Never Guess Again vs YouTube and Social Media

By Luke Buchanan, founder of The Toe Beans Co, Sydney. Updated October 2026.

Short answer: YouTube and social media are great for seeing what a skill looks like, and they are free. The trouble is that every trainer uses a different method, nothing tells you the order, and you cannot ask a video a question. Never Guess Again gives you one trainer, one force-free method and one order, from 8 weeks old to six months.

You scrolled for ten minutes and saved six videos. Every one of them said something different. This page explains what videos do well, where they leave you guessing, and what is different about Never Guess Again.

YouTube and social media vs Never Guess Again at a glance

YouTube and social media Never Guess Again
Who is teaching Many trainers with many methods One trainer, Luke
Order of steps You decide what to watch and when A plan for each week
Fits your puppy's age Rarely. Most videos do not say Yes. Built from 8 weeks to six months
Training method Mixed. Some use force or fear Force-free only
Someone to ask The comments A recorded weekly Zoom Q&A with Luke, plus Ask Luke

What YouTube and social media do well

They are free, there is plenty of choice, and you can see a skill being done. If you want to know what a good sit or a calm lead walk looks like, a video is a great way to see it.

Where videos leave you guessing

  • Trainers disagree, so you end up mixing methods.
  • Videos are made to get views, not to fit your puppy.
  • Promises like a fixed dog in 48 hours often sit next to something for sale.
  • Nothing tells you which video matters at your puppy's age.
  • You cannot ask a video a question.

Some of the methods you will see use force or fear. We never do. Our rule is no pain, no fear, no force and no aggression.

What changes with Never Guess Again

Never Guess Again: The 6-Month Puppy Programme is one trainer, one method and one order. Luke lays it out so you only see what matches the puppy in front of you. The course has five parts:

  • Orientation: day one, why the method works, how the course works and common puppy myths
  • The Big 8: biting, toilet training, daily routine, crate training, crying, sleeping, home set up and socialisation
  • The Weekly Journey: week by week, from 8 weeks old to six months, in order
  • The Problem Library: handling and care like nail trims, teeth cleaning and vet visits, command training, recall and quick guides for common problems
  • Learn About Your Breed: breed profiles and your breed-specific 4 week guide

On top of the course you get a weekly Zoom Q&A with Luke, recorded so you can watch it back, Ask Luke, Luke's digital mind, and a community you can stay in for life.

You stop collecting ideas and start following a plan.

Who this is for

New puppy owners who are tired of conflicting advice and want one clear plan. It is online, so you can do it from anywhere. If you would rather learn in person with other puppies, take a look at our puppy school.

See how Never Guess Again works

Other ways people try to figure it out: ChatGPT and AI chatbots, trial and error, generic puppy courses.

Never Guess Again: The 6-Month Puppy Programme

Your trainer in your pocket, 24/7.

You have Googled it. You have asked a chatbot. You still do not trust the answer. This programme takes you through your puppy's first 6 months, using the same method a real accredited trainer uses, with a weekly Zoom Q&A and a real expert on hand.

Why not just ask ChatGPT?

ChatGPT is fast, but it gives you the whole internet's opinion on dogs. Ask Luke is just as fast, and it only ever answers from one consistent method: Luke's. No more five search results that all say something different.

The Never Guess Again course

Five parts, so you only open what your puppy needs today.

  • Orientation: welcome and day one, why the method works, how the course works, and common puppy myths
  • The Big 8: the eight things almost every new owner struggles with: biting, toilet training, daily routine, crate training, crying, sleeping, home set up and socialisation
  • The Weekly Journey: week by week, from 8 weeks old through to six months, in order
  • The Problem Library: open it any time. Handling and care (nail trims, teeth cleaning, vet visits), command training, recall and quick guides for common problems
  • Learn About Your Breed: breed profiles, including your breed-specific 4 week guide

Support while you learn

  • Weekly Zoom Q&A: bring any question and get an answer from a real trainer. Every call is recorded, so you can watch it back
  • Ask Luke: Luke's digital mind, with all of his training knowledge in one place, day or night
  • SKOOL community access

Bonuses

  • The Before Day One course: full prep before your puppy comes home
  • The Adult Dog Behaviour Guide library
  • A breed-specific 4-week guide, built when you sign up

How it works

  • New starters join every 2 to 4 weeks, so you never wait months to begin.
  • One open Zoom Q&A every week. Every call is recorded if you miss it.
  • The community and Ask Luke are open from day one.
  • You get a short welcome video within an hour of signing up, and your first live call is booked before onboarding even finishes.

Founding price

This is a brand new programme, so the first groups get the founding price. It goes up once we have real results from these first groups. One price, paid once.

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Can I train my puppy with YouTube videos?

Yes, many owners do. Videos are great for seeing what a skill looks like. The problem is the order. Nothing tells you which video matters at your puppy's age, so it is easy to jump between methods and confuse your puppy.

Why do puppy trainers online disagree with each other?

Trainers use different methods, from reward-based training to methods that use pressure or correction. Many videos are also made to get views, so bold claims get more attention than careful advice.

How do I know which puppy training advice to trust?

Check four things. Is the method force-free? Does the trainer work with real puppies? Does the advice match your puppy's age? Is the trainer promising quick fixes to sell you something? Be careful with that last one.

Do quick-fix puppy training videos work?

Be careful with promises like a fixed dog in 48 hours. Puppies learn through repetition over weeks. A fast trick can look good on video but fade when real life gets busy.

What does Never Guess Again give me that free videos do not?

One trainer, one method and one order. You get a week by week plan from week 8 to six months, a weekly Zoom Q&A and a way to get answers when you are stuck.

Is Never Guess Again force-free?

Yes. Luke trains with no pain, no fear, no force and no aggression, and every part of the programme follows that rule.

Are free puppy training channels good enough?

Some are very good for learning one skill. They work best as extras on top of a plan, because on their own they cannot tell you which skill to work on first.

How can I tell if an online puppy trainer is force-free?

Force-free trainers do not use pain, fear or force, and they say so clearly. Be wary of lead jerks, shock or spray collars and physical corrections. If a trainer is vague about how they handle a puppy who gets it wrong, ask before you follow the advice.

Why does my puppy not respond like the puppy in the video?

Videos are edited, and the puppy on screen has often been trained for weeks. Your puppy is a different age in a different home. That is normal. A plan helps you start where your puppy actually is.

Can I use free videos alongside Never Guess Again?

Yes. Videos are good for seeing a skill done. Follow the programme for the order, and use videos as extras. If a video disagrees with the programme, follow the programme.