Are you a fan of my training style, but can’t travel to Kentucky to see me in person? No worries! I offer an awesome online dog training course, which includes access to an array of exclusive videos and content, personalized coaching, journaling, and in-depth mentoring and evaluation by yours truly! Just need some an advice or have a couple questions you need answered? I also offer professional consulting by the hour. Both of these great services can be found here: kentuckycanine.com/onlinecoaching. Thank you all for your remarkable support over the years! I cannot express enough how grateful I am for your appreciation and patronage of this channel, my training style, and my kennel. Always remember, it’s a great day for a puppy-sized adventure! ⁃Stonnie Dennis, Dog Trainer

@ShutterGuts

2 жыл бұрын

What training? Just being in the right spirit, living in the moment would Cesar call it. Dogs don't need to be trained people need training. Training comes with experience. oh and Labrador's are hardly a dog, yes I love them but they are too easy, what's the adventure in a Labrador? uh nothing, they are enormous submissive towards other dogs and people, they are not alert or let alone protective and they will never leave your side to explore on their own, they are just pretty numb. Yes they are social, but they are so social that it feels that it's all the same to them. I mean, my dogs (sheppards) when they are a specially happy they will let me know by the big licking treat. But with a lab you just can't tell because they are always in that state. So in short, Labs are a specially great for strangers. I mean if I meet a person with Labs, I know that they love me and are happy to see me, I right way have new friends. That's great for me and maybe also for the Lab owner. I personally don't always want my dogs to be friends with everyone, for the simple reason that not everyone is my friend. Sheppards are way more in touch, they are aware of people's feelings. They will growl at people just because these people have negative feelings about me. So al in al great dog the Lab but not really a dog if you ask me. If I was a dog trainer (which I am) I would be more interested in a little more challenging breed, but hey you probably have your client dogs to for fill your needs in that department.

@StonnieDennis

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShutterGuts If you just live in the moment, then where does the dog learn impulse control, develop it's attention span, learn a basic vocabulary, develop physical skills, etc...? As far as Labradors being too easy, what's that even mean? Too submissive? Give me the time stamp of my dog No Name being submissive at any point in this video. Concerning your desire to have a dog who doesn't like people who may not like you, well I understand that but I would suggest putting some time into figuring out why people have negative feelings about you in the first place. Telling the whole world that you have a "Sheppard" that is in touch with people's feelings and growls at people, who have negative feelings, is pretty weird IMO.

@DirtRockTeam

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShutterGuts I had a yellow lab that would snarl, & snap at people if he sensed they were up to no good. 9.5 times out of 10 he was right about those people. He did not put up with anyone I did not like & let them know they were not welcome around us. He was not your typical lab, not an english chubby & very well built like No Name with muscle & endurance. He actually cared more about sticking around his family to make sure everything was going to be okay than retrieve most of the time. Hands down he was the best dog I have ever had my whole life because of how well he bonded with us. I would take my yellow lab back any day over my Cane Corso for many reasons.

@dortenielsen8253

2 жыл бұрын

@Stonnie We, your audience, are the ones to be grateful 😊🙏 Unfortunately I fear that my favourite working dog, 11 years old Freddy the mini schnauzer, is on his last legs with spondylosis etc. So right now our goal is to give him a happy retirement. We still go off leash trekking in the beautiful northern Jutland landscapes. Not very long, not very fatiguing, only fit for his capacity. Unfortunately some insecure, poorly socialised male dogs feel tempted to attack him now that he is getting weak. Normally we avoid it by changing direction, but the other day, he was attacked by a Siberian Husky in a retractable leash. I became so FURIOUS that I stepped between, so I was the one to be bitten. Rather enervating times. The information above is not a question. Only an explanation why I don’t need online courses right now 😢

@dortenielsen8253

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShutterGuts Labrador retriever | Is it right for you? Think not!

“Let me know if you want a dog first aid series.” That’s a big yes from me.

@tibbydoe

12 күн бұрын

Yes!

You can ask a golden You can command a lab You have to negotiate with a Chessie

@dortenielsen8253

2 жыл бұрын

🤣😂🤣

@NattydreadOldSchool

2 жыл бұрын

lol. well said!

@nagazinafireworks7594

Жыл бұрын

Really what do you mean by that? I'm looking to buy one I will be retiring in two months so I will have all my time for this Chesapeake Bay Retriever

@TheRoeshow0324

Жыл бұрын

@@nagazinafireworks7594 chessies are brilliant dogs. They always believe they know best so if they disagree with what you are asking they won’t do it. The other dog breeds are so eager to please their owner they will do whatever you ask. When I was training mine, it took slow methodical progression. Some people will say Chessies require a heavy hand. I completely disagree. They want to please you but they won’t just fall in line like a lab. They actively think through problems. You will see it. So don’t get discouraged if the dog doesn’t progress like others. They will get there and once you have a well trained Chessie you have a true friend for life!! I miss my Chessie everyday.

@nagazinafireworks7594

Жыл бұрын

@@TheRoeshow0324 okay thank you very much for your reply and your time

When I was a kid one of these lived in my neighborhood. He was a giant and solid as a rock, almost twice as big as the one shown here. He would run away from home and down to the lake every chance he got. It didn’t matter what you threw, he would bring it back, if it sank to the bottom, he would swim down 4 feet to get it. His favorite thing to do was run as fast as he could off the end of a dock and make a huge splash. He would swim around underwater for 8-10 seconds at a time with his eyes open pulling up sunken tree limbs off the bottom of the lake. He was the sweetest, most independent, powerful dog I’ve ever come across to this day. This dog swam like a fish, didn’t care what the water temperature was, and would NOT stop retrieving. I was very lucky to share a connection with such an amazing creature. RIP Bones, thanks for the good times.

We have had 6 Chessies over the last 35 years and as much as I adore all the other Retrievers I'd never have anything _but_ a Chesapeake. Comprehensive socialisation when they are young makes a huge difference in how they relate to people - they will always be aloof and save their love for their family but every one of ours were absolutely perfect ladies and gentlemen with anyone we introduced them to (that is a big deal - they have to know you are ok with someone before they will be) and their highest value reward is your approval. They are tough as old boots physically and won't show pain or exhaustion - you have to be their common sense- but a sharp word or any indication that you are upset or disappointed will absolutely break their hearts. They live for the approval of their people. They aren't for everyone I thoroughly believe it takes a special family to welcome a Chessie you have to be just a little crazy, a lot stubborn and have a lot of heart - just like the dog that you bring in. Great video, beautiful setting and I'll admit that I'm rather smitten with No Name - what a beautiful chonk he is! Take care

@adamw4469

2 жыл бұрын

Great comment, sharing your own experience without being combative; so rare in the comments section haha! Sounds like you found your breed and they’ve really enriched your life. (Even if all dogs want to be Labs and all Labs want to be black. 😀)

@Sierra2121

2 жыл бұрын

You perfectly described my Chessie boy. 💕

@bombardier3qtrlbpsi

2 жыл бұрын

I've been with chessie's since 1967

@nggd2259

2 жыл бұрын

I had one in the past. A lot of people thought he was a lab at first glance.

@panver7719

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. My family recently put down our chessy because he was getting aggressive towards our young family. His skin was also falling off so we put him on a expensive diet which helped but soon returned. Every vet had no idea and never helped. He was only 3 too. We have a new a year later and she is perfect! I was wondering if u know what happened to our old dog?

A Chesapeake Bay Retriever is not for everyone and not everyone is for a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, but if you match up with them they will bring endless laughs, joys, and unbelievable hunting stories. The hardest part of my life was to put two of mine down after spending 15 years with them. I just got another one from David Rouse and she is filling an emptiness in my life. It's not what breed is the best, but what breed is best for you.

@33736

2 жыл бұрын

Well said, I’m on my second Chessie and the best way I can explain it, is that it takes the right person with the right knowledge base to unlock their potential. An amazing breed.

@tritchie6272

2 жыл бұрын

I strongly believe the key sentence in what you typed is "what breed is right for you". To many people don't match up the right dog for them and their lifestyle.For example, at one time I though I wanted a GSD. Then I researched them more, and decided we really ain't prepared to deal with heavy shedding and such high exercise needs. I'm hoping whatever we get next will have less exercise needs than the JR mix we currently have.

@richardlawson6787

Жыл бұрын

Good points...there is a dog breed for everybody...some breeds are naturally lazy and would love apartment life ..but a border Collie would go crazy in an apartment...research breeds that fit your personality and circumstances...

@maryreichert9601

5 ай бұрын

I have a David Rouse Chessie from his 5-22-2016 liter and she is super… had Labs always and her athleticism is surprising and trainability…

Stonnie, probably one of your best videos yet. Really enjoyed this one. And, you made me laugh out loud with the leg shot comment. O my gosh. I too would LOVE to go hiking with you and the dogs, but now I know why you don't do that. Ha!

Have had Chessies most of my 60 yrs, super intelligent, super intuitive. To any new owner, establish that you are Boss from the beginning. These dogs aim to please, but if you do not exhibit leadership, they will be your Boss. If you establish leadership, this will be the best dog breed you have ever owned, my humble opinion.

I raised one he was born when I was 9 he passed when I was 21 he was hands down the best dog I've had he was strong protective and extremely smart but very stubborn sometimes it was his way or the highway I miss him dearly

Stonnie’s videos are the best for just chillin out and for great information on raising a pup right. My yellow field lab is now a 1 1/2 yrs and is 100% awesome.

As a dad of two black lab males, and former owner of a female Chessie, I concur with Stonnie's assessment. My chessie was a great guard dog, fearless swimmer, protective of house and car, and very strong headed. My labs are, well Labs.. they love, they bark, but will do whatever I ask of them without issue.. Both great dogs, but not sure I would own another Chessie at this point in my life..

@richardlawson6787

Жыл бұрын

You still body building sir?

Great video, as usual! You can surely tell how much Mr No Name is crazy about you. It’s never too far from you and looks at you with such adoration and love.

Excellent video with lots of very useful information and practical applications to guide us in our journey to having awesome dogs!!! Outstanding afternoon!

Stonnie, that’s a YES from me for first aid video. Especially, what our first aid kit should have in it. Thank You!

Have had our Chessie for 6 years. We LOVE him. He's loyal, goofy, loving, focused, and just an all around fantastic dog. Definitely needs someone willing to work with them daily (not just play.... Like do work training). They are fabulous dogs. Oh, and great with kiddos. But forewarning they are brilliant and can be very sassy. 😂

Good appraisal of the Chessie. Mine was much more trusting and social than the average Chessie, and I think part of that might have been due to bringing him home at 8 weeks and raising him with my 10 year old female lab, who quickly adopted him like he was her own. We were out and about daily, and he appeared to pick up on her social drive to meet and make friends with everyone. I never had an issue with actual aggression with him, but he had an excellent intuitive sense about people and would growl if someone was off. He was friendly with other dogs unless the other dog was unfriendly. Fortunately, he was easy to read and call to heal before anything kicked off. I lived on the North California coast and I'd never seen a dog so happy to play in pounding surf, but that drive for independent exploration did cause me to think he wouldn't be seen until he showed up on the coast of Japan. This wasn't an obedience issue. The surf was loud enough that he genuinely couldn't hear me, so he swam until he was a dot on the horizon before coming back in. Finally, we'd found a work out where we'd get a break from him pestering us for retrieval work. Not a fan of his oily, high shedding coat. There weren't enough hours in a single day to get that Chessie washed and brushed out to where you could pet him without still more hair coming off.

Great video that shows a typical Chessie. Years ago I was an obedience instructor . I quickly learned a Chessie has no time for nonsense from their classmates. I found if I put the Chessie between 2 Bassett Hounds or Beagles when heeling or doing group stays, there were no arguments. The good natured Bassetts soothed the beast! 😂

I may be the exception to the Chessie owner experience, but my Chessie has a lot of the similar traits mentioned in the video, but he's not people aggressive at all. He also naturally wanted to swim, and I never actively taught him to fetch. He naturally did it from the get go. However, he did grow up from the start around dozens of different people, and I have acreage for him to run and a pond for him to swim in. He's just under a year old and is probably already the best dog I've owned.

@howdymcda

Жыл бұрын

I don't think you're the exception. I think you have to have one of your own to understand them better. We're on #2 the first one we had for 15 years. I wouldn't take anything for them.

@scottmichaelbeltz

Жыл бұрын

@@howdymcda I will say that with how much my Chessie smiles when he meets new people, if you've never experienced a Chessie smile before it's easy to be intimidated. However, once one understands it's just his way of saying hello while excited everyone he's met has grown very fond of it.

@richardlawson6787

Жыл бұрын

​@@howdymcdawould you sell him to me for ten thousand cash?!

Uncle Stonnie and Bob Wells’ channel are literally my two most watched channels. Many many hours of USEFUL information.

Pure gold! Very entertaining. Awesome content and thumbs up for the camera work. I have been waiting to see you have a Cheesie visit for a long time. Thank you!

Finally! A long form video! I love it Stonnie.

Thanks for the time stamps in the description. That’ll be helpful when I refer back to this video.

Excellent video and commentary. I have owned 4 Chassis and two Labs in my lifetime. All your comments are spot on. The labs are easier to train and a lot better around other dogs. I just love the Chessie personality and protective traits. If you socialize them early with people and other dogs it makes a BIG difference. Both my labs were great hunters just not nearly as affectionate and loving as the Cheesies. You do have to really watch them around other dogs and I had one that I never trusted around children. I think the females are a bit more aggressive than the males. I guess if you love the breed you put up with the good and bad. It also makes a big difference on where you get a dog from. There is no retriever that comes close to them in stamina. Thanks Stonnie

@richardlawson6787

Жыл бұрын

The aggression is a deal breaker for me...beautiful intelligent dogs indeed but labs aren't known to bite

Thank for the video showing a more comprehensive view of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever! I love all dogs, but I know not all dogs aren’t a good fit for my family. I hope and work to be sure all humans and animals in my care are getting what they need and are living well.

So glad I found this video, I’m in the very early stages of looking at getting a Chessy. Thanks for the great information.

This was a fantastic episode Stonnie! Great discussion and information on this specific breed. Yes I would be interested in a series on first aid. 👍🏻😎🇨🇦

Great series, keep them coming!

Been waiting for this one, bet it's gonna be great

Outstanding info thanks!

All of your videos are the best - been following you forever

16:27 Chessie-mode activates. I think that moment is the definition of Chessies. You called em all in, everyone else is chilling there, but Sugar's still got some interest back over there and she's going in.

Love your work Stonnie

I have been looking for a video just like this. Real world experience, honest opinion, & straight down to the facts. I have had labs & would love to have a Chessie. However some of the personality traits you have spoken of that can be cons are what I have been searching for someone to actually talk about. Thank you for what you do & thank you for these videos! Because of this honest video I have realized that I will stick with labs. I would still love to have a Chessie but a lab is a better fit for my family & what our life plans, adventures, & goals are.

It's so lovely to see videos of chessies! We've got one and he's such a delight! So stubborn though haha!

As a owner of two Chessies, I’d have to say you explained the exact temperament of my younger Chessie (3 yrs old). My older one (14 yrs old) has the temperament of a lab but the stubbornness of a true Chessie. I couldn’t imagine my household without these brown clowns!!

Well Done! I really enjoyed this video Stonnie. I like how you point out of how each breed handles and reacts to each part of the same environment. I think the single biggest mistake people in general make when picking a breed is not learning what it is really like to live with that breed. Instead they either consciously or unconsciously expect that any breed will just fit in with their life and lifestyle. Also, I think it was quite valuable to read the breed description and then interpret the true meaning.

Love these videos! So many people get the wrong breed for their lifestyle and end up with problems for all. I had a Malinois/GSD. I loved her athletism and smarts, but she was a nightmare at my Airbnb. Now I have a golden. Right dog in the right place! He loves everybody and makes them feel special. 💕

Stumbled on you tonight . Excellent video. Thank you.

good stuff stonie. real world examples. appreciate it!

What an incredible athlete Sugar is!! Stamina, indefatigueability, persistence & rugged. Amazing! I kinda see her in an Outback or a Forester or an all-terrain! 😀 I appreciate her from a distance! Good vid!!

These videos are great! Everyone I meet with my puppies I let them know about this channel.

Look at miss sugar go! Her sister is an Aussie who has punked on her for the last year, so its very funny to see her punking on the Aussie haha! You have done such a good job wow! Very excited to see her at the end of may and see how she is with my Aussie after being with all the other pups!

you gave some very accurate descriptions of chessie behavior and mentality. however when you were trying to spin them as negatives they just made me smile and think "thats perfect". different strokes for different folks but i hands down prefer to hunt with the 2 chessies ive had over the labs ive had.

@StonnieDennis

2 жыл бұрын

I’m just being honest, and hopefully a little bit funny. People can read into the video what they want but I believe I provided a very objective overview of the breed. For a person who manages a lot of dogs and interacts with a lot of people, the Chessie breed specific tendencies add a lot of labor and risk to the daily activities. For a person who doesn’t have to interact with lots of people and dogs everyday, those tendencies may be perfect. I grew up with Chessies. My Uncle guided all winter and the dogs worked hard, plus they were great guard dogs in the truck or at the house. I like the dogs fine for people who understand the breed and live in suitable environments.

@alexbell9196

2 жыл бұрын

@@StonnieDennis i agree man. i think you nailed it and you are absolutely correct. i dont recommend em to many people. i also found that you absolutely have to establish a strong pack order in the household and never allow a challenge to the order be sucessful. sounds harsh but as long as my dog knows my toddler is higher in the pack than he is according to me i have nothing to worry about with him. but they will absolutely test it now and then. labs are absolutely easier to live with. theyre the better choice for the vast majority.

Great video, very informative. Thank you!

@StonnieDennis

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

I love all your videos..since I started watching..your station....I've learned a lot...keep teaching us...

Just love NO-NAME. What a gorgeous lab.

You have no clue how much I love these dogs. My wife and my first dog was a Chessie...Gus. He was our first child. Best dog you could ever own. I miss him everyday

@richardlawson6787

Жыл бұрын

My problem is I need therapy when a dog of mine dies...it destroys me...that's how close I get to my dogs...I cried harder over losing my dogs than when I lost my parents

Big fan of Chessies just because of how beautiful they are ! Don’t see one in our ( increasingly elderly) future LOL. Love our Yellow Lab Lily - had her hiking with me in the L.A. Hills this morning. Thanks for the in-depth Chessie look Stonnie !

@nagazinafireworks7594

Жыл бұрын

I'm 65 just retired I'm thinking of buying one for all my hunting and water needs I will have plenty of time to be with him or her

@richardlawson6787

Жыл бұрын

Labs are gods gift to mankind

I had a chessie and you are spot on. Loved him for how he loved our family but he was very guarding and aggressive towards visitors and vets which was stressful.

Keep making videos like this one ☝️ fantastic 👍🏽‼️‼️

Great video team! Thank you for making it... loads of people wanted it and you kindly obliged! Legends

No way! I just learned about Chessies the other day and was wondering what you thought about them. Thanks Stonnie!

I've enjoyed watching No Name grow up. I'd love to see him doing retrieves in your beautiful new field. I'd also like to see some border collies out and about with you Stonnie. Thanks for the great video, that creek sure looks nice🤗

Nice review - as the current owner of three CBR's I can say early socialization is key for this breed. Prefer them over Labs and Goldens but all of these breeds are great choices for folks depending upon their needs and family situation. Stonnie is correct is stating they are more verbal than Labs.... ours do a lot of "talking" to us in attempt to influence our actions. I find it endearing but certainly can see where folks that don't have them as their primary dog find it annoying. I have bonded more closely to our CBRs than any other breed we have had which include Labs, Goldens, Rotts and Boxers. And BTW our vets and groomers love them and have told us they are amongst the best-behaved dogs in their respective practices. This is no doubt the result of extensive early socialization which is critical for this breed.

Like other breeds. BUT I've been with the Chesapeake Bay Retriever since 1967. Yes they make good guard dogs.

@richardlawson6787

Жыл бұрын

How much does a pup cost?

I've had Chessie my entire life an important thing to note when training them to fetch and retrieve properly is having the dogs associate the free roaming fetch time as something good. After they have it associated as running around and fetching something as fun you then have to out stubborn the Chessie which is you rinse and repeat over and over again the times they bring the toy back to you you throw it again the times they don't you get them to come back inside. Eventually you change it to when they bring the retrieval item back and drop it you throw it again and if they don't you go inside don't jump straight to this step because it can lead to the dog no understanding the basics of what you want them to do. Basically you making the Chesapeake associate running around and playing with bringing the retrieval item back and dropping it. Even with particularly individualistic Chessie's you can normally get it down in a couple of weeks. Issues do pop up if you allow them to enforce not dropping it or returning to you once they get it down. This is because they are a very independent breed in terms of their attitude at times and will test the limits of what they can do from time to time. Their great fun and Labs are definitely easier to work with and train but I personally prefer the Chesapeake's because they have a lot of character due to their individualistic tenancies stubbornness and willingness to compete. Chessie are also a better fit for me personally because I can take them on runs and not have to worry as much with a lab due to the breed having better athleticism when trained. Overall Cheesie's are a very weird breed I have had Chesapeake's that were very energetic and playful and others that are completely calm and uncaring about other animals. Some that only ate one type of dog food not even treats and others that climbed up things. They can jump shockingly high compared to most dogs I've had two Chessies that could jump 5ft up onto my counter tops.

@nagazinafireworks7594

Жыл бұрын

This is Boz watch to the end and yes they can jump kzread.info/dash/bejne/YomqqJSmo5q8ZZM.html

Yes please! A first aid video would be awesome! Great content Stonnie - as always!

@tp1585

2 жыл бұрын

I had a chessie thirteen years great dog they are stubborn need lots of exercise and the same routine everyday they seem to comply much easier when they know what the routine is great hunter birds or waterfowl very protective of their living space house or yard one best dogs I've ever had

Great Video. First Aid Series would be great!

I’ve had two 2 Chessies… very good description!!! Stubborn, loyal and great hunters!!! Not squishy and loving like my lab. My girl is 13 now and finally sweet as can be, lol!!! My boy was actually more affectionate but he was not a good hunter but he could swim all day if we let him! Yes do a first aid video and a beginning whistle training video!!!

I had a Chessie companion for 17.5 years. She was initially the hardest to verify she was grasping our training. By the time she was 1 yo, she was fully trained to hand signals as well as verbal. She was very protective of myself, son and daughter. Many a time she cornered my children's father for speaking unfriendly to them. He'd say get your dog away from me. That's easy, speak differently to the kids. Great powerful breed, requiring a strong handler.

Awesome episode. Me and my 3 black labs started fulltime RVing in January this year. They love it! Traveling in the truck, swimming in lakes, and hanging out with 👩 mom all day! Meeting park rangers, 😁etc. People are amazed that my Labs are so well behaved. I really don't think I could do this lifestyle with a Chessie, but they are amazing animals. I have watched Bob Wells since 2018, and got inspired to do this for a couple years, and find another place to settle back down.

@markholcomb845

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Luann..I got Sugar home in the last couple of days and she is doing great. I hope to take her on the AT and also fly!! She can do what ever we put our minds to!!

I would say you have perfectly described. The breed made me chuckle several times, and nod in agreement as I can tell, you are very experienced with Chesapeake’s and understand their quirks. I would not recommend this dog to the majority of people who don’t understand as you do.

Thank you! This was a useful video that helped me promptly rule out Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, as awesome as I’m sure they are! I already have the resistant-to-being-influenced, sometimes aggressive dog, and I’m looking to balance the household LOL.

42:55 hahah love it. So true! Really enjoyed your video, i am a Chessie lover and recently lost my dear pup, it was beautiful to see your training style and Sugar reminds me of my Charlie Brown a lot. They are very special dogs

Enjoyable video😊

Oh, and I'd love that Medical vid, thanks again.

great video

Awesome video, thanks Stonnie. A first aid primer would be most welcome!

Great video Stonnie, lots of Chessie truths shared. I’m a longtime Chessie owner and although they are wonderful dogs, they are definitely not for everyone. Thank you for the video!

@StonnieDennis

11 ай бұрын

Great dogs, just not for everyone.

What an amazing property, such a great environment for those dogs

Another great video!! Such an interesting breed, reminds me of some weird collaboration of a stubborn/independent/dominant terrier, an aloof German Shepard and a high energy Labrador. I wonder about the history of the breed and how it came about. Definitely not a dog for the feint hearted new owner. And yes would definitely love a first aid series please 😁💜

this was fascinating, the only chessie ive ever met was a old large male who had been in rescue for two years. he guarded food pretty bad to the point where you could not be in the same room as him. He liked his people and not very keen on strangers

The Pitbull of the Marsh!!!!! Love it!

I get it. Were I surrounded by dogs for a good part of my day, I too would lean toward breeds that don't rock the boat. And having just "said goodbye " to my 12-year-old CBR, I can attest to the so-called negative characteristics exhibited by Sugar in Stonnie's entertaining video. But...I wouldn't have it any other way. In fact, I would describe life with my good boy Dex as akin to raising a child. We tend to their needs, help them make good choices, correct them as needed, and love 'em like the devil! Chessies aren't for everyone, but for lucky people like me, they're absolutely perfect.

Fun, nice, good suggestions 👏🌹🙏

A new name for Stonnie, is Funcle Stonnie,means Fun Uncle Stonnie! Great video Mr. Dennis!

Perfect points. I had a chessie -Tanner saint Cloud (Deadgrass). You definitely hit all the points- a great dog.

Stoney, Don't mind the haters, that's what they do. You could walk on water and the haters will still hate, that's what they do.

Hey Stonnie! Great video, super informative. I have a chocolate lab that show very similar traits to a Chesapeake, just milder. I find it the similarities between the two very interesting. It’s almost like the Chesapeake is a more intense version of the Chocolate. Thank you so much and keep up the good work!

@StonnieDennis

2 жыл бұрын

Very insightful!

Love watching dogs work in a pack and how the different breeds respond differently to obstacles. I sure miss Fred and Ricky..

The Wolters quote was the best one!

I have a 6 year old Chessie. He’s an amazing dog and everything in this video is pretty accurate. Yes, differences from one dog to the next can can affect these perceptions. From my experience the breed is very smart and easily trained. Mine learned his commands at 8 weeks old. He learned to run an agility course in under 30 minutes. They like having a job and like doing that job with you. That job can be playing with a ball, running an agility course, practicing commands, hunting, etc. They are happiest when working. It is a very driven breed, which can be a problem as they go after what they want with a narrow focus and full commitment. My boy plowed into a 100 pound Rottie at full speed going after a ball. Didn’t even see him, he was all about the ball. Both dogs were fine, thankfully. At the park he’ll outrun and out swim any dog for a ball. His ball, any ball, every ball. He thinks they’re all his and will gather them up in a pile and take turns chewing different ones. And yes, if another dog doesn’t heed the growl when he has a ball or has had enough attention, he will snap at it. And that’s despite our boy being often described as one of the “NICE” Chessies. We got our guy out in public, meeting people and dogs early and often. He likes meeting people and is fine, though less interested, in meeting other dogs. He can be independent, but loves his people. He has a strong prey drive and goes after every rabbit and squirrel he sees. This is a great breed, but needs a competent and committed owner.

Stonnie- you’re the best 👌😃 even my German Shepard loves watching your videos 😃 Greetings from Ireland 🥰 Stonnie=BEST

This definitely clarified things for me. I’m more of a golden/lab/poodle/mastiff person right now.

Sugar gets an A+ for training Uncle Stonnie during the retriever training segment in the creek.

That jack Russell is a machine.

People often forget that CBRs were used to guard spice ships in early America, and can be territorial and sometimes aggressive. Good to hear Stonnie spotlight the CBR' s protective and competitive nature.

What you said about the Chessy puts me in mind of what my Dad once said about one of his Grandpa's. According to Dad the old man had a reputation as being one that only chewed his baccer once. Meaning he gave you one warning and after that you was accountable.

Oh God, Stoney, I've watched No Name from a pup and he is the most beautiful dog. Reminds me of my childhood Lab, Golieth.

stonnie i have had 2 Chesapeake you nailed it . loved them they where brutes . moved on to German short hairs

@vantaa3534

5 ай бұрын

Are they similar in exercise needs??

I wish I lived closer to Kentucky and could bring my German shorthair pointer out to hang out with uncle Stoney. I would love your hiking adventures

So much valuable information, thank you! Is there any way you could do a similar video about the Curly Coated Retriever? Thank you in advance!

Go Stonnie!

It's an interesting dog! I was reading from somewhere that John McCain had one like that.

In a way I miss living in the country when I was young. I would wonder through the woods and take my lab to the creek. I was lucky enough to have a family friend with a cow watering hole and small lake to take him swimming at. BTW, I love how No Name is always waiting for you to throw a retrieving dummy. I always enjoy your videos and philosophy on training.

@salyoutubepremium7734

2 жыл бұрын

No Name is THE MAN.....🐾. Then again so is Henry 🐾 and all black labs!

This is 100% spot on.

@StonnieDennis

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Hi Stonnie - I would greatly appreciate if you did a first aid video. Love your channel and keep up the great work.

Loved the video. I think an English Mastiff like Homer would work best for me Thanks to your wonderful video with Homer in it. I would love to see him again. ❤

Really enjoyed the video. We've had an Australian Shepherd / Border Collie mix and two Rhodesian Ridgebacks. The RRs are a wonderful athletic breed that also demand early socialization and training. We're recovering from losing the last one to Bloat last May. Tonight we're looking at adoption of a Chessie whose owner is ill and no longer able to care for him as he should. Thanks for the video and insight, I believe we may be well suited for the breed.

Ive only ever met one Chessie at the park. She was extremely friendly and displayed zero aggresion, in fact, my GSP mix was the more aggressive of the two and they got along great. I had no idea the slight dog aggression was a breed trait.