I totally agree. I was wondering why my dog, after a while,, every time I took her to the bathroom, she would take her time and just hang at the gate. I knew she had to go because she told me she has to go, but she would just take her time. And after watching this awesome video, it finally clicked. All this time I was creating a recognizable pattern. As soon as she would go restroom I brought her inside. But I did not let her go to the gate to look around. And watch people and dogs pass by. Now after watching this video, she got 100x better now. Now she knows, go bathroom first and then he will let me look out of the gate as soon as I am done going to the restroom.
I’m binge watching this channel! Puppy is coming home in June and I’m loving these tips! I feel like I’ve done some of these techniques in the past but this is full circle.
I have a 7 month old german shepherd I rescued from the shelter. Glad I found you on TH-cam. This will help me keep moving forward with his training. Just have to convince hubby not to put food down.
I have never seen dogs so focused on a trainer. You really have this down! Not many trainers can incorporate fun in their training without the dogs losing focus. You’re the real deal bro!
Nate your videos are gold! I’ve only watched two but was absolutely hooked after the first one! You break down each step so clearly that it’s as easy for me to follow as the dogs you’re teaching! I have two 5 month old Belgian Malinois pups that I’m training and constantly looking for new material for teaching them the proper manners. Your teaching style is gold!
No response necessary, but THAT Malinois is probably the MOST BEAUTIFUL Mal I have ever seen, lol. Absolutely GORGEOUS. I'm under the impression that Malinois are not primarily bred for LOOKS (but maybe that stunner is a "Showline"?)....there are MANY amazing Malinois that simply aren't particularly "pretty" (but still FANTASTIC dogs)--but THAT dog is just PERFECTION in looks AND behavior!!❤❤❤
Started watching you before I found my service dog prospect. Loved it, helped me understand dog training. I have her now and she's in training (owner training her) and I'm using this channel as a refresher for everything I need for her and I'm feeling so blessed to know about it! Glad this is here bc it helps me teach my girl quickly so I can get to the part I'm very excited about which is task training. Thank you so much. A true blessing.
Nate, I've recently discovered your videos and I'm loving them and recommending them often to a number of people on some of my German Shepherd (GSD) groups on Facebook! I need your advice though if you can provide it! I've had several German Shepherds over my life and love the breed. Early this year we got a working breed GSD who seems to be very driven and at times becomes so "preoccupied" that we can't even get her attention with the tastiest of treats! We live on 5 acres in the woods so there is no fencing. We also have a 6 year old GSD and have never had any issue with her, but this pup, seems to be prey driven and has chased our neighbors car back their lane while completely ignoring our calls to her, she has followed a neighbor boy out the lane, again while ignoring our calls. But the worst of all came about a week ago, my husband took her outside and was planning to work with her. She happened to catch glimpse of some deer in the woods and off she went chasing them! Long story short, our 6 month old pup was gone for 40 minutes! Today we called a local trainer to get some help because this is beyond anything we've ever dealt with before. The trainer I spoke with recommended that with a dog that is this prey driven we should go with an E-collar. I just have to ask if you agree with that? My husband and I are both retired, so we have the time to work with her, but we need relatively quick results as we obviously can't have her running off on us like this! Thanks for any advice you might be able to offer!
Super useful thank you! We've got this down with our 5-month old GSD in the house and garden from good distances. But any distractions are presenting a major issue, i.e. when we leave the house and go to the park or anywhere new. Would you recommend basically re-teaching from scratch in these environments? I feel like she's more likely to fail in those setups so the training is less effective and we're not making much progress.
Great questions. Check out this article on socializing that I wrote. I explain how to train in different environments with more distractions. I think it'll help. 🐶😁 www.nateschoemer.com/post/how-to-properly-socializing-your-dog
I have an 18 week old puppy, and he is so good! He obeys my commands very well as long as I have his attention (thank you so much for your videos). He comes when called UNLESS another dog gets his attention, and then he will bolt. He'll even cross the street to play with another dog! How do I ensure he stops and comes when given a certain command like "come" or when I whistle? Thanks again, Nate!
i really wish i could teach my dog all over again. hes 8 months now and ive been watching your videos for idk a week maybe? ive realized that ive been doing it wrong. im trying to start all over with his recall, seeing this, ive been doing it wrong.
@@NateSchoemer yeah, weve been working engagement for a few days now. his focus is getting better, hes not continuously barking at other people and dogs that walk past our backyard. ill continue watching your basic ob series, thank you !
Hey Kevin! I'm actually making a video on this in the future, but in the meantime, check out this video I made a few years back on puppy biting. As far as rough play goes, simply pause (don't end the game) the play when the puppy becomes too rough. The moment the puppy is not playing rough then start the game back up. This should show the puppy that he controls the game by how he plays. This will usually fix the issue. Hope this helps and thanks again for supporting my channel. facebook.com/1691543827794708/videos/2022324658049955/
Loved this video. Clear and concise. I’ll be getting my new dog in a few months, I’m preparing myself by watching all your vids. What do you use for training treats?
Finding the right treats is so hard, in an ideal world it'd be with the dogs regular food and that way you don't have to adjust it. For recall you may want to use higher reward, I'm really forunate that my dog loves carrots/brocoli but I'll also use chicken. Tend to find it's cheaper than treats and fine on his stomach but each dog will have different tolerances so just play around. Hope that helps and good luck 😁👍
I would love to have a training vest like the one you are wearing with passionate about dog training on it😊❤ thank for your videos they have been invaluable for training my now almost 4 month old Aussie puppy. We get compliments wherever we go because he is so engaged and having so much fun doing the basics I ask of him. We go different parks and he stays focused on me until i tell him to go play.
Ik this video 2 years old man but your helping me so much with my rescue GSD she’s so untrained and I don’t think she was socialized as a puppy but you’ve helped me so much. Thank you!!! (Do you have any vids on socializing 🥺)
I love this, just starting your type of training with my German shepherd mix, 6.5months old. He is very food driven and bites the treat out of my hand, should I still reward with the treat even though he's being a little rude about it, yet he's still following me? Recall is a huge thing for us to work on right now.
Just don’t release the food from your hand until he takes it the way you prefer. If the correct way is the only way he can take the food, then that will become his default behavior. 😁
Great demo and explanation of how you may wish for more or less formal level of obedience. Question, do you next incorporate a hand command? For "Come" I like to bring a hand across my chest "Pledge of Allegiance" style. When the dog is getting close if I want them in front I put a hand out in front of waist as if holding a plate and they come "Front" and if while approaching I tap left leg twice that brings them to heel. Which hand signals do you prefer? Maybe better question, do you associate a hand signal with every critical verbal command?
Best.Trainer. Ever. Nate--I'm meeting with trainer later today. I talked to him about doing reinforced recall using a tie-back w/harness, as you discussed with Ali Plasil at minute 12.30 in your podcast with her. I think we can do it properly based on the podcast discussion, but I'm wondering if you could do that with an adult dog on video for us? I'm excited to try it. My recall with my adult GSD IS very, very good, but since he's reactive, I need his recall to be PERFECT. Anything that adds excitement/motivation/reward to recall is critical in our situation. I'm seeing a trainer every two weeks...I want to start and end every session going forward with that "restrained" recall. PS: my trainer is more a "behaviorist", VERY good with "Pet Dog" issues (honestly, reactivity is our "only" problem area, but it's a biggie--could result in a call to Animal Control and/or putting my boy down if I can't get it under control. He's never broken skin or caused serious injury, but he's gone after small dogs & put his mouth around necks, has picked them up and even shaken them a few times😳). The other day, he got away while I was practicing obedience around a 5 lb Pomeranian, and I clearly pushed his limits too far (we've been making great progress until this point). The SAVING GRACE was his recall--in this case, he managed to pull me to the ground as I lost control over his leash (first time in over a year). I shouted "COME", and he immediately came before reaching the Pomeranian, THANK GOD. But as you can imagine, until I manage to get him neutral toward small dogs, PERFECT RECALL IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL. So I'm very enthused for ANYTHING that makes recall more reliable and rewarding for him. PS: You & Bethany recommended looking into an IGP or PSA group. Both are about an hour away. I got a call back to my inquiry from the "local" PSA Club, from one of the professional decoys. He was wonderful & VERY knowledgeable (and familiar with "restraint recall", which may "pet trainer" is not). I'm so excited to meet them tomorrow for the first time. I was entirely unfamiliar with PSA until I heard about it from you. Once again--thank you so much!!😁❤🐾
Thanks for commenting and watching this video. Unfortunately, I no longer have enough time to answer every question in the comments section of my TH-cam videos. However, you can always send me questions through my Patreon. www.patreon.com/NateSchoemer Most of the questions asked have already been answered in one of my past videos. The basic obedience series has been designed to be watched to maximize results. I would also suggest watching my Q&A videos that are available on my channel as well. Many of the questions are also answered in my dog training manual, which is available on Amazon. amzn.to/2P2tyQH Lastly, if you're curious about what food, treats, or training products that I use, you can see them listed here: www.nateschoemer.com/store
Hi Nate. Awesome job on the videos man. They're little gold mine of useful information. Just a quick question on this one. Do you find that the speed building technique you showed in this video increases the speed of the Come When Called response for both informal and formal commands even if you only used the informal command in the examples in this video (unless I missed something)?
Thanks for these videos Nate, super helpful! I have a 1 year cocker spaniel. Her recall is perfect……99% of the time. On that 1% she picks up a scent and goes CRAZY, sometimes we can’t catch her for up to half an hour and from then on have to walk her on a long line. I recently came across your scent detection videos and am going to start this with her. My thinking is, she a) gets lots of exercise b) knows tons of tricks c) but we don’t do any scent work, so maybe when she picks up a scent she gets overstimulated. Do you think that the scent detection training could help this particular case of bad recall?
Your videos are such a savior. Does one small tweak to the come method help or is it redundant? Give the Come command, puppy looks at you, you mark it by continuation marker “yes”, puppy comes to you, reward (or say yes again and then reward). Still follows the command, cue, mark, reward method....
I’m picking up my purebred female German Shepherd April 27 2020 ❤️ Your videos are the BOMB! Total saturation in your videos. I checked out many others yt videos. I came back to you because you explain and then demonstrate with repetition! Thank you 🙏🏻 btw what kind of kibble do you use? And where online is a good place to get toys and equipment for training? It seems like a lot of food given in training... should I incorporate my puppies regular food eating into some of her training time??
Hey Jenny! Thanks for the kind words, I really appreciate it! For training treats I'll usually use one of three things, the dogs kibble (Orijen or Acana), freeze dried treats, or sliced hot dogs. In the beginning of the training I use a lot of food, but you do want to start spacing out the rewards. Check out this video to learn how I do that: th-cam.com/video/a2OBoptftYs/w-d-xo.html and yes, I often use meal time as training time. You can also set all your dogs food for the day in one spot and grab from that throughout the day. This way you won't accidentally overfeed your dog. Lastly, for strong long lasting toys, you can go to websites like www.elitek9.com/Tugs-Training/departments/29/ but I've also found great toys on amazon, like this one that I used in my drop it video: amzn.to/2RTkxIk Hope this all helps and thanks again for supporting my channel! :)
Nate Schoemer Hi Nate, thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I truly love how you train puppies and older dogs. I like the fact that your dogs are being trained with praise love and affection and praise..I’m learning so much.. my first German Shepherd puppy got bloat at 2 and a half years old and died.. I was devastated... I’ve had. Yellow lab and Belgian Malinois my Malinois is now almost 4 yrs old. My Malinois could have been a service dog... I trained innately and never took training courses. But my 4 year old Malinois is learning from your videos! Thank you...so my new German Shepherd puppy will appreciate be trained with praise and love and having fun doing it! I’ve learned so much... I can’t tell you! God Bless you and your adorable dogs! You have changed how I teach and train my dogs🙏🏻❤️😇✝️
Another totally amazing video! Hey when you were working with the golden pup at the beginning and he finally came to your verbal command, you didn't say anything about a jackpot and I didn't see you give him more treats than usual. I've noticed this in your other videos, too. Clearly what you're doing works very well!!! I'm just curious about your thoughts for/against jackpots. TIA!!!
Jackpots are great! It adds more value to a specific behavior. With specific training like scent detection, I'll also use a special reward to make that training more fun for the dog. Such a a toy or treat they only get for that specific work. :)
There is actually an easier way! I'm not saying yours is bad or something but there is an option to teach the dog quicker. But not always it work. Only for these who are smart. So it looks like this. When dog is having fun and not paying attention to the world just make the distance between you about 2-4 meters. Then loudly but not yell call their name and show them a treat. They will react due to loud noise probably look at you and They'll walk up to you after seeing the treat in your hand. And probably the dog will want more. Then again make a distance in between you and repeat. This is the easy way
So with the come command we should use the verbal command from the get go? In comparison to all of the others where we simply use luring and leash pressure prior to adding the verbal
Thank you for all of your videos, so far they have been really helpful. I do have a quick question. I noticed when you created distance between yourself and the dog, you would say sit and then back away. I assume the dog has learned that sit means sit and stay? Do you train "stay"? Or is stay implied when you give the dog a command to go into a position (sit, down, etc)? Thanks!
Yes, that's correct! The stay is implied when I give a dog a verbal command. If you haven't done so already, check out my video on teaching the stay command. Thanks again! :)
I don't give dogs or puppies treats when I train. I use mealtime as training time, so when I train a young puppy, I'm using their meal. If I'm still using continual reinforcement with a dog, then I like to use either Stella and chewy's freeze-dried coated kibble, or vital essentials freeze-dried bites. You can see most of the products that I use with my dogs on my website here: www.nateschoemer.com/store Lastly, check out this video to learn how to remove rewards from the training: Video: th-cam.com/video/XQRgci18tvY/w-d-xo.html Jump to: 02:35:41 - How to remove treats from training
Can't you do it yourself using his methods and upload it to the Facebook group. Start with basics, be consistent, little and often, make it fun. Then go to Nate for fine tuning?
We got our puppy when he was 8wks and he is now 8 mos. I've been watching different channels trying to be better at training so he can learn the basics for now and like your methods the best. We do have a tough time getting him not to jump and bite my daughter, though not biting hard. How much time is enough time to spend training per day? What is the best way to get him to stop jumping and biting?
Thank you for this amazing video! I have a question: how would you teach this when having a multiple dog household (I have two, they are brother and sister). Does it still work when teaching both to sit directly in front of me? My concern is that when I both call them to come, they will not be able to both sit directly in front of me. Another question: when training my dogs, they are in the same area but I work on them individually (when working with one, the other is laying on a mat and vice versa). I want to get an elevated platform to make the training process a little easier and a little more fun. Do you suggest having two platforms (one for each dog) or one bigger platform for both of them?
Thank you! 1) Usually, the dogs will self-adjust, but you can teach one to go slightly left and one slightly right. Just lure the dog off-center, and that should do the trick. 2) Either option would be great! Thanks for commenting and supporting the channel. :)
Thanks Kaitlin! The easiest way to make a dog like something is to make it a pleasant experience. So, I would show the kids how to treat the puppy and how to approach the puppy slowly. I would also have them give the puppy some very high-value treats. This what the puppy will associate the kids with the treats that they give him. I hope that helps and thanks for supporting the channel! :)
Great videos and have been really affective with my pup. It seems that the Free marker and Come command have a similar outcome (your dog coming to you for a reward). Can you explain the difference.
Thanks! Yes, one is a command and the other is a marker. • Command: This can be physical or verbal. It is telling the dog they need to do what is being asked of them. • Conditioned Reinforcer (Mark / Marker): This is a word or sound that has been classically conditioned to predict a reward. It's called a marker because it signifies that you are marking a moment in time when your dog is right or wrong. When we first start teaching a new command to a dog we start with continual reinforcement. Meaning, we reward the dog for the completion of every behavior we are teaching. Once the dog is performing the behavior on the command alone without the help of the physical cue, we then start spacing out the rewards. You can learn about that here: th-cam.com/video/a2OBoptftYs/w-d-xo.html
I have a belgian malinois pup coming in around 9 weeks. My overall goal with the dog is obedience and bite work. I'd like to do psa. I'll be picking up the pup at 8 weeks and I could really use a "first month work on this". Like what should my first couple days and week be?
Check out this video: th-cam.com/video/OvdKDE326gs/w-d-xo.html I would also suggest joining a local PSA club as soon as you can. You can find local clubs with the link below. You're going to have a blast training for PSA, it's such a fun sport! Cheers! psak9-as.org/psa-affiliated-club-list/
Thank you, im sure you're right and it's going to be a blast. I'm doing this myself, so I want to do it right and do right by the dog. Going to watch all your videos, got 9 weeks to memorize it all lol
Hi just subscribed have a question about come on command is there a alternative way to teach without human walking backward? Have CP and find it extremely difficult to walk backward, would truly appreciate an alternative thanks.
Just got our 8 week old chocolate lab puppy and started working sit and down in the first 3 days we've had him. How old is the dog in this video? Thanks!
I like freeze dried, but if you need something soft, this would be a great option. It's very easy to handle and most dogs love it! www.biljacfrozen.com/frozen-dog-food
Should i focus on one command at a time until they’ve mastered it or can i incorporate a few during our practice times rather than only one. (example; sit, down, spin)
Dog's are creatures of habit, but from my experience, it can take anywhere from 6 - 9 months to create a new habit. Meaning, you give your dog a command and they do the behavior without even thinking about not doing it. So with that being said, try not to give any commands that you cannot reinforce. A little trick that I like to do for the "come when called" involves two leashes; one 30 foot line, and one 6 foot leash. I'll place both leashes on the dog and then I'll do some basic obedience. After a few minutes, I take the 6-foot leash off and toss it on the ground so the dog can see. The idea is that the dog thinks he is no longer on the leash. Then I will give the dog the come when called command, if he doesn't respond, I can then use the long line to help him complete the commanded behavior. I hope this helps and thanks for supporting the channel. :)
I'm having trouble with leash pressure 😬 My puppy simply struggles against it. I pull very gently, of course, but as soon as he feels the pressure he starts trying to get away and pull his head ouf of the collar 😐 I've had some luck with luring, but he loses focus as soon as he's full and stops obeying the command. He's only 8.5 weeks old.
Excellent question! The way it's taught is very similar. The main difference is that free always predicts a reward while the come command doesn't always predict a reward. :)
I have one question, around what age do you usually start training your puppies? I have a 2 month old puppy here and I'm not sure whether I should start the training or if i should wait it out until he gets fully comfortable with his surroundings and recognizes him name. Thank you Nate!
I start them at 8 weeks of age, if possible. If the puppy is still adjusting to the new environment, it's okay to wait a week or so when they are more comfortable. You can spend the first week bonding and building a positive relationship with the pup. You can also do engagement training and confidence building exercises the first week. An easy way to look at confidence-building is to take something that the dog may be unsure about and make it predict something pleasant instead. For example: Let’s say you want to get your dog comfortable with different sounds, so you fill an empty kiddie pool with empty plastic bottles for the puppy/dog to play with. At first, the puppy or dog may be hesitant about the situation, but if you show the puppy or dog that it’s fun by either getting in the pool first or luring the puppy or dog into the pool, they will soon discover that it’s a fun activity and the puppy or dog will associate the sound of the plastic bottles with fun. This is something a lot of protection dog trainers will do with their puppies because in many protection sports, they will use what’s called a bottle curtain. It’s basically a bunch of empty plastic bottles hanging from a pole in a curtain-like fashion that the dog will have to run through. Simply put, it’s about constantly exposing your dog to new things and making those activities pleasant by predicting something the dog enjoys. Below are some confidence building exercises that I like to do with puppies and dogs that I work with. • Having the dog walk on multiple surfaces while giving the dog treats. An example could be having the dog walk on bubble wrap or a gym floor. • Having the dog walk on elevated surfaces while providing rewards. Making sure the dog won’t fall and get hurt, which could have the opposite effect. • Playing tug and always allowing the dog to win. If I want the toy from the dog I always use the “drop it” command. I never physically take the toy away by ripping it from the dog. • Exposing the dog to different sounds while providing rewards. Starting at a low volume and increasing as the dog becomes more comfortable. • Taking the dog to different environments for training. This is part of socialization. • Create a puppy or dog obstacle course These are just a few examples, but you can see how the process works. Try being creating when doing confidence building exercises with your dog.
Most training that I see is with larger or decent sized dogs. I have an 8lb Cockapoo that I would be breaking my back to bend over to provide treats. Just wondering is there a diff technique for when training such small dogs or do I just need to bend over and deal?
Can i still train my 16month malinois? We alrdy made his basic ob. The only thing i want fr him is to fetch n recall. When throw a stick,toy or frisbee.. he takes it n never comes back to me.. keep running away or hide his toy from me. One more else, his jumping... when we make a walk on heel position, sometimes he jumps on me, in front n back...
Yes, you can still train your dog at 16 months. Your questions are answered in the following videos: th-cam.com/video/ipRm9ebHgjo/w-d-xo.html Jump to 10:28 in this video: th-cam.com/video/6udcHNRVcBQ/w-d-xo.html I hope this helps! :)
My family and I just adopted 2 month old German Shepard puppies. They are not use to us and wants to be pet or held but still fearful. What can we do and how do we get them use to there names? Thanks
I like to use freeze dried dog food. With a puppy or a new dog in training, I will often start with a high-quality dry food during the training process. I also usually give the puppy raw goat milk from answers, to help ensure the dog is getting enough quality nutrition. If I don't have enough time for a training session, then I soak the kibble in water or raw goat milk and stuff it into a kong or raw bone, then freeze it. In addition, I train with freeze-dried dog food, but that can be very pricey. amzn.to/2W88zMf Usually, a high-quality kibble will be okay. I transition them to raw when all the main training is completed and then use the freeze dried dog food while training.
Actually I have problem with this command on daily bases.When I put the leash on my dogs neck I have full authority,but when there is no leash my authority is 0.I need to say that leash is 30 meters long so my dog can walk free,but in his mind puting the leash on means that he needs to listen to me.
1) I have been taught my puppy (5 months old) about 2 months now and seeing u doing i realize that i made a lot of mistakes... he comes when i call him just sometimes. should i teach him the way u show in this video from beginning ? 2) Sometimes he makes me crazy barking and super exited run around the couch no matter how much i play with him... how can i correct that behavior, cause when i said him to stop he grows and bit again?... i am so frustrated. example, he comes bit my foot and run. thanks a lot ! i'm a big fan from Brazil..
Hi Marcus! You can always go back in training. If I feel that I progressed too quickly or my dog isn't doing the behavior the way that I like, then I go back in training as well. It will help you clean up the behavior and fix any mistakes you made when you first taught it. To answer your second question; When it comes to behavioral issues, the easiest way to fix it is to use a physical correction to remove it from the dogs repertoire (as long as it's not based on fear). I would place a leash and collar on the puppy and once the puppy is doing the undesired behavior, I would say one "no" and then I would follow it with a leash pop. Once the puppy stops the bad behavior, I instantly reward and praise the puppy for making the right choice. You can learn more about corrections in this video and I would also suggest listening to my free audiobook on my channel: facebook.com/nathan.schoemer/videos/10213850487672790/ I hope this helps and thanks for supporting the channel! :)
can you tell me about bodercollie dog i want to teach self at my home he is 5,6month year old i waana learn take any subject like (books,boll, sweet ,sleeper or with me same exercise )and any other objects to provide me how can teach plz tell me one vidoe this typ
i have been trying to do this with my dog, I will get her to follow a little then she will lay down and just look at me.I am also careful to not use any commands, especially not the sit one, any tips?
Teach leash pressure and then use the leash pressure to help with this exercise. It will remove the option of laying down. th-cam.com/video/9L8tK7mSD10/w-d-xo.html I hope this helps and thanks for supporting the channel. 😁🙏🐶🐕
Hi Craig! Have you watched the video on speeding up your dogs training using leash pressure. It may help you teach your dog to enjoy training with leash pressure. Really, we should call it leash cue, because when the dog learns it, it's no longer pressure, but rather a signal. :) th-cam.com/video/9L8tK7mSD10/w-d-xo.html
I totally agree. I was wondering why my dog, after a while,, every time I took her to the bathroom, she would take her time and just hang at the gate. I knew she had to go because she told me she has to go, but she would just take her time.
And after watching this awesome video, it finally clicked.
All this time I was creating a recognizable pattern. As soon as she would go restroom I brought her inside. But I did not let her go to the gate to look around. And watch people and dogs pass by.
Now after watching this video, she got 100x better now. Now she knows, go bathroom first and then he will let me look out of the gate as soon as I am done going to the restroom.
Thank you so very much Nate.
Awesome! Thank you for sharing. I love hearing success stories like that. :)
I’m binge watching this channel! Puppy is coming home in June and I’m loving these tips! I feel like I’ve done some of these techniques in the past but this is full circle.
Yay! That's so awesome! Congrats on getting the new puppy in June. I'm sure this puppy of yours is going to be a little rockstar! :)
I have a 7 month old german shepherd I rescued from the shelter. Glad I found you on TH-cam. This will help me keep moving forward with his training. Just have to convince hubby not to put food down.
Lol! Thanks and best of luck! :)
I have a 2 month old Malinois, he used to never come to me. After watching this video, even if he’s playing he comes to me! Thanks you so much
That is awesome! Thank you! :)
Thanks for breaking it down into steps and I always appreciate how patient you are.
Thanks, gabby7313! I appreciate it! :)
I have never seen dogs so focused on a trainer. You really have this down! Not many trainers can incorporate fun in their training without the dogs losing focus. You’re the real deal bro!
This channel helped me and my dog a lot we are more bonded and having easier life together thanks
Yay! That's so awesome! Thank you for sharing! :)
I love the clarity of these videos and how fun Nate makes training or the dogs. I may be getting a second dog soon and look forward to the training.
Awesome! Thanks!
your channel is amazing!! It's helping me and my puppy so much - thankyou!!
Thank you! I'm happy it's helping
These are the very best dog-training videos I've come across. Thank You.
Wow, thank you! I appreciate that!
Nate your videos are gold! I’ve only watched two but was absolutely hooked after the first one! You break down each step so clearly that it’s as easy for me to follow as the dogs you’re teaching!
I have two 5 month old Belgian Malinois pups that I’m training and constantly looking for new material for teaching them the proper manners. Your teaching style is gold!
No response necessary, but THAT Malinois is probably the MOST BEAUTIFUL Mal I have ever seen, lol. Absolutely GORGEOUS. I'm under the impression that Malinois are not primarily bred for LOOKS (but maybe that stunner is a "Showline"?)....there are MANY amazing Malinois that simply aren't particularly "pretty" (but still FANTASTIC dogs)--but THAT dog is just PERFECTION in looks AND behavior!!❤❤❤
Wow, thank you!
Bro, u are a God sent. I just got a Boerboel puppy and am learning a lot. Thanks for taking time to teach
My pleasure. I'm happy the videos are helpful and thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Cheers!
I’m binge watching this channel I’m getting my first puppy and I wanna be prepared and learn from the best
Yay! Thank you! I'm happy the videos are helping and I appreciate the support!
Do you recommend anything any extra precautions because I’m getting my first puppy and it is a mix between a Belgian Malinios and German Shepard
@@josuecarmona8005 let me know how that one goes. Sounds like a fun bag of chaos there.
The best explanation of Internet !
Thanks Arnaldo, I really appreciate that! :)
Started watching you before I found my service dog prospect. Loved it, helped me understand dog training. I have her now and she's in training (owner training her) and I'm using this channel as a refresher for everything I need for her and I'm feeling so blessed to know about it! Glad this is here bc it helps me teach my girl quickly so I can get to the part I'm very excited about which is task training. Thank you so much. A true blessing.
That is awesome! Thank you for sharing and I'm happy the videos are helping! :)
All your videos are so helpful! My German Shepherd puppy is learning really quick. Thank you !
Awesome! Thank you for sharing and I'm happy the videos are helping! :)
@@NateSchoemer my puppy is 8 weeks and he doesn’t really pay attention sometimes what can I do to get his attention and continue on with the training?
Jeez my dog is gonna be 100 pounds once she obeys this...lol...
Lol!
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Super helpful man... this channel rocks!
Thanks, Micah! I appreciate that!
The best trainer ever keep up the good work 👌👌👌
Wow, thanks! I'll definitely keep the videos coming! 🙏😁🐶
Good stuff. Really enjoying these videos!
Learnt so much from this binge watching puppy coming sat presa my second and love doing obiedence this will take me to next level in train 💯💯
Awesome! Thanks for watching and best of luck with the new pup! :)
@@NateSchoemer thanks bro watching your vids as i type
@@NateSchoemer please check my channel would b appreciated
Nate, I've recently discovered your videos and I'm loving them and recommending them often to a number of people on some of my German Shepherd (GSD) groups on Facebook! I need your advice though if you can provide it! I've had several German Shepherds over my life and love the breed. Early this year we got a working breed GSD who seems to be very driven and at times becomes so "preoccupied" that we can't even get her attention with the tastiest of treats! We live on 5 acres in the woods so there is no fencing. We also have a 6 year old GSD and have never had any issue with her, but this pup, seems to be prey driven and has chased our neighbors car back their lane while completely ignoring our calls to her, she has followed a neighbor boy out the lane, again while ignoring our calls. But the worst of all came about a week ago, my husband took her outside and was planning to work with her. She happened to catch glimpse of some deer in the woods and off she went chasing them! Long story short, our 6 month old pup was gone for 40 minutes! Today we called a local trainer to get some help because this is beyond anything we've ever dealt with before. The trainer I spoke with recommended that with a dog that is this prey driven we should go with an E-collar. I just have to ask if you agree with that? My husband and I are both retired, so we have the time to work with her, but we need relatively quick results as we obviously can't have her running off on us like this! Thanks for any advice you might be able to offer!
Great question. I'll discuss this in my Q&A video tomorrow. Thanks!
I am getting a german shepherd this 15 and i have watched all your training videos and it will be very helpful.
Thanks and love from india
Thanks for watching and I'm happy the videos are helping. :)
Keep up the great videos. Thanks
Thank you!
Super useful thank you! We've got this down with our 5-month old GSD in the house and garden from good distances. But any distractions are presenting a major issue, i.e. when we leave the house and go to the park or anywhere new. Would you recommend basically re-teaching from scratch in these environments? I feel like she's more likely to fail in those setups so the training is less effective and we're not making much progress.
Great questions. Check out this article on socializing that I wrote. I explain how to train in different environments with more distractions. I think it'll help. 🐶😁 www.nateschoemer.com/post/how-to-properly-socializing-your-dog
when I first saw your video you inspired me
Wow, Thanks for sharing and I'm happy the videos have been so helpful. :)
I have an 18 week old puppy, and he is so good! He obeys my commands very well as long as I have his attention (thank you so much for your videos). He comes when called UNLESS another dog gets his attention, and then he will bolt. He'll even cross the street to play with another dog!
How do I ensure he stops and comes when given a certain command like "come" or when I whistle?
Thanks again, Nate!
Keep up the good work , Your Channel looks awesome ! 👏.
Thank you, I appreciate that! :)
i really wish i could teach my dog all over again. hes 8 months now and ive been watching your videos for idk a week maybe? ive realized that ive been doing it wrong. im trying to start all over with his recall, seeing this, ive been doing it wrong.
It's okay, you can start training a dog at any age. Just start at step one and progress at the speed your dog is learning at. :)
@@NateSchoemer yeah, weve been working engagement for a few days now. his focus is getting better, hes not continuously barking at other people and dogs that walk past our backyard. ill continue watching your basic ob series, thank you !
Hello Nate! Any tips on puppy nipping/biting? And even playing too rough? Thanks!
Hey Kevin! I'm actually making a video on this in the future, but in the meantime, check out this video I made a few years back on puppy biting. As far as rough play goes, simply pause (don't end the game) the play when the puppy becomes too rough. The moment the puppy is not playing rough then start the game back up. This should show the puppy that he controls the game by how he plays. This will usually fix the issue. Hope this helps and thanks again for supporting my channel. facebook.com/1691543827794708/videos/2022324658049955/
Please teach the speak and how to stop them from barking too
Great video suggestion. I'm adding it to my list of future video to make. Cheers!
Loved this video. Clear and concise. I’ll be getting my new dog in a few months, I’m preparing myself by watching all your vids.
What do you use for training treats?
Finding the right treats is so hard, in an ideal world it'd be with the dogs regular food and that way you don't have to adjust it. For recall you may want to use higher reward, I'm really forunate that my dog loves carrots/brocoli but I'll also use chicken. Tend to find it's cheaper than treats and fine on his stomach but each dog will have different tolerances so just play around. Hope that helps and good luck 😁👍
Thanks! You can see most of the products that I use with my dog here. www.nateschoemer.com/store
I would love to have a training vest like the one you are wearing with passionate about dog training on it😊❤ thank for your videos they have been invaluable for training my now almost 4 month old Aussie puppy. We get compliments wherever we go because he is so engaged and having so much fun doing the basics I ask of him. We go different parks and he stays focused on me until i tell him to go play.
Thanks! I'm happy you're having so much success with the training. :)
hi nate i love your vids im going to start training my gms
Thank you, I appreciate that! I'm sure you're going to do great!
Ik this video 2 years old man but your helping me so much with my rescue GSD she’s so untrained and I don’t think she was socialized as a puppy but you’ve helped me so much. Thank you!!! (Do you have any vids on socializing 🥺)
Great advice
I love this, just starting your type of training with my German shepherd mix, 6.5months old. He is very food driven and bites the treat out of my hand, should I still reward with the treat even though he's being a little rude about it, yet he's still following me? Recall is a huge thing for us to work on right now.
Just don’t release the food from your hand until he takes it the way you prefer. If the correct way is the only way he can take the food, then that will become his default behavior. 😁
Great demo and explanation of how you may wish for more or less formal level of obedience. Question, do you next incorporate a hand command? For "Come" I like to bring a hand across my chest "Pledge of Allegiance" style. When the dog is getting close if I want them in front I put a hand out in front of waist as if holding a plate and they come "Front" and if while approaching I tap left leg twice that brings them to heel. Which hand signals do you prefer? Maybe better question, do you associate a hand signal with every critical verbal command?
thank you for all the great video training sir Nate. . .im an aspiring dog trainer in PHILIPPINES ...ill follow ur style. . . .
Nice work.
I prefer using a long leash and putting the dog on a variable intermittent schedule of reinforcement.
I have watched every video one your yt I am training a sevice dog called obie so thx
Awesome! Thank you! :)
Doing this tomorrow
Best.Trainer. Ever. Nate--I'm meeting with trainer later today. I talked to him about doing reinforced recall using a tie-back w/harness, as you discussed with Ali Plasil at minute 12.30 in your podcast with her. I think we can do it properly based on the podcast discussion, but I'm wondering if you could do that with an adult dog on video for us? I'm excited to try it. My recall with my adult GSD IS very, very good, but since he's reactive, I need his recall to be PERFECT. Anything that adds excitement/motivation/reward to recall is critical in our situation. I'm seeing a trainer every two weeks...I want to start and end every session going forward with that "restrained" recall.
PS: my trainer is more a "behaviorist", VERY good with "Pet Dog" issues (honestly, reactivity is our "only" problem area, but it's a biggie--could result in a call to Animal Control and/or putting my boy down if I can't get it under control. He's never broken skin or caused serious injury, but he's gone after small dogs & put his mouth around necks, has picked them up and even shaken them a few times😳). The other day, he got away while I was practicing obedience around a 5 lb Pomeranian, and I clearly pushed his limits too far (we've been making great progress until this point). The SAVING GRACE was his recall--in this case, he managed to pull me to the ground as I lost control over his leash (first time in over a year). I shouted "COME", and he immediately came before reaching the Pomeranian, THANK GOD. But as you can imagine, until I manage to get him neutral toward small dogs, PERFECT RECALL IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL. So I'm very enthused for ANYTHING that makes recall more reliable and rewarding for him.
PS: You & Bethany recommended looking into an IGP or PSA group. Both are about an hour away. I got a call back to my inquiry from the "local" PSA Club, from one of the professional decoys. He was wonderful & VERY knowledgeable (and familiar with "restraint recall", which may "pet trainer" is not). I'm so excited to meet them tomorrow for the first time. I was entirely unfamiliar with PSA until I heard about it from you. Once again--thank you so much!!😁❤🐾
Thanks for commenting and watching this video. Unfortunately, I no longer have enough time to answer every question in the comments section of my TH-cam videos. However, you can always send me questions through my Patreon. www.patreon.com/NateSchoemer
Most of the questions asked have already been answered in one of my past videos. The basic obedience series has been designed to be watched to maximize results. I would also suggest watching my Q&A videos that are available on my channel as well.
Many of the questions are also answered in my dog training manual, which is available on Amazon. amzn.to/2P2tyQH
Lastly, if you're curious about what food, treats, or training products that I use, you can see them listed here: www.nateschoemer.com/store
Hi Nate. Awesome job on the videos man. They're little gold mine of useful information. Just a quick question on this one. Do you find that the speed building technique you showed in this video increases the speed of the Come When Called response for both informal and formal commands even if you only used the informal command in the examples in this video (unless I missed something)?
Yes, it can speed up both recalls. Usually the informal ends up being faster anyways. Lol!
Thanks for these videos Nate, super helpful! I have a 1 year cocker spaniel. Her recall is perfect……99% of the time. On that 1% she picks up a scent and goes CRAZY, sometimes we can’t catch her for up to half an hour and from then on have to walk her on a long line. I recently came across your scent detection videos and am going to start this with her. My thinking is, she a) gets lots of exercise b) knows tons of tricks c) but we don’t do any scent work, so maybe when she picks up a scent she gets overstimulated. Do you think that the scent detection training could help this particular case of bad recall?
Thanks! It may help. However, if I want a stronger recall, then I work on the recall in multiple environments with multiple distractions.
Your videos are such a savior. Does one small tweak to the come method help or is it redundant? Give the Come command, puppy looks at you, you mark it by continuation marker “yes”, puppy comes to you, reward (or say yes again and then reward). Still follows the command, cue, mark, reward method....
Thanks! If you are consistent, your dog will learn. :)
I’m picking up my purebred female German Shepherd April 27 2020 ❤️ Your videos are the BOMB! Total saturation in your videos. I checked out many others yt videos. I came back to you because you explain and then demonstrate with repetition! Thank you 🙏🏻 btw what kind of kibble do you use? And where online is a good place to get toys and equipment for training? It seems like a lot of food given in training... should I incorporate my puppies regular food eating into some of her training time??
Hey Jenny! Thanks for the kind words, I really appreciate it! For training treats I'll usually use one of three things, the dogs kibble (Orijen or Acana), freeze dried treats, or sliced hot dogs. In the beginning of the training I use a lot of food, but you do want to start spacing out the rewards. Check out this video to learn how I do that: th-cam.com/video/a2OBoptftYs/w-d-xo.html and yes, I often use meal time as training time. You can also set all your dogs food for the day in one spot and grab from that throughout the day. This way you won't accidentally overfeed your dog. Lastly, for strong long lasting toys, you can go to websites like www.elitek9.com/Tugs-Training/departments/29/ but I've also found great toys on amazon, like this one that I used in my drop it video: amzn.to/2RTkxIk Hope this all helps and thanks again for supporting my channel! :)
Nate Schoemer Hi Nate, thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I truly love how you train puppies and older dogs. I like the fact that your dogs are being trained with praise love and affection and praise..I’m learning so much.. my first German Shepherd puppy got bloat at 2 and a half years old and died.. I was devastated... I’ve had. Yellow lab and Belgian Malinois my Malinois is now almost 4 yrs old. My Malinois could have been a service dog... I trained innately and never took training courses. But my 4 year old Malinois is learning from your videos! Thank you...so my new German Shepherd puppy will appreciate be trained with praise and love and having fun doing it! I’ve learned so much... I can’t tell you! God Bless you and your adorable dogs! You have changed how I teach and train my dogs🙏🏻❤️😇✝️
Thank you! Comments like yours is what keeps me motivated to share my dog training knowledge with the world. :)
How do you teach the "break" command that lets them know you are done?
Just say the word and then squat down and praise the dog. Your dog will instinctively break the position and come to you.
Another totally amazing video! Hey when you were working with the golden pup at the beginning and he finally came to your verbal command, you didn't say anything about a jackpot and I didn't see you give him more treats than usual. I've noticed this in your other videos, too. Clearly what you're doing works very well!!! I'm just curious about your thoughts for/against jackpots. TIA!!!
Jackpots are great! It adds more value to a specific behavior. With specific training like scent detection, I'll also use a special reward to make that training more fun for the dog. Such a a toy or treat they only get for that specific work. :)
There is actually an easier way! I'm not saying yours is bad or something but there is an option to teach the dog quicker. But not always it work. Only for these who are smart.
So it looks like this. When dog is having fun and not paying attention to the world just make the distance between you about 2-4 meters. Then loudly but not yell call their name and show them a treat. They will react due to loud noise probably look at you and They'll walk up to you after seeing the treat in your hand. And probably the dog will want more. Then again make a distance in between you and repeat. This is the easy way
So with the come command we should use the verbal command from the get go? In comparison to all of the others where we simply use luring and leash pressure prior to adding the verbal
Thank you for all of your videos, so far they have been really helpful. I do have a quick question. I noticed when you created distance between yourself and the dog, you would say sit and then back away. I assume the dog has learned that sit means sit and stay? Do you train "stay"? Or is stay implied when you give the dog a command to go into a position (sit, down, etc)? Thanks!
Yes, that's correct! The stay is implied when I give a dog a verbal command. If you haven't done so already, check out my video on teaching the stay command. Thanks again! :)
i was told you can't feed young puppy too much, but in the video, you do give the puppy a lot treat. can you give some advise about it?
I don't give dogs or puppies treats when I train. I use mealtime as training time, so when I train a young puppy, I'm using their meal. If I'm still using continual reinforcement with a dog, then I like to use either Stella and chewy's freeze-dried coated kibble, or vital essentials freeze-dried bites.
You can see most of the products that I use with my dogs on my website here: www.nateschoemer.com/store
Lastly, check out this video to learn how to remove rewards from the training:
Video: th-cam.com/video/XQRgci18tvY/w-d-xo.html
Jump to: 02:35:41 - How to remove treats from training
If only he could train my chihuahua to behave this way! One day I'll be able to afford him and it'll be a video for everyone to see
Thanks! :)
Can't you do it yourself using his methods and upload it to the Facebook group. Start with basics, be consistent, little and often, make it fun. Then go to Nate for fine tuning?
What brand of treats are you using. Seems you have an abundance of them
We got our puppy when he was 8wks and he is now 8 mos. I've been watching different channels trying to be better at training so he can learn the basics for now and like your methods the best. We do have a tough time getting him not to jump and bite my daughter, though not biting hard. How much time is enough time to spend training per day? What is the best way to get him to stop jumping and biting?
How do we increase distance? Also is the last excersize an command in itself?
Thank you for this amazing video! I have a question: how would you teach this when having a multiple dog household (I have two, they are brother and sister). Does it still work when teaching both to sit directly in front of me? My concern is that when I both call them to come, they will not be able to both sit directly in front of me.
Another question: when training my dogs, they are in the same area but I work on them individually (when working with one, the other is laying on a mat and vice versa). I want to get an elevated platform to make the training process a little easier and a little more fun. Do you suggest having two platforms (one for each dog) or one bigger platform for both of them?
Thank you!
1) Usually, the dogs will self-adjust, but you can teach one to go slightly left and one slightly right. Just lure the dog off-center, and that should do the trick.
2) Either option would be great!
Thanks for commenting and supporting the channel. :)
Love your channel! I just got a McNab/hanging tree puppy he is not to sure about little kids how do I make him like kids?
Thanks Kaitlin! The easiest way to make a dog like something is to make it a pleasant experience. So, I would show the kids how to treat the puppy and how to approach the puppy slowly. I would also have them give the puppy some very high-value treats. This what the puppy will associate the kids with the treats that they give him. I hope that helps and thanks for supporting the channel! :)
@@NateSchoemer thanks for your answer I will definitely be trying this!
What are ideal treats to be used in training, to keep in pockets? My puppy kibbles are so small, they are difficult to handle.
Thanks for commenting. You can see the treats that I use with my dogs here: www.nateschoemer.com/store
Great videos and have been really affective with my pup. It seems that the Free marker and Come command have a similar outcome (your dog coming to you for a reward). Can you explain the difference.
Thanks! Yes, one is a command and the other is a marker.
• Command: This can be physical or verbal. It is telling the dog they need to do what is being asked of them.
• Conditioned Reinforcer (Mark / Marker): This is a word or sound that has been classically conditioned to predict a reward. It's called a marker because it signifies that you are marking a moment in time when your dog is right or wrong.
When we first start teaching a new command to a dog we start with continual reinforcement. Meaning, we reward the dog for the completion of every behavior we are teaching. Once the dog is performing the behavior on the command alone without the help of the physical cue, we then start spacing out the rewards. You can learn about that here: th-cam.com/video/a2OBoptftYs/w-d-xo.html
I have a belgian malinois pup coming in around 9 weeks. My overall goal with the dog is obedience and bite work. I'd like to do psa. I'll be picking up the pup at 8 weeks and I could really use a "first month work on this". Like what should my first couple days and week be?
Check out this video: th-cam.com/video/OvdKDE326gs/w-d-xo.html
I would also suggest joining a local PSA club as soon as you can. You can find local clubs with the link below. You're going to have a blast training for PSA, it's such a fun sport! Cheers!
psak9-as.org/psa-affiliated-club-list/
Thank you, im sure you're right and it's going to be a blast. I'm doing this myself, so I want to do it right and do right by the dog. Going to watch all your videos, got 9 weeks to memorize it all lol
Nice with the frustration call but ours runs by us... what do u think why??
Excitement. Use a long line or a flexi lead.
Hi just subscribed have a question about come on command is there a alternative way to teach without human walking backward? Have CP and find it extremely difficult to walk backward, would truly appreciate an alternative thanks.
For sure. Check out the way Bethany is teaching her puppies come when called in this video: th-cam.com/video/tQHdtGuViVk/w-d-xo.html
Just got our 8 week old chocolate lab puppy and started working sit and down in the first 3 days we've had him. How old is the dog in this video? Thanks!
Awesome! I think the puppy was around 10 weeks or so. I'm not 100% sure, though, as this was a few years back. Cheers!
Do you have any personal recommendations for healthy training treats? Soft is best for my boy.
I like freeze dried, but if you need something soft, this would be a great option. It's very easy to handle and most dogs love it! www.biljacfrozen.com/frozen-dog-food
@@NateSchoemer Thank you very much! :D
My kids would definitely get a kick out of this lol
Thanks for sharing! Cheers!
Is there a treat you recommend for training? My gsd has a delicate stomach
If you're curious about what food, treats, or training products that I use, you can see them listed here: www.nateschoemer.com/store
What about huskies and malamutes, like can you ever let them off leash? Even when they are like puppies
Yes, with the right training it's possible. :)
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Thank you! :)
Should i focus on one command at a time until they’ve mastered it or can i incorporate a few during our practice times rather than only one. (example; sit, down, spin)
Multiple commands. Check out this video to see what I mean: th-cam.com/video/d2_wjZkDfG0/w-d-xo.html
Which method do you think is best, the first one or the second one?
How do I get my dog to respond to come he loses focus when off lead in yard or for a run I can not find treats that he gets excited to react to
Dog's are creatures of habit, but from my experience, it can take anywhere from 6 - 9 months to create a new habit. Meaning, you give your dog a command and they do the behavior without even thinking about not doing it. So with that being said, try not to give any commands that you cannot reinforce. A little trick that I like to do for the "come when called" involves two leashes; one 30 foot line, and one 6 foot leash. I'll place both leashes on the dog and then I'll do some basic obedience. After a few minutes, I take the 6-foot leash off and toss it on the ground so the dog can see. The idea is that the dog thinks he is no longer on the leash. Then I will give the dog the come when called command, if he doesn't respond, I can then use the long line to help him complete the commanded behavior. I hope this helps and thanks for supporting the channel. :)
I'm having trouble with leash pressure 😬 My puppy simply struggles against it. I pull very gently, of course, but as soon as he feels the pressure he starts trying to get away and pull his head ouf of the collar 😐 I've had some luck with luring, but he loses focus as soon as he's full and stops obeying the command. He's only 8.5 weeks old.
Check out these videos: th-cam.com/video/9L8tK7mSD10/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/hCb1Y86eYBQ/w-d-xo.html
Nate, do you teach your formal or you informal come first, or doesn't it matter?
Usually the informal is taught first, but either order is fine. :)
will these techniques work on a 6 month old puppy
Yes. :)
What food should I do
This with? And how long should I do this session for?
You can see most of the products that I use with my dog, including food here: www.nateschoemer.com/store
Teacher, sera posible entrenar a un mallinois de 4 años con los mismos ejercivios que para un cachorro ?
What's the chances of it working on a year and half mixed husky who was never trained ?
What do you use for reward treats?
amzn.to/2W88zMf
How does the dog knows the difference between Free and Come? Thanks!
Excellent question! The way it's taught is very similar. The main difference is that free always predicts a reward while the come command doesn't always predict a reward. :)
Great question as I had the same question. They seem very similar.
I have one question, around what age do you usually start training your puppies? I have a 2 month old puppy here and I'm not sure whether I should start the training or if i should wait it out until he gets fully comfortable with his surroundings and recognizes him name. Thank you Nate!
I start them at 8 weeks of age, if possible. If the puppy is still adjusting to the new environment, it's okay to wait a week or so when they are more comfortable. You can spend the first week bonding and building a positive relationship with the pup. You can also do engagement training and confidence building exercises the first week.
An easy way to look at confidence-building is to take something that the dog may be unsure about and make it predict something pleasant instead. For example: Let’s say you want to get your dog comfortable with different sounds, so you fill an empty kiddie pool with empty plastic bottles for the puppy/dog to play with. At first, the puppy or dog may be hesitant about the situation, but if you show the puppy or dog that it’s fun by either getting in the pool first or luring the puppy or dog into the pool, they will soon discover that it’s a fun activity and the puppy or dog will associate the sound of the plastic bottles with fun. This is something a lot of protection dog trainers will do with their puppies because in many protection sports, they will use what’s called a bottle curtain. It’s basically a bunch of empty plastic bottles hanging from a pole in a curtain-like fashion that the dog will have to run through. Simply put, it’s about constantly exposing your dog to new things and making those activities pleasant by predicting something the dog enjoys.
Below are some confidence building exercises that I like to do with puppies and dogs that I work with.
• Having the dog walk on multiple surfaces while giving the dog treats. An example could be having the dog walk on bubble wrap or a gym floor.
• Having the dog walk on elevated surfaces while providing rewards. Making sure the dog won’t fall and get hurt, which could have the opposite effect.
• Playing tug and always allowing the dog to win. If I want the toy from the dog I always use the “drop it” command. I never physically take the toy away by ripping it from the dog.
• Exposing the dog to different sounds while providing rewards. Starting at a low volume and increasing as the dog becomes more comfortable.
• Taking the dog to different environments for training. This is part of socialization.
• Create a puppy or dog obstacle course
These are just a few examples, but you can see how the process works. Try being creating when doing confidence building exercises with your dog.
@@NateSchoemer thank you so much, youre so good at being a trainer, you always give explanations and im grateful! Thanks!
Most training that I see is with larger or decent sized dogs. I have an 8lb Cockapoo that I would be breaking my back to bend over to provide treats. Just wondering is there a diff technique for when training such small dogs or do I just need to bend over and deal?
You could also use the terminal marker and toss the treat to the pup. It's not the best, but it can help save your back the extra pain. Lol!
How does this translate to when you let your dog off leash and want/ need them to come to you, especially with distractions such as other dogs or cats
How can I get my dog to set and stay in that sit when he does like to set for very long?
Can i still train my 16month malinois? We alrdy made his basic ob. The only thing i want fr him is to fetch n recall. When throw a stick,toy or frisbee.. he takes it n never comes back to me.. keep running away or hide his toy from me. One more else, his jumping... when we make a walk on heel position, sometimes he jumps on me, in front n back...
Yes, you can still train your dog at 16 months. Your questions are answered in the following videos: th-cam.com/video/ipRm9ebHgjo/w-d-xo.html Jump to 10:28 in this video: th-cam.com/video/6udcHNRVcBQ/w-d-xo.html I hope this helps! :)
Thanks Nate!
All the best!...
Can you do this to retrain a recall
Absolutely! :)
My family and I just adopted 2 month old German Shepard puppies. They are not use to us and wants to be pet or held but still fearful. What can we do and how do we get them use to there names? Thanks
Check out this video: th-cam.com/video/LSaA1SnZ90Q/w-d-xo.html
For the names, just start using the name and they'll eventually learn it. Cheers!
@@NateSchoemer Do we need to wait until they trust us before trying to train?
could i train him to react to to two different calls?
What kind of treats do you use to train your dog?
I like to use freeze dried dog food. With a puppy or a new dog in training, I will often start with a high-quality dry food during the training process. I also usually give the puppy raw goat milk from answers, to help ensure the dog is getting enough quality nutrition. If I don't have enough time for a training session, then I soak the kibble in water or raw goat milk and stuff it into a kong or raw bone, then freeze it. In addition, I train with freeze-dried dog food, but that can be very pricey. amzn.to/2W88zMf Usually, a high-quality kibble will be okay. I transition them to raw when all the main training is completed and then use the freeze dried dog food while training.
Actually I have problem with this command on daily bases.When I put the leash on my dogs neck I have full authority,but when there is no leash my authority is 0.I need to say that leash is 30 meters long so my dog can walk free,but in his mind puting the leash on means that he needs to listen to me.
If I want my pup to come when I whistle, will this method still work if I substitute the "come" command with whistling?
Yes. :) You can also teach it using the technique that Bethany demonstrates in this video. Jump to 13:15: th-cam.com/video/tQHdtGuViVk/w-d-xo.html
1) I have been taught my puppy (5 months old) about 2 months now and seeing u doing i realize that i made a lot of mistakes... he comes when i call him just sometimes. should i teach him the way u show in this video from beginning ?
2) Sometimes he makes me crazy barking and super exited run around the couch no matter how much i play with him... how can i correct that behavior, cause when i said him to stop he grows and bit again?... i am so frustrated. example, he comes bit my foot and run.
thanks a lot ! i'm a big fan from Brazil..
Hi Marcus! You can always go back in training. If I feel that I progressed too quickly or my dog isn't doing the behavior the way that I like, then I go back in training as well. It will help you clean up the behavior and fix any mistakes you made when you first taught it. To answer your second question; When it comes to behavioral issues, the easiest way to fix it is to use a physical correction to remove it from the dogs repertoire (as long as it's not based on fear). I would place a leash and collar on the puppy and once the puppy is doing the undesired behavior, I would say one "no" and then I would follow it with a leash pop. Once the puppy stops the bad behavior, I instantly reward and praise the puppy for making the right choice. You can learn more about corrections in this video and I would also suggest listening to my free audiobook on my channel: facebook.com/nathan.schoemer/videos/10213850487672790/ I hope this helps and thanks for supporting the channel! :)
can you tell me about bodercollie dog i want to teach self at my home he is 5,6month year old i waana learn take any subject like (books,boll, sweet ,sleeper or with me same exercise )and any other objects to provide me how can teach plz tell me one vidoe this typ
Yes, watch and follow this training: th-cam.com/video/XQRgci18tvY/w-d-xo.html
“Free" and "Come" command are similar? Doesn't the dog get confused?
Come is a command. Free is use as a terminal marker, which always predicts a release and a reward. Cheers!
i have been trying to do this with my dog, I will get her to follow a little then she will lay down and just look at me.I am also careful to not use any commands, especially not the sit one, any tips?
Teach leash pressure and then use the leash pressure to help with this exercise. It will remove the option of laying down. th-cam.com/video/9L8tK7mSD10/w-d-xo.html I hope this helps and thanks for supporting the channel. 😁🙏🐶🐕
How do I get him to look up?
Check out this video: th-cam.com/video/ph4ltXDVhHQ/w-d-xo.html Cheers!
And don’t forget a dress suit for the semi-formal.
Hahaha!
My pup doesn't like leash pressure. He just sits and i don't want to pull to hard.
Hi Craig! Have you watched the video on speeding up your dogs training using leash pressure. It may help you teach your dog to enjoy training with leash pressure. Really, we should call it leash cue, because when the dog learns it, it's no longer pressure, but rather a signal. :) th-cam.com/video/9L8tK7mSD10/w-d-xo.html