Keys to Raising a puppy: Full Vet Interview

See the full, unedited interview with Drs. Brennen and Hughes about early puppy socialization and problem solving. **** Download the FREE Simpawtico Basic Gear Buyer’s Guide here: bit.ly/2dqBljF
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Interview begins 0:39
Early socialization vs. vaccines 1:06
Fear periods 2:45
But the breeder said not to! 3:21
The minimum to get going 3:56
Getting around other dogs 4:46
Problems are predictable and preventable 5:45
Protected socialization 7:44
Puppy classes and vaccines 9:13
Potty training 11:39
Mental and physical exercise 15:10
Dr. Brennen revisits socialization 18:19
Realistic expectations 19:38
People don’t read! 21:11
Wrap up and closure 22:07
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About this video: In this video Ian Stone from Simpawtico Dog Training discusses a variety of puppy raising and training issues with local vets, Dr. Mike Brennen and Dr. Kathryn Hughes. Excerpts were used in our Puppy Socialization video, but the whole interview was worth sharing! We hope you get some value from it!

[@SWu-sl5kz]

Would love a video on mental stimulation activities :D

[@rogerhuff2602]

Bringing in the professional back-up is strong work. I appreciate hearing that I can start socializing my puppy early. Vet restarted her shots. She gets her 2nd in a week. Meanwhile, I bring her to my neighbors with their healthy dogs to mingle. Feels good to know I’m doing the right thing. And I want my pit bull puppy to be a sweetheart

[@mariagalustian]

Thank you for changing a lot of our misconceptions about puppyhood! It was a great work to bring in other professionals to corroborate your words!

[@tylercat6]

Finding your videos has provided so much valuable insight. I would have been lost with them! Your passion to educate and reach more people is something I am grateful for. The knowledge & useful application, review of toys and leashes .... ITS ALL GOOD! Advice for anyone out there, bookmark, rewind & rewatch many many times! So good!!! I’m learning so much! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Thank you for the kind feedback, Teri!

[@GoldenGurl91]

Simpawtico has amazing information thank you for all you do! Every puppy owner should see this video!

[@hylkema101]

Getting my second puppy next week, and Im trying to brush up on as much puppy info as I can, and your channel is amazing! Thank you for having great resources!

[@karenkfc]

I'm loving these videos! Amazing, thank you!

[@scottandlonikula4293]

Thanks for another great video and this time with my two favorite vets. Lots of great insight and information. You rock as always!

[@whitneyedwards15]

Been watching my way through all your videos during puppy's naps. Thank you SO MUCH for this fantastic info. You have distilled down answers to questions I didn't even know I had. Trying to give our puppy the best start, and this is helping us so much to plan for her days, her learning, and to teach our kids how to train the puppy as well. Thank you thank you for this info!

[@marissa9325]

I have a 10 week old puppy and this was extremely helpful! I’m going to start working on socializing ASAP!

[@mathrocks6627]

Thank you so much Ian and Drs. Brennen and Hughes! Very informative, and really fun information. Hope this helps so many dog owners!!

[@nicholasdalton7161]

Love this channel learning so much, I'm starting my dog training course under the National dog training federation of Australia this year and am so excited. Dogs are everything to me and I'm learning so much from people like Ian dunbar and you thank you so much

[@e.laurenceforget-lacoursie4450]

I just discovered the Simpawtico Dog Training channel. Thank you for your incredible videos! Don't know if it has been covered before, but I'm really curious about nose work! Thank you again!

[@swimmybunny]

Thank you!! I pick up my puppy in 2 weeks and I'm freaking out just a little bit so this really helped! Love your channel!

[@juliebolduc802]

Thankfully, I am in Florida and will never have to worry about snow on the ground while potty training my new puppy! 😜 love the videos and all the information!

[@dimpleza]

Thank you so much for this! We want to get a puppy within the next year and I'm educating myself as much as I can beforehand! This was excellent advice! Thank you!

[@aashilr]

dimpleza Get a Corgi puppy! I just got one a month ago, I love him so damn much. He's such a goofball

[@tylercat6]

Your in the best place for all the best inside information. I’ve watched them ALL, MULTIPLE times and I always come away with something 🙏

[@terryklemesrud758]

Great video!!!

[@cjl9184]

Great video!! Love level of depth!!

[@Fi_EJF]

Hi Ian, been watching your video's and have found they make such common sense. My rescue cairn terrier died at the start of the year. I miss him so much, and am completely in love with the cairn breed. They're such busy little guys and I want to make sure my cairn pup when I get him or her in the next couple months has the best start to life in our home. My little guy was given up to the dog shelter because he "chased cows". With positive reinforcement he and I created a deep bond, he just needed someone to give him the time he needed and deserved. I've showed your videos to family members so we can be on the same page, and there is an excellent puppy/dog training place in the city I live in, whos philocophy matches well. Keep up the great work, cheers from Australia.

[@sairella2697]

I'd love to see a nosework video please! Simpawtico you are helping me feel confident and in control with our new puppy so much!

[@TheEvdo]

I would love a video or just some general ideas on nose games. I've done some simple stuff with her food around feeding time, but to add more to the physical exercise would be great! What do you reccomend for the structured mental stimulation activities?

[@tylercat6]

Would love to see this ! 👍👍👍

[@kalynnoneal6948]

I'm not sure if you have already or not, but a video on some nose work games/training would be awesome! I taught my dog "find it" and he will sniff out a treat in the house but I would like to expand on that if I can. He loves it! And I love your videos!

[@tylercat6]

I love to hear how you began training for that game. Very cool!

[@mamaluvbug987]

Kalynn O'Neal - also curious to know how u began teaching that!

[@alexisrivas307]

It is fantastic sitting down to have a discussion with other dog professionals.

[@mothedogtrainer]

Great stuff Ian

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Thanks!

[@cindycerda1367]

I love this video...I wish I could give it a lot of thumbs up... I have an Old English Bulldog he's 10 months old I got him when he was about 5 months and now I'm having trouble with him being so social it's hard for me to take him out to the park and do things with my kids but all these good ideas help me in a lot of ways I'm definitely going to work with my dog and get him to be more social I just want to say thank you for all the good videos and all the help...

[@jovitavillacis3611]

Thank you!!!

[@Sapperbounded]

I'm not sure if you have anything like this, but a video on socialization for older dogs would be phenomenal. A lot of people like myself adopted an older dog who may have not had adequate socialization, but we still want to bump up our pup's quality of life as much as we can. As it is, there isn't much info out there, (at least as I've seen), on how to tackle this problem, so anything in the way of advice on that would help a TON of dog owners, myself included.

[@SanaOsniva]

love these videos pls moree

[@carlosmaldonado3168]

Really quality information, thank you so much

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

You're very welcome!

[@mannycalavera2335]

I love this channel. And this was really insightful. I am one of those people who needed to hear this. Definitely going to let my puppy explore and see new things. There is some risk involved that I will manage the best I can. But I feel the risk of creating a fearful dog is just as real. I just need to suck it up and not be paranoid.

[@timholden8007]

Thanks for this! Your channel has helped us so much!

[@juliadd]

I took very much the same stance when my dog was little. We had her in socialization classes and pack walks multiple times a week from 9wks onwards. She went to daycare once or twice a week at 12 wks. We took her with us everywhere. She met lots of people and dogs. BUT. During a fear period from about 6m onwards, she became incredibly apprehensive of the world.... even with all the training and exposure she had til that point. Now, at eighteen months, she is better, but still cautious of strangers and over-eager dogs. She'll bark and tell people and dogs to back off. Some people it's not the case with, but not all. Makes it really challenging. I've often wondered if it is because she had TOO MUCH exposure when she was really little. We make a lot of effort now to control her environment and interactions to set her up for success. It's work, but worth it, because she's a delight. She loves the people and dogs she does know, she's just slow to warm up with those she doesn't.

[@CarlosRR02]

Just got my puppy two days ago, his a 12 week old, 1.7lb Yorkie, the runt of the litter. The breeder told me the same thing, to not take him out or interact him with other dogs until his 6 months old. Told us to use PuppyPads, and a diaper to prevent him from peeing everywhere once he grows and develops the need to mark his territory. I found all of these tips a little weird and quite honestly disappointed because I was looking forward to taking my puppy out and showing him the world. I am so grateful to have found your channel. Currently what I'm struggling with is trying to get him to eat, he does not like to eat. Other than that his super playful, super energetic, super loving...

[@karlasolomon8128]

Am getting a 16 week old puppy, and the breeder is conscious of exposure and socialization, so I’m hoping it will go okay. I’ve never had a puppy before-my previous dog was over a year when I got him, and was a bit cautious in some ways (especially with new dogs) but we connected to each other well, and I was able to help him get better with meeting new dogs (but never really happy about it).

[@jodieliedke6568]

Could you do a video on what you both referred to as “nose work”?

[@FrederickCFreddie]

Thank you so much for this! I’ve been doing so much puppy research while waiting for my Jack Russell that I’ll be getting early June. I agree exercise will be its most helpful key in training and behavioural. My fear however becomes over exercising since I’ve heard horror stories of some going overboard and not stopping. Any advice on clues to stop activity before it becomes excessive?

[@sarahmoorcroft8826]

Thank you so much for these videos. We are getting a King Charles spaniel puppy in 2 weeks and your videos have been invaluable in helping us get ready, since it’s been 13 years since we last had a little puppy. In this video you mentioned scent training (or something like that) what does that involve?

[@christym.814]

I’m learning a lot from your videos. I’ve never had a dog, but I’m getting a puppy in about 10 weeks. I’m excited to make sure she’s well socialized. Thank you for all this good information! Regarding something mentioned in this video, since my yard in the country is home to deer, squirrels, chipmunks, and a possum. Is it safe to let my dog potty there when I get him at 8 weeks?

[@houseasyouseeit]

lol! The snow pee thing was exactly what our winter born pup did! Good info. We should raise our pups like we raise our children in this way: offering a variety of experience to prepare for the world. And in no way will everyday be easy. It’s not easy but very worth the love.

[@lukep5130]

Hi Ian could you do a video on nose work?

[@allenangeloserrano2892]

Nice

[@ConnieWillislive]

What is the best backpack/frontpack to have for a small dog when walking/hiking?

[@rob2estonia]

Can you make a video on nose training?

[@esthercraft]

We stay in an apartment can u do on indoor potty training videos. Also can u do more videos on how we can play indoors or mental stimulation games with our puppies indoors

[@mamaluvbug987]

Esther craft - agreed, like another commenter pointed out: they said what is *IDEAL* to do, but failed to expand on *what TO DO* if u live in an apartment - which frankly, many people do! 😉

[@sergeifrante]

hey, man! thanks for your great videos! i just a gotta puppy recently and i wanted to specify the part when you're talking about puppy pads. i was presented with a puppy who's only 1 month old and i live in an apartment and since he only has 1 vaccine, im afraid to take him outside to potty - only for controlled socialisation with me holding him on my hands. so the poppy pads is the only way for me. is it ok or maybe you can advise on some way around

[@valentinegirardot]

Hey Ian! I love your videos it has helped us so much with training our little rescue dog :) any tips for older dog socialisation? It really doesn’t t seem like our dog had any in his past life as he is very fearful borderline agressive with people and dogs... and of course nobody wants him at an obedience or socialisation class. He is 9months old so hopefully we can still work on it. We are meeting with a trainer but I would love to hear your advice on this topic.

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Hey Valentine! Check out our other socialization vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnualIN7YpeqhNk where we talk about protected socialization. That's the strategy you're really going to focus on. Work under threshold at distance. Have great experiences in proximity to people and/or dogs and gradually decrease the distance as his confidence grows. And you're right: a class would be a terrible venue for socialization. I mean think how many times our teachers in school told us "You're not here to socialize!" Make a group class a long-term goal. In the meantime, figure out where he's at right now, and hang out with it.

[@mamaluvbug987]

Simpawtico Dog Training - great advice & will def check out the vid to reference to pass on, but like OP said "no one wants in classes" which I read as & know to be locally true: trainers or whoever's in charge often refuse to provide services for dogs with an aggressive disposition *which is irony at its best & contradictory at its core!* Also aggression is very often an issue with many rescues having been abused/neglected/mistreated... (sadly, which angers me/makes me wish the same fate of the losers who treat - those helplessly dependent on them - like that!)

[@saramations]

Any updates? I find it hard to believe no trainer wanted an "aggressive" 9 month old (what breed?) in their class... If so, I don't know what bs trainers would turn that down. My trainer welcomes all dogs within her class.

[@arrianneanguiano6202]

Great video and extremely informative! Just one question... Why do you not suggest dog parks? Right now with this pandemic going on finding a puppy class is hard and going to the park and keeping my distance from people is what I can do for now.

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

I personally don't recommend public dog parks. There are too many opportunities for trouble-people who don't watch their dogs, people who don't ever think their dog is the problem, unvaccinated dogs, unsocialized adult dogs, reactive dogs, aggressive dogs, mismatched play sizes and styles...we've just had a spate of trouble in several of our local parks. The only times I think it works is when it's a private park where there are barriers to entry, where attendees are screened, and it's staffed.

[@tjgorman4075]

Hey Ian, can you let me know what your opinion is on a 2 week dog boarding camp away from home and if they work. I’m worried he’ll learn there and go back to his old behavior when he returns. Thanks Ian!

[@its.NadeTv]

I am so late on your KZbin channel. But I have a 9 week old yorkie puppy. In regards to allowing your puppy outside to potty. He hasn’t had his 12 week vaccine yet (due Nov 10th) We however do have a front and backyard but we have noticed cats in the backyard. Also, our neighbors also have dogs. Should I bring him out to potty now or should I wait until he gets his 12 week vaccination?

[@georgepappas7251]

Great videos! My family is preparing to adopt a puppy in a few months - do you notice a difference between training a male and female? Do you have a recommendation as to which one to get for a family with kids? Keep up the great work!

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Hi George. If you're getting a puppy I don't think the sex matters too much. There are plenty of old wives' tales about it and advice on the internet. Some breeds have tendencies one way or the other depending on sex, but it's much less of a factor than it's made out to be. A puppy can be molded to be a super family dog with consistent support and practice, regardless of breed or sex. The better conversation is to look at breed and find one that fits your lifestyle. That is to say, don't get a lazy breed if you're a really active family and vice versa. After that conversation, sex is really just a matter of preference or availability.

[@georgepappas7251]

Thanks so much! Look forward to more videos

[@jena.8362]

What to do when you have an older dog (rescue) who did not get proper socialization as a puppy? How do you begin to socialize an older scared dog? Thx

[@aashilr]

Wait what is the scent training thing you guys talked about?

[@Randomodnar]

You know search dogs, and drug dogs? Its teaching your dog to do that on a lesser scale

[@Pariishad]

Hello can you please help us to teach fetch? My puppy just doesn’t want to! He catches the ball and runs away...☹️ thank you so much 😊

[@troyklk7734]

I actually do live in NYC, I need the puppy pads! Thank you for the video though, very helpful.

[@tylercat6]

Going out on a limb here, but I think because it was such a lengthy conversation, most people may have missed where all three commentators said there was the exception of apartments & nursing homes with small dogs. I’m trading a 6mo old Papillon (very small dog) and my take away was, use them if you need the, beware the possibility of missteps & stay the course. Clearly my little dog isn’t going out in the dead of winter where she would be in more danger of frostbite...so of course I’ll find alternative solutions... puppy pads or puppy litter box with grass. 🙏

[@maiamedina4807]

Hey I just got a new pup I really need help on where to start.

[@MimiDidi121]

I've got a new puppy. I've been trying to potty train. I've got treats he only gets when we go potty outside. Its been really a disaster. The other day was working a lot around the house. He and his sister (my adult dog) were outside playing. They had been out there 30mins or so and he ran inside, peed in the kitchen and ran back outside!! I took him outside to potty and he wouldn't hardly walk down the steps of the deck because he was looking at the rail and my hand to see where the potty cup was! He knows that cup means he gets a goodie when he pees! The entire time he is peeing he looks at me to make sure I dont leave! He runs over and sits. He knows he doesn't get treats without sitting. He's learn that, hes learned, stay, for the most part, drop it, and up and down, but won't petty outside! Any suggestions? I started off doing it wrong and used pads and a larger pen inside. The vet gave me better instructions. So I switched to taking him out on a reg schedule and rewarding him with a treat and lots of positive feedback. He's a 4 month old pit bull that I adopted at 3 months old. I've not had him neutered yet. Any any any suggestions????

[@emily-hg3sx]

My chi is the opposite of what people think he never barks he walks next to me without a lead when i stop he stays by me, i think he was well socialised by us as he loves everyone children are his favourite some how my dog also loves being held 😂

[@matthewgould4464]

Hi guys we are about to get a 2mth old boxer pup and wondered where is the best place for her to sleep? We have watched the crate training vids (which were great btw) but wondered does the dog sleep in there at night or in another dog bed which we will be keeping in another room?

[@jarra83]

Hi firstly I am loving your videos. I’m just curious about something. I just got my new puppy a week ago. He is 11 weeks old and I’m worried I’ve missed his first window. I’ve spent my first week with him at home toilet and crate training. with only a vet visit (where he got lots of hugs and treats). this was due to the recommendation of the breeder. He just had his 2nd vaccination on Monday and the vet said wait a week before I take him outside. So far since I’ve had him he’s only meet with 5 people. The breeder did have him with other puppies and his parents.

[@kathyp374]

jarra my understanding is the longer a puppy is with its mom and littermates etc, the most important socializing is happening! You haven’t missed out on anything, just keep it up!

[@GreenbellyStudios]

With the whole social distancing thing and many places closed right now, what do you recommend for placed to go for socialization? Also, what are some of the scent games you mentioned?

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Great question! Puppy Culture wrote a phenomenal article on the subject. Very thorough and well-written. Check it out: www.puppyculturestories.com/read/socializing-puppies-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic Also, Dr. Ian Dunbar put out a pretty in-depth video on the subject as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qouko5uIp8ypmbs As for scent detection, there are several videos around KZbin on how to get started with it. I used Andrew Ramsey's method so you may check out Ramsey Nosework as well.

[@adventurerwannabe]

how far can a 12 week Ridgeback puppy walk without compromising his health? I often get concerned during our socialization adventures that I might be overwalking. He never displays signs of fatigue as far as i can tell. Is guiding myself by visual signs of fatigue a reliable way to estimate when he might be getting too much excercise?

[@avedilly]

What is nose work?

[@imaynothealu]

Question, while I was not home prior to receiving his last set of shots/vaccinations he may have interacted with the neighbors dog which they just recently “adopted” which was a stray. Is my puppy fine? Would you know if something was wrong right away? Or will you not know until years later? Would they be sick now or later? Thank you!!

[@Randomodnar]

Your puppy may be fine, or it may not. If you're concerned, take it to the vet

[@serenarchie123]

What about cats passing through our garden,!could that be a risk of disease to my puppy if it’s not had all it’s jabs ? Thanks

[@marybills7290]

What does everyone think about pet insurance?

[@curtiswallen549]

What should I do if I have a 6 week old puppy with 1st set of shots and I live in a very dog friendly apartment complex?i don’t want him to learn to potty inside but I’m afraid to get him sick even if I carry him to a fairly secluded itch of grass

[@lildragon6415]

What's your stance on spaying/neutering?

[@tylercat6]

I’d like to hear this topic slso

[@marthaprentell7969]

In this coronatimes with confinement at home and quarantaines, how do you suggest the possibility of training socialization of a 10 week old puppy?

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Hi Martha! Puppy Culture wrote a fantastically detailed, well-written article on socialization during the pandemic. Take a look here: www.puppyculturestories.com/read/socializing-puppies-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic

[@sarahmurray860]

Is it too late to start at 15 weeks with other dogs ? Used to people but avoided dogs before this because of vaccination and hadn't seen this first

[@antonellamizzi5860]

Is it possible to teach a puppy to delay waking up time ?

[@pawpower1023]

I am moving to a new small farm with my fiancé and we are getting a puppy shortly after we move it. I get him July 1st. I am unfamiliar with this place. I know the neighbors who are Amish had a dog but I havn't seen it in months. Should I be afraid to let my pup be out on the farm? I am paying a lot for this pup and I am already so attached I would die if something happened to him. Thoughts?

[@AysieElf]

At around 17:30 you talk about nose work. What do you mean by that?

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

It's scent detection activities. We teach dogs to use their noses to find certain odors, and make it more and more challenging as they get better. It's really fun and it's mostly "dog led" meaning there's no obedience work or anything like that. We set it up, show them how and provide feedback, and let them discover how fun it is. Then we just let them do their thing. Any dog can do it, it just takes time. There are lots of videos on the web about doing it with DIY materials. I follow Andrew Ramsey's method, but there are many ways to teach it. Take a look and try it out! It's great for a dog's brain!

[@AysieElf]

Thank you for the quick answer :)

[@lxghznr5130]

What do u suggest other than pads of you can’t take your puppy outside all the time

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

We recommend this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/porQaJWXitajm9k

[@sdf592]

Can you please show is how to train not to pull?

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Hi Frederika! To do that justice we would need more than a 7-10 minute video could really do. It's a labor-intensive process and there just aren't "quick fixes" for it if you really want it to be a lifelong skill. That being said, we do have a PDF on our website that outlines the progression with diagrams: www.simpawtico-training.com/learning/downloadables/ Give it a look and see if it helps get you started.

[@rabbitholegirl1]

I will be getting a puppy next month at 8 weeks old. If the first vaccine is at 12 weeks old where can i socialize & take him out for a walk? I don't have a yard. Thx

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

The 12 week vaccine should be your second, if the breeder gave the the first one like they're supposed to. Take a look at this blog post from Puppy Culture for some socialization ideas when you have limited vaccination: bit.ly/socialize_puppies_during_outbreak

[@hedition9346]

I am confused, so pre-vaccination socialization is a yes or no? The whole video says yes but says nothing on to worry or not to worry about catching potential disease. I brought my puppy home at her 8th week and let her socialize for 2 days, and she got diarrhea soon after. So do you say I risk it for the critical socialization period?

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Check again at around the 10:00 mark up through about 11:45. In a safe, clean, indoor environment around other vaccinated dogs, you can start right away after the first shot. Wait until after the second to get more "worldly" in outdoor environment like your own yard or other well-regulated places. After the third, you should be good to go anywhere. The main take away is that there are opportunities to do your socialization at every vaccine level.

[@elizabethseiden7456]

How do I trim my dogs nails? She bites and she’s a pit bull/ German Shepard mix!

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Not sure if you're asking that from a trainer's perspective or a groomer's perspective. The technique of actually trimming is a questions for a groomer. Getting your dog to accept that process is a question a trainer can answer.

[@lscruggs5304]

Should I be worried about wild animals in my yard before the puppy has his 12 week shots? Deer, rabbits, birds, raccoons, snakes, turtles...will those create any issues for potty training and socializing outside?

[@haelidh]

I'm so confused. Where do I let my puppy do his business from week 8 to 12? I don't have a garden, outside spaces are not recommended and puppy pads are not recommended either

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

If you must use an indoor toilet, we're now recommending a litter box with a standard substrate for that. A big pan is recommended. You want a BIG potty area. Don’t use the standard clay-based litter; wood shavings are best. They smell good and they desiccate the poop for easier cleanup. It also prevents tracking of messes. 2nd best is recycled/pressed newspaper pellets. The pellets for cats (or even horses, the cheapest option) are exactly the same stuff, so don’t feel like you have to get something with a picture of a dog on the package. Make the substrate deep; it's a little bit of a cue to the dog to use it. If they're sleeping in the potty substrate, you have a problem with the crate or pen. Just remember that the indoor toilet is just a place holder to keep your potty training from backsliding when you can't supervise them and take them out.

[@nicolewolfcry7408]

I feel like alot of people dont realize it's okay to be a adult dog home. Some people just like elderly or older cuddle dogs. I'm a puppy person I love training and running and that's why I stick to my puppy to Furever. However my Other Mother cant stand puppies. She needs a elderly dog she can love on and be companions with. It's a option, it doesnt always have to be a puppy.

[@NP-sd9md]

What should you do if you DO live in an apartment? I hope you would agree it isn’t honest advice to get an animal you may not want, like a fish or cat. Taking a stance that outdoor areas are bad AND indoor training is bad seems incomplete. On the heels of the puppy socialization topic it sound like the vets professional opinion is that dogs are solely adapted to american suburbs. While its easy to understand the medical idealism in this, it’s not practical advice. Enjoyed seeing the full interview thanks. Maybe a “pup in the city” video in the future?

[@tylercat6]

If you replay, you’ll hear them all say “exception apply, like apartments & nursing homes with small dogs. The difference from simply hearing & “listening “ is how carefully we take in what we hear.

[@NP-sd9md]

Teri Petrillo I was responding to that it discourages pee pads in general while not providing actual advice for a common situation where they are needed before full vaccination. I stand by my comment that it’s incomplete advice. It’s a 20min unscripted interview, and I really liked it so i hope my comment wasn’t so strong that my point got lost. If it did: Ian, moar like this :) Fwiw i think the exception you quoted was referring to the extreme of long-term indoor training in a 100th story apartment. not apartments where outdoor access exists, but is unsafe for a 2 mo old puppy. And i agree comprehension is a careful activity.

[@mamaluvbug987]

N P - interestingly I lived in & near HeLLmira, in fact down the Rd for many years & even next door to the Lake Rd Animal Hospital - that said, there's NO dog parks ANYWHERE in the "city" or surrounding counties! So I'm glad they expanded on & gave examples on "socializing" & vaccines, but disappointed they only touched on the latter... (side note, IDK why but having explained above feel the need to say: I paid Dr Brennan thousands, but my dog still lost his eye unless I could come up with another $3000 for surgery; which wasn't revealed to me till after a year of weekly visits)

[@mamaluvbug987]

Teri Petrillo - Touche, the difference between reading & comprehension of information read is basic intelligence. *If you re-read* you'll see OP clearly understood what they said & was simply asking for an expansion of *what to DO* if u live in an apartment (note the case of both of our *DO* 's & also their mention of getting a cat or fish)... Your reply was both unhelpful & unnecessary. U "could" say the same for mine, only that wouldn't be accurate either.

[@Arterismos]

I don't know if you've figured it out since posting, but the recommended housetraining method is to give the puppy a DIY toilet topped with a surface of what they'll be using when they're old enough to potty outdoors (e.g. concrete slab, patch of grass, gravel, etc.) There's a free download of Ian Dunbar's Before and After You Get Your Puppy at Simpawtico's website.

[@tiffernut2456]

I do have a cat (N pup N FISH!) but the way that was shouted out like that it seemed insulting. I love my Kitty N Gold Fishies N very proud of all my pet babies! I'm a NEW puppy mommy. I'm GOING to have questions! I would think the vets would appreciate peoples questions on pet care. Not to be bashed because a new pup after years of caring for an elderly dog. Its a big adjustment for the family N the new pup! It should be okay to ask questions w/out feeling like a dumb ass for asking!! I appreciate your channel N all you do, however I felt half way offended. Best approach would be to agree that puppy energy is more then an elderly dog. Not "what did you expect"? (instead "this is what to expect......")

[@Moriningland]

Our vet put the fear of god in my girlfriend with our puppy about parvo and now it’s very difficult to get her to let me take the dog out to socialize him. Sucks.

[@jude5259]

What size rok strap leash should I get for my husky puppy

[@saikong2553]

Vet version of George Clooney! 😂😁

[@kabish0603]

Always enjoy your videos, but people need to realize the elephant in the room. These are people that he had chosen to do the interview with, people that he knows has the same view as he does. Just like human doctors, you will always find professionals that have completely different views on what they believe is the right way to do things. You could go to 10 vets and more than likely get 3 maybe 4 different opinions.