Critical Stages in Puppy Development 12-16 weeks

The last video in the series. I hope you guys have enjoyed watching these puppies mature! For more information about my services, check out my website: kentuckycanine.... If you just like cool photos of dogs, you can head over to my Instagram: / stonniedennis

[@ashleytomlinson7888]

I've been on the puppy hunt for about a month now. I was certain I'd watched every KZbin video I could find about puppies until tonight! All of your videos are informative and constructive. Even as a single person with a 40+ hour week job after watching your videos I feel confident I'll be able to raise a well mannered dog. Thank you for the time and effort you put into your videos!!

[@melindakoji6969]

Ashley Tomlinson Hey :) So, did you get a puppy? 7How does it go?

[@haroldbidlofsky8904]

I have to agree with Ashley . Stonnie is so common sense. I get my puppy Sept 30 ( giant schnauzer )

[@hazarsoysal146]

how are things going for you 3 years later. pls inform us :-)

[@ittoscrustysock7534]

Did you get the puppy? How is it? What breed? How old?

[@Humble_Lion337]

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[@MinerMaGold]

My family watched this on Friday night and Saturday morning we set up an obstacle course. Holy cow, our 15 week old pup completed the course off lead today (Sunday). I had no idea he was this smart! Thanks for all the info. I can't wait to learn (& teach my pup) more. P.S. We loved the part when your son fell down. Our pup fell off the ramp and we did not run to rescue him, he corrected himself by himself.

[@Forensic72]

If you’re only ever going to watch one video about raising your pup - WATCH THIS. Perfect 👌🏼

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you! I’ve always wondered my this series, and the one like it, never took off.

[@jb.pnw3]

⁠@@StonnieDennis this series is gold. I have watched SO many of your videos, but these never showed up in the search! And that’s a specific puppy search… I would bet others have missed this series with the same issue. Might be worth reposting on FB for those who might be looking.

[@JR-ee4xf]

Best videos for helping your pup learn manners on the internet!! Thank you!

[@malinoisLinda]

This is the best breed in the world.

[@sherrcon]

stonnie/ you've got to be one of the best trainers i have listened to..love with common sense..thanks for the video..you're great...

[@peterk8909]

3AM in.NJ. Watch 6-7 of your posts. Love the philosophy and methods. (50+ yrs. training)

[@littleninjai222]

George so young here, but does such a great job training already. ❤

[@kidjetrecon7153]

Heart of Gold Stonnie

[@rayjon237]

thank you and your family for all you do and the videos, I have 12wk. old bmc/gsd (american malinois. ), and was having some training difficulty. (owner problem not the dog) went looking for some info and found your videos, really like your techniques and you solved my issue with a simple search (biting issue) . amazed at how fast this dog is learning and what we have been able to do in just a few short weeks.... ordered a copy of dont shoot the dog.. your small challanges course and our local playground have alot i common, at 12wks she is doing stairs, slide and even the bleachers at the ball field. loved the corner fetch idea, works better than other things I have done.

[@sandypaws8]

I just found your videos and I love them..we just rescued 2 german shepherd puppies (12 wks old) and this is great advice to make sure we do before they start growing even more

[@robertwalker818]

I have own 4 German shepherd in the last 40 years, they were easy to train, but now I have a Belgian Malinois, and he is very smart, love my great grandchildrens, he is very protective over them, no one dare to come close to them, unless he know you, because he will attack, he was trained for this, he about 80 lbs. Now, ( Cosmo ) is his name, that's what I name him because the way he looks at me, as I look at the stars in the universe, looking back at me"!! Thanks for the information on training, good luck"!!

[@fionamanser9391]

thanks Stonnie, I'm going through this video more than once, because there's so much to learn about early training in this video!

[@nexo567]

Wow, that was jam packed with knowledge! I'm going to watch it again, and maybe one more time. Thank you.

[@kjack1932]

You are a good trainer, much better than that Carole Baskin

[@vizer9898]

Lol

[@marycarrillo6477]

My puppy is just entering this stage. Been doing Stonnies way since she was 7 weeks. Now I know what to do at the next stage. Great job, Great videos. Self regulation: My puppy lays down and we know that's it for her. She is not refusing to work she is just really tired. Tongue hanging out meter really helps.

[@testaccount9446]

Love Stonnie!!! Great job with these babies...GSM

[@oldndayzd9281]

Great information im a first time sheppard owner I was told keep pup home till 2nd shots can't train pup sitting at home all day 👍👊

[@michelleschweizer9000]

I got that information years ago w a shepherd and regretted not taking her out more ad a puppy bc I was afraid she would get sick. She was a very difficult dog until she was about 9

[@michelleschweizer9000]

However Stonnie is right. Her best friend was a lab and she followed that dog right into the ocean! Then actually taught herself to surf w the surfers.

[@juuksespray]

Thank you Stonnie for your videos. They have been great help and guidance for me. I trained my friend`s 5 month old labrador puppy to sit, stay and downs. (Fetching is work in progress )In 2-3 months I get my own brown lab puppy then i,m gonna use all the knowledge that I have gained from your videos to get well behaving dog . Keep them coming :)

[@StonnieDennis]

Martin Korb Awesome...I'm glad you find them useful!

[@CarlosFernandez-dn5ll]

Your videos and advice are real life! Thank you!

[@jessejoson45]

Thank you Sir for your videos. I enjoy watching it and I learn a lot. It's just like having a dad teach you the basics of life, life of a dog (for you). God bless!

[@Embracingwanderlust]

This playlist is amazing! We are about to get our Vizsla puppy in about 5 weeks and these are packed with GREAT advise! This will be my first time owning a dog at such a young age and I am excited to get to do such in depth training!

[@Christ-is-King-]

I really like your videos. Thanks. The vet claimed that my dog could get sick bringing him out in public without all the shots

[@florentinamcleod4159]

Love all your videos ! Good info about health

[@sharronhumphries6727]

This is sooo awesome, thank you for sharing !!!.

[@300IQPUG]

my boy is such a good boy thx to u

[@darrenflett3944]

Stonnie great content mate thanks heaps from Australia

[@kimanilumsden]

This guy is brilliant!!

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

Seeing that Chessy pup was a surprise.

[@bluestang9530]

I bought a coyote and I’m excited to see how much I can train her. She’s only 4 weeks old so I hope I get the head start I need to help her become a well mannered and sociable. This video is full of great advice!

[@ezraedtoledo9073]

You mean the cayote , cayote? The wild one ?

[@bluestang9530]

Ezra TV yeah a “wild” coyote. Captive bred by a breeder. It’s legal with a permit where I live

[@ezraedtoledo9073]

@@bluestang9530 I heard pet like those are a little bit stubborn to train

[@bluestang9530]

Ezra TV yeah I don’t expect it to be easy but I want to try.

[@ittoscrustysock7534]

How is it going? Ive always wanted a wolf/wolf dog..

[@tromeskriiiexxd4013]

I absolutely love your videos ! they are full of knowledge and understanding of dog's behavior i wish i could do and be someone like you in the future. keep up the good work 👍

[@StonnieDennis]

Trome SKRIIIEX xD I'm glad you like them! Thanks for watching!

[@miltonford8803]

very good ! It is great seeing the passion in your teaching

[@TinaJackson]

Poodles love water also - but you have to introduce them to it. Poodle is actually german for puddle. They were breed to retrieve in the water.

[@takeahike2993]

Thanks again for the information 🙏🏻🤙🏻

[@emedlock1]

Where can I find this slip lead? Online I keep finding a larger diameter of rope and would like to have one as this. The information you are providing is WONDERFUL. I cannot express enough my thanks for your effort to help us as dog owners become an optimal leader and communicator for our dogs!

[@oldgamerchick]

Amazing video you make teaching basics so easy to understand. Thank you. Ms Michal 🙃☕💖

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you for watching!

[@LordStanley94]

Great Information. Thank you.

[@tidalstudio]

YOU are awesome! 👏🏼

[@mikedevere]

Wonderful video. Thank you!

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you for watching!

[@Kelly142877]

Thanks for the info 👍👍😊

[@theshewolfe]

That was fun! Can't wait to try it!

[@VanessaVasquez09]

Thanks for this info 🐶

[@toolate6971]

This has got to be one of the best videos on dog training! Where do I sign up for classes? I felt so good to see those dogs just running and playing in the creek. Awesome video, just AWESOME!

[@malinoisamericanakita2022]

Ours is Superb , hes 16 weeks . hes a little clumsy and big xx but very clever .

[@malinoisamericanakita2022]

Please look at him , i posted videos xxx im not a great camera lady lol

[@judyeason299]

I have had 4 German Shepherd's in my 53 year old life time and all of them instantly jumped in my small backyard pond on their own. They love water. And I let them have it even though they destroyed the pond. Lol

[@stephenrea1595]

Stone..mah man!

[@wimflupke4594]

Love this

[@convidtruthshallout]

Collecting a young dog today, but he’s 14 weeks already. Does this mean he won’t ever gain these life skills?

[@bishnes]

Your communication both with the dogs and your audience is brilliant. Love how you bring in your kids in training your dogs as well. Keep making videos!

[@margaretmeaker2830]

Stonnie Dennis. Do u have a training video on how to teach puppies to lead.. ur puppies are absolutely great at leading.. I would really appreciate it.. Thanks

[@mgsweeney99]

Good Stuff!!

[@debbiegoodwin9637]

Love your videos ... would be great if you could tell us how long we can exercise our pups as they grow?? Allot people don't know.

[@joangarbes2560]

What is she giving for treats?

[@tmac7484]

how do you prevent being turned into s human pincushion without diminishing drive for future bite work...bratty behavior ..she comes flying at me all piss and vinegar at 11wks old. I do a lot of redirecting but am not sure at what point to correct or correct at all....

[@margaretmeaker2830]

Yes.. i would like guidance here as well.. i am having the same problem.@stonnie dennis

[@heathermcdaniel5488]

Hi Stonnie! We are getting a 10 week old shepherd/lab mix. The lady at the shelter doesn’t want him out in public places until his rabies shots. I heard you say it’s nonsense (which I tend to agree). Can you elaborate on the thoughts behind these two ways of thinking?

[@haleyolson6785]

Another great video!! Maybe a stupid question....but I won't be able to take them places (like the park or the lake) until they have been fully vaccinated, right?

[@pureau79]

I don’t believe you could have said anything more key to life than when you spoke of laughing at your son and teaching him about adversity in life. It applies to little people the same as little puppies. I heard it said years ago that you have to let your kids fall out of the little trees so they will know what to do in the big ones. I am totally disgusted with namby-pamby parents who are raising entitled whiners. Thank you! I just hit the subscribe button.

[@mathehack1]

Ha I spent the time to get my dog acclimated to the water. Once he realized that the water was cool and he could get away from the heat by getting in it he thought it was the best. Now he goes crazy when he sees the water he wants to go so bad!

[@buabaz]

BIG brother ..lil brother

[@carenhall2066]

Can you do something about socialising with other dogs? My dog does a big freak out when I let him play with small dogs. He's huge, he started out fine with bitty dogs but since he's grown nobody'll let my dog anywhere near bitty dogs because he's so big and still growing into himself. He claws me to bits if anyone assumes they can interrupt a walk, he walks on my left, my left leg was full of dog holes, he kept trying to kill himself on the martingale collar he was on. We went on after a quick chat, and I was hoping he'd still have the manners I taught him when he was little.

[@revopat1257]

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[@NumberSixRule]

The water part not highly applicable here in Arizona. :)

[@Mel.moon.comedian]

You mention not taking them out before fully vaccinated being an excuse. I have a 12 week old Malinois and he is desperately in need of out door stimulation and is doing so well following the work I’ve been doing with your help. But I am scared in case he gets sick. He’s had one shot but is it safe?

[@sweetdee52]

Hi. I enjoy watching your videos on KZbin. I use a wheelchair and am thinking of getting a dog that I can train to be a service dog. Would you recommend getting a puppy to start the training with or possibly a rescue? I am planning to train it myself along with help from a professional trainer to assist when needed. Any suggestions or ideas would be great. I live in BC, Canada.

[@paulreid1369]

What kind of dog is featured in this video ?

[@jaydonposton6733]

Stonnie, if I get my dog at 14 weeks old, will it be any harder/set back how well I can train my dog?

[@laurazamorano4181]

I have the same question!

[@kimkishi3053]

My puppy is 3 months old and she is ready to get out and do real walks. My dr says we cant bc she only has shots to 3 months. I heard you say that is an excuse. Are you saying, I can take her out with out being fully vacinated? I feel like she truly needs to get out and Im not letting her.

[@zachiddings]

lol at 11:25 dog on bank faceplants the sticks

[@bautiramada]

Hey Stonnie, amazing videos and amazing info you are sharing with the world. Thx for that! I have a very basic question: I rescued a German shepherd last week. She’s 9 weeks old now. I have no idea of her genetics (ref. Displasia). I have heard many dog handlers, and vets saying GS shouldn’t go up the stairs, ramps, etc. in the first year, because you can make them develop hip displasya in the future. WHat is your experience with that? Because I am dying to build a nice circuit and exercise with her. Let me know when you get a chance! Thx!

[@sarahkwolfe]

About to pick up a new GSD puppy in a couple weeks and these videos have been a fantastic refresher before starting to train again. One question...is that a Chesapeake Bay Retriever in the first minute of the video?

[@Deol911]

Great videos. What type of treats do you give your dogs?

[@LicensedtoDisrupt]

Hi Tony my mal is 11 weeks one ear is up and one is down . When will his ears go up ?

[@Adrnvz]

How do I teach my dog "good manners"? Because when I'm training and my roommate comes around, my dog just goes to her and starts jumping on her and playbiting

[@larissadueck2643]

Put her on a leash in the house

[@fasstimes9122]

Considering you get a pup at 10 weeks. I have 6 weeks to do all that. Probably not going to happen.

[@StonnieDennis]

Who gets a puppy at 10 weeks?

[@thefemininearts2153]

Hey Stonnie. We have a 1 year old Redbone Coonhound who is a very fine animal in every way except coming when called every time. Any tips in conjunction with lots of repetition? Love your channel and your philosophy. 🇺🇸

[@breikowski]

Love the camera, was it mounted on your shoulder? Stonnie cam!

[@quintonanderson2493]

I have a 5 week old pit bull puppy he has received his first round of shots when is a good time to start taking him outside on walks to work on leash training? Thanks in advance 🙏🏽

[@stephanieharper9058]

Any trainer you know or would recommend in the Upstate of SC? In in Anderson

[@vjones8185]

What do I do when a dog turns it's frustration on me the handler ? Barking at me or biting me cause of the frustration of say a dog on the other side of the fence.

[@herohour6496]

work in a small area first. treats and trust. after 2 weeks, then outside.

[@vjones8185]

Hero Hour the dog is mine she trusts me I didn't ask about gaining a dogs trust

[@owencasey5651]

Why in silence ffs!

[@StonnieDennis]

???

[@WiseWarriorsPath2]

you sound like flanders in this brother...

[@TobiasTheCat77]

Hey Stonnie I am getting and Australian Shepard soon and the breaded says not to take him walking where other dogs are or have been until he is 16 weeks old but I'm worried that will be to old to start doing stuff with him as I am wanting him to get used to hikes in the woods as well as doing agility. What do you think?

[@StonnieDennis]

I would buy a dog from a different breeder...

[@analarson2920]

My dog is so immature, smart and a smarty pants but we hit age 6 month and got past the teething stage and man everything we taught her went out the door, we are retraining her daily, its exhausting, leash walking has become just impossible. So back to square one, if I try to tire her more then there is nothing left there, we are in that rock and a hard place. Mind you she is one of many dogs we have had, and never came across this, but yes she is 1/2 Aussie Shepherd. She is not aggressive just assertive with play and wanting to play with everything, from gnats to a leaf, forget it if its alive and moving. We have stuck to the principles and yes she will jump on people, barely listens, you name it, some demon has appeared, she wants to play with everything, they tell me it takes 2 years with Aussies that they are unique, clearly we have missed something. There are days I see her at her best but it is very infrequent, definitely a trial of wills, she is extremely affectionate and sweet. We think she wants to herd the world with her love, a really baby. We have even minimized our words and hand commands to prevent confusion in the smart mind of hers. Tips appreciated.

[@breikowski]

Surprised I did not see any remarks on the graffiti at the skateboard park. “Eat my ***”

[@alexxela8192]

This discourages ppl from adopting rescue or stray dogs.

[@n.a.garciafamily]

Could we do the water thing in the tub? Like 10 minutes a day?

[@panafricanismstrikesback]

Hi Stonie I have a question. I have 2 "Three and a half month" Belgian Malinois Puppies. They are litter mates (Sisters). They are very attached. My question is should I start separating them for obedience training or let them do it together. Should I allow them to sleep together or place them in separate kennels. I worry they might not be able to perform independently if they are together to much. Would love some insight on that?

[@suzannelove]

Yes. You have to train them individually away from each other. Have 1 on 1 time with them.

[@panafricanismstrikesback]

@@suzannelove thank you ma'am

[@rayjon237]

how long each day are you working with the malinois at 12ks, have been trying to do an hour or two, broken uo several times durring the day, usually work untill doggie add sets in and i loose her atternton span...

[@StonnieDennis]

I'm just doing a little bit at a time, all day long. I make my sessions challenging but not so challenging the puppy is likely to fail. It takes a while to be able to read puppies well, so I always recommend novice trainers keep a training journal. Keep track of your exercises and repeat the patterns that are successful, don't repeat the patterns that aren't successful.

[@rayjon237]

Stonnie Dennis thanks..

[@mikebarnacle1469]

"my puppy can't go out because he hasn't had all his shots" My first puppy died of parvovirus. He hadn't even been outside yet. It must have been tracked in on our shoes. This is really bad advice. Ultimately I think it depends on where you live. If there are stray dogs in your neighborhood or city, then the risk is much higher. I also suggest you be careful when purchasing from a breeder, and make sure the pup wasn't weaned too early from his mother, and that his first shot wasn't too early. Bad breeders try to push the boundaries, and this compromises the pup's immune system, and makes the first vaccination less effective. If the pup is quickly weaned and then quickly vaccinated. The MBAs in the mother's milk actually block the effectiveness of the vaccine. Make sure the breeder followed correct protocols. Our didn't. The next puppy we got, we kept indoors, but this time sterilized every surface she was allowed any contact with with a 4% bleach solution, on a regular basis. We then carried her in a bag during the critical period to socialize with people, without touching the ground. And we scheduled play dates with friends' dogs that were known to be healthy and vaccinated. It didn't seem to negatively affect her socialization. She's not dog aggressive or timid at all. It was just a lot more work.

[@StonnieDennis]

So, if one needs to carry a puppy around in a bag to prevent exposure to pathogens, what about the 99.99% of the healthy puppies that do not get carried around in a bag?

[@mikebarnacle1469]

It depends if you live in a high risk area. Talking to a local vet will give one a sense of the risk based on their area. Any city which has a high number of strays has a much much much higher risk of infection. In your case Stonnie, you have likely only lived in low risk areas - so I can understand that this seems absurd to you. To answer your question directly, where I live, Taipei, it's actually closer to 50% of puppies that die of a disease preventable by vaccination, not 0.001%. This is largely due to the many strays and very dense population of the city. Parvovirus survives everywhere under extreme conditions for 6 months - and it is everywhere where I live.

[@StonnieDennis]

mikebarnacle I address the benefits vs risks in many videos. As far as risk exposure, are you saying that the fifty percent of puppies that survive to adulthood are carried around in a bag until they are sixteen weeks? I don’t believe that for a second. Next, concerning early weaning, I’m not sure why you are talking about the relationship between early weaning and resistance to common pathogens. Puppies only have the ability to absorb the antibody rich colostrum produced by the mother for about the first 18 hours after birth. Passive immunity is gained within the first day after birth, or it is not gained at all. Your assertion that the breeder’s weaning protocol has an effect on vaccine efficacy is completely unfounded. Your assertion that the steps you took with your second puppy prevented the puppy from getting parvo is simple speculation. I’ve seen plenty of owners have to deal with parvo, even after following very similar hygiene regimens. I’ve helped raise thousands of dogs. Can you say the same?

[@mikebarnacle1469]

I don't question your experience and knowledge with anything else. You obviously know a million times more about raising dogs than I do. And I have learned a lot from your videos. So thank you. "As far as risk exposure, are you saying that the fifty percent of puppies that survive to adulthood are carried around in a bag until they are sixteen weeks? I don’t believe that for a second. " - In my city, yes, they are. The only reason I didn't do it for the first pup is because I was not aware this is what everyone else does in this high risk area. After the first pup died, everyone told me that it's standard practice here to quarantine the pup until their third shot. I was largely from behaviorist sources that stress early socialization, who are based in low risk areas. Talking to local pet owners, and vets, I got a completely different picture - that it was absolutely crazy to allow my pup to chew on my shoes and carpet which were most certainly contaminated from the outside. "Your assertion that the steps you took with your second puppy prevented the puppy from getting parvo is simple speculation." But I wasn't making an argument that quarantining was the deciding factor in my second pup's survival. I was saying that the non-ideal compromise, with socialization in a carry bag + scheduled play dates, did not result in a dog with behavioral problems today. "Your assertion that the breeder’s weaning protocol has an effect on vaccine efficacy is completely unfounded." What I've read is that if the puppy is weaned immediately before vaccination, then the first vaccine is less effective. drsophiayin.com/blog/entry/puppy-vaccinations-why-puppies-need-a-series-of-shots/ Backyard breeders and puppy notoriously wean then vaccinate as soon as possible, with no intermediate period. To get a faster turnaround.

[@mikebarnacle1469]

Your method is likely absolutely correct pretty much anywhere inside the United States where you usually either have major cities with good animal control, or rural areas where the chance of contact with parvo infected waste is uncommon purely due to distance. Things change outside the US, because there are many cities around the world that have a big problem with strays in densely populated cities. Imagine new york city with stray dogs and cats everywhere. That's really common outside the US. I've seen it in Spain, Argentina, and everywhere in Asia. Pretty much every second world country. Animal control like the US is only something a few highly developed countries have. These are the places where the risk is much higher. I just think a small disclaimer would be a good idea, since on KZbin you have a global audience.

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[@scottpruys291]

@ 5.10 mins, I don't think Sunshine is picking Truffles 🤣🤣

[@b0ss0c]

Awesome video as always, Stonnie

[@StonnieDennis]

Thanks!

[@LauraHopkinsCDL]

I get so sick of hearing excuses as a dog trainer. Got to make the time to work with the dogs :) Thanks Stonnie.

[@themittymak]

my Malinois is 9 weeks and is super mouthy.. I'm shocked how *not* mouthy your pups are..

[@maineiachomestead7550]

An outstanding series! THANK YOU!

[@theratchedhawaiian7024]

BUT WHAT IF UR PUPPY ISNT FOOD DRIVEN AND TOYS IS JUST SOMETIMES

[@nathanielmiller9889]

hi this is my first time watching one of your videos I have a 6 week old Pitbull and I only got one set of shots for her the next shot she gets is a booster shot I was skeptical about letting her run around in my yard I didn't want her to get fleas on her and bring them into the house what do you suggest my vet says she's too young to put a flea collar on

[@CitizenStandpointNews]

So much awesome in this video. Best dog trainer on KZbin

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you!

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you!

[@robertrivera1060]

awesome video. what if I adopted a 10 month GSD and he has poor manners. What's the best way to start. also he has a habit of barking at the ground would you know why? just curious