Labrador Retriever Puppy Training | Swimming and Kayaking!
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- Follow along as we acclimate these Labrador Retriever puppies to swimming and kayaking!
I hope you guys enjoy!
This channel is devoted to providing a window into the life of professional dog trainer, Stonnie Dennis. I talk about dog training, boarding, health, equipment, and all the things that go into owning and running a successful dog training and boarding kennel.
At our kennel we place special emphasis on helping dogs reach their full potential through the use of physically and mentally demanding activities. Our primary goal is to help families raise happy, healthy, well socialized, canine companions.
We especially love training Labrador Retrievers, so don't be surprised when you see Labs of every age, size, shape, and color!!!
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"And that's really what i want for all of you, youtubers. So i want you to get out, live your life, have fun with your dog"
You stole my heart. And made my day also. Can't wait to get out with my dog!
Thank you!
watching you train dogs with so much empathy is really heartwarming! Thank you
Thanks for watching!
I know! Whenever I’m with my dog I have the words “calm, attentive and polite” swimming around in my head 😂 might get it tattooed on my forehead
Tired dogs are definitely good dogs, and just now, I've returned from a walk by the river, where of course, I got my rubber boots flooded by the dogs jumping around. BEFORE watching Stonnie's videos, I would have gotten annoyed, but NOT NOW, I embraced it :-)
Awesome!
So cute watching the little paws underwater.
I was hoping you guys would like that!
Excellent underwater camera footage!
Thank you!
My comment is for your cameraman. George you did an excellent job-I could see everything your Dad was talking about - what an amazing reflex along with great training!
My husband and I do not even have a dog yet!! We plan to get a wire haired fox terrier when I’m well again & when we retire. Of course we’ll have to finish & study all your videos first! Thank you for all you do for those of us who are all deficient in puppy knowledge. God bless you and your lovely family.
Great Dad and Amazing with the dogs! SO glad I came across your videos!
Stonnie, I just discovered your channel by chance and I am glad I did. I am a lab lover and have really enjoyed your videos. You have such a calm demeanor that is wonderful to watch. Watching the way the dogs interact with you is as wonderful as how you interact with them. Very few people have the knack to relate with animals the way you do. I can see you are much more than just a dog trainer.
Thank you SO much for sharing your expertise! You are the *best* trainer I've ever come across for not only your technique but your excellent way of explaining why you do what you do with the dogs. I'm working on making my young boxer/lab mix a well mannered girl and your help is SO appreciated! Thanks again!
Another great video, way to go George.
Apart from the wonderful lessons the puppies are learning just watching this clip has relaxed me enough to take my five out.
Those pups are adorable
Thank you Stonnie! Lovely.
Very cool video Stonnie,you sure have an awesome way with those pups,it was cool to watch their little legs under water swimming.I ALWAYS enjoy watching you and learn so much from you.And yes your state sure is beautiful.Take care,all the best!
You should come visit!
I blooming love your work!
Thank you!
Gday Stonnie , burt from aus here, mate ive been using the Stonnie method with my 4 month old Cane Corse for a couple of months now. I now have a confident pup that is happy to try anything I ask of him . but the small challenges have turned him into a mountain goat , he wants climb up high on anything and everything . Thankyou so, so much Stonnie for all your help. I put in the work, a lot of it , but boy ,Ive got the results from our effort , goodonya ol mate , Burt.+
Nice!
Awesome Video Stonnie! I so love watching how the pups calmed and enjoyed the ride , hope you had a great time out on the water with the Family!
Great videos! I truly appreciate the positive and informational dog training instruction
Brilliant advice as always
ha ha .. typical labbs.. the puppy swims before he is even touching the water.. So talented...
Yet another amazing video!!! Hopefully pippa isnt being a hand full! Thanks stonnie for being so awesome to our pupper!
One of your best videos yet Stonnie! Love those puppers, what good girls! Love your approach as always!
Thanks!
Very cute pups. First one started swimming before she hit the water. Very nice video, thanks.
Dang, a British patriot? You better be careful with that screen name...
Yes there are still some here. Patriotism still seems to be permitted, although the EU are trying to outlaw it, along with free speech. Hopefully we can leave before that happens. I normally use this ID for commenting on more political videos, but the dogs were so cute I jumped in before I remembered to change accounts. I came to see what Malinois dogs were about, and stayed to watch the rest. I’m a cocker spaniel owner. MAGA 🇺🇸🇬🇧
British Patriot Perfect ID for posting in this channel. Don’t change a thing!
Thanks, I really enjoy your work, and the philosophy behind it. 🇺🇸🇬🇧
Great Video!
Hey Stonnie. We're from Illinois and make it down to Cave Run for musky fishing several times a year. Just got a yellow lab puppy and are watching all your videos. Appreciate you. George ur the best!! Maybe we will see you on Cave Run some day.
I would love to have a kayak like that! There are nice lakes here in Sweden to use them in.
And ofc the dog has to go with me. My mission for this summer is for him to get use to the water. He is 1 year on June 21st.
I was not so calm when I put him in the water for the first time... I'm learning!
Oh my dog!!🐶
Great video as always Stonnie
Hey Stonnie my yellow lab puppy Iver and I love your videos. Thank you and keep up the good work
Just picked up my puppy and she's so afraid of the water. I do a lot of water sports so I need her to be good around water, I'll try this method, thanks Stonnie! 😊
Now I wonder what Uncle Stonnie is doing with a basset hound.
Chill out in a kayak! ^^
Extraordinary method Stonnie
Thanks!
I put the pup on a long line and wade out to get the dog used to water,so he can go as deep as he wants at first and gradually we go deeper.
Stonnie I have a problem with my Standard Poodle staying around and then taking off I guess I have to put a long line on him
Hi Stonnie . Love your videos . Was wondering your opinion on sprained tails in labradors that swim to much in one shot ?
Hey Stonnie, love your videos I'm having a problem with my retriever I have done everything with your obedience program, he is very obedient. The dog is 6 months old and was retrieving everything I was throwing but now he won't do anything that involves retrieving. When I throw a bumper he goes to it looks at it and turns away from it and comes back to me and sits beside me. I try to do it again and he does nothing I tried force fetch when he was retrieving and now he doesn't want anything to do with it. I talked to some trainers around where I live and they're telling me to get a new dog. Is there anything you could suggest? Thank you
Hey Stonnie just wonted to let you know i have found out what was going on with my dog he was teething and he is fine now he is retrieving everything now even birds thinking i got a good one thanks to anyone reading this don't give up and don't buy a new dog they will get there and follow stonnies videos this guy knows what he's talking about
Great videos 🤙🏼
How do you keep them from drinking the water, don’t want my dog getting sick. Introduced my 4 month old Rottweiler today and he kept trying to drink it.
Thanks for the video!!! My lab puppy loves to jump out and swim while we're out on the kayak. While this is okay since she's only about 40 lbs, I'm worried about her jumping out when she's full grown! I won't be able to pull her in. Any more recommendations? Should I do more of the initial in the shallow water acclimations? She never swims towards shore, just right around the kayak. Loved this video!!!!
Court maybe allow her to jump from a dock for fun, so that she can still enjoy playing in the water, but also learn that kayak time is not swimming time. Try using treats at first and reward her for every time she makes the decision to remain in the kayak when you ask her to.
How would you adventure train a 2yo retired greyhound who’s only ever known a kennel and spooks easily?
Love your videos! Could you share your opinion on getting 2 pups from the same litter. The general consensus out there seems to be "Don't do it". I am an experienced dog owner and former groomer. I have 2 months off to devote to working with them. Would be brother and sister Goldendoodles. They will be spayed/neutered at 6 months of age. Would love to hear your thoughts and any tips you might have.
I do it all the time. Two puppies are easier than one, if you have a good strategy!
Why is it called bluegrass? Sorry I'm not from America.
My 5 month old Ridgeback fell in a lake and swam first time. Was never acclimatised. I panicked more than him. It's important to do what Stonnie is doing.
Hey Stonnie! First of all I'd like to thank you for your videos. They're really informative and help me a lot.
Two days ago I got an 8 week old Mali and I'm not sure how to make him stop biting. There are people who say distracting them with commands like sit and rewarding them with food is they way to achieve it. And there are people who say that being more firm and "punishing" the dog is more effective (such as saying loud "NO" and grabbing them by the back of their neck)
What's your opinion on this topic?
Thanks again and keep up the good work!
Gorilla Fighting please don't use aversive method son a puppy! Malinois bite for their whole lives, puppies bite until their new teeth all come in. You can't teach them not to, only prevent it. If a puppy is biting, provide a teething toy. Still not working? Put then behind a dog gate so they can't chew on you or furniture, only their toys. Praise them for making the right decisions and help redirect unwanted behavior, by teaching a mutually exclusive behaviour eg. you dog can't bite you if they're in a stay on their place. When your puppy has all it's new teeth, you will need to find a professional trainer to do bitework/protection work with. Mals were bred to do this, they are high energy dogs and need HOURS of mental and physical stimulation per day. They also excel at tracking. It is a working breed and won't cope with being the average pet dog. A mal is much more demanding than say a gernan shepard or collie, which are also working dogs. If you don't get professional advice for a trainer thta works with this breed, your pup will develop behavioural problems. You local weekly dog training club is not sufficient. Stuff you can do yourself is socialisation, but you must be careful not to flood/over expose a pup. Always keep them below thresold/as soon as it's not a fun game you get the puppy back to a safer environment eg. if you take them to a fair to "people and dog watch" but the loud fair music spooks them, your puppy is not ready for that intense of an environment yet. Build up slowly. I'm sure it'll be very rewarding.
Biting is natural for dogs and punishment is not a science-based dog training method. You will only produce an unconfident puppy. Redirect biting to teething toys and puppy safe bones and remove items you don't want chewed. Don't create bad habits by not allowing them to occur in the first place.
Hello Jessica, thanks for your answer.
Regarding the biting: I personally have no problem with the puppy biting. The breeder told me that I need to prevent this since he is going to bite other people, too. And this could be a problem. I don't know the exact term in English but the puppy needs to learn "bite inhibition" or "bite impediment"? I have several toys for biting/chewing as well as a chew bone and chewing sticks. But he still wants to bite everything and everybody he comes close to. What helped is making the little guy "tired". I'm taking him for a walk every 2-3 hours. I've heard and read that 5-10 minutes each time would be good at this age. And we stick to this. But today we went to a close-by park and I let him off leash in a fenced area and he played with me for like 15 minutes or more. Of course I didn't let him play for the whole duration. We had 2-3 breaks after short periods of "activity" where I put him on my lap or let him drink water. When we went home he was calmer and didn't feel the need to bite me or the couch/carpet/clothes/etc. But this is too much for a puppy, right? Or is it ok for us to stick to the 5-10 minutes each walk + one trip to the park per day where I can let him play a little bit longer?
Regarding the rest: Yes, I am aware that Mals are so-called high drive dogs and that they need way more stimulation than other dogs. That's why I'm interested in IPO/AGI/OBI. Tbh I look forward to spend hours with my dog outside since I'm very active myself.
g day mate , ive just went through this with my pup, as Stonnie all ways says a tired dog is a good dog. If your only walking and pup is not jumping off high things then in my opinion your doing ok. goodonya from Australia
Hi
I was wondering how long they can be in the water ? Someone's dog died due to swallowing too much water, how can you tell please Stonnie?
Hey Stonnie...I've got a Belgian malinois who weighs in at 65lbs. He's a male and I feed him 3.5 cups twice a day and he's not to active as far as family pet goes. But he turns it on like a lightning bolt when ever I work him..should try feeding him more...his ribs show a little bit but he is muscular and about three years old..should I be worried or just let him be...? I would appreciate your opinion when you get some free time.
Can you tell me the title of your video that shows you acclimating the puppy to the kayak on land?
Do you train Goldens the same as Labs
So much easier when you aren't using a paddle!
What age should you introduce them to water
rodencr I assume any time after vaccinations. You can buy life vests, so that they feel safer in the water. Try to get then to chose to go in themselves. Maybe try a dog friendly beach, so the other dogs there can act as mentors and the pup will be having fun. Let them leave when they want, but provide all of the rewards (praise/food/toys) at the water. If they are shy of the water, just reward them fot making baby steps, until they gain confidence. Forcing them in might get then accustomed to water, but the pup won't be as trusting of you and it would be a good opportunity to build a bond.
As soon as you want. LOL at "life vests"...
What is that for a line?
Where can I buy that pool?
Stonnie that pool ain’t good enough for wifey 😉
Where did you get that pool and what’s it called?
It’s a cattle water trough
Not sure if I like this idea of putting the dog straight in the water? Surely they would be more confident if they chose to go in, eg. after a ball, using a ramp. And if they also knew they could get out when they want to?
Your work with puoppies seems really nice, though I can not tell the same about your comments towards your son. I wish you more empathy here as well.
You think you know more about raising sons than I know?
Never seen him train more “hostile” breeds like pit bulls or or terriers or Rottweilers might be that he hasn’t perfected his technique with those breeds or the clientele isn’t there
'hostile'?
Sensitive breeds are much harder to train,pitbulls,terriers and rottweilers are easygoing for the most part.
Digs 1i put quotation mark there exactly for that reason
So you think he'll struggle more to train dogs that are generally easier to train?
Digs 1 I don't think those dogs are easier to train. Imo rotties are pretty laid back and pit bull varieties have a lot of energy. Thats a dog that is unmotivated and a dog that is easily distracted and getting into trouble.
Bulldogs aren't easily distracted they're usually naturally very handler focused,they also have a lot of food and prey drive which makes them easy to train and Rottweilers are intelligent,stable and usually very food driven,again easy to train and very hard to go wrong with.
I've trained quite a few of both breeds,give me the typical Rottweiler or bulldog over a nervy collie or shepherd any day.