It got worse.. 15 minutes ago I wanted to quit being a dog trainer. Reality Dog Training
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This is the most refreshing training series I’ve ever seen, so often we see highly receptive dogs or demos on dogs that are already mostly trained. It is so validating to see an experienced and qualified trainer show their struggles and set back, we reactive dog owners appreciate you!
ditto!!!!! Thanks Zak
The next time I have a tough day with training I'm gonna tell myself, "It's ok, Zak George has days like this too." Thanks for showing it all (including the frustration) and how to handle it! 👍🤗
I love seeing the slower progress, it's way more realistic and helpful and makes me feel better when my dog's progress isn't linear or as quick as I feel it should be.
He is a street dog. Direct and immediate interaction wih other dogs was his only social interaction and he clearly wants to interact with them. Direct interaction was his way to survive on the streets.
I suspect what I have is a street dog too. 3 years of training and he's still bonkers around other dogs. Nothing works so far. I'm starting to think some dogs just have to be managed.
@@RandomJane104 Ofcourse some dogs will always need some level of management!
Just like some people, some have to be managed more than others..
@@RandomJane104 try using the other dog as reward , if he listens , release him and let him play , even if he listened just a little bit , build up from there
I agree with you. He desperately wants to see other dogs. It might be hard for Chop it stop this.
@@KrovGame I guess that's a new strategy if I could find a dog owner that would allow him near their dog. He is muzzle trained at least. He isn't aggressive but he acts like he is. His goal is just to dominate the other dog, not actually attack them.
Any dog within about a basketball court distance is reason to freak out..it use to be a football field. After 3 years and 2 trainers we just got tired of working on it constantly.
He has zero interest in toys outside. He's always on guard in an outdoor environment. The only thing that works to get his attention outside at all is peanutbutter or homemade peanutbutter treats. He learns tricks though. As long as no other dog is around and he knows we have treats he'll pay attention. He's food motivated for sure but nothing overides other dogs. Nothing.
I love love seeing someone train an actually difficult dog… this is like the reality for a lot of people but nobody shows this. I love it.
All the trainers show this except most of them show how to actually train the dog not get yanked pulled and about drug around by the dog. Etc.
I like how Bree gave you positive encouragement while keeping a calm and quiet demeanour. I will try that with my reactionary husband next time 😅.
A huge “Go raibh maith agat!” (Thank you!) from Ireland. My GSD is 1.5 years old and is my lifeline to get me out of the house and dealing with my PTSD. He is great off lead at socialisation classes with other dogs but has the same issues as Chop on lead.
We’ve been doing some sessions in the park where we sit or walk at a distance away from the paths and he watches other dogs. There is *some* progression but it can be disheartening.
He’s my best friend, though, so I’ll never give up on him. Thanks for providing good positive reinforcement techniques and also showing me that it’s fine to feel disheartened at times.
Zack, you are one of a very few select bunch of trainers who I absolutely trust and admire, you clearly had a challenging day today but that's life, it's not a cake walk, keep doing what you do and think of the MANY successes you have had, peace.
Oh Bree, being a ray on sunshine in Zaks dark moment. ❤️
Zak！Thanks for being so real, and yes, there is always a day that our dog is just 'not yet' get it and it takes time to practice! I love how your wife said this is the next time, so let's start it fresh~ So much respect, and thank you so much for what you have been doing!
I really enjoyed Bree encouraging you. She’s right, too. I tried the quick fix training methods, but they just didn’t stick. Slow, positive exposure was what had long-lasting effects.
I am enjoying this series so much. It is encouraging for those of us who have adopted our dogs as adults and not puppies to see what can be done. Patience and empathy are key and I so love to hear dog trainers use those words. I am learning so much! Thanks Zak and Bree!
Wow, since the first day we "met" Bree, I thought you would be incredibly lucky to have her be with you. What a treasure she is! You did it ~ good man! lol
What I’m learning from this, is that we, as handlers, need to become more interesting than the other dogs. We need to focus on what we want our dogs to DO, rather than only focusing on what we don’t want them to do. I wonder if using something like a flirt stick, or a having an energetic play session on the outskirts of the park (or prior to going to the park) would have helped.
It really IS good to know that we are not alone out here trying to train our dogs. Aversive methods might give quicker results, but the mental well-being of our dogs isn’t worth it. We take the long route because we want to build relationships with our dogs. That’s what we need to remember. We may not get the results we are looking for right away, but in the process, we are building that relationship, and that counts.
Don't give up Zak. U r really do a great effort to train dogs. Keep it up.🍀🍀
I think this is my favorite episode of this series so far! It’s so real. I find it so helpful to watch you problem solve. I think we’ve all been there with feeling so defeated. It’s then when those smallest successes seem even bigger. Chop is a good boy and he is learning so much!
My god was this relatable. I've finally managed to get my dog to almost automatically sit down or lay down, when he sees a dog he wants to go towards. He's become more or less reliable at not just lunging towards them and instead wait patiently for them to come to him. But it's literally taken me close to 10 month to even get that far. And you can completely forget about it if he sees a dog bigger than him. The struggle is real and I get your frustration.
10 months for what it could be solved in a few days or half an hour even, and much more reliable...
You people here are a joke, with Zac included - but a dangerous one for many dangerous dogs which could be successfuly rehabilitated, in much shorter time.
Emotionally unstable people shouldn't own dogs.
I have yet to see ONE (!) really trained dog here on this channel.
And the fact that all of you find his work good or fascinating is even more weird and perverted.
Your patience is amazing. Both of you are growing throughout this process. Enjoy watching your journey.
I agree with this but also think no training was completed jn this episode of dog training :/ how many people do you think will tolerate your dog barking at their dog at a park before when they see you people clear off? This method isnt realistic to someone working 9-5 with a life.
I love how real this is! In a lot of ways Chop reminds me so much of my dog and it’s so nice to see your positive training techniques on how to handle this type of behavior. Also, you and Bree make such a good team! Love to see it!
I loved how you addressed the Positive only methodology. I am a positive only trainer too and i find others in the community are really quick to sneer. The barking is a symptom to be cured vs shutting it down in the moment is such a great way to explain what you/we mean. Amazing job Zac, great videos, cheers mate.
I admire your commitment to positive only training but i do find it hard not to sneer when every positive trainer ive met cant get a dog to loose leash walk for a whole 30-40 minute walk.
@@nothanks150 maybe your not meeting very good ones. It's a fair point. I know dogs who behaved wonderfully on ecollars and i know clients who have just turned their still misbehaving dog into a living battery. The technique will work if the method is there. So my opinion is if both work why not choose kindness?
@@jpdogtrainingscotland6998 I dont use an e collar i use a slip and treats :)
oof that title spooked me for a sec. really appreciate the honesty though! even professionals struggle sometimes 💪💪💪
The biggest difference between today and yesterday is the sheer number of dogs and people! This is hard for dogs to generalize. Every time is different. You're doing fine, he'll get it.
It really helps to see a professional like you going through rough patches and being frustrated. I know it's not fun for you, but it definitely makes me feel like, ok, maybe I'm not a failure and we (my dog and I) will get there, just takes time and patience.
Don't give up Zak. You will be able to train this dog to almost perfection, like every other dog you had. Do not forget where the dog came from, and you already made so much progress. Kodoos for only using positive methods, unlike many other trainers. It might take a bit longer, but the results will be way better and the link between dog and human stronger.
Your videos have helped me a lot with my pit mix. He was abused by his last owner, he was living in a domestic violence environment, almost never fed, beaten, he was thrown boiling water on amongst many other things. (First thing I did with the dog was taking him to the vet, and I "stole" the dog after) I had to be extremely gentle with him at first as he would not trust anyone. He was supposed to be euthanized as he bit really hard his last owner. He would also try to bite me if I came to close to him at first too. And with all your training tips, a lot of patience and dedication, I can now proudly say that my dog is the best dog. It took maybe 2 years for him to trust me completely, but it was worth the time.
I love the way Zak phrased it. Using a harsh punishment to shut the dog down is only treating the symptom. It doesn't treat the cause of the behavior (the symptom). When I'm sick and go to the doctor, I would like help with both symptom relief AND I want to know why I'm having these symptoms and to address THAT so I don't continue to have the symptoms and have to take medication for the symptoms. I cut my finger pretty badly a while back and ended up going to the emergency room. I wanted the doctor to give me something for the "symptom" (my finger hurt like you wouldn't believe and I was bleeding on everything) but I also wanted him to take care of the CAUSE of my finger hurting and bleeding all over everything (that is to sew the cut up, give me antibiotics and a tetanus shot). He could have just given me a pain pill and a band-aid to take care of the "symptom" (my finger hurt and was bleeding). But he treated the CAUSE of the pain and bleeding.
AH! You’re literally the best and have given me a new understanding of training. It’s hard, for sure, and I get impatient and frustrated with my own dog and a puppy I’m fostering. Who, I want to have the best start possible and be as well-behaved as he can be before being adopted. He’s a staffy-shep mix and I don’t want people to be scared of him.
But I started to try and crate train him and used your methods and yesterday he went in all on his own to nap!
Thank you for everything you’re doing! You’re great, and all your methods are amazing!
Don't quit being a dog trainer your really good I have gave up on my dog as well but I stood up and continued you can go ❤️
I just hopped into the comment but I love watching his journeys with all his dogs he has been training.i foster dogs who have been in bad spots this helps me out a lot.
This is the first video of Chop I’ve watched because when Zak launched this series with the image of Bree crying (I think this was after Chop jumped off a ledge) I thought I couldn’t bear to watch anything that would make Bree cry. My apologies for not being among those who click the moment a video is uploaded, but I’m still subscribed, and I’m glad I saw this particular video. It’s so instructive and makes me glad Chop is making progress and Bree is still Zak’s number one cheerleader and one-woman pep squad.
Chop reminds me of the Turkish Kangal dog I had as a kid. Energetic, curious and emotional.
I applaud you for your effort, love and devotion and for not resorting to methods you do not abide with. I believe in what you do and your philosophy about positive training! Traditional way of thinking and methods, yes they worked and still do but we have come a long way since then and have more insight about dogs that positive training is the future of dog training.
I don’t often get through your whole videos anymore but I appreciate the honesty in the parts I skip to and watch. This dog has so much genetically working against it. Keep up the good work and it’s okay if this dog can’t live in urban environments. Stress cards are stacked against him. I have wanted to quit dog training so many times because of behavior cases similar to this. Your on the right path and I want to commend you. 🙏🏻
I am LOVING this series. And I’ve never watched your videos before, and watching your news series intrigued me so much I have even been scrolling back and watching your older videos to. Your techniques are actually working on my energetic 95 pound 11 month old puppy! Thank you so much! You have a true fan over here and can’t wait to see more, things are a work in progress with my pup. ☺️
Zak, here is what I so appreciate about you. You are always willing to admit when you have made an error, never have I heard you blame something on the dog, even when it would be so easy to lose patience and scold or punish. It also helps others to know that we all can have rough days training our dogs, and just when we think they have something down cold they can surprise us and we can feel like we have failed. Patience is the key.
I truly appreciate the brutal honesty that Zac has. Though this method of training may not be everyones cup of tea, I am highly impressed with Zacs patience and respect he has for this dog's specific needs. Well done Zac. Even the best trainers are going to have "one of those days" periodically.
Bree... your support and encouragement was SO sweet! Zak... you are making great progress with Chop. I appreciate how you're going at his speed. He's getting it... slowly but surely... all thanks to your kind and patient training. 😊
Things often happen in "one day" but try to remember that the dog will be the one to decide what day that is. Take a breather and don't get frustrated just like keeping the dog chill. You've made so much good in the world keep it up
I respect your approach so much. I have a reactive dog as well, where he is ALWAYS frustrated about not able to meet and greet of other dogs. Barking and lunging, you name it. And at one point I got in touch with a trainer where people said he got the dogs behavior corrected in only one or two lessons. I reached out to one of his clients and turned out he uses e-collar without letting prospective clients know beforehand. He even asked to starve my dog for 24 hours before the first lesson. I just could not do it. My dog's reactivity had brought a lot of inconvenience to my life and made walks unpleasant. But I would never hurt him like this. Using such corrective approach will just make a nervous dog even more nervous without getting to the bottom of the problem. Training is a lot of work and I would rather put in the time than resorting to cruelty. To this date, he is only making minor progress but I will continue with the training. I know he will get there one day.
Don't give up! You guys are doing awesome and so is Chop!! I can't help but think he's making connections every lesson. You've got this!
this video is amazing. that dog was not able to see a dog without freaking out and by the end Zak George was able to teach this dog to be comfortable and calm seeing a dog up close with just the fence in between WITH NO FORCE. Impressive and inspiring
Thank you so much for putting this on UA-cam,it really helped me (and I managed to train my dog to do tricks without toys or treats,all he wants is love ,it’s so sweet)
And my dog is old (old dogs can learn new tricks)
I am glad you explained the other view points of different styles of training. Acknowledging they are affective but at different depths. I am glad you are explaining your reasonings as well. Keep up the good work. Love seeing Chop!
This was amazing! Thank you for sharing this. Thank you for your honesty. Your patience and empathy are inspiring ❤️
Thank you so much Zak for helping the dog and other people who are going through this ❤ Keep Going!
Yessss good explanation, wanting to change the emotional state and give choice to disengage to change the behaviour from the inside out for long term behaviour change instead of stopping/suppressing it in the moment with a correction
I learn so much from you. I have adopted two dogs and I am determined to train them using positive methods. I have found that I learn as much about myself as I do about them in this process. Watching you experience frustration helps me to deal with my own. Thank you so much and keep up the amazing beautiful work!❤️
You should be proud this is what realistically owners like myself deal with every single day with whatever type of personality you want to call this. It’s life . Don’t stop I’m learning so much .
I Just want to say thank you for posting your progresses so candidly. As a trainer-in-training - I struggle with the feeling that I should 'have all the answers' and 'know what I'm doing all the time' - especially as I do want to be a positive/gentle trainer and yet my own dog is one of these 'difficult' or 'stubborn' dogs (and harsh methods/punishments actually make things worse. The more aggressive the person, the more aggressive she gets, so it all has to be gentle, quiet and getting her to cooperate on her own terms). And I'll admit there were (still are, but not AS much) so many times where I wasn't getting the results I was after and I'd be disheartened to the point of tears and wanting to give up. Eventually, after more reading/watching other trainers and finding a different approach, or a way to adapt and come at the issue from a slightly different angle, I'd pick up and continue again. Now my dog has turned 5 and she has turned into a pretty darn good dog. Not perfect - and sometimes we get lazy in something and find we have to go back and re cover some ground that we haven't worked on in awhile. . .but it's all paid off.
My point being, it is VERY encouraging to see someone with far more experience with far more dogs than I have actually having many of the same issues. The fact you have to stop, re-evaluate and find a different angle to tackle the issue with the dog specific to them is encouraging. There is no 'one-size-fits-all'. Each dog is unique and sometimes you are going to hit a low and need to step back and find something else. You are figuring it out with each dog and not resorting to harsh approaches. Eventually, you get the progress you're after and the dog is better off for it, not 'broken' or traumatized. I find this extremely. . .motivating, and confidence boosting. To a point that.. .watching you work with Chop, and having worked with my crazy dog - I actually feel like I COULD handle Chop. lol Which is saying something.
Thank you for your candid episodes. They really are helpful in more ways than one, both for dogs and people.
That was a very encouraging sequence!
I am glad that he shows his mistakes and frustrations. As a pet owner, this gives me incentives to work through the frustrating times I have with my one-year old Pit.
Love the candor - thanks for sharing the frustrations as part of the process!
Zak I know you're a positive-only guy but it's crazy how much you sound like one of the balanced trainers I watch when you talk about addressing the dog's underlying emotional state and not just ending the symptoms. All good trainers seem to know this, regardless of the tools they're using.
Been there. I needed this video today. I’m almost ready to give up competitive obedience because my 2.5 year old Weimaraner has been more interested in things outside the ring instead of inside the ring. Keep up the great work. You are such a help and such an inspiration to all. Now I’m going back to the basics as you suggest. I think it will be helpful to feed one meal as her reward for watching me around distractions. Yes. I could correct her and yank her around with the prong collar but what does it solve. Nothing. I have to get inside her head and get her to pay attention to me around those distractions. Keep posting your progress, no matter how small it seems.
I'm glad you're not giving up and that you have a strong partner to back you up. I watch the video of yours long time ago where you talked about how hyperactive dogs need a lot of exercise in order to help them behave better and this video just proves that you are right. I have a dog that is hyperactive anxiety type who keeps escaping out of the fenced yard especially when the dogs are out next door. I don't have much time to train but I've been trying to get him to come to me when he is by the fence and the other day the dogs are out he aggressively barked at them but I was able to get him to come to me and to distract him with his toys. I was really excited and hoped it wasn't a fluke but I've been able to repeat him coming to me when the dogs were out in their own yard. I'm very excited about this since I have spent about $1,000 trying to keep this dog in the yard that is not mine but he still keeps escaping and I've been hoping that training would help to also stop him so for me this is great progress! I need to watch more of your videos so I can apply more of your techniques to this Wild Child of Mine! Thank you for all you do!
I’ve been struggling with this with two of my rescue pups and this series is by far the best content I’ve found to help us power through this issue (even if it’s through baby steps or ant steps…). ❤️
Well done Zak, for allowing us all to see the real story when it comes to training with a reactive dog. Those of us who are force free trainers have also had those thoughts, you know "I could shut down this behaviour in a minute if I decided to use an aversive method" but we also understand as you do, that we might stop the behaviour, but we would not change it. We would not change the emotions behind the behaviour and effect a long lasting and permanent change. On days like the one you were having here, it's something I am sure most of us have thought of. I see mostly clients with reactive dogs and I manage to help them understand and change the behaviour. Yet, I have my own reactive dog and it's proving difficult to deal with it. He's massive, he's a giant breed and he's still young. Imposter syndrome sometimes comes over me because how can I help clients with their reactive dogs, and yet have one of my own whom I am struggling to help. I've had many times recently where I've thought I just should give up training dogs altogether. But I've been kept going by remembering those people who've thanked me for helping them and making their lives better with their dog. I just have to try to remember that when I'm feeling useless!!!
Really enjoying this series. We have a poorly socialized dog who has similar reactivity to Chop with both dogs AND people (HUGE reactivity zone, massive outbursts, etc.). Had multiple vets tell us he won’t get better and we’ll always just have to be managing it. Very much looking forward to continuing the journey with Chop!
even though it was rocky at first, when he calmed down a bit you could see that he's able to get a little closer to the dogs than last time without freaking out. Even a little bit or progress is something to be celebrated, especially when it's so obviously difficult to obtain!
Hey Zak,
You’re doing a great job. In my experience and working with reactive dogs. I use a really high value reward they can lick instead of chew that way it pairs a calming behavior with the reward. I usually use the beef baby food jar. Nice job using premack theory by giving him some running during the session.
The struggle is real but it feels so good when they finally make progress!! Like walking past a dog across the street without barking, or meeting a new dog friend finally at the park 🤗 Chop will get there!
I so appreciate this video! It's a similar experience I had with my dog (and he still sometimes reacts to other dogs) and so it is refreshing to see that one day it can go well and the next...not as much. Thanks for being willing to be honest with us about the ups and downs of training a reactive dog. I can understand why it would be discouraging, especially as a dog trainer. Glad Bree was there to help encourage you! You keep teasing us with the dog breed reveal and I can't wait! I still think he's a Husky/Shepherd mix but it will interesting to see. Keep up the great work, Zak! Don't ever give up!
Wow-I learned so much from this episode. Your patience is inspiring!
A healthy reminder is that most dogs his age has so much experience in trying to work with people and getting the leash walk hours in and figuring out the behavior can create rewards (good and bad) and he is experience wise at puppy level and beginners have more to figure out than an intermediate. Some things just need milage to shine. :)
Honestly, these are some of my fav vids. Thanks for keeping things real!
To be honest, I like that this video is genuine and realistic. Often you see videos of trainers who almost magically transform a dog in seconds and as an owner it's unrealistic (impossible?!) to replicate that. When you are trying to change your dog's behavior and progress is slow (which it often is, such as replicating a learned skill in a highly stimulating environment where the dog is distracted), it's easy to become disheartened and just give up / adapt to the dog's (mis)behavior or avoid that environment. So, for me, seeing this, is actually both helpful and encouraging. It takes time and persistence to change a dog and that's ok. It's not the short game but the long game.
Man, I feel like a lot of us could use pep talks from Brie. Thanks for sticking with it and helping us all learn how to work best with our own dogs!
Just want to say how much I love you and Bree! its so nice to see reality training. I have a dog reactive Catahoula named Freya that we adopted 18 months ago when she was 1.5 years old (she was a stray just like Chop). We have worked a bit with a trainer and I have done a ton of work myself and have been using your technique for the past 18 months and I have to say I only see improvement in me as a handler and not really much in my dog. Watching CHOP is like watching my dog! same body language, same threshold. I think the point here is reactivity can take months or years to manage. You are doing an amazing job and Chop is lucky to have you as a trainer. Although my dog has a major reactivity issue, she is PERFECTLY behaved otherwise and we love her to the moon and back!
Reactivity for me changes from day to day. Today we walked away from 6-7 off-leash dogs...some days we cannot walk away from one dog...also distance plus eye contact with other dog, other dog's smell, other dogs breed, etc make a lot of difference...there are so many tings that create an anxious environment for our dogs...it's hard to imagine. We just take it one day at a time these days
Thanks Zak & Bree! This is genuine reality dog training (& maybe call it patience training for the trainer lol). I’m having frustrations on every level EVERY DAY with training the adult dog im currently fostering. It’s been two weeks & our communication is still not reliable. I’ll think we’ve made progress then the next day we back track. I appreciate these videos that show it’s not straight forward or easy (especially with adult dogs who have no point of reference). I constantly remind myself this dog has been in the wild, much like Chop, without any training for years and despite my desire to break the bad habits & teach him to listen quickly, it will take slow and steady progress & lots of Patience. Thanks so much for the videos! Question- Can you number the videos in their title? Chop Ep 1, Chop ep2, Chop ep3…. I find it hard to figure out the order to watch them in just by looking at their video titles & I end up bouncing around a lot & inadvertently repeating episodes. In fact, I’m also still watching the Moira episodes & getting lost as to which I’ve watched/not watched of those, too. Some numbering system would be super helpful, especially when I watch them days apart & jump around from dog to dog, TY!!
Thanks so much for explaining why you don't go to aversive methods like prong or shock collars. I have always had strong beliefs in how dogs should be trained but I am not a professional and my beliefs are based on my gut instinct. Sometimes it's hard to put into words why I believe what I do when I try to explain it to someone else. It seems so obvious when you say it - of course I want to effect long-term positive change, not just a "quick fix" that corrects the problem in the moment but doesn't help the dog feel any better or encourage a good relationship between dog and handler. It is so helpful to hear you give these explanations.
Ur doing amazing!! ⭐⭐⭐ All the different methods of training are fine, you just keep doing what is working for you! Don't give up!!
thank you for this video ❤️
Watching your videos inspired me to try your tactics on my own dog. We have a shelter pup who is about the size of Chop and he’s been a bit of a handful. Jumping, barking, horrendous on a leash… I’ve been working with him the last two days and no joke, he’s already improving. It’s so exciting to see him catch on and I look forward to many more lessons!
It was so helpful to see that you have troubles like I do, and I find it so inspirational you and bri can keep your attitude so positive and loving
Thanks for sharing this. Sometimes when training my dog, she gets the concept super fast and other times I feel like she's never going to learn and I feel like a failure. It's nice to see that even great professionals have slow training days sometimes. Sometimes you don't get to choose the speed they learn.
You're doing a good job Zak. Don't be discouraged. Keep it up!
Thank you for this video, Im strugling with my dogs same issue, months now, some days I want to give up, some are better. We are in city area with lot of dogs, cant avoid all them and manage the enviroment as we goto walks. But its getting better and seing you strugle too gives me so much home that this isnt easy and long journey.
Love this!! Can you do a video of like catching up with past dogs like George and Moira?
These episodes have been so helpful. My dog isn't as reactive to other dogs as Chop, but still reactive (seems to be over-excitement/sometimes fear, will often bark and pull). Allowing her to be curious and sniff dogs and look at them from afar has been SO helpful in calming her down. Her barking has definitely decreased just from allowing her that alone! Just today, after done her sniff/look for only like 10 seconds, she looked at me and we went on our way. Not only does this show me that allowing her room for curiosity helps curb her reactions, it also shows the importance of trying new things with an animal/making adjustments as I'd only been trying to get her attention back on me in the past (which is what had been suggested to me by a trainer). I realize now that that method will likely work, but my dog needs some steps added before she'll be more consistent in breaking her attention back to me.
Your patients and kindness is dog training is inspiring. Being consistent but also patient and creative in training are skills I trying to emulate in training our families new boxerdoodle puppy.
Great video! Keep up the great work!😊
Great video. Lot's going on.
QUESTION: What Harness is Chop wearing? Thanks
Hi Bree.
I love how your hair is sticking up in the back 😆🤣💖
😂 “you’d be surprised how many people could resolve a complex issue like this in one day.” 6:00
Thank you for sharing your struggles! I’ve been having trouble with reactive issues with my recently adopted pup and it’s made me feel so defeated. Seeing that even professionals struggle has really made me feel better about keeping at it. Thank you so much!❤️❤️❤️
Edit: my breed guesses would husky/GSD or maybe husky/Anatolian tho that could also be Malamute/Anatolian with a splash of Staffy. Whatever the mix, the DNA will reveal he is uniquely Chop!
Zak...I love the way you train dogs.. thank you for being you x
I have an 8 month old beagle that I've had since she was 11 weeks. She's not my first beagle, but she is my hardest beagle. Stubborn, resource guarding, eats whatever she can get in her mouth. She's come a long way but there's still work to do. I really value your videos and your honesty about the process - it reallt helps me to stay motivated with my own dog.
Loved the “key words” edited in-excellent people training.
Keeping things in perspective..I believe chop is trying so hard ..like you said.. he so used to being free to do as he pleases.. and with that being said..I think he’s looking good…for a street dog…. Way to try Chop💜
Zak, you're the best dog trainer in my opinion. I look forward to every video you produce. It's so helpful as I trained my border collie mix. My Millie is reactive around other dogs as well, although not quite as much as Chop
Oh man. This is my dog exactly! Thank you for the validation it's ok to be overwhelmed! She looks very much like Chop too. My guess based on her results: rottie, catahoula, great Pyrenees, beagle, chow!
I love your patient approach. 💛 I can hardly wait to see Chop's DNA/breed breakdown results 😄
Sak - don’t be so hard on yourself! Gosh, Chop is however a wild Alaskan dog - right? ( anxiously waiting for the breed reveal) he’s doing great as guys are with him. I know he’s really putting you to the test but he’s a learning experience and you’ll be even a better trainer (than you already are) for it. Let’s see what happens at the next dog park visit. He’s going to get there I’m sure of it. 😊
I recommend that all dog owners buy his second book. It’s very informative and insightful.
Well done Zac. Don't lose heart your doing an amazing job. I've been working months on my Collies reactivity 🙂
I don't have a quick answer for you, friend. Pssst, there isn't one. ;) Long answer, keep on doing what you are doing. Looks like Chop is getting it. Slow is steady, steady is fast. ;) You got this.
Look, I know you’re sponsored by the dog food but you can’t have a close up of that magnetic treat pouch and say NOTHING! I need it!
Keep it up! This series has raised my crazy rescue
This is my dog, too! Thanks for the honest videos!
Hi Zak thank you so much for all that you do, your videos are gold in our home. We have a really reactive husky/German Shepard 1 year old dog named Umbra. She has many similarities as Chop so this series in particular has struck a cord with my husband and I. We look forward to seeing how things with Chop progress.