That you are even able to continue while on holiday is amazing so don’t worry about the odd glitch! Locals know that area as The Valley of the Ten Peaks. One of the most photographed areas in the world! My husbands Great Uncle made most of the trails thru that area. If you go to the Museum, you may find a photo of him with his teepee. The only white man in the area that used one. His name was Charlie Hunter if you care to look into the area’s history. Thank you for all the time you’re taking away from your holiday. Don’t forget you time!
Your right on point! People don't understand we're animals regardless how sophisticated we are. Physicality/Body language is primary and Vocalizations are secondary. The way you have trained them to go into space and lay down on cue is impressive. Glad, I found your channel.
Hi ty question please! My pup is 4 months super smart and sorta well trained but how patient do I have to be that she is super reactive when she’s excited and absolute does not listen I know she’s still a baby she literally does everything she’s supposed to otherwise
I love that you actually talk about "No" meaning something to the dog. No different than kids, there has to be a consequence associated with it or it means nothing.
Just found this channel, and I love the message of this video. I spent thousands of dollars on the “positive only” trainers only to have them recommend I put my dog (a shepherd mix) down because she “would never be safe”. Finally found an excellent trainer who taught me how correct properly and give my dog consistent and coherent feedback, I credit him with saving my dog’s life. She lived for 12 more years, happily and safely. Glad to have found this channel because I miss having a dog, and I am addicted to GSDs which means I need to be prepared to train properly. Looking forward to seeing more!
Thats rehabilitation i think what is every wingle KIND AVERSIVE BEHAVIOUR YOU CAN THINK OF imagine a criminal you redirect frank a mug with 55pound or rehabilitate him or what?
Don't hide your dog. Bingo! Walk him through whatever he inappropriately reacts to and firmly correct him. Dogs cannot be allowed to act like paranoid schizophrenics when confronted with imaginary threats. THAT'S how dirty bites happen. Haz, please take more time off cuz you truly shine when on vacation.🔥💜👏
My old cane corso was so reactive if I corrected him he would squeal and bite the leash and shake the leash. He had bitten before and how would you fix issue like this. He watched dogs playing for half an hour about 30 metres away and still tried attacking them after numerous corrections each time he reacted after half an hour.
@@b1squitz31 I would have hung him with his leash....and yes, I did this to the first Presa I owned. She only ever turned on me once. Zero room for that BS🤷♀️
except if I try to walk my reactive dog "through" what she is lunging, barking about, I can trip and fall over Miss Craziness. Ice on knee as we speak.
@@69mychel he never bit me but he would mouth me but he bit the neighbours a and some friends. He was so crazy he would jump when he saw another dog that especially barked and try to twist himself out of the leash so that he could attack it. And if he couldn't it was leash time. I didnt even raise him, I bought him as an adult but it was just too much to handle. Maybe the old owners were too soft and he got used to shit like that. It may be cruelty but whenever he did I used to stab him with my fingers into his muscles as hard as u could whilst flipping at the dog but I timed them perfectly.
Great video. I have a 1 yr old Malinois and he is getting better and better about not reacting to other dogs. About 2 weeks ago when we were on a walk, a large male GSD was loose and charged us at full speed. I knew there was a 99.9% chance this GSD was not a trained attack dog and that he was focused on my smaller Malinois. As he got close I jumped between him and my dog and shouted like a crazy human at him. He actually turned tail and ran away. Since then my dog trusts that I will protect him and there is no need to fear other dogs.
@@DougHinVA The idiot who owns that dog never trains it and leaves it unattended in a backyard all day with a gate open sometimes. That's how I know and knew.
I needed to hear this because I know I am pussyfooting around the correction that needs to be made. Too paranoid of someone whipping their phone out and trying to social media shame me for putting a physical correction on a dog acting like lunatic
I have about a dozen neighbors I wish would watch this video. Seems like common sense to me. On another note your son is adorable especially in the end when he’s walking his own dog. That’s a beautiful park you were walking through. The lake is absolutely stunning!!
Thank you so much! These videos are so helpful. My GSD had severe reactivity and was very fearful and with using these techniques I have control over her and she is so much better. I had a positive dog trainer (and a quite popular one) who pretty much told me to do all the things you said not to do in this video for at least 6 months. Nothing worked until I changed the training style to what you do.
Your GSD, the way you described him in the beginning, sounds just like my GSD. I am glad that you made this video. I found it very informative. Thank you so much. Greetings from South Africa.
This is such a good video. I literally tried everything with my reactive shepherd and i really wish i had seen this video from the start, because this is what worked in the end.
You're the man Haz! Throughout my career as a dog trainer these past few years I've learned so much through your UA-cam videos that I've been able to successfully put into practice 🍻 will be purchasing your e collar training course
Thank you Haz for always explaining dog behavior to gain a better understanding as to why and then following it up with ways to address it. A true teacher!
Just want to thank the great trainers at shield! I took my leash reactive dog there a few weeks ago and I’m so pleased that I’ve had her off the property in proximity to other dogs (including one running around off leash) with no reactions for the last 2 days. Will one session help everyone? No. But getting in is the first step! If it didn’t mean crossing Toronto to get to the facility I’d for sure be using them more!
Haz, very unlikely you you talk too much when you are generously sharing your knowledge and the honesty about how we need to address the various challenges we face with our dogs....loved the end of the video clip where you are working with your new pup (I believe) and watching the focused heel, the beautiful movement and enthusiasm displayed is amazing
No this isent how to create an off lead malinois puppy i made no sence of every single form of rwactive behaviour and every single aversive behaviour to fix it you dont need him for that jesus i can tell anyone how to create a dog like that puppy in 1 min
Sending this to my girlfriend asap! She needs to know that the "babying" is making the situation worse. The dog is non reactive with me and an absolute terror when with her. She needs to know why!
IF she pays attention and does not show anger at you for sending the message. Some folks reject any correction even if it is a video of a professional.
I came back to watch this as this is such good advice. Feel like training my GSD is more training myself to have a baseline every time so that I'm more consistent. Ball in the mouth out on walk wow works a treat!
That’s where “All bark no bite” comes from. It’s so sad when ppl think their insane dog is just being “tough” and a good guard dog. But in a neighborhood where ppl will be walking by and children will playing will only cause the property value in your neighborhood to go down. This is why so many low income children grow up afraid of dogs bc the owners are either wicked or neglect the dog to the extent it’s in a constant fear state and acts out of fear and, I kid you not, other ppl will take “tips” from these awful owners so they can have an insane pit bull and compensate for something lacking in their own self-esteem. After moving to a new neighborhood I see this ALL over, and sure enough, everyone around my dog and I say “I’m afraid of dogs.” And I have never heard ppl say that before I moved here but all over the neighborhood are insane dogs that lose their minds whenever someone walks by.
Thank you for this! I adopted my 10 month old GSD about 3 months ago now and his reactivity issues are being more apparent and problematic. His triggers are often hard to pin point, but I do believe his reactivity is fear and anxiety. I'll take him to the pet store and he is completely fine with people around us, but I take him for a walk and a family in snow suits walks towards us and he looses his mind- barks, puffs up, and lunges in their direction. Its so stressful and absolutely embarrassing, especially considering he is a very sweet and loving dog! He also reacts heavily when we have guests over, so I often have to crate him until he can calm down, and then continue to try to introduce. We are in an obedience course with him now and his reactivity to dogs has improved greatly, but still has these human reactivity problems. Its just very difficult to see the light at the end of this tunnel, but this video gave some really clear steps. One question I have- if I am walking my dog and someone comes towards us and he starts reacting, do I say "no," pop the collar(we use a prong), and then continue walking towards them? Usually i have to stop walking, move aside to let them pass, all while telling him "enough" and pulling up on the lead/popping it. Theres almost never a reaction with physical correction when he gets that triggered. Sorry for such a long comment! Hope my question makes sense!
If you know people that own balanced dogs. Take a pack walk with them if you can. Will really help once your dog sees how other people and dogs interact with their surroundings
info was decent yet pretty unclear as to how to really handle the situation. you clarified all the things not to do with the dog and finished it up with telling the dog that you will protect him, however you (the dog)are not allowed to please your self with reacting the way that you would like. You made it clear that dogs are not verbal. What are the physical action(s) that you recommend? Most of the readers aren't dog trainers (in my opinion) and thats why they are here (in my opinion). Do you recommend e collars as the correction? I'm just asking because outside of seeing how well your dogs are trained, I'm really still uncertain at to how you recommend moving forward. Do you have any videos showing you work with reactive dogs? This was the first your content hit my suggestions side. I'd be interested to see more of your work. Thank you
I have always had GSDs. My last schutzhund trainer got pissed at me cause I had the guts to say purchasing a shock collar doesn't make you an expert with a shock collar. We don't work together any more.
Haz, thank you for your videos! You really know your stuff and it shows in the dogs you train. We’ve been studying and watching, and being firm with the “NO!!” and positive rewards for good behavior definitely works. Our very reactive, fear-driven dog now allows us to apply fly spray to her after a few firm NO!’s, as well as dealing with several other things she was reactive to. Wish we were closer to Kitchener, we would love to do some in-person training with our dogs!
Perfect. Such a simple solution to a perceived complicated problem. 9 month old Dutch Shepard responding very well to the tweak in our socialisation training. Sometimes you cannot see the wood for the trees
10000000 % agree. I own that GSD’s daddy and yup, I wouldn’t suggest walking up and petting Gage or his daddy, Onyx. :-) Very serious DNA. Onyx rocks ! Love Haz ! He says it as it is. No filter. Calls it as he sees it. Just like me.
Not sure if this is what you mean, but I have a puppy who gets loud when he demands play from out older dog. She will try to walk away but he still demands. So I stand in front of him and move where he moves until he gives me his attention and we will do some training or I will take him on a walk.
Do not physically allow dogs or people to come into contact with your dog. I will use my leg as a barrier between wandering dogs in public places and if owner is around asl for them to recall their dog. Saying no to people who want to pet your dog is important, stand between them and the dog. You can say “sorry, he is learning to be more neutral in public so I am limiting interactions. But thank you for asking.” Real dog people will understand. You do that 20-100 times, your dog will realize you will protect their space.
@@GusI727 and I would add you, as the owner, need to do whatever you can to protect your dog. That includes protecting him from reacting, and from being the victim of a reactive dog.
Haz you bring us so much high value content. Big fan and so grateful for all the hard work you do to bring us step by step through your methodologies to strengthen the relationships we have with our k9s.
Looking back this is one of the best videos on reactivity. I tried all the other bs ie: hiding in obedience, luring away from the trigger with food. It might of worked sometimes in the moment but none of those techniques fixed the core problem. The only way is to build your dogs confidence by getting him up close and personal with other dogs, and well timed corrections. I'd add that you don't want the dog to explode then correct, you need to look for the warnings signs prior such as heckles and correct before the explosion. Create as many positive experiences as possible and that's what pulled my dog out of reactivity to other dogs. And be patient.
I got a 2yr malinois/Dutch Shepherd mix. She still to this day doesn’t like when someone stops and talks to us on the trail. If you walk past she doesn’t care. A lot of what you just said in the video made more sense than what I was told
Getting my Dog to clearly understand the word NO! and the repercussions has helped her and myself in this. Catching her in the moment of loading with a NO and then continuing with our business at hand is noticeably sinking in. I had a stranger with another dog recently commented “Wow she’s come along way” as they noticed her playing fetch with her ball and not going off the rails with the reactivity. Is she perfect- no but she is starting to slightly ignore the other dogs that uninvited romp over to us.
I love the explanation of fear being a cause of reactivity. This makes so much sense for my Bull Arab cross. He's very nervous and frightened of people he doesn't know. This is very helpful. Thank you.
Great video. I showed to my husband because he has a problem with our 13 month old GSD being reactive with him. I don’t have that problem with her. I did what you said to tell her no and follow with an adverse correction so that she understood what she was doing was unacceptable and I don’t have any more problems with her. So I guess I was on the right track. She thinks my husband is a play toy anyway! BTW I don’t know where you are but it is absolutely beautiful!!!
What an awesome video. That's what is communication. Precise and to the point. Just excellent content. Thx for sharing your invaluable knowledge with us. 👍
Thank you!!! I'm so sick of the bullshit out there of no corrections sound and or physical Behaviorist for almost 38 yrs and can't take the crap from ALL +R trainers.
I will watch this till it's imprinted in my brain my girl is three obedience great house great dog up close a nightmare I have made up my mind I will myself first thank you for the great chat been to three trainers I am fed up doing sit stay on a lead learning more from you at no cost thank you for your time also love your little helper when he kissed the dog my heart melted
I love the videos. No BS, this works this doesn't don't be stupid. I appreciate all the input and approach. If I was in Canada my dog would be in your program for sure. if you open a facility in America i'll be your first client.
never seen anybody know so much!! my 12week german shepherd and i go to puppy kinder garden, there is another gsd male 16weeks, the owner and dog walked past me and von during our class to use the bathroom, von was barking at the dog, but playing with the other shepherd before the class started, anyway the trainer said when they come out the bathroom tell my boy here then when he looks at me give treats, i dont believe rewarding him for bad behavior is good, i would think pulling my dog back saying no lay down then a treat, positive only i dont believe but want to socialize my boy dont do dog parks, just walked around the outside gates, wish you were closer to new york thank you for this vid brotha
Thanks for the great instructional video, I agree with you training advice 100%. I have a Rotti/Kelpie cross that suffered from terrible anxiety. That started with frequently letting her bladder go when we got her as a 10 week old puppy whenever she was frightened. We never reprimanded her for that although I did when she got older and started bailing people up. My wife bought home a hunting dog puppy (Bull Arab cross) for my birthday and she immediately adopted it as her baby. This gave her a purpose in life. Keep these excellent videos coming Boss, us old dogs and bitches still need to learn some new tricks!
Thank you for the great video. Your dogs are gorgeous. My dog is reactive and I constantly work with her. I've come to acknowledge she just isn't a real socialite. I wish I lived closer to your place of training.
This was very eye opening and helpful to me. My GSD is nervous around other dogs and hates cats (people she's lovely with). I've been practising avoidance and distraction, which has helped slightly, but still get issues around this. Now I have an idea of what to do different.
My 1.5 labradoodle has been lose leash walking and dog reactive since 5 months old. Even whent through a 3 month board and train and was still reactive. Has lots of skill and engagement. Is naturally alert and concerned
Hey Haz thanks for the great content. Great video - curious how you see confidence building and general exposure fitting into reactivity and behavior modification thereof. Thanks!
We have a German shepherd lab (unknown kind) mix, with a slight resemblance to a rottweiler, she is a sweetheart but she is very large for 5 months and very strong, we are having an issue while walking on a leash she may get nervous when other dogs bark at her and goes into flight mode. Any advice on how to help deal with that fear and keep her cool when this happens?
I have the exact same issue with 6 month old doberman, any advise is appreciated, I don't know if that should be corrected as described in this video..
Same here, also with a Dob pup. I've had to completely abort walks because one of my neighbors stakes their poor reactive mini Poodle out in their front yard and it does nothing but bark and lunge at everyone who walks by. My puppy could snap it in half but she just wants to get away from the sound.
I have a 6 month gs ,along with his mom and dad, ever since my 6month old got attacked by two English bulldogs, he has become scared of dogs and people and now barks at everyone and dogs who go by.😪 but dad is also a reactive dog.😪
This is for everyone: Leave your dogs hungry. Put a good prong collar on there necks and walk them past another dog. Pinch the collar everytime they look to the another dog. Regard them the second they look at you. Tell them what is good and what is bad. Be careful tho: if you want to do protection with your dogs later on, don't correct them too hard before you started to give them bites
@@ijustdocomments6777 that’s great, use the little yappy dog as a training tool. Practice heel in the house before even going out, then maybe in your yard and driveway. Confidently walk your dog past yappy dog at a distance, maybe 10 -12 feet keeping at a heel on the opposite side of the little dog (you are between) and the second your dog even thinks of reacting ( muscles tense, staring….) correct and say no, and keep on walking. It works. Do this multiple times in a row, back and forth every day, multiple times a day. He will get it very quickly.
Great video… thank you. My 12 months old gsd is still very excited to meet new dogs… definitely not fear or aggression behavior but like you said he’s not always perfectly chilled when on a walk.
@@liampresswood6231 My gsd is now 21 months… he is still very excited to meet dogs, but he’s also totally controllable so I can make him sit, lay down and heal even when other dogs are nearby. That said, I can see that he’s becoming dominant… while not aggressive or first to fight, he does stand up to other aggressive dogs who get in his face. I suspect it’s because he’s not neutered.
I have a German shepherd working akc mix, shes reactive due to trauma from other dogs but loves people every day does not react to people at all unless its a large group walking by (reasonable suspicion we dont get much of that) she was not this way as a puppy only after being attacked 5+ times did she turn this way currently working on her learning to walk past dogs without reacting, i only use obidance when she hyperfixated I tell her to focus once she does I say no, sometimes I say no before and after and generally correct with the leash
What kind of physical corrections? I'm new to this. I'm 45 and have never had a dog from puppy on and bought a German Shepherd. I'm fully disabled with PTSD and spinal issues. My GSD was perfect (besides play biting) then like a light switch one day he's reactivate to people. Love your video's and I'm sure I'll find one showing the corrections you're talking about.
my dog is mostly dog reactive - from excitement and nervousness. he will sometimes bark, lunge, and will ALWAYS whine. he's gotten better with the barking and especially the lunging... but how do i get him to stop whining and settle down when he is too excited?
i will try to be assertive & tell him to settle, distract him with treats, etc. but his mind is always elsewhere.. he's not present with me during those times
Thanks Haz! I really appreciate your videos. Keep them coming! Can you address the case where a correction with a prong collar seems to elevate the reaction? My 5 month old working line Doberman gets more “crazy with the correction. Again, thanks!
I love when you gave your outbursts it juat makes my day, I think im a ruff handler but ive have had results, Im told not to shout at the dog or not to pull on slip chain hard yet my dog is 7 months and is learning fast I just need to purchase an ecollar for recall, can it be sent to the UK where is there a supplier?
Love your video my dog is starting to long at my sister dog once in a while and I tell my dog no and put her leash on and make her set is that Rong I love how you are training
I really enjoyed that clip pal I have a 5 ad a half mouths old Dutch shepherd ad I only have her two weeks ad we are starting to build up a good relationship with each other I had alot of working breeds all my life but by God the Dutch shepherd is a full time job ad I wld not recommend it for someone's first dog they are very smart and I they even test u to see what they can get away with there a gd looking dog smart a d alot off drive I wld not sell a pup to seone that's is not going to treat them bad i am like a police man question people that I sell pups to ad I like seen photos of them when there older😂 u have to be careful who u sell the pups to because it is like give a child a loaded gun great clip really enjoy it keep them coming ad great job,, 👍🇮🇪🇮🇪
i've no experience with reactive dogs. But this was my thoughts initially when learning about how to deal with reactivity. which is that you need clear communication FIRST before you do any counter-conditioning, and that food doesn't work for counter-conditioning at the beginning. So you first need to clearly communicate waht you expect, and that reaction is not what you want regardless of the stress the dog feels. and you finish off with play. but what is confusing for me is that how can you correct a behaviour that's based on fear? a lot of very respected trainers (that do advocate the used of balanced training and e-collars) will say that you cannot correct ssomething that's based on fear. so how do you re-concile that?
You gotta learn hands on with guidance it's just like driving a car. I encourage you to train with more dogs and trainers man it's changed my life as well. There's conferences and dvd's lots of good stuff
You are correcting the behavior, and the dog actually gets that. The fear may or may not go away, but the dog will offer up a more acceptable behavior to deal with the fear, be it avoidance, looking away, or hopefully, looking to the trainer/owner for direction. With successful confidence building exercises the dog may lose the fear it once had.
I want to know what you mean about physical correction. Does that mean removing their favorite toys or something else?? I need to know what you mean by physical.
I recently adopted a 3 year old rottweiler. He's given me some signs that he could get aggressive. Mostly territorial type stuff like going ape shit if anyone, or thing is near the wall around our yard. He's not thrilled when people come to the house. And he tries to kill the cat every time he sees it. So I'm incredibly cautious on our morning walks because there are a lot of people and dogs passing by. He usually looks pretty approachable but I always decline when people on the trail ask if they can pet him. I don't want to be the guy who says no he won't bite, then some stranger goes home minus 1 hand. My 14 year old boxer knows he's not even allowed to greet people unless he's invited first and you could beat me up in my home without him biting you. But the new rottweiler has only been with me for a couple weeks and I can't trust him to be nice yet. He's very dominant. I have to correct this because I don't need or want a dog that will bite. But I feel like keeping people away from him although it's safer for them I'm worried that it may just be amplifying the aggressive behaviors. I'll be working with a trainer soon and I hope he'll be able to show me how to correct this. Anyway I love watching you work with these dogs, and thanks for the video. 👍🇺🇲
13:00 - This part is important to discuss because a lot of dog training is just training to human to understand how to actually talk to their dog in the dog's own language.
Hey guys I know there is a sound issue at around 11 minutes. Bear with me, editing video on the road at night isnt so easy..lol.
All is fine! Having your wisdom available to us is GOLD! Thanks for what you do
That you are even able to continue while on holiday is amazing so don’t worry about the odd glitch! Locals know that area as The Valley of the Ten Peaks. One of the most photographed areas in the world! My husbands Great Uncle made most of the trails thru that area. If you go to the Museum, you may find a photo of him with his teepee. The only white man in the area that used one. His name was Charlie Hunter if you care to look into the area’s history. Thank you for all the time you’re taking away from your holiday. Don’t forget you time!
Where are u walking? Looks absolutely Devine..
You giving hand signal commands/ verbal or both??
Your right on point! People don't understand we're animals regardless how sophisticated we are. Physicality/Body language is primary and Vocalizations are secondary. The way you have trained them to go into space and lay down on cue is impressive.
Glad, I found your channel.
Hi ty question please! My pup is 4 months super smart and sorta well trained but how patient do I have to be that she is super reactive when she’s excited and absolute does not listen I know she’s still a baby she literally does everything she’s supposed to otherwise
This guy needs a podcast! Love listening to his talks with my morning coffee
I know! I’m learning so much and still getting my errands in. My GSD is probably not so happy that I’m finally getting some training. 😂
I know right
I could tell you how to make a puppy mali walk of lead like that in 1 min easy im sure he can so why dident he
I love that you actually talk about "No" meaning something to the dog. No different than kids, there has to be a consequence associated with it or it means nothing.
One big difference between training dogs and kids is that dogs actually listen and learn.
Just found this channel, and I love the message of this video. I spent thousands of dollars on the “positive only” trainers only to have them recommend I put my dog (a shepherd mix) down because she “would never be safe”. Finally found an excellent trainer who taught me how correct properly and give my dog consistent and coherent feedback, I credit him with saving my dog’s life. She lived for 12 more years, happily and safely. Glad to have found this channel because I miss having a dog, and I am addicted to GSDs which means I need to be prepared to train properly. Looking forward to seeing more!
Thats rehabilitation i think what is every wingle KIND AVERSIVE BEHAVIOUR YOU CAN THINK OF imagine a criminal you redirect frank a mug with 55pound or rehabilitate him or what?
Don't hide your dog. Bingo! Walk him through whatever he inappropriately reacts to and firmly correct him. Dogs cannot be allowed to act like paranoid schizophrenics when confronted with imaginary threats. THAT'S how dirty bites happen. Haz, please take more time off cuz you truly shine when on vacation.🔥💜👏
My old cane corso was so reactive if I corrected him he would squeal and bite the leash and shake the leash. He had bitten before and how would you fix issue like this. He watched dogs playing for half an hour about 30 metres away and still tried attacking them after numerous corrections each time he reacted after half an hour.
@@b1squitz31 I would have hung him with his leash....and yes, I did this to the first Presa I owned. She only ever turned on me once. Zero room for that BS🤷♀️
except if I try to walk my reactive dog "through" what she is lunging, barking about, I can trip and fall over Miss Craziness. Ice on knee as we speak.
@@69mychel he never bit me but he would mouth me but he bit the neighbours a and some friends. He was so crazy he would jump when he saw another dog that especially barked and try to twist himself out of the leash so that he could attack it. And if he couldn't it was leash time. I didnt even raise him, I bought him as an adult but it was just too much to handle. Maybe the old owners were too soft and he got used to shit like that. It may be cruelty but whenever he did I used to stab him with my fingers into his muscles as hard as u could whilst flipping at the dog but I timed them perfectly.
@@b1squitz31 being at war with your dog is never a good idea
Great video. I have a 1 yr old Malinois and he is getting better and better about not reacting to other dogs. About 2 weeks ago when we were on a walk, a large male GSD was loose and charged us at full speed. I knew there was a 99.9% chance this GSD was not a trained attack dog and that he was focused on my smaller Malinois. As he got close I jumped between him and my dog and shouted like a crazy human at him. He actually turned tail and ran away. Since then my dog trusts that I will protect him and there is no need to fear other dogs.
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...and just how did you prove that supposition ? You are speculating about your dog.
@@DougHinVA The idiot who owns that dog never trains it and leaves it unattended in a backyard all day with a gate open sometimes. That's how I know and knew.
Real trainers discuss the mistakes. That's really important!
I can tell anyone how to make an off lead malininois puppy like that in literally 1 min
I needed to hear this because I know I am pussyfooting around the correction that needs to be made. Too paranoid of someone whipping their phone out and trying to social media shame me for putting a physical correction on a dog acting like lunatic
AMEN! 💪
If they do that to you tell them to get buggered
I have about a dozen neighbors I wish would watch this video. Seems like common sense to me. On another note your son is adorable especially in the end when he’s walking his own dog. That’s a beautiful park you were walking through. The lake is absolutely stunning!!
I thought the same thing. Adorable baby and such a scenic place!!!!!
God bless you. I appreciate your (uncommon in this current ‘baby’ society) direct, unapologetic truth.
Thank you so much! These videos are so helpful. My GSD had severe reactivity and was very fearful and with using these techniques I have control over her and she is so much better. I had a positive dog trainer (and a quite popular one) who pretty much told me to do all the things you said not to do in this video for at least 6 months. Nothing worked until I changed the training style to what you do.
Great lesson ! I love you talk straight to the topic . No politically correct nonsense like many others .
My really human reactive mal came trick or treating no issue I was so proud of him. Took work but it was a huge milestone from where he came from
Your GSD, the way you described him in the beginning, sounds just like my GSD. I am glad that you made this video. I found it very informative. Thank you so much. Greetings from South Africa.
This is such a good video. I literally tried everything with my reactive shepherd and i really wish i had seen this video from the start, because this is what worked in the end.
You're the man Haz! Throughout my career as a dog trainer these past few years I've learned so much through your UA-cam videos that I've been able to successfully put into practice 🍻 will be purchasing your e collar training course
I can tell anyone how to make an off lead malinois guard in 1 min😂 its simple knoelege
Thank you Haz for always explaining dog behavior to gain a better understanding as to why and then following it up with ways to address it. A true teacher!
Your no frills and lace attitude is sooooo refreshing. Keep feeding us your amazing methods plz. 👍👍😊
I would like to see his “correction” with a dog. How far does he go in the physical correction? Just curious.
You seriously make the best videos for dog training! Thanks for the valuable info!
Just want to thank the great trainers at shield! I took my leash reactive dog there a few weeks ago and I’m so pleased that I’ve had her off the property in proximity to other dogs (including one running around off leash) with no reactions for the last 2 days. Will one session help everyone? No. But getting in is the first step! If it didn’t mean crossing Toronto to get to the facility I’d for sure be using them more!
Haz, very unlikely you you talk too much when you are generously sharing your knowledge and the honesty about how we need to address the various challenges we face with our dogs....loved the end of the video clip where you are working with your new pup (I believe) and watching the focused heel, the beautiful movement and enthusiasm displayed is amazing
So much to learn from you here. Thank you, Haz. "I make being good, good and being bad, bad". Love this. So simple.
No this isent how to create an off lead malinois puppy i made no sence of every single form of rwactive behaviour and every single aversive behaviour to fix it you dont need him for that jesus i can tell anyone how to create a dog like that puppy in 1 min
Sending this to my girlfriend asap! She needs to know that the "babying" is making the situation worse. The dog is non reactive with me and an absolute terror when with her. She needs to know why!
@@IAmTheAngelOfAngels hahaha might be easier just doing this lol
IF she pays attention and does not show anger at you for sending the message. Some folks reject any correction even if it is a video of a professional.
I came back to watch this as this is such good advice. Feel like training my GSD is more training myself to have a baseline every time so that I'm more consistent. Ball in the mouth out on walk wow works a treat!
"reactivity is based on fear." that was a lightbulb moment for me.
Mine too
That’s where “All bark no bite” comes from. It’s so sad when ppl think their insane dog is just being “tough” and a good guard dog. But in a neighborhood where ppl will be walking by and children will playing will only cause the property value in your neighborhood to go down. This is why so many low income children grow up afraid of dogs bc the owners are either wicked or neglect the dog to the extent it’s in a constant fear state and acts out of fear and, I kid you not, other ppl will take “tips” from these awful owners so they can have an insane pit bull and compensate for something lacking in their own self-esteem. After moving to a new neighborhood I see this ALL over, and sure enough, everyone around my dog and I say “I’m afraid of dogs.” And I have never heard ppl say that before I moved here but all over the neighborhood are insane dogs that lose their minds whenever someone walks by.
Thank you for this! I adopted my 10 month old GSD about 3 months ago now and his reactivity issues are being more apparent and problematic. His triggers are often hard to pin point, but I do believe his reactivity is fear and anxiety. I'll take him to the pet store and he is completely fine with people around us, but I take him for a walk and a family in snow suits walks towards us and he looses his mind- barks, puffs up, and lunges in their direction. Its so stressful and absolutely embarrassing, especially considering he is a very sweet and loving dog! He also reacts heavily when we have guests over, so I often have to crate him until he can calm down, and then continue to try to introduce. We are in an obedience course with him now and his reactivity to dogs has improved greatly, but still has these human reactivity problems.
Its just very difficult to see the light at the end of this tunnel, but this video gave some really clear steps.
One question I have- if I am walking my dog and someone comes towards us and he starts reacting, do I say "no," pop the collar(we use a prong), and then continue walking towards them? Usually i have to stop walking, move aside to let them pass, all while telling him "enough" and pulling up on the lead/popping it. Theres almost never a reaction with physical correction when he gets that triggered.
Sorry for such a long comment! Hope my question makes sense!
If you know people that own balanced dogs. Take a pack walk with them if you can. Will really help once your dog sees how other people and dogs interact with their surroundings
do not ask for answers here ... this is NOT a training forum for you.
Most honest dog trainer on youtube. Love from India ❤
info was decent yet pretty unclear as to how to really handle the situation. you clarified all the things not to do with the dog and finished it up with telling the dog that you will protect him, however you (the dog)are not allowed to please your self with reacting the way that you would like. You made it clear that dogs are not verbal. What are the physical action(s) that you recommend? Most of the readers aren't dog trainers (in my opinion) and thats why they are here (in my opinion). Do you recommend e collars as the correction? I'm just asking because outside of seeing how well your dogs are trained, I'm really still uncertain at to how you recommend moving forward. Do you have any videos showing you work with reactive dogs? This was the first your content hit my suggestions side. I'd be interested to see more of your work. Thank you
I have always had GSDs. My last schutzhund trainer got pissed at me cause I had the guts to say purchasing a shock collar doesn't make you an expert with a shock collar. We don't work together any more.
Haz, thank you for your videos! You really know your stuff and it shows in the dogs you train. We’ve been studying and watching, and being firm with the “NO!!” and positive rewards for good behavior definitely works. Our very reactive, fear-driven dog now allows us to apply fly spray to her after a few firm NO!’s, as well as dealing with several other things she was reactive to. Wish we were closer to Kitchener, we would love to do some in-person training with our dogs!
Awesome video and tips. Please post more like this. It’s super helpful and insightful for those of us new to training big strong dogs.
Perfect. Such a simple solution to a perceived complicated problem. 9 month old Dutch Shepard responding very well to the tweak in our socialisation training. Sometimes you cannot see the wood for the trees
10000000 % agree.
I own that GSD’s daddy and yup, I wouldn’t suggest walking up and petting Gage or his daddy, Onyx. :-)
Very serious DNA. Onyx rocks !
Love Haz ! He says it as it is. No filter.
Calls it as he sees it. Just like me.
Haha, it's nice seeing your comment here...let's us know Onyx is continuing to do well!!
Onyx is doing very well. Had him tracking last week. Cell phone, keys, gun and even PCP. Guess he needs his own channel he has so many fans.
Shoot i dont like petting random strange dogs in public anyway 😋
Question: how would/could you protect your dog from another dog bothering them?
you own both dogs ?
Not sure if this is what you mean, but I have a puppy who gets loud when he demands play from out older dog. She will try to walk away but he still demands. So I stand in front of him and move where he moves until he gives me his attention and we will do some training or I will take him on a walk.
Do not physically allow dogs or people to come into contact with your dog. I will use my leg as a barrier between wandering dogs in public places and if owner is around asl for them to recall their dog. Saying no to people who want to pet your dog is important, stand between them and the dog. You can say “sorry, he is learning to be more neutral in public so I am limiting interactions. But thank you for asking.” Real dog people will understand. You do that 20-100 times, your dog will realize you will protect their space.
@@GusI727 and I would add you, as the owner, need to do whatever you can to protect your dog. That includes protecting him from reacting, and from being the victim of a reactive dog.
@@GusI727 cheers for the advice!
Haz you bring us so much high value content. Big fan and so grateful for all the hard work you do to bring us step by step through your methodologies to strengthen the relationships we have with our k9s.
honesty. Thank you. It could be more methods out there but the honesty in express yours is key to the audience.
Looking back this is one of the best videos on reactivity. I tried all the other bs ie: hiding in obedience, luring away from the trigger with food. It might of worked sometimes in the moment but none of those techniques fixed the core problem. The only way is to build your dogs confidence by getting him up close and personal with other dogs, and well timed corrections. I'd add that you don't want the dog to explode then correct, you need to look for the warnings signs prior such as heckles and correct before the explosion. Create as many positive experiences as possible and that's what pulled my dog out of reactivity to other dogs. And be patient.
I got a 2yr malinois/Dutch Shepherd mix. She still to this day doesn’t like when someone stops and talks to us on the trail. If you walk past she doesn’t care. A lot of what you just said in the video made more sense than what I was told
That was good. Especially the description of positive only trainers
Getting my Dog to clearly understand the word NO! and the repercussions has helped her and myself in this. Catching her in the moment of loading with a NO and then continuing with our business at hand is noticeably sinking in. I had a stranger with another dog recently commented “Wow she’s come along way” as they noticed her playing fetch with her ball and not going off the rails with the reactivity. Is she perfect- no but she is starting to slightly ignore the other dogs that uninvited romp over to us.
This was the best detailed explanation that makes complete sense. THanks
I love the explanation of fear being a cause of reactivity. This makes so much sense for my Bull Arab cross. He's very nervous and frightened of people he doesn't know. This is very helpful. Thank you.
Great video. I showed to my husband because he has a problem with our 13 month old GSD being reactive with him. I don’t have that problem with her. I did what you said to tell her no and follow with an adverse correction so that she understood what she was doing was unacceptable and I don’t have any more problems with her. So I guess I was on the right track. She thinks my husband is a play toy anyway! BTW I don’t know where you are but it is absolutely beautiful!!!
Great content, can you give me some examples of a physical NO correction?
I have said it before and will say it again…GOLD!
Leo was so shocked when the leash was passed to the trainer lol. Good to see him being a more relaxed pup.
Excellent 100% sensible advice
What an awesome video. That's what is communication. Precise and to the point. Just excellent content. Thx for sharing your invaluable knowledge with us. 👍
Great video, I kindof want more though, I need to hear it over and over. Thank you for this.
Thank you!!! I'm so sick of the bullshit out there of no corrections sound and or physical
Behaviorist for almost 38 yrs and can't take the crap from ALL +R trainers.
I will watch this till it's imprinted in my brain my girl is three obedience great house great dog up close a nightmare I have made up my mind I will myself first thank you for the great chat been to three trainers I am fed up doing sit stay on a lead learning more from you at no cost thank you for your time also love your little helper when he kissed the dog my heart melted
I love the videos. No BS, this works this doesn't don't be stupid. I appreciate all the input and approach. If I was in Canada my dog would be in your program for sure. if you open a facility in America i'll be your first client.
Can you please make a video which demonstrates making the correction.
never seen anybody know so much!! my 12week german shepherd and i go to puppy kinder garden, there is another gsd male 16weeks, the owner and dog walked past me and von during our class to use the bathroom, von was barking at the dog, but playing with the other shepherd before the class started, anyway the trainer said when they come out the bathroom tell my boy here then when he looks at me give treats, i dont believe rewarding him for bad behavior is good, i would think pulling my dog back saying no lay down then a treat, positive only i dont believe but want to socialize my boy dont do dog parks, just walked around the outside gates, wish you were closer to new york thank you for this vid brotha
Thanks for the great instructional video, I agree with you training advice 100%. I have a Rotti/Kelpie cross that suffered from terrible anxiety. That started with frequently letting her bladder go when we got her as a 10 week old puppy whenever she was frightened. We never reprimanded her for that although I did when she got older and started bailing people up. My wife bought home a hunting dog puppy (Bull Arab cross) for my birthday and she immediately adopted it as her baby. This gave her a purpose in life. Keep these excellent videos coming Boss, us old dogs and bitches still need to learn some new tricks!
Awesome information once again. Hope you and your family are enjoying your well deserved vacation!
Thank you Haz. This gave my lots of information. Is your video included in your online training course?
Thank you for the great video. Your dogs are gorgeous. My dog is reactive and I constantly work with her. I've come to acknowledge she just isn't a real socialite. I wish I lived closer to your place of training.
This was very eye opening and helpful to me. My GSD is nervous around other dogs and hates cats (people she's lovely with). I've been practising avoidance and distraction, which has helped slightly, but still get issues around this. Now I have an idea of what to do different.
Awesome skills. Those glacial lakes you guys have up north look absolutely unreal.
My 1.5 labradoodle has been lose leash walking and dog reactive since 5 months old. Even whent through a 3 month board and train and was still reactive. Has lots of skill and engagement. Is naturally alert and concerned
Hey Haz thanks for the great content. Great video - curious how you see confidence building and general exposure fitting into reactivity and behavior modification thereof. Thanks!
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Amazing vid. How do you communicate to your dog that you won't let the dog/person they are scared of approach them? So they don't need to be afraid?
Damn, this needed to be said! I'm going to be reaching out to you for my reactive Mal puppy.
We have a German shepherd lab (unknown kind) mix, with a slight resemblance to a rottweiler, she is a sweetheart but she is very large for 5 months and very strong, we are having an issue while walking on a leash she may get nervous when other dogs bark at her and goes into flight mode. Any advice on how to help deal with that fear and keep her cool when this happens?
I have the exact same issue with 6 month old doberman, any advise is appreciated, I don't know if that should be corrected as described in this video..
Same here, also with a Dob pup. I've had to completely abort walks because one of my neighbors stakes their poor reactive mini Poodle out in their front yard and it does nothing but bark and lunge at everyone who walks by. My puppy could snap it in half but she just wants to get away from the sound.
I have a 6 month gs ,along with his mom and dad, ever since my 6month old got attacked by two English bulldogs, he has become scared of dogs and people and now barks at everyone and dogs who go by.😪 but dad is also a reactive dog.😪
This is for everyone: Leave your dogs hungry. Put a good prong collar on there necks and walk them past another dog. Pinch the collar everytime they look to the another dog. Regard them the second they look at you. Tell them what is good and what is bad. Be careful tho: if you want to do protection with your dogs later on, don't correct them too hard before you started to give them bites
@@ijustdocomments6777 that’s great, use the little yappy dog as a training tool. Practice heel in the house before even going out, then maybe in your yard and driveway. Confidently walk your dog past yappy dog at a distance, maybe 10 -12 feet keeping at a heel on the opposite side of the little dog (you are between) and the second your dog even thinks of reacting ( muscles tense, staring….) correct and say no, and keep on walking. It works. Do this multiple times in a row, back and forth every day, multiple times a day. He will get it very quickly.
This was very interesting. I still struggle but I think I need to start using a different tool but I need to learn more first.
Love this video! Great information. Where is this fantastic park? Love the crystal blue water in the lake!
Very thought provoking thank you! Unrelated note. It is absolutely gorgeous where you live!
Beautiful work my brother. Thank you so much for the video
Great video… thank you. My 12 months old gsd is still very excited to meet new dogs… definitely not fear or aggression behavior but like you said he’s not always perfectly chilled when on a walk.
How is he now with wanting to greet other dogs?
@@liampresswood6231 My gsd is now 21 months… he is still very excited to meet dogs, but he’s also totally controllable so I can make him sit, lay down and heal even when other dogs are nearby. That said, I can see that he’s becoming dominant… while not aggressive or first to fight, he does stand up to other aggressive dogs who get in his face. I suspect it’s because he’s not neutered.
I have a German shepherd working akc mix, shes reactive due to trauma from other dogs but loves people every day does not react to people at all unless its a large group walking by (reasonable suspicion we dont get much of that) she was not this way as a puppy only after being attacked 5+ times did she turn this way currently working on her learning to walk past dogs without reacting, i only use obidance when she hyperfixated I tell her to focus once she does I say no, sometimes I say no before and after and generally correct with the leash
Another good one I will be sharing. Thanks brother hope the trip was awesome
What kind of physical corrections? I'm new to this. I'm 45 and have never had a dog from puppy on and bought a German Shepherd. I'm fully disabled with PTSD and spinal issues. My GSD was perfect (besides play biting) then like a light switch one day he's reactivate to people. Love your video's and I'm sure I'll find one showing the corrections you're talking about.
You've got your stuff together. Good and accurate content. Thanks for good education.
my dog is mostly dog reactive - from excitement and nervousness. he will sometimes bark, lunge, and will ALWAYS whine. he's gotten better with the barking and especially the lunging... but how do i get him to stop whining and settle down when he is too excited?
i will try to be assertive & tell him to settle, distract him with treats, etc. but his mind is always elsewhere.. he's not present with me during those times
Fear of people is a sign of wisdom.
Thanks Haz! I really appreciate your videos. Keep them coming! Can you address the case where a correction with a prong collar seems to elevate the reaction? My 5 month old working line Doberman gets more “crazy with the correction.
Again, thanks!
Thanks for the video! Now all of this seems a lot clearer
The malinois face when it saw a dog in a backpack!😂🤣
I wish I could do this as I get a hard time with my dogs. Traffic cones huge boulders and aggressive behaviour
Thank you 😊. Greatest Advice ever.
I love when you gave your outbursts it juat makes my day,
I think im a ruff handler but ive have had results,
Im told not to shout at the dog or not to pull on slip chain hard yet my dog is 7 months and is learning fast I just need to purchase an
ecollar for recall, can it be sent to the UK where is there a supplier?
Where is that lake? My god it’s so blue, and just gorgeous. Great channel man, love the insight.
Appreciate the the info!! Also why the heck did lady have that dog in the back pack though
Love your video my dog is starting to long at my sister dog once in a while and I tell my dog no and put her leash on and make her set is that Rong I love how you are training
I really enjoyed that clip pal I have a 5 ad a half mouths old Dutch shepherd ad I only have her two weeks ad we are starting to build up a good relationship with each other I had alot of working breeds all my life but by God the Dutch shepherd is a full time job ad I wld not recommend it for someone's first dog they are very smart and I they even test u to see what they can get away with there a gd looking dog smart a d alot off drive I wld not sell a pup to seone that's is not going to treat them bad i am like a police man question people that I sell pups to ad I like seen photos of them when there older😂 u have to be careful who u sell the pups to because it is like give a child a loaded gun great clip really enjoy it keep them coming ad great job,, 👍🇮🇪🇮🇪
Watched this twice. Great information here!
Pure facts and training gold - thanks man 🙏
You should do a video on your pet dog. He always pops up from time to time and he seems like he is the assistant to the branch manager.
i've no experience with reactive dogs. But this was my thoughts initially when learning about how to deal with reactivity. which is that you need clear communication FIRST before you do any counter-conditioning, and that food doesn't work for counter-conditioning at the beginning. So you first need to clearly communicate waht you expect, and that reaction is not what you want regardless of the stress the dog feels. and you finish off with play. but what is confusing for me is that how can you correct a behaviour that's based on fear? a lot of very respected trainers (that do advocate the used of balanced training and e-collars) will say that you cannot correct ssomething that's based on fear. so how do you re-concile that?
You gotta learn hands on with guidance it's just like driving a car. I encourage you to train with more dogs and trainers man it's changed my life as well. There's conferences and dvd's lots of good stuff
You are correcting the behavior, and the dog actually gets that. The fear may or may not go away, but the dog will offer up a more acceptable behavior to deal with the fear, be it avoidance, looking away, or hopefully, looking to the trainer/owner for direction. With successful confidence building exercises the dog may lose the fear it once had.
I totally agree with this guy.
I want to know what you mean about physical correction. Does that mean removing their favorite toys or something else?? I need to know what you mean by physical.
Prong collar pop, or electric collar. But just as he said it you need to time it right and not micromanage it
I do a pop on a flat collar (aka regular collar, no prong, no martingale). By pop I mean a sharp, short horizontal tug on the collar
Excellent video. VERY interesting.
I recently adopted a 3 year old rottweiler. He's given me some signs that he could get aggressive. Mostly territorial type stuff like going ape shit if anyone, or thing is near the wall around our yard. He's not thrilled when people come to the house. And he tries to kill the cat every time he sees it. So I'm incredibly cautious on our morning walks because there are a lot of people and dogs passing by. He usually looks pretty approachable but I always decline when people on the trail ask if they can pet him. I don't want to be the guy who says no he won't bite, then some stranger goes home minus 1 hand. My 14 year old boxer knows he's not even allowed to greet people unless he's invited first and you could beat me up in my home without him biting you. But the new rottweiler has only been with me for a couple weeks and I can't trust him to be nice yet. He's very dominant. I have to correct this because I don't need or want a dog that will bite. But I feel like keeping people away from him although it's safer for them I'm worried that it may just be amplifying the aggressive behaviors. I'll be working with a trainer soon and I hope he'll be able to show me how to correct this. Anyway I love watching you work with these dogs, and thanks for the video. 👍🇺🇲
Watching from South Africa great video bro!
13:00 - This part is important to discuss because a lot of dog training is just training to human to understand how to actually talk to their dog in the dog's own language.
Very informative video, deserves a lot more views.
Impressive. GSD and Mal together. With all due respect will you be able to do that walk without those collars ?