STOP Doing Your Traditional Puppy Leash Walking Training!

[@McCannDogs]

Check out how quickly Five-Alive is learning these skills! Here he is on his first day home: kzbin.info/aero/PL7BBgLulherlcmTpDs-zshloju4XHIN6Z If you're wondering if your puppy's ready to start more formal walking training you should take a look at our puppy walking checklist: mccanndogs.link/pupwalk Happy Training!

[@jannellmeagher638]

Such a valuable take-away. "Knuckles forward." With guide dogs in training, the pup cannot learn to swing out. That has the potential of releasing them from the program. Nice video♥️

[@McCannDogs]

Thanks Jannell! Happy Training! ~Dan

[@AmericanMadeAdventures]

I also thought that was a key detail, and an exceptional help.

[@AmericanMadeAdventures]

I love McCannDog Training! I got a new puppy almost 2 weeks ago, and from day one we followed your training. My pup (Camper) is doing really great! He is sitting on command every time, even when distracted, walking on a leash with me short distances to his outside pen and back, and so much more. Everything I learned from your instruction works so well! Consistency was key. Thank you so much for putting these videos out for free for us. Thumb up, Shared and Subbed.

[@McCannDogs]

We are so happy to hear this! Thank you so much for all the support, we are glad our videos helped! If you are looking for more 1:1 support we have amazing online training programs available! mydogcan.mccanndogs.com/ Happy Training! ~Dan

[@AmericanMadeAdventures]

@@McCannDogs Thank you for the link, I will definitely be checking them out. I got a chance to go to Tarheel K9 Acadamy to train for 2 weeks about 15 years ago, and learned a lot, but of course time robbed a lot of that knowledge since then. Your excellent videos have refreshed the things I learned and taught me so much more. Thanks again.

[@kaylabirdsong8107]

Thank you! This has been such a game changer. I was struggling with different techniques and was feeling frustrated about how to help my little 7 month old golden girl become a good walker. I just started doing this training a few days ago and I'm already feeling reassured that we found the right training! Lots of work to be done, but it's going great after just a couple sessions. She's already sitting down every single time I stop, and realized she needs to stay beside me and pay attention to me. Phew, what a relief. You guys are great.

[@Edward-tp5nc]

I let my GSD puppy go freely out on walks on our farm. I can tell when he’s tired. He flops or pants hard and we quit. But we don’t run. At 3 months I started the leash and he does fine on short walks.

[@lisadehart1]

Thanks for the info about knuckles forward. I will try this to see if my dog walks in a straighter line.

[@McCannDogs]

Let us know how it goes! Happy Training! ~Dan

[@CamilleGG451]

Do you know what mix this ADORABLE baby is???? Omg 💕💕💕

[@mysticmama_3692]

My puppy does NOT cooperate on a leash. She just wants to stand there and look at everything....and I don't want to drag her to walk around to potty. It's so frustrating. I'm not trying to take her on a long walk....just walk her around the grassy area to potty. I'm trying so hard to teach her to walk with me, but I'm making little progress. I hope these tips help me out!

[@pb4ugo19]

Any luck? I'm in the same position with my two pups.

[@thatclover123]

same here with mine absolutely refuses to cooperate- rolls on the ground, refuses to move, lunges the opposite way, so frustrating. Off leash he bites everyones feet and ankles and runs away

[@EVM_ENT]

Patience. It was the same for me a few days. My puppy was scared at first but he’s good now and looks forward to walking

[@steveo7356]

Had the same issue when I first got our dog. Convinced she was very nervous and scared. Couldn’t even walk down the driveway. With great rewarding and multiple training sessions a day it payed off.

[@LaurenMillerZoePhee]

I've missed a few episodes and he's already so much bigger than he was in the first one! So cute! Great episode!!

[@theestimator]

At last ! Great Training advice without "the begging bowl " advertisement's or other marketing BS , well done both, give yourself a treat

[@norman-gregory]

Greetings...thanks Ken, for your knowledge of doing too much walking in early development. Ken and Kay = feeling good and learning! Canada is very fortunate.

[@drlehman73]

So many details to remember for each training exercise. Is there a sample schedule/template of training exercise and steps from the time puppy arrives home for first four weeks?

[@itsmetodd]

What do you use as a training treat?

[@daisypeacock8803]

We taught are pup "side" or heal and now he walks by my side even off the lead as he wants treats 😂😂

[@bethanystones4479]

Is it better for one person to take the reigns on training? Or can both people take equal part in training a puppy?

[@melyndajensen8375]

Do you have any recommended videos for walking skills or other foundation skills that a newly adopted 1.5 yr old pup should have or should be worked on? How long of a training session is or should be reasonable at this age? Thanks, from a long time watcher and first time dog owner!

[@McCannDogs]

Hi there, Melynda! This playlist will have a few videos to help: Leash Walking Training kzbin.info/aero/PL7BBgLulhermnaWHjX1PI8s1lv4iMsaF4 Happy Training!

[@plugger410]

I know ages vary as far as being ready for walks. What age do you stop worrying about the bone health aspect?

[@marilynjones9823]

I’m wondering about that, too.

[@TheFlyingMonkey200]

Vets say around 16 months😊

[@MrPeter924]

Great video great pets. Puppy. Training work great show.

[@McCannDogs]

Thanks so much! Happy Training ~Dan

[@1mommybest1]

I have a 11 week old newfypoo puppy. I can’t keep him interested enough in training. Treats don’t work, neither does toys. He just plops down. He’s very laid back not high energy at all.

[@Kelly-vc4rs]

Love your videos. My puppy, a Maltese shihtzu is now 8 months old. Do you have a video on lease walking for this age? Thanks

[@McCannDogs]

Hey Kelly! This is our video for "walking at this age". If you are looking for more advanced walking training for older dogs check out this playlist. kzbin.info/aero/PL7BBgLulhermnaWHjX1PI8s1lv4iMsaF4 Happy Training! ~Dan

[@Kelly-vc4rs]

@@McCannDogs Thank you Dan! It does take a of discpline to train a dog. That is why, my pup had only learned the basics ...

[@christinecarter8727]

I really enjoyed this video, can you recommend a house line and collar that would be ideal for a miniature poodle? I haven’t had a dog in 20 years and will be getting one in two weeks, kind of nervous and I’ve been watching your videos and learning so much 😀

[@McCannDogs]

We sell some of this on the McCann Dogs Store. For the long line or house line we would recommend grabbing something cheap from your local dollar store and cutting the loop off the end, here are a couple links for you. www.mccanndogs.store kzbin.info/www/bejne/ambOlYGIa9N0hdU&t Happy Training! ~Dan

[@christinecarter8727]

@@McCannDogs Thank you so much for answering my questions so very quickly. I just watched the video you suggested and I feel so much more confident now. Stay tuned though I’m sure I’ll have a lot of questions in the next few weeks 😂

[@LP-ej9ys]

Would love to hear advice about city dwellers and how to raise a pup in that environment.

[@seiya.lifestyle]

Very helpful for me. I have 3 months Goldendoodle puppy.Thank you very much, sir.

[@tylertaylor6572]

I have an 11 week old pup, we are just starting this training. When/what age would you suggest we start more advance leash training? This is all so helpful!

[@elbori4365]

Hi. I have a Great Dane, Pit bull mix 3 month old puppy. I took him for a walk around the block yesterday and he was jumping up and down and shaking his head from side to side, trying to get out of the leash, and whimpering. What can I do to get him used to a leash?

[@brali1717]

I am fostering a 6 month puppy who has essentially lived in a crate the whole time. She doesn’t know people, dogs or the outside world. Should I train her as if she’s a new pup, or should the training be different since she’s 6 months old

[@pb4ugo19]

What did you end up doing? I'm in the same position with my pup.

[@murphyrp01]

Another fantastic video

[@McCannDogs]

Glad you enjoyed it Happy Training! ~Dan

[@willow036]

What is a good reward for training?

[@mjohnson866]

I’m having the same issue putting the leash on my 10 week old mini golden doodle and she does not like the leash on her so she won’t move at all or throw a fit and start barking like she is mad it’s around her neck so I can’t even walk her around my yard anywhere she shuts down and as soon as I take it off she runs I pray this helps

[@808Chill]

What is being used as treats?

[@evangelinechai5801]

Dear Mr McCann, my puppy is about 4 month old , May I know how many minutes walk a day is appropriate, that will not damage their leg that u mentioned in your video ?

[@susanofferman1521]

My puppy keeps chewing through the house leash. He can do this in less than a minute. We have gone through three of them. Any help with this?

[@kirstenflory1005]

Any tips for what age you should teach a puppy to go up and down stairs, and how best to do it? We just brought home an 11-week old Australian Shepherd and we’re currently carrying her up and down. But she’s growing so quickly (she’s already 16 pounds) and it is tough for me to carry her.

[@jena784]

Yes, I'd love to know how to teach our 14-week old Mini Aussie to do stairs SAFELY! The third day we had her home before the baby gate was installed she ran up half a flight before I could grab her leash. But trying to teach her one step at a time has been awkward and she's not quite getting it.

[@FrankJudi]

My new Mini Aussie pup is 7.5 weeks and already going up and down the short little stairs (3) at my step down living room. She's 5 lbs.😯

[@mariarantanen9958]

Could you make a video about how to train your dog to stay alone in the house? My previous dog had separation anxiety (i had her when she was 2yrs and allready really anxious) i would like to learn how to train my next dog to stay at home calmly ❤️

[@McCannDogs]

Hey Maria, we just made a video about separation anxiety, check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqqxhXptp5usl7M Happy Training! ~Dan

[@natet2879]

Hello question : our puppy we’ve had for a week and when he starts going crazy and hitting everything u said not to use the crate to discipline so what would u recommend thank u

[@pitchblack808]

I live in an apartment. I have to put my puppy on a leash. What do i do then?

[@rickyreyes-sy1mc]

What breed dog is that looks a lot like the one I have.

[@bsvlitmus]

Can we do this with older pups(say more than 1 year,close to 2 years of age)...

[@brookebonwell6956]

I've tried the luring technique with my puppy but she isn't good at following the treats.

[@brali1717]

How do you do this with a dog that is not food motivated

[@karenguilder3083]

Use a toy

[@Amanda-ly2ep]

When can I start taking my 14 week old for walks and how far is good for her?

[@TrickDogWin]

He’s stinkin’ adorable! My older pup bites my fingers when I try to lure with the treat :( ouch

[@McCannDogs]

OUCH! Check out this video, we hope it helps you out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3bRhXVjiptlg9k Happy Training! ~Dan

[@Zardra77]

You are not kidding about a traumatic experience ruining the outside! My now 9 month old pit/lab mix at 14 weeks tried our first real walk and didn't even get past the first house when the dog nextdoor charged us, he managed to go through the chain link fence. To this day she is still reactive to anything outside of the safety of her backyard even some noises frighten her when she's back there. I've spent months just trying to sit with her and let her observe and we are still not making any progress. Do you have any advice?

[@Kelly-vc4rs]

😪

[@nicolewilkinson9789]

😢 That’s traumatizing. Poor baby

[@tracyblalock4762]

My puppy is 7 months old. It took him 3 weeks to leave his collar alone. With a leash, he immediately attacks it and there is no distracting him from it. Any suggestions?

[@pb4ugo19]

Any luck? I'm in the same position with my two 4 month old pups.

[@tracyblalock4762]

@@pb4ugo19 Here's what worked for Jax. I went to the Dollar Store and bought the cheapest leash they had. I got 2 actually. I put it on him and just let him attack it, chew it, whatever. I didn't try to stop him or correct him. After awhile, it became less and less as a toy and eventually, he lays down with it. I would leave it on him for about 20 minutes or so each time before I would remove it. I did this everyday for about a week until he realized it wasnt as much fun as he once thought. I think he thought I was "playing" by trying to get him to do what I wanted to do and not what he wanted. He treated it like it was toy because he thought I did. Once I just left him to it, it wasn't as much fun. The Vet recommended this to me and at first, I thought, you don't know this puppy. But apparently, its typical in puppies. Today, he'll be a year old on the 22nd, he uses the leash as it's intended but honestly, I haven't taken him on actual walks. Just back and forth from the car to the Vet or Groomers, etc. As soon as the weather gets better, we will attempt the actual walks. But even still, I can put the leash on him right now and he doesn't attack it. Patiences and maturity in your puppy will speak for itself. :)

[@pb4ugo19]

@@tracyblalock4762 Thank you so much! I'll give it a try! Neither the previous owners or rescue leash trained them, so they're just not used to it.

[@kellyb1896]

Working with pup and doing great. She is still trying to eat house lead. Will that stop or is there something I am not doing?

[@samanthaboutte3677]

At what age do I start this type of training? I have a 10 week old mini Aussiedoodle.

[@christielowe3300]

Hi, I have a puppy who looks exactly like 5 Alive. She is a rescue. Can you tell me his breed(s)? Thanks!!

[@KennM12]

how do i do this with a small breed?? she’s 6 inches off the ground, I can’t reach her easily to do this 😭

[@NYMusic89563]

What does 5 Alive mean?

[@nolakillabeast]

What is considered long? Is 20 mins long?

[@larab.2079]

What's the ideal age for a pup to start taking walks on a leash?

[@Stetle]

Yes, exactly!

[@McCannDogs]

Hi there, Lara! It's fairly dependent on your pup. Once you have a foundation of skill. your dog can start going on more structured walks around the 16-week mark. At that point, your walks may be from driveway to driveway. or just a few feet. Focusing on good walking is FAR more important than the length of the walk. Adding some other physical exercise into the training is important (and much more fun for both you and your dog). Here's a link to watch some videos on exercising that your dog will enjoy: kzbin.info/aero/PL7BBgLulhermN5Zxa_eVBRdl9wXQsuQc0

[@McCannDogs]

If you're wondering if your pup is ready, we've made you a checklist: mccanndogs.link/pupwalk

[@bethfoor1965]

@@McCannDogs Thank you!

[@theplanetruth]

What treats do you use for these high reward sessions? A lot of the treat bags say only to give up to 3-5 treats per day.

[@McCannDogs]

We often use our DIY tuna treats because they are so tasty and so stinky, the dogs love them. But it really comes down to what your dog deems as a high reward treat, every dog is different in what they prefer for that jackpot treat. Here is a link to our recipe! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6O5mHuCo9lnjZI&t Happy Training, ~Dan

[@jeanagonzales2174]

I love your videos and have been trying to train my 14 week old Frenchie everyday! But i need some help… he has seemed a little aggressive when i go to give him the reward. He almost seems like he’s nipping at my fingers. I have started to do the settle technique but it seems like it might become a problem what do i do?!

[@McCannDogs]

Hi there, Jeana! This will help: How To Train A Puppy Not To Bite Your Hands - Hand Feed Your Puppy in 5 Minutes Or Less kzbin.info/www/bejne/r32ohKaPhLSWnJY Happy Training!

[@vintifada7115]

See when you say puppy tho I have a 5 month old pup he’s getting big and he’s getting smarter maybe the walk shouldn’t be long but shouldn’t I be training him

[@johnbrazell2433]

Turn into the Statue of Liberty. Lol

[@carolgaspar6517]

My puppy is a picky eater and not food motivated. When we’re out she gets distracted then it becomes difficult to get her attention using treats.

[@TheDuquette1]

When is a dog old enough for long walks that's healthy for it? Thanks

[@NYMusic89563]

My dog will follow the food but now that she’s 13 weeks she’s running out in front of me when I take the food away

[@jazimae]

Do you have any training videos that don't involve treats?

[@alleyzhang5599]

I’m getting a puppy on Sunday so can someone give me tips ty

[@McCannDogs]

Hey Alley, this should help! kzbin.info/aero/PL7BBgLulherk46kG4GgwoW4hkiAQbiQDs Happy Training! ~Dan

[@Jophiel50]

I kiss my puppies tooooo!!!!! ♾💎✨🫶

[@breezeb7698]

I won't lie... my puppy is like 5 inches tall and being bent over that low while I walk doesn't let me keep her from jumping

[@McCannDogs]

This will help- Small Dog Training - The Back Saving Secret That Professional Dog Trainers Know kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZqZh4uwfdN0jJo Happy Training!

[@pennywhitaker7092]

Same , mine is 6” tall(malitpoo) and so many training things just do not work because of her size. Just trying to train with treats is hard because she can’t have that many ( and I separate them as small as possible) so within 5 minutes of training she’s had all the treats she should have.

[@gilgilguz1926]

Man man oh man ..good video

[@txterbug]

Kind of random but we are picking up our Aussie next week and I’m looking into food brands. I’m hearing that the high protein, low grain diets are causing heart issues?? It’s like the opposite of the fad they just had us believing in. Very annoying actually. So now the vets are recommending Purina Pro Plan and Hills Science Diet even though they are packed with by-products and grains. Vets are no different from other doctors they will take kick backs or payments for advertising their products. Purina is now owned by Colgate?? What do they know about dogs???

[@___________________________..]

There is no reason to feed grain free if your dog is not having issues with grains. What does matter is if the food is AAFCO approved. There has also never been any evidence of vets being paid to recommend dog foods by the company. A lot of people may stray from the larger brands due to them being corporate, however many of them recruit vets, pet nutritionists, and scientists to develop their food and host feeding trials. Tl;dr: grains are ok, but make sure the food is AAFCO certified

[@Laidbackdiva1]

I can't get my chihuahua to cooperate 😢😢

[@simil252]

Do you guys have any video on how to teach a puppy to get the teeth brushed?

[@McCannDogs]

Hi there, Simona! We talk briefly about that in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5mue4Ohqb-gnck Happy Training!

[@starbeatz1174]

ho my god I can't wait for me and my sister are getting a havapoo and Maltipoo puppies 😍🤣!!!!!!

[@Slothisticated0252]

If I use one of those pouches my lab mix wil literally attack the pouch 😭

[@Ma.o365]

What an ironic video. People are here because of leash aggressive crazy puppies, this puppy in video never looked orange leash and calm puppy. Good luck to us..

[@ANDREW-yj6ye]

Watching this is making my back hurt!

[@bethfoor1965]

??? How old is the puppy here?

[@McCannDogs]

5 Alive is about 13 weeks old right now. Happy Training! ~Dan

[@bethfoor1965]

@@McCannDogs Thank you! So is mine! Very helpful! 😊

[@AG_BarrelRacing143]

First pin?!?

[@alisondubois3796]

Who calls there dog five alive? Ridiculous!!

[@McCannDogs]

Rediculously cute? We know!!! Thanks for watching and commenting! Happy Training! ~Dan

[@Tipperary757]

Rude much, Alison?

[@alisondubois3796]

@@Tipperary757 no just honest and out spoken. It can come across as rude though

[@heatheraleman414]

If you’re going to insult someone, at least use correct grammar. *their* 🤦🏻‍♀️🙄

[@nicolem.837]

Short Circuit is such a great movie! I love the name🐶