Stop Greeting Dogs This Way
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ค. 2023
- There are a lot of myths about what you should and should not do with dogs.
Some people say you should put out your hand and have a dog sniff you when you first meet them… some people say you shouldn’t comfort dogs when they’re scared because it reinforces the scared behavior and makes it worse.
But neither of these are true!
You’ll learn the truth about these myths and other spicy takes about dogs in this video.
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A good home is the simplest way and being a good person enhances things. I had a devil for a pet, from a dog's rescue center. Hell on legs, going for me when I was caught off guard. Many plasters later she calmed down because of the calmness of her surroundings, and gradually she changed, and is now the most loving dog you can meet, fun of love for others that she meets.
5:05 My pack dynamic had been to have one dog at a time, the dog generally bonded as companion to my mother who was in declining health.
When Mom passed and I had to care for the dog, I would board her at the kennel where she was born when I had to go out of town. The breeder loved the old dog, and kept her in the house during those visits, and Aani loved the attention.
One time when I went to bring Aani home, the breeder asked me to leave her another week. There was Aani in the kitchen with a dam whelping a litter of pups, and helping with cleaning the pups as a kinf of "midwoof".
On subsequent visits the breeder would be in the kitchen wth one particular puppy; the breeder had selected that pup for me and was bonding him to the older dog.
Aani is gone now, and 'Dash is eight years old, but Aani had taught him "how to be my dog" and 'Dash is about the sweetest and goofiest Norwegian Elkhound you could imagine.
I bought a brother and a sister Yorkshire terrier almost 10 years ago. And they bonded with me 100%. And they got along great. They never fought and they loved each other. It all depends on the owner. I always say that. When you show your dogs love, they love you back. when you train them from the day, you get them when they’re puppies to be sociable and kind and loving and well behaved. That’s exactly what you get. You get a ton of love and respect and it goes both ways.❤🐶🐕
I’m a nurse, and I’m not exaggerating, every single day we have at least one person come into casualty because they put their hand in front of a dog’s face for it to sniff and it but them.
Children are taught the best way to see if a dog is friendly is to put their hands on front of the dog’s face (too bad if the dog isn’t friendly).
It’s the worst advice ever and it needs to stop. So dangerous. Thanks for uploading this.
I'm a dog owner and that is not true - kids are not taught to put their hand infront of a dogs face. They're taught to shove it into a dogs snout, grab their tail, run up to and startle it, put it completely vertically above their head and make a downard motion as if bashing it on the head with a club, and last but not least: if the dog moves back or walks away after being grabbed by a stranger, keep going after it and shoving it. THIS IS WHAT POS TEACH THEIR KIDS THEY *HAVE* TO DO.
I'm always on the lookout for stray toddlers wanting to touch a fluffy tail - i get it, and you see them coming and you can prevent it or de-escalate the situation. What is much more problematic are the full grown sober adults that just without warning go "look doggy" and assault it in a way they'd get slapped on the hand if they touched produce in a grocery aisle that way. Those are the problem. And if they have a kid with, they always go "look, now that it's scared, you do it so i can record it and put on Facebook, grab the doggy".
You greet a unknown dog the same way you'd shake a strangers hand. You wouldn't run up to someone unknown to you from behind, grab their hand and violently start pulling and shoving it in all directions, then following them, grabbing them by the shirt and physically pushing them while they keep saying "get off me". Am i right ?
You verbally and friendly say hi at a safe distance (and not while breaking into their home), make a greeting gesture at a distance where they can say no and go away or come towards and greet you. That's it.
You can make almost any dog like you, just greet them with a chicken leg in your hand.
Funny but make sure you don't feed them the bone.
@amoritarandall6738 Raw bones are OK.Cooked bones are not.
Yurp. With permission from the owner (some dogs are sensitive digestively to poultry) I take a little bit of leftover meat to any home I'm pet sitting for. A delicious treat goes a long way to making that first impression an awesome one. As in, I walk through the door, and boom. There's a treat on their nose. Specifically for anxious dogs who don't see me very often.
@@alishawallo5670 That's a good point. We had one dog who was allergic to Wheat Products.
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A rasher of bacon is much better.
But just the one...
(And some water).
I think the best way to comfort scared dogs is to remain calm. Show your dog that you are not scared and that you are in control of the situation. If you go around fluffing up your dog, the dog will think that what they are scared of is an actual threat since you behave like it is. It's not about positive reinforcement, it's about showing the dog that what they are afraid of is not a threat.
It's like when a child falls. Assuming it's not hurt, but just a bit disoriented, you can say "up again" and they continue playing as nothing had happened. But if you run over and and are overly concerned and saying thing like are you ok baby, did you get hurt, let mummy look at you and so on, chances are the kid will start crying. Not because it's hurt, but because you just told them falling down is dangerous even if you don't get hurt.
Yes. The dog goes by your own Body Language.
I think people have a hard time understanding what it means to comfort a dog. I believe you need to *soothe* your frightened dog. That does NOT mean you "comfort" it with treats or a full body hug for acting neurotic.
Absolutely. If you raised it from a puppy, there's no reason it SHOULD be scared. Every bonfire night, 4th of July, New years' etc, the internet lights up with dog owners complaining that it terrifies their dog. But THEY are the ones who made it afraid. The first time a puppy experiences something like that, it looks at the owner, to see how they react, as you said. When these terrible owners see that the dog is looking uncertain, they try to comfort it by making a bunch of stupid high pitched noises. All the dog knows, is that you're making noises like a scared dog. And from then on, whenever the owner hears fireworks, they become stressed because they're worried for the dog, and start making those stupid noises without even waiting to see how the dog is reacting. The tension in the house before the fireworks even start, or after the frst bang, is blatantly obvious, even to other humans.
Besides, that woman is talking out of her ass. You 100% CAN reinforce fear. Humans do it with their own offspring all the time. And not just fear, the APPEARANCE of fear. Just because something continues to appear afraid, to get attention, doesn't mean it's really afraid. When an 8 year old kid runs crying to its parents cus it fell over and cut its hand, it's not really feeling a lot of pain. It's just been trained to fake it, cus it was always given attention when it hurt itself as a baby. It may not even know it's faking.
Gun dogs are regularly trained to be absolutely fine with people shooting shotguns next to them. And it's NEVER done by comforting them if they're afraid. I've yet to hear of any random "doctor" successfully training a gun dog by comforting it and nurturing hysterical behaviour.
And no, loud noses DON'T HURT DOGS. When people say dogs have better hearing than humans, it mostly just means an extended frequency response. It doesn't mean everything is louder to them. And that, would not mean louder noises would hurt, either. The two things are independent of each other. Pain from loud noises depends solely on nerve density in the ear drum.
You consistently see well-trained, stable, dogs beng rased by people who treat them as pack animals and don't nurture fear or hystercal behaviour. And you consistently see uncontrollable, cowering wrecks raised by those who do, and who make that idiotic mewling noise at them to..."comfort" them.
I'd love to read her PHD thesis. I'm guessing it was nothing to do with dogs.
I think it is a lot more nuanced than whether you put your hand out for a dog to sniff. Having a slow and gentle approach, not invading the dog's space, reading their body language to see whether they're interested in meeting. Context is important. I never approach a dog in their car because that is their territory to protect. Is the dog's person relaxed and open or stiff and standoffish.
Always approach dog by lowering my self to their level, putting my hand out for them to smell, and then see how they react, if they arent interested, I wont push it.
Good stuff. You also might want to mention getting a Snuffle Mat for feeding; mental stimulation, reduction of anxiety and increasing calmness. It's just excellent that you warned against getting 2 pups at once due to Litter Mate Syndrome in your video. So many folks are just unaware of it, and I'm so glad you brought it to light.
Caesar Milan does not conform to scientific studies with his nonsense about dominance, "alpha rolls" and his lack of knowledge about wolf behavior. He has done some good but also has done plenty of harm with his "methods." Patrician McConnell, on the other hand, is a Certified Behaviorist with actual knowledge of dog behavior and needs. Thank you, Doggy Digs for informative and truthful videos.
thanks for your kind words! And yes, totally agree Snuffle Mats are great!
Totally agree with your take on Caesar Milan. He's such a quack! I'm sorry I ever listened to his advice years ago when we got our first ever dog.
Thanks for the good tips! Some additional notes: DAILY exercise and time outdoors, fresh water, kind yet firm training, connection with others, well balanced nutrition, clarity, calm, love - these are crucial for dogs.
I notice often is people not realizing how temperate extremes may affect your dog, especially their feet. Best test is to put your hand or bare feet on the pavement for 10-15 seconds and see how it feels. Dogs feet need time to acclimated to extreme temps, it's important to walk your dogs but try to avoid blistering hot pavement (usually darker pavement) whenever possible. Same in winter, consider booties until your pup is adapted to walking ice and snow. If your dog seems a bit anxious or lifting their feet that's a clue.
Also, I agree with creative feeding, but would encourage that with about half, and not all, of the food, or alternate meals between bowls and interactive toys. Be sure the dog is getting enough food and fresh water. I've seen many people leave water bowls for a few days without changing or washing the bowls.
Also, with decades of experience I and haven't seen any behavioral problems with two dogs raised together from puppies-hood, whether from the same or different litters. Assuming there are no unusual behavioral issues (which could possibly be addressed through consistent training) I believe having two dogs is less isolating for them, it often socializes them to behave well with other dogs, and they are happier. That said, I also agree that it is very endearing to see older dogs help raise younger dogs. It's all good!
Thanks again for the care and wise tips!
Thanks for sharing these tips!
THANK YOU, YES!! Any time the day is warm or hot always test the pavement before taking your dog out onto it! Light pavement is cooler than dark. Blacktop is hottest, and metal manhole covers or gratings are worst of all! Keep to the shade as much as possible, bring water and make the trip SHORT.
I live in Montana and have 2 GSD’s Kobe and Chloe, he’s 2 1/2 and she is 3 years 2 months absolute best friends. we walk 3 to 5 miles everyday in the mountains. We wake up and go by 7 am everyday. Then at 8 pm for the evening walk. Only 2 miles at night. If I try to sleep until 7:30 they won’t have it. Their alarm is set for 7:00 am period. They love chasing all the little critters but they never catch them cause they go right up the tree. I feed them a raw food diet from venison to beef and pork and chicken and sweet potatoes and everything good for them in between. All fresh from my small farm. We stop at the creek on the way back every time and Kobe jumps in the water and rides the current back home and just loves it. I love my dogs more then my grown kids now. 😅. You gave me a couple good tips to make their day better. Thank you
I have never understood the hand in front of the dog’s face. People say it’s so the dog can sniff you, but dogs not only catch your scent long before you’re standing right in front of them, they can sniff your leg pretty easily.
I have to explain this to people often, since my boi always turns away from the hand when it’s put in front of him, giving the impression he’s shy or unfriendly. He’s neither - he just doesn’t get why people do this. My dog also taught me that when we meet another human/dog pair, I should greet the human while he greets the dog, then we switch. If he’s not around then I should still greet the human first, the dog will sniff my leg then probably try to get my attention, at which point he/she gets a nice back rub, which most dogs prefer to a pat on the head. My dog has taught me a lot about dealing with other dogs, and he’s always right.
I always remember once when I was walking through the local park. I was approaching a man and woman walking a big white boxer dog. Of course, I broke out in a huge smile, and beamed at the dog. But since I know dogs, I didn’t say or do anything. As they passed me, the boxer reached out and licked my hand. It was such a sweet gesture. I’ll never forget it.
Great tips! I comfort my dog by sitting by her. My pet peeve is meeting strangers who jump in, pet my dog and start telling me how they know all about my dog better than me. They know THEIR dog better than mine, that’s it.
comforting a dog that is only scared is not the problem, but trying to comfort a dog that is (also) overstimulated, whether by talking or petting, just adds more stimulation.
I absolutely hate it when someone comes up to my dog and tries to greet her or pet her. I agree completely with asking an owner what they want. The owners are the ones who have put time and money into the dog in the first place, and they got them for a specific reason! Also, a huge pet peave is when children do not respect the owner of the dog! The owner knows their dog a lot better than anybody else does!
Ask the owner, first. That should have been the first thing he mentioned.
So you don't like it when children respect the owner of the dog? I'm sure that's not your intent but that's what you wrote.
Yes. I always ask, "Is he friendly?" before I even make eye contact with the dog because that alone can be seen as a threat. Usually the owner will make it clear what's best. If they say to the dog, "Go say hi!" and let the leash go, they're obviously giving you the message that it's safe to greet the dog. If they pull the leash back towards them and put more distance between you and the dog, they are clearly telling you it's not okay.
thanks a LOT for the USEFUL information
Kibble is so highly processed and who wants to eat the same food every day!??? I’ve been cooking for my dogs now and changing up the recipes. We are all so much happier! There are so many recipes on line also! I don’t think Cesar knows everything at all. I’ve always just stayed calm and spoke to my dogs in a happy and positive tone when they are scared and they do fine. Cuddles are Always ok! No problem even with the worst thunderstorms! ❤
I've learn to drop my hand and let a dog smell the back of my hand. The dog then often dips its head to be petted. They like to be scratched behind the ears--where their paws don't reach.
Yes. After he/she smells my hand and asks for a scratch, as a joke I ask, "Where are you Itchy?". Almost always, the dog will stop for a second and show me where. I know I have hit "The Itchy Spot", when his/her leg starts kicking. It has, almost, always worked.
@@QUICKBOOKS1 I've never had a dog so I guess I don't know all that much about them, but I HAVE been bitten by a few and had the series of rabies shots TWICE (14 shots each time) so I guess I DO know something about dogs after all.
good info. Thanks.
Our dog(s) do indeed get their teeth brushed every single day and brushed. My Henry was 13, we had him from 1 yr old, and he was brushed every day. June, we've had 12 yrs and she's the same, brushed and groomed every day.
that's amazing!
@@doggydigs That's what our vet says every time she checks the teeth. Thank you.
it's nice to meet you and hear that you and/or others are bushing your dogs teeth HOPEFULLY i can get my cat's teeth brushed
@@youtuber3328 Our dogs love getting groomed. In the morning they wait by the doorway into the bathroom. They probably tolerate the brushing to get their fur brushed. We follow with a crunchie dog treat. Lots of love being shared this way.
@@DianaZ46 it's NICE to hear these POSITIVE details
I love your videos! They're so informative!
thank you!!
I try to calm her down. It doesn’t always work in every situation. Depends on what took place. Anyway, thanks for your advice. You’re very helpful. I like your channel. Keep up the good work.
theres a type of comforting and a type of enabling. think of it this way... if a child falls but you know they are fine dont baby them... minimize as to not create a situation and the child will start to just get up and keep it moving rather than having the oh nooo reaction or relating getting attention to perceived injury. relating to dogs, when fireworks are blaring i dont stop my pup from sitting right next to me but i ignore the sounds as if its no big deal. on walks he used to just stop in his tracks and turn around wanting to go home but now i can say "just noise" and he keeps going. or when he looks at me to make sure all is well i let him know it is. if you are loving on your pup all the time i dont think loving on them when they are uncomfortable is bad just dont relate it to whats going on directly after a big sound. basically in my experience, there is a happy middle ground
I always ask an owner, “Does your dog like people?” Some dogs are extroverts, and some dogs are introverts.
Hello there!! Thanks for sharing all this wonderful information. I have a question to ask. When the alarm goes off in my building my dog gets pretty agitated and starts to find a place to hide. What is is y advice is about that situation, and what can I do to help my scared dog. Thanks very much
When my rough collie was scared of thunder, I did something that worked very well for her. I would tell her firmly to lie down, and then I'd pet her a little bit and leave her alone. (I didn't "comfort" her, but gave her a command and then petted her as a good dog who was obeying me.) I basically was taking command in a firm but gentle way. If we had another thunder clap and she jumped up to bark or whine, I'd make her lie down again. After that response, she was trained to ignore thunder, and if we had a storm a week she'd be OK and just ignore it, maybe through several weeks or months of storms. But if we went three or four months between storms, she'd forget and I'd have to do the process again. If she ignored the thunder and went about her life, I didn't make her lie down, and sometimes I was amazed when she ignored really loud, startling thunder claps. But I had to "retrain" her periodically to keep her at that level of ignoring thunder and being calm.
I read somewhere that thunder makes sound waves that we can't hear but are actually painful to dogs' ears. It may not be fright. It could be actual pain.
@@chriswatson1698 could be. they don't like rain. not because it's wet, but because the millions of drops make a huge intense sound
My biggest pet peeve is when others try to train my dog.
Yesss
@@doggydigs That is exactly what YOU just did!
@@QUICKBOOKS1 They discussed something on a video that you can choose to ignore. He is not going up to your dog and telling you what to do specifically with your dog or trying to do tricks or train your dog. Giving information is not doing something against someones will
Yess! One guy told my dog to sit, but used the “down” hand signal. My smart dog followed the hand signal and laid down; the guy tried to force him into a sitting position!
If a dog is afraid, why would you not try to comfort them? You are basically a pack member to them and,I think, letting them know that you’re on their side. As a higher ranking pack member, your calm, comforting attitude might help them see that it’s nothing to worry about. Even if they’re still scared they probably feel better knowing that you care enough to try to comfort them
I brush my dog's teeth every day and also brush her coat every day. It is a great bonding time and is good for her physically.
that's great!
6:52 kibble doesn’t scrape plaque off if the dog swallows it whole, while many do. Just saying …
good point!
in addition to that... if possible don't give kibble
what if I don't want to pet a dog when it is running toward me? Sometimes I don't want my hand drooled on when there is nowhere to wash my hands
What do I do when my dog is fearful? I comfort CALMLY. I believe in the "Pack" method of training and discipline.. This means that I am NOT my dog's "Mommy", I am my dog's Alpha. Since my dog sees me as the leader, s/he takes his/her cue from my behavior. In a thunderstorm, I welcome my dog's closeness and speak reassuringly, but I do not 'baby' my dog. Instead, I show, by example, that thunderstorm or the 4th of July are NOT a big deal. In a friendly tome, I might say "Wow, that was a loud sound wasn't it? But we're OK, aren't we?" while petting and staying in physical contact with him or her. Likewise, I am the same with vet visits. Out of the five dogs I have had, only one was fearful of the vet, and that is because he had painful treatment as a puppy, before I got him.
Dogs take their cue from their human leaders. Stay calm and adult, and your dog stays calm as well.
instructive video
thanks!
You have to have an eye toward a stranger's dog, and the person with it. If all appears safe, gently put you hand forward and see how the dog reacts. You can generally tell if a dog is nasty by its own attitude, and the person they are with. I always look before going forward, and if needs be, but not trusted, you can ask the person whom the dog is with, Are they friendly. Do you mind if I stroke them?
Thank you
I got my dog one of those food puzzle toys one time, and she just chewed a hole in it and got the food out that way.
if you can't fix it with a hammer, you need a bigger hammer
Almost all of these I agree with, except for the bit about "discipline". The fact is, there are 4 types of conditioning: positive punishment (P+) (adding an unpleasant stimulus), negative punishment (P-) (taking away something a dog wants), negative reinforcement (R-) (removing an unpleasant stimulus when the dog does the correct behavior), and positive reinforcement (R+) (rewarding the dog with something it desires such as a treat for doing the correct behavior).
These are called the quadrants of operant conditioning pioneered by B.F. Skinner. The fact is, all 4 quadrants work to modify behavior on nearly all mammals. The question is that of ethics and the secondary effects (can you damage a dog long term psychologically?). That's more open to debate then this video lets on.
Generally speaking: you want to default to always training with R+. If R+ works to train the dog there's no reason to potentially harm the dog with other methods.
But sometimes R+ doesn't work. Where it falls short is teach a dog NOT to do something. Example scenario:
dogs don't naturally fear the street or cars or traffic. Desired behavior: never run into the street without the permission of the owner: no matter what distractions or other triggers (including negative ones like thunder) are present. How would you train this with R+ ? The fact is you can't. Sure you can train good behaviors such as a dog always waiting at a curb when on a walk with the owner, or even to desire being on the curb vs the street. But when the dog encounters a situation in which you haven't specifically trained exactly that scenario with him: it is going to be difficult for him to have the correct behavior.
Two facts:
1. Dogs don't fear traffic and the street naturally.
2. The only way you would get your dog to avoid the street in all situations, never failing is to get him to fear the street and traffic.
Now: of course I don't mean frozen in fear, peeing out of anxiety everytime they see the street or a car. Obviously not. I mean a healthy respect for the street and the danger it presents. Just like we don't cripple in fear when we see a crosswalk, yet we do fear getting hit by a car if we're crossing the street all the same. In that respect, fear is useful for us, and teaches us to stay out of danger.
Fear exists for a reason. Using it correctly and at the right "dose" is the challenge.
For the traffic / street example: I use a combination of R+ and P+ to get my dog to have a healthy respect for the street and cars. Here's how: I throw a treat in the side of the street, the dog naturally tries to go for it. But when he does, I give him a little zap with the e-collar (P+). I then throw another treat on the sidewalk and when he goes for it, I reward him with an even higher value treat or playtime with his favorite toy (R+). The message: going onto the street= unpleasant / undesirable / fear, staying on the sidewalk = happy times and really good treats. After that, I then train him how to cross the street safely: when we get to a crosswalk/ intersection while on a walk I always have him sit and wait, I reward him each time (R+), I then wait a few seconds after it's safe to cross and give him my release command "ok", and reward him while crossing the street with me (R+)
That's an active version of training him to fear the street without me. Passively I can wait for him to attempt to get on the street by himself then give him a zap (P+), if he continues to stay on the street, another zap (P+) while encouraging him to return to sidewalk (either by me tugging on the leash or telling him to "come") , once he returns back to the sidewalk, praise and give high value reward (R+).
Almost never should you use R-. Although effective, I believe ethically you should strive to use the methods with the least amount of negative stimulus as possible. Also R- has a risk of creativity a phenomenon called "learned helplessness": if the animal doesn't understand why they're being punished, they stop seeing it as a correction for an incorrect behavior, and instead just accepts the unpleasant stimulus as just something to fear but endure (this is unhealthy fear). Don't do R- it's too easy to screw up.
But R+, P-, and P+ are all ok in my book. To be effective the stimulus must be very immediate (within 10 seconds of the behavior) for the dog to make the association. It also must not be more than your dog can handle (a P+correction should be unpleasant but it shouldn't overwhelm your dog to where he starts fearing you and shutting down).
My dog is still a puppy, so he's still learning, but soon when we're done with street safety training, I will be able to not worry about him getting loose because the furthest he will go is within the neighborhood block (otherwise he would have to cross a street), and I'll never have to worry about him getting hit by a car, no matter the situation. That's the goal anyways.
Potty training: my dog has had two potty accidents in the whole 3 months I've had him. Both those times I caught it immediately afterwards: and I gave him a good smack on the butt and yelled "No" each time, then took him outside to his potty spot right after that. He learned very very quickly: don't potty in the house. That's what P+ can teach much more quickly: "don't" behaviors.
I have a black mouth curr who is cheeky likes to try and pace quick when she needs a poo so she scares everyone as a black mouth curr is super rare in the uk 🇬🇧
I'm picky about what my dog eats. I don't like when people offer or give her treats or food without asking me first. Some people get offended when I say no because "they feed it to their dog."
I've had a couple dogs, and both of them have absolutely loved fruits and vegetables (the ones that are safe to give a dog, obviously), but I know a lot of people who find that surprising. Carrots, cucumbers (my first dog would actually keep an eye on the garden, sticking his nose under the leaves of the cucumber vines, judging when they'd be ready, and when they were, he would pick a target, bite into it and just reverse away from the plant, pulling it off the vine, before making a mess on the grass, chunks of cucumber and its seeds scattered everywhere as he consumed most, but not all of it), orange segments, lettuce (current dog LOVES the crunchy bits of Romaine lettuce at the base of the leaf), parsnips, bell peppers, cherries (seeded, because crunching a cherry seed and swallowing it could be deadly to a dog, or even a small human), rutabaga, cabbage, Brussels sprouts (a great option for giving dogs medication, carefully concealed within a sprout), corn on the cob...all an enthusiastically-enjoyed part of their diet. Except celery...I think that's a textural thing though, due to the stringy nature.
Anyway, I don't know where people got the idea that dogs were obligate carnivores or whatever, but clearly it's wrong. And it is also clear that this is mostly nurture, not nature - if a dog gets used to a varied diet when they're young, they will enjoy those foods throughout their life, whereas a dog fed on meat and kibble their whole life might find vegetables suspicious if offered (although, not always - my neighbour has 2 dogs and doesn't ever give them veggies, but with her permission, I've given them the odd cucumber treat, and they both seem to love it, so perhaps some dogs are just naturally open to eating...anything). A final factor in this is the "people food" aspect of it - dogs naturally want what we're eating, so there is an element of dog psychology that will make them more keen on something if they know it's something YOU eat. Enjoyment of food is a complex process, I guess.
the reason you don't wanna go all Cesar Millan on your dog: 9:40
Do NOT go by "The Dog Whisperer"!
"So definitely talk to your vet about what foods you can give your dog" Yep, that'll be £190 consultation fee please thank you
That is a reason right there for you to not adopt a dog.
@@QUICKBOOKS1 Are you saying I shouldn't adopt a dog or this is just a reason?
I think there should be a balance that you only need to talk to the vet if there seems to be an actual problem, and the information on what dogs generally can and should eat, you can find on the internet anyway. But if your dogs have health issues you must be ready to try to deal with that, even if it costs some money. And if you cant give your pets what they need for a good and healthy life, then you simply should not have them and leave that responsibility to someone else. Generally its best not to be hysterical, but deal with it if there is an actual problem, even if its not lethal but can affect your pets quality of life
@@zakosist exactly , imagine booking a vet consultation to ask such a basic question and shelling out the extortionate costs for it hahaha
£190 is way too expensive for simple VET visit.. Is that 190 British pound??
I always let a dog smell my hand, but not by shoving it in their face. I squat down and offer my hand to them. 95% of the time, they come right up to sniff my hand. From there, they are already in reach, so you can scratch their neck or ears and then they know you are not a threat and also they know your smell now so they associate your smell with scritches/pats/nice person.
I start that with the back of my hand just close enough that they can smell it!
@@QUICKBOOKS1 Me too... I figure that back of my hand is less threatening, with the palm of my hand open, I think a dog (or any animal) might be (justifiably) wary that an open hand could be used to grab the animal.
you don't have to learn from the video. it's you own choice.
My pet peeve is how people think that my dog is aggressive because of her breed. She is extremely sweet and often very sad because people won’t come say hi because her breed. Sad.
Cesar may be a popular "dog trainer" (in some circles), but yes, that is the right statement: "popular". French fries are popular to eat. But are they the best?
I'm a truck driver. My dog rides with me. My biggest peeve is when I'm walking him, other dog owners won't let their dogs meet and socialize. My dog is a Wire Haired Terrier. Medium sized, very friendly, and obviously not aggressive. Still, a lot of other people won't let their dogs near
Those people should not have dogs.
Sometimes it's not about avoiding your dog, but to avoid their own dog from getting too excited when meeting other dogs on the walk. You know your dog, and they know theirs.
I’ve had lots of wires. Getting another in a few weeks. Lots of wires are really dog aggressive so your lucky yours isn’t. With mine that were other people would approach with their dogs without heading my warning mine doesn’t like dogs which was a disaster. So if I were you and others looked your way or their dogs seemed like wanting a friend you could simply encourage them to come and visit if they want. Just like if you met a dog being walked you would first ask if you can pet them
Yup, exactly. I ALWAYS ask if their dog is friendly, and if they say no, I lead my dog away. I also always ask if I can pet their dog, even if it's asking for pets and attention. The first is just common sense, the second is being respectful
I learned more about interaction with dogs in this video than in my life
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Then you must have been just born
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If your dog is terrified and looks to you to help them feel comforted and safe, if you have an ounce of humanity in you, you won't think twice. Puppies and dogs are like toddlers. If your 1 or 2 year old was terrified and came to you for help, would you deny them attention because you don't want to reinforce their fearful behavior? OF COURSE NOT! All you are reinforcing for that dog is that you are not someone he can go to for protection and comfort. It won't take much of your ignoring your pup before they know that you could care less if their terrified and need you to help them feel safe. It's cruel and inhumane.
I dont like anyone petting my dog but if people ask I usually say uts okay. Strangers trying to give my dog commands or food is a huge pet peeve
When I got a new dog she used to hide under the stairs when there was a lot of company because the older dog taught her that they came to see her and not little pup. But after she was gone the new dog became the life of the party. But now she doesn't trust other dogs. Should I have given the older dog away sooner?
I must be the luckiest dog owner in the world. My dogs are not destructive. They don’t dig they don’t chew up my shoes. They are so good. I am truly blessed.
A big mistake that most people make is bending over to pat the dog. This means that they are looming over the dog, which is kind of intimidating. I go down on one knee and hold my hand a little forward saying hello in positive friendly voice while keeping my body upright. This allows the dog to com up to me if it wishes. My hand is low, they give it a lick & then having permission I rib it's jewel, etc. They like to have their jowls and neck rubbed as these muscles hold a lot of stress & tension in a dogs life. You will be their friend forever. However, watch the dogs body language as it approaches & note barking, A short sharp high bark is usually a happy one. If the dog does not look happy, do not go to a knee. If you are uncertain but what to try to make friends, keep your other hand over your throat & be ready to stand up fast if they lunge. If the dog looks scared or stressed, Just remain standing & ignore it, do not look at a scared dog, that will make it worse.
... Dad used Tabasco sauce on people food so the dog thought ALL people food taste badly... worked as I recall ...
I always knew Caeser was full of it.
I put my hands out but not near the dog and let them decide for themselves if the want to come to me
My dog digs up moles that hide underground.
My pet peeve is a stranger letting their dog come up to my dog “to make friends”. Usually this type of clown has a larger more aggressive dog, and seems to enjoy causing a near fight.
I will mace you if you do this..
4:12 yes, it’s better 😊
When meeting a dog clearly let the dog take the last important step towrads you, but it is still a good idea to let the first contact be the dog sniffing to your hand. It lets the dog use its most important sense but still being outside dangerous proximity
I brush my dogs teeth everyday because if i wait 48 hours my dogs breath begins to stink lol and she always licks my face, idk how anyone can wait more than 48 hours to brush their dog's teeth. They must not let their dog lick their face.
that's great!
I would take whatever C. Milan says with a truck load of salt.
Absolutely. He is a hack with NO knowledge of wolf behavior except what he has made up. Patrician McConnell, on the other hand, is a Certified Behaviorist with actual knowledge of dog behavior and needs.There is no such thing as an "alpha roll" which will only serve to make your dog scared and could make him more aggressive.
what you don't see on tv is the stuff... not shown on tv.
I put chopped liver behind my 👂ears, and dogs can't wait to say hello..!
It all depends on the dog and your bond with the dog. If I would talk with a high pitched baby voice to my dog, it will look at me as if I'm going insane. The most irritating thing of course is when people especially strangers want to touch your dog. Just imagine if you ask every parent with a baby or small child if you can touch the baby or child or even worse they'll just touch them without asking!
My biggest pet peeve would be off leash dogs coming up to my dog. Off leash she will play with other dogs just fine. On leash she will tear the ear off your dog before I know it's happened. (Not really cuz I Know what to expect) Now she's not a monster, we can walk past a dog and be fine. but if dog gets close to me she's not happy. The thing is it will be my dog that could be in trouble for being protective of me. She's a German Shepherd. And so big most assume she is Male.
When time comes for his walk , he’ll bark until we start walking 😮
my biggest pet peeve is when people start petting my dog without permission or when i’m not looking all because, he ends up walking towards sm1. Like ask my permission, you don’t know my dog!🙄
I always let the dog make the first move, and I read it from there. Often they will approach and get the first sniff, then turn away and go back to their owner, while casting looks every few seconds. I do NOT talk to the dog, but keep talking to the owner. If I think the dog is interested, I will get down in a crouch, NOT look at the dogs eyes, turn to the side, and let my near hand go to the ground. Typically, the dog will then approach for a more thourough exam. Still no talking to the dog. Let everything be on its own terms. At the end, it will often go to the face and sniff me and begin wagging the tail in acceptance. That is when I talk to it and rub under the neck, especially on the breast bone.
Biggest peeve is reaching down trying to pet my dog.
That's asking for trouble !
I can't belive how silly some people can be.
And teaching your kids never to touch a shy or petite dog is mandatory.
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Bottom line is to read a dog's body language.
You can talk to a dog's owner, while "ignoring" the pup. Until it feels like greeting you.
I let shy and/or well behaved dogs sniff my hand first. Without eye contact. It's a matter of trust. Wich is usually followed by a lick of approval.
It says "You're ok"...
I'm not sure where the whole chocolate thing came from but every dog owner I personally know has given their dogs chocolate at some point and none have died from it. I myself have feed my dogs people food always, this including chocolate and none have died any earlier than their life expectancy.
First time have only one dog since baby
Her need for attention is getting out of hand
I need to push back my sleeping schedule to do my hobby
My biggest peeve is when my friends feed my dog random stuff
My friends dog gets so excited when she sees me. She spins in circles jumps on me amd barks. That might sound liek she doesnt like me but you can actually see she gets excited. So she riles her self up.
I wonder if the dog voice is more "optimum pitch/tone" for dogs hearing?
Dogs in a thunderstorm? I used to do some dusting which I think showed that storm or not it was business as usual. Every dog and every owner is different. But it worked for my dogs and they just used to curl up in their beds because housework is sooo boring
*lifts hand* I sure do brush her teeth as every day as I can? [her = GSD]
i do not like ceaser milans techniques, never have. I let the dog dictate how it feels and i respond or not. my bull mastiff comes to me for comfort with fireworks and storms, i bring her bed near to us and shes happy. my new dog, a shih tzu, isnt much scared of anything at 5 months old but we will see lol
Great video, never pet a strange dog on their head and always let them come to you. Many times people try to pet my dog that way and I have to stop them because my dog will bite or attempt to as a warning. I don't know who started the incorrect way of this greeting, petting a strange dog on the head is wrong, what do you expect, the dog will be cautious they don't know you. Also putting you hand out in their face, completely dumb. The best way to get bit, again I would like to know what genious thought of this.
extending your hand to a dog to smell is fine depending on the type of person you are, i always did that , it feels right for some reason , dogs seem to understand the offer and go out of their way to come smell it. its best to kneel down and extend your hand while the dog is still a few steps away if you can and make him come to it. i always knew i might be putting my hand in peril but better mine then an unsuspecting childs.
@@subspace666 Exactly... also, I do that with the back of my hand exposed, so I'm less threatening (can't grab it like an open hand could)
Parents not teaching their kids respect of dogs... People who think "it's okay... He's friendly" as their unmannerly dog lunches at mine
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When my dog gets frustrated while playing he then starts to dig for a while.
interesting!
I sit dogs and, at first contact, I sit on the steps. If the dog comes to me, ok, if not, ok. When he sees me petting the other dogs, he will eventually begin to trust and come to me. The second time he comes to my house, the pup will run up to me to give me kisses.
If I were a dog who heard a giant rumble I would seek comfort from my human. I would assume my human didn't hear that therefore I'm scared. My human ignoring me probably isn't gonna help that situation. Comfort your dog, it makes sense.
Yes. Get down to their level.
It really bugs me when people say “oh look he must be happy his tail is wagging”
Never assume a wagging tail is a sign of happiness. It is actually a sign a dog is in a state of heightened emotion or alertness.
All research I've done says fixing your dog helps their health they have less health issues. This is the first time I've heard that it can cause problems with their health. Also most people aren't responsible and don't we have enough unadopted dogs in shelters or being euthanized for no other reason than overcrowding?
my dog literally nipped a girls finger oh so slightly and then she went like AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH DIS DOG KILLED ME AAHH and then there was no dogs allowed in that area 💀💀
Grapes aren’t necessarily deadly. It’s like peanuts to people. Some may have deadly effects while others have no reactions. Why take the chance? I know because many years ago, and before I knew about the dangers of grapes, my dog and sat down for a handful of grapes every night.
Yes, we have 3 dogs. They get their teeth brushed every night.
that's great!
My dog gets riled up around other dogs
My parents dog gets annoyed and stops trubg to get the food insode the toy.. XD
Dogs are all different. Each one’s behavior is very unique. Just like people, they are all different. 😇
I feed my dog everywhere. XD We hide the food here and there and he has to find it, or we use activity toys, or he has to train (do tricks) for each piece of food. If we don't, he's bored and annoying in the evening. XD And of course, you should comfort your dog when they're scared. They're pack animals, they're social animals. Just like you. If you need comfort when scared, you can bet your ass they need it too. We try to brush our dog's teeth every day, but we're terrible and often forget. But we do it! And we don't use negative training such as yelling, yanking, or scoring the dog when he does bad things. He's already a scared and insecure dog. He only gets worse. In the beginning, we did the mistake of yelling at him angrily, but it resulted only in him barking more, louder, and at US instead. So we totally stopped that, and only use positive reinforcement which has made him much better (but it takes a long time).
Stranger feeding my dog
If I greet any dog, my hands are in my pocket until I knows it's temperament and or it's mood. Even following that, I still got bit in my thigh and got the usual proverbial response from the owner, "I'm so sorry, he's never done that before."
did you stand sideways and looking away? still some dogs find humans (men) too difficult or have learned the hard way that humans (men) cannot be trusted. also standing still is something dogs don't like because standing still (freezing) is what a dog does before and attack. so standing still means you are preparing an attack on him. walk with the owner and avoid eye contact with the dog
I think the last part is partially wrong. That said, you don't want to approach a dog with your hand out and palm down. They might think you're going to hit it. You want to approach with your hand out, palm up and below its nose. This will make them more likely to come up to you and sniff. Then, allow you to pet them.
I can’t get my dog a chicken leg in my hand because he is not allowed to have human food but I can with my other dog she’s retired with training
Good tips but chaotic presentation,,,stay focused and cover each subject one at a time.
So wild dogs and wolves brush their teeth?
not sure if I agree with that idea of having the dog come very close to you. It's a lot safer to have the hand at risk than your face or neck at risk from a position you cannot react in time. If you think there is a real risk when approaching a dog, I would think putting something in between the dog and any part of your body it's a much better idea.
Answer to this question is at 10:00.
Tired of people not accepting, or even worse trying to correct me, when they either just approach and start to call, or interact, or pet, or ask if they can pet, my dog in public. I have ended up with people getting angry and threatening in the end as a lot of people seem to take things way too personal, especially if there's kids involved and the parent somehow probably realise, but can't admit, they did wrong. Please just leave people's dogs alone unless you are in conversation with us owners and ready to listen and respect what we say!!! If I am sitting at a café, or in any public space with the dog lying down next to me, it means I have decided to disengage the dog and it's expected to be left in that state, not to be a public toy for ignorant people. And don't even get me started on people feeding the dog just out of the blue, some people do ask first, but it happens way too often I all of a sudden see my little food monster munching on something, which is not at all desired!
If going places where they have dogs better to wear thick pants and shirt, so they don't tear holes in them with their claws.
Don't get too close to a strange dog you know nothing about.
Thank You! If I hear the phrase, "All Bark And No Bite", I don't believe it for a second.