Puppy Training By Example! 

I've been watching for only around 3 months now, but I've realized that Stonnie Dennis dog training isn't just for dogs, its life philosophy as well. You are the man Stonnie.

You are so inspiring. I was bored walking my now 7 month old Golden who we have had for 6 weeks in just a flat straight path past houses. You talked about using your environment. I went down to a park near my house and now Auggie and I have a fun routine. He walks nicely to the park after stopping and sitting or waiting or something for the first 100 yards. At the park, we jog over to benches overlooking a splash pad and he jumps up on every bench, and walks nicely in between them and then we go around some planters around the park, next is a jump up on the picnic table & his once over by me and then a walk over to a bike rack that has wide openings and he weaves through them and then we walk on a loose leash for a period and back to the little "course" .. we have only done this for three days and day one, he was afraid of the metal benches and picnic table (he didn't like the way they felt on his feet (I checked if they were too hot first) ... he is a really smart boy and I showed him how and now he does it like a champ. We will go around and on the benches (they are in a circle around the splash pad) a couple of times. I also watched your video on acclimating to weather -- I am not fond of the cold, but I know Auggie needs exercise so out we went today -- wind chill made it 23 degrees this morning (down 50 degrees in two days!!) .. I was COLD .. I couldn't do the entire thing as much as we usually do -- but I was out there and I was so happy to be getting fresh air and my dog was happy! I will go again later when it warms up -- it alters training -- you don't even feel as though you are training. Thank you for posting such great videos!

The most valuable part of the video was correcting the handler, I'd love to see more of that. Philosophy and perfect dogs are fine but that's not why most of us watch

"I'm the doodle master" ... aaaand I'm dying😂🤣😂🤣

Thank god for you Stonnie! You helped my man, my dog, and me become a family.

Your positive manner, communication and calm ENERGY continue to inspire me. I often mention you on uTube when someone says struggling. Every post leaves me feeling happy & keen. 💜☯☮

Stonnie, your videos have helped me so much in training my dog. Since watching and using your techniques I have seen major improvements. Thank you!

You are like seriously the dog equivalent to Warrior Poet Society. Giving people life skills along with their dog training.

Always love watching your videos. Thanks so much for sharing them.

I have loved all your videos for a while now but I have to thank you especially for this one. When I implement your techniques and advice, I am very aware that I am still a student in dog training (and sometimes my poor puppy gets confused by my uncertainty and [lack of] communication). It helps to watch a newbie working with her dog and see that she reminds me a little of me. I also love seeing the crazy Ammo running around (also obviously a newbie to your teachings) because he is a huge distraction!

Stoney you are the best! A friend of mine recently got a new puppy, it's a German shepherd husky mix. He had dogs growing up as a kid but never had the responsibility of raising a puppy on his own. That was always his parents job he just played with the dog. He knows I have well trained dogs & asked me for some advice. The 1st & best advice I could give him is to subscribe to your channel and watch. So far hes been training this puppy for 6 or 7 weeks and i heard nothing but wonderful things & seen great pictures. I just wanna tell you thank you and again job well done with another satisfied subscriber.

I'm getting a puppy soon. Thanks for the videos , Stonnie!

This type of content is very needed!! Seeing a novice do it and you correct is helpful.

Thanks Stonnie! Love your videos. Do you think you could do a video of you working with Ammo? I have an 8 month Lab that thinks it’s play time 24/7 too...

You are amazing Stonnie!

U are awesome...I admire u as a mentor...I train and breed dogs but obviously not on level you do. I love to come meet you and see your faciliry

Love your videos just got a new puppy he’s 10 weeks I’m trying to learn something!

Great training video. Acclimating dogs to the rain is so crucial. A a lot city dog owners, keep their dog inside all day and spoil their dogs unnaturally to the point where the dog becomes distracted or completely avoidant of the elements. Then you go to the country and see the same breed happy and durable because they spend equal time inside and outside while allowing the dog to roam free on the property and also regularly taken on hikes.

Ammo running around kills me hahahah great video as always :)

Thank you

Very clean a confident expert trainer vs beginner. We can see the difference in the dog..

Great videos Stonnie! What kind of leash are you using and where can I buy one? I like how easy it is to put it ant to take it off the dog. Thanks

'Dogs that people like to carry on aeroplanes' hahaha good onya Stonnie, great advice and a bonus funny

I love the cameo appearances by Norton. He is adorable.

Great vid thanks

Stony, Big fan of all your videos.....can you do a video on hand signals you use to train the dogs.......thanks

😂"Are you anose picker that sits in the back of the class?" 🤣 Stonnie, you are classic!

Stonnie Dennis seen your videos for about four months great training and advise. Do you ever train beagles and/or what is the best advise for beagle training?

Stonnie, you have helped me tremendously with my new puppy and I cant tell you how grateful I am. I just got his second vaccinations at 12 weeks and am eager to help him socialize as much as I can. The vet pretty much said I should shelter him as much as possible until a week after all vaccinations are complete at 17 weeks. I live in an area where I can almost guarantee all dogs are vaccinated, so I am wondering if not carefully socializing him is more of a risk than him contracting some disease. I will probably avoid dog parks but I would like to at least get him used to the beach where he could still encounter some other people/dogs. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

My 10 week old cattle mix hates walks sometimes but loves play all the time. ...hoping some of your videos can help since they all did for the potty training so far

By any chance, would you know of any labrador retriever breeders in the New York City area? You're by far the best trainer i have seen.

Well I’m having trouble getting my dog to do a finished retrieve to sit and hold the duck or bird. So if I gotta wake up early to get the accomplishments done

I would be super interested in a video on that wheaten terrier!!

Can you make a video of you teaching a lab to do tricks, like shake, and how to do that?

What treats do you use in the first week of training for making a good student? I’m doing more work like this with my lab puppy and am using 50% of his rations (dog food) right now but it’s a bit messy the bits go everywhere

If you want progress you gotta make progress

Labradors are number 1❤ And offcourse JRT's😄

Hey Stonnie, when you use the small obstacle course, is that your method of moving the dogs from pack drive to play/drive and then back again, building calmness and control in them?

crazy the difference the walker makes in the dog

0:20 Probably the best advise anyone can give when it comes to dogs. Dogs are a reflection of what people put into them. If a lot of aggression is done with the dog you will get an aggressive dog. If you put calmness and confidence into a dog you will have a calm and confident dog.

12:07 DOODLED OUT!!

Stonnie what is your opinion on the alpha roll? My partner thinks it’s a good idea but I don’t like it.

Hi! Could you please help us!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🐶 My puppy turned 4 months old today (male). He never showed any aggression neither to us nor to dogs. Today I was teaching him “leave it”. Everything went great until I started using boiled chicken head.🐔And boiled chicken meat was as a treat. He got crazy, when I told him to leave it, grin👹, started to jump on my legs, trying to bite me. My husband came to help, took the puppy up in his arms. Then the puppy bit his cheek.😵 My husband hold him, trying to settle him down. As I understand this happened because he didn’t get this chicken head in the end. (he never tried it before as well). Right?🤔 We never used negative reinforcement for him, never beat him of course. Please tell us, what should we do in such situations? Should I keep using this kind of food for “leave it”, to provoke him? Or stop using it? How to behave if he will get crazy like this again? Thank you in advance for any advice 🙏🏻😊❤️

Can you do more dog training please

Hey Stonnie, where can I get one of the leather slip lead leashes that you're always using in your videos? Thank you.

You ever train a Aussie cattle dog?

I think you have more energy than the dogs! lol!

What do I do if my dog is refusing to walk on the leash? I try to pre-fatigue her and then put on her leash but she automatically puts on the breaks. She isn't very food or toy motivated.

Just like a good joke, if the timing is off, it's not funny. Building their excitement up along with it, it shows in the dog's effort level and posture. Nice tips here.

The giant lab is to old to be that nuts lol

Hey stonnie I’m having trouble getting my dog to not pull in the leash do you think I can have your email or number so we can discuss further actions I would greatly appreciate it.

Is that @ '65 Johnson on the boat?

Why all those Labradoodles. couldn't they afford a whole Lab.

Why all the praise? If I had those dogs fixated on me like these are I would be this good also. I see this on all these videos, not just him. The dogs are not virgin untrained pups.

Nose picker training.

You appear to be a good trainer. Why the leash ? IMO a leash is a crutch No leash , no treats, no gadgets. You and your pup.