Raising a puppy. Everything you need to know

Learn everything you need to know from birth to a year and a half.

[AS-juxk]

PLEASE do more puppy/raising a dog content!!!! You are helping to shape little "Boscoe's" and "Prince's" all around the world ❤

[jedexc]

2:07 0-8 weeks
2:27 2-4 months
3:39 4-7 months
5:18 7-12 months
6:28 link to recall video
8:27 1-1.5 years

[kendracurtis]

I’m crying. I REALLY REALLY needed to hear this. My Boston terrier is 5 months and I’ve been so frustrated on walks and him not listening. I am now realizing I’ve been too hard on him and now I can relax and have more fun with him. Thank you so much. I’m subscribing now.

[kellyramos]

This is the best, most succinct, video on this topic! I am so appreciative because it allows me to loosen up and not have higher expectations than I should with a 3month old pup, raising a puppy for the first time ever so this advice is incredibly helpful!

[gracesutz]

As someone who studies psychology and has worked with dogs and horses my entire life, I have never heard someone so eloquently explain the psychological development of dogs as well as Joel. He is really pioneering in the world of dog training and canine behavior. This is really really good stuff and carries over so well to developmental psychology in humans as well. Keep up the great work!

[ramseyali]

i got my puppy a year and a half ago and listened to everything this man said and i now have an amazing obident dog! be patient and listen to his advice!!!!

[joyfulkservices]

Also important to note that breed also has an impact on the duration and occurrence of each stage of maturity! For example, a golden doodle, cockerspaniel, chihuahua may go through their major fear period between 8 to 12 months. Whereas a Rottweiler, Cane Corso, St. Bernard may not hit that same period of maturity until 18 to 26 months. Adulthood may not come until 3 to 3.5 years old for the big breeds! My helper dog Rottie hit his major fear period at 17 months and lasted until 22 months! 🤭 Every dog is a little different 🥰

[jenniferkassas]

Thank you. I was in tears today with my nearly 4months old staffy. Having lost my first best friend a few months back, I really forgot what having a puppy was like and I’m finding it challenging. I will stop stressing about training and just enjoy my little crocodile.

[ashleyhilbert]

This is exactly what me and my husband needed to hear! We have an 8 month old pup and we have been struggling with walking on a lead and recall and so many other things that we shouldn't be worrying so much about!! we thought that we were doing something wrong because the pup ignores us when we try to tell her to stop barking at the birds in the window or she is still stealing our slippers 🤭.
Thank you so much. I will share with all dog owners I know! Specially puppy owners!

[kittyMatchaMochi]

I got my puppy last July at 10 weeks and he is now 5 months tomorrow. Out of all the video research and training videos I have been watching since before even getting him, this gave me the most relief. I always felt like I am not doing enough and every video seem like its easy and it will only take a a day (or 30min) to get the perfect dog. Momo is potty trained, will sometime know sit, down, come, leave it, touch, wait, paw, drop it, let's go, this way, go in [crate], uh-ah stop, and look at me but it isn't 100% reliable especially outside. Knowing that his brain is still developing and his brain is simply somewhere else, made me feel better. I will still do short training sessions but at least now I know where to set my expectation and give him more time to just be a puppy, at least until that 7 months start. Still need better recall, loose lease walking, no nipping, and no jumping to greets other but otherwise he is a really good boy. Thank you so much! I need sleep.

[tanakahoshii]

Oh my goodness we are so hardcore with our puppy 😭😭 I need to relax. Thank you for this video. I need more patience

[philcannizzaro]

Appreciate the refinement of the "sleep in the bed" criteria. After our rescue dog got over his reactivity (completely because of your guidance) he is starting to be allowed in the bed. I think it makes him feel safe and improved our relationship. Who knows how he was treated in the 1.5 years before we got him. Thanks for all you do!

[natewilke]

I have a 3 month old Golden Retriever so I really appreciate these videos to figure out the age appropriate training! I've been trying to watch a bunch of videos how to get her off to a good start, but the majority are all over a year old.

[fannytittington]

Thank you! I just rescued a 10-month-old, 60-pound pit bull puppy and it’s clear his former owners did absolutely no socializing or training. He’s in board and train right now with an amazing trainer, but I’ve been worried about managing him when he gets home. He will be much better after 2 weeks of intense training, but still a 60-pound puppy. This video put my mind at ease that I can pick up where the trainer left off, especially when it comes to introducing him to my resident dog, a 5-year-old pit bull female who I rescued 2 years ago, and have a peaceful home.

[mythoughts]

Awesome video man. Found a starving 4 month old pup a few weeks ago. I think he’s ahead of the curve cuz he sits, waits for his food and does a lot of amazing things already. But good to know I shouldn’t be too freaked out about training atm. House training, sit wait for food and walking is all I’m worried about right now. He’s good at all those things already!!

[cheryl]

Thank you so much for this video about age appropriateness and developmental milestones. My dog is turned 1 soon and I wish I'd seen this video earlier. She did Basic Obedience classes at 9 to 10 months. There was a noticeable surge in her strength and stamina and bursts of energy around 11 months so i started running with her more and simultaneously being a whole lot more focused on getting her to walk nicely on leash and not pulling, charging, wandering around. Training her to walk nicely is actually how I found your channel only just this week! Your channel is very helpful. I watched your loose leash walking videos and tried it yesterday and it worked. Thank you very much for these videos!

[brzoza]

Amazing video on raising pups. My wife and I are raising European Doberman. He is 8mo right now. We’ve had challenges to say the least. This video reassures many of us, parents, we’re on the right path. Thank you

[katcalico]

Thank you for this! I feel like less of a failure! I fostered a litter of 8 week old puppies and all dreams of being perfect went to hell! I ended up keeping the girl. She was so distraught when her brothers were adopted one by one that I let her sleep with us. She is just about 3 months and she sleeps with us and I have felt so guilty about it. But we sleep through the night - everything I have read or watched has said she should sleep in her crate and I am total failure. But she makes it through the night without an accident and all three of us get a good night’s sleep. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

[primalperry]

I really love this video, I'm just hitting 7 months with my american bulldog and he seems super worried about all strange things. Not necessarily scared but maybe, barking and huffing uncontrollably. I've been working a lot on exposure and afraid I won't have him properly socialized in time but it sounds like I'm not too late. When I got this puppy, I expected a much different training timeline. Potty training was the biggest struggle for months and took precedence over all other training for the most part other than some short sessions for sit, down, stand and working on making him ok with being handled (paws, mouth, etc). I feel like I'm doing the right things, always watching videos like this for timing and little tips and tricks to add to my toolbox. Honestly I'm finding dog training pretty fun although I also probably kind of suck at the moment. Your approach to loose leash walking has been a game changer for me. I didn't even realize I was doing it at first and was just excited about the success and then the light bulb came on later. Appreciate you man!

[heathers]

Really appreciate this video. It helps alleviate the stress that I’ve felt with raising my new puppyand worrying that I’m behind. She’s 5 months and this helps me know what to really focus on instead of thinking all of it at once. You’re right I haven’t seen other content addressing age appropriateness and stages in the same way.