So You Think You Can Train A Samoyed

So you think you can train a Samoyed? Are you sure? They're absolutely adorable, but extremely stubborn and demanding dogs. We discuss Samoyed training techniques, to help with difficult Samoyed training. Yeti and I provide training tips, in an easy to understand training guide. That way, you and you Samoyed puppy, will be able to understand one another, in an easy, how to train manner. Sure, they're stubborn, but they can be taught.
Here's a video on what can happen, when your dog isn't trained and gets bored. Yikes!
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[@YetisPlace]

Think your Samoyed is difficult to train? Poor Yeti went through more than a few dog training sessions, where the trainer told us, he is untrainable. So, Yeti and I worked really hard on puppy training, using the techniques I mention. Check out this video on stay, for greater details. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6qxl2p_e8x9gNk

[@archiehobson11]

I was Wondering if I should get a samoyed going to move bake to Scotland soon I just don't know if I could do 2 hours a day of exercise and maybe keep up with the grooming. Please reply

[@YetisPlace]

I would get settled into your new Scottish location first. After you've settled into your new routine, then you can better judge if a Samoyed would be a good fit. Best wishes to you with your move, hobson archie!

[@lemonxde5156]

Yeti’s Place Hi i really want a samoyed (my dream dog) but i dont have much time to play around with the dog and what is the best breed for a samoyed? Oh yes and how much food do i give to a samoyed puppy each meal and what kind of food.

[@maxinehuff5904]

my dog learned how to sit the first night i taught her and she's a chihuahua pomeranian mix

[@YetisPlace]

That’s great you taught your dog to sit on the first try. I wish Sammies were that easy to train, Maxine Huff.

[@ovevent_kal9911]

Yeti deserves more popularity. I’m telling all my friends this channel exists

[@YetisPlace]

Awww, thanks, Ovevent_Kal! Yeti and I appreciate that.

[@SuzyTopAgent]

Such Great Tips and Yeti sure looks happy to be filming today 😍

[@YetisPlace]

He had a lot of fun, Suzy.

[@tacet21]

So happy to have discovered your channel. I recently adopted a 6 yr old Sammy(he was a paired adoption with a Kuvasz🤣and, there's never a dull moment!) I appreciate all of your wonderful and pertinent info! ^..^

[@YetisPlace]

Thank you, tacet2! Yeti and I really appreciate that. Sammies are such wonderful, loving, happy dogs. When you know how to work with them, they get even better.

[@janepersad2966]

This Channel is the BEST and easiest way to train and get info about your samoyed. You and Yeti do such a great job 🎉

[@YetisPlace]

Aww, thanks Jane!

[@janepersad2966]

@@YetisPlace No problem You guys deserve it 100%

[@gaming.clips1441]

Have been looking into this channel for a while! I’m so excited for when I get my own Samoyed!

[@YetisPlace]

D.T.G. Yeti and I are super excited for you, to get a new Sam!

[@YetisPlace]

Thanks for watching us for awhile. We really appreciate it!

[@imsober7015]

Thank you so much I'm about to get a samoyed and your videos are really helpful.

[@YetisPlace]

You’re very welcome, im sober. Glad to hear you enjoyed it.

[@kcviking2449]

A Yeti video on Friday? As if it wasn't hard enough to remember what day it is already! Great information on this video. As usual, give Yeti a big ol belly rub from me and enjoy the lovely weather this weekend.

[@YetisPlace]

Yes, Yeti and I decided to publish during a time our channel gets more views. We have more views right now, than we’ve had with the past 10 videos. It’s been a good time to release. Yeti is looking forward to his belly rub.

[@user-hu6eg5xc7o]

Oh jeez ur titles are awsome. Even tho im not in the mood for tutorials it kinda makes me curious. Keep it up!

[@YetisPlace]

Thank you, Kids Show - Eva & Ares. Yeti and I have come a long way from our beginnings on KZbin. A lot of hard work, learning and constant improvement. Titles and thumbnails are really important. Thank you for noticing. Glad it grabbed your attention.

[@jannacastaneda1392]

Thanks for the tip! I’m planning to get a Samoyed soon❤️❤️

[@YetisPlace]

Yeah, Janna!!! Great to hear! Be sure to check out more of our videos, for tips and tricks.

[@cynthiab5878]

I liked that you uploaded the video in the afternoon 😁

[@YetisPlace]

Thank you, Cynthia. Figured we’d try something new, before the weekend.

[@katelyn1134]

Yeti is so adorable

[@YetisPlace]

Thank you, Katelyn Gross. It is so hard not to be sucked in by their adorableness.

[@TheDogVlog]

Training is a lifetime endeavour isn’t it? Yeti is such an adorable boy. Happy dog mom day Heidi!

[@YetisPlace]

Happy dog Mom day to you too, Janet! Yes, it is a lifetime endeavor. Each dog, communicates differently than the next. It took me years to understand what Yeti was saying to me. I understood Chewy, my first Sam, really quickly. Chewy was an only puppy (his littermates all passed, due to accident suffered during Chewy’s delivery). Yeti was one of 4 puppies, so got used to communicating with his brother and sisters. Yeti would look at me so quizzically, titling his head back and forth, trying to soak in everything I was saying. I was trying to understand his communication method. It took a long time and there’s still so much both of can learn. He would be great at agility.

[@TheDogVlog]

Yeti’s Place it would be fun to see Yeti play agility. ❤️

[@YetisPlace]

Your latest video, is so adorable. I watched it on my phone, but it wouldn’t pull up where I could comment. I’ll have to view it from my computer to comment. It was adorable!

[@TheDogVlog]

@@YetisPlace thanks I'm really glad you like it - I actually made it about 4 years ago, but I still like to share it. :) It hasn't had as many views as I would have liked. Did better as a Facebook video, but I didn't know which search terms to use and when I made it, had no idea about key phrases.

[@leaha8602]

My buddy will do everything we teach him! Everything but come, he doesn't like to come. He likes to be naughty by collapsing into the grass, belly up and just lay there.. waiting for Momma to come over and carry him like a baby back inside.

[@YetisPlace]

That’s funny!!!

[@sandyr4279]

I just got my Sammy on Sunday. Bobo is 6 1/2 months (born March 31st). He had never been walked before or inside a house before. He is doing a lot better in many ways. He almost doesn't pull on our walks now, until we head home. However, there are a couple of things that have freaked him out (yesterday, when the garbage trucks came, he not only refused to go on the walk, but dragged me to the furthest area, a fence between the houses, and I couldn't budge him). Today on his walk, everything was going well, until something freaked him out (I think it was a green garbage bag blowing high in the wind, it could have been for Hallow'een), and he started to strongly pull me in the other direction. He practically galloped, with his two front feet leaping out at a time. I tried altering the route, and that went okay for a bit, until again, he started strongly pulling me in the other direction. I have a good halter on him. I am worried that when I try to use force and grab the halter, so that he isn't telling me what to do or where to go, that I might anger him or upset him. Could you please advise on this? Is it a terrible idea to force a Sammy to go where you want him to go?

[@YetisPlace]

Sandy, you are his pack leader. Bring treats, to encourage him to go the way you want to go. Sammies are extremely powerful dogs. Yeti had torn my rotator cuff, because he didn’t want to go where I wanted to go. I didn’t have treats that time. Bring high value treats that he adores and will do anything for. If he doesn’t care for treats, bring his favorite toy, or some chicken deli meat. When he sees something he’s scared of, distract him by getting him to pay attention to you. Use the treats or his toy. When he pays attention to you, immediately praise.

[@sandyr4279]

@@YetisPlace Thank you! Yes, he loves his treats, especially the bacon-cheese one. However, if he is really determined, then even that doesn't seem to help. He, for instance, likes to go to the backyard, which faces a river, in the middle of the night: 3am. I have been taking him out there, in case he has to pee. But then, it is next to impossible to get him to go back inside with me. Yes, his leash is on, and I bring treats. Sometimes, I just stand there and wait while he stares out at the river beyond our yard. But man, when I try to get him to come back inside... Last night, I even picked him up to go up the back porch stairs, but he is heavy!

[@YetisPlace]

Sams are extremely determined to be stubborn. It’s like you take 2 steps forward, one very strong, determined step back. With that step back, they always look up at us and flash that Sammy smile.

[@sandyr4279]

@@YetisPlace Thanks again! Yes, Bobo seems very willful. But oh, so sweet & gentle, and loves everybody.

[@YetisPlace]

I always stand in between Yeti and what has him so focused. I distract him that way. When you try to lure them to you, you get the 2 steps forward, one step back. When you step in between them and their distraction, it helps break their focus and bring them back on track.

[@LookinAtHim]

Samoyeds are incredibly intelligent. It doesn't take them awhile to learn; it just takes them awhile to decide they want to listen to you 🤣 My 1 year old boy Sam can learn a new trick as fast as 3-5 repetitions, but he'll only perform it if he feels like it lol

[@YetisPlace]

The most intelligent breed of dog. Which means they want to do, what they and only they want to do. They’re the most incredible dogs, always an adventure.

[@LookinAtHim]

@@YetisPlace Absolutely! They are independent Sammies and they don't need no man 😆 But if you treat them well they will want one lol

[@YetisPlace]

They just need us for the treats and belly rubs. lol

[@YetisPlace]

No, seriously, they really love people.

[@ysplaylist2345]

Yeti this is great, i showed this to casper and he is going to start his sessions soon. How old is Yeti?

[@YetisPlace]

Yeti is 4. Hope Casper liked seeing Yeti. Yeti loves seeing other doggies on TV.

[@ysplaylist2345]

@@YetisPlace We do, cant wait for more Yeti

[@sandyr4279]

I would love to see videos on crate training a Sammy puppy. How long do you shut the door, at first? I just got my 6 1/2 month pup on Sunday, and I eventually want to be able to get away for a couple of hours to do stuff, and have my Sammy secure in the crate.

[@YetisPlace]

Congratulations on your new Sammy! I did a video at one time, on how to crate train your Sam. I’ll find it and link it for you.

[@YetisPlace]

Here’s the video on crate training your Sam. How To Crate Train A Puppy | How I Crate Trained My Samoyed Puppy kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZObnZuhm5iGgpY

[@kelseyandDiesel]

Me just taking notes the whole time

[@YetisPlace]

Thank you! All the Sams I’ve owned, have taught me valuable lessons.

[@MarliVasquez]

Thank you so much! I'm trying to train my samoyed puppy now P. S it's not easy. :D

[@YetisPlace]

No, it isn’t easy. Keep sessions short, multiple times per day and focus on one thing at a time. Stick with it. Train them how they want to be trained. Think like a working dog thinks. Make training like work. They will learn faster that way. Play games while training.

[@MarliVasquez]

@@YetisPlace thanks for your advice. :)

[@YetisPlace]

You're welcome!

[@meta5892]

Getting a sammy next month cant wait!!!!

[@YetisPlace]

That’s wonderful! Congratulations!

[@adamg5836]

I just purchase a Samoyed a champion bloodline one....can wait to get him he’s only three weeks old

[@YetisPlace]

Oh goodness, Kassandra garza! The wait is the most difficult part. I was able to meet Yeti, when he was only 5 weeks old. He was SOOOO tiny. We didn’t know which little boy would be our’s. They had nail polish on different parts of their fur, to make out who was who. I held a little boy, who had nail polish on his lower back, right below where his tail hit. He cuddled so tightly with me and looked me in the eye. When we got our little boy, Yeti, when he was 8 weeks old, he was the little boy I had held. Yeti and I have had a tight bond since the moment we first met. He’s my little fuzzy buddy. Hopefully, you can meet the puppies when they’re around 5 weeks old. Some breeders allow that, others may not. If you are allowed, bring a camera and take a lot of pics. Once you get him, he’ll be SOOOO much bigger.

[@adamg5836]

He's from outta the states ...I cant see him til they bring him to my uncles pet salon...but due to the Coronavirus all pet flights are on hold. Said it could take up to 4 to 6 weeks to receive him :/

[@YetisPlace]

I can image the wait is terrible.

[@keiramurphy1011]

Thanks this is very helpful I rlly want a samoyed but my mum hates shedding I'm not sure how to convince her how to get one I got perfect size house garden neighbourhood ect but I'm not sure how to convince her

[@logunder4597]

kiwi and pea Tell her about the floofyness

[@keiramurphy1011]

Oh yh!! Thank u

[@YetisPlace]

With Sammies, there’s an awful lot more to know, that just a cute face and mega fluffiness. There’s the endless vacuuming, cleanup, grooming, maintenance. They need to be walked for many miles, multiple times daily. They’re bred to work and they need that work, to expend some of that energy. If they aren’t walked, played with a bunch, allowed to work, they become destructive. The reason Yeti is always so sleepy and well behaved, is because we film toward the end of the day, after he’s been walked many miles and played with bunches. They’re demanding dogs, who are very schedule oriented. Not good dogs, for first time owners, due to their high maintenance and energy demands. They hold that energy, throughout their entire lives.

[@Derekperseverance]

THANK YOU SO MUCH , I’m so grateful for this channel. I’m gonna follow ALL THIS STUFF! But one thing I don’t know what to do about is when he’s scared or doesn’t wanna do something he needs to do, how would I approach that because you say he has to trust you but there’s things he has to do and I don’t know if I should be forceful or really beta passive , because he’s really scared of everything , he gets scared to go up and down couches and stairs , or when I leave for even just the bathroom he cries I his crate until I come back , I’ve had to sleep right next to his crate for him to stop barking . (I’m not complaining at all!) but I’m wondering how do I train him without forcing , because he’s very very stubborn . I only had him for a couple days (so I’m not complaining at all) but I would want to figure out how to train him . Please let me know . Your channels so help and I appreciate all the videos and advice !

[@YetisPlace]

Imagine if you were taken from your Mom at a young age and moved to a new house, with new people, no brothers and sisters, no puppy parents. I’m sure you would be terrified too. That’s why he’s crying and is scared. Be encouraging and gentle. Work on earning his trust and love. It takes a bit of time, but eventually, he’ll understand that your home is a special place for him. Samoyeds are extremely stubborn. Training at this point in time, needs to be working on trust. Play with him, be there, cuddle. Give treats when he does the right thing. In 2 weeks, see where he is and then, slowly, start working on training, always making it a fun game he gets to play.

[@YetisPlace]

If he does something right, the moment he does it, give lots of praise, pets and a small treat.

[@Derekperseverance]

Yeti’s Place thank you! I misspoke though , he is comfortable , he has a dog brother that’s a Britney so they both chase birds together and he cuddles with me and the family, and he comes to us. He’s definitely not fully comfortable but he’s really good so far , what I meant was when I put him in his crate or if I go to another room he cries and throws a fit (even if I have my parents watch him) I’m wondering if I should let him cry or pout so he can be independent or do I be by his every move to make him comfortable? Because I just graduated School so I can train him and spend time with him all day for a couple months , but eventually I’m gonna have to go to work in the fall (part time) and let my parents take care of him when I’m Gone for a couple hours . I saw yeti doesn’t like when u guys leave either , what would you do in this situation. Because I want him to be independent enough we’re he can let my parents watch him or he can be in his crate for a hour or two . So please please let me know or guide me to some books or videos because I’m very dedicated to him and I don’t want him to be dependent on me.

[@YetisPlace]

Sammies are really attached to their owners. When we leave Yeti, he gets upset, just because he wants to be with us. Shortly after we leave, he settles into a routine of pouting and napping. He’s really excited when we return. Watch our crate training video. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZObnZuhm5iGgpY It’s best to practice slow, gradual steps, so they think of the crate as their home. Allow him to cry. I know, it’s painful, but he has to get used to being in there when you’re not around. Otherwise, he’ll get into things that could hurt him, like electrical cords, outlets, plants, etc. Yes, he will throw fits, because he doesn’t want a time out. He wants to keep playing. It helps if you play, bring him outside for a quick walk, then put in the crate. His energy will be worn down and he’ll be able to settle. Practice all the skills I talk about. Now that Yeti’s been free of his crate for a few years, when his buddies, Quimby and Bigby come over, if we need peace and quiet, (they just don’t quit) we‘ve tried putting him in the crate. He doesn’t like it and sticks all 4 paws out to repel. We cannot get him in his crate anymore. Yeti sometimes wants peace and quiet from Quimby, so he’ll wander into the bathroom, to escape. But, when Yeti was young, he got used to being in the crate, after a lot of coaxing and practice. The first few weeks, though, are tough. When they’re good, give praise and treats.

[@YetisPlace]

I know it’s tough, but just let them cry it out. If you him out, he’ll very quickly understand that whining and crying means he can come out. Don’t give him that chance.

[@airdenwolfsbane33]

hey i noticed that u opened a merch shop and i love ur channel and im an aspiring graphic designer and artist can i make u a merch design bc i love sammys and i love ur channle and im getting an ipad pro soon so i can start digital art?

[@YetisPlace]

I got my merch shelf, once I hit 10,000 subscribers, Airden Wolfsbane. I could use some help in creating better merch designs. Once you get your iPad, send me an email. My email address, is [e-mail]

[@YetisPlace]

Thank you for the help!

[@damlurker]

This dog looks just like the Japanese Spitz doggo I had as a boy, except like 10 times bigger :D

[@YetisPlace]

They’re different breeds within the Spitz family. Sammies are large dogs. Mainly poof. Very friendly, happy, lovable dogs.

[@davidgough4750]

Samoyods only yet you think that you have train them. They do thing you want them to do because it makes you happy.

[@YetisPlace]

Nothing wrong with being happy with a land cloud of floof.

[@sadaf4638]

Hi there, your sammy is super awesome! I'm interested in getting a puppy samoyed, however I have some concerns. Can you help answer these question please: If I brush a sammy in the morning, does it shed throughout the day? If so is it heavily? When it sheds does its fur land on the floor or just flow in the air and land everywhere? Your channel is very informative and fun to watch, thank you!

[@YetisPlace]

Thank you, sadaf y. Yeti and I really appreciate your kind words. Sammies shed all the time, even after being brushed. They shed a lot and shed in clumps. It gets all over me and my pants, all over areas where Yeti goes, it’s everywhere. Professional grooming a few times per year, helps cut down on coat blowing. Watch this video for more details.... m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6HLaoNjfbZrbbc

[@sadaf4638]

@@YetisPlace thank you so much for your quick reply. I've already watched all your videos, as well as that one! Super great. Is there a breed of dog similar to sammys that doesnt shed as much? I love the size***, beauty, and activity level! My previous dog which was a shih tzu mixed with la so apso was more of a relaxed lap dog. I would like to get myself a dog I can take runs with!

[@YetisPlace]

Sammies shed a lot, due to the long, thick coat. It’s really long. All dogs shed, some more than others. Even dogs with short coats shed a lot, leaving fur all over the house. Poodles don’t shed too much. Standard poodles are larger dogs, who enjoy all kinds of activity. Portuguese Water Dogs (President Obama - USA president, had 2 of them), don’t shed too much, are hypoallergenic, like poodles and they love vigorous activity with an owner. I met a female Portie at Yeti’s conformation training (dog show training). She was a sweet dog.

[@sadaf4638]

Thank you for your recommendations. I did have a mini poodle up to two years ago, super great and smart dog! I've looked into portugese w.d, large poodles, and st beroodle dog breeds however I truly love the look of sammys most. Is there a similar looking dog to Sammys that doesnt shed as much? Qualities that I like about this breed are being friendly, active, and also the size! (My friend has shiba inu which has a similar look but they shed a whole lot too!) Again thank you for all your replies

[@YetisPlace]

Unfortunately, what makes a Samoyed so beautiful, makes them shed. Their coats are very long. There isn't another breed of dog that looks like a Sam, that doesn't shed like a Sam. You've been looking at the right breeds that don't shed. But, I understand they aren't the same. Sammies are a beautiful, high grooming dog. You have to weigh the pros and cons.

[@sandyr4279]

Do you have a video on indoor games to play with a Samoyed? Bobo learned how to sit in like 3 minutes. Today, he has mastered 'shake a paw' (that one took more practise). And I play the walnut game with him, where I hide a treat in one of 3 containers, and he uses his nose to sniff out where it might be. But I would like a whole variety of games I can play with him. So far, he doesn't get 'fetch' (or doesn't want to), when I throw one of his balls or his cylindrical chew toy. Any other ideas?

[@YetisPlace]

I don't have a video like that yet, but it's a great idea for us to do one! Here's a book that helped me with great training tips, designed for our tricky to train dogs.It's called 'When Pigs Fly: Training With Impossible Dogs." amzn.to/3F36Akn A game my sister would play with our American Eskimo when we were growing up, was hide and go seek. She'd grab a treat and go hide somewhere in the house. She'd call his name and he' would run around the house, looking for her. When he found her, she'd give him the treat. He went nuts over that game. She also trained him to come wake her up in the morning. She'd put a dog treat under her pillow. When he'd come wake her up, he'd jump up onto her bed, kiss her, nose her pillow. She'd peel back her pillow, revealing the treat.

[@sandyr4279]

@@YetisPlace Thanks! I've also looked up some games for dogs. One involves a cupcake tin, with treats in each, and putting the dog's balls on top. Another was taking his blanket, placing some treats on it, and rolling it up, so he has to figure out how to unroll it to get the treats.

[@YetisPlace]

You could also get some play mats, which are like 1970’s shag carpets, where you can place bits of food. Here’s our link where you can find all kinds of fun games and toys for your dog. kit.co/yetisplace/dog-toys

[@JustMe-hf3wt]

My friend was telling me to get an eskimo instead, for they look like mini sammies, but without that killer smile and are easy to train and perfect for condo living. Where as the sammies might be hands down the most beautiful dogs on earth but sadly not made for apartment living for they bark a lot, are a nightmare to train and you cannot keep them off leash. Is that all true and have you ever done a comparison of the two breeds. I would also be a first time dog owner retiring in 5 months, working out of home.

[@YetisPlace]

I owned an American Eskimo while I grew up. Completely different personalities. They are easier dogs to train, having been used as circus dogs. They’re good dogs for one person, as their bond is very strong with that one person. They tolerate the others somewhat, but can get mad at other people. When visitors come over, they must be put in a crate until after your guests settle down. American Eskimos are vocal guard dogs. That’s why the crate comes in handy. My American Eskimo would be placed in his crate when friends and visitors were at the door. He would come out once they were settled and once he calmed down. He listened when we told him go to bed. I did a comparison video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2PUeGSZfL-VppI They’re better for first time owners, because they listen and don’t become destructive when bored. Sammies need a lot of exercise, due to being bred to pull heavy sleds and herd reindeer. Sammies aren’t good for first time owners because they listen in different ways. When training, you need to use multiple techniques. They’re extremely smart, stubborn; which can drive an owner nuts. When they do something wrong and are told NO, they learn different ways of doing that bad thing, to see if they can get away with it. Yes, Sammies bark because they love talking. They like telling you about their day, what they chased, Mom give me treats, Mom bring me outside, Mom play fetch.

[@JustMe-hf3wt]

@@YetisPlace Thank you so much for getting back to me. I don't mind a velcro dog for my friend has a cavalier KC which I adore but to know that the eskimo's are not good with company basically is a no go for in normal times I love to entertain a lot. He suggested that I seriously look around for an older puppy/ adult sammie who is potty trained, has learned the basics and hopefully more as to avoid being overwhelmed from the get go. If I do decide who is clingier and easier to train in general, the male or female sammies for I know that with the cavalier KC breed it is the males. Would you also disagree in doing so since the sammies in general from what I understood are forever puppies. What I am also afraid of with his suggestion is that I might also end up with a dog with a severe case of separation anxiety of its past owner. I am strictly asking as a first time dog owner who is interested in the samoyed breed and in no way am I implying not to adopt an older sammie in need of a home if you are an experienced dog owner. I guess that I have the new- daddy fears who only wants to make an educated decision. Thanks again!

[@YetisPlace]

Many times, breeders may have an older Sam to sell. That Sam would be beyond the age of breeding, or could be finished in the dog show ring. I would recommend you go to the website SamoyedClubOfAmerica.org. Along the upper left hand side of the screen, click the 3 lines and go to breeders. It lists breeders throughout the USA and worldwide. They are all reputable breeders, whose aim is to keep Sams true to the original breed. It lists contact info for breeders. My uncle owned a few older Sams, who completed their breeding and showing phases. They would be potty trained, but they would be talkative. Sams are among the most expressive breeds, using different tones of voice, oftentimes talking to you, using easy to understand tones. I understood everything my first Sam would say to me. An older Sam would be beyond the destructive phase….well, Quimby is 12 and still eats his house when he’s bored. Quimby and Bigby are owned by family members. Both Sams. I’m dogsitting both right now. When a Sam gets bored, they become destructive. Rule of thumb…don’t let them get bored. Sams love everyone. They don’t bark until after the guest or you is in the house. They bark because they’re excited and want to tell you everything they did that day. There’s not a single mean bone in their bodies. They love everyone and want to be everyone’s best buddy. Sammies are difficult to train. They train their humans.

[@YetisPlace]

Sams are forever puppies. Quimby and Bigby (Bigby’s golden birthday is today, August 12 - he’s 12 too), are still very active, energetic dogs.

[@YetisPlace]

I’m dogsitting Quimby and Bigby, who have never spent a day apart, they love being with me. However, I work from home. Quimby never stops talking, except when he sleeps. Bigby, is a silent Sam (very unusable for a Sam). My husband brings Quimby with him during the day, to give me peace and quiet while working. Quimby and Yeti go to a house located near my husband’s workplace. I’m home with Bigby, who’s quiet. Because Quimby and Bigby have never been apart, except for this week, Quimby is very nervous and scared. He misses being with Bigby. He doesn’t know the house he goes to. Yeti is used to going there, so he’s fine. But poor Quimby. He follows my husband around, glued to his side, crying to go to work with my husband. My aunt and uncle have owned older Sams, who were beyond showing and breeding. One of them was my first Sammy’s Mom. She recognized my Chewy by smell and loved seeing him. She was very sweet, calm and relaxed. Loved being with my aunt and uncle. They gave her a very good life.

[@sandyr4279]

I want to take my Sammy pup to puppy training -- but I don't want to have the experience you did, where they told you Yeti was untrainable! What should I look for? Should I ask if they have any experience with Samoyeds before I consider the puppy classes?

[@YetisPlace]

The ‘untrainable’ was for conformation (dog show) training. I wasn’t told that for his normal puppy training.

[@YetisPlace]

He did well in puppy training. He was seriously bored and didn’t want to listen too much, due to being bored. They didn’t let him play before puppy class. They saved the playtime for after the puppy class, which doesn’t work well for working dogs. They need to spend some energy first, to have fuller focus during the course.

[@sandyr4279]

@@YetisPlace Oh, that's a relief, then. Yes, I am finding in so very many ways how smart he is! I think in some ways, he is smarter than me! And I will try some play time before the class, or find a class that lets that happen first.

[@YetisPlace]

Remember that a Sam is a working dog. They love doing things that are multiple steps. They get bored if anything has to be focused on one boring thing, like learning sit, stay, come, down, etc. Therefore, bring them on a long walk (which you should be doing multiple times a day), play fetch, tug o war first.

[@heavenly4771]

Do you know when my dogs fur will be fully grown out? He’s 8 months old and it’s still kinda short

[@YetisPlace]

Sammies aren’t full grown until they’re 2 years old. 8 months, is the awkward teenage phase. He’ll fully grow, it takes time.

[@mlabib3]

I really wanted a samoyed, but it seems corona is ruining my dreams. Ontop of that, there are no samoyed breeders in ireland and now im sad 🥺

[@YetisPlace]

You haven’t researched Samoyed breeders, if you can’t find any in Ireland. Covid-19 will eventually settle.

[@nandhu6747]

Think I heard "Human bacon strips"

[@YetisPlace]

It means the bacon we, humans, eat.

[@nandhu6747]

@@YetisPlace JK you are amazing keep up the great work!

[@filbertsebastian2245]

I just adopted a 2 months old samoyed do you have any tips on what to do?

[@YetisPlace]

Become their best friend. Pet, play, feed, bring them outside. Earn their trust. While you’re playing with them, incorporate training.

[@user-iq2qf5nh7m]

How old is the Samoyed ? Monkey face period is so cute.

[@YetisPlace]

Yeti is 4 and a half. He is well past that period in his life. He grew up too quickly.

[@clairesaa8365]

were you a first time dog owner when you got yeti? I’m gonna be a first time dog owner and I’m thinking of getting a Samoyed. Do you think I should get one?

[@YetisPlace]

I’ve had dogs since I was 2. I understand how to work with them. Yeti is the second Samoyed I’ve personally owned. Sammies are difficult to train. It helps if you’ve owned a dog before I. Their training requires going above and beyond traditional training techniques, due to their extreme intelligence, drive and stubbornness. They’re so much more than a pretty face. They become velociraptors between 4 months and 2 years, unless you fully understand how to work with them. Even then, they can be a challenge.

[@clairesaa8365]

@@YetisPlace thank you!!!!

[@YetisPlace]

You’re welcome!

[@apuyeecolney9437]

Hi.. So last week I bought a samoyed puppy,,its my first time having a dog on my own like I used to have a dog when I was just a kid.. and now it's hard for me to train him,,I don't know why but he's not that obedient.,ughh.. I have so many questions!! Please anyone can tell me step by step how to train my puppy,and btw he's only 5weeks old

[@YetisPlace]

Your puppy is much too young at 5 weeks. In the USA, puppies aren’t allowed to go home with their owners until 8-12 weeks of age. At 5 weeks old, they’re still much too young. A Samoyed takes a long time to potty train, a long time to train. I’m talking months. You need to think in a Samoyed’s manner of thinking in training. Don’t train them the way humans expect them to be trained. Sammies were bred to be reindeer herders and heavy sled pullers. They’re independent, very intelligent dogs, who don’t want to listen to human commands. You would not want to train him in sled pulling, nor reindeer herding until he’s 2. His bones continue to grow and continue to fuse together until they’re 2 years old. Start by training him his name. Work on very simple commands. Your puppy is dangerously too young to be separated from his mother. Give him time and expect your training to take a number of months to potty train, and to train other commands.

[@Sherrecerere]

Hi everyone. If anyone knows any breeders in the UK for Samoyeds please let me know!

[@YetisPlace]

You can Google your country’s kennel club. In the USA, it’s called the American Kennel Club. You can also see if the U.K. has a Samoyed Club. I found Yeti, by searching the Samoyed Club of America. They list reputable breeders.

[@yaledyscolonrosado3287]

Around how many sessions should u have daily as you train your puppy?

[@YetisPlace]

At least 5 quick sessions daily, lasting no more than 5 minutes each.

[@yaledyscolonrosado3287]

@@YetisPlace Thank you so much, I appreciate it greatly that you actually respond to our questions. Your videos have been incredibly helpful and I again thank you for that♥️

[@YetisPlace]

Thank you for saying that. I really appreciate it. I value your questions and comments. It’s important that I always reply.

[@Ultramannnnnnnnnnn]

I would do anything for a samoyed but the problem is that they die after 15 years even if i love them so much and it will hurt alot :(

[@YetisPlace]

Chewy, my first Samoyed, passed away after 11 years. It was so heartbreaking. But, you have to hang onto all the great, wonderful memories and how they helped complete your life. I couldn’t imagine life without a Samoyed.

[@carmenmiranda8655]

Hello, can you please refer us to your breeder?

[@YetisPlace]

Thank you for the question. If you'd like a Samoyed, go to the legitimate website www.SamoyedClubOfAmerica.org.

[@lonelydude8392]

There you go, hi yeti and mom.. sadly we lost a puppy yesterday, from 3 puppies, 1 down, 2 remain, we dont know what really happen to our puppy, 1 month he is so weak, slow, doesnt eat much, dont have open veterenary clinic in our area due to lockdown, we suspected that our pup is injured which kids usually play them and fall to the ground several times..but anyway RIP doggie, theres 2 cute healthy pups remain, so sad..

[@YetisPlace]

How sad. I’m so sorry to hear of your puppy, Scorpion King. Heartbreaking. We brought Yeti in for his annual vet appointment last month. We’re in lockdown too, but the vets are still open. They take the dog from your car and they bring the pup inside. Meanwhile, you stay in your car. You talk to the vet through your cell phone. I’m sorry your vets were unable to help him in that way.

[@lonelydude8392]

@@YetisPlace yes, they can't figured it out if they don't see the puppy personaly, but anyway , these 2 healthy pups are ok, they are energetic, i used to cuddle them but they are not totally nice, they are moody, so i trained them to be nice 😁😁

[@Lou_Cifer]

Human bacon? Isn't bacon from pigs much cheaper?

[@YetisPlace]

I meant bacon that humans eat (pig bacon). That comment, was lost in translation. In the United States, they have Beggin’ Strips, for dogs. Looks like bacon, but it is not pork bacon. It’s made from unnatural ingredients. I meant the bacon that people eat, which is pork bacon. Dogs love it and it makes phenomenal training treats.

[@Lou_Cifer]

I was just being silly because it sounded so funny to hear human bacon instead of bacon for humans / pork belly :D My brain was like: "Human bacon - this training video just got real dark, but alright" But I didn't know that there are treats like that, that aren't even made from natural ingredients :o those do not sound tasty at all.

[@YetisPlace]

The treats are shaped like bacon, smell like bacon, but are not even close to being bacon. When I was puppy training Yeti, his trainer mentioned we could microwave bacon. They really listen for bacon.

[@shaquilleoatmeal911]

Title : how to train a Samoyed Pokémon trainers: how to train any animal first throw a pokeball on him or her second train it third done

[@YetisPlace]

Sammies aren’t Pokémon’s though.

[@sebulller]

you did what! microwaved bacon strips! nooooooo!!! as a Danish person that is absolutly a no no no no no no! okay how to make Bacon crispy within 10mins! or 5. You take the pan out put on the stove take the bacon bag out cuddle the bag a bit cause we looove bacon! Than we open it sniff it! than we put it on the pan. THAN THAT THING IS GONNA BE CRISPY IN NO TIME! remember high heat. Burn all the fat away and awsomeness accours. My dog samoyed puppy asmodai does not like bacon he actually spit it out and whant apples insted LOL

[@YetisPlace]

I know how to make bacon crispy, because I enjoy crispy bacon and cook it often for myself, on the stove. For dogs, though, you want to get it very dry and super crisp, which is why I use the microwave for Yeti. Microwaves are good tools to use for making it dry.

[@dejanderv5472]

Boys or girls samoyed are prettiest? 😂😂I want to buy boy and name him oreo do you suggest me other names?💙💙💚

[@YetisPlace]

If you like the name, Oreo, it’s perfect for him.

[@dejanderv5472]

@@YetisPlace thank u also how can I train samoyed walk near me without leash? Sorry for your time but my mind is gona blow for samoyeds😂😂

[@YetisPlace]

Sammies always need to be on leashes, when they’re walking with you. If you’re at a fenced in dog park, or in a fenced in backyard, then they don’t need a leash. Otherwise, they do, because the moment they see a squirrel, chipmunk, skunk, deer, or other type of animal....zoom! They enjoy hunting small animals. Keep them on leashes.

[@dejanderv5472]

@@YetisPlace thanks u so much for answering🤗

[@YetisPlace]

Not a problem at all. I enjoy talking to Yeti's fans.

[@outlookesp]

Some hope with Xiomara..... although she would sell her soul for a biscuit!

[@YetisPlace]

Yeti would too. He LOVES his treats, if you couldn’t tell.

[@outlookesp]

@Yeti’s Place my son sent a short video clip of her parents randomly meeting her grandmother today. Wish I could share it with you...

[@YetisPlace]

I saw it on Facebook! Thanks for sharing it! Absolutely precious seeing 3 beautiful, white fuzzies!

[@outlookesp]

expect more Xiomara moments now I can share them.....

[@AutodidactEngineer]

This breed is beautiful as a pet but it cannot be trained they are as dumb as they get

[@YetisPlace]

Samoyeds are among the world’s smartest breeds. Just because they don’t want to listen to you, doesn’t mean they’re dumb. It means the complete opposite, FapKing69. They’re bored with being trained tricks and the cute things we want to them do. They’re bred to work, not sit, stay, bring me stuff. They don’t need to be trained to do what they’re bred to do, which is work. Hauling, pulling. They do that exceptionally well. A Samoyed, is more intelligent than any other breed of dog. Just because he cannot be easily trained to do what we want them to do, doesn’t make them stupid. It elevates their intelligence.