Puppy Training- The First 48 Hours With My New Puppy!

Summary

In this video, the host shares their first night and morning with a new puppy, emphasizing the importance of not picking up a whining puppy to avoid setting bad habits. They discuss normal puppy behavior, feeding schedules, and introduce crate training positively. The host also advises on managing water intake and using an X-pen for safety. They share their raw food and kibble feeding method, potty training tips, and the importance of socialization with other dogs. The video offers practical advice for new puppy owners, highlighting the challenges of the first few days and the gradual process of acclimation.

Takeaways

• 🏠 The first night at home for a new puppy can be challenging due to anxiety and confusion from the change in environment.
• 🐶 It's normal for puppies to be restless and whine when they first arrive at a new home, as they are adjusting to being away from their littermates and familiar surroundings.
• 🚫 Avoid picking up the puppy every time it whines, as this can create a habit that will be difficult to break later on.
• 🍽 When introducing a new puppy to a feeding schedule, it's important to start with what the breeder provided and gradually mix in your chosen food over time.
• 📦 Crate training is recommended for keeping the puppy safe and aiding in potty training. Introduce the crate positively to prevent the dog from viewing it as a punishment.
• 💧 Potty training involves taking the puppy out frequently and rewarding them for successful potty breaks outside.
• 🚶 Regular walks are essential for a puppy's socialization and to establish a routine that includes potty breaks.
• 🐾 Introducing a new puppy to other dogs in the household should be done carefully, monitoring their interactions and ensuring the environment is safe.
• 👶 Socializing the puppy with kids and other people is an important part of helping the puppy adjust to its new home and family.
• 📈 The first 48 hours to 3 days are typically the most difficult when bringing a new puppy home, but things should start to improve as the puppy becomes more accustomed to its new environment.

Q & A

What is the main challenge faced during the first night with a new puppy?

The main challenge is the puppy's anxiety and confusion due to the new environment, which can lead to restlessness, whining, and a desire to be picked up.

Why is it important not to pick up a whining puppy immediately?

Picking up a whining puppy can set a precedent where the puppy expects to be picked up every time it is anxious, which can lead to long-term sleep disruptions for the owner.

What is the significance of feeding a puppy in its crate during crate training?

Feeding a puppy in its crate helps to associate the crate with positive experiences, making the puppy more likely to view the crate as a safe and comfortable space rather than a punishment.

How often should a new puppy be let out for potty breaks during the initial training period?

A new puppy should be let out for potty breaks as often as possible, with the owner letting the puppy out every half an hour during the initial training period.

What is the purpose of using an X-pen during puppy training?

An X-pen creates a confined, safe space for the puppy, preventing accidents in hard-to-find places and protecting the puppy from harmful items like furniture, shoes, or pill bottles.

Why is it recommended to start feeding a puppy with the food it is already used to?

Starting with the food the puppy is used to helps in the transition to the new home and reduces stress. The new food can be gradually mixed in over time.

How does the owner encourage off-leash walking with their dogs?

The owner encourages off-leash walking by giving the dogs freedom from the start, which helps them not see the leash as a big deal and builds trust and respect for the owner's leadership.

What is the role of the other dog, Lakota, in the training process described in the script?

Lakota plays a role in socializing the new puppy, Burley, and helps in establishing a hierarchy and boundaries, as seen when she corrects Burley during play.

What is the advice given for introducing a new puppy to other dogs in the household?

It is advised to monitor the interaction closely, especially if the dogs' behavior is unknown or if the larger dog has a history of aggression. Control over the larger dog is crucial to prevent conflicts.

What is the expected acclimation period for a new puppy in a home?

It takes about 2 to 4 days for a new puppy to acclimate to its new environment, owner, and routine.

How does the owner handle the puppy's biting behavior?

The owner plans to address the puppy's biting behavior in a separate video, focusing on proper correction and training techniques.

Outlines

00:00

🐾 Welcoming a New Puppy: First Night and Adjusting to Home

The script describes the first morning and night with a new puppy, emphasizing the normalcy of the dog's restlessness and whining due to the significant change in environment. The owner advises against picking up the puppy immediately to avoid creating a dependency, and instead suggests managing the dog's anxiety through crate training and establishing a feeding schedule. The importance of not enabling the puppy's fear and anxiety by picking it up is highlighted, as well as the introduction of positive reinforcement during potty training and the initial steps of crate training.

05:01

🌱 Potty Training and Crate Introduction for Puppy

This section of the script focuses on the initial stages of potty training and crate introduction. The owner details the process of feeding the puppy in the crate to associate it with positive experiences, and the gradual transition from kibble to raw food. The importance of managing water intake to maintain a consistent potty training schedule is discussed, along with the use of an X-pen for safety and confinement. The owner also shares personal experiences and advice on off-leash training, building a dog's confidence, and fostering positive relationships between the new puppy and other dogs in the household.

10:01

🐕 Adjusting to New Environment and Socialization

The final paragraph discusses the process of acclimating the puppy to its new environment, including socialization with other dogs, children, and strangers. The owner shares insights on how to handle resource guarding and the importance of monitoring interactions between dogs. The script also covers the challenges faced during the first 48 hours and the importance of persistence. The owner reassures viewers that the initial difficulties are normal and offers support through scheduled calls for further guidance on training and acclimating the new puppy.

Keywords

💡Puppy

A puppy is a young dog, typically under a year old. In the video, the term 'puppy' is central as it discusses the initial experiences and challenges of bringing a new puppy into a home. The script mentions the puppy's restlessness and whining, which are common behaviors when a young dog is adjusting to a new environment. The video aims to educate viewers on how to handle these behaviors and set up a positive environment for the puppy.

💡Anxiety

Anxiety in dogs can manifest as restlessness, whining, and seeking comfort, often due to new or unfamiliar situations. The script describes the puppy's anxiety as a normal response to the significant change of moving to a new home. It emphasizes the importance of not reinforcing anxious behaviors, such as picking up the puppy, to prevent it from becoming a habit.

💡Crate Training

Crate training is a method of dog training that involves teaching a dog to feel comfortable and safe in a crate. The video discusses the introduction of crate training positively to prevent the dog from viewing it as a punishment. It mentions feeding the puppy in the crate as part of the training process, which is a way to create a positive association with the crate.

💡Potty Training

Potty training is the process of teaching a dog to eliminate waste outside or in a designated area. The script outlines a routine for potty training, including taking the puppy out frequently and rewarding successful outings. It also touches on the importance of a consistent schedule for successful potty training.

💡X-Pen

An X-Pen is a portable, foldable exercise pen used to create a safe and confined space for puppies or dogs. The video suggests using an X-Pen as a tool for puppy training, especially for creating a secure area for the puppy to potty indoors when not yet fully trained or when the owner is busy with other tasks.

💡Raw Food Diet

A raw food diet for dogs involves feeding them unprocessed, raw meat, bones, and organs. The video mentions the introduction of raw food to the puppy's diet, starting with what the breeder provided and gradually transitioning to a fully raw diet. This approach is recommended to ensure a smooth transition and to avoid digestive issues.

💡Off-Leash Training

Off-Leash training refers to teaching a dog to follow commands and behave appropriately without the physical restraint of a leash. The script describes the importance of allowing the puppy freedom and building a relationship of trust, which can lead to successful off-leash behavior. It also mentions the use of an ECollar for future remote collar training to reinforce commands.

💡Socialization

Socialization is the process of exposing a dog to various people, animals, and environments to help them become well-adjusted and confident. The video highlights the importance of socialization by introducing the puppy to other dogs, children, and different experiences to ensure they grow up to be well-rounded and comfortable in various situations.

💡Acclimation

Acclimation is the process of adapting to a new environment or situation. In the context of the video, acclimation refers to the puppy adjusting to its new home and owner. The script mentions that it takes a few days for a puppy to acclimate and emphasizes the importance of fun and positive interactions during this period.

💡Dog Behavior

Dog behavior encompasses the actions, reactions, and interactions of a dog with its environment and other animals. The video discusses various behaviors such as whining, pacing, and aggression, and provides guidance on how to manage and understand these behaviors, particularly during the initial stages of bringing a new puppy home.

💡Freedom

Freedom in the context of dog training refers to the degree of autonomy and independence a dog has, especially in relation to leash training. The video suggests that allowing a dog some freedom early on can lead to better leash behavior in the future, as the dog learns to respect and follow the owner's lead without feeling overly restricted.

Highlights

First night with a new puppy can be challenging due to their restlessness and whining.

It's crucial not to pick up a puppy immediately when it's anxious to avoid setting a pattern for future nights.

Puppies are used to being with many other dogs, so being alone is a big change causing anxiety.

The importance of not caving into a puppy's anxiety to establish good long-term habits.

Introduction to feeding schedules and crate training for new puppy owners.

The use of verbal rewards for potty training and the importance of a consistent routine.

Feeding puppies in their crates to encourage positive associations with crate training.

Crate training should be introduced as a positive experience, not a punishment.

Management of water access to maintain a consistent potty training schedule.

The suggestion to pick up the food bowl if a puppy doesn't finish its meal to prevent conflicts.

The use of an X-pen for puppy safety and to create a designated potty area.

Transitioning a puppy from its breeder's diet to a new diet gradually over time.

The necessity of frequent potty breaks for a young puppy and the owner's commitment to the routine.

The benefits of off-leash walking for building a dog's confidence and respect for freedom.

The importance of socialization and relationship building between new puppies and resident dogs.

The natural order of dogs and how resident dogs can help teach new puppies their place.

The initial acclimation period for a new puppy, which can be rough for the first 2 to 3 days.

Offering support through booked calls for those training their dogs and seeking guidance.

Transcripts

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you ready to go home with your sister or

this is your

brother okay good morning everybody this

was our first morning at the house last

night was our first night obviously and

it went okay He paced and wine for a

good amount of the time and it's

important when you guys first get a

puppy it's going to be things that you

guys are going to be noticing like oh my

gosh my dog is restless my dog is

whining my dog wants to get picked up

this dog was literally with uh 15 to 20

other puppies you know obviously plus

his siblings all the other adult dogs so

coming here to my house with one dog is

a very big change so he's anxious he's

confused he's trying to figure out

what's going on and so all of those

things are normal but it's really

important that you know of course I

wanted to pick him up because I felt bad

and I you know me and my wife we wanted

to sleep but if you guys start day one

picking him up and escaping this I can't

deal with life you got to remember like

there's nothing in my room the lights

are off uh sound machines on like he

should be completely content but because

he's a little bit stressed uh you know

you you don't want to pick him up

because that's going to set you guys up

every night he's going to expect that

tomorrow night it was really hard for us

not to but it's really important in the

beginning not to enable that he's like

I'm nervous I'm scared I want to be with

you guys and of course he does and of

course we feel bad because we simply

love dogs but it's really really really

important in the beginning not to Cave

into that because longterm and and if

you guys do it's not you know it's not a

b deal start it tomorrow or the next day

but if you're watching this video and

you're going through the same stuff and

you're losing sleep and your dog is

whining all night uh just know that it's

normal and those are the reasons why it

happens but it's really important that

once this guy gets 150 to 200 lb he's

not going to be up in bed with us he

needs to learn confidence on his own and

uh so yeah so now what we're going to do

is we're going to go over feeding

schedules we're going to go over the

introduction to crate training and all

that stuff so anyway ready ble let's go

also you're going to want to get

yourself something you can slip on on

and off because the next week or so

you're going to be getting in and out of

the house often come

on good boy good boy good

boy good

potty good potty that's what it looks

like just rewarding uh verbally good job

good job good job good potty good potty

just stole my cat Bowl which is his cup

and we're going to feed him in his crate

so if you guys are crate training which

is a a good suggestion keeps your dog

safe keeps your dog successful in the

potty training stages you're going to

feed him in his crate I'm not going to

shut the door I'm just going to put the

bowl in the crate uh and then let them

eat you want to introduce the crate

command as as positive as possible is

like this is the best place you want to

be so that way they don't view it as a

punishment mainly because a lot of

people they just see the crate as a

punishment tool the dog doesn't do what

they want them to do or they're crying

and they throw them in there trust me

last night I wanted to put them in the

crate cuz uh I haven't slept and anyway

all

right good boy

bir this is exactly what I was talking

about management with the water don't

give him a full bowl and don't leave it

down cuz he's going to drink at times

you don't even know he's drinking and

then your schedule for potty training is

going to be all off just going to put it

down let him

drink the other thing that I would

highly suggest is if your puppy doesn't

finish their food pick up the bowl

especially if you have other dogs in the

household because if you leave the

puppy's Bowl there's still food in there

your other dogs come over and eat it it

could be conflict between especially

this dog he's a Boral and he you guys

already saw right off the bat when he

came home he's doing Boral stuff so I

don't know if I mentioned this or not

but I'm not shutting the crate door

either so in the beginning of crate

introduction the crate door is open he

can go in there whenever he wants he's

getting paid so we're not shutting the

crate door uh in the beginning good job

taylor he just woke up from the m so

he's going to go potty the other helpful

tool when you guys are doing potty

training or or just puppy training in

general is the X pen so this is like a I

think 2 and 1/2t X pen you can get them

all the way up to 6 fet and so he's got

a little uh potty pad in there and this

is good too like if you guys are by

yourself you're raising this puppy by

yourself or nobody else is around you

want to take a shower you want to do

something they're not crate train you

don't want to you don't want to throw

them into the crate the xen you

literally can get it anywhere petmart

Petco and you just put it kind of

against the wall and it creates a safe

place for them the reason why we do this

is because we don't want the dog to have

accidents in places that we won't be

able to find we also don't want the dog

to get into our furniture into shoes

into pill bottles anything that can harm

them or worse so the xen is a really

good tool when you guys are raising your

puppy super inexpensive to keep them

it's kind of like a little play pen uh

keeps them safe you know where they are

you can cook dinner you can do work uh

so that's another thing too so day one

we're introducing his raw food his we

feed raw in with his kibble um so I

always start off with uh what the dog is

used to with the raw food and then

hopefully he'll be on fully raw food so

what it doesn't matter what your dog is

fed raw food or kibble start off with

what the breeder gave you and then mix

in your food that you're going to give

the dog over time slowly but surely and

then about after week they'll be fully

on what you are going to feed your dog

in the future so for the first couple

weeks or month or so this is what the

potty training routine will be he's

going to sleep he's going to eat like a

baby and poop and pee outside so you're

just going to let your puppy out as

often as you humanly can I've been

letting him out literally every half an

hour and he's been super successful with

that go potty

I know you just woke up good potty good

potty good potty I try not to touch him

when he's peeing cuz it interrupts it so

I just good potty good potty good potty

good

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job all right so morning 2 last night I

made a mistake and didn't wake up at

4:00 a.m. cuz my alarm didn't go off so

obviously we had a little accident which

happens that's part of puppy training uh

we're going on our first walk so uh I

grow up in upsate New York so this is

this there's nothing going on uh at all

there's no cars there's no people jeez

Burley but I do have my leash so I

always let my dogs off leash all my

puppies have always been off leash which

is why I think that they respect Freedom

so much uh Lakota is on our EC caller

just just because she just wants to run

around and have fun but Burley is right

here so he's following along uh really

nicely but I'm just going to go to the

end of my road and then go back so this

is the first walk that we're doing uh

lota's obviously with us and so that's

going to be good for the relationship as

you're working with other dogs in the

household going out and walking you know

if they're not getting along or the

puppy being too crazy obviously keep

your dogs leashed I'm just giving you

every single piece of information that I

possibly can so you guys can see the

outcome of this dog when he's four to 6

months old and he's trained but yeah so

he's off leash he's doing really good

he's walking right next to me and I just

find that the more that you give dogs

freedom in the beginning

they don't see that whole that whole

leash Coming Undone as a big deal so he

just follows me around and this is just

how I've always raise all my dogs a lot

of people ask me how didd you get into

this how did you start work

Mar how'd you get into working with dogs

and how do your dogs listen so well well

you guys follow this series you'll

figure out how I get my dogs to be off

leash all the time come on buddy but

just giving them that freedom I think is

important uh and then in the future

we'll do remote collar training just to

make sure it's tight and it's

responsible but yeah this is him so so

you guys can see starting to venture off

a little bit he's going pee good boy

Bley good job so this just creates a

good relationship between Burley and

Lakota um so Lota is just out kind of in

the Tulie bushes here sniffing stuff

Burley kind of went off the beaten path

and peed I rewarded him for that he's

cold again he's a Texas dog he's this is

his first walk so he's trying to figure

out what's going on but look so this is

really big so him going out here and

sniffing with Lakota is is a really good

sign it's good for his confidence it's

good for relationship building between

these two um but yeah so he's he's he's

doing really good with that which is

which is really nice so you guys

remember even two days ago at the

airport where we wouldn't walk uh or

even yesterday where he was just still

trying to figure stuff out and he still

is but just each day going out and you

know making it better for the dog by

putting them in the situation so they

can do this and be a dog

so now obviously if you guys live in a

city or this isn't applicable that's

totally okay I'd suggest getting like a

flexi leash and hooking your flexi into

your coat and just kind of going hands

free and just letting your dog follow

you around letting your puppy follow you

around just building that leadership

character and Leadership role with your

dog is uh first steps that I do um with

all my dogs and they've all turned out

okay so yeah that's just a little side

note if you can't do this in your own

town I will say what I didn't get on

camera was yesterday Lakota corrected uh

Burley which was nice I encourag my dogs

to to kind of figure each other out it's

natural there's nothing really you can

do um so yesterday kotota was playing

with her frisbe and Bley doesn't know

Bley doesn't know Lakota at all so Lota

kept bringing the frisbee back and I

think he was intimidated and fearful by

that so he kind of lunged and barked at

her and she corrected him so she just

grabbed him pinned him on the ground he

cried hit under our our Nanny's car for

a little bit and then he was fine but I

just also want to put that in there I

don't want to hide anything from you

guys like he's got a little

a little bite right here but that's just

part of the game um you know him

figuring that out I think is really

important especially for a Boral he's a

really big independent strong-headed dog

he needs to kind of know his role and

Lakota you know is doing what Mother

Nature does it's as most natural uh as

you can get uh obviously if you don't

trust your other dog or they have a

history of being super aggressive then

that's not really something that you

want to put your puppy into but she's

clean she she kind of knows her role um

and she's fair about it she just wants

to play fetch the puppy was biting at

her and annoying her and she just

corrected him and it was over one and

done going to play with her maybe so

after about a day and a half these guys

are doing pretty good he's still

growling at her a little bit but he's

also playing with her a little bit again

he's still trying to figure her out I'm

really really happy and impressed with

lota's patience with the puppy so far um

but you know the reality is guys is you

never can predict how dogs are going to

be with other dogs and some of that is

genetics a lot of that is personality as

well the other thing to just be mindful

of is different things that the dogs can

possess so like he's interested in her

ball she doesn't care um so those are

just things definitely you guys want to

watch out for food bowls water bowls

toys you might want to pull all those up

as you're introducing if you don't know

how the dogs are going to do or if you

don't have control over the bigger

stronger dog I have really good control

over her so at any point in time I can

pull her away from the situation if it

gets hairy so that's another really big

important thing when you're introducing

ucing your

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dogs on top of the potty training the

crate introduction the routines just

acclimating your dog it's going to take

two to 4 days for your dog to really

acclimate to who you are where they are

and just having fun with them like you

guys or see he's next door with the

neighbors I'm introducing to kids other

people I'm playing with him I'm having

fun with him that's a big piece to it

but I don't have to teach you guys how

to do that um we're starting to bite so

we'll do a separate video on that just

acclimating having fun a lot of people

talk about like Hey we're going to do a

potty training video completely separate

like what do you do if you're dog no no

no no that's what you do is you try to

catch them when they go potty so he was

just trying to pee there and so you try

to catch him go potty come on out here

out here go potty go potty

go

potty so there's a lot of people that

say like oh do you correct them do you

rub their face in it whatever I don't I

think just like catching him and scaring

him if he tries to go inside like

running over and screaming like I did

naturally that's what you're going to do

is enough for him to go oh this must be

bad so that perfect for you guys to see

um but we're going to do p we're going

to do potty training we're going to do

crate training all the other videos are

going to be in different sections but

anyway uh we let him free Freeland uh

good boy yes good potty

good potty good

job that's what you do also I will say

just so you guys know First 48 hours to

like 3 days are the roughest so you're

going to second guess why you even have

a dog in the first place let alone a new

puppy and it's really rough uh I talk to

a lot of clients about it even for me

it's like your head is spinning because

they're they're just so different than

an adult dog so once you get over this

hump and and get over like the 2 or 3

days and you follow my series along uh

it should get easier for you guys and

always you guys can book a call with me

at any time throughout this process when

you're training you say hey I don't know

if I'm doing things right I don't know

if I'm doing things wrong you can always

book a call with me the link is in the

description below to book FaceTime calls

of me but anyway um yeah that was

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perfect