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Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! You’re absolutely spot-on with your interpretation. Many people do misunderstand the "leader of the pack" concept, thinking it’s about being domineering or overly authoritative, but as you mentioned, it’s really about being a clear and confident decision-maker that your dog can rely on. Dogs thrive when they know they can trust their handler to lead, especially in situations where they can’t fully grasp the complexities of the human world around them. It’s more of a partnership, but one where we, as the human, have the responsibility to guide the dog with fairness and consistency. I like how you brought up that obedience comes first and commands come after. That’s such a crucial point! Often, people jump straight to commands without establishing that mutual respect and understanding first, which can lead to frustration on both sides. It's amazing how quickly dogs respond once they recognize us as reliable leaders in their pack structure-obedience becomes almost natural after that. I’d be curious to hear how you apply this concept with your dog. Do you find that they respond better when you focus more on your leadership than the specific commands? Also, feel free to share any challenges you’ve faced in the process-I think it’d make for a great conversation here and could help others who are working on their dog’s obedience too. Thanks again for watching, and there’s definitely more content like this on the way!

@@jaytrainer8743 I'm a newbie in dog's world. I always loved them, but it's just some months I'm watching videos, researching and studying about them. I volunteer at a dog shelter once or twice a week, with 15/20 mins every time with a dog. If he's fearful I try to slowly gain his trust. If a dog is collaborative I mostly play, train just a little bit and if I can I go walking trying to let them be calm and peaceful. The main point I follow is "try to never force a dog do something without his approval, without him accepting the try, if he doesn't want I can just try to convince work on him" (from putting him the leash, to walk with me or play with me). This way I try to make a bond or at least let the dog accept to explore the world outside (I'm talking about dog shelter's dogs, eventually when I'll feel ready and I'll have a dog surely it would be different)

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@@alphaandomegadogtraining5480 Hello sir, How are you? Sir you are wrong to know about me. I'm not a TH-camr. This is why I currently have no video subscriptions and views. My name is Sharmin Akter, and I am a certified digital marketer with expertise in TH-cam channel growth and video SEO. Proper Search Engine Optimized using the right keywords, hashtags, titles, descriptions, tags, and thumbnails ensures that your videos rank higher in search results. I have shown you everything in the mail. I have provided your video scores and examples of my work. I have provided your video scores and examples of my work. Thank you.

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Hello Jeremiah. Appreciate the comment. It's not a prong collar. It's a simple training collar(silver) E-collar is black. In our opinion, a prong collar would be inappropriate for this situation. The objective is to have a sustained change in the behavior of the dog, which is achieved through psychological conditioning, not through force or pain. A prong collar applied to a dog that exhibits this behavior has the potential to cause injury. Moreover, A "prong" collar does not address the root cause of the behavior.

@@alphaandomegadogtraining5480 err. Yeah closer look a choke chain? Regardless flat, martingale, or any collar shouldn’t the collar be up high so it’s not on the larynx? E-collar can be anywhere on the neck?

@@jerimiah_y Thank you for your comment.Yes, technically you are correct about the training ("choke") collar. The proper placement would be high on the neck closer to the base of the ears. Also, if you notice, at approximately 2:37 you can see the collar is actually on the dog backwards(incorrectly). As such, with this particular client/dog the focus is to educate the human. Chico(the dog) already knows the commands, as is evidenced when Jay takes the leash. No pressure is applied to the collar. Once the dog understands the commands the next step is to develop the behavior. So here, the human is where our attention is directed. We are addressing Behavior Development which is done through Handling Management, as Jay explained in the video. We could have put a velvet collar wrapped in cotton on Chico, it wouldn't have made a difference in the influence of the leash which is the basis of communication. E-collars: should be placed below the training collar and rotated frequently to different areas of the neck. Any stimulation given should be at the lowest possible level that produces effective results. They should never be used to punish.

Hey Ron, I agree. My apologies for the poor audio. I'm not a professional TH-camr, but I'll try to get better at this. Thanks for the comment!

Absolutely and I'll add Service dogs must be able to allow and welcome first responders into their handler's home to render aid.

IPO dogs suck in real situation, they are just attracted to decoys and they have no real sense of threat. The temperament of IPO dogs is not good for protection. Remember you face crazy guys, you need a crazy and sharp dog. IPO dogs are just aloof.

@@hishighnessessaeed7720 Actually in IPO dog SHOULD work properly on aggression, not only on prey drive. There is a lot more aggression in IPO than for ex. in Mondioring. In Mondioring dogs are more social and with calm head, because situations on protection work can be extremely difficult, and dog can't be nervous to win that. In IPO you have schematics and dog should work in it with maximum power and precision in all 3 trials. Also high IPO lines breeders produce quite a lot sharp dogs - some dogs from this lines are often police dogs. And I had real situation on the street, when my "aloof IPO dog" reacted very seriously toward "crazy stranger" so I think there is no need to tell me what dog I need. Toughest dogs are not the crazy ones. Dog with strong nerves will not overreact or see danger everywhere. This dog is just not confident enough to do good bite work.

I think the same. They should built her prey drive first for the sleeve and then see the potential of the dog.

100% correct! There is much more to training a protection dog than what this video depicts. In addition to building the dogs confidence, a good trainer will build the dogs drive and possession instinct. I will add that the dog may not be genetically equipped for protection work, the prey drive is subpar at best. I can only conclude that the trainer does not have experience. Owners should be careful or they will have a fear biter! Remember, not all Malinois are created equal!

Just because you don’t understand how to train a dog In defense doesn’t mean they are wrong. We are not the police.. your dog is not going to be fighting anyone in prey drive. Prey is for chasing… if you send your dog on someone in a defensive situation.. your dog is as good as euthanized. Nothing about defending your life is fun. Training should be as close to the real thing as possible. Most trainers today believe prey is your foundation. That’s BS.

@@shaniceervin1465 where did that come from? Evidently you do not have a clue as to what I do! Prey is the chase….I agree! However, fighting is entirely different. Look at my videos with muzzle work and passive find and bites. I also have muzzle fights with a passive hidden decoy without any equipment at all. I personally have 29 bites in the US and 11 in Iraq and Afghanistan……two different dogs. You do not need to explain to me about reality…..I have been there, lived it and survived. I use hidden sleeves, muzzle work and prosthetics in various scenarios including passive, active, hidden and exposed. I have also been involved in firefights with a dog at my side. Tell me about your experience watching TH-cam? Be that as it may, if it makes you warm and fuzzy to criticize something you do not understand, good for you! I was simply trying to encourage the person in the video to take it one step further. Unlike you, I was not being critical or condescending, I was just offering some feedback from someone who has been there. Honestly, I do not get your comment whatsoever! However I thank you for your Monday morning quarterbacking inside your secure house that my dog and I provided!

@@combatK9 Hey I really apreciate your answer and that you share your experience with us. I really think the same about commenting and give value to the discussion. I think that we never stop learning in dog training, specially in protection, "reading a dog" is almost an art these days. So again, thanks for sharing.

@@saarlooswolfhund6237, so you really watched the video? Or is leaving ridiculous comments is the only way for you to be heard?