Having worked with professional trainers, and training dogs myself, the saying that training is 90% training the owner is so true. I see so many issues that are just due to the owners that it’s just reflex to see what’s wrong with the owners rather than the dog
+Cosmo Runner-I don't think she was a bad person. She just didn't know how to be a dog owner and unwillingly treated her dog poorly because of it. She understood that she did need help and this was something she could no longer do alone. And she needed to bring in professional help in order to help address this problem. A lot of owners throughout this series are combative and defensive about how they've treated their dogs. While she was just a tad, she also understood where she went wrong and actually listened to what she needed to do in order to make things better. Victoria has often said she aims to give a better quality of life for both the dogs and the owners. For the dogs to continue on to lead more happier, healthier, more fulfilling lives with their owners. Hopefully with Victoria's help, the owner started on the right path to realize what it took to be a dog owner and Niles was able to spend a long, very happy and loving life with her.
It’s good to see an owner who was TRYING to walk their dog and just couldn’t because they didn’t know how, as opposed to all the owners on this show who just won’t walk their dogs because they don’t want to.
XGolden DragonX simple: babies and children don’t know how. If you’re never exposed to dogs and you. Ever learn, how do you know? Humans aren’t born knowing how to walk a dog.
As much as she made a mistake getting a dog and not knowing how different it would be to a cat, she did fantastically at owning that mistake and correcting herself. Well done, Karen.
I LOVED how she took accountability, i wish more people would do that. I have alot of respect for someone who can admit wrong doing and work towards changing it.
If she had get a diferent race of dog things would have been easier, but i’m glad that she did what was need to keep and care for the dog she actually got.
karen is such a sweet, devoted owner. People get cats expecting them to act like dogs all the time. When it's flipped around, not much different. So much preconcieved expectations. I can't believe she actually went along with the persepective training without even a complaint. There's more than a couple owners on this show that would 100% never go through with it. She genuinely looks so happy when Victortia told her that her dog loves her.
I died laughing when Victoria showed her how the dog felt during brushing and having the blanket put over him 😂 “it felt like I was in a horror movie” 😂😂 love Victoria, she’s amazing
She's something, but amazing isn't the word that comes to my mind. 😀. Asking a human to get on the floor & putting a dirty broom over her head is simply humiliating.
Usually I'm really irritated with ignorant owners, but Karen tries so hard and stays so positive that I just simply love her! She's so open-minded to Victoria's advice and is willing to do everything for her dog. I hope she and Niles have a good relationship now!
There's a difference between willing stubborn ignorance and plain unintentioned ignorance, you can't teach stubborn, and this lady is def not stubborn, i do hope one day maybe she can feel comfortable adding another cat to the family if she can manage it
Karen is literally the loveliest lady but I have to admit I was cracking up through the whole episode. It was one of the most unintentionally funniest things I have ever seen.
99% of the people who are typically on this show would not get on their knees and agree with Victoria as she brushes them with a giant broom and covers them with blankets. Well done Karen.👏🏻
It was really cute when the owner said "walkies," and Niles came running back into the room ready to go. Definitely a great example of how their relationship improved.
Doctor: *So why did you do it?* Woman: *Well, it was the same size as a hotdog, so I thought it would be like eating a hotdog* Doctor: *A cactus is not a hotdog. A cactus is a cactus*
Strange Fox_55 never meant we thought she was trying to be silly. It just happened to look amazing at just the right time. But I agree with you, she is a sting woman not to be messed with for sure.
Cookie ._.Crumbs well at first it’s okay since she’s clueless of a dog’s behavior and everything. That’s a mistake of her getting a dog because she’s not experienced with dogs and it is a sudden change for her too, but good for her she seeks help from experts. People tend to think pets are pets in general, especially dogs and cats they think it’s a like, but hey she’s a human and can commit mistakes but at least she listens to what victoria is teaching her unlike other families on this shows who shows inconsistencies
I know this is old, but as a long time cat owner myself, I'd just like to point out to the confused dog owners in the comments: Using a blanket can actually be a fantastic method for a cat, when you need to get them in a carrier or something. For a lot of cats, having a blanket on them like that actually makes them feel secure. This does depend on the individual, but it's a common method, because as cats are ambush predators as well as kind of being prey themselves to some animals, they like to feel hidden (this is also why cats like being in tight places, and similating that by GENTLY squeezing them- as in the "squish that cat" video- can be calming for them). Cats also much prefer to scratch than to bite, so wrapping them in a blanket to restrain their claws can be a safety measure in an emergency even if the particular individual cat isn't comforted by the blanket. Note that neither of these methods are simply restraining or trapping them for the sake of it, but if you absolutely must force a cat to do something like get in a carrier when it doesn't want to, they are legitimate methods I was thinking it was a bit silly she couldn't tell the dog was scared since it seems so obvious to me, but I have always liked dogs too, and thinking more on it the confusion actually makes some sense. Both animals have their ears go back and make angry noises, but the dog was standing rigid and upright with a still tail, while a scared cat will either flatten itself completely or arch and fluff up (neither of which are as "stiff" as the dog), with a lashing tail. For someone who's truly rarely interacted with a dog but knows cats, I actually do kind of see how the behaviour could seem defiant for defiance's sake rather than scared Though, I do hope she didn't harass the cat with as much affection as she tried to force on the dog lol. Dogs are typically MORE affectionate than cats, and while cats are still incredibly loving and affectionate most of the time, they certainly have more boundaries than the average dog as well. But perhaps that stereotype was also part of the problem- thinking that "more affectionate and tolerant" meant "wants absolutely endless physical affection and is okay with literally anything"
I also wondered about her giving even more physical affection to the cat and how that worked out... and then I remembered her cat lived 22 years. Her memory for the past decade or so is probably of an increasingly older cat that was probably content to just snuggle on the couch and not much else. A tiny puppy/adolescent dog, not well socialised, is a completely different proposition, even if dogs usually enjoy more affection than cats.
I respect how afraid for his wellbeing she is. Like, she knows she’s doing it wrong but she’s so desperate to give him a good life. I’m glad she called in a trainer, not to train the dog, but to train herself.
I do more teaching to the owners of dogs than I actually teach the dogs themselves. I tell it this way. I can teach your dog to do amazing things but if you do not keep up with what I teach your dog its 100% pointless.
The kisses he gave her just made me tear up! This has to be my favourite episode so far! Finally an owner that doesn’t give excuses or blame the dog for their behaviour - she just loves animals!
@@purpledragonfly4 Not true, she didn't understand that you can't replace a cat with a dog. She immediately switched how she treated the dog when Victoria showed her the right way to do things because she cares about the dog and now has a healthy relationship with her dog.
@@purpledragonfly4 The thing is, if this was a kitten I could see this going very well. She's treating him like a cat and when she realizes it isn't good for him, she changes. She has a good heart.
Btw I mean like she's nice and all but buying a dog without knowing how to have one and treating him like a cat Unlike other Karen's she understands what she's done wrong
I had a cat that was like a family heirloom. I'm not sure how old she actually was though. She belonged to an uncle in college before I was born then given to my aunt. When I met her she I think I was ten. She was so tiny, like a kitten, in fact I thought she was. Lol she was so sweet and had no teeth. I truly loved that cat as a child. When I would visit, I would spend all my time with her. Later on I got the call they had put her down. Her name was muggins. I hope to one day find another sweet cat like her. I actually feel like crying now thinking of her.
I love this episode so much because it doesn't shine a bad light on being a cat person, she truly tries her best and wants to understand Niles and that's so great. Cats also needs their own routines and work very differently. I naturally know more about cats but I love learning about dogs too 💖
As someone who has a dog and a cat, they're so different. My dog is very energetic and wants to play. My cat us more of a couch potato. My dog loves to be cuddled, my cat gets overstimulated really easily and can only handle so much.
This is hilarious. Just imagine when Victoria gets home from a long day's work and her partner's like "How was your day honey?" and she's like "I made a lady get on all fours, brush her with a broom and then I threw a blanket on her, you know, the usual."
I remember my mum getting a small dog for the first time after our last cat died.. she was tickling it under the chin on the first night home and commented that it mustn't like it as much as the cat as it wasn't purring. I almost died laughing.
@@LorayV You are blind. How does this one look like a rat? The only difference between him and most other dogs with ears up and short hair is size. Does being little = rat automatically? I own a Chihuahua and I hate the way rats look. lol
You know, I always figured 'Its me or the dog' was a threat, like either the dog goes or I do sort of thing. Then I figured it- it's me OR the dog's FAULT. And I think we all know whose fault it really is. I'm probably really slow to this party but :')
I actually love Karen and Niles. They were both so cute and sweet. I actually couldn’t believe how much Niles loved Karen and then when Karen was told he loved her, her reaction and everything just melted my heart.
@@yyg4632 well it’s not that he doesn’t like her he does love her it’s just when you see things from his perspective you can’t understand why he’s acting the way he does.
When she puts a blanket on him to pick him up is literally my shichi when you try to take something away from him he’s not supposed to have but really wants
You know, considering she believed that Niles hated her, Karen is a wonderful person for still trying to take care of him with walks and grooming. Many other owners would have just given up and ignored him. Karen is a great owner, she just needed the education.
Karen you were the star of this video. I couldn't stop laughing all the way through it. Your Mum is a treasure and you had patience of gold. I just loved the way you said " Niles hates me" Yet that little boy loves you dearly. Once you knew how much and understood him you now have a beautiful little companion. Cheers to you Karen. ♥️🦴🐾🐾
"He's not eating" Me: Are you giving him cat food??? EDIT: Wow! Thanks for the 2k likes, everyone! I understand dogs will eat anything, including cat food. He possibly wasn't eating, because of stress. Plus, cat food is a bit different as it contains Taurine, something cats need as obligate carnivores.
I love how she's concerned for his needs. And she's trying but she just dosnt know any better. And she knows she doesn't know and she's willing to learn. She's so happy when he's happier! I'm so happy for her success!
I really didn't know what to make of this woman. She seemed lovely but surely its common sense that cats and dogs are completely different from each other!
@@wickedwitchoftheeast88 I mean so many people get cats and think they can treat them just like dogs so I'm not that surprised that the reverse happens too.
Forreal i feel bad for laughing at her struggle lmao and especially when she brought out the spoon had me dead 💀💀💀 this woman is so adorable love this episode
One of the best episodes I’ve seen. This woman really misses her cat but I believe now she will begin to love Niles like she did her kitty. Niles is so cute!
Agreed! A match made in heaven, those two. The thing about Chihuahuas is they are perhaps more prone to reacting badly to "smothering" than any other small/toy breed.
Karen's such a lovely woman!! I got so happy for her. It's really hard losing a pet and she said her cat lived 22 years, right? Imagine that!! And she really put effort on being a better owner for her doggie! From her heart! They must have had a great life together up until now!! Victoria really changed a lot of people and dogs lifes! This is the best show and this is the best episode, for sure!
@@vindheimar2631 omg, I can imagine... It's a life together, they really are family members. Good for her! If she got to 20 it means that she had a really loving and caring family and that's everything ❤️
"It's going to sound bit silly but I thought he'd clean himself like a cat." Erm.....eh? She was so good receiving constructive criticism though and seemed to really love her little dog.
I don't completely blame her. Dogs do the grooming action but,, compared to a cat- it's more like they're itching a spot rather than cleaning most of the times. Sometimes if a dog licks somewhere persistently it's to relieve pain.
Okay, when Niles hid behind Victoria when the owner was getting the lead, that was telling, and made me choke on my cereal laughing. It seems to me that the dog is actually being REALLY patient and not just attacking the lady or running away from her. He's giving the owner SO many signals. Oy vey.
Chis are really awkward dogs and get personality problems easily. I have one and she hates strangers and other dogs for no reason we've done everything and she just won't change. She has no problems with cats and she has never been attacked or anything. They just get insecure so easily.
@@mep1455 Rather like the teenagers of the dog world...(Just kidding, but it is true, part of being a teen is feeling insecure. Or it was back in my day...oh dang, did I just say "Back in MY day...? Criminy, where's my cane?)
Wow, I can't recall the last time I got so many likes on a comment, thanks! It really was a very sad and a little cute moment, like Niles was saying "Nice lady, I don't like what Mum is going to do to me! And she won't listen when I ask her not to!"
I have a 12 year old chihuahua who is the sweetest dog you have ever met. Has never growled at anyone or bitten anyone. Chihuahuas don’t get personality problems easily. They are just like any other dog and must be socialized at a young age and given clear and firm boundaries. If they aren’t taught properly, then yeah they can get personality problems. But so can any other dog.
+DravenGal-Victoria proved that Niles actually loves his owner. Quite a lot. It's just that the owner speaks cat and doesn't know how to speak dog. And Niles is very confused over why his owner can't speak yet and the poor baby boy probably believes it is somehow his fault. But yes, he is obviously trying to communicate with her the best he can and the way he knows how to. He's trying to get her to listen. To understand. And with Victoria's help, she finally starts being able to.
Victoria Stillwell seems like the answer to the Millan-style alpha wolf "training" for dogs with behavioral issues. It's really refreshing to see her use more positive win-win style strategies to solve problems.
What makes Millan's "alpha" style even more frustrating is that it's based on faulty, discredited theory about wolf-pack dynamics. Wild wolf packs don’t actually have a hierarchy - they’re literally just family units, with mom and dad as the de facto leaders.
When she took down her cats picture and then replaced it with her dogs picture! My heart broke I was just yelling you can have the dogs picture up to yu-know!
Energy level is more dependent on breed than size. Shih Tzus and Jack Russel Terriers are about the same size, but are at very different energy levels.
My chihuahua is so energetic if he could he stay swimming playing running hiking all day long 24/7 he only sleeps if I’m doing my own thing or when My partner and I are sleeping.
I love this woman!! She has a beautiful heart and really loves this little dog. Anyone who is willing to get down on the floor, on tv, to see things from the dog’s point of view, is a good soul. I hope that they have many years to learn to relate to and enjoy each other.
I really love how gentle her style of teaching is. Speaking as someone who grew up watching Cesar Milan, her style of "retraining" both the dog and the owner, is much more gentle and doesn't involve any machismo posturing.
Victoria understands that it's rarely a problem with the dog. It's all up to the owner and how the dog is raised. And what kind of upbringing they have. So it's crucial not only to train the dog, but to get the dog and the owner on the same page. Positive reinforcement is proven to be more effective with just about anything (you catch more flies with honey and all that. . .) and dogs naturally WANT to please their owners and make them happy, so training them like this is just encouraging them to. . .do what they already naturally do. Punishment based training only makes the dog fearful and submissive. The dog will listen to you if you do so. . .not because they love you but because they live in fear of you. And you don't need to do that with dogs. At all. Dogs are highly social and intelligent animals so if you guide them gently, they will pick it up. The praise is enough and the treat is an extra reward. But they really do live off the praise. If you are happy, they are happy. They are so sweet that way.
I just started watching Victoria and I've watched Cesar for years. I like them both, I use both of their techniques. So it's interesting to see how others compare them. I think they have different styles of teaching. Also I think America treats and handles dogs differently than Europe does so that might have something to do with it.
I have watched them both and I like both. Cesar beacuse he is really good at reading the dogs bodylanguage and treats a dog like a pack animal witch dogs are most comfortable/sable in. And I like victoria beacuse she uses a more positive way of teaching a dog how to behave and uses a more human/dog way of teaching witch is positive since the dog is living with humans. But I think Cesars method is more effective tho, beacuse he uses their own language to speak to them and not do everything in a human way and doesn't need to give candy everytime you want something from the dog.
Karen, what a lovely person you are. All you wanted was what was best for Niles (I love that name). Well done for seeing it through, he was quite a handful.
Reminds me of child attachment theory of how Niles reacts to his mum. Like, the insecure-ambivalent type that is distressed when the parent leaves, but is resistant and not comforted by the return of the parent or the parent's presence
I suspect you're referring to disorganised attachment! Someone insecure-ambivalent is prone to outbursts when they don't receive the affection that they crave, but will be comforted once they do. Your description fits the pattern that emerges when the caregiver is also the source of the trauma, which seems fitting. The dog really loves her, but is also terrified! (I _really_ care about attachment theory.)
There's actually been studies on domesticated dogs and cats and the albeit small stufies found they all fit the same attachment styles as human children do, very interesting stuff.
Ive never seen this stuff in dogs whose owners werent some type of insecure parent that cant handle their animal. Theres no assurance by the owner - its ok dog , you can relax, ive got this. Im the alpha. Criticize me all you want but id grab that dog and subdue him. Theres none of that nonsense and it would stop - quick smart. All this namby pamby stuff is sidestepping the issue. Its placating instead of correcting. Im going to put a collar on a dog however i want. front back, upside down. Its absurd that the plan would be to placate him so he doesnt bite me. Absolute insanity. Im boss and the dog is happier for it. Dont worry , my dogs get pampered like royalty. but they also know whats not on. Dont even DARE to bite. theres no fear or apprehension. They are calm. Biting is the boss's job. Boss protects the clan. These problem neurotic dogs are like this because their owners are unreliable. No reassurance. No safety. Its a state of mind. A diminutive 4 foot tall woman can be vastly more powerful than a hulking 6ft insecure man full of anxiety.
@@fredfinks Some of what you say is alright, dog's do like having a parent/leader-ish figure. They feel safer when their is a schedule upheld through their day to day lives. But; The alpha (also known as the dominance theory) was disproven a few years ago. So, no. You shouldn't be the "alpha" You also shouldn't... Subdue.. Your dogs, it isn't right. To properly train a dog you should use positive reinforcement training, it strengthens the bond of owner and pup, it also grows their trust in you and reestablishes that support feeling they need in order to listen to you. But I can agree with you on another thing, any dog within spoiling distance will forever be spoiled XD Dogs are amazing
Dorienna Raine Oh, absolutely! Not trying to imply that’s not a factor! I was using that line more as a catch 22 essentially. Someone with this mindset wouldn’t make this comment if the dog WAS a pit.. but since it’s a chi/small dog, they’ll say whatever they want. (Edit: bad at words)
Really very sweet. She just wanted to love on the poor dog so much she actually terrified him!! LOL Honestly she had such great intentions but she got a dog that didn’t want to be loved on so much. She should of gotten a lab or bulldog or something that really loves to be squeezed and loved so much. Great job Victoria helping this lady out and teaching her how to communicate with her little pup. Because I think every other family or person would have just given the dog up to a shelter long before this dog even became an adult with such aggressive biting at her when she approached him every time. Even though it was her fault lol. Too cute. Such a great episode!!! 🌼🌼❤️🌼🌼
I am like her, I love cats way too much & cats hate too much love. So cats always run away from me after a point. And now my bestfriend has a frenchie, but even he seems to be sick of my love 😭
Wow, I love Karen. She started out completely clueless but seemed 100% receptive to Victoria's experience with dogs. Good on you, Karen. Good boy, Niles.
@@JC-mm6fu If you don't treat a cat well, they act nuts, just like this dog did. Since she was a cat owner for 22 yrs or so she definitely never experienced this behavior
I think she's a heavy smoker hence the deep voice or the unfortunate woman with POS lot's of cysts on ovaries, higher testosterone level, these women are big, tall, overweight, often hairy and have deep voice. I don't think she's transgender.
This is so awesome. It made me cry cuz Chihuahuas are the most surrendered dog to animal control and Chihuahua rescues. I was hoping she wouldn't give up on him. She a fantastic job following the plan. Perfect plan, Victoria! Great story. This is my first time watching.
She actually wasn't, its just the way it was edited in the preview. If you watch the actual clip in the episode she is barking at the owner while explaining why he reacts like that.....
Her cat lived 22 years? Yeah, she really loved her cat. Sometimes I understand that you can't just get another pet after your previous one passes. But I guess her treating the dog like a cat means she still probably hadn't completely let go of the fact she doesn't have a cat anymore.
OMG .. I wish i had students like that.. She is so willing to learn - no ego - completely into making his life better... i was so touched when she tought he hated her but Victoria told he actually loved her.. awwhh.. ... what a sweet sweet lady... BUT funny episode.. laughed a lot... Lol...
God love this woman, she was so open to learning and didn’t let her ego get in the way. Poor little dog was so happy and chilled once the owner took the advice, he’s actually really cute when he’s not freaked out 💕
This was possibly one of the most beautiful episodes I’ve seen. I actually teared up when Victoria explains that Niles does love Karen a lot and when he showed the behavior of completely focusing on Karen coming back ❤️
@@emily-hg3sx Even when Victoria came, he didn't even need any training done. Most of the "training" was done to the owner. Main things Victoria changed was making a walking and feeding routine, and finding an alternative way to leash him for walks. He was fine near other dogs and in crowds and such. Training IS important, but this little guy didn't need it.
Yeah... when I grew up we had a medium sized dog that had some decidedly cat-like behaviour but we still treated him like a dog. I currently have a cat and has realised that people who are used to dogs tend to treat cats like they treat dogs. Which an equally bad idea.
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Her willingness to learn and change completely redeemed her.
agreed, great to see
Having worked with professional trainers, and training dogs myself, the saying that training is 90% training the owner is so true. I see so many issues that are just due to the owners that it’s just reflex to see what’s wrong with the owners rather than the dog
+Cosmo Runner-I don't think she was a bad person. She just didn't know how to be a dog owner and unwillingly treated her dog poorly because of it. She understood that she did need help and this was something she could no longer do alone. And she needed to bring in professional help in order to help address this problem. A lot of owners throughout this series are combative and defensive about how they've treated their dogs. While she was just a tad, she also understood where she went wrong and actually listened to what she needed to do in order to make things better.
Victoria has often said she aims to give a better quality of life for both the dogs and the owners. For the dogs to continue on to lead more happier, healthier, more fulfilling lives with their owners. Hopefully with Victoria's help, the owner started on the right path to realize what it took to be a dog owner and Niles was able to spend a long, very happy and loving life with her.
Cosmos Runner love this pair!
and she's oddly charming to me. she's earnest, i like her accent and her dave hill from 'slade' haircut.
“Dogs aren’t cats, dogs are dogs.”
-Victoria Stilwell, professional dog trainer.
😁
👍
this isn't even what one needs to be taught to know lmao
they are very different species~
He not a damn cat so start treating him like a DOG
*I died when she called her mum and the military music began* 😂
😂😂😂...Me too
Same😂😂😂😂
Elisa Le laugh out loud omg haha
HA
Same the music just popped me😂😂
"I think Karen's become the centre of his world."
My heart BROKE.
Kermit:”I’m the nastiest boy on youtube”
Niles:”Hold my blanket”
Lmao!! 🤣
Yea hahaha
😂😂😂
*hold my cat treat
Kermit is still the nastiest
karen's affection and passion for niles makes me forgive her for not noticing the difference between a dog and cat.
😂
Yeah
*like putting your dog under a blanket and panicking him spells l o v e*
Songbird _Lippertacc I have two small dogs who are always sleeping in blankets lol
I used to treat my cats like small dogs... until I started reading their body language...
RIGHT?! I am amazed at how much I turned into a karen fan
It’s good to see an owner who was TRYING to walk their dog and just couldn’t because they didn’t know how, as opposed to all the owners on this show who just won’t walk their dogs because they don’t want to.
Factssss
I imagine Karen is an awesome cat owner
Julie Bogen But. How do you not know how to walk a dog-?
XGolden DragonX simple: babies and children don’t know how. If you’re never exposed to dogs and you. Ever learn, how do you know? Humans aren’t born knowing how to walk a dog.
XGolden DragonX there was one episode with two girls who never walked their dog and complained about the pee and poo from the dog
The way Karen's mum came round the corner got me in stitches. Her vibe was like let get this done! Karen's mum is a badass! 😂😂😂😂
Ultimate Karen: I WANNA SPEAK TO THE MANAGER . Lol
The music was cool too. Getting ready for a battle
The ultimate Karen duo Karen VS demon dog but it’s Karen’s fault thinking a dog will act like a cat
Ya 😎
YAS
"But one day, her beloved cat... DIED."
Well that's... blunt
No it's not
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@@jman4668 I think it was the way it was said. I kinda thought the same thing. Haha
@@bryttniecavazza5872 but why did she buy a dog if she just wanted a cat? 🤷♂️
@@chilli-iceolive-abode2447 they said so in the episode, 'replacing' her old cat with a new one felt wrong, so she tried getting a dog instead.
Lady: "It's ruining my life."
Niles: "SHES RUINING MY LIFE."
HLluvs 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
XD
True.
yee
HLluvs LOL 😂😭🤣🤣
As much as she made a mistake getting a dog and not knowing how different it would be to a cat, she did fantastically at owning that mistake and correcting herself. Well done, Karen.
I LOVED how she took accountability, i wish more people would do that. I have alot of respect for someone who can admit wrong doing and work towards changing it.
I’ve never had a dog aggressive about a leash or brush. My dogs also loved being petted. Not sure how that’s a cat
I loved that her name is Karen!😂 With all the other Karen's being pure hell on earth.
EXACTLY. She made a mistake but she did the right thing by getting help to learn how to train him properly
If she had get a diferent race of dog things would have been easier, but i’m glad that she did what was need to keep and care for the dog she actually got.
karen is such a sweet, devoted owner. People get cats expecting them to act like dogs all the time. When it's flipped around, not much different. So much preconcieved expectations. I can't believe she actually went along with the persepective training without even a complaint. There's more than a couple owners on this show that would 100% never go through with it. She genuinely looks so happy when Victortia told her that her dog loves her.
I love this show as well as the show My Cat From Hell.
Exactly. She attempts to walk her dog and is worried about him not eating. She’s a good owner just miss guided.
I know this is a bit mean and I don’t mean to be mean but nobody is saying how her name is Karen
@@fntng3022 They just said her name..
@@fntng3022 it's full if comments that says it.
This is a case of an owner being totally clueless but with the right heart and she is so willing to learn and I love that!
Didn’t get offended with Victoria, just wanted to learn. She clearly loves Miles. Which is so sweet!
@@Starlitwarrior I’m
@@Starlitwarrior Niles , LOL but your right she does love him .
Dogs don't respond to human love.. cats do! HUGE DIFFERENCE
@@KarmicSlayer lol Cats only like you if you are feeding them.
This woman is such a caring and beautiful person. She respected everything Victoria said and worked hard to improve the dog's life. Lady, well done!
Yeah, I was so happy for both of them at the end, usually I get really angry at the owners, but this episode was cute and the owner was lovely
@@milenartmeire2588 ikr :>
This shows not all Karen's are bad
@@danganronpa_trilogyaffirma2317 lmao
@@danganronpa_trilogyaffirma2317 true
I died laughing when Victoria showed her how the dog felt during brushing and having the blanket put over him 😂 “it felt like I was in a horror movie” 😂😂 love Victoria, she’s amazing
LivingDeadGirl 😭😂😂😂🤣
I'm dying hahahahahhaha
felt like bdsm
She's something, but amazing isn't the word that comes to my mind. 😀. Asking a human to get on the floor & putting a dirty broom over her head is simply humiliating.
Usually I'm really irritated with ignorant owners, but Karen tries so hard and stays so positive that I just simply love her! She's so open-minded to Victoria's advice and is willing to do everything for her dog. I hope she and Niles have a good relationship now!
Yessss i agree.
Yep, she really wants to be her best for him. She really is an awesome dog owner. (Jan Griffiths).
There's a difference between willing stubborn ignorance and plain unintentioned ignorance, you can't teach stubborn, and this lady is def not stubborn, i do hope one day maybe she can feel comfortable adding another cat to the family if she can manage it
Niles is probably dead by now. But at the end of the episode Niles and Karen seem to get on well.
Karen is literally the loveliest lady but I have to admit I was cracking up through the whole episode. It was one of the most unintentionally funniest things I have ever seen.
Same😂😂
Same here lol 😂
Her face and her movements and her voice, I can’t even with her😂😂😂
I think the brummy accent makes it so much better 😂
Nothing funny about it. Poor dog was terrified.
99% of the people who are typically on this show would not get on their knees and agree with Victoria as she brushes them with a giant broom and covers them with blankets. Well done Karen.👏🏻
I would pay money for that
I actually lol'd.. Karen is pretty cool
I'd get on my knees for her not a problem
@@charlie4825 I bet you would! ;)
I would too!
This Karen is definitely not a Karen.
It was really cute when the owner said "walkies," and Niles came running back into the room ready to go. Definitely a great example of how their relationship improved.
The little pittie patter while turning. I'm melting
I really love how the grandma walks down the street like why am I even going to this house it’s all the same
Doctor: *So why did you do it?*
Woman: *Well, it was the same size as a hotdog, so I thought it would be like eating a hotdog*
Doctor: *A cactus is not a hotdog. A cactus is a cactus*
🤣🤣🤣
I thought that was going to turn in a very dark direction
@@twurtlemaster6920 Who puts mayo on their hot dog! ;P
Wow you just prove me of how dirty minded I’m 😅 until I read the last one I thought she bite a...... D
Iamdirtyminded.
Victoria's face watching all this was HILARIOUS 😂
Caron: I’m going to have to call my mum
Victoria: 🤨
Her mouth shape and eyebrows made me laugh
RIGHT?!
Amen
Yeah...but you know,shes serious about it.....shes a proffesional dog trainer and its not a joke
Strange Fox_55 never meant we thought she was trying to be silly. It just happened to look amazing at just the right time. But I agree with you, she is a sting woman not to be messed with for sure.
I can't be upset with her when she's trying her best to care for him.
Me neither.
That's true
Eh
I, can she's treating her dog like a cat, when it shouldn't and it's going to get that instinct of to, act like a cat
Cookie ._.Crumbs well at first it’s okay since she’s clueless of a dog’s behavior and everything. That’s a mistake of her getting a dog because she’s not experienced with dogs and it is a sudden change for her too, but good for her she seeks help from experts. People tend to think pets are pets in general, especially dogs and cats they think it’s a like, but hey she’s a human and can commit mistakes but at least she listens to what victoria is teaching her unlike other families on this shows who shows inconsistencies
I know this is old, but as a long time cat owner myself, I'd just like to point out to the confused dog owners in the comments: Using a blanket can actually be a fantastic method for a cat, when you need to get them in a carrier or something. For a lot of cats, having a blanket on them like that actually makes them feel secure. This does depend on the individual, but it's a common method, because as cats are ambush predators as well as kind of being prey themselves to some animals, they like to feel hidden (this is also why cats like being in tight places, and similating that by GENTLY squeezing them- as in the "squish that cat" video- can be calming for them). Cats also much prefer to scratch than to bite, so wrapping them in a blanket to restrain their claws can be a safety measure in an emergency even if the particular individual cat isn't comforted by the blanket. Note that neither of these methods are simply restraining or trapping them for the sake of it, but if you absolutely must force a cat to do something like get in a carrier when it doesn't want to, they are legitimate methods
I was thinking it was a bit silly she couldn't tell the dog was scared since it seems so obvious to me, but I have always liked dogs too, and thinking more on it the confusion actually makes some sense. Both animals have their ears go back and make angry noises, but the dog was standing rigid and upright with a still tail, while a scared cat will either flatten itself completely or arch and fluff up (neither of which are as "stiff" as the dog), with a lashing tail. For someone who's truly rarely interacted with a dog but knows cats, I actually do kind of see how the behaviour could seem defiant for defiance's sake rather than scared
Though, I do hope she didn't harass the cat with as much affection as she tried to force on the dog lol. Dogs are typically MORE affectionate than cats, and while cats are still incredibly loving and affectionate most of the time, they certainly have more boundaries than the average dog as well. But perhaps that stereotype was also part of the problem- thinking that "more affectionate and tolerant" meant "wants absolutely endless physical affection and is okay with literally anything"
I also wondered about her giving even more physical affection to the cat and how that worked out... and then I remembered her cat lived 22 years. Her memory for the past decade or so is probably of an increasingly older cat that was probably content to just snuggle on the couch and not much else. A tiny puppy/adolescent dog, not well socialised, is a completely different proposition, even if dogs usually enjoy more affection than cats.
@@loc1976 That's actually a really good point!
I respect how afraid for his wellbeing she is. Like, she knows she’s doing it wrong but she’s so desperate to give him a good life. I’m glad she called in a trainer, not to train the dog, but to train herself.
I do more teaching to the owners of dogs than I actually teach the dogs themselves. I tell it this way. I can teach your dog to do amazing things but if you do not keep up with what I teach your dog its 100% pointless.
Victoria:(Walks past Niles)
Niles: That's what I thought.
Victoria:(Puts collar on him)
Niles: I've been bamboozled
😂😂😂😂😂😂
15:04
Love Karen’s amazement when this happened
Heckin' bamboozled
🤣🤣🤣
The kisses he gave her just made me tear up! This has to be my favourite episode so far! Finally an owner that doesn’t give excuses or blame the dog for their behaviour - she just loves animals!
"The root of aggression is fear". That's true for humans too
Not always.
Xelith not always, but for most animals it is.
oh definitely
Yes treat me like a cat and I'll "go off" on you too. Aggressive? Yes because I won't like that. Fear? Yes because I fear that you won't stop.
Disagree, for humans, it's anger or resentment.
Just the way she talked to him you could tell she loved him so much, just didn’t understand him.
People like this have zerp business owning animals.
@@purpledragonfly4 Not true, she didn't understand that you can't replace a cat with a dog. She immediately switched how she treated the dog when Victoria showed her the right way to do things because she cares about the dog and now has a healthy relationship with her dog.
@@purpledragonfly4 The thing is, if this was a kitten I could see this going very well. She's treating him like a cat and when she realizes it isn't good for him, she changes. She has a good heart.
@@purpledragonfly4 People willing to learn and change shouldn’t own animals? Yeah, that makes sense.
I actually really like Karen! Her reaction when Victoria told her Niles loved her was so pure😍
I'm like really enjoying the profile picture XD
One word : Karen
People of Reddit will truly understand
Btw I mean like she's nice and all but buying a dog without knowing how to have one and treating him like a cat
Unlike other Karen's she understands what she's done wrong
Yeah, she just needed to understand when she got Niles how to look after a dog.
Ayla Coder With another breed, it may not have been such a big deal.
She just didn’t understand him, she loved him and I hope they are all doing okay now
Niles is likely dead now sadly.
@@danielledewitt1 whst why
@@angiepie3517 Because this was years ago.
@@danielledewitt1 it was 2019 the dog looked young that dog isn’t dead 🙄🤦♀️
@@MelB868 No it wasn’t filmed in 2019, that’s the year it was uploaded.
The cat was 22 years old?? Wow! That was a well cared for cat!
Yup. Cats do live longer than dogs.
And as saying they got 9 lives 😂
The cat I grew up with was 17 when he died 3 years ago. So she's did something right for the cat to live that long
Cats can live up to 30 but it's rare, 22 is still very old even for them
I had a cat that was like a family heirloom. I'm not sure how old she actually was though. She belonged to an uncle in college before I was born then given to my aunt. When I met her she I think I was ten. She was so tiny, like a kitten, in fact I thought she was. Lol she was so sweet and had no teeth. I truly loved that cat as a child. When I would visit, I would spend all my time with her. Later on I got the call they had put her down. Her name was muggins. I hope to one day find another sweet cat like her. I actually feel like crying now thinking of her.
I had a cat that to be about 21 years old. Her name was Liz Taylor. She died a couple years ago. She was one of a kind.
Woman: *treating him like a cat*
Victoria: "HE IS NOT A CAT HE IS DOG!"
woman: * surprised picachu face *
Wɥɐʇ ʇɥǝ ɥǝɔʞ ʎon ɾnsʇ ɔodıǝp soɯǝouǝ
Lmao
How do you make bold letters?
@@m0x1e78 remove space -> * sample *
Then it'd be like -> *sample*
@@m0x1e78 *you make bold letters like this*
that scene where Victoria is showing Karen what’s it’s like from the dogs perspective makes her look even more like a dominatrix 😂
She has a naturally Dominant personality. I love it.
Omg! I wondered if I was the ONLY one who thought that!!!!
It’s the leather coat
Dominatrix??
HOW I WISH YOU COULD HEAR ME LAUGH SO HARD! AHAHAHAHAHA!
I love this episode so much because it doesn't shine a bad light on being a cat person, she truly tries her best and wants to understand Niles and that's so great. Cats also needs their own routines and work very differently. I naturally know more about cats but I love learning about dogs too 💖
As someone who has a dog and a cat, they're so different. My dog is very energetic and wants to play. My cat us more of a couch potato. My dog loves to be cuddled, my cat gets overstimulated really easily and can only handle so much.
This is hilarious. Just imagine when Victoria gets home from a long day's work and her partner's like "How was your day honey?" and she's like "I made a lady get on all fours, brush her with a broom and then I threw a blanket on her, you know, the usual."
🤣🤣🤣🤣 that was good omg my head hurts all over again
I feel like her husband/partner would be on all fours when they in the bedroom at night lol
She gives me dominatrix vibes
Petplayers will love it
lol
I remember my mum getting a small dog for the first time after our last cat died.. she was tickling it under the chin on the first night home and commented that it mustn't like it as much as the cat as it wasn't purring. I almost died laughing.
Funniest thing I've heard all day. Thanks for that.
"hey who didn't put bees in our cat?"
🤗🤣🤣🤣
ok but is nobody gonna talk about how adorable niles is when he’s calm- HES SO CUTEEE
Yeah.
Sorry but I can't agree cause I don't like chiwawas
chihuahuas look like oversized rats lol
@@LorayV You are blind. How does this one look like a rat? The only difference between him and most other dogs with ears up and short hair is size. Does being little = rat automatically? I own a Chihuahua and I hate the way rats look. lol
SPNOUAT I love rats and chihuahuas lol it’s obvious people who call chihuahuas oversized rats have never seen an actual rat
normally it's Jackson Galaxy telling people cats aren't dogs...wild to see the opposite happening
Still waiting for the Galaxy/Stilwell crossover special
This channel should be named: it’s me not the dog
You know, I always figured 'Its me or the dog' was a threat, like either the dog goes or I do sort of thing. Then I figured it- it's me OR the dog's FAULT. And I think we all know whose fault it really is.
I'm probably really slow to this party but :')
Point blank and period . U are right.
@@katthunter6561 It's okay people learn things at their own pace.
Katt Hunter yeah I thought that too
Katt Hunter but like 2 month ago
My favourite part was her realizing that Niles loved her. How heartbreaking it must be to live with a pet that you think hates you!
I don’t think he hates her he saying back off chihuahuas are good at giving you body signals
I actually love Karen and Niles. They were both so cute and sweet. I actually couldn’t believe how much Niles loved Karen and then when Karen was told he loved her, her reaction and everything just melted my heart.
Dude how does this comment not have more likes? I felt the same way
I don't know if it was just the music at the end, but it actually made me shed a few tears at the end of the video.
awww i havent seen the end yet but this is adorable and im also shocked he loves her lol
@@yyg4632 well it’s not that he doesn’t like her he does love her it’s just when you see things from his perspective you can’t understand why he’s acting the way he does.
I almost cried when Victoria asked Karen to come back in and he immediately went to her wagging his tail. 💕
"I'm a little bit frightened of him" I'm going to hell for how hard I laughed at this poor stressed little cat lady afraid of Niles, lol
When she puts a blanket on him to pick him up is literally my shichi when you try to take something away from him he’s not supposed to have but really wants
You know, considering she believed that Niles hated her, Karen is a wonderful person for still trying to take care of him with walks and grooming. Many other owners would have just given up and ignored him. Karen is a great owner, she just needed the education.
I do love this woman though. She is so open to change and is willing to do the work to keep her furry friend happy. True animal lover!
Not a friend
@@Be1smaht what do you mean?
totally agree, i would turn angry if i had a pet who would always try to bite me, not knowing why
Dog can change right?
@@Be1smaht p
Karen you were the star of this video. I couldn't stop laughing all the way through it. Your Mum is a treasure and you had patience of gold. I just loved the way you said " Niles hates me" Yet that little boy loves you dearly. Once you knew how much and understood him you now have a beautiful little companion. Cheers to you Karen. ♥️🦴🐾🐾
This feels like an episode of The Office the way Victoria keeps looking at the camera. 😂😂
Trueee lol😂😂😂
FC Tracey 😂😂😂 Yes!
yeeeesssssss
Tbh it does
Yo
"He's not eating"
Me: Are you giving him cat food???
EDIT: Wow! Thanks for the 2k likes, everyone! I understand dogs will eat anything, including cat food. He possibly wasn't eating, because of stress. Plus, cat food is a bit different as it contains Taurine, something cats need as obligate carnivores.
Exactly what I was thinking! 😂
I was thinking that too XD
Lol that’s what I was thinking!
My dog prefers cat food than dog food and cat snacks xD
AuBurney Tuckerson I thought that too lmaooo
The moment when Victoria lets Karen know that her dog loves her! I’m actually tearing up!
I know right! My heart!!😆😂
Me too 😭
I love how she's concerned for his needs. And she's trying but she just dosnt know any better. And she knows she doesn't know and she's willing to learn. She's so happy when he's happier! I'm so happy for her success!
2:24 i can hear the brief "dying laughter" from the cameraman
Oh so that's what it was lolol
I was laughing so hard I taught it came from me
I think that was Karen’s laughter.
how did I not notice that?! XD
I deadass thought I was the one who was wheezing at that until you pointed it out oh my god
" he's the same size as a cat so I thought he would behave like a cat" I was dying at that line
I really didn't know what to make of this woman. She seemed lovely but surely its common sense that cats and dogs are completely different from each other!
That’s like buying a fish that’s the size of a hamster and expecting the fish to act like a hamster
@@wickedwitchoftheeast88 I mean so many people get cats and think they can treat them just like dogs so I'm not that surprised that the reverse happens too.
I’m sorry but I’m laughing so much at just everything. The military music when the mom appears is just too much😂😂😂
And whenever Victoria is looking at the camera! And when she asked her to come down. This is so entertaining.
Same 😂😂😂😂
Forreal i feel bad for laughing at her struggle lmao and especially when she brought out the spoon had me dead 💀💀💀 this woman is so adorable love this episode
LOL WHEN VICTORIA WAS PUTING THE BLANKET AND BRUSHINGG HER HAHAHSHDHSHSHBA
😅😅am with you
One of the best episodes I’ve seen. This woman really misses her cat but I believe now she will begin to love Niles like she did her kitty. Niles is so cute!
Victoria : *puts the lead on him without any trouble*
Woman : *visible confusion*
I'm so happy for them. She is so soft-spoken, seems so gentle. She deserves that joy and peace. And that little pooch is so precious now.
The demon turned into an angel
😈 😇
Agreed! A match made in heaven, those two. The thing about Chihuahuas is they are perhaps more prone to reacting badly to "smothering" than any other small/toy breed.
Karen's such a lovely woman!!
I got so happy for her. It's really hard losing a pet and she said her cat lived 22 years, right? Imagine that!!
And she really put effort on being a better owner for her doggie! From her heart!
They must have had a great life together up until now!! Victoria really changed a lot of people and dogs lifes!
This is the best show and this is the best episode, for sure!
I had a cat for 20 year and omg it was hard when I lost her
She must have taken impeccable care of that cat
@@vindheimar2631 omg, I can imagine... It's a life together, they really are family members. Good for her! If she got to 20 it means that she had a really loving and caring family and that's everything ❤️
@@missmoxie9188 yeah! Absolutely. Cats tend to live longer, but past 20 is amazing. So much love and care, for sure.
Ian Zito thank you so much l loved my cat very much ❤️ l am thankful l had the opportunity to share my life with her for those years
This is just so lovely. Misguided but wants to do better. And the love Niles had for her melted my heart.
"It's going to sound bit silly but I thought he'd clean himself like a cat." Erm.....eh? She was so good receiving constructive criticism though and seemed to really love her little dog.
I don't completely blame her. Dogs do the grooming action but,, compared to a cat- it's more like they're itching a spot rather than cleaning most of the times. Sometimes if a dog licks somewhere persistently it's to relieve pain.
And Shiba Inu is another dog breed like a cat! My shiba never barks and grooms himself all day long!
Okay, when Niles hid behind Victoria when the owner was getting the lead, that was telling, and made me choke on my cereal laughing. It seems to me that the dog is actually being REALLY patient and not just attacking the lady or running away from her. He's giving the owner SO many signals. Oy vey.
Chis are really awkward dogs and get personality problems easily. I have one and she hates strangers and other dogs for no reason we've done everything and she just won't change. She has no problems with cats and she has never been attacked or anything. They just get insecure so easily.
@@mep1455 Rather like the teenagers of the dog world...(Just kidding, but it is true, part of being a teen is feeling insecure. Or it was back in my day...oh dang, did I just say "Back in MY day...? Criminy, where's my cane?)
Wow, I can't recall the last time I got so many likes on a comment, thanks! It really was a very sad and a little cute moment, like Niles was saying "Nice lady, I don't like what Mum is going to do to me! And she won't listen when I ask her not to!"
I have a 12 year old chihuahua who is the sweetest dog you have ever met. Has never growled at anyone or bitten anyone. Chihuahuas don’t get personality problems easily. They are just like any other dog and must be socialized at a young age and given clear and firm boundaries. If they aren’t taught properly, then yeah they can get personality problems. But so can any other dog.
+DravenGal-Victoria proved that Niles actually loves his owner. Quite a lot. It's just that the owner speaks cat and doesn't know how to speak dog. And Niles is very confused over why his owner can't speak yet and the poor baby boy probably believes it is somehow his fault. But yes, he is obviously trying to communicate with her the best he can and the way he knows how to. He's trying to get her to listen. To understand. And with Victoria's help, she finally starts being able to.
Niles is like everyone teenager they love thier parents but they would like to have thier space
Tru
Legodog890 yea these boomers don’t understand. But Victoria under stands what personal space is
Victoria Stillwell seems like the answer to the Millan-style alpha wolf "training" for dogs with behavioral issues. It's really refreshing to see her use more positive win-win style strategies to solve problems.
He’s a phoney, unlike our Queen Victoria
What makes Millan's "alpha" style even more frustrating is that it's based on faulty, discredited theory about wolf-pack dynamics. Wild wolf packs don’t actually have a hierarchy - they’re literally just family units, with mom and dad as the de facto leaders.
Karen: *does normal dog things*
Karen: wow brilliant
I love how she's learning new stuff great job Karen
When she took down her cats picture and then replaced it with her dogs picture! My heart broke I was just yelling you can have the dogs picture up to yu-know!
Lol me too
It may have just been for television purposes, dramatics and all
oUt WiTh tHe OlD iN wiTh tHE nEw!
It was for TV, she loved her cat, so why should he replace tue picture
If anything I'd say small dogs are even less catlike than big dogs. Energy levels for starters.
100% I have a 15 pound Maltese mix and he likes a few nice 15-20 minute walks a day to get his everything out.
I have a Chihuahua and she naps like 14hrs a day
I have a 7 inch tall Chihuahua x jack Russell and she is on the go all day long and only sleeps when I go to bed
Energy level is more dependent on breed than size. Shih Tzus and Jack Russel Terriers are about the same size, but are at very different energy levels.
My chihuahua is so energetic if he could he stay swimming playing running hiking all day long 24/7 he only sleeps if I’m doing my own thing or when My partner and I are sleeping.
I love this woman!! She has a beautiful heart and really loves this little dog. Anyone who is willing to get down on the floor, on tv, to see things from the dog’s point of view, is a good soul. I hope that they have many years to learn to relate to and enjoy each other.
2:23 I love how the camera man couldn't hold his laugh 😂😂
I was too. Demon dog
For a moment I thought it was a home video 🤣🤣🤣
It's the woman laughing
Watermelons?
It was the cameraman?😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
I really love how gentle her style of teaching is. Speaking as someone who grew up watching Cesar Milan, her style of "retraining" both the dog and the owner, is much more gentle and doesn't involve any machismo posturing.
Victoria understands that it's rarely a problem with the dog. It's all up to the owner and how the dog is raised. And what kind of upbringing they have. So it's crucial not only to train the dog, but to get the dog and the owner on the same page. Positive reinforcement is proven to be more effective with just about anything (you catch more flies with honey and all that. . .) and dogs naturally WANT to please their owners and make them happy, so training them like this is just encouraging them to. . .do what they already naturally do. Punishment based training only makes the dog fearful and submissive. The dog will listen to you if you do so. . .not because they love you but because they live in fear of you. And you don't need to do that with dogs. At all.
Dogs are highly social and intelligent animals so if you guide them gently, they will pick it up. The praise is enough and the treat is an extra reward. But they really do live off the praise. If you are happy, they are happy. They are so sweet that way.
Cesar uses inaccurate studies to further his own narrative & training, much prefer Victoria. She changes with the times
I just started watching Victoria and I've watched Cesar for years. I like them both, I use both of their techniques. So it's interesting to see how others compare them. I think they have different styles of teaching. Also I think America treats and handles dogs differently than Europe does so that might have something to do with it.
@@jamilarumph7223 most of the training that César does is based on things that has been proved wrong. He is outdated, to say the least.
I have watched them both and I like both. Cesar beacuse he is really good at reading the dogs bodylanguage and treats a dog like a pack animal witch dogs are most comfortable/sable in. And I like victoria beacuse she uses a more positive way of teaching a dog how to behave and uses a more human/dog way of teaching witch is positive since the dog is living with humans. But I think Cesars method is more effective tho, beacuse he uses their own language to speak to them and not do everything in a human way and doesn't need to give candy everytime you want something from the dog.
Such a loving person for Niles. Just needed some redirection. Many good years ahead!
Karen, what a lovely person you are. All you wanted was what was best for Niles (I love that name). Well done for seeing it through, he was quite a handful.
Reminds me of child attachment theory of how Niles reacts to his mum. Like, the insecure-ambivalent type that is distressed when the parent leaves, but is resistant and not comforted by the return of the parent or the parent's presence
I suspect you're referring to disorganised attachment! Someone insecure-ambivalent is prone to outbursts when they don't receive the affection that they crave, but will be comforted once they do. Your description fits the pattern that emerges when the caregiver is also the source of the trauma, which seems fitting. The dog really loves her, but is also terrified!
(I _really_ care about attachment theory.)
There's actually been studies on domesticated dogs and cats and the albeit small stufies found they all fit the same attachment styles as human children do, very interesting stuff.
Ive never seen this stuff in dogs whose owners werent some type of insecure parent that cant handle their animal. Theres no assurance by the owner - its ok dog , you can relax, ive got this. Im the alpha. Criticize me all you want but id grab that dog and subdue him. Theres none of that nonsense and it would stop - quick smart. All this namby pamby stuff is sidestepping the issue. Its placating instead of correcting. Im going to put a collar on a dog however i want. front back, upside down. Its absurd that the plan would be to placate him so he doesnt bite me. Absolute insanity. Im boss and the dog is happier for it. Dont worry , my dogs get pampered like royalty. but they also know whats not on. Dont even DARE to bite. theres no fear or apprehension. They are calm. Biting is the boss's job. Boss protects the clan. These problem neurotic dogs are like this because their owners are unreliable. No reassurance. No safety. Its a state of mind. A diminutive 4 foot tall woman can be vastly more powerful than a hulking 6ft insecure man full of anxiety.
@@fredfinks Some of what you say is alright, dog's do like having a parent/leader-ish figure. They feel safer when their is a schedule upheld through their day to day lives. But;
The alpha (also known as the dominance theory) was disproven a few years ago. So, no. You shouldn't be the "alpha" You also shouldn't... Subdue.. Your dogs, it isn't right.
To properly train a dog you should use positive reinforcement training, it strengthens the bond of owner and pup, it also grows their trust in you and reestablishes that support feeling they need in order to listen to you.
But I can agree with you on another thing, any dog within spoiling distance will forever be spoiled XD
Dogs are amazing
people: pitbulls are mean and scary!!!!!!!
small dogs: hold my beer.
Bats “don’t blame the dog, blame the owner” applies to both.
@@vapurrreon genetics too, mate. Not just how you raise them
Dorienna Raine Oh, absolutely! Not trying to imply that’s not a factor! I was using that line more as a catch 22 essentially. Someone with this mindset wouldn’t make this comment if the dog WAS a pit.. but since it’s a chi/small dog, they’ll say whatever they want.
(Edit: bad at words)
*hold my kibble*
Both are aggressive, my ear had a bit bitten off by OUR pit bull and we won’t get rid of it
When she used the spoon to turn his collar around, I died laughing 🤣
Not funny, because this frightened dog just thought it was another thing to hurt him.
Really very sweet. She just wanted to love on the poor dog so much she actually terrified him!! LOL Honestly she had such great intentions but she got a dog that didn’t want to be loved on so much. She should of gotten a lab or bulldog or something that really loves to be squeezed and loved so much. Great job Victoria helping this lady out and teaching her how to communicate with her little pup. Because I think every other family or person would have just given the dog up to a shelter long before this dog even became an adult with such aggressive biting at her when she approached him every time. Even though it was her fault lol. Too cute. Such a great episode!!! 🌼🌼❤️🌼🌼
Omg my sisters dog would love Karen so much. He needs constant contact with someone or he goes anxiety mode. He would be in heaven
I am like her, I love cats way too much & cats hate too much love. So cats always run away from me after a point. And now my bestfriend has a frenchie, but even he seems to be sick of my love 😭
"I think we're actually friends now" - she is sweet, really
Why did I read this in a British accent
@Mthokozisi Poenks Khumalo yeah same I don’t even speak British
Mthokozisi Poenks Khumalo me too
Thats weird asf
Aw. This was a nice one. The owner did a great job of listening to the pro, and I'm happy everything worked out for her.
Horses Love €?
Horses Love ?
A lot of people are making fun of her but I think this has been so wholesome. Bless her and niles😊
Usually we have new cat owners thinking their cat is going to behave like a dog so seeing the opposite is so hilarious to me.
i love how she owned up to all her mistakes
"It's time for karin and niles to master The ancient tradition of walkies" i love this
I read your comment right as the video narrated it and I feel like I astral projected to another dimension.
Wow, I love Karen. She started out completely clueless but seemed 100% receptive to Victoria's experience with dogs. Good on you, Karen. Good boy, Niles.
Can we talk about how her main concerns were him not eating and getting outside not being bite
Good owners am I right
Well she had a cat before so she must’ve experienced it often
@@JC-mm6fu cats rarely bite. They also don’t claw that much
@@alinafodorean5107 it mainly depends on how you treat them
@@JC-mm6fu If you don't treat a cat well, they act nuts, just like this dog did. Since she was a cat owner for 22 yrs or so she definitely never experienced this behavior
This is the nicest Karen I’ve ever seen.
I’m loving her. She’s so sweet and willing to learn.
First time that the Karen, wasn’t a Karen.
looks like and sounds like a transgender
Vixoli “Yeah” sorry I was trying to act like her but true she’s actually so nice
I think she's a heavy smoker hence the deep voice or the unfortunate woman with POS lot's of cysts on ovaries, higher testosterone level, these women are big, tall, overweight, often hairy and have deep voice. I don't think she's transgender.
Saltay_ wdym??
so tuer
“He is the same size as a cat and I really thought he would behave like a cat”
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You can’t get a dog to behave like a cat since they are different species
Galaxy _mooncat77 I think he does act like a cat tbh
@@lolitaxxdelena9990 No he doesn't
@@lolitaxxdelena9990 *some cats,not all cats are aggresive
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You just repeating whats in the video for likes....
This is so awesome. It made me cry cuz Chihuahuas are the most surrendered dog to animal control and Chihuahua rescues. I was hoping she wouldn't give up on him. She a fantastic job following the plan. Perfect plan, Victoria! Great story. This is my first time watching.
I'm dying!! 😂
Victoria was BARKING at him, I can't
She actually wasn't, its just the way it was edited in the preview. If you watch the actual clip in the episode she is barking at the owner while explaining why he reacts like that.....
@@TheBakingSlave Oh, thanks!
@@At0micplayboys No prob :-). When I originally saw the preview I thought the same thing and was like "Huh"????? LOL!!
Her cat lived 22 years? Yeah, she really loved her cat. Sometimes I understand that you can't just get another pet after your previous one passes. But I guess her treating the dog like a cat means she still probably hadn't completely let go of the fact she doesn't have a cat anymore.
OMG .. I wish i had students like that.. She is so willing to learn - no ego - completely into making his life better... i was so touched when she tought he hated her but Victoria told he actually loved her.. awwhh.. ... what a sweet sweet lady... BUT funny episode.. laughed a lot... Lol...
I kind of adore this lady. She's so sweet and I hope the two become fast friends. I hope he feels safe enough to be relaxed and show affection.
God love this woman, she was so open to learning and didn’t let her ego get in the way. Poor little dog was so happy and chilled once the owner took the advice, he’s actually really cute when he’s not freaked out 💕
“ IF YOU LOVE ME, LET ME GOOOOOoOoOoOo-!”
I see what you did there :P
If you love me let me RARARRARAHAAHH GRRRRRRRR
Im so glad That people With theese dogs actually contact help instead Of leaving Them at a kennel or Worse abandon their dogs
This was possibly one of the most beautiful episodes I’ve seen. I actually teared up when Victoria explains that Niles does love Karen a lot and when he showed the behavior of completely focusing on Karen coming back ❤️
“Ruining my life” girl you’re the one treating it like a cat..
What was she actually doing that was treating him like a cat? Too much baby talk and reaching over him?
@@TheGoldenDunsparce i was confused as well, wouldn't most cats hate that behaviour more than dogs?
TheGoldenDunsparce dogs aren’t cats and dogs need training if they aren’t trained they turn out like this dog
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@@emily-hg3sx Even when Victoria came, he didn't even need any training done. Most of the "training" was done to the owner. Main things Victoria changed was making a walking and feeding routine, and finding an alternative way to leash him for walks. He was fine near other dogs and in crowds and such. Training IS important, but this little guy didn't need it.
so this woman's logic is
dog is same size as cat = therefore behaves like a cat
Hak 🤣🤣
She said so in the beginning of the series, that her cat died and couldn't bare to get another cat.
Yeah... when I grew up we had a medium sized dog that had some decidedly cat-like behaviour but we still treated him like a dog. I currently have a cat and has realised that people who are used to dogs tend to treat cats like they treat dogs. Which an equally bad idea.
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Yeah like its been repeated 10 times in the vid but hey like fishing...
Woman: "Walkies!"
Dog: "I'll cut you!"
When he gave her little kisses, I just melted.