Perfect timing for me on this one. I have a 6 month old mixed breed puppy and I need to work on myself more to become the leader I need to be to help her
I'm probably wrong, but this video could have been call How to be a Great Parent. I think you are spot on.... it is the same approach I take when training in a horse for free style riding, training bulls for shows and with my dogs. I believe little kids (children) are the same. It could even be called how to be a "Good Person" or how to be loving. Well done.
So true, discipline is for me key. And I learned throughout my life with dogs that the dog also makes me more disciplined because I overcome my inner swine telling and teasing me to relax on the couch much easier because I feel responsible for my dog. Of course I am far from perfect in any way, so I also am not always disciplined and also loose patience sometimes. But again, the responsibility for my dog makes me come out of such mistakes quicker and avoid them more often than it would be the case without a dog.
This is exactly on point. And it made me think a lot about how getting a dog can teach you to be a better person, because you will have to learn discipline, perseverance and patience to raise them. Basically, learn to build character, which can be transposed to basically every single aspect of your life. Not saying you can't learn these without a dog, mind you. But this way you will be accompanied through that road towards being better. And that road never stops!
This is so true! I’m starting a business and because I got a dog I feel my discipline has improved heaps … I have to get up earlier . Even when I was sick with a flu I got up n bright him out to throw the ball with his best buddy. I didn’t realise I had a binge drinking problem n now I simply can’t do that anymore … it’s just not worth being hungover for my dog… he’s more important! Also the patience thing .. I put a lot of pressure on myself expecting him to be perfect or I think he’s overcome going mad swing other dogs until he goes mental seeing other dogs but he’s Improving ! Thank you..
There are so many things to think about when you are getting a dog and all the videos on this channel are made to help you on your journey of having the perfect canine companion so make sure you subscribe to see more! bit.ly/3Hce7P6
We’re picking up an 8 week yellow Labrador Retriever puppy tomorrow 😊 and this has been my go to channel for the last few weeks, Will Atherton is Brilliant 🤩
THIS MIGHT BE SOME OF THE BEST INFORMATION YOU HAVE IMPARTED UPON US THAT WANT TO BETTER UNDERSTAND OUR DOGS AND WHAT THEIR NEEDS ARE AND HOW TO GET RESULTS. THANKS WILL AND CHEERS!
This information really helped a lot as I jus got a puppy and she seems to react to my every emotions... I'm gonna put what I've learnt to the test and see how it goes
Probably your best video to date Will. Very sound advice and I think most experienced dog trainers know this, but unfortunately, from my experience, most 'Covid' era dog owners do NOT.
I just got a 7.5 week old pitbull terrior. So far I’ve been doing a tonnn of research on the best ways to train him. I already ordered KONG toys to help crate train him when I’m at work. I’ve been working on engagement and getting him to pay attention to me. With the crate training I’ve been trying to get him comfortable with going into the crate on his own but he doesn’t like being in there very long. He’s getting his shots soon, then I’m going to work on potty training him outside
I was wondering if my lurcher marking his territory on all our walks is a negative thing? It is the only thing that gets him in to trouble on walk, he is amazing except some poles, or trees make him pull to get to, and I know that that distracts him from following my guidance and direction. This is an amazing video. I'm proud to say I have discipline when it comes to my boy. I'll get out of bed at the crack of dawn to walk him before I go to work, walk him when I get home aswell. But he is my world! 🙂
How does that work with service dogs, I wonder. I mean the puppies go thru extensive obedience training to become seeing eye dogs but after they are placed they have to learn to make certain decisions for themselves, yes? I remember reading, a long time ago, about a blind lady whose seeing eye dog decided to take her on a different route because it got bored with the usual way to get from A to B.
Hello , I've an English Bulldog he's scared of everything . He's 9 months , so clingy he actually tripped me coming down the stairs . I'm already recovering from brutal surgery . Falling made me roar in pain and anger . Didn't help .
Perfect timing for me on this one. I have a 6 month old mixed breed puppy and I need to work on myself more to become the leader I need to be to help her
I'm probably wrong, but this video could have been call How to be a Great Parent. I think you are spot on.... it is the same approach I take when training in a horse for free style riding, training bulls for shows and with my dogs. I believe little kids (children) are the same. It could even be called how to be a "Good Person" or how to be loving. Well done.
So true, discipline is for me key. And I learned throughout my life with dogs that the dog also makes me more disciplined because I overcome my inner swine telling and teasing me to relax on the couch much easier because I feel responsible for my dog. Of course I am far from perfect in any way, so I also am not always disciplined and also loose patience sometimes. But again, the responsibility for my dog makes me come out of such mistakes quicker and avoid them more often than it would be the case without a dog.
I love your comment & the honesty it conveyed, I also second your comment lol
This is exactly on point. And it made me think a lot about how getting a dog can teach you to be a better person, because you will have to learn discipline, perseverance and patience to raise them. Basically, learn to build character, which can be transposed to basically every single aspect of your life. Not saying you can't learn these without a dog, mind you. But this way you will be accompanied through that road towards being better. And that road never stops!
This is so true! I’m starting a business and because I got a dog I feel my discipline has improved heaps … I have to get up earlier . Even when I was sick with a flu I got up n bright him out to throw the ball with his best buddy. I didn’t realise I had a binge drinking problem n now I simply can’t do that anymore … it’s just not worth being hungover for my dog… he’s more important! Also the patience thing .. I put a lot of pressure on myself expecting him to be perfect or I think he’s overcome going mad swing other dogs until he goes mental seeing other dogs but he’s
Improving ! Thank you..
There are so many things to think about when you are getting a dog and all the videos on this channel are made to help you on your journey of having the perfect canine companion so make sure you subscribe to see more! bit.ly/3Hce7P6
We’re picking up an 8 week yellow Labrador Retriever puppy tomorrow 😊 and this has been my go to channel for the last few weeks, Will Atherton is Brilliant 🤩
THIS MIGHT BE SOME OF THE BEST INFORMATION YOU HAVE IMPARTED UPON US THAT WANT TO BETTER UNDERSTAND OUR DOGS AND WHAT THEIR NEEDS ARE AND HOW TO GET RESULTS. THANKS WILL AND CHEERS!
This is a Prayer that we all should read every morning .... Thanks Will, love your videos
Love your videos! I went through training with a Golden and it made me realise that the owner is the key reason a dog is well behaved or not.
Just discovered your channel. You are a seriously gifted teacher. Thanks for sharing your talent.
Spot on, Will, great lesson on the highs and lows of dog training. I confess I can’t get enough of Eileen, though.😂
This information really helped a lot as I jus got a puppy and she seems to react to my every emotions... I'm gonna put what I've learnt to the test and see how it goes
Probably your best video to date Will. Very sound advice and I think most experienced dog trainers know this, but unfortunately, from my experience, most 'Covid' era dog owners do NOT.
I just got a 7.5 week old pitbull terrior. So far I’ve been doing a tonnn of research on the best ways to train him. I already ordered KONG toys to help crate train him when I’m at work. I’ve been working on engagement and getting him to pay attention to me. With the crate training I’ve been trying to get him comfortable with going into the crate on his own but he doesn’t like being in there very long. He’s getting his shots soon, then I’m going to work on potty training him outside
Brilliant video Will and great tips as usual.
I was wondering if my lurcher marking his territory on all our walks is a negative thing? It is the only thing that gets him in to trouble on walk, he is amazing except some poles, or trees make him pull to get to, and I know that that distracts him from following my guidance and direction.
This is an amazing video. I'm proud to say I have discipline when it comes to my boy. I'll get out of bed at the crack of dawn to walk him before I go to work, walk him when I get home aswell. But he is my world! 🙂
Really good lesson here
Thanks Will. Perfectly said ✊
Very much the guidance for raising humans too
Absolutely 😀👍🏼
All of these points apply to parenting children as well!
How does that work with service dogs, I wonder. I mean the puppies go thru extensive obedience training to become seeing eye dogs but after they are placed they have to learn to make certain decisions for themselves, yes?
I remember reading, a long time ago, about a blind lady whose seeing eye dog decided to take her on a different route because it got bored with the usual way to get from A to B.
And, more usually, sometimes their loving leader is incapacitated and can't make decisions in that moment
Edit for typo
Watching this as a peptalk to take my dog for her evening walk 😅🐶
Thank you.
Hello , I've an English Bulldog he's scared of everything . He's 9 months , so clingy he actually tripped me coming down the stairs .
I'm already recovering from brutal surgery . Falling made me roar in pain and anger .
Didn't help .
Dang Eileen GOT HUGE!! 😆 🐶 💜
Dang it Will- No wonder my mini aussiedoodle is a A$$ hole😁
brb, gotta go for a walk
Patience?
Aaaaaaaaaaah!!
Aren't the dogs bored with that kind of walking? My dog isn't trained well but seems to having more fun