1. Keep their world small 2. Limit access in home with baby gates and crates (too much freedom is overstimulating) 3. Give the puppy room to be alone so they know nothing bad will happen when you leave. 4. Three things to focus on first day : calm intentional play (pay attention to how they play), crate normalization, frequent potty breaks (every hour). 5. Pick 3 toys for the first week - hard, soft, ball - see what they like. Play one toy at a time. 6. Basic obedience - short and positive reinforcements 7. Touch ALL over (not too much at first) 8. First 3-4 weeks hand feed the puppy every meal if possible. Ask them to do different things (wait for them to calm) !!! Hold food under thumb and release it when they only use tongue. 9. No food or water 2-3 hours before bed. No naps for the puppy. 10. If you have children, have kids watch the first few days to learn proper touch and play.

@ErikaDavinci35

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks lol

@GamerFashionista

Жыл бұрын

awwwwwwww ok

@Terri0615

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sooo very much.

@AnjuliMack

Жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤❤

@Kipoanimations

10 ай бұрын

oof

I'm picking up my puppy in November so I'm slowly preparing myself cause this is my first ever puppy so I wanna learn from the best.

@sarcasticdrag0n603

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, my family is picking up our Havanese puppy the second week of November!! His name will be Wallace lol😂

@huedenise3843

3 жыл бұрын

Same!

@PurpStreams

3 жыл бұрын

I’m getting my puppy the second week of November also he’s going to be an Australian shepherd

@sarcasticdrag0n603

3 жыл бұрын

@@PurpStreams Gosh lol!

@cloudrxses1270

3 жыл бұрын

Same

Me not allowed to get a dog but taking notes 👁👄👁

@lazulid1867

3 жыл бұрын

Felt that 🤜🏾😔

@hibye5952

3 жыл бұрын

Ikr I want one so bad cuz I feel so lonely

@melinda_5553

3 жыл бұрын

I want so bad but i cant 😢

@hockeyforlife5825

3 жыл бұрын

Im getting one in one day! Its a german shepherd btw

@shebasheiramoth6691

3 жыл бұрын

@@melinda_5553 same:((

I have been using this kzread.infoUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU as a handy reference book. I read through the book and enjoyed the little glimpses of examples. I love that this author believes in rescue dogs. The tips and training has been invaluable and gave me moments of...."how simple why didn't I think of it" so it's been a great tool. Thank you!

Getting a puppy today and I’m so scared/excited/nervous

@freyaskelton1387

3 жыл бұрын

How is he/she going? I really want to get a puppy, my mum is coming around slowly and I’m a little nervous, I’m just curious if it’s reasonably easy, and worth it?

@shortanimations4711

3 жыл бұрын

@@freyaskelton1387 yea I want a puppy too

@jasmynyvonne562

3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm. It’s complicated. He’s a great little dog but you have to pay so much attention to them! I’m 28, and okay with the fact that sometimes I can’t go to a friends or stay out or whatever cuz I have to take care of my dog. I would suggest waiting til your older- not because you’re not responsible enough, but because there are times that you will need to put your dog before your desires to be with friends, be lazy etc.

@MGeorge1301

3 жыл бұрын

@@jasmynyvonne562 very true

@RoseCadenza

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasmynyvonne562 I can say that it's true that you're going to be spending more time with your puppy than your own desires. I've gotten into the bad habit of being on my computer almost all of the time. The puppy has only been here for about 3 days, and I've already gotten used to not being on the computer all the time. What I usually do is spend time with the puppy while I have a show or youtube on the TV. I'm spending time with the puppy and having fun. Spending time with your puppy is fun, but it's more enjoyable when you have something playing on the TV.

I wish people were as affectionate or loving with their own kids as they are with dogs

@kerrielDestiny

Жыл бұрын

Fr

@WorldsBiggestWeirdo

4 ай бұрын

Lol I strongly agree

I pick my puppy up tomorrow and I’ve been binge watching you for weeks!!

@tiffanyg557

3 жыл бұрын

How's it going so far?

@olivialittle329

3 жыл бұрын

@@tiffanyg557 she is doing so good, we’ve been doing lots of training and we’ve gotten her house trained and crate trained! She knows the basics and we’re just now starting to do place commands. She doesn’t like my cat but we’re doing some training to resolve that too!

@MGeorge1301

3 жыл бұрын

@@olivialittle329 LOL, also how did u potty train/crate train her?

@olivialittle329

3 жыл бұрын

@@MGeorge1301 when we first got her, we would take her out every 2-3 hours and stand there until she peed or pooped (usually took 5 minutes) and while she was peeing or pooping I mean as she was using the bathroom we have her treat, everytime we took her out we would hit the bell to teach her that when she goes outside the bell rings and she shortly started using the bells to tell us she needs to use the bathroom. As for crate training, we would do little intervals of time with her in it, sometimes we were in the room with her and others she wasn’t, we just built her up to the point where she would be able to sleep and be in the crate while we were at work or when it was time for bedtime

@hariskh8357

2 жыл бұрын

@@olivialittle329 did you go to puppy classes?

My room is small so that would be his crate lol

@jungrt8287

3 жыл бұрын

Same

Picking my puppy up in 8 days. Gotta binge some videos lol

@HeatherShineify

3 жыл бұрын

I’m picking up my puppy in 8 days! 🤣 How’s it going?

@eringilmer3268

3 жыл бұрын

I'm picking mine up in two days!

@tinsaebekele6618

3 жыл бұрын

@@eringilmer3268 lol how has it been since u had it for abt 4 weeks

@eringilmer3268

3 жыл бұрын

@@tinsaebekele6618 really amazing. I followed her videos down to the letter. He is now 12 weeks old. He sleeps from 11pm till 630. It's work but these videos were a game changer. He is the love of my life.

1. Give them small space first (playpens) 2. When u go bedroom put them in crate when they quiet down give treat let them out like no big deal 3. Play in/ around crate 4. 3 toys ( soft, ball n rope, hard with noise) 5. Hand feed their meals 3-4meals a day, while asking them to do commands, or when they’re calm and quiet then only feed

I’m getting a dog in 3 days this was very helpful

As a 15 year old who has 100% responsibility over a puppy these vids have helped so much

@JnTmarie

Жыл бұрын

Lucky puppy ❤️ I’m sure you’re doing a great job.

My grandmother is letting me stay at her house for the spring and summer rent-free and in return I'm training her new 8 week old puppy! This is super helpful!! Ur giving me a place to live doing this, so thank you!

i love the puppy videos, please keep making more!! we’re getting a puppy soon and i know these are going to be super helpful 💕

Loving all your advice, four weeks until we collect puppy. So pleased we found your channel!

Thanks for the tips. We'll soon be getting our first puppy. So excited

Ty Rachel! I’m getting a pup in 1-2 weeks so I’m binge watching your vids👍🏼

Mine comes home in two weeks!! Thanks you for this!

Very much useful information for first time dog owners. Thanks Rachel

Your videos are super helpful. Picking up our pup today so excited and also a bit nervous. Thank you again.

THANK YOU for being such a great inspiration to dog owners and for helping us out sm!

These videos are the best training for dogs owners Ive ever seen !! Thank you for your time and making it look easy to do.

I’m getting my puppy tomorrow and I’m so excited!! These videos are SUPER helpful!

Awsome video Rachel i love all of your videos and your vibe is just lovely i been needing this video for my pup!

I'm getting my puppy in January and I've been binge watching all of your videos!! We can't wait to bring her home 🥰🥰

Your the best and Im getting a puppy for Christmas and you helped me SO much, and Im so prepared

My husband and I are getting our first dog. I can’t wait to try your tips. Thank you for this!

Very helpful tips. I'll be bringing in 2 fur babies Feb 1st and we're super excited!!!!

i am picking my puppy on thursday! your videos have helped me a lot to feel more prepared

Im getting my bernedoodle tomorrow actually, I am here watching every video as possible because I am super nervous but super excited!

OMG you're so wonderful and make some pretty intensely informative yet super easy to digest videos! I'm no stranger to dogs but you really know how to drop some science so I hung on every word and learned a bunch of really useful stuff. Thank you thank you thank you! Discovering that there is a dog advocate out there in the world like you who is spreading the word and spreading the knowledge just made my day! YAY and God bless you!

Thank you so much for your amazing content! Over the past few days, I've been watching a lot of it and absorbing all the valuable information you provide. Your videos have been truly helpful, and I'm grateful for the knowledge you share. Thank you!

I’m picking up my puppy in January, and I need to learn how to take care of her properly, thank you for all the tips.

@user-ws7xc7sv5v

3 жыл бұрын

Same me too!!! What breed?

@zanokuhleswartz1527

3 жыл бұрын

Omg then you’ve definitely come to the right channel like Rachel is amazing and soo knowledgeable like yah welcome to the healthy dog world on KZread 👏👏🥳

@josieodle2027

3 жыл бұрын

Sameee but I get mine this Thursday

@mollythepup8908

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-ws7xc7sv5v she is a Labrador retriever

@mollythepup8908

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-ws7xc7sv5v what breed is yours?

This is so lovely. I used to be obsessed with dog training (even though I didn't have a dog of my own at the time) and watched dog training videos all the time for fun. I love your positive, calm, strategic approach to puppy raising. I'm so glad I found your channel. I will be watching all of your videos to prepare to get a puppy this summer. Thank you!

@insanebooks

9 ай бұрын

Same😅

This is exactly the video I needed to find. This is perfect ! Thank you so so much for this helpful information !

Such a good crash course on new puppies. Picking a cockapoo tomorrow, this has helped so much xx

thx for ur vids they r soooo helpful bc im getting my puppy in january!!!! #saveallthedamndogs!!!

Rachel, we’ve had our 11-week-old lab puppy for a week now. It isn’t our first dog, but definitely our best experience thanks to your tips: proactive house training; feeding by hand (he knows pay attention, sit, down and wait for it....down back to sit! ) He sits at the door now like his housemate without being asked. We purchased a version of the playpen you recommended as well and it is great when I have to do email, personal finance stuff or cook dinner. It’s a really great lower bookshelf barrier when folded up! Oh those books are tasty. He already sleeps quietly in his crate and made it 4 hours without a break last night. We are still working on nipping and mouthiness. Thank you!!!! Thank you!!!!!

Thank you soooooooo much for this, we pick up our first puppy ever in December, I sent my kids this video to watch, it’s really awesome thank you.

Thank u sooo much Rachel i‘ve been watching u for quite a few years, i have been wanting a dog for soo long and now i finally am allowed to get one. I probably watched almost every video 😂😅 Thank u so much your videos are so informative and helpful, you‘re helping everyone on here. Save the damn puppys!

LIFESAVER!!! It's been over 6 years since we've had a puppy, we brought our 8 week old Goldendoodle home on Friday!! As of yesterday ZERO, 0, ZILTCH accidents inside the house or crate, she has mastered the Sit and attention commands and is knocking on place, and high 5!! Thank you!!

Please keep making more of these! You are a Godsend to all pet parents and future pet parents!💕💕💕🐶🐶 Never leave us, Queen 👑👑👑

I'm getting my goldador puppy in 4 days, so excited and worried as well since this will be my first time. Been watching her (and others) videos for the past few days to getting myself ready :D

we are getting our puppy on sunday!! this helped so much

Dang it. Just three weeks late. I got my puppy a while ago and I’m loving him but I wish this came out sooner!

Hi Rachel! I just wanted to point out that Wally is getting so big 😭 I Love Your Videos so Much! They are always so helpful and simple! Also, Thank You so much for replying to me in the Live Chat! When you do that it makes my day! I also think when you reply to other people it makes there day too! ❤️❤️❤️ I Love You and Your Channel! Please never stop doing what you are doing! ❤️❤️❤️ Is Wally a barker? I’ve never heard him bark in your videos..! Thank You 😊 - Turkey

Your videos are so good! This is so helpful and you make it all feel fun and achievable. And Wally is so cute! Thank you 🙏

Picking up our boy tomorrow and I’m prepared and ready. Thanks

Rachel, I have been watching your videos in preparation for my partner and I's new goldendoodle Ruby. Your videos are helping in more ways than you know. I was wondering if you could enable the subtitles? I am hard of hearing and they help me so much! I usually will lip read but when the camera is off you I tend to have a hard time. Thank you, and please continue to put out these videos. You are making a difference!!!

By now, I think I’ve watched almost ALL of your videos!! They are so worth it. I started off watching different KZreadrs to prep for my puppy, but ended up sticking with only you because you are AWESOME, so full of joy, and you’ve had a video for EVERY question I’ve had so far! It’s like past-you can read my mind. Hahah Thank you for your knowledge!!

@PriscillaWilliams-ff6nq

3 ай бұрын

😅

Your videos are so insightful! We're going to meet our pup and her mom on Sunday. If all is good, we'll be bringing her home Tuesday/Wednesday. We'll be watching all of your videos and studying hard!

Omg Rachel Wally is adorable and your so good with him! I'm getting a puppy for my birthday so your video was helpful so I don’t get stressed. 😊

Rachel, you are the biggest inspiration at being a dog mom, I’m such a big fan ilysm and I really appreciate you, there is a chance I get a dog next week and I’m super exited I hope you keep creating more awesome videos!

@SandyGoldenRetriever

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! They have the best Fideos ever!

We’ve watched so many of your training videos and we love how informative they are. I would love to see some vlogs of you and your dogs interacting on a normal, lazy-Saturday kind of day.

@kevinwood8660

2 жыл бұрын

Hello

I just got my puppy and this is really helping!

I have my new black lab puppy he is 3 months old I love your vids I’ve watched all of them thank you so much my puppy is watching this vid with me!

I’m getting a puppy ( toy poodle) on the 29th of October and you’ve helped me prepare and learn more so much. I’m so excited 😆

@KetovoreAnita

2 жыл бұрын

I’m looking at getting a toy poodle towards then end of this year. Would love to know how your pup is getting on. We live in an apartment and travel in a motorhome.

Thank you so much! We are getting our puppy at the end of the week and this was the most descriptive video I’ve seen by far!

I’m picking up my puppy in 2 weeks and very excited this video has helped me a lot

I got my GSD/Husky puppy potty trained in less than a week, all thanks to you Rachel! Thanks!

Aah Wally is growing so fast! Awesome video (as always 😉💕)!

I hope to get a puppy in two years so I’m preparing myself as much as possible

I've been watching your videos for a long time now and these are helping. I don't have a puppy and I doubt I'll get one soon but I love your videos! My brother and dad are allergic and puppies are too much care so we can't get one. I'll definitely get one when I'm older and re-watch your videos. Thx sm, I'm 11 and there's like a million more years till I move out and get a puppy. 🙌🏼💕

We are getting a new puppy this Friday! Thank you for the helpful tips!!

We’re getting our new pup today! We’re so excited but I’m taking down notes so we can give it an amazing life, thanks for this!

@Kavehbbg

3 жыл бұрын

How's it going??:)

@libbyf51

3 жыл бұрын

@@Kavehbbg it’s been a lot of hard work! But definitely worth it, she is the cutest puppy ever and we couldn’t be happier with her :)

Our new pup came home just now, today. You're advice I know is so helpful already, thank you so much!~ My younger siblings and my folks aren't as animal/pet savvy as I am so, along with me They definitely need to learn this info from now on and the next few weeks/months. ^^ 💚

Just brought home my new pup today💞

I love your videos!! Thank you for educating us !

Getting our first puppy...never had a dog before and I am 62 years old. Fantastic videos... so easy to watch and learn. So well done! Thank you Thank you Thank you!

My puppy is born this week and I'll get to pick her up in 8-10 weeks. She'll be my first dog. Been researching dog stuff for the past 3 years and even though I know a lot theoretical about their behavior, it is always nice to recap and prepare myself for the practical part of puppyhood. Your videos are well made so I'll be checking in quite often these next months!

@KetovoreAnita

2 жыл бұрын

How is your puppy going? Would love to hear any tips and tricks you’ve learned

thank you, your videos have helped me a lot I have a new puppy and I really needed all of these tips 😊😉💕

I’ve had my puppy for about 3 or 4 weeks now and this video definitely helped for the first few days

I obsessed with anything I can learn and grateful for you, I'm preparing the way for my Trixie. So I started taking notes and learning to do everything right. BTW...Trixie isn't born yet. Waiting for the breeder to call me. Love your videos, dear Rachel. Thank you very much for sharing your expertise.

@eibteeda3317

2 жыл бұрын

Can I ask How was your experience with Trixie??

@lig4970

2 жыл бұрын

@@eibteeda3317 She is nine months now and she is the love of our lives.

@plantless1117

2 жыл бұрын

Omg m’y cats called Trixie

@PhilipjFrytheonly

Жыл бұрын

@@lig4970 im happy for you and your pup but did you ever think about adopting lot of dogs die everyday in shelters

My puppy Archie is coming in 5 weeks! Im binge watching all ur vids to be prepared! I am so excited

@user-zt6gt7iv5m

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!❤️

@huedenise3843

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-zt6gt7iv5m Thank you! We have him now and we love him

Wallis is so cuteeeeeee ❤️ Also, your videos are really helpful so thanks for that! I’m getting my first ever pup tomorrow☺️ and also, I AM a kid, and I’m definitely gonna be the main person taking care of the pup. I’ve wanted a dog for six years and there would have been absolutely no way my parents would get me a dog and then do everything themselves. I literally promised them when that I would take responsibility into my own hands.

This is the most helpful video I have seen thank you!!

The tip about avoiding separation anxiety was life changing for me! Our yorkie goes on hunger strikes, refuses to sleep and cries if I’m not around (especially at night). We’re getting a new puppy this week and I can’t wait to try your wisdom!

@puterimajid4165

Жыл бұрын

hunger strikes njdhfdjbvjd

Rachel you should try get teach us and train a inexperienced puppy and how to potty train I think that would work better too :)❤️❤️

I’m about to get a 6months old boy and your video just helped me so much! Thank you

TYSM ALL OF YOU VIDS HAVE HELPED ME

i got my puppy yesterday, he is a cavalier king charles spaniel and his name is louie. we love him so much 💛

@DEDE10527

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats!! Start doing all she mentions ASAP!! Calm dog is a happy dog!! Calm human is a happy dog!

@ericscholz2556

3 жыл бұрын

I am getting that same breed! They are soo sweet(:

@vintage.cxffee6535

3 жыл бұрын

yes he is gentle puppy. he loves people a lot

@marcelbrand9055

3 жыл бұрын

If you are interested in getting cavapoo puppies/ visit our website/www.jerrypuppieshome.com/

We are getting a mini golden doodle in a few months and are loving your videos! Wondering if you have a List that gives a suggested order and timeline for training. Thank you!!

I watched your videos when I got a golden doodle puppy 2 years ago and puppy was potty trained in 2 days, learned all the commands and had been the best dog ever! Thank you for sharing so much helpful information.

Your advice helps me so much. Thank you so much

Do you think a soft playpen (sort of a smaller hexagon shape) would be a fine alternative to a soft crate? That’s what we have right now, and that’s what Theo (my puppy) is used to

I’ve watched your videos for three hours because I’m getting a puppy next Saturday

@RachelFusaro

3 жыл бұрын

Oh that’s awesome thank you! And congratulations

Im getting my puppy tomorrow ive been waiting so long i cant explain the excitement

im getting a puppy in about 2 years but im already taking notes lol- thank you sm!

Hey Rachel, Can you please create a video on teaching your puppy to let you know when they need to go outside for potty? My puppy sometimes wines and/or barks, and sometimes he does not, and ends up going inside. It is never consistent. Mistakes happen on days he drinks more water than usual. We are usually on top of it for taking him outside most times, but this is before he even has a chance to make a mistake. We considered teaching the bell method, but I am hoping you could make some recommendations. Thanks!

Can you do a video about how you socialize Wally? Thanks!

I am getting a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, and am watching you seriously. You have the most reasonable actions for how to treat a new puppy. I love watching these shows.

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO; I found your videos last week and have been binge watching, I get a new French bulldog puppy in a few days and was going to ask if you could make a video like this and woke up and saw this, thank you!!!

ahh this was so helpful! i already convinced my parents about the puppy we just need to wait for a bit cause we need to find the perfect breeder!

@TheChessmastersa

3 жыл бұрын

I definitely recommend checking out local shelters they have puppies a lot the benefits are rescuing a puppy and adoption fees are a lot less than breeder prices

@TheChessmastersa

3 жыл бұрын

fish bloop Im not forcing her to do anything I’m letting her know of other options to consider to hopefully give helpful advice chill out dude

@motherofpea4rll

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheChessmastersa ok I’m sorry

Literally this time next week I’ll have my puppy, I’m sooo excited😆

@melcab1433

3 жыл бұрын

Same !!!

@yagsterplayz9329

3 жыл бұрын

Damn buddy I got mine today❤️❤️❤️

@yagsterplayz9329

3 жыл бұрын

German shepherd named Jarvis

@jadoplaydoh1116

3 жыл бұрын

@@yagsterplayz9329 that’s so great! Hope you have fun with him!😆

GREAT video. Just got 2 8-week old yorkies (boys) 2 days ago. The food advice was super helpful.

I just picked up my Bordoodle today and learning from you every day 😊. Thx

I’m getting a miniature Australian Shepherd in a few months so I’ve just been binging your videos

I'm getting my Jack Russell Terrier puppy tomorrow. I'm so excited but also nervous because of the huge responsibilities. Your videos help me out so much. Thanks a lot! Do you have any tips you can give in specific to Jack Russell puppies? Love your video, keep uploading so us first time owners can learn!😊

@esh903

3 жыл бұрын

Rashmi Venkatesh ...Best of Luck !....Btw JRTs are too adorable and the best breed u can think of...!...Give it the right amount of exercise though !

@SandyGoldenRetriever

3 жыл бұрын

I bet you are getting excited!! ❤️🐾🇦🇺

@SandyGoldenRetriever

3 жыл бұрын

@@esh903 So exciting for all the new puppy parents!!

@esh903

3 жыл бұрын

I know right !...I’m getting one too in a month’s time !!!🤩🥳

@BangUyen-st33au

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your new pup! But be careful and do not over or under exercise your puppy. Jack Russel is a serious athlete and hunter.

Thank you so much for such amazing advice!

me and my mom are picking our dog up on valentines and your videos are very helpful thank you so much