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Thanks for watching! How old is your puppy? How's the first week going? 🐶
I'm really sorry but you bounced around so much do you really think anybody's learning off of these videos
So our pup will be 8 weeks on Saturday he is already sitting and laying down when I tell him sit or down. I got the wrong chew toy for him it's too big, so he's bored. Any recommendations for a pitty/Shepherd mix pup as far as chew toys? As far as rewarding him, when you say kibble are you just using his food then? I forgot to buy treats 😣
Great video! Your awesome advice got us through the first weeks of puppy training much more smoothly than I had expected. Thanks!
Thank you so much, Peg! We are very happy to have helped you through puppy training!
Great tips I am getting my 8 week old puppy mid December I am 60 and trying to get ahead of the game
It sounds like you really are ahead of the game! Here's the link to our online course. This can be another great way to be fully prepared for the newest member of your family! 30 Days to Puppy Perfection: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
Suffering MAJOR puppy blues, picked up our 8 week old Whippet last Saturday and it’s tough. He cry’s all the time ( if I leave the room, when he’s in his crate, if I’m eating dinner ) and I’m getting hardly any sleep. I have just binge watched a few of your videos, they are amazing and have helped me feel less upset and alone. This video has found me at the right time, thank you so much
We're so glad you were able to find this video. The puppy blues are a common feeling when first bringing home a new puppy. After all, you are now responsible for this creature who doesn’t speak your language! It can be frustrating for the humans AND the puppy! We have a great video that can give you a lot more information about how to work through these natural feelings and how to build up a great relationship with your dog. And for even more support, consider enrolling in the pro level of our online course where we can guide you with much more personalized attention! Puppy Blues kzhead.info/sun/bMqrlLt9nXZ-dJ8/bejne.html 30 Days to Puppy Perfection: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
Boy I remember those puppy blues so I feel for you! Thankfully I found these videos too and then decided to sign up for the 30 Days to Puppy Perfection course. It was a huge help in giving me a plan for me new wiggly fur baby and helped me get through the blues. I recommend it if you can, totally worth it!
Thanks!
Thank you so much for your support!
Brought home my new 8 week old miniature dachshund puppy two days ago. I had watched several of you prep videos before hand and they really helped. I do have a bit of a unicorn puppy though. He was great on the 6 hour ride home and he sleeps through the night in his crate. 😊
That is awesome, Jen! Unicorn puppies sure do make training easy!
Skye is 10 weeks old Sheltie. Picked her up two days ago. I am so surprised how tired I am! No, I can't get anything done! I have owned Shelties in the past and they went through puppy school and obedience and with one going on to confirmation and agility. It has been good ten years since my Pom was a puppy. She does sleep through the night and goes down for naps easily. She is good with the crate. She understands sit and fetch and learned how to use our padded stairs the 2nd day. Potty training is every two hours for her. But yes to accidents. Off to look at your potty training tips. Thank you!
Yes! New puppies are very tiring, but it sounds like you've got great experience. If you haven't seen it yet, our New Puppy Starter Kit will be perfect for you right now! www.howtotrainadreamdog.com
Great video. Feta is adorable! What a lucky pup! It was so good to see you doing the training games with her!
She sure is! ❤️ Thank you for watching!
Just got a 8 week old puppy named lily! She is a mix between a terrier and a Rottweiler German pincher and she is a VERY energetic puppy! She does have a lot of biting problems right now and doesn’t always want to listen but hopefully she gets over that soon.
It takes time and training to work through biting. If you need some tips, check out this video or join our FB group to ask a question! kzhead.info/sun/eaaCZdyHinaHgKs/bejne.html
Thank you Michelle.
You're welcome!
Love your training videos, we’re on our first week and have learned so much from you. Vimy is a purebred Havenese, 9 weeks old. Came crate trained, just having to figure out this bathroom outside piece. Like the idea of a small space to do his business, not the whole gated yard. 16:03 16:03
We are so happy to help you! Sometimes giving the dog a smaller outdoor area can help cut down on distractions during potty time. This is a fence we recommend for that purpose: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy_pen_outdoor
Love your channel!
Thank you so much!
excellent! the was spot on, and the content great. 😉
Thanks for watching!
Lily is a 8 week old border collie. She seems very smart and observant and picks up things so fast: potty training, play pen, manding, and sit even! Lotta work still to do -jumping, biting! etc- but so pleased with a very teachable little puppy! We are a bit past middle age but we wanted to raise one from a pup, so there it is! Might could have gotten a less energetic pup, but she was toooooo cute!! Love your videos!! So helpful: it seems to me that the dog can only be as well behaved as it's training and trainer!
Sounds like you're doing great! We are so happy to help you on your puppy raising journey!
I pick up my eight week old pup in December 27th, and I’m definitely nervous! These videos have been great, though - realistic and hopeful and helpful!
You've got this! Consider enrolling in one of our online courses now, so that you are fully prepared when your puppy comes home. We often hear that people wish they would have had access to our material sooner! 30 Days to Puppy Perfection: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
Getting my 8 week old puppy. On May 15Th. Rough collie.
How exciting! We love that you're here, preparing ahead of time!
Loved the video! My pick day is coming very soon and I haven’t had a puppy in over 30 years. But I am up for the challenge. My new puppy is going to be a Sheepadoodle so I’m studying everything I can get my hands on.
It's great you're doing puppy training research before your Sheepadoodle comes home!
More on crate training Please
If you're looking for some crate training help, you'll love this mini course! You get the fun games to teach your pup to love the crate, tips on recognizing and responding to panic and how to create a great cool down routine. courses.howtotrainadreamdog.com/crate-training-course
Just brought home an 8wk yr pup. Prior owner trained him to go potty in his crate and allowed to roam freely I am following your advice, wish me luck
You can do this! Reach out if you need any help!
I will be bringing anAussiedoodle puppy home mid-December. I’ll definitely be watching your channel.
What an exciting time! Be sure to check out our newest video on all doodle mixes! Puppy Breeds Pros and Cons of the Doodle: kzhead.info/sun/pdmYhM2ffZOhl5s/bejne.html
My big take away “the more you can anticipate the potential problem behaviours…”. Yes. I’m going to need to think about the jumping up. It’s okay now but she will be BIG”. Love your channel
Yes, that's an important take-away!!! Thanks for watching!
Ima bout to get a puppy in the weekend
How exciting!
This was really helpful, thanks. I've taken (and reviewed) your crate course, which is great... pup is on day 5, so 8.5 weeks old... so my windows of opportunity are scarce and maybe you did more than mention this above, but it would be super helpful to see the training challenges with Feta, super unicorn dog, re the x-pen. My huge issue is: my pup is not food motivated! (!!!) So although I'm happy with the crate training so far (this comment sponsored by Puppy Crate Naps) the x-pen training is really hard because rewarding is so hard. Please show your challenge videos if you can! Sometimes seeing the tried-and-fails helps a lot... (p.s. I wait to feed her and do a bit of training when she's hungry, but she also has a thimble for a stomach.)
Being confident in the pen while alone is a skill that takes time. Puppies are not very good at that at first. It doesn't come naturally. You can start to apply the crate games to the pen, but take it at a very slow pace so it is a positive experience for her. You'll get there, but pen training just takes more time and training.
I'm loving your videos and thank you so much for them! I've raised several puppies over the years, but we're about to have our first in 13 years. And are in fact adopting two 8-week old Boston Terrier littermates (btw, that's the breed I've always had, but never two at once). Any tips or tricks for training TWO AT ONCE??? Thanks so much!
Two pups at once is definitely a handful. Please check out this important video about littermates and how to avoid an unhealthy bond between them: kzhead.info/sun/o8OLdK2LcKuliac/bejne.html
@@HowToTrainADreamDog Thank you so much!
Picking up our new puppy next Tuesday. Sooooo nervous…..😅 Been watching videos to prepare ourselves here and there for months. I’m more nervous than when I had kids. Here’s hoping we do ok.
You've got this! You're already on the right track by watching our videos. Be sure to check out our Free New Puppy Starter Kit for the best potty training tips and tricks and more! New Puppy Starter Kit: howtotrainadreamdog.com
We just got 9 week old mini poodle daisy we go crazy in her crate and won’t sleep throughout the night but me wife been training
It definitely takes some time - and training - to help the pup love the crate. Have you seen this video? You and your wife can watch it together and come up with a training plan! kzhead.info/sun/ppSrXalriWWOh2w/bejne.html
I have a 7 mo old cavapoo. He is a sweetheart, but the brushing was an issue until we determined we like his coat shorter. Now it is much more manageable.
That sounds like a success!
I am interested in getting a Cavapoo puppy. I haven't been a puppy mom in at least 25 years. My lovely little Cocker son, Cody, lived to be 19, and since he has passed I haven't had the ❤ to get another puppy. I love dogs, and I feel ready, but I have forgotten everything he ever taught me. It's time to start over. I thought this time, I would start training myself before I let her/him train me. Cody was a wonderful guy, and I got lucky, but there are things I need to do differently....now that I am no longer a "puppy" myself. In fact, my age almost discouraged me from trying this again. I am 71 yo, and I worry about my new dog out living me. My mother, who is 94, said, "What?" She told me there are no guarantees...even if you're 22 yo. I think she may have a point. Besides, my generation is living into their 100s. So, I am committed to making a little guy's/gal's live wonderful....and mine too!
It's great that you're doing puppy training research before your new pup comes home! If you'd like some guidance as you raise your new furry friend, our online course would be a great option! 30 Days to Puppy Perfection: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
My pup has been easy like Feta, and I am lucky, he is a Choco Lab x German Wirehair. Before I got him, I did a lot of research and learned how to train him so he can be my service dog. So far he is getting everything so quick, well except potty training. We are both struggling with that 😅.
It sounds like you're doing great! Potty training definitely takes time - for puppy brain development and for the routine to be established. You'll get there! If you haven't seen it yet, this free kit has all the best tips on potty training! www.howtotrainadreamdog.com
We get Griz tomorrow! He is a 7 week old golden retriever, aussie mix. We haven't had a puppy in a long time and we're a little nervous.
You're in the right place for great training info!
New subscriber here. I am e joying your videos. Questions... You mentioned that if any other famy member worked with the pup Y they would have to start with the basics and work up. How does that work if you are using an outside trainer?
Our puppies learn best when provided with structure and consistency. The mechanics that you are using might not be the same as the mechanics your outside trainer is using. The best option would be to hold practice sessions together so that you can ensure that you, the other handler, and your puppy are all on the same page!
Loved meeting Feta. This was such a great video, so I shared it with some friends who are thinking about getting a 9 week old goldendoodle puppy. Do males act up more than females? This was a question they had for me. I was not sure since I am new to the dog family life. Also, is it a good combo for a playdate for my 14 month goldendoodle to play with their 9 week old puppy? They are both mini goldendoodles. ❤
Great questions! Males do not necessarily "act up" more than females. Temperament can all depend on your puppy specifically, male or female! Here is a great video all about playdate safety and will help you determine if your pup is a good fit for a playdate partner with their new fur baby: kzhead.info/sun/ZJeehbqGfJeZpWw/bejne.html
@@HowToTrainADreamDog, thanks much!!!
I picked up my puppy Saturday. Sometimes she whines when I put her in crate but is fast asleep right away. She loves to bite, but she’s only 2 months old, so that’s expected.
Yes, these are all normal puppy behaviors. We love that you're getting great advice here!
My puppy is a 14 week old male golden retriever named Ollie, we got him at 8 weeks old and the first 3 weeks were pure hell, but he did sleep through the night in his crate from day one (thank goodness) . This is my 4th golden that I have owned but the first male, the first 3 were females. They were easier to potty train, were less mouthy and more cuddly. At 14 weeks he has the basics down, sit, come, stay, leave it, drop it, a pretty dependable fetch and has not had a potty accident in 2 weeks. He has been introduced to the leash and he is okay on it but I have not pushed it too much as of yet, I have been holding off until he is at least 16 weeks before I get too hard core with the leash. He is still mouthy but better and he is starting to cuddle more when he gets tired. Unfortunately our other dog is a 2 year old Pomeranian (5 lbs) and he plays too rough with her, once he gets his full rounds of vaccinations he will be going to puppy day care so he can play with dogs of the same size.
Way to go, Michael!
We just got our corgi, she's 7 and a half weeks. We got her a bit early after being cleared by the vet because our breeder was pregnant and her due date was the puppy's 8 week mark. I work 8 hour in an office and I'm worried about having her in a crate that long and not playing enough or sleeping enough!! Im so stressed. Shes been great and sleep in the crate really well. But not 8 hours.
You are right, a young puppy can't be in the crate for 8 hours. A 7 weeks old she probably needs a potty break every hour or two, and then she has all kinds of other needs including meals, enrichment, training, exposure to the world and also snuggle time! This video can give you some good ideas on working while having a puppy. kzhead.info/sun/icelY5ernGqaeHk/bejne.html
no dog of any age should be in a crate for 8 hours in my opinion. you could hire a dog sitter or walker
8 week old rescue small breed pup has been ill, so it makes things even harder. No videos addressing this. PLEASE make one! Both of my rescues have had tummy issues for several weeks after due to infections.
Young puppies often have tummy troubles. Just keep working with your vet to get those resolved. And don't worry about training. Just stick with potty training and crate training and getting on a good schedule and the rest pf the skills can be worked on when your pup feels better. If your puppy is on a limited diet you can use his food for training treats. If you add warm water to it and mush it up it can also be a good Kong filler!
her name is Stella and she is turning 8 weeks Aug 11th, I don't have her yet but I am preparing. first-time mom scares
You're in the right place for some great advice. Have you joined our Facebook group? You can ask questions if you have them! facebook.com/groups/1608055795943295
Awesome video! I just picked up my first 8 week old puppy this week. I hate to say it, but he seems almost too calm for a puppy. He's a golden retriever, but he doesn't really play (except maybe for 5 minute bursts sparsely through the day) and doesn't really like going outside. It makes it a little hard because I'm a hobby farmer and do a lot of outdoor activities, but he'd rather hunker down and cry/whine. He also came from a farm and has been around other animals/used to the sounds and such that they make. I worry that maybe something is wrong since every video I see all the puppies are hyper and excited to play. Is it normal for an 8 week old puppy to be so sleepy and calm?
It sounds like he's still getting used to his new home. Take it slow and let him adjust at a pace that is comfortable for him. You want to keep his new experiences positive. He might need a little more time before being introduced to all the things outside. Focus on giving him a calm environment, cuddling and starting to get on a schedule. You'll probably see his personality emerge in just a little while.
Excuse my ignorance , but what is kibble? Is it a special food/treat? Thanks
Kibble is just the term we use for a dog's normal dog food. Whatever brand or type you choose, we call it "kibble". It tends to refer to the dry balls. Kibble can be a great motivator for training!
@@HowToTrainADreamDog thanks 😊 We're getting our puppy 🐶 next week. Never had a pet dog before. Finding your videos an enormous help. Thank you
We have a 9 week old Boston Terrier, we got her at 7 weeks. Her name is Bella and she is our 2nd time owning a Boston. We lost our first Boston, Nola about 4 months ago. We got Nola when she was 6 months old and she was a breeze to train! Bella on the other hand is not but she is much younger
You're in the right place for puppy training advice. Dogs are so different from each other, even when they are the same breed. Let us know if we can help you with anything!
Hey, I just recently got my puppy, but I’m struggling with teaching her tricks like sit, or lay down. And I’m trying to potty train her, but we keep catching her accidents late. And I don’t really know how to take care of a puppy that’s eight weeks. Now for the crate I think it’s going well because when she started to whine, I ignored her and she ended up falling asleep, and when I put her in there, she doesn’t bark.
You will find some great information on potty training in this free digital kit! It can also help you with how young puppies think and learn and how best to train them: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com
Wait longer to cut your eyes to your cue cards. Or let it flow so it’s more natural. Good info.
Thanks for watching!
Hi! I am about to recieve a 8 week old toy maltipoo puppy and I was wondering if potty training is possible to do indoor and outdoors because once I go back to school in sept my parents will be out of the house.. so we won't be able to let him out to go potty. I wanted to try training him both ways to make my life and my parent's a little easier. Note: My breeder said that their puppies are puppy pad trained when we pick them up
Puppies learn best from consistency and routine. Unfortunately if you allow your puppy to go potty indoors (even on a pee pad) you'll likely see accidents indoors for a lifetime. Keep in mind that young puppies have other needs, not just potty. So you might want to get a pet sitter or dog walker to drop in on your puppy and take care of food, potty, enrichment, exercise and training tasks while you're at school.
I had to get my puppy on 7 weeks old can I still start training her?
You can definitely start teaching her how to live in your human world, but hold off on any complicated skills until her brain is a little more developed. We'd be happy to guide you if you'd like to enroll in our course! 30 Days to Puppy Perfection: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
I just got my eight week Yorkie He’s a good boy but after 5 minutes he’s biting alot. I have to take a blank with me just to grab him He does the belly rub. massage and let’s me hold him but I don’t know why he’s biting going for feet/ankles 😢 I love him but any advice I’m so happy I found your videos
We are so glad you found our videos too! ❤️ We're here to help! First of all, congrats on your new furry family member. You got this! Here are two great resources to check out. First, we want to direct you to our free New Puppy Starter Kit. This has everything you need to get started with your new puppy - worksheets, sample schedules, video lessons and more! It's a great place to start for some helpful tips: howtotrainadreamdog.com Second, here is a great video all about biting we'd recommend you check out: kzhead.info/sun/eaaCZdyHinaHgKs/bejne.html
I got a 8 week old mixed German shepherd and she wakes up at 4am in the morning wanting to play. Is there tips please so that she sleeps through the night
Check out this video for some good tips on getting your pup to sleep a little later!
😅 i have 2, 8 week old puppies and anytime i try to do exercises and training they start to distract each other and if i try to separate them they start to whine (they are litter mates)
This is very common with littermates. It will be important to 1) make sure that each one is very comfortable being in their own crate and 2) train them separately before you can train them together. Littermates are a lot of work on the human's part. This video can give you some other good tips: kzhead.info/sun/o8OLdK2LcKuliac/bejne.html
Ella is 9 weeks old now. She's been with us for a week. She's doing well overall but seems terrified of the pen. She's very comfortable with the crate. I put her in the pen so she can have more freedom but she barks, jumps and peed and pooped twice in there when we take our eyes off her for 2 mins. Should I delay the pen? I feel bad bc crate seems less room. She's 4 lb, havanese. Thank you!
If she's having accidents when you can't supervise her, then yes! She may not be ready for such big responsibility just yet!
@@HowToTrainADreamDog thank you so much. Those are the only accidents so far.
You are so welcome! We'd also say to check out our free New Puppy Starter Kit for all kinds of info to get you started with your new furry family member: howtotrainadreamdog.com
How do i get my 4 month old Shih tzu to quit biting me? She has my right arm all bit up?
Here's a video that can help you! kzhead.info/sun/eaaCZdyHinaHgKs/bejne.html And we have a mini course as well! courses.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-biting-mini-course
Hi we have a 7 week ild puppy that won't stop biting us so much so we've been to A&E do you have any ideas how to stop it please?
Take a look at this video for some good tips! If you've tried all of the ones in the video and still need help, we have a biting mini course that would be great for you! kzhead.info/sun/eaaCZdyHinaHgKs/bejne.html Biting Mini Course: courses.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-biting-mini-course
She 8 weeks old ! I get her tomorrow !
We're wishing you the very best of luck!
My nana just got 2 new chiuhuahua puppies and whenever we put them in their crate they cry and when we put them on the pee pad they won’t go usually but when we go to play with them they will pee on the rug! 😖
Have your Nana watch this important video about raising two puppies. kzhead.info/sun/o8OLdK2LcKuliac/bejne.html And for great potty training advice (to get them to go outside), she'll love this free kit: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com
Should the pup pen be removed?
When puppies are young, puppy-pens are a great tool to manage their environment! You can remove it a few months down the road once they've earned their free-roam opportunity.
@@HowToTrainADreamDog ok thanks for the tip!
@@HowToTrainADreamDog also a random crate training question, what if the pup starts panicking in the crate? Should I get it out, train the pup, or other?
We have a new mini course on crate training that can help you with this question! There are a lot of factors to consider but we can teach you what to do! courses.howtotrainadreamdog.com/crate-training-course
7 week scoot American bully getting 3 hour sleeping shifts 😂 tha k god I only work 3 10 hour days
New puppies are a lot of work, especially when they are young!
Should I wake my sleeping 8 week puppy to eat?
Nope! Let a sleeping puppy sleep!
So did she get a forever home?
We will check with the rescue group. 😊
What kind of puppy treats do you suggest to use?
We like these, but it's good to do a taste test with your puppy to see what he/she likes. Just be sure not to introduce too many new ones all at once. www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/products/training-treats-for-dogs/
I got lucky my new pup quits crying after 10 mins in the crate and so far her sleep schedule is 8 pm to 3 am
You did get lucky! Keep up the amazing work.
My 8 week old puppy is biting everything and cries when we put him in his play pen. He will eventually calm down.
This video can help you with the biting, and we have a lot of great ones on crate / pen training too. kzhead.info/sun/eaaCZdyHinaHgKs/bejne.html
I swear I try to learn something from your videos. Think it’s too much talking vs actually showing viewers how. Too much of you Vs you and a a dog being active. I’ll continue to follow but I’m not learning anything.😢
You are right! The You Tube channel is a lot of "what" to do with your dog. The courses contain the "how"! If you'd like to see the actual dog training demos, you'll find them there! That's where we get to the heart of the training games! www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-training-classes/
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It's our pleasure to help new puppy owners such as yourself. ❤ Thank you for your support!