How To STOP Your Puppy From Biting You!

[@janweesaya7714]

I’m tired of the ‘always positive reinforcement’ kind of training. It’s my first time getting a puppy, however I’m noticing how much my puppy does not respect me after the first week of training. She learns fast but only does my obedience training when there are treats. As soon as I researched deeply as to why, I noticed how bad I actually am at training. I’ve only been teaching my puppy how to do more bad behaviors to actually get what they want. I’m relearning everything and will be redoing every single training I’ve done. I’ve been looking for this kind of channel, finally found one. Thank you so much for your videos! It definitely helps us a lot.

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

Thanks so much for watching and reaching out! It's great to hear you have found our style helpful! Hopefully you'll start to see results and build a train and brilliant canine companion as you become a high level canine leader. You've got this 💪🏼

[@VaIentineBaker]

I am in the same spot as you. Have had my pup for 2 weeks now and it seems, especially when walking outside, that she has no connection with me and is just doing her own thing. What also seems to make it difficult is that she doesn't respond too well on any kind of treat.

[@johnflaherty810]

@@VaIentineBaker two weeks? Suck it up. It’s not supposed to be easy. Positive is the only way to go. Have fun making your dog afraid of you

[@gabrielelivingston2442]

Valentine Baker give her some time to get attached to you, two weeks is just enough to explore her new surroundings in the house and outside

[@narcisacris8525]

You are not bad at training, dogs are simply very stupid animals: smelly beyond any effort, costly for no reason, needy, noisy and highly dependent. That's why dog training is a real industry.

[@Songs-ts1ps]

I've worked through so many trainers and boy, am I grateful for your balanced sane approach. Thank you for what you do :)

[@MaineGirlOutdoors]

Mr. Atherton I love your videos. The methods you teach are a breath of fresh air and make so much sense. I've been binge watching your videos. I've also purchased and have been going through the perfect puppy course in prep for getting a GSD pup in 6 weeks. Absolute golden content! To anyone on the fence about the puppy course: GET IT. It is chock full of info that you need to get off on the right foot with your dog. You would have to pay at least a couple thousand dollars to hire a trainer as good as Will. You will not regret your purchase! And I bet your pup will thank you for it! ❤️🐶🐾

[@beachbumsandbushies7937]

Can you watch it multiple times, or just the once? Like yourself, I am trying to soak up as much info from Will as I can, prior to getting my puppy. I am sure though, that I will want to watch the content over a few times. 🐕🐾❤

[@tracyairth8625]

Thanks so much! I rescued a German Shepherd a couple months ago. She's 4-ish but tonight I was doing yoga and she came over and for the first time wanted to play. Then it became rougher with some gentle play biting. This video helped me to put that in perspective and see what I need to do next time that happens. Firstly, I'll put her in place to keep her off my yoga mat. I want to continue being a leader and not a littermate!

[@junechristie2497]

Absolutely. Such common sense. This is so balanced and refreshingly. Affection and discipline should go hand in hand. There are consequences for both humans and animals Discipline doesn't have to mean abuse.

[@melm7617]

This was the most helpful puppy video I’ve seen trying to “arm myself with information” to have the best odds of a great grown up dog. Thankful I found your channel.

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

So good to hear Mel, thanks for watching!

[@49Jersey]

Adopted half Border Collie/half Blue Heeler female puppy from the pound. Dealing with all the puppy issues. Love your training videos. Extremely helpful and informative. Thanks for taking the time to share your wisdom. Wag more - bark less.

[@vikingdogmanship]

How is it going?🐕‍🦺

[@Jkataya]

How's the puppy/young adult doing now?

[@ericdowney6374]

That title pic of the 4 pups each chewing on a finger was Clickbait Gold! Except the content of the vid was true to title and highly valuable. Thus reinforcing (KZbin's) magic formula: Leadership - Relationship - Communication. You've got us well trained Will, and we stand with you. Thanks! Update: I used the Touch correction on my 10-month Doodle & she jumped back!, froze and looked at me with that spring-brain doodle look. She hasn't tried the teeth again on our wrestle sessions. When she gets too worked up I redirect to Tug to calm me (and her). I want to repeat this lesson but after several days she just hasn't used her teeth again. It works!

[@aesin2756]

who else thinks watching will's videos makes you not just a better leader for your dog, but in the human world as well?

[@MrsSoapPeddlersHomestead]

I am a calmer person. I always have my gsd with me so I must behave as well. Should I become angry or anxious, he will as well. So, yeah I agree

[@aussiek6954]

Love your advice!. As an animal trainer (horses mainly), your advice is so solid. I'm learning from you and gaining more knowledge, thank you. My favourite statement here is "a solid leader wouldn't yelp and flop around on the floor".... nicely said!

[@annag467]

My boss back in college flopped down on the floor into a fake sob because all the students were popping off with crazy incidents in the dorms one night. Me and my coworker had long ago accepted the fact of life that young people are immature and we could probably handle whatever involvement was needed. But when our boss acted like a toddler in front of both of us, in public, we had no words. That is the one thing we couldn't handle mentally. So we awkwardly walked away from her curled on the floor and no one helped her get up 🤣🤣

[@spectralbeings]

I am so pissed off. I rescued a puppy a week ago and have been having problems with biting. I didn't know that the reason for yelping was to make your dog think you're their litter mate. If I would have known that then I would have known that these websites were full of crap. Thank you for having this channel. It has brought back a lot of knowledge that I learnt from a friend years ago who was a dog trainer/behaviorist that specialized in dominance/fear-based aggression cases. I used to be a dog sitter and walker but I forgot a lot of things once I retired years ago.

[@juangiraldo8536]

i am bringing my first puppy home tomorrow, and I am so glad i found your videos. Have been watching on repeat.

[@docsavagemanofbronze6362]

Great to see someone who really understands dogs and loves them. These videos are so valuable, many thanks.

[@hw9888]

Thanks for this video, I completely agree with your methods. After failing at total positive training, where my puppy takes advantage of me, bites me and doesn't respect me because I am not being the leader she needs, I have finally found a trainer who has methods that are helping me build a better relationship with my puppy. No more stressful, unenjoyable interactions with my puppy. Glad I found Fenrir Training!

[@pearead]

From the get go you hit the nail on the head! We are not littermates, why would we train our puppies with that methodology!? Amazing training techniques for mastiffs and large breeds especially!

[@radekzgarba4052]

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

[@djsonfire0001]

The picture of that dog with that huge dinosaur looking bone in its mouth was hilarious!! Great vid!

[@nicksaanto1113]

So in March, I got a 1 year and 4 months old Golden from a family that didn’t have time/attention to give him. I’ve noticed that a lot of these puppy behaviours have stuck with him and now that I’m about to get my Dane puppy, I’m doubling down on training for him so the new addition won’t catch on to unwanted behaviours! Thanks for all these videos!

[@Adelehalsall]

Why get a new puppy when your current dog isn’t fully trained? Surely you’d spend time training the rescued one first and giving him the 1-1 time that he clearly needs. I never know why people have to rush getting a second dog

[@nadiaskakun3013]

Hi! You mentioned that we don't leave toys on the floor, but we give it to the puppy at certain moment. So when do we take the toy away? When the puppy loses interest? Or are there any rules for that?

[@heidic7317]

Thank you! So helpful, especially the explanation of the thought process. This sets Will apart and equips dog owners to follow through with their calm, consistent leadership behavior because it makes sense and the how and why are clear.

[@ericmuiter8299]

Brother i truly appreciate your page. Have an 11 weeks old female rottie and your videos are reinforce to my wife and 2 girls that we train for her security, peace of mind and to insure she behaves properly in the community or where ever we may be. thank you SIR! ive owned a rottie prior to my family forming... continued blessings.

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

You are very welcome!

[@victoriavandalsen5449]

Great video and it made so much sense! My 12 week old puppy has my feet, legs and hands all scratched up from his teeth. I will certainly try your method! Thank you!

[@rikvanschaaik8443]

You sir, are a true role model! I love seeing a big dude with a low voice like myself training dogs without being a bully and also without shying away from punishing when necessary. Came her to tell you that the course links don't seem to work. I get redirected to a page with templates. Cheers!

[@kristenkinsella9899]

You are such a knowledgeable,kind and patient trainer. I found you through Jason Corey, Bruce Wayne and JJ~ Watching his channel led me too you!! I've ordered the Odin harness package and am so extremely satisfied with the quality!! Your videos speak my language~ I've found my family thank you for all your do for your informative teachings~ OUTSTANDING!!!

[@Thundercloud1969]

I could not agree more with you m8, I have experience training Dobermann and Cane Corso for a few years and one thing that I always noticed, a lot of dog owners do not know how to interact with their dog. Thanks for sharing and greetings from the Netherlands!

[@dontekillion7612]

Wow... Cut through all the BS... Watched some so called "dog whisperer" videos on KZbin and they tell you to yelp etc... The way you've explained it totally makes sense! Why a pup listen to you as a leader if he early hurts and upsets you. He'll think your under him/her within the pack. Makes total sense mate! Thanks for sharing this. Pure value!

[@avatrenai9308]

That was "It's me or the dog" Cesar Millan don't play that ****

[@avatrenai9308]

That was "It's me or the dog" Cesar Millan don't play that ****

[@dontekillion7612]

@@avatrenai9308 yeah that's the one! Load of rubbish! 🙈

[@EphemeralHumanBeing]

Thank you! I’m from a small town and we only have a handful of trainers. The most popular one is “positive reinforcement only”. It’s so annoying! I’ve learned more from this video than any puppy training video out there! I’m so glad I found you.

[@ajmalahmed8330]

Useful video!, sometimes those puppy bites are quite painful and especially when you have little kids around it could be a huge issue.👍

[@clownindan]

Dealing with it now. She has lil razor blades for teeth

[@helenjoyacorin2309]

Oh my God! Thank you for this. I always let my dog bite my hand everytime we play or I come to her to pat her or give her food. It becomes a habit. Thank God i found your videos sir. I hope that me and my dog will learn from this. Hopefully!! Thank you! 😊😊😊

[@michaelcamacho7424]

I've done the " role model" training for 15 years cool to hear it validated, Unfortunately my last baby passed before I got another pup so now it's back to square one which is fine just always nice to have a little bit of the previous pup in the most recent pup. this is my 3rd dog/friend hoping with everything I've learned with the other 2 (R.I.P) will make this one a breeze.

[@KDRBouvier]

Will you are a godsend. Thank you for your wealth of information.

[@christinarairdan2424]

Thank you so much! I hope it’s not to late for me to correct our Newfoundlands behaviour. Our puppy is 60lbs already and has zero respect for me. After watching this video I’ve realized I’ve done nearly everything wrong. Hoping with being calm and consistent I can gain respect.

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

You've got this Christina! And don't forget if you need a little more support we've got a number of different courses over on our website you might find helpful: www.fenrircanineleaders.com

[@pearlhundley228]

Just purchased your Boot Camp course in memory of Mabel. The House Rules are the best I've seen explained. I have a 6 month old English Mastiff and we have been implementing some of your rules but not all. Time to buckle down and crack on. Just picked up all the toys. Will report back with the progress. I had a pit bull mix with severe dog aggression before and had to resort to punitive old style of training (after disastrous result with positive only) , which did help me with managing the behavior. Wish I had found you sooner. Better late than never! My EM will be the best companion who I can take everywhere with your course. Oh, thank you for making it lifetime access. Much love from Indiana.

[@janelleleclair3216]

Pearl Hundley hey pearl, can you shared where/how you purchased course material? I’m trying to buy it as well but can’t find it. Thanks in advance!

[@pearlhundley228]

The link is in the description box.

[@janelleleclair3216]

Pearl Hundley thanks. Sometimes I miss the obvious 🤣🤣

[@namiovonoir]

In a nutshell: 1. aaah command 2. remove your attention and be calm 3. give chewtoy

[@clownindan]

Just found this channel today as i am raising/training a very youg puppy. You give really great advice for puppy training.

[@robbylucas1115]

Thank you so much for this ive watched several videos on puppy biting and I believe this was the best and most informative, we have a 10 week old Golden retriever puppy that we love to pieces shes extremely smart but the biting is out of control im going to get the family on board and believe this will work ❤ thanks again 😊🙏

[@summerlawson1692]

I drank everytime you said calm, consistent leader and now I'm wasted lol jk but I did learn a lot! :)

[@1cjdavidson]

Great. I was doing this instinctively and it's good to know I was on the right track!

[@FreckledDiva1]

12 min in is the meat of the video. You’re welcome.

[@martinkenyon3348]

He does go on a bit doesn't he?

[@sinseriously_tj]

life saver

[@MrLong-mb3pk]

You're a legend

[@onetwothree3578]

All information in the video is pertinent

[@Okeroa12]

Thanks! I certainly appreciate this! He has some great advice, but his videos do take a while to get to the point.

[@tctn615]

I’ll be using your video training with my new 8 week old GSD. I really wish I knew about your program when my 6 yr old AM Staff was a pup. She’s great, but your training would have made things much easier.

[@hollyashe983]

This video made me cry. I'm struggling so much with my 4 month puppy, he's a smart lad so I knew it was me and my awful leadership skills. The whole "littermate" aspect is dead on. I wish I found these videos before the constant positive ones. I want to be the best for my pup but by being so leniant I've doing more harm. Definitely checking out the boot camp, thank you!

[@lisaverweij8806]

My sister rescued a (staffordshire bully) puppy three weeks ago at only 6 weeks. I wasn't told what the story was there, and honestly, I didn't really want to know. I had a lot of experience with boxers, and my husband had pitbulls and labradors most of his life. When her two terriers (elderly) weren't fans of this puppy, my sis called the pound to get told, if the puppy went there it would be put down. Thats how Sadie came to us. Initially, I was wary of the problems going forward for having been removed from the mother so young, but it was a very desperate situation. I have three kids, a cat and a lab, but plenty of space and time for this baby. I have just done your course on your website, and will be buying the full puppy course in the next three weeks. I know it's going to turn sadie into the best possible dog she can be, coming from such a poor background, and all I can say is thank you for making your course available and helping save the lives of dogs everywhere. I am beyond grateful and will let you know how her training goes. Just thank you, thank you, thank you from Galway in Ireland!!!

[@MrsSoapPeddlersHomestead]

Today is day 2 of the dissappearing biting puppy. It got his attention the first time i did it. This works . Consistently is a mudt. Thankbyou so much! Im off to boot camp. Gunner is a German Shepherd, almost 4 months .

[@cathiematthews1359]

Wow. I was doing your method without realising it. Except I used ‘no, no, no’ spoken quickly. I love my dog, and she is my companion. But we live in a civilised household, and she needs to have ‘pretty manners’, (no jumping/ barking etc) so I was stern when we first go her. But she learnt really quickly.

[@alanwright1782]

I'm getting a Springer spaniel on Wednesday and I'm watching your videos to teach my dog. Thank you

[@allencaceres266]

Will . Thank you . This video is very helpful. I am picking up my puppy, a Cane Corso, in 3 weeks. And although i have had experience with handling one before it has been 10 years since i had one. It is good to hear your technique to bot only learn more on proper training of the companion but also how to become a better dog owner

[@salliegallegos918]

My puppy is well-mannered and coming along nicely. A friend who thinks that being a litter mate is “understanding dogs” recently returned for the summer. He is ruining her training with constant treats and encouraging her to jump all over him, roughhouse, and bite his hands. I’ve ask him to quit the behavior, but it’s beyond him. Now I keep her on a leash when he’s around.

[@SusanOlejnik]

I'm learning so much with my 3 yr old cavapoo. Wish I'd started earlier. I have a problem with him biting tho!- and I'm becoming a nervous wreck? I need the right video Will?

[@nikkiboyko2709]

A friend of my hubby turned us onto your videos, your phenomenal ! Tons of tips for our 4 month old American bull dog. I have a question regarding his older brother, an 18 month old American bull dog- he is so well behaved and such a great boy- but he lacks confidence- how am I able to build that for him- so I can tale him for a walk and him not be scared of a mailbox or a tree.

[@makawow]

12:20 positive correction, negative correction, redirection. Okay.

[@meganwillmore5340]

Hi from South Africa! Thanks for your helpful tips - we are watching many of your videos in preparation for getting a Staffy puppy in a few weeks (excited!!). Quick Q: Why do you rather use "eh eh" than a stern "no", which I would think comes more naturally and quickly to us in the moment?

[@crystalruff8237]

I love your videos, you've prepared me for training my new puppy and i follow your advise the best I can. My biggest biting problem is when we're going out to potty and back in/getting the leash and harness on and off. In that time it don't feel like I have the time to verbally correct, take attention away, etc. (Go through all the steps) because if I do, most times he'll do his business on the floor right then! He's just started asking to go out but until that's consistently early enough to do so the steps and prevent accidents in the house, what do I do?!?! Then when we come back in, he's so excited to be in that the verbal corrections don't get his attention and he'd be happy to just leave his leash and harness on and is impatient about getting them off. This part is improving, and impulse control is improving slowly, but for now, my hands and arms are covered in scabs and the biting when going out is the thing I'm not seeing improvement on.

[@lesleyanderson4400]

Because of work committments my partner and I will both be looking after and training our new puppy. Weve just bought your excellent puppy training course. Can a puppy cope with two consistent leaders ?????

[@LoriScott-v2j]

We have a 10mo Newfie pup. 100lbs. She is so loving, and learns quickly, she has had issue with mouthing. I understand that it’s part of “Newfi” behavior to “lead/carry” but how do I stop her from grabbing the kids during excitement play. Is it different with this breed? I have watched ur vids and am attempting to implement the approach u use. (FYI she is part of the Emotional support for our autistic grandson. Not professionally trained service dog but part of his therapy)

[@naomithompson5023]

Your videos seem so helpful! I will definitely try this on my 10 week old pocket beagle. She has been biting me like crazy! Also I love your way of training!😊 We have an older dog who is 5, a the labrador retriever that was trained wrong. Once I found your videos they really opened my eyes on how to train dogs the right way. For starters, too many of us were trying to teach her sit at the same time. She learned, but has other behavioral issues from my family yelling at her when trying to train her. (Myself included) I realized that yelling only makes the dog more aggressive. We would Yell at her when she would nip or bite, we would yell at her when she got on the table or furniture, etc... We know now that what we were doing is wrong. Now I want to make it right by listening to your videos. Again, thank you so much for the helpful videos!😊

[@r.carmichael4236]

Ah ah ahh sounds like something my grandma would say. I’ve tried “huu!” And my 10-12 week old rescue is responding to it. In just one walk, I’ve already noticed a huge difference

[@barbaranoeker9029]

My puppy is 3 months and I have not yet gotten to the point of being the calm, consistent leader. My puppy is a nipper and I like your advise on this. Please help me find your one month training that you recommend in this video. Thanks…Barbara

[@kdieguez]

This is great I’m going to use it with my new 10 week old puppy, I’ve already been using the verbal and she responds pretty well to that. However a couple times she has surprised me and gotten my toe, and my genuine instinctive reaction was to kind of yelp “owww”. It hasn’t happened much because I keep a close eye on her, but the times it has truly taken me by surprise, I don’t think I reacted well. Any advice on that?

[@AimForFreedom]

Hey Will! Great video brother! This is all very helpful. I just purchased your boot camp course as well. It is extremely helpful in shaping my dog perfectly. Thanks again for all the knowledge!

[@MRG1BZ]

Hey Will, and all at Fenrir. I've been chatting with Alice via Facebook, and I know everyone is so busy, but I have a question. I'm going into week 2 of the Perfect Puppy course as part of the Cane Corso bundle I purchased. Redirection isn't having the best results, so my question is this - should I be stopping the perfect puppy course and move straight into the Bootcamp to nip it in the bud? Our CC is 12 weeks old today, and his nipping and bitting is getting to be a bit much. He gets ramped up when I use "ah-ah-ah", he's gone to toilet, been played with, been trained, and napped. He's broken skin but nothing major, and we want to show him all the love in the world, and I'm doing my best to keep my frustration hidden to be a calm and consisten leader, and I thnk I'm doing a great job, but I'm really lacking some confidence since I'm not sure what order to do things in. I appreciate all that you do! I will succeed, and I'm glad we (dog owners) have you guys to teach us the way, and the path to be coming calm and consistent canine leaders. Thanks!! Love from Ottawa, Canada.

[@mytube0969]

Hello ... I"ve had my puppy for a month now and he is 16 weeks. I've been having issues with him biting me. He definitely thinks I'm a litter mate. Did you find the course helpful and did they respond to you query an concerns? I'm just trying to find out if this course would be worth it. Thank you. I hope all worked out for you and your dog. A fellow Ontarian. ;-)

[@ryandaniels5254]

Absolutely love this channel. I'm trying learn as much as possible for my 11 week lab!

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

Thank Ryan!! Don't forget we have a dedicated Lab channel too if you haven't found it yet: kzbin.info/door/9pGIYfTsGX3nYrPP6E8wtg

[@ryandaniels5254]

Already subscribed 👍👍👍

[@davidmallia628]

A related question. Which dog chews are best? Raw hide bones were said to have dangerous chemicals to bond them. Thanks!

[@lorrainebrooks4156]

Thanks for the tip on not leaving toys on floor,they will be put out of reach from now on.

[@martinorr303]

Your advice is absolutely amazing. So glad I've found your channels. Keep up the good work! Glad to see you're coming straight back at it with amazing advice 👍

[@r.carmichael4236]

I’ve been a new dog owner for about 10 days. This is the same advice my Mom gave me. ❤ somehow hearing it from a stranger who trains dogs makes more sense 😊. Puppy is teething, so this is a work in progress but I did learn that my pup bites at me when she’s bored. So, we go out for a 10 minute walk and by the time she comes back in she’s ready to listen and behave and chew on what I want her to chew on

[@elifpolat8300]

Will, i have a question about giving the chewing toy as the redirection. İf the dog has been misbehaving, after the verbal sign, let's say no for example or this nah-ah sound, you stop your interaction with the puppy, but she keeps coming after you biting, then give the toy? İt looks like she deserved the toy for doing something good then. Where am i wrong, please correct :)

[@TheStickofWar]

Hoping to use your guidance for our puppy coming into our life in the next half year, will be studying up with you. Loved your video on walking the golden lab on a leash with engagement

[@kennieprotasewich2854]

Question….which of your programs is best suited for a 16 week old lab? The boot camp or the puppy training? Thank you!

[@LT3Fluffy]

Real info is 12 minutes in past the commercial for bis course

[@uzziahmcrae9719]

My chihuahua Pomeranian check my cane corso puppy on a regular. One time the dog was growling at my brother for trying to take something from it. This lil Pomeranian ran across the room jumped on the couch between my brother and the dog and backed it down

[@Stephanie_83]

Question: (I have a 10 week old German Shepherd black lab cross puppy) How do I stop/correct a puppy from chewing on furniture? It happens when I walk out of the room for a moment, she doesn't do it when I'm in the room. Not sure if she's doing it because she's bored?, has anxiety when alone?, or doing it to relieve teething? She has chew toys and I'm worried if I don't leave a chew toy on the floor by her dog bed then she will find relief from her teething on other things like plants, anything wooden like corners of my stairs or coffee table legs. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated, thanks so much and amazing video. 🙂👍

[@dorothymiller7436]

I total love this daisy is getting it got to work on it a little longer her

[@mojoniro8328]

I'm so excited I just purchased Wills boot camp training. Here we go to a better Me and a better well-rounded Cane Corso, my dog named Smokey. Thanks, Will and Mabel this one is for you too. 🤗❤️🐾

[@B-Realx]

How did to boot camp course work for you?

[@JonnieDye-fn4yx]

Will this boot camp be helpful for an older dog? My dog is a little older than a year old and unfortunately I’ve been lax in my training. Am I too late?

[@jimhepworth]

Over what age does this course cover? Our new 9 week old Cavalier is in that stage now. Tiring them out works well, but at this age, control is hard to come by, lol.

[@andreahoulihan4368]

Hi there, I have tried to click on the link for the Boot Camp in the description but its not coming up. have you got an updated link

[@papabear6860]

Great video. So clear and concise as to what should be done, but more importantly, how futile misguided 'solutions' will be. Your boot camp sounds like it is the answer to so many potential problems if deployed properly.

[@Carlibers]

My puppy is 9 weeks and we've only had him a few days. Is it normal when i "ah ah ah" with my chest out for him to still be playful. I know you say they see me as a littermate however is he still too young to respond to such thing? Please let me know

[@alexsteel5959]

I always found a short sharp growl stopped any bad behaviour. I have a dog that snarls at all my family members except me when he has something he shouldn’t have. I go straight to him and take whatever it is and take it is. So, for everyone else it’s growls and snarls until he gets a biscuit. What do you think?

[@Hadassa1977]

What i come across often is, that people who have a puppy and they want to do protection training think that they have to stimulate puppy biting, because if you are teaching them not to bite they will do badly in the bite work later on (what is not the case at all).

[@cliveallen6742]

Excellent video, very informative. Thanks for that.

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jadeshepley4586]

You have helped me so much! my puppy is coming on amazing thank you x

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

So good to hear Jade!

[@WD_i_am_LordeYAYAYA]

Love the videos, should I have separate toys on the floor and then separate ones for when nibbling occurs?

[@averywentz]

Hi Mr. Atherton! (Apologies in advance for this lengthy comment.) I hope this finds you and your family well. I just wanted to reach out because you mentioned that if the verbal and minor physical corrections do not work and in fact ramp up your dog you might have a larger problem on hand. I think that I might have that problem. I just got my Cane Corso puppy almost a week ago when he just turned 8wks old. He has a really hard time not biting shoes (especially shoelaces) and cords. I not only subscribe to your KZbin, TikTok, and Instagram, but I have also purchased the Cane Corso bundle on the Will Atherton Academy site. I am going through the puppy course now and am just wondering if there were any videos you'd recommend that I need to watch that I might not have already. I have continued to use your Pavlovian pairing technique to try and get the verbal corrections to have more weight and I think it might be working a little because he (Finan) will listen and stop and redirect himself but other times it ramps him up. He is, in my opinion, very well crate trained he doesn't really cry when he is in the crate except for when he might have to go outside (I also have made sure that the crate is not used as a punishment in a circumstances, and he will eagerly go in there with his toys) and I have been socializing him in dog friendly stores (almost everyday) and when I am not out and about with him I have the TV on with a variety of shows/sound playing to expose him to. I don't know if he just starts to nip and bite more when he is tired/overstimulated or if it is more serious. Do you have any recommendations as far as time he should be around more stimulating environments and when he should take naps? He does seem to nap a good bit. Also he sits very well (I make sure he sits before I give him a toy and play with him) and I don't really have a problem with him jumping up on people, but I don't know how to get him to look up at me when I saw his name, and then when I withhold the treat to try and get him to look up that is when he starts to jump up on me. I just wanted to message because Could really use some advice, my parents - I'm 16 - just think its puppy things and to not worry, but I know the bite force of his breed and the danger of this being a bad habit that continues and how hard it will be to get him to stop later on in his life. I'm "solely " responsible for his care and training, hence why I'm reaching out. Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[@junelledembroski9183]

That puppy with the shoe lace in its mouth is so cute. 🥰 Sorry. I’ll go back to listening again

[@brigitte2857]

Hi Will, I love dogs - the ones I know that is, and am fearfull of any and all dogs I do not know (have been bitten in past). What I would very much like to learn is how to recognize a potential dog that can bite (out of agression or out of play) so I know what dog I can and cannot trust instead of fearing all I do not know. I think more people would like some tips - especially parents with children, as a child likes all dogs most of the time. Perhaps do a series on going to a park and showing dogs there and explaining what you see and how you spot it....just throwing ideas. Anyways, would love to see some of those kinds of videos and I think you're the perfect expert to break it down for people who aren't experts. Huggles!

[@tiffanybullrich2582]

Hi Brigitte, I read your comment and want to try to explain my view on this in hope it will help you. If you are anxious around a dog, the dog will pick up on it which is not an ideal situation. Especially when you are dealing with an unsure/unstable dog. In that case I would recommend to not engage or pet a dog when you are anxious. The other problem is that a general rule should be that you shouldn't touch a strangers dog without asking the owner if it's ok and if the dog is friendly. This should be explained to children, since this is an important rule not to go up to strangers dog and pet them. I would recommend to work on your fear of dogs in a therapy or counselling setting. Even if I would explain to you the body language of an unstable or fearful dog it wouldn't solve the problem since you are anxious and like I said dogs pick up on it. Maybe it is a good idea for you to engage with the dogs you are not afraid of (the ones you said you know already) to loose your fear of dog and look at their body language. Since you asked I will still tell you the signs of a fearful dog: stiff body, lip licking, flattened ear, avoiding eye contact, avoiding general contact, raised hair on the back, tucked tail. I hope that was helpful :)

[@marymaupin5429]

I have a pitbull & bull mastiff mix puppy. & I just want to say, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR TAKING YOUR TIME TO MAKE THESE VIDEOS. THEY HAVE HELPED ME & BRUTUS (my puppy) SO MUCH.!! Love these videos. If you are going to watch any KZbin videos about dog training you have found the right place on this channel. subscribe subscribe subscribe

[@shaunlenegan1414]

Love this channel and all your videos specially the ones about big dogs I just got a German Rottweiler he's 8/12 weeks and all your videos on them are spot on! Thanks for the vids and keep them coming

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

Thanks so much Shaun, glad you're finding our videos helpful!

[@mieketownsend5670]

Please reshare the one month puppy course. I couldn't find the link

[@jennifermcgannon5163]

Thank you for the advice puppy biting but could you please do a video on puppies attacking your other dogs as this is driving me crazy and is so stressful....thank you 😊

[@BATMOM1325]

@Fenrir can you do a video with your opinion and experience with the statement “you can not teach an old dog new tricks”? I’d like to know if this is true or false. And how to train dogs that are 3 years old or older and fix annoying/problematic behaviors in dogs these ages.

[@gailwalker6872]

Absolutely brilliant video. Straight on target. Thank you so much.

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

Thanks for watching, glad you found it helpful!

[@Artistoic555]

I will definitely be implementing this with my blue heeler pup. 👍

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

Thanks for watching, let us know how you get on!

[@johnsonsjams3439]

I found my lab pit mix likes to chew soft things, got her a stuffed duck and the absolutely loves it. She will prefer it over nipping, I keep it on the mantle and she will look at it then back at me to get it for her when she wants to chew and nip

[@pastelmoon9118]

method that worked for us: when puppy started to bite I turned around and walked away to other room. Repeated this every time when he was about to start biting eventually he got it and stopped. Attention was his motivation so by ignoring him I taught him " you only get attention when you behave well "

[@thomasalzatevelez3304]

Awesome video!! thank you for helping me tackle this problem with my puppy.

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching!

[@greeneyedmomma8338]

My 4 month old ESS does not bite/nip at me. However he does with my partner and our kids and old blind dog. Constantly. It has gotten so bad I purchased and e collar. That stop the behavior briefly. But he goes right back to it a few minutes later. He treats everyone else in the house like a litter mate.

[@ellenlewis3568]

Thanks, this was really helpful.

[@chaseburden6835]

Is establishing that proper relationship covered in your perfect puppet course? I'm looking to adopt a young puppy in the next year or so, and I see there is both the puppy course and the boot camp, so I'm confused if I need both, Lol.

[@daveswords2112]

Awesome channel dude, best advice ive ever heard

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

Thanks so much Dave!

[@michelemoore4752]

What's the difference in the puppy boot camp and the other puppy class?

[@jessicaisbell8052]

Does the boot camp and the calm owner training come with the perfect puppy training?