There is a Pyrenees mix that's a long stay at the local shelter and she loves to jump up and grab and hug like this. Some of the staff are uncomfortable with it because they worry about it being a dominance thing but this video really helps me understand the why a bit more. Thanks for the video!
I work in a dog day-care, most of our males are un-neutered as that is the basis of our country’s rules in terms of animal welfare, and I’ve seen dogs who hug/sit/stand between my feet/in front of me guarding towards other dogs, this is where reading body language is important and where you can avoid negative behaviour by catching it quickly and correcting the dog or moving away to signal you don’t like it. What I’ve found from having over 150 individuals weekly is even though one dog gives you a hug, it might not be a sign of dominance/claiming, but another dog does it to claim you. There is really no way to know why a dog does what it does unless you can read the signals it sends out in different situations and you’re prepared to deal with it on an individual basis, as every dog is different just as us humans, and how you deal with them to teach them is different for every singe one to get optimal results.
I really really really hope you release Possession Games 2.0 on your training portal. It is so valuable for someone like me who is saving up for your certification course. My partner and I offer pet hosting services on the side and we have been able to use Chase & Catch and Possession Games to bring out a different version of the dog to life (in a few cases). A dog that wants to play with you, a dog that looks forward to playing with you, a dog that can't get enough of playing with you. I have purchased almost every video except the competition ones so very much looking forward to Possession Games 2.0. Thank you very much for all you do for dogs and the sensible dog training community, Ivan.
I'm French. Great videos. It’s a shame that your course is not subtitled in French. Thanks to this video and the TH-cam subtitles, I understand much better what you are talking about in the possession game. Thank you so much.
So sad all the working spots are sold out for Turlock. But I got the spectator spot ! I’m so excited to expand my knowledge learning from the Master himself !🤩
From Austraila..i say mate..now im a subscriber my friend said watch this. now for the first time i have watched a TH-cam video till the end..he had me hooked at the start.👍
Hello Ivan, I’m grateful to have found your channel! We have a friend in common.. Ester P. (With Kricket) in NY. She’s been my trainer for 6 years now. Around here she’s known as the Crazy Corso Lady lol She speaks so highly of you, I’m eager to watch your videos. ✌️
Dog training videos are way deeper than I thought but again it's understandable I guess considering it's basically communicating with an other species and shaping it to your will.
Definitely more! It’s like looking into a mirror and seeing my own dog. Thanks for helping me understand him better. I’m really glad I never discouraged that behavior from him.
I do love the morning hugs of our rescued Malinois, but I thought the way she targeted my mouth, she was just looking for food. Like, come on, Daddy, start regurgitating.
If you have one in summer I will literally come from China to observe. My amstaff jumps alot ive been working on him not jumping but its been strangly hard. Makes sense its genetic.
My mother has a king poodle that jumps to hug whenever I visit, the way I avoided it (because of sharp claws and too much energy) was to ignore him until he had all feet on the ground, and only then giving him attention/pets, after 3 visits he stopped jumping.
You are the best dog trainer in the world!!! No question! I always learn something new from your insights.. its incredible!! every single video or podcast there is some opinion with lot of experience in the background which transforms my dog training and has that click in my brain!! thank you so much for everything you have done!!! about some
Its crazy how you find answers when you really look for them. I have an awesome Pitbull I took over when he was about a year old. highly intellegent but he has aloooot of energy and drive. he comes off very strong but he is sweet. doesnt play with his mouth on humans, sits and wont eat without you saying good boy..but he has done the exact thing this dog does with the jumping and licking at the chin/face area..he would literally launch himself and I would catch him in mid air..problem was he would also do it to guests so I trained it out of him (mostly) and I started to get him to do it only when I asked for it. I never took it as aggressive but I can understand that other people might.
dont know what happend with my previous comment but it seems like it has dissapeared. I can see how this is beneficial if you're training for competitions. As a pet dog owner I wouldnt want my dog to greet me this way for various reasons unless it's on a que/part of a routine. Does the course also cover techniques on increasing play drive and channeling play styles in pet dogs who just freeroam the house and are not always ready to go like that mal? I'd like to know how I can make play better with my dog.
@@positivehotdogs I agree, I dont have a mal myself. I was just wondering if Ivan teaches to increase play drive in other breeds as well or if he only works with mals where this drive comes in naturally.
@@benjaminvos3365 Of course Ivan can teach ALL dogs to increase (maximize their potential) their desire to play with handler. Ivan is a genius and is one of the best; he has a very deep understanding of dogs and his results and podcasts are a testament to that. He can train pets, behavioral cases, working dogs, protection dogs, breeds his own line of malinois, worked with shelter dogs, and his wife also trains pets and working dogs. He can do it ALL!
@@benjaminvos3365 I'm pretty sure Ivan has a DVD on "play" you can purchase. You can also look up "youtube how to play with different dogs by Shield K9" which gives another general explanation of different styles of play from individual dogs.
I am curious whether you set any boundaries against climbing fence. I am amazed that your high drive dogs don't scale the fence. I saw working Malinois climbing these kind of fence all the time.
Ivan, many things are captured along with any desirable trait. That does not mean those things are all selected-for. This is just the same as any of an assortment of problems that are selected-for as "riders" on the thing actually being selected by humans...could be deafness, bad hips, whatever. Mere presence does NOT imply selection-for.
But with what you said 12:00 mark toward the next 20 seconds in the video, doesn't it mean someone like Michael Ellis is not "excellent trainer"? He has this one fit all approach when he invites any kind of dogs to jump on him, so as to prevent the dog to rethink at the last second when dogs' front foot are off the ground. I am not stirring shit here. I think you make excellent points about adapting to the dog genetic, and modifying the approach so as to achieve the goal of play than tricking the dogs to be able to touch the tug. I just don't feel like labeling is appropriate. You're exceptional trainer within the excellent level no doubt. Doesn't mean everyone have to be the same to be considered excellent.
No, I don't think Michael Ellis was being referenced, especially when there are plenty of other so-called "trainers" who toot their own horns and make a habit of calling out other trainers far above their pay grade, etc. @@lukeryuzaki2328
@lukeryuzaki2328 No, I don't think Michael Ellis was being referenced, especially when there are plenty of other so-called "trainers" here on TH-cam who brag, toot their own horns and make a habit of calling out other trainers by name who are far above their pay grade, etc.
Nope, it's not really affection, it's a need they try to fulfill. I got a 18mo GSD girl (86lbs big jumpy flea). She expresses the same need, and it's not always pleasant when they dig their dew claws into you to remove a kidney whole trying to get into your face. She is highly motivated at that point and very pushy.
Using the genetics of the dog in front of you. Or training the dog in front of you. Great video.
There is a Pyrenees mix that's a long stay at the local shelter and she loves to jump up and grab and hug like this. Some of the staff are uncomfortable with it because they worry about it being a dominance thing but this video really helps me understand the why a bit more. Thanks for the video!
I work in a dog day-care, most of our males are un-neutered as that is the basis of our country’s rules in terms of animal welfare, and I’ve seen dogs who hug/sit/stand between my feet/in front of me guarding towards other dogs, this is where reading body language is important and where you can avoid negative behaviour by catching it quickly and correcting the dog or moving away to signal you don’t like it. What I’ve found from having over 150 individuals weekly is even though one dog gives you a hug, it might not be a sign of dominance/claiming, but another dog does it to claim you. There is really no way to know why a dog does what it does unless you can read the signals it sends out in different situations and you’re prepared to deal with it on an individual basis, as every dog is different just as us humans, and how you deal with them to teach them is different for every singe one to get optimal results.
I really really really hope you release Possession Games 2.0 on your training portal. It is so valuable for someone like me who is saving up for your certification course. My partner and I offer pet hosting services on the side and we have been able to use Chase & Catch and Possession Games to bring out a different version of the dog to life (in a few cases). A dog that wants to play with you, a dog that looks forward to playing with you, a dog that can't get enough of playing with you. I have purchased almost every video except the competition ones so very much looking forward to Possession Games 2.0. Thank you very much for all you do for dogs and the sensible dog training community, Ivan.
That's awesome! I'm halfway through the course right now. I cannot recommend enough. Worth every penny and more!!
I'm French. Great videos. It’s a shame that your course is not subtitled in French. Thanks to this video and the TH-cam subtitles, I understand much better what you are talking about in the possession game. Thank you so much.
So sad all the working spots are sold out for Turlock. But I got the spectator spot ! I’m so excited to expand my knowledge learning from the Master himself !🤩
From Austraila..i say mate..now im a subscriber my friend said watch this. now for the first time i have watched a TH-cam video till the end..he had me hooked at the start.👍
Welcome!
Hello Ivan, I’m grateful to have found your channel! We have a friend in common.. Ester P. (With Kricket) in NY. She’s been my trainer for 6 years now. Around here she’s known as the Crazy Corso Lady lol She speaks so highly of you, I’m eager to watch your videos. ✌️
I’m so excited to be there with my Laekenois!!!!!!!!
Ahh you have a laekenois?? That’s so cool!!
Dog training videos are way deeper than I thought but again it's understandable I guess considering it's basically communicating with an other species and shaping it to your will.
Great video... Once he got to the end i completely understood
Definitely more! It’s like looking into a mirror and seeing my own dog. Thanks for helping me understand him better. I’m really glad I never discouraged that behavior from him.
Thank you so much 🔥🔥🔥
I do love the morning hugs of our rescued Malinois, but I thought the way she targeted my mouth, she was just looking for food. Like, come on, Daddy, start regurgitating.
Powerful stuff. Love your content and how you view dogs 🤘
If you have one in summer I will literally come from China to observe.
My amstaff jumps alot ive been working on him not jumping but its been strangly hard. Makes sense its genetic.
My mother has a king poodle that jumps to hug whenever I visit, the way I avoided it (because of sharp claws and too much energy) was to ignore him until he had all feet on the ground, and only then giving him attention/pets, after 3 visits he stopped jumping.
You are the best dog trainer in the world!!! No question! I always learn something new from your insights.. its incredible!! every single video or podcast there is some opinion with lot of experience in the background which transforms my dog training and has that click in my brain!! thank you so much for everything you have done!!!
about some
Great stuff… wish I could be in Turlock it’s only about 1.5 hours from me.
Love this!
Its crazy how you find answers when you really look for them. I have an awesome Pitbull I took over when he was about a year old. highly intellegent but he has aloooot of energy and drive. he comes off very strong but he is sweet. doesnt play with his mouth on humans, sits and wont eat without you saying good boy..but he has done the exact thing this dog does with the jumping and licking at the chin/face area..he would literally launch himself and I would catch him in mid air..problem was he would also do it to guests so I trained it out of him (mostly) and I started to get him to do it only when I asked for it. I never took it as aggressive but I can understand that other people might.
Awesome video thanks for sharing your thoughts !!
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dont know what happend with my previous comment but it seems like it has dissapeared.
I can see how this is beneficial if you're training for competitions. As a pet dog owner I wouldnt want my dog to greet me this way for various reasons unless it's on a que/part of a routine. Does the course also cover techniques on increasing play drive and channeling play styles in pet dogs who just freeroam the house and are not always ready to go like that mal? I'd like to know how I can make play better with my dog.
malinois should not be with an average pet owner to begin with
@@positivehotdogs I agree, I dont have a mal myself. I was just wondering if Ivan teaches to increase play drive in other breeds as well or if he only works with mals where this drive comes in naturally.
@@benjaminvos3365 Of course Ivan can teach ALL dogs to increase (maximize their potential) their desire to play with handler. Ivan is a genius and is one of the best; he has a very deep understanding of dogs and his results and podcasts are a testament to that. He can train pets, behavioral cases, working dogs, protection dogs, breeds his own line of malinois, worked with shelter dogs, and his wife also trains pets and working dogs. He can do it ALL!
@@benjaminvos3365 I'm pretty sure Ivan has a DVD on "play" you can purchase.
You can also look up "youtube how to play with different dogs by Shield K9" which gives another general explanation of different styles of play from individual dogs.
I would be interested to see how the games are developed with a dog who is NOT genetically predisposed towards this type of behavior.
What I’ve noticed is most dogs want to get close to your face if they like you, to smell your face/breath as that’s how dogs socialize.
I am curious whether you set any boundaries against climbing fence. I am amazed that your high drive dogs don't scale the fence. I saw working Malinois climbing these kind of fence all the time.
Ivan, many things are captured along with any desirable trait. That does not mean those things are all selected-for. This is just the same as any of an assortment of problems that are selected-for as "riders" on the thing actually being selected by humans...could be deafness, bad hips, whatever. Mere presence does NOT imply selection-for.
That being said, I'm taking your opinion as fact - because I pay attention to every word you say and some things you do not make explicit.
Michel Ellis called his video How to play tug with your dog. I have that one and your original videos on the same. They were both similiar
They are similar to the extend that both are about play other than that very different concepts
Radically different approaches. In a way, even opposite
But with what you said 12:00 mark toward the next 20 seconds in the video, doesn't it mean someone like Michael Ellis is not "excellent trainer"? He has this one fit all approach when he invites any kind of dogs to jump on him, so as to prevent the dog to rethink at the last second when dogs' front foot are off the ground.
I am not stirring shit here. I think you make excellent points about adapting to the dog genetic, and modifying the approach so as to achieve the goal of play than tricking the dogs to be able to touch the tug. I just don't feel like labeling is appropriate. You're exceptional trainer within the excellent level no doubt. Doesn't mean everyone have to be the same to be considered excellent.
No, I don't think Michael Ellis was being referenced, especially when there are plenty of other so-called "trainers" who toot their own horns and make a habit of calling out other trainers far above their pay grade, etc. @@lukeryuzaki2328
@lukeryuzaki2328 No, I don't think Michael Ellis was being referenced, especially when there are plenty of other so-called "trainers" here on TH-cam who brag, toot their own horns and make a habit of calling out other trainers by name who are far above their pay grade, etc.
I wonder what those dogs do when greeting other dogs? Do they also jump? Or is the dog just trying to sniff and kiss the humans muzzle?
Seems like fine behavior of he lives in that kennel. Suppose he's jn the home?
I always thought these dogs jump up to get love.?
Well now you know 😉
@IvanBalabanov Thank you, Ivan.
I think this dog express his affection towards his master based on their daily interaction
Missing the point of the video
Nope, it's not really affection, it's a need they try to fulfill. I got a 18mo GSD girl (86lbs big jumpy flea). She expresses the same need, and it's not always pleasant when they dig their dew claws into you to remove a kidney whole trying to get into your face. She is highly motivated at that point and very pushy.
I think he knows you’re going to CA and he isn’t 😄
Ha ha
A bit controversial!