James I repair conventional and truss repairs for a living. Throw a scab on the other side of that rafter that goes at least two feet on each side of that notch. You can secure it with those Headlok screws every 6” OC.
James,don’t use the crate as punishment, should be his happy safe space, have a toy in your pocket and focus him on chewing that, puppy’s need to chew! Great series by the way. Strength and honour my friend
Agree. For my two labs, when they were biting as puppies, we would turn around and ignore them for a few minutes until they stopped biting. Showed them their behavior wasn't acceptable. It's also a phase every puppy goes through. The crate should be their happy place to relax.
42:36 I LOVE the Last Kingdom, I watched every season as it released and the movie to end the series (Seven Kings Must Die) really brought the story full circle. Arguably the best Viking series out there.
Love the video Sir James! Clovis is an absolutely amazing dog ❤ He is getting so big already! I've fostered several shelter dogs for my many years, and have dealt with many puppy nibbles. When the pups would start chewing/play biting me, I would put my fingers deeper into their mouth (while saying NO firmly) giving them a negative experience without hurting them. So each time they would bite or chew on me, they would associate a negative experience when biting, and they would stop eventually. I don't know if this is the "right" thing to do, but in my experience it worked very well. Consistency is key. A suggestion; don't use his crate as a "punishment" for something as it is his safe place, keep his crate a positive and happy spot for him. Sometimes ignoring him can be "punishment" enough. I love the "sit, stay" you are teaching him, he (and you!!) are doing amazing!! You 2 are building an incredible bond ❤ I applaud all the hard work you're doing on the homestead, you really are building something incredible. Keep up the good work, STRENGTH AND HONOR!!
By using the command “wait” or “stay” before using “free dog” you teach him an important command “wait” which you will use often. Really allows you to control your dog of leash. Love the videos
Depends on how you train. I had some professionals do a board and train for my dog for 3 weeks. They said its better if with every command the "stay" or "wait" is implied, and then you use "free" so they know when they can stop doing a command like "sit". For example, mine has a very useful command called "climb" where she has to go to her dog bed and wait till I say "free". This is handy when I know I have people coming to the door and I don't want her there bombarding all of us while they come in.
James, if I can make one suggestion about your new REALINK SECURITY CAMERA it would be to camouflage it by taping off the important bits and painting it. If you have unwanted guests you don't want them to easily see what's catching them in real time. If you notice trailcams they're almost always camouflaged.
Yeah gave me the idea that he could set them up and do a live stream focusing on an area that he’s working on that week, would sort of be like living on that big brother show but it could be a cool live stream for people to log into and watch should they want something to roll in the background while working or doing house work. He would t even need to speak over. Just let it roll and then release the weekly vids as well.
It can be used both ways. Having CCTV all over the place in plain sight is arguably better. Would you rather have footage of your unwanted visitors, or let them know they're being recorded and don't have any unwanted visitors in the first place? Maybe a mix of hidden and some "out there" would be best of both worlds.
Hi James, dogs (puppies) yap/bark to let other puppies know they play/bite too hard. We mimicked this with our dogs, e.g. ow! In a high pitch strong voice. With this we also turn our back to them. This lets them know we are ignoring (no attention) to unwanted behaviour. Lastly, dogs learn bite pressure by about 5 months of age. So this is why teaching puppies soft mouthing is soooooo important, because their muscle memory for ‘locks-in’ - for want of a better term, by around this time. A short time for training. I learnt this recently with our youngest dog - now 2 years. Whatever you choose, consistency in your trading method is key. My husband and myself love catching up with you and Clovis every Saturday pm (Perth, Australia). Thank you for letting us be a part of your world. Sending you both much love, Kerryn and David
I've heard this works. Dogs don't typically want to hurt their owners, so they may be more gentle if they realize that they are being too rough. From what I remember, it can teach them that humans are quite delicate/have delicate skin. Although with my own dog, he would forget this when he was a pup whenever the zoomies took over.
Hi James I am surprised you haven’t used your neighbours tractor to run through your trail just to level it out with the bucket would make the trip so much easier.
Hopefully James gets his own tractor soon from a sponsor of the channel. Other UA-camrs have been gifted free tractors and they arent anywhere near as entertaining as James.
By the time you next video come out it will be Officially 1 year of wild homestead my friend been here from the first day hope to be here for many more
I found your channel about a week or 2 ago and watched all your videos since then. ive been having a really hard time this month ive been to the ER 5 times since the beginning of this month and i went to the mental hospital once im feeling a little better now and start therapy soon. your videos have helped clear my mind and stop thinking about stuff thats going on. thank you for starting your channel and thank you for doing what your doing you truly helped me so much PS: sorry for the dump.. also sorry for bad grammar im 19yr and very dyslexic so it took me more then 20 minutes to text this
Never apologize for letting out how you feel.....this is what the internet is for:) I don't know you, but I can say that I'm honestly proud of you for getting some help you may need. Good luck on your journey, and know you've got someone rooting for you here in Ontario, Canada. Scott
Tornado Level 5 rated woodshed! Get that pump spray bottle and use double boiled linseed oil to preserve the wood. For the biting pup, he's teething. With my lab I gave him a frozen dog toy, but if he continued to bite a tap on the nose and a very firm NO BITING. He learned within a few days. It doesn't last forever, but it just feels like it.
For the log store, I would: - Add the cross-bracing you were suggesting, then add spaced vertical or horizontal panelling onto the cross-beams on both the sides and the back, to protect the logs from (rain / snow) but also allow airflow. - Cut down a few of the smaller trees at the back of the log store to prevent snow sliding down on the roof from forming a massive pile too close to the building, give it some distance it will fall away to first. - Consider using the area behind the log store to store your ATV/trailers/power tools (etc) under a tarp there over winter until you can get the tool shed built. As an aside; something you should consider in relation to batteries is that they store a huge amount of energy, where if they fail, it's not uncommon that this results in fires. Given you seem to be in the middle of nowhere and have already had the tent fire; I figured I'd point out that in an ideal world, you'd keep your batteries in a separate 'building' to the tool shed (and / or) cabin to reduce the risk to your other property. When you build the tool shed, it may be worth considering building a separate small weatherproof shelter around a fire-rated metal box, built on a concrete pad, spaced away from the primary buildings on the homestead, in which you store the batteries/chargers for most of your power-related equipment (especially any extremely large capacity lithium ion batteries). If you need power distributing between any two locations, it's always possible to lay conduit underground through a gravel channel and get some outdoor rated electrical cabling between the buildings, constructed out of appropriate fire insulative materials, so that a fire from any battery storage can't spread easily to other important locations on the homestead. I would install some conduit to a nearby location through the concrete pad anyway, just in case you want distributed power later, even if you don't immediately want this facility now (just make sure it can't get rained into). Loving the progress, had a blast binge watching through the whole series over the last week!
I think it's much easier with Clovis. Dogs crave attention, so when he bites, don't engage with him. Instead, firmly say a command like "NO." Be consistent with this. When he calms down, stops, or wanders off, say "Good boy" and give him attention, but without signaling that it's playtime now.
Great video. What works the most for us is the “leave it” command and to immediately ignore him. Try not to repeat the command or give him any of the attention he is demanding. The instant he STOPS jumping and biting and presents a calm behavior you, reward that state with a “good boy” or rub.
LOVE your videos, LOVE Clovis!❤️. I had a big English Mastiff that did the biting thing as a pup. He grew to be 190 pounds so it had to be nipped in the bud. Dogs don’t understand punishment, I constantly redirected him, played fetch, tug of war etc. told him no when he nipped but then really praised him when I gave him the toy immediately after his little bites. It worked for him. He was a gentle giant and I miss him everyday. Good luck. And please don’t use his crate as punishment. That’s his safe place.
James, when King Clovis bites, you have to redirect him with a different stimulus such as a stick or a chew proof toy. Eventually, he will stop, but he is teething, and this is expected puppy behavior. Redirecting him is always the best option.
Hi James. I'm Niko from Norway. I'm thrilled to follow your channel. I've never thought that I ever was to try to advise you, but I couldn't help but notice something that you might want to consider. When screwing those floorboards, you only use one screw in the middle of the board. I fear that when those boards dry up even more, those boards might start to curl up around the middle point. Of course the curvature of the wood will play a part, but just to be sure I think I might would've consider to put down to screws in each side of the board instead of one in the middle. Just a thought from the other side of the pond. Stay strong, be firm, and give Clovis my best.
There are several things you can do to help with the biting. When the dog starts going for your hand, have a chew toy nearby and place the chew toy in his mouth instead of your hand. That way, he knows you chew on the toy and not on the hand. You can also just tell him no and if he continues to do it, walk away. You shouldn't punish dogs by placing it in the crate though. The crate is his safe space. You don't want the dog to think that the crate is a form of punishment but rather a safe or sleeping space.
Great video! When you’re teaching him not to bite. Be firm with your no. You were kinda waving your fingers/hand and not reaffirming your no. It looked like you were playing. That’s why he thought you were playing. You remove the hand a just in a deeper tone say no bites. But the putting him up is a good way to train. Thanks for posting. Love the series. God bless ❤
Hi James. Me again; it's called mouthing, all puppies do it. Usually they grow out of it; but it has to be corrected Usually I find distraction with something else; a toy or just walking away after a stern No!! Will be enough. He's very young yet; in time the mouthing will stop ✋
This!! 100% spot on, with my pup it felt like we had a velociraptor in our house for a few months! She eventually out grew the biting and eating rocks/dirt
@Blanky889 I know!! Puppies are little biting machines!! But as you said, they do grow out of it. It's like having a toddler who puts everything in their mouth isn't it. But in the end it all calms down....hopefully hehe!!
18:44 you can make a loud yelping noise (fake or real, depending on how hard he bites haha) and then turn your back and ignore him. When he stops biting then you can play and praise, and if he bites again yelp and ignore. My dog responds really well to me growling at him for some reason, so I only use it when he’s really in trouble lol
Just a quick tip for the biting when outside, you can try just turning around and turn your back to him, to disengage with him, letting him know that bitting is not acceptable. Hope this helps Chhers
I enjoy them too. I have ordered The Last Kindom and looking forward to it. James recommended Eagle In The Snow about The Roman Empire a few videos ago and it was a great read. Hope you enjoy Alfreds Dynasty.
James, me personally, I would leave the rafter tails on, and possibly sink 3 concrete pillars and add 2x4 support posts. This area behind the woodshed would provide a great place to park the quad and trailers. Reference Clovas and the stones, you can't stop him eating 100% of them, all you can do is try your best to keep him away from them. All the best, from Kent, England
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You should leave the rafter tails long and you can store your excess lumber under it, or park the quad, or gas cans, ladders, propane tanks etc. It's nice to have a roof to store things under 😊
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Hey, just responding to the biting issue. I've had a lot of success just correcting (Cesar Millan style) with sound and a "hand poke" to the neck then redirecting to what the puppy should bite like a toy, rawhide stick or just a stick. Not a fan of using the crate as punishment - that's not a negative association you want to make. My suggestion is to binge watch Cesar and then you can troubleshoot any potential issue quickly and efficiently with your leadership skills. With your energy it should be fairly easy. Wishing you best success! PS please give King Clovis a muzzle kiss for me ! He's gorgeous!
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Yes, keep the length on the wood shed!!!! Enclosed is the way to go!! Hoping enough room to put your four wheeler in out of the elements. Consider it a gift from God. Your doing awesome! Thanks for my Saturday morning coffee hour!!! Your doing great with Clovis too!
I have ordered the first book in the series and I am looking forward to it. Did you mean to type warriors rather than worriers? From James description it sounds like King Alfred had to be surrounded by warriors not worriers.
Hey James, loving the fireshed build! If you want an architect's view, I wouldn't put any bracings or support for those overhangs in the back, for now. I know in Canada snow load is serious, but that's a pretty sheltered spot so the load would be less, and on the tip the snow will just fall off; you also have a sturdy structure and you put a lot of rafters, so the load can be easily spread. If you put some bracings or vertical supports you'd make that space less accessible, and you could end up using it less... right now it's aperfect for firewood storage! I'd say leave it like that, it's stronger than it looks! If you really see that it's tipping and trying to "rip off" the other side from the beam, you can then come in and reinforce afterwards!
Always so excited for each episode to come out, yet so sad when they finish, knowing I have to wait another week for the next one. Bittersweet.. Bittersweet.
Still can't wait for the Sauna project to begin! Woodshed is going to look awesome. The overhang on the back does absolutely look like good space to store some longer stuff, or pretty much anything....
I'm Vietnamese🇻🇳 and lived and worked in Canada🍁 for three years. 🌗 Around this time, the weather there was freezing cold❄️🌨️. Wow, you’re like a polar bear, living strong in such cold weather! 🌨️🌨️
Im not an expert, but tried the wood burning on garden box. I noticed it was easier to burn by angling the torch and working towards the end. The torch starts heating the wood in front of you as you move along the plank. We love the show.
Redirect the biting. Keep a toy in your pocket. My dog got so used to having a toy put in his mouth when he got nippy that he’d bite and then run find a toy. Now he brings a toy with him when he’s excited, such as greeting people at the door. Clovis is a beautiful puppy and you’re doing a great job. Oh, also, rather than a generic no, I say, “ no bite” or “ no biting”.
As an absolute LAST resort James, you could consider applying a muzzle to King Clovis at the very moment you see him eating gravel. He is a very intelligent dog and will associate gravel eating with muzzle application quickly.
Second comment because why not we're live chatting at this point. The gap behind the woodshed could be amazing if you rig solar panels on the roof as a spot to put all your batteries etc until you have a spot for them in the main cabin. Can enclose and insulate a small portion assuming you dont have room in the guest cabin.
Hello James. For Clovis, I think that when he gets a little too excited, you need to divert his attention through play (searching for objects, etc.). This worked very well for my Rottweiler, who then searched for avalanche victims, but who as a teenager did a lot of mischief!!! Best wishes.
Me: damn! James is getting better at these drone shots. Super steady. Love the cinematography! - immediately crashes. Those DJI Minis, man. Insane ad for em' super durable.
As long as there is plenty of one-on-one playtime, not connected to work, he's a smart dog but a toddler, he will get it with repetition and rewards and loving discipline, listen to your trainer, big dogs are different I had St Bernards and a German Shepard-I think you are doing great!
A birds mouth joint on the rafters would be much stronger over the long term. Measure one and cut them all. Fast and easy. He would also save hundreds of dollars on brackets and fasteners.
When your puppy bites, exclaiming loudly “ouch” then a firm “no bite”…..when puppies play amongst themselves, they let each other know when play becomes too rough/painful by yelping/whining. Mother dogs/cats are vocal and physical when correcting their litters. Be consistent, no mixed signals.
Love the channel, James, but I wanted to share my thoughts on the wood burner. Your stove should be burning efficiently and hot enough so that you DO NOT see exhausting from the top. If you're seeing smoke, you're burning unseasoned wet wood, which will build up creosote in your pipes and eventually lead to an unsafe system. Grab a wood moisture meter and try to only burn wood between 15-20 percent. I promise you will see a huge difference. Also, look up the "Top Down Fire" method for starting your fires. You may love it. Thanks for the content!
Hi james...u should bring your side protection fence,move it to front side of cabin to stop dog clovis getting to side stones.....then get deck in situe add a side rail on right side and continue protection fence from corner of it. Again blocking off access all stones. Say sit then wait...when putting dog food down,repeating wait...before free dog unleashed lol.😂 Definately use rear of wood shed for extra storage...adding cross beam and couple inground posts should be sufficient. Love that giant shed! Grab a couple of pallets when out and tidy n stack all lumber useable wood in protection area...but put ourside area too. Tidy up before big winter...safer and tidyer for all. In one place then cover with tarp. You could also put pallets under that rear overhang on woodshed...free pallets, to use as dryer better storage...either wood scraps or extra lumber or even more fire wood. Keep up the goodness. Peace.
This was a great one!!!🥰 James, you were in true "James" fashion in this episode! Wildly Entertaining... pun intended! 😉 LOVE how happy you look! Your smile is magical!!😊 That wood shed is solid AF!! Great work, man! 🔥 The extra length on the roof beams is definitely a gift from the Gods.. you should sleep on some ideas before any cutting. I think your idea to add posts beneath the back ends is a great one. You may be able to use it for some unforeseen "out of sight" storage area in the future. I cannot believe I have been addicted to this channel for an entire year already!!!🥰 Happy Anniversary, @wildhomestead 🍻🎉 You've created a Wolfpack around the world and that is no small thing!🐺 You've got a squad, should you ever need one!! Blessings to you and Clovis! Strength and Honor! ⚡💪🛡👑🐕🏡 PS: Where can we send the protective "jewel" cups?!!! 😳
James ..... there are thousands of "correct" ways to train a dog. Not every method works with every dog, it all depends on the personality of the dog. The biggest and most important thing is "CONSISTENCY " in what you "say" and how you "react". Consistency will allow the dog to associate your words and actions with his "current" action (what he is currently doing). For me, the most important things are "KEY" words: No Stay Stop (I use the word freeze) Bad Dog (only use when really bad) My dogs would usually hang their head if I used "bad dog". For biting it was "no bite" (simple sharp words are best for displin). If he continues, a finger tap on the end of the nose usually gets the dogs attention but again use words (no bite). If he needs a "timeout", designate and spot for him to stay (this could take time and evergy on you to accomplish this) but be consistent in your actions. The tone of your voice is also a tool in training.
Heya James & Clovester. Sorry I'm still on the previous vid. Work & Life gets in the way. I'll catch up asap. Hugs to the little cutie from over the pond. Stay safe & warm 🌍🇿🇦🏠🏔️🌲💯🔥💌🙏👍
Hey man, thanks for another great video today. Always enjoying them. Clovis really cheers me up, such a wonderful dog. We had a Labrador for 15 years and in the beginning we had the same issues with biting and jumping up on us. To stop her we were taught to say “no” with a deep voice and to turn around and show our backs on her when she was getting too wild, that worked pretty well for us. But sometimes, you know… kids just want and have to play wildly😊Cheers from Hamburg
Not sure about the single screw in the middle of the floor planks. The planks are likely to cup due to being only fixed in the middle. I'd pull in the single screws out and replace them with two at each fixing location around an inch and a quarter in from each edge. Or you could potentially add three at each location since they are quite wide planks, which will also save you having to pull out the mid screw.
Yeah I only found this channel a couple of weeks ago. I recommend watching the first videos. They are super impressive. James went into the wilderness in the winter time with nothing more than a chainsaw and a cheap tent. Very inspirational that's for sure
Hey James, our dog used to do the same thing all the time and still can when she gets excited. We find she especially loves gloves and seems to maybe think that the gloves are a toy or a game. We make her submit by making her sit still. A firm “no” and “sit” and she has quickly learned to reset. It works every time. Took a bit of practice for us both but it works. Good luck.
I recommend watching from the starting video. They are super impressive. The dude basically went into the wilderness in the winter with nothing but a chainsaw and a cheap tent. Very inspirational.
James, another great video. So entertaining. We didn’t get our pup used to a coat early enough so he hates to wear one now but we insist when it’s really cold and windy. Keep the content coming.
Hey James, Clovis might be eating the pebbles due to his current diet. Long story short, our dog started eating pebbles also when we bought a different type of dog food when we arrived at our vacation destination, mind you that our dog was older than Clovis but his new food didn’t have the nutrients he was used to. Found his usual food and all was back to normal. Good luck, keep up the great work!!
I have a high-energy dog, Lab/Border Collie. When she was in her bitey stage, her trainer recommended that I grab her like a fish. Hold her lower jaw for a few seconds. Dogs bite up, they can't bite down. After a couple weeks she stopped biting. Whatever training you do, reps, reps, reps. Keep up the good work on this channel. It's great.
Your floor in the woodshed will get "cupping" with only a centre screw. Leave the rafters long use 3 support posts vertically with a horizontal support, this leaves you lots of room to enter from back or sides. My only other thought is a nail pouch :) saves the pockets of you coats. Love the videos and of course Clovis. Be safe and best wishes from lovely Pembroke On.
Whatever dog training method you use be consistent so you dont confuse Clovis. The stones likely look like kibble to him so try using a normal bowl so the water mixes with kibble more uniformly.
Hi from the UK 🇬🇧 my best tip for bitting is for you to yelp as a pup would in its litter if a sibling bit them. Its dog language he already understands. This helps dogs to learn about the pressure of their bite. Its definitely the fastest way to stop biting. P.s I love watching your videos with my pug King Arthur. He watches intensely now Clovis is with you😂
James without fail, my wife and I watch your episodes. Love what you do there. Love the wood store, its going to survive a nuclear war! Much love from merry England.
You are going to be super happy to have that deck built for wet boots and just keeping the cabin clean. Also I can’t help but think you should wrap it around the downhill side at some point. Enjoy that view. You can put your grill out there nd seriously improve your living space. A killer outdoor kitchen with some solar powered lighting… how do you not?!?
The training is good, and as one viewer suggested, turning your back as well. Same calm demeanour. He is a puppy, and this is common play. I'm happy to see you. The cabin and woodshed looks great. Not sure I would pare down a 2x6 for the stove pipe but ok. On your wood shed I would be inclined for the overhang to put in a vertical post for support. You make a great video.
James I repair conventional and truss repairs for a living. Throw a scab on the other side of that rafter that goes at least two feet on each side of that notch. You can secure it with those Headlok screws every 6” OC.
James,don’t use the crate as punishment, should be his happy safe space, have a toy in your pocket and focus him on chewing that, puppy’s need to chew! Great series by the way. Strength and honour my friend
Was going to say the same thing
Agree. For my two labs, when they were biting as puppies, we would turn around and ignore them for a few minutes until they stopped biting. Showed them their behavior wasn't acceptable. It's also a phase every puppy goes through.
The crate should be their happy place to relax.
Don’t use crates at all. It’s barbaric.
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42:36 I LOVE the Last Kingdom, I watched every season as it released and the movie to end the series (Seven Kings Must Die) really brought the story full circle. Arguably the best Viking series out there.
Love the video Sir James! Clovis is an absolutely amazing dog ❤ He is getting so big already!
I've fostered several shelter dogs for my many years, and have dealt with many puppy nibbles. When the pups would start chewing/play biting me, I would put my fingers deeper into their mouth (while saying NO firmly) giving them a negative experience without hurting them. So each time they would bite or chew on me, they would associate a negative experience when biting, and they would stop eventually. I don't know if this is the "right" thing to do, but in my experience it worked very well. Consistency is key. A suggestion; don't use his crate as a "punishment" for something as it is his safe place, keep his crate a positive and happy spot for him. Sometimes ignoring him can be "punishment" enough.
I love the "sit, stay" you are teaching him, he (and you!!) are doing amazing!! You 2 are building an incredible bond ❤
I applaud all the hard work you're doing on the homestead, you really are building something incredible. Keep up the good work, STRENGTH AND HONOR!!
By using the command “wait” or “stay” before using “free dog” you teach him an important command “wait” which you will use often. Really allows you to control your dog of leash. Love the videos
Think it would be cool if you could generate power from that waterfall.
Depends on how you train. I had some professionals do a board and train for my dog for 3 weeks. They said its better if with every command the "stay" or "wait" is implied, and then you use "free" so they know when they can stop doing a command like "sit". For example, mine has a very useful command called "climb" where she has to go to her dog bed and wait till I say "free". This is handy when I know I have people coming to the door and I don't want her there bombarding all of us while they come in.
James, if I can make one suggestion about your new REALINK SECURITY CAMERA it would be to camouflage it by taping off the important bits and painting it. If you have unwanted guests you don't want them to easily see what's catching them in real time.
If you notice trailcams they're almost always camouflaged.
Yeah gave me the idea that he could set them up and do a live stream focusing on an area that he’s working on that week, would sort of be like living on that big brother show but it could be a cool live stream for people to log into and watch should they want something to roll in the background while working or doing house work. He would t even need to speak over. Just let it roll and then release the weekly vids as well.
It can be used both ways. Having CCTV all over the place in plain sight is arguably better. Would you rather have footage of your unwanted visitors, or let them know they're being recorded and don't have any unwanted visitors in the first place? Maybe a mix of hidden and some "out there" would be best of both worlds.
Hi James, dogs (puppies) yap/bark to let other puppies know they play/bite too hard. We mimicked this with our dogs, e.g. ow! In a high pitch strong voice. With this we also turn our back to them. This lets them know we are ignoring (no attention) to unwanted behaviour. Lastly, dogs learn bite pressure by about 5 months of age. So this is why teaching puppies soft mouthing is soooooo important, because their muscle memory for ‘locks-in’ - for want of a better term, by around this time. A short time for training. I learnt this recently with our youngest dog - now 2 years. Whatever you choose, consistency in your trading method is key. My husband and myself love catching up with you and Clovis every Saturday pm (Perth, Australia). Thank you for letting us be a part of your world. Sending you both much love, Kerryn and David
This works! Have trained a couple of dogs not to bite this way as well!
Excellent advice. 👍This is the way he would learn with his siblings. It is a game… until it hurts! 😂
I've heard this works. Dogs don't typically want to hurt their owners, so they may be more gentle if they realize that they are being too rough. From what I remember, it can teach them that humans are quite delicate/have delicate skin. Although with my own dog, he would forget this when he was a pup whenever the zoomies took over.
Truth! When I'm playing with my dog and he gets a little too rough, I say "OUCH" loudly and he definitely takes it down a knotch.
We did this with our lab. 10/10 recommend. I can put my whole hand in her mouth even when we’re playing and never worry about biting
Teaching the “leave it” command is super useful and may help with the rocks
Definitely
Leave it and drop it are two very useful commands.
Yes 🙌 this is one of the first commands I train my pups to learn
When I started using “Leave it” with my pets, it was a godsend.
James, don't cut that roof tail off. Make it into a fully functional garage for the atb instead of that tree.
You're doing a good job, son.
Hi James I am surprised you haven’t used your neighbours tractor to run through your trail just to level it out with the bucket would make the trip so much easier.
Hopefully James gets his own tractor soon from a sponsor of the channel. Other UA-camrs have been gifted free tractors and they arent anywhere near as entertaining as James.
By the time you next video come out it will be Officially 1 year of wild homestead my friend been here from the first day hope to be here for many more
I found your channel about a week or 2 ago and watched all your videos since then. ive been having a really hard time this month ive been to the ER 5 times since the beginning of this month and i went to the mental hospital once im feeling a little better now and start therapy soon. your videos have helped clear my mind and stop thinking about stuff thats going on. thank you for starting your channel and thank you for doing what your doing you truly helped me so much
PS: sorry for the dump..
also sorry for bad grammar im 19yr and very dyslexic so it took me more then 20 minutes to text this
Good luck with your battles, hope things improve for you. ✌️🍀
Never apologize for letting out how you feel.....this is what the internet is for:) I don't know you, but I can say that I'm honestly proud of you for getting some help you may need. Good luck on your journey, and know you've got someone rooting for you here in Ontario, Canada.
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I love your history anecdotes, especially as I'm from England and living in Dorset. My youngest son served for 6 years in the Wessex Yeomanry 😊❤
Refresh, refresh, refresh! Let's GOOO! Happy One Year Anniversary, James! Congrats on ALL the incredible things you have accomplished! OOGA BOOGA!
Is it really a year already! Wow
Put post on back of roof trusses and you could have a nice place to park your 4 wheeler out of the weather.
Iwas thinking the same
leave The hangover on the back it would be great for storage! I'm really loving that woodshed!! looking forward to next week!
Tornado Level 5 rated woodshed! Get that pump spray bottle and use double boiled linseed oil to preserve the wood. For the biting pup, he's teething. With my lab I gave him a frozen dog toy, but if he continued to bite a tap on the nose and a very firm NO BITING. He learned within a few days. It doesn't last forever, but it just feels like it.
As an Englishman, I’m loving the history clips 👌
For the log store, I would:
- Add the cross-bracing you were suggesting, then add spaced vertical or horizontal panelling onto the cross-beams on both the sides and the back, to protect the logs from (rain / snow) but also allow airflow.
- Cut down a few of the smaller trees at the back of the log store to prevent snow sliding down on the roof from forming a massive pile too close to the building, give it some distance it will fall away to first.
- Consider using the area behind the log store to store your ATV/trailers/power tools (etc) under a tarp there over winter until you can get the tool shed built.
As an aside; something you should consider in relation to batteries is that they store a huge amount of energy, where if they fail, it's not uncommon that this results in fires. Given you seem to be in the middle of nowhere and have already had the tent fire; I figured I'd point out that in an ideal world, you'd keep your batteries in a separate 'building' to the tool shed (and / or) cabin to reduce the risk to your other property. When you build the tool shed, it may be worth considering building a separate small weatherproof shelter around a fire-rated metal box, built on a concrete pad, spaced away from the primary buildings on the homestead, in which you store the batteries/chargers for most of your power-related equipment (especially any extremely large capacity lithium ion batteries). If you need power distributing between any two locations, it's always possible to lay conduit underground through a gravel channel and get some outdoor rated electrical cabling between the buildings, constructed out of appropriate fire insulative materials, so that a fire from any battery storage can't spread easily to other important locations on the homestead. I would install some conduit to a nearby location through the concrete pad anyway, just in case you want distributed power later, even if you don't immediately want this facility now (just make sure it can't get rained into).
Loving the progress, had a blast binge watching through the whole series over the last week!
I think it's much easier with Clovis. Dogs crave attention, so when he bites, don't engage with him. Instead, firmly say a command like "NO." Be consistent with this. When he calms down, stops, or wanders off, say "Good boy" and give him attention, but without signaling that it's playtime now.
Great video. What works the most for us is the “leave it” command and to immediately ignore him. Try not to repeat the command or give him any of the attention he is demanding. The instant he STOPS jumping and biting and presents a calm behavior you, reward that state with a “good boy” or rub.
You need to create a PO Box and share it on here so we can send you and your dogs some gifts and fan mail!!!!
LOVE your videos, LOVE Clovis!❤️. I had a big English Mastiff that did the biting thing as a pup. He grew to be 190 pounds so it had to be nipped in the bud. Dogs don’t understand punishment, I constantly redirected him, played fetch, tug of war etc. told him no when he nipped but then really praised him when I gave him the toy immediately after his little bites. It worked for him. He was a gentle giant and I miss him everyday. Good luck. And please don’t use his crate as punishment. That’s his safe place.
James, when King Clovis bites, you have to redirect him with a different stimulus such as a stick or a chew proof toy. Eventually, he will stop, but he is teething, and this is expected puppy behavior. Redirecting him is always the best option.
Midnight here in Aotearoa, New Zealand but I'm watching your video as soon as it comes in! Love watching you build the Wild Homestead. OOGA BOOGA! 🤪
Same!
And then Clovis gets and loves a deer bone from New Zealand?? Yep, we win 🤣
Same here 😂
Me too!
Me too 🤙
Hi James. I'm Niko from Norway. I'm thrilled to follow your channel. I've never thought that I ever was to try to advise you, but I couldn't help but notice something that you might want to consider. When screwing those floorboards, you only use one screw in the middle of the board. I fear that when those boards dry up even more, those boards might start to curl up around the middle point. Of course the curvature of the wood will play a part, but just to be sure I think I might would've consider to put down to screws in each side of the board instead of one in the middle. Just a thought from the other side of the pond. Stay strong, be firm, and give Clovis my best.
There are several things you can do to help with the biting. When the dog starts going for your hand, have a chew toy nearby and place the chew toy in his mouth instead of your hand. That way, he knows you chew on the toy and not on the hand. You can also just tell him no and if he continues to do it, walk away. You shouldn't punish dogs by placing it in the crate though. The crate is his safe space. You don't want the dog to think that the crate is a form of punishment but rather a safe or sleeping space.
James you are doing a great job keep up the good work
Great video! When you’re teaching him not to bite. Be firm with your no. You were kinda waving your fingers/hand and not reaffirming your no. It looked like you were playing. That’s why he thought you were playing. You remove the hand a just in a deeper tone say no bites. But the putting him up is a good way to train. Thanks for posting. Love the series. God bless ❤
On the biting, hire yourself a postman / mailman for him to bite ,works wonders.
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Hi James.
Me again; it's called mouthing, all puppies do it. Usually they grow out of it; but it has to be corrected Usually I find distraction with something else; a toy or just walking away after a stern No!! Will be enough. He's very young yet; in time the mouthing will stop ✋
This!! 100% spot on, with my pup it felt like we had a velociraptor in our house for a few months! She eventually out grew the biting and eating rocks/dirt
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I know!! Puppies are little biting machines!! But as you said, they do grow out of it. It's like having a toddler who puts everything in their mouth isn't it. But in the end it all calms down....hopefully hehe!!
18:44 you can make a loud yelping noise (fake or real, depending on how hard he bites haha) and then turn your back and ignore him. When he stops biting then you can play and praise, and if he bites again yelp and ignore. My dog responds really well to me growling at him for some reason, so I only use it when he’s really in trouble lol
Just a quick tip for the biting when outside, you can try just turning around and turn your back to him, to disengage with him, letting him know that bitting is not acceptable. Hope this helps Chhers
We did this with our dog, worked like a charm. At the moment he bit, we told him NO and stopped playing.
Leave the tails on the rear of woodshed, but maybe cut the trees away so you have roomm to clear snow if it piles up too high?
I enjoy the brief history lessons. So much so that I just picked up Alfred’s Dynasty.
I enjoy them too. I have ordered The Last Kindom and looking forward to it. James recommended Eagle In The Snow about The Roman Empire a few videos ago and it was a great read. Hope you enjoy Alfreds Dynasty.
James, me personally, I would leave the rafter tails on, and possibly sink 3 concrete pillars and add 2x4 support posts. This area behind the woodshed would provide a great place to park the quad and trailers. Reference Clovas and the stones, you can't stop him eating 100% of them, all you can do is try your best to keep him away from them.
All the best, from Kent, England
9pm in Queensland, been looking forward to Wild Homestead time all week!
SER James Alofs, Architect of the Northern Homestead, the First of His Name, Monarch of the Great Pines and Crimson Maples, Custodian of Ancient Viking Knowledge, Steward of Thor's Red Oak, the Phoenix Who Rose from the Tent Ashes, the Unburnt, the Aficionado of Berries and Cherries, the Master of Digestive Triumphs, the OOGA BOOGA Chieftain, Connoisseur of Café Infusé à Froid Noir, Commander of the Mid-Sized pickup Steed, Friend to Gundebad the Dwarf, Enthusiast of Wolf's Milk, Filler of Thunder Hole, Betrothed to Sophie Turner, Seeker of Wild Raspberries, Lord of the Oakum Stuffing, Slayer of the Winged Hornet Menace, Comrade to Alex "The Thunder Hole" Nick, Grand Architect of Window DIY Installations, Patron of Henry the 5th, Member of the Vosker Nosy Neighbor Network, Father to CLOVIS! King of the Franks, Grand Augur of the Crooked Holes, Honker of the Mighty Carnyx, Master Carpenter of Musashi’s Fire Shed,
Winter is coming!
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Earlier today, I did my master thesis defence. And as of one hour ago, I officially have a master's degree!
Just wanted to brag.
Congratulations! Well done! 🎉
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Marvellous and soothing, can imagine life without my weekly dose of Clovis and James’s sacred history lectures
James does have a way of making history sound fascinating. His book recommendations are spot on too. I love this channel.
You should leave the rafter tails long and you can store your excess lumber under it, or park the quad, or gas cans, ladders, propane tanks etc. It's nice to have a roof to store things under 😊
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OOGA BOOGA 🫡 Salute Sir James and pup 🐕 Clovis
Been here since day one, I remember when you picked up your first chainsaw throw trial and error you have become a natural 🙌👊👍🤙💪
Stilh and Husqvarna all day...
Keep up the great work, stay safe up there...
Starting in May 2023, I discovered WILD HOMESTEAD and began watching your videos. I am proud to announce on this glorious November day that I, for the first time, am all caught up. Thank you James, so very much, for sharing your journey. Strength and honor to you and your pupper King. OOGA BOOGA BABY
You could use the extra storage space in the wood shed to store long pieces of material in some kind of rack. 👌🏻
That thing will still be here 400 years from now. Impressive
That was a busy and hectic year, happy anniversary James. Clovis is the perfect dog for you it seems. Strength and honour.
THE WEEKEND STARTS WITH BABY CLOVIS AND JAMES 🐕❤
With the extra overhang on the back of the wood shed that would be a great place to hang your tools
The best and strongest fire wood shed in Canada!
It is super impressive thats for sure,
Hey, just responding to the biting issue. I've had a lot of success just correcting (Cesar Millan style) with sound and a "hand poke" to the neck then redirecting to what the puppy should bite like a toy, rawhide stick or just a stick. Not a fan of using the crate as punishment - that's not a negative association you want to make. My suggestion is to binge watch Cesar and then you can troubleshoot any potential issue quickly and efficiently with your leadership skills. With your energy it should be fairly easy. Wishing you best success! PS please give King Clovis a muzzle kiss for me ! He's gorgeous!
I am from Winchester England , i have recently done my family tree and am a 36 times direct ancestor to King Alfred.
Dear Sir James behind Wild Homested! You make me so happy every week then You realese a new video, Sir! You are 100% quality Sir! Thanks and Best Regards Peter Eriksson Sweden Europe 😊😅😊!
Yes, keep the length on the wood shed!!!! Enclosed is the way to go!! Hoping enough room to put your four wheeler in out of the elements. Consider it a gift from God. Your doing awesome! Thanks for my Saturday morning coffee hour!!! Your doing great with Clovis too!
The last kingdom is my fav series.Uhtred ❤ !! It is fantastic. With every great king , there is his worriers.
I have ordered the first book in the series and I am looking forward to it. Did you mean to type warriors rather than worriers? From James description it sounds like King Alfred had to be surrounded by warriors not worriers.
Hey James, loving the fireshed build! If you want an architect's view, I wouldn't put any bracings or support for those overhangs in the back, for now. I know in Canada snow load is serious, but that's a pretty sheltered spot so the load would be less, and on the tip the snow will just fall off; you also have a sturdy structure and you put a lot of rafters, so the load can be easily spread. If you put some bracings or vertical supports you'd make that space less accessible, and you could end up using it less... right now it's aperfect for firewood storage!
I'd say leave it like that, it's stronger than it looks! If you really see that it's tipping and trying to "rip off" the other side from the beam, you can then come in and reinforce afterwards!
Always so excited for each episode to come out, yet so sad when they finish, knowing I have to wait another week for the next one. Bittersweet.. Bittersweet.
I was just thinking James you could totally use that overhang off the back of the woodshed for covered atv parking!
Still can't wait for the Sauna project to begin! Woodshed is going to look awesome. The overhang on the back does absolutely look like good space to store some longer stuff, or pretty much anything....
Suggestion - use some pieces of a welding blanket by that wood close to stove pipe . Extra protection
Up at 5:00 a.m. in Oklahoma. Only reason I'm up is to watch James. ❤
I'm Vietnamese🇻🇳 and lived and worked in Canada🍁 for three years.
🌗 Around this time, the weather there was freezing cold❄️🌨️.
Wow, you’re like a polar bear, living strong in such cold weather! 🌨️🌨️
Im not an expert, but tried the wood burning on garden box. I noticed it was easier to burn by angling the torch and working towards the end. The torch starts heating the wood in front of you as you move along the plank. We love the show.
We have a new puppy as well. Redirect, redirect, redirect. Give him a stick to bite with your reinforcememnt command. You’re doing great!
Just sister another 2x8 next to the one you cut down to clear the chimney.
Redirect the biting. Keep a toy in your pocket. My dog got so used to having a toy put in his mouth when he got nippy that he’d bite and then run find a toy. Now he brings a toy with him when he’s excited, such as greeting people at the door. Clovis is a beautiful puppy and you’re doing a great job. Oh, also, rather than a generic no, I say, “ no bite” or “ no biting”.
As an absolute LAST resort James, you could consider applying a muzzle to King Clovis at the very moment you see him eating gravel. He is a very intelligent dog and will associate gravel eating with muzzle application quickly.
The extended overhang on the rear of your wood shed is absolutely fine as is.
Ohh look!!! It's a new WILD HOMESTEAD video, what a wonderful day to be alive
Second comment because why not we're live chatting at this point. The gap behind the woodshed could be amazing if you rig solar panels on the roof as a spot to put all your batteries etc until you have a spot for them in the main cabin. Can enclose and insulate a small portion assuming you dont have room in the guest cabin.
Hello James. For Clovis, I think that when he gets a little too excited, you need to divert his attention through play (searching for objects, etc.). This worked very well for my Rottweiler, who then searched for avalanche victims, but who as a teenager did a lot of mischief!!! Best wishes.
That overhang could be good for storing a wood splitter, more wood (just wrap outside with sheet of plastic) or anything else really 👍🏽
Me: damn! James is getting better at these drone shots. Super steady. Love the cinematography! - immediately crashes. Those DJI Minis, man. Insane ad for em' super durable.
As long as there is plenty of one-on-one playtime, not connected to work, he's a smart dog but a toddler, he will get it with repetition and rewards and loving discipline, listen to your trainer, big dogs are different I had St Bernards and a German Shepard-I think you are doing great!
You need to learn some carpentry/joinery James. Multiple metal brackets aren’t as strong as interlocking pieces of wood.
A birds mouth joint on the rafters would be much stronger over the long term. Measure one and cut them all. Fast and easy. He would also save hundreds of dollars on brackets and fasteners.
My carpentry teacher is actually teaching me interlocking pretty quickly actually
James, I look forward each Saturday to your video love watching you and Clovis . Keep up the good work ❤
When your puppy bites, exclaiming loudly “ouch” then a firm “no bite”…..when puppies play amongst themselves, they let each other know when play becomes too rough/painful by yelping/whining. Mother dogs/cats are vocal and physical when correcting their litters. Be consistent, no mixed signals.
Love the channel, James, but I wanted to share my thoughts on the wood burner. Your stove should be burning efficiently and hot enough so that you DO NOT see exhausting from the top. If you're seeing smoke, you're burning unseasoned wet wood, which will build up creosote in your pipes and eventually lead to an unsafe system. Grab a wood moisture meter and try to only burn wood between 15-20 percent. I promise you will see a huge difference. Also, look up the "Top Down Fire" method for starting your fires. You may love it. Thanks for the content!
Hi james...u should bring your side protection fence,move it to front side of cabin to stop dog clovis getting to side stones.....then get deck in situe add a side rail on right side and continue protection fence from corner of it. Again blocking off access all stones.
Say sit then wait...when putting dog food down,repeating wait...before free dog unleashed lol.😂
Definately use rear of wood shed for extra storage...adding cross beam and couple inground posts should be sufficient. Love that giant shed!
Grab a couple of pallets when out and tidy n stack all lumber useable wood in protection area...but put ourside area too. Tidy up before big winter...safer and tidyer for all. In one place then cover with tarp.
You could also put pallets under that rear overhang on woodshed...free pallets, to use as dryer better storage...either wood scraps or extra lumber or even more fire wood.
Keep up the goodness.
Peace.
This was a great one!!!🥰 James, you were in true "James" fashion in this episode! Wildly Entertaining... pun intended! 😉 LOVE how happy you look! Your smile is magical!!😊
That wood shed is solid AF!! Great work, man! 🔥 The extra length on the roof beams is definitely a gift from the Gods.. you should sleep on some ideas before any cutting. I think your idea to add posts beneath the back ends is a great one. You may be able to use it for some unforeseen "out of sight" storage area in the future.
I cannot believe I have been addicted to this channel for an entire year already!!!🥰 Happy Anniversary, @wildhomestead 🍻🎉 You've created a Wolfpack around the world and that is no small thing!🐺 You've got a squad, should you ever need one!!
Blessings to you and Clovis! Strength and Honor! ⚡💪🛡👑🐕🏡
PS: Where can we send the protective "jewel" cups?!!! 😳
James ..... there are thousands of "correct" ways to train a dog. Not every method works with every dog, it all depends on the personality of the dog.
The biggest and most important thing is "CONSISTENCY " in what you "say" and how you "react". Consistency will allow the dog to associate your words and actions with his "current" action (what he is currently doing). For me, the most important things are "KEY" words:
No
Stay
Stop (I use the word freeze)
Bad Dog (only use when really bad)
My dogs would usually hang their head if I used "bad dog". For biting it was "no bite" (simple sharp words are best for displin). If he continues, a finger tap on the end of the nose usually gets the dogs attention but again use words (no bite). If he needs a "timeout", designate and spot for him to stay (this could take time and evergy on you to accomplish this) but be consistent in your actions. The tone of your voice is also a tool in training.
Heya James & Clovester. Sorry I'm still on the previous vid. Work & Life gets in the way. I'll catch up asap. Hugs to the little cutie from over the pond. Stay safe & warm 🌍🇿🇦🏠🏔️🌲💯🔥💌🙏👍
Hey man,
thanks for another great video today. Always enjoying them.
Clovis really cheers me up, such a wonderful dog. We had a Labrador for 15 years and in the beginning we had the same issues with biting and jumping up on us. To stop her we were taught to say “no” with a deep voice and to turn around and show our backs on her when she was getting too wild, that worked pretty well for us. But sometimes, you know… kids just want and have to play wildly😊Cheers from Hamburg
Not sure about the single screw in the middle of the floor planks. The planks are likely to cup due to being only fixed in the middle. I'd pull in the single screws out and replace them with two at each fixing location around an inch and a quarter in from each edge. Or you could potentially add three at each location since they are quite wide planks, which will also save you having to pull out the mid screw.
Crazy i found your channel last week and now im hooked. Cant wait to see how this turns out.
Yeah I only found this channel a couple of weeks ago. I recommend watching the first videos. They are super impressive. James went into the wilderness in the winter time with nothing more than a chainsaw and a cheap tent. Very inspirational that's for sure
Hey James, our dog used to do the same thing all the time and still can when she gets excited. We find she especially loves gloves and seems to maybe think that the gloves are a toy or a game. We make her submit by making her sit still. A firm “no” and “sit” and she has quickly learned to reset. It works every time. Took a bit of practice for us both but it works. Good luck.
From New Zealand here I've been watching since the 20-30 episode so much watching your videos!
I recommend watching from the starting video. They are super impressive. The dude basically went into the wilderness in the winter with nothing but a chainsaw and a cheap tent. Very inspirational.
As always great video Ser James even better this morning as it’s my birthday. Thank you for this series and congrats on 1 year 🎉
James, another great video. So entertaining. We didn’t get our pup used to a coat early enough so he hates to wear one now but we insist when it’s really cold and windy. Keep the content coming.
Hey James, Clovis might be eating the pebbles due to his current diet. Long story short, our dog started eating pebbles also when we bought a different type of dog food when we arrived at our vacation destination, mind you that our dog was older than Clovis but his new food didn’t have the nutrients he was used to. Found his usual food and all was back to normal. Good luck, keep up the great work!!
I have a high-energy dog, Lab/Border Collie. When she was in her bitey stage, her trainer recommended that I grab her like a fish. Hold her lower jaw for a few seconds. Dogs bite up, they can't bite down. After a couple weeks she stopped biting. Whatever training you do, reps, reps, reps. Keep up the good work on this channel. It's great.
Hi James, Dane here … Thx for danish lesson 😊 you’re doing great!
Your floor in the woodshed will get "cupping" with only a centre screw. Leave the rafters long use 3 support posts vertically with a horizontal support, this leaves you lots of room to enter from back or sides. My only other thought is a nail pouch :) saves the pockets of you coats. Love the videos and of course Clovis. Be safe and best wishes from lovely Pembroke On.
Whatever dog training method you use be consistent so you dont confuse Clovis. The stones likely look like kibble to him so try using a normal bowl so the water mixes with kibble more uniformly.
Hi from the UK 🇬🇧 my best tip for bitting is for you to yelp as a pup would in its litter if a sibling bit them. Its dog language he already understands. This helps dogs to learn about the pressure of their bite. Its definitely the fastest way to stop biting.
P.s I love watching your videos with my pug King Arthur. He watches intensely now Clovis is with you😂
Hi from Australia 🇦🇺
Wow you’ve done so much in a year. Love little Clovus ssoo cute 🐾 God bless yiu James & Clovus 🙏
James without fail, my wife and I watch your episodes. Love what you do there. Love the wood store, its going to survive a nuclear war! Much love from merry England.
You are going to be super happy to have that deck built for wet boots and just keeping the cabin clean. Also I can’t help but think you should wrap it around the downhill side at some point. Enjoy that view. You can put your grill out there nd seriously improve your living space. A killer outdoor kitchen with some solar powered lighting… how do you not?!?
Great morning Homestead crew!!
Godmorgen og tak for endnu en super video! :) (Goodmorning and thank you for another great video in danish ;)
The training is good, and as one viewer suggested, turning your back as well. Same calm demeanour. He is a puppy, and this is common play. I'm happy to see you.
The cabin and woodshed looks great. Not sure I would pare down a 2x6 for the stove pipe but ok.
On your wood shed I would be inclined for the overhang to put in a vertical post for support.
You make a great video.
Follow what your trainer says, it’s all about being consistent with pups. He’ll get it and grow out of it too! He’s a beautiful boy ❤ as are you 😂