I start all my homework crib sheets with the title "Our dogs live with us how we live with them". My home is calm, I'm calm, my wife is calm, my dogs are calm. Totally agree that the number one mistake new dog owners make with young dogs/puppies is too much freedom before the dog is equipped to handle it. I use crates, play pens and baby gates.

Developing that habit is still so huge. My 4 year old dog still runs to the crate when we leave the house, even though he doesn’t have to 🤣

Larry, I have your e collar book and I am just over the moon about your stance on dog training and grateful for all the content you give freely. Truly I am. A LIGHTBULB moment just went off for me, my 11 month old Border Collie is not trustworthy off leash but I made off leash time as a puppy rare! So it's so novel he can't help himself. I really wish I could turn back time. But we're here to make mistakes and grow. Thank you. Hoping the e collar will help give him the freedom he deserves.

Great videos! You are so knowledgeable and informative. I truly appreciate having your videos as a guide while developing my 12 month old german shepard pup. Thank you!

that was a very informative video. Thank you very much!

Another great video Larry. Absolutely crucial to put that work in early. Over the years we have had Shepherds, two Terverens, and just got a Rotti/Shepherd cross puppy a month ago. While our dogs are not in the same league as yours they have always been well behaved and obedient because we put the work in early. I have had many people comment about getting a dog that behaves like ours. I always tell them, don't do it unless you are prepared to put in the time required for socialization and training. Love your videos.

I wish I would have found your channel 8 months ago but better late that never. My Boston terrier is 10 months old and progressing but we have made mistakes too. We will continue to follow your plan because it’s the best and you are a very special trainer and person. Thanks for all you do. We are catching up!

I really enjoy your videos and think you train very well! I try to repeat everything you do however I am not nearly as good as you to get my dog to pay attention but I'm working on it every day

I am so happy to here, your views about the lesh. So many people can’t take there dogs leash off without it running away.

Brilliant advice

Larry thank you for your advice and knowledge . It’s very helpful

Watching your videos very day in preparation for getting a golden retriever in a month 💛

Finally subscribed. Been watching you for a minute. I want a Rottweiler next year for a first dog so I'm educating myself

Thank you Larry. We have a new Lab and are doing things much the same as you recommend. Our dog is off leash except when out for a walk. Maybe some day we can walk without but that is a ways off.

I have a 2 1/2 month Belgian malinois and I’m start to follow the videos this is the first time I do anything like this , I really enjoyed the videos they’re extremely informative and very helpful everything I’ve done with this dog has worked out and it’s over these videos..what kind of special treats do you give my dog ,cooked chicken what’s the best

thats the jumping point, be with your dogs its a mirror game. greets from germany

excellent information i like your videos and your knowledge about doges , i watch your videos all the time , i have a question about my 18 months old GSP he is a hunting breed ,he is a little skittish and gun shy how can i fix that , Thank Larry,

Well, I see where I went wrong. I crate my pup when unsupervised and away, but since he was young, always played with him in the house. So he is always in play mode in the house. Doesn't matter if he had a long walk, run, play time and training, he is always still looking for something to do, like he is restless. His toys are left out. He is 11 months. He is starting to get to the point he will settle for some time outside of the crate with us, but I am going to have to eliminate play time and toys inside the house it seems.

I had to stop playing tug with my GSD at about 4 months--I am a small woman, and the dog was getting too big and strong. Furthermore, I wanted to discourage her prey drive as much as possible; I want the dog as a pet and to get along with all the other pets, including cats and chickens. But most of all, she loved playing tug more than anything and was ready to play very aggressively with anything I had in my hands. The best thing I ever did was stop playing tug. Second best thing was keeping her on leash 24/7. I can see how it works for you, but for me she was quickly uncontrollable and forgot all commands after 10 minutes off lead. After a couple of months, I got a small kitten, and making the dog behave with the cat has taught her a lot of self control.

Thanks so much Larry! Can't say how much we appreciate you taking the time to share this information. This has really helped to clarify a few things for us.

Thanks for the video answered alot of my questions. I work 12 hour shifts . How long can an adult German shepherd be crated for? I take him for a 2 mile bike ride before work and after work.

I just have to comment here...I have always loved watching your videos to see if there is anything new I can learn for future reference...all of my dogs have always turned out to be very good and well behaved dogs but I have always done a couple things differently...no Im no trainer by no means lol just a big dog enthusiast....I have crated when Im gone till they are old enuff to train them that they cannot get into things or chew on anything they are not supposed to and always leave the cratew door open when home to give them a choice if they decide they want to go in there and lay down and thatb has always worked for me...and they often do go in the crate and lay even when I am home cuz by doing that it gives them a sense of the cage not being a bad thing but it gives them a sense of that is their safety go to place and they become protective of their crate....mine will stand there and keep an eye on me when I am cleaning and moving their (safety place) crate around till I get done then they will go get backinside it and stand there and stare me down like are ya done with my place now? LOLI have never had to use a leash on mine tho unless I take them inside of a store or the vets office other than that they always stay at my side and dont pay attentrion to other dogs that may try to approach them. I highly disaggree however with the no toys rule...to me thats not allowing them to be...well dogs....that to me would create a lot of boredom and give them more reason to seek out things to occupy their boredom....wouldnt that have made a very borimg life for you if you had to grow up without any toys????? toys equal enjoyment

Awesome video

Wow so the dogs would not touch the pop tart? That is incredible. You must be a very great trainer to have dogs that will be so well behave like that. I hope my puppy becomes a great dog...

Larry when do you put a leash on your pups?

Okay, now I'm even more confused :) Can you share the link to the video you're mentioning with Luca? Trying to find it, Ifound one with Halo from Sept 2016 that shows you always keep him on a leash while in the house with you (unless in the kennel). I feel like you've changed your philosophy on this - would super love to understand. We're about to get a new puppy and we want to keep him near us so we can watch him but we like your idea of no leash. So we're getting some puppy gates but boy they get expensive and it would be crazy to gate every doorway in our home. Would love to know your advice here. Thanks so much!

I got a 2 year old pit lab mix from a shelter Iv started training him is it to late four him to learn behavior training?

How long do you wait to introduce the leash for walks?

Wow that’s exactly how I raise my pups, I’m good I guess😂😂😜 I got hooked on your videos researching e collar training

Do you have tips about a young puppy who cries when in the crate at night? Other trainers say cry it out. I have a german shepherd/rottweiler.

Thanks for all the info Larry! Been watching a lot of your videos as preparation for my very first puppy this spring. I really like your philosophy, and I will use a crate for the first few years. However, in the video named "What I teach my puppies first / puppy training" you say you have the puppy on a long line in the living room to keep him under control for the first few months. In this video you say hes off leash at all times. Im confused..

Big Fan Larry, Few questions. How do you manage other off leash dogs approaching your dog, when A: You have a young pup off leash. B: A trained adult dog in heel position with e collar no lead. C: An adult dog on the lead with or without e collar? D: A puppy on a lead. Also have a few questions about having a puppy in public at a concert or at a cafe etc. Do you prevent anyone from touching them? And last but not least, I love your formula of bringing up a puppy but could you do an example of what you do if you took home an adult rescue dog. I imagine it would be similar and maybe some changes depending on the dog but would be nice to see. Would also be cool to see you take a rescue and do series of videos of the changes. Also thanks for the videos, they are really great. I used to be against e collars before I watched your videos and now have seen how great of an addition they can be to a training program.

Hello! With a gundog do you start out with formal obedience and move into hunting later? Is there anything you would not do with a dog that will be used for upland hunting? Thanks!

Would your approach be any different with say, rescues who are 4-6 months old? I’m an experienced GSD owner and had a heck of a time with another dog I rescued when she was 2 years old. It seems she had many bad habits because she was solely an outside dog with zero structure (for 2 years) before I came into her life. Thank you

how many hours can you leave a young small dog and also larger dogs in a crate while not home .. what about them needing water i live in 120 degrees heat in summer time... ..i left 2 min pins is a small fenced area inside the house when im not here.. minpin is now 14 years and now she is an amazing girl .. love my minpins..my dogs are trained to potty in a crate ...

Do you put toys, blankets etc in the crate with your dogs?

I understand your point about leaving the puppy off leash, it makes sense. However, my poodle puppy like to rough house with my older shitzu and I'm afraid they will get into a fight. The pup is 3 months and is always jumping on the older dog. What do you suggest I do?

I like the videos I have a pitbull almost 2 yrs old very stubborn and one track minded doesn't want to listen I would like to put him in the yard no fence at all and him listen I have a 5 lb Chihuahua that I've had sense puppy big listener never put her on a leash don't have to stays with my all the time any where I would like for my pitbull to act the same what do I do and can u post a video of how to handle the problem

I have told many people about this advice (sleep in the crate 1 yr and home alone in the crate 2 yrs.) I've seen on your puppy videos every time I hear of someone getting a puppy. I think it is great advice. Do you have similar advice for people who adopt dogs 1-2 years old or older that may come with some issues ? And if the puppy doesn't "see a leash" for a long time I assume that means inside the home and not for training or going on walks etc ??

Your leash concept is so simple, yet it blew my mind.

What if your puppy will not walk off leash ? I tried this morning once I put her on the front lawn she just ran for the front door , even when I take her out back she wither tried to run for the stairs to go back in before of after she pees doesn’t even want to play ?

Love your advice, larry, solid stuff. I think trainers, etc, push leashing so early these days because they know the majority of casual pet owners just suck at having their dogs on a leash and there's so many walking issues these days. Or, it's a better alternative to the dog being unsupervised which a lot of numb nuts tend to do with their dogs.

So what do I do with my 13 month old AmStaff when I'm at work for 8-9 hours? When I leave him outside he harasses the older dog and chews and digs. I crate him when I go out for a few hours but 8-9 hes seems excessive.

I have a 4 month old doberman puppy and she likes to chase our cats outside. We have plenty of space to let her off-leash, but I've been keeping her on-leash to respect the cats and discourage her from chasing them. How would you go about that situation?

My rottie outgrew his crate😔 its been almost a month but I'm hoping g to get a bigger one soon

I've recently found your channel and love your concepts. I need some help! I have a 7 mo GSD f. I spend 24/7with her and train with her several times a day. At 8 wks were in a car accident and I had to be away from her for a wk. Now even when I crate her she rips bars out and claws the floor(she moves the tray) She is not alone we have older dogs in crates the she can see. Also (I call it the witching hour) every evening 4-5pm she starts being very jumpy and vocal. Her bark is LOUD!! She's quiet the rest of the day. I bought her to train as a service dog and she has been stellar out in the community and learning. When she gets uncomfortable she gives me every command I have taught her. 😭😢 Please help me help her! ?

Most people don’t have the environment for puppies to be off leash

I really love your videos....you seem so knowledgeable and wise. I just got a boxer puppy...at 8 1/2 weeks old. Now she's 10 weeks old and it's a lot of responsibility and work. So many different techniques and contradicting information out there...like yes spay her, no don't is not good for her or let her mouth you so she can learn bite inhibition, no don't let her nibble on you, etc

Thanks. Wish I would have heard about the off leash training as a puppy. My GSD is 18 months and she is still crated when we are gone and she still sleeps in her crate at night.

I am so glad I can leave my adult Doberman home and not have to worry about him tearing up the house he is house-trained I can leave him at home before I leave I let him out I play with him a little bit outside he does his business and I let him back in the house and he has free roam of the house never had a problem with him what an excellent dog don't have to worry about nothing getting damaged he knows the routine and when I get home that's when I feed him this system works great for me after all if someone does brake in your house what good is your dog going to do if he's in a crate crates are great when you have puppies and you need to step out for a bit my doberman didn't hardly ever use a crate for my doberman puppy by the time he was 5 months old I did never have to worry about him destroying or damaging anything in the house

If your dog is 8 month old when you get him and he’s never seen a crate is it still possible to crate train him? How do you avoid them developing anxiety in their crate?

Larry...we recently adopted a (6 month?) old Pit Bull pup from a shelter. He sleeps in the crate at night and when we leave the house...but he's too old for the off leash puppy training. In the house he's a really good dog but when I let him out into our fenced yard he runs back and forth along the fence and barks when people walk their dogs past...which drives me crazy!!! He's really smart and easily learned sit...stay...heel and come within a matter of a couple of days...but when he's at the fence...no amount of calling will make him come. I have to physically go retrieve him...and sometimes he tries to turn it into a game by running away from me. He gets at least one walk, if not two every day, so I don't think it's just a matter pent up energy. If you have a video that addresses this issue please provide a link...I'd be grateful for any help!!!

Boy did I do everything wrong with my 9 month old Maltese puppy 😕 From day one of bringing her home at 12 weeks, she hated being crated and has severe anxiety when we try. Biting the cage, shredding any kind of bed we put in it, even pooping in it every time. I gave in and put the crate away. We did get a bigger pen type of thing for when we’re gone but she still hated being left alone and I always have a poop mess to clean up when we do get home. I have no idea how to get her over the anxiety. She is our 5th dog over the years and the only one we’ve had these issues with.

What do you do with rescue dogs over 2 years?

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Maybe if you live in the country off leash is ok for puppies but in urban areas,,it simply wont work unless the area is fully enclosed.

I have a 1yo rottweiler, and I've never caged him. I usually let him sleep in my basement at night, in which he still crys- is he too old to be caged

Damn why didn't I see this video two years ago. 😕

I like your videos Larry but keeping whatever dog in a crate for 9-10hrs a day when im at work means abuse. Especially with dogs like German Shepherds it would make them go mad. Not a good advice...

You should have more subscribers than you do !!!!

But after two years, wouldn't the dog feel the freedom and go wild when finally loose in the house after two years of being crated?

Your off lease won't work with most people ! Not many people live in areas where there is a lot of land .

Don't let them sleep in your bed or else they'll start looking at you as a peer instead of the pack leader.

your taking life to serious, people have a real job lol they cant just fukin be there 24/7 but it don't mean they cant get a puppy. Stop making it sound hard for a first time owner than it actually is.

Let them free!!!!!!!