The Real Reason My Australian Shepherd Puppy is so CALM & How We Taught Her | 11 Month Pupdate

[@thefuntasticfive]

I can't believe that Freya's already 11 MONTHS OLD!!!! She's grown into a gorgeous girl who's loved by everyone around her. And the fact that she knows soooo many tricks at 11 months is amazing!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

It's CRAZY!!! she's getting so big!!

[@GojoSaru1]

Miss is getting so big! I remember watching the “I Got A Puppy” video! You guys have done an amazing job taking care of her. ❤️

[@MyDriftingDesk]

omggg thank you SO much! 💗

[@caitlinrobertson3037]

Your pupdates have helped so much to know what to expect with my 12 week old border collie. Absolutely love these every month!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

awww I'm so glad these have been helpful!!! 💗

[@Bianca-jj8nq]

Yes PLEASE release videos of training! I’m getting my Australian shepherd pup here soon and really want to train him well, and freya has the best training I’ve personally ever seen! You’re amazing!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I def can do that!!! 💗💗

[@felipemoreno5371]

So happy to see someone taking this kind of time to teach their pup right! Thank you for sharing this!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

💖💖 thank YOU so much!

[@jazilyn]

I just love that Freyas ears are so big🥺 my aussie is almost 8 months old and his ears are huuuugeeee and stand up on his head🤣 I love seeing her grow and learn, this teenage phase we're in is RUFF though🤣❤

[@MyDriftingDesk]

they're so floppy and I LOVE them hahahah

[@chishotl]

Awww… I remember when I watched your videos right before I got my Aussie! He’s one month younger than freya! They look similar! Freya is so pretty and well behaved!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

awww omg I hope your little dude is doing amazing! 💗

[@lauf4888]

Thank you so much for sharing how you trained her to be calm on the couch! Originally we wanted to teach our dog to only get up on the couch if we invite him, then we kinda didn't care and after him almost jumping on my SIL after she just had surgery, we went back to our original plan. But because of that, we haven't had a lot of consistency in what the rules are on the couch, so we'll be working on that in the next few months! I would LOVE to be able to cuddle calmly with him on the couch, but it'll take some training haha. So glad to see the update!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

you're so welcome!! when we first brought her home we wanted to only allow her on the furniture if she was invited, but decided we didn't like that because her whole world essentially is in this house so I want her to be able to enjoy the comfy bed and couch whenever, so we decided to switch to just teaching her boundaries and rules for the couch and bed and we love how that turned out!!!

[@briannajudar652]

When i got my puppy my fiance picked out these rings from the dollar store meant for dogs and i swear its indestructible! she still plays with it, probably the best out of all her toys (even expensive ones)

[@MyDriftingDesk]

oh heck yeah!!!

[@azuritevalentine6199]

I know this video is old, but I appreciate you posting pupdates bc it helps me learns what to do and what to prepare for when I get a dog in a couple years.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I'm so glad they're helpful!!!

[@ninasomethingitalian763]

Thank you so much for these videos, I’m currently raising a puppy myself and whenever she gets a month older I watch the corresponding puppdate!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

awww I'm so glad these videos are helpful!!! 💗

[@shelleyh2967]

Would love to see you doing more start to finish training 😊

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I have a new channel - Freya & Beyla that those videos are posted on 🫶🏼 I just got a golden retriever puppy and all her training videos will be coming over there!!

[@Sophia-gc9zh]

There’s no way she’s already 11 months I thought this day would never come ahhhhhhhhh

[@MyDriftingDesk]

RIGHT?!?!?!

[@lillalokii9938]

She grew up so quickly! I remember watching your video when you got her, she was so little!❤

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I knowwwww, I can't handle it!!!!

[@purpleunicorn9351]

cant believe that freya is almost one!!!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

LITERALLY SAME OMG

[@shannonyen9829]

So awesome to see Freya grow and your training videos have been SO helpful!! You're a pup training wizard! Would be so amazing to see a video on how you introduced your cat to Freya! ❤ Keep up the great work!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

omg I'm so glad they've been helpful!!! 💕 thank you so much!

[@euphcriqx1435]

Let’s all say it now she’s so under rated she definitely deserves more subs💗💗

[@MyDriftingDesk]

💕💕💕 thank you so much

[@MILKandHONEY13]

She is so tall! I have a mini Aussie and a full size and they are such a joy! So fun to find another dog mama!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

Aussies are the BEST! 💗

[@tiffanyngai4033]

Thanks for sharing these pup-dates! I absolutely love seeing Freya’s growth! I was wondering if Freya also does well without treats around, and how do you teach her to not bark at random sounds? Thanks Marissa!!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

she doesn't do the ~greatest~ without treats, but it depends on where we're at and what we're trying to get her to do! I never leave the house without treats lol

[@giannasky1609]

i would love to see you teach her a new trick from start to finish! that would be so helpful!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

Coming soon!💗💗💗

[@admirbarucija2018]

Nothing cuter than puppies 💙

[@MyDriftingDesk]

AGREED!

[@puddincup7934]

Make sure you’re rotating her diet! If dogs stay on the same protein for months on end, it can cause them to react later on and keeping them on one type of protein isn't good for them either, since they need a whole bunch of different amino acids and need to be exposed to a bunch of different proteins to stay healthy. Zigniture does have a bunch of good lines without chicken so take advantage of them all if you can!! I'm loving how mature she is getting, and how well mannered she has become, you’re doing great!!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

thanks for the tip!! ♥️

[@mainalr253]

That’s… literally not true

[@puddincup7934]

@@mainalr253 there’s been recent studies to show that dogs who are on the same formula for extended periods of time, their bodies can start to struggle to break it down and have reactions to it. It’s not in every dog but I doubt you would want to be eating the same food everyday if your life either.

[@erinc1723]

I love the bow command - with my dog I call it curtsy!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

awww that's a cute name for it!!!

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

11 days to go before Christmas, Marissa!❤️❤️🎄🎄

[@MyDriftingDesk]

woo hoo!

[@wompwompwahwah]

im here early!!! i love you so much getting my own puppers in april your vids are so much help!!!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

♥️♥️ omg omg so soon!!!

[@Jasmyne444]

Thank you so much for making these videos! These are so helpful for training my new puppy! 💜🐶✨

[@MyDriftingDesk]

omg thank YOU so much for being here! ❤️ I'm so glad they're helpful!! ❤️

[@maikibordercollie]

She's gorgeous. My border collie puppy turned one year old on 13th December. That puppy year goes by so fast.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

awww It truly does!!! I can't believe it!

[@CastingSaturn]

marissa: what if she barks at the horse? freya: youre NOT gonna believe what im gnna do next-

[@MyDriftingDesk]

HAHAHAHHAA she really said wait and find out hahaha

[@Celestialstars0109]

How long do you train her for during your training sessions? You’ve done amazing with her, and I use your videos as inspiration for my mini.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

As a puppy, her training “sessions” were only 30 minutes long. But I did them about 4-5x a day!

[@makenziecallahan5137]

Another thing you can do is use a rubber or silicone leash, not only do they help with dogs biting on the leash but they’re much easier to keep clean, and they tend to last a bit longer. Also do you mind giving me some tips on how to train a dog to heal?

[@MyDriftingDesk]

that's what I used in todays video! I LOVE it! 💕

[@makenziecallahan5137]

@@MyDriftingDesk OMG they’re absolutely amazing, I got to work with a C and I dog for the first time, and got to learn about easy to clean collars leashes and harnesses, I figured letting you know might help out of it and I’m so glad that it did

[@seektolove]

We are getting our aussie girl in March and we are so excited! I have really loved going back and watching all of Freya's pup dates just getting an idea of what we are in for! Do you happen to remember what size collar you started off with and how long she was able to wear it? I love the cheerfulhound collars, but I'm just not sure about the sizes.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

Freya wears a size Medium in the Cheerful Hound collars and we STILL wear them daily! They're her everyday collar :)

[@madeleineg5026]

I would love a trick video. I have a whippet puppy and he is pretty smart but not in a way hat makes it easy to train him😂. And Freya seems like such a well trained dog. I am also trying to train with hand signals what signals do you use for stay and come?

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I can definitely do that!!! for stay we use 1 finger up like you would tell someone to be quiet and shhhh. but just out in front of us. to 'wait' essentially. and for come we use clapping or whistling since when we're going to ask her to come she wouldn't be looking at us to see our hand signals!

[@Kaiandherfloof]

She’s like “you see that big cookie man looking at us?!”

[@MyDriftingDesk]

HAHAHAH literally.

[@sydthesciencekiduwu3373]

A Friend of mines pupper knows some pretty cool tricks! A few that I know off the top of my head is curtsey (bowing), tell me (she doesn't like to bark so when we say speak or tell me she nudges us with her nose), and center (standing in-between your legs).

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I definitely want to teach bow. I think that would be SO cute!

[@lesliekim4447]

I wish they had farmers markets open during the winter here. Most of them close around September :(

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I wish they did too more consistently. This was just a one off :(

[@alanisreddy5168]

Wow! I can't believe shes gotten so big! I really want to teach my dog "heel". I've really been struggling. Any suggestions? Or can you make a video on it?

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I can definitely make a video on it!!! 💕

[@hannaha2437]

Love this so much, so beautiful to see

[@MyDriftingDesk]

❤️❤️ thank you so much

[@mariawinn8931]

Hi! I’m Columbus local as well! What makers market do you go to? I love going to them but didn’t realize any where still happening this time of year!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

This one was the German Village Makers Market!!! But there's also the Moonlight Market we go to (those ended in October), The dublin market we went to every saturday in the summer (those ended in September), Saint Mary's Farmers Market is also in German Village near the church, the Grandview Hop is AWESOME but is in the summertime until October, there's a Polaris night market that's once a month until October, Olde Towne Market (@700bryden) has monthly makers markets in the summertime, Not Your Mommas Craft Market in the Short North is super fun, and The Upper Arlington Farmers Market has outdoor markets until October, but then indoor farmers markets all winter until April! WHEW that was a lot hahahahha. If you search all of these on Instagram, they each have one that I follow and keep up with!!

[@kellygeorgina1466]

Looks like your both doing great with training, may I ask if your walks are always on lead around your neighborhood or do you take her to places where she can be off lead in nature too? X

[@MyDriftingDesk]

those are just our ~walks~ that we do every morning and night because those are shorter (30-45 minutes) so she can do her morning business and sniff and stuff. but everyday we go and do what I call our "activity of the day" where we go and do something for 1-3 hours. and that's where we get our off leash time in! we'll go to a fenced in area, on nature hikes/walks etc. so she gets her off leash time for sure but in todays video our "activity of the day" was the farmers market so she has to be leashed here.

[@RandomVideos-or7id]

SHES SO CUTE!!!!!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I have a video on my channel about how to socialize your puppy! I hope this helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3TEoZyKpd5neNU

[@charlie5531]

Slightly different topic but when you were talking about routine when she was a puppy it reminded me of your fitness journey - are there any updates?

[@MyDriftingDesk]

yikes lol. I wish there was!! hoping to get back into it in the next year!! 💗

[@modgranny]

I've noticed the routine or the knowing of what is going to happen at certain times of day makes my dog happy. He's an Australian Shepherd Standard Poodle Mix 1st gen. It seems like chaos until we reach that 'knowing' stage. Gosh, they are intelligent and playful! I've also experienced the leash and harness biting, finally had to go to a chain lead. He still likes to chew on it like a pacifier. Did you notice a problem with the end of the day when they feel tired and are about to go to sleep?

[@MyDriftingDesk]

YUP!! those are Freya's demon hours FOR SURE. especially when she was a puppy. she was AWFUL around 10pm lol.

[@modgranny]

@@MyDriftingDesk Thanks for news. I'm hanging on my 7 month old will improve with time. I do see progress, but DEMON hours is so correct! Just about when you can't take anymore, he's laying on his back airing out the under carriage fast asleep.

[@oscarbennion2209]

How did your train her to ring the bell to go potty? i want to teach my puppy how to do that but she just keeps playing with the bell as if it was a toy

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I have a video on it actually! in my Freya the Floof playlist ❤️

[@ashley71773]

My 9 month old GSD is also named Freya! Mines still crazy tho 😥😂😂❤️

[@MyDriftingDesk]

awww PERFECT NAME!

[@MILKandHONEY13]

When my dog Ranger heard the squeaky toy he went and grabbed his to play too!!!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

hahhaah oops sorry!

[@aanya_955]

GO FREYA

[@MyDriftingDesk]

WOO HOO!!

[@akasha9748]

for teaching her hand signals without command, do you just do the hand signal with the command at first? and then slowly she learns it?

[@cosettemccullough9678]

Yes, I do hand signals with mine and I started by teaching the command + the signal. With my 1 year old, she now knows either the hand signal, spoken command, or both. My 5 month old is still working on it!

[@akasha9748]

@@cosettemccullough9678 that's so cool! I'm getting a puppy and I really wanna set some rules with my family that I would like to be taken with my dog lmao

[@cosettemccullough9678]

@@akasha9748 I absolutely understand. Getting my family to understand the rules and boundaries is something I’ve had to make myself stick to, even if I’m not seen as “nice”. Clearly communicate to your family what you expect and advocate for you and your pup! Good luck!!

[@akasha9748]

@@cosettemccullough9678 yes! I think I'm most worried about my sister since she doesn't reinforce the rules I have currently for our other dogs lol

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I can definitely make a video on this and how I do it, if that would help! ♥️ but these are good tips too!

[@MsJacquese99]

What was the name of the training course you did with Freya? I'm getting my golden puppy soon🥰

[@MyDriftingDesk]

Perfect Puppy Course from Fenrir! I SWEAR by it omg! ❤️

[@mannycalavera2335]

lmao she does a better job than some of the dog trainers on KZbin XD.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

ahhh hahaha omg thank you!

[@gypsybear93]

Where's the link to the shop you get her bandanas at? Those are cute!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

omg I'm so sorry! I linked them now in the description! I totally forgot! 💖

[@ShelbySanders-cc8nn]

what size is freya going to be

[@MyDriftingDesk]

She’s 2 years old now and is about 45 pounds 🥰

[@MakeupMayhem21]

Weird question, but where did you get the hanger on the back of your front door

[@MyDriftingDesk]

It's a shower caddy!! From Amazon! It's linked in my Amazon Storefront, it's in the description!!! we got it for our shower but when we moved apartments, we didn't need this anymore in there so I repurposed it for all of Freya's leashes hahhahah

[@Emely1998]

Where’s the link for the collar! I really want to check out the store!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

cheerfulhound.com/ omg I totally forgot!!! This is the website!!!

[@Emely1998]

Thank you Marissa!!❤️❤️

[@watchmoivies123]

LOVEher.. Is this a smooth Aussie? My BC is a smooth

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I'm not sure officially, but she definitely has the shorter and smoother coat!

[@watchmoivies123]

@@MyDriftingDesk how nice. EASY

[@macysizemore8219]

I cant find the next pup update does anybody know what the title would be called

[@MyDriftingDesk]

Freya has her own channel since this video! The 12 month pupdate is on hers :) It's Freya the Floof!

[@macysizemore8219]

@@MyDriftingDesk I still can’t find it I looked on her channel and everything and couldn’t find it

[@aureliaanderson9156]

How did you teach her center?

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I can definitely make a video on it :) 💗

[@Ericsaidful]

10:00 AM is time to wake up? Enjoy life. All I have to say. Three kids and a puppy...6 AM if I want a cup of coffee before I get the first tears streaming or finger bite.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

hahaha - everybody's life is different! 🫶🏼

[@Ericsaidful]

@@MyDriftingDesk I don't know, there are an awful lot of people out there like me, and you. Or you and I. Potato potato..

[@sarahveit739]

Is she already allowed to walk if leash?

[@sarahveit739]

Of*

[@MyDriftingDesk]

in public areas like this, no! but we do have off leash walks and hang outs :)

[@tanyastudy5703]

I got an 2 aussie puppy's for me and my sister

[@MyDriftingDesk]

They’re the best

[@jizhao8984]

Full size Or mini size?

[@sarahveit739]

Full :) if you mean the breed

[@MyDriftingDesk]

yes, full size!

[@jizhao8984]

@@MyDriftingDesk awesome video. Thank you

[@madeleineg5026]

Are you planning on spaying Freya? If so will you film a video about that?

[@MyDriftingDesk]

yes I am and I can definitely do that!

[@madeleineg5026]

@@MyDriftingDesk ok thx

[@ItzCornucopia]

You have the same dog bones my family got our Australian Shepherd XD

[@MyDriftingDesk]

ahahah great minds think alike!

[@danceznightaway3]

Backpedaling worked pretty good huh? Lol

[@MyDriftingDesk]

hahah so far so good!

[@Rooiku]

why would you shave your cat?

[@MyDriftingDesk]

because she's 12 and super fluffy and a little chonky so it's hard for her to clean herself properly, so I just help her out ❤️