I've never read a book so fast! th-cam.com/users/postUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU Learning about his dogs and experiences was just the icing on the cake - bed this book through and through. We're working with our new pup and Brandon's advise was just what I needed. Wish he'd just come and train for me haha but it's good for us and happy to have this new set of tools to use on our pup.
I have been raising my puppy in a major US city, and I train puppies around my city for work. Teaching a dog to live in an urban environment is such a process, and I love seeing how much grace you offer to Veronica. My own dog had significant fear responses to things like construction and buses. With positive reinforcement training (and actually a couple of sessions with a behaviorist) he is such a confident city pup now. It brings me a lot of joy to see dogs thriving in big cities. Dogs have an ability to adapt to novelty that constantly impresses me. And I just have to add how harsh corrections, prong/choke collars, and shock collars will only reduce a dog's ability to cope with a big city environment. This kind of training is about building them up, not tearing them down. Of course, you know that. If I had hired a trainer who slapped a shock collar on my dog and "corrected" his reactive behavior, he would be a completely different dog and not in a good way. Keep up the good work and keep posting videos of Inertia and Veronica learning and growing :)
Loooooved this video! Makes me think of when I'll re-introduce my dog to the city. He was used to it in England, but we've moved to Canada and he hasn't been in downtown or any city centre, here in Winnipeg. The fact that you show when Veronica is not perfect gives so much authenticity and hope to people like me, who are't dog trainers, but really want to educate my pup best I can, so he's happy and safe. Thank you both, you're amazing!
I love your training videos but especially love seeing the compassion for dogs and the patience. It's really inspiring and has helped me become super patient with my own dog who is currently almost 50 lbs of adolescent energy, with a breed mix of 5 high energy high prey drive dogs (told lab mix by the shelter, embark dna test showed 0% lab lol). Training her has become my hobby and we have a lot of fun going on adventures. I'm fortunate to live in a rural area surrounded by parks with beautiful hiking trails. I am so glad I came upon your videos and I adore the bond you have with Inertia. I hope me and my dog can get to that point too! She's been with me for 2 months so far and while she still has a long way to go since she clearly wasn't socialized at all as a puppy and spent most of her life in a shelter, she has already made a ton of progress! Thanks again for dedicating your time to dog training. Don't lose heart in the face of all the aversive tool addicts and naysayers. Without people like you, people like me would be impatiently using shock collars and ruining the bonds with our dogs trying to get instant results.
Always love these real world screensaver training moments, showing how we can fit so many small sessions into normal living.. how much progress can be made if we just take advantage of short moments and are prepared to train. Thanks again Zak & Bree!
I love videos like these!! it makes me feel like I'm on the right track and a reminder that it's always a process! My dog is 2+ and still reactive to anything on wheels due a really traumatic experience we had. I have been working with him (it's been soooo hard!) but he's come a long way! I'm still learning to be more attuned to him and I have learnt how sensitive he actually is 😊. Recently, he is able to move aside to process what is going on before continuing his walk without being overly scared more consistently and it makes me so proud of him; and he is able to ignore some loud sounds that he used to run from! He would have turned out differently if we had chosen aversive methods. Thank you so much for your sharing, work and advocacy for positive reinforcement! ☺️
As much as I love your videos explaining the science behind/advocating for positive reinforcement training (and those are absolutely vital for us to see) I really do love seeing a more typical training video with the pups. Since I am already using force-free training methods, these videos showing your interaction with your dogs are incredibly helpful. Keep making the advocacy videos and these videos! You’re continuing to better the world for dogs (and all of us!) Thank you! 💜
Thank you. Honestly, I much prefer these videos! However the crisis in dog training is getting so bad, I had to make a pronounced extended statement on the matter.
@@zakgeorge Of course! I hope I made it clear that I understand and appreciate your advocacy and deeply support you and the work you do! It’s absolutely vital! Thanks again! 💜
When I first got into dog training, I found your channel, and so thought dog training was weird. But then I found the real trainers, such as Ellis, Balabanov, Bellon, and Krueger. Trainers who build behaviors and are masters of Positive Reinforcement. Compared to them, you are very very amateur. Your timing is all off; your markers are inconsistent. No wonder it takes you months and months to make an inch of headway. But importantly, these real trainers, they don't just pound on dogs! Are you kidding me?!? They know how to be more INTERESTING to the dog than the distractions, because of the relationship they have built. They understand the motivations of dogs because they fully and intimately understand all 4 quadrants of dog training. They advise people to build their dogs and manage their environments; to build a relationship and learn how to become interesting to the dog. To NOT jump to corrections. They help people understand a dog for real. But I see you, parroting your junk science, throwing rocks in your glass house...and I realize this is not even you, is it? You probably do want to go talk to Robert or Ivan. It must be humiliating to display such cowardice after you started this. But you can't go talk to them, because you are a puppet to whatever corporate agenda that has enslaved you. Well, I wish you well. And I hope you enjoy the bark box sales. #sellout
Lol. This is awesome. I feel the same way. I was ff until it didn’t work with my dogs for addressing major issues like reactivity. Ellis and Krueger are idols. They just know dogs. And no, they don’t just slam them with an e collar or a prong. They actually teach the dog and then they use corrections when pos reinforcement isn’t working in that environment because it isn’t high enough value for the dog. Also Nate Schoemer is awesome. And yes, my dogs are e collar and prong trained because it helps us better manage situations for them. But I would like to mention my dogs will get kibble in training, or the other day I used a pancake to help my dog learn something. We aren’t cruel because we are not limited trainers.
I love how you take your dogs to so many new places! It gives them that experience! Its so cool how you take the time to teach them mostly everywhere! Please make more videos!
Ah love this episode, really reassuring to see these problems like barking and reacting in problem but also seeing the frustration that comes with training puppies! I often feel this kind of frustration and its really nice to see that it's not just me! Your videos really help me to take a deep breath, move on when something isn't working and try again at a later time or in a different area 🙌🙌
7:10 "Sounds like that do not go unnoticed by a dog" ... Funny story, the other day I was out hiking in a forest here in the UK, when all of a sudden, two military Typhoon jets came roaring overhead engaged in a flight training exercise. Now this sound was unlike anything I've EVER heard, it was truly deafening, it shook through my bones. The sound was thunder times 1000. But my dog didn't even look up from the ground he was sniffing, he was locked in and not paying any attention at all!
Yes, I did enjoy this video. Seeing training with distractions where the dog stops responding, then starts again is very good. Also, it being in a busy urban environment was very helpful.
feel like there's a missed opportunity at 5:55 when V stopped taking treats. We've all been there, even to the point where the trainer comes over and saves the day. The teaching opportunity was "...and here's exactly what Zak did to recover V's engagement." I imagine you had to change camerapersons at that point so the actual point of transition was not filmed, but capturing those moments are pure gold for us mere mortals.
Great episode! It was really fun to see Veronica and Bri’s training progression. Also really appreciated the discussion around picking up your dog and reasons for doing that. Your videos are always a pleasure to watch-I learn something every time. Thanks so much!
Love seeing Veronica's progress! I have an 8mo puppy myself and I really appreciate the comparison. Helps me visualize where I want to take my training next.
Yes, yes, yes ... these are the best videos!!! Please make more. We are getting our 8 week old Biewer Terrier puppy this week and we need all the real life teaching examples we can get! Our puppy won't be walking around outside until he is fully vaccinated, but I thought I could carry him around to get him used to outside noises until that time comes. PS. I'm watching the old videos (the Kona series) plus, I purchased Dog Training Revolution. Thanks so much!
I really like the different types of videos you're doing, I feel like I get something out of every one! The rescue dog series' are probably my favourite to watch and I think very beneficial to public education, so hopefully you do more in the future, but I really appreciate the diversity of what you show! ❤️👏
Yes! I love seeing all the different training you do with your dogs! :) I have a 9 week old puppy, and we’ve been working on him. Found out yesterday he’s unsure on vinyl, so we’re going to train on it this week, just getting him to walk into the laundry, then eventually do basic obedience in there. My friends house has vinyl, and I want him to be confident going there down the track.
Hey, Zak, I NEED YOUR HELP! Or rather, a dog I have fallen in love with does. I love your videos and have used many of your techniques with my rescue mixed breed since that didn't know how to dog. Your videos have helped us hugely! I especially love your series where you foster a rescue and train them until you can find a good home for them. At my local shelter, there is a Pittie/Pyrenees/Aussie mix I have absolutely fallen in love with, but we already have 2 dogs in my house and my mom does not want any more. This rescue I've fallen in love with has been adopted and brought back somewhere around the area of 5 times! It really breaks heart because he's really sweet! The reason he's been brought back so many times is that he gets overprotective of his family at some point each time he's adopted. I know this is a really long comment and you might not read it, but if you do see it, PLEASE let me know how I can contact you! Bear needs help and this is the best way I know how to help him! Thanks so much! -Desperate for Bear
Not sure Zak would do that?? You probably don't want to take a reactive dog into this type of environment until you've got some pretty good foundation training under your belt. Taking a reactive dog into this environment may put the dog over threshold and that's not good for a couple of reasons. First, the dog doesn't learn well when he's over threshold. Second, the dog is " practicing" the behavior you don't want (the more the dog does the behavior, the harder it is to change it). I'm certainly not a professional trainer, but I've trained a great many rescue dogs and I'd never take a reactive dog into a bustling city for a beginning training session. That would be near the end of training (not the beginning). Maybe a professional trainer would do well in a situation like that, but I (as a non-professional) wouldn't attempt it.
@@sebg2086 No one should. It's not a good way to deal with a reactive dog. Putting the dog over threshold and then expecting the dog to learn demonstrates a total lack of knowledge about learning. So it isn't that Zak "can't", it's that Zak has the knowledge to choose the correct way to deal with a reactive dog. If you balanced trainers were doctors, you'd still be trepanning. If you don't know what that is, look it up. That's about where you stand in your knowledge of the science guiding training of animals. If you want to stay in a profession and be "professional", you should have the ethics to stay up to date with the latest knowledge and studies in your profession. If you love dogs like you claim, then I don't understand why you seem to be so eager to inflict pain and suffering on those dogs, to gleefully make them anxious. I saw the most horrible display. I watched some "balanced" trainers turn a happy, bouncy, confident puppy who had never been trained and who was exuberant in greeting (jumping up), who wanted to go sniff everything (pulling on the lead), who wanted to go visit all the people and dogs he met (pulling on the lead, barking), who begged and stole items off the kitchen counter, chewed shoes, etc. That dog came in with tail wagging, head held high, tongue lolling, with a bouncy gait. He left with his tail tucked, his head low, his mouth tightly closed, and almost afraid to move. They broke his happy spirit and I almost screamed in their face at what they had done to this poor dog. This same "trainers" looked at a year old Great Dane puppy (if you've ever been around giant breed dogs, a year old is still a PUPPY), and told the owners she was a "ticking time bomb" and she should be put down. I left with the owners and begged them to let me have the dog. This dog was no "ticking time bomb". She was a BIG PUPPY WHO HAD NO MANNERS. She went into rescue and was placed in a wonderful home where she learned some manners and she hasn't "exploded" yet. You balanced people need to learn about your own profession.
I love how Zac is always explaining to us the differences between positive-only training and those people who beat their dogs for breathing. It's so refreshing to see a real trainer not succeeding in an environment that isn't the living room. People need to be more like you, Zac! You're so tolerant of never making any progress.
Thank you for sharing! We were carrying Antoan when he was overwhelmed. We were careful to do that also in the house giving him treats, such that he feels secure and not punished in our arms. Now we go outside with his bag, and when we see that he’s overwhelmed (not taking treats or not being able to sit) we take him into his bag where he feels protected. Then we go somewhere else until he’s calmed, or he asks to come down.
You shouldn’t have to tire out your dog to get them to be obedient or perform. There’s actually reputable research on this specifically in terms of dogs. Dogs (and humans) do best training in the level of “arousal” that they will be doing it after it’s been trained. That’s the short of it, though not the best worded as it’s a lot more complex than that… I need to ask my agility instructor on the resource on it again as she went to a seminar that talked about this at length. It’s pretty fascinating and this is something that began being researched in human athletes. So I suppose you CAN tire them out beforehand, but they may not be at their best with what you are wanting unless you want to have to keep tiring them out beforehand for what you want out of them..
It’s more than tiring them out. It’s giving them a healthy outlet to run chase and bite something. Super natural behaviors. We teach them to do it in a way that is acceptable. Naturally, all dogs are different. It’s important to let dogs opt out and take breaks as well.
I loved this video! Inertia looks really happy and Veronica too! :) Bree is doing a great job training her. I've learned so much from watching you guys, so bring the vlog style videos too!
@@jdrankwalter I know and I agree. My follower count, or my reputation or the fact that I I have America’s number one dog training book is definitely not a reason someone should listen to me. Not being sarcastic at all. I am not a scientist. I don’t have the higher level understanding that many veterinary behaviorists have. It’s not about me at all! It is about the scientific consensus that I am simply relaying to those who are interested in listening.
@@zakgeorge The highest level of understanding of dogs behavior is going to come from witnessing them in all their various forms and contexts. Just because someone has a title or regurgitated information for a degree doesn't mean they understand dog behavior.
Hi Zak - I have been diagnosed with Complex PTSD and the last three months have been bad. Our beloved Candy passed away 18 months ago and it broke our hearts which I took very badly as that was the time I was first diagnosed with PTSD. I said I will not have another dog as I just cannot stand the heartbreak until now. My niece has asked us to foster here 3 month old puppy called Basil. He is a cross German Shepherd/Labrador/either Staffy or pit ball and he is just gorgeous. We have had him for a week now and prior to getting him I went online to see if there was anything good in dog training. Your TH-cam channel just blew me away, I love your views on dog training and you and Brie are just wonderful to watch. I have taken on board your training methods and the results so far are truly amazing. I call my Basil my therapy dog and the wife says she has seen a huge improvement in my way I look at life now, I am just so happy and he gives me a routine which i had totally lost. I am truly hoping that my niece does not want him back and will try anything to keep him, so fingers crossed for me. Regards Chris
Cool to see a video in my city! :D Seattle is definitely a stressful place for a dog lol... I like the idea of getting their attention when something unpleasant or overwhelming is happening, so simple yet so effective.
Welcome to Seattle. I trained my dog using your method. ❤ I would love to meet Inertia e Veronica. Thank you for all your lessons! Really appreciate it!
Thank you! It’s such a lovely city. Surprisingly, it reminds me so much of my hometown of Atlanta. But Seattle is a little bit prettier because of all the water.
I remember doing this with my dog and never making any progress for years. Straight up constant frustration walking down the street, avoiding every dog, walking at night. What a nightmare. Then I trained my dog properly on a prong and e collar. I take her anywhere now. Actually I take all 3 of my dogs everywhere now. I watch PP/FF training fail and struggle everyday on my walks. Owners putting so much effort into their dogs for minimal results. Constantly struggling. Why tell people to limit themselves using PP/FF methods?
There is so much more to this than you appear to realize unfortunately. Dog training isn’t just about getting a dog to do XY or Z. It is about raising a well-adjusted dog and considering their welfare and mental state at all times when we teach them. Given that the tools you mentioned are literally advised against by every relevant academic body on the planet, I am unwilling to consider them. Shocking dogs Has no place in dog training.
@@positivehotdogs Here is an exact quote from one of the primary studies that Zak uses to support his argument. It is the 2020 Portugal study. Even in the study itself the authors admit it is flawed. "Finally, some limitations of the present study must be considered. Firstly, because this was a quasi-experimental rather than an experimental study, we cannot infer a true causal relationship between training methods and dog welfare. To do so would require a randomized control trial. "
@@Mall745 G He isn't interested in the truth or the true welfare of dogs. As Michael Ellis said, "At some point it isn't about the dogs anymore, it's about them and how they view the world".
Zak, could you please make a video on how to stop a dog from jumping out of excitement. My border collie goes crazy when she sees anyone (even after exercise) and jumps so much out of excitement to the point I have to keep her away from people.
Can you make a video about how to handle situations when off leash dogs approach? My neighborhood has tons of loose dogs- some stray, some just allowed to run loose and I'm never sure how best to deal when they approach and I don't know whether they're friendly or not.
I've watched all kinds of trainers. This is the most natural way. I'll be able to enjoy the dog. no e bad methods. that's how you really enjoy having a dog.
Thank you Zak for literally giving me endless clients. At least 80% of my clients say they tried to follow your hilarious training techniques and they didn't work. Honestly ive made well over 200k off of your horrible training techniques, please for the love of god keep making videos like this. I can't wait for the next one! It's because of you that I am able to help 100s of dog owners every year. I am eternally grateful for your ignorance.
The pride people take in using non-modern methods is so eye-opening. I will never understand this refusal to evolve in light of newer AND better information that comes to light. It’s a toxic trait in society and it does not serve any individual to continue perpetuating those ideals. It holds everyone back even those who maintain the bad ideas at all costs.
Yes. Zak shows a total disaster of doing it completely wrong. It's comical. Especially considering his latest obsession... OMG Zak is really horribly terrible. I had no idea how bad until now.
I would LOVE to see an update of your training journey with Inertia's reactivity. Do you actively manage it still or avoid certain places? Do you use a cue to remind her to disengage from dogs?
My puppy is now a year old.been training her along with your vids.she is coming along fine.barking dogs is a issue as she copys.long lead training for beach.although she jumps on strangers over exicted as they are playing with their dogs.Thank you for your help and guidence.
On the other hand, I accidentally taught my dog to resource guard me because I was picking him up when he was afraid and had to untrain that, however in the process I learned so much! So thank you for explaining management vs training- sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do!!
Additionally, I still pick him up sometimes, especially around unknown dogs who are pulling because I don't trust people/people's dogs anymore. Veronica is such a smart baby!!! She's really transformed into a different pup:) I'm glad she has you all!
She generally walks acceptably on leash. The point I was making in this video is how the environment can impact our dogs emotional state and cause them to “revert”. Being aware of how the environment can affect our dogs perception of the world is really key in dog training and requires patience and tolerance.
Love to see the training in action and the frustration that occasionally comes with, keeping it real! I'd love to see a video on playing politely with other dogs. My 1.5 yr old dog loves to play (with dogs he knows) but occasionally gets too rough and starts body slamming and mouthing incessantly. Some dogs don't mind this but I want to be able to settle him as some dogs and/or their guardians don't appreciate it, it's not behaviour I want to encourage. I know you did a bit of this with Chop, but I'm having trouble getting my dog's focus back on me when he is in a state of play so often I just need to leash him and we walk away.
OMG yesssss! You and the fam should totally hit the road! Watching dogs being trained in public. ALSO- if you ever decide to do like a Zak George 911 training to the rescue- I volunteer my pup and I tribute
Hello Zak and Bree. First off I love your videos and they have been very informative while I’m trying to train my two pups. I was hoping you could give some recommendations on the different collars, harnesses, and leashes that you use. I have tried two or three different harnesses and I’m not sure how I like any of them. I would also love to be able to have a hands free leash. Any response would be awesome. It could even be a video since you are always saying what types of things you don’t use. Thanks again.
Good idea regarding the city training. I'm training 13-month-old Bree in many places but I need to expose her more to city sights and sounds. One thing about picking up dogs: I was under the impression of not picking up the dog when it misbehaves or is clingy because it encourages that behavior. You picking up Veronica in the city wouldn't fall under that category. (2:15).
I am unaware of any evidence to support that picking up a dog would be viewed as a reward somehow. Comforting? Absolutely. Use the part of your brain you would use to communicate with a two year old child.
@@zakgeorge When we are on a narrow trail, and we see a big dog that the owner has little control over coming at us, and my pup freezes, we pick her up. She calms down, the big dog usually stops lunging, and all is good. Our beagle is pretty good at sizing up a dog and if she is ok moving forward we move forward, but if she freezes we know there’s a potential issue to avoid.
@@zakgeorge Well, for instance, let's say I approached you while walking Veronica, who barked and lunged at me repeatedly. You pick her up as she continues, but don't leave that situation or correct that behavior. By not teaching her that there was no need to behave in that manner, you've unintentionally encouraged that negative behavior because she is likely to do it again. Keep in mind -- this would be something for everyday people, not dog trainers who know what to do in these situations. I don't know if there is a study specific to what I described. Is there a scientific paper specific to what happens when dogs misbehave and are picked up/comforted by owners vs. dogs misbehaving and corrected by the owners without the pup being picked up?
@@zakgeorge Who are you to say which academic body is relevant and why can you dismiss others but when someone does it to you, they're science deniers?
I liked this episode. Especially with you coaching. But I would care to know how Bree could have solved the treat taking/engaging problem. I usually don't have a Zak around to get my dog engaged to training again 😀 Seeing how Bree passes such struggles herself (with coaching) would be really interesting. Its what "normal" people run into too (frustration, "deadends",..). And I believe Bree is above normal people with her knowledge on dogs already.
Yes. As I said in the video, moving on to train a little bit later on would be protocol. Sometimes dogs are not in the mood due to other factors influencing them. Working at their pace and being tolerant goes so far! Even in this single outing, her interest in doing basic training went up and down several times. But by being in tune with her and working within her comfort levels, we were able to have some pretty awesome success rather than getting frustrated with her!
@@zakgeorge Thanks a lot for taking the time and answering. Thanks to your Videos and such I learn to have a better feeling for the mood of my dog and his ability to concentrate. I walked out of Training groups early more than once either when she was nuts or it just went perfect so far^^ This is a tremendous helpful advice. Still it would be interesting to me to know a trick or two how to try to reengage a dog (if your not frustrated yourself, then you should always take a break I think). I would love a Video on this topic.
These are my favorite type of videos, I love watching you train and how you react to your dogs. We have 2 border collies. Our older one is a frisbee dog and will do anything for a throw of the frisbee. I was teaching my daughter how to train come around with her today because she is going to be her primary trainer so I can concentrate on our pup, who is at about the same stage as Veronica. Thank you.
I have found a harness will promote pulling. A regular collar works so much better to decrease the pulling. Of course now my dog has come a long way and will heel by my left hand side very well no pulling. I practice every day a few rounds in the house and outside. 🐶🐾
@Zak George’s Dog Training Revolution if you watch the dogs in my videos not your own opinion you can SEE the dog is not traumatised. Your dog is pulling on the leash and axiety ridden this whole video. Nothing was fixed at all!
No. We must all take 1 year to train our dogs just to walk and if we can't do it in one year then we must stop domesticating dogs and ban purchasing and selling of all dogs.
My dog Chloe has a build like Veronica and is 1 year 4 months. She’s easily distracted by bikes or motorcycles. But the worst problem is children, even teenagers. She’ll just start barking at them so that the kids are scared. I’ve tried a lot of things. I even enlisted the help of some mature 10-year-old boys to help train her. But she’s still over reacting to all younger people. Even a very large boy came into the dog park walking nicely, she just went up and started barking scarily. Turned out he was 13, but how she knew he wasn’t an adult, I can’t figure. She’s great with almost all adults. Please do more videos on this.
Our fist GSP was perfect in the city , though she has never been before . I had a very bad experience with my previous GSP , she was so scared of the city and traffic , she shivered and wrapped her forelegs around me .Since this I try to avoid it . But with my big boy now , I had to walk into the city and used the underground , because I ran out of fuel . He was perfect that day , but I was scared .
At 4:15 you say "Being tolerant of pulling like this is pretty important." I'm walking a 35kg (75lb) Rottweiller this weekend, who has a tendency to pull. How do I tolerate this pulling? I'm about Bree's size, what should I do to stop being dragged off balance or stop from getting a serious shoulder injury? Also, I cannot pick him up as Bree does at 1:45. What should I do instead?
Your guarded attack of Robert Cabral shows how insecure you are. Robert answers your questions perfectly. You should have a debate with the man, now that would be interesting!!
Especially when every relevant academic body relating to dog behavior has concluded that this is unnecessary and should not be done. There is no conversation to have. That era is over. And people who continue to perpetuate this outdated form of training are out of compliance with modern standards.
@@zakgeorge What do you think about this statement from. the 2020 Portugal study. This is an exact quote. "Finally, some limitations of the present study must be considered. Firstly, because this was a quasi-experimental rather than an experimental study, we cannot infer a true causal relationship between training methods and dog welfare. To do so would require a randomized control trial. "
I think it’s a single cherry picked example from one study that does not consider the decades of research, notonly in dog training but animal behavior and learning theory.
@@zakgeorge It's not cherry picked. It's in the study you and your followers use to support your argument that the science supports your view. I repeat, it's in the study you cite.
Oh Bree, that moment when Veronica was not taking treats 💔 I feel it. Nowadays that's my cue to act totally silly, but sometimes a change of person is really all the pup needs 🤷
I have three really small dogs (our biggest weighs a whopping 10 pounds) and our sessions have to be quite short. Those little tummies get full so quickly. So when they stop taking treats, that's my cue that either (a) they are nervous/anxious about something (in which case they are giving me other body language cues that they're anxious), or (b) they're full right now. If they're anxious, we leave the situation. If they're full, I either need to switch reinforcers (to, say, a toy or acting totally silly) or stop the session and come back later for another short session. That can be a little frustrating when you make a special trip for training, but that's a fact of living with the small ones.
@@janhankins911 👏 oh that's a great point, I didn't think of it. I have two standard poodles, one who loves food (the boy) and I haven't had problems with and the other that doesn't care for food (the girl) . I've had to get very creative with her, like using toys or being silly 😅
Thank you for all the videos and info. on training our pups!! How do you feel about the gentle leaders? Are they ok or no? I only want to use positive reinforcement training methods but have a reactive dog who likes to lunge at people. I am trying to keep him at a comfortable distance but sometimes it can't be helped that I run into someone.
I think you do well. I can't think of a single think I would just put a few hours into and consider them trained. I think in order for it to stick, like with any animal, it does take multiple days. You can teach a dog to sit in one, but having them understand what you ask and get them to do it while not in physical control would require more. I think you do pretty well. Don't let mean comments get to you. Seems, from their names, that they see you as competition anyway.
It’s really helpful seeing Bree train Veronica. It’s so good to see both, an expert and a novice in training dogs. It is relatable as well as informative and helpful seeing both these things.
Hi Zac - how do you deal with dog easily fraustrated? I have a 1 year old mini American shepard extensively scratch himself when stressed/frustrated during training, and when stop on walks, and when he is asked to wait for permission to get his food or toy, or even asked to “settle”?
Hi Zak, could you please do a video on how to stop a puppy from grabbing our clothes when walking ? we saw your video on leash training which we are busy doing now she does not want to move on a leash at all
Hi Zak! Loose leash walking has been tough for my toy fox terrier. She'll hold the heel for several feet but as soon as she is rewarded she rockets back to the end of the leash. What should I be doing differently, or is there another exercise I should be including? Thank you! Also, how do I differentiate between heel and loose leash exercises?
You can hand feed her meals so you can have enough food to have a whole heel walk I do leash loose walks & heel walks separately so my dog can tell the difference I also use the word free as a terminating marker to release her to pee or take a sniffing break. Hope that helps , Not a trainer by any means just what works for me
You stop, you change direction, you keep the dog guessing on where you are going to reinforce the heel. You should also consider using leash pops with a slip lead, prong or e-collar.
I would love to see a video for a larger dog. We have a 70 lb Standard Poodle. He is 1 and 1/2 and thinks every animal he sees is a playmate. After he sees another animal he will refuse treats and only focus on the animal. Have been trying moving in the opposite direction when we can. Has been a struggle. Other than that he walks great.
This dog is an never was out of control, this is just an unsocialised dog and nervous for the environment. Every dog trainer has this fixed in 15 minutes to an hour of interaction... not really a dog training or dog behavior video...
There you go, stick to making training videos instead of attacking dog trainers for their methods and advocating the ban of tools that you don't understand 👍
No. Because they are in direct violation of our industry’s most relevant academic bodies on this matter. In what other profession would that be tolerated?
@@zakgeorge Who says they are the most relevant? Because you all agree that they are? You continue to ignore the fact that your studies are biased and based on poor data. The delusion is outstanding.
@Zak George’s Dog Training Revolution I'm still waiting for you to cite your resource on the proper use of a prong collar, I asked you to provide a source and you ran from the conversation
@@BeTheDogYT it’s not my job to educate you. If you want to remain out of compliance with the scientific consensus on how to train and treat dogs during the learning process that’s on you.
Hello, I know this has nothing to do with the video but I need help. My dog bit my dad today. He's a neopolitan mastiff. What happened was that, a man came to our house and was trying to get aggressive with my dad over something he was in the wrong for. So the dogs came out to protect my dad. Suddenly the man threw sand at the mastiff's face which made him attack the man. My dad ran to prevent the dog from hurting the man and tried to restrain the dog but the dog turned around and bit my dad. We yelled at him to stop but he held on to my dad untill I stepped in and held his head still. It took me, my dad, my neighbour and my sister to hold him down and he was still struggling. My dad wanted to strangle him but I refused to release his head, then my neighbour hit the dog on it's head, that's when the dog calmed down and ran inside. The bite was deep so we had to take my dad to the hospital. Now my dad wants to give the dog to someone else because he's afraid he'll attack again. I understand his fear but I think he just needs training. The dog turned 1 today and this is the first time he's ever attacked anyone. I don't think he meant to harm my dad, he just wanted to protect him but it ended badly. I just want to know if it's advisable to keep the dog considering I have a sister who's 12. We also don't have any dog trainers in my city.
Hi Zak, do you have any videos about your opinion on anxiety medication for dogs? I recently got a trainer for my dog and based on his history (he is a rescue who was rehomed multiple times) and his reactive behavior towards dogs, she suggested a daily anxiety med. I talked to the vet and she agreed it would be a good idea. I’m nervous that this will change the personality of my dog and/or trigger unwanted side effects/health issues in the future. I’d love to hear your thoughts!
I've never read a book so fast! th-cam.com/users/postUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU Learning about his dogs and experiences was just the icing on the cake - bed this book through and through. We're working with our new pup and Brandon's advise was just what I needed. Wish he'd just come and train for me haha but it's good for us and happy to have this new set of tools to use on our pup.
I have been raising my puppy in a major US city, and I train puppies around my city for work. Teaching a dog to live in an urban environment is such a process, and I love seeing how much grace you offer to Veronica. My own dog had significant fear responses to things like construction and buses. With positive reinforcement training (and actually a couple of sessions with a behaviorist) he is such a confident city pup now. It brings me a lot of joy to see dogs thriving in big cities. Dogs have an ability to adapt to novelty that constantly impresses me.
And I just have to add how harsh corrections, prong/choke collars, and shock collars will only reduce a dog's ability to cope with a big city environment. This kind of training is about building them up, not tearing them down. Of course, you know that. If I had hired a trainer who slapped a shock collar on my dog and "corrected" his reactive behavior, he would be a completely different dog and not in a good way.
Keep up the good work and keep posting videos of Inertia and Veronica learning and growing :)
You guys are the best in dog training. I can watch your videos for hours. Your in put and excitement are contagious. Thank you so much 💓
Loooooved this video! Makes me think of when I'll re-introduce my dog to the city. He was used to it in England, but we've moved to Canada and he hasn't been in downtown or any city centre, here in Winnipeg. The fact that you show when Veronica is not perfect gives so much authenticity and hope to people like me, who are't dog trainers, but really want to educate my pup best I can, so he's happy and safe. Thank you both, you're amazing!
I love your training videos but especially love seeing the compassion for dogs and the patience. It's really inspiring and has helped me become super patient with my own dog who is currently almost 50 lbs of adolescent energy, with a breed mix of 5 high energy high prey drive dogs (told lab mix by the shelter, embark dna test showed 0% lab lol). Training her has become my hobby and we have a lot of fun going on adventures. I'm fortunate to live in a rural area surrounded by parks with beautiful hiking trails. I am so glad I came upon your videos and I adore the bond you have with Inertia. I hope me and my dog can get to that point too! She's been with me for 2 months so far and while she still has a long way to go since she clearly wasn't socialized at all as a puppy and spent most of her life in a shelter, she has already made a ton of progress!
Thanks again for dedicating your time to dog training. Don't lose heart in the face of all the aversive tool addicts and naysayers. Without people like you, people like me would be impatiently using shock collars and ruining the bonds with our dogs trying to get instant results.
I love your videos when you actually show us you working with your dogs, please make more of these.
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Always love these real world screensaver training moments, showing how we can fit so many small sessions into normal living.. how much progress can be made if we just take advantage of short moments and are prepared to train. Thanks again Zak & Bree!
I love videos like these!! it makes me feel like I'm on the right track and a reminder that it's always a process! My dog is 2+ and still reactive to anything on wheels due a really traumatic experience we had. I have been working with him (it's been soooo hard!) but he's come a long way! I'm still learning to be more attuned to him and I have learnt how sensitive he actually is 😊.
Recently, he is able to move aside to process what is going on before continuing his walk without being overly scared more consistently and it makes me so proud of him; and he is able to ignore some loud sounds that he used to run from!
He would have turned out differently if we had chosen aversive methods.
Thank you so much for your sharing, work and advocacy for positive reinforcement! ☺️
yes!!! it is so so helpful seeing you train veronica fresh things she doesn’t already know. especially for me, my dogs at a similar age to veronica
That last shot of Inerta “as a harpy dog” was so special to see.
Just lovely !!
As much as I love your videos explaining the science behind/advocating for positive reinforcement training (and those are absolutely vital for us to see) I really do love seeing a more typical training video with the pups. Since I am already using force-free training methods, these videos showing your interaction with your dogs are incredibly helpful. Keep making the advocacy videos and these videos! You’re continuing to better the world for dogs (and all of us!) Thank you! 💜
Thank you. Honestly, I much prefer these videos! However the crisis in dog training is getting so bad, I had to make a pronounced extended statement on the matter.
@@zakgeorge Of course! I hope I made it clear that I understand and appreciate your advocacy and deeply support you and the work you do! It’s absolutely vital! Thanks again! 💜
@@CheDeco15 yes I know. Thank you very much! I appreciate you being so patient with us during this time!
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I like a good mix of both!
When I first got into dog training, I found your channel, and so thought dog training was weird. But then I found the real trainers, such as Ellis, Balabanov, Bellon, and Krueger. Trainers who build behaviors and are masters of Positive Reinforcement. Compared to them, you are very very amateur. Your timing is all off; your markers are inconsistent. No wonder it takes you months and months to make an inch of headway.
But importantly, these real trainers, they don't just pound on dogs! Are you kidding me?!? They know how to be more INTERESTING to the dog than the distractions, because of the relationship they have built. They understand the motivations of dogs because they fully and intimately understand all 4 quadrants of dog training. They advise people to build their dogs and manage their environments; to build a relationship and learn how to become interesting to the dog. To NOT jump to corrections. They help people understand a dog for real.
But I see you, parroting your junk science, throwing rocks in your glass house...and I realize this is not even you, is it? You probably do want to go talk to Robert or Ivan. It must be humiliating to display such cowardice after you started this. But you can't go talk to them, because you are a puppet to whatever corporate agenda that has enslaved you.
Well, I wish you well. And I hope you enjoy the bark box sales. #sellout
Lol. This is awesome. I feel the same way. I was ff until it didn’t work with my dogs for addressing major issues like reactivity. Ellis and Krueger are idols. They just know dogs. And no, they don’t just slam them with an e collar or a prong. They actually teach the dog and then they use corrections when pos reinforcement isn’t working in that environment because it isn’t high enough value for the dog. Also Nate Schoemer is awesome. And yes, my dogs are e collar and prong trained because it helps us better manage situations for them. But I would like to mention my dogs will get kibble in training, or the other day I used a pancake to help my dog learn something. We aren’t cruel because we are not limited trainers.
Hell yea!
I love how you take your dogs to so many new places! It gives them that experience! Its so cool how you take the time to teach them mostly everywhere! Please make more videos!
Ah love this episode, really reassuring to see these problems like barking and reacting in problem but also seeing the frustration that comes with training puppies! I often feel this kind of frustration and its really nice to see that it's not just me! Your videos really help me to take a deep breath, move on when something isn't working and try again at a later time or in a different area 🙌🙌
9:09 Zak low key freaking out thinking we thought he had an e-collar remote in his pocket 🤣we know u better than that, Zak!
7:10 "Sounds like that do not go unnoticed by a dog" ... Funny story, the other day I was out hiking in a forest here in the UK, when all of a sudden, two military Typhoon jets came roaring overhead engaged in a flight training exercise. Now this sound was unlike anything I've EVER heard, it was truly deafening, it shook through my bones. The sound was thunder times 1000. But my dog didn't even look up from the ground he was sniffing, he was locked in and not paying any attention at all!
Yes, I did enjoy this video. Seeing training with distractions where the dog stops responding, then starts again is very good. Also, it being in a busy urban environment was very helpful.
feel like there's a missed opportunity at 5:55 when V stopped taking treats. We've all been there, even to the point where the trainer comes over and saves the day. The teaching opportunity was "...and here's exactly what Zak did to recover V's engagement." I imagine you had to change camerapersons at that point so the actual point of transition was not filmed, but capturing those moments are pure gold for us mere mortals.
Loved this video. Please keep them coming!
Great episode! It was really fun to see Veronica and Bri’s training progression. Also really appreciated the discussion around picking up your dog and reasons for doing that. Your videos are always a pleasure to watch-I learn something every time. Thanks so much!
Love seeing Veronica's progress! I have an 8mo puppy myself and I really appreciate the comparison. Helps me visualize where I want to take my training next.
Yes, yes, yes ... these are the best videos!!! Please make more. We are getting our 8 week old Biewer Terrier puppy this week and we need all the real life teaching examples we can get! Our puppy won't be walking around outside until he is fully vaccinated, but I thought I could carry him around to get him used to outside noises until that time comes. PS. I'm watching the old videos (the Kona series) plus, I purchased Dog Training Revolution. Thanks so much!
More to come!
I really like the different types of videos you're doing, I feel like I get something out of every one! The rescue dog series' are probably my favourite to watch and I think very beneficial to public education, so hopefully you do more in the future, but I really appreciate the diversity of what you show! ❤️👏
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Yes! I love seeing all the different training you do with your dogs! :) I have a 9 week old puppy, and we’ve been working on him. Found out yesterday he’s unsure on vinyl, so we’re going to train on it this week, just getting him to walk into the laundry, then eventually do basic obedience in there. My friends house has vinyl, and I want him to be confident going there down the track.
Hey, Zak,
I NEED YOUR HELP! Or rather, a dog I have fallen in love with does.
I love your videos and have used many of your techniques with my rescue mixed breed since that didn't know how to dog. Your videos have helped us hugely! I especially love your series where you foster a rescue and train them until you can find a good home for them. At my local shelter, there is a Pittie/Pyrenees/Aussie mix I have absolutely fallen in love with, but we already have 2 dogs in my house and my mom does not want any more. This rescue I've fallen in love with has been adopted and brought back somewhere around the area of 5 times! It really breaks heart because he's really sweet! The reason he's been brought back so many times is that he gets overprotective of his family at some point each time he's adopted. I know this is a really long comment and you might not read it, but if you do see it, PLEASE let me know how I can contact you! Bear needs help and this is the best way I know how to help him! Thanks so much!
-Desperate for Bear
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My doggie loves watching this video. Too bad he doesn't have the idea he's supposed to learn this stuff, but really is just captivated by Veronica.
Thanks Zak. Would love to see you “train” some owners of reactive dogs in this type of environment!
More to come! In the meantime, you can see my past videos of doing exactly that.
Not sure Zak would do that?? You probably don't want to take a reactive dog into this type of environment until you've got some pretty good foundation training under your belt. Taking a reactive dog into this environment may put the dog over threshold and that's not good for a couple of reasons. First, the dog doesn't learn well when he's over threshold. Second, the dog is " practicing" the behavior you don't want (the more the dog does the behavior, the harder it is to change it). I'm certainly not a professional trainer, but I've trained a great many rescue dogs and I'd never take a reactive dog into a bustling city for a beginning training session. That would be near the end of training (not the beginning). Maybe a professional trainer would do well in a situation like that, but I (as a non-professional) wouldn't attempt it.
he cant
@@sebg2086 No one should. It's not a good way to deal with a reactive dog. Putting the dog over threshold and then expecting the dog to learn demonstrates a total lack of knowledge about learning. So it isn't that Zak "can't", it's that Zak has the knowledge to choose the correct way to deal with a reactive dog. If you balanced trainers were doctors, you'd still be trepanning. If you don't know what that is, look it up. That's about where you stand in your knowledge of the science guiding training of animals. If you want to stay in a profession and be "professional", you should have the ethics to stay up to date with the latest knowledge and studies in your profession. If you love dogs like you claim, then I don't understand why you seem to be so eager to inflict pain and suffering on those dogs, to gleefully make them anxious. I saw the most horrible display. I watched some "balanced" trainers turn a happy, bouncy, confident puppy who had never been trained and who was exuberant in greeting (jumping up), who wanted to go sniff everything (pulling on the lead), who wanted to go visit all the people and dogs he met (pulling on the lead, barking), who begged and stole items off the kitchen counter, chewed shoes, etc. That dog came in with tail wagging, head held high, tongue lolling, with a bouncy gait. He left with his tail tucked, his head low, his mouth tightly closed, and almost afraid to move. They broke his happy spirit and I almost screamed in their face at what they had done to this poor dog. This same "trainers" looked at a year old Great Dane puppy (if you've ever been around giant breed dogs, a year old is still a PUPPY), and told the owners she was a "ticking time bomb" and she should be put down. I left with the owners and begged them to let me have the dog. This dog was no "ticking time bomb". She was a BIG PUPPY WHO HAD NO MANNERS. She went into rescue and was placed in a wonderful home where she learned some manners and she hasn't "exploded" yet. You balanced people need to learn about your own profession.
Yes! Would want more videos on how and what you do with your own pets. I am in love with Inertia.
I do enjoy seeing your videos, they help me with our dogs
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I love how Zac is always explaining to us the differences between positive-only training and those people who beat their dogs for breathing. It's so refreshing to see a real trainer not succeeding in an environment that isn't the living room.
People need to be more like you, Zac! You're so tolerant of never making any progress.
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Thank you for sharing! We were carrying Antoan when he was overwhelmed. We were careful to do that also in the house giving him treats, such that he feels secure and not punished in our arms. Now we go outside with his bag, and when we see that he’s overwhelmed (not taking treats or not being able to sit) we take him into his bag where he feels protected. Then we go somewhere else until he’s calmed, or he asks to come down.
I love this episode! Thanks so much. Also, welcome to Seattle, hope you got some of our rare winter sunny days. ❤
You shouldn’t have to tire out your dog to get them to be obedient or perform. There’s actually reputable research on this specifically in terms of dogs. Dogs (and humans) do best training in the level of “arousal” that they will be doing it after it’s been trained. That’s the short of it, though not the best worded as it’s a lot more complex than that… I need to ask my agility instructor on the resource on it again as she went to a seminar that talked about this at length. It’s pretty fascinating and this is something that began being researched in human athletes.
So I suppose you CAN tire them out beforehand, but they may not be at their best with what you are wanting unless you want to have to keep tiring them out beforehand for what you want out of them..
It’s more than tiring them out. It’s giving them a healthy outlet to run chase and bite something. Super natural behaviors. We teach them to do it in a way that is acceptable. Naturally, all dogs are different. It’s important to let dogs opt out and take breaks as well.
LOVE this video! It'd be fantastic to have more like this.
Love live leash training with you and Bree. Thank you for sharing!
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I loved this video! Inertia looks really happy and Veronica too! :) Bree is doing a great job training her. I've learned so much from watching you guys, so bring the vlog style videos too!
Best not to assume that just because someone has a lot of followers that it means they are a good trainer...
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Shut up, pet food salesman!
If I gave you a hand-drawn sheep to care for, it would manage to cause you problems and escape.
I think this person was referring to you, Zak.
@@jdrankwalter I know and I agree. My follower count, or my reputation or the fact that I I have America’s number one dog training book is definitely not a reason someone should listen to me. Not being sarcastic at all. I am not a scientist. I don’t have the higher level understanding that many veterinary behaviorists have. It’s not about me at all! It is about the scientific consensus that I am simply relaying to those who are interested in listening.
@@zakgeorge The highest level of understanding of dogs behavior is going to come from witnessing them in all their various forms and contexts. Just because someone has a title or regurgitated information for a degree doesn't mean they understand dog behavior.
Amazing frisbee footage. Loved this video
LOVE videos like this one!!!
I love seeing Inertia’s Happy Face!
Thanks. It brings me joy too!
Veronica is starting to look like a silken windhound in her shape/ the way her fur grows and I love it😍
Btw great video
Veronica is so much fun to watch with Bree. She is learning so much
"Professional dog trainer" 🤣👌
Bark Bx spokesperson.
I love these videos! Please keep making them!
Love this so much.
Hi Zak - I have been diagnosed with Complex PTSD and the last three months have been bad. Our beloved Candy passed away 18 months ago and it broke our hearts which I took very badly as that was the time I was first diagnosed with PTSD. I said I will not have another dog as I just cannot stand the heartbreak until now. My niece has asked us to foster here 3 month old puppy called Basil. He is a cross German Shepherd/Labrador/either Staffy or pit ball and he is just gorgeous. We have had him for a week now and prior to getting him I went online to see if there was anything good in dog training. Your TH-cam channel just blew me away, I love your views on dog training and you and Brie are just wonderful to watch. I have taken on board your training methods and the results so far are truly amazing. I call my Basil my therapy dog and the wife says she has seen a huge improvement in my way I look at life now, I am just so happy and he gives me a routine which i had totally lost. I am truly hoping that my niece does not want him back and will try anything to keep him, so fingers crossed for me.
Regards Chris
Thanks for sharing this. Good luck!
I would love to see a really in-depth methods video WITH a real life example of implementation like this.
That dude takes a long time trying to train a dog. You Daddy Dog are the best iv seen and love watching you with dog's.
I ❤ videos like this , good job !
Cool to see a video in my city! :D Seattle is definitely a stressful place for a dog lol... I like the idea of getting their attention when something unpleasant or overwhelming is happening, so simple yet so effective.
Welcome to Seattle. I trained my dog using your method. ❤
I would love to meet Inertia e Veronica.
Thank you for all your lessons! Really appreciate it!
Thank you! It’s such a lovely city. Surprisingly, it reminds me so much of my hometown of Atlanta. But Seattle is a little bit prettier because of all the water.
I remember doing this with my dog and never making any progress for years. Straight up constant frustration walking down the street, avoiding every dog, walking at night. What a nightmare. Then I trained my dog properly on a prong and e collar. I take her anywhere now. Actually I take all 3 of my dogs everywhere now. I watch PP/FF training fail and struggle everyday on my walks. Owners putting so much effort into their dogs for minimal results. Constantly struggling. Why tell people to limit themselves using PP/FF methods?
There is so much more to this than you appear to realize unfortunately. Dog training isn’t just about getting a dog to do XY or Z. It is about raising a well-adjusted dog and considering their welfare and mental state at all times when we teach them. Given that the tools you mentioned are literally advised against by every relevant academic body on the planet, I am unwilling to consider them. Shocking dogs Has no place in dog training.
@@zakgeorge If you ever actually read the science studies you cite then you would understand how wrong you are.
@@positivehotdogs Zak isn't wrong at all, he just uses methods that work, and which gives people options besides negative tools.
@@positivehotdogs Here is an exact quote from one of the primary studies that Zak uses to support his argument. It is the 2020 Portugal study. Even in the study itself the authors admit it is flawed.
"Finally, some limitations of the present study must be considered. Firstly, because this was a quasi-experimental rather than an experimental study, we cannot infer a true causal relationship between training methods and dog welfare. To do so would require a randomized control trial. "
@@Mall745 G He isn't interested in the truth or the true welfare of dogs.
As Michael Ellis said, "At some point it isn't about the dogs anymore, it's about them and how they view the world".
Zak, could you please make a video on how to stop a dog from jumping out of excitement. My border collie goes crazy when she sees anyone (even after exercise) and jumps so much out of excitement to the point I have to keep her away from people.
You leash pop the dog and say No!
I love these videos ❤
I love your videos as a teen trying to trainer there dog I'm learning a lot your videos really help me
"Train, Don't Maintain" is an amazing mantra, not just for dog training, but for life.
(not to mention merchandise, wink wonk)
Can you make a video about how to handle situations when off leash dogs approach? My neighborhood has tons of loose dogs- some stray, some just allowed to run loose and I'm never sure how best to deal when they approach and I don't know whether they're friendly or not.
Great video, loved it. Veronica was the star of this show! ❤
Love this! More “in situ” training please.
Very much appreciate watching the actual live training!
Glad it was helpful!
I've watched all kinds of trainers. This is the most natural way. I'll be able to enjoy the dog.
no e bad methods. that's how you really enjoy having a dog.
Thank you Zak for literally giving me endless clients. At least 80% of my clients say they tried to follow your hilarious training techniques and they didn't work. Honestly ive made well over 200k off of your horrible training techniques, please for the love of god keep making videos like this. I can't wait for the next one! It's because of you that I am able to help 100s of dog owners every year. I am eternally grateful for your ignorance.
I literally watch these vids from time to time to see ‘how not to do it’
The pride people take in using non-modern methods is so eye-opening. I will never understand this refusal to evolve in light of newer AND better information that comes to light. It’s a toxic trait in society and it does not serve any individual to continue perpetuating those ideals. It holds everyone back even those who maintain the bad ideas at all costs.
Yes. Zak shows a total disaster of doing it completely wrong. It's comical. Especially considering his latest obsession... OMG Zak is really horribly terrible. I had no idea how bad until now.
I would LOVE to see an update of your training journey with Inertia's reactivity. Do you actively manage it still or avoid certain places? Do you use a cue to remind her to disengage from dogs?
My puppy is now a year old.been training her along with your vids.she is coming along fine.barking dogs is a issue as she copys.long lead training for beach.although she jumps on strangers over exicted as they are playing with their dogs.Thank you for your help and guidence.
Absolutely Love these kind of Real life training videos.
More to come!
On the other hand, I accidentally taught my dog to resource guard me because I was picking him up when he was afraid and had to untrain that, however in the process I learned so much! So thank you for explaining management vs training- sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do!!
Additionally, I still pick him up sometimes, especially around unknown dogs who are pulling because I don't trust people/people's dogs anymore. Veronica is such a smart baby!!! She's really transformed into a different pup:) I'm glad she has you all!
How long has Veronica been with and still doesn't walk on well on leash? Imagine having a 150 lb dog pulling and jumping.
8 months with Veronica and still pulling and jumping.
Time to watch kikopup channel for calming dogs, I'd say.
Or "Dog that" channel if you can handle the frenetic presentation style.
She generally walks acceptably on leash. The point I was making in this video is how the environment can impact our dogs emotional state and cause them to “revert”. Being aware of how the environment can affect our dogs perception of the world is really key in dog training and requires patience and tolerance.
@@zakgeorge AGREED. Shelters have how long to keep and get a dog with some unruliness problems adopted out?
Love to see the training in action and the frustration that occasionally comes with, keeping it real! I'd love to see a video on playing politely with other dogs. My 1.5 yr old dog loves to play (with dogs he knows) but occasionally gets too rough and starts body slamming and mouthing incessantly. Some dogs don't mind this but I want to be able to settle him as some dogs and/or their guardians don't appreciate it, it's not behaviour I want to encourage. I know you did a bit of this with Chop, but I'm having trouble getting my dog's focus back on me when he is in a state of play so often I just need to leash him and we walk away.
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OMG yesssss! You and the fam should totally hit the road! Watching dogs being trained in public. ALSO- if you ever decide to do like a Zak George 911 training to the rescue- I volunteer my pup and I tribute
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Hello Zak and Bree. First off I love your videos and they have been very informative while I’m trying to train my two pups. I was hoping you could give some recommendations on the different collars, harnesses, and leashes that you use. I have tried two or three different harnesses and I’m not sure how I like any of them. I would also love to be able to have a hands free leash. Any response would be awesome. It could even be a video since you are always saying what types of things you don’t use. Thanks again.
Good idea regarding the city training. I'm training 13-month-old Bree in many places but I need to expose her more to city sights and sounds.
One thing about picking up dogs: I was under the impression of not picking up the dog when it misbehaves or is clingy because it encourages that behavior. You picking up Veronica in the city wouldn't fall under that category. (2:15).
I am unaware of any evidence to support that picking up a dog would be viewed as a reward somehow. Comforting? Absolutely. Use the part of your brain you would use to communicate with a two year old child.
@@zakgeorge When we are on a narrow trail, and we see a big dog that the owner has little control over coming at us, and my pup freezes, we pick her up. She calms down, the big dog usually stops lunging, and all is good. Our beagle is pretty good at sizing up a dog and if she is ok moving forward we move forward, but if she freezes we know there’s a potential issue to avoid.
@@zakgeorge Well, for instance, let's say I approached you while walking Veronica, who barked and lunged at me repeatedly. You pick her up as she continues, but don't leave that situation or correct that behavior. By not teaching her that there was no need to behave in that manner, you've unintentionally encouraged that negative behavior because she is likely to do it again. Keep in mind -- this would be something for everyday people, not dog trainers who know what to do in these situations. I don't know if there is a study specific to what I described. Is there a scientific paper specific to what happens when dogs misbehave and are picked up/comforted by owners vs. dogs misbehaving and corrected by the owners without the pup being picked up?
are u going on roberts podcast?
No chance. When he finds himself in compliance with the most relevant academic bodies position statements on dog training, I will reconsider.
@@zakgeorge Who are you to say which academic body is relevant and why can you dismiss others but when someone does it to you, they're science deniers?
I liked this episode. Especially with you coaching. But I would care to know how Bree could have solved the treat taking/engaging problem. I usually don't have a Zak around to get my dog engaged to training again 😀 Seeing how Bree passes such struggles herself (with coaching) would be really interesting. Its what "normal" people run into too (frustration, "deadends",..). And I believe Bree is above normal people with her knowledge on dogs already.
Yes. As I said in the video, moving on to train a little bit later on would be protocol. Sometimes dogs are not in the mood due to other factors influencing them. Working at their pace and being tolerant goes so far! Even in this single outing, her interest in doing basic training went up and down several times. But by being in tune with her and working within her comfort levels, we were able to have some pretty awesome success rather than getting frustrated with her!
@@zakgeorge Thanks a lot for taking the time and answering. Thanks to your Videos and such I learn to have a better feeling for the mood of my dog and his ability to concentrate. I walked out of Training groups early more than once either when she was nuts or it just went perfect so far^^ This is a tremendous helpful advice. Still it would be interesting to me to know a trick or two how to try to reengage a dog (if your not frustrated yourself, then you should always take a break I think). I would love a Video on this topic.
These are my favorite type of videos, I love watching you train and how you react to your dogs. We have 2 border collies. Our older one is a frisbee dog and will do anything for a throw of the frisbee. I was teaching my daughter how to train come around with her today because she is going to be her primary trainer so I can concentrate on our pup, who is at about the same stage as Veronica. Thank you.
You are so kind
I have found a harness will promote pulling. A regular collar works so much better to decrease the pulling. Of course now my dog has come a long way and will heel by my left hand side very well no pulling. I practice every day a few rounds in the house and outside. 🐶🐾
Great video!! So nice to see real life dog training. Who does all the amazing artwork in the background?
Loved this video
Reactivity can be fixed in 5 minutes with one correction hahahaha
Not without traumatizing dog
@Zak George’s Dog Training Revolution if you watch the dogs in my videos not your own opinion you can SEE the dog is not traumatised. Your dog is pulling on the leash and axiety ridden this whole video. Nothing was fixed at all!
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Don't spread these lies, Zak.
Somebody obviously traumatized you very much.
@Zak George’s Dog Training Revolution lmfao wow.... what a crack
No. We must all take 1 year to train our dogs just to walk and if we can't do it in one year then we must stop domesticating dogs and ban purchasing and selling of all dogs.
My dog Chloe has a build like Veronica and is 1 year 4 months. She’s easily distracted by bikes or motorcycles. But the worst problem is children, even teenagers. She’ll just start barking at them so that the kids are scared. I’ve tried a lot of things. I even enlisted the help of some mature 10-year-old boys to help train her. But she’s still over reacting to all younger people. Even a very large boy came into the dog park walking nicely, she just went up and started barking scarily. Turned out he was 13, but how she knew he wasn’t an adult, I can’t figure. She’s great with almost all adults. Please do more videos on this.
Love the idea of watching other dog training in public - both what is working right and what is not so right! 🧡
Our fist GSP was perfect in the city , though she has never been before . I had a very bad experience with my previous GSP , she was so scared of the city and traffic , she shivered and wrapped her forelegs around me .Since this I try to avoid it . But with my big boy now , I had to walk into the city and used the underground , because I ran out of fuel . He was perfect that day , but I was scared .
At 4:15 you say "Being tolerant of pulling like this is pretty important."
I'm walking a 35kg (75lb) Rottweiller this weekend, who has a tendency to pull. How do I tolerate this pulling? I'm about Bree's size, what should I do to stop being dragged off balance or stop from getting a serious shoulder injury?
Also, I cannot pick him up as Bree does at 1:45. What should I do instead?
Just don’t let the dog pull you
Would love to know what kind of harness you all use on Veronica!
Your guarded attack of Robert Cabral shows how insecure you are. Robert answers your questions perfectly. You should have a debate with the man, now that would be interesting!!
I’m not going to pretend that it is a normal conversation to talk about how to shock dogs and call it dog training. Sorry.
Especially when every relevant academic body relating to dog behavior has concluded that this is unnecessary and should not be done. There is no conversation to have. That era is over. And people who continue to perpetuate this outdated form of training are out of compliance with modern standards.
@@zakgeorge What do you think about this statement from. the 2020 Portugal study. This is an exact quote. "Finally, some limitations of the present study must be considered. Firstly, because this was a quasi-experimental rather than an experimental study, we cannot infer a true causal relationship between training methods and dog welfare. To do so would require a randomized control trial. "
I think it’s a single cherry picked example from one study that does not consider the decades of research, notonly in dog training but animal behavior and learning theory.
@@zakgeorge It's not cherry picked. It's in the study you and your followers use to support your argument that the science supports your view. I repeat, it's in the study you cite.
Oh Bree, that moment when Veronica was not taking treats 💔 I feel it. Nowadays that's my cue to act totally silly, but sometimes a change of person is really all the pup needs 🤷
I have three really small dogs (our biggest weighs a whopping 10 pounds) and our sessions have to be quite short. Those little tummies get full so quickly. So when they stop taking treats, that's my cue that either (a) they are nervous/anxious about something (in which case they are giving me other body language cues that they're anxious), or (b) they're full right now. If they're anxious, we leave the situation. If they're full, I either need to switch reinforcers (to, say, a toy or acting totally silly) or stop the session and come back later for another short session. That can be a little frustrating when you make a special trip for training, but that's a fact of living with the small ones.
@@janhankins911 👏 oh that's a great point, I didn't think of it. I have two standard poodles, one who loves food (the boy) and I haven't had problems with and the other that doesn't care for food (the girl) . I've had to get very creative with her, like using toys or being silly 😅
@@emilyrivera2032 Try the 4 quadrants
Thank you for all the videos and info. on training our pups!! How do you feel about the gentle leaders? Are they ok or no? I only want to use positive reinforcement training methods but have a reactive dog who likes to lunge at people. I am trying to keep him at a comfortable distance but sometimes it can't be helped that I run into someone.
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I think you do well. I can't think of a single think I would just put a few hours into and consider them trained. I think in order for it to stick, like with any animal, it does take multiple days. You can teach a dog to sit in one, but having them understand what you ask and get them to do it while not in physical control would require more. I think you do pretty well. Don't let mean comments get to you. Seems, from their names, that they see you as competition anyway.
It’s really helpful seeing Bree train Veronica. It’s so good to see both, an expert and a novice in training dogs. It is relatable as well as informative and helpful seeing both these things.
Hi Zac - how do you deal with dog easily fraustrated? I have a 1 year old mini American shepard extensively scratch himself when stressed/frustrated during training, and when stop on walks, and when he is asked to wait for permission to get his food or toy, or even asked to “settle”?
Yay actual training videos 🙌
Hi Zak, could you please do a video on how to stop a puppy from grabbing our clothes when walking ? we saw your video on leash training which we are busy doing now she does not want to move on a leash at all
Frisbee dog didn't work under stress. Nice job, Border Collie.
Hi Zak! Loose leash walking has been tough for my toy fox terrier. She'll hold the heel for several feet but as soon as she is rewarded she rockets back to the end of the leash. What should I be doing differently, or is there another exercise I should be including? Thank you! Also, how do I differentiate between heel and loose leash exercises?
You can hand feed her meals so you can have enough food to have a whole heel walk
I do leash loose walks & heel walks separately so my dog can tell the difference
I also use the word free as a terminating marker to release her to pee or take a sniffing break. Hope that helps
, Not a trainer by any means just what works for me
You stop, you change direction, you keep the dog guessing on where you are going to reinforce the heel. You should also consider using leash pops with a slip lead, prong or e-collar.
Try balanced training. Not only positive
I would love to see a video for a larger dog. We have a 70 lb Standard Poodle. He is 1 and 1/2 and thinks every animal he sees is a playmate. After he sees another animal he will refuse treats and only focus on the animal. Have been trying moving in the opposite direction when we can. Has been a struggle. Other than that he walks great.
You should probably check out my Inertia playlist. She was very much a dog intrigued by other dogs and animals.
That's right! I remember. Thanks for the reminder. I will be binging her journey now 😊 Thanks so much
This dog is an never was out of control, this is just an unsocialised dog and nervous for the environment. Every dog trainer has this fixed in 15 minutes to an hour of interaction... not really a dog training or dog behavior video...
There you go, stick to making training videos instead of attacking dog trainers for their methods and advocating the ban of tools that you don't understand 👍
No. Because they are in direct violation of our industry’s most relevant academic bodies on this matter. In what other profession would that be tolerated?
@@zakgeorge Who says they are the most relevant? Because you all agree that they are? You continue to ignore the fact that your studies are biased and based on poor data. The delusion is outstanding.
@Zak George’s Dog Training Revolution I'm still waiting for you to cite your resource on the proper use of a prong collar, I asked you to provide a source and you ran from the conversation
@@BeTheDogYT because they are the only known scientific bodies that study dog behavior and evaluate the efficacy of methods.
@@BeTheDogYT it’s not my job to educate you. If you want to remain out of compliance with the scientific consensus on how to train and treat dogs during the learning process that’s on you.
Hello, I know this has nothing to do with the video but I need help. My dog bit my dad today. He's a neopolitan mastiff. What happened was that, a man came to our house and was trying to get aggressive with my dad over something he was in the wrong for. So the dogs came out to protect my dad. Suddenly the man threw sand at the mastiff's face which made him attack the man. My dad ran to prevent the dog from hurting the man and tried to restrain the dog but the dog turned around and bit my dad. We yelled at him to stop but he held on to my dad untill I stepped in and held his head still. It took me, my dad, my neighbour and my sister to hold him down and he was still struggling. My dad wanted to strangle him but I refused to release his head, then my neighbour hit the dog on it's head, that's when the dog calmed down and ran inside. The bite was deep so we had to take my dad to the hospital. Now my dad wants to give the dog to someone else because he's afraid he'll attack again. I understand his fear but I think he just needs training. The dog turned 1 today and this is the first time he's ever attacked anyone. I don't think he meant to harm my dad, he just wanted to protect him but it ended badly. I just want to know if it's advisable to keep the dog considering I have a sister who's 12.
We also don't have any dog trainers in my city.
I really enjoy seeing actual training
Me too. I enjoy doing it!
Hi Zak, do you have any videos about your opinion on anxiety medication for dogs? I recently got a trainer for my dog and based on his history (he is a rescue who was rehomed multiple times) and his reactive behavior towards dogs, she suggested a daily anxiety med. I talked to the vet and she agreed it would be a good idea. I’m nervous that this will change the personality of my dog and/or trigger unwanted side effects/health issues in the future. I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Hey, Zak. How do you prevent your dog from getting tangled in the long line?