Puppy Training Schedule Week By Week - Professional Dog Training Tips

In this live stream, we're going to talk about your puppy training schedule week by week. And this is a great opportunity for you to get a personalized schedule depending on your own puppy. Knowing where you should be at with your training can be helpful. It is actually more important to understand where you are with your own puppy in terms of progressions, but having a straight forward guide that allows you to schedule your puppy training can be a great way to measure your progress! Join professional dog trainers, Ken Steepe and Kayl McCann during this episode of the Train Station and hop aboard the puppy training train at 7:30 PM EST!
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[@gabriellameattray9778]

My notes: *NEVER LET THEM BITE. EITHER PREVENT IT OR REDIRECT THEM* but don't discipline them for nipping until week 2 Week 1: relationship building and prevention (no training). HAND FEED their dinner to them, little bits at a time. Build value in "Yes" and their name. Maybe get them used to some handling by holding their collar. -*BE SURE TO TIME THE REWARD AND "yes" CORRECTLY* -*use houseline* -*use crate to give them safe space -*be patient and try your best* -*restrict certain areas of the house so they have a controlled environment to guarantee success* CRATE: First night; put crate as close as possible to your bed when you sleep. Exercises: give command: "go kennel." throw treats in crate. When she goes in say "YES." Keep throwing them so she stays in. Say "ok" to let her know she can come out. ONCE SHE FIGURES OUT THAT INSIDE CRATE = REWARD, don't reward her when she comes out the crate. This teaches her that being in the crate is the best part. Level up by closing door, yes and reward for being quiet/calm. Only keep her in there for a moment and stay calm to show it's not a big deal. ONLY reward her when she is in crate. Feeding: when not hand feeding, give those meals to her in the crate so she learn to eat in the crate. Put bowl in crate and shut door. Make sure she is calm and relaxed. Once value is built in the crate, don't let her barge out. Push the door closed if she barges out. Say "ok" for when she can come put and immediately put on housline. To make sure the puppy had a positive association with the crate, put her in there randomly for random periods of time so that she doesn't associate it with you leaving her. Keep training sessions a few minutes at a time. Trick them and go outside for a few seconds and then come right back in. To distract her, give her Kong with treats in it and then start getting ready. *NEVER LET THEM OUT WHEN THEY WHINE* Be sure to praise them when they're quiet. While they're quiet, take them out to see if they have to pee. Week 2: increase the challenge; prevention and supervision, LURING AND TRAINING: occasionally hand feed them and build more value on "YES" *KEEP HER SEPARATE FROM THE OTHER DOG* If puppy is out, Dorsey is put away. If Dorsey is out, put puppy away. This way puppy learns to be calm as Dorsey is out and about. *ONLY LET BOTH DOGS INTERACT ONCE EVERYONE HAS BONDED WITH THE PUP* and make sure she has some foundational things down. *MARK THEM (leave that!) WHEN THEY DO SMTH WRONG, PRAISE HER ONCE SHE REACTS TO UR VOICE, CORRECT BEHAVIOR, GIVE THEM A GOOD SUBSTITUTE FOR THAT BAD BEHAVIOR* Response to name in distractions: -say name -lure them towards you with food by putting the treat on the nose and lure them towards you *watch videos on games to play so they respond to their name (example in 49:02) Weeks 3-9: polite leash walking training, add more distractions. Make sure we have reliability from the dog. Continue to do restraint recalls but more challenging.(longer distances) *BE AWARE IF THEY CAN'T SUCCEED IN A CERTAIN SITUATION* for example if you bring the dog outside to train them for sit, go back as if you're at square one.

[@CalebRayBub]

Thank you so much

[@nolanbrentley8431]

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[@Simone-cm2zn]

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[@malcolmreeve1327]

I’m from Melbourne Australia but am currently watching you from Thailand.

[@evakalinova9819]

Me from Slovakia

[@tezmo437]

Terry from Australia ... love this channel, so informative, thank you.

[@heyheyitsD]

Love you guys, and your videos! We are getting a puppy soon so your videos have been so helpful! Keep posting! Love them!!!

[@lilyrosewilder1821]

THank you so much for doing these videos I am a new dog owner and this is all new for me! This is so helpful.

[@aprilhughes8952]

Thanks for all the helpful tips for us to be good leaders for our dogs!

[@PeachesCreation]

I've watched so many of your videos yall are so helpful thank you

[@fernandoaguilar5398]

Thank you so much for these videos. I am planning on getting a puppy this summer. Prior to getting my puppy I am doing lots of research. I have been watching a lot of Zack George but I am glad I found your channel as well. You provide a lot of techniques that Zack does not mention.

[@margirogers]

I’m in Norman OK and we are bringing home 2 8-week old Golden Retrievers Jan 1. I am going to take good notes while I watch the videos!

[@devonsmith5113]

Love this! You guys need to do another live stream!

[@urielgarcia1592]

Thank you for sharing all the experience and advice y’all have! It has really helped with my new puppy ❤️

[@allieronneberg8910]

The advice and training tips you guys give is soo incredibly helpful. Don’t know where I would be without your channel.

[@McCannDogs]

That’s such a nice thing to say, Allie! I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks for watching ~Ken

[@ritapayne7427]

Watching from London in the UK. Find your channel extremely useful.

[@gabriellameattray9778]

You guys are amazing. The amount of effort you put in. Just wow🙌🏼

[@McCannDogs]

So glad you’re finding the content so helpful, Gabriella! And I’m glad we can help you with your pup! ~Ken

[@kabish0603]

Totally slept right through the live stream!!!! Got off work early, laid down and was dead to the world, glad you leave the video up for a bit :)

[@McCannDogs]

You must have needed the sleep, SD Cruiser! Glad you could catch the replay! ~Ken

[@lisadehart1]

you guys are wonderful! Such great information

[@ginamarie8500]

Very informative enjoy watching the both of you.

[@brbandiera]

Absolutely love your videos. I'm on Sunshine Coast Queensland Australia

[@KarmicPatina]

We just picked up Sarge our 8 week old mini dachshund. This video was perfect. He is already getting things done. Subbed and liked!!! Thank you!!

[@susangreen9127]

HI from Spalding in the UK. I have just bought a miniture Labradoodle and have found your training videos excellent. Teddy my dog is doing really well, sitting, lying down and sleeping in his crate now without whimpering. Thank you so much x

[@1SonorGirl]

Long Island NY here! Great video, awesome training techniques! I definitely picked up a few good tips I never thought of.

[@McCannDogs]

Thanks 1SonorGirl! Thanks for joining us from Long Island! ~Ken

[@hollybatson-hyner2902]

Long Island in the house!!!! These are some awesome training videos!! Came upon them by chance not knowing how I was going to go about training my puppy I picked up in the end of June 2021. We were definitely doing a few things to set her up to get yelled at :(, so happy to have learned so much already. So far my girl, Presley, is doing great! However, after we do our training sessions and some time has past and if I praise her and say good girl or whatever, she is looking at my hands for treats or kibble. Is that a usual thing for them to do? And also, sometimes Settle just does not work!!!! When she is at the stage of the day where she is obviously tired but nipping a lot, Settle just does not work and she continues to try to nip at my hand while holding her collar firm.

[@catherinehaney4077]

I am watching my friends puppy for 5 days. Lots of nipping going on. He’s 12 weeks. I found your videos. It’s helped me so much. I am going to go get small training treats, and a cheap leash.

[@janscott821]

Such a great video! I am getting a labradoodle puppy in March or April. (Depends when puppy is born in February). I am studying all I can to bring her up correctly! Thank you for helping so much!

[@macchenier]

You guys are awesome! Watching you from Ottawa

[@paigearnold5355]

OMG! first time finding your video for me. You guys are awesome! I am not only a mom but a teacher of Child Development classes. Everything you say here about training your pups is exactly true for people training their kids. I call it ages and stages, such as what is appropriate for the kids to learn to do at just the right time of their development. Maybe y'all (yes, I am from TX) need to make some videos of how people need to spend more time engaging their children also. (love the part about how people just stick an iPad in front of their kids so they don't have to deal with them... I so hate that!) This video is awesome, I will continue to watch your videos. I am expecting a Rott puppy in about 4 more weeks and cannot wait!! I gotta have a well behaved big dog so I was looking for info. and I found you guys.

[@dagbjortasgeirsdottir8087]

Just found your amazing channel. Preparing to have a dog in my life 😊 I come from Dalvík, Iceland 🐕 🇮🇸 🐕

[@KathrynMcGaugh]

Joining from Cary NC with Remi my sleeping 9 week old Vizsla who is doing great thanks to your very helpful videos.

[@GritznGravy08]

Love this channel been a big help

[@nataliemochrie6678]

I appreciate your help I have seen your puppy training, I have been overwhelmed as one task has been difficult. His a 2month old puppy goldador I'm from South Africa one step at a time. I feel more relieved about this live.

[@kaleblejarett3723]

You guys are awesome, thank you for your guidance and education. My 11 week old Vizsla says "thank you" 🐕☺🙏

[@fabiangranada8971]

You guys are so fun and easy to watch. Picking up my new puppy next week and I’ve been watching tons of your videos. Thanks for helping me feel prepared for this new adventure!

[@Messi-ke2hm]

How’s ur dog been

[@sallydimmitt2073]

I’m getting a rough collie puppy this spring I’ve been watching your videos and I feel very prepared ty so much! Love you guys

[@cherryyy4841]

Me like plums

[@crisytrewerne8700]

Hi I'm from the UK and I've recently just found your page after recently just getting my new 9 week now 12 week old collie. I'm going to be staring classes soon and can't wait to get going with him its been a long time since puppyhood as my girl was 16 when I lost her in July 2022 so having to refresh the puppy lifestyle and so far loving it and love how smart he is. my name is Crisy and his is Burt after the infamous Burt Reynolds.

[@wendywilliams719]

I'm from California. We just brought home a pure bred Australian Shepherd. My friend needed to rehome her due to uncontrollable circumstances. Gypsy is 8 months old and has been trained very well in the basic commands, but is still hyper and sometimes hard to get to calm down. I'm new to your videos and am looking forward to going back and watching them all. Thank you for your helpful advice and tips,. You are very enjoyable to watch and learn from.

[@Inspirationsbystella]

Hi, I’m in Montreal and have a little 9 week old French bulldog. First : your methods have been so helpful and with excellent results ❤ I’ve been using a playpen made of wire 2x6 ft. I’m in a tiny apartment and enjoy the freedom. So I’ve applied your crate method to he playpen, and have one baby gate. Thanks so much for your awesome encouragement

[@sbcmindandbody3366]

Great info!! Thank you so much!

[@heidipotzauf5367]

just found your amazing channel , thank you for your great videos , we just got a new puppy ( a labradoodle )4 weeks ago ( she is now 11 weeks old) and she bites all the time, everything and anything including us , mostly us and we sure do need help. We are watching from Waterloo Canada , thanks Heidi and Paul

[@aliceclark7785]

First time watching, love your methods

[@fondaspaulding8438]

I just started watching you guys from Hesperia, MI. We bought two new chocolate lab puppies and will be picking them up Nov 21st and December 5th. So trying to learn all we can before we get them home

[@dareisedonaruma6510]

Love love love your site

[@darialois1]

Daria from the Uk watching the reply..... highlight of my weekend. Apart from quality time with my pooch of course.

[@McCannDogs]

So glad you could catch the replay, Daria! Have some fun with this content and your training! Thanks for watching! ~Ken

[@catherinecallear1580]

We’re getting our puppy in 5 weeks excited from England x

[@monicaamsanchez7338]

sorry i just got my puppy yesterday so im exited to have you guys as my trainers

[@tishoshurgaia9414]

My husband and I are joining you from LA. We have 7 old week American Bully that we brought home 4 days ago, and could not be more grateful for you guys and your content we ve been binge watching your videos and thanks to you he is making so much progress.

[@McCannDogs]

As thats so nice to hear! Glad you’re finding our videos so helpful. Thanks for watching ~Ken

[@sarahcooper7544]

Thanks for all you do, i am in Northamptonshire in England. I have a Hungarian Pumi aged 9 weeks called Fergus and one aged 3 years called Alice. Thanks Sarah xx

[@isaiahpaynewrestling2028]

I will be getting a puppy in 17 days and I truly enjoy the McCann Dog Training channel!! A lot of great tips and tricks that I feel will help me and my family to train properly and making the puppy training process a lot easier. With us not living near your training center these videos are greatly appreciated. Thank you so much Kayl and Ken!! - Monica

[@bethsemuta5607]

What I did to get my 12 week old Choc Lab to sleep in his crate was....every time he feel asleep outside his crate (starting at 7 weeks) I would pick him up and carefully put him in his crate. Every-time!! Now I say "Kennel up" and he gets up from where he is and walks into his crate. But I still lure him at times. I love this video!! I have learned so much from you guys..Happy training!! from me and Guinness!!

[@helosbl]

I love you guys! I watch you from Brazil!

[@catherinemcclymont4999]

I used you advice on stopping puppy nipping and was pleased and suprised how quickly it worked especially when she was over excited. Thank you I think you guys are fantastic. I am from New Zealand

[@gianttigerfilms]

What was the advice?

[@carriegmail314]

Thank you!!

[@HotMessCarnivore42]

I love the idea of keeping the puppy near my bed! I've had six babies and this rings too true to what I do with my own babies. Keeping them close that is.

[@surgicaltechcrafter2169]

We have 16 week blue heeler puppies. Michigander here. Thank you fir your channel. Barking is the worst 😤

[@teresamorgan5738]

watching from Lilburn, Georgia

[@WhatEver-zv3lg]

Thank you thank you and thank you. I’ve been watching your vids before and now that lm the proud owner of a 6.5 week old Border Collie. He is now 8.5 weeks. I’ve had to take extra care of when we go outside we were waiting for his vaccine shot. Alot of alone time with him. Thanks to you guys,my little best buddy Sunny sits,lie,gives paw,up down zig zig my legs and walks on the leash looking into my eyes. Here and ther still pee’s a little inside but👍👍👍👍👍👍👍. Once again thank you ✌️

[@geraldinemcguire1698]

My first week was spent teaching puppy to chew on chew bones and his toys...introduced him to all his fun legal toys And second week is he has to now work for his food. To sit, to go into crate. To cime. Etc. Puooy boot camp has begun. Have been watching your videos for ideas. Thank you for your work.

[@caseyncee]

7·19·23 @ 6:40 ; ★ Dialing in from Seattle WA , thank you so much for sharing all this knowledge. !!!

[@getgodspeed]

here listening from Jacksonville Fl

[@allisgrace1313]

Thank you !!!!

[@tamaramorrison3810]

Love the info.

[@victoriatan7649]

HI! LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!!!

[@mary-anneburt6411]

We’ve had our puppy Stanley hone a week now he sleeps in his crate no crying just has a little head tickle and sleeps all night and NO accidents we are from West Sussex England

[@Tipperary757]

Well done!

[@traceydavidmadsmurf8247]

Hi from France, waiting to get my puppy mid May!

[@sirvapalot]

Australia, i love my dog.he is golden.

[@danielaa8781]

My Maltese puppy just turned 5 months and knows how to sit, come, gives ither paw, spins in command, stays quiet, and a few others! I spend lots of time with him and im very patient, repetition is key!

[@McCannDogs]

Sounds like a pretty great start, Daniela! Happy Training! ~Ken

[@fundip43]

allocating enough time timing predicting the future, designing success set ups and loading redirections incentives during puppy fixations properly the most difficult challenges of dog training . Along side dealing with puppy demands socializing and crying

[@priscillamcintyre6228]

Thank you for doing these videos....I am training my5 month Rottweiler and he just whines in the crate even when we are in the room. I am trying the lead in the crate door to see if I can quiet him to settle. When I leave the room he howls so this is needed...BIG TIME.

[@carpenterfamily6198]

Watching from northeastern PA

[@carielyslozano3805]

Watching from 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

[@brunobonamino8991]

it could be great to have a timeline in the video, thank you for all your help !!

[@monicahutchinson7390]

I just got a puppy beagle 🙏 omgggg I have taken her out 5 times no pee - I’m Florida Apollo Beach , so I’m binge watching

[@juliereece5492]

Hi! Watching from Atlanta Georgia USA

[@user-nr7mm4km5h]

Watching from Wales UK

[@grahamrogers9251]

Great videos just getting new puppy ( Koolie ) in December. Your videos are priceless. Watching from Nth Queensland. Australia. Pom.

[@McCannDogs]

Thanks for watching and commenting, we appreciate the support! Happy Training! ~ Dan

[@brgila1]

Israel to Canada. Thank you very much. You have helped me TREMENDOUSLY with our 9 mo old Labmarana. Can you give tips for an older, mobility challenged person to train an older puppy with your principles?

[@aubreylytle3696]

Watching from Fishers,IN

[@MurseErnie]

love the traing

[@michaeljames7961]

watching with Ted from UK

[@reneevance3491]

Love your trading guide

[@flavrmovinvegas7490]

Watching from Vegas

[@laurie3125]

Watching from British Columbia, Canada. Getting a German Sheperd/ Border Collie puppy in five days!

[@er6730]

You make it seem doable! It's very similar to my strategy for raising kids - help them get it right, make it easy to do the right thing and tricky to do the wrong thing, then increase freedom with maturity. That's very intuitive. The kids have been bugging me to get a dog, and I would like one, but the whole training/clicker business seemed so complicated. (Much like sticker charts for kids, I could never get the hang of those either, lol) You guys don't even use that. This way makes a lot of sense, you're just teaching the dog to be a good part of the family! Sure, it's a lot at the beginning, but the rewards of a well behaved dog are worth it. Just like it's worth putting the time in to teach your children... Why not end up with people you enjoy spending time with? It just takes a bit more effort at the beginning. Would you suggest letting the pup rush around from person to person when having the little pre-meal training? (Getting a kibble from each) Or maybe that would be too much for the dog, and it would be better to have maximum one child and one adult for those sessions?

[@ottoovelha6438]

Thank you! Your channel is very helpful!

[@McCannDogs]

You’re welcome, Otto! Glad you’re finding our videos so helpful. Thanks for watching! ~Ken

[@pjmitchell5576]

Hopping aboard from Arkansas

[@micheleechols7767]

Yes

[@choiceblade]

you guys are f*g amazing.

[@diannebrown1611]

Hi love you guys, I have a 7 month rescue hound mix from Georgia, she doesn’t let us know when she has to go potty, we take her out frequently and reward when she goes outside.

[@mattiadizard7431]

My dog just turned 1 1 monthes and he is horrible at crate training has severe separation anxiety i just got him febuary 27th he was 10 monthes when i got him i watch all your videos

[@kathliz08]

Love your videos so much! Also, where did you get your water bottles?

[@KarinArruda]

First of all, Thank you for your awesome videos! River, my 8 week old boxer puppy, has beet with us for 3 days. we're following your method. It has been awesome so far. He is sleeping in his crate peacefully at night, no accidents in the house so far, thanks to the supervision. My question is about crate training during the day. He goes inside the crate for treats and meals, even waits inside the crate for more treats, but once I close the door, he does not care for treats anymore, just want to get out. How do you address the crying? should I say something or just wait for him to stop crying? I've seen you guys saying that crying and barking can be self rewarding. I don't want him to rehearsal the bad behavior... Thank you in advance!

[@elainejbaskin4255]

I love both of YOU-0 I’m out on the Outer Cape of Cape Cod MA- thanks so much Kayl and Steve.

[@meaux783]

I live in OK BUT I am from NH and we love going to Chatham! I miss the cape so much!!

[@modickson1025]

From Tacoma , WA

[@markficklinarizoinabestre]

Scottsdale, AZ

[@choiceblade]

I gave (now) 16 week old Buddy our 6 x 15 porch. He sucks at potty, but I'm really good at it (picking it up, yuck). LOL. I've been following your advice about insanely frequent potty trips to once particular place in the yard. He peed on the pad out there ONCE so far. Felt like I hit lotto.

[@diannadeladillo-morath2126]

Watching from Metamora illinois. Just got a new puppy 12 weeks old 4 days ago

[@patriciadominick3318]

I’m getting ready to bring in a puppy. My dog will be 10 in November. New Orleans LA

[@BenCarpenter1975]

Thanks

[@McCannDogs]

Wow, thank you very much! Happy Training! ~ Dan

[@hayleybarker2576]

Hi I’m over here from England Norfolk we are getting a cocker spaniel called Dotty on Friday so looking forward to her as we had to have our 12 year old golden retriever put down in October

[@michellecrist653]

Atlanta in the house!

[@OruJangoJeevitham]

I'm tuning in from Brisbane Australia also 😅 we get our Cavoodle puppy tomorrow and I am literally like exam cramming with your live video 😅🤣 We found your channel last Saturday night and have watched every single one related to puppies and crate training, stop biting etc. You are both AWESOME, I find all your videos very easy to comprehend and very clear and comprehensive. I was previously watching someone with over 1million subscribers and honestly you are 100 times more relatable and just more grounded (does this even make sense lol). I am honestly so certain you guys are going to get to big numbers soon in terms of views and subs but in the meantime people like me Really value your videos,time and effort. Thanks again guys from Australia 💕🐶👨‍👩‍👧

[@McCannDogs]

That’s really nice of you to say, Oru Jango Jeevitham! And I’m glad you’re finding our videos so helpful. You’ll have to keep me posted on your puppy training progress. Happy Training! ~Ken

[@stay_ready5972]

Watching from Egypt

[@lyndatweedie3826]

I have a 10 week old Border Collie, we are doing ok with all of your tips. I’ve had him for a week tomorrow. I want to know how much training and exercise he should get a day? Thanks so much Lynda Brisbane Australia