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What would you do with a Buma muzzle? not able to add treats once the muzzle is on. Any recommendations? Would you start with a Baskerville then switch to Buma?

This one hit home. Thanks Michael!

The silent dialogue: (yes, I'm a silent dialogue expert, working with just about anything that has a pulse. Have a diploma and everything. My nephew made it for me, all by himself (he's 5yrs old, so he knows what's up and is extremely qualified when it comes to this) Dog: I really don't like u, dude... but accepting u for an hour or two means loooots of treats for me! - Wooorth it 🧠 Dude: that's right, I'm buying ur "love", poochie.... So If u want treats, accept me, my guy.

POV: hate on Dog Daddy without hating on Dog Daddy. Wow. @DogDaddy

Can dog eat this much? Or less than regular treat

Bullshit. In my decades of professional dog training all over EU, I have never seen successfully rehabilitated or trained dogs, which showed aggressive or dominant behavior by a force free trainer. Not one. What you declare for "dominant" or "agressive" in the first place, and "trained" in second is far from reality. You, positive only preachers of bullshit simply don't have any standards of a really trained dog. Or really agressive, for that matter. This dangerous ideology of yours puts dogs, owners, and innocent bypassers at risk. It has already been known for a long time that predictable use of force with clear markers doesn't produce permanent negative side effects. Dogs learn inhibitions with fear, whether you like it or not. You attack moments of initial training despite the dog already being better, but continue to lie in our faces, that methods that you propagate will work sometime in a distant future. But the simple truth is: balanced trainers would simply not exist, there would be no demand for them, if your lies would hold ANY truth in them. You would not need to protest against any trainer. But despite constant attacks of illiterate owners of mild, children surrogate dogs, they still have much business and will continue to have it. Here in EU, people now seek help, but it is illegal, and dogs are put in shelters and to death. It's a time of digital media. We want verifiable proofs of dogs who have been trained with clients before camera, not board and train. We all can apply aversives off camera and make a dog happy and confident, but controlled. We are doing it constantly. I always get comments of my dogs, how happy and willing they are and that they surely were trained force free only. Stop lying, that such training is permanently damaging them. Until now, no ff trainer had stepped up for the challenge under these conditions, despite rich money rewards. So stop lying.

Unimportant but I got startled when he started lifting the "dog" until it turned out to be a plush toy 😂😂

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I have a daughter with dogs that visit from out of town for holidays. There isn’t an option for distance and we can’t afford boarding. So we separate them. If she happens to get free she would attack them. One is 90lbs. She is 24lbs. She hates all dogs. One little view of a dog and she loses it.

Dear Recipients, I trust this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. In my role as a devoted advocate for our canine companions, I am reaching out to share perspectives that may encourage a reconsideration of current beliefs regarding dog training methods, especially those championed by Zak. It's often tempting to align with prevailing opinions, shaped by what we witness in photos and videos. However, it is imperative to acknowledge that these visual portrayals may not convey the complete narrative. Have you ever contemplated reaching out to dog owners to understand their rationale for choosing specific training methods, even those contrary to Zak's approach? Consider the possibility that these owners may have previously invested substantial time and resources in alternative methods, which unfortunately did not yield the expected results. Have you sought their insights and followed up on the progress of their dogs? While Zak's methodology has its merits, it is worth questioning the absence of training sessions featuring larger, aggressive dogs with a bite history. Training a small puppy differs significantly from rehabilitating a neglected dog burdened with a troubled past. Reflect on this: The Military and Law Enforcement often favor dominant breeds for specialized roles. Can we assert that all breeds share the same temperament? The intricacies of dog training transcend a one-size-fits-all approach. Moreover, Zak has faced challenges to provide video evidence supporting his claims, a reasonable expectation when making assertive statements. Imagine if someone claimed to have found a cure for cancer - would you accept it without demanding proof? Trainers criticized by Zak boast numerous success stories and content clients, supported by videos and testimonials. Zak, however, lacks similar evidence. Zak's reluctance to engage in constructive dialogue with other trainers is perplexing. If truth aligns with his methods, shouldn't he be open to defending it through meaningful conversations? While Zak's followers emphasize training with love, it is essential to recognize that dog owners genuinely love their pets. Turning to trainers like the Dog Daddy becomes a last resort after exhausting other methods and facing the heart-wrenching choice of euthanizing their dogs. I encourage you to delve deeper into this matter by reaching out to local shelters, police departments, and animal control to discuss the effectiveness of various training tools, such as prong collars and choke collars, when used correctly. In recognizing the various forms of bias, including confirmation bias, industry bias, political bias, cognitive bias, selection bias, cultural bias, and publication bias, it is crucial to remain open to diverse viewpoints. Presently, Zak appears hesitant to consider alternative perspectives, adhering staunchly to his own methods. Consider, too, that experts (veterinarians and scientists) once advocated for kibble as a healthy option for pets, only to later discover their error. Veterinary practices, much like any other business, operate with a profit-driven model. If your dog is in good health, there's no revenue for them. It's worth contemplating the substantial profits generated by selling prescription kibble, often suppressing symptoms instead of addressing the root cause. Have you considered the potential markup on brands like Science Diet that adorn the shelves of vet hospitals when you walk in? Let's aspire to cultivate a more nuanced understanding of dog training, one that appreciates the complexities and individual needs of our beloved canine companions. Best regards, Mr. Dog Lover References below (just to name a few): th-cam.com/video/E-FnAj7T1Es/w-d-xo.htmlsi=HRZB3QQImfsrjTpc (Incredibly Popular, Highly Controversial! Everything You Want to Know About The Dog Daddy) th-cam.com/video/XjHTivWiqT8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=IXqLQVxJzHtDgjCM (The Real Facts About Science Based Dog Training: A Training Without Conflict) th-cam.com/video/x6LKP9Prfrs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=niStzm6nt7krtCtg (Pet fooled) www.amazon.com/Punished-Rewards-Twenty-Fifth-Anniversary-Incentive/dp/B0BF759QMH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3B6S31IK0MJHM&keywords=punish+by+rewards+book&qid=1700410925&sprefix=punish+by+rewards+book%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-1 (Punish By Rewards Book) www.amazon.com/Forever-Dog-Surprising-Companion-Healthier/dp/0063002604/ref=sr_1_2?crid=15A86RNCBBF1T&keywords=forever+dogs&qid=1700411832&sprefix=forever+dogs%2Caps%2C98&sr=8-2 (The Forever Dog Book) th-cam.com/video/Hzp8xQSDppU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=otvSYbxWfRNNQ9O2 th-cam.com/video/pd1pVqeFR7s/w-d-xo.htmlsi=J5qlHz4ESs9-Y7sj

Thank you so much for making this video free. This is so helpful!

Oh that's hilarious!!! What a great way to deliver the message

I believe some dog trainers might have reservations about the use of choke collars because they either lack proficiency in their proper application or because they recognize it as a quick-fix solution to resolve issues. They may prefer alternative, slower methods to prolong the training process and charge clients for additional time. The debate over whether choke collars are painful is subjective. I'm aware of a facility with over 30 years of experience in training aggressive dogs using choke collars alongside other methods. This issue isn't a one-size-fits-all scenario; it's about a group of individuals looking to profit from their services due to the substantial financial potential. One pertinent question to consider is why this individual (Michael Shikashio) blocks people from commenting on his Facebook account. If they genuinely have confidence in their techniques and believe in the truth of their methods, shouldn't they be able to defend their position openly? If they are indeed confident, why haven't they provided a comprehensive video demonstration, from start to finish, showcasing the positive reinforcement technique of training a large aggressive dog with treats?

Could you provide us with video footage demonstrating a dog trainer using treat-based methods to train an aggressive large dog?

This information needs to be shared over and over and over… Thank you!

I c 1st time your video nd i hv no word for u nd about this " "sorry" And Your work 👌 ✌️ 👏 🙏

This is so wonderful and gives me hope that the violence against dogs with aggressive behavior will stop some day. Great conference, thank you Mike

I'm blown away that this awesome resource has been made available to the public. Thank you Mike and Trish for your generosity and expertise

holy shit dude. you are my new hero. WOW. I work in dog rescue -- am still a novice of a few years -- so this subject is so meaningful to me. and it's so so disheartening to me in the dog world in general to see how common aversive, disrespectful, abusive methods still are to deal with dogs. you tore down the bullshit with such finesse. and every time I see some idiot comment "OH WELL SHOW ME A VIDEO OF A POSITIVE TRAINER WORKING WITH SERIOUS AGGRESSION ISSUES, YOU CAN'T BECAUSE IT DOESN'T WORK" I'm going to tell them "it would be like watching paint dry" and send them this (thank you so much for including the videos that showed how intense these dogs were to begin with)

You absolutely cannot "always" control any of your variables. Distance, duration, and intensity. You're out walking your dog, off peak, and a dog comes rushing out of it's house, or is loose in the neighborhood and comes at your reactive dog. How do I control Distance, Duration, Intensity? Or you live in apartment and have to somehow get to floor level to walk your dog. How do you control everyone coming in and out? This method you talk about takes forever, and will probably fail under anything less than peak conditions. ugh. So, you're going to train this dog for a year for a "maybe". This method did not work with my dog. His is aggressive to anyone who comes into the gate. Even people he knows and has been fine with, he will at first be aggressive with them. We did positive for 99%. And it's great, but somethings take force. Dogs use force. The "science" against adversives is seriously flawed.

Yep! Beautiful video.

Thank you! You, sir are the real deal! I have been training dogs for over 25 years. I have just recently started watching dog “training” videos and was sickened by the number of videos clearly showing beautiful dogs who were clearly in physical and emotional pain as a result of being hung, helicoptered or strung up. Many of them are literally screaming in terror. Unfortunately, to millions of people with little to depth of knowledge regarding actual canine behavior, the depressed affect shown by these dogs post oxygen deprivation presents the illusion of of “calmer, happier” dog. I was taught long ago to “see the dog, REALLY see the dog” (thank you Suzanne Clothier)! As I look past the charismatic “trainers”, tune out the background music, ignore their persuasive but fundamentally flawed explanations and faulty logic and SEE the dog, my eyes - taught by the tens of thousands of hours of fascinated observations of the thousands of dogs who have graced my with their trust and presence - I see dogs screaming in pain and fear. I have been obsessively fascinated with canine behavior and body language since Suzanne Clothier opened my eyes to what is possible between canine and human in a trusting, respectful balanced relationship. My dogs have been and are, first and foremost, my friends. When I force myself to watch videos in which dogs are clearly being hurt and allow myself imagine someone calling themselves a trainer treating my two 5 month old Malinois/GSD boys, my friends, in such a manner it makes me feel physically sick. But it has also strengthened my resolve to vocally support trainers who really know their stuff, and to speak out against the gang of trainers on social media who appear to enjoy delivering P+, while calling themselves “balanced”. Again, a thousand thanks. You have an awesome confident, calm assertiveness about you!

Well said! Thanks for putting this out there!

I’ve never done any of this and my 8 week old cocker spaniel puppy is already resource guarding all I do is make him sit before setting down the food and leaving him be. My other dogs are curious but eat their own food nearby. Cat will come sniff and my other dogs will sniff. He growls and may try to nip them.. but it only gets worse Now he’s starting to gobble his food down and then proceed to try and take their food too after. What to do…😢

Great job and great video.

There are many ways to desensitize a dog to triggers that cause irrational fear or aggressiveness. There is a slow way as you describe that can work for some dogs but I have seen dogs that are so extreme that this wouldn't work. There are many instances where a dog can be shown that being near their fear trigger is harmless and through repeated exposure, they become desensitized to them in just three or four iterations with no negative long-term effects. It's also interesting that your videos show the owners restraining their dogs in the same way that Dog Daddy does (i am assuming he is the aversive trainer you are referring to) in his training videos. I am pretty sure the instances in your video aren't the first time the owner's dogs were restrained from lunging that way (i will even go as far as to say it's a daily occurrence during walks for many years), so for critics to say Dog Daddy is causing harm to the dogs via his leash restraints is probably wrong since the dogs have been restrained this way for years with no evident harm.

Thank you for sharing your methods and showing the behavior before and during and after with multiple people, not just the owner and trailer .

Thanks for this video. These techniques are never ok. I wonder how the "trainer" would feel if he was hung by a rope and helicoptered??

Thank you for saying this. To get more views on videos, Don't forget to write a description for your video with words people search for, such as "aggression" , "aggressive". So you write the description mentioning dogs training and aggression a few times, like "When training dogs behavior issues such as fear, reactivity or aggression, it is.... blah blah blah mention dog dog training professional dog training and aggressive and aggression multiple times. You can add some tags but I dont they are as important anymore for algorithms. Your title can have more search terms in like include aggression or aggressive. I find the more intellectual the title the less people see the video. Titles like How to STOP aggression are so silly but they get the views... so I try to venture there, but sometimes i do a combination because I cant stand the silly titles but they do work...Anyway Im not the biggest expert at getting views. Just the description helps.

It is typical for trainers to favor their method. It can't be just giving the dogs treats or strangling them on the leash. mostly it is a middle thing. Without a clear message from the owner, certain dogs will not hear, they do exactly what comes into their mind. Mine wanted to grab the postman when he gave me a package, unfortunately the dog wasn't on a leash and jumped at his hand. in the act i jumped the dog away like a basketball and sprained my thumb in the process. That didn't hurt the dog, but at the same time as my shout "hey!", that was enough that it didn't happen again. Mine clearly differentiates between strangers and those he's made friends with - including neighbors - with treats. He behaved the same every time a new human was comming. He is territorial by breed and wary of strangers Now i can take him in a relaxed manner and let him approach the visit gently. Visiting with gifts is of course most welcome:)

I am so glad to see your examples of alternatives. ❤

Yes! My dog goes crazy barking at people wearing hats and sunglasses. She has her tail tucked the whole time, but people only react to her barking. She's truly afraid.

Show a video of those dogs meeting a new person at the front door...I will wait.... You have no control of the dog, as soon as the dog ignores the food, you ADMIT you must choke the dog. Hilarious tbh. Reality, a combination of both methods is best, not your extreme force free method, that never puts the dog under any real control, just a liability on the end of a harness.

"dog daddy" bs

Yet another example of philosophically based trainers using the most extreme (and worst) examples of punishment (or attempts at it) to "prove" why punishment is never necessary and can never be humane. :( Example 8062 of the pointless and often dishonest civil war in dog training. And this is a comment from someone who uses WAY more rewards in training than the OP.

Honestly I blame popular trainers like "Dog Daddy" for stuff like this. So many people think he's great when his methods are purely abusive and I've seen him hang, helicopter, and drag lots of dogs that should never have been and that really weren't that bad while hyping them up as "aggressive". There's one video in particular I always think of where he claims he's working with an "aggressive" german shepherd that lunges on the leash, and the moment the owner hands him the leash, the dog literally dropped to the floor and rolled over in submission while staying as far as physically possible from him before he ever gave it a single correction. It only tried to bite him 30 minutes into the session after he literally dragged it on its back on a prong collar HE (not the owner) put on the dog because it was too scared to even move (and I'm not even against prong collars if they're used correctly and in the right circumstances, but there is never a situation where its appropriate to DRAG a dog on one). "Aggressive" my ass. I don't really believe in the "positive only" camp of thought and my favorite trainers are Balanced trainers myself (Ivan Balabanov, Haz Othman/Shield K9, Robert Cabral, Tom Davis), but I can see why that school of thought exists when they have someone like Dog Daddy to point to and how wildly popular he is to all the ignorant dog owners out there who just want a no-effort robot for a pet, instead of a sentient being that needs careful and nuanced communication to have a mutual relationship with you. There are plenty of Balanced trainers who have gotten this right without being abusive, and then there are people like DD and Caesar Milan.

Well said, Michael! I've admired your work for a long time. Oh, but didn't you know that all of us professional cookie pushers are all just jealous of his fame, success, and designer track suits? He's actually "fixing" all these dogs by hanging them in the air🙄

I appreciate your video and I am hoping to take your class on aggression in dogs.

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Such an emotional topic with the hysteria being fed by more and more emotion. If abuse is occurring then why have animal welfare laws not been used? Managing a dog in red zone is dangerous and many people have to deal with this in the real world and not in a sterile environment but how do you correct the out of control behaviour unless you have the skills to immediately manage it when it happens.

I highly recommend Michael Shikashio's master course.

Thank you for this video, and I 100% agree. I've worked in training and behaviour for nearly 20 years and I've NEVER had to string a dog up. Not once, not ever. Thank you for spreading the word in such a positive and constructive way.

Yes! Thanks for making it abundantly clear that abusive methods are never a way to truly change a dog's behavior ❤

"Maybe I need to remove my hat and sunglasses"... absolute gold !

Thank you for your compassionate service to dogs in need.

Or hire a trainer to do this in a few sessions. Most ppl need the muzzle asap and don't have a month to spend babying a dangerous dog

Hello, this was very nice and I’d like to do the seminar with Dr. Jessica Heckman. I’ve tried to do a seminar with you before and I had to download some thing or do some thing I couldn’t do or my computer couldn’t do it because I didn’t have a certain program, but I’m wondering if I take this one and I would love this one do I just go into your page and click in there she is almost like a TH-cam or do I have to download something because it’s frustrating and I don’t know how to do that you probably remember me asking you before and I believe you refunded my money because I couldn’t do it but I definitely want to watch this. I’m having some issues and I’d love to watch that webinar. Please advise what I can do. Thank you.

I spent a year in Grenada where most of the pothounds, although loose, are owned and usually shy away. I don't believe that's the case in India. Pretty sure they're feral and can be aggressive. Would be nice if vet students could at least spay/neuter and vaccinate for rabies in India like in Grenada. Michael Shikashio has a video from 3 years ago on defensive handling or emergency scenarios that is very helpful. I believe Cabral and Leerburg have something on it as well. Mostly stepping up and being an advocate for your own dog - getting in front of your dog and telling the other dog in no uncertain terms to go home. Doesn't really help when the dogs are not owned. Am guessing the guy from India could try the treat bomb - throwing a handful of treats towards the stray dogs so that at least gives him enough time to get out of there with his dog. Am sure those dogs are probably hungry enough. Really don't want to get bit or his dog get bit by those feral dogs as the feral dogs might actually have rabies. Hope that helps.