The Calm Settle - for dogs and puppies

[@145wcr]

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of dog training videos on KZbin and just as many trainers; I criticize none in simply saying that I like Kickopup very much. The presentation is not aggressive; it's informed, direct and her knowledge works. The emphasis is on the dog and the technique, not the trainer.

[@kikopup]

Thanks very much. I think we learn best when given a choice too. I do have to say though that my videos might not be as entertainment oriented as much as other channels. I figure the people who need the information want to hear it not be entertained, and if someone wants entertainment there are lots of other options on youtube. That said I try to make my videos so they are not too long winded... And I have learned a lot over the years. But I continue to learn.

[@1316Salva]

@@kikopup actually, your videos are very entertaining in the sense that we see the training and lifestyle of your dogs. Also your home is well decorated so you're a bit like a lifestyle vlogger in that sense

[@lesleysmith4921]

@@kikopup You are the best. I dont want to be entertained and watch more about the overly excitable trainers than the actual dogs! I need to know how to effectively help my dog. Your videos are so informative and easy to follow but best of all short which means I can remember and apply the steps you are teaching. You are brilliant exactly as you are. Please dont ever change. Thank you so much for all that you do. I'm delighted with the great results.

[@bigstein098]

@@kikopup very much appreciate the no-nonsense approach. Whenever I’m looking for a new skill I check for your content first because I know you’ll get right to the point and J won’t have to skip through corny jokes/ad reads/etc… Not to mention I’ve had success with your techniques. Keep up the good work.

[@dropkickandy]

Well said. This is the first video i've come across from this channel.

[@emmamemma4162]

This video is oddly calming...I caught myself snoozing off when thinking about all your dogs just chillin'

[@kikopup]

Its funny, when I sighed in the video at the end when talking about blinking and sighing for your dog, it then actually made me sigh watching the video. Maybe I should make a recording for a sleeping app lol.

[@theawkwardcurrypot9556]

Snuggling in my bed reading this.

[@kikopup]

@@theawkwardcurrypot9556 Sweet dreams! Monu, I must know what did you dream of? I hope something calming :)

[@Delivererofdreams]

All of Kikopups Videos are calming! Emily has such a soothing voice. Makes dog training seem relaxing lol..

[@ivy8606]

i started training my puppy like this today and he’s already acting so much calmer. just last night i was breaking down because he would just never listen and was always too stimulated. i was really losing hope in training him by myself, so i’m so grateful for this video

[@ivy8606]

adding onto this because we just practiced this at the end of the same day - this video absolutely changed his demeanor and made him so much naturally calmer. he barely wants to get up now lol i'll have to teach him how to come on command soon

[@raulgarcia8344]

Both the exercises and the games are very practical so dog owners may use them throughout the day to have a well-trained dog. There are training nuggets throughout, both in the step-by-step instructions kzbin.infoUgkxfKlzfzw0sMZ_RgZNzMeOPu6d4b5i5XWl and the troubleshooting sections that will help enrich the lives of both dogs and their owners!

[@kikopup]

You mean for naming a dog? You can build any name to be a recall, by reinforcing the behavior of running to you with something the dog wants. But some names are easier to say loud or excitedly than others. Also most dogs will naturally respond with interest and curiosity to high pitched voices so you can try using a higher pitch when you call your dog too.

[@kikopup]

The closed captions are coming soon. Sometimes it takes a while after the video is uploaded for the automatic ones to show up and its much faster for me to just edit those than write out what I say word for word.

[@kikopup]

OK! The are up! :)

[@sarjenka]

Dog Training by Kikopup i have turned them off :) the Dutch subtitles are distracting. My English is perfect (in understanding anyway).

[@derekb.9177]

@@kikopup Dear Kikopup,i want say thousend times times sorry,but i really love the australian shepheard puppy sooooo much, that i accepting all mistakes.No barking.But as long as the endless sweet puppy don't barks,i would allow everything,because i really love this sweet dog and even biting,i would laugh,cause it's a sweet pain like i said beeing tattooed.This puppy is too sweet and jumps straight to your heart. I love this puppy. Please accept my words,cause they comes from my heart. Oh,i see,it's the mother or a half year later and this is what i saw in the park.Two australian shepheard white and tail grey with black points,The puppy chased the mother in the park.If you had seen it,you would surely know,what i means,so sweet.

[@hannahgreene2241]

Sighing and slow blinks are awesome to point out!

[@evalooda]

Thank you. My GSP puppy, who's nearly always 'on', picked this up really quickly. Just started yesterday and he already seems to be taking the opportunity to relax more outside of his crate! Thank you

[@barbaral3302]

My dog isn't hyped and frustrated about food, but he IS overall pretty busy! He allll the time is very overly focused on what I'm doing at any given moment and is quick to bounce right up if I stand up or do much of anything. Definitely am going to be using capturing for as long as it takes for him to be able to be in a calmer state more often :)

[@kindredspirit27]

Love this video! All the trainers I’ve talked to haven’t addressed the part where they get excited from the treat. Love the very straightforward, realistic advice. Going to start tomorrow.

[@bonniewilliamson1076]

I am so grateful for your videos. After just 1 day, I had a bark free afternoon, and that is quite an accomplishment for a pyr!

[@reneelynnmiciano9844]

Thanks so much for this. We made the mistake of starting with trick training with our puppy in the first month, and quickly realized how fast a situation can escalate when he gets frustrated and we get a full blown tantrum or the zoomies. Tried rewarding him just for settling down yesterday and it was such a good improvement. He calmed down much faster anytime he started getting overexcited or nippy and settled down with us. Discovered your channel from Dr. Pawfessor, and I'm so glad. Will definitely recommend you to newbie puppy owners (like me!) :-)

[@kikopup]

Oh yay! Also sometimes the arousal and frustration is part of their personality, so they need calming down, while there are actually some super mellow puppies that you actually have to excite to get them interested in the food and training.

[@salesfocus6270]

​@@kikopupmy working golden literally has never settled down outside of her crate, ever. What do I do? 😅. Love your videos.

[@hugoh.9694]

This approach is SO different yet the results so deeply ingrained into your dogs it's worth trying. I love it!

[@autumnb7983]

This video presented difficult training in such a beginner friendly manner, so informative and educational! really enjoyed it, thank you for the great work!

[@kikopup]

Awe thanks! I struggled with this video. Its a hard topic. I realize now I left out a couple tips that can help, like holding the treats in your hand so you dont have to rifle in the bait bag every time.

[@vickibennett4661]

Brilliant vid, not only showing each step for training the settle but giving loads of troubleshooting advice to help as people go through their training. Thanks!

[@taketime0626]

EXACTLY the video I need!!!! So glad it popped up on my feed.

[@kikopup]

great!

[@jennc6749]

your videos are life savers. I learn more from watching you than attending puppy classes. thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills

[@kikopup]

Well, puppy classes are really hard for a trainer in 60 mins to help many people one on one and also try to teach new info. I have taught puppy classes and really the best thing about them is socializing and teaching puppies to simply relax or pay attention with distractions. Sure you can dabble in practicing your own skill while the trainer helps you, but the real learning of behaviors for the puppy is going to happen at home when he can concentrate properly.

[@jennc6749]

@@kikopup your training tips actually work. And explanations are in depth. 😄

[@nigeldollentas]

Watched this video too late - had my dog for 5 days already and had been training recall, sit, etc. Going to take the next few days just to capture calmness!

[@dpedaci]

Finding your videos has been an immense relief to me--I am fostering a dog who at six months is younger than most of the dogs I've ever fostered, and he has numerous puppy behaviors that have not really been corrected, so he's been quite a challenge. Not only have you offered fantastic training advice, the calm yet firm and confident demeanor you exhibit while working with your dogs has helped me present in a better manner to my foster dog when training. Thank you so much for making these videos available.

[@kikopup]

Oh good! I am glad they have been helpful. Moving slowly and calmly to deliver the treats can sometimes work wonders. We naturally move fast, sometimes I have to remind myself to slow down, especially when Im nervous.

[@EmSchn248]

I've only watched the first minute but have to comment - it makes me so happy for Wish to see her so comfortable with the puppy that she's sleeping on him. Kind of want to cry. You've done brilliantly by her, I've learned so much from your videos about her, and she's so lucky to have you, Emily!

[@kikopup]

Me too :) I cry a lot about my dogs hehe. There was a time I really had to play it careful. And I wont lie it was exhausting. But now I can leave them all loose together and they trust each other and get on so well. And weirdly, when I walk Halo with Wish she is a lot less anxious in new places where being with my other dogs or other humans had no affect on her.

[@augustwogsland3309]

Definitely going to try this on my pupper. She needs to learn how to calm down when were in public. Thanks for the info!

[@ThePsittacine]

Yaaas! I'm so glad you're focusing on this. I find that so many people resort to electric shocking collars because it makes the dogs seem "calm". There is no need when you focus on a calm settle. Thank you for this Emily.

[@kikopup]

you are welcome

[@caitlinsanimals9785]

@@kikopup ❤️❤️❤️

[@ciannacoleman5125]

I have a new dog and decided to combine this settle reinforcement (he is a velcro dog who loves my fiance so even him being in a separate unreachable room can result in whining) with sit, wait, and down in everyday life. We use sit/wait everytime we go through doors and decided it was important to start this from the beginning (he already has a solid sit, when not distracted, from a previous owner). Down is also important in our house and "go lay down"/"place", a variation with more autonomy & one for their mat, so we are starting it early even though we arent doing "formal" training yet. He also either has some heel training or is a natral heeler so we will start working that into our daily walks. He is so far proving to be a very quick learner and taking life moments to start the basic training has been the natral path

[@mkv.exe21]

I'm glad I came across this video and channel, I have a rescue that is overly excited almost always. The information you've provided will be so helpful in our journey!

[@kikopup]

You can also investigate nutrition, via a dog nutritionist etc some diets can help calm dogs

[@evel_things]

This 100% explains "problems" I've been having with my pups (9 year old assistance dog, 3 year old pet dog)! So glad I'm seeing this video before I get my assistance dog prospect puppy. Thank you so much too for having closed captions!

[@rlandewe2545]

I wish I'd found you 6 years ago when I rescued my dog! Now that I've moved from the country to the city, I'm trying to go back in time and correct behaviors. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Fingers crossed that my old dog can learn this new 'trick.' :)

[@raisingriver8164]

So great! Really shows River’s dad the mistakes he is making. Thank you!

[@kikopup]

We all make mistakes and sometimes its just about trying different plans until you find one that works for your specific dog.

[@lucymsmith]

I wish I'd found you when my kids were toddlers!

[@lucyswangs]

I'm getting a samoyed puppy in December and have been binge watching all of your videos as they're so incredibly helpful! Super nervous and excited but hopefully I'll be prepared enough in a few months!

[@kikopup]

Oh Congrats! I find them one of the most beautiful breeds. All dogs are different of course but I find most that I meet sweet gentle and funny, just great personalities and so intelligent. Don't be nervous you will do great :)

[@qquartertonee]

This is my favorite exercise for my reactive rescue dog.

[@kikopup]

That is the most awesome comment :)

[@l26wang]

I've gotten so many 💡moments from your videos. Your positive attitude is amazing. Your presentation style is amazing (even your robot-imitating-human-like quirks has grown on me over time). You deserve to be supported. So I'm going to start supporting you for as long as I'm able! We live in crazy times; thank you for making the world meaningfully better!

[@kikopup]

Thanks Le. :) Do you mean I look like a robot? I get that a lot. I am not sure what it is, if Im autistic or what, but I have never made facial expressions or smiled much so I over time have tried to make my videos more friendly by trying to smile and look personable, I actually got a friend to give me tips of what to do specifically to not look like a robot. Hehe. At first I was hurt because I didnt see the problem, but the more I watched my own videos the more I saw it. I still struggle, but I am getting better.

[@freshmojito]

@@kikopup Personally, one of the reasons why I enjoy your channel so much is because you come across as 100 % authentic, plus you deliver high-value content in a no-nonsense manner. This is what sets you apart from other youtubers who upload 30 minute videos including drone shots and chitchat with the dogs' owners. You're a professional, doing an absolutely perfect job.

[@NafasMasterEnglish]

i couldn't find a better video.. you're really great.. I'm gonna go for a five-day settle reinforcing for my pup...

[@보리-e4v]

Hello ! ! Nice to meet you. I am a person who trains explosive detection dogs in Korea. I learned how to train well. thank you

[@kikopup]

Hi! :) That is such a cool career! Nice to meet you too!

[@sarahdilallo355]

A lot of comments are from a year ago, so I am late to the party. Just wanted to say thank you. We rescued a dog two days ago and I wasn't sure where to start with some of the behaviors. So - KZbin! I really like your approach and appreciate how you explain why to start with something rather than just training for the result.

[@nitinadars9335]

An honest trainer.

[@jacey261]

Thank you for all your helpful videos! I've watched most of them, and some of them multiple times. I had dogs growing up but they never learned more than a few basic commands. I'm getting my first dog (6 mo old rescue puppy) in a few weeks and I'm trying to absorb as much knowledge as I can! I think the capturing calmness and attention games will be hugely beneficial to our training; I had never heard of them before your channel. I also LOVE your philosophy on preventing behaviors you don't want to see and setting the dog up for success. I'm a teacher and the key to excellent classroom management is avoiding opportunities for the kids to misbehave! I watched some trainers that let their dogs misbehave for the camera and I lost a lot of respect for them. The poor dogs were so confused! I'm drawing so many connections between teaching kids and training dogs, and I think training a dog might actually end up benefiting my classroom management skills as well (our school is big on positive reinforcement with the kids, but it's not always implemented properly). Anyway thank you again for all the videos, they are going to be such a big help!

[@kikopup]

Yes! :) I have the honor of getting to speak at the Art and Science of Animal Training and some of the other presenters and the people who come are those who work with teaching people and we learn so much from each other!

[@BodyLanguageBoss]

As a trained childcare professional and mom to 6 dogs, you are so right! The more advanced training theories for childcare and the advanced training theories for dogs have a huge amount of overlap. I reinforce and shape my students as if they are dogs, and I teach my dogs consequences and choices as if they are children, and both are better behaved for it.

[@dabodo932]

Thanks for posting another superb tutorial. Your explanation on counterintuitive was perfect as always. It’s always helpful to remember when we understand why something is so. Thanks so much for creating such an awesome channel. Your dedication, commitment, amazingly fantastical approach & teaching is very much appreciated. As always loving all what you do. Thank you very much.

[@kikopup]

Thanks :) It really means a lot to me :) I appreciate you greatly too. :)

[@Haferkoko]

Thanks! We're currently working on making the mat a place for calming down by pairing it with calming games like "it's yer choice".

[@mitchmitchell4915]

Emily, I came here at the suggestion of Tyler Muto ... and am LOVING what I’m learning! Thanks for sharing your gifts with us. You are a wonderful resource 🤙🏼 ... Keep up the fantastic work.

[@kikopup]

Oh thanks! I appreciate Tyler as someone who I can talk to openly without either of us passing judgement. Its a nice feeling.

[@leverarose1430]

What a great video! You are so informative and have great attention to detail by saying little tips/pointers that other trainers ignore or fail to mention so that when average Joe like me attempts it I’m left thinking ‘what do I do in this situation!?’ I haven’t tried it yet but I think you’ve prepped me for how it may go and what to do. I logged in just to write this comment and give it a thumbs up! Can’t wait to go through all your other videos!

[@kikopup]

Oh good! Awe thanks for that :) Its very reinforcing for me hehe.

[@clairabelle23]

Love this ! I'm a dog sitter and do a fair bit of training and enjoy watching different training videos. I love the term 'capturing' - so many people don't reward behaviours the dog offers naturally (any behaviours, not just settle) Settle is so important and something many people miss out. I particulary like this approach, as i was taught the 'mat/down stay/rewarding each progression' method, but i also reward for naturally offered behaviour, as yes, dogs can get MORE excited by frequent praise and rewarding, which is fine for building fast enthusiastic responses, but as a trainer still learning myself (do we ever stop ? 😂) i struggle most with training and rewarding the calmer behaviours. I sometimes interupt the dog getting it right with a praise word or reward, then it falls apart - my bad ! I particularly struggle with 'heel' and dogs which pull (the bane of a dogsitters life !) Regarding 'settle' , I use a dog sitting site and the amount of listings and reviews I read which state 'he/she will follow you everywhere' or 'he/she is like a little shadow', like its a good thing. To me, it indicates anxiety, hyper vigilance and reinforces separation anxiety. I wish people would watch stuff like this when getting a dog !

[@peppermintspicelatte]

Where were you 10 years ago when I had my crazy boxer puppy?! This is such a fascinating idea that seems so obvious on hindsight. Crazy boxer puppy round 2 is starting this month and your channel is a tremendous resource. Thank you so very much for your videos. I hope I will be able to train my new puppy will be worlds calmer and better behaved than my first (who was still a very good boy!)

[@kikopup]

Awe thanks :) Hehe honestly... I have been here 15 years on youtube! :) Its what I do in all my free time :) I hope the videos can be of help :)

[@getitdonewjen]

omg this might be exactly what I needed. i'm pretty sure my puppy prays to the treat god every night. she wants a treat every single time I move and when she doesn't get one she'll start biting something she knows she shouldn't to bring me over to her and then still expects her treat D:

[@Anglneo]

Congratulations on the World Record! I just saw the article and have been watching your videos for a while. So proud and happy for you!

[@emcauliffe8]

Honestly your channel is absolutely amazing. I got a Bernese pup 3 weeks ago, and I've used your videos so many times already, it's an absolute pleasure to see how good she is being and I know your videos have helped me! Thank you!

[@kikopup]

Congrats! Don't forget to take lots of pictures! The grow up too fast. Well done with your training so far. It's one thing to watch a video, its another to take the time to train :)

[@cherryli6848]

I have been trying this over the past week and have been about 20% successful. When I use low value treats, puppy smells it, gets offended, and runs away. When I use high value treats, half the time she gets up to eat it, the other half of the time she’s too sleepy to eat and walks away. I’m finding that even with my low success rate, it’s still helping and she’s finding herself relaxing more and more (excepts it’s almost always on the cold metal door frame where I don’t really want her to settle unless I’m there to make sure the door doesn’t close)

[@kikopup]

You can try the game sitting next to a pen or when out of the house too. Hmm... It sounds like shes the type that likes it cool. So probably wants to snooze on cool tiles etc. Not a warm mat.

[@artunucci]

Emily, you are amazing! I love your videos, you are a true professional. I love how genuine you are, without all that fake enthusiasm that drives me crazy. Amazing info, positive reinforcement at its best. You respect the dogs. I've been watching ALL of your videos.

[@mihaeladog7187]

I started training my GSD puppy to be calm before I ever started on other training . By just going on our spot in the backyard and treat him for laying down and just chilling. This is a very good content , thank you.

[@julialexi7039]

Exactly what I needed to know for my puppy to succeed!

[@blancadogs2487]

i love your work and your dogs, im from Mexico and I learned English to see your videos thanks so much you help me a lot and I want to bee a dog trainer just like you

[@kikopup]

Awe! I have a friend in TJ who learned English so we could both talk about dog training! I learned Spanish but not as well as he learned English... Necessito practicar mas :)

[@blancadogs2487]

Dog Training by Kikopup i Need to practice english too 🤣

[@blancadogs2487]

When I turned 12 I didn't ask my mom for a phone or anything like that I asked her for a clicker and a frisbee 😆🐶

[@kikopup]

@@blancadogs2487 That is a very wise choice in my opinion. :)

[@blancadogs2487]

Dog Training by Kikopup thanks 🤣😆

[@Shileah]

This is so helpful, thank you so much for this video! My dog is extremely fixated on food and I haven't gotten anywhere with my attempts to train her to settle down so far. She will just sit there all tensed up, making saliva puddles on the floor and get all panicky that she doesn't get the treat for half an hour or longer. I'll just grab a book, her mat and take her outside and give it another try in a distracting environment!

[@kikopup]

I have found that using treats that are very moist can help a lot of dogs drool less when working for treats in general. There have been some exceptions to that and all have been Labradors so far who would drool even for a bowl of soup hehe. I bet you have a stellar recall though :) And I bet your food trumps any distraction in the environment... Some people dream for that. I always find that the thing that creates the training struggle is also the thing that is one of the dog's super powers in another sense.

[@milkytop]

Thank you so much Emily for once again putting into words concepts I've been straggling to myself! especially when explaining to clients and other less experienced dog people 🥰

[@kikopup]

Its a really hard concept to explain... Its also a really boring exercise to get some clients interested in wanting to do...

[@milkytop]

@@kikopup yeah and on top of it seeing results takes time, but it's so worth it

[@suewilks4004]

Thank you. Such a clear and helpful video. We are practicing settle while I watch it.

[@dropkickandy]

Thanks for this strong tool and reasoning behind it. It's literally gold, for me and my dog ( Boxer ) :D This is the first video from this channel i come across, and i'm stoked to see more !

[@susantaylor7496]

Thank you so much for this. I try to take my excitable 9 month old rescue pup to my local pub but there are so many distractions, with people wanting to say hello etc, that it's just not been fun. I will start on this settling at home and hopefully soon be able to take it outside. You have given me confidence to try again.

[@pusheen_playz7172]

beautiful welsh springer

[@LittleLoverOfMusic16]

This is so amazing. Thank you for sharing!

[@kikopup]

thanks!

[@kibummmm]

My dog is somewhat reactive toward small dogs and children. If we take him for a walk and stop to talk to someone he will often whine and cry instead of settling. Hoping I can use this video to start the foundations of calmness and then work toward getting him to relax around other dogs and people.

[@kangeyisgr3at835]

how did it go?

[@samanthaperry755]

I have 7 dogs so this is very helpful , thank you.

[@kikopup]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Piper7cub]

Great video! Great tips! Your dogs are so beautiful! I also love your Lavender picture!

[@kikopup]

thanks!!!

[@dianedodson296]

Well done Emily. I will be working on this with my Red Heeler. He can get hyped up at times so thank you for the training video.

[@ChristieStratos]

I'm going to start this today. I seem to have unknowingly allowed and sometimes reinforced some obsessive behaviors and at the same time haven't been engaging my dog enough. I'm going to start with this to detach her excitement over food and help her relax, then continue with your other trainings to engage her more. I'm so grateful-I think this is going to make a huge difference for her.

[@Majoofi]

This is some high level zen stuff.

[@kikopup]

:)

[@kikopup]

I almost called Splash my oldest BC, Zen but then I was scared that if I named her that she would then end up super excitable hehe.

[@tromboneJTS]

At 7:34 this is called "blanket training" in Swedish, where the dog recognizes the blanket or pad as a resting place.

[@herminajaki8664]

Helpful.

[@johnrussell5715]

Emily - congrats on the Guiness record!

[@thankmelater1254]

A wonderful lesson, once again!

[@brightonvocallessons]

Thank you for all that you do 💜 and especially regarding your positive reinforcement methods

[@kikopup]

You are so welcome

[@danigirl103]

I’m binging your videos and first of all your dogs are so gorgeous! Second I love how you deliver information. I was following my gut and ended up doing something similar to this after other techniques didn’t work so I’m glad I found this video to teach me the right way to use this technique. Thank you!

[@Maggiechance]

Super happy you made this video! ☺️

[@kikopup]

Thanks :)

[@amandathorstad982]

Super helpful! My dog definitely learned to look to the left for a treat on my initial attempts to teach settle while I was eating dinner lol...but we're working on it outside and it didn't take long before he was really good at relaxing under the picnic table and often takes naps out there. Next we'll work up to busier spots! Thanks so much for a great tutorial!

[@kikopup]

Oh great! Well done!

[@karenlatham4053]

Beautiful dogs.

[@kikopup]

thanks!

[@apothos666]

I needed this. Unfortunately some family like to rile up my dog, it can be very frustrating.

[@strudlehair]

So glad I found your videos again! I remember watching a couple when I first got my pup and they were so helpful. I have a border terrier and he is awesome but gets absolutely frantic with treats... He's pretty fine on his own with one-on-one training, but if a stranger at the dog park is treating their dog he barges over and jumps up at them like he's never been fed before, even if I have our own treats on hand! Will definitely be working on this and trying to make treats less of a hysteria inducing thing for him. Thank you so much!

[@ndbyers23]

Very nice video. I think your examples are clear and concise. Really appreciate your channel

[@nachogaming8798]

More than 5 languages in caption lol you are super hard working

[@nancyk3615]

Hi, great video, I'm just learning about capture, and I'm amazed at how helpful it is... Ive noticed how my pups learn from the older ones I have. It sure makes things easier. Thanks again!

[@Elentarien]

Thanks for this. I got distracted while training this for my dog and forgot about it. lol Now she gets REALLY excited about food. Which is great for exciting training . . .but yeah. Not so great for evenings and 'soft' training. I will start working on this again. It'll be good for her and helpful for me. Things have been stressful lately and I haven't been able to do a lot of the 'normal' training we usually do. So this will give us something to do without stressing.

[@kikopup]

I also have been struggling to train from being stressed. The thing I work on is balance exercises. I have balance balls, and I just have the dogs balance for treats or change positions from sit down stand. And it requires no mental skills for me. Dogs can get excited about food even if you work on the settle, sometimes the excitement can come back, its normal dont worry too much. When one sees a problem its just information on what to work on next. My terrier easily can get excited about food so its something I go back to working on from time to time.

[@Elentarien]

Thanks. It sort of helps to know I'm not the only one struggling at keeping it up. Not that I wish this much stress on anyone else, but - it is nice not to be alone too! I like the balance balls idea! Don't have those, though, and I'm not positive my barrel of a dog could do it. But one thing I've been doing for 'training' is when we're on our walks, when we pass some long grasses and such, I'll throw a treat into the grass and tell her to 'find it'. She'll dive right in, tail wagging and spend several minutes audibly sniffing and snuffing around to find the treat. The longer the grass, the harder the game. (I actually had to dial it back from one area. The grass was just a bit too much for her to find anything. lol) She LOVES this game. I basically get to just stand there doing very little, except occasionally giving her 'hints' and within 4-5 rounds, she's more tired than she is from a normal walk. rotflol If I can add in some water, I've got one poofed pup who'll sleep the rest of the afternoon. Lazy training! But it keeps her happy. But yeah. I agree. It's good to train the calm and revisit as needed. I'll start back up. She's been doing better about self-settling during the day, so those will be good opportunities to get it rolling.

[@kikopup]

​@@Elentarien That sounds a great game! :) Hehe I like lazy training. You can use couch cushions for balance. Also for some dogs it makes them less excited about the food because they are also concentrating on balancing.

[@revengenerd1]

This is working a little with my puppy when shes not having zoomies, if shes having zoomies I distract her with a treat (since toys don't work) I hold a treat near her when im sitting down, and tell her to sit, then down onto the rug beside me and hold treat for a few seconds, if I repeat every 30 seconds or so for about 10 minutes she settles enough, and on rare occasions even naps but of course the second I stand or just make my armchair creak enough she wakes and is back to zoomies.

[@psyseraphim]

Why on earth are there 7 dislikes on this video 🙄. I mean any interaction is good interaction as far as the algorithm is concerned but still... it makes no sense. Love what you do.

[@canihelpyou9067]

omg thank you! my pup gets way too excited every time i prepare his meal. we’re going to work on this.

[@kikopup]

Have someone walk him or have him outside with music on, make his meal put it in the fridge or leave it at the back of a counter and then when hes calm, just casually and slowly place it on the floor for him. This will help to get the behavior started.

[@chillinchevapchichi]

Great! You have a gift for articulating your ideas. Thanks

[@LorenzoWake]

Getting a poodle pup soon and been bingeing your content. So unique, and what's more I already feel that it's going to change me as a person to train my dog like this by becoming a person that focuses on the positives in behavior and life. Question, you use the clicker a lot in your training in your other vids, but is this all possible without the clicker?

[@lf2597]

I can say from my personal experience, clickers are good all-round, it just depends on whether you think it's necessary. It just really depends on whether you'd think it'd make a difference or not. I personally have seen that the clicker keeps my dog more engaged in training and because I'm prone to stumbling over my words, it makes marking good behaviours more consistent and easy to hear. You will learn how your dog works overtime, so if you feel like you're not verbally marking too accurately or if you just think a clicker might be beneficial, then feel free to give it a purchase. Doesn't hurt getting one straight away though!

[@maxmowrey3531]

I may be getting my dog in late august but I’m still here😂

[@kikopup]

Awe thats great! Actually when you get a new dog or puppy it can be exhausting managing and doing the actual training so learning before getting the dog is smart.

[@maxmowrey3531]

Dog Training by Kikopup yeah that’s what I figured and I have a lot of time on my hands right now to watch these videos.

[@maxmowrey3531]

Dog Training by Kikopup have you thought of a “first week at home” video?

[@kikopup]

@@maxmowrey3531 The thing is is it can be so different depending on the puppy you get. The video called "what to train first" will explain in this playlist of videos kzbin.info/www/bejne/apXFq4Old5x0gc0 Basically you learn things before you get your puppy, but the puppy will have unexpected issues and you can address them as they show up. In the first week you might have thought youd be working on teaching the puppy not to bite hands but instead the main issue is that the puppy is worried being left alone or shy etc... so it really depends.

[@maxmowrey3531]

Dog Training by Kikopup yeah I was just saying as in what to have, any crate/playpen setups,and some basic training that any dog can do.

[@RockyWoofMutt]

Thank you so much for your informative videos! The step by step is so helpful for me as I learn how to train my pup. He is doing a great job and now knows about 18 commands. Unfortunately I haven't been able to practice the calm behavior with him as he can't see a mat, blanket, or bed without trying to "dig" on it or bite it. Do you happen to have any tips on how to explain to him the difference between a bed and a toy? Thanks again for your great videos!

[@eyjayy]

very helpful thank you!

[@cobar5342]

This is a great video

[@kikopup]

thanks!

[@sophiarakovich4220]

Your videos are amazing! Thank you so much

[@serancahe]

You're the best, thanks for your videos!

[@kikopup]

Awe thanks Sergio :)

[@Maria-io7fx]

I’ve just started this with my 15 week old Aussie! It was much needed 🙏 thank you! We are making some progress over the last 3 days but how long would you expect it to take for this to be reliably learned?

[@kinezmaterz2083]

thank you for this video!

[@oqhixlism3302]

This is pretty random but the dogs match the decor!!!! So cute 😂

[@undisclosedidentity9893]

Thanks for another great video Emily

[@kikopup]

You are very welcome :)

[@kathleenvince1877]

So thorough! I love your videos ❤️

[@kikopup]

Thanks Kathleen :)

[@haydendayvies8751]

Very helpful video 💜💜

[@kikopup]

:) Thanks! :)

[@jp410]

Brilliant. I have to try this training on myself. :)

[@GeorgiaK0075]

Thank you so much for these videos!! I have effectively trained my 6 & 9 month old border collie crosses how to settle using your techniques. I've got one falling asleep at my feet in the 4th session, and the other one is asleep a couple of metres away in the same room. I crate trained them which has been amazing but when I started taking the 6 month old to therapy dog training classes I realised she doesn't settle in public very well. I've been wondering if it's even possible at all and here she is sleeping at my feet right now.

[@sammisilverbirch]

Love your videos....so so helpful...thankyou!!

[@geraldinebabin6757]

Amazing content, thank you so much for your work!

[@kikopup]

Thanks!

[@ladybug8893]

Can you do a video (or point me to one) about adding duration? My pup (5 months) can go to his mat and lie down like a champ, but he gets agitated if he doesn’t get treats fairly frequently, like every minute or two. You make it look so easy but I can’t imagine how I’m going to get him from expecting a treat every minute to knowing how to settle for a full hour! Help?

[@Danseavectonchien]

Thank you for this really good movie 🐶🙏