This is what people need to see, and how to actually learn. Half of the dogs in videos aren’t extreme cases of nervousness or reactivity. So viewers cannot resonate. This however, is very helpful to see and understand
I want to thank you so much. I have a GS and my parents were convinced she was a aggressive and out of control dog. They wanted to put her down, but they gave me a chance to try and help my dog. Im happy to say that I have been following your videos and applying them to my dog. She is now very social and no longer considered aggresive and out of control. Truly thank you
I’m currently working with my girl now! She’s 8 months! Can you tell me what you started applying to your girl??? I have been working with her but I’m unsure of where to start exactly. We got our girl at 3 months and tried our hardest to take her everywhere with us(we also moved to a new town and knew zero people) so socialize her and get her use to people. Around 4 1/2 months something went off and she just started lunging at people and dogs. How she is not as bad but you can’t come too close so she will start barking and going crazy
Finally! An honest dog trainer! I love how you call yourself a balanced dog trainer. That is real. All the treats in the world, all the hugs, all the stupid clicker positive reinforcement nonsense, is not going to stop an aggressive dog. Structure, control, and balance is the solution.
SOOOO true! I've purchased all the other things but never got lasting results, and my gsd 10 month old is lovely but also a trickster.. very aggressively pulling me and playing tug-of-war with his leash in the middle of the street (not busy tG). Choke chain, no... halter, what a joke. I know he loves me and enjoys our walks so much - when we finally get going after all of the shenanigans - but it's exhausting and frustrating to say the least. I am buying the prong collar TODAY 😅
Straight facts. This new dog training module is pure garbage. If your dog has no problems and is practically perfect then ya sure it will work great. But for dogs that ACTUALLY need help?nah it's not going to work. Just a bandaid.
True, I have 4 GSDs, no time for positive reinforcements and all that soft soppy stuff, I had to assert and control 4 adult GS in a few weeks so they don't get put down, I trained them and the man that had them bred for fighting stopped breading dogs and gave me the 4 boys that O have still to this day, aggressive dogs can be fixed, but not with positive reinforcements, structure control and being assertive is the way to go
"Balanced" just means he uses aversive methods. It's a prettier word. I am a trainer, and have seen scores and scores of aggressive dogs respond to positive reinforcement methods, which simply means no harm is done to the dog. No leash pops, no prong collars, no corporal punishment, no "alpha rolls" (which only makes the dog fear you and causes many dog bites) no dominating the dog. While these aversive methods may suppress a certain behavior, they don't teach the dog the proper behavior AND they can cause fear and anxiety, which can lead to aggression. I've seen this happen time and time again. You may call +R training "nonsense" if you like, but over many years I have seen so many dogs rehabilitated with +R training. To each his own.
@@singsonggirl9267 so, as a dog trainer…surely you have worked with a mid-size or large dog. One with a dominant pack mindset that is an innate characteristic for that particular breed. A breed where it is imperative to understand they are not the alpha in a family household. Especially when an unsuspecting 2 year old child in the house touches this “co-alpha” dog’s food bowl. I can understand why some people could favor a less firm approach than some trainers suggest on youtube. But you’ve clearly only “seen” dogs under 40lbs be successfully trained. And, ultimately, you just watched that trainer teach those dogs how to make THE HANDLER obey if they really want to when agitated. Stay in your lane with the Jack Russell and Corgis. This video is for people who want to develop a great relationship with their powerful full sized companion-its up to us if they are capable to still cause serious damage on a whim, or if they make us reflect on how we can be more like them. And thats my dog right there.
After watching your video, I took my dog out to see how he'd react to this method. In essence, it felt like my GSD was calling me stupid. I felt like a complete moron. He was so receptive and responded so quickly. In 30min he was walking and even slowing down when he felt the leash tension. This is step one but now I know I, personally, CAN train him. Thank you SO much.
Great decision to not edit. Using the speed up and slow down on important parts gives the viewers a great glimpse on the reality of GS behaviors and the process to success. Great job.
@@tomdavisofficialdo you have a suggestion for a rescued Frenchie…from what I read with their breathing issues and potential for trachea problems using these tools isn’t safe for them…I have got him engaged a lot better but he’s definitely reactive to things that he doesn’t recognize - deer, vehicles approaching, people snow blowing their driveways…I don’t think he had much socialization growing up….also resource guards Toys but doesn’t even wanna play with them. Just protect them and he bit my senior pitty in the face last night 😭
Super awesome course ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxKkYeOoCV_w2vPX0CSyVWkhew2c4FYk0d ! ! We were able to easily understand and apply the instructions with our fur baby sola.
It’s midnight at the moment but I still had to go on a quick walk to try this training out with my GSD and I’m blown away! The corrections, the proper leash etiquette, the commands all worked 100%. Please keep up the incredible work! Thank you so much
WOW! I'm so proud of you for being so dedicated that you went out at midnight. Brave & challenging with dangers and distractions of the nightlife/wildlife scene. That's some true love right there...action! It's like you were a kid who couldn't wait till the next day for X-mas, so you just had to open a present on X-mas Eve😆, that's so fun. Allow that spontaneity, fun and inner child to come out, it's a blast and helps make training fun for a dog. I'm a trainer and recently discovered Tom so I'm just seeing your comment 2 yrs later. Tom is awesome and very impressive. I hope you have continued with training and growing an amazingly bonded relationship with your GSD. They are truly a fantastic breed of dog and in my top 10 favorites personally. Working a GSD is just flipping cool kinda fun. Props to you 2!🐾🐾💜
Wow, this is just like my German Shepherd. We’ve had 3 different trainers, they all told me to ignore the behavior it will go away. They only wanted to train tricks. Here we are at almost a year and a half and no one wants to be around him. This helps so much, thank you!
Man, I understand. So many videos where people are like "This dog pulls!" and at most it's a little tiny tug. This dog nearly knocked the trainer off his feet multiple times! That's a real puller!
This is DOG TORTURE. Illegal in Toronto, and this 'trainer' would be in jail. Why in the world would you torture your 'best friend' like this. I don't know how I ended watching this video. I have a border collie who is having some unbecoming behaviours with strangers and kids. I hired a trainer - positive reinforcement - 95% of things is out (bicycles, skateboards, scooters etc). My dog's sister who a neighbour adopted, who used your 'methodology' for the same issues is out of control. She is a smart dog saying to all F-you! My heart shrinks when I see her with prong collars (illegal) and the idiotic trainer pushing it. Bunch of psychopaths.I'll report it today to the city. Poor, poor dogs. This 'dog training industry' needs to be licensed, controlled and frequently inspected.
Well when you suck as a parent then your dog turn's out out like that, so all you have to do is to figure out how your dog energy works, It's quite simple , And I used ceaser millan method and it worked on my 3 year's spoiled labradog , he even used to bite us in even under very silly circumstances, like if wanted to go for walk at 4 am , he shout his lungs out , jump into our bed, well even put his paw on our face, what comes after this is the bite
I see a lot of junk on the internet these days....This is very well done young man....Good job.... For the beginners out there, notice he is pulling slightly to the side with the training collar. Something I don't think was mentioned, and he may not even be aware he's doing it. What pulling to the side does is teach the dog how to release the collar pressure without getting into a big fight, with the dog. Pulling back or even forward is into the dogs strength. to the side untracks the front legs, takes the dog off balance slightly, and is MUCH easier to do...Much less pressure... Once again...Well done !!
@Frederick Broussard The handler...I don't know the young mans name...When introducing a dog, or pup to any tool, sideways pressure is always easier. Even on horses....:) Ever seen a pup just lock up and not move forward ?? You can literally drag him and his feet don't move. Pull to the side and he'll untrack and move his feet right away.
@Frederick Broussard I tell people all the time. "You do this for over 40 years and it'll look easy too".. You have all the time in the world, take it....You are looking for "better" every week, not prefect...You'll do fine, enjoy your pup. A LOT of things can be done with a pup, with food at feeding time. You can start all your basic obedience, in the house, with food, over the next few weeks.
I like your... uncertainty and genuineness with teaching. I feel like a lot of other trainers don't show this project live, they go for the easy wins. My dog's adopted, 5 years old, and was abused. So, teaching him to chill is a project.
I just adopted a dog from a shelter and THIS is her exact behavior when we're outside! When we're indoors she listens, is so sweet, gentle and loving. When we go outside she's like a completely different (and very strong!!) dog - jumping, pulling, spinning, trying to slip her collar, not looking at me at all with very little interest in food rewards. Thank you so much for this video, I think I'll be on track and going to binge the rest of your videos! :)
I just got a dog who acts just like this!! His name is Smoki and he really is a sweet boy, but he goes crazy (in a bad way) about walks. I hope I can train him to calm down a bit more so me and my family can take him on longer, nicer walks
This video changed my life. My husband and I got a three year old GSD from a shelter, we both had dogs before, but this dog was on a whole new level. Getting the prong collar and learning how to use it was a crucial first step to having a great life with our rescue.
I wouldn't put.a prong collar on a dog as it is hurtful. Why do you think the dog in the video started to whine and cry as soon as this guy put it on him? I have a rescue dog, and if anything it is your responsibility to make them feel safe again. Hurting them unless they do what they are told is a cruel way to teach an animal anything. Please do more research into prong collars which digs into a dog's neck! No reputable trainer uses this, and trust me I have had issues with my dog and I used NO tools that hurt him (and his pulling was worse than this)
I am not sure what you’re talking about, judging how? The research is out there regarding prong collars and dogs real feedback is in this video when he cries in pain as soon as he puts it on. Why don’t you try it lightly on your neck for a second before you put it on your dog? It isn’t judgement, it’s common sense.
The ending just melts me! You can actually see how relaxed he is now that he doesn't have to make the decisions 💓. Beautiful video, and very well explained!
Your videos are helping me immensely understand and improve how I’ve been handling my anxious and reactive dog. Being young and first time dog owner I truly wasn’t aware of the subtleties and range of techniques used on dogs. I have a 100lb chocolate lab who has been anxious since she was a puppy. As she ages, her behavior is shifting in a negative way especially from a few negative encounters with other dogs. Applying your techniques are helping me stop and, hopefully, eventually reverse her behavior. Thank you!!
I worked with a husky who wasn't super interested in food. After some balanced training he actually started getting into it and calmed down enough to accept food, and now he's actually much more food motivated. Now he loves working and will do anything for some dried liver
I used to hate prong collars but it really saved my dog! It changed our relationship and the dynamic when we’re on walks. We went from the country to the city when he was intact & and barely a year old. He was afraid of everything. Now, we can walk down to the park and back with no fear. Still working on reactivity to other dogs 🤓
Same thing with an electric training collar for our dog. He went from being a feral version of this shepherd to backpacking off leash. He wasn't food motivated and needed some negative reinforcement, the gentle shocks, to snap him out of his OCD behavior and start paying attention.
@@MrGrifter123 ahhh I don't know, some of his previous work was really controversial and kind of cruel in alot of ways, but he's gotten alot better with his methods, he corrects instead of punishing and dominating which is not needed at all, I understand your opinion though, watched a few more recent vids the other week and you can see alot of methods that he is also using from this channel, rather than pinning the dog to the floor so on, I used to hate watching him but now he has realised it was wrong he's corrected himself
This has got to be one my favorite videos. It shows that the training tool depends on the behavior and mindset of the dog. If more people understood that, there'd be less bickering about training methods.
we should put nail collars on demorats everytime they do something stupid qwe can pull on their leash lol. oh and the rhino republicans they are just as bad
This is such a great vid - thanks! Separation anxiety is much more common than lots of people think and it can be a real problem. Thanks for this video!
Yes especially for those of us who bought new dogs during Covid lock down. Minimal socializing. Dogs never have to separate from their owners for 2 years. Post Covid dog training
I am a positive dig trainer and it appears my career has taken a turn. I am finding myself with predominately stressed, reactive dogs especially GSDs. Because of your videos I am seeing tools used correctly may help exponentially. I like how you say you COULD do it different way.. and you were willing to use other methods if the prong did not work. Thank you, a million times. I'm taking your course.
What a beautiful video. I saw a sweet, friendly lovely dog who just needed guidance. It's hard when they aren't food motivated, my dog isn't either, but she works for me, and is a stable wonderful farm dog who also is my service dog. She's already kept me from plummeting off a cliff. How you explained what and why, is truly wonderful. And the analogy about children was well put. Excellent video--I've been watching your entire catalogue of videos. 98% of dog problems are people problems, the owners need training and to understand behaviour.
I think that people who think these tools are just mean and or abusive are only seeing what has happened when used improper or excessively and or with aggression such as trying to force the dog , or the oh ill show you whos boss !! way.. "to much of anything can be bad"... this guy uses it in the correct way ... just to get his focus .. i really liked this video and im a major animal activist ..... i agree with Dale .. well done
I think a good part of the negative views of these tools are that some people use them *all* day, every day. They don't differentiate between a "working" collar and a "normal" daily wear collar. Lots of people just don't know that these are collars for very specific uses, not to replace their main collar, and they aren't meant to be worn 24/7.
Thank you. I know this isn't a super recent video, but it explains exactly what I frequently try to explain to people (trainers, pet owners, and pet owners who claim to be trainers) I come into contact with in the veterinary and behavior communities. Every dog is different. What motivates some dogs may not (or will not, depending on drive) motivate other dogs. Then, when you factor in stress and anxiety, many dogs won't show interest at all in food no matter how high value it is. I have literally used options like homemade raw meatballs made with sardines, cheese, peanut butter, or coconut oil (all scents & flavirs that I've noticed REALLY get a dog's attention), or raw goat cheese treats, and certain dogs experiencing a high level of stress, insecurity, or anxiety didn't bat an eyelash at those treats. In those cases, soft voices, treats, and praise aren't going to work. I also completely agree that it's inhumane and potentially very dangerous to leave a dog in such a state for an extended period of time, especially when you have or know of tools that can help bring that dog into a safer and calmer state more quickly. Dogs HAVE to be given rules, boundaries, and limitations - for their own safety as well as the safety of others. Giving guidance and moderate discipline isn't harmful. It isn't mean. It helps the dog to come into a state where he can feel more connected with the humans and environment around him. If that's something you can't understand or agree with, then dog ownership may not be for you. ANY dog, regardless of breed or size or age, can move from insecurity and lack of guidance quickly into aggression. For positive training to even work, the dog's brain has to be in a state of receiving direction. Using tools like this properly is what can help to get the brain into that state, primed for receiving direction and praise. Let's all be realistic. Some dogs will never need correction with something like a prong collar, and that is wonderful! But many dogs will, and used properly this tool will simply serve to snap the brain out of neurotic, obsessive behaviors. They aren't used to punish the dog. They actually cause less of a choking sensation than flat collars because they distribute pressure around the neck evenly rather than only pressing on the trachea. And it doesn't take very long for the dog to get the point, which means these collars don't have to be used for very long. Just remember to be realistic. Every dog is different. There is no one-size-fits-all method in behavior modification or training. Once you understand that, you can be a much better help to the dogs in your care.
Hey, sorry i know you wrote this comment 2 years ago, but you mention about dogs not being motivated by food/treats no matter how high value it is. This is the problem with my two. Indoors they are definitely food motivated - but outside toys/treats/soft crew don't work. What would you suggest for a motivation in this case?
@@TamaraGKing hey there! Can you tell me more about the situations you're experiencing with your dogs outside? Are they pulling on the leash, or otherwise reactive (barking or lunging at other people / animals)? Or is something else going on? And do they act the same way outside when they are separated vs when they're together?
Thank you . I have a GS and saw him on your video’s GS. Mine also climbs the sofa to get to the window when someone is on the street. I would love to have some advise on that. Thanks again.
I love your honesty about not being done and more work is needed. Some trainers try to make it look easier than it is. Also just using treats would make an owner give up after a short time with no success. Your delivery of information is great. Thanks for making these videos.
This is called balanced training.. I'm all for it as a trainer in training!! I've met trainers who believe that with tons of positive reinforcement, the dog will "improve", which it may! However you don't want to risk your dog getting injured or injuring others because it wasn't trained soon enough. The positive reinforcement route could take years and may not be effective all the time due to the issues that the dog may be experiencing. Certain breeds need a strong leader! This is great, it recreates a stronger bond for pup and parent.
I don’t have kids, but I nanny them a lot, and I’ve always said I think some parents could do with training classes for kids like we do training classes for puppy. I know they exist but people don’t take them like most people do for pups!
The way you explained this helped me so much to understand what's happening with my GSD, "checks out", "the dog doesn't know I'm the one who's turning everything on and off for him". Simple words, but it opened my mind to the behavior and how it looks and to recognize it in my own dog. I will be watching your other videos to gain further knowledge as I progress with my dog, thank you.
My German Shepherd had the same issues like this dog. We never thought of using a prong collar until I met a trainer like Thomas. He opened my eyes and made me realize dogs like this need discipline and you need to show them who is in charge. Took 3 weeks and my dog is different and you have more control of him. Consistency is KEY! ( we still working on him tho) lol
I have had two dogs that pulled all the time. The only thing that worked with both of them was a prong collar for leash training. One dog was a 115 pound Rottweiler and the other was a 6 month Shepard/Husky mix. Love this video. Thank you😊 for showing how prong collars can help without hurting the dog.
Love the eye contact later on once you had the prong collar on for about 5 min. He is looking at you for your next command and how to please you and get rewards and figure out what he is supposed to do. Love that he keeps making the eye contact as you said he needed a job. Also, love the physical contact he chose to make when leaning into you, very nice.
Thank you for this video. This is exactly like my rescued 9 year old German/King mix. Previous owner had 4 Sheperds and let them run the house and fend for themselves. It's amazing what a little structure and discipline can do for a dog's behavior. My dog has gone from being a Sheperd that could not be trusted in public without a muzzle to being all hugs and kisses and craving attention from all the kids at the bus stop. He's not the same dog at all, and even the vet is now willing to see him without a muzzle. They're like kids. They need direction. We've accomplished a lot with him, but I know we're not done.
Such a relief to find this video, and especially reading this comment. Ty. I am 2 weeks in with a rescue dog who is very aggressive with all males in general, but esp older men. He is so scared. Reading this comment gives me hope. He is only 2 1/2, so if a 9 y/o can do it, we can too. Tysm.
This is great! Glad I am not alone. I just rescued a 2 yr old Boxer/american bulldog mix. She is unbothered by humans or cars but other dogs.... her behavior is exactly like the Shepherd in this video. Walks are stressful
Thank you for your testimony. People today are over pampering and treating their dogs like human kids. Dogs need an alpha pack leader, the pack leader is the one that sets the ground rules and instill discipline within the ranks.
I just adopted a gsd who was just left in a crate and never been trained. She’s a sweetheart but.... thank you!! I think there’s simple things will change her life!
Thank you SO much for posting this video! Been using this method WITHOUT fail for over 20 years! It's the quickest and most HUMANE way to relieve a dog from the stress of thinking he has to take on the world for you. Treating, distractions and ignoring bad behavior only delays the process of getting them in a better state of mind. Discipline and correction ISN'T a four letter word and has a place in dog training like every other method. What's "cruel" is to let a dog stay stressed and anxious for extended periods of time. The prong collar quickly tells the dog "don't worry about all that...I've got you. Calm down and TRUST me." Dogs WANT that...they look for leadership and try to figure out who's alpha and if they don't detect you are taking a serious step in that direction they will naturally take over and that stresses a dog out. What is shown here is not rocket science. It's how a dog learns even from his own mother as a pup. When he does something his mother doesn't like she will snap at him. Is that cruel? No it's nature. It's how they learn. Yes rewards and praise go a long way and should be the main form of training. But to completely remove disciple as a tool is not a balanced way to train. So before the crazies try to ban prong collars. Go stock up on some: www.amazon.com/Sprenger-Chrome-Collar-Pawmark-Quick-Snap/dp/B01CB25GEE/ref=sr_1_10?crid=QEF63173NNTC&keywords=herm%2Bsprenger%2Bprong%2Bcollars%2Bfor%2Bdogs&qid=1580569885&s=pet-supplies&sprefix=herm%2Bspe%2Cpets%2C158&sr=1-10&th=1
Dogs communicate with each other positively and negatively.... there needs to be both during training. So much dog behavior is association. I have never seen a severe dog behavior fixed with positive only training. Balanced dogs/balanced training 🙌🏻 Not to mention how many ‘positive only’ people inadvertently reinforce bad behavior 🤷🏼♀️
Just because you haven't seen it, it doesn't mean it's not possible. It does depend a lot on each individual dog though, some, even with severe issues, can progress wonderfully with positive reinforcement only, some won't. Neither balanced nor positive only training is 'wrong', great things can be achieved with either as long as you're training the dog that's in front of you and you know what you're doing. My now 1 year old border collie had a whole bunch of issues. Long things short, she would obsessively chase cars to the point where you couldn't walk with her anywhere near a road, as soon as she just heard a car she would become so fixated she wouldn't take food or respond to anything. She was also severely reactive towards both dogs and people, she would go crazy as soon as she could see another dog, nobody except me and my family could get close to a car if she was in it, if she wasn't leashed in situations where she was prone to reacting I'm pretty sure she would've bitten at least a few times by now. I wouldn't say it can be done with positive reinforcement only if I hadn't managed to do it myself. Sure, it's a much longer process, teaching her not to pull using only a harness and treats took me at least 8 months for example, and she's still not 100% fine with all dogs and strangers, not sure if she'll ever be because some of it is also genetics and breed traits. But still, the progress she's made is insane, I can now take her with me in public and on dog events, she'll calmly pass by other dogs and she lets most strangers at least touch her, sometimes she even goes say hi herself and actually enjoys the attention. So yes, it can be done, but it takes a long time and it doesn't suit each and every dog, just like balanced training most likely wouldn't suit mine because she's quite soft and her reactivity was a result of fear.
@@puhekbunny I feel the need to point out the long period of time this has/is taking you AND the fact you state she's not 100% yet indeed voids your statement that positive training alone can and does work. Also balanced training would most definitely work on your dog since she as you imply was/is fearful aggressive. A dog with that reactivity and response to situations and stimuli is an ideal candidate for balanced training. They are seeking leadership and want someone to 'take the wheel' because she is stressed by not knowing how to best handle the situation and wants someone to do that for her. You are clearly a conscientious dog owner, put in the effort and want the best for her but I honestly think you need to employ a more balanced leadership role and you'll get there faster with a happier dog. Dogs also learn through repetition and habit so reward shouldn't be required 100% of the time. They do it because they want to and they understand your expectations. Best wishes.
@@fionamesseter5468 Do keep in mind that she used to be a very anxious, motion sensitive dog with a bunch of obsessive behaviours(chasing cars etc) so loose leash walking was a lot more difficult to train. With my other, 'average' dog it went much faster, she was pretty much 100% by the time she was 6 months. But when you have a dog that pulls due to a whole bunch of other issues it's bound to take longer to tackle it all. I posted this comment some time ago, she also improved since and now tries to pull only when she's way too aroused(agility trials for example) and even then she will calm down after a few excercises. Considering what she used to be like, it definitely works, it's just a slower process than putting a prong on the dog(then again, transitioning from the prong to a flat collar does take time as well). I'm not saying balanced is wrong, but for a sensitive, anxious dog I much rather go the long way to ensure she's feeling well. It depends on the individual dog, mine tends to be way more nervous when pressure is put on her neck and does much better on a harness so I didn't want to use a prong. It could work, but so does positive. It's about training the dog in front of you, some take corrections better than others. Mine is very prone to shutting down and/or freaking out to the point where her behaviour gets worse, even with mild corrections. Leadership comes in different forms as well, for my dog it was learning that nothing bad will happen to her from the outside(strangers, dogs, anything she could react negatively to) as long as she does as I say and lets me handle the situation. She is not comfortable with pushy dogs and people, and that's okay. She learned t walk by calmly because she know I'll keep them away if needed and she doesn't need to engage. I could also correct her whenever she reacted, but I'm worried that would just give her negative associations and make her 'behave' but not in an emotionally stable way, just in the 'I won't bark because I don't want a correction' kinda way and when pushed over her boundaries, she might just bite. Maybe I just don't know how to do balanced properly in situations like this but from what I know and from my previous experience, I'm not sure if I want to risk it, especially when my dog is steadily improving without it. I do have another dog that also had some aggression issues but she wasn't anxious or fearful and with her, some corrections worked great, paired with lots of recall training(she used to have issues with fixating on dogs she disliked and charging at them, I used a spray bottle a few times when she was about to charge if she didn't respond to my call and she learned to stick with me instead pretty quickly). But as I said, not all dogs respond to all methods the same and I'm vary of correcting my anxious dog because it stresses her out even more and because other methods keep her more emotionally stable. I don't reward every time, rather than that I teach her 'life skills' such as switching sides to be further away from the trigger, recalling no matter what, walking away instead of reacting aggressively etc, and those skills then become a reward on their own, because they help her avoid the conflict she's terrified of. If you have any specific suggestions how balanced training with a dog like this should look, I would be more than happy to hear some ideas. I'm by no means saying balanced doesn't work, I just wanted to tell my dog's story and why I do things the way I do them. She made amazing improvement but I'm also always open to learning, I just like to be critical and really think things through before I go and try them out on my dog. If you have any questions about the things I train, I'll also be more than happy to answer.
my trainor told me that the prong collar all it does is get their attention....he is a beautiful gsd! ty for the video. GSD's are one of the sweetest natured dogs you will ever find, i know because i have a black & tan just like him, female. They are highly trainable.
Finally - actual training that results in a well trained dog without harsh training - excellent use of a pinch collar. This is an excellent training video
With so many great videos like this on utube no one has the excuse to not train their dog anymore. If you're still unsure go to training. Listen to this guy he knows what he's talking about!
So this makes sense, I have GSD, at home he well behaved, but outside he becomes a nightmare, I didn't realize that lack of confidence is why he behaves like this, that was really helpful insight for me. Thanks for video.
Its really comforting to see another dog so similar to mine. She is also very anxious outside. Has no interest in treats, doesn't focus on me, pulls even on a halti. This video has really helped. I just don't know how to stop her barking at every dog and person we walk past
Beautifully done! I was walking my 6 month beagle and she was acting just like him! It got me so stressed I had to end her walk short and came home to your video so THANK YOU. Will practice this tomorrow early in the morning and hopefully each day gets easier.
I'm not convinced this GSD has had any real time on a leash before arriving at your facility. I saw him try to give you his paw 3.5 times; playful, more importantly,,,,,,,he trusts you! I can see it in his expressions that he wants to do well by you. He's a good dog, I'm quite sure you enjoyed working with him over time. I've bred, raised, shown (German ring) & trained GSD's over the past 30 years; absolutely magnificent animals, ♥️ em'. Tom, you called all of the right shots with this dog.
This is exactly how my sons dog acts, I refuse move if he doesn’t calm down. Glad I’m doing it right. My sons dog was a rescue and is aggressive, possessive over toys. He had a family then they decided he was to big and dumped him at a kill shelter. My son went to Petco for cat treats and came home with a German shepherd. Thank you Thomas, your videos they help a lot. You are right there’s no bad dogs just peoples ignorance.
I would never have considered a Prong Collar to be humane from the design of it, but you can clearly see the dog is in no distress whilst wearing it... The calmness isn't cowering, it looks more like a recognition of who is in control. Amazing vid man, slightly jealous of what you get to do for a living! :D
I had a Staffordshire Terrier that nothing worked with that dog...tried harness, slip chain, gentle leader. I finally bought a prong collar out of desperation. At first I left the rubber things on the prongs, but he still pulled and didn't pay any attention to me. I reluctantly took the rubber things off. The first time he pulled and I gave a gentle tug, he stopped in his tracks and looked at me like "oh, you're there". I worked with him for 10 minutes and then never had to use the prong collar again. It wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it!
I think your concepts are SPOT ON! It makes me sad to see owners not bother to train their dogs because they are so dead set on only positive training. Positive training doesn't work for all dogs OR takes years longer. I truly believe you need to be your dogs Owner, Teacher, Parent....and not their litter mate. there's plenty of time for that later after they're trained. Great Video!! I've subscribed and look forward to more of them.
I agree! There is 100% a place for positive reinforcement for most dogs I’d say, but 99% of dogs get to the point where you can’t go further without corrections. And it takes slower to get to that point, or you can just start with a solid mix and speed the process up
A lot of people don’t like to use ‘negative’ emotions to teach. They’re too soft. Even mother dogs bark loudly at their misbehaved child. If u don’t discipline there’s no respect.
This was really eye opening, my 8 month old female GSD acks just like that and I have tried and tried to change this behavior with no success Thank you very much you were great in how you explain the reason and process
Lol....I hear you man, I think I just have really really really high expectations. However my GSD is amazing but I've spent a ton of time training him.
Just to clarify. We just rescued a 16 month old female shepherd. The first two weeks I wanted to kill myself and her. She is a beast. 5 months later, not even the same pup. Time, just put in the time.
Lanne Klusmann not hurting my feelings. My dog was never bad. I think people took my comment that way i really meant it in a relief type of way. He’s actually a quick learner and very obedient. Started Defense training 2 months ago. Might be a stud lol
He's like "thanks man I needed a leader." This was beautiful! I really wish that public education would include more in depth education about pet ownership. Since I brought home my dogs I have had to learn so much. The most profound thing I learned was that I didn't know what I was doing! After that I started researching everything I could find about dog training and now our lives are so peaceful.
I'm very impressed! My sister has been a trainer/breeder, for almost 40 years ... you are way up there! Looking forward to future videos, and my next dog😀
We have been having issues with out pup who is a few months over a year old. I talked with a trainer who said to just rehome the dog over a phone consult which I don't feel is the answer. I found your videos on German Shepherds and you gave me tools to use. Thank you so much.
I adopted a German shepherd/lab mix from a shelter about 6 weeks ago. He's approximately a year old and seems eager to please but has such bad manners. This has been very helpful! Definitely subscribed!
Omg! That is exactly what my dog do when I put the leash, he’s one year old and he’s very strong dog, I don’t hv power to teach him, I felt give up but I wanna try this method . I really hope this help , coz I love him so much.
I don’t have a German Shepard (Great Pyrenees/ English Setter Mix) this was very helpful. My dog is a sweetheart, but lacked structure to the point where he was literally walking me (we are BOTH around 100 pounds). This was very realistic, especially since you’re demonstrating on an untrained dog, not a dog you’ve had since a puppy
I've watched so many dogs videos this is the only one with a real dog that needs work. My doodle came to our home at 1 and a half with no training. Ur the only person I'm going to follow. Thank you
Thank you! 100% correct. I’ve worked with all kinds of dogs. Not every dog needs this type of collar. And yes the idea of the harness is rainbows and blue skies but with a dog like that you NEED this tool! They’re created to not do neurological damage. It was the whole point of it. They’re neck is so thick. They’re safe and will save the dogs life! Well said young man! Hats off! Cheers and God Bless.
Oh, and I wanted to say, I get the pressure collar, I have seen many thing regarding pressure. Even for children, who have nightmares, or anxiety, there are heavy blankets, or stress jackets for cats, that hold them regarding pressure. It makes total sense. I get it!!!
I love how you highlight balanced training. It gets so much criticism. Also how you pointed out the dangers of the behaviors displayed and that he wasn't "fixed" but with the things you were doing y'all were making strides towards helping him. I think what some people don't seem to realize is corrections done correctly are a form of communication. The best example I can think of right now is if you have a young child who is not yet vocal and you are walking on the sidewalk with them and they keep trying to pull away out of your grasp. This child does not understand the meaning of the word no yet, so how are you going to help them understand they cannot pull their hand away and run into the street. It's the same with a dog. They don't understand English. Also as you said there are times when food and toys are not going to help because they've checked out or in my dog's case he was a big resource guarder and sitting somewhere feeding him treats or luring him with a toy would only cause more problems. He could become aggressive towards anything or anyone around him other than myself. That is something purely positive training would have never been able to help him with. Communication through corrections was vital. I just want people to open their minds to balance training and become more educated on it and I feel like you do a great job as an educator.
We are helping an elderly neighbor with her rescue shepard who had no training. The first walk we took him on, no prong collar, way too out of control. The second time, when we just visited, he was aggressive and nipped, and we were there to learn how to feed. I decided I couldnʻt move forward without professional support, and we did some research, and chose a prong collar. Just one lesson so far, and he is doing amazing. These videos are really helping deepen, like how to cope between this lesson and the next when he is aggressive towards other dogs on the leash. It is so helpful when he describes what fight/flight looks like, what curious is like. so so so good!
good to understand too, the dog we are working for isnʻt motivated by food, he just wants to work, and working seems to be reward enough for him, and praise, happiness at his work.
This is such a helpful video! This is exactly the issues I’m having with my GS lab mix. He’s a rescue and I badly want to help him but was feeling overwhelmed. I’m realizing he needs a lot of structure
I adopted a very strong 5 1/2 year old mastiff about 1 1/2 years ago. He used to drag me around like a rag doll. Every one told me what kind of collars to use. i even got the freedom no pull harness that was promised to have no dog get out of....He was out of it in 10 sec. I took him to my local trainer and she told me that she had never seen a dog like him in her 20 years of training. She was the first person to tell me it was ok to put him in a prong collar. Every one else told me I was a monster to ever think about using a prong collar. The transformation was amazing and instant. I used to have to call ahead at the vet and we would sneak him in on the cat side. He has to go in every month for meds for his Addison's disease. It was crazy. Now with my confidence up he is a perfect gentleman on the leash and we can go for daily walks. It is nice to see a dog trainer saying the prong is ok and right by some dogs. Thanks
Great video, my family has always had Shepherds however we recently adopted one from a charity and he has all these issues and we've not known what to do, all your videos are of great help
I now know many people who have dogs that are like this. Let the dog do anything it wants and can't handle them. The dogs are friendly just out of control. Good advice in the video!
Holy crap! We just adopted a 12 week old malinois, and I knew we were in for something we had never experienced. We've always had rottweilers, and our new malingator has rocked our world within the first week. Your video is such a refresher and a reminder that it can be done! Really great video. Thank you!
Hi nichola I dont understand why people do not train thier dogs as little puppies my dog is maltese and from 3 months old I kept short lead and shes 10 and walks by my side
Another great demo on how to build and strengthen a relationship with a dog. I'm doing that with my 10 month old GSD and she loves to work and please. I have transitioned from food to positive reinforcement. I correct with the prong and e-collar and it has been a blessing. She is still a little jumpy and vocal on our walks, but we are working through it together.
I’ve used the Herm Sprenger on my 18 month old, 96 lbs German Shepherd. It’s a great tool, quite humane: no pull, no tug. When he’s wearing it, he has a “job” that he craves to perform on a loose leash. At home, I use the “quick release”: now it’s eat, play, nap. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us because now we’re a happy “team”.
I'm so glad that you shared this. I have a almost 9 month old male Golden. He is the sweetest boy, but jumps, pulls on the leash and is easily distracted. I have plans for him to be a Certified Therapy Dog, but I've been losing hope and have kind of given up. I have been told that he is getting too old to train. :( After watching your video, I've feel much better and am not yet ready to give up on my boy Tucker. :)
"But I could also walk to LA vs fly, what route would you rather take?" Thank you! So much training advice feels like we are being asked to walk to LA...
I can’t believe some dogs have never been told “no”. That’s so crazy. I’m sure that dog had run of the house, in charge instead of the owners. Thanks for helping him and all the others you help.
Wow. A person that actually has an uncontrollable, anxious, untrained dog on the end of that leash.. 100 thumbs up. THANK YOU
Right? Something actually relatable
I like how the handler assessed the dog Yes, this intelligent dog needs an intelligent approach
But like I need help with my crazy humping shepherd so if anyone has advice pls 😢
This is what people need to see, and how to actually learn. Half of the dogs in videos aren’t extreme cases of nervousness or reactivity. So viewers cannot resonate. This however, is very helpful to see and understand
Exactly!!!! I don’t want to see one who’s already trained I need to see one at day one like my boi
I want to thank you so much. I have a GS and my parents were convinced she was a aggressive and out of control dog. They wanted to put her down, but they gave me a chance to try and help my dog. Im happy to say that I have been following your videos and applying them to my dog. She is now very social and no longer considered aggresive and out of control.
Truly thank you
I’m currently working with my girl now! She’s 8 months! Can you tell me what you started applying to your girl??? I have been working with her but I’m unsure of where to start exactly. We got our girl at 3 months and tried our hardest to take her everywhere with us(we also moved to a new town and knew zero people) so socialize her and get her use to people. Around 4 1/2 months something went off and she just started lunging at people and dogs. How she is not as bad but you can’t come too close so she will start barking and going crazy
I'm so happy for you!!!♡
Thank goodness! I love to hear stories like this!
Putting it down wow
@@taylorquinn5043 hey I have the exact same problem as yours and the main comment! Did you ever fix it?
Finally! An honest dog trainer! I love how you call yourself a balanced dog trainer. That is real. All the treats in the world, all the hugs, all the stupid clicker positive reinforcement nonsense, is not going to stop an aggressive dog. Structure, control, and balance is the solution.
SOOOO true! I've purchased all the other things but never got lasting results, and my gsd 10 month old is lovely but also a trickster.. very aggressively pulling me and playing tug-of-war with his leash in the middle of the street (not busy tG). Choke chain, no... halter, what a joke. I know he loves me and enjoys our walks so much - when we finally get going after all of the shenanigans - but it's exhausting and frustrating to say the least. I am buying the prong collar TODAY 😅
Straight facts. This new dog training module is pure garbage. If your dog has no problems and is practically perfect then ya sure it will work great. But for dogs that ACTUALLY need help?nah it's not going to work. Just a bandaid.
True, I have 4 GSDs, no time for positive reinforcements and all that soft soppy stuff, I had to assert and control 4 adult GS in a few weeks so they don't get put down, I trained them and the man that had them bred for fighting stopped breading dogs and gave me the 4 boys that O have still to this day, aggressive dogs can be fixed, but not with positive reinforcements, structure control and being assertive is the way to go
"Balanced" just means he uses aversive methods. It's a prettier word. I am a trainer, and have seen scores and scores of aggressive dogs respond to positive reinforcement methods, which simply means no harm is done to the dog. No leash pops, no prong collars, no corporal punishment, no "alpha rolls" (which only makes the dog fear you and causes many dog bites) no dominating the dog. While these aversive methods may suppress a certain behavior, they don't teach the dog the proper behavior AND they can cause fear and anxiety, which can lead to aggression. I've seen this happen time and time again. You may call +R training "nonsense" if you like, but over many years I have seen so many dogs rehabilitated with +R training. To each his own.
@@singsonggirl9267 so, as a dog trainer…surely you have worked with a mid-size or large dog. One with a dominant pack mindset that is an innate characteristic for that particular breed. A breed where it is imperative to understand they are not the alpha in a family household. Especially when an unsuspecting 2 year old child in the house touches this “co-alpha” dog’s food bowl.
I can understand why some people could favor a less firm approach than some trainers suggest on youtube. But you’ve clearly only “seen” dogs under 40lbs be successfully trained. And, ultimately, you just watched that trainer teach those dogs how to make THE HANDLER obey if they really want to when agitated.
Stay in your lane with the Jack Russell and Corgis. This video is for people who want to develop a great relationship with their powerful full sized companion-its up to us if they are capable to still cause serious damage on a whim, or if they make us reflect on how we can be more like them.
And thats my dog right there.
One of the best dog trainers I’ve ever seen. Thanks for making your videos.
After watching your video, I took my dog out to see how he'd react to this method. In essence, it felt like my GSD was calling me stupid. I felt like a complete moron. He was so receptive and responded so quickly. In 30min he was walking and even slowing down when he felt the leash tension. This is step one but now I know I, personally, CAN train him. Thank you SO much.
What kind of leash are you using?
Which one of the prong collar are you using?
Great decision to not edit. Using the speed up and slow down on important parts gives the viewers a great glimpse on the reality of GS behaviors and the process to success. Great job.
Thanks so much CJ! I am very happy you enjoyed it!
Yessssss
@@tomdavisofficialdo you have a suggestion for a rescued Frenchie…from what I read with their breathing issues and potential for trachea problems using these tools isn’t safe for them…I have got him engaged a lot better but he’s definitely reactive to things that he doesn’t recognize - deer, vehicles approaching, people snow blowing their driveways…I don’t think he had much socialization growing up….also resource guards
Toys but doesn’t even wanna play with them. Just protect them and he bit my senior pitty in the face last night 😭
Dude. This is one of the best videos out of the 50 hours of videos I came across. Wishing you amazing levels of business.
Agreed
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Super awesome course ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxKkYeOoCV_w2vPX0CSyVWkhew2c4FYk0d ! ! We were able to easily understand and apply the instructions with our fur baby sola.
It’s midnight at the moment but I still had to go on a quick walk to try this training out with my GSD and I’m blown away! The corrections, the proper leash etiquette, the commands all worked 100%. Please keep up the incredible work! Thank you so much
Did you use a prong collar?
Nice I'm happy for you both.
Now that's impressive. Good for you to help your dog right now at midnight!
WOW! I'm so proud of you for being so dedicated that you went out at midnight. Brave & challenging with dangers and distractions of the nightlife/wildlife scene. That's some true love right there...action! It's like you were a kid who couldn't wait till the next day for X-mas, so you just had to open a present on X-mas Eve😆, that's so fun. Allow that spontaneity, fun and inner child to come out, it's a blast and helps make training fun for a dog. I'm a trainer and recently discovered Tom so I'm just seeing your comment 2 yrs later. Tom is awesome and very impressive. I hope you have continued with training and growing an amazingly bonded relationship with your GSD. They are truly a fantastic breed of dog and in my top 10 favorites personally. Working a GSD is just flipping cool kinda fun. Props to you 2!🐾🐾💜
Wow, this is just like my German Shepherd. We’ve had 3 different trainers, they all told me to ignore the behavior it will go away. They only wanted to train tricks. Here we are at almost a year and a half and no one wants to be around him. This helps so much, thank you!
What helped? Mine is 14 months and looks cloose to this behavior, a bit better since he hears commands (not always).
I am in the same boat right now with my 6 month old German Shepherd. How is training going for you?
Any trainer who tells you to ignore a bad behavior is not a good trainer.
Finally a video with real pulling dogs
Thanks Amy!
Man, I understand. So many videos where people are like "This dog pulls!" and at most it's a little tiny tug. This dog nearly knocked the trainer off his feet multiple times! That's a real puller!
Power steering. Well done
This is DOG TORTURE. Illegal in Toronto, and this 'trainer' would be in jail. Why in the world would you torture your 'best friend' like this. I don't know how I ended watching this video. I have a border collie who is having some unbecoming behaviours with strangers and kids. I hired a trainer - positive reinforcement - 95% of things is out (bicycles, skateboards, scooters etc). My dog's sister who a neighbour adopted, who used your 'methodology' for the same issues is out of control. She is a smart dog saying to all F-you! My heart shrinks when I see her with prong collars (illegal) and the idiotic trainer pushing it. Bunch of psychopaths.I'll report it today to the city. Poor, poor dogs. This 'dog training industry' needs to be licensed, controlled and frequently inspected.
Well when you suck as a parent then your dog turn's out out like that, so all you have to do is to figure out how your dog energy works, It's quite simple , And I used ceaser millan method and it worked on my 3 year's spoiled labradog , he even used to bite us in even under very silly circumstances, like if wanted to go for walk at 4 am , he shout his lungs out , jump into our bed, well even put his paw on our face, what comes after this is the bite
I see a lot of junk on the internet these days....This is very well done young man....Good job....
For the beginners out there, notice he is pulling slightly to the side with the training collar. Something I don't think was mentioned, and he may not even be aware he's doing it. What pulling to the side does is teach the dog how to release the collar pressure without getting into a big fight, with the dog. Pulling back or even forward is into the dogs strength. to the side untracks the front legs, takes the dog off balance slightly, and is MUCH easier to do...Much less pressure...
Once again...Well done !!
Thanks Dale for the kind words, I appreciate that!
@@tomdavisofficial ..
@Frederick Broussard The handler...I don't know the young mans name...When introducing a dog, or pup to any tool, sideways pressure is always easier. Even on horses....:)
Ever seen a pup just lock up and not move forward ?? You can literally drag him and his feet don't move. Pull to the side and he'll untrack and move his feet right away.
@Frederick Broussard I tell people all the time. "You do this for over 40 years and it'll look easy too".. You have all the time in the world, take it....You are looking for "better" every week, not prefect...You'll do fine, enjoy your pup.
A LOT of things can be done with a pup, with food at feeding time. You can start all your basic obedience, in the house, with food, over the next few weeks.
@@zeteri4563 You need help from an experienced trainer....Where do you live ??
This was free?! Damn it is gold. Thank you.
Thanks! If you haven't yet don't forget to subscribe to my channel and turn on the notification bell so you don't miss out on my newest videos!
@@tomdavisofficial Already subbed man. You are good teacher
I like your... uncertainty and genuineness with teaching. I feel like a lot of other trainers don't show this project live, they go for the easy wins. My dog's adopted, 5 years old, and was abused. So, teaching him to chill is a project.
Did you susceed
Ours is the same. Hes more anxious around people
I just adopted a dog from a shelter and THIS is her exact behavior when we're outside! When we're indoors she listens, is so sweet, gentle and loving. When we go outside she's like a completely different (and very strong!!) dog - jumping, pulling, spinning, trying to slip her collar, not looking at me at all with very little interest in food rewards. Thank you so much for this video, I think I'll be on track and going to binge the rest of your videos! :)
We just rescued a dog just like yours!!
I just adopted a dog a week ago and she acts like this too. How are things going with your dog?
Your comment is exactly my boxer who is 8 mos.... hopefully it will learn from this video as well.
I just got a dog who acts just like this!! His name is Smoki and he really is a sweet boy, but he goes crazy (in a bad way) about walks. I hope I can train him to calm down a bit more so me and my family can take him on longer, nicer walks
Welcome to the club 😉
And finally a video where it's constantly building a firm relationship and not based on only treats!
Treats is just a cherry on top. He praises the dog to. Witch builds relations.
Pain is a bigger motivater then treats at least with this dude
Building a relationship with prong. 🤣👎👎👎
This video changed my life. My husband and I got a three year old GSD from a shelter, we both had dogs before, but this dog was on a whole new level. Getting the prong collar and learning how to use it was a crucial first step to having a great life with our rescue.
I wouldn't put.a prong collar on a dog as it is hurtful. Why do you think the dog in the video started to whine and cry as soon as this guy put it on him? I have a rescue dog, and if anything it is your responsibility to make them feel safe again. Hurting them unless they do what they are told is a cruel way to teach an animal anything. Please do more research into prong collars which digs into a dog's neck! No reputable trainer uses this, and trust me I have had issues with my dog and I used NO tools that hurt him (and his pulling was worse than this)
Having issues with your dog might not be the same as somebody else having issues with their dog. Don't be so quick to judge.
I am not sure what you’re talking about, judging how? The research is out there regarding prong collars and dogs real feedback is in this video when he cries in pain as soon as he puts it on. Why don’t you try it lightly on your neck for a second before you put it on your dog? It isn’t judgement, it’s common sense.
My partner and I have a two year old rescue German Shepard similar to this. Not as bad but similar. How is your dog a year later?
@@Kren2614 better, still a work in progress
"We're there to have a relationship..." Well said....and something SO many dog owners don't understand!
The ending just melts me! You can actually see how relaxed he is now that he doesn't have to make the decisions 💓. Beautiful video, and very well explained!
The prong collar works on my White German Shepard. The minute the collar is on, he shifts into “work mode”: no more pulling. It’s amazing. Thank you 🙏
Your videos are helping me immensely understand and improve how I’ve been handling my anxious and reactive dog. Being young and first time dog owner I truly wasn’t aware of the subtleties and range of techniques used on dogs. I have a 100lb chocolate lab who has been anxious since she was a puppy. As she ages, her behavior is shifting in a negative way especially from a few negative encounters with other dogs. Applying your techniques are helping me stop and, hopefully, eventually reverse her behavior. Thank you!!
"It's me against the world".... great way to put it... and now he's like "hey, what do you want to do together?"
right!!
This is so opening!
This is actually beautiful. So many people need to see this.
Lori Williams I would whole heartedly agree with you Lori.
I fully agree!!
Finally found a man who knows wht he is preaching, other vids just use prepiness, , keep up the good work bro, love from an Indian
He’s looking at you so much more after the training session! He knows you’re the boss now and he really does seem relieved. Impressive transformation
I worked with a husky who wasn't super interested in food. After some balanced training he actually started getting into it and calmed down enough to accept food, and now he's actually much more food motivated. Now he loves working and will do anything for some dried liver
I used to hate prong collars but it really saved my dog! It changed our relationship and the dynamic when we’re on walks. We went from the country to the city when he was intact & and barely a year old. He was afraid of everything. Now, we can walk down to the park and back with no fear. Still working on reactivity to other dogs 🤓
Same thing with an electric training collar for our dog. He went from being a feral version of this shepherd to backpacking off leash. He wasn't food motivated and needed some negative reinforcement, the gentle shocks, to snap him out of his OCD behavior and start paying attention.
@K Ü Ł Ø T Caesar millan is a scam artist
@@MrGrifter123 ahhh I don't know, some of his previous work was really controversial and kind of cruel in alot of ways, but he's gotten alot better with his methods, he corrects instead of punishing and dominating which is not needed at all, I understand your opinion though, watched a few more recent vids the other week and you can see alot of methods that he is also using from this channel, rather than pinning the dog to the floor so on, I used to hate watching him but now he has realised it was wrong he's corrected himself
@@MrGrifter123 Don't say that
I like his pullover: "no bad dogs"
True story! :)
Thank you! :)
Many owners need the training, not the dog. No bad dog is absolutely right. No discipline for a child, same result.
I love it too! My favorite dog training quote is “no bad dogs, only bad owners”-Cesar Millan
I want.
This has got to be one my favorite videos. It shows that the training tool depends on the behavior and mindset of the dog. If more people understood that, there'd be less bickering about training methods.
we should put nail collars on demorats everytime they do something stupid qwe can pull on their leash lol. oh and the rhino republicans they are just as bad
This is such a great vid - thanks! Separation anxiety is much more common than lots of people think and it can be a real problem. Thanks for this video!
Yes especially for those of us who bought new dogs during Covid lock down. Minimal socializing. Dogs never have to separate from their owners for 2 years. Post Covid dog training
I am a positive dig trainer and it appears my career has taken a turn. I am finding myself with predominately stressed, reactive dogs especially GSDs. Because of your videos I am seeing tools used correctly may help exponentially. I like how you say you COULD do it different way.. and you were willing to use other methods if the prong did not work. Thank you, a million times. I'm taking your course.
What a beautiful video. I saw a sweet, friendly lovely dog who just needed guidance. It's hard when they aren't food motivated, my dog isn't either, but she works for me, and is a stable wonderful farm dog who also is my service dog. She's already kept me from plummeting off a cliff. How you explained what and why, is truly wonderful. And the analogy about children was well put. Excellent video--I've been watching your entire catalogue of videos. 98% of dog problems are people problems, the owners need training and to understand behaviour.
Eh. 98% of my dog is that she is really dumb.
Great to see the process with a nervous dog real time.
I think that people who think these tools are just mean and or abusive are only seeing what has happened when used improper or excessively and or with aggression such as trying to force the dog , or the oh ill show you whos boss !! way.. "to much of anything can be bad"... this guy uses it in the correct way ... just to get his focus .. i really liked this video and im a major animal activist ..... i agree with Dale .. well done
Thanks so much for your feedback! Much appreciated! Thank you for everything you do! :) LOVE
I think a good part of the negative views of these tools are that some people use them *all* day, every day. They don't differentiate between a "working" collar and a "normal" daily wear collar. Lots of people just don't know that these are collars for very specific uses, not to replace their main collar, and they aren't meant to be worn 24/7.
This is literally my pup right now... she is 1 year old and EXACT same behaviour. Thank you, I really look forward to trying this!!
“The dogs stressed you ruined it, no I didn’t” that right that sat with me!! We can’t manage all situations that our dogs are in!
Great video I've watched 100s but nothing as realistic and honest and straight up than this!!! Amazing job so helpful thank you
Renee Fisher thanks so much Renee!
Thank you. I know this isn't a super recent video, but it explains exactly what I frequently try to explain to people (trainers, pet owners, and pet owners who claim to be trainers) I come into contact with in the veterinary and behavior communities.
Every dog is different. What motivates some dogs may not (or will not, depending on drive) motivate other dogs. Then, when you factor in stress and anxiety, many dogs won't show interest at all in food no matter how high value it is. I have literally used options like homemade raw meatballs made with sardines, cheese, peanut butter, or coconut oil (all scents & flavirs that I've noticed REALLY get a dog's attention), or raw goat cheese treats, and certain dogs experiencing a high level of stress, insecurity, or anxiety didn't bat an eyelash at those treats. In those cases, soft voices, treats, and praise aren't going to work.
I also completely agree that it's inhumane and potentially very dangerous to leave a dog in such a state for an extended period of time, especially when you have or know of tools that can help bring that dog into a safer and calmer state more quickly.
Dogs HAVE to be given rules, boundaries, and limitations - for their own safety as well as the safety of others. Giving guidance and moderate discipline isn't harmful. It isn't mean. It helps the dog to come into a state where he can feel more connected with the humans and environment around him. If that's something you can't understand or agree with, then dog ownership may not be for you. ANY dog, regardless of breed or size or age, can move from insecurity and lack of guidance quickly into aggression. For positive training to even work, the dog's brain has to be in a state of receiving direction. Using tools like this properly is what can help to get the brain into that state, primed for receiving direction and praise.
Let's all be realistic. Some dogs will never need correction with something like a prong collar, and that is wonderful! But many dogs will, and used properly this tool will simply serve to snap the brain out of neurotic, obsessive behaviors. They aren't used to punish the dog. They actually cause less of a choking sensation than flat collars because they distribute pressure around the neck evenly rather than only pressing on the trachea. And it doesn't take very long for the dog to get the point, which means these collars don't have to be used for very long. Just remember to be realistic. Every dog is different. There is no one-size-fits-all method in behavior modification or training. Once you understand that, you can be a much better help to the dogs in your care.
Hey, sorry i know you wrote this comment 2 years ago, but you mention about dogs not being motivated by food/treats no matter how high value it is. This is the problem with my two. Indoors they are definitely food motivated - but outside toys/treats/soft crew don't work.
What would you suggest for a motivation in this case?
@@TamaraGKing hey there! Can you tell me more about the situations you're experiencing with your dogs outside? Are they pulling on the leash, or otherwise reactive (barking or lunging at other people / animals)? Or is something else going on? And do they act the same way outside when they are separated vs when they're together?
Bless his owners for not giving up on him.
And even if he's stressed in learning, he'll go back and rest and think about the lesson.
Agreed, thanks for watching :)
Thank you . I have a GS and saw him on your video’s GS. Mine also climbs the sofa to get to the window when someone is on the street. I would love to have some advise on that. Thanks again.
I love your honesty about not being done and more work is needed. Some trainers try to make it look easier than it is. Also just using treats would make an owner give up after a short time with no success. Your delivery of information is great. Thanks for making these videos.
After a behavior is learned, the dog should be weaned off the treats. Giving treats works, but it has to be done properly.
This is called balanced training.. I'm all for it as a trainer in training!! I've met trainers who believe that with tons of positive reinforcement, the dog will "improve", which it may! However you don't want to risk your dog getting injured or injuring others because it wasn't trained soon enough. The positive reinforcement route could take years and may not be effective all the time due to the issues that the dog may be experiencing. Certain breeds need a strong leader! This is great, it recreates a stronger bond for pup and parent.
Many of these principles are true with human children too!
AGreed 100%
Hahahjahaha
I had a friend that had to keep her kid on a leash. No lie.
Adults too! Hence the human e-collar called the ankle bracelet...
I don’t have kids, but I nanny them a lot, and I’ve always said I think some parents could do with training classes for kids like we do training classes for puppy. I know they exist but people don’t take them like most people do for pups!
The way you explained this helped me so much to understand what's happening with my GSD, "checks out", "the dog doesn't know I'm the one who's turning everything on and off for him". Simple words, but it opened my mind to the behavior and how it looks and to recognize it in my own dog. I will be watching your other videos to gain further knowledge as I progress with my dog, thank you.
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This is like sunshine isn't it
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My German Shepherd had the same issues like this dog. We never thought of using a prong collar until I met a trainer like Thomas. He opened my eyes and made me realize dogs like this need discipline and you need to show them who is in charge. Took 3 weeks and my dog is different and you have more control of him. Consistency is KEY! ( we still working on him tho) lol
I love these replies with time scales. Gives you an idea on how good you are doing.
I have had two dogs that pulled all the time. The only thing that worked with both of them was a prong collar for leash training. One dog was a 115 pound Rottweiler and the other was a 6 month Shepard/Husky mix. Love this video. Thank you😊 for showing how prong collars can help without hurting the dog.
Omg! That was how my dog is with me. No respect ,didnt care about treats, doesnt listen. I will get a prong collar. Thank you ! You give me hope.
i don't know if you've gotten the prong already but don't get one from any stores that sell them. get a herm sprenger
Love the eye contact later on once you had the prong collar on for about 5 min. He is looking at you for your next command and how to please you and get rewards and figure out what he is supposed to do. Love that he keeps making the eye contact as you said he needed a job. Also, love the physical contact he chose to make when leaning into you, very nice.
Elizabeth Becker thank you Elizabeth!!
Thank you for this video. This is exactly like my rescued 9 year old German/King mix. Previous owner had 4 Sheperds and let them run the house and fend for themselves. It's amazing what a little structure and discipline can do for a dog's behavior. My dog has gone from being a Sheperd that could not be trusted in public without a muzzle to being all hugs and kisses and craving attention from all the kids at the bus stop. He's not the same dog at all, and even the vet is now willing to see him without a muzzle. They're like kids. They need direction. We've accomplished a lot with him, but I know we're not done.
You are welcome! Keep on working at it!
Such a relief to find this video, and especially reading this comment. Ty. I am 2 weeks in with a rescue dog who is very aggressive with all males in general, but esp older men. He is so scared. Reading this comment gives me hope. He is only 2 1/2, so if a 9 y/o can do it, we can too. Tysm.
So true
This is great! Glad I am not alone. I just rescued a 2 yr old Boxer/american bulldog mix. She is unbothered by humans or cars but other dogs.... her behavior is exactly like the Shepherd in this video. Walks are stressful
Thank you for your testimony. People today are over pampering and treating their dogs like human kids. Dogs need an alpha pack leader, the pack leader is the one that sets the ground rules and instill discipline within the ranks.
I used the training in this video today, and it worked like a charm. I have never seen my GSD so calm and enjoyable. Thank you for this video!
You are welcome! SO happy it helped you! Lynsey!
I just adopted a gsd who was just left in a crate and never been trained. She’s a sweetheart but.... thank you!! I think there’s simple things will change her life!
Thank you SO much for posting this video! Been using this method WITHOUT fail for over 20 years! It's the quickest and most HUMANE way to relieve a dog from the stress of thinking he has to take on the world for you. Treating, distractions and ignoring bad behavior only delays the process of getting them in a better state of mind. Discipline and correction ISN'T a four letter word and has a place in dog training like every other method. What's "cruel" is to let a dog stay stressed and anxious for extended periods of time. The prong collar quickly tells the dog "don't worry about all that...I've got you. Calm down and TRUST me." Dogs WANT that...they look for leadership and try to figure out who's alpha and if they don't detect you are taking a serious step in that direction they will naturally take over and that stresses a dog out. What is shown here is not rocket science. It's how a dog learns even from his own mother as a pup. When he does something his mother doesn't like she will snap at him. Is that cruel? No it's nature. It's how they learn. Yes rewards and praise go a long way and should be the main form of training. But to completely remove disciple as a tool is not a balanced way to train. So before the crazies try to ban prong collars. Go stock up on some: www.amazon.com/Sprenger-Chrome-Collar-Pawmark-Quick-Snap/dp/B01CB25GEE/ref=sr_1_10?crid=QEF63173NNTC&keywords=herm%2Bsprenger%2Bprong%2Bcollars%2Bfor%2Bdogs&qid=1580569885&s=pet-supplies&sprefix=herm%2Bspe%2Cpets%2C158&sr=1-10&th=1
Dogs communicate with each other positively and negatively.... there needs to be both during training. So much dog behavior is association. I have never seen a severe dog behavior fixed with positive only training. Balanced dogs/balanced training 🙌🏻
Not to mention how many ‘positive only’ people inadvertently reinforce bad behavior 🤷🏼♀️
Nikki Heinrich exactly! I can agree with all of this.
Just because you haven't seen it, it doesn't mean it's not possible. It does depend a lot on each individual dog though, some, even with severe issues, can progress wonderfully with positive reinforcement only, some won't. Neither balanced nor positive only training is 'wrong', great things can be achieved with either as long as you're training the dog that's in front of you and you know what you're doing.
My now 1 year old border collie had a whole bunch of issues. Long things short, she would obsessively chase cars to the point where you couldn't walk with her anywhere near a road, as soon as she just heard a car she would become so fixated she wouldn't take food or respond to anything. She was also severely reactive towards both dogs and people, she would go crazy as soon as she could see another dog, nobody except me and my family could get close to a car if she was in it, if she wasn't leashed in situations where she was prone to reacting I'm pretty sure she would've bitten at least a few times by now.
I wouldn't say it can be done with positive reinforcement only if I hadn't managed to do it myself. Sure, it's a much longer process, teaching her not to pull using only a harness and treats took me at least 8 months for example, and she's still not 100% fine with all dogs and strangers, not sure if she'll ever be because some of it is also genetics and breed traits. But still, the progress she's made is insane, I can now take her with me in public and on dog events, she'll calmly pass by other dogs and she lets most strangers at least touch her, sometimes she even goes say hi herself and actually enjoys the attention. So yes, it can be done, but it takes a long time and it doesn't suit each and every dog, just like balanced training most likely wouldn't suit mine because she's quite soft and her reactivity was a result of fear.
@@puhekbunny I feel the need to point out the long period of time this has/is taking you AND the fact you state she's not 100% yet indeed voids your statement that positive training alone can and does work.
Also balanced training would most definitely work on your dog since she as you imply was/is fearful aggressive. A dog with that reactivity and response to situations and stimuli is an ideal candidate for balanced training. They are seeking leadership and want someone to 'take the wheel' because she is stressed by not knowing how to best handle the situation and wants someone to do that for her. You are clearly a conscientious dog owner, put in the effort and want the best for her but I honestly think you need to employ a more balanced leadership role and you'll get there faster with a happier dog. Dogs also learn through repetition and habit so reward shouldn't be required 100% of the time. They do it because they want to and they understand your expectations. Best wishes.
@@fionamesseter5468 Do keep in mind that she used to be a very anxious, motion sensitive dog with a bunch of obsessive behaviours(chasing cars etc) so loose leash walking was a lot more difficult to train. With my other, 'average' dog it went much faster, she was pretty much 100% by the time she was 6 months. But when you have a dog that pulls due to a whole bunch of other issues it's bound to take longer to tackle it all. I posted this comment some time ago, she also improved since and now tries to pull only when she's way too aroused(agility trials for example) and even then she will calm down after a few excercises. Considering what she used to be like, it definitely works, it's just a slower process than putting a prong on the dog(then again, transitioning from the prong to a flat collar does take time as well). I'm not saying balanced is wrong, but for a sensitive, anxious dog I much rather go the long way to ensure she's feeling well. It depends on the individual dog, mine tends to be way more nervous when pressure is put on her neck and does much better on a harness so I didn't want to use a prong.
It could work, but so does positive. It's about training the dog in front of you, some take corrections better than others. Mine is very prone to shutting down and/or freaking out to the point where her behaviour gets worse, even with mild corrections.
Leadership comes in different forms as well, for my dog it was learning that nothing bad will happen to her from the outside(strangers, dogs, anything she could react negatively to) as long as she does as I say and lets me handle the situation. She is not comfortable with pushy dogs and people, and that's okay. She learned t walk by calmly because she know I'll keep them away if needed and she doesn't need to engage. I could also correct her whenever she reacted, but I'm worried that would just give her negative associations and make her 'behave' but not in an emotionally stable way, just in the 'I won't bark because I don't want a correction' kinda way and when pushed over her boundaries, she might just bite. Maybe I just don't know how to do balanced properly in situations like this but from what I know and from my previous experience, I'm not sure if I want to risk it, especially when my dog is steadily improving without it.
I do have another dog that also had some aggression issues but she wasn't anxious or fearful and with her, some corrections worked great, paired with lots of recall training(she used to have issues with fixating on dogs she disliked and charging at them, I used a spray bottle a few times when she was about to charge if she didn't respond to my call and she learned to stick with me instead pretty quickly). But as I said, not all dogs respond to all methods the same and I'm vary of correcting my anxious dog because it stresses her out even more and because other methods keep her more emotionally stable.
I don't reward every time, rather than that I teach her 'life skills' such as switching sides to be further away from the trigger, recalling no matter what, walking away instead of reacting aggressively etc, and those skills then become a reward on their own, because they help her avoid the conflict she's terrified of.
If you have any specific suggestions how balanced training with a dog like this should look, I would be more than happy to hear some ideas. I'm by no means saying balanced doesn't work, I just wanted to tell my dog's story and why I do things the way I do them. She made amazing improvement but I'm also always open to learning, I just like to be critical and really think things through before I go and try them out on my dog. If you have any questions about the things I train, I'll also be more than happy to answer.
my trainor told me that the prong collar all it does is get their attention....he is a beautiful gsd! ty for the video. GSD's are one of the sweetest natured dogs you will ever find, i know because i have a black & tan just like him, female. They are highly trainable.
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yw! i also noticed he started leaning against you, which is a good sign, means he wants to be w/you.@@tomdavisofficial
pat murphy yasss!!!
Finally - actual training that results in a well trained dog without harsh training - excellent use of a pinch collar. This is an excellent training video
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
With so many great videos like this on utube no one has the excuse to not train their dog anymore. If you're still unsure go to training. Listen to this guy he knows what he's talking about!
So this makes sense, I have GSD, at home he well behaved, but outside he becomes a nightmare, I didn't realize that lack of confidence is why he behaves like this, that was really helpful insight for me. Thanks for video.
At the end it was like the dog was saying: finally! Someone who understands and helps me. :)
Uh no he was saying I'm in fear.. Liplicking. Tail low high pointed ear. Look it up
Walter Sorto and yet he was actively pawing at and playing with the person he “fears”?
@@wifiwulf exactly! These snowflakes think you can talk dog into being good.😂
Tried this technique out on my Shipoo that was constantly pulling me on a walk and after 3 walks, she is doing amazing. thank you.
awesome to hear!
“As soon as the treats go away so does he” ugh I am failing so hard rn but I will not give up thank you for this video.
Tom Davis - "I shame on you if don't". Best words spoken! Thank you Tom.... Tools. Tools. Tools...
Thanks for this guide. This is exactly the dog I just rescued . We have had her overnight and today the work begins.
We are going to fix this girl
Its really comforting to see another dog so similar to mine. She is also very anxious outside. Has no interest in treats, doesn't focus on me, pulls even on a halti. This video has really helped. I just don't know how to stop her barking at every dog and person we walk past
same issue here😞
It hurt my heart seeing this vid on the beginning knowing the dog was so unbalanced , whining not knowing what goes on and you are doing a great job.
Beautifully done! I was walking my 6 month beagle and she was acting just like him! It got me so stressed I had to end her walk short and came home to your video so THANK YOU. Will practice this tomorrow early in the morning and hopefully each day gets easier.
Please update! How did it go?
I'm not convinced this GSD has had any real time on a leash before arriving at your facility. I saw him try to give you his paw 3.5 times; playful, more importantly,,,,,,,he trusts you! I can see it in his expressions that he wants to do well by you. He's a good dog, I'm quite sure you enjoyed working with him over time. I've bred, raised, shown (German ring) & trained GSD's over the past 30 years; absolutely magnificent animals, ♥️ em'. Tom, you called all of the right shots with this dog.
This is exactly how my sons dog acts, I refuse move if he doesn’t calm down. Glad I’m doing it right. My sons dog was a rescue and is aggressive, possessive over toys. He had a family then they decided he was to big and dumped him at a kill shelter. My son went to Petco for cat treats and came home with a German shepherd. Thank you Thomas, your videos they help a lot. You are right there’s no bad dogs just peoples ignorance.
I would never have considered a Prong Collar to be humane from the design of it, but you can clearly see the dog is in no distress whilst wearing it... The calmness isn't cowering, it looks more like a recognition of who is in control. Amazing vid man, slightly jealous of what you get to do for a living! :D
MemoriesAreLost thanks for watching!!
im with you ... i totally agree
I used a slip collar. Didn’t take long at all. Mine had to understand she wasn’t running anything
Prong and any other training tool can be very dangerous and inhumane in the WRONG hands. In educated/experienced hands they can be very successful.
I had a Staffordshire Terrier that nothing worked with that dog...tried harness, slip chain, gentle leader. I finally bought a prong collar out of desperation. At first I left the rubber things on the prongs, but he still pulled and didn't pay any attention to me. I reluctantly took the rubber things off. The first time he pulled and I gave a gentle tug, he stopped in his tracks and looked at me like "oh, you're there". I worked with him for 10 minutes and then never had to use the prong collar again. It wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it!
I think your concepts are SPOT ON! It makes me sad to see owners not bother to train their dogs because they are so dead set on only positive training. Positive training doesn't work for all dogs OR takes years longer. I truly believe you need to be your dogs Owner, Teacher, Parent....and not their litter mate. there's plenty of time for that later after they're trained. Great Video!! I've subscribed and look forward to more of them.
Thanks SOOO much Sarah I look forward to hearing more from you! :)
I agree! There is 100% a place for positive reinforcement for most dogs I’d say, but 99% of dogs get to the point where you can’t go further without corrections. And it takes slower to get to that point, or you can just start with a solid mix and speed the process up
Yes! Not to mention it is so much more fun and gratifying to have fun when they are trained because you get to see all your progress!
A lot of people don’t like to use ‘negative’ emotions to teach. They’re too soft. Even mother dogs bark loudly at their misbehaved child. If u don’t discipline there’s no respect.
This was really eye opening, my 8 month old female GSD acks just like that and I have tried and tried to change this behavior with no success
Thank you very much you were great in how you explain the reason and process
Mike Rollins thanks for watching Mike! I appreciate it!
I thought my dog was bad. I need to learn how to have more patience.
Lol....I hear you man, I think I just have really really really high expectations. However my GSD is amazing but I've spent a ton of time training him.
I agree. I can be so impatient with my dog. I do not like that about me. Ready to change!
For sure. Not trying to hurt your feelings, it's not the pup, it's the pup parents.
Just to clarify. We just rescued a 16 month old female shepherd. The first two weeks I wanted to kill myself and her. She is a beast. 5 months later, not even the same pup. Time, just put in the time.
Lanne Klusmann not hurting my feelings. My dog was never bad. I think people took my comment that way i really meant it in a relief type of way. He’s actually a quick learner and very obedient. Started Defense training 2 months ago. Might be a stud lol
He's like "thanks man I needed a leader." This was beautiful! I really wish that public education would include more in depth education about pet ownership. Since I brought home my dogs I have had to learn so much. The most profound thing I learned was that I didn't know what I was doing! After that I started researching everything I could find about dog training and now our lives are so peaceful.
I'm very impressed!
My sister has been a trainer/breeder, for almost 40 years ... you are way up there!
Looking forward to future videos, and my next dog😀
I love the use of the word "structure" here. So true.
I love how his tail was waging at the end. Happy to be led and he wasn't hurt by the "evil" pinch collar in the process.
AHHA It's fun to people watch on the comments tho, isn't it?
We have been having issues with out pup who is a few months over a year old. I talked with a trainer who said to just rehome the dog over a phone consult which I don't feel is the answer. I found your videos on German Shepherds and you gave me tools to use. Thank you so much.
I adopted a German shepherd/lab mix from a shelter about 6 weeks ago. He's approximately a year old and seems eager to please but has such bad manners. This has been very helpful! Definitely subscribed!
Omg! That is exactly what my dog do when I put the leash, he’s one year old and he’s very strong dog, I don’t hv power to teach him, I felt give up but I wanna try this method . I really hope this help , coz I love him so much.
I don’t have a German Shepard (Great Pyrenees/ English Setter Mix) this was very helpful. My dog is a sweetheart, but lacked structure to the point where he was literally walking me (we are BOTH around 100 pounds). This was very realistic, especially since you’re demonstrating on an untrained dog, not a dog you’ve had since a puppy
Thank you for giving actual instructions to work with, instead of just "giving the treats at the right slit second of a moment" 😅
I've watched so many dogs videos this is the only one with a real dog that needs work. My doodle came to our home at 1 and a half with no training. Ur the only person I'm going to follow. Thank you
Thank you! 100% correct. I’ve worked with all kinds of dogs. Not every dog needs this type of collar. And yes the idea of the harness is rainbows and blue skies but with a dog like that you NEED this tool! They’re created to not do neurological damage. It was the whole point of it. They’re neck is so thick. They’re safe and will save the dogs life! Well said young man! Hats off! Cheers and God Bless.
Oh, and I wanted to say, I get the pressure collar, I have seen many thing regarding pressure. Even for children, who have nightmares, or anxiety, there are heavy blankets, or stress jackets for cats, that hold them regarding pressure. It makes total sense. I get it!!!
I have watched hundreds of videos this is the best one I'm following you
xlpaintplr1 thanks so much! :)
I love how you highlight balanced training. It gets so much criticism. Also how you pointed out the dangers of the behaviors displayed and that he wasn't "fixed" but with the things you were doing y'all were making strides towards helping him. I think what some people don't seem to realize is corrections done correctly are a form of communication. The best example I can think of right now is if you have a young child who is not yet vocal and you are walking on the sidewalk with them and they keep trying to pull away out of your grasp. This child does not understand the meaning of the word no yet, so how are you going to help them understand they cannot pull their hand away and run into the street. It's the same with a dog. They don't understand English. Also as you said there are times when food and toys are not going to help because they've checked out or in my dog's case he was a big resource guarder and sitting somewhere feeding him treats or luring him with a toy would only cause more problems. He could become aggressive towards anything or anyone around him other than myself. That is something purely positive training would have never been able to help him with. Communication through corrections was vital. I just want people to open their minds to balance training and become more educated on it and I feel like you do a great job as an educator.
Thank you :)
We are helping an elderly neighbor with her rescue shepard who had no training. The first walk we took him on, no prong collar, way too out of control. The second time, when we just visited, he was aggressive and nipped, and we were there to learn how to feed. I decided I couldnʻt move forward without professional support, and we did some research, and chose a prong collar. Just one lesson so far, and he is doing amazing. These videos are really helping deepen, like how to cope between this lesson and the next when he is aggressive towards other dogs on the leash. It is so helpful when he describes what fight/flight looks like, what curious is like. so so so good!
good to understand too, the dog we are working for isnʻt motivated by food, he just wants to work, and working seems to be reward enough for him, and praise, happiness at his work.
Having owned shepherds for 30 years, you were spot on with this video. Hope it helps people who don’t understand dog behavior Thanks
This is such a helpful video! This is exactly the issues I’m having with my GS lab mix. He’s a rescue and I badly want to help him but was feeling overwhelmed. I’m realizing he needs a lot of structure
I adopted a very strong 5 1/2 year old mastiff about 1 1/2 years ago. He used to drag me around like a rag doll. Every one told me what kind of collars to use. i even got the freedom no pull harness that was promised to have no dog get out of....He was out of it in 10 sec. I took him to my local trainer and she told me that she had never seen a dog like him in her 20 years of training. She was the first person to tell me it was ok to put him in a prong collar. Every one else told me I was a monster to ever think about using a prong collar. The transformation was amazing and instant. I used to have to call ahead at the vet and we would sneak him in on the cat side. He has to go in every month for meds for his Addison's disease. It was crazy. Now with my confidence up he is a perfect gentleman on the leash and we can go for daily walks. It is nice to see a dog trainer saying the prong is ok and right by some dogs. Thanks
Great video, my family has always had Shepherds however we recently adopted one from a charity and he has all these issues and we've not known what to do, all your videos are of great help
I now know many people who have dogs that are like this. Let the dog do anything it wants and can't handle them. The dogs are friendly just out of control. Good advice in the video!
Holy crap! We just adopted a 12 week old malinois, and I knew we were in for something we had never experienced. We've always had rottweilers, and our new malingator has rocked our world within the first week. Your video is such a refresher and a reminder that it can be done! Really great video. Thank you!
Awesome! Dogs need structure, respect for trainor, and trust. Fear and anxiety is dangerous for dogs and others. Great job!
Thanks so much Julie!
Pure poetry in motion, just beautiful to see 👏👏👏
Hi nichola I dont understand why people do not train thier dogs as little puppies my dog is maltese and from 3 months old I kept short lead and shes 10 and walks by my side
Another great demo on how to build and strengthen a relationship with a dog. I'm doing that with my 10 month old GSD and she loves to work and please. I have transitioned from food to positive reinforcement. I correct with the prong and e-collar and it has been a blessing. She is still a little jumpy and vocal on our walks, but we are working through it together.
dzorba68 good for you, thanks for watching!
This is the first video I’ve found where the dog actually acts like mine. Even down to the pitch of the whine and the panting. Thank you
I’ve used the Herm Sprenger on my 18 month old, 96 lbs German Shepherd. It’s a great tool, quite humane: no pull, no tug. When he’s wearing it, he has a “job” that he craves to perform on a loose leash.
At home, I use the “quick release”: now it’s eat, play, nap. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us because now we’re a happy “team”.
Well done, I meet so many GSDs like this, and the prong really is life changing for them.
I'm so glad that you shared this. I have a almost 9 month old male Golden. He is the sweetest boy, but jumps, pulls on the leash and is easily distracted. I have plans for him to be a Certified Therapy Dog, but I've been losing hope and have kind of given up. I have been told that he is getting too old to train. :( After watching your video, I've feel much better and am not yet ready to give up on my boy Tucker. :)
"But I could also walk to LA vs fly, what route would you rather take?" Thank you! So much training advice feels like we are being asked to walk to LA...
I can’t believe some dogs have never been told “no”. That’s so crazy. I’m sure that dog had run of the house, in charge instead of the owners. Thanks for helping him and all the others you help.