Puppies Need Exercise | Uncle Stonnie Goes on a Rant

[@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! If you 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: www.kentuckycanine.com 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

[@eileenlewis7711]

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[@ibentley8403]

What training vest is that? Looks good

[@StonnieDennis]

My position from a comment thread below: Yes, common sense. If you follow this channel much you will know, with one hundred percent certainty, that I am a staunch supporter of common sense. Let's use the common sense filter to examine your position. "Instead of sticks there are great and sad rubber and nylon toys for example." Are you saying that dogs should only be allowed to go into outdoor spaces that are free from trees, ground debris, brush, rocks, etc...? That's going to be pretty limiting from a socialization experience, no? Puppies need a chance to explore their environments in the formative stages so as to preclude a lack of environmental awareness later. The idea that dogs need to be micro managed in terms of environmental socialization and exercise is a primary driver in terms of the mental and physical imbalances that we are seeing pop up in adolescent and older dogs. This can't do attitude is literally stunting the proper development of dogs around the world. The negative externalities of such polices are astoundingly obvious. As far as not letting Border Collies play with bigger dogs, again you are making gross generalizations that leave out the most important information, which is the social development of the dogs in question. If the larger, more powerful, dogs are well socialized they will self regulate with puppies. You can see it in hundreds of videos on my channel. You can watch thousands upon thousands of dog interactions between dogs of various sizes, ages, and breeds in my videos; the truth is evident to anyone who is willing to look. As far as the nonsense that tons of owners are running their young puppies miles and miles, just stop. Very few owners can run a mile, much less miles and miles. We have an epidemic of obese dogs, not dogs that are over exercised. That's basically a fabricated claim used to appeal to emotions and make lazy people feel good about not socializing and exercising their pups. I'm not defensive at all. I'm simply pointing out the flaws in your positions. To put it bluntly, you are wrong and you are parroting a dangerous and destructive narrative. That's not me being defensive or rude, that's just me being honest. If honesty turns you off, I do not know what to tell you other that I don't really care one way or another. I'm not here to meet in the middle; I'm here to share my opinions and encourage people to learn from my perspective.

[@Mitch_Ryder]

Preach 👍🏾 …love it!

[@lorrainescandia6267]

Agree!

[@lindsey9728]

The moment where you're surrounded by dogs and running with them as they follow you in unison. For that moment in time, you're the luckiest, happiest, richest human on earth!

[@LaneyandherGermanShepherds]

A lot of problem is they get the dog think it can stay in a crate 10 hours a day,than wonder why it ripes up a couch !

[@1st508thAirborne]

I agree. I start exercising, off leash hiking and working with my puppies young. I work with both large and giant breeds and I never have any issues with it.

[@StonnieDennis]

Exercise plus RAW > Lazy plus processed treats!

[@1st508thAirborne]

@@StonnieDennis 🤜⚡🤛

[@vikingdogmanship]

@@1st508thAirborne 💪 Nice to see you too here😉

[@yeeluvspizza]

Hey Chad, great seeing u here!

[@suziwalsh9470]

ABSOLUTELY 100% this is an insane trend I am so happy that someone has spoken about it.

[@StonnieDennis]

The whole world has gone crazy! The can’t doers have taken over!

[@suziwalsh9470]

@@StonnieDennis So well said this video is awesome, I fight against this with vets/clients all the time...exercise your dog. This is just so brilliant now I have a great video to refer people to. Thank you! I never commend on videos ever...that's how good it is so please rant again!

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you!

[@chicagoPTer]

@@StonnieDennis That's exactly it. Our society now is just all about living in a bubble, being ultra careful and not living life. But are we really 'living'? I mean, how the hell did we survive for thousands of years with this kind of rational?

[@sallyostling]

Watching other trainers I have "heard" that it is important to exercise your dogs, of course. But I have also heard that puppies should be limited on aggressive exercise because their growth plates haven't closed and that is why so many dogs have hip and knee issues? Have you had that experience?

[@gabychats]

Hello from Canada, I had no idea that this "no exercise thing" was a thing. I have always assumed if my lab isn't calm and relaxed in my house it is my fault and I haven't exercised her enough. When she was 9 weeks old we took her for her first 3 hour hike. She spent a lot of the time in a modified backpack sleeping but she also walked a fair amount of the trail. She is 2 years old now and goes on 5-6 day backpacking trips with us in the wilderness and carries her own panniers. Thanks Stonnie (and team) for all your doggie advice and all your hard work making these videos. Cheers!!!

[@BigManJay69]

We took ours on a hike at about 3 months! It killed him haha, but so worth it. He slept so well after and so calm and relaxed. He is 4 months old now and the daily park outings have really helped.

[@dubnewych]

You are 100 percent right. I tell all my clients that 95 percent of behavioral problems are direct the result of lack of exercise. If you stimulate your dog's body and mind, most behavior problems melt away. Great video as always. Thanks you!

[@eseymour355]

This is why I think these are some of the best videos regarding dog training I’ve seen.

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you!

[@genesisnaturevideos5427]

Agreed.

[@Sunshine-nr6qe]

I have a soft spot fortunately for working with priorly poorly socialized pups - young and old. It takes years, even a lifetime to patiently rehab social into a grown pup who was not afforded people or dog social time such as this to learn these skills. I am committed to always having a rehab dog since they otherwise have such a grim outlook in the shelter and rescue worlds - not to mention are wonderful dogs who just need patience and guidance. Thank you for pushing this crucial development in dogs, it is so heart-breaking to see how they sometimes end up otherwise.

[@SmithShooter9mm]

Stonnie, you, your camera man, and the dogs just make me smile! You are so appreciated by many. Thanks for sharing.

[@StonnieDennis]

You are so kind. Thanks for watching!

[@RatzloffTrainer]

I think you were too hard on yourself. I didn't take it as a rant. You had some great points to make and you made them. Your place reminds me of our farm when I was a kid. Dogs could run everywhere and came when you called. Love it.

[@IremiaGreece]

They say an idle mind is the devils workshop. I think it applies to dogs too. Can’t agree with your viewpoint more. Really enjoy your videos Stonnie!

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you!

[@digs1223]

It's not just puppies, imo most dogs don't get enough exercise.

[@judymiller5154]

because most HUMANS dont move enough!

[@digs1223]

@@judymiller5154 absolutely

[@lorrainescandia6267]

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[@matthewpitrone4452]

Stoney you should write a book. Even if it’s not solely about dog training. You have a good outlook on a lot of behavioral trends and issues that honestly roll over into humans. I would read it that’s all I’m saying

[@hannahwalker4060]

I saw something similar to this when I worked with horses. People were afraid to do just even the basic training and handling with their foals because they were worried about causing harm or damaging them. Most of the time these horses came to us as 3 and 4 year olds to be saddle broke and we'd spend a few weeks just teaching basic manners. People looked at us like we had 3 heads when we said all of our foals could be haltered, cross tied, pick up all 4 feet, load in a trailer, and could be lead through basic obstacles all by the time they were 8 months old.

[@EvanZamir]

I have a Heeler and he clearly needs a shit ton of exercise. These people saying at 4 months he should get like 20 minutes of exercise a day, come on. My pup goes absolutely bonkers if he doesn't get two long walks in a day plus a lot of fetch and general ruckus every day.

[@takeahike2993]

Working dogs need jobs or a ton of exercise. Same thing to them. Had to give mine short training sessions multiple times, it helps tire him out. I make my boy do tasks for 10 minutes a few times a day. Then I let him be a bird dog & clear the lake.

[@xjbmx777]

Same, I seen multiple videos of people saying puppies shouldn't get too much exercise. They clearly never delt with a heeler. Ours was a terror till I cave up and started running her and introduced a ball for her to push around the yard.

[@garylucier3197]

The add after your “rant” made me laugh! Besides that I love your channel and couldn’t agree more🍻

[@StonnieDennis]

What’s the ad? I think they are different for different people!

[@nanidogmomstevens6386]

I hear ya. Sometimes we owners sometimes overthink the need for obedience in and outside. I can’t forget my puppy is a dog, who needs to learn how a dog acts. Thanks. Be blest☦️👩🏻‍🦳🇺🇸🐾

[@JR-gb6no]

People are obsessed with control that's for sure.

[@mikeheck3050]

My Black Lab loves off leash walks. The best part is now that it is below freezing around here, a hour walk tires her out for the rest of the day. She loves exercise and loves to fetch. Like people, she is who she is, so we exercise her.

[@nicolekoolen8496]

The video was perfect!! Seeing dogs play is a learning curve for everyone! The only thing... most of us wish we had more opportunities for our dogs to play often and long with other dogs but were we live makes it impossible... ideal world versus real world problems 😕

[@rorygrigg4176]

Nothing wrong with that rant Mate. We have a 10 month Rottweiler boy who constantly amazes people with how calm and pliant he is. Shock Horror........he has been walked twice a day sine we picked him up at 10 weeks old. Subscribed from the UK 👍🏻

[@teammine]

I'd like to hear you rant more often! Actually you really helped me to understand what is going on with my 19 wk Golden Retriever who is being a little "extra" in their play. Also, we have discovered that she has to get out and get exercise much more than the "experts" suggest or she's just naughty--getting into stuff, counter surfing, and stealing stuff. Look forward to the next one.

[@luciatheron1621]

Excercise reveals problems...love this. . I always have a 1 to 2 hr meet n greet before I accept any dogs into my open boarding home for dogs. It reveals so much. I once replied to an owner ' You are lazy'.( Deadpan face...mine) Fortunately the owner laughed and today she is one of my favourite customers. Her dogs are hectic (collies) however they have learned to socialise and behave appropriately. Your rant is a whisper compared to when I get going. Respect to you from Cape Town, South Africa.☺

[@rdwilander]

Stonnie, that was a really good video. Just listening to you narrate the "dogs interactions" and the good camerawork showing the dogs having fun playing, just being dogs, was fun for many of us too

[@Wtfdawg321]

Thanks for your advice, we have a new puppy and this is very helpful. We had a chessie, passed a few months ago, and he loved exercise and did everything to please and definitely was attentive to what made us happy and was so observant of our reactions to him when both positive and negative

[@MarsGodOfWar3]

I agree 100% 👍 Dogs are descendents of wolves. Those "no exesise your puppies" people have to spend time watching wolf pups in the wild. I am 57 years old, raised on a 160 acre hobby farm on the edge of a 23,000 acre Wild Game Refuge, Carlos Avery Wild Game Refuge, Minnesota. I was raised on the back of a horse with all the neighbor kids and a lot of hunting dogs Golden Retrieves, Labs, Chesapeakes and German Shorthairs and a lot of puppies. I have started horses under saddle and rehabilitated horses that have developed behavioral problems. I have started and owned a BLM Mustang from Nevada. I have watched and studied the Mustang and equine behavioral science for many years. Young animals, especially, need a lot of exercise and socialization. When Stonnie teaches us about canine behavior, and his philosophy, he sounds very much like all of the Natural Horsemanship trainers that I have studied from. That is why I like and enjoy listening and learning from Stonnie so much, he makes sense 👍😊

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you!

[@Dnight1340FXST]

Thanks for everything Stonnie. So glad my friend recommended you and your program! All of my friend's dogs that are misbehaved (most of them) do not get much if any exercise and wonder why their dogs are misbehaved... They think I am crazy with the amount of time I give my dog but thats what you sign up for when you get one! I bring him everywhere with me and sometimes he has to learn life is not fair but ultimately is the most behaved dog in my social group. I literally do not even have to worry about him and he is only 6 months old!

[@noahbrooks3176]

Thank you!! The 5 minute rule was mind boggling to me!! My 4 m/o GSD LOVES to run off leash. She just runs around in circles - no ball, no toys. When she’s tired, she stops. Why should I stop her from doing that????

[@catherineparkerdouglas4114]

One thing I've noticed is those dogs love you, and you love them, and I love seeing it.

[@sethrich5998]

Man, I feel bad when I can’t get my puppy out more to play. I had no idea some people actually thought this was a desirable thing to do. He’s so happy when he gets to run around the dog park with other pups or work on doing retrieves when it’s empty. Always his best behavior after we get back from it.

[@daveswinb]

Love the fact you’re not suppressing natural behaviours like most trainers do. Great seeing these dogs interacting and learning social skills. Wish more people had your approach to training instead of segregating their fur babies and through never letting them off a lead or picking them up whenever they see another approaching! No idea who would dislike this video either, to me everything you say makes sense but guess you can’t please everybody!

[@randomfantods]

It hurts that I know these things to be true simply because my dog (almost 6 y/o English lab) is completely colourblind when dealing with other dogs. He was almost 2 years old when he came into our home, the first year of his life spent mostly in his crate and the other part of it in guidedog training, surrounded by mostly well-behaved (semi-)adult dogs. The only dogs he interacts very well with are puppies, because he lived with those too when he was in training and they don't come pre-programmed with a guidedog setting. Now fortunately he thinks every dog (and everyone) is his best friend and is completely non-aggressive, but on the other hand he doesn't recognize aggression in other dogs either, which makes me feel scared for his safety sometimes.

[@DanKlein_1]

love what you say... I tired dog is a good dog. Just got my first German Shorthaired Pointer, now 12 weeks old. A walk twice a day is doing us both good. It is also a great opportunity for command training and learning hand signals and obedience amongst distractions. Wish I had youtube when I trained my first dog some 15 years ago. I would have learned as much as the puppy. I ended up with a great dog in spite of myself.

[@lorrainescandia6267]

I took my puppies out in the snow, and they just loved it. Remember common sense is not so common. 👍👏 Stonnie Dennis

[@jameswithington9540]

Got our first dog last year . A black Lab . She’s 10 months old now and an awesome dog . I ignored the advice to not over exercise your puppy as she has so much energy ! She sometimes goes for walks with a dog walker who has around 5 other dogs on the walk . The socialisation & learning she gets from it has definitely made her a better dog .

[@anthonycote1615]

Look at those tails wag!! Excellent! Learned a lot from you. Thank you!!

[@davidflorian8184]

As a big city guy the only way I can replicate this with my puppy is the dog park. I know it’s more like a cheap Chinese knockoff but it’s all I got. It’s the best way my dog can get feedback from other dogs. “ A tired dog is a good dog”

[@StonnieDennis]

A dedicated owner in the city is worth ten lazy owners in the suburbs. Keep putting in that work!

[@yawenyin2638]

Wow that's a great statement from Stonie! So encouraging! I also live in the city but I make real effort take my dog to dog park n nice trails in country. People been commenting to how well behaved my dog is. And I truly enjoy our quality time together when out and about 😊

[@garyhusom6979]

Nothing wrong with a dog park. No apologies.

[@greghoffman3146]

Love the west point hat. My dad went there as a farm boy football player. They required cadets to learn every exercise, which included swimming, boxing, and even lacrosse in the late 1960's.

[@amycapranica5830]

I've been watching for about a year now...which one is River??? This was the best advice we have ever gotten, as we've always had smaller dogs. Now my son has a lab (we share!), and my daughter has a lab....they play together all the time as well as with neighboring dogs. "The best dog is a tired dog..." Words to live by!

[@sandragibbons7266]

I don't know how people do it with only one dog. They learn so much faster and better with their peers. It makes my work that much easier. Great video as always.

[@CharityUniqueBlackwell]

"And sometimes pee on each other" lol

[@JR-gb6no]

So many people get peed on at dog parks because they get into a group to talk and don't even notice the dogs anymore. I've seen it a million times. Or they get knee injuries as 5 dogs race around and plow into a group of people.

[@sugarmuffin319]

🤣 real talk lol

[@DadDudeDoinIt]

I remember asking you this very question because leading up to the purchase of our pup, so so many online "dog guru's" were lamenting the idea of taking your pup on a daily run. I assumed it was nonsense yet figured Id ask Uncle Stonnie what his thoughts were...needless to say, Captain and I have been and will continue to run on a daily basis! Thanks for the content!

[@whatfuckeryisthis]

Exercise via rough and tumble play and daily runs (on a leash I'm assuming?) are two different things. I wouldn't be putting a young puppy through (unless I'm running through a field and my puppy is free!)

[@StonnieDennis]

For sure. Dogs like Captain are living lives of quiet desperation all across the country. Someone should pay for that!

[@DadDudeDoinIt]

@@whatfuckeryisthis he's a GSP, our daily runs are off leash and through our woods. He's a bird dog, bred to hunt.

[@DadDudeDoinIt]

@@StonnieDennis hey at least he still has his goods intact lol

[@whatfuckeryisthis]

@@DadDudeDoinIt delighted to hear that!!! I was imagining an exhausted pup and polluted city streets and it killed me. Apologies if I sounded like a judgy know-it-all.

[@paulkawam]

Stonnie, Thanks once again for extending this crucial tip! We thankfully stumbled into your videos and have learned tons since deciding to get our chocolate lab Woodford “Woodsy” who’s now 9 weeks and runnin... Having a blast in the snowy Adirondack foothills - What A Fine Animal !!!

[@garyhusom6979]

I'm so glad to have seen this video. My vet gave me info on not exercising a puppy too much. Well, I took my ten week old pup to a dog park. He loves it,being socialized. Best thing for him. Thank you.

[@spinal77]

Not arguing on the exercise part but you shouldnt be taking a puppy that young without their full vaccination course to a dog park unless you want to deal wraith something like Parvo.

[@garyhusom6979]

@@spinal77 he's 4 months now,all his shots.

[@thatonedog819]

We got my gsd when he was 18 months. Basically, the story we got is that he and the husband (who got him without telling his wife) basically lived in the basement. I think he went to some form of training class because he wasn't a COMPLETE mess when we got him and he loves people. However it's very clear to me that he did not play with dogs when he was a puppy. Now he's the biggest dog in the house and he doesn't understand corrections from our other dogs - a Mal, a lab, and a small dog that's 12 years old. He's got 20lbs on the two other large dogs. He is very very rough with the girls and we have to constantly correct him for the girls because he just does not understand. He just wants to play, but the girls just aren't able give a severe enough correction to get through to him. We've had him for 3 years now and he still doesn't understand. I think if he played as a puppy, we would have a different situation with him. He does have hip problems so we also have to limit his higher impact exercise because if he goes too hard, he'll start hurting and get real grumpy. He can hike for about a mile before he's done for low impact.

[@susanollar8138]

Stonnie I’ve been watching your videos for the last few years and have learned so much from you! My black lab, Arlo, is now 5 years old and we both walk/hike every morning out in the open spaces of CO. He’s the happiest dog I’ve ever had. What are your thoughts about getting a puppy for Arlo to train and play with? Or should I just have my one awesome dog?

[@StonnieDennis]

Thanks! I’m glad you enjoy my content! Get Tyler buddy and buddy while he’s still young enough to be a great mentor!

[@fa4933]

Thank you and hello all the way from the Netherlands! This is exactly how I feel. I usually never comment on videos, but I feel so strongly about this that I had to. One of my client’s dogs is a four month old toy poodle who is only walked 20 minutes a day, but with me has no trouble going on lots of longer adventures. Owners are too protective. Love your videos, I am a part time dogsitter and I have learned a lot from your videos.

[@markbeaulieu8004]

I ALWAYS exercise my puppies before I even think about training. A tired dog is a good dog Right Uncle Stonnie?

[@StonnieDennis]

Smart!

[@amycrespo2148]

Love this! Was taking my dog to a dog park and he loved it/we loved it. A few people - including one aggressive guy who cursed and threatened to kick my dog! don’t want their dogs bothered at the dog park. They just want to walk with their dogs by themselves. Since my dog is a puppy, he doesn’t have good recall. Any suggestions?

[@raulsantos6190]

Also love your hat. My son is also a WP grad 2019,,, now an ARMY RANGFR (Proud of our boys). Love watching you and have learned a lot from you. Thank you !

[@StonnieDennis]

That's awesome!

[@richtigerkekko334]

Much love and appreciation from a german fan :) Your videos helped me so much guiding my dog to be a good partner hes doing great and living his best life through your tips and tricks! I really love your videos youre so well spoken and you give such an good insight into good dog training !

[@StonnieDennis]

Germany? Awesome!

[@mayan3678]

Love your style of training uncle Stonnie!!! Always love your videos! 👍

[@codyjboudreaux]

Uncle Stonnie, let us know how you really feel!

[@StonnieDennis]

I'm doing my best!

[@theresabaremore9305]

Spot on Stonnie!! My Jack Russell (Bandit) 16 1/2 young has such a thick coat from hanging outside he’s a nudist (no sweater). Goes out with us and let’s us know when he wants to come in. Back in his younger days when we had a pool, when he was done playing fetch he would run to pool and jump in to cool himself down. Dogs are smart and know how to regulate to weather 🐶

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you!

[@allenmilburn4761]

This video couldn’t have been more perfectly timed!! We just got a corgi and he has so much energy! So we’ve been taking him out and running him til the wheels fall off (without pushing him of course) but I’ve come across some information say to limit exercise to 10min a day while they’re a puppy to prevent future health problems. Thanks so much for this. I feel so much better! Cheers man.

[@suzannsmith1967]

Love your vids, advise and training tips. Thank you from Las Vegas, NV

[@MrPhilofthefuture87]

Stonnie, you are are treasure.

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you! I really appreciate the positive feedback!

[@multiversityx]

"Dogs need a chance to figure out who they are" Absolutely. So do humans.

[@Annie-mx8dv]

Absolutely did not feel like you were ranting. Enjoyed the video where you were describing somewhat what the dogs were doing with each other and apart from each other etc very helpful! Can see where socialization should play a big part in a dog's life.

[@ABCdogtraining802]

Thanks for sharing WHAT WORKS BEST!! Let dogs be dogs...they communicate and figure it out quick...if us humans shut up and ignore. Too many owners dont understand exercise and dog interaction/socialization and how they PLAY!!! Thanks Stonnie!

[@karlasantoro4981]

Every morning about 7:30, my 6 month old Golden and 10 year old mutt, go for an hour walk in the fields and on the lanes. Well, tomorrow it's supposed to be 10*, so we may have to go to plan 2.

[@happyfamsmile516]

Shoutout from Wisconsin! Thanks for the videos uncle Stonnie

[@karimoldenhauer4844]

I got a large breed, active dog to get Me more exercise! It’s working. Thank you so much! I love your videos. Best trainer out there today!

[@jackiericci7671]

Are you KIDDING ME HOW DID THIS MAN & HIS VIDEO MAGICALLY APPEAR & HE SAYING EXACTLY EXACTLY WHAT IS SO IMPORTANT SO RIGHT, SO TRUTHFUL, INTELLIGENT!!!!!! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH 4 BEING WHO U R STONNIE & BEING SO SMART TO GET THIS ON AMERICAN VIDEO!!!! XO XO XO XO JACKIE RICCI 😇🙏❤

[@DragonflyGlitter]

Agree, I have almost completely stopped unwanted behavior in rescue dogs with enough exercise and I start puppies young, just put them in a special carrier on the horse if they get tired (some dogs retain that behavior into adulthood, sitting behind me on the horse, lol). I do a lot of horse riding, long trail rides with the pup/dog first on a long line, then they run loose after they show they can. Any training is done afterward when they are not overexcited. I noticed a Scottish Collie running amongst the pups, I always wondered how they compare to the Aussie (which I tend to lean towards as a favorite amongst multiple other breeds and mixes I've had), but thought the Collie might not have the energy level to keep up with me like the Aussies do. I would love to see your thoughts and opinions in a comparison video, if you ever get the chance.

[@bobking7162]

Agree with exercise fully. Run my pack in the blue ridge mountains. I’m one of the lucky ones lol. But for those who only have one dog in the suburbs what do you recommend? Enjoy your common sense approach. Also if you have a video idea rummage bin, how about one for hiking in the mountains, dog backpacks, loose trail heel..... love your stuff, keep em coming.

[@raulsantos6190]

Always enjoy your rants Stonnie ! Keep up the good work.

[@joshuafernau4026]

Thanks for putting this video up Stonnie, you are awesome! Love your videos. Instructive, helpful, fun to watch, and most importantly, always teach us something. You've helped me do a better job in raising pups. I've become a much more patient dog trainer because of you. Thank you!

[@davidglenn8834]

Love your approach to training You are the man.Fabulous videos

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you!

[@islandgypsy1096]

I got your point! My malinois puppy is so much happier when he learns. We have a 14 yo lab and 9 yo lab. He learned real quick who would play ruff, and the older one he snuggles with at nap time😄 no they're not black labs.

[@clementbeziat7198]

My carpathian shepherd is currently 11 month old and i couldn't agree more with you. Finding a group of dog he would regularly play with during is first month was the best way to exercice him and socialise him.

[@theresaw1117]

Love this! I have 4 litter mates you have taught me so much! I always start every training session with play first. My dogs are well behaved and and tired at the end of the day! Thank you1 My dogs have 2.5 acres of play ground. Every day is training day!

[@Isusovomagare]

I see many happy dogs running around and i feel their happiness, such a joy. It's how i imagine heaven 😄👍

[@jeromedelich5237]

That was awesome! Alot of great info thanks Stoney!

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeromedelich5237]

@@StonnieDennis sorry about the misspelling of your name my bad. 😲

[@yeahmane1274]

Alot of black people watch your show, you'd be surprised how far it reaches past your subscribers. We learn alot 💯

[@pgpgsxr]

Man I rarely ever comment on KZbin never but this video is just so good. There's so much lack of common sense these days with owning a dog. Every new dog owner should watch this. It would make there life way easier and their dog would live a much happier existence.

[@sharmilawilliams3599]

This is so true. My German Shepherd never tore up my things because I always kept him busy. Including sending him to doggy daycare several days a week.

[@vaportrail226]

Just found this channel. I'm in Kentucky and I work with dogs too. I thought everyone knew puppies and dogs needed play. That's a beautiful Collie, I'd love to have one in my family!

[@_GaiaRose_]

Hey Stonnie! I’ve just recently found you on here and really do love your down to Earth ‘real’ approach. One of your vids really made me take a deep breath and realise I don’t have to be perfect. So thank you! But please could you help me with something? I have a 16 week old lab, to be honest his brilliant and I am putting loads of work into him and loads of exercise! Probably more than he needs. I take him off leash a lot and he follows me everywhere, but I still don’t know what’s best when surrounded by people or over excited dogs out in the fields (of course he’s still young so I expect some jumping etc, but even after loads of exercise he still jumps a little, although he does come back to me quickly!) I want him to experience off leash around other humans and dogs as much as I can, but I also want him to know he can’t just jump up. Shall I keep him on leash near dogs and people until he learns? Or is there another way? Any guidance would be HUGELY appreciated right now! Many thanks, Gaia

[@HugotheDawg]

I totally agree! The 5 minute per month rule is so wrong and frustrating. Puppies have a ton of energy and the need to get out! Obviously you have to be careful, basic things like making sure your area is safe, and that if your dog is showing signs of getting really tired, you let him rest. Exercise also gives the bonus of socialization to environments/textures/smells/people and to other dogs, and it's great way to build a bond and work on your training.

[@Vonnie12]

Great video it’s amazing how dogs can just make you in a good mood by seeing their energy and positivity all those dogs in the video are having fun 👍

[@duroisgawd]

I love your rants.

[@kalsterling719]

Your videos are my Serotonin

[@timothydwyer4894]

Great to see this, I have a 5 month old Vizsla and she just loves being out exploring and playing with other dogs. She is my first dog but the common sense approach of just watching them to see when they are tired made sense to me. I find it strange how many other dog owners seem to constantly interfere with interactions between dogs, rather than letting them figure each other out. I guess it's like helicopter parents, just never thought I would was more of a minefield than raising kids!

[@nicke6394]

Stonnie can you cover the adolescent phase in labs i.e. how to cope around the 10-12month age when everything they’ve learnt goes out the window? Please 🙏

[@Killerspider762]

Train your dog more. Or ask a more specific question lol no offense. You probably need a training collar, treats and a lot more of quality repetition of good training.

[@nicke6394]

@@Killerspider762 With the greatest respect lol I didn’t ask for your either your opinion or advice 🙄

[@hollygreene4239]

I got an 85 lb 18month old lab that lives for his ball. I can never tire him. I'd love to be able to send him there.

[@CharityUniqueBlackwell]

lol

[@dburd58]

Just got another Brittany she’s 8 weeks and she’s been outside, to families houses and Tractor Supply. Good advice!!!

[@GySgt_USMC_Ret.]

My boy, Buddy Nr 3, just turned one year. He's a Black American Lab. He gets daily Frisbee sessions with me, usually 30 minutes each, and four or more walks in the field. He's a hard charger with the Frisbee and sometimes I feel like he's showing off with his gymnastic moves. I keep a close eye on him and if I see any sign of instability in his landings, we stop. If I get him panting hard, he's much calmer the rest of the day. A tired Lab is a happy Lab. Fair winds and following seas.

[@YannisH]

I totally agree with you! Just look in nature and she tells you the truth! Thank you for speaking about this!

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

I think I’d watch your whole video if it were 8 hours long!! Thanks again. Love your channel. Just found u about a week ago so I’m going through all your past videos. There’s some I’ve already watched twice I like how you have a professional outlook on training and a common sense approach as well

[@vikingdogmanship]

Your words are music to my ears👍 Thank you for spitting truths Stonnie!

[@GardenJensJourney]

Sometimes people need to rant. It's not all bad. Great points and real life examples.

[@ladadog3977]

We have to drive about 40 miles to find a good off leash play area. The one in town is all dirt, and dog comes home filthy and needs bath. $400 fine if off leash on the local trails! I take them almost every weekend, but the rest of the time, it's a leash walk.

[@suzylogan3524]

I love your rants!

[@sarastrohmeyer7632]

Thank you so much for this video. We have older dogs and I was worried about getting a new puppy in the future because of all these new rules. Other trainers had me worried I would ruin the dog by taking it for a simple walk.

[@jaysway2346]

Yes, please go into further detail about this topic.

[@StonnieDennis]

I will!

[@Dubbyx2x]

Been watching you videos a lot lately and been working on all the good manners with the treats! My puppy is only 10 weeks old lab.. he was raised outside but he is inside in my house. He only wants to be inside when I take him outside.. can't get him to do much but beg to go back inside! Haha.. I try to get him excited and play fatch with him but he just wants to go back in.?...

[@xjbmx777]

Man I wish I found your channel when we got our heeler puppy. I found all these people saying not to exercise puppies along with a bunch of other tips that sounded like nonsense. I couldn't believe that my speed ball of a pup wasn't supposed to burn that energy. Sure as sht once I let let her start running around the woods, taking her on hikes she transformed into an amazing dog.

[@StonnieDennis]

The world is being held hostage by can’t doers… Whenever someone gives you advice that doesn’t pass the common sense test, it’s best to avoid that advice, IMO.

[@xjbmx777]

@@StonnieDennis Yeah no kidding. I didn't think that ideology infiltrated the dog training world. I fell for alot of it being it was out first dog.

[@ixaeon]

I love what you do Sir, and I appreciate you!

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you. I really appreciate the positive feedback!