PLEASE do more puppy/raising a dog content!!!! You are helping to shape little "Boscoe's" and "Prince's" all around the world ❤

I’m crying. I REALLY REALLY needed to hear this. My Boston terrier is 5 months and I’ve been so frustrated on walks and him not listening. I am now realizing I’ve been too hard on him and now I can relax and have more fun with him. Thank you so much. I’m subscribing now.

2:07 0-8 weeks 2:27 2-4 months 3:39 4-7 months 5:18 7-12 months 6:28 link to recall video 8:27 1-1.5 years

i got my puppy a year and a half ago and listened to everything this man said and i now have an amazing obident dog! be patient and listen to his advice!!!!

This is the best, most succinct, video on this topic! I am so appreciative because it allows me to loosen up and not have higher expectations than I should with a 3month old pup, raising a puppy for the first time ever so this advice is incredibly helpful!

As someone who studies psychology and has worked with dogs and horses my entire life, I have never heard someone so eloquently explain the psychological development of dogs as well as Joel. He is really pioneering in the world of dog training and canine behavior. This is really really good stuff and carries over so well to developmental psychology in humans as well. Keep up the great work!

I literally laughed out loud with that broccoli reference 🤣😅🤣.So true though..A professional needs to be called!!!

Thank you. I was in tears today with my nearly 4months old staffy. Having lost my first best friend a few months back, I really forgot what having a puppy was like and I’m finding it challenging. I will stop stressing about training and just enjoy my little crocodile.

This is exactly what me and my husband needed to hear! We have an 8 month old pup and we have been struggling with walking on a lead and recall and so many other things that we shouldn't be worrying so much about!! we thought that we were doing something wrong because the pup ignores us when we try to tell her to stop barking at the birds in the window or she is still stealing our slippers 🤭. Thank you so much. I will share with all dog owners I know! Specially puppy owners!

Thank you for this! I feel like less of a failure! I fostered a litter of 8 week old puppies and all dreams of being perfect went to hell! I ended up keeping the girl. She was so distraught when her brothers were adopted one by one that I let her sleep with us. She is just about 3 months and she sleeps with us and I have felt so guilty about it. But we sleep through the night - everything I have read or watched has said she should sleep in her crate and I am total failure. But she makes it through the night without an accident and all three of us get a good night’s sleep. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

Oh my goodness we are so hardcore with our puppy 😭😭 I need to relax. Thank you for this video. I need more patience

Awesome video man. Found a starving 4 month old pup a few weeks ago. I think he’s ahead of the curve cuz he sits, waits for his food and does a lot of amazing things already. But good to know I shouldn’t be too freaked out about training atm. House training, sit wait for food and walking is all I’m worried about right now. He’s good at all those things already!!

Thank you! I just rescued a 10-month-old, 60-pound pit bull puppy and it’s clear his former owners did absolutely no socializing or training. He’s in board and train right now with an amazing trainer, but I’ve been worried about managing him when he gets home. He will be much better after 2 weeks of intense training, but still a 60-pound puppy. This video put my mind at ease that I can pick up where the trainer left off, especially when it comes to introducing him to my resident dog, a 5-year-old pit bull female who I rescued 2 years ago, and have a peaceful home.

I got my puppy last July at 10 weeks and he is now 5 months tomorrow. Out of all the video research and training videos I have been watching since before even getting him, this gave me the most relief. I always felt like I am not doing enough and every video seem like its easy and it will only take a a day (or 30min) to get the perfect dog. Momo is potty trained, will sometime know sit, down, come, leave it, touch, wait, paw, drop it, let's go, this way, go in [crate], uh-ah stop, and look at me but it isn't 100% reliable especially outside. Knowing that his brain is still developing and his brain is simply somewhere else, made me feel better. I will still do short training sessions but at least now I know where to set my expectation and give him more time to just be a puppy, at least until that 7 months start. Still need better recall, loose lease walking, no nipping, and no jumping to greets other but otherwise he is a really good boy. Thank you so much! I need sleep.

Also important to note that breed also has an impact on the duration and occurrence of each stage of maturity! For example, a golden doodle, cockerspaniel, chihuahua may go through their major fear period between 8 to 12 months. Whereas a Rottweiler, Cane Corso, St. Bernard may not hit that same period of maturity until 18 to 26 months. Adulthood may not come until 3 to 3.5 years old for the big breeds! My helper dog Rottie hit his major fear period at 17 months and lasted until 22 months! 🤭 Every dog is a little different 🥰

I do think this this information is helpful but as an experienced German Shepherd owner, I don’t suggest not training them at an earlier age. My in laws got a shepherd and we’re not able to get her to training classes due to Covid…big mistake …she was afraid of everything and became very reactive to people. They finally got her to training and had to go nearly everyday to get her to be more confident. She’s better now but still can only be around people for so long before she starts getting stressed and needs to be in a another room to de-stress. This dog came from a line of dogs that had fear issues. If you have a dog like that, yes by all means make them feel safe but don’t shelter them too much….shepherds need early socialization and exposure. Rule of thumb, introduce them to 1,000 new people, dogs and environments the first year of life…but yes absolutely make those introductions be age appropriate!

Thanks! As a pet sitter who works with all ages, this is incredibly helpful. I’m sending you this “thanks” because I don’t have the words. Also I am taking care of a year and a half golden retriever for three weeks.😅

Appreciate the refinement of the "sleep in the bed" criteria. After our rescue dog got over his reactivity (completely because of your guidance) he is starting to be allowed in the bed. I think it makes him feel safe and improved our relationship. Who knows how he was treated in the 1.5 years before we got him. Thanks for all you do!

I know pretty much most of this, Been training and enjoying the company dogs for decades. But it is SOOO helpful to hear it and refresh myself. Incorporating ideas from others has excelled my training. Love these videos.

I know a breeder + she lets puppys experience the world - of course in safety. in an early age they are so eager to explore everything - her dogs learn driving cars, going by train, getting to know cats and people, market place... + everything from the age of 6 to eight weeks. she also is teaching them go find different things by smell, recall, sit + stay in a playful way and with food. they love it + act like model students - for seconds of course;-) from her with three month you get a basically potty trained dog who knows everythging - of course they are crazy and children but they have such an excellent basis! she breeds lagotto romagnolo + most of them become working or assistance dogs. with her own dogs she is sometimes on flm scenes - they know so many tricks and vocabulary (for example bring 30-50 different things) - but again: she really starts to playtrain them almost from the date they are born + says it is very important that they get to know as many things - and smells - as possible in the first half year - so they are less fearful + first of all: much easyer to train if they know the alphabet - and become better search/tracking dogs afterwards.

Wow!! I found your video when I needed it most!! I just got a 9 week old Weimaraner and I’ve been looking for information on what should I be teaching my pup at this stage. You should consider creating more content expanding on each of the growth stages. That would be so helpful to so many people!!

This is awesome, people seem to judge so hard if a puppy acts a certain way

My puppy has been with us since 8 weeks. Her mom and a few of her siblings were mauled to death by stray dogs. We're lucky to have her.

I appreciate your videos.

I won't have a puppy for at least 5 more years (most likely), but because I made the decision to get a puppy after this dog passes away, and it's been almost 20 years since I last had a puppy, here I am. Prepping so I remember what living with a puppy is actually like. Because, you know, 5-7 years is just barely enough time to mentally prepare.

Great advice, super clear, on point, thanks.

Very well said information!

I needed this 👍 thank you for this video!

Best video ever! Thanks Joel!

Thank you. This is much needed.

Awesome. So Clarifying. Thank you!

This is so helpful. Thank you

Great vid. Lots of great info. Thank you

I have an almost 10 week old puppy and thank God I found this video. I was getting kind of stressed but now I can relax and just let her explore!

Outstanding content. Thank you!!!!

As a non-dog owner (and didn't grow up with a dog in the house), videos like this make feel more confident at the prospect of one day living with a dog (likely a partner's dog). Thanks for all that you do!

Thank you for sharing the knowledge, really appreciated ❤

great video. one of your best.

So helpful. Thanks

Your best video to date, most helpful! Thanks

I loved this video, but can you change the title? This is the type of video that would be great to reference back to but it will be hard to find with such a vague title. Timeline of training or Age appropriateness training or something like that would be so much better.

Great video

I love how this information was delivered thank you so much

Joel, Thank You for doing this video and all your videos!

A great leason! ❤ much love, thank you 🙏

Great video.

Great video!

This was very reassuring, thank you.

I’d really appreciate another video with more detail on how to practice management of our dogs while going through these phases. It’s easy to say get them out for hikes or to the beach etc but when they are getting bigger and don’t have a lot of training on them it gets increasingly difficult to take them certain places because the more they rehearse negative behaviours (pulling, barking or getting distracted by other dogs etc) the harder it can be to inhibit those later on. How do we best set ourselves up for healthy exposure outings with our young dogs(especially the 5mth-12mth phase) without developing bad habits and how do we deal with the inevitable scenarios that occur with other dogs or people without it causing negative impressions on our pups....like how do we manage our pups when they lose their mind because they just want to go play with the dog that just walked in the pet store or they meet on the trail? Is daycare a good or bad idea during this time or does it depend on the dog? What are some good relationship building exercises to do with our puppies before “real training begins” and what are things that could be damaging to that relationship if done too soon? Thanks for the video - it is very helpful to remember to not place too many expectations on our puppies but I think there is a lot more specifics in these areas that would be awesome to mine deeper!

Oh, yes! This was extremely important! Thank you!! 💞

Thank you so much for explaining all of this! I learned so much from this short video. I’ve watched a lot of other videos which were helpful, but just to know this shorter overview gives so much groundwork for everything else I’ve heard. This video is where to start.

Awesome video! Ty

Awesome video Joel!! You hit on all the important/relevant things. As someone with a short attention span and very little free time, I greatly appreciate that your videos are brief, direct, straight to the point entertaining and most of all educational😊🙏

Awesome video! I found this information very helpful.

Another useful video !! 👌🏽 thank you for the awesome content 👏🏽

Great video, Joel!! I really appreciate all of the educational information that is so needed. Shows me just how important the training is in these next six months since my dog just turned a year old. Thanks again!!

Super helpful!

I ended up fine before watching any puppy videos, set my boundaries early and he understands what he can and can't do

I needed this so bad. Thanks you so much Joel. : )

This video is just what the Dr. ordered. Thank you for the awesome content!

Really appreciate this video. It helps alleviate the stress that I’ve felt with raising my new puppyand worrying that I’m behind. She’s 5 months and this helps me know what to really focus on instead of thinking all of it at once. You’re right I haven’t seen other content addressing age appropriateness and stages in the same way.

I come back to this video and many others of his almost monthly. So helpful

Excellent video!.. spot on.. your a very helpful dog lover/trainer! Far better then all I have seen in my 50yrs around the Sun.. thx.. 👍🏻 and a sub!.. 🤙🏻

Hi Joel, love the video, in fact saved it for future reference. Keep up the good work.

I have a 4-month old lab, and very thankful for all your tips, videos and guidance. Your tone, kindness and expertise make owning a dog an even more pleasant and enjoyable journey, really. Thanks heaps

I cannot thank you enough for puppy videos! …all of your videos!

Thank you!! This is exactly what I asked in a comment a few weeks ago!!! Perfect and thank you!!

This video is like gold to me. Thank you so much. 😊

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ this is what I need to know right now. Thank you soooo much!!! 🙏🙏🙏

Thank you! All we are told is start early and go to classes

We got Chip at a year and right around a year and a half is when he finally started to lock in all the behavior we needed him to. It's amazing we were able to do it considering we were flying by the seat of our pants when my wife, roommates and I all got him. Now it's all dotting i's and crossing t's.

Very helpful. Thank you very much. Swiss in Paraguay

Just brilliant! , thank you so much for this excellent explanation

Man so helpful. Thank you for putting this out. I have a 6-month Rotti German Shepard mix. So reassuring that I don't need to focus too much on her leash pulling. But to her credit, been using your methods as a guide and she's picking things up pretty well. Definitely feel a bit ahead of the game now

We got now a 3 month old Dobermann, not only because of you, because we did our homework on breeds, but you helped to decide. We want our puppy to become the next Prince(ss).

I almost never post comments, but what an great video explaining all the fases. I have an Shiba Inu who just turned an year and an half and i relate to alle the fases you explained. Keep on making great videos.

Yes love these puppy videos. My pups are 3 months and I've been following all your advice. They got the potty training mostly down (miss a few times) but they're doing well imo. They also seem to feel safe and happy in our home. thx Joel!!!

Love the puppy specific content!! My pup turned 6 months this past week and his exercise needs have changed a lot since 3 months. He has been loving the dog park with my older dog. Walks are tough because he is very strong and pulls a ton out of excitement!

Great video. No video cuts or music and you had my full attention the entire time.

thank you so much for this, it seems that I need to chill about some things with my puppy!

This is the best video out there about Puppy training.

Super helpful - thanks! Glad it's OK that my 7 month old is still such a puppy.

so huge, got a 11 month old lab and i needed this

Great Vid as always... #1 trainer on KZfaq 💯

As I watch your clips, not only do I sit there and nod and agree with everything you do, I also have different friends, who I think would benefit so much, so I share out your videos to them 😁

I had to come back and re watch this video thank you such helpful points 👉

Great this is so true please keep the great videos. So information

This is a great video , this everyone , who has a pup, needs to see . Thank you

Amazing amazing shared information that can has and will be lifesaver. I’ve got a 4 month old pup (first dog) that drives me crazy but that I’m very patient with. This information has really gave me peace of mind now knowing the proper time to introduce things. Already went through a bunch of your videos to turn to when it comes time. Keep up the great work man you’ve been a tremendous help!!!!

Thank You Joe So Very Much for Breaking Down The Milestone of Training Guidelines for dog Owners like us know how to follow and what to expect!

Thank you for posting this age appropriate video! This should have been the first of your many videos for my puppy I watched.

Wow.. Excellent Video... Lot's of good and concisely delivered information!!

Thank you for synthesizing this all into one concise video. This is why youtube is the best.

Very helpful, have been concerned about some "issues" with my 9-month lab. This helped put it in perspective. Thanks.

I'm a fan of your training mindset. It's properly balanced. My catahoula leopard dog is doing awesome in his training. Thank you.

Thanks for the awesome video, super helpful. We have a 4 month old cane corso. He’s getting big quickly so training is important to me but I don’t want to be too militant with him.

I'm starting training two super big reactive pups next week. Thank you for all your advice and help.

Thank you, I needed this to understand where my expectations should be!

This is GOLD! Just got our 11 week boxer and need information to grow a healthy happy dog. Thanks Joel!

This is so helpful. Thank you! Man I’d love do bring my dogs to him.