I was fully expecting to hate this couple, but they clearly did love their dogs and wanted them to be happy and well-adjusted - and good on them for taking on a rescue dog like Harley in the first place. They really listened to what Victoria had to say and they followed through with all the training and advice, and although Rick was annoying at first, he totally accepted that he was wrong and made an effort to put things right.
They need a good balanced trainer (not a positive only trainer) that would put an end to this in minutes. Enough of the dog's BS. It amazes me that they drag this out into an episode. This is SO simple for a balanced dog trainer to resolve and VERY VERY quickly.
Let’s be clear here, OK? The wife was straight up NO to another dog. Nonetheless, the Dude doesn’t respect her NO and under the ridiculous story of “wanting my family to be happy” (para) he dismissed her input completely for what HE wanted. *This was such an overt behavioral disrespect towards her and his feeble attempt at pretending he WANTED what was “best for his family” is a transparent farce.* Mute the sound: Watch the behavior. Notice who is doing most of the work: The wife. I’d keep the dog who can be trained and send Dude to the animal shelter.
Made me sad when Victoria asked if the wife had enough time to grieve. I lost my first dog a couple of years back, and she was my life. I got my current dog just over a month later. I love my dog to pieces but I think I should've given myself more time to grieve for my first dog
❤ I lost mine suddenly a few weeks ago. Two weeks after getting a puppy to keep her company and she loved the pup. My heart hurts. May our furbabies RIP
I know. Takes a while to "feel the feelings." Be patient with yourself. It's been well over a year for me. Getting there. Oh you'll love your other dog too!
@@manifestingcocreator3221 I'm so sorry for your loss. As well as my dog I have a hamster. She's almost 2 and I know she doesn't have too much longer left (she's healthy and lively but probably won't live for more than a year being a hamster). Any any pet is hard to lose
@@katiesimpson8517 thanks :) and I'm sorry for your loss. It takes a long time to recover losing them. I love the dog I have now to bits, it's just not the same. My mum has many dogs and tells me, that although she loved them, it would never feel the same as when she had her first dog
I suspect that her fair, kind, direct, and assertive character, as well as how she tends to express herself clearly/explicitly are a major component to her success with dogs too 🙂
The dogs drink out of the toilet and then the big one licks and drools all over the counter? Omg the pathogens that those dogs carry. I'm going to get sick!
The dogs were ‘made’ to drink from the loo! No thought or regard for inflicting the nasty toxins (to put it mildly) from the many humans evacuating into it…and all through Covid. Don’t tell me you love the dogs when that’s how you treat them.
All that guy was thinking of was self promotion…he was controlling his family via the dog. The quieter dog has been completely sidelined as she had lost her position when the guy got his new ‘bargaining’ tool.His change of attitude was a complete put on….seen it a thousand times.
Dog's are a lot smarter than people give them credit for. Harley calmed down the second he realised that he wasn't the one in control and the second Rick stopped encouraging his bad behaviour. They are like children if you teach them that they can get away with bad behaviour then they will behave badly. Inside every misbehaving dog is a good dog waiting to shine through.
Dogs need to feel safe, if their humans don't act like they are in control, they don't feel safe. The dogs don't feel safe, so they need to try to be in control. This leads to problems, you can love your animal without being weak. Discipline is not cruel it is part of being a good pet parent. I've had both dogs and cats, and people are always amazed that my cats listen to me, but an animal responds to you when they know it is in their best interest.
Wonder what it was like with them raising kids, did thy disagree on everything, was he easy going & let them do whatever & she was the strict one? Guess it doesn't matter, they grew up happy, so maybe not + this is about a dog not they're family.
The dog on the bed "Oh just one night" is EXACTLY how my mom got stuck sharing a bed with my dad AND our great dane in this house. "Well when he gets bigger we'll stop letting him up." Doesn't work that way very well when the dog weighs as much as you do. Great Danes are amazing breeds, but you have to teach them manners and really make sure they know what is and isn't okay because they're so big that all their actions can be scary to others, and dangerous. Our Great Dane has spent most of his life almost never dealing with visitors because so much of his early life was during COVID that now we have to keep him in other rooms when we have multiple people over or he'll never stop barking. It can be so difficult to train a dog like a Dane when they get bigger but it's so important
Not to mention, no matter how comfortable I am with dogs (and I've lived around them my entire life), if a dog snaps at you the way Harley snapped at people because of the bed, I would be backing away and finding someone to help with that immediately. Because that's such a dangerous position to be in, and the dog is warning you that this is HIS bed, regardless of whether YOU think that's the case or not.
Don't forget if you're in the UK Victoria is looking for new people and dogs for the next series. Covid lockdown caused so much long term problems for so many, human and animal 🙁
Just remember that that it is never too late to train ^.^ Even if you walk your dog, a simple sit for a greeting on the street with neighbours wearing a mask is still a sit to greet someone. Don't give up on training : ) Dogs or are more capable to learn and adapt to situations than even people are ! Good luck with training : )
It used to boggle my mind how people failed their dogs so completely, but I had to seriously readjust my thinking. Not everyone is a natural dog owner/trainer. All skills are learned and this is one of them. Well done Harleys humans!!
Ohh I thought Rick was a right pillock at first but my goodness he redeemed himself! It was wonderful to nó longer see the stress in his wifes face and he also looked so relaxed at the end of it. Both dogs were so much happier and relaxed, what a really wonderful outcome ❤️
Great Danes need 4+ hours walk daily. Ours got walks half hour to school and back and again on pickup and before bed and in the day. They can go 8 hours with out the loo remember when we’re asleep but they shouldn’t be left for any longer. It’s good to get a Walker to take them atleast once while your at work
@X Dr don’t get a Great Dane then. There’s alternatives. Like playing in a yard or letting them swim. But regardless what do you expect…. It’s a very high energy dog ☠️
To me...seems like the husband is a good soul, and cares about others. The wife seems a bit critical and judgmental and distrusting. Animals (especially abused dogs, like Harley) need more trust and love and faith; not more judgment and rage and criticism.
Honestly, not a toxic trait. I started watching Victoria when I was like 14-15, I started implementing the things she teaches with my dogs at the time, and as I got older and started practicing them with the dogs I work with, and now I have my very first dog that is completely mine and I am using these methods she teaches to teach him to be my service dog. And while it is the beginning and hard he is learning quickly.
I don't think it's a coincidence that the people who's dogs are out of control usually have a marriage that's in shambles and devoid of respect. But holy cannoli, they REALLY turned it around in the end. So good to see!
It’s very sweet the way Jodi smiled at Rick when he apologized and they made up. You can tell they really love and respect each other. They’re just having a misunderstanding about the dog. They’ll be fine!
Victoria taught me so much by watching her shows. Things I never knew or ever thought of doing with a dog!!! She's such a big help, & such a beautiful person inside n out! I love how blunt but very nice!!! AND She has such a beautiful smile, literally can bright up a room.
I think that is so funny how Abby saw that new bed Harley got and was like no. Gimme that. Then they traded and it is now hers. She was very happy about it and he just let her it was cute Lmfao.
She might be the only and the only good one between the positive reinforcing trainers around. At least she makes it clear, no dog on the bed. The others i met say it's no big deal if the dog does that, steals your food, and they don't take you seriousely when you speak of dog aggression in the house.
My friend, NO, he did not “learn” and only “changed his ways” under duress called the camera. He’s a bully hiding under his alleged “good intentions.” Oh BS, dude. You did what you wanted to do, not what was best for your family or the animal. SHAME ON YOU.
That backup method when you come inside is exactly how I trained a horse to allow me into the stall 🥰 Animal training is all the same general concept, including children. It's fun to see how it all ties together.
Great Danes are smart dogs a very trainable. They thrive on positive reinforcement. The hard part of training is training the owner/enabler. Good for Rick.
I'm glad to see positive training and rewards, good for everybody concerned. Very good thing they got this training before he starts to like the taste of blood. I notice Harley is still testing the boundaries by inching his way into the dining area.
Harley and Abby are so beautiful! God bless them both. Considering that Harley was treated so cruelly and chained outside all the time before this couple adopted him, he must feel like he's in heaven when he gets all comfy on their bed. He deserves a comfy bed of his own, as does Abby. One thing that concerned me, though, is how Victoria encouraged them to walk the dogs right in the middle of the street! That's so dangerous. I hope that was just for the show and not a regular thing. Rest in peace, gorgeous Apollo. I hope Abby's heart heals so she can be happy again.♥
Every dog can bite. I can't stand the people who always find excuses for their jumpy, nippy, rough dogs. I can't stand when they say "oh, he's a dog, he's only expressing him self".
Omg Harley is adorable and I can see how spoiling him escalated after his arrival. I had a 55kgs malamute that I loved like a son and spoiled him but he did as he was told and had a wonderful personality IN THE HOUSE! However because of my soft approach he wasn’t good outside on walks if he saw another dog. Fear would go through me ( I’m 50kgs) that I might not be able to hold him - it was something we both endured for his eleven years. He liked all people but dogs.... However I’d have him back in a heartbeat - my soulmate. 💔
Harley is such a great dog! I am so glad that they adopted him from the shelter and I was really sad knowing about his terrible life before. They are a fantastic family and I wish them the best! 😊
It's nice to see someone else not crapping on him. Harley shouldn't be growling and stealing food, but he also shouldn't be vilified just because he wants something he didn't get earlier in life. He spent the majority of his life chained up outside on a cement patio, of course he's gonna wanna hog a nice soft bed. The only problem was they let him sleep on their bed while at the same time trying to move him, thereby giving mixed messages instead of letting him have his own bed all to himself.
I love this couple! Jodi was so heartbroken in the beginning. Once Rick started listening to Victoria it was smooth training. The effort put into training was touching. Then when Rick surprised Jodi with flowers and dinner, I cried! He must be the second best husband in the world. (Mine is the best!😁) Great video!
At the beginning of the video, my heart was touched by the loss of their dog first and foremost. Seeing their dog, who was depressed, missing the one it knew and cared for, was sad as well. I just wanted to do something, to cheer him up. The husband, not taking into account his families feelings into consideration was hard. He thought he was doing the right thing, however, through discovery of his own, he corrected himself and was able to connect with the feelings of his wife and daughter. Together with the advise and willingness of Victoria, they were able to work together and create a better productive environment with their new family member, who was able to make amazing changes. 💙🐾
If the dog won't leave food alone then don't let it in the kitchen especially when preparing food. When you have guest put the dog in the yard or in a room while snacks are out. My mom used to have to put her dogs outside when she had people over because they would bother guest for snacks. Over time they learned if they bother they aren't allowed to be with everyone having fun. If they behave they can have their treats and hang out.
This is an awesome realistic dog training show and I am addicted to it. Victoria is an awesome dog trainer. A miracle worker who changes families lives and their dogs for goodness.
Ah, the only one he was concerned with “making happy” was HIM. Not his wife. Not the young adult child. He knows how-wife told him very clearly NO, she did not want another dog. He ran right over her NO and did what *he wanted, not what she needed.* He hasn’t changed a damn thing except his tactics. This transparent excuse is nauseating and he should be called out on his manipulative, selfish behavior.
No, he's selfish. His wife told him explicitly that she wasn't ready for another dog and he went behind her back. She should have taken Harley back to the rescue and explained the situation.
If he genuinely believes that he didn’t know how even after his wife was very explicit with him and even told him exactly what to do and what not to do, I’m not sure what his problem is.
Harley is adorable! None of his behaviors are his fault; he's never been trained. Rick needs to be made to understand that if Harley is not trained someone could be seriously injured and the authorities will sentence Harley to be put down.😢 Harley is just a BIG 3 year old who needs to be taught right and wrong.
@@tundrawomansays694 did you even watch the whole thing? the man literally cried, apologized to his wife, and admitted that he made a mistake because he wanted to help his family so badly. They are both happy at the end. You're judging someone's entire character and marriage off of a highly edited 40 minute dog training show. Completely harsh and uncalled for.
@emmanarotzky6565 you didn't watch the whole thing then. He directly apologized to her. They were both happy at the end. Cut the guy a break, Jeez. You don't know their entire marriage or his character from an episode of a TV show. A TV show that is edited to be dramatic for ratings, just like most shows. Victoria Stillwell does very good things, but this part is still a TV show.
9:30 Homie really thought with every fiber of his being that Victoria was gonna come in here and take his side 😂 love the way she leaned toward him like "excuse you? Wanna try that tone again?"
This guy was as pleased as he could be showing off the dogs bad behaviour which he heartily encourages, And I’ll guarantee you 100% that he’ll go back to square one once Victoria and the camera crew have gone. A man controlling his family through a dog and enjoying every minute… what a performance.
I think he also seems a lot happier with a good dog. maybe he just had a lack of motivation to get the dog trained himself... you don't know whats going on in everyone's lives. don't be so judgemental
This is exactly how my male roommate is with MY DOG.. he's completely usurped control and with the dog and now sleeps in his bed, and is aggressive towards me now when I try and pet or discipline him, and my roommate has no regard for the training I'm desperately trying to train him with, but blames everything on me.. I feel like I've lost my dog, and I cry myself to sleep many nights.. I want to give up and just leave him with my roommate since he's taken to him anyways.. Ironically my puppy's name is Harley too 😍.. I love him and went thru so much to get him, but I feel it was all for nothing bc he hates me now, and I'm not getting the support I need to turn him around.. I don't know what to do and need help..
@@DivaDivine88 do you need to have a roommate ? Are you financially reliant on having a roommate or can you afford to live alone ? (I am not asking you to tell me about your finances, I am posing questions for you to consider ) If you are not, then I would suggest giving your roommate notice to leave or if you have moved in with them , then are you able to find your own place . If so that's the only way this will end . However if you are financially reliant on needing a roommate then have you actually sat down and laid it out to your roommate. That Harley is your dog and you would appreciate that he doesn't undermine you regards the dog , you can even suggest that he helps with the training but on your terms. If Harley is your dog you need to take charge of the situation, you need to tell your roommate exactly how you feel regards this matter. As I said by all means your roommate can help with the training BUT on YOUR terms not theirs, it's the only way to resolve it. I hope you manage to get the issue resolved so you can enjoy your dog.
Dogs don’t speak English so it’s wayyyyy easier to deal with barking and simple reward training, could you imagine me giving treats to my fiancé and saying good girl to get good behavior? I think I understand what you were trying to say but there’s noooooo comparison lol
The husband has that "I gotta fix it" mentality... He saw a "problem" of Abbie feeling sad/depressed because she was missing her buddy and his wife was grieving the loss of their dog too and the husband's "I gotta fix it" mentality kicked in and was like "everyone was happy when we had two dogs, now we have one dog and everyone is sad... I have to fix them... We should get another dog so everyone can go back to being happy with two dogs." It was like... in his mind two dogs=happy family, one dog=sad family... so the "solution" was to get a new dog so that two dogs could equal happy family again. His heart was in the right place, but his logic was built on a false assumption/correlation.
Hey- as a woman, myself, I feel like the husband being so caring about the remaining dog can only be a good thing. :) It shows great compassion, and an instinct to help. THIS rare quality should be celebrated and honored, not ridiculed.
i love the full episodes! i cant watch it on the tellie so i am clustered to youtube. so a full episode is really nice to see compared to 6 minutes clips❤
Without Structure and Discipline, a dog will automatically assume it's the boss.... and trust me this is a very censored way to see it but it gets worse depending on the dog if they are not taught basic commands and boundaries as soon as it's in your home, whether that be a dog you adopted or a puppy. It's all fun and games till the "owner" has to pay big bucks or be forced to surrender there dog
He really said "I'm sorry. I just never felt the way that you've been feeling and I'm sorry you're afraid" Not "I'm sorry I got the dog despite knowing you don't want the dog" lmao
This was a very nice one! The guy is actually a pretty nice guy and caring towards animals and also for his wife. I was amazed he wanted to go above and beyond to please his wife once he knew how to manage his dog! But oh boy the Dane is huge lol 😅 and his poop is also super sized 😆 Hope the dog gets house trained soon and I’m happy to see the couple is happy with the dogs and with each other! Lovely couple with big kind hearts!
Say it with me now: If it has teeth, it can bite! If it can't bite, how does it eat? An animal is an animal and should be regarded (and respected) as such.
"Are those Dogs or Horses? 150 lb. of misbehavior! So sorry for Abby's feeling depressed. Harley gets all the attention due to his behavior. Apollo must have been Abby's soul mate. Poor Harley was very mistreated. Poor Jody, due to Rick's not taking Harley's behavior seriously. Victoria made such a difference by teaching Harley, Rick, Abby and Jody rules. Such a wonderful change to a happy house for everyone.
All dogs should be trained from the start; as a puppy if at all possible. I had a 200# harlequin Great Dane. Took possession of him at 8 weeks old and trained him to not jump up on anyone unless "invited". He was easy to house train, he grew up with our existing silky terrier and a maltese. Then we got a 6 week old Shiazu and he loved her from the beginning. This Dane was gentle and oh so smart!
I have two dogs and raised them the way I raised my now 22 year-old son, namely : love, discipline, boundaries, punishment. They're happy, loving and obedient. ❤
@Jelli Rabauke We didn't have the issues that we have today. Bring back corporal punishment in the schools. If you are well behaved, you have no problems.
@@Me-mn4nw no. Just treat children like humans. Of course you "behave" when you fear beeing beaten. But that only raises liers and violent bully. Because the only thing you learn is to solve problems by violence. And you only try to avoid pain instead of learning. I'm happy, that we have scientist who discoverd what really works.
Ive been following/watching Victoria for years. I love her training techniques for both the dogs and the families! She is the top trainer i the UK & US. Her easy and common sense tips make sense and they work! I admire her greatly! And love watching her do her magic!❤
Rick is a darned fool! He is in denial and really disrespects his wife by preferring to spoil the dog. His bad decisions have created a dominant Great Dane.
When I met my first husband, he had 2 Great Danes. One was from a shelter and aggressive. The other one was young and gentle. The aggressive one was not under control, while the other one listened to all commands. I told him to get rid of the aggressive one (we had multiple police reports and fines), but keep the young one. Became good friends with the younger Dane.
It is so nice that a lot more of the full episodes are made available here. It is notably harder to find stuff to watch here in Canada, since all too often with sited from America the videos can not be played here, even though Canada is often referred to as North America.
❤❤❤one thing i love about watching this is that u can train an old dog new tricks never thought they could be trained after learning all the bad behavior awesome
"You're gonna listen to me"
Victoria is not only great at making dogs listen to her, but damn, she rules over people too
Well, training dogs and humans is actually similar 😂😂
And I love it.😊👍
I was fully expecting to hate this couple, but they clearly did love their dogs and wanted them to be happy and well-adjusted - and good on them for taking on a rescue dog like Harley in the first place. They really listened to what Victoria had to say and they followed through with all the training and advice, and although Rick was annoying at first, he totally accepted that he was wrong and made an effort to put things right.
They need a good balanced trainer (not a positive only trainer) that would put an end to this in minutes. Enough of the dog's BS. It amazes me that they drag this out into an episode. This is SO simple for a balanced dog trainer to resolve and VERY VERY quickly.
hahaha that first sentence is art
Let’s be clear here, OK? The wife was straight up NO to another dog. Nonetheless, the Dude doesn’t respect her NO and under the ridiculous story of “wanting my family to be happy” (para) he dismissed her input completely for what HE wanted. *This was such an overt behavioral disrespect towards her and his feeble attempt at pretending he WANTED what was “best for his family” is a transparent farce.*
Mute the sound: Watch the behavior. Notice who is doing most of the work: The wife. I’d keep the dog who can be trained and send Dude to the animal shelter.
They let their dogs drink out of the toilet. If that does not say love, then I do not know what does. 🤣
It's for TV, what did you expect. All TV programs start out bad and then suddenly! everyone conforms. Hoarders is one great example of this.
Victoria isn’t just a dog trainer she’s also a family therapist 😅
Takes a family to train them
She's an actress. Look into it.
I've heard that dog in a way can reflect their owner. Now I'm not speaking for every dog or person but it's understandable
Dog whisperer family therapist actress jack of trades here
She makes me think of a Victorian Nanny somehow 😂
Made me sad when Victoria asked if the wife had enough time to grieve. I lost my first dog a couple of years back, and she was my life. I got my current dog just over a month later. I love my dog to pieces but I think I should've given myself more time to grieve for my first dog
❤ I lost mine suddenly a few weeks ago. Two weeks after getting a puppy to keep her company and she loved the pup.
My heart hurts.
May our furbabies RIP
I know. Takes a while to "feel the feelings."
Be patient with yourself. It's been well over a year for me. Getting there.
Oh you'll love your other dog too!
@@manifestingcocreator3221 I'm so sorry for your loss. As well as my dog I have a hamster. She's almost 2 and I know she doesn't have too much longer left (she's healthy and lively but probably won't live for more than a year being a hamster). Any any pet is hard to lose
@@katiesimpson8517 thanks :) and I'm sorry for your loss. It takes a long time to recover losing them. I love the dog I have now to bits, it's just not the same. My mum has many dogs and tells me, that although she loved them, it would never feel the same as when she had her first dog
Then your first dog taught you nothing. Do you think that dog is grieving?
I love that she's brutally honest with them
That’s what teachers do Duh
I suspect that her fair, kind, direct, and assertive character, as well as how she tends to express herself clearly/explicitly are a major component to her success with dogs too 🙂
I super love it too
I love how the daughter was genuinely confused, surprised, and delighted that the dane was able to follow a command. Lol
100% for positive reward training, love Victoria she is an amazing trainer.
Just remember, positive reward isn't only treats. Positive reward can be verbal, physical or toy reward. This episode is awesome!
Poor Abby so sad and heartbreaking seeing her sad depressed 😢
Yes I wish she got some attention in the episode
@@georgelin8498 me too 😢
The dogs drink out of the toilet and then the big one licks and drools all over the counter? Omg the pathogens that those dogs carry. I'm going to get sick!
The dogs were ‘made’ to drink from the loo! No thought or regard for inflicting the nasty toxins (to put it mildly) from the many humans evacuating into it…and all through Covid. Don’t tell me you love the dogs when that’s how you treat them.
All that guy was thinking of was self promotion…he was controlling his family via the dog. The quieter dog has been completely sidelined as she had lost her position when the guy got his new ‘bargaining’ tool.His change of attitude was a complete put on….seen it a thousand times.
Dog's are a lot smarter than people give them credit for. Harley calmed down the second he realised that he wasn't the one in control and the second Rick stopped encouraging his bad behaviour. They are like children if you teach them that they can get away with bad behaviour then they will behave badly. Inside every misbehaving dog is a good dog waiting to shine through.
Yep, I see my toddler at the age of 2 have advantage of their 60+ year old grandparents...
It's newspaper and Pollyanna's fault as well.
Dogs need to feel safe, if their humans don't act like they are in control, they don't feel safe. The dogs don't feel safe, so they need to try to be in control. This leads to problems, you can love your animal without being weak. Discipline is not cruel it is part of being a good pet parent. I've had both dogs and cats, and people are always amazed that my cats listen to me, but an animal responds to you when they know it is in their best interest.
Yup same with my dog she goes self employed until I direct her
As usual, homegirl got a husband problem, not a dog problem.
Omg 😱 my Harley jumps all over me when I get home from work everyday 🤦🏻♀️
Wonder what it was like with them raising kids, did thy disagree on everything, was he easy going & let them do whatever & she was the strict one?
Guess it doesn't matter, they grew up happy, so maybe not + this is about a dog not they're family.
Amen. The dog just is the symptom.
And dad was just - in the way of many men - trying to fix things make people happy . God bless him
Yep! Lol😂
The dog on the bed "Oh just one night" is EXACTLY how my mom got stuck sharing a bed with my dad AND our great dane in this house. "Well when he gets bigger we'll stop letting him up." Doesn't work that way very well when the dog weighs as much as you do. Great Danes are amazing breeds, but you have to teach them manners and really make sure they know what is and isn't okay because they're so big that all their actions can be scary to others, and dangerous. Our Great Dane has spent most of his life almost never dealing with visitors because so much of his early life was during COVID that now we have to keep him in other rooms when we have multiple people over or he'll never stop barking. It can be so difficult to train a dog like a Dane when they get bigger but it's so important
Not to mention, no matter how comfortable I am with dogs (and I've lived around them my entire life), if a dog snaps at you the way Harley snapped at people because of the bed, I would be backing away and finding someone to help with that immediately. Because that's such a dangerous position to be in, and the dog is warning you that this is HIS bed, regardless of whether YOU think that's the case or not.
Don't forget if you're in the UK Victoria is looking for new people and dogs for the next series. Covid lockdown caused so much long term problems for so many, human and animal 🙁
I got my large dog to give me my bed back by getting him a better bed. Big Barker. It was expensive but so worth it
This guy wrote an entire essay
Just remember that that it is never too late to train ^.^ Even if you walk your dog, a simple sit for a greeting on the street with neighbours wearing a mask is still a sit to greet someone. Don't give up on training : ) Dogs or are more capable to learn and adapt to situations than even people are ! Good luck with training : )
It used to boggle my mind how people failed their dogs so completely, but I had to seriously readjust my thinking. Not everyone is a natural dog owner/trainer. All skills are learned and this is one of them. Well done Harleys humans!!
Ohh I thought Rick was a right pillock at first but my goodness he redeemed himself! It was wonderful to nó longer see the stress in his wifes face and he also looked so relaxed at the end of it. Both dogs were so much happier and relaxed, what a really wonderful outcome ❤️
Absolutely not. He does not listen to his wife and he does not care if she is hurt or frightened or annoyed.
@@torkakarshiro5170 yes. That's why he *was* a right pillock. But he Learnt. Finally. With the help of marriage counselor Victoria 😊
The wife doesn’t like that dog poor thing
@@torkakarshiro5170 Exactly. I’d keep the dog who can learn and send him to the animal shelter. He has exactly ZERO respect for his wife.
@@jborrego2406 I wouldn't like that dog either. Hopefully, he's been trained better so they can now have a good relationship.
as said many times again in the
past, victoria ain't just a dog trainer,
she's also a marital councelor or
something 😂. and she's amazing
I can't believe the Danes weren't getting regular walks 😮
Was looking for this!! How can you get such big dogs and not walk them at all....
@@hajnalka-vv9ps I agree. Also why did a "rescue" allow them to have a dog and leave him eight hours?
Great Danes need 4+ hours walk daily. Ours got walks half hour to school and back and again on pickup and before bed and in the day. They can go 8 hours with out the loo remember when we’re asleep but they shouldn’t be left for any longer. It’s good to get a Walker to take them atleast once while your at work
@X Dr don’t get a Great Dane then. There’s alternatives. Like playing in a yard or letting them swim. But regardless what do you expect…. It’s a very high energy dog ☠️
@@avenger8399 My Dane is good for 8 hours but that is at night when we are home with him. You have to get in tune with his poop times.
I'm glad he was trainable, and I'm not talking about the dog.
To me...seems like the husband is a good soul, and cares about others. The wife seems a bit critical and judgmental and distrusting. Animals (especially abused dogs, like Harley) need more trust and love and faith; not more judgment and rage and criticism.
My toxic trait is that if I watch too much of these vids, and if one day I will get a dog, my dog would be sooo well-trained.. Lol!
lol. True!!!
It really does help though lol
Same buddy 😁
It probably does help! You'll know good ways on how to teach dogs, and you'll also know bad dog habits and how to break them!:)
Honestly, not a toxic trait. I started watching Victoria when I was like 14-15, I started implementing the things she teaches with my dogs at the time, and as I got older and started practicing them with the dogs I work with, and now I have my very first dog that is completely mine and I am using these methods she teaches to teach him to be my service dog. And while it is the beginning and hard he is learning quickly.
I don't think it's a coincidence that the people who's dogs are out of control usually have a marriage that's in shambles and devoid of respect. But holy cannoli, they REALLY turned it around in the end. So good to see!
It’s very sweet the way Jodi smiled at Rick when he apologized and they made up. You can tell they really love and respect each other. They’re just having a misunderstanding about the dog. They’ll be fine!
I like her facial expression when she sees something wrong. Hilarious!!! 😂 Love you Victoria!
Victoria taught me so much by watching her shows. Things I never knew or ever thought of doing with a dog!!! She's such a big help, & such a beautiful person inside n out! I love how blunt but very nice!!!
AND She has such a beautiful smile, literally can bright up a room.
I think that is so funny how Abby saw that new bed Harley got and was like no. Gimme that. Then they traded and it is now hers. She was very happy about it and he just let her it was cute Lmfao.
I love seeing Victoria train humans
She might be the only and the only good one between the positive reinforcing trainers around. At least she makes it clear, no dog on the bed. The others i met say it's no big deal if the dog does that, steals your food, and they don't take you seriousely when you speak of dog aggression in the house.
That mom was definitely STUNNING in her 20s
She still is for a woman not to wear any makeup very beautiful
I cannot blame Rick for not letting go of Harley. He’s such an amazing dog. Thank you Victoria, learning a lot from you.
Rick treats the dogs like they're his kids. Parenting style: permissive. LOL. He learned and changed his ways, though.
I treat my dog as a fur kid but he is also treated like dog in most aspects.
My friend, NO, he did not “learn” and only “changed his ways” under duress called the camera. He’s a bully hiding under his alleged “good intentions.” Oh BS, dude. You did what you wanted to do, not what was best for your family or the animal. SHAME ON YOU.
That backup method when you come inside is exactly how I trained a horse to allow me into the stall 🥰
Animal training is all the same general concept, including children. It's fun to see how it all ties together.
Harley's full episode is FINALLY here! I've been waiting for it for SO LONG!
Great Danes are smart dogs a very trainable. They thrive on positive reinforcement. The hard part of training is training the owner/enabler. Good for Rick.
I'm glad to see positive training and rewards, good for everybody concerned. Very good thing they got this training before he starts to like the taste of blood. I notice Harley is still testing the boundaries by inching his way into the dining area.
I think his taking a dump close to daddy is still testing his training restriction. He's a lot like a teenager isn't he.
Victoria is so cool. I love the opening shot of her driving her convertible corvette 🏎️😎
Harley and Abby are so beautiful! God bless them both. Considering that Harley was treated so cruelly and chained outside all the time before this couple adopted him, he must feel like he's in heaven when he gets all comfy on their bed. He deserves a comfy bed of his own, as does Abby. One thing that concerned me, though, is how Victoria encouraged them to walk the dogs right in the middle of the street! That's so dangerous. I hope that was just for the show and not a regular thing. Rest in peace, gorgeous Apollo. I hope Abby's heart heals so she can be happy again.♥
Victoria: Okay Rick do you think he would bite?
Rick: I gotta say no
*Also the Dog five seconds ago*
I can’t stand owners who say “my dog doesn’t bite.” They are the ones getting ready to be sued
Every dog can bite.
I can't stand the people who always find excuses for their jumpy, nippy, rough dogs. I can't stand when they say "oh, he's a dog, he's only expressing him self".
I am a trainer too. Have worked with Danes. Love them. With gentle guidance they turn into great dogs
They really are gentle giants.
I am thinking about getting a dane it's gonna be my first baby . Please do give me some advice and suggestions. I would be forever grateful to you.
Omg Harley is adorable and I can see how spoiling him escalated after his arrival. I had a 55kgs malamute that I loved like a son and spoiled him but he did as he was told and had a wonderful personality IN THE HOUSE! However because of my soft approach he wasn’t good outside on walks if he saw another dog. Fear would go through me ( I’m 50kgs) that I might not be able to hold him - it was something we both endured for his eleven years. He liked all people but dogs....
However I’d have him back in a heartbeat - my soulmate. 💔
That house has an absolutely fantastic yard! All the trees and plants. So relaxing.
If they're at work all day they should put a doggy door for them to go outside to poop.
Oh my god, poor puppy! If I grew up sleeping on concrete I'd be guarding the bed too 😭
And yet, it didn't turn him vicious. Nor is he afraid of people. He's just looking for affection.
Harley is such a great dog! I am so glad that they adopted him from the shelter and I was really sad knowing about his terrible life before. They are a fantastic family and I wish them the best! 😊
It's nice to see someone else not crapping on him. Harley shouldn't be growling and stealing food, but he also shouldn't be vilified just because he wants something he didn't get earlier in life. He spent the majority of his life chained up outside on a cement patio, of course he's gonna wanna hog a nice soft bed. The only problem was they let him sleep on their bed while at the same time trying to move him, thereby giving mixed messages instead of letting him have his own bed all to himself.
The. You put your child by that beast then ? I certainly HOPE not but you probably would !!
I love this couple! Jodi was so heartbroken in the beginning. Once Rick started listening to Victoria it was smooth training. The effort put into training was touching. Then when Rick surprised Jodi with flowers and dinner, I cried! He must be the second best husband in the world. (Mine is the best!😁) Great video!
At the beginning of the video, my heart was touched by the loss of their dog first and foremost. Seeing their dog, who was depressed, missing the one it knew and cared for, was sad as well. I just wanted to do something, to cheer him up. The husband, not taking into account his families feelings into consideration was hard. He thought he was doing the right thing, however, through discovery of his own, he corrected himself and was able to connect with the feelings of his wife and daughter. Together with the advise and willingness of Victoria, they were able to work together and create a better productive environment with their new family member, who was able to make amazing changes. 💙🐾
If the dog won't leave food alone then don't let it in the kitchen especially when preparing food. When you have guest put the dog in the yard or in a room while snacks are out. My mom used to have to put her dogs outside when she had people over because they would bother guest for snacks. Over time they learned if they bother they aren't allowed to be with everyone having fun. If they behave they can have their treats and hang out.
This is an awesome realistic dog training show and I am addicted to it. Victoria is an awesome dog trainer. A miracle worker who changes families lives and their dogs for goodness.
Harley is clearly more relaxed now that he knows his place. Well done all! 👍😎
Also most people don't select dogs based on the lifestyle compatibility and mutual needs. Which also causes lots of problems.
Lovely couple, great dogs and Victoria Stilwell once again helped out in such a skilled and charming way!
the dad has a soft heart and wanted to make every one happy including the dog . he just didn’t know how.
Ah, the only one he was concerned with “making happy” was HIM. Not his wife. Not the young adult child. He knows how-wife told him very clearly NO, she did not want another dog. He ran right over her NO and did what *he wanted, not what she needed.* He hasn’t changed a damn thing except his tactics. This transparent excuse is nauseating and he should be called out on his manipulative, selfish behavior.
No, he's selfish. His wife told him explicitly that she wasn't ready for another dog and he went behind her back. She should have taken Harley back to the rescue and explained the situation.
If he genuinely believes that he didn’t know how even after his wife was very explicit with him and even told him exactly what to do and what not to do, I’m not sure what his problem is.
@@tundrawomansays694well that's because it's always what the wife wants what about the husbands wants sometimes?
Such a sweet couple, good job working together for their dog training
such a sweet couple good job working together for dog training ❤
I’m so suprised how quick the Great Danes learned it’s really impressive. They just need good training and postive reinforcement.
Thank you for uploading the full episodes!
I love that the USA full episodes are getting added! Can't find them anywhere
Harley is adorable! None of his behaviors are his fault; he's never been trained. Rick needs to be made to understand that if Harley is not trained someone could be seriously injured and the authorities will sentence Harley to be put down.😢 Harley is just a BIG 3 year old who needs to be taught right and wrong.
Why do people:
1 Get such large dogs when they have no clue
2 Allow the dog to run the household
3 Wait so long to get help
Please note: *He wanted the dog.* The wife said NO emphatically but who cares about her? Not him.
@@tundrawomansays694 did you even watch the whole thing? the man literally cried, apologized to his wife, and admitted that he made a mistake because he wanted to help his family so badly. They are both happy at the end. You're judging someone's entire character and marriage off of a highly edited 40 minute dog training show. Completely harsh and uncalled for.
He has a teenager personality
Yes he cried but he was obviously lying. If he wanted to help his wife, he would have followed her instructions and not tried to get another dog.
@emmanarotzky6565 you didn't watch the whole thing then. He directly apologized to her. They were both happy at the end. Cut the guy a break, Jeez. You don't know their entire marriage or his character from an episode of a TV show. A TV show that is edited to be dramatic for ratings, just like most shows. Victoria Stillwell does very good things, but this part is still a TV show.
9:30
Homie really thought with every fiber of his being that Victoria was gonna come in here and take his side 😂 love the way she leaned toward him like "excuse you? Wanna try that tone again?"
This couple is actually really cute, I really hope everything works out well for them and their lovely dogs that they rescued from the shelter ☺️
This guy was as pleased as he could be showing off the dogs bad behaviour which he heartily encourages, And I’ll guarantee you 100% that he’ll go back to square one once Victoria and the camera crew have gone.
A man controlling his family through a dog and enjoying every minute… what a performance.
That was my first thought,a passive aggressive,stubborn control freak
Yep. He thinks he's the smart guy.
I think he also seems a lot happier with a good dog. maybe he just had a lack of motivation to get the dog trained himself... you don't know whats going on in everyone's lives. don't be so judgemental
This is exactly how my male roommate is with MY DOG.. he's completely usurped control and with the dog and now sleeps in his bed, and is aggressive towards me now when I try and pet or discipline him, and my roommate has no regard for the training I'm desperately trying to train him with, but blames everything on me.. I feel like I've lost my dog, and I cry myself to sleep many nights.. I want to give up and just leave him with my roommate since he's taken to him anyways.. Ironically my puppy's name is Harley too 😍.. I love him and went thru so much to get him, but I feel it was all for nothing bc he hates me now, and I'm not getting the support I need to turn him around.. I don't know what to do and need help..
@@DivaDivine88 do you need to have a roommate ? Are you financially reliant on having a roommate or can you afford to live alone ? (I am not asking you to tell me about your finances, I am posing questions for you to consider ) If you are not, then I would suggest giving your roommate notice to leave or if you have moved in with them , then are you able to find your own place . If so that's the only way this will end . However if you are financially reliant on needing a roommate then have you actually sat down and laid it out to your roommate. That Harley is your dog and you would appreciate that he doesn't undermine you regards the dog , you can even suggest that he helps with the training but on your terms. If Harley is your dog you need to take charge of the situation, you need to tell your roommate exactly how you feel regards this matter. As I said by all means your roommate can help with the training BUT on YOUR terms not theirs, it's the only way to resolve it. I hope you manage to get the issue resolved so you can enjoy your dog.
If people were so tolerant and understanding with each other as they are to their dogs , hardly any marriage would fail .
That’s definitely not true lmao
@@drummergurl99that definitely is true people wil fight to changes their dogs ways
Dogs don’t speak English so it’s wayyyyy easier to deal with barking and simple reward training, could you imagine me giving treats to my fiancé and saying good girl to get good behavior? I think I understand what you were trying to say but there’s noooooo comparison lol
Victoria is amazing. I really do admire her experience and knowledge in helping dogs
He says the dog wont bite and at 7:19 his life flashed in front of his eyes. :P
I completed binge watching the clips from the USA episodes and Harley's story and the episode is one of my favorites
The husband has that "I gotta fix it" mentality... He saw a "problem" of Abbie feeling sad/depressed because she was missing her buddy and his wife was grieving the loss of their dog too and the husband's "I gotta fix it" mentality kicked in and was like "everyone was happy when we had two dogs, now we have one dog and everyone is sad... I have to fix them... We should get another dog so everyone can go back to being happy with two dogs." It was like... in his mind two dogs=happy family, one dog=sad family... so the "solution" was to get a new dog so that two dogs could equal happy family again.
His heart was in the right place, but his logic was built on a false assumption/correlation.
Hey- as a woman, myself, I feel like the husband being so caring about the remaining dog can only be a good thing. :) It shows great compassion, and an instinct to help. THIS rare quality should be celebrated and honored, not ridiculed.
i love the full episodes! i cant watch it on the tellie so i am clustered to youtube. so a full episode is really nice to see compared to 6 minutes clips❤
Without Structure and Discipline, a dog will automatically assume it's the boss.... and trust me this is a very censored way to see it but it gets worse depending on the dog if they are not taught basic commands and boundaries as soon as it's in your home, whether that be a dog you adopted or a puppy. It's all fun and games till the "owner" has to pay big bucks or be forced to surrender there dog
He really said "I'm sorry. I just never felt the way that you've been feeling and I'm sorry you're afraid" Not "I'm sorry I got the dog despite knowing you don't want the dog" lmao
This was a very nice one! The guy is actually a pretty nice guy and caring towards animals and also for his wife. I was amazed he wanted to go above and beyond to please his wife once he knew how to manage his dog! But oh boy the Dane is huge lol 😅 and his poop is also super sized 😆 Hope the dog gets house trained soon and I’m happy to see the couple is happy with the dogs and with each other! Lovely couple with big kind hearts!
Any other 30 yr old see Harley's bed sheet and was like crap....I had that as a kid 😂
Say it with me now: If it has teeth, it can bite!
If it can't bite, how does it eat? An animal is an animal and should be regarded (and respected) as such.
its so good that she actually explains what's wrong and what they are doing wrong unlike most trainers
"Are those Dogs or Horses? 150 lb. of misbehavior! So sorry for Abby's feeling depressed. Harley gets all the attention due to his behavior. Apollo must have been Abby's soul mate. Poor Harley was very mistreated. Poor Jody, due to Rick's not taking Harley's behavior seriously. Victoria made such a difference by teaching Harley, Rick, Abby and Jody rules. Such a wonderful change to a happy house for everyone.
All dogs should be trained from the start; as a puppy if at all possible. I had a 200# harlequin Great Dane. Took possession of him at 8 weeks old and trained him to not jump up on anyone unless "invited". He was easy to house train, he grew up with our existing silky terrier and a maltese. Then we got a 6 week old Shiazu and he loved her from the beginning. This Dane was gentle and oh so smart!
I have two dogs and raised them the way I raised my now 22 year-old son, namely : love, discipline, boundaries, punishment. They're happy, loving and obedient. ❤
You want your children to be obedient?! You seem like a good owner, but a very oldschool parent.
@Jelli Rabauke We didn't have the issues that we have today. Bring back corporal punishment in the schools. If you are well behaved, you have no problems.
@@Me-mn4nw no. Just treat children like humans. Of course you "behave" when you fear beeing beaten. But that only raises liers and violent bully. Because the only thing you learn is to solve problems by violence. And you only try to avoid pain instead of learning. I'm happy, that we have scientist who discoverd what really works.
Ive been following/watching Victoria for years. I love her training techniques for both the dogs and the families! She is the top trainer i the UK & US.
Her easy and common sense tips make sense and they work!
I admire her greatly! And love watching her do her magic!❤
Victoria is amazing with people and dogs. She always impresses me with each episode she does.
7:01 thats just savage um I think hes a little blind had me 💀 and rolling on the florr on repeat hahaha
Rick is a darned fool! He is in denial and really disrespects his wife by preferring to spoil the dog. His bad decisions have created a dominant Great Dane.
“I’m NOT going to eat a meal in your house “ 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Never i can just imagine what it smells like 😢😢😢😢😂😂😂
Congratulations on your hard work.
"we get rescues to save them give them a better life" * lets them drink out of the toilet *
Victoria is such a good person love her ❤
When I met my first husband, he had 2 Great Danes. One was from a shelter and aggressive. The other one was young and gentle.
The aggressive one was not under control, while the other one listened to all commands.
I told him to get rid of the aggressive one (we had multiple police reports and fines), but keep the young one.
Became good friends with the younger Dane.
That picture of Harley between them is so cute and so funny I love it 😂
The house built in the midst of greenery looked the most lovely.☺
EXCUSE ME THE TOILET WHAT
😂😂😂I nearly died hell no
so great nto the this episode again in full length, thank you. ❤
i started watching and was rolling my eyes.... by the end of the program i found myself going "oooooohhhh" they really did a great job
Excellent video Victoria!
Victoria is a very smart lady
The visualization/illustration of harley behind the back of them has meme value lmao
i love you victoriaa
🎉great job 👏 thanks learning so much thanks 😊
It is so nice that a lot more of the full episodes are made available here. It is notably harder to find stuff to watch here in Canada, since all too often with sited from America the videos can not be played here, even though Canada is often referred to as North America.
I really enjoyed her ‘It’s Me or the Dog” show.
Victoria is fierceeee i love her
❤❤❤one thing i love about watching this is that u can train an old dog new tricks never thought they could be trained after learning all the bad behavior awesome
I used to have a large dog and my cousin would walk him too. People used to ask does he bite and her answer was does he have teeth?
Ikr any dog can bite no matter the size
Lovely episode Victoria ☺️☺️ it was insightful. I learned so much. 🎉❤
I love it's me or the dog. She teaches you so much. I know my next dog will be trained using her methods. I like very large dogs like Great Danes.
Victoria is literally like the Gordon Ramsay of dogs, fixing families more than the food or dogs lol
At 4:09 he sampled that cheese and said "don't mind if I do!" 😂
I've had hip pain most of the day...just finished this workout and I feel better now😊