Everything You MUST DO Before Getting Your New Puppy!

[@pichirrumina]

I absolutely love seeing you in the videos Rachel! You are just so sweet and caring ☺️ you guys have such a great dynamic! Thanks for all the useful content

[@TheTexasboy61]

Been watching Will’s videos as I prepare to get my new pup. He is easily understood, a great communicator and teacher. Vann, Los Angeles

[@bnplaza]

yes agreed, I don't have my puppy yet but when the time comes I'll be well prepared.

[@margebeck]

Hiya Will, I am writing from Houston, Texas and just want to say that I love all your videos. Love your eloquence of your delivery in all your explanations, they are spot on and also love the fact that you are old school as am I, therefore can relate to everything that you are wanting dog owners like myself to apply in raising our dogs, trust me never a better way in my book!! Pls keep your videos rolling and stay well and blessed. Cheers :-D

[@shannonpearl]

I'm so so glad I found this channel! I get my wee pup soon and I feel so prepped ❤ thank you xx

[@Kowen-gh8vt]

It took us 3 years to make the decision of buying a pup. Took even a few weeks of talking about it when we decided it was the right time. And of course watching dog training videos, asking breeders questions like what advice would they give to new dog owners. They give answers you wouldn't think of. We'll continue to watch these kinds of videos as we go along 🙂

[@tee6588]

when Will says, "we could talk about that for hours", Rachel looks at the camera like, "yes, he really could." get this man a waffle crown!!

[@beachbumsandbushies7937]

Thanks guys. Binge watching you before I get my puppy 🐾❤️

[@CapitalZ100]

Hey guys, really enjoying the new set up & more frequent content. It's great having Rachel involved being a voice for the viewer & helping to keep the waffle in check!

[@katzwhite5962]

Wow! I thought I had done sufficient homework as I'm hoping to get a staffie puppy in the near future. But everytime I watch one of your fab videos I learn something new and relevant. Thank you guys. All is very useful👍🏿👍🏿

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

Thanks so much! It's great hearing you're learning so much and find our videos helpful. Good luck with the prep for your new puppy!

[@nikiwaddell2110]

Totally off topic of a new pup...but Rachel you look so beautiful all natural!!!! Back on topic, thank you guys for your help. We are bringing home our pup the 19th! 2 weeks from now!

[@marielleh-x2t]

I love these Q&A videos! You two are so cute together. I found your account randomly from the Snuggle Puppy website and have been HOOKED since! I’m getting a puppy in mid July and just purchased/started your online Puppy Course. Thank you for sharing your lives and knowledge with us!

[@kazwhitehouse5155]

Do you plan on doing a vid on choosing and raising an older rescue dog? That would be amazingly helpful.

[@mannieg.8057]

YES! that would be great please

[@mannieg.8057]

rescues from abroad too

[@zacwayman9473]

Almost at 10k subs Keep pushing, loving the frequent uploads 🐐

[@MrFredd38]

Thank you so much for the video, I like that you said you want the dog "spoiled, not rotten".

[@oursimplesustainablelife8432]

We kept Livestock Guardians for our goats, cows, chickens and pigs when we lived in the States. They do bark a lot at night. It's part of their job. That's a challenge with them in a neighborhood.

[@bishamuesmus301]

Thanks for answering my question regarding livestock guardians! Very well answered! I ended up getting one as he was not being picked up at the local humane society and they called and asked if we would be willing to help, definitely went in a bit blind. Do believe that they need more space or something to guard to keep them busy during the day/night.

[@016platinum4]

What’s your thoughts on people getting dogs ears cropped?

[@thecurvyknitter]

Love your channel, you are both really relatable and easy to understand. I am due to get a puppy mid July and have recently enrolled in your perfect puppy course. I am super excited to get going!

[@emmanuelcandelaria6990]

You guys have an awesome channel the info is so great an understandable.

[@bryanhernandez1473]

Will, just saw your bull mastiff course. 2 questions: 1. Will you be making one anytime soon for Corsos? If so, what does your timeline look like? 2. If we already purchased the Perfect Puppy Course is there a way to “upgrade” to the breed specific course without having to pay full price since the PPC has already been purchased?

[@Shizznit2013]

Love the channel and products are top notch!

[@susancoulange382]

Hi Will and Rachel, We are considering getting our first (ever) dog. I've watched many of your videos and have gained a lot of confidence from you. Thank you. We live in Mississippi, in the US. I've picked out breed after breed, done the research and ruled them out. I actually called about a Catahoula Leopard dog but he was a year old with no training and had never been around chickens...so, no. I keep coming back to a Great Pyrenees. We live on almost 3 acres, have chickens, quail and rabbits. We have lost untold numbers of chickens to predators: raccoons, aerial predators, snakes, and I even chased a fox out of the chicken run. I have 2 major concerns: 1. the double coat of the Pyrenees. Because we live in the Deep South, the heat and humidity in the summer can be oppressive. I know other people have Pyrenees in our area, but I don't want the dog to suffer. 2. We have put up a perimeter fence, except around our pond. We don't want to fence the pond, but I don't want the dog to "swim away". We thought we could put our electric (chicken) fence along the bank until the dog learns not to leave that way. (We probably wouldn't electrify it but could if we had to.) I understand Pyrenees want to roam, so I don't know if that will work. I would love to purchase your puppy course, but it isn't in our current budget. We bought a slip lead and some toys. I'm considering a raw diet since we breed rabbits. We have a crate that would work for a puppy. Everything I read says the Pyrenees will prefer to be outside, but I wouldn't leave a puppy outside at night. An adult dog, yes. So, I'm wondering... do I want a male or female? I'm leaning toward the male. I read not to neuter a large dog until 1-2 years old. Will a Pyrenees be happy as a single dog? I doubt my ability to train 2 puppies at the same time! There are so many things to consider, it discourages us. We want a LGD to guard the chickens, mostly. I know I can be consistent with training. The other factor is our age. I'm 74, my husband is 62. Are we too old to get a puppy? Our activity is working around the property, so I don't consider us high energy. I'm not on any social media other than Facebook, but rarely access that. Answers to any of my questions would be greatly appreciated. I am forwarding your channel to a friend who also has Great Pyrenees and Golden Labs. She told me today one of them has anxiety. I told her to watch your videos and forwarded a couple that speak to that issue. Thank you for all you do. You are amazing!

[@finnghoul]

i'm not a dog trainer but someone who loves dogs and is raising a puppy right now; it's great that you're doing research and thinking about it a lot, it's a big commitment and you want a dog that fits your lifestyle. a few things: 100% recommend raw feeding, if you need to use kibble only use a high quality one that doesn't have fillers like grain or wheat. definitely best to get just the one puppy, it's a lot of work and when getting two puppies at the same time something called littermate syndrome can happen (feel free to google that). i don't know too much about great pyrenees so i won't speak much about them but lots of dogs are completely fine living without another dog in the home. other advice i have is to make sure you're buying from a reputable ethical breeder, start a savings for your puppy, socialise, and continue with your research. hope some of this helped and best of luck!! i love my puppy so much and he fits into my life really well (he's a finnish lapphund). may i also recommend a company called beldane pet professionals, based in australia but have online content that could really help you :)

[@susancoulange382]

@@finnghoul Thank you for responding. We tried but failed in the dog world. We found a 7 month old German Shepherd puppy at our local shelter. When we went to meet him, no one asked us 1 question.... which surprised me. Well, he was neutered and we brought him home, with a stop off at the Vet's. He behaved beautifully around the other dogs and we thought: fantastic! He was a gem for 2 weeks. I had no trouble with the leash training. Even though he wanted to pull, he fell into line with the leash work. Unfortunately, my husband wouldn't use the commands we had agreed on and wouldn't follow my lead. (no pun intended) I called a dog trainer but she didn't have an opening for 2 months. Sadly, she encouraged us to take him back to the shelter. She said he was too much dog for us (I'm 74 and hubs is 62). My husband seemed to be getting more and more afraid of the dog.... and frankly, I think the dog picked up on his anxiety. I had no problems with the dog....what I needed was a husband trainer! The trainer said a full blooded GSD needed a younger family. He was a beautiful black/brown color and such a wonderful personality. For the good of the dog, I took him back. I'm still heartbroken, after 3 months. I learned my lesson though and we will not get another dog, based on my husband's response. I can't even watch movies with GSD because I miss him so much. I'm sure they found him a young family for a forever home because he was a beautiful dog and not a mean bone in his body. I, on the other hand, am so disappointed. You do a wonderful service for dogs in need. Thank you.

[@rasmusbjorholmviberg6618]

Quick question. Has the raw food made any difference to Rachel’s allegy? (Sorry for any mis-spelling)

[@saholio]

You two are such beautiful people.

[@katrinataylor8769]

Thanks so much guys, so knowledgable. We have been watching your videos for a few months in prep for our new lab arriving at the end of May.

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

So exciting Katrina! Glad you're finding our videos helpful! Don't forget we have a free Principles of Perfect Puppy Training course over on our website you might find helpful ahead of the arrival of you new lab! You can find more information on our website: www.fenrirdogtraining.com/courses

[@traveldreamer4616]

Great information! Enjoy the two of you.

[@drmasroberts]

Thank you for your great training videos. Do you have a video on training a dog not to jump the fence? I am planning to get a puppy soon primarily as a companion. What do you think of electronic dog fences to keep a dog home?

[@Apollo3.4]

Another great informative vid

[@Kelsey.Ann.Taylor]

I love you guys together :)

[@rnggall9640]

struggling with if we should get another dog after our BC died suddenly at 14. Look forward to exploring more puppy training and decide if it is what we want

[@cr2884]

Love your videos. I have a 5 month old Malinois.. my issue is I can’t get him to look at me. I do all the correct training. He never looks up but looks at environment when I stop turning, come no eye contact.

[@edwardlambert1614]

What is your opinion on pied mastiffs

[@nickdarling782]

Rachael is great, she should just be confident, great content as always :)

[@johnmckinney8610]

Even fenrir does not discuss an Alaskan husky. They have a lot about about siberian or malamute huskies but no discussion about an Alaskan huskies

[@lisamariemorrow]

How do you get them to stay and wait for the food in a sit and not lunge towards food?

[@johnmckinney8610]

I wish info on the Alaskan husky was easier to find

[@aym1240]

Comments on better enjoy it how bout the boerboel they can live in a city big house with a good sized garden right in the suburbs

[@dixiwimmer9839]

Excellent

[@alexandersalt3590]

Hey Will! just a quick question to do with Perfect puppy course, thinking on buying it for my new puppy it’s $197 but I’m located in Australia wondering if the $197 is converted?

[@Jasmin.Ambrosia]

5:20 starts the answer for what to do before getting a new puppy

[@ashleylitebrite6971]

Great video!

[@annacroft4268]

Any updates on your super toy going through copyright?

[@claireingram1818]

Is your Kong out yet?

[@pipacmarcal]

i like you guys soo much. You're so cute together XD

[@owenemmendorfer8801]

I would love to do the training online, But I don't have the money to do that. No this is not a little cry for help

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

Hey Owen, thanks for watching! Hopefully our videos across our KZbin channels can help you with training you dog!

[@kyte.the.adventurer9748]

Thank you this is very helpful.... our new puppy comes home in just 23 days time. You can follow him over on his instagram account @kyte.the.adventurer is a Golden Retriver :-) Thank u for taking the time to answer questions for people.

[@Zaphod7835]

Production values have gone through the roof... and just a personal preference but.... it is SO SO SO much easier to take you seriously without the bun.