Practicing the startle response is one of the most important things we do with 3-4 week old puppies. Practicing it over and over gives us an adult who can recover from fear and surprises.
During my pup's first thunderstorm with me, every time we heard thunder, i threw treats all over the floor for her. Now loud popping noises dont bother her, but she does start looking for some food on the floor.
I wish more breeders would do this, particularly in LGD breeds. A dog whose purpose is to protect livestock outside in all types of weather absolutely needs to be bomb-proof. Yet I've met several that are afraid of fireworks, thunderstorms, gunshots, and even the sound of large tractors and equipment. Those are all things an LGD is absolutely going to encounter during their work, so exposing and desensitizing puppies very early should be a top priority.
Thank you for helping me feel better about my choice of rubbing my dog with a trash bag to help desensitize her 😅 she is a rescue and used to be terrified of trash bags. I had to slowly introduce her to an empty one and I knew she was recovered when we had a 5min cuddle session with an empty bag and belly rubs 😂
It's so cute how they're all watching you with such curiosity. Even when they're a little startled, they're very trusting of you and seem to regard you as a sign of safety.
the air-pillow popping is how i got my dogs to not feak out during fireworks too.. i make a play out of it everytime. now they just watch everything with curios eyes and dont panic <3
I've found that kittens are similar in the early growling thing! A lot of the times their first few interactions with people (or really, anything relatively 'new' to them) is tiny hisses. It's not true aggression, and they grow out of it quick, it's just the instinctive response to new stimuli.
Lets' talk about the real purpose of this video, giving Mama Thaaang a moment to herself 🤣🤣🤣. Look at her walking away, as if saying, "Oh my babies are in the best hands, I just need a moment to rest and collect my thoughts". 😆 Seriously, anyone who gets one of these gorgeous puppies is so blessed. These puppies are raised with total love, adoration and preparation. We need more breeders like Modern.
My 5 year old was watching this. She said you seemed nice and kind, and she wishes she were one of your puppies lol.
No wonder a dog from a good breeder is expensive! The work, the dedication! So interesting to watch!
During my pup's first thunderstorm with me, every time we heard thunder, i threw treats all over the floor for her. Now loud popping noises dont bother her, but she does start looking for some food on the floor.
I wish more breeders would do this, particularly in LGD breeds. A dog whose purpose is to protect livestock outside in all types of weather absolutely needs to be bomb-proof. Yet I've met several that are afraid of fireworks, thunderstorms, gunshots, and even the sound of large tractors and equipment. Those are all things an LGD is absolutely going to encounter during their work, so exposing and desensitizing puppies very early should be a top priority.
Thank you for helping me feel better about my choice of rubbing my dog with a trash bag to help desensitize her 😅 she is a rescue and used to be terrified of trash bags. I had to slowly introduce her to an empty one and I knew she was recovered when we had a 5min cuddle session with an empty bag and belly rubs 😂
as a vocalist when I heard "popping packing pillows, say that five times fast" I just had the hardest warmup of my life
“extreme drive does not mean reactive” 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
They aren't even fearful or whimpering when away from siblings. Really interesting.
Love how the puppies are like students just paying attention to what you are doing
The people who will get one of those puppies will probably be the luckiest dog owners in the world ❤
It's so cute how they're all watching you with such curiosity. Even when they're a little startled, they're very trusting of you and seem to regard you as a sign of safety.
I love how fearless they are. Startled, sure, but then they get curious. So sweet
the air-pillow popping is how i got my dogs to not feak out during fireworks too.. i make a play out of it everytime. now they just watch everything with curios eyes and dont panic <3
Prime example of a responsible breeder. I love this content!!
I've found that kittens are similar in the early growling thing! A lot of the times their first few interactions with people (or really, anything relatively 'new' to them) is tiny hisses. It's not true aggression, and they grow out of it quick, it's just the instinctive response to new stimuli.
Scaring Puppies is probably the best TH-cam title ever. I would like to see it become a series. 😄😄
Lets' talk about the real purpose of this video, giving Mama Thaaang a moment to herself 🤣🤣🤣. Look at her walking away, as if saying, "Oh my babies are in the best hands, I just need a moment to rest and collect my thoughts". 😆 Seriously, anyone who gets one of these gorgeous puppies is so blessed. These puppies are raised with total love, adoration and preparation. We need more breeders like Modern.
That title gives silly cartoon villain who wants to prove to everyone that he really is evil so he comes up with this villainous video lol
I love that you care for the puppies and expose them to everything. Better than most breeders ❤
I love how Mama Thang is patrolling and watching then wafts off. Those pupkins love you 🥰