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Fair enough about the peanut butter! However, i strongly encourage u to reconsider that point of view of mhe only comes to me for food’ This is super normal, ESPECIALLY for your dog who is still in his teenage phase! Probably the worst listening u will get out of that dog haha Think of it this way - the more times u reward with the annoying peanut butter u have to carry, or with the meat u have to buy, the better it gets. Eventually, science has proven that dogs can maintain behavior with the lottery system of rewards, so only getting treated every few reps. So, as proven, its not a permanent thing of having to carry those rewards. The most important thing for u in this situation is to not let your dog off leash tho. Like i say in the video, it sounds like your dog truly needs to be on a long leash whenever outside, unless youre in a fenced in area. When thehre in this teen phase, its super important to manage the environment (leashing), so they dont get into a dangerous situation when they dont listen. In terms of the bond, id suggest 1) doing more basic training, including recall, with lots of high value rewards. This is a proven way to improve the bond and the commmunication between you 2. 2) id start working on mentally enriching games / jobs with your dog. For example, scent work, or maybe even some puppy-safe agility (no jumping). I would also HIGHLY encourage you to get an in-person trainer! Id love to do it myself but i doubt we live close 😄 so id suggest book at least 2-3 sessions with a well-reviewed dog trainer in your area to assess the situation before you even consider rehoming, and talk to them intensivey about the rehoming situation too. There’s no shame in rehoming a dog, however, it should be the last resort as it seems you are familiar with dogs previously and your dog is only 7 months old, so it’s a pivotal time in their lives.

@@graciewellsdogtraining thank you so much for taking the time to answer. We had trainers but they didn't seem to be getting anywhere with him. I truly never had a stubborn, independent dog like this. He not only doesn't come when called, he also doesn't want to be interacted with. Of course I never let him off leash. Even in our fenced in garden I need to keep him on a line otherwise he will never pay attention to me and will just fixate and bark at literally anything. I try to do training with him ever day but as soon as I run out of food he will not pay attention to me anymore. We also cannot go on walks every day because we live in an area where there are dogs in fenced in yards and he will tear my arm off barking and lunging at them so we cannot get to a park without me almost crying of disappointment. My previous dogs would just ignore the other dogs behind fences so this is very new to me. I will watch all of your videos to get some more encouragement :) Once again, thank you for the help!

Yhat definitely sounds tough :( im sorry your local trainers seem to not know the answer. Yes, i would suggest especially check out my videos on reactivity, counterconditioning, desensitization, and bonding!!! And let me know if u have any questions reg these concepts, id be happy to help!

Haha fair enough! Thank u :)

@@graciewellsdogtraining even break down your videos to explain the low and high value in another video..more vids more traction more followers 🎉

Good idea! I will make a video on this coming up :) thanks for the support!!🤍

Yay!!! So glad to hear 🥰 keep going u got this!

Aw i can understand your fear and anxieties!! Now that your dog is in for neuter, trust that u made the right decision, and focus on helping him recover :) Since he’s already 9 months and hes such a small breed, hes prob fully grown or close to it, so its alreadyway better than neutering a young pup. But again, its done, socfocus on helping him recover! If the reactivity worsens, no big deal, training is possible to improve it a ton (i have a bunch of videos on this too :) ) If not, no harm no foul! Let me know how it goes and wishing a speedy recovery!

@@graciewellsdogtraining thank you! I’m currently getting his recovery pen and kennel sanitized and ready for him to come home. Going to go get a cone just in case and hope for the best. We will get through it! New normal will come.

This is great feedback! I will start trying to make them without music :) thank u!

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Thank you! :) for a dog that would bark and ‘go after’ other dogs, my first tip would be management to ensure everyones safety, aka keeping distance from other dogs on walks, keeping on leash, and probably using a muzzle if you live somewhere very populated For training, id focus immensely on counterconditioning and desensitization! I have some videos on this (titles will mention these or reactive dog training) But with a dog that ‘hates’ other dogs, while training could definitely go a long way in training a dog to not react so negatively to other dogs and bark and lunge and snap, it may never happen that the dog enjoys engaging or playing with other dogs, and that’s ok!! Just like some humans are more introverted than others, some dogs prefer not to engage with other dogs. For safety, don’t let your dog greet other dogs without muzzle or at all if your dog definitely doesnt like them Hope this helps! :)

100% every dog is different, and training should be tailored to that specific dog! But, i wouldnt say my dog isnt reactive or stressful! At his peak reactivity in the first 2 years after getting attacked, he was at an 8 or 9 out of 10 on reactivity. After 1-2 years of training, hes now at a level 3 or 4 on a bad day

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Spoken like a true millan fanboy😊

Sure, dogs cant just do whatever they want. But exactly, they are an ANIMAL; a well-researched animal at that! And it’s been known and proven that the way to train them SO THAT they don’t just run amuck is to use positive reinforcement and focus on the human-dog bond, which is formed thru affection, empathy, and positive reinforcement again.

Associating politics with dog training ❌ - since when does being liberal or not mean youre NOT ABUSIVE or not? But maybe you’re onto smth 💙

@@graciewellsdogtraining I didn't associate 'politics' with anything- I made a statement about an association which is absolutely accurate. That's different.

Hahaha amazing job!!! :)

@@graciewellsdogtraining yeah he very brainy i only just rescently started teaching him to do stuff like this after 2 years lol never really thought of teaching him tricks, thanks for the video mate !

The sticks are a great supplemental tool!! I’d say try to add some teeth brushing on top:)

Agree to disagree! Its been proven that brushing teeth is a great way to prevent dental problems in dogs. Sure, some breeds and some individual dogs are more or less prone to plaque buildup / diseases, and diet is a HUGEEEEEEE part of it. However, its super important to brush teeth especially if theres no natural tooth cleaning going on (thru eating bones, barf, etc)

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For sure diet / chews is a huge way to help keep teeth clean! But saying ‘u dont need to brush their teeth’ is a bit wrong imo!

@@graciewellsdogtraining Well, animals don't brush their teeth in the wild. Brushing a pet's teeth is a human invention, like vaccines, kibbles, shampoo etc. to sell you things, to profit off of people. I haven't used toothpaste in 5 years and my teeth and gums are immaculate. I grew up with dogs my whole life and my parents never brushed their teeth, never gave them "vaccines" and never took them to the vet. We took them hiking or to the beach everyday. They ate raw, no carbs at all. They all lived pass 20 with no health issues.

Aw :( have u tried your local petsmart / petco and asking an employee?

@@graciewellsdogtraining I live in Europe and I bought tiny toothbrush from Korea, still feels too bulky, but I have started to train her like I have seen in one video with human toothbrash, the tiny one used for spaces with only few bristles. They are smart little creatures.

You know I take that back about all people down south that’s not true but I’m just saying where I live in Connecticut. A lot of the shelter dogs come from either down south or Pennsylvania so I’m just assuming a lot of people in those areas don’t neuter their dogs, but I’m not justsaying all those people are irresponsible that’s not true so please forgive me on that

I feed my dog raw (BARF) , so u wont get an argument from me on this 😅 but, i still like to keep up my dogs dental routine to prevent plaque as he still gets a little bit of buildup, and also most people feed their dogs kibble, and i want to help those too! :)

That is so sweet, thank you! 🥹 good to be making videos again, i hope i can be of help somehow!

These are valid points!! I am making a followup video soon to better articulate the reasons for neutering, but i agree the health reasons are pretty clear that neutering comes with more risks especially beforebeing fully grown

Ugh that is so hard but i love love love that you are giving Loki a better life and lots of LOVE!!!!! You are absolutely right, this is not the circumstance to be strict or yell or punish. Loki needs to be shown that those triggers are not going to hurt him through counterconditioning and desensitization 🥰 so keep going, ur killing it!!!! Thank u for the comment :)

I think ive read its the same applies for cats! But im not 100% sure ive never owned a cat 😅

Be careful with baking soda!! It can be toxic to dogs

Mochi is also on raw! Yes, border collies are just the best, so smart and kind :)))

Im not familiar with her! Will take a look :)

Will keep an eye out!! :)

Thats fair! I can relate to not liking non natural ingredients. I dont know too much for more natural alternatives at the moment, but pls talk to your vet im sure they wil have ideas, and if i discover anything i will let u know !

Sorry the list is coming! Our website is in construction 🔨😁 but the finger brush: just look up ‘silicon dog finger brush’ on amazon, theres a bunch that are all the same thing! Soon well set up an amazon storefront as well to make it easier so keep an eye out :) thanks for watching 🐶

Hi! Thanks for the kind comment!! Yes coconut oil is also a great natural alternative, but to prevent plaque buildup the best, its best to use a vet-approved enzymatic toothpaste to my knowledge, but theres also evidence that shows coconut oil works plenty so pls ask your vet ! This one is the Virbac CET tooth paste, as far as i know, no xylitol! From the website…. ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Sorbitol, Purified Water, Dicalcium Phosphate Anhydrous, Hydrated Silica, Glycerin, Poultry Digest, Dextrose Xanthan Gum, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Thiocyanate, Glucose Oxidase, and Lactoperoxidase. May contain phosphoric acid.

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 ok thats not good! In all seriousness, to unteach that, definitely dont reward the barking when youre not saying speak and calmly wait until hes silent :)

I totallt get it! It honestly impacts my mental health seeing how aversive dog trainers have such large audiences and people believe them. But, im hoping i can convince even just a few dozen people with my videos to go without aversives :)) thank u for watching!

Aw thats such a hard situation! Id definitely consult your vet for immediate solutions as it sounds like hes very aggressive when it comes to trying to groom him. In the longrun, definitely work with a dog trainer 1-1 to countercondition them to be able to groom, and invest in a muzzle for grooming to be safe!

Right I feel as though neutering could have long-term effects. We’ll see how he is in 2 to 5 years. I hope he’s still good.

It’s already been said, there is research saying about long term health effects with neutered dogs

The newest research is released in 2023