittery_cucumber
    @glittery_cucumber 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    My dog is four months old now and of all the tutorials and guides I watched, your videos have been by far the most helpful from day 1. Even though I don't crate train, I can apply a ton of your tips to my training and it's helped a LOT. Now that my pup is entering his first teenage phase, I'm genuinely grateful knowing I have more tricks up my sleeve that I know will actually make a difference.

    • @SuperMrHiggins
      @SuperMrHiggins 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Just a tip, no worries if you don't want to crate train, at four months I definitely did not. I very rarely close the door on Alfred's crate. He turned one around xmas, I very rarely close the door on his crate but he is fine with it when I do. To do that I just gave him the cage, put treats in through the top and lo and behold he loves it. Like, it gives him a spot. It's basically his "I don't wanna hang out with you, Dad! Why do you always hate my loud heavy metal music?! Leave me alone!" The heavy metal music bit is his chewing on stuff he knows he shouldn't be chewing on. But like I said, I rarely if ever close the cage and while he doesn't go in it all the time, he goes in there a bit every day just when he doesn't want to be bothered. Wishing you and your puppy the best. One of the best decisions I ever made was getting wee Alfie, what kind of dog is it, if you don't mind my asking? If you do, no worries.

    • @glittery_cucumber
      @glittery_cucumber 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@SuperMrHiggins Thank you for your comment and your tips about the crate! I actually ended up getting my dog a little open cage / mini dog house that I hope he will start using as a cave of sorts to help calm himself down, like you said - a safe spot he can retreat to when he wants to be left alone. He's in his second puberty phase right now (hence why I came back to this video) and a real handful! But I can tell that at the end of the day, he's only adjusting to experiencing the world in a new way and I'm glad I can help him get through some of the stress. What kind of dog is Alfie? Mine's a Havanese.

    • @SuperMrHiggins
      @SuperMrHiggins 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome! He's a whippet.

  • @amberblyledge7859
    @amberblyledge7859 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm training my SDIT. He's 10 months, almost 11. I was lucky because we started "Public access" training LONG before we knew he was even going to be a service dog. Ross, Petsmart, Dicks sporting, Home Depot, Hobby Lobby. We went to all of those places because he is half Aussie and I REALLY wanted him to be personable. His first outing was at like five or six weeks (Yea, I know. Breeder lied, got him at four weeks). Hell, when he was around five or six months he met his first baby. He was SO careful. Not even licking.
    Also taught him to walk close to strangers during that time. By the time I figured out that I actually qualified for disability, he was ready for longer and more complicated trips like a shopping trip to TJ max, who si also dog friendly. Now he easily goes into Aldi, Walmart, and has even dined outside with me twice, as well as a valentine trip to a dog friendly restaurant. He even went to the mall the other day for the first time.
    We are hittting that teen phase (Which is THANK GOODNESS not as bad as the 4/5 month stage where he was legit aggressive. Had to get him fixed at 5 months because he lifted his leg for the first time at three months and turned into a hormonal little monster about everything. He drew blood on both my parents and I multiple times. We worked hard and now he is much better. Still gets triggered when his "Treasures" are pulled from his mouth, but will drop it perfectly every time with no fight. He's just a bit slow at dropping it. Takes about 3 seconds for him to actually spit it out due to it usually being a paper towel and sticking to his tongue. Just don't pull it and he's fine. At least he doesn't bite now.)
    And he's getting a little more distractible. Because we train free range (Have five acres and pretty much no road) I've been thinking of getting a vibration collar for him. He has almost perfect recall, but I don't want him to learn about that "Almost" too much. Don't feel the need to get a shock collar, just something to redirect him. I am well trained in how to use pinch collars, regular collars, choke chains, and on horses bits and whips. I understand the corrections and have used those tools on myself many times. Especially the pinch collar. I must know the tool to use it. Off topic, but when I was choosing spurs for my horse when she was ready to start higher level work, I stabbed that spur into my ribs and stomach as hard as I physically could. All for naught though because she ended up having a back injury flair up and was out of work for like three months.

  • @followerofchrist198
    @followerofchrist198 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My pup is 12 weeks and I think he’s already going through this phase!

  • @davidminor1254
    @davidminor1254 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    my new puppy is around 6 or 7 months. I've only had him since January 4th. He is pooping inside at times. He has unlimited energy, pulls on the leash with his mouth, and seems to be teething by using my hand to lightly bite me. There's quite a few training things I need to accomplish

  • @patriciaodoherty5202
    @patriciaodoherty5202 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really enjoyed this video.Thank you for the warnings!This will really help me.

    • @paulagreco1472
      @paulagreco1472 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great info on what to expect

  • @julahsart1829
    @julahsart1829 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love you ladies so much thank you!

  • @thisisdani
    @thisisdani 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    This was so helpful! Just adopted a 1 yr old pit mix and it’s been a STRUGGLE. Thanks for the great content! 🙌🏾

    • @kathryncoyle4442
      @kathryncoyle4442 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Omg I rescued a pittie mix too in December! He got training for his basics and was doing good but now at 1.7 mo it's like he forgot it all :( Any advice that you yourself have figured out?

    • @hadythebaddie
      @hadythebaddie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kathryncoyle4442 I hope this reaches you well but being consistent is HUGE!! it’s really the best thing you can do to earn their respect

  • @mellydevent7187
    @mellydevent7187 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was helpful, great video.

  • @beastful5555
    @beastful5555 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Needed this!!!!!!! My one year old American Bully is a nut but man is he the sweetest

  • @briangallagher3106
    @briangallagher3106 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    My puppy red setter just hit 4 months and I can see he’s starting to test me a little. I’m gonna try stay on top of his training because he’s a very good boy so far. Thanks for all your help

  • @cuntgrisenakke6622
    @cuntgrisenakke6622 ปีที่แล้ว

    its so cool to see that i have done the right things with my Rottweiler 5 month now.. i know the dog even better than myself it feels

  • @aranka4372
    @aranka4372 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love this video and really am taking on board the advice to dial back the freedom, my puppy is 7 months and where his recall was pretty good actually, now he's not all of the time, so I need to bring back the long leash and go back to using it on walks. Isn't as much fun but I need to set him up for success of course..

    • @McCannDogs
      @McCannDogs  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You will thank yourself in the long run! Great job being aware that this is something that you need to do, thats the hardest part out of the way. Stay consistent and have fun with it again. Great job Aranka! Thanks for watching our video :)
      Happy Training!
      ~ Dan

  • @tracytrace8644
    @tracytrace8644 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your videos are amazing! I’m learning so much! I have a 12 week old Saint Bernard mix I’m trying to train.

  • @larsmombarg7048
    @larsmombarg7048 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Great video, personally think one of the biggest issues is dog owners that want to much to fast and haven't got realistic expectations.

  • @bwhiteman1
    @bwhiteman1 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am enjoying your videos and thankful for advice. I have a 6 mos old male toy poodle which I thought I was able to give more freedom as I thought he was potty trained-but your video caught me not being consistent...My fail. All of a sudden he is missing the pad, pooping where he wants and I started the start over technique. Its been 4 days of hooking him to the houseleash, standing over the tray, removing several potty spots to just one, and he can hold all day if he has to. The second I leave the room, he's pooping in the previous spots I took pads away from. I have condensed his potty spot to a two large pad situation, keep him on a house leash, praising him when he does (infrequent) potty 1 on the pads, but I he has completely reverted. I am beyond patient. This is my 6th poodle, and by far the hardest to train. He is quick with his heels, recalls, sits, and dances...so he's not stupid. Any video I might watch to help me with support and what I could be doing wrong....He is also sweetly a boss and takes all the toys from 3 yr old sister, kicks her out of the chair, takes her chew toys. I am constantly supervising 24/7. He's a gangster

  • @suzannelove
    @suzannelove 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You guys are great!!! I wish you do training in US!! So clear n so much better than the class I pay to attend.

    • @DragonFlyOwl
      @DragonFlyOwl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You know they have online training now… 😉

  • @ashlynndavis4126
    @ashlynndavis4126 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just adopted an 8 month old Husky/border collie/pointer mix and he's definitely in his peak teenage phase. Thank you for the tips!

    • @katiewestwood9778
      @katiewestwood9778 ปีที่แล้ว

      We have a collie/ wire haired pointer so I can imagine how clever and stubborn yours is!

  • @SlothLinn
    @SlothLinn ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good breakdown of this topic!

  • @vovpets5486
    @vovpets5486 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a Corso pitbull mix and she's incredible, thankfully I don't really struggle with her, she always looks at me for guidance, since she was a baby.

  • @jennycameron8763
    @jennycameron8763 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video so helpful like all your videos

  • @brianparnell2256
    @brianparnell2256 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Great timing, I’m going through a problem with my Collie who’s 6mths not listening to my recall at the park. Back to a long line.

    • @babybabydee123
      @babybabydee123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ditto, it's so frustrating x

  • @HaBeatByAGirl
    @HaBeatByAGirl ปีที่แล้ว

    My 6 month old is a handful I'm giving him alot of exercise but he's into EVERYTHING!!!!!! Chews everything picks up everything is just alot of work

  • @ckee8437
    @ckee8437 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank heaven, my pup suddenly seemed like she developed superhearing and is over stimulated by everything...barking at everything and demanding attention with mouthing and jumping. Glad its a stage I can trai through and not just a complete mental breakdown.

  • @freeforallnews1890
    @freeforallnews1890 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am dealing with the 6-7 month teenage phase right now with my Silken Windhound, Theo. He was the perfect puppy at 13 to 15 weeks. He learned so fast and seemed to instinctively be leash trained, always walking by me and sitting when i stopped. He was SO FOCUSED ON ME. BUT, i realize now that what I thought was natural obedience was really him being a scardy puppy.
    Now I have new obstacles. I am working to limit what decisions he can make in a given space now and I am trying to reign in spoiling him so that I still have ways to motivate him...
    MY QUESTION IS - What do you do when you live with another person that allows their dog too many freedoms? They leave their dog's food and toys out and they let it on the furniture whenever it wants. It whines and is so huge that it takes over every situation where it shares space with my dog.
    I feel like the training I dId before I moved into this space is all being undone. Now my pup has stopped coming when called, and I don't know how to realistically keep him out of the other dog's food and toys, especially when these items are left in shared spaces like the kitchen or living room.
    The play between the pups drives me nuts, too, because the other dog always wants too play and whines horribly when separated from my dog. But it is huge. I can only allow my pup to play for about 15 minutes at a time before he gets too tired and then avoiding great dane feet is too much for him.. The big dog NEVER STOPS COMING, it does not understand its size, and it IS STRONG, so it notices nothing about slight physical cues either. Advice anyone??? ?

  • @michellecamacho1333
    @michellecamacho1333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    My puppy is a teenager right now! He’s 8month old yorkie terrier

    • @cinsationalcinema1776
      @cinsationalcinema1776 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michelle Camacho I have an 8 month old black lab-golden retriever mix.. she is wild. Hates cars and wants to chase them. I’m worried

  • @AnnaKincaid
    @AnnaKincaid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I started doing a treat mix for outdoor training so each treat is a suprise. Our pup is 4 mo the old and he was getting boerd quickly having the same treat during a trying session.

  • @jackk8093
    @jackk8093 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have always let my dogs on all the furniture and sleep in my bed with me. My only rules are no chew, no potty in the house, come when called, leave it, and sit. I only have one dog at a time. Too many is too hard :) I have a dog door and that is a big help. I have always noticed stages where they seem to forget the training. I always wondered why. Never realized they were just a rebel teenager :)

  • @ElianneSpeksnijder
    @ElianneSpeksnijder 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think in that case it’s also really important to know which breed you own. This trainer knew she owns a border so the biggest challenge would be to catch things for the pup. And that would also be the thing to teach the pup at first to get the pup successfully through puberty. Every owner should know which breed they own and that should have a more important place in training :)

  • @Agvarst0517
    @Agvarst0517 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dog is a 6 year old Siberian husky and we have her crate out and she loves to go in there and take naps throughout the day. I still put her in there for about 20 to 30 mins at night while I shower just because and she still gets treats when I put her in there as like she were a puppy. Also she is not allowed on the couches unless we invite her up. there is only one bed in the house that she regularly gets up on and half the time it’s not occupied, thats my brother’s bed, currently he is away at school and we have a big blanket on the bed that catches all of her hair. When my brother comes back home she knows not to go get on the bed and will be just as happy laying on the floor.

  • @lidip8700
    @lidip8700 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HELP! Our 3-1/2 month Cavapoo is coming along in her training. EXCEPT for 3 SERIOUS ISSUES: sweeping up a rock, or walnut in her mouth as we're walking around the outside of the house (on leash). She's short & close to the ground.
    Second issue:grawling/snarling & lunging to bite when I'm getting those rocks, walnuts, or any other object out of her mouth that is off limits.
    Third, I train her (following your videos), I feed/train with her kibble & chicken, so her food comes from me, I care for her, bath her, & groom, which she hates water), I take her for walks, give her treats, play with her until she's tired. Yet I AM the only one she bites, drawing blood & band-aids are needed!!
    I believe I've watched every online about biting, at least once, most of them more then once!!
    What do you do when the puppy's mindset is stuck on biting over, and over, and over... like she's gets more attacking as I'm correcting. I know using the cage or crate (we have both) is wrong to use as a punishment but we had to tonight. Cage had no toys or treats. Biting = the fun has stopped.
    If I'm not to use the cage, then what do i do? I've tried distracting her, then she's turn & bites me as soon as I move.

  • @aussiek6954
    @aussiek6954 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video! Thank you

    • @McCannDogs
      @McCannDogs  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching and commenting! Don't forget to subscribe and click that 🔔
      Happy Training!
      ~Dan

  • @ElisPalmer
    @ElisPalmer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!

  • @Clean_Up_Pup
    @Clean_Up_Pup 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My 7 month old German Shepherd went through this around 3-4 months old, and then is doing it again now. Please let this second round be the last. lol

  • @Showmetheevidence-
    @Showmetheevidence- 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    10:15 I mean wow.., what dog wouldn’t get so excited by something like that…
    My puppy has started trying to ignore me at around 4.5 months - I am dreading the 7/8 month phase 😮

  • @maxineh5038
    @maxineh5038 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My 7 month old has started barking at everything that she hears outside the home. She used to go quiet when told. No more tho 😩

    • @darvincoffin8231
      @darvincoffin8231 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      oof

    • @fulvias.8463
      @fulvias.8463 ปีที่แล้ว

      How is it going after 1 year? My 10months old Mini bull terrier started 2 months ago barking at everything, also people sometimes...just the ones she doesn't recognize or feels as threatening. We have a trainer and make exercise but I wonder from where comes all this fear, she is a dog who grew up till 7 months by the breeder, have no issues with dogs. She just get scared and then starts barking and growl. With training is getting better but it feels like a long way...

  • @biannamardarenko6500
    @biannamardarenko6500 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh man my 11 month old frenchy is just too much now! Any person that comes by he has to jump on. Any person that comes in he goes crazy and sometimes women that come in he jumps at the top of the couch and bites their hair. He does not listen. He was listening before and now only maybe listens if I have treats and tests me!

  • @melissajenkins9960
    @melissajenkins9960 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We have a one year old (supposedly, she was a stray at the pound) dog we adopted 2 months ago that goes nuts sometimes. She pulls hard, is wild outside, is suddenly getting too interested in the cats, does flying jump bites in the yard, she was fine up until almost 2 weeks ago. I am so overwhelmed at all of the constant training I have to do.

  • @originalmind9792
    @originalmind9792 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome video. Please, PLEASE do a vid about getting a 6 month old puppy to STOP SHREDDING WEE WEE PADS!!!

  • @KIRA-EL
    @KIRA-EL ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Adopted a pit/lab mix and he's in that phase right now he loves my two other girls but other dogs no(He was a starving sick stray when they found him so that may be why he only wants them) but now he's a huge healthy boy with the brain of a 2 month old puppy. We have come to his teen yrs and holy cow!
    My dad thinks he's insane he barks at EVERYBODY he sees steals food, knocks over trash and is very obnoxious when he wants attention.

  • @cynthiadefehr6272
    @cynthiadefehr6272 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful video

  • @evagardner6013
    @evagardner6013 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m really enjoying you’re videos! I know it’s a long shot to get an answer, but we’re getting a puppy. We’re going to keep her in the house and train her, but the long term goal is to have her outside a lot on her own to help protect our livestock. How do we get to the point of being able to leave her alone outside on our property?

  • @kendraleu7022
    @kendraleu7022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Hello! I'm wondering generally how long do you keep your dog in one room before letting him explore other rooms?

  • @TheGoldenOtty
    @TheGoldenOtty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Goodjob❤️❤️

  • @KiraSieni
    @KiraSieni ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Interesting. My previous dog didn't really have a teenage stage. My new puppy though is definitely showing signs that he is going to have one. He's 4 months. He's still eager to please but he's also distracted far more easily.

    • @Midala87
      @Midala87 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I never noticed anything different with my border collie/australian sheperd mix. She didn't go through obedience training but she didn't really misbehave. She picked up on everything right away and knows what is expected of her. She still might not listen but I know she knows.

  • @mychemicalwasteland
    @mychemicalwasteland 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Can I ask a question? Do you have any tips on getting a puppy and kittens at the same time? I plan on using your training methods exactly the same way with my puppy but I'm worried she won't cooperate as much if she sees the cats maybe be a bit more free to run around than she would be

  • @enduro_therapy
    @enduro_therapy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    From East to West McCann Dog is the Best!

  • @matvprado
    @matvprado 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks again

  • @taketime0626
    @taketime0626 ปีที่แล้ว

    The first two dogs I raised..... I never had to watch a single video. And never really had to “train” them much. Except of course potty training.... but even that wasn’t too much trouble. I taught them what I called “tricks”..... like paw, and sit and lay down and roll over..... but all the rest was all kinda just natural. Both Keeshond. Sooooo.... I didn’t think much when my adult daughter brought two Keeshond puppies home. Well.... two pups at the same time.... it’s a whole new ball game....lol. I think one pup was the “alpha” and the other the “runt” of the litter. I was so upset at the thought of needing to crate a dog. Luckily for me... they seem to love their crates.... thank goodness. The alpha pup almost seems to beg to go in it because it’s the only way for him to settle himself.... lol. I have have watched countless videos on puppy training these past two months. Lol. All I gotta say is thank goodness for TH-cam. My daughter said she would do all the cleaning up and pay for everything and ALL I had to do was train them since I trained the first two so well. Hahahahaha. At least she’s seeing the struggle ..... hahahaha. The pups are 5 mos old. Wish me luck!! Hahahaha. Love them ❤️

  • @suzannelove
    @suzannelove 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I sooo wish I can go to your classes 😫

  • @rikiklein7870
    @rikiklein7870 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's really informative, thanks a lot. In case I don't use a crate or in a place where I don't have it like the back yard or friends, or when I have people coming over that are afraid of dogs, can I use a leash or line to tie a dog close to me wandering

  • @cassiecallan2311
    @cassiecallan2311 ปีที่แล้ว

    unfortunately, where I live in France, there are no puppy socializing or training classes..I'm on my own with a 5-month-old Jack Russell puppy..He's great - but very demanding and stubborn.

  • @jonnye2357
    @jonnye2357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Do you have lessons for training an adopted dog around 15 months old and you don't know what the dogs experiences have been prior to adoption. Seems that a lot of development (good and bad) may have occurred and how is it best to deal with it?

  • @beverleycumming1876
    @beverleycumming1876 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Lol…not funny of course but I can see that if people don’t put in the work…it might be a reason so many are rehomed…this channel helps with so many issues and is particularly good for the really bad days 😊

  • @michellemadrigal9614
    @michellemadrigal9614 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My puppy is 6 months already and she is starting to get so sassy, she pees on the floor all the time and is chewy stuff up , barking at strangers more and doesn’t listen to me 😭😭