I've found that most dogs (especially these guys) are genuinely more happy when they have a firm, trusted leader around. Offloading their decision making to a trusted human seems to take away a lot of their stress. Mine loves his prong and ecollar.
I like your approach regarding incorporating training into play and explore time. I also allow my dog to soak up the world on walks instead of clinging to me all the time. My dog appreciates the freedom I give her.
When I am training a puppy I tend to do blocks. I try and do quick little calm walking out the door and around the first block, then a majority of exploration, and finish with training again once he’s tired.
Kevin’s one cool dog. He’s so chill. Before you know it he and your adorable Chihuahua will be best friends. Loved watching him being playful in slo motion.Beautiful family Haz.
One of the best videos on your channel, Haz. Thank you. Dogs need us to help show them how to be in the world. Yes, clear direction and guidance. Including positive and negative consequences. If the 'furbaby parent' people observed how elders in canine packs use the same concepts to direct and guide youngsters (even with more force!), maybe they wouldn't rely on "Hot dogs and Hope"
I like how you correct your kid. I wish other parents would wise up and do the same with their kids. I have two german shepherds, both of them are eye candy for adults and magnets for children. Last week a child ran up on me and my dogs from behind us while we walking at the park. Luckily my female shepherd saw him creeping up on us and gave warning, which allowed Artax (my other shepherd) and I to become aware of his presence. Not even 2 seconds later the kid started hugging on Artax, my dog was like "wtf?" When the mom came up to grab her child, she started asking questions about my dogs lol. I thought she was going to scold the kid for doing something stupid but nope. Now if Aila didn't alert us and that kid just jumped on Artax from behind, out of the blue-- I don't know what would have happened. Possibly would have had a few hospital bills to pay for. I don't get why parents let their children do that. Retards
EXCELLENT opportunity to 'train' a Mom on how to ask for permission to pet dogs, lest her children get ahold of some really unfriendly dog or slack owner.
You need to tell the parents that they cant allow their kids to just jump on random Strangers dogs or they might lose a kid. Warn them that if u didnt see the kid coming your dog is trained to kill anyone who comes near u without warning. Let her know she got lucky and to start thinking about this stuff instead of being a fool
This a real trainer what an awesome job I thought this would be much more challenging since he’s already two years old but you got in the right track in no time. I can’t wait to see videos of Kevin the brown bear
Diese Hunde werden im Kopf erst mit 4 Jahren erwachsen. Sie wollen als erstes Sozialisierung, Teil der Familie sein. Da fügen sie sich und lernen schnell. Sie sind neugierig und feinfühlig. Wenn du freundlich mit ihnen bist, arbeiten sie mit dir und erkunden gerne die Welt. Schlägst du sie und bist ungerecht, dann sind sie beleidigt und verweigern die Zusammenarbeit. Wenn du nur Befehle schreist, sie vielleicht schlägst, werden sie stur. Sie lernen nur spielerisch, sanft, durch positive Bestärkung. Langweilige ständige Wiederholungen frustrieren sie. Trotzdem mußt du konsequent bei der Erziehung sein, wie eine Hundemutter.
Really cool to see how much fun he was having with you, he's a beautiful beast! lol Definitely interested in seeing more from him after you've had some more time with him.
Thank you for getting one of the Real Deal Holyfields of Livestock Guardians. Excellent job with Kevin 🙌💪 although I'm used to seeing Caucasian Shepherds with their ears and tails docked he is beautiful❤. You need a Volkodav next, lol
For me the best part in this video is that Haz is so happy and playful with Kevin. ❤️🫶 Great project and thanks for sharing the progress. Greetings from Gernany.
Excellent job. We have a Kangal, who's 3 years 32" and 140lbs of loving energy, but like all those from central Asia and surrounding area of true guardian breeds, he has an edge. He loves everyone and has only had problems with other dogs that show aggressiveness towards him. His violence of action is scary and thankfully we've only seen it a couple of times. He is absolutely enamored with our 2 1/2-year-old granddaughter and our two 5-month-old Wolfhound pups. The guardian breeds seem to naturally take to children and small animals. I think it's related to the fact that the pastoralists had their livestock and dogs close to their villages in the Winter months, meaning the dogs would be exposed to the village children with regularity. Can't imagine having a half a dozen 150lb + dogs in close proximity to children, if they had any real potential to harm them. So, it's been bread into them to be as protective of children as they are livestock.
My CO will be 2 in August... he's 200lb and dope asf... but I have him in the city (Philly)... these dogs voices are extremely loud, plus they're on go at all times... I love these dogs
GREAT JOB, am working with a twenty month and very similar, they are like no other dog I have ever seen or been around, but they are a dog and with guidance will be a great member of the pack (family)
You're incredible! It is important to have a good balance of structure and affection with these large breeds. He seems like a good dog, just was put in the wrong hands. He's definitely got some potential to be amazing ovcharka!!!
Wow, he really likes you and taking direction well. Impressed you were able to give feedback with ecollar, leash, verbal and even correction with physical touch and he stays none reactive, you knelt down beside him, changes of speed, dogs, kids. I would love to see video of the training, hoping it will be in one of an online course someday. In my opinion, CO are one of the hardest dogs to train, so glad my fav trainer is up for the challange. Cheers
Having had and trained Great Pyrenees, I see the resemblance in their temperaments. Not exact of course but certainly similar. They are great dogs under the proper guidance.
He’s still such a pup! Most COs are not food motivated but lots of them have food aggression issues. Other dogs, specially small ones, are not a problem at all. Mine even loved my cats.
My GP was food motivated to a degree but when he didn’t finish his evening feeding, he buried it under his kennel mat and would stand over it to guard it if my husband tried to take the bowl. He never growled, just postured. He never did that with me but I was the one to handle him 99% of the time. With anyone but me he was very food aggressive and weighing 115 pounds, it wasn’t a pretty sight.
@@SheilaG971, I was lucky that my Caucasian Shepherd was not food aggressive, but I’m in touch with people owning the breed all over the world and the problem is rampant. They are not food motivated - in the presence of a perceived threat, you can offer them steak and they will not pay any attention to it - but weirdly they become aggressive near their food. Like your Pyrenees, most of them are ok with one person feeding them, but are aggressive towards anyone else. My CO was ok with all of his 4/5 people feeding him but he was not the rule in that. Also, he was pretty much ok with women his entire life, but he had only 2 men he liked and all the other were attacked on sight. At the age on this one on the video, he was still manageable around strange people. But like the majority of COs, he changed around 18 months old.
@@hilario6128 , they sound like one in the same dog oddly enough. My GP and the ones I trained had nearly every single temperament trait that your CO did which makes them even more unsuitable match for most “family” situations after they reach maturity. I told someone the other day that not too long ago you didn’t see them out and about. Now, they’re becoming a popular dog to own which makes them a candidate for the next “breed ban” which would be heartbreaking. That’s just my opinion and nothing more but I do see more problems with them being taken out of their intended atmosphere and placed in homes and expected to thrive.
@@SheilaG971, Great Pyrenees in my country are much, much softer. Probably different lineages, show dogs instead of working dogs. But I can see what you are saying, because my friends in England are appalled and worried about the number of COs being breed and sold there. As crazy as this may sound, there have been a few of them simply dumped on the side of the road. It’s a disaster waiting to happen. In my country, Portugal, there are only a few, around 10/15 all over the country and that’s a good thing. Now I have an Alabai - maybe 4/5 in the country - also known as Central Asia Shepherd. I’m a sucker for giants of rustic breeds. Surprisingly he’s a ultra cool and collected guy, very laidback and always following my guidance towards new people. That’s a very good thing because he’s much bigger than a CO.
@@hilario6128 The magnificent Alabai ! Be still my heart. I too have an affinity for the massive kings of the dog world. My Pyrenees was my heart dog and also a rescue. My children and I watched as someone threw him out of a moving vehicle which made him all the more endearing to me and to the kids as well. He adored those kids and I honestly think he thought they were his. He was known all around our small town because he was so serious when it came to the children and to me. Even the man who tends to our yard every summer was amazed by him because he met him as a tiny puppy and played with him each time he came which was about every week in the summer. Then in the winter we wouldn’t see him at all and come summer again, Trooper would be so happy to see him. That was months at a time of not seeing him yet he still considered him a friend. Then he hired 2 men to help him in the yard and we quickly realized that they were not welcome by Trooper and I would put him up. I said all that (sorry) to say this; they are the most intuitive and intelligent dogs I’ve ever been around. They are a handful for the novice but in the proper environment, they can’t be equaled.
"Not the most active of dogs" until he sees a threat in the distance. Always socially dominant! An ancient breed bred to be herd guardians and take down any breach of the livestock area..Beautiful boy, Hope his hips stay well.
You do you, Haz. I love how you go with the flow of the dog you have in front of you. So versatile! Finding what motivates them, whether that's through rewards or avoiding some form of positive punishment. These breeds a:re notboriously stubborn, smart, and not for inexperienced handlers. I do love how you're focusing on the relationship first for this particular case of course. Did you say one effective method you used was whacking him upside the head?! Like a bonker technique? I didn't think these breeds would have a super sensitive startle response- would have loved you to share that earlier process too- the crate aggression etc. Please share more of working with Kevin! The Flock guardian breeds are some of my toughest clients! And not commonly found online how to work with these breeds. I hope you share some exposure to your dog's an some off leash socialization, too...he's a perfect dog to have a literal job on your farm! Is this a dog you're keeping? Also, what do you feed him? Raw or kibble? So fun! Keep being awesome 👌 👏
I've wanted an Ovcharka ever since I saw the first one. However, I don't think they are for most people. I have had German Shepherds all my life, but am not certain I am qualified for this breed of dog. I've never seen one respond like this guy has to you. You're amazing. Kevin is doing fantastic also, and he is definitely gorgeous. 🎉
Die Erziehung ist genau das Gegenteil vom Deutschen Schäferhund. Der Schäferhund wartet auf deine Entscheidung. Du kannst ihn dazu bringen, immer perfekt zu machen, was du willst.Wenn du ihn anschreist fügt er sich und arbeitet noch motivierter. Der Owtschartka will gleichberechtigt sein und hasst Ungerechtigkeit. Er hinterfragt dich, ob deine Entscheidung auch sinnvoll für ihn ist. Er arbeitet selbstständig und braucht keine Befehle. Er möchte echte Freude und Spaß, gleichberechtigter Teil des Rudels sein. Wiederholungen langweilen ihn. Er braucht Konsequenz, aber keine brutale Härte und Strenge. Erkundige dich über das Sozialverhalten von Wölfen, habe eine gute , klare Körpersprache und sei fröhlich und lustiig, gerecht. Dann macht er seine Arbeit selbstständig und freiwillig. Owtschartkas mußt du einfach nur sozialisieren, nicht mit Befehlen trainieren. Die lernen durch Beobachtung von anderen Hunden und Menschen und durch positive Bestärkung. 4 Jahre lang, bis sie erwachsen sind.
I've had German Shepherds (2) too and they were excellent. I, like you do, was not sure if I can handle livestock guardian breed, but bought one anyway (Sharplaninatz - Maremma mix). Found out I can't. If you're unsure at the beginning, don't.
@@boxingjos Unfortunately not, the vet put him asleep, I,m not proud of it and not happy to do that. He was an excellent guardian and listened to me until one day, when he was about 18 months, I heard my father screaming, the dog attacked him. They went along just fine to that moment, my dad used to fed and walked him, played with him when I was absent, so it was a shock. When I came and shouted at him to stop he stopped immediately so my dad retreated. But later on a same day he started growling at me and I said him to go in a kennel. He still listened to me and went in and I locked it. A vet's opinion was that somebody might visited and given something to him at night when we were not there so he started to see that person as a master and us as intruders. He was in a fenced agricultural property, to guard, I slept there in a hut sometimes, but he was often alone during the night. Now I think he was just hierarchically challenging us, but I couldn't afford to have an animal like that there because a lot of times my mother was also there a lot of times alone with him, thanks God nothing happened, she's 60+ aged lady. I thought being nice to your dog (I was firm when needed, in a right way), love him, taking care of is enough. It is for the German Shepherd, but not for the livestock guardian breed. GS was created to listen and obey, he's waiting for command from his master, LGDs were made to think independently and make their own decisions when master is not here atm, totally different animal. I had a neck for dogs, I trained my previous 2 GS perfectly, but wasn't aware and prepare for LGD challenges. If you want it to see you as his master, you have to be a natural born alpha, crazier than the dog itself. I admit I'm not that guy. These dogs belong to the mountains with sheep and the herders, don't belong to urban environment. GS is the perfect choice for urban guardian and family pet, it's the most balanced and empathetic dog, LGD is just primal beast.
I've been so interested in this breed for about 5 years I'm a gsd owner my whole life I understand the mental of owning these breeds but not in america yet ...I love the challenge of alpha breeds and trainining so much fun as you just did
i have an 11 month old ovcharka and he is not aggressive at all but the opposite and he wants to play with everyone. he will run up to other dogs to try to play with them but he is NOT aware of how massive he is. he will walk relaxed and even if dogs bark inside houses we walk past, he will be calm, but if he sees another dog he will pull wanting to go meet him so im trying for him to relax a bit around other dogs and have him go platz(drop). with this breed you have to be firm with them!
Respect! Most of the TH-cam protection dog trainers can only make it work with Malinois and other easy to train breeds. Owtscharka and other breeds that were bred to work independently from humans are different. I have a Plotthound, and while that's probably still easier to train than an Owtscharka, they are also bred to work independently kilometres away from the hunter, and it just shows in training.
@@thugnastykathy thank you so much. Yes, it is getting better with her every day now. She is just 11 months, so some days she becomes a teenage rebel, but I can see the dog she will be in a few more months, and that will be a great dog!
"Platz... this will probably be his strongest obedience behavior" Yeah that checks out with my two LGD mixes. 😂 God I love Kevin. Id take him if i didnt already have 250 lbs of dog lol
I k have a Caucasian shepherd mix. Amazing dogs. I can train a lot off dogs because off Frenrir kennel. Yes they goofy. Amazing dogs. You learn so much. If you can handle those you can handle every dog.
He is a totally different dog now.. what cracks me up is what in the world made them but that dog in the first place..Its the same thing this lady seen my west German German shepherd doing sniff drills in the park. And said when you breed him I want to buy a puppy from you..I said sorry honey but this isn't the type of dog you buy if you're not a experienced owner.. And she didn't understand..I had to explain to her the drive he has first thing in the morning when you're opening your eyes.. And how protective he is..I can't have any company..no body.. you think you want a protection dog until you have one.
Yep. I have friends with that same situation. As long as you are with the owners and follow what he says, you are ok. But never ever set foot in their territory by yourself!
Kevin is a beautiful animal. I have two Serra Da Estella dogs coming very soon. This breed is a livestock protection dog also, big yes but not quite a big as the Caucasian Shepard breed. Again they are head strong and independent. I am watching what you are doing closely. Keep up the excellent work.
Love this guy one thing I would add socializing your LGD does not soften them. They will be every bit as protective is a nervous dog. It will just have better judgment.
He was trying to find the right placement for Kevin several months ago - did he find the right home? He’s gorgeous and I love how patient and positive you were with him. I have a 6 year old Caucasian and he’s my love - and even prettier than Kevin. I might be biased. There’s no other breed I’d want after having my Harvey - but admittedly I’ve had a lifetime of working with giant breeds …
He's stunning 😍 1 of my favourite breeds but know can't handle so I get cuddles from 1 by me who's also my German shepherd and Leonbergers friend although there 2 of not many that gets along with although a lot of dogs by me were got 1st lockdown in uk so not much thought into breed they got when was hardest time to socialise so their lots of fun to avoid with a largish 70lb on a diet shepherd and 165lb still growing Leonberger 🙈
I absolutely love this breed, and my CO is the best, smartest, most social, and most loving dog I've ever owned. If you dont know exactly how to keep/make them that way, get a different dog. We did use negative enforcement when needed, just a rolled up towel we call "the bopper" for when he acted silly. I truly believe that the "positive only" method is a bad call with these stubborn little shits. Training is forever and always. His attention span is shorter when we do 100% training trips, but he responds very well when the training is incorporated into activities he enjoys. He gives you that "are you fucking with me" look when you get too repetitive with him. Hes a clever little prick and doesnt like his intelligence being insulted.
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He seems so happy now! I love how he gallops around.
I've found that most dogs (especially these guys) are genuinely more happy when they have a firm, trusted leader around.
Offloading their decision making to a trusted human seems to take away a lot of their stress.
Mine loves his prong and ecollar.
I like your approach regarding incorporating training into play and explore time. I also allow my dog to soak up the world on walks instead of clinging to me all the time. My dog appreciates the freedom I give her.
When I am training a puppy I tend to do blocks. I try and do quick little calm walking out the door and around the first block, then a majority of exploration, and finish with training again once he’s tired.
Perfect ending? Riding Kevin into the sunset
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He really is a big baby who didn't know how to interact with the world. He's looking great as expected Haz
Dogs reflect their owners. Kevin is a real stunner. A baby is a baby. Love him. He’ll make a fantastic herd protection dog
Kevin’s one cool dog. He’s so chill. Before you know it he and your adorable Chihuahua will be best friends. Loved watching him being playful in slo motion.Beautiful family Haz.
The more amazing thing is watch him happy,,,,, automátic self confidence…LOVE that dog !!!!❤❤❤❤
I love how honest you are about how you do the training with him. I really respect that.
He looks so happy now! It's so great to see him feel comfortable and less insecure around someone who will actually be his leader!❤❤❤
This is so beautiful to watch. You gave him the foundations he needed. He now feels so happy.
Wow, what a transformation! He seems so happy now. Such an awesome dog!
Thanks for the Kevin update! It's always so great to see you with your dogs because the dogs always love you so much.
That GSD, in the background, looks awesome.
He's an awesome dog. The difference from when he arrived is amazing. Stellar work as always
Kevin's transformation is awesome. I appreciate what you can do with dogs that come to you mean and feisty. Very interesting to see.
One of the best videos on your channel, Haz. Thank you.
Dogs need us to help show them how to be in the world. Yes, clear direction and guidance. Including positive and negative consequences.
If the 'furbaby parent' people observed how elders in canine packs use the same concepts to direct and guide youngsters (even with more force!), maybe they wouldn't rely on "Hot dogs and Hope"
I like how you correct your kid. I wish other parents would wise up and do the same with their kids. I have two german shepherds, both of them are eye candy for adults and magnets for children. Last week a child ran up on me and my dogs from behind us while we walking at the park. Luckily my female shepherd saw him creeping up on us and gave warning, which allowed Artax (my other shepherd) and I to become aware of his presence. Not even 2 seconds later the kid started hugging on Artax, my dog was like "wtf?" When the mom came up to grab her child, she started asking questions about my dogs lol. I thought she was going to scold the kid for doing something stupid but nope. Now if Aila didn't alert us and that kid just jumped on Artax from behind, out of the blue-- I don't know what would have happened.
Possibly would have had a few hospital bills to pay for.
I don't get why parents let their children do that. Retards
Same, I only have one tho, Big boy GSD(105 lbs), I go to a private field for park time
EXCELLENT opportunity to 'train' a Mom on how to ask for permission to pet dogs, lest her children get ahold of some really unfriendly dog or slack owner.
You need to tell the parents that they cant allow their kids to just jump on random Strangers dogs or they might lose a kid. Warn them that if u didnt see the kid coming your dog is trained to kill anyone who comes near u without warning. Let her know she got lucky and to start thinking about this stuff instead of being a fool
Kevin, my dude, we all knew you won THE jackpot when Haz took you in 😊
This a real trainer what an awesome job I thought this would be much more challenging since he’s already two years old but you got in the right track in no time. I can’t wait to see videos of Kevin the brown bear
Diese Hunde werden im Kopf erst mit 4 Jahren erwachsen. Sie wollen als erstes Sozialisierung, Teil der Familie sein. Da fügen sie sich und lernen schnell.
Sie sind neugierig und feinfühlig. Wenn du freundlich mit ihnen bist, arbeiten sie mit dir und erkunden gerne die Welt. Schlägst du sie und bist ungerecht, dann sind sie beleidigt und verweigern die Zusammenarbeit.
Wenn du nur Befehle schreist, sie vielleicht schlägst, werden sie stur. Sie lernen nur spielerisch, sanft, durch positive Bestärkung. Langweilige ständige Wiederholungen frustrieren sie. Trotzdem mußt du konsequent bei der Erziehung sein, wie eine Hundemutter.
He's only 11 month's old
Your videos are so nice and refreshing to watch in these very unfortunate times, thank you 🙏!
Really cool to see how much fun he was having with you, he's a beautiful beast! lol Definitely interested in seeing more from him after you've had some more time with him.
Haz, this is great. Wonderful job and what a beautiful dog! Beautiful family too man, your little guys are growing fast!!!!!
Absolutely fantastic the way you two get on. It's so lovely that he watches everything you do. ❤❤
Really really enjoyed the progress…..
❤️🏴 love from Scotland 🏴 ❤
He reminds me so much of my Estrela when he was the same age. Such a gorgeous dog.
Thank you for getting one of the Real Deal Holyfields of Livestock Guardians. Excellent job with Kevin 🙌💪 although I'm used to seeing Caucasian Shepherds with their ears and tails docked he is beautiful❤. You need a Volkodav next, lol
I love when you feature other breeds.. shows how dynamic you are. Great video!
For me the best part in this video is that Haz is so happy and playful with Kevin. ❤️🫶
Great project and thanks for sharing the progress. Greetings from Gernany.
Excellent job. We have a Kangal, who's 3 years 32" and 140lbs of loving energy, but like all those from central Asia and surrounding area of true guardian breeds, he has an edge. He loves everyone and has only had problems with other dogs that show aggressiveness towards him. His violence of action is scary and thankfully we've only seen it a couple of times. He is absolutely enamored with our 2 1/2-year-old granddaughter and our two 5-month-old Wolfhound pups. The guardian breeds seem to naturally take to children and small animals. I think it's related to the fact that the pastoralists had their livestock and dogs close to their villages in the Winter months, meaning the dogs would be exposed to the village children with regularity. Can't imagine having a half a dozen 150lb + dogs in close proximity to children, if they had any real potential to harm them. So, it's been bread into them to be as protective of children as they are livestock.
He's stunning. Wonderful work!
My CO will be 2 in August... he's 200lb and dope asf... but I have him in the city (Philly)... these dogs voices are extremely loud, plus they're on go at all times... I love these dogs
GREAT JOB, am working with a twenty month and very similar, they are like no other dog I have ever seen or been around, but they are a dog and with guidance will be a great member of the pack (family)
You're incredible! It is important to have a good balance of structure and affection with these large breeds. He seems like a good dog, just was put in the wrong hands. He's definitely got some potential to be amazing ovcharka!!!
Wow, he really likes you and taking direction well. Impressed you were able to give feedback with ecollar, leash, verbal and even correction with physical touch and he stays none reactive, you knelt down beside him, changes of speed, dogs, kids. I would love to see video of the training, hoping it will be in one of an online course someday. In my opinion, CO are one of the hardest dogs to train, so glad my fav trainer is up for the challange. Cheers
Having had and trained Great Pyrenees, I see the resemblance in their temperaments. Not exact of course but certainly similar. They are great dogs under the proper guidance.
He’s still such a pup! Most COs are not food motivated but lots of them have food aggression issues. Other dogs, specially small ones, are not a problem at all. Mine even loved my cats.
My GP was food motivated to a degree but when he didn’t finish his evening feeding, he buried it under his kennel mat and would stand over it to guard it if my husband tried to take the bowl. He never growled, just postured. He never did that with me but I was the one to handle him 99% of the time. With anyone but me he was very food aggressive and weighing 115 pounds, it wasn’t a pretty sight.
@@SheilaG971, I was lucky that my Caucasian Shepherd was not food aggressive, but I’m in touch with people owning the breed all over the world and the problem is rampant. They are not food motivated - in the presence of a perceived threat, you can offer them steak and they will not pay any attention to it - but weirdly they become aggressive near their food. Like your Pyrenees, most of them are ok with one person feeding them, but are aggressive towards anyone else. My CO was ok with all of his 4/5 people feeding him but he was not the rule in that. Also, he was pretty much ok with women his entire life, but he had only 2 men he liked and all the other were attacked on sight. At the age on this one on the video, he was still manageable around strange people. But like the majority of COs, he changed around 18 months old.
@@hilario6128 , they sound like one in the same dog oddly enough. My GP and the ones I trained had nearly every single temperament trait that your CO did which makes them even more unsuitable match for most “family” situations after they reach maturity. I told someone the other day that not too long ago you didn’t see them out and about. Now, they’re becoming a popular dog to own which makes them a candidate for the next “breed ban” which would be heartbreaking. That’s just my opinion and nothing more but I do see more problems with them being taken out of their intended atmosphere and placed in homes and expected to thrive.
@@SheilaG971, Great Pyrenees in my country are much, much softer. Probably different lineages, show dogs instead of working dogs. But I can see what you are saying, because my friends in England are appalled and worried about the number of COs being breed and sold there. As crazy as this may sound, there have been a few of them simply dumped on the side of the road. It’s a disaster waiting to happen. In my country, Portugal, there are only a few, around 10/15 all over the country and that’s a good thing.
Now I have an Alabai - maybe 4/5 in the country - also known as Central Asia Shepherd. I’m a sucker for giants of rustic breeds. Surprisingly he’s a ultra cool and collected guy, very laidback and always following my guidance towards new people. That’s a very good thing because he’s much bigger than a CO.
@@hilario6128 The magnificent Alabai ! Be still my heart. I too have an affinity for the massive kings of the dog world. My Pyrenees was my heart dog and also a rescue. My children and I watched as someone threw him out of a moving vehicle which made him all the more endearing to me and to the kids as well. He adored those kids and I honestly think he thought they were his. He was known all around our small town because he was so serious when it came to the children and to me. Even the man who tends to our yard every summer was amazed by him because he met him as a tiny puppy and played with him each time he came which was about every week in the summer. Then in the winter we wouldn’t see him at all and come summer again, Trooper would be so happy to see him. That was months at a time of not seeing him yet he still considered him a friend. Then he hired 2 men to help him in the yard and we quickly realized that they were not welcome by Trooper and I would put him up. I said all that (sorry) to say this; they are the most intuitive and intelligent dogs I’ve ever been around. They are a handful for the novice but in the proper environment, they can’t be equaled.
Amazing breed. More videos with Kevin. People who think this breed is some sort of uncontrollable viscious monsters should watch this video.
He's so happy what a beautiful furbaby ❤
He seems like a goofball! All dogs need confident leaders and guidance. Bigger dogs can cause bigger damage. He seems to finally enjoy every day!
"Not the most active of dogs" until he sees a threat in the distance. Always socially dominant! An ancient breed bred to be herd guardians and take down any breach of the livestock area..Beautiful boy, Hope his hips stay well.
Kevin was checking out the cameraman like he was a chicken nugget. Lolol he's a friggin big boy
Never seen just a huge puppy- Oh how lovely Kevin is 🤗😍❤️ greet.from Finland 🇫🇮
Great update looks like Kevin is heading in the right direction.
What a beautiful puppy! In amazing hands
Hell of a difference in his demeanor already, quality work as always Haz!
Crazy seeing the before and after
You do you, Haz. I love how you go with the flow of the dog you have in front of you. So versatile!
Finding what motivates them, whether that's through rewards or avoiding some form of positive punishment. These breeds a:re notboriously stubborn, smart, and not for inexperienced handlers. I do love how you're focusing on the relationship first for this particular case of course.
Did you say one effective method you used was whacking him upside the head?! Like a bonker technique? I didn't think these breeds would have a super sensitive startle response- would have loved you to share that earlier process too- the crate aggression etc.
Please share more of working with Kevin! The Flock guardian breeds are some of my toughest clients! And not commonly found online how to work with these breeds.
I hope you share some exposure to your dog's an some off leash socialization, too...he's a perfect dog to have a literal job on your farm!
Is this a dog you're keeping?
Also, what do you feed him? Raw or kibble?
So fun! Keep being awesome 👌 👏
I've wanted an Ovcharka ever since I saw the first one. However, I don't think they are for most people. I have had German Shepherds all my life, but am not certain I am qualified for this breed of dog. I've never seen one respond like this guy has to you. You're amazing. Kevin is doing fantastic also, and he is definitely gorgeous. 🎉
Die Erziehung ist genau das Gegenteil vom Deutschen Schäferhund.
Der Schäferhund wartet auf deine Entscheidung. Du kannst ihn dazu bringen, immer perfekt zu machen, was du willst.Wenn du ihn anschreist fügt er sich und arbeitet noch motivierter.
Der Owtschartka will gleichberechtigt sein und hasst Ungerechtigkeit. Er hinterfragt dich, ob deine Entscheidung auch sinnvoll für ihn ist. Er arbeitet selbstständig und braucht keine Befehle.
Er möchte echte Freude und Spaß, gleichberechtigter Teil des Rudels sein. Wiederholungen langweilen ihn.
Er braucht Konsequenz, aber keine brutale Härte und Strenge.
Erkundige dich über das Sozialverhalten von Wölfen, habe eine gute , klare Körpersprache und sei fröhlich und lustiig, gerecht. Dann macht er seine Arbeit selbstständig und freiwillig.
Owtschartkas mußt du einfach nur sozialisieren, nicht mit Befehlen trainieren. Die lernen durch Beobachtung von anderen Hunden und Menschen und durch positive Bestärkung. 4 Jahre lang, bis sie erwachsen sind.
I've had German Shepherds (2) too and they were excellent. I, like you do, was not sure if I can handle livestock guardian breed, but bought one anyway (Sharplaninatz - Maremma mix). Found out I can't. If you're unsure at the beginning, don't.
@@zigababnik8780 sounds like very sound advice.
@@zigababnik8780 what happened? Still have the dog?
@@boxingjos Unfortunately not, the vet put him asleep, I,m not proud of it and not happy to do that. He was an excellent guardian and listened to me until one day, when he was about 18 months, I heard my father screaming, the dog attacked him. They went along just fine to that moment, my dad used to fed and walked him, played with him when I was absent, so it was a shock. When I came and shouted at him to stop he stopped immediately so my dad retreated. But later on a same day he started growling at me and I said him to go in a kennel. He still listened to me and went in and I locked it. A vet's opinion was that somebody might visited and given something to him at night when we were not there so he started to see that person as a master and us as intruders. He was in a fenced agricultural property, to guard, I slept there in a hut sometimes, but he was often alone during the night.
Now I think he was just hierarchically challenging us, but I couldn't afford to have an animal like that there because a lot of times my mother was also there a lot of times alone with him, thanks God nothing happened, she's 60+ aged lady. I thought being nice to your dog (I was firm when needed, in a right way), love him, taking care of is enough. It is for the German Shepherd, but not for the livestock guardian breed. GS was created to listen and obey, he's waiting for command from his master, LGDs were made to think independently and make their own decisions when master is not here atm, totally different animal.
I had a neck for dogs, I trained my previous 2 GS perfectly, but wasn't aware and prepare for LGD challenges. If you want it to see you as his master, you have to be a natural born alpha, crazier than the dog itself. I admit I'm not that guy. These dogs belong to the mountains with sheep and the herders, don't belong to urban environment. GS is the perfect choice for urban guardian and family pet, it's the most balanced and empathetic dog, LGD is just primal beast.
Such a beautiful pup.
I've been so interested in this breed for about 5 years I'm a gsd owner my whole life I understand the mental of owning these breeds but not in america yet ...I love the challenge of alpha breeds and trainining so much fun as you just did
I love the name Kevin, and he is beautiful and a big puppy
Love watching you with Kevin they are. Such an amazing breed
What a good boy! So wonderful to see.
I knew you would be right person to train him. He is a beauty dog. Looking for more uodates. 😊
“Pivot like a Malinois!” Congratulations Kevin! ❤
❤U Haz!
That is one massive puppy. I had heard that they were bid, I just had no real clue. :-) He seems to be doing well from this video.
He seems to love the play!
Great little update. Happy for Kevin!
With the background music, I definitely see Haz rapping. Nice groove and flow
i have an 11 month old ovcharka and he is not aggressive at all but the opposite and he wants to play with everyone. he will run up to other dogs to try to play with them but he is NOT aware of how massive he is. he will walk relaxed and even if dogs bark inside houses we walk past, he will be calm, but if he sees another dog he will pull wanting to go meet him so im trying for him to relax a bit around other dogs and have him go platz(drop). with this breed you have to be firm with them!
This big guy stole the show !!! 🐕
Cant stop watching this !!!!
Well done, Kevin is astonishing and he is so happy with you. I'll follow your advise as I own CO as well
Respect! Most of the TH-cam protection dog trainers can only make it work with Malinois and other easy to train breeds. Owtscharka and other breeds that were bred to work independently from humans are different. I have a Plotthound, and while that's probably still easier to train than an Owtscharka, they are also bred to work independently kilometres away from the hunter, and it just shows in training.
I give you so much props if you have an independent dog properly trained. shows you are a good leader.👍
@@thugnastykathy thank you so much. Yes, it is getting better with her every day now. She is just 11 months, so some days she becomes a teenage rebel, but I can see the dog she will be in a few more months, and that will be a great dog!
Great Job, tis was HELPFUL, correct before 3yrs, old.😊
Great progress with him.
"Platz... this will probably be his strongest obedience behavior"
Yeah that checks out with my two LGD mixes. 😂
God I love Kevin. Id take him if i didnt already have 250 lbs of dog lol
Gorgeous pup!
I k have a Caucasian shepherd mix. Amazing dogs. I can train a lot off dogs because off Frenrir kennel. Yes they goofy. Amazing dogs. You learn so much. If you can handle those you can handle every dog.
Phenomenal work Haz!
My dream dog! He’s stunning ❤
Nice work with Kevin! I can't wait to see more😅
Thank you so much for this! We need more of this truth!
He is a totally different dog now.. what cracks me up is what in the world made them but that dog in the first place..Its the same thing this lady seen my west German German shepherd doing sniff drills in the park. And said when you breed him I want to buy a puppy from you..I said sorry honey but this isn't the type of dog you buy if you're not a experienced owner.. And she didn't understand..I had to explain to her the drive he has first thing in the morning when you're opening your eyes.. And how protective he is..I can't have any company..no body.. you think you want a protection dog until you have one.
THANK YOU, this video showed me a training technique to teach my GP to down. She does sit and down, but pretty stubborn about the down.
this is the epitome of a 'big fluffy puppy with bad teeth'
also the slo mo play is dope af
I know people who have livestock guardian dogs that never live inside, just live with the flocks of sheep. Don't ever walk randomly onto their land...
Yep. I have friends with that same situation. As long as you are with the owners and follow what he says, you are ok.
But never ever set foot in their territory by yourself!
Kevin is a beautiful animal. I have two Serra Da Estella dogs coming very soon.
This breed is a livestock protection dog also, big yes but not quite a big as the Caucasian Shepard breed. Again they are head strong and independent.
I am watching what you are doing closely.
Keep up the excellent work.
Love this guy one thing I would add socializing your LGD does not soften them. They will be every bit as protective is a nervous dog. It will just have better judgment.
You are truly remarkable. I know James. But who is this ‘Kevin’?? So happy you are working with him💕
You did a really good job he really loves and trusts you; cos only lean on people like that when they do!
Haz, you and Kevin walk the same ❤😂
Training bears now? lol
Good job, Kevin and Haz
Best training
First to see a Caucasian Shepherd to be a K9 police dog
Beautiful dog, please show us your progress. Is he going to be a guardian for your property?
Having a sarplaninac myself, the ovcharkas are on my short list of favourite breeds. Sarplaninacs are a bit similar
What a beautifull dog, good job mate
Really cool man
Never trained one before it was cool to see
So excited for this video! Huge Kevin fan!
He’s adorable 🤪❤️
I think he was thinking that he could get the squeaker out of that little dog. 😊
2:25-2:28 he does an additional quick hand movement to build up the dog's drive! I'm a youtube taught dog hobbyist and I just wanted to point that out
👏 love your videos Haz
He was trying to find the right placement for Kevin several months ago - did he find the right home? He’s gorgeous and I love how patient and positive you were with him. I have a 6 year old Caucasian and he’s my love - and even prettier than Kevin. I might be biased. There’s no other breed I’d want after having my Harvey - but admittedly I’ve had a lifetime of working with giant breeds …
They are so nice at that age😊
You should keep Kevin. He has this special bond with you.
He's stunning 😍 1 of my favourite breeds but know can't handle so I get cuddles from 1 by me who's also my German shepherd and Leonbergers friend although there 2 of not many that gets along with although a lot of dogs by me were got 1st lockdown in uk so not much thought into breed they got when was hardest time to socialise so their lots of fun to avoid with a largish 70lb on a diet shepherd and 165lb still growing Leonberger 🙈
Mad respect to the Chihuahua that didn't go in like a praetorian into battle with Kevin.
I absolutely love this breed, and my CO is the best, smartest, most social, and most loving dog I've ever owned.
If you dont know exactly how to keep/make them that way, get a different dog.
We did use negative enforcement when needed, just a rolled up towel we call "the bopper" for when he acted silly.
I truly believe that the "positive only" method is a bad call with these stubborn little shits.
Training is forever and always. His attention span is shorter when we do 100% training trips, but he responds very well when the training is incorporated into activities he enjoys.
He gives you that "are you fucking with me" look when you get too repetitive with him. Hes a clever little prick and doesnt like his intelligence being insulted.
You guys are amazing !!! Awesome job!’