Puppy Socialization is the Most Important Part of Dog Training!
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- čas přidán 20. 03. 2019
- Note: In this video I misspeak a few times, saying "interspecies" when I mean "intraspecies". I apologize for the confusion.
If you are like me, and plan on integrating your pup into all of your family adventures, then make sure to start the socialization process early.
You never get a second chance to make a first impression!
I hope you guys enjoy!
This channel is devoted to providing a window into the life of professional dog trainer, Stonnie Dennis. I talk about dog training, boarding, health, equipment, and all the things that go into owning and running a successful dog training and boarding kennel.
At our kennel we place special emphasis on helping dogs reach their full potential through the use of physically and mentally demanding activities. Our primary goal is to help families raise happy, healthy, well socialized, canine companions.
We especially love training Labrador Retrievers, so don't be surprised when you see Labs of every age, size, shape, and color!!!If you would like more information about my services, heres a link to my website: kentuckycanine.com/
If you would like to see some cool photos, here's a link to my instagram: / stonniedennis
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Anyone else find these videos so mindful?
I need to master the Stonie dog whistle, my baby Great Dane looks every time 😂❤
"you have to understand, you don't just get to do the easy stuff. You have to also do the hard stuff." Stonnie not just training dogs, but training people too :D. Life lessons. So glad I stumbled across this channel.
normal life lesson for humans, too
I love his praise voice it just makes you happy lol
It’s why I tune in
I adopted a 18 month old dog who came with zero socialization. We get socialization once a week for several hours, and constant socialization with one other dog and a cat. This dog had never even had a collar on and knew zero commands. I knew going in that it was going to be EXTRA work, but I made that commitment. In the 2 months that I've had her, we've made so much progress, but still have plenty more to work on. This guy has tons of videos that have helped me IMMENSELY. Every time I come across a new obstical in training, I search this channel for a video about it. Amazing work!
Gotta build that bond , just takes time , happy for you, raised two male labs the same way only they have a bit of a grouchy streak.
Similar situation my dog is 7. Had him 2 months oh my gosh I'm sore every night progress for us feels like 2 steps forward 1 step back. It's hardest when I doubt myself if things don't go well. We love our dogs! Stonnie is so passionate about dogs!!
Stonnie is one of the trainers that I learn from the most. He shows what should happen and shows the work. This video is well worth the the time.
Thank you!
@@StonnieDennis Thanks Stonnie, excellent as always!
John Kato i Agee! I’ll be getting two pups in just a few weeks and been watching Stonnie every day! He’s the real deal trainer!
Came for pupping training. Staying for the parenting lessons. 😅 seriously it’s a seamless application for children. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
The yellow Labrador was looking for food the whole time 🤣
“The bill always comes due”
Good stuff Uncle Stonnie
Stonnie, thank you so much for being so level headed, calm and simple in explaining behaviour and training methods. So many dog trainers now are high energy and are selling their training and it is very obvious they have a shallow understanding of dogs and their behaviour. I appreciate your content and the way it's delivered, you've helped me with my dogs and their issues by following your example and by you helping me understand WHY they react and interact the way they do. Thank you so much!
I live in England and am am looking to take on a black labrador puppy next year. Researching about puppies, training, education etc I have found Stonnie to be so informative and interesting. Thank you Stonnie for your videos and excellent advice. I have learnt so much from you, not realising before how much there is to raising a dog from an early stage. You have given advice and showed resources which have inspired, excited and helped prepare me for the wonderful day our new family member arrives. If you come over to the Uk I would like to buy you a pint ! Thanks again. Ian
Good advice. My puppy isn’t old enough to take around town yet, but she plays with the neighbors dog. He’s actually taught her way more about minding manners than I’ve been able to (when they say poodles/doodles are stubborn there’s no imagining 😂). She used to be relentless with nipping but her dog friend taught her to chill out a little.
I like that you discretely show, that you're a 2A guy. Thumps up.
I love Your show! I don’t have your property, so I go to the local scate board park and RC car track to train my puppy. We are having a blast!
That’s perfect. You get the advantage of the space without the maintenance and the property taxes!
We used to have a Pitt/chow mix , he was a really good dog , but had a very hard time w/skateboards.
Is that black lab's name Mr. No Name? So cute!
Excellent! Thank you Stonnie!
Love the videos, thanks for all the hard work and great advice!!!
Stonnie your videos are great. Your patience and attention to detail is absolutely amazing.
One of our best videos. Both with training mechanics and explanations. Thanks!!
Stonnie is the man. I have used many of his methods with my 8 month old lab and 13 week old lab.
Greetings from NY, I hope my pup Captain will meet you sometime soon, you are amazing! 👍
Great video Stonnie, as always.
Thank you so much for this video. My latest dog looks pretty much like Bluebell, but was almost as unsocialized as that pointer at the end when we got her at almost five months. She has a great "mentor dog" in our older dog, but we have worked so, so hard to get her out around people and other dogs every, single day during the winter (Yay! Spring is here!). We do lots of training outside the kids' school yard because all the hustle and bustle is a great distraction. Actually I have started to look at any distractions as an asset. I also took her to a puppy class and she is actually quite obedient and very eager to please, just not good with interacting with strangers (dogs and people). Skittish and easily spooked still, but a lot better than when we got her four months ago. Compared to our older dog, that we got started on socializing at a younger age, this is very work-intense, and it is just not nice to see her struggling so and dealing with all that fear and anxiety.
Again thanks for a very important video!
I love watching these videos and watching the landscape change
Those fence lines have really grown.
love these videos!I find my self waiting each week for stonnie's videos to be posted. would be cool to see the German shorthair in another video seeing how much hes improved!
The wife had one when we met , from a really good blood line , great dog(s).
“Prevention is always better than cure”, awesome, another great video, thanks!
Would be so nice to live close enough to board my lab there. Thank you for all the great vids!
Thank you. Another great vid
I really like this channel. The examples that are given and explained are excellent. Keep up the great videos!
Thanks for watching!
This is your best video of all time. I think it’ll help me pick a good puppy class.
Your videos help me a lot
They also need to be socialized to dogs that say no. My dog gives clear signs that he doesn't want to be friends and so many "friendly" dogs are hypersocial and don't know what a dog saying no even looks like.
Hi Stonnie, could you do a video on preventing barking? We are getting an 8 week old puppy soon and we live in an apartment in NYC, and can't have a dog that barks! I also wanted to know some techniques for older dogs who have barking issues. Thanks!
I did a lot of my training in a wide open bank parking lot near my house. Had him on a long lead doing mostly sit , stay, come and walking at heel.... was good because other people would walk their dogs late afternoon. Was able to socialize him from a young age, and also teach him not to charge other dogs when he saw them coming.
Great video, Stonnie. Always looking for ways to socialize and reminders on how quickly they can revert back if I don’t keep up. Certainly my biggest issue. Enjoy all your videos. Always great information that leaves me smiling..
Thanks for watching!
GOAT dog training videos. But, sometimes I wish your dogs wouldn't be so perfectly trained so we would get to see you working with more difficult cases.
The reasons those dogs seem to be perfect is because I am very careful about what I ask them to do. Did you notice that I did not ask the GSP to do anything? He’s not ready yet. The key to getting successful repetitions is to set up the situations properly. Honestly, it really isn’t that hard, if you will just be super patient.
@@StonnieDennis indeed, fully agree. I have the same perspective when working with kids (I'm a school shrink), its usually the first thing I tell teachers when they have students misbehaving. Always makes me smile when you do the good student parallel because its so spot on. However, I always find it much more difficult to apply it when training my own dog in everyday life. Also agree patience is the key, a lot of times I think I simply make the mistake of trying to adjust the dog to the demands of our household too quickly. Second dog coming in June, keep up your amazing work greatly appreciated!
Can you make a video of how to socialise a puppy during Coronavirus?
Much appreciated.. LOVE your Channel!!
My husband and I love your videos! Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge. Without having the benefit of your beautiful training course at our disposal, where would you recommend we start taking our future puppy for the right level of distraction & socialization during training?
you do good work. I've learned a lot. thanks. have you ever worked with a cane corso?
Something I found that helps when you take dogs out to parks where there is A lot of distraction. Don't immediately take your dog for a walk. Find a bench and sit there for 10 to 15 minutes. Give the dog time to settle. He sniffs the grass he sniffs the air he watches people jogging, He watches other dogs, and starts to calm down. There will be some excitement in him but not to the level of when he 1st got there. Do this every time you take him out. Repetition is key.
Thanks, that sounds like a very reasonable suggestion! But can I ask if you meant to say, don't immediately take your dog off leash? At our dog park we do not walk my dog at the dog park, I let him run and play off leash. We walk to and from the park, but at the park I immediately take him off leash and off he goes! But he has had good training and knows how to behave. I can definitely see how sitting calmly with many dogs who come to the park would help them immensely! I don't know why I never thought to suggest it to some of my friends how have problems when they first arrive at the park!
I am so very sorry, my brain just immediately went to dog park instead of thinking public park! I guess went there because there is no public park within miles of me! It is an excellent suggestion for both situations!
Hey Stonnie - loving the vids. They're so good. Quick question - what about rescue dogs? Usually rescues aren't going to be properly socialised like the German Pointer - so how do you go about socialising them?
Hey Stonnie thanks for all your videos, they have helped me alot ! after watching alot of your videos i was curious what is "dog crack " ? what preduct are you using or are you making home made treats ? thanks !
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Thank you!
Norton, the older lab, is so cute.
Great video. If I don't have access to a bunch of other dogs, would you recommend some partial days at doggie daycare for that socialization aspect? I love your videos!
Go to the dog park.
Really enjoyed this video. I have a four month old German shepherd puppy. And I have been wondering so much about how you have to wait till your vaccinations are completed before you can socialize them to other dogs. I don’t really have any friends with dogs that I could take him for socialization . He is so smart..
Thanks Stonnie. My dog is a world champion when he's in the house. Lol.
You aren't alone, don't despair. As long as you are consistent and persistent, you will be successful in the end!
I'm doing all of the above. Thanks as always for the knowledge and encouragement!
Thank you Stonnie! I wish you had made this video earlier! Now my dog is 14 months old and has much more work to do at the dog run. Always wanted to ask you too. Is there any reason why you do not have smaller breeds of dogs like toy poodles, tsu chis, jack russells in your videos? They are super popular at where I'm from.
I just do not know lots of folks that have those kinds of dogs. I get a few here and there, but not many.
This is good
My dog took a weekly class with other dogs, He is still going crazy when he sees a dog lol. He is not afraid, he wants to chase them! Now at 50 weeks!
I've committed to taking a 5 month old puppy... and now I'm terrified 😆
Hey man, I gotta figure someone's commented on this already, so if so, I'm sorry (and Canadian obviously). You've got your "Inter" and "Intra" backwards though. It's the other way round. I really like your videos though, so thanks for makin' em.
I put that in the description the day I loaded the video. It’s tough to keep up a running monologue and not make a misspeak now and then...
Hey Stonnie, where do you get those thin slip leads? I am working with an 11 week old well bred Flat-coated retriever and would prefer the size you are using. FYI...You need a flattie!
So I don't know if anyone has given the analogy of retrievers playing football. Flat coats are the qb's and the smartest on the team. Think Tom Brady. Cheaspeakes are the fullback and just want to crash into things. Labs are your tailbacks. Goldens are the wide receivers. They are there for the love and adoration
Stonnie, it must be time to give Mr No Name a name, surely. Poor guy.
Perhaps Stonnie doesn’t want us to know his call name. Be blest☦️👩🏻🦳🐾
No Name is his name 😆
My Norfolk Terrier is being brought up on your advice - thanks Stonnie. Please find a name for MNN!!! How about Stan?
You and I are on the same page on so many things.
Great video! We have a 5 month old Goldendoodle who we have taken to the dog park a few times and he is absolutely terrified of all the dogs there. He will not leave our side and refuses to play or anything with the pups. He loves all the people at the park, but the dogs are a no go. Do you have any advice?
This dude cracks me up. Damn good dog man nonetheless! ;)
great video! what are the dog treats that you use?
What you said at the 5 minute mark. When I adopted my almost adult dog he would flip out with excitement every time I brought out the leash. After a while he was still glad to see it but he stopped flipping out. He knew he was reliably going to get a good walk (not just to the corner) at least twice a day. Sometimes we bike for 10 miles. We go to the dog park, the beach, the lake. It's just not a big deal. Now I see dogs who are excited about a leash and I feel bad. Seeing another dog shouldn't be a novel thing. Sure makes it easier to train when we think this way. Any dog can sit or come when it's just the two of us in the living room. Is the dog accustomed enough to other dogs that he will pretty reliably come when other dogs are around? To do that takes exposure and experiences.
I’m struggling with my puppy. I got him immediately into preschool daycare but the trainers continue to tell me he doesn’t respect boundaries of the other dogs and doesn’t pick up on their social queues.
He does well with environmental socializing
Mr no name's the picture of health, his coat's like glass.
Thanks!
I have found that raw eggs and coconut oil are good for that.
Excellent video. It’s my dilemma. I’m wondering why my training facility has a 10ft rule. Dogs can’t interact. Period. I like this working then free time. Working then free time. When I’m in class with my dog(s), it’s all work and no play? Although my dog is seeing other dogs it never gets to be a dog among dogs.? After this video, I feel my dogs are missing the real socialization. I have 1.5 year old Longhaired GS. And his full brother at 5mo. Any suggestions?
I did the work for the 1st year...then covid hit and I got super slack. Back on it. Need to occupy my mind other than politics. 😅😂🙃 Scout will be much happier.
My only critique of your channel is that you don't post two videos daily. Really, is that level of content too much to ask? Because I could watch hours of it every day. Probably the most insightful video I've seen on raising puppies. Many thanks to you (and Eli, Mr. NoName and Henry).
How would you socialize at home without any equipment you have? Im looking at getting a new pup. Love your videos. Thanks!
Just go find some adventures. I have quite a few videos about finding good training spots!
@@StonnieDennis Thanks!
For those of you who keep asking about different locations to take your pets for environmental socialization, Lowe’s and Home Depot are two of the best.
They will allow you to walk your dogs through there you can have them sit stay follow you while you’re talking to people teaching calmness , manners
If those are too far you may have an ACE Hardware or rural king or Orschelyn’s, farm and home etc.
Once that is easy for them then go to petsmart or petco,
And if you have a busy dog park by you don’t feel guilty or bad for your dog if you take them there and don’t allow them to just FreePlay. You can take your dog and work on obedience outside the fence of a dog park with high distractions and then move inside.
It all comes down to if you have the time to do that or not. And if you all are like myself I rarely have that so I try to incorporate it into other things or I take the pups with me anytime I go shopping and I try to do as much shopping at the previous mention stores that I can
Hey Stonnie! I was wondering if you breed your own Labradors or if you adopt from another breeder? If so would you mind sharing the breeder’s kennel name (and maybe website). I plan on getting another lab sometime this year or next and I’m trying to find a good breeder for American labs!
29:56 the goldendoodle has spotted a snack! NOM
I had my lifetime dog Carla, a lab / chow mix I rescued at 10 months who went everywhere with me when I hauled horses. She was very well mannered, understood a vast vocabulary. I got a ticket on vacation at a park because some one else's rude dog got a ticket for crashing a picnic and they said I should get a ticket too. The leash rule. She even had a canine good citizen award. A warning would have worked on us, oh well,, I've had many good dogs since, but none so intelligent and kind.
How does one do this without an obstacle course or having other dogs around? I need to socialize my puppy
ive talked to a lot of people who think they can wait until their dog is a couple of years old and it will automatically settle down. Unfortunately, they think Im crazy training puppies and probably will never see this video
So my 16 month old GSD/Malinois does not have the calm behavior I would like when we go to the dog beach or park. He usually chases the other dogs and tries to dominate or mount them instead of just playing. He's been to obedience classes and dog parks in the early stages to socialize, but that's how he's always acted, any advice on how to fix this would be appreciated.
How do you socialize an older rescue?
Stonnie, or anyone here. How do you deal with picky eaters? Do you just give kibble as treats or do you use other treats?
What kind of leash do you use? Exact brand and type would be helpful. I bought leashes too Long and too heavy and inadequate. I notice your leash and it will be good for our walking . I just keep finding the wrong one
nice dear
I’m interested to know what sort of socialization is appropriate and safe between 8 and 12 weeks? Is it ok to take your puppy to see the vets office/ other people etc if you carry them? Is it ok to have older healthy vaccinated dogs around a puppy under 12 weeks? And also what about other healthy vaccinated puppies of around the same age?
Oliver is so awesome he is gonna make me get a lab before retirement....I must resist....
I just got a very energetic 7 yr old no socialization. Been working hard with him he's frantic at times . Was not leash or potty trained. We take long walks I've been watching your channel. You put much emphasis on early everything can I change him . He's not great with other dogs too excited .can you address the older adult dogs in my case a rescue often times a bit older?
You can train your dog to listen to you to put him on his place or anything else but people will try to keep bother him and you tell them to stop but they don’t
Where do you get those small leashes. Thanks
How do you socialize them with small children?
Inter/intra got swapped, .... but who's counting. Its spring time!
I adopted a poorly socialized 8 month old female Malinois. I've had her for about 7 months and although we've progressed, she seems to have kept some of her bad habits. Do you think she'll ever move past or will this be her personality forever?
Patience and trust and perserverance, she is still very young and her brain is not fully developed, around two yrs you will see a change and all the hard work will pay off and you can begin to really see and enjoy the benefits of all your hard work.
Stonnie, I have a one year old Anatolian Shepard mix. I rescued him at 3 weeks from a neighbor who got him from a garage sale where the lady of the mother was giving away all the pups in the litter. Anyway, how can I reach you to discuss possibilities of training options? Thank you.
He has a link in the info
can someone please recommend a good animal science book about dogs, preferably one that i can buy online ? ty
I have a German Shepard and a border collie that play HARD. I’m bring home a springer spaniel puppy soon. Should I be cautious about them playing with the puppy the way they normally do?
Is Mr. Noname becoming his name, or are you still planning on picking a name? Do you have a process for deciding on a name or just thinking of one that fits him?
We throw around names all the time. Usually a name just sticks to a puppy. Unfortunately, I’ve had lots of dogs and I know thousands so I’ve kind of ran out...
Murphy is obsessed with tunnels.
Funny how the gray dog liked hanging in the tubes! They all have there own personalities!
Due to Covid my puppy wasn’t able to socialize at all! Our other dogs were socialized correctly, but this one is now scared of other dogs and people. Not sure now how to help her past this. We can’t go to the dog park now that it is reopened because she barks and her hair stands up and she gets aggressive. I know that she is nervous and that is the aggression, but I don’t want to set her up for failure, because we can never end it on a high note. This weekend I am going to try roller blading with her for at least 20 minutes or however long it takes to tire her out completely. Then I will try the park again! Is this the right way to try this?
Sounds good to me! But I’m not a pro, not even close
I hope it turned out well! My puppy that I received a week ago has that anxiety with other dogs because her breeder never socialized her and she had no brothers or sisters, so I formed a puppy group with other people we happened to meet at my local park. Best of luck!
@@octave9029 With time and constant exposer it has helped a lot. I have her in a high energy day care twice a week plus walks around people and other dogs daily, She is way better! You are doing the best thing having her around other dogs, they help teach better than we can.
I have a 23 week old golden retriever. My question is what should I start with in socializing her? Take her to play with other dogs at a dog day care? Do this for a few days and then start working her?
13 weeks ago.
I just got her! Thanks for your input!
Try a training program that aims towards Canine Good Citizen.
My dog is great with other dogs when I'm around or my husband is around but at daycare my GSD seems bad with other dogs..pee everywhere, stress out, don't listen to growling..
How do you force your dog to do things they dont want to? I have a mini aussie that is 6 months old and he doesnt like his crate. I say the word crate and sometimes he goes in and sometimes he doesnt and when he doesnt I force him in there by guiding him but he doesnt seem to get it and its fustrating its been days and everytime i want him in there i usually guide him in and say the word. Also how do you get your dog to not care about water? Both my aussie and my adult dog hate water and avoid it but i make them get in it but they hate it and i dont know why.
maybe you have trained your dogs its ok to ignore you ? Many times a day, gesture and throw an irresistable treat in the crate till they are happily anticipating "getting to go in". Now say another word like maybe "bed" or "place" right after they head in. Gradually change to gesture- word- treat to see if they obey without the treat When you want to close them in, use a kong filled with wet dog food as the treat so they are happy to stay inside for a while. Remember, without other incentives, a crate is a prison, so why would they happily volunteer?
I have a disability and my 10 month Yorkie has never been socialize. I can't afford a trainer. What can I do?
Do you have a young relative nearby , teach the child and the dog at the same time ,just a thought.
Have I been using inter and intra backwards all this time? That's the opposite of how I use it.
It’s hard to keep up a running monologue. I make mistakes like that a lot. Sometimes it’s names, breeds, ages, etc...
Inter species is between different species.
Intra species is between the same species.
@@StonnieDennis Ah ok. I didn't mean to nitpick, I just thought maybe I'd been wrong this whole time. Love your videos and your approach. And I've consistently been impressed with how little you stumble or pause during your monologues. Really well done.
@@MiddleAgedMisfit No worries. That was a good catch. I appreciate positive criticism as it keeps me on my toes. If CZcams still allowed annotations I would put a card up. They discontinued that in January though. I made a note in the description.
Hi! I'm living near Montreal. I'va never heard of a place who offers that kind of training sessions with puppies. If someone knows about a place, PLEASE let me KNOW. I'm interested!!!!
You don't know what you you don't know, the trainer I use recommended Stonnie, I made the right choice.
Stonnie, this makes me feel like we shouldn’t“rescue” a dog and should get a pup from a breeder. Am I correct?
what did you decide?