2 Month Old Berner Puppy Learns Fast! B/c No Distractions in the Woods? #188 

When i was a kid we couldn't afford a dog, so my dad got me a tumbleweed. I could only walk him on windy days.

So fun to watch! "See how Ryan, a strapping young man, living alone in the woods for years, falls in love and is quickly trained by a puppy!". 😄

I am not an expert, but at 63, I have had dogs all my life, from large working dogs over 100lbs to fluffbeasts around 10lbs. I like that you are using your instincts and paying attention to his feedback, which IMO is why you are making such good progress. He wants to please and clearly already bonded with you. All that desensitizing with the vacuum is very smart. Whatever is part of his daily routine becomes 'must be Tuesday' for him. There are fewer hard and fast 'rules' than just communicating what you want from him. For what is worth, I think you are doing great.

Hi Ryan! I think you are doing a fabulous job with your boy! One thing I noticed you didn't address him by his name too much on the video. I suggest when you are walking him on the leash, or if whenever he is a little distance away and you call him by saying his name and he comes reward him at first with treats and praise eventually working to just praise when he comes to you calling his name. Teach him to sit, before you put his leash on and to sit when you take it off- it makes life easier for both of you when you arent trying to handle a moving target. You are already doing such a great Job, its apparent how much Kyper loves and trusts you! Thank you for sharing your adventures we look forward to seeing you each week! ❤

I read somewhere that man is the only animal in this world of ours that deprives itself of sleep. Rings true.

Your patience with training him is amazing, glad you have a buddy to keep you company

I was looking at where your propane hose comes through the wall and was thinking you may want to watch him around that. Chewing machines at that age!!! Glad you got a buddy that will love you more then anyone ever will!

If you haven't already, try putting one of your dirty t-shirts or sweatshirts so they have a ton of your scent on it and leave it in there. Should work to calm him and helps bond him to you. Not that he already isn't but, it helps.

My 11 yr old SharPei/ English Bulldog,Izzy, heard Kyper cry and took a protective stance by the TV until she was sure he was ok.. lolol She got very still and focused. Once she was convinced he was fine she went about her business but checked occasionally.. lolol Kyper is doing awesome. So are you. Glad you are a family....🐕🙂

Morning Rayn there is no right or wrong way to teach your puppy most important thing is lots of love and kindness and he is getting plenty of that and always tell he no when he does something you don't want he to do and always praise he when he dose something you want him to do ❤

Praise, praise, praise and using a specific command will have him so loyal and obedient that he'll rarely leave your side. Also, whenever he does something that you'll train him in the future, such as sit, say the word sit. He'll associate the word and his action in no time. My dog is trained with both hand signal and words. For instance, I'll snap my fingers and say the word sit at the same time. You do what you do. This is what worked for me. One more idea. The use of praise as a reward means he'll always come to you and respond when you dont have treats. You always carry affection and attention with you. I had a border collie puppy during christmas. She accidentally bumped into some crotal bells I had hanging on the door knob. Every time she nudged the bells i said the words do you want to go "outdoors, outside, or potty" and let her out with a lot of praise and repetitive words. She nudged those bells all the time in the first few days. After two days, she was potty trained.

That dog will be just fine. He has all he needs is your love.

Hi Ryan, you’re certainly doin good with the training so far, so well done for that. I appreciate he’s still very young but try using his name instead of the sucky sound as the sooner he learns that the better. Also maybe decide which side you want him sitting / lying and walking beside you when you take him into town and start training him to go to that side - just have the food / treats in the opposite hand and call him by his name. Place your hand with the food in the centre of your body (just under your knees when your feet are together) so he sees and smells it. When he’s about a foot away move that hand with the food around your body at his head height, so he can still see and smell the food, then transfer the food quickly over to your other hand and when he follows the food to the side you want him at you either say his name and sit or just say sit. Turn your hand so the palm is facing back (thumb nearest your body) and feed him the food like that. Make sure to say his name and sit or just sit BEFORE giving him the food, but make one immediately after the other. By turning your hand to face down and backwards you are introducing him to hand commands - so backwards and down means ‘stop’ when he’s walking beside you. If he’s sitting or lying a few paces away from you and you want him to get up you would have your hand facing towards him and upwards and moving your hand at the wrist you’d make an upwards gesture. By bending your arm at the elbow with your hand and fingers rigid you can motion him to come to you. I’ve always taught my dogs hand commands as it’s not always possible to shout say or commands especially in public. You essentially want the dog to be TOTALLY focussed on you 100% of the time. These are all taught separately just as you are doing with some gentle encouragement using the long leash so he doesn’t get distracted and run off on you mid sentence and of course use the small treats / food to compliment his normal food intake or he’ll be a tank in no time. Take the long leash off once he follows you and obeys commands every time. If he continues to whimper when the door of his cage is closed try lying beside it so he can smell you close by or as others say stick an old T shirt that you have worn a couple of days in his cage ( I say cage not crate) and he’ll get your scent. If that helps stop the noise slowly over time move away until he completely stops. In a few weeks try doing that when the door is left unlocked then after that leave it open when he’s staying in it of his own volition. Again it’s not imperative but the cage should be somewhere he feels safe and comfortable and I guess he should want to go there every time you open the door to the cabin - maybe get his ‘bigger’ house built before too long ! Lots more where that came from but to be honest he appears to be a very intelligent dog. All the best to you both from a very hot and sunny Northern Ireland. And I forgot to mention as others have that once trained he is weened off the food / treats or he won’t be able to climb those steps.

Put a ticking alarm clock in his kennel for sleeping. I’ve heard that works as it mimics the mom’s heartbeat. 😊. With our Husky he likes to be covered when in his kennel. It settled him down.

Puppies are life changing....they are so rewarding and make life worth living...he is a cutie!!

Who else thinks Ryan needs some more merch for the Surviving Ringworm logo? 2:54 🐾 Go Kyper 🐾

Kyper is just toooooooooooo cute!🤎🤍🐾🖤 Hammocks are the bomb.👍😎🇨🇦💫

You're doing an awesome job training him. Just know that you don't always need to use food. Dogs love the sound of their human's voice, and when you're telling him he's done a good job he appreciates that more than food. The only other thing is to be consistent, and especially at this age, repetition is key.

You have to congratulate the puppy more enthusiastically

Every dog is different. Just like humans. Whatever works to keep their attention and helps them learn.

I can watch him all day

What a beautiful puppy you have, and a fast learner. Have fun together ✌💗💗🤗

Love seeing you so happy, he is the cutest,he will soon be a gentle giant

Awesome work Ryan! For one of your upcoming projects, you might want to consider adding a riser to each of your cabin treads…. On the steps. When our pups get excited and run to the stairs, their legs can slide through that open space. Having a riser will ensure no unnecessary twisted legs or broken bones. Best of luck with your new partner!

Definitely the cutest dog on RU-vid right now.

I laughed when I heard you call your dog, "Monkey Boy", because I've called my Siberian Husky "Monkey Boy" many times in the past.

I wouldn't say i'm an expert, but always try to leave on a positive note when you're training

My dog and I have been enjoying your videos every Saturday morning. She especially enjoyed this episode and I wish I could post a picture of her watching.

Congrats Ryan on your new fur baby. You’re gonna do fine as a parent 😊❤

No worries Ryan,,, He'll have YOU trained in no time !

When I crate trained my pup. I put her bed in there with all her toys and left the door open. Once she was comfortable then I'd shut the door for short periods, it didnt take long. She's so good now, she goes in for 1.5 hours when I have visitors etc.

He's a doll! I can't help but smile watching him. Enjoy your new friend.

I think you're doing an excellent job and he's such a perfect little puppy

My one friend and his wife have a couple Bernese Mountain Dogs. They are well mannered and definitely like the cold. His one male dog, Rex, loved to sleep on top of a snow pile in the winter. It didn't matter how cold it was outside.

This puppy is precious!

OMG He’s So Cute. I put the cage on my bed with puppy in cage so she would stop whining. She just wanted to be with Mom. That was two years ago but OMG He’s So Cute. Perfect 👍

He is so cute! That is a very smart pup. You are doing a great job with him. You all will be great pals.

So cute. And your doing such a great job with him.

What a cutie pup! You’re doing a great job training

I'm not a professional but I got a 2 year old Rottweiler that would try and go after and bark at my vacuum hose as I cleaned and now he just watches me so everyone has their ways of training I feel, but as long as the results are reached its all good I feel.

So awesome 🐾❤️🐾

Hi Ryan love to see that little puppy so so so cute 👍🙏🇺🇸❤️🥰💖

You're doing a great job Ryan you're teaching him as you go and you're learning as you go keep up the good work Ryan 👍 🐕😊

Good morning from New Jersey 💪

That's by far the cutest dog I've ever seen! Looking forward to see him grow up!

Crushing on the Ki-pupper❤! Thx for sharing the adventure:D

Love the new puppy. Doing a great job training him.

A cute little dog!! It makes me remenber that I have a dog in my home when i was 6. I played with him all the time after school.

He’s so cute❤❤

Love the dog

That cute puppy has some huge paws to grow into! You're doing it right. Keep on keeping on!

Precious Puppy Overload! ❤️❤️❤️ I could watch this 24/7😊

Doing great

I've always like your channel. Now you really have my attention with that pup!

1. He is going to think his name is Buddy. Call him by his name more often. 2. PLEASE DON'T FEED HIM PORK BONES!!!! They splinter, as do chicken bones and can puncture the gut. 3. You are doing amazingly well as a dog daddy, but there isn't anything cuter than our own children. When/If you have children, you will understand this. Keep up the good work! 🐕🐶🐕

Ryan, sweetheart,bubbalah.........we can hear him growing in the video☝️💁‍♀️😉🤣❤️

He is so cute. 🐶

Great job from an old K9 Officer.

Can't wait to see your nothern lights video

I love your "puppy lure". Works great "trolling" for puppies!!

He's getting so big! What a cute fluff ball! He's really smart and learns fast. Maybe try a harness instead of collar. He might be more comfortable when you have to tug on the leash.

Get him a wind up alarm clock. The ticking sound calms them. It's like the heartbeat of mom and brothers and sisters.

Sooooooooooooooo cute!!!!!!!

I think you're new kitchen is going on the back burner, well at least until he follows you on his own Accord 😊

OMG Kyper is soo cute ! ❤️

Hey man you are doing a great job with that pup. Trust your gut and learn from others you are going to get a lot of folks in the comments with a lot of advice and a fair amount of it may be conflicting but I think you are going to do just fine don't worry too much about comments

Buy the Rx of Flea and Tick. The only real preventative method for ensuring your dog is safe. Your vet will be happy to provide you with same when your little man goes for his next shots. This will also help to keep you protected as well given you will not see the ticks in that ball of fur, lol.

Going to be had for you to get much work done, with that little guy around! He is totally cute! Can’t wait to see him grow up!

Morning Ryan n Kuiper. Bat 🦇 boxes for the mosquitoes 🦟 ?? Enjoy guy’s

You are doing a great job with training Kyper! I am a dog trainer and have little to no corrections or advice to give. You will have a great relationship Ryan! Congrats!

Good 👍👍👍👍

Adding this comment for my 81 year old husband, he is not very tech savvy. Before you cut a hole in the side of the cabin, how are you going to keep the cold out? I suggest under the porch or the cabin. Dig down a little, put a full log floor and walls. Put the opening in the lower outside corner, fill it with hay, not straw. Our weather comes from the S.W . Let the dog grow up before you put him outside. There a bunch of animals around up there that will frighten him before he grows up. At Night he will learn to chase deer. Suggest you tie him at night. By the way you have a cute pup.

I crate trained my dog for night time sleeping the lazy way - I let her cuddle with me on the couch and let her get nice and warm and sleepy. Around 9pm I carried her to her crate put her in, closed the door and cover the crate with a blanket. It was so much easier than putting her in the crate when she was wide awake and listen to the crying. I was willing to carry her to bed forever as she’d go right to sleep in the crate. But after doing this for 6 months or so, when I move to get up to carry her to bed, she wakes up, runs to her crate and I follow along to close the door and toss a blanket over it. If it’s going to be cold, I will cover her with a blanket or two before I head to bed - she will lift her head up when I open the crate door but will snuggle down when she sees the blanket so I can cover all of her. In the morning I will open the crate door and give her a pet or two and let her come out at her own speed - sometime she’ll sleep form another 20 minutes- I like that she doesn’t bolt out of the door as soon as it is open I have found crib blanket for babies at the dollar store to be a great size for a dog crate and they are inexpensive too

I have a 8 month old chow puppy he's never cried like that and he's never been in puppy jail. he sleeps on the floor beside my bed and all i gave him since he was 7 weeks old is his own fluffy blanket to sleep on. he fussed a few times i just let him know i was there by petting him over the side of the bed a couple of times. Now when he wants out to potty in the morning he jumps up with his paws on the side of the bed and nudges me. I get up and out he goes. He's super smart. He's a puppy tho and yesterday he got the plug someone left on the wrong side of the tub and chewed few holes in it. lol... He gave it to me when i asked for it back. I went got him a fresh soup bone from the frig as a trade. Made him Happy, he got something better to chew on. best way to train a puppy is just enjoy and love'm if you wanted a robot you would have just bought a wind up toy. He will learn more by fallowing you around. He's already telling you you're his best friend.

One thing at a time! They will get things faster! We use “here”, to get him to come to me, down to lay down, off to get off of things, quiet to stop barking or whining, along with the normal one. We are doing service dog training. So it’s tiring! To get him to go in his crate try using an old t-shirt of yours that you have warn all day. It makes them more comfortable.

Way too cute

The only two things I would cutdown on is letting him up on you and carrying him. Unless you start cutting back now, it's going confuse him. If you think about it, adult dogs don't pick up puppies or carry them after the first couple weeks. And he's going to get too big. And fall, winter, and spring, he's going to be too wet. The one thing I would add is I would come up with a carpet or something for him to sit on when you drive the quad around. Make it so it can be in from of you and make it secure, so it doesn't shift. Later, you can use pieces of it for a rear perch and a wagon perch. He'll learn that is where he needs to be when riding. And, as a puppy, not having secure footing is a big fear. Carpet will give grip, a texture, and a smell, that says "I sit here and we go places". Routine. Besides being mean, aggressive, or negligent, there is no wrong way to raise a puppy. Socialization would be a good thing, but, unless Tito gets a dog, I can see that being difficult.

RYAN He is growing on up fast there !!!

Dogs are so cool. I couldn't handle a big dog nowadays so it's a 6 lb carry-on dog for me but man is your pup cute.

Morning ringers!

i don't know how many days it took to put this video together but from the beginning of the video to around the 30 min mark i noticed how much bigger he got, to quote DJT you got a "yuge fluff bear"

Dog, I love dog

Training is important but the amount of time you spend with them is critical. You'll do fine. He'll turn out great.

Ryan, the little puppy is adorable. Your doing it right by exposing him to everything you do up there. Pretty soon he'll be helping you out around there. What is the puppies name, we all want to know. Take Care Now

Mornin 🖐😎👍

Puppy 🐶 fishing 🎣 ❤😂😅❤

Berne would be a good name for the puppy 🐶

You are doing great. When you build a dog house think about making the roof flat ( can be angled) but my dogs love to sit and sleep on top of their houses.

Thanks for the video Ryan. Good puppy. I think he likes you. 85.7K

He is beautiful

I think the outside raised dog bed is a great idea, it is important to learn the lesson that no matter how nice something you give them is, they will go and lay somewhere else and/or play with the box. Dog is what happens when you are busy making other plans.

Good job to you both! Hey, watch out for them ticks...they are horrible this year here below the bridge. My cuz says they are bad up that way as well.

Ryan, there right and wrong ways to teach a puppy!!! You train them for whatever you have them for. He's got a lot to learn , you're doing a good job, and he is good natured so you have a great start.

Always a good time watching the Worm, pup is real cute but you should try a natural tick spray and stay away from the poisons . But great training stuff.

I Heard Advantage Flea and Tic drops work really well.

I’m 57 years old and still haven’t conquered my vacuum fear.😢

I love that dog! You're doing a great job with him. 10 pounds a month? 😮 Have fun!

Btw, interestingly, most all the things you are doing with him on this video, i just watched a professional do with his malinois puppies his age. Desensitization to noise, figuring out how to do new things to stimulate brain growth.. Amazing!

Ryan what type of tick and insert pellets do you put around? Are they safe for pets? How often? How much do you spread and what type of spray does Sarah put on her dog? Once a day or how often if they are there for a week? Also what type of bug smoker?

Love the channel and the dog, but back to building please!