The BIGGEST Mistake People Make With Their Puppy

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The BIGGEST Mistake People Make With Their Puppy. If you are getting a puppy and don't want to make the mistakes that so many first time owners do then this is the video for you to help you raise a perfect canine companion. Training a puppy is hard but avoiding these mistakes are a great way to start.
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@joda7771 3 жыл бұрын

Talking about sit and stay before meals. I started at day one and day 6 I wondered were she was. 🤔 She was sitting in the dark at her sit/stay place and wanted food. 😂

@jennypederson1124 3 жыл бұрын

Ah that;s sooooo sad bess her x

@pygmygiant 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man, that’s so sweet!

@soshuagasio9781 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@drman427 Жыл бұрын

As much as I wish I had sent my dog to Brandon for training before bringing him home kzfaq.infoUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU I am so grateful for this down-to-earth, practical guide. His training techniques and tips really work. Thank you as well for dedicating your life's work to rescue dogs, and to rescuing those of us who want the very best for our 4-legged family members.

@anelson8130 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips Wil My pup was 8 months when I got her She absolutely refused eye contact no matter what! But making her sit and stay til I told her to eat started the eye contact. I just didn’t allow her to eat til she looked at me for five seconds initially. Now she’s looking to me while walking on the lead. Nowhere near the perfect walk yet and so many rabbits where we walk but persistence is paying off.

@Aprilme2 3 жыл бұрын

Making my dog wait for his food until I release him has definitely helped make him a well balanced dog. People always comment on how well behaved and obedient he is. Thank you for this video.

@willathertoncaninetraining 3 жыл бұрын

So good to hear Paula!

@KingsMom831 3 жыл бұрын

Well said! The worst part is that most of these negative experiences/incidents COULD HAVE been prevented, had people just done their homework and put in the time and effort with training and working with their dog from day one. I really love that you are someone who uses bribes with treats constantly. I appreciate that you stress the importance of establishing & building connection & relationship as the priority.

@willathertoncaninetraining 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@pamelalittlechild2923 3 жыл бұрын

I socialised my dog as soon as he was able to after his injections, he was never picked up unless he was tired of course, he met all different dogs and people went to pet stores on his lead, and he has turned into a great little dog who is a friendly well rounded dog, it does work xx

@likmijnreet4542 11 ай бұрын

Early socializing is such a good tip. I've had my Chihuahua puppy for 3 weeks now and people in the park are complimenting me on how social he is when most Chi's are barkers. Whenever he hears a human talking in a high pitched voice, he knows they're talking about him and he goes over to greet them and they are absolutely mesmerized. He also runs up to much bigger dogs (unless they're aggressive - he can sense it) and lets them sniff him. Noises of traffic don't bother him either. So proud of my little pup!

@janiearmstrong6981 Жыл бұрын

I have a 10 week GSD. She sits well, but hasn’t quite gotten the hang of waiting to be released. I love your videos. They are encouraging to new pup parents!

@cardiacade 3 жыл бұрын

Top stuff. We've made a concerted effort to socialise our pudelpointer pup every day since we got him at 8 weeks. A few months later and he's growing into a wonderful animal.

@Altimis 3 жыл бұрын

Biggest obstacle for my puppy training is my family. They always ruined my schedule and well plan for my puppy. They will freaks out everytime I did something like "are you mad? they are too young! its 8 weeks baby!". I am so fed up and eye rolls everytime.

@mattthompson3734 3 жыл бұрын

So true! I have a 3 year old black lab called Bodhi he's the 1st dog we have owned. I managed to find a book by Pippa mattinson on owning and training labs. The 1st chapter was about psycology and i must say at first i thought this was quite deep but looking back it all makes sense. This was a cracking example of training and the reward of how the bond grows is a real self of achievement. Keep up the good work👍

@macfanguy 3 жыл бұрын

OK, that is some serious cuteness right there…

@alexandradittmann8588 3 жыл бұрын

Great information as always, but, OMG, what a cute, fluffy (and happily snoozing!) co-presenter!

@debalwi8901 2 жыл бұрын

I've had boxers my whole life and have always free fed them not realizing that it was not a good idea. I just got a new 12 week old boxer girl and I will definitely be using your guidance on using meal times as a training tool. Boxers are so strong willed and training them properly is paramount! Thank you Will.

@lindaeastment4542 3 жыл бұрын

HI, Another Shed load of Excellent advice 👍 we had are Saint Bernard at 8 week old and that is the first thing I taught her so now both my little dog & my Gentle giant Sit automatically every meal time & yes u are 100% Right it most definitely makes a big difference All The Best Lin 👍🐕

@NoSenatorson Жыл бұрын

Thank you for informing everyone about dogs. This info can save a family’s powerful breed from having to be put down or other tragic loss.

@afitnessprolivingwithalzhe362 2 жыл бұрын

Just seen the post mortem vid on your corso pup, sorry for your loss, its very sad to say goodbye to a dog so soon, a new pup as soon as your ready could be the tonic, thanks for sharing your knowledge, it’s been helping me with my pup.

@mh6163 3 жыл бұрын

Our puppy would jump up at her food bowl and basically go bonkers. Now as soon as she sees it, she runs to her spot sits and does a little bum shuffle then we say yes and she gets it. Best thing we ever did.

@willathertoncaninetraining 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, we love hearing this!

@daniellyons7069 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my, Until I saw this it didn't occur to me that I was just leaving-out food and could have made a routine out of it until I saw this. Thanks a ton

@willathertoncaninetraining 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Daniel!

@nickupton2123 5 ай бұрын

So glad I found your videos. Incredibly helpful, thank you.

@velonaut303 Жыл бұрын

Loved it Will. Thanks.

@danielcrease5254 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your videos. Amazing. So superbly done. I've happily subscribed - let the learning begin!

@whatfor3806 Жыл бұрын

you are amazing mate.thanks and God bless you

@hs_7889 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I’d seen this before we got our puppy especially the first point. We thought we couldn’t take him out to places at all, he met mother in laws dog fully vaccinated day after we got him, but he’s a bit wary of people & some dogs. I started hand feeding him 1.5 months ago most of his meals if I can & train at the same time, it’s a habit now. You’re an amazing k9 leader.

@lesleyhutchason6277 Жыл бұрын

I have 3 golden retrievers and they all sit, wait and break before their meals. Life is so much easier. Love all your vlogs.

@RobertMenconi 3 жыл бұрын

We do the sit and wait prior to meal time, just watched your video regarding leash pulling, ordered a slip lead and going to give it a shot. Thanks for the advice and videos

@willathertoncaninetraining 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob! Hope it goes well!

@peterdickinson4599 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice.

@dorothyatchison1825 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent video … I thank you for we dog owners need all the help we can get …😊

@gretasimmons8987 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you your a life saver, good advice

@sagestaymagical7487 2 жыл бұрын

If I could like this video again I would. Thank you, I find myself revisiting your videos often

@debbietriggs6813 2 жыл бұрын

I have listened to lots of dog trainers and all of them are different and tell you different ways of doing things ....this is confusing but I'm much more into listening to your video's I think your amazing at your work you are the best of them all .....carry in the good work

@janmargaret7972 2 жыл бұрын

You explain things very clearly and it makes perfect sense. I have found myself thinking differently about the way to train my pup by following your example and incorporating the training into everyday things. Its all a learning experience for my puppy and me. I have ordered a slip lead too. Thank you. 👍

@willathertoncaninetraining 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jan, glad you're finding our channel helpful!

@bulldogdynastyuk4694 2 жыл бұрын

Very good info ... Just had a new American bulldog puppy . She's already in training from day 1 my adult American bulldog already fully trained so it makes things easier ...

@MzansiMediaSA 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for your channel and information!!

@willathertoncaninetraining 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, thanks for watching James!

@karlv6922 2 жыл бұрын

Well said , do it early, it saves on later issues if you don’t.

@oskycuevas08 3 жыл бұрын

I got a 12 week old Dogue De Bordeaux on Thursday, Saturday I bought your Bootcamp since he displayed quite a few bad habits he picked up from where I got him from and wanted to stop them fast and prevent any worse behavior. I have seen an incredible difference in him and myself in just these two days by following your training and principles. Thank you soooo much for everything you do!

@willathertoncaninetraining 3 жыл бұрын

So good to hear! Hope things continue to go well and you continue to see good progress!

@servantmichael2514 2 жыл бұрын

Useful bro thank you

@michellejones3555 3 жыл бұрын

We were very lucky that our vet offered a free 6 week socialization course one day a week we dropped off our gsd puppy for 3-4 hours to play with other dogs and the staff and after the free six weeks we have taken her 1 day a week for group play at 6 months old she is a fantastic dog we made the mistake with our last gsd not to socialize her as much and she only liked us

@jennypederson1124 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic idea. I would have loved this for my girl. As it is, she just meets other dogs on walks. So want her to play with others, she's very happy BUT I'm not a dog!

@sharonleekeim Жыл бұрын

You are the best!

@generalmayhem4140 3 жыл бұрын

As someone who is getting his good boy in 6 weeks this could not have been more well timed.. thanks for the great videos

@mrtambourineman6107 3 жыл бұрын

How you know hes gonna be a good boy? Hmmm🤔

@generalmayhem4140 3 жыл бұрын

@@mrtambourineman6107 deposit on a male?? If in regard to behavior i have the time, patience and am binging this channel.. there are no bad boys only bad owners

@YAYGOME 10 ай бұрын

I have a 6 month old little golden retriever just like this one… so glad to hear I can check everything on your list off 👏👏 he can go even walk away from food, and or I can even put it down and walk away and he won’t touch it until he here’s his magic word 😂 wish he a recall was better though .. we are getting there slowly but surely

@auricgoldfinger8478 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@bovdogsandthewoods 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tip that meal time training

@eamonv881 2 жыл бұрын

Goood advice. My Rottie puppy was 14.5kgs at 10 weeks. not a heavy weight when I'm in the gym, but for some reason seems a lot heavier when carrying my Neo.

@q8386 3 жыл бұрын

Love these videos - and I don't even got a dog!

@starsignstarot4779 3 жыл бұрын

So true!!!!

@comicsgator8527 Жыл бұрын

Love your channel. Bought a few hammers because of it. Thanks.

@emfriesen6719 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe I’m not very imaginative, haha, but can you suggest some other commands we can work on during meal times? We do Sit, Lie down, Stand, Wait, Touch.., any other suggestions on what we can do while I have one hand occupied feeding clumps of raw food? 😂 Thanks for the tips, I am grateful for your channel!

@glynisreynolds446 Жыл бұрын

Oh how I love that puppy 🥰🇬🇧

@eliakimjosephsophia4542 2 жыл бұрын

I picked up my puppy at 12 weeks and he was well socialised. Lived in a family with an older Lab puppy, his mother and two boisterous male children. His siblings had already left prior to me picking him so he was used to being the youngest without his siblings. Has far as routine with food is concerned, that isn't how dogs live in their natural environment, they are naturally random feeders and it is also advised to let them fast for at least one day a week once they're fully grown. Especially, if they are on a raw food diet, their bodies have to be given the time to fully digest it. I notice that now that my puppy is 8 months old, he usually prefers to eat his breakfast after he has been out for some exercise and able to empty his bowels. Some days he will eat more than other days, just like they do in the wild. Random feeding is far more species appropriate.

@cjdflkj Жыл бұрын

Great tips! #1 I did not know because like I said the vaccine thing. Good idea about the road, or holding em in the store!

@thermal1979 3 жыл бұрын

sick beard brother

@kellytruong5404 Жыл бұрын

I have been watching your channel for a while and looking into a malinois for protection and obedience training any tips before choosing the puppy?

@likmijnreet4542 9 ай бұрын

what a wounderfol poppy. sorry, wonderful puppy

@chalamortensen105 2 жыл бұрын

We just adopted a 5 month old sheltie from an elderly lady with health problems that couldn't keep her. The pup is sweet but has had little to no socialization other than the lady and her other dog. We are struggling with fear of strangers, noises, anything new or unknown, anxiety and fear aggression to our cats with her. Not entirely sure how to go about changing this. She is not entirely treat motivated. I have begun to look at your videos and wondering if you have one about this? We are in need of some guidance and help.

@HomaGhaznavi 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Will! First of all thank you for all the amazing training videos! I am going to have a golden retriever puppy for the first time ever in mid July and I’m writing to seek your advise! He is 10 weeks old (right now) and will be coming from abroad (Romania) once he’s 12 weeks and has got rabies vaccine, then he can come into the UK (21 days after vaccination)!🤦🏻‍♀️ He’s staying with my brother in law till then! It’s such a hard time for me waiting, and I know that I’m missing great opportunity training him these days… Do you have any advise in regards to his behaviour and training while he’s away? Your help is highly appreciated!🙏🏻

@jennypederson1124 2 жыл бұрын

So proud of my little girl. now 7 months. first time restaurant I was dreading it. She was a little star. after initially woofing at another older dog and a couple of whines. She settled to watch all around her. Having her lunch ONLY when she was quiet and still. Yippee xx I'm convinced she was mirroring the behavior of the older dog, who was very good. Sadly she's still pulling the life out of me on the lead OUCH IT HURTS SO MUCH Puppy trainer coming next week or would I have been better of with a behaviourist? Love these videos Thank you

@willathertoncaninetraining 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jenny, thanks for watching! We've actually got a number of different videos looking at how tackle your dog pulling. Here's out latest video on the topic, hope you find it helpful: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rclmZbihm7Gpf3U.html

@nalaokisub205 11 ай бұрын

I must admit that the socialising of my pup's is my greatest mistake. I don't ever get my pup out and about early enough

@maccybee2144 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Will, we've started doing the sit and stay before meal times, and our 11 week old lab is starting to get it!

@willathertoncaninetraining 3 жыл бұрын

So good to hear John!

@carolynchambers7683 Ай бұрын

That's all very well about socialising puppies early on, and carrying them around to get all sorts of new experiences, but I have a 15 week old puppy not yet vaccinated or able to take out on a lead as not used to one (working on it) and I can barely lift her up, let alone carry her!! She's a Scottish Deerhound. Say no more!

@wombles67 2 жыл бұрын

Regarding not leaving food down, what do you do with the food if you put some down, the dog eats a couple of pieces and then leaves it? I'm feeding her the recommended amount at the recommended times but she doesn't seem to eat it all just a few bits here and there

@themightyfinger 11 ай бұрын

Love this vids. Don’t like the advice “don’t allow them to fail” though, I get it, set the, up for success but even when you do they’re still gonna fail sometimes, they’re puppies.

@mjh5437 Жыл бұрын

Most of these lessonsapply to bringing children up well to be good adults too.😁

@daniw.4077 3 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t socialize my girl until she was fully vaccinated because I live in a very dog populated city, and parvo is a huge risk around here 😢

@mrtambourineman6107 3 жыл бұрын

Same, dont worry about it, my staffy loves other dogs, and people, and only socialized from 12 weeks. Just do the hard work when the time comes

@whitenoise8039 3 жыл бұрын

yeah he said just carry it round

@lindasapiecha2515 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video you dont know how to stop hamsters biting do you ?

@RoyceKitts Жыл бұрын

i had to watch this three times because that puppy is so damn cute!

@terrydodson9884 3 жыл бұрын

Parvo is so common here in Texas. So few people vaccinate or neuter. So sad!

@valentinatovar6275 3 жыл бұрын

My god, what a cute doooggg

@petrsumbera8567 3 жыл бұрын

nice and useful info, thanks a lot, any words about hands feeding /or hands on his granules-kibble, please... {expexting mini bull terrier in September, so hunting any info beforehand...:-]}

@willathertoncaninetraining 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you found it helpful!

@thorodinson275 3 жыл бұрын

My dog has a worm problem ….. so somwtimes he doesn’t even wanna eat About a month ago …. He didn’t eat or ask for food for a whole day …. I did the sit stay and eat thing when he was a puppy …..but now, the only option we have is leave his food there …. At least until the deworming is complete

@dalisandbooks8293 10 ай бұрын

We put our GSD in a sack backpack. She fit for all of three weeks 😅. But we introduced her to our neighbors very hyper and screamy kids. She is used to them now.

@nigelgrant1102 2 жыл бұрын

Can you advise how to train our 4 month old mini schnauzer out of biting our ankles/feet

@cjdflkj Жыл бұрын

Handsome guy and likes puppies and is logical!

@Stoner7482 3 жыл бұрын

I started walking my dog in public after her first vaccine. I avoided high traffic dog areas. And if I saw A dog. I’d ask if they are vaccinated before letting my dog say hi.

@aszrael1266 Жыл бұрын

What do you do if your puppy doesn't finish its food? We break up meal time into 2 times. Morning and at night. There is normally some food left when its time to give them their next meal.

@mukeshbachata297 3 жыл бұрын

Sir i have a gsd 4 months...good learner....but sometimes gets a little aggressive...though he had never bitten us...but suddenly get a high temperament...like when we suddenly picks him up or anything like that....but then we scold him and he gets quite....is this a alarming issue or its just a common thing and he will stop this as he will grow.

@turmat01 2 жыл бұрын

omg this little guy is so cute!!!!! I'm talking about the dog, just to be clear XD

@juliefrey5417 2 жыл бұрын

I am picking up my bernese puppy this coming thursday. The problem that I have, the breeder has been free-feeding him. I don't like that and I honestly don't know how I will wean him off of this. Do you have any advice? I thought of putting his food in a Kong so he can work for it, but since he is free-feeding already I feel like that won't do anything. I don't want him to become food aggressive.

@steveansell1421 3 жыл бұрын

I love all your work, it has helped me so much with my puppy (9 month old beagle). Just wondering, do you have any advice on how to deal with stopping my dog chewing all of his beds to pieces. Even if I take him for a long walk or to the dog park and he exercises until he can no longer stand. He still wakes up in the middle of the night and chews his beds apart. I now have him sleeping on a towel which he has less success pulling apart, although it does have holes in it, but I feel he deserves a good bed eventually. Any help will be much appreciated

@uchibauki2515 3 жыл бұрын

Beagle is hard to trained and I have beagle for ten years and he still chewing the fence until he lost his tooth , they always have separation anxiety problems 🤷🏼‍♂️ I don’t know why!

@featherquill9476 Жыл бұрын

How might I be able to use food for training if it’s raw food?

@louiselouise8133 Жыл бұрын

I carried my dog round Pets at home, the park and she sat on my knee outside costas 🙂

@likmijnreet4542 11 ай бұрын

Asking them to sit or wait before putting down their food is such an easy thing to do, and if it really makes all the difference, I would be a fool not to try it.

@Monroemanordogs 2 жыл бұрын

I didnt get our puppy until she was 11 weeks we take her everywhere we can, the brewery, the pet store, family, friends etc. I am getting her into doggy daycare t the moment. Do you have any suggestions since we started so late? I hope it doesn't affect her to badly :(

@Alex-fb8rz 3 жыл бұрын

Will's picture on every thumbnail gives me life 🤣

@mssdn8976 6 ай бұрын

Our five month old puppy will sit and wait for food, without being asked now. She does tap her front feet whilst she is waiting, but she waits until I say ok

@PSBrathwaite 2 жыл бұрын

What if my puppy was 3 months old when I got him??? I missed out on week 8-12 and he was basically crated the whole time

@lukeskywalker2778 3 жыл бұрын

Well how about that I’m doing everything correctly that will has mentioned

@Kieranndav 3 жыл бұрын

When should I stop hand feeding my puppy? He’s over 6 months now and we still make him do tricks for all his handfuls of food.

@migsmcl 10 ай бұрын

Never had a puppy before until 1 week ago. Watched lots of your videos and it has been a god send. Puppy will sit on command, loves her crate, no crying at all even through the night after 2 nights and follows the leave it command constantly. Still working on toilet training but going well. Thanks for your excellent videos. 100% brilliant guidance.

@debbietriggs6813 2 жыл бұрын

Trying slip lead but it's not working on my 6month old sproodle

@robmurr4489 2 жыл бұрын

Any tips for 11 month old rescue dog that’s had no training

@willathertoncaninetraining 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully our channel can help but if you're looking for some more structure and support we have a number of online courses. Check out our Perfect Canine Companion Boot Camp Course over on our website: www.fenrircanineleaders.com

@rays502 3 жыл бұрын

I took my collie out to the garden so she can see people

@Val-from-Leigh 3 жыл бұрын

Iris is very pretty! Is she yours Will?

@topitcanada 2 жыл бұрын

I am curious if you take your unvaxed pup out and carry them. should you let people touch them? what is they have to pee what do you do then?

@gregchambers6100 Жыл бұрын

Nice. I too am a big softy, but I also know doggy kung fu. Once a big American Bulldog on San Onofre beach was confronted with US Marines on Camp Pendleton in a hum vee (because his humans went a little too far south). Since the dog was deaf and couldn't respond to vocal commands or sounds, and didn't flinch when the hum vee honked it's horn. Even gunfire couldn't flinch this beast (he was very large and powerful, and deaf). The human (not me) saw the Marine calling it in. Informing his CO, nodding his head, nodding yet again. Did nothing because the American Bulldog is the mascot of the US Marines. So the dog, sensing his triumph, trotted forward and peed on the hum vee with 2 US Marines, with their rifles and other accoutrements and sat there until they left.

@TeeandMack 2 жыл бұрын

Biggest mistake people make with puppy's: Taking bad behaviour to heart and over reacting or giving up on training methods because they didn't behave how you would expect a human to. Stop being reactive like your dog. Take a deep breath, calm assertive leader, firmly tell them to stop, re direct or put them in a time out untill they show signs of giving up ie laying down looking relaxed and sorry. Esculating the situation by shouting won't do anything. It lowers your value and makes them ignore you. These are the main issues I find with anybody I know with bad behaved dogs, or bad behaved owners reallly. Be the fun but firm parent you wanted growing up.

@judithtaylormayo 2 жыл бұрын

question, my son and i come down in different sides if this debate. do you feed the dog first and then walk it so it can do its bussiness, or do you walk your dog and then feed it and expect the dog to hold its bowl movements until the next walk hours away. say 6 to 8 hour wait

@lindenpeters2601 2 жыл бұрын

For puppies? Both. Give them many chances to be successful outside.

@Yawnney 2 жыл бұрын

My pup doesn't want to cuddle she just knipps and bites. Everytime I try to pet her or when she's super excited she's just super super excited

@WarpigGaming. 2 жыл бұрын

Our pup had her 12week jabs, that week she had her first puppy party 1 day later 2 year lockdown ....so she didn't get chance to spend it with people or other dogs because we had to go full lockdown. Now she gets scared of other dogs and hides from anyone that comes to the house

@SunnyvaleTrailerParkSupervisor Жыл бұрын

Keep trying to socialise the dog and things should get better