Hi! You don’t know how much your message made my day. I am truly grateful that I get to reach out and somehow be of help to those who love dogs like I do. Sharing what I know from caring for them to try and help others understand and love their dogs more is something I am truly passionate about. And comments like yours inspire me to continue on and make more videos with my dogs to hopefully be of some help and give a bit of joy to those who watch our little channel. ♥️😊🐾 Again, thank you so much! Stay safe and healthy, always!

@@pattymostlikely it's my pleasure! Your passion definitely shows. I look forward to watching more of your content 💜💜

I agree!

Thank you so much! My dogs are truly delightful and they give me and my family so much joy. 😊 Having a Caucasian Shepherd can be very challenging, but with a great amount of love, patience, resources and understanding of what to expect from the breed, it can truly be very rewarding. 🐾

Thank you so much! I’m glad you find our videos informative and hopefully helpful too! 😊 So very kind of you!

Thank you! I’m so glad you find our video helpful 😊

Yay! Thank you, Gino! 😊🐾

No truer words have ever been spoken 😅😊🐾♥️ yes, we are blessed with amazingly good boys and I am so grateful.🤗

Hi Raishy! I’m glad you found our video helpful! Yes, Chow chows can be very protective. 😊 All the best to you and your chow! Stay safe and healthy, always! 🐾

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@@pattymostlikely thank you

@@raishyo.o4659 Thank you so much! This means a lot to me and my doggies! 😊♥️🐾

Hi, Sunaina! Thank you so much! I’m so glad you found them helpful! 😊♥️🐾

Thank you! So kind of you! Will definitely upload a new one soon! ♥️😊🐾

I am really glad you found this (and the other video) helpful! Just like you, I only want to best for my doggies and try to give them what they need to grow up happy, healthy and confident! Your chow mix is lucky to have you!😊♥️🐾

@@pattymostlikely Thank you! At first we were a bit worried since we have another dog that wants all the attention. Luckily she’s super calm about it.

@@gingerandlady5506 dogs are just so amazing ♥️🐾

So very kind of you, thank you! I hope our videos are helpful for you and your chow chow puppy! 😊🐾

Me too. I love both breeds!

Hi! First, congratulations on your new chow chow puppy! I’m sure she’s a sweet addition to your family! She’s only 4 months so puppy biting is really a phase every puppy goes through. That’s how puppies explore things, through puppy biting.😊 you just have to train her and let her know that you don’t like it when she bites you. Puppies love to play so when she starts biting, try saying “no” and leave her for a bit. Doing that a few times will help her realize that when she bites, you stop playing with her. Chows are very intelligent (though a bit stubborn) so she will get what you’re trying to teach her in no time. When she plays with you and does not bite, try giving her a treat and praising her. Positive reinforcement is always a good choice when training puppies. You can also try teaching her basic commands like sit, stay, come, etc. regularly, so she gets used to a schedule, because dogs like routines. Lazy, moody and playful are normal traits of a chow puppy and it might seem that you have your hands full now but a little patience and a lot of love can go a long way. If she starts nibbling on your things/furniture etc. try redirecting her attention to something else like chew toys that are puppy appropriate (for teething puppies, their gums can get itchy and painful too) or start teaching her something new or playing with her to distract her from destroying things. (It also helps to keep things out of her reach. If you can give her a timeout or quiet time inside a crate or a play pen, that can be helpful too.) My doggies used to play bite a lot when they were puppies but they outgrew that phase.😊 I hope this helps a bit and thank you so much for checking out our video! Hugs to your chow! 🐾

Hi Jenny! Thank you so much! I try my best to keep them happy and healthy! And yes, Melo, like most pups at 11 weeks was very nippy/bitey too! Puppy biting is a common phase we all have to go through. Puppies use their mouths to explore everything around them. The good thing is, it’s a good opportunity to train Waffles this early to teach him what is okay and what’s not okay (in this case, the biting). While you’re playing with him and he starts biting, you let out a quick “no” or “ouch” and then leave/turn away from him (best if he’s in a play pen) and then come back after 10 secs, play again then repeat the process when he bites again. He will eventually get that when he bites, the playing stops. Puppies at 11 weeks are also teething and their gums get itchy and sore. I used to give Melo ice cubes/chips not just to keep him busy or cool but also to help soothe his gums. I also provided my puppies with a lot of chew toys appropriate for their age (I never gave my boys rawhides though, at any age). Toys are also good to help distract and redirect your puppy’s attention once he starts biting. Puppy biting, I learned, is just a phase and it will eventually go away as your puppy grows up. Your love and (tons of) patience will pay off soon, so don’t worry! It’s just his way of experiencing and communicating with you and everything around him. I hope this helps! Hugs to you and Waffles! Stay safe and healthy, always! 😊🐾

@@pattymostlikely Thank you so much for your response! I love all of your videos and hope you make more soon! I've also purchased neem spray to protect Waffles' coat when we go out, and have already gotten him used to having his paws wiped after every trip outdoors. I hope the consistency in training for bite inhibition starts to work. His little puppy teeth are so sharp!

@@jennygai7400 That’s awesome! You’re such a proactive and loving momma to Waffles! I am so happy our little tips help you out in navigating daily adventures with your puppy! I do have a couple of videos to upload soon and hopefully you find them helpful too. (Yes, Neem rocks! It’s anti tick and flea and it disinfects and refreshes your pup’s paws and fur and it’s safe too!) Bless you always, Jen and dear Waffles! Thank you again! 😊🐾

Hello Karena! Thank you so much! Ours is a trusted responsible local breeder and they also import quality Caucasian Shepherds from Romania and Ukraine.🐾 You might be able to find a responsible breeder in your area though I know some people opt to go directly to/get in touch with legit kennels/breeders abroad like Canisa Iz Bolshoi Kavkaz among others. If you’re in the US you might also want to check out Caucasian Ovcharka Rescue Rehome USA (sadly, many are not familiar with the breed and get overwhelmed and give up on them 😢) and give a surrendered CO a second chance.♥️ I hope this helps! And thank you for checking out our little video/channel! Stay safe! 😊🐾

Hello! At 2.5 months, your chow chow is still trying to navigate his environment and one way to explore it is with his mouth. Puppy biting is normal for his age and you can condition/train him off biting by saying ouch and putting him gently back in his pen every time he bites, turning your back on him and leaving him for a few seconds. That way (with constant repetition) he would soon get/understand that every time he bites, you won’t play with him or give him attention. Puppy play biting is a phase every puppy goes through. Melo is no exception. But with training, time and a lot of patience, he and I got through it. You can also try enrolling him in a puppy training program to get more tips and ideas on how to use positive reinforcement and more importantly, for socialization. I hope this helps! Hugs to your pup! 😊🐾

Hello! Thank you for checking out our video! As for your concerns, Chow Chows really do have a tendency to be stubborn, that’s why early training and conditioning and socialization are always recommended so you get to curb unwanted behaviors as they get older. The good news is, it’s never too late to train your chow although it might take a longer time for him to follow and completely get it, the later his training starts. But Chows are very smart, and I will never put it past them to get something you are training them to do, no matter their age. As long as you use positive reinforcement/rewards based training. Dogs love routines so it is best to be really patient, plan a daily routine and wait for your doggie to get what you want him to do. Repetition and rewards based training work really well for Chow Chows. If he is food driven, then you should always have his favorite treats handy. You can reward with a treat or a praise even the littlest progress. It helps to take it a step at a time so he doesn’t get overwhelmed. You might want to start training him to focus on you. Teaching him how to look at you (holding a treat up to your face so he’d look at your eyes) is always a good start in focus training. When you say “look at me” and he looks at you even for just a second, you must immediately reward it until he gets the idea. It won’t be long till you’re able to get him to stare at you until you give him a treat. Potty training is tricky and should always be done as early as you can. Taking him out to potty on schedule, day in and day out, especially very young puppies. (We never punish potty accidents indoors, but we make sure to quickly praise every time he goes to potty on the designated potty area) Dogs love to sniff their surroundings before doing their business and they do like to take their sweet time, so patience is really key. (I also say “go potty hurry up” a couple of times, the second I let my dogs out to potty, so they know that that’s what they have to do and I used to reward them with treats when they do, back when they were puppies, now I just praise them with “good boy/s”) You can always try to use potty drops or sprays to put on spots where you want your doggie to go potty or pee. Pee pads can also come in handy, to avoid a big mess indoors should you forget or miss to take him out to potty on schedule. “Come/Come Here” (say the command while holding out your open palm, urging him to touch your palm with his nose, giving him the treat the moment he comes close to touch your palm with his nose), this should also be taught early and treats coupled with a lot of patience and repetition, really work when teaching this command. You might also want to switch your long leash to a regular leash, at least while you’re training him. A long leash would allow him to be far enough to lose focus on you and what you’re asking him to do. I hope this helps and I wish you and your Chow the best! Stay safe and healthy always!

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Hi! So sweet of you! Yes, uploading a new video very soon! 😊 (I think I didn’t see your comment right when you posted it, so sorry! )

@@pattymostlikely no sorry kawaii didi I understand 😇