Everything You NEED TO KNOW When Training Your PUPPY!

In this video, I'll be discussing everything you need to know when training your puppy.
Thanks for watching today's episode! At my training center, we offer a variety of programs tailored to help you achieve the level of training you desire for your dog, while also addressing any behavioral issues. You can choose from programs where I teach you how to train and work with your dog, or programs where I train you and your dog. If you want to schedule a session, just click on any of the links below to schedule a time to work directly with me. A Happier, Well-Trained Dog, Guaranteed!
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For your convenience, the information is also provided below.
1) You want to start training your puppy the moment you bring them home. You should try to get in 1 - 3 sessions each day. Each session should be between five to fifteen-minutes. When training a new puppy, I like to use mealtime as training time. In the beginning, you want to do continual reinforcement, meaning you reward every correct behavior. If you don’t have time to train, don’t feed your puppy out of a bowl. Instead, put the food into a raw bone or Kong and freeze it. Once it’s frozen, you can give that to your dog in the crate. I will help keep them entertained, but it will also satisfy the puppy's need to chew. Don’t try to increase the value of the food. If you do, that’s a lot like giving your dog a pay raise.
2) You’re going to want to start potty training right away as well. I would advise staying away from puppy pads unless you want your puppy to learn to go potty in the house.
3) Confidence building exercises and exposure. confidence-building is simply taking new experiences and associating them with something pleasant, therefore creating a positive association for the dog. Make your puppy believe he’s a super dog.
If something scares them, don’t comfort them while they are scared, but rather act like it’s not a big deal. Dogs will often mimic those they are around most.
Examples:
A) Play tug and let your dog win
B) Have your puppy walk on different surfaces while being rewarded or making it a game.
C) Create a puppy obstacle course
Exposure: Take your puppy out into town as often as possible.
4) You want to make the training as fun as possible, creating a fun learning environment that the puppy wants to keep coming back to.
5) First, you want to start with markers/engagement training | Do 1 minute or so of engagement training before each session. This will help get the puppy into the mindset of learning.
6) Once your dog is conditioned to the markers you want to start implementing free shaping. This will help you create a pro-active dog.
7) Start shaping all the behaviors you would like your dog to perform by first using luring.
8) Next, teach all the behaviors using leash pressure.
9) Once you can get your puppy to perform all of the behaviors with either luring, leash pressure, or both, then you want to start naming all of the commands.
10) You want to teach multiple commands in each session. This makes the training more fun for your puppy and as a side effect, they will learn them more quickly.
11) Once you have a behavior down with the verbal command, then start working the stay command.
Links to episodes referenced in video:
1) Confidence vs Submissive: • Confident dog vs submi...
2) Engagement training: • How to get more FOCUS ...
3) Free Shaping: • How to teach your dog ...
4) Luring: • Using Luring & Chasing...
• The Power of Training ...
5) Leash Pressure: • Speed Up Your Dogs Tra...
6) Naming commands: • How to CORRECTLY Teach...
7) Potty Training: • Everything you Need to...

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks for watching today's episode! At my training center, we offer a variety of programs tailored to help you achieve the level of training you desire for your dog, while also addressing any behavioral issues. You can choose from programs where I teach you how to train and work with your dog, or programs where I train you and your dog. If you want to schedule a session, just click on any of the links below to schedule a time to work directly with me. A Happier, Well-Trained Dog, Guaranteed! See you then, Nate Schoemer 1-hour Virtual Training Session: calendly.com/nateschoemer/1-hour-virtual-training 1-Hour In-Person Session: calendly.com/nateschoemer/1-hour-in-person-training-lesson Stay and Train Options: www.nateschoemer.com/services 10-Minute Consultation: calendly.com/nateschoemer/10-minute-consultation

[@pennyfullerton7520]

Hey Nate, are you using Ari and Charlie in this video? So adorable and very informative. Great video, thank you!

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Hello! Can i ask for advice - which treats you use for a prize?

[@Skateboss369]

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[@NateSchoemer]

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[@luisdelagarza3350]

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[@st-st-stutts7852]

Let’s fix that : no butts to sniff

[@TashasFamily]

Everyone who gets a new puppy should watch this video. This is one of the best puppy videos I've ever seen.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you so much, Dawn!

[@jenniferreesdavies3353]

Agree 100% but before they get the puppy....

[@gaurangsingh9926]

I'm a 14 year old and I'm getting a german shepherd that I'm gonna train. Thank you for the help ❤️

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome and congrats! German Shepherds are amazing dogs! :)

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Me too g

[@imwaay2dripped563]

im gettin a shepherd too 💯🤣🤣

[@imwaay2dripped563]

and im 14

[@zannos5021]

Same but I’m 15

[@Anson7777]

I can't believe how, Not only do you provide excellent training videos for free on KZbin, but, you also answer most of your viewers comments and questions. That's is impressive since you have over 500 on this video! Very "Class A" professional, and generous of you. Your training videos are EXCELLENT and fun to watch.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you, Anson! I really appreciate that!

[@gibsosmart]

And it is true. That you responded the comment..

[@kevinhandricken3837]

Great vid. Stevo's brother?

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[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! :)

[@lloydwalters4252]

Just got my first German shepherd puppy, 10 weeks old and her name is Luna, I had her 4 days and she already does her business on the leash outside. She loves to chew and is very spunky. I can't believe how beautiful and loving she is, I am so very blessed.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks for sharing. Sounds like you have an incredible pup. :)

[@lloydwalters4252]

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[@lloydwalters4252]

What is your suggestion for food? I am trying blue Buffalo to start but,I get different suggestions from different people even my vet. I can't find Eukanuba anywhere, I was considering Purina pro plan ,I am not using anything with corn at all . Everything seems to be chicken for protein

[@abigailtracy3962]

I work in wildlife conservation in Africa. It breaks my heart how poorly dogs are treated in our area (basically people think the only way to get a dog to do anything or be "tough" for personal protection or hunting/poaching is through beating them). I have been training my Belgium Malinois, Honey Bun through your videos and he is doing great! In Feb 2022 I will be using him as a demonstration for sensitisations to teach 1,700 families about conservation and animal welfare and show that you can treat a dog with gentleness and kindness and they can actually be very well disciplined, confident AND an excellent personal protection dog, much more so in fact than if you beat him. Thank you for helping me to get him to the level where he is today!!!

[@NateSchoemer]

That's great! Thank you for sharing your story and I'm happy the video was helpful. :)

[@yaimiefeliciano140]

I have a 6 week German shepherd puppy and this is helping.

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing and I'm happy the video is helpful. :)

[@kainty]

I also just got a six week old german too! Goodluck!

[@dipayandey2838]

Training a dog and teaching it to be a perfect companion is a lifelong achievement for both the the trainer and the dog. There are so many things you can learn from the dog, one of the most important being learning to stay disciplined yourself. Everyone should train a dog if they want to be a better version of themselves. That's why I want to have a pet dog.

[@NateSchoemer]

I agree. Thanks for sharing!

[@1D5UP]

Definitley earned a sub from me!! Amazing info, straight to the point, easy to understand, and factual. What more could we ask for! Not only are you showing us HOW to train our puppies, but you’re also explaining to us the puppies thoughts/mindset throughout the process! Thank you and keep up the great work!!

[@thisissillyful]

I am a senior and I have obedience trained the dogs I have shared my life with. I found you recently on this channel and I am so impressed with your training methods. I am getting a Cane Corso next week and look forward to using your tips when training her. I love how you make it fun for the dog. I also appreciate how you make your videos compact and to the point without any long drawn out unnecessary rhetoric. In my opinion you are the best dog trainer and instructor I have seen to date. Thank you.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you so much, Chris! I really appreciate it. Don't hesitate to post any questions that you may have when you start training your Cane Corso! Cheers!

[@solomongrim982]

Great words my friend

[@leanne4006]

Your videos are always so engaging and easy to follow. It makes me so excited to train my dog and learn new ways to bond. Thank you for sharing your knowledge so freely with us :)

[@susanhughes4069]

Brilliant as always 👍🏻. The extra explanations for some of the training in your videos is really helpful.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! :)

[@JalikDaStudent]

The way you broke down how to build their confidence was amazing along with not buying training pads. Great Video🔥🔥

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you, Jalik TheLeader! I really appreciate that! :)

[@alexisjones65]

I have an almost 4 month old German Shepard and she’s so focused when I want to train her. Glad I ran across this training

[@MrJollotta1981]

After watching your beginner videos, I realized just how difficult I was making it on my self with my older dogs. Appreciate your videos, can’t wait to use these methods with my blue nose.

[@sabrinanoworyta3078]

I'm so happy I came across your channel! I'm in the process of getting my gsp and this has been so helpful for when we begin to train. THANK YOU! AMAZING VIDEO!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Sabrina! I appreciate that and I'm happy the videos are helpful. :)

[@samanthatalbot7068]

This is great, I've been seriously considering getting myself a puppy at some point and I've grown up with many different breeds in the family so this is really helpful

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you for sharing. I'm happy you like the video. :)

[@mikemacdude]

My GS was 13 last year when he passed away. We have a new GS pup coming Friday from the same breeder. It's been a long time since we went through the puppy phase. Your videos have been a blessing. I think we are ready again thanks to your awesome videos. ✌

[@cssoliveira]

I’m completely addicted to your videos. Really made me feel more confident on training my puppy. Thank you so much.

[@toyairy7612]

I am such a bad dog owner, but am using most of the things i'm learning on these videos. My girl was a hoarders dog. 7 months old and the runt, they told me the other animals all bullied her. she was never abused, but she was very rarely handled or played with by humans, they merely fed her the rest of the time i think she was hiding from the other dogs. zero reaction when i wave my hand in her face, she's very happy with the attention now, but it took a few days to get even a little reaction to our attentiion. She wagged her tail first time on the fourth day when i was trying out names, the one she liked that tail just wagged. I think she's brilliant. she is learning so fast. thankyou for your videos, but she will sleep with me and live most of her life on my lap or at my feet or on a leash outside.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks for sharing and I'm happy the videos are helping. She's lucky to be with you. :)

[@USC_Countryball55]

This was super helpful to rewatch. Having watched so many of your videos, I “lost” some important points that I now know I need to go back to so Jedi and I can be as successful as possible. I wasn’t free shaping. I can see now how important this will be to his overall development. He is very in tune to me while I am feeding him his meal while training but take him outside and it’s like he hasn’t learned anything. So glad I rewatched this!

[@NateSchoemer]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@Yeetus223]

Good job thanks for all the information. I love your style of teaching. I got laid off (it’s not a bad thing) and decided that I am going to take this time to train a puppy. With your help I feel way more confident about getting one.

[@JC-ts7tc]

Tons of value in this video. Thanks a lot, Nate!

[@bradleyamico239]

Just finished your full obedience playlist the content is amazing, im picking up my gsd puppy in 4 weeks and feel so much better prepared for training after getting through the videos. I have also been enjoying the fb group community content thanks alot.

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@RaccaDiskJockey]

I've seen so many videos on puppy training for my new puppy in the last couple of days and this is by FAR the best most informative video I have come across. Information was so easy to receive without it being "overwhelming"

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! I really appreciate that. :)

[@misssnuffy]

Thank you for all the advice! I love the way you teach us. ❤

[@joylayres]

I just found you on KZbin. So thankful for the training you share. It’s just what I need. I rescued 1 of 3, 10 wk old lab. Her alertness and behavior leads me to believe someone has been training her. I look forward to implementing your techniques in order to keep Tulia stimulated and do more in-depth training in order to share a happy life together. Grateful!

[@elisiotiuba7908]

Thank you! You are very good and positive, that’s great! Just got Rhodesian Ridgeback 8 weeks old, and all I can say, that is very helpful. I could see a lot of things I’m doing right and also my mistakes, I really appreciate you take your time to do those videos. 🙏🏽🤙🏽

[@NateSchoemer]

My pleasure and I'm happy the video was helpful. :)

[@saarlooswolfhund6237]

One of the rare few trainings videos of an American Trainer that gets a Like from me. Exactly this is the way I have educated all my Wolfdogs and German Shepherd Dogs.

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thank you so much, I truly appreciate that! :)

[@dereksun1058]

Hi Nate nice to meet you today while I was training to potty train my new puppies, your video provide great helpful information, keep up on the good stuff you have been doing!

[@cookingwithgemma5254]

Such great advice!! I am looking to get a GSD soon and will definitely take your advice on board. Great video

[@ladysabeha]

All you guys are great. I’m sitting here reading the comments, smiling. I’m taking my 16 yo grandson to pick up his 8 week old GS puppy tomorrow. I will help (guide) him train his puppy, as I’ve trained my GS and other dogs. I came across this video, and it resonated with me, so I’ve subscribed and sent the link to my grandson. Bravo for all!!!

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome. Thanks and congrats on your grandson getting a puppy. :)

[@mercehernandez4347]

This was really helpful because one of the things that I’ve always struggled with when training dogs is teaching them to have confidence but still having them know they’re not in charge

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Merce! :)

[@elizabethpilgreen6382]

🔥🔥🔥 Loves the video! I just got a 9 week old German Shepherd pup so definitely gonna use the tips in your video to start training her up! ❤️

[@germanshepherdhallow5198]

Our German Shepherd puppy just turned to 9 weeks old. Thank you for your videos. It has a lot of information and is very helpful.

[@Extrapicklesnoolives]

Thank you for your uploads! You easily have the MOST honest dog training videos, no fillers, just pure tips and principles. And I love how patient you are with your videos as well! I love how you repeat the explanations and principles within the techniques in each videos even tho some are repetitive. I feel like I’m being conditioned well in each video I watch no matter which one. Thanks Nate! Keep it real and stay healthy!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, I appreciate that! :) I have many more training videos still to come.

[@Extrapicklesnoolives]

Nate Schoemer I will be looking forward to it! I won’t miss it with that notification button on 👌🏽

[@saralothgren4114]

@@NateSchoemer Sounds great! I have been following your channel for some time, still longing and waiting for my puppy 🤗. I appreciate greatly your channel and believe it is an excellent preparation for me 🧡!! (Although I live in Sweden so not all things are applicable here since crating a dog, except in a car, is illegal here.) One question, what do the puppy do when you are not training (i e. most of the day🙂)? Do you have a video on that? Thanks again for all your excellent tips and advice!!

[@bisarowood]

every puppy owner should watch this ! I trained many dogs mostly Aussie Shepherd , this is the best 18 mn video I seen , nice job

[@NateSchoemer]

Wow, thank you!

[@SousChefSanji]

So many helpful tips!! My brother just got a German Shepherd and Rottweiler mix and he’s only 5 months old and already huge! I will definitely be sending him this video for tips!

[@bayardselby58]

Fantastic, this really helped my friend who was struggling. Great job

[@gmfish2071]

this was the most helpful video about dogs i've ever seen, thank u man!

[@NateSchoemer]

Wow! Thank you, I really appreciate that! :)

[@wynandsijben338]

I hope this video gets the views it deserves! This is such a great summary of everything you need to do without having to watch 10-20min videos on every single behavior. Send it to my friends that just got a puppy straight away!

[@NateSchoemer]

That's awesome! Thank you for sharing it with your friends. I hope it helps them out! :)

[@antoniostudernoguez2513]

I am grateful for your videos, and wish you more success with what you already have achieved, thanks for sharing!!!

[@thebyrd7850]

So articulate! Thank you for taking the time to give us the details. Well done, Mr. Shoemer. Thank you. Cheers

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you so much, I'm glad it was helpful!

[@winniephua5355]

i adopted a shelter puppy and i am going to pick her up this saturday ,super excited . thank you for your vid

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks and best of luck with your new puppy. I'm sure you're going to have a blast! :)

[@Aybo1000]

First vid I've seen from you. You know what you're talking about and to the point. Subscribed.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you, I really appreciate that! :)

[@elibby74]

Love this thank you!

[@bianca.bee123]

THE best training video! I wish I'd seen it sooner! Thank you for all the thorough explanations and simple guidance. I've noticed a lot of videos lack these qualities and it's made my job such a pain!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you so much. I'm glad it was helpful! :)

[@BasedMan]

This does come in handy, considering my GSH puppy is going to be here in a month, once it gets enough time with its mother.

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thank you and I'm happy this video is helpful. Cheers!

[@adeodata6364]

This is indeed packed with precious information 👍 I especially loved the low value reward idea and the free shaping concept both of which I hadn't heard anywhere else. Thanks so much for sharing. New subscriber here and I'll be watching your videos every day 🥰 Getting a 4 months old (unfortunately completely untrained) whippet next week and a bit nervous but very impatient 😋 Take care 🌻

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, and I'm sure you'll do great with your new puppy. :)

[@treliq]

Your videos helped us a lot with the training with our new puppy! You are very clear and concise and a very good teacher!

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thank you, Harry! Cheers!

[@Semetoaster]

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS VIDEO! Even small little clips sprinkled here and there are so full of good tips and info! Thank you so much!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you! I'm happy you liked the video. :)

[@jasontippett6838]

I just adopted an 8 week old German Sheppard, which prompted me to look for these videos. Excellent info! Sub'd

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thank you! And congrats on the new puppy! :)

[@noahglover9767]

@@NateSchoemer 👑 for the comments

[@frandimmock8439]

Absolutely amazing training and it works! We used Nate’s advice from the get go with our 9 week old puppy. She goes into her night crate and happy, no crying at all. She loves the car and the bottles in the kids pool works too. I’ve so enjoyed training Olive. Thanks Nate you’ve made this process much easier for us.

[@NateSchoemer]

That is awesome! Thanks for sharing and I'm so happy the videos have been helping! :)

[@sebjuras1506]

Such dedication, I love your video, thank you!

[@lindastevens4907]

Thanks for the information. I had trained my dog to be a service dog and this is a great refresher for me with my new pup

[@Olumedia]

DUDE! I've watched so many trainers! This is it, this is the stuff, you see the results I'm looking for! Really cool that you're showing how tight you are with your dogs and how obedient they are rather than showcasing random different dogs every episode. I only have one good boy that I want to train really well for life - thank you for your commitment to quality not quantity!

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@GM-oz1qq]

Idk if you know about dogs but what should I do if my dog does shows bad behavior, do I punish him for it?

[@alexcharlton4267]

I’m picking my Belgian Malinois puppy up in 4 weeks can’t wait and I feel so much better after watching this video thanks a lot 👍

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel! :)

[@winterwolf8084]

Jesus christ! Brilliant dog, no one's messing with you from now on.

[@vikiviki6540]

Thank you so much for your video!

[@TheCymru]

Great concepts and common sense training. I followed your tips for my all black GSD and she is amazingly confident and smart!!! I knew very little about formal training…. But I raised 5 kids…..1 of them had ADHD and was super smart. I used a lot of those concepts with my dog….. and I read books and watched videos relentlessly learning everything about my dog. Thank you for your help

[@sesarman]

this was very helpful on dealing with my own seperation anxiety, loud noise ptsd and with behaving around other people walking about the city...lol jp but seriously dogs and humans so alike.

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! For sure! :)

[@gvd2146]

I taught my German shepherd puppy to spin and she absolutely loves it !

[@NateSchoemer]

That's awesome! My dog's love it too! :)

[@tajanecrane2630]

Thank you for these videos! You do a great job explaining the proper ways to train puppies 🥰

[@NateSchoemer]

You are so kind, thank you! I'm happy you enjoyed the video. 😁🙏🐶🐕

[@yungemu3236]

Thanks for the video

[@nilesgregory3356]

getting my pup on July 22, thank you so much for this video he's going to be a service dog and I need all the help that I can get!

[@randomperson1943]

I just got my 8 week old GSD 4 days ago. He’s gonna be my SD as well. This video and a lot of his videos will help. I’ve found that patience is the biggest thing. For example: If it takes you 32 tries to get the leash on without him biting you then so be it. Now at 3am you gotta just pick him up and run him outside even if you have no shoes on lol . Good luck with your new pup!

[@heehee2701]

Getting mine June 14th and he’s going to be a medical alert service dog too☺️

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check this video out. Harley is adorable and Nate's stuff is awesome! kzbin.info/www/bejne/moqbkp2vnr-af7s

[@democratic_chocolate2067]

Tbh noes not a good time to get a puppy cuz of Covid u can’t socialise him well and be safe at the same time

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! If you haven't done so already, you should join my facebook group. We have a lot of good trainers in the group and it's a great source for dog training. :) facebook.com/groups/NateSchoemers

[@isabelleevans5140]

Totally love this! I trained my dog in a similar manner but rarely used treats and now he’s excellent everywhere we go. He aims to please and made it easier to train him and have him always obey commands even in new/scary/busy situations. Agree with the whole no need for the “alpha” technique but I think it’s important to establish yourself as in charge of a situation so when the dog gets nervous they defer to you and understand it’s okay and so if they potentially are in a dangerous situation they will immediately obey commands to stay safe. Love my pup and he’s the best thing ever, thanks for sharing.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you, Isabelle! :)

[@elnr7779]

This video is blowing my mind. (Still watching and barely at the 6minute mark) Thank goodness i found this. Ive had a puppy for about a week now and theres so much ive been doing wrong. Im also being educated on things i thought i couldnt do like leaving my doggies crate next to my bed. They need security at such a young age (6-7 week old). Here I thought, like u said, they were trying to manipulate me to be let free. I will get to the basic trainings i have seen right away. Thank you, God send foreal!

[@leoneugene7456]

Thank you Nate i am great full for this golden information. no one breaks it down like you do. We support you in the awesome work that you do. Blessings my brother.

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome :) Thank you so much for the support!

[@AnnainAwe]

Love this!❤️ I really like the way you inserted video clips to coincide with what you were verbally describing. I can’t tell you how many times I wished other KZbin publishing dog trainers would do the same, “show me what you’re talking about”, I would think to myself. Astonishing how many amazing points you managed to include in such a short video, thank you very much.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you so much! And I agree, seeing the supporting video has always helped me as well, so I try to use that in my videos as much as possible. :)

[@yenccubus1181]

My dad's Belgian Malanois is pregnant and he'll give us one of the pups to us soon so this video is helpful,thank you!

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! I'm happy the video was helpful and thanks for supporting the channel. :)

[@Joe-pb3bm]

You're so lucky!

[@l.j.6533]

Thank you. This was very helpful. I have a 7 week old puppy and I have never has to train before. In the past I have bad rescue dogs that were already a few years old. I am looking forward to your entire series.

[@NateSchoemer]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@fjpae]

Awesome instructions Nate. Thanks so much for uploading this content!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you! I'm happy you liked the video. :)

[@Zekriax]

My partner and I and due for a Rottweiler Pup in 5 weeks, and we're looking to train him ourselves. These videos help a tonne man, appreciate you taking the time and and making this video. Liked & Subbed!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, I really appreciate that and I'm happy the videos are helpful. I'm sure you and your partner are going to do a fantastic job with your new puppy! :)

[@mrsmickayla]

Same here!!! Expecting our Rottie puppy in 2 weeks. Good luck and have fun! 😍

[@MyMiracleMutts]

Just make sure your his partner not ruler that can cause aggression in such independent dog

[@Sherralyn]

Well we've already blown this one. There isn't any separation anxiety, but we didn't start using a kong stuffed toy to start with. I think, otherwise, we're in the right direction. We have a crate next to the bed, she started sleeping thru the night, after the third night. She's now been home two weeks, and is sleeping about 7 hours a night. She's in a play pen during the day, or outside with us and our other dogs. Still binge watching!

[@lostlustre]

My bf came up with the brilliant idea of the "find it game" we ask our 5mo gsd pup to go in his crate for a piece of chicken. Then while watching we hide pieces of chicken around the house and make him wait for a few seconds before telling him to "okay, find it" and off he zooms. Now any time we get ready to ask him to train anything, he runs straight into his crate excited for his favorite game. It's made meal time, nap time, and leaving the house so much better. Admittedly I do leave through the back door most days so he's not aware that I'm leaving but if I can't, a nice handful of treats seem to keep him happy. He was very anxious 3 weeks ago but now he only whines a small amount only for a minute or two, mostly because he doesn't want to nap. Like a kid fighting sleep.

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Sounds like a fun game. Thank you for sharing. :)

[@alliccat5482]

Thank you for providing this very informative training tips. I can see about the confidence building and the exposure for the puppy. And the impact that it has between 0 to 16 weeks for the imprinting. I didn't know about that imprinting but I can see how that would be so because that's how it is to with humans. Appreciate all your help and I enjoy watching your videos and they're definitely helping with training our pup.

[@matthewbridgeman-gibbs4099]

This video has literally changed the way I’m thinking in training my new pup, just added a Czech shepherd to my family and I’m feeling much my confident in training her now, so happy I’ve watched this and I’ve subscribed. Matt, UK.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks Matt! I'm happy the video helped and I appreciate you supporting my channel! :)

[@salvitoregachione1237]

Great video, I only wish I’d seen it 4 months ago when I go my puppy. 🙃

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! It's never too late to start. :)

[@rileyfrasier193]

This helps a lot!!! I have 2 adult German shepherds and my female is having puppies and I’m going to keep one and I actually forgot how to take care of a puppy since I haven’t had one since they were puppies 🤣 so thank you!

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! Thanks! :)

[@pr0d1gyvisions74]

This is so much information in a short video; its criminal. Awesome job.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you, I appreciate that and I'm happy the video is helpful. Cheers!

[@Jacobs5026]

Thank you, very helpful

[@paulheo]

Hey Nate, Great video once again. I have a short question, and I remember you saying you feed your dogs a raw diet. Can you explain more about how you use kibble in training? Or do you start off with kibble and switch to raw at some point? I guess meal time with a raw diet is very high reward and so what would you use for treats/training in that situation. Hope to hear from you and keep it up, on the way to being the GOAT! :)

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks and great question! I'll be discussing this in my Q&A video tomorrow. Just check the description for where your question is located in the video. :)

[@matthewmalka8862]

Getting a border collie on September 19 I’m so excited

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! :)

[@TopShelfMontana]

So good! Thank you for this content

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks for watching!

[@EntropaticSystem]

I'm learning a lot through your channel, which is helping me prepare for my future adopted puppies. Very instructive and easy to follow. Thank you!

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thank you! I'm happy the videos are helpful. :)

[@raymondhead4461]

We just going to ignore the fact that this guy sounds exactly like Steve-O

[@NateSchoemer]

You're far from the first person to point that out. Haha! :)

[@iLLite723]

With less gravel and grit to his voice but yeah.

[@1dollardoge652]

Once I read this message couldn't stop thinking about it lol

[@WebGemSports2012]

I was so excited to comment on that.. you beat me to it

[@evachaloupkova5643]

I wish I had known all this earlier. I am trying to implement these things with my 1 year old poodle. Great information!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! You can do it!

[@cynthia4140]

Been seeking a good dog trainer One to keep my dog with the learning techniques necessary. What I've found is amazing! Nate has by far created the most usable, learning techniques for ME the dog owner to be able to communicate the exact commands and how to Implement them to my dog successfully. Nate's teaching skills are fun and engaging enough to keep my dog as well as me coming back for more! He explains each command step by step with the value of positive reenforcments. On the other hand Nate explains bad behaviors and negative reenforcments and how to turn this into actions your dog knows to be NOT ACCEPTABLE. He does this all in a way me and my dog feel like feel like the smartest couple in the class! Learning is doable with Nate!!!! Thank you Nate looking forward to seeing and learning more.

[@quiver99]

Best dog training I’ve seen on YT. Truly well done! 👍

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you so much!

[@archieblanco2399]

Thank you 🙏 for this well made video! Picking up my Dutch Shepherd today from the shelter....he’s 5-6 months old, possibly has been returned for behavioral issues....but i whole heartedly believe he’s 90 % amazing, and just need to work some kinks out! Wonder what your thoughts are on if it’s too late to get him on the right path or not? Obviously you haven’t met the guy, and what not but is 6 months still teachable?

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Yes, you can start training a dog at any age. I'm sure you'll do a great job with your Dutch Shepherd puppy. They are amazing and fun dogs to train!

[@reflections9234]

Best puppy training video so far, after dozens of views. Excellent balance between training and taking care of the puppies’ emotional needs. Thanks.

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@ThoughtsOfQ]

This is such a great video! I appreciate the information. You make it easy to understand and you always get your point across

[@NateSchoemer]

Hey Qualond, I am glad it was helpful! I try to break everything down as much as possible. I appreciate your feedback and support of the channel :)

[@finleybrown516]

This video has made me more confident with my dog and he’s learning quickly thanks

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! That's great!

[@starrieustis5016]

Is it okay for my 4 month old geman shepherd to come to bed with me? I just got her and she had been in a cage for about a month and is super loving but hyper.

[@haroldcuaresma8481]

So detailed! I can ask? When to do the formal training(age), after the confidence boost training

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I start the formal training right away, I just try to keep it fun. :)

[@davidflorian8184]

Love the information. Great energy!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks so much!

[@sandihunt7477]

Great!! Looking forward to more! Thank you!

[@dumaflotchy13]

I've never use treats to train my dog. My dog obeys commands causeI said so & because he gets Xtra lovin. I only give him a treat after he/she "handled their business" during a walk.

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome!

[@TedWilliams1]

"Xtra lovin" is a treat (reward) for an attention/affection motivated dog.

[@sallyidol6281]

You realize that extra loving is a reward. So you do reward him I have many dogs I have trained and usually a treat with love is a better combo. You have well rounded puppy who is eager to please their owner.

[@Robbbed]

Treat after business teaches him.to go out constantly for.just a treat

[@kennethcuadrado7932]

Just got myself a Belgian Malinois, really excited to train her, she already goes outside to go to the bathroom

[@NateSchoemer]

Congrats! Malinois's are great dogs! :)

[@kennethcuadrado7932]

@@NateSchoemer yesss, I love her so much, even though I'm not much of an expert, I want to keep her in my life and I will give my best to give her the exercise that she needs. Got any tips to raise them as pets?

[@WillBlueAnimalTraining]

no what i expected, this is actually very informative and accurate. thank you for spreading correct advice for free.

[@justinadamski2535]

You are amazing!!! Thank you for sharing all of it with us!!!!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you, I really appreciate that! :)