Protection Dog or Scared Dog 2 | Uncle Stonnie Goes On A Rant
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.ย. 2021
- Uncle Stonnie addresses comments from last weekend's video about Bella, an under socialized German Shepherd Dog. This is the second video in a series following Bella's progress over the next month and talking about Stonnie's approach to proper protection/guard dog socialization and management.
Dogs like Bella are bred to be a family protectors and loyal companions. Unfortunately, breeding dogs to be protective is a double edged sword. On the one hand the dogs come pre programmed with a tendency to bond closely with people and animals with whom they come in contact with early, but on the other hand they are very skeptical (afraid) of people and animals that they have not been contact with during their formative developmental stages.
All too often, the lack of early socialization leads to fear based aggression which makes the dogs and owners the scourge of their neighborhoods.
Over the next few weeks Stonnie is going to talk about techniques and strategies to prevent, and/or treat, the common types of behavioral issues that pop up with guard dog breeds.
For background information on Stonnie's thoughts concerning proper puppy socialization be sure to check our our Puppy Developmental Stages video series: th-cam.com/users/playlist?list...
We hope you guys enjoy!
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What is your opinion of having two Labrador puppies vs acquiring one and then waiting for the other puppy? They would live in a large property and we are close to trails for exercise. Congrats on your Channel !!
I appreciate your methods and honesty and have been watching , implementing, and sharing for years. I have good results when I implement your methods with my dogs and others I help. I love how you honor them! Thank you. Please keep it up. And yep, have been building my own small challenges course within the confines of my own space. Wish I was closer.
Hi Stonnie. This video was very helpful. I am working with my Malinois/Husky puppy. She has been attacked a few times and after that, she's become more aggressive. I'll check out your website.
By the hour dog trainers are interested in 1 thing. It can take months to digest real dog theory….
It’s tricky living in the age of feelings over facts. It helps to have people like Uncle Stonnie preaching the truth.
We live in the age of everyone's a professional because they seen videos and then they try to tell actual professionals what's wrong. 😂 This video was seriously refreshing
It's not tricky for me. I tell the feelings people to F**K OFF. What choice have I?
So well put!
Nail on the head Mitch!
“We choose Truth over Facts” Biden 2019
Thoroughbred race horse trainer here.
I have the absolute top of the line professional respect for Stonnie - up one side and down the other. I understand what he does, I understand where he does it, I have an understanding of both his client base and his detractors. dare say we may very well share an understanding about why we both do what we do, in a parallel industry.
In my world it's to prevent harm - by well-meaning people, to well-meaning people.
I have parallel experience as a professional trainer, licensed in five states, working in the field 24/7 with a client base that can't possibly understand the day today skill sets one needs to possess to produce an acceptable product. I do this without getting hurt or killed in the process - and also while keeping my owners safe, my help safe, my other animals safe, and any visitor to the farm safe.
I just sold my farm, in Paris, Kentucky.
I raised, raced, trained, and rehabbed Thoroughbreds for clients for well over 30 years.These clients had varying goals, expectations and understandings about thoroughbreds - because they are not trainers.
Stonnie Dennis is the kind of trainer I would want - because my own training methods are much the same - granted I train a prey species rather than a predator species, and a 1200 pound animal rather than a 90 lb animal. Regardless it's the same language. The methods and mindset are so similar, with the same amount of attention to discipline, consistent expectation of outcome, compassion, respect, and - yes - love.
Anybody who watches Stonnie with his labs knows how much they tickle him.
The best thing you can do for a dog, or a horse, is to train them to be good citizens in any situation.
I think Stonnie is one of the best I've ever seen. Any of these tick tock trainers who use treats, endless distraction, inappropriate praise, water guns, and other nonsense, are at best well intentioned; at worst, spreading dangerous and ineffective technique. Dogs and horses respond to hierarchy - the second the power dynamic shifts out of your favor, your animal no longer pays attention to you - and the consequences can range from not instantly recalling and then getting hit by a car, to being under socialized, and then responding to an incoming child by biting it in the face.
These are the behaviors that Stonnie Dennis works on everyday, to prevent, when he takes dogs into his program.
Get off his back.
He's the best I've ever seen.
Thank you!
Such a wonderful comment. Beautiful.
I worked on horse farms in ky and went to school for horse shoeing. You are SPOT ON!!
Very well explained-- "If there is no fear there is no protection" in these farm protecting bred dogs.
The demeanor of that dog is totally different. The idea of having mentor dogs is brilliant. I'm impressed.
Cesar Milan has been promoting the mentor dog approach for ages. It's the right thing to do.
Dogs are pack animals. It makes perfect sense that they work and do better with other dogs. It's us humans that screws things up. "Oh, I don't have time to exercise the dog." "I don't have the space for another dog." "We can barely handle 1 dog." We keep expecting good results when we go against what's natural, or don't listen to natural needs, then wonder why things don't work out. We're the dumb ones, really.
I think mentor dogs have been used for training since the second dog was domesticated. Huge timesaver with hunters, herders and workers of any sort.
I was raised with dogs, and I have noticed that only a dog can teach a dog how to properly be a dog
@@silasmarner7586 Interesting... never heard of that. I just say my others dogs RAISE my younger ones... but yes... they're mentors.
TH-cam is full of know-nothing, never-doers who think they know more than you. My GSD became leash reactive to other dogs when we went out after not getting out at the beginning of Covid. I used your advice on exercising her before we went out. We were able to get closer and closer over time. Now we can walk right past another dog on the sidewalk. She looks hard but doesn’t react. That one piece of advice was huge.
Exercise is key!
A tired dog is a happy dog.
How do you exercise your dog prior to your walk? I’ve been trying this too because my young dog is just so energetic. We’re doing fetch in the yard before the walk now but thought you may have another idea I could use.
@@Coleaubo We do fetch and obedience. We also have a Mal so they play together and help wear each other out.
@@Coleaubo Do you play fetch with a throwing stick and tennisball? Then I got a game for you. Flirtball. It's based on a flirt pole (which is also good exercise) but the stick is much more convenient.
The game is letting the dog get the ball out of the stick. Now, you don't want it to do that all the time, so you start the game by standing ready and holding the stick horizontally to the side. At first you'll have to get the dog comfortable with grabbing it, then you can tease it a little by moving it away at the last second. Eventually this becomes like a dance, where you try to keep the ball in (which can get hard if you move too fast) and the dog getting it out. You're both trying to outsmart each other. It's my favorite game because the game is very dynamic, you can adjust the difficulty as you go, it's easy to mix in with throws, and it gets the dog very focused on you and the toy.
Another thing you can do is basic obedience, (sit, down, stand, come, leave it) before you throw the ball, and later even when it's mid-air. Tires them out really well, and they're useful commands to practice in high distraction.
My son brought home an adult White GS 7 years ago. Your videos have helped explain her proclivities. I have no training expertise. I just walk her everyday and she gets exposed to all the dogs and people in the area and she became perfectly behaved. I figure I've walked her about twice across the US. I learn something new every time I watch your videos. Thanks.
When I fostered puppies, I watched your videos over and over, then I practiced your methods with the puppies at LEAST three hours a day. When they went to a rescue in Wisconsin for adoption, they said the puppies were the best trained pups they’d ever seen. One was sought after by a therapy dog organization. That’s thanks to you Stonnie.
The relationship of exercise to anxiety and how either one takes place of the other is 100% true!! I have a beautiful black lab that is 17 months old. We got him at 10 months old who was very timid and would cower due to his extreme anxiety. The worst I've ever seen. Spent a month with us, socializing and he got better. The following months he went to two separate trainers who spent 2 months each with him and sent him back to us saying he has no hope and will never retrieve. Well, I spent a month with him, mostly laying on the ground just to get him comfortable with me. Literally laying still until he was laying with me. The l progressed to sitting on my butt, to kneeling, then standing. I did this everyday. This is what it took to get this pup to trust me enough to start obedience and retriever training. 3 months later, he is retrieving doubles and triples, blind marks, you name it! Everyday was a trip to different hardware stores and pet friendly places, nature walks, dog parks. Every. Single. Day. Exercised daily and saw his anxiety drop little by little. Now, he walks confidently and proud with his tail straight like the lab he was supposed to be walking up to strangers with zero issues. He's definitely going to make a great retriever for us. Certainly one of the best labs I've had. It wasn't his fault he was locked up in a small backyard with zero exposure to anything but food for the first 10 months of his life. I 100% agree with you Stonnie!!
Now, who was the teacher? Brilliant.
A lot of trainers are one-trick ponies. They have one tool in their belt (either a food + clicker OR a prong). If their only tool doesn’t work, they claim the fault lies with the dog rather than their lack of understanding animals!
@dogzentraining these trainers sent him back mainly there wasn't enough time to get him past the anxiety and get him on track. They didn't want us paying $750 a month on a dog that wasn't progressing. They were being fair to us, but expressed that the dog probably won't make it. Well, this past season he retrieved over 340 birds for me. He's incredible now.
You're spot on as usual. So many 'protection dog' owners put their dogs in a crate, then sit watching bite videos when they could be outside having adventures.
Haha lol totally agree. My Malinois puppy of seven months sleeps inside our small house of 60sqrs m2 with 6 other dogs. Small house but we have 5 HA to run around on. What does a guard dog help you when its in a crate? And not socialized? Its the same as keeping your freedom arm in a safe...when you need it you need to tell the bad guys to hold on for 5mins so you can get it :)
All dogs want to be Labs and all humans with dogs want to be Stonnie!
I have owned three GSD and this is the most profound comment I have seen about GSD and other working dogs. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience and knowledge.
Completely agree, I have a 3yo male version of Bella - a rehome that is suspicious of any size dog. It’s not easy to get socialization opportunities with other dogs.
I thought it was awesome! I can completely see how some owners could take offense. Thinking of your attack dog as a scaredy cat is pretty funny to me. Suddenly seems like a man who beats up his wife when he's frustrated.
Stoney people sitting on their Couch with unsocialized Dogs are the ones leaving the negative comments. Haters hate on successful trainers like you. If you weren't successful you wouldn't have a negative comment. Keep up the good work and great content. I love your Channel. Shannon ftom Hunterville NC.
Grew up on a farm with a dog who was German Shepherd Timber Wolf x Japanese Akita. Great farm and family dog. Killed rats and raccoons but nurtured and cuddled and kept warm orphaned lambs. Farm animals were family, everything else, cougars, bears, raccoons were run off the property. He got good food and a lot of exercise and lived 16 years.
Love your videos. Agree with your approach. High exercise, low anxiety for people and animals.
Surprised uncle stonnie feels the need to explain himself to these trolls. We appreciate and support you stonnie.
Preach, Uncle Stonnie! Preach! Thank you for ALL you do! I've learned so much from you and there is no telling how many dogs have benefited because you do what you do!
Good video Stonnie 👍. Ignore the haters.
Hey chadde didn't know you also watched good ole uncle stonnie 😂👍
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Love both your channels!! I use info from you two all the time. Thank you 🙏
People who disagree with you aren’t haters …. That’s what fools say
@@Apex_K9 you really think Stoney is a dog trainer dont u all 😂
@@CheekyChops710 no sir actually I'm a dog trainer.. I think he is a guy who made his style work for him and others seem to agree I just don't pass judgement on people in the same way you do
God Bless you man! Telling the truth! I’m taking care of a deployed serviceman’s dog, which was purchased in Covid. He is right in this same lane, and I was so surprised at how “aggressive” I thought he was. We have taken all of this to heart and this dog clearly has moved when we started addressing the correct issue, he’s not really “aggressive”until he’s afraid, and he’s afraid when he isn’t confident. This little guy was afraid of birds in the sky! The exercise is a big part, Chase the ball until we can’t throw it anymore, then 4-6 miles a day in the woods. In just two weeks He’s coming around Stonnie! I loved the ending “ you have a problem with common sense and I don’t want you watching my channel anyway” bravo!
Spot on Stonnie !! I have a neighbor, who is really a cat person. She got a Sheltie pup - it’s now a year old and Totally Unsocialized. Its a frightened little pooch who has never been off leash ! It is a crime !! Living in Chicago I took my Shepard Everywhere - I tired him out everyday and he was the best behaved dog in our training class. Did it for almost 4 years.
He lived it. I loved it and my friends never felt threatened.
He was a well behave sweetheart !
I’ve recently started as a dog trainer at a residential facility and I always look forward to your videos! I look up to you and always recommend your videos because you just make SENSE! Thank you 😊
I have a Mal. I think you are right on. These breeds are bread to be hyper vigilant and become dangerous if they don’t get what they need. I’ve made mistakes but have come a long way. Cant wait to see your methods for stranger danger in an urban environment with that young shepherd. Super grateful for the content.
I had to laugh when you said German shepard across a tile floor. Mine has freaked out every time he crosses the kitchen floor, even dry. I thought it was just him. It's been 18 months since we adopted him at age 3 and he is still scared to go across.. Very eye opening video. It's part of his breed... now I know. Thank you
I agree with everything you said!!…..anybody that really watches your channel knows you are one of the best at what you do.
I love when Stonnie goes on a rant! Listen to me people. Stonnie KNOWS of what he speaks. You don't work with dogs AND owners for as long as he has and not have a THROUGH understanding of the craft, this man is a MASTER of his craft. I don't say this because I like his videos, I say thing because I have a Mal/DDR shepherd mix. He is spot on. listen to this man and learn, you and your dog will be better for it.
“Everyone has a dog who minds well sitting in the kitchen while you’re reaching for the treat jar” that is very much the truth!
Good Man Stonnie. You’re a man of principle that sticks by those principles and backs it up with logic, experience and evidence. If more people were like that the world wouldn’t be in such a crappy place. Keep up the good work.
Agreed
Absolutely! Love how he teaches his dogs!
Stonnie I been in the field for a few years now, and I gotta tell you I love your work, I mimic your style and I am completely envious of your kennel. I love that you are able to break it down for your clients reliably and clearly. Thank you for updating this series its wonderful seeing the progress made in just two days!
Excellent! What u say is truth brother. I see it everyday! Experience it every day!
Thank you Stonnie
That's an amazing transformation happening after three days' time. If she's not careful, she's gonna end up with drooping ears, and thicker build, and a desire to chase dummies into the water. This series is gonna be a good one.
Stonnie, a hater's gonna hate. They lose for having that dwelling inside them continually. Yer a good man Charlie Brown, do what you do and let your results do your most effective battling. Those of us WITH some common sense, understand what you're puttin' down and are picking it up.
Stonnie, the fact that you are so articulate in explaining what you're doing and why, along with your dog training style, is why I named you #1 in my Top Dog Trainers On TH-cam video! I am also a dog trainer, and I totally agree with what you're saying in both this video and the previous one! I thought the video you posted on Saturday was wonderful and should have been eye-opening to the Average Joe, as you're the first person I've seen that has explained that the behavior, dogs like Bella, are displaying is a lack of confidence, not protection. I just love that you showed and explained that! So important to make sure one studies their breed of choice to find out what purpose the dog breed was originally bred to do. Thanks for your videos, you're great!
“People who don’t think well”. Perfect description.
I love how you train. I have used materials we had laying around to build a small challenge course. My Red Fox lab is 14 wks. She loves her course. We added a log yesterday because a tree fell in the front yard. She is not a fan, but it is day 1. She will get it. Someone gave us some agility challenges, so I added those too. Roxy loves it. I would have had no idea about the small challenge if not for your channel. I have seen nothing like it. I love the exercise and anxiety part. I wish I could remember to hit the exercise hard before I have to put her in the Yukon. We play ball or tug before we walk the course, but not before she has to ride.
Thank you. I wish I was closer so I could learn in person. You do an amazing job. Just remember to breath and let the haters go. Not even worth your time to read them. Stay strong.
Dude you’re my absolute favorite dog trainer in the entire world.... The fact that I’ve NEVER subjected myself to watching any dog trainer type of videos, BUT when I found you I was like OMG I FUCKING LOVE THIS GUY
your video hit home- I spent $1500 on a trainer who basically told me my great pyrenees was untrainable...he made zero progress with him. My success in turning him around was by engaging him with my Golden Retriever and myself for hours by romping, running and playing, hard runs in my huge yard two to three times daily. He has made leaps and bounds in his behavior, obedience and general temperament overall. We continue working together with great results. I TOTALLY understand your frustration you've spoken about. I truly dont believe the trainer had a real understanding of what my boy needed. We've figured it out. As you said, exercise, socialization, guarding as needed has lead to a huge decrease in his anxiety and aggressive behavior. He's awesome now. Thank you!
“When all is said and done, more is said than done”. Don’t listen to those that only talk and never DO! Keep doing your thing Stonnie. Well done!
My dog is exactly like this dog. She is now 2yrs old and we “bum” around with her, and have been working hard with her desensitising her, and still working. She is heaps better but still very sceptical. She was always a sceptical dog, then she was attacked at about 9mths and that set her way back. Every good experience helps her and we work hard to set up good experiences. Love your information and knowledge. Wish you lived in Australia. 😃🐕
Even before I heard Stonnie’s comments, I immediately saw GSD’s exceptional progress with other dogs. That’s all you need to know, folks. He knows what he’s talking about.
Goddam Stonnie I’m back here getting a working bedlington whippet after you helped me 5 years ago train my Norfolk Terrier and you’re still the best. Don’t listen to the haters, keep doing what you doing
And that deserves my respect! Definitely Not a sell out ! Rare these days.
I’m w you, Uncle Stonnie! We have 10 acres and a 7 yr old golden doodle and 5month old Great Dane. My Hubby mowes all kinds of twisty turny paths combined with straight runs through our property for me to walk on w our dogs. Our paths look a lot like yours. I told him recently after I had gotten back from taking the dogs for a run/romp on our property, that I am thoroughly convinced there is no better training ground than those paths. Our older dog is such a help for showing the puppy what the paths are all about. It didn’t take long before I felt confident having them both off leash during our adventures. Right before I let the puppy off leash completely, I had just put a long line on him so that he was free, but I could grab him if I needed to, and it gave me a chance to observe how he would respond to not being on a regular 6 ft leash. The puppy is often better behaved on our walks now than his 7 yr old brother , lol.
I thought it was so refreshing to hear someone actually saying how guard dog breeds are protective because of fear/anxiety. You hit the nail on the head there. GSDs actually also have their puppy "fear period" come on earlier than other breeds like King Charles cavalier spaniels
I did shutzhund training for a while. The number of "professional trainers" that chain dogs into a corner to make them aggressive is sickening.
Tied back during training, or tied and left there?
Stonie is the man I’ve been able to improve my dogs live thanks to his free advice on TH-cam
I’ve been watching your videos for 5 years now and out of all the dog trainers I watch on the TH-cam I always coming back to yours. Stay awesome and keep doing a good work
I had a feeling the Karens would come out for that one. Love your back property btw. Can't wait to get out of here and find a place like that.
Great progress in a very short time. Exercise+socialization+training=success as seen in this video. Great work Stonnie.
My family and I adopted a 10 month old german shepard mix (50% GS according to the dna test) back in April, high energy. I was walking her and we were taking her out in the car, we encountered dogs and she was fine, playful actually, but I she needed more exercise. One day she decided to jump our fence to go play with a dog she had previously encountered and played with, and the dog didn't like her approach, they snarled and bit. Since then she snaps at all dogs. I've been walking her and running with her, trying to work my way back to socializing her again. There's only 3 dogs the she's friendly with. I hope that's a good indicator that if I keep exercising her and socializing her, we can be around other dogs without an incident. This is a great video!
Get em Uncle Stonnie!!
You are amazing!
Lots of venting here. Glad you added more information about the dogs being "scared". Nice to see this pup running around with the retrievers.
This dog is exhibiting the best of her breed right now. She's 100% focused on her handler, and whoever that is will always have her total attention. She's interested, though, and learning from, some dogs who are not entirely like her, but who are modeling confident and balanced behavior in a pack. Solid socialization with people and with dogs is the foundation of all good dog behavior throughout their lives. Without it, you will always have a dog who is at least a little bit sketchy and unpredictable, and at worst dangerous. Uncle Stonnie is awesome.
I was frustrated with my dog until I seen your videos I’m now enjoying my dog more ! Thanks homie!!
I have come to believe exactly what you are saying by observing these breeds myself. Well said Stonnie !
I'm a dog walker and pet sitter and you are my favorite dog training channel - you rock!
Uncle that was the best freakin rant I have seen from you eva....common sense is dead!!! love your channel and philosophy. Super content no BS thanks for all you do
You are the only dog trainer I ever watched be bluntly honest, offer so many tips and tricks, and not bullshit people. You way is common sense thinking and I am hoping after watching all your videos training my female chocolate lab next month when she comes home at 8weeks will be a breeze. I cant stress how much I appreciate you.
Stonnie: my dog is 3 now, and he’s been hearing your voice since I found you when he was 10 weeks old. I followed your advice to the letter (using my voice, environmental obstacles, socialization strategies, obedience strategies, etc as you teach in your videos) and he is the best dog Ive ever known-he has good manners, and I can take him anywhere. People comment all the time about how well-behaved he is, and I always tell them that your guidance was the game changer. Had I not found you amongst all the BS, indoor, ad-motivated dog trainers on TH-cam, I would have a completely different dog. I thank God for you, because my pup is the coolest dog in town. I can take him anywhere. So, all this to say: when I hear you’re getting trolled, I want to send you a message telling you what a positive and profound effect your advice can have on people’s lives and homes and hearts … and for years. If people could just listen-really listen-to what you are saying and have the discipline to implement your advice, dogs would be allowed everywhere!
World is full of idiots. Few are devoted to truth and high standards. Thank you Stonnie.
Stonnie THANK YOU! Im one of those women alike your client here who bought a working line shepherd based off of the hype propagated by breeders and those who love the breed. I now have a 8 month year old who is showing signs of dog aggression as she is insecure and according to trainers has anxiety.
You explained the issues with such clarity and on point. I feel now through watching your no nonsense approach to training this dog that actually we need to slowly and sensitively expand her in group, as she is under socialised and increase her daily exercise to help bring down the levels of anxiety.
I dont regret getting her as we do adore her but I wish the trainers and breeders we interacted with had a no nonsense approach and gave us more guidance on in group out group, socialisation and decreasing anxiety. Please keep up the videos of you working through these issues with belle
As captain of all commenters i must say Stonnies talking sense !!!👍🐕
You took a German Shepard, after training you’ll give her back a pointy eared Labrador lol!
Lol, yes he probably would. Jk stonnie
My dog started walking every morning and evening when he was a puppy and we gradually built up the time, speed and distance. Now he is 9 months old and walks for 90 minutes in the morning and 45 minutes in the evening and he is a calm, quiet and relaxed puppy. We use a long line so that he is able to sniff and explore his environment. He still gets playful and over exuberant at times as puppies might do, but he is a calm and non reactive dog on the leash. Exercise and discipline has been the key. Thanks Stonnie for your channel.
YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!! From a former Real world” K-9 handler (15 years handling & training GSD’s, Czech Shepherds, Mallinois, Dutch Shepherds, etc.). I love the channel, and will someday stop by your kennel to shake your hand.
A tired Uncle Stonnie is a happy uncle Stonnie! We learn so much from you every time you take the time to post and help us all do the next right ting!! Let's get back to the fun!
Stonnie, I love when you said you dont want to have to Micro Manage your dog, that you want to be able to trust them to be good around other dogs and not run off etc, that's it in a nutshell!! If people just put the work into their dogs in the beginning they will have a great easy to manage dog for life. I find some people are plain lazy, its all about what they want and very little about what the dog needs.Keep giving the dogs what they need Stonnie, that what makes you the best at what you do.👍
GSD's are naturally timid ie fearful but that doesn't stop them from acting when it's time . You are so right !
I learn so much from watching this channel. And it works because it is so simple. Much of it commen sens. Keep up the Great work Stonnie . Max (Sweden)
Stonnie, I have had a Malinois. They are great dogs. What you said about the importance of environmentally socializing the shepherd breed is spot on and recognizes the behaviors that come with that breed. I’m doing so, you honor the dog and meet the dog with who the good Lord made him.
spot on Stonnie with message. looks like little anxious one's calmed down a bit. looks happy.
Youre the best Uncle Stonnie! Love from India🇮🇳
Wow! Bella is Lucky you are training her to be friendly. My Chilldhood German Shepherd spent school hours in my Parent's gas station. She walked around off leash and never caused any trouble. She was completely socialized from the tine she was a Puppy. When we were Kids our dogs came with us to play and hang out. We rode our bikes and the dogs just folowed us.
BOOM! You tell em! Agree 100% Thank you. Respect! And listening and learning… Thank you.
Bella's made incredible progress! Good work with good people and good dogs. 👍 I might say "Ignore the haters." Then again, I get a kick out of your reaction... Your channel, your call. 😂
The change is drastic and noticeable and demonstrates the care and love of the trainer. Go Stonnie go!
Exercise vs anxiety in a GSD, absolutely!! I viewed several videos with Bella and it clearly shows why I have owned 3 consecutive GSD's. As you walk through your hiking area, notice Bella repeatedly goes out only so far and then return to checkin with you before heading out again. None of the other dogs have that behavior. Try doing THAT with a beagle! Thank you for your channel, I learn something new every time.
Common sense, directly explained. Respect. Love the videos.I do not have the lifestyle that would allow me to give a dog what they need, but when I retire, I am certainly going to follow your approach.
Stonie you are on a whole other level of dog training. Real life common sense. I’m a 45 year dog man and I have nothing but the utmost respect for your talent and God given gift with dogs.
You can see her protective side, because she checks on you about every 15 seconds to see that you're all right. Then she goes back to having a great time outdoors with other dogs. But she's keeping an eye out to be sure you are all right. She looks like a wonderful dog who just needs some direction, and her owner will need to fulfill her needs - it's a two way street.
Here here. Your one of my favorite trainers to watch. Don't sweat the haters, they aren't worth it. Real dog lovers now your value.
"Dawgs".
Never heard it actually sound like that coming through in speech, but there you have it.
Great videos Stonnie, I've been learning a lot. Good communication and content over all. Keep up the good work.
Stonnie you crush it! Keep up the good work. The negative voices drown out the positive but they are not the majority.
Animals are instinctual. Just the way it is. So it takes the ability to shape that instinct since reason isn’t possible.
Sadly I have a dog that is afraid of everything and everyone, but listening to Mr. Dennis, I started going out on adventures (3 times a day about 20 minutes each). Three days in and he is changing to a calmer dog and his obedience is getting so much better. You are amazing with your advice Thank you so much
And that is why I like your videos and the way you train, because it’s all about engaging with the dogs, a tired dog is a well behave dog, and that is what any dog owner wants after all.
Man I really love you Stonnie. You’ve been a great help to me and my Doberman, I’ve learned so much.
I’m flattered!
You are exactly correct. I adopted a Malinois that had no socialization. Was chained up in a back yard before I got her at 8 months old. She was the most nervous wreck of a dog I have ever seen. Scared out of her skin by other dogs, Been working with her about a year now and she has made tremendous progress. Lots of adventures, lots of training and group classes every week for several months now. It was my life goal to make her a stable, confident dog.
Love your videos Stonnie. Looks to me that there is a Montessori-like dog school emerging in KY. So good.
* Play is work. We should take the play very seriously as it is the way the child/dog expresses him/herself. ...
* Prepared environment. The prepared environment is an essential part of the Montessori method. ...
* Independence. ...
* Hands/paws-on learning. ...
* Observation. ...
* Freedom within limits. ...
* Respect.
Thanks Uncle Stonnie for keeping it real.
🔥🔥🔥 love all the fantastic information and motivation for more adventures!!! Also get pumped when uncle stonnie snaps on the haters! Lol 😂 nerds!!!
Love your rants! Hahaha people are dumb I trained my lab using your videos and people tell me constantly that he is the best dog they have ever seen. Thanks Stoney for your guidance.
Stonnie, your dogs and results will speak for themselves! Thanks for breaking it down for us.
Yep.....the proof is in the results. Arm chair dog trainers spend their time typing instead of being out in the field putting the hours in.
Hiya , as I only recently came across your channel I have a lot of catching up to do.
Well from I can see you are just doing fine with your style of training. I am a farm girl by heart and the way you give dogs the time and space to naturally mature works for me.
At one point I had a crazy rottie who was a stray, high drive from working stock Border Collie and a abused, reactive GSD. By living in the country side and doing just what do but on a miniature scale.
Eventually I could take all 3 out and about wherever I went and they were no problem in public. Sitting outside the coffee shop and they all behaved and didn't over react to environmental stimuli.
Your training is spot on, wish there were more trainers like you especially over here in the UK.
Stonnie I have been watching your videos for 14 months since I got my lab yellow lab!
I love your videos, your personality and your ethics’s! Your are by far the best trainer I have found on you tube and yes your not hi headed or acting like a god! Your a yogi guru for Dogs. It’s hard as we get older dealing with this new generation of internet trolls/haters. Good rant! Glad you got off your chest! I’m definitely coming to see you someday!
Only three days and Bella is doing great!! The dog whisperer.
AGH. I try to exercise my Bellagator Malinois but I'm Only in town and I walk her tired but I feel like she gets more tired from her reactiveness than the actual walk. Then 2 weeks ago, I took her to the local dog park and we just got out stitches out of her leg from the other aggressive dog. I've had her a MONTH sheesh. I need to find a place like your farm!
Sorry for misspelling your name in previous comments Stonnie! Thank you for all your LOGICAL ADVICE!
another great watch. love your videos stonnie. We have been socializing my puppy well but man I know she would love to be there in that kentucky bluegrass with all the other dogs.
I am convinced people are hyper active throughout their day looking for something to be mad at. I haven’t seen a single thing in your videos but good dog training and some jokes that we all appreciate.
Found you just before I got my lab to see what I was getting in to. Had to stop when you said black labs are the only lab worth having. Seriously though, I've watched so many of your videos it was so easy to get my white lab to be the awesome dog he is. Ignorance is bliss in the world we live in today. Keep sharing your knowledge! We need it!
You know your lab secretly wants to be black!!
Lol
We lone us some uncle stonnie and gang and have learn so much about interacting with our four legged family members. Thank you Stonnie Dennis
Thank you for watching!
A very well communicated, objective view of working dogs.
Thanks for the insights Stonnie, as a family living with our second set of GSD's I couldn't agree more with the points you make. Spot on!
We take our dogs everywhere :)
Thank you for this. I have 2 GSD’s who had very little socialization when they were young. One is super confident and doesn’t care if other dogs are around. One is scared, like the one you’re working with. When she’s around other dogs she just barks and runs up on the other dogs in a very threatening manor. She won’t bite, but sometimes she’ll nip at their back legs. I’m correcting her, exercising the heck out of her before trying to get her better. I know she’ll get better with time and work. Thanks for giving me pointers.
Stonnie, you explained that really well. I have a working Malinois. I am the only person who has worked with her and am not a professional. I am 100% with you. You have a great ability to explain some important points. My girl is level headed and loves people and many other critters (though we have to keep working). She is part of our small pack and behaves accordingly if there could be a threat. She is not just fear-reactive like some people's less level mals. It gives the breed a bad reputation. All dogs need a chance to be their best.
It's like I got to vent without having to say anything. Thank you from a fellow trainer and dog person who actually cares about the animal's wellbeing. This misinformation campaign is one of many reasons we have undue breed stigma, which costs many dogs their lives.
I have a rescue Australia Shepherd very behaved in everything but when someone comes over 😬that’s another story.
These videos are super helpful. 🐶❤️