Puppy Training | The Truth About What's Really Important

Join Uncle Stonnie as he explains our approach to puppy training, socialization, and exercise. Our training is based on a puppy Montessori approach where we stress the total integration of formal and informal learning to ensure a proper training foundation for all of our puppy students and the nice people who care for them.
We hope you guys enjoy this look into our One Room Schoolhouse approach where mentors provide guidance and work hard to transfer puppy training skills and knowledge.
If you would like more information about my services, heres a link to my website: kentuckycanine.com/
If you would like to see some cool photos, here's a link to my instagram: / stonniedennis
#puppytraining #puppies #stonnie

[@JimiInTheJungle]

I model my training after everything this man says. No nonsense, logical and effective. Stonnie's the man

[@alitlweird]

I put the videos on and listen to them as if were at church. 🤓

[@ElijahsAba]

One of the many things that impresses me about you is how you remember all those dogs’ names! I have two kids and two dogs and am forever mixing up their names!

[@enriquequinn4468]

you all prolly dont give a shit but does anyone know a trick to log back into an instagram account? I somehow lost my password. I love any assistance you can offer me

[@DrGlowaski]

Hi Stonnie! I think you’re a PHENOMENAL dog trainer and I’ve been binge-watching all your videos! Thanks for all you do!! Can you please make a video of “A Day In The Life of Mister No Name” ? 🥰🖤

[@barrybr1]

Great to see the red healer calm down and behave well as the vid went on. All dogs were so incredible.....just being dogs!

[@samanthamartin3298]

I love cattle dogs! Grew up with them and they're really great dogs

[@jeanieribelin6999]

Love the Montessori effect.

[@cale115]

I have a red and will always have a heeler, just loyal and will die for you. Give you a chance to draw for sure. Can be testing when young, but an experienced well socialized heeler is an amazingly easy dog to keep and love.

[@alysha2mcp]

"So much zest for life, that he just can't hardly control himself." 😂🤗

[@fmknokey]

I just love watching all the dog’s reactions. It is a joy seeing them run all around. You wonder what their thought process is. Great training videos. 😂

[@danielmcdermott8990]

Well done Stonnie! You're the MAN. I appreciate your practical, no nonsense approach and providing us with insights into what you have learned in your career. I'll keep watching if you keep making videos. I appreciate it.

[@TheRebelPath]

Your videos help me be a better human. Seriously after adopting our pup I realized that I am one haha and it’s been great to use your mastery in training in my own life. Thanks for consistently sharing man. You’re helping me a lot

[@Terrierized]

The red heeler has a good time with that shorthair

[@gemmam3187]

Absolutely love your channel, your approach is phenomenal. Love to see the happy dogs, being dogs and getting trained in the process. Well done.xxx

[@N9710A]

Another winner Stonnie! Marcus has come a very long way since day 1. Thanks!

[@PatriciaRodriguez-dm7oc]

Love, Love, Love the mentoring from the Mature 4 leggers!!

[@Pingu61806]

I got a heeler puppy 2 weeks ago, and they are truly amazing dogs, very intelligent

[@the.angester]

Man, thank you for this. Covid has been really hard on my 2yo gsp (attacked by a pit bull on my street out of nowhere ; 30 staples but he's doing great), but we keep our routine as best we can. His best friend is a 4yo blue tick coonhound, so that's been really helpful. Mentorship is key

[@PrincessPoohs]

That new pup is so zoomy and SO clumsy, I love him.

[@StonnieDennis]

Are you a fan of my training style, but can’t travel to Kentucky to see me in person? No worries! I offer an awesome online dog training course, which includes access to an array of exclusive videos and content, personalized coaching, journaling, and in-depth mentoring and evaluation by yours truly! Just need some an advice or have a couple questions you need answered? I also offer professional consulting by the hour. Both of these great services can be found here: kentuckycanine.com/onlinecoaching. Thank you all for your remarkable support over the years! I cannot express enough how grateful I am for your appreciation and patronage of this channel, my training style, and my kennel. Always remember, it’s a great day for a puppy-sized adventure! ⁃Stonnie Dennis, Dog Trainer

[@jeremy67]

Good to see an ACD. I’m on my second one in my life and they sure are something else.

[@Terrierized]

So funny, the heeler fell off the table, she likes that shorthair

[@blkbeauti05]

I really enjoy listening and learning from Uncle Stonnie.

[@StonnieDennis]

I like hearing that!

[@qdav5]

Fantastic video! It's absolutely true that the best dog trainers are other well-trained dogs. It was interesting to see how the herding dogs (especially the ACD and the Mal/Dutchie) thought it was their responsibility to make sure everybody else was behaving. The ACD got a little bit too rough with the new GSP puppy out of frustration. But the Mal/Dutchie was keeping an eye on the pup and making some gentle corrections, too.

[@Fashionlifestyle_Official]

I love puppies too much, thank you for sharing!Hope everybody here becomes successful on KZbin

[@gabychats]

Love this, perfect video! Thanks for all the tips!

[@VanessaVasquez09]

God bless you stonnie!

[@skald22]

another awesome vid!.. thanks Stonnie

[@Flippokid]

You really have the best job in the world!

[@robertm2070]

Just got my Rottweiler. Really appreciate you man! Ur the best

[@ADONAIsays-so]

So cool!

[@nanidogmomstevens6386]

Thanks, Stonnie. I’m getting another Boston next spring. Right now we’ve got a tricolor 5 yr. Cavalier. He was mentored by 2 senior Boston’s before they went to heaven. I’m 70 now(ancient) and want to build another great relationship and your methods are so well balanced and loving alpha. Thank you for the great info. Love your channel. Be blest☦️👩🏻‍🦳🐾 carla in ohio

[@moonbot7613]

Great video. I’m also on the Cattle Dog train. I got my collie/Heeler mix who is a great girl and been trained using Stonnie Videos the last 2 years. I’m waiting to rescue a Blue Heeler so would love to see some work with the Red Heeler!

[@davidwhitaker7412]

Stonnie you are Awesome. Love your technical information. My pack of rescue dogs has been as many as 8 now only 4. Just lost my buddying 15 years.

[@briantidey2225]

Hi Stonnie, think I've watched about three to four of your videos at least every day in the past 4 weeks. We got 2 Labrador brothers 4 weeks ago. And now they are 12 weeks old your videos have helped us so much. And thanks for demystifying the siblings BS as we always get told about it.. Just me and my wife and we both have time to train them. Taking to puppy school on the next couple of weeks. Again just a thank you for your great videos. Shame you are not able to come to New Zealand and train 😂 🇳🇿

[@susannejohnson1516]

Enjoyed your video. Thank you!

[@bitelogger]

Man so true: A dog can do all tricks in controlled conditions, but the real deal I out there an ensure they are good citizens!!! Man well say, great work I can’t be more in sync with you Stonnie

[@Katieandcabot]

That swissy puppy 😍😍😍 I can’t take my eyes off him!!!

[@patriciasmiderle9181]

Great teaching!👍

[@stellacwalker]

I really enjoy your videos. Reminds me when I use to train dogs and I agree with your comments across your videos a lot, especially when people think they know better, 😂😂😂😂😂 yeah, they’d be better of rewinding your video and put it on loop 10x 😂😂😂

[@gretasimmons8987]

This is my favorite utube dog trainer 👍

[@robertescobar3315]

Thank you sir for your time You help me and my dog alot

[@anderslarsen4100]

Love your videos!

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you!

[@terptv710]

I'm a dog walker in the UK stonnie, I wish I had the set up you do, I do my best with the limited time I have with them but its a very calm pack with good manners. I've got a boxer a British bulldog a border terrorist 😂 a labradodle thing, two Staffordshire bull terriers and a rottweiler and she's mine. Your an inspiration, keep the great content coming ✌🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you!

[@Andy_Wills]

Quality 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@intothefey]

Thanks for this info! We're getting a puppy in December and I have an older (10 years) jack Russell. Im working hard on his behavior so he can be a good mentor to our new baby. I hope i can find a dog park for them to play in, but even better id love a mini obstacle course like yours 😯

[@bubbag8895]

Great video

[@Jan-ur5nz]

I would love to see a video of small dog training.

[@kinguin7]

Yay!

[@jniemiec512]

Love your humor Stonnie! Remember I can only dunk 8/10 times 🤣

[@nicke6394]

Bang on the money 👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@katherinelowrylogan1242]

My doodle is so dirty and I don't think she cares. She's having too much fun!

[@cherieflatcoatcherie]

So Good to hear a trainer talk about what is really important, "Everyday life". The base for me and my dog to have fun together, and enjoy eachothers company . This is what has to work! What I always say at puppy- or juniordogs classes . I would really like to see you with a (crazy) flatcoated retriever and hear your opinion 😉😉😉

[@StonnieDennis]

I had a flat coat here a few weeks ago.

[@glusur76]

yay stonnie

[@compa4929]

Great video as always. I don't think that Lab puppy moved the entire video. Even when the other dogs were running over the top of him. Nothing like my Lab at that age.

[@sethyy12]

Hey Stonnie, I was wondering, how long do you generally use treats for to help train a new puppy (8 weeks old)? Thanks for the video, as always, I enjoyed it.

[@anitahendrix7573]

Hey watching your videos. Very entertaining. We are getting 2westie 9week old pups in a few weeks so am binge watching you puppy vids. Unfortunately with covid and where we live not much chance to socialize with other dogs any tips to training???

[@dominicketienne7251]

Hey Stonnie, where do you get your should straps/gear carrying apparatus? Seems very useful and practical.

[@vikingdogmanship]

Greater Swiss I don't see much of. Good looking dogs that is

[@mauranoonan8951]

That black shepherd 🥰

[@LittleCabin]

Just found your channel a couple weeks ago after we adopted a new puppy -- guessed to be a German Shepherd/Catahoula mix, currently about 4 months old. We also have a 5 year old lab mix (maybe pit, maybe boxer) who's always been very submissive and skittish, but she seems to be pretty rough with the new puppy during backyard play. No biting, but pushes at her with her snout and knocks her down, etc. while they run around. The puppy does come at her a lot (pretty mouthy), but they generally get along very well. From what I've seen in several of your videos, it seems we should just let this dynamic play itself out, but is there any point at which you would recommend stepping in and separating -- there's never been a fight, but sometimes things seem to get more rough than they probably should, so we put a stop to it. Just curious on your thoughts -- thanks for the great videos!

[@EasrterRising1fan]

Stonnie, I got a puppy due to the hysteria that has plagued us recently. She is 3/4 golden retriever and 1/4 Sheltie. Her temperament is anxious, she nips me still, she claws/ scratches so hard. I have tried the recommended methods by human society but her bad behaviors still persist. Would you recommend one of your older videos or do a training video on those behaviors? I thought that a golden retriever would be very friendly, but she is very ornery. I have tried to find buddy dogs for her, but due to the "affliction" many are hiding in their holes.

[@sableann4255]

Those 2 chunky English look just like my Boy!

[@marcusross3959]

Great video on what you do and how you do it.

[@arieladrianneable]

Stonnie why do you paint the boards on the course? Is this for fun or does it have a purpose?

[@NotFalling4it]

Those red cattle dogs have a reputation here in Australia - nothing like the blue. They are said to be unpredictable and aggressive- no where near as popular to have as the blue healers. I’m surprised to see one in Kentucky.

[@dortenielsen8253]

♥️

[@shebab2386]

Stony have you ever had a Rottweiler and how did you deal with it because I am planning on getting one but I’m physically disabled and I just need to know how to go about training this dog without it running away from me or knocking me over or something

[@sarahnelson8814]

How can I find polite mentor dogs when I get a puppy if not at the dog park? Sincerely looking for tips and ideas!

[@nathanh2251]

What vest is that you’re wearing please

[@vikingdogmanship]

🙏 100%

[@red0653]

I have a 12 week old GSP and am having troubles running her energy out while worrying about Parvo, any tips or information would be awesome!

[@BigManJay69]

I have a 15 week old gsp/lab mix. I feel you. He needs at least 3/4 hours a day absolute minimum of off leash park time, running and fighting with other dogs to be calm at home.

[@carlabrodhagen2884]

How would we make this at home? Could I take the. To the park and go up and down the play equipment? I don’t have room for all the equipment you have.

[@LLewis-vu9qf]

Carla -- Sure. You can use playground equipment. Stonnie has a few videos where he plays with dogs on and around a playground. Good stuff. 👍

[@sophiadane874]

Where do you get your leashes from?

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

Do u train or take in any Maltese I have a Maltese her name is Molly. She’s got a mind of her own

[@AnonymousAnonymous-sx4ke]

I would love to take my dog to your kennel but I live in the south west. Do you know anyone, who works with dogs as you do, that you can recommend?

[@johnmiles3565]

Sorry my senior status kick in. Please tell me where I can find the cost of your training programs?

[@frederikkecarlsen2691]

At 5:49 it is easy to see how the older dog corrects the malinois for being too rough to the lab 🌟

[@StandedInUtah]

My older smaller dog is training the GSP. My little boy just ducks and the GSP flies over him and we laugh as the GSP face plants.

[@johnmiles3565]

Would you please find out the cost for your training programs?

[@jebboudreau4733]

Some time I hit the like button , after I hit dislike button just to have the opportunity to Hit the like button twice. You are m'y Bob Ross of good dog behavior.

[@astallings5360]

What do you recommend people who don’t have access to so many great dogs? And don’t have access to the agility course you do?

[@jorj529]

I’m not Stonnie but just taking them out into the world. I’ve gone to parks and walked on picnic tables and trained with kids and parties happening at the park as the distraction. Not helpful for the mentor-mentee interaction, but does allow for the concentration and the obstacle training

[@nicolesnyder4893]

do you ever work with dogs that are dog dog reactive.. Would love to see your protocol for rehab.

[@StonnieDennis]

I have a video that gives a pretty good overview of my thoughts...

[@Hondocracker]

I've been looking through all stonies old videos to find something about fast eaters but can't find anything. My 3 month old lab puppy is coming along quite well than kn s to stonies videos but he has just recently started to eat really quickly and almost aggressively. Was wondering if anyone could help me find a video about this. Thanks

[@vikingdogmanship]

Maybe mix up your routines with so he can't anticipate things you know he will react to. Do you feed raw or kibble? Have you tried what they call slow bowl? They are very effective slows down eating and makes them use their brain a bit. You can also use a snuffle mat. Or put a tennis ball in the bowl so he has to push the ball around can aslo work. hiding food in different places in the yard/house and make him search and find. I only rawfeed I use frozen balanced raw food 20kg blocks cost about 35 dollars. Hiking, training and doing daily things even like taking the trash together strengthens your bond and respect for one another.

[@Anthony123427]

👍🏽👍🏽

[@ignore_the_hype8709]

Stonnie i just rescued a little Jack chi (terrier chihuahua cross) and he's got the drive of a terrier and sweetness but the attitude and stubbornness of a chihuahua, and also hes 1 year old. I've been working on sit with him and I can try to push his rear down and he refuses or walks backwards. Any advice? Loose leash walking and everything else he's great with even tricks but sit is like the hardest part right now.

[@StonnieDennis]

Why do you need him to sit?

[@ignore_the_hype8709]

@@StonnieDennis trying to get him to not jump or run at the bowl when feeding. He's very impatient and knocks the food and water over as I set it down. Just wanting him to know he has to wait instead of attacking it

[@georunstar]

I need to see Uncle Stonnie dunking that basketball.

[@StonnieDennis]

That's on my Only Fans page...

[@ongogablogean4920]

I have a 12 week old lab puppy. I’m getting her used to walks on the leash. But sometimes, after awhile, she gets a burst of energy and starts either running wild in circles or bites at my legs! We could have walked an hour and she’ll still do it. My pitty did this too, minus the leg/clothes nipping. Pup will be crazy like rabid and ill have to use all my strength to hold her back. She even pantsed me in front of the neighborhood. What can I do when she does this

[@emmamemma4162]

Yeah, that's just a developmental stage she's going through. It sucks and it hurts and it might get worse before it gets better. You can do the normal anti-puppy biting stuff, but sometimes they are too riled up to care about you yelping and owing and you might not be in a position to walk away from her. When such an instance occurs, you can wrap the leash around something like a tree so she can't get to you, or pick her up and hold her mouth shut with one hand until she calms down a little. When possible, redirect her to a calm behavior like some treat work. I had to do that a lot when our hound was around 4 months, we used to call her Land Shark. Now, at 15 months, she is very careful with her mouth and always backs off if someone says "ouch".

[@lyndaeades9664]

My pup does this. They call it "the zoomies". I think they grow out of it but you have to be carefull when they crash your knees.

[@LLewis-vu9qf]

Lucy -- I'm no expert by any means, having had only six dogs during my adult years. But if you're walking your pup using a normal 6 ft leash, you could try a long line (30 or 40+ ft.) Go to some area where there's room, a park, an empty school yard or a patch of ground that's sometimes found next to a strip mall. Let the pup run around and work out some of his energy while you maintain control with the long line. Throw a ball or toy just so he'll have something to chase; he doesn't have to bring it back. That might help tire him out. Just a suggestion. I use the technique with my dog; it works pretty well for me. 😀 Good luck. 👍

[@billsnow3469]

can you please run for president in 2024? great stuff. you made my dog the best one yet and me a better owner.

[@jessica6967]

When you picked up that white dog near the beginning, it kind of looked like the bernese was bullying it and then when it ran away, another dog joined in on the chase s:

[@danhughes3626]

Hey im not able to socialize because of coronavirus... ideas?

[@lucynyu8226]

Hey Stonnie what type of dog trainer are you? Positive referencement or balanced?

[@Flippokid]

He's balanced. You can tell by the mere fact that he tells dogs "no" sometimes.

[@emmamemma4162]

@@Flippokid Is there a set definition of what a balanced dog trainer is? Most trainers that call themselves balanced will include positive punishment in their training (in my experience, at least) whereas trainers that call themselves positive use positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement and negative punishment but avoid positive punishment. Telling a dog "no" can be a form of positive punishment if you do it in a way that is scary, intimidating or otherwise "punishing" to the dog, but it can also be a taught command that simply tells the dog to stop what he is doing. In my opinion Stonnie does not hurt, intimidate or scare the dogs, so personally I would say he is a positive reinforcement trainer. (Although I know he is also well versed in "old school" methods and will use them to train a dog if the owner requests it, but his default program uses modern methods).

[@alysha2mcp]

Red healer causing trouble while the GSHP wants to follow directions 😅😉

[@alysha2mcp]

Trouble maker 😜😅

[@sloppydoggy9257]

What do you do with puppies and parvo risks?

[@pammugridge4106]

2 of my pups got parvo after vacc and medicine

[@Pupsaremyheart101]

What leash/collar system do u use?

[@LLewis-vu9qf]

I know he uses what he describes as an English show lead. As far as I can tell, the dogs have their own individual collars from their owners or sometimes no collar at all.

[@csmithclimbs]

Stonnie: Do you read John Dewey? Because you speak straight out of his book Experience and Education!

[@StonnieDennis]

He probably watches my channel... ; )

[@MR-AK]

Great vids. I hope these owners dont neuter these poor dogs

[@RatdogDRB]

LOL... that new short-haired pup, by the end of his stay, he's gonna think his name is: "You wanna make it to yer next birthday?" At least he would if he was staying with me. I'd be lookin' to Norton and sayin': "Norton, take care of my light work here, would'ja?" And, let Norton say: "Com'ere kid".

[@sxuled-30fps79]

Nice video but I have to say you remind me of the guy from the hangover movie 😅

[@vikingdogmanship]

😂 Yes now I could connect that

[@Robbobshiskabob]

How much could one expect to pay to bring a pup to a teacher like yourself?

[@ShawmahlamaDing]

Cotton needs new shorts!

[@marvona3531]

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