Introducing my new puppy and some puppy tips for the first day home!

[@duellinkskogdecks6089]

I hope this becomes a series. There's a lot to learn in owning a new puppy. Especially the mistakes that I didn't know I made when we got our puppy.

[@Clymnstr]

Same here!! I wish I knew what I know right now when our puppy got home

[@TheReverseOreoPups]

Same!! I really wished we had watched this I am being honest

[@latosa18]

My BC puppy just turned 5 months and boy its been a real eye opener

[@sarawong2241]

My dog 🐶 is now 9 years old, I started following you since he was a baby. I loved you back then and still nothing has changed. You are the BEST and kindest dog trainer to date. Thank you very much. ❤️ Love all you videos ❣️

[@kikopup]

Awe. Time flies doesnt it? I wish our dogs lived as long as humans do...

[@TheReverseOreoPups]

That is the cutest little baby, I like how you explained how you have to be respectful!! Many people don’t know that!!

[@crazydog1207]

My heart melted when his tail started wagging. What a sweet heart! I would be interested in seeing how to appropriately introduce a young puppy to a new person/how to explain to the person what to do when meeting your puppy.

[@kerrkatastropheful]

Oh my he is SO HANDSOME. I adore when they have eye patches like that AND he has tan points. Precious. Congrats on another new baby! He got really lucky with you. Thank you for the amazing content as always.

[@kikopup]

Thanks! :)

[@recycledMilk]

the little dot on his head is so cute! he is going to be STUNNING when grown up 😊

[@jassonandrade2026]

So happy for you! I love when you can tell when people are truly enthusiastic and motivated to have a new puppy. We have a new 3 month old pup and your videos are essential! Thank you and congratulations!

[@kikopup]

Awe thanks! I do think when you have a lot of dogs its fun to get a new problem rather than a problem you have had to keep tackling with other dogs. :) Hehe.

[@Tear73]

Awh ❤️ Emily trying to justify getting a new pupper! Don't worry we won't judge, we're 100% with you 🤩

[@kikopup]

Tee Hee! :)

[@artunucci]

What an adorable puppy! Congratulations. I'd love to have new episodes as he grows up, like a series.

[@kangakong]

What an adorable pup. Looking forward to seeing his development. He is so very fortunate to have you as a guardian. I know a lot about puppies but once again I picked up some new tips from you. Been meaning to tell you, I love your hair style. I could never pull it off but you wear it well. Your overall confidence in how you train comes off so sweet and friendly but very effective. You handle yourself so naturally with your dogs.I believe that is part of your success. I don’t just watch what you do but the way you carry yourself around your pack. I think if someone repeated your instruction but were high anxiety it would not work. Edit: grammar

[@kikopup]

Oh thanks! :)

[@derekb.9177]

@@kikopup Sorry,clearly super dog training,but the puppy 5 minutes is soooooo sweet,that i want see the puppy jumping and having fun. But it's your puppy and you see it right.You don't want others care and try talking to the puppy. It is yours and other people have to ignore,how you treat your beloved super-sweetly puppy. I'm jealous,cause your dogs.

[@katarzynaszczerbowskapruse2605]

He was so calm in this video, apart from the end of the film you would never say that he is mouthing on your hands and cloth!

[@kikopup]

The key is being calm yourself, and moving slowly to give the treats in a calm way.

[@SEzzz53]

Thanks for the insight on possible problems with keeping them on leash in the house. I hadn’t thought of the pulling issue. ❤️

[@kikopup]

It really depends on the dog I am sure some dogs its easy to quickly train them to not hit the end of a leash. I prefer the pen, and also a pen with long bars like teh one I have because then the puppies dont learn to put their paws up like they can with a fence.

[@scarletwinter9311]

Wonderful timing! We are picking up a new puppy this saturday!

[@kikopup]

Congrats!

[@dabodo932]

Your spoiling us with all these tutorials & then a puppy video also!!! Thanks so much for sharing & posting. Congratulations on your new family pack member. Absolutely adorable & a super perfect surprise. He is certainty very handsome. Think I missed his name, sorry. Looking forward to watching all your interactions & seeing him grow with the rest of the pack. Sure you will make fantastic progress in a very short time with him as always. Absolutely loving your channel & all what you do. Thanks so much.

[@tedjack9184]

Emily's latest hasn't got a name yet. I think Emily likes to know him a little bit better so she can give hime an appropriate name.

[@dabodo932]

@@tedjack9184 Thanks Ted, very much appreciated. Thanks so much.

[@kikopup]

Thanks Dabo do! :) I've not been able to think of a name that sticks yet :)

[@dabodo932]

@@kikopup Thanks for letting me know. Decision on a name is one of the most difficult areas I think. You want the best name possible, one that suits his character & personally , but don't have years to find one. Good luck & am sure you will find the perfect match soon enough. Thank you so much.

[@rainietherescuedog283]

This was such a well-made, informative video. You explained everything so clearly, and the metaphor about a pup's mouth being like a toddler's hand was a really hellpful way of looking at things. I got my dog as an adult but if I ever end up with a puppy I will definitely be using these tips! Thanks for another great video!

[@kikopup]

Thanks! I think it helps to understand they aren't being naughty just touching everything like a baby does.

[@dakritree]

This is so helpful! My family has been struggling to teach our 3 m Aussie Pyr mix to not mouth / bite us. Thank you for teaching us that we've been, inadvertently, too high key with our petting and playing. And thank you for giving us the tools to reinforce the behavior we want! PS What an adorable puppy fate has brought you - congrats!

[@kikopup]

Thanks! Also when meeting people you can feed the puppy a treat if they pet, and then end the petting before it gets too much, and also say sorry not this time

[@derekb.9177]

Right,it's normal. Super sweet and perfectly puppy. Best puppy in the world. And,i forgot. The mother sleeps on the couch to your right,cause she trust in you, to handle her sweet puppy right. Super.

[@CreativeDiamondDogs]

Looking forward to seeing what his name is. When my rough collie Clary (a few months younger than Halo) came I well remember how tiring she was. When awake, there was no leaving her and she was outside every 20 mins which prevented almost all potty accidents.

[@kikopup]

Epic I couldnt leave her it was so exhausting, this little one is pretty easy, the first day I was a little worried, but the next day he went of into another room for a nap alone and I did a little dance of excitement that I wouldnt have that sep anx issue...

[@tedjack9184]

Thanks for your introduction. A lovely doggie. Eight weeks, so you have a full month for socialization. This is gonna work out fine. We are so glad for you. Very good tutorial too.

[@kikopup]

Thanks Ted! :)

[@MusingsFromTheDen]

This video was really valuable, thank you. 😊 I'm getting my puppy in a few weeks and preparing the environment for him now. This video has shown me a few things I want to change from my original plans. 😊

[@SusanneBark]

So very well explained and the duration of this video is perfect.

[@kikopup]

Oh thanks! :)

[@drugbuddy665]

Love all your puppy videos -- it's been so helpful to see you start from the ground up and see their progress through adulthood. It's really helped me to understand just how much impact we have on our dogs during their first year of life, and the importance of making sure that impact is deliberate so you can lay the firmest foundation possible. Learning to recognize the source/cause of so many common behaviors and traits, both desirable and not, as well as being able to understand how my current dog's behavior was shaped by my "parenting", is going to be really important when raising my next puppy.

[@heathervenkat1414]

I'm in love with your puppy! Great intro to training!

[@stivemichel8021]

We are selling 5 of our puppies for half the price due to a capacity problem we’re currently facing,contact us if you’re searching for a fur baby..

[@DynastyTrickDogs]

Omg no way!! What a sweet new baby !!

[@kirstymacfarlane1620]

He is absolutely beautiful 💕 💕

[@stivemichel8021]

We are selling 5 of our puppies for half the price due to a capacity problem we’re currently facing,contact us if you’re searching for a fur baby.

[@revolutiondrumproducts1073]

This guy is really knowledgeable

[@lus689]

she is a woman named emily

[@ThunderCollie]

Your videos are helps a lot for us! And the pup is so sweet! 😍

[@TheReverseOreoPups]

Yes!

[@julz63]

He’s absolutely adorable Emily, and it was so cute watching the other dogs just resting up. His markings are gorgeous, even has a “naughty spot” on his nose 🤣 as most border collies do ❤️ You can see this pup is a special one indeed.

[@kikopup]

Hehe I agree!

[@emmalinesparra7013]

I’m always so happy to see videos from you! Great stuff

[@MinaMaksova]

Weee puppyyy ❤️❤️ Happy for you and it's more then obvious it was love at first sight 😀 Enjoy your time together!

[@tamstastylife8149]

omg he is too cute!!! btw you are such an amazing trainer. I love watching you. thank u

[@stivemichel8021]

We are selling 5 of our puppies for half the price due to a capacity problem we’re currently facing,contact us if you’re searching for a fur baby..

[@vhmacmd]

This is great Emily. So glad that my pup is not too far from yours! This way I can practice many things that you will be doing too! :)

[@BxBxProductions]

omg dank my BC pup's been feisty lately!

[@SusanneBark]

Brilliant content. Thank you

[@hondajanak]

Loved your video and calming training. I needed to see this today! I felt more calm just watching you and this will definitely help my interaction with my big Mastiff puppy who sees me as a litter mate and not the leader of the household.

[@joannaycwang2706]

Such a cutie ☺️. Great tips!

[@Leonaberry.]

So cute 😍 you love border collies !!!

[@bretyoung1869]

What a cute puppy !! He's lucky to have you too, he will be so loved 🥰💕 !! Always enjoy your videos, and especially like how calm you are. We named our newest Scottie puppy Benny, everyone thinks it's such a cute name. Good luck and he will be great like all your dogs !!

[@kikopup]

That is a cute name!

[@murwill1]

excellent topic and video thanks so much

[@wagintrain]

VERY cute!! Huge Congrats! I have a now one year old Aussie pup and motion is a huge thing for her. I still have problems with the broom but it's getting better slowly. She goes and sits on her cot. When she is outside I put her in a down while I'm raking etc. It's coming along tho!! Thanks for posting these videos, Always so informative and easy to listen to.

[@RebeccaAndTheCritters]

Very sweet new baby. 💜

[@Anisky123]

He’s sooooo adorable, so small:). Congratulations!! I’m smiling along with Slpash:)

[@sarahkalnajs5810]

Can you try and show some videos where your puppy is actually doing physical mouthing or jumping up and grabbing in order to show people what to do when their dog does the incorrect choice? Your puppy is adorable but already so calm and focused in this video because your training is so great. I would love to share you working with this puppy with clients but I’m sure the first thing I’m going to hear is “ no matter what we do he still jumps up and is mouthy when the kids are playing “ etc - probably the way your pup was initially. Of course it’s much harder for the typical family with kids to set a puppy up for environmental success the way we do as trainers. Just a thought… Would be very helpful if he has any bursts of imperfect behavior you can catch it on film lol!

[@kikopup]

There is some footage at the end of the video of him mouthing. I might get more by chance.

[@janhankins911]

What a lucky little puppy. All your dogs are lucky! If I die and come back as a Border Collie puppy will you adopt me??

[@kikopup]

Sure! haha

[@柴犬くりひめ]

What a cute puppy!😍

[@pinchassaultplaysgames516]

"not mouthing is a worry" - I was hoping you'd expand on this a bit more. My puppy never mouthed, even a little bit. At the height of her teething, she still didn't mouth anything inappropriate - just bit at the air until I supplied an ice treat.

[@kikopup]

It doesnt necessarily mean the puppy will be antisocial, sometimes the mother has really trained the puppy not to bite, or its just personality. But puppies that don't interact with people or dogs sometimes also don't tend to want to approach to mouth on them.

[@ollerpops]

Gorgeous puppy! I like watching you train with your dogs on Instagram.

[@kikopup]

Im glad you like it! Its fun to post super short videos :)

[@inonshani4887]

Great video. Been thinking of getting a puppy myself. Was wondering if you go out with your new pup at night also every 2 hours? What is the night routine with regards to potty training?

[@kikopup]

Actually some puppies sleep all the way through the night. My previous pups have, but sadly my old dog has bladder cancer so shes out to the bathroom every few hours so I just take the puppy out with her since im up. Splash comes and pants in my face to let me know she needs to go out.

[@Spatzenzunge]

He's gonna be so great! Already he's such an attentive puppy, wow! Perfect trainer dog. ;)

[@kikopup]

Yeah, hes going to make me look good. Ill always give credit to his personality and genetics and not my training, hes an easy puppy.

[@user-gd3oi2ue6k]

Great video! Thanks for sharing this.

[@kikopup]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@coloradocords4paws550]

Super cute smart button and all!

[@kaysharogers32]

Baby Dream -hugs :(

[@tamstastylife8149]

i wish i knew about you a year ago when we first got our dog home

[@UpDogLA]

Awe! I saw the IG post of this little guy that Kurt from Canine Conservatory re-posted. Oh how I LOVE a Border puppy!!

[@itlitlitl6]

Thanks for the useful content. Can you tell how you think it is the best for the first nights with a new puppy? They can awake and want some contact... And also what about their bathroom at night? Generally i would like to hear about these exhausted days.. how many days it takes?

[@justbeingmyself8223]

Aaawwweeee!! These puppiez are soo cutee!!

[@PanosLa]

Congrats Emily! What a lovely pup 🙂!

[@kikopup]

Thanks Panos! I hope you guys are doing well!

[@PanosLa]

@@kikopup the baby is here! The introduction to Cuddy went smooth. We are getting the hang of this situation as new parents. I'll drop you some lines when I will get the chance 🙂! My best regards to you and the dogo-family! We're excited to see how this little guy will grow up!

[@nunie7834]

I had a keeshond pup for a week (long story short we returned him to the breeder after 5 days because our elderly cat stopped eating from the stress and I busted my knee and couldn't carry the pup up and down the stairs for him to potty) and he bit me, to the point of drawing blood, constantly. Toys were interesting for about 2 minutes and then he wanted FLESH. He didn't care about chew toys and only food distracted him, for a little bit, from biting me. He also barely wanted to sleep. I wish I knew what I did wrong. I tried your methods with calm training on mats and he enjoyed that but as soon as we stopped, he'd get excited and bite the heck out of me again!

[@kikopup]

Awe. You know I find that often with puppies in a litter with think coated puppies, they bite harder sometimes, and my theory is that they bite eachother and the other puppies dont feel a thing because of the thick coat. I am sorry for the disappointment. I am a big fan of finding the perfect match of the dog for the person and also the preexisting dogs. Thats actually why I wanted this puppy because he would be good for my dogs, not stress them out etc. Have you considered a small breed? You know I am a big fan of tiny dogs as well hehe.

[@kaylam.1105]

I'm at the same point right now with our Akita pup (9 weeks old). He won't stop biting us and looses interest in all chew toys after max. 5 mins and starts biting again. I wish I knew what we're doing wrong. Redirecting doesn't work as he looses interest in every toy we offer after presenting it twice. So he chews on everything and no chance of redirecting, unless it's a new toy he hasn't been introduced to before. I don't think I can take it much longer. It's so exhausting and the biting hurts so bad it makes me mad.

[@rtgz5294]

Im sorry Kikopup, I CANT WATCH THE CUTENESSSSSS (I automatically said "awhh thats such a good dogggyyy" and i keep repeating it haha)

[@kikopup]

Awe :) hehe!

[@itsdeebs5156]

Almost having PTSD of my groodle puppy .... Thankfully 6 months now and feeling past the pain.

[@IcySync]

He's adorable. But I gotta say, the star of the show is the doggo under the sofa lol

[@kikopup]

true!

[@majk6226]

love your videos! First one!

[@boyblammy]

You are so amazing and patient to have so many amazing dogs! We just got an English bulldog puppy who also super mouthy lol Give the dog a bone R+ Trainer

[@jensonly]

Can you do a video on sleeping thru the night and what to do if puppy wakes up?

[@kikopup]

Thats a good one!

[@CaptainCopwatch]

my pups 9weeks and im watching all your videos... and recording some stuff...

[@emilyhalpert-cole8028]

My puppy (just 9 weeks, and also a border collie), isn't food motivated (she had some tummy issues but is feeling better today). How would you train this if you can't really use treats? I've been redirecting with toys and chews and being calm around her. But toys obviously increase her arousal (I use them when she gets bitey outside). Any advice? Should I just wait till she has more of an appetite to train?

[@kikopup]

Actually you could just hand feed her her meals, playing the handling and grooming games, calmly reach and touch and feed at the same time, then reach touch mark and feed a piece of her meal.

[@emilyhalpert-cole8028]

@@kikopup Thank you so much for the tips! :) I'll try that! (P.S. I love your training videos! I've been subscribed for years! I love how soft you are with your dogs. Can't wait to watch this little one grow up! He's just a week younger than my Molly!

[@NicoleDeLeon1]

Great video. How long does it take for the puppy to generalize not mouthing and biting outside the training session? My puppy is pretty perfect inside the training session but still bites at my ankles and tugs my jeans when she gets overly excited. This is usually in the mornings as she wakes up pretty raring to go. LOL.

[@NannaD1989]

Hi I love your videos🥰. I have been following your videos for at least 9 years. I was wondering if you can make a video about different toys and how to use them with your dog. I have an 11 year old Shetland sheepdog Arthur 🐶 Love from Denmark

[@kikopup]

Thats a great suggestion!

[@JulietteJ]

I'd love to see your puppy pen set up!

[@niklas5336]

Hey Emily. How do you have enough hours in the day to take care of so many Border Collies at once? I was taught that every BC is a bundle of energy that needs lots of stimulation every day to prevent boredom/destructive behavior. I realize this is basically your full-time job, but I'm still wondering how to put that into the right perspective. Do they all exercise at the same time? Do you take turns? How do you not become exhausted and overwhelmed? Or am I seriously overestimating the anecdotes I'm hearing about BCs?

[@lindsayjackson1120]

For a puppy who is already an established “mouther” of clothes, hands, etc, would you approach the training in the same way? Ie start stationary, items of interest laying but not moving etc? And then progressively make the items more interesting (ie with movement) once they are able to succeed with the easier stimulus?

[@vincentjordaan2777]

Does using the clicker and not rewarding your other dogs cause confusion? Or is it more like they know the clicker does not apply to them if you are not working with them directly?

[@jfrankcarr]

Our neighbors just got a bichon frise poodle mix puppy. It's their first dog so I gave them the link to this video.

[@kikopup]

Oh thanks!

[@Lucamitm]

Wow I’m new to your channel, already learned a ton, love your approach to all of the behavior training you’re establishing since day one. The petting calmly that is so helpful even for adults. Looooveee your puppy and the other border collies on the sofas. Is there a preferred spot to pet a fearful dog ? I was told once to pet under ears, it’s better than what i was doing before but I’d love to hear your approach. Thanks

[@kikopup]

It really depends on the dog. Generally around the chest, under the chin and the shoulders but I would suggest to with a fearful dog to teach them to interact with you first using a game like "touch". and then start to touch and feed the dog like in my handling video.

[@Lucamitm]

@@kikopup Thanks for the calming spots to pet. Oh I guess I didn't express myself properly, my dog gets fearful of other dogs at times and that might end in reactive aggression, like he growls. He used to crawl behind me now he's getting "brave", I didn't pick on his cues when he was a puppy and now he doesn't like high energy dogs and I think he has been afraid of them since a puppy. Back then I just let the other puppy play with him without realizing my dog didn't want to and needed me to "protect him", instead I thought he would just learn if I kept having him with puppies

[@marieke6687]

I don’t know what the rules are in your region, but if it is possible, could you do a vet video? My older dog recently had a health scare so I’ve been going to the vet 5x in 5 days now, and the stronger she gets the more difficult she gets going there. I want to do right with my future puppy, even though that might take a while since I’m scared to get one after this health scare 😅 Your pup looks wonderful

[@kikopup]

Actually I would love to. I also would love to make a video for vet techs to learn how to appropriately bring in a dog from someones car.

[@Elektrolite111]

If you always redirect puppy biting, do you think this hinders them developing good bite inhibition?

[@kikopup]

That's a good question. The main part of the training is teaching the puppy what to do around hands and feet and clothes, and I didn't mention in the video, but when training with food, the puppy is learning to open and close his mouth around the fingers delicately to take the food. With worrisome puppies I recommend getting a trainer involved. For puppies that have been a singleton, or suffered some trauma or stress, they can bite abnormally hard and need a very careful approach so they are not rehearsing the hard biting.

[@WaggingTailsDogTraining]

ANOTHER ONE! WOO HOO!!!

[@alisonhildebrandt4229]

I just got my first puppy on Friday! She is an 8 week old Australian Shepard. She’s very mouthy and I’ve been doing lots of research on how to work on that. I’ve found she’s not extremely food motivated though and often will get bored if I’m trying to distract her with food and go back to biting. She also jumps up and bites at my face at times. I would love any tips if you have them! Thank you :)

[@FatPeanutsFat]

Have you tried other treats or real meat?

[@BlackCatBritt]

Do you have any suggestions for when friends/family members come over to see and play with your puppy in the first weeks? Unfortunately, not everyone is respectful of the rules you are trying to teach your dog, so how do you ensure these interactions (like excitable petting, allowing playful mouthiness, etc) do not completely undo the training or confuse them?

[@watchmoivies123]

Is he a tri? Or merle? Very calm too! Love him. Name?

[@kikopup]

Tri Im thinking that his ear has black dots not merle as both parents are black and white and the dad is tri but you never know if one is a hidden merle. I am still trying to come up with a name!

[@watchmoivies123]

Yes now I see some brown under tail. Do you still have your chi ? Can’t wait to watch his process. Keep us posted to name.

[@maikibordercollie]

When you said it was destiny, I thought that could be a cute name for him.

[@kikopup]

Me too but it doesnt seem to stick, I tried saying it a couple times

[@maikibordercollie]

@@kikopup Maybe it's also more of a girl's name.

[@llkoolbean4935]

Don't they also mouth when teething?

[@kikopup]

No some puppies just chew on toys. Crazy isn't it?

[@tinyyorkiemama6230]

You should call him Dream

[@kikopup]

Im thinking about that name actually!

[@tinyyorkiemama6230]

Awsome. That would fit perfectly

[@daniellerichardson146]

I just got a 10 week old puppy and she is so wild 😰

[@LLewis-vu9qf]

Since you weren't really planning on getting another new pup, how about Alibi as a name. 😉

[@stivemichel8021]

We are selling 5 of our puppies for half the price due to a capacity problem we’re currently facing,contact us if you’re searching for a fur baby..

[@jeankeats3200]

You have to walk on egg shells around these mutants. They are the pits and other countries cull them because of attack. You dog nuts have blood on your hands with all these attacks on kids.

[@jeankeats3200]

notice how you have to KEEP calming them down. NO other animal has this issue. Dogs are so ugly. No other animal hangs their mouth open with that big ugly tongue hanging out. Sick. You dog nuts like to have mutts off leash and then when they attack you do nothing. ANY time a mutt gets loose it looks for anyone to attack.