day in my life with a 4 month old puppy

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[@angelinanicollle]

cuteness aside, I think it's so great that you showed the ups and the downs of having a puppy because I think a lot of people just focus on the fun parts and don't realize how much time, work, and responsibility go into raising a puppy! but also not gonna lie this did make me incredibly tempted to adopt a dog hahahaha

[@sasharua2144]

Lindsey's channel in general is like adulting 101 which is super cool bc I'm 21 and I always come here for advice hahaha

[@Yevstifieievakarina]

I agreee and I own two black cats

[@alexasunshine83]

okay I just started watching the video BUT THIS QUALITYYYYYYYY, the first clip is so flippin' crisp

[@alexississac8492]

Sammy's little waddle walk is PRECIOUS! 🥺

[@andreareynavillalobos1791]

i wonder if you can make a “top ten albums of 2020” video, i loved the one you made last year

[@redwineandagingerale]

I'd love that 😍

[@mingshi7771]

ugh sammy is sooooo adorable!!!! seeing you walk her and her lil butt melts my heart

[@lindseyrem]

I know she is so wiggly 🥺

[@SamElle]

SAMMY IS SO SO ADORABLE and this is definitely the best way to end my night

[@zealocks]

sammy is going to bring you so much joy 🥺❤️ my puppy is 7 months old now and has been such a relief for my mental health

[@amandadesignslife]

my best advice is DONT GIVE IN!!!! Dogs are really really smart and mess with your emotions. If she's crying, let her work it our herself - or else she'll constantly rely on your for comfort instead of her working through her own emotions herself. But you're doing sooo much better than other folks who are first time dog parents. Crate training is hella important. I also don't recommend leaving toys in her crate - crate is for relaxing and sleeping. Leaving toys in the crate can be dangerous - if she gets bored she might become destructive and eat parts of the toy :--( which can lead to scary situations! our pup sleeps on a cot - she loves it and its comfy and best of all, indestructible lol ALSO you'll slowly learn which "cries for help" = im just being annoying pls love me vs pls let me out im about to shit myself

[@wwearepilots]

I absolutely don't agree with "letting them cry it out".. that's how you raise a dog to have anxiety and instil the notion that their crate is a negative place where they get locked up and left alone to be upset. Please don't do this. In order to succeed with crate training you have to make the crate a positive place. Feed your pup all her meals in the crate, reward her if she even looks at it, sniffs it, walks by it, or goes into it on her own accord. When I started leaving the house, I left my puppies with high reward treats in their crates (a kong with yogurt/peanut butter with treats stuffed inside). I've done this with all my dogs from day one, and they have never ever cried in their crates, even when they were puppies. Your puppy should not be crying if you're doing it right (i know that sounds crazy,..like theres no way, crying/whining puppies is synonymous with crate training - it's not when you do it this way.) All my dogs love their crates, it's like their little safe, quiet space they can retreat to if they need alone time. Ultimately, it is your decision on how you want to train your pup but I encourage you to also take my advice into consideration. :)

[@amandadesignslife]

@@wwearepilots tbh tho...leaving treats in their crate is a total choking hazard..... and no-my dog does not have anxiety - huge emphasis on different things work for different breeds and situations. congrats to you and your method tho. she is a working breed and her breed is known as the 'master manipulator' its like when children learn to cry everytime they want something. they know how to get what they want out of you against their own judgement. you learn to call their bluff and it's truly a collaborative process. she is a german shepherd and we had to set hard and fast boundaries. we never left her with toys or treats because that can turn into a total disaster - especially with puppies who have too much unexpended energy - which is actually another point, make sure you meet all of their needs before crating them. i do hope you know that every dog is different. just like humans they all respond to different things. ive had her since she was a pup and my method worked for her, she loves her lil sanctuary. she's my best friend - but with the structure we're allowed to have a successful relationship. again - collaborative process. raising a dog that knows how to manipulate you is definitely not great.

[@wwearepilots]

@@amandadesignslife Yogurt or peanut butter isn't really a choking hazard. I have 3 dogs, a german shepherd, a golden doodle and a lab mix. I've trained them all this way. This all may seem a very long winded way of crating your dog, people always think 'but i could just shut them in there and they might cry but eventually they will get used to it.' Some dogs will get over it, and some just suffer in distress quietly, their stress showing up in seemingly unrelated behaviours. Some dogs very obviously don't get over it and will wreck crates and physically hurt themselves, yell their heads off etc. A lot of people appear to think a dog screaming and scrabbling to get out of a crate is a dog 'acting out' or a dog who 'needs to get over themselves' - that really couldn't be further from the truth - trapping an animal in a small space is incredibly stressful if not outright terrifying. Even if the dog never associates that fear with their owner, it will have a knock on effect on his ability to learn and settle and generally be a happy, relaxed dog. As per my first comment, I stated that people don't need to follow my advice but that I hope people take it into consideration, just as you shared your method, I'm allowed to share mine and express my opinion. :)

[@amandadesignslife]

@@wwearepilots ftr- i never stated that she was 'stressfully' signaling she did not want to be in her crate - i know her noises and what they mean. she gets rewarded for being in her crate and the stress you think she supposedly has is not manifesting in any way shape or form lol i dont just throw my dog in a tiny ass crate, slam it and avoid her distress lmaooo again - 'letting them cry it out' is when shes comfortably laying down on her cot in a big ass crate and just wants attention (or sees a squirrel in the window...). now - if she starts frantically whining in the middle of the night (or during the day) - then i know something is up. again- its helpful to know the difference. my dog is an extremely happy and content and relaxed dog - she is a well bred german shepherd with stable nerves - we do dog sports together and all of my attention, time (and tbh money lol) goes to her - please do not try to make me sound like some dog abuser...just because i gave her some alone time in her crate because she was getting too hyped up watching squirrels in the window...and is asking me to let her out to keep staring at squirrels? i never said my dog was screaming or scrabbling so not sure where you got that narrative from. tbh she looks so comfy in her crate that i have honestly considered getting myself the same damn cot to sleep on. but again, in my original comment - theres a difference between "but mooommmmmm i can hear the squirreellsss outsideeeee" vs "SOS" - which i've rarely heard from her - but she makes it known when she needs help. and by all means totally share your method - i'm not shunning yours, i just think it was a little rude when you shut down mine. like i said in the second comment, different things work for different dogs. and my """method""" which is just balanced training is not dog abuse lmao

[@wwearepilots]

@@amandadesignslife You really need to re-read my entire comment, you're evidently misinterpreting everything I said. No need to get defensive, as I never once called you an "abuser", never once accused you of shutting your dog in a "tiny ass crate". Never said any of those things. The key word throughout my entire comment was "SOME", as in "some dogs", not specifically referring to "YOUR" dog. Relax. My comment was talking about the general consensus of most people - which by the way, is true. This is a public domain, I shared my opinion, there was absolutely no "shunning" you - that is a complete over exaggeration, like c'mon. Just because I said I disagree with you doesn't mean I was "shunning" you, I literally went about it the nicest way possible and tried to thoroughly explain my perspective but you still chose to get offended and think that I called you all those things (and I never once did). Sorry you feel that way. It's not that deep, okay.

[@Sayless1187]

Sammy is so floppy, I can’t deal with it 😍

[@laila749]

The SEROTONIN from this vlog!! You bring me so much joy Lindsey and now Sammy just amplifies it :,)

[@vournalist]

There’s really nothing better than cuteness and food !!!

[@anessarodriguez7090]

I myself am also a new puppy mom. My puppy is almost 4 months. But, I have learned that when taking out my puppy if you stand in one spot and only allow the leash to go out enough for them to smell and investigate the area. Will allow them to exhaust the area and they will go quicker and quicker each time. You may have to sit in one spot for 10 minutes but they will eventually go. Also if you know they need to go #2 I will move to another spot and do the same thing. I have noticed that when walking my puppy does not always go to the bathroom because there so much to investigate. Good luck!!!

[@lindseyrem]

Yes this is very true!

[@nilay8999]

lindsey: you are soo smart!! sammy: *licks her hand instead of taking the treat*

[@lindseyrem]

LOL her missing teeth make it hard to take treats rn 🥺

[@starrsmith6196]

highly recommend getting a play pen that way she can see you constantly even though she's "gated". we have one on our tile surface and it is a place i put her while i am working or cooking, and it's a good place during the day. i use her crate only at night.

[@augustine9371]

The way dropped everything to watch, I'm such a sucker for puppies 🥺♥️

[@nandinisingh5654]

SUCH A FLOOF my heart is melting

[@haruminakabushi6673]

i feel you girl. my puppy is almost two months old and i barely have time to sleep, work or even eat! it's so crazy how much my life has changed but it's all worth it. try to sleep whenever she sleeps, even if it's just one hour and good luck! #newdogmoms

[@avamanson4401]

She’s so cute! Love how playful she is!

[@milesofmxments]

this gave me so many flashbacks to when i adopted my kittens last year. the lack of sleep 😂 it gets much much easier! you’ve got this.

[@Yevstifieievakarina]

Yea I have one black cat named Yana, and now I got another black kitten who’s name is Salem.

[@deIcorazon]

the way you never fail to make me smile or feel better... thank you so much

[@ashleyannabelle1900]

Two hour dog walk- that sounds like a two podcast adventure! Congrats on the new puppy!!!

[@responsibleregalia]

This puppy content is giving me life.

[@anyadotmak]

her wittle wiggle when she walks omg

[@Sam-ek5er]

If she chooses to have kids, I just know that Lindsey is gonna be such a kind parent

[@juliaizu]

you’re so underrated i love your videos!!!

[@alexis_keith]

He little walk is so CUTE!!

[@ximenareyna2237]

She’s the cutest mocha fluff I’ve ever seen 🥰

[@mslineeee]

She is soooooo cute🥺🥺 so happy for you. Dogs (and puppies!!) are a lot of work but SO worth and I sincerely hope she helps to ease your anxiety a bit too. They are such amazing companions💓💓

[@AnhTran-cu7zd]

I needed this so much. Thank you Lindsey

[@doralilikovacs2898]

I am so happy about the puppy content you are the perfect mom for her ♥️🤗😊

[@marquesitaconqueso]

Sammy seems too pretty to me, and i find the relationship you have with her sooo beautiful. many hugs for you two.

[@ivanabernal6123]

This video just relaxed me sooo much

[@sarinajones8315]

awe this just made my whole week!!!

[@TaylorNoelS]

you're such a great dog mom!! 🧡she is for sure going to be obsessed with you!! i got my pup about 5 years ago and it was the best decision ever to get her!!

[@brenginzneb]

you're such a good dog momma, you're doin great! I'm going to make this banana bread recipe today thank you! :)

[@annawilson1453]

Sammy looks like a little bunny 🥺 so precious

[@emmajacobs2400]

i cant get over her she is just the cutest

[@kmac23]

least glamorous vlogs are the realest!! and i’m here for it!! sammy is a cutie

[@lilacue118]

Best companion!!! 🥰

[@haley1909]

Thank you for giving us this insight into all the aspects (cute & not cute) of your new dog mom life

[@abigailyoung390]

Crate divider is perfect! And I recommend making sure there isn't too many blankets and such inside the crate because they're more likely to go to the bathroom on it

[@Jaid0r]

this reminds me of when i first got my pup, he’s a maltese and yorkie mix and training went the exact same way!! 😂 but they bring so happiness to your life

[@gracemiller2455]

I adopted a puppy in September so I relate so hard to this lol. The combo of a crate divider and picking up his food and water bowls a few hours before bed really helped him sleep through the night!

[@Yevstifieievakarina]

I have two black kittens.

[@nessa16]

sammy is SO precious 😁

[@syddbailey]

sammy is perhaps the most adorable puppy i have ever seen. this was such a cute and wholesome vlog

[@Yevstifieievakarina]

I agree on that

[@veganbutfreakingwithyourda4402]

You're such a great doggy mom

[@starrsmith6196]

I know we spoke on Instagram about this but it's also really great that you are being so diligent with her!!! we got Olive when she was five months old and the first week or so was INSANE!!! but now she literally has no accidents and hasn't had any accidents for two weeks and at night she promptly goes into her crate to sleep never cries sleeps eight hours through the night without making a single noise and when she needs to go outside she runs to the front door so it's really great that you are taking such good care of her I promise it pays off

[@mayciex265]

New puppy owner too I feel the exact same way !!!!

[@audreyberries]

This was so endearing to watch 🥰

[@sheyda6073]

saw this 5 seconds after it was uploaded and i JUMPED

[@zainab1156]

lindsey you're so beautiful! i've been watching you for years and years and this video really highlighted your natural beauty. the green outfit made your green eyes pop! i didnt think i would be into the dog videos since i am a cat person but this video was so cute and wholesome and im looking forward to more doggo content

[@mickasanjuan]

Sammy is sooo cute 🥺

cutest puppy ever omg

[@SamanthaTwist]

Too cute!!!

[@mayadangerfield8386]

I’m glad I’m not the only one that forgets my laundry in the washer overnight lmao ur pup is giving my puppy fever 🥺🥺

[@KuronekoJS]

Even having 5 dogs I love to see so so much videos of puppies😭

[@kayleesuzannah2447]

I just got my first puppy! His first night was last night so I feel everything about this video x10 lmaooo. So cute and worth it though 🥺

[@lindseyrem]

Good luck!!!!

[@americaolmedo3133]

omg sammy really is like a little baby!! hahaha pls keep the puppy content coming 🤍🤍🤍

[@5CCH]

I want more videos with sammy she is so cutee

[@chandlerjean]

crate training is so hard, I eventually gave up because my dog was hurting herself while I was gone for work. thankfully she's really good out of a crate but it wasn't like that in the beginning.

[@jazzgirlie]

i know you're showing the good, the bad and the ugly with your puppy journey, but damn despite the difficulties, this still made me miss my puppy days with my dog

[@honeypotfilms6066]

ur puppy is literally so cute I can’t 🥺 - honeypot films

[@RossanaCetina]

Such a great video ! Do more🥰

[@valleyviews735]

I can't give any advice on crate-training for puppies, but I did crate-train my Blue Heeler when we adopted him from a shelter at around 2-years old. Supposedly Blue Heelers have a longer puppyhood than most dogs so I could say he was still a puppy when I trained, but! I honestly just kept him in there and slowly gave him treat after treat until he calmed down and stoped whining. His crate is in the backyard so we just progressively got farther and farther away from him in slow steps. I would keep doing this until they actually leave you to go into the crate themselves! The entire family will be outside and he'll still just waltz into his crate to lay down and possibly take a nap.

[@SarahSettimo]

Thanks for the honest vlog! When I first got my puppy I was fostering her and she got her period, which I was not expecting!! She was in diapers for two weeks, which I had to take on and off every time she went out. Then when she did get spayed they used dissolvable stitches due to COVID and she had an allergic reaction and almost died. So...YES puppies are not as glamorous and easy as they're made out to be and I really appreciate your transparency. It will help people understand the responsibility that's involved. Love your vlogs :)

[@JoStotts]

I’ve been wanting a puppy so bad 😭😭 & this video was so good. I can’t wait until my videos are this cute one day!! 😍🥺💛

[@3SHEST]

1:27 stop it i think i’m gonna die

[@smoothiecriminal2911]

aww sammy looks just like my brother’s dog as a puppy, she ended up having beige/cream colouring when fully grown even though she was that shade before! :)

[@francesdevera796]

Sammy ❤️❤️❤️

[@maruinlasvegas435]

My picky lil one loves those charee bear too! they must be gd.(never tasted them myself;;) cool vids too with an adorable puppy. thanks!

[@loonymoony]

what style are your warby parker glasses in?

[@isidorag.k.8022]

10/10 content ❤️

[@angelagumowska1823]

more puppy moves

[@NiamhDowson]

You haven’t come up in my sub for years! A notification just popped up and I was like OMG YES so I’m back, and I’m so excited about this! Feel 15 again x

[@lindseyrem]

Welcome back!!

[@NiamhDowson]

@@lindseyrem happy to be back😀

[@dancer4life0530]

I adopted a puppy around the same time you got Sammy. After the first sleepless night I did anything I could to try to get her to like the crate. We bought a puppy toy that has a “heart beat” and I kid you not, she did not bark once when she got it. It’s supposed to imitate a litter mate so they don’t feel alone. I also set an alarm in the middle of the night to take her out at the same time. The key is not letting her think barking will get her out of the crate! Good luck!! We are working on biting currently 🙃 gotta love puppy parenting!

[@devdeebarnes4939]

Where did you get the dog bowls from?

[@tresVOGUE]

Glad you showed the realistic side of pup getting upset incrate when you leave the room/ not being able to trust them an hour after they went potty outside. Our pup is 7 months now and she is having potty training regression ugh lol. Sammy is adorable! Mazel tov!

[@lindseyrem]

Good luck with your puppy! 🤞🏼❤️

[@savannamarie5931]

Play calming puppy music on KZbin that she can listen to. It’s so helpful for crate training.

[@demirodriguez66]

how is there one dislike already ??? i’m confused, but sammy is adorable lindsey 🥺🤍🖤✨i want my own little pup 😭

[@valeriamartinez9645]

Just some advice as I have an 8 month old puppy. Make sure she spends some time home alone because if not, you’ll have an anxious puppy when you leave. Also, I was told retractable leashes were no good but maybe it works fine for your puppy. Every puppy is different❤️

[@ofrsilililala]

lindsey you're gonna make me adopt a pup!

[@rienbautista]

SAMMYYYY 😍😍

[@tyannaseton7968]

I just got a new puppy (9 week old Frenchie) and I don’t sleep lmao this made me feel less alone

[@alexis_keith]

I remember puppy training, now my pup is 11:)

[@SidniePaige]

Try giving her something that smells like you! My puppy is instantly quiet when I give him one of shirts or something :)

[@mayadangerfield8386]

Also I feel like crate training doesn’t work with some dogs. I’ve had my dog since she was a puppy and I fully trained her myself and I just put a bell on a command hook by the door and have her ring it before your potty walks. Some dogs are too anxious to stay in crates, especially if she only barks when you’re not around. She just wants to protect you and gets nervous/scared when she can’t hear you. It’s hard as a puppy to not have a crate but if you teach her how to be a good dog out of it she can roam and nap around when you’re gone. Just an idea! I don’t like dogs in crates :(

[@lindseyrem]

I only use it for short periods of time when I need to run errands or can’t supervise her since she isn’t potty trained and will chew on cords/furniture but once she’s older she won’t need it much ❤️

[@mayasmalls8753]

I just got a new puppy and he has moved into the phase of wanting to nibble and bite everything and everyone lol

[@lindseyrem]

we are still in that phase... she has to put every rock, leaf, crumb in her mouth lol

[@sofiat5966]

How big will she be all grown up?

[@lisapinhas4273]

I watched this prior to getting a havanese puppy. Now I’m in it … omg it hits different. She’s fine in the crate as long as I’m there the minute I’m gone … Mariah Carey Octaves. When did the anxiety of being alone get better?

[@krystalmaldonado1724]

My dog is the same. If I leave the room he starts barking because he wants to leave my room but I go in and he’s fine. My dog is 4 years old. So he’s just spoiled lol.

[@graysonzacky4504]

Our 4 month puppy is barking like crazy now when my mom leaves the room, even when someone is in the room with him. He only cares about her. Ugh we’re working on it. Haha love this realistic puppy vlog😅💕

[@jonnamarie8269]

where is the tie die longsleeve from ?

[@lindseyrem]

Lacausa!

[@GracieK419]

Ahh we just got a puppy and our biggest problem right now is teething! She also doesn’t like to be in any room by herself. Keep these dog vlogs comin’, they’re super relatable! 😅😂

[@lindseyrem]

Try giving your pup a frozen carrot! Will do 🐶

Where are your kitchen shelves from??

[@lindseyrem]

We built them! I have a vlog about it 😊

[@starrsmith6196]

also, when I take her outside and all she does is play or just sit around or walk I was reading that it's important to promptly take her upstairs put her in her playpen don't give her any attention and then five minutes later pick her up take her outside don't talk to her don't give her any love and then the same thing if she doesn't go bring her back upstairs and do the same thing until she goes outside and then give her a treat and praise the heck out of her so that she understands that outside means to go potty!!!!

[@ratgirl107]

Y E S

[@CHOeatsCHOW]

What breed is your dog???

[@rimaolm9181]

Notification squad are here

[@lindseyrem]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@rimaolm9181]

@@lindseyrem omg she replied 😢😢

[@cascardoalice]

guys, what's crate training for? this is an honest question because it is not common here in brazil and I don't understand it's purpose sammy is so so so so cute btw!!! 💜

[@lindseyrem]

It’s a safe place for them to hang out when you can’t supervise them. She could eat something dangerous or have an accident in the house if I let her roam freely at this age where she puts everything in her mouth. Getting them used to napping in it when you are home helps for when you have to leave the house

[@cascardoalice]

@@lindseyrem that's really interesting!!my childhood dog fell down the stairs at home when she was around 4 months old end ended up breaking one of her paws :( so that would've been amazing at the time but at the same time I'd feel so bed not letting her sleep in bed with me 🥺

[@jenny-bu4le]

damn maybe i should get a puppy