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got a 100 + lb great pyrenees coming home today.. Hopefully it all goes smoothly

This summer I'm adopting a 4 year old doggo who has been in the shelter for at least TWO years so i fully expect her to be a challenge but she's *such* a smart girl already and i can't wait to help her break out of her shell :]

Would you have any advice for two dog households? One of ours is way more reactive with the other dog, but totally cool with new people. The other dog is chill with our reactive dog, but reactive towards people. 🥴

Im planning on adopting a doggo in a few months, and until i can actually bring her home, I'm gonna be visiting her in the shelter as often as possible <3 Im hoping her being already used to me might help her acclimate a bit easier

I find playing soft soothing music helps pups and guests adjust well ❤Check out my channel for some calming sounds if you like 😊

Good video! Thank you. What do you do when you leave the room? We have another sweet submissive dog., but our dog has been known to pee if she is nervous around another dog. . and making them sleep apart for two weeks is great. But I am not sure if we should leave her in a room with a cosy bed, water and such when we move about the house. I never used a crate before... Want my other dog to move about... but should we leave them along ... and if they cry. We have beds toys and yack cheeze bone

My dog barks at people and dogs on walks all the time it's very annoying

What is the definition of a " rescue " dog ?

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We just brought home our second rescue dog (first one we've had 10yrs) and listening to your tips made me realize I have been unusually fortunate with both. Both were fully house broken (no regression), mild temperament though still year-ish "puppies" and really just in need of crate training and basic obedience training, already perfectly friendly with people of all ages, other dogs, and cats (though we have found him to be a "velcro" dog). I can't imagine keeping a new pet separate from existing ones for more than a day much less weeks! We introduced the two on the second day, though they will be living in separate houses for a couple months till my wedding. I can tell my new one had an owner who did some introductory basic training and can't imagine why they dumped him after putting in the effort. After only 3 days I suspect he will be even easier to train than my older one was and am looking forward to going beyond basic Good Citizen work with him.

Thank you worked really well

Great video

She seems friendly but don’t trust this person. That Dalmatian didn’t even move!

Thank you! My 3 year old jack chi Coco will be home in 2 days 🥰

Nice video

thank you so much for this video, my dog is as well reactive, today we had a really great walk based on your tips from your other videos and it's so uplifting that it actually works and we are not alone <3

It's funny watching this video because I had a cat named Cocoa and another cat named Chester

Just got my teacup chihuahua 2 days ago, she is so sweet and loving. I was over a friends family members house and she had a lot of dogs and the Chihuahua was in the cage literally laying in her own feces that obviously has been in that cage for weeks due to how dried up it was, it was so sad I offered to pay her $50 to take the dog home and she let me, so now I want you to try to figure out how to properly care for her and give her all the love she needs

We took in our rescue in Dec 2019 and so many of the things you told resonate with what we went through with him. We adapted to him. Not going out much with friends, he's never alone for a long time (also bc of his stomach issues that can have a suddlen flare up), living more remotely. Sometimes it's hard but I'd never in a million years choose a different life. I would give everything up for him.

Thanks for making and sharing this. This 'relaxation' protocol mentions the need for mastering two other foundational protocols before doing this one, is there a reason you're not utilising the 'taking a breath' protocol before the treats?

I adopted a dog that I thought was a random black lab mix, but it turned out that she is a coated Xoloitzcuintly. I feel like the luckiest person on earth. The shelter had no idea what she was. Her breed is absolutely incredible. I adopted her to train her as a service dog. I've trained many dogs over the years but this one is for me. She's one of the best breeds to train as a service dog because they are incredibly tuned into their owner. She's about 10 months old and was completely untrained. I have been able to start from the ground up, so she's only learning things that I want her to in the ways I want her to. I really like your training style and attitude. Keep spreading the good word of positive reinforcement. It is so incredibly much more effective than being mean. Xolo's are extremely sensitive and easily frightened. Whoever had her before me clearly had a temper and not very much patience. My first hurdle was getting her to understand that training can be fun and not terrifying. I'm 54 years old and have always been a little high strung. I have a laundry list of things, both mental and physical, that are wrong with me. Her temperament and everything else about her are just perfect for me. I've had several dogs over my lifetime and have always gone for rescues. I feel like I hit the lottery with this one. She's a purebred and she is one of the rarest breeds on earth. I'm actually very glad that she doesn't have the hairless gene, because the few health weaknesses that they have are all attached to the hairless gene. For instance, the hairless variety has deformed teeth and all sorts of dental problems. The coated variety doesn't have that abnormality. I think the majority of people who get dogs should go for rescues, but I feel very, very blessed to have found my girl.

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Brave and beautiful video ❤

Great for many new or even more experienced dog owners! I would like to see more detail somewhere on the licky mat as well as what you use around the house that people could use as enrichment items. That felt a little disappointing, as you didn't mention anything. But I did like how you presented the ideas! Thank you for putting this video out.

Very well done. Just got a puppy mill dog… she holds her urine 24 hours at a time. It’s as though she’s scared to potty in the presence of people. When inside, she tries to sneak away to potty in a room AWAY from us. Any advice?

This is so good! Thank you!

I just adopted a assie that was born in a pound his mother and sister were adopted out but he was not he is a year and half years old I adoped him but he is really scared and weighs 15 pounds know no commands scared to eat with anyone around runs and hide when you approach him what advice can you give me😢

Wonderful lessons. I'm really terrified about bringing home a new friend to our home with 4 cats and an old Great Pyrenees. We're going to the shelter this afternoon.

You rock! You're a role model to reactive dog owners like myself for not giving up on Nia. I'm determined to do the same and change my dog for the better.

oh my gosh, this story came just in time for me, recently having adopted a rescue dog with many issues. I am going to listen to it whenever I get frustrated or afraid of what could happen. You are the only dog trainer I have ever respected. Your story and advice had me in total tears fighting back sobbing. Thank you for saying that it's OK to treat every dog like an individual and that there's not a one size fits all in training dogs. Huge blessings to you, Nia, and all of the dogs and people you work with. I only wish you lived in my town😊

Snuffle mats are awesome. My dog thoroughly enjoys searching for the secret fits of kibble and treats throughout.

Totally random comment. But I can tell we wear the same sandals just by the tan pattern on the top of your feet lol I wear the brand called DAWGS. I probably have 12 pairs

Thank you for one of the first sentences, every dog is different and you have to train them according to their needs ❤

My trainer doesn't let them get in front of you

LOL! Water cookies is so great! I just got me a rattie rescue and ice was on of my first tries at a fun thing for her- and she loves chasing ice across the floor. I love all of your ideas! She's a whiz at puzzles I purchased. Today I tried the knotted cloth thing. She loves it! But she destroyed the cloths on her evening meal. I supervised her but I think we need a less destructive thing. I'm going to try one of those rubbery, flip inside out to fill toys. I love the idea of filling up a bunch of toys and freezing for the week ahead. I don't have that many toys yet. I've been searching out good ones. There are so many dog toys that are just a waste of money for how long they can last AND the toll on the environment because of how long they must take to eventually break down. Learning with my dear new friend is really great. I think she's happy with me too. Keeping a look out for more good ideas.

I just rescued a dog yesterday evening a tiny yorkie mix breed she is currently 2 months and 3lbs , the shelter did spay her yesterday morning she came home on liquid pain meds . She barely wanted to eat, drink , very shakey , if we walk near her she walks away but if i walk away from her she will follow me or she in the play pen she will whin if she don’t see me standing right by the play pen . She does have a metal crate with the door always open in her play pen . I take her out in the back yard she haven’t learned how to walk on a leash with a harness yet . The first night she laid in my lap to sleep for 4-6 hours

Am using BAT training with my very excitable springador. I love this approach and makes so much sense. Your video explains it so well

I'm blown away. Great technique. Thank you mam....

We rescued a dog yesterday. He went into an open crate and won't come out. He hasn't drank or pottied in 2 days! I did get him to take some bacon this morning. How do I make him feel safe in our home?

Got a five year old rescue dog yesterday. She is so scared that we can’t even get near her. I feel so bad for her.

You would be doing yourself and your dog a much better favor if you would spend time training him something useful and not this BULLSHIT. Another money grab by the so-called pet therapists...

This was so helpful! Thanks

Thank you very much mam. Very helpful.

My Aussie is so nervous and has a hard time around people. Hoping we can build some confidence through the additional fun training idea. Love the video :)

I rescued a 4 year old female Jack chi mix. Little background info provided. She may have been in mill situation. She is unspayed, looks like maybe bred, no socialization, understands no commands, doesn't understand leash. Pottying has been hit or miss. She's been with us 2 weeks. Very attached to me, very afraid of my husband. Timid, shaking, afraid of everything around her. Food motivated, squirrel triggered. Not sure where to begin. Have been sitting with her quietly for 2 weeks.

Great Job Erica.

Picking up my 6 mo. Frankie boy on Sunday and I’ve been watching all of your videos. These are so informative, easy to follow and put me at such ease when thinking about growing with him as a first time dog owner. You rock!

i adopted a super high energy dalmatian pit bull mix and the first week i was at a loss and felt like i made a mistake. I decided nope im going to learn how to deal with him in the right way. My dude is the most fun freakin dog on the planet and 3 weeks later he was wildly different than he was. I spent a lot of time training him and managing his behavior and now he's so much better and manageable.

Thank you so much for this. I just found your channel -- my partner and I are long distance (I'm in the US, he's in Malaysia) and he just had to inadvertently take in an adult shelter dog. I still have the dog I took in from him when he had to leave the country a few years ago, so now knowing we'll have a second dog (that we'll have to move all the way across the world no less) has been a little overwhelming! Way moreso for my partner handling this new dog than for me of course. I've been doing lots of training research to help him get through this from afar, as potty training has been the struggle, and stumbled across some of your videos and have now been watching so many of them. Our first dog has struggled with some fear and reactivity issues, and it truly felt like what worked was similar to what you are saying: adapting to him and putting him in positions where he feels supported and can succeed realistically. Our relationship has deepened a million-fold just from that, and this video also made me cry from how much it resonated. Thanks for sharing and thank you for all the videos!!

Thank you this is very helpful