You guys are great to watch!I've used a gloved hand with an aggressive dog years ago and it worked also.I believe you guys are right, patience, understanding and consistency are some of the key factors to dog training.Sometimes if things are not working out, I look back at what I was doing to see what could I do to make the dog understand what I want from it. And usually just a simple change or going back to the basics can fix it so that you can move on. Even after 15 years, I am still learning!
While I agree with the reward based training I do see some possible issues with the first dog continuing to react. The more a dog reacts, the lower the threshold each successive time. The first dog kept escalating his bite intensity. With time, the dog may bite less, but there's a possibility that the actual bite intensity could increase. Interesting use of the protective padding.
thanks! this is the first video that shows techniques and not just a guy talking about dogs. i don't want my golden retriever to become agresive this may help me thanks
Wow...I wish I lived in your area, you are amazing with your patience, your tone, your example...we have a fearful akita that could really use some of your magic!!! Really good stuff,I enjoy watching someone who so obviously loves what they do and does it well. Thank you on behalf of dog lovers everywhere for the difference you're making.
I like your methods! I think the gloves idea works well. I have my own amateur videos showing how I helped my dog, but I realized every dog is different and sometimes gloves or other methods are needed.
thats also why he was tethered in the beginning. You can accomplsih almost anything with the dogs with enough patience though, only so much you can do in a couple months, but thats what support classes are for to keep them moving in a positive direction.
Lol when you're getting criticism from the R+ only trainers saying you shouldnt use ecollars AND criticism from the Cesar Millan lovers saying you need to smack the dogs around more...you know you're doing something right. I applaud you. One of the first true balanced dog trainers out there. I admire everything you all do.
I think your methods and philosophy (what can be seen from your website) are top notch. I will have to come see you guys in NY as I have been looking for a balance between the gamey hyperactive training I see in french ring, and the other methods like Koehler.
u gta be a really patient person to work with dogs like this. Big up to u guys. i have a border collie she's not agressive but i have problems with her following me like that she bounces around and with the lead on she's fine util she sees another dog then she hops all over the place.... how did you get those dogs to walk with you so obediently?
Nice work. Though I personally would have dealt with the food aggression differently. Your methods still worked. Its nice to see a nice balanced training. I agree that too many dogs are put down due to aggression, though not all people have the skills, or money to get the dog properly trained.
@oneacd Because we are working mostly with the technique of "extinction" in the videos and "counter conditioning". Simple desensitizing wasn't going to be enough for these dogs, who already have serious aggression problems with bite histories, to be returned to their owners within a 2 month period - which was the duration of their program. We need to teach something to discourage the bite itself as well. Lifetime follow up is of course needed for best results - using mostly cc/d.
Wow!! This is an amazing video! But how did you get the dogs to follow you so accurately?? and even to sit down when you stop etc... that's simply amazing!
If you understood what we are doing in the video you would recognize we are using the technique of extinction paired with counter-conditioning in most the clips.We reward the calming signal and don't reward the aggression which worked in the past for the dogs.We teach a course and certify many successful trainers in learning theory and also training MECHANICS on when to properly use and HOW to use ALL equipment. calling the ecollar a "SHOCK" collar only shows ignorance to how it is properly used
I did tons of other training aswell of course just to get him to know and trust me and to have fun doing it, anything from searching candy to agility tricks I think the combination of having the dog trust and love you is what makes the former technique work otherwise it'll likely just make him afraid of you.
When my dog shows aggression to other dogs I usually grab him by the hair/skin on the back of his neck to restrain him. It seems to work really well for breaking his focus and calming him down. It also allows you to prevent him from biting you or something else cause you control his head.
The dogs are exposed to minimal correction for the behavior to polish results. it works owners because they participate during visits, when the trainer brings the dog home, and support classes. Hand is not in the bowl for Rocky because it is unnecessary training for him to succeed. If the owners need the bowl they can command him to "leave it".He would bite for being near the food along with many other aggression issues.goal is for dog to be able to succeed enough so owner can continue at home
You guys are amazing. I would love to do work like this......I wish more people understood the importance of structure and leadership in a family with dogs. However, if they did.....you guys would probably be out of work! haha
the quick way and the best way are rarely the same way. big difference between dragging a dog along on a tight noose and the dog actually understanding off leash what you are speaking to them. besides that alpha rolls, neck jabs, butt kicks, etc go against the guidlines of this style.
Hey, I think your video is great ! Don't listen to the people on here criticizing. if easier ways have worked for them, then good for them. but some dogs have such deep rooted negative behaviors,a more direct form of training is best. Anyone who says " id act the same way as the dog with the food bowl" Would you punch everyone who ever taught you life isn't always fair in the face and keep hitting? if so, have fun in jail! no, you learn to coexist without violence. Do good=Get Good!!
We help dogs, even ones that arm chair PHD's recommend to get put down, You will not find any complaints about us and we have been around a long time. Go to our blog and read about the Phd's at Cornell and how much they helped these dogs. You are just a troll. Typical unprofessional troll that repeats cliche's but is not making a difference. This is a video of dogs that were not hurt, and in fact saved. Troll somewhere else.
I got a dog from a shelter that turned out to be agressive towards just about everything but women, children and female dogs, mainly it was towards male dogs or older men especially if they walked with a cane so I suspect he'd been hit by one at some point. Anyways I did a similar thing to this that I had read in a training book at the time simply holding him firmly while telling him off in a calm but stern voice and letting go when he relaxed and looked away, it worked perfectly but took time.
Nice that you shared how you got your Shepherd to get over food aggression. Maybe some idiot will see your comment and think twice about taking there dog to the pound.
I saw that some people have been discussing about that 'my hand in your bowl' training. I think the idea is to show to the dog - not just that biting leads nowhere, but that that hand actually means more food, not less. My dogs have always allowed me to touch their bowls, but if the find something outdoors... Well, it's eaten before I'm close enough. Should try to teach a reliable drop command for that. I always get so sad when I see trouble dogs. That the trust must be taught to them.
He's a pit bull mixed, he does get some exercise which also may be a problem. I work more than 11 hours a day so he only gets out in the morning and evening.
I have an german shapard that burks and bits at bikes or fast moving things i tried the muzzle. What should i do? he is five but alot of energy...got him from the pound. sits stays and comes..very good..even walks off leash with no problem..but if someone runs past him he burks and the bikes down the road and he spots it he burks. i watch everyone of you guys videos and think you guys are the best...hope to hear from ya soon thanks
The protective gloves are a big help. The owner or trainer can follow through with the lesson, and the dog in most cases will realize that the biting isn't working. The first dog with the food aggression had this "what do I do now" look when the biting didn't get the results he was probably use to getting.
I have a pembroke welsh corgi with some food aggression/territory issues. Any ideas or tips on how to fix this? It's not so bad that she'd bite, but I don't want it to become worse. She's really a sweet dog.
What's around his neck? The last dog in the video. How do you punish along the way when they don't do as you want/told? In heel, recall and passing other dogs?
Thanks broski, yes he bites showing teeth dominant and very overprotective, he is four years old. At times he shows me why I have kept him for so long because he can be so loyal, but turns into a demon dog when we have company over or when we are near his food.
my 2 dogs are very well behaved, obedient and gentle. But as soon as they see another dog they seem to switch into different dogs all together, showing what you would call 'red zone' aggression. Do you have any tips on how to over come this?
Fair enough if that's your POV, from my own experience I disagree. I own a Malamute and they are a headstrong breed, I've owned numerous other breeds before from Labs to Collies using your approach, but with my Mal things were completely different. Alpha is more than resources, it is about being calm no matter what situation. If you don't control the situation the Malamute will assume it is the alpha and be dominant, rolling the dog on it's back assures it you are in control so don't panic.
I liked this video alot---BUT, I tried to train my 12-year-old Chow/Shih-tzud mix in all different places (park, downtown street, pet shops, ect.) and she won't take treats from me. So, I find it difficult to train her in public places like that---I have learned that she's not very treat motivated, or toy motivated so it's definitally tough trying to get her attention long enough to train her in places like that. When we're downtown, she's an angel---besides barking at everyone when in the car.
What kind of approach should you use with a dog that exhibits a very high natural prey drive when interacting with other animals? I'm not talking aboutan out of control aggressive dog that means business, but rather that inate laser focus expression, wrinkled forehead, and stalking gait.
I took my puppy from a dog foster home about a year ago. I love him to bits; he has a great personality, and I feel that he loves our family so much. BUT, whenever I take him for a walks, we have problems. He hates other dogs and other people sometimes even growls at us. My wife and I were thinking about taking him to 'doggy school', but then again, it’s extremely expensive, and the nearest 'doggy school' is far away from us. Maybe you have some advice? THANK YOU!!!!
I feel for you...we had problems with our dog also. He used to hate other dogs/people.. Both my husband and I work a lot and had no time to take our Bud to dog training classes. We asked one friend who works in foster care (he is always surrounded by dogs) what we should do. He recommended one online dog behavior trainer. I love this trainer bit.ly/2C3brRy It helped us a lot, and I strongly recommend it for you.
you should give alot more information if you want help, is he biting, charging, barking/showing teeth? Is he dominant, fearful, anxious, protecting his space/food/toys? what kind of dog? does he get the exercise he needs? how old is he?
Does the Westie know basic commands? If so I have a few suggestions, if not then the owner's need to restrain the dog in a confined space when there are visitors.
I am always arguing with my mother about an old problem: she had a dog which would not listen to her or her brothers and would always try to attack other male dogs. Only if my grandfather was around he would behave normally. I need to know: the dog seemed to have this agression problems since dog kennel would it have been possible for that dog to be trained to like other dogs and not attack them?
Don't know why you are telling us "sorry" as if you are bursting our bubble on something that works. He is being a told "good boy" before he gets a treat and after i touch his leg. His lips are pulled back in fear and his bites are fear bites. The praise also has a calming effect. If you think the training exercise is ENCOURAGING biting, I don't know what to say. You don't understand the depth of what we are doing. Thats why all trainers should go through a specialized school.
Hi, could you share some experience and tips on aggressive male Caucasian Shepherd. The problems we faced with him are : he killed a little puppy inside our yard and have bited a guest of ours, he haven't been socialized with other dogs at all. What can i do to change his behaviour and stop the aggressive attitude towards other animals and humans? I appreciate your time on answering it!
My (white headed) dog is reactive mostly because he is from bad breeders who just tied him outside since he was a young puppy and for the most part ignored him. If he got any socialization it was with kids. Any dog interaction must have been mixed. They said he was teased a lot. He liked other border collies and will be very submissive to them, but those OTHER breeds...? I've had him since he was 7 months. Seems like the Gentle Leader may help me walk him around in a more controled manner.
What I am puzzled by is this. What makes a dog aggressive in the first place? We adopted a Brussels Griffon 3 years ago. He was NOT aggressive at all. As the years passed by, he has bitten pretty much everyone in the family now, I am scared s**tless to even go near him at this point. The ONLY person he respects in the family is my husband! Also, we have NEVER once hit him or treated him badly. It seems as if though he went berserk from one day to the other :-(
We have a puppy and she seems to want to kill us all. We give her best home possible and at times she is sweet but suddenly just snaps and goes crazy. We have tried redirection positive reinforcement and everything else. Nothing seems to work except to give her food.
hello, im living in the country side, where there are alot of farmers, my girl has a dog about 4 year old, very loving dog, but very wild, he loves both of us very much, but the farmer that we share land with not so much.... it is becoming more and more problemtaic, and very dangerous for the dog. any advice on how is it possible to get the dog to not be agressive towards strangers or at least come when i call him no matter what is going on around?
continued and every one has been telling me to put him down...I don't have the heart to do that...What would you suggest I do...Is he too far gone to be trained?
@Olegnya And that's fine. My point is that the behavior itself needs to be blocked. He didn't block the behavior (mental state), but just the physical part of it. Like I said, this video's methods are good, but still not 100% absolute that it will help. That's all.
Can you help with a new shelter puppy who is scared of everything? I recently adopted a dog and live downtown in a large apartment building, and she is scared to leave. People scare her. She tries hard not to go in the apartment, but sometimes she can't help it when there are people everywhere. But she is fine at the dog park, just not in the parking lot. Advice?
Dogs do need to establish alpha otherwise they will try to control the human which can mean the dog may be aggressive to try to control some situations (dogs, other people, etc), but what Eric Johnson was missing was that dogs also need to be shown kindness and develop a bond of trust and happiness with their owners too. It's all about reading the situation and knowing the difference between the dog challenging you for dominance compared to the dog being hyper/playful.
I do some animal rescue. I keep running into 1 problem that I hope you will help me with. I have a male rottie unneutered, who doesn't dog fight. He gets along with almost any dog I bring in. The problem is the rescues. Mostly the males neutered or not, they challenge my boy. What can I do to stop or correct this as this situation can be dangerous not just for my dog but also for me. I would also like to place the dogs in all good conscious in a home with other dogs if possible. You can also never tell who may adopt a dog like this and wish to get another dog later on. Thank you for any help you can give me.
+Helen Mallazzo It is natural for male dogs neutered or not to see an intact male as challenger because he actually smells like a male. The easy option is to neuter you male or keep him away from the rescues. There is a real reason why dog parks don't usually allow intact males.
I have a pitbull that hates his feet touched, when I go to clip his nails I have hell to pay so they don't get cut. I have a lab that's severely dog aggressive, but if we're out in a public place like my school's vet program and I'm not in the room sometimes, she's not aggressive and other times she is. How much does something like this cost?
I have a 15 week old german shepherd pup with a bad attitude towards other dogs,her hair stands up and she barks viciously,whats the best way to adress that?
Also, these dogs have all hurt people and it is my responsibility to humanely teach these dogs discipline to not only save their lives but keep people safe. The first dog in the video bit the owners finger off and hospialized every family member.There is open invitation to anyone who wants to teach the students how to do this easier and more painless and will be able to sleep at night returning the dog to the owner.I'll even pay.Most +R only trainers wont touch these dogs and suggest euthanasia.
I'm afraid I disagree on biting being solely a defensive reflex. Dogs mouth during play and teething too. Biting is something dogs do naturally, not just aggressively, they bite for different reasons just as they sniff for different reasons. It is up to the owner to train the dog on what's ok to bite and what isn't. The only way to communicate this is by doing what their litter mates would do if bitten; a yelp and ignore them or push them down and growl, and you have to judge which to use when.
Try to get calming medicine for her. Get her used to a few people at a time, if she jumps out you firmly take her back and crate her up. Just keep doing these types of things. If she gets irritated by someone and starts to snarl show her the muzzle until she stops.
@Ownfac3 To be clear as to what I'm suggesting. I was advising that if the dog is already attacking aggressively and attack you do this. I am not suggesting anyone approach a dog that is growling at you to put it in submission. I also know fool well the dog will bite when you do this. Which is why I also suggested protective clothing or gear. I only suggest force submission when a dog is acting on aggression.
@KINGY963 You are still the pack-leader for your dog .. No ones says you HAVE to take the food, but you should be ABLE ... big difference.. What would you do if you dog was aggressive like that, and your son/daughter tries to take the food?
Hm that could very well be.. Does she have a favorite toy, or bed at home? If so take that to a park or sidewalk to help make it more "Homey". If she still doesn't eat the treats, maybe its not stress, but something medical..?
First of all let me say that getting rid of a dog is something no one should even consider, he's your responsibility, you wouldn't get rid of your kid. No dog is just agressive, their is always a reason. ALOT of the time it's because of a lack of dicipline. I would suggest brining him to a professional(and well recommended) trainer, both those problems are quite to fix, but not for someone who doesn't know how. I would also suggest reading a book about introducing your kid to the dog
You guys are great to watch!I've used a gloved hand with an aggressive dog years ago and it worked also.I believe you guys are right, patience, understanding and consistency are some of the key factors to dog training.Sometimes if things are not working out, I look back at what I was doing to see what could I do to make the dog understand what I want from it. And usually just a simple change or going back to the basics can fix it so that you can move on. Even after 15 years, I am still learning!
You guys are incredible! One of the best behaviour-training videos I've seen...more for the owners than the dogs if anything!
I have alot of respect for these trainers. Their ability to remain calm with a dog that might rip his head off is unbeleiveable.
While I agree with the reward based training I do see some possible issues with the first dog continuing to react. The more a dog reacts, the lower the threshold each successive time. The first dog kept escalating his bite intensity. With time, the dog may bite less, but there's a possibility that the actual bite intensity could increase. Interesting use of the protective padding.
thanks! this is the first video that shows techniques and not just a guy talking about dogs. i don't want my golden retriever to become agresive this may help me thanks
Wow...I wish I lived in your area, you are amazing with your patience, your tone, your example...we have a fearful akita that could really use some of your magic!!! Really good stuff,I enjoy watching someone who so obviously loves what they do and does it well. Thank you on behalf of dog lovers everywhere for the difference you're making.
Great job. You guys really know what you do. And my favorite sentence: "a dog will only be as good as his leader" - well said
I like your methods! I think the gloves idea works well. I have my own amateur videos showing how I helped my dog, but I realized every dog is different and sometimes gloves or other methods are needed.
thats also why he was tethered in the beginning. You can accomplsih almost anything with the dogs with enough patience though, only so much you can do in a couple months, but thats what support classes are for to keep them moving in a positive direction.
Lol when you're getting criticism from the R+ only trainers saying you shouldnt use ecollars AND criticism from the Cesar Millan lovers saying you need to smack the dogs around more...you know you're doing something right. I applaud you. One of the first true balanced dog trainers out there. I admire everything you all do.
I think your methods and philosophy (what can be seen from your website) are top notch. I will have to come see you guys in NY as I have been looking for a balance between the gamey hyperactive training I see in french ring, and the other methods like Koehler.
Super work--I also use positive reinforcers when working with aggression....
Great video....I enjoyed it very much :) Keep up all your wonderful work guys!!!
Good job on reading and training these dogs!
Mike GREAT JOB! As always! Very Impressive.
Alisia, Lorraine, and your 4 legged fans
I agree. Safety is number one. I see the training collar only as a measure of protection.
u gta be a really patient person to work with dogs like this. Big up to u guys. i have a border collie she's not agressive but i have problems with her following me like that she bounces around and with the lead on she's fine util she sees another dog then she hops all over the place.... how did you get those dogs to walk with you so obediently?
Nice work. Though I personally would have dealt with the food aggression differently. Your methods still worked.
Its nice to see a nice balanced training.
I agree that too many dogs are put down due to aggression, though not all people have the skills, or money to get the dog properly trained.
these are very talented, patient young men. wonderful dog people. 5 stars for them, the dogs, and the vid!^^lol
@oneacd Because we are working mostly with the technique of "extinction" in the videos and "counter conditioning". Simple desensitizing wasn't going to be enough for these dogs, who already have serious aggression problems with bite histories, to be returned to their owners within a 2 month period - which was the duration of their program. We need to teach something to discourage the bite itself as well. Lifetime follow up is of course needed for best results - using mostly cc/d.
You are awesome. Thanks for posting this!
Wow!! This is an amazing video! But how did you get the dogs to follow you so accurately?? and even to sit down when you stop etc... that's simply amazing!
tanya9nithreus see phase 1
great video, do you have any clips for walking your dog calmly and training him to stop reacting to other dogs on walks? thansk
Bless you guys!
so may good tips to use with my dog. wish we had some one like you here in Ecuador.
If you understood what we are doing in the video you would recognize we are using the technique of extinction paired with counter-conditioning in most the clips.We reward the calming signal and don't reward the aggression which worked in the past for the dogs.We teach a course and certify many successful trainers in learning theory and also training MECHANICS on when to properly use and HOW to use ALL equipment. calling the ecollar a "SHOCK" collar only shows ignorance to how it is properly used
great video. all this time I thought dogs were food to be consumed. Now I see they can be trained. j/k! awesome job
Mike, would you still use these methods for the aggression specific issues?
amazing.
these guys are pro. seriously.
i suddenly want to donate...
I did tons of other training aswell of course just to get him to know and trust me and to have fun doing it, anything from searching candy to agility tricks I think the combination of having the dog trust and love you is what makes the former technique work otherwise it'll likely just make him afraid of you.
When my dog shows aggression to other dogs I usually grab him by the hair/skin on the back of his neck to restrain him. It seems to work really well for breaking his focus and calming him down. It also allows you to prevent him from biting you or something else cause you control his head.
Commendable , fantastic job. I am always willing to learn new ways. I ll be in touch.
Sonny
K9-1 is the best!
LOL "Veterinarians are good!!" in the background for the dog with the checkup phobia
I love your work. Do you know of anyone in las vegas that could work with my aggressive GSD?
The dogs are exposed to minimal correction for the behavior to polish results. it works owners because they participate during visits, when the trainer brings the dog home, and support classes. Hand is not in the bowl for Rocky because it is unnecessary training for him to succeed. If the owners need the bowl they can command him to "leave it".He would bite for being near the food along with many other aggression issues.goal is for dog to be able to succeed enough so owner can continue at home
Very interesting.
How much work do you do that invovles the owners??
This is amazing and encouraging
You guys are amazing. I would love to do work like this......I wish more people understood the importance of structure and leadership in a family with dogs. However, if they did.....you guys would probably be out of work! haha
Amazing video. Thanks for the upload!
the quick way and the best way are rarely the same way. big difference between dragging a dog along on a tight noose and the dog actually understanding off leash what you are speaking to them. besides that alpha rolls, neck jabs, butt kicks, etc go against the guidlines of this style.
Hey, I think your video is great ! Don't listen to the people on here criticizing. if easier ways have worked for them, then good for them. but some dogs have such deep rooted negative behaviors,a more direct form of training is best. Anyone who says " id act the same way as the dog with the food bowl" Would you punch everyone who ever taught you life isn't always fair in the face and keep hitting? if so, have fun in jail! no, you learn to coexist without violence. Do good=Get Good!!
Excelent video!!!
We help dogs, even ones that arm chair PHD's recommend to get put down, You will not find any complaints about us and we have been around a long time. Go to our blog and read about the Phd's at Cornell and how much they helped these dogs. You are just a troll. Typical unprofessional troll that repeats cliche's but is not making a difference. This is a video of dogs that were not hurt, and in fact saved. Troll somewhere else.
For the Lab, Is it not the flood technique? 'Having the dog face his fear'?
Old school!
I got a dog from a shelter that turned out to be agressive towards just about everything but women, children and female dogs, mainly it was towards male dogs or older men especially if they walked with a cane so I suspect he'd been hit by one at some point.
Anyways I did a similar thing to this that I had read in a training book at the time simply holding him firmly while telling him off in a calm but stern voice and letting go when he relaxed and looked away, it worked perfectly but took time.
Nice that you shared how you got your Shepherd to get over food aggression. Maybe some idiot will see your comment and think twice about taking there dog to the pound.
btw. it can be a vibration collar aswell, which is used to detract dogs attention when its attention is not where it belongs
I saw that some people have been discussing about that 'my hand in your bowl' training. I think the idea is to show to the dog - not just that biting leads nowhere, but that that hand actually means more food, not less.
My dogs have always allowed me to touch their bowls, but if the find something outdoors... Well, it's eaten before I'm close enough. Should try to teach a reliable drop command for that.
I always get so sad when I see trouble dogs. That the trust must be taught to them.
He's a pit bull mixed, he does get some exercise which also may be a problem. I work more than 11 hours a day so he only gets out in the morning and evening.
SO amazing! lolz thanks for the great video!
I have an german shapard that burks and bits at bikes or fast moving things i tried the muzzle. What should i do? he is five but alot of energy...got him from the pound. sits stays and comes..very good..even walks off leash with no problem..but if someone runs past him he burks and the bikes down the road and he spots it he burks. i watch everyone of you guys videos and think you guys are the best...hope to hear from ya soon thanks
The protective gloves are a big help. The owner or trainer can follow through with the lesson, and the dog in most cases will realize that the biting isn't working. The first dog with the food aggression had this "what do I do now" look when the biting didn't get the results he was probably use to getting.
I love this video
I have a pembroke welsh corgi with some food aggression/territory issues. Any ideas or tips on how to fix this? It's not so bad that she'd bite, but I don't want it to become worse. She's really a sweet dog.
this is amaizing!!!
What's around his neck? The last dog in the video.
How do you punish along the way when they don't do as you want/told? In heel, recall and passing other dogs?
Also k9-1 trains to help the dog stop being aggressive and also does aggression on cue (an attack dog)
Thanks broski, yes he bites showing teeth dominant and very overprotective, he is four years old. At times he shows me why I have kept him for so long because he can be so loyal, but turns into a demon dog when we have company over or when we are near his food.
where did you get the gloves? what kind are they?
my 2 dogs are very well behaved, obedient and gentle. But as soon as they see another dog they seem to switch into different dogs all together, showing what you would call 'red zone' aggression. Do you have any tips on how to over come this?
Fair enough if that's your POV, from my own experience I disagree. I own a Malamute and they are a headstrong breed, I've owned numerous other breeds before from Labs to Collies using your approach, but with my Mal things were completely different. Alpha is more than resources, it is about being calm no matter what situation. If you don't control the situation the Malamute will assume it is the alpha and be dominant, rolling the dog on it's back assures it you are in control so don't panic.
I liked this video alot---BUT, I tried to train my 12-year-old Chow/Shih-tzud mix in all different places (park, downtown street, pet shops, ect.) and she won't take treats from me. So, I find it difficult to train her in public places like that---I have learned that she's not very treat motivated, or toy motivated so it's definitally tough trying to get her attention long enough to train her in places like that. When we're downtown, she's an angel---besides barking at everyone when in the car.
What kind of approach should you use with a dog that exhibits a very high natural prey drive when interacting with other animals? I'm not talking aboutan out of control aggressive dog that means business, but rather that inate laser focus expression, wrinkled forehead, and stalking gait.
I took my puppy from a dog foster home about a year ago. I love him to bits; he has a great personality, and I feel that he loves our family so much. BUT, whenever I take him for a walks, we have problems. He hates other dogs and other people sometimes even growls at us. My wife and I were thinking about taking him to 'doggy school', but then again, it’s extremely expensive, and the nearest 'doggy school' is far away from us. Maybe you have some advice? THANK YOU!!!!
I feel for you...we had problems with our dog also. He used to hate other dogs/people.. Both my husband and I work a lot and had no time to take our Bud to dog training classes. We asked one friend who works in foster care (he is always surrounded by dogs) what we should do. He recommended one online dog behavior trainer. I love this trainer bit.ly/2C3brRy It helped us a lot, and I strongly recommend it for you.
you should give alot more information if you want help, is he biting, charging, barking/showing teeth? Is he dominant, fearful, anxious, protecting his space/food/toys?
what kind of dog? does he get the exercise he needs? how old is he?
Great job guys GOD BLESS
Does the Westie know basic commands? If so I have a few suggestions, if not then the owner's need to restrain the dog in a confined space when there are visitors.
@ 5.52 those guys can't decide if they want to run up the hill and go home or stay in the park , right ??? hahahaha
I am always arguing with my mother about an old problem: she had a dog which would not listen to her or her brothers and would always try to attack other male dogs. Only if my grandfather was around he would behave normally. I need to know: the dog seemed to have this agression problems since dog kennel would it have been possible for that dog to be trained to like other dogs and not attack them?
Don't know why you are telling us "sorry" as if you are bursting our bubble on something that works. He is being a told "good boy" before he gets a treat and after i touch his leg. His lips are pulled back in fear and his bites are fear bites. The praise also has a calming effect. If you think the training exercise is ENCOURAGING biting, I don't know what to say. You don't understand the depth of what we are doing. Thats why all trainers should go through a specialized school.
Hi, could you share some experience and tips on aggressive male Caucasian Shepherd. The problems we faced with him are : he killed a little puppy inside our yard and have bited a guest of ours, he haven't been socialized with other dogs at all. What can i do to change his behaviour and stop the aggressive attitude towards other animals and humans? I appreciate your time on answering it!
I'm curious why you wouldn't start the desensitization work at a lower level of intensity that kept the dogs below threshold?
I like your gloves, how to you call them?
Im from Portugal.
I often wonder how these dogs get so aggressive! I wonder if the owner has or does traumatise them or they've had a bad experience.
My (white headed) dog is reactive mostly because he is from bad breeders who just tied him outside since he was a young puppy and for the most part ignored him. If he got any socialization it was with kids. Any dog interaction must have been mixed. They said he was teased a lot. He liked other border collies and will be very submissive to them, but those OTHER breeds...? I've had him since he was 7 months. Seems like the Gentle Leader may help me walk him around in a more controled manner.
What I am puzzled by is this. What makes a dog aggressive in the first place? We adopted a Brussels Griffon 3 years ago. He was NOT aggressive at all. As the years passed by, he has bitten pretty much everyone in the family now, I am scared s**tless to even go near him at this point. The ONLY person he respects in the family is my husband! Also, we have NEVER once hit him or treated him badly. It seems as if though he went berserk from one day to the other :-(
We have a puppy and she seems to want to kill us all. We give her best home possible and at times she is sweet but suddenly just snaps and goes crazy. We have tried redirection positive reinforcement and everything else. Nothing seems to work except to give her food.
hello, im living in the country side, where there are alot of farmers, my girl has a dog about 4 year old, very loving dog, but very wild, he loves both of us very much, but the farmer that we share land with not so much.... it is becoming more and more problemtaic, and very dangerous for the dog. any advice on how is it possible to get the dog to not be agressive towards strangers or at least come when i call him no matter what is going on around?
Man! Rocky didn't even growl that level 10 food aggression.
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and every one has been telling me to put him down...I don't have the heart to do that...What would you suggest I do...Is he too far gone to be trained?
@Olegnya And that's fine. My point is that the behavior itself needs to be blocked. He didn't block the behavior (mental state), but just the physical part of it. Like I said, this video's methods are good, but still not 100% absolute that it will help. That's all.
Can you help with a new shelter puppy who is scared of everything? I recently adopted a dog and live downtown in a large apartment building, and she is scared to leave. People scare her. She tries hard not to go in the apartment, but sometimes she can't help it when there are people everywhere. But she is fine at the dog park, just not in the parking lot. Advice?
I want to know if u train a Doberman Pinscher.
Dogs do need to establish alpha otherwise they will try to control the human which can mean the dog may be aggressive to try to control some situations (dogs, other people, etc), but what Eric Johnson was missing was that dogs also need to be shown kindness and develop a bond of trust and happiness with their owners too. It's all about reading the situation and knowing the difference between the dog challenging you for dominance compared to the dog being hyper/playful.
where do you buy gloves like that? I need a pair, and how much are they???
I do some animal rescue. I keep running into 1 problem that I hope you will help me with. I have a male rottie unneutered, who doesn't dog fight. He gets along with almost any dog I bring in. The problem is the rescues. Mostly the males neutered or not, they challenge my boy. What can I do to stop or correct this as this situation can be dangerous not just for my dog but also for me. I would also like to place the dogs in all good conscious in a home with other dogs if possible. You can also never tell who may adopt a dog like this and wish to get another dog later on. Thank you for any help you can give me.
+Helen Mallazzo It is natural for male dogs neutered or not to see an intact male as challenger because he actually smells like a male. The easy option is to neuter you male or keep him away from the rescues. There is a real reason why dog parks don't usually allow intact males.
Agree 100% = If the dominance issues are addressed, the dog would have no reason to bite!
I have a pitbull that hates his feet touched, when I go to clip his nails I have hell to pay so they don't get cut.
I have a lab that's severely dog aggressive, but if we're out in a public place like my school's vet program and I'm not in the room sometimes, she's not aggressive and other times she is.
How much does something like this cost?
I have a 15 week old german shepherd pup with a bad attitude towards other dogs,her hair stands up and she barks
viciously,whats the best way to adress that?
DId they use it ? If not I think that its just a measure of protection in case the dog attacks. That's how I understand it at least.
Also, these dogs have all hurt people and it is my responsibility to humanely teach these dogs discipline to not only save their lives but keep people safe. The first dog in the video bit the owners finger off and hospialized every family member.There is open invitation to anyone who wants to teach the students how to do this easier and more painless and will be able to sleep at night returning the dog to the owner.I'll even pay.Most +R only trainers wont touch these dogs and suggest euthanasia.
Now you guys are real dog trainers...
Screw the Dog Whisperer and his old fashioned crap.
Yay for patience and a lot of positive reinforcement!
I'm afraid I disagree on biting being solely a defensive reflex. Dogs mouth during play and teething too. Biting is something dogs do naturally, not just aggressively, they bite for different reasons just as they sniff for different reasons. It is up to the owner to train the dog on what's ok to bite and what isn't. The only way to communicate this is by doing what their litter mates would do if bitten; a yelp and ignore them or push them down and growl, and you have to judge which to use when.
Try to get calming medicine for her.
Get her used to a few people at a time, if she jumps out you firmly take her back and crate her up.
Just keep doing these types of things.
If she gets irritated by someone and starts to snarl show her the muzzle until she stops.
@Ownfac3 To be clear as to what I'm suggesting. I was advising that if the dog is already attacking aggressively and attack you do this. I am not suggesting anyone approach a dog that is growling at you to put it in submission. I also know fool well the dog will bite when you do this. Which is why I also suggested protective clothing or gear. I only suggest force submission when a dog is acting on aggression.
@KINGY963 You are still the pack-leader for your dog .. No ones says you HAVE to take the food, but you should be ABLE ... big difference..
What would you do if you dog was aggressive like that, and your son/daughter tries to take the food?
*plays video* oh this dog doesn't seem so ba- HOLY CRAP!
Hm that could very well be.. Does she have a favorite toy, or bed at home? If so take that to a park or sidewalk to help make it more "Homey". If she still doesn't eat the treats, maybe its not stress, but something medical..?
First of all let me say that getting rid of a dog is something no one should even consider, he's your responsibility, you wouldn't get rid of your kid. No dog is just agressive, their is always a reason.
ALOT of the time it's because of a lack of dicipline. I would suggest brining him to a professional(and well recommended) trainer, both those problems are quite to fix, but not for someone who doesn't know how. I would also suggest reading a book about introducing your kid to the dog
damn IDK how you did not jump sky high when he bit!
wow, you guys have patience. i would kick the crap outta that first dog.