Kang Hyung-wook's Chihuahua training video hits 1 million views in 4.6 days

Dog trainer Kang Hyung-wook's training videos are seeing explosive growth in viewership. The video titled 'Training a Chihuahua, Ranked as Tier 1 Difficulty by Kang Hyung-wook,' uploaded to the YouTube channel 'Kang Hyung-wook's Bodem TV,' surpassed 1 million views just 4.6 days after its release.

Released on September 19, 2026, the video's current view count stands at 1,013,763 (as of 2026-09-24). The video's growth is remarkably steep; having recorded 67,237 views four days ago, it surged by 946,526, maintaining an average daily viewing rate of approximately 220,383.

Creating an Environment and Training Methods for Dogs with Motion Sickness

The video features 'Pungmun-i,' a 4-month-old Chihuahua, to demonstrate socialization and motion sickness training. Kang explained that Pungmun-i suffers from motion sickness due to stress caused by movement during travel. To help dogs with motion sickness, Kang recommended covering a kennel with a cloth to block the view of the scenery outside the window. He added that placing the dog in a legroom area with minimal shaking is ideal.

The video also presented step-by-step training to help dogs become familiar with cars. Kang suggested teaching the dog to perceive the car as a 'place to play' by stopping at parking lots during walks to eat treats.

Understanding the Personality of Timid Dogs and Walking Stages

For timid dogs like Pungmun-i, Kang provided precautions for managing their temperament. He recommended providing plenty of nosework for timid dogs and advised that hygiene-related care, such as nail or fur grooming, should be done in small increments rather than all at once.

For dogs afraid of the external environment, a 'returning walk' was suggested. This method involves starting near the house and walking in a direction that leads back home, gradually increasing the distance. If a dog dislikes harnesses, he suggested using shoelaces to practice the sensation gradually.

Socialization Training for Strangers

To facilitate socialization, the video introduced methods using open spaces like parks. Treats are hidden around a kennel to encourage the dog to search for them. When a stranger appears, instead of the person directly offering the treat, the treat is hidden so the dog finds it independently. This process helps the dog perceive a stranger's appearance as an anticipated, positive event rather than a frightening one.

Regarding Pungmun-i's behavior of resting its chin on an extended hand, Kang explained that this may not necessarily be a sign of affection. "Because the hand goes up, the dog gets tense. Seeing it lick my hand, it doesn't mean it likes it. It is showing a submissive appearance because it is nervous," Kang noted, suggesting that if a dog shows a tendency to try to control a person, one should respond by slightly withdrawing the hand.