Dog Training Tips and Tricks! Q&A With Nate Schoemer

Check out my top-rated course, From Novice to Pro: The Ultimate Guide To Dog Training, on Sit Stay Learn! It covers beginner basics to advanced techniques. Get it here: https://bit.ly/4jGVNNB Today's video is a Q&A. You can find each question below with the time for your convenience. Don't forget to check out my Amazon store (https://www.amazon.com/shop/nateschoemer) for high-quality products that I personally use and recommend. Your purchases help support my YouTube channel and provide valuable resources to the community. Become a channel member today, and you'll receive priority responses to comments, access to live Q&As for members only, custom emojis, badges, and you'll help me continue making great dog training content. Thank you to everyone who continues to support and help my channel grow. 😁 Only $1.99 per month. Sign up here: https://www.youtube.com/nateschoemer/... Thanks for watching, and subscribe for new dog training videos each week! ►► Nate Schoemer Shop👕: https://nateschoemershop.com/ ►► Get a copy of my dog training manual📚: https://amzn.to/2P2tyQH ►► Join My Facebook Group☕️:   / nateschoemers   ►► Support Through Patreon🦮:   / nateschoemer   ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:21 - What is the first thing you try to teach a dog when training? 03:22 - What's the best way to train a kid to handle a puppy? 05:19 I have three dogs. what is the best way to work with all 3? 07:30 - I was just made aware of "fear periods", particularly in GSD around 4-5 months. 12:25 - Do you have tips on getting him to focus? 13:53 - Our beagle barks incessantly when one of us comes home. 17:55 - How to keep my dog in a stay position when I answer the door? 19:55 - We will have people walking up and down the sidewalk in front of our street constantly. how do we stop the dogs from barking at them? 23:09 What would be your five top medium-sized breeds for service dog work? 24:51 - What are the best treats for dog training? 26:54 - What would you say are the key principles to keep in mind every day when you train a dog? 31:06 - What is your opinion on feeding a raw diet? 33:47 - My GSD heels beautifully if I have a ball in my hand, but I'm having a hard time weaning that out. Any suggestions? 37:08 - How do you deal with dogs whining in the crate? 39:00 - What is the difference between “yes” reward marker or “break, Free” marker when training. 45:25 How can I stop my dog from barking at other dogs and people when outside or on a walk? 49:00 - Is it bad to give my dog too much freedom in the house? 52:21 - Can you address some age-specific expectations concerning the recall and duration of skills in different environments? 54:35 - What would you recommend for socializing during the Pandemic? 59:25 - I'm still trying to get my dog to let me pet her head. How should I proceed from here? 01:01:08 - I’ve got a 9 week old Dutch Shepherd and it is very determined to nip fingers, toes, ankles, pants legs, etc. the cuteness wore off pretty quick. It’s pretty frustrating, hope you can offer a good approach! Thank you. 01:05:52 - 3yr old terrier mix just recently started obsessively digging to chase moles. I am never able to catch her in the act therefore am not able to redirect. I have tried setting her up to fail so that I can redirect and reward but she is smart enough to not do it in front of me. 01:08:50 - My 9-month-old GSD does good on leash walks with just me, but when I try to walk him with my kids he pulls and starts barking in excitement. 01:10:21 - how do I train my dog for public access? 01:13:58 - How long should I wait in between bringing the puppy home and service training? 01:14:55 - How do I increase my dog's ball drive? 01:16:06 - How can I get my dog to bite harder when playing tug? 01:17:08 - Do you use a kong? Does it serve any purpose besides being a food dispenser? 01:19:54 - When your dogs come forward off the terminal marker and you hold your hand high to get them to jump for the reward, do you hold the treat in the same way in your hand? 01:21:24 - Do you teach the double down? 01:23:33 Any ideas of how to tire dogs out mentally?