Inertia’s tricks will come in handy if you ever come across a child scared of dogs. Seeing a dog doing a funny trick sometimes helps children see that that dog isn’t so scary. Inertia has a whole routine. 😊
Best thing I ever did was teach my huge German shepherd boy to shake hands, wave and play dead. It was a hit with all the kids and even some adults who were scared of the "big bad German shepherd" when they first saw him. (He was a huge softy, but didn't look like it!)
Yh my dog does loads of tricks she is an assistance dog and comes to school with me there is a boy in my year with autism who had a phobia of dogs and when he heard Luna was coming he didn’t even want to go to school in case he saw her but I did little sessions with him and now he loves dogs he is scared of the claws so he will get her to do wave because he wants to high five but doesn’t want to touch her claws he also lets her sit on his lap with a pillow between them but he said when she’s had her claws clipped he is ready for her to sit on him without a pillow this has taken months of little sessions during break time to get to this point he loves watching her do tricks she did the talent show the end of last year and she came 3rd
Random corn wow that’s so nice how ur dog has helped someone that well. My assistance dog in training is due to be coming to school with me in November. Do u have any tips for the first couple of days??
I so enjoy watching you train Inertia. You make it so real and personal.’ Meaning you do not try to hid the difficulties nor the mistakes. Sincerely I thank you, Zac.
I agree so much! Seeing other trainers on YT makes it look so easy to train a dog and makes you feel so frustrated when it doesn't work for your own dog. Seeing him makes you realize that fails happen and that's OK. And it just takes time to properly train your dog! So much less frustrating this way!
@@ianglenn5905 I see another perfect know it all😘 most of the dogs they show have already learnt it already I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be perfect the first time with their dog either but most of them don't show that no dog or trainer/owner is perfect
Kelly Sinclair He makes so many mistakes, it’s a pity he doesn’t learn from them. He has condemned Inertia to a life of wearing a harness and being tethered on a long line. Ever asked yourself why Inertia is always so keen to eat from his hand, even when she appears anxious and stressed? It’s not normal, unless a dog has had food withheld from it for a long time to deliberately make it hungry.
I honestly can't believe anyone would disagree with this method of training. You are showing patience and understanding towards her whilst she's learning (something we all need when learning new things don't we?!). I have a reactive dog- we certainly have difficult walks and challenging days, but you have really helped me remain calm in situations that often make me feel upset and I know that her reaction is something she cannot help. I work WITH her, and the feeling that we both get when we make progress is so special. Your videos demonstrate just how important and rewarding it is to put in the work and not to just expect a quick fix. Sending thanks to you (and cuddles to Inertia because she's beautiful and doing so well)! :)
Audra Welsh in the same way people can’t help liking or disliking certain foods or preferences in life. If she reacts it’s due to her feeling uncomfortable or unhappy in the situation we’re in for whatever the reason, therefore not her fault.
Hayley Hamilton I agree with that, people can’t help hating or disliking things and neither can dogs. My last dog never wanted to be around dogs if he couldn’t help it. But, you don’t allow people to start screaming and hitting others just because they are in an uncomfortable situation, so why would it be different for dogs? If a person doesn’t stop the police are called and they are sent to jail, so why do people say that you can’t discipline a dog in a similar matter?
@@audrawelsh8467 it's true that reactivity can be trained away or drastically reduced most of the time. But using discipline on the basis that it works for humans is a flawed concept, human discipline doesn't translate into dog language/behavior. And it has all too many times created or worsened reactivity in dogs. So using smart, positive training not only avoids punishment fallout but is a completely viable way of changing not only a dogs behavior but their emotional response to things they fear or find challenging.
Amy Rex And that’s why you don’t use human punishment. A lowered, commanding voice and a correction on the leash is almost always enough to get the dogs focus for half a second, which you can then reward. Being a balanced trainer, most of the dogs I’ve worked with would take months, if not over a year, to train the dog not to be reactive, while one or two firm corrections gives me enough control over the dog to train them not to be reactive while walking in a matter of weeks. Completely negative training is what can often make the dogs behavior worse and i agree that good trainer should not have to rely only on consequences.
Inertia is doing so great. I love watching her video's cause she reminds me so much of my first dog! She was not easy for me and people would tell me she wasnt raised well when she was only 7 months old. Shes great now! patience is key. Love Inertia!
I got my first dog and she's 7 months old I just got told last week that my border collie should be better train at her age but its alot harder to teach her than people think how are you guys going now? did yours like to pull when walked
@@kellysinclair2004 just like a kid, I've noticed the dog goes through so many behavioural phases untill adulthood. Every 2 months something changed. If you've never raised a dog from puppy time you just don't know this and think they should know everything at 6 month.
@@kellysinclair2004 pulling was a big issue with my dog (being a sleddog) but she started to get better and better, she wasnt perfect untill adulthood (age 2-3) because everytime we'd go out she would just be too excited and there was almost no way getting her attention, so for a long time it was only the way back home where there was no pulling 😅 what i would do is either stand still until she would settle down and then continue walking or go back the other way if she immediately started pulling again 😁 it took some time lol!
@@annewtt909 I'm glad others have trouble with leash walking at the start as well i was beginning to feel like it was me being a bad dog owner with bella as my first dog I'm learning with her as we go😊
She's doing great! Inertia is a great example of why intelligent breeds like border collies don't make good super chill family dogs. I ❤️ Aussies but they require far more stimulation and exercise than I can give one.
I have a border collie who is as calm as any other dog I've ever had. Perhaps I'm lucky. She is totally devoted, sweet to all people and perhaps a little timid around other dogs, but i can live with that. Her biggest problem is her desire to chase cars. I can control this while on leash, but I could never walk her off least anywhere near a vehicle ( and I mean 500 yards).
I had a border collie/Sheltie mix growing up and she was the best dog- so smart. Now, I have a shiba and yes- they require a lot of work but he is my world and is totally fine with kids.
I really liked the flash cards idea, and loved the Dremel demo. Especially starting across the room with the noise. I use the same method for treat robots. If you can get the dog eager to get closer it is SO much easier than having to fix them getting startled or scared even just one time at the beginning.
Hello again, I love how you tackled Inertia's nails, that's something I've been waiting to see, I'm not gonna lie but the dremel scares me more than it scares my dog haha
I have used a dremel tool on my last three dogs: a Shiba Inu and two Pomeranians (including my current Pom). I've had no trouble with getting any of them used to it.
dremels are real easy to use.. just use the sanding drum piece on low.. you can even touch it and it won't cut you. just keep away from long things like hair that can get twisted up.
Just be sure to get one that has adjustable speeds so you can slow it down. They're pretty common nowadays. For practice, start out grinding something that doesn't matter at all, then use it to sand down your own or a friends thumbnail. That way you will get comfortable with it and have confidence before trying to use it on the dog's nails. :)
Great information on handling how to walk your dog, thank you so much for sharing not only the successes, but the small frustrations and how you overcome them. It's really refreshing to see you going through some frustrations that I and others have. One thing I have noticed since rescuing my dog a few months ago is that we as trainers/owners have to be flexible, patient, and understanding of our dogs. My dog doesn't respond to treats/reward systems the same as Inertia does, but she responds so well to positive encouragement and general affirmation from me. Thank you for providing these videos, they always rejuvenate my patience and help remind me why I love having a dog!
OMG this came at the perfect time! I am at my wit's end with a dog who doesn't listen to me and I know that is partly because I don't know how to make him listen. This is extremely helpful. My dog is very smart and almost ADHD as a result so it's nice to see someone training a similar dog. It let's me know I am doing all the right things, I just need to slow them waaaaayyyyy down for him.
@@jazziect oooh...interesting...that's how I was taught by a trainer to teach dogs and it has worked for my 2 other dogs...but they were smaller and less hyperactive...
Pricilla the book ‘my dog pulls, what do I do?” By Turid Rugaas is sooooo good - and the book is not long it’s short and to the point. She breaks it down simply and is all about positive training!! It worked with my 9 month old Aussie mix dog :)
I love how far Inertia has come. I loved the somersault. Although is that good for the dogs? Does it strain their neck in any way. I took my dog on his first off leash walk. He did great and heeled the whole time. If he gets a bit distracted, I use "focus" and he re gains his attention. He is 8 months old. Cant wait for next episode!
My Border Collie I got at 5 1/2 weeks. She’s 4 this year. And from day one she was off lead over the fields etc. She’s still a puller on the lead but off lead over fields, and down the woods she’s perfect, can’t go off lead unless at those places but that’s exactly what I wanted in a dog. My Cocker Spaniel though was again off lead from day one and doesn’t need a lead anywhere. She walks right beside me, she’s 18 months old now, and no matter where awww are she doesn’t need one on :)
That's nice if it worked out for you but it's not possible to everyone! My labrador would have run to dogs as a puppy and even now! I don't know if she will ever be reliable off leash in a place like town but as this is forbidden I don't need her to learn this. She's 15 months old now and puberty hits hard
With our 14-week old GSD, I've been following your example of returning to a high-chance-of-success command he already knows when he gets bored or frustrated. Trying to always end the training session on a positive note. Seems to work pretty well so far.
@@bickle8931 what's your point? Cabral talks about doing things that have a high rate of success to keep confidence up, too. Obviously the puppy loses interest sooner or later, the point is to not keep pushing him with the same things that aren't working right now when you can see that coming. So you control when the session ends, not pushing the animal until he refuses to do anything and you're both just pissed off and frustrated.
Wow, she is doing awesome. Look at that summersault! Her leash work is going really well too, good job you! My husky was (and still is) a bunny loving fool. I taught him to sit and watch on command (on walks). Then taught him to always focus on me again before we would continue walking. The idea was that he already wanted to pay more attention to a bunny than me, but by me asking for it he was listening to rather than ignoring me. You absolutely don’t need help (Inertia is doing fabulous), just thought I’d toss the idea out there for anyone who might want to try it. -Also, I don’t do Instagram, but I hopped over there today (for the first time) to check it out. Amazing work and such sweet pictures!! More people really should check that out, just sayin. :)
I always love leash training videos from you! Our mini Aussie, Kodi is getting better with loose leash walking. He is not perfect but I see progress everyday. Thanks to you videos!!!
JazzminArius If you’re getting a puppy, Dog Liaison has great videos to help prevent separation anxiety, jumping and all the things puppies love to do. Very informative videos. Any questions and she responds quickly.
Love the video! I introduced the dremmel to my pup at about 12 weeks old just because the nail clippers make me nervous that im going to clip the quik. Now she has no problems with either method.
You and your dog are doing great! 8) I know how hard it is sometimes to teach a dog different stuff 8) Especially when there's a bad weather outside or you're sick. But its still important to do different stuff regularly. I rly like when ppl are that energetic, quick-witted and i guess self-sacrificing
It's undeniable that Zak's video is great but it's better when we - dog owners here comment and share our experiences It helps me a lot, thank you guys ps: I know I'm bad because I wanted to give up sometimes for some reason, but thank you!
This is great thanks! Working on training a 3 year old Shepweiler rescue who pulls like crazy and barks at everything! Love to see how you do it so I can keep it in my mind instead of losing my patience when she looses her tiny mind!
10:28 correct me if I'm wrong but I think when Inertia pulls and she's able to sniff while pulling than she gets rewarded. I would give her a command wich means to her that she has more leash to explore the new area.
Sasi Lol he doesnt know what hes doing. He is literally allowing her to pull and he even said he does. He also uses a harness which makes it easier to pull. The only thing he did right was turning around. He also has taught her that other things are more exciting.
@@bickle8931 I agree. He's good at doing tricks, but he is not good at teaching her proper behaviour. I get that dogs walk faster than humans, but it's up to the humans to set the pace. If I walk in extreme slow motion, my dog matches my speed... And he's also a border collie at only one year old.
@@ashleyjohnson258 Ashley Johnson if you are right, explain why he has no issues with other dogs and has a history of training other people's dogs out of bad leash etiquette? Even inertia actually walks very in more current videos. If he can't train dogs... How is he succeeding in this? Maybe it's not that he can't train dogs but that you have a fundamental misunderstanding of what it is he's doing.
@@ashleyjohnson258 in this video, inertia isn't one yet. Watch his later videos, inertias behaviour is improving so much more. It takes time and repetition. How did you train your dog, just out of interest. and what would you do differently? I really would like to know.
Hi Zak, I have a really good recipe for treats cut up some carrots to the size you want the treat cover it in peanut butter (smooth) and and put it in the freezer for 20 minutes and enjoy a nice cold treat for the summer
@@FullyAlive33 A lot of vids avoid sidewalks and streets because the hard surface isn't great for dogs' feet, and concrete/asphalt can get *really* hot in the summertime (if holding your bare palm on the hot surface is uncomfortable, imagine the dog's bare paws). But some folks simply don't have a lot of choice but to walk their dogs on the sidewalk or edge of the road.
@@dystopiagear6999 I know what you mean I live in Texas so I always check the sidewalk temp with my palm for a good while first. It can get pretty hot so it's better to walk in the AM.
Dystopia Gear I’m sure it’s completely fine for their feet... their feet are designed to withstand extreme temperatures. I think hard surfaces like concrete are just bad for their joints
We just started working on refreshing our leash manners. The squirrels are coming back out and the weather is nicer for walks so we have to take a step back in training and take some time for reminders of nice leash manners. This video was a great reminder!
Melanie Ostiguy But did it help you Melanie? I suspect not. Zak George daren’t let Inertia off leash even when there are no squirrels. I think if you take a look at them on UA-cam, you will find Kikopup and Michael Ellis are far, far better trainers than this ‘dude’. I don’t know of any worse trainers than Zak George.
I use a correction collar NOT a choker collar if you put it on the right way it’s called a correction collar if you put it on the wrong way it’s called a choker collar we have never used it as a choker collar
Nothing wrong with leash pressure. You released the pressure the moment she turned which is great. The pressure should be guiding pressure, not aversive pressure. I little negative reinforcement works wonders for loose lead work.
I’m so confused as to why people think letting a dog drag them around for months with constant pressure is “force free” vs a correction and reward that can be accomplished in a few minutes to hours. It doesn’t have anything to do with patience but efficiency. 🤦🏼♀️
What kind of correction are you going to give in minutes? Or even hours to a puppy? She’s on a harness. Are you just talking about saying, “no”? And jerking the leash? Then rewarding her? Shock collars? Prong? Just asking...
Trooper Lab you dont use shock collars you use ecollars which use the tens unit or leash pressure. Teaching Leash pressure is just letting the dog get to the end of the leash and allowing pressure to be applied with a slip leas or something similar and having the dog come back to you which makes the collar loosen and they get a reward. Crude explanation yes but a simple system that is more effective and easily communicated to the dog
I use more the Premack principle to teach leash walking to puppies who are highly distracted by their environment. When they understand that if they walk without pulling they will have what they want in the environment, I introduce the treats with Premack to vary the rewards. Of course, this is my way of working, Zak's is good too.
I would love to see more on wait! We wanted to use something like that for when our dog is off leash and gets too far ahead or comes towards a turn or fork in the path! We get her to come back to us for now but then we have to hold a heel until we get to that point so wait seems easier
Practice while on leash even while walking at heel. Teach wait for dog to stop and stand. Drop leash and walk away from dog while maintaining the 'wait' it takes lots of practice. Once they listen while walking at heel off leash should be an easier transition for that command.
@@zakgeorge didn't expect that! I knew Alpha was generally chill but I was expecting Venus to rank more challenging than Supernova (couldn't say why). Inertia definitely seems challenging, especially because she's so into dogs and smelling, and it's hard to be more interesting to a dog than that 😂
@@Jackysutarrodetierra my dog loves playing with toys with me above all else. So I would use that as reward/ leverage during walks when other animals are in sight. It's really amazing to see. A tip for (off leash) fetch. Have 2 the same toys so they have the same value. It makes my dog come to me and drop the one he has.
@@TaelonSHU nice, when do you gradually drop having two toys, and when you throw the toy the dog just gave you, how would you garuntee that she would pay more attention to the one you throw than the one she has in her mouth
I LOVE watching your trick training!! The somersault had me so entertained! There are so many ways to teach leash walking and I appreciate that you are open to this. I've seen a lot of comments and first off I would like to apologize for things people say to/about you. I am in favor of the Balanced training community and we get a ton of hate, threats, ect. For using prong collars, e collars, and other tools (yes. We also use food.) I noticed though balanced trainers are not the only ones getting unnecessary threats and negative comments. Just know, people like me may do things slightly different but We don't think you are wrong. Different ideas are what makes the world go round! Please keep up with the Trick Training!! My SD can do a lot of things.. but he definitely can't somersault or jump up on my back!
brick zaks advice doesnt work. You have to teach a dog leash pressure to understand not to pull by either using a slip lead, check chain, martingale, or a prong collar (should be used when the dog is older).
I don't use treats rewarding for anything else than crate/new skill training but tried once for the walk training, had my pupper focus and walking nicely after allowing him to smell and have a quick recall run. The minute I presented a treat I lost his focus, was very frustrating but it does tell me he prefers toy rewarding so far!
I always leash train with a looping figure 8, probably for 10 minutes and then randomly throughout a walk if the dog gets out of line...keeps them interested in you rather than distractions anyway, always practice a lot of sit and stay and down when we walk too, not to mention heel. So much can be incorporated into a 30 minute walk
Never heard this guy give any useful tip. His channel in a nutshell: ads / give your dog a treat when he does something good / also i wrote a book / ads
I 'm teaching the dogs "wait" "look for cars" which I repeat a few times and say yes when they look both ways, and then "cross" when its safe to cross the road. We have a bad switchback 4-way stop, and it really works for them and for me, to remind myself not to cross without looking 3 times.
At the 7:36 mark the dog does a head to toe shake off it’s important to understand what that means yet this handler does not seem to notice or understand they are the causation
Birder Collie In order to train your brain to see detail watch in slow mo with no sound and your brain will learn to see all the small details then listen in regular time with out watching that way you hear what the dog hears basically just convoluted noise most of the time they are non stop reading body language
my german shepherd puppy does none of this because i started training day one i didnt wait for him to become a 6 month old or 8 month old to teach him not to pull on the leash i didn wait to teach him recall without a leash you dont wait until theres a problem to fix it
Hi Zak! Your videos are so helpful. I also purchased your book, and its fabulous! Thank you so much for helping me train my dog properly and kindly. You're awesome! Have a great day!
My mini Bernedoodle has a great really high value treat-he loves Cheerios. I buy them with low sugar and don’t let him have more than a few. He will do anything for a cheerio vv
I have a full of energy Golden Doodle...she's always more energetic than me...lol! A dog can understand phrases...when she picks up something in her mouth...I don't know what it is...I say "spit it out" she does understand that command!
Interested to hear the answers on this channel. Do people see this as the “right” way to train dogs? No corrections and bribing with food. I see the benefits from the human side (it make you feel kinder) but it seems like this way will only work with a food driven dog. Thoughts?
jake sacco Yes, this definitely works best with food driven dogs. I have used his training techniques with my dog who is not food driven. A couple things I did was train when my dog was hungry so he was more food motivated. My dog also loves toys so I used toys a lot. This was more challenging because I had to teach “give” before I could really train anything else but now he’s great with training and most days I use toys as the reward. I think his training techniques are very versatile. They can be changed to fit your needs. I think the biggest thing is finding what motivates your dog. It might be good, toys, verbal praise, scratches, etc. I also found my dog is more likely to be food motivated if I use ground turkey or beef. This isn’t something I used too often but I did when I needed something to get his attention
He's had many dogs and helped with other people's dogs. It can and does work but as with all things, individual personality matters. A dog that has no food motivation won't respond to food rewards, try toys or attention instead. This training is based on reward and distraction instead of reward and punishment/correction. My kelpie responds amazingly to zaks methods, and the use of correction or punishment actually caused her to become avoidant and start hating training. My German Shepherd on the other hand needs some correction as reward and distraction alone will not stop unwanted behaviour
Collars are massively problematic. Crushed windpipes... No thanks. The correct harness used correctly is absolutely better than a collar especially on a dog that pulls. Have you not seen dogs choking themselves on their collars before??
Even in that distraction free environment, where there were no cars, no trucks, no motor cycles, no cyclists, no pedestrians, no kids, no horses, no cattle, no sheep, no ducks, no hens, no squirrels and no other dog walkers that might distract Inertia, you still struggled to get her to focus on you without you bribing her with food.
The lack of technique for someone claiming to have trained thousands of dogs is startling , heel has multiple sub tasks and drills to help the dog learn and requires the handler to have very specific leash English not grab the leash in the middle wrap around the hand , you need to have well defined turns and a well defined pivot point this handler seems unaware of any of these things
killarusca but only liars claim to have trained thousands of dogs it’s a cliche in this industry ! maybe be you can show me a video where this guy has a dog that heels off lead
killarusca and every trainer is unaware of the shake off ? Only a rank novice would not notice it , if the dog is doing a shake off in a 15 minute video it’s doing it all day long
Fourth! Also thanks for continuing to post these. They get me through the rough days 💕 With my dogs I had to walk train them on a waist belt leash because they’ll be walking super nicely and then suddenly bolt ripping the leash out of my hand. The waist belt allows me to use my weight, small though it may be, to hold them back,
One thing I’m struggling with my new puppy is she stops and sits when she sees a car, another dog, or a human. How do I stop that? It’s a good thing because my brothers dog runs out in the street, but Peach (my dog) just sits. Sometimes it gets annoying when I want to do a fast walk because I’m busy
Love this video all done without prongs or e collars my GSD is 18 months old training her with treats or play sometimes I found it really hard as I am a first time owner and a pensioner but we have got there I now see the beautiful girl she is we have bonded so well as we set out in our training no tricks yet onwards and upwards x
Hahah "all done with out prongs" hahah you act like he has a completely well behaved dog that has reliable obedience in distractions and can off leash come and heel around crazy distraction lol
betty mcconnell Betty, if you want to train your dog properly look up Kikopup or Michael Ellis, both of whom are great dog trainers. Follow Zac George and you will be letting your dog down, believe me.
Dakota&Blessing ServiceTeam I think you and I share the same opinion on Zak George’s dog training revolution (or should that be dog training revulsion). It saddens me that he cons people into thinking he is any good with dogs.
With my dog it took a few months. I say months because she was just having trouble being around other dogs. Walking loosely took me only a week. It may take longer than other methods, but it is more humane and I have developed great communication with my dog
@@peterkelleher5404 it doesn't require a correction at all. It requires patience and ongoing effort on the trainer's part. Eventually it pays off. It just takes time which seemingly a lot of people aren't willing to give so resort to "corrections" which basically frightens a dog into submitting.
@@fraxinus_ash you can train a dog to do almost anything with purely positive training and that's great. But the second that the dog decides something else is more interesting than you it is going to disobey you. At best the dog has just lost some respect for you at worst it could get the dog killed because you were unwilling to communicate what it wasn't allowed to do. What makes this even worse is these purely positive advocates would rather have a bad dog put down rather than give the dog a pop on the collar and be told no. All the evidence you need is the poor control Zac has over his dog. Just remember, purely positive training only takes about 10 to 15 years for a dog to learn.
@@peterkelleher5404 I've seen the limits of positive training. At a point, my dog would only sit if I had a treat in my hand. Positive training is absolutely useless when we have to clean his ears (and he is a cocker spaniel). Since he came home, he HATES the liquid going into his ears. Each time he sees the bottle he growls. We've tried everything, being extremely gentle, being more hard, even yelling at a point, and of course treats, nothing worked, he kept growling and trying to bite us. So we took a light slipper and gave him a little knock, and he stopped. Now everytime, until he sees the slipper he would try to growl to avoid to have his ears being cleaned. We're not really happy that we had to use force, but also we cannot continue to deal with a dog that tried to bite and understands that if he growls and bites he would be ok with it because we wouldn't clean his ears.
I think your leash walking would go better if you stopped everytime the leash was tense and waited for her to go back, then saying "OK!" or "let's go!" and keep on walking. You do it good sometimes, but others you keep walking and wait for her to go slower to reward her, which I assume can work but I believe it's slower because she is allowed to pull and keep walking sometimes
He does that all the time on loooong leashes, have you watched the series and/or instagram?(as you yourself said earlier) Besides it wasn't leash walking, it was leash training as he so graciously explained...
@@Jackysutarrodetierra Nah, don't bother toying with thinking you bug me. And I like Zak, he's a great guy. Just like it better when he answers for himself and some pipsqueak doesn't step in ahead of him...
Are you a artist? I’ve seen pictures of dogs but never thought you did them (I thought you bought them) But now I see one looking very much like inertia! These painting are very cool!
I' m a bit confused. So you have inertia walk correctly during a training session. But what is the plan during walks outside of training? And how are you going to transition the training walk to become the standard? (Is this just preparation for when inertia becomes calm enough around 2 years of age?)
TaelonSHU he doesn’t walk his dog he just edits a video and puts it up as a training video. His dog is 7 months old and can’t walk normally without needing treats. That’s not the way to train
This is a really interesting question. For those of us who dont have a chance to get excess energy out by playing frisbee on a loose leash or run around on a fenced yard, what would you suggest as the energy depleting tactic before a leash walking session? And how to transition from a leash walking session into just a walk in the street? At least here in the city where people don’t necessarily drive cars at all (I don’t drive nor do I own a car) walking the dog on the street and in parks is a very common routine for many.
Essi Santala you shouldn’t do a ‘leash walking session’. It’s important people understand that what you do in your every day life is the most important thing. It’s not about setting up sessions, it’s about going out and having fun with your dog, put them on a long line and just walk, let them explore the world and have fun, let them enjoy a walk, once you’ve made clear that walks are fun then you can start adding more and more structure but please stop worrying about trainin training training and start enjoying the precious time you have with your dog, build the relationship, give them some freedom, do fun stuf together and I guarantee that just having fun with your dog will make him like you and built the relationship and once the relationship is there, there is no need for obedience, the dog will then follow you and accept you as its owner. Just PLEASE have FUN that’s the most important thing and if you really have big behavioural problems hire a professional
Essi Santala I have a 14 week old springer spaniel (with a crazy high drive) and have not done one leash session, I just walk and make sure the line is always loose. The walk doesn’t look amazing yet but it sure as hell looks a lot better than inertia’s. That’s because my dog understands that a walk is fun and walking with me is even more fun. You don’t have to use food or corrections for the dog to understand this, you just need your dog to like that’s it. My aunt had a dog that couldn’t do any obedience. I was 11 at the time and I absolutely loved the dog and he loved me. I would walk him everyday and he never once pulled me. Again it all comes down to just walking in a confident manner and having fun. People constantly look at their dog, talk to their dog, give him food,... just walk...
@@essisantala4762 I have a very similiar living situation as Essi (although hes now 14 months old). I do know kong and intelligent games also help to tire your dog out while sparing puppy's joints. I do believe no matter how the dog walks on the leash, socialisation and bonding is more important (especially the first 6 months). Bringing him to different enviroments etc. I'm a bit confused with what the other person is saying (yeah, im not going to write your name :P). While I totally agree that bonding and having fun is the first thing to focus on (something that people that stress about training might forget). I don't think it will magically happen, except with the dogs age combined with a bit of self control. . To me it feels like the minimal is, don't accept your dog to pull on the leash (turn around or stand still), but i see Zak doing it differently. Although my biggest issue is that the other person that walks my dog lets him get away with everything and my dog freezes when he sees another dog and than jumps to the dog when their 2 meters away (labradoodle, mostly labrador). I started distracting him with a toy when we meet other dogs and since than he also walks really well without pulling, although i think he's constantly waiting for a toy. Another thing which i'm not sure is a factor is I walk him on another side than the other person.
My puppy would turn into a hyper little monster if I did this. He is like a toddler that gets more stimulated if he gets tired, not less. I have found working with him when he isn't tired is far more productive.
My dog thrashes to reach other dogs. She is always on leash outside, so I have to tug her away. It hurts my knees and shins, and it has to be uncomfortable for her, as I essentially, choke her. Yes, I turn, but often there is another dog at the other end of the street. (Help) Inside the house presents ZERO problem.
Love how the first thing i see is inertia doing a roll and im still over here working on down with my dog
I SWEAR
You’ll get there eventually!☺️
I felt this comment!!!
Border collies are very very smart and super easy to train. Just keep at it and never tell you dog off for not doing something :)
Inertia’s tricks will come in handy if you ever come across a child scared of dogs. Seeing a dog doing a funny trick sometimes helps children see that that dog isn’t so scary. Inertia has a whole routine. 😊
Best thing I ever did was teach my huge German shepherd boy to shake hands, wave and play dead. It was a hit with all the kids and even some adults who were scared of the "big bad German shepherd" when they first saw him. (He was a huge softy, but didn't look like it!)
Yh my dog does loads of tricks she is an assistance dog and comes to school with me there is a boy in my year with autism who had a phobia of dogs and when he heard Luna was coming he didn’t even want to go to school in case he saw her but I did little sessions with him and now he loves dogs he is scared of the claws so he will get her to do wave because he wants to high five but doesn’t want to touch her claws he also lets her sit on his lap with a pillow between them but he said when she’s had her claws clipped he is ready for her to sit on him without a pillow this has taken months of little sessions during break time to get to this point he loves watching her do tricks she did the talent show the end of last year and she came 3rd
Oh yep, good point!
Leptitox Thanks for info. Will look into it!
Random corn wow that’s so nice how ur dog has helped someone that well. My assistance dog in training is due to be coming to school with me in November. Do u have any tips for the first couple of days??
7:31 LEASH TRAINING BEGINS
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I so enjoy watching you train Inertia. You make it so real and personal.’ Meaning you do not try to hid the difficulties nor the mistakes.
Sincerely I thank you, Zac.
I agree so much! Seeing other trainers on YT makes it look so easy to train a dog and makes you feel so frustrated when it doesn't work for your own dog. Seeing him makes you realize that fails happen and that's OK. And it just takes time to properly train your dog! So much less frustrating this way!
Morrigan Pickman Other trainers on UA-cam make it look easy because it is easy, very easy when you know what how. He doesn’t know how.
@@ianglenn5905 I see another perfect know it all😘 most of the dogs they show have already learnt it already I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be perfect the first time with their dog either but most of them don't show that no dog or trainer/owner is perfect
Kelly Sinclair He makes so many mistakes, it’s a pity he doesn’t learn from them. He has condemned Inertia to a life of wearing a harness and being tethered on a long line. Ever asked yourself why Inertia is always so keen to eat from his hand, even when she appears anxious and stressed? It’s not normal, unless a dog has had food withheld from it for a long time to deliberately make it hungry.
I honestly can't believe anyone would disagree with this method of training. You are showing patience and understanding towards her whilst she's learning (something we all need when learning new things don't we?!). I have a reactive dog- we certainly have difficult walks and challenging days, but you have really helped me remain calm in situations that often make me feel upset and I know that her reaction is something she cannot help. I work WITH her, and the feeling that we both get when we make progress is so special. Your videos demonstrate just how important and rewarding it is to put in the work and not to just expect a quick fix. Sending thanks to you (and cuddles to Inertia because she's beautiful and doing so well)! :)
I’m wondering what makes you think your dog can’t help being reactive?
Audra Welsh in the same way people can’t help liking or disliking certain foods or preferences in life. If she reacts it’s due to her feeling uncomfortable or unhappy in the situation we’re in for whatever the reason, therefore not her fault.
Hayley Hamilton I agree with that, people can’t help hating or disliking things and neither can dogs. My last dog never wanted to be around dogs if he couldn’t help it. But, you don’t allow people to start screaming and hitting others just because they are in an uncomfortable situation, so why would it be different for dogs? If a person doesn’t stop the police are called and they are sent to jail, so why do people say that you can’t discipline a dog in a similar matter?
@@audrawelsh8467 it's true that reactivity can be trained away or drastically reduced most of the time. But using discipline on the basis that it works for humans is a flawed concept, human discipline doesn't translate into dog language/behavior. And it has all too many times created or worsened reactivity in dogs. So using smart, positive training not only avoids punishment fallout but is a completely viable way of changing not only a dogs behavior but their emotional response to things they fear or find challenging.
Amy Rex And that’s why you don’t use human punishment. A lowered, commanding voice and a correction on the leash is almost always enough to get the dogs focus for half a second, which you can then reward. Being a balanced trainer, most of the dogs I’ve worked with would take months, if not over a year, to train the dog not to be reactive, while one or two firm corrections gives me enough control over the dog to train them not to be reactive while walking in a matter of weeks.
Completely negative training is what can often make the dogs behavior worse and i agree that good trainer should not have to rely only on consequences.
Inertia is doing so great. I love watching her video's cause she reminds me so much of my first dog! She was not easy for me and people would tell me she wasnt raised well when she was only 7 months old. Shes great now! patience is key.
Love Inertia!
Thank you!
I got my first dog and she's 7 months old I just got told last week that my border collie should be better train at her age but its alot harder to teach her than people think how are you guys going now? did yours like to pull when walked
@@kellysinclair2004 just like a kid, I've noticed the dog goes through so many behavioural phases untill adulthood. Every 2 months something changed.
If you've never raised a dog from puppy time you just don't know this and think they should know everything at 6 month.
@@kellysinclair2004 pulling was a big issue with my dog (being a sleddog) but she started to get better and better, she wasnt perfect untill adulthood (age 2-3) because everytime we'd go out she would just be too excited and there was almost no way getting her attention, so for a long time it was only the way back home where there was no pulling 😅 what i would do is either stand still until she would settle down and then continue walking or go back the other way if she immediately started pulling again 😁 it took some time lol!
@@annewtt909 I'm glad others have trouble with leash walking at the start as well i was beginning to feel like it was me being a bad dog owner with bella as my first dog I'm learning with her as we go😊
She's doing great! Inertia is a great example of why intelligent breeds like border collies don't make good super chill family dogs. I ❤️ Aussies but they require far more stimulation and exercise than I can give one.
Do you have an Aussie?
@@AlejT. At the moment I do not, perhaps someday I'll be able to give one what it needs or take on a senior, but for now I have a chill mutt.
I have a border collie who is as calm as any other dog I've ever had. Perhaps I'm lucky. She is totally devoted, sweet to all people and perhaps a little timid around other dogs, but i can live with that. Her biggest problem is her desire to chase cars. I can control this while on leash, but I could never walk her off least anywhere near a vehicle ( and I mean 500 yards).
i have an aussie who is super calm in the house but crazy outside
I had a border collie/Sheltie mix growing up and she was the best dog- so smart. Now, I have a shiba and yes- they require a lot of work but he is my world and is totally fine with kids.
I really liked the flash cards idea, and loved the Dremel demo. Especially starting across the room with the noise. I use the same method for treat robots. If you can get the dog eager to get closer it is SO much easier than having to fix them getting startled or scared even just one time at the beginning.
Always killing it in the shoe game! Main reason I like this channel I feel like he is a down to earth dude.
Hello again, I love how you tackled Inertia's nails, that's something I've been waiting to see, I'm not gonna lie but the dremel scares me more than it scares my dog haha
I have used a dremel tool on my last three dogs: a Shiba Inu and two Pomeranians (including my current Pom). I've had no trouble with getting any of them used to it.
dremels are real easy to use.. just use the sanding drum piece on low.. you can even touch it and it won't cut you. just keep away from long things like hair that can get twisted up.
Just be sure to get one that has adjustable speeds so you can slow it down. They're pretty common nowadays. For practice, start out grinding something that doesn't matter at all, then use it to sand down your own or a friends thumbnail. That way you will get comfortable with it and have confidence before trying to use it on the dog's nails. :)
Great information on handling how to walk your dog, thank you so much for sharing not only the successes, but the small frustrations and how you overcome them. It's really refreshing to see you going through some frustrations that I and others have. One thing I have noticed since rescuing my dog a few months ago is that we as trainers/owners have to be flexible, patient, and understanding of our dogs. My dog doesn't respond to treats/reward systems the same as Inertia does, but she responds so well to positive encouragement and general affirmation from me. Thank you for providing these videos, they always rejuvenate my patience and help remind me why I love having a dog!
Christian Maybe if you starved your dog as much as Zak does she’d be food motivated. I’m definitely not recommending you do that though.
OMG this came at the perfect time! I am at my wit's end with a dog who doesn't listen to me and I know that is partly because I don't know how to make him listen. This is extremely helpful. My dog is very smart and almost ADHD as a result so it's nice to see someone training a similar dog. It let's me know I am doing all the right things, I just need to slow them waaaaayyyyy down for him.
Pricilla do not look to zak for training advice. Look up larry krohn, robert cabral, or tom davis. They are real dog trainers
@@bickle8931 I don't understand the problem. You're telling me not to listen to him, but haven't told me why.
@@jazziect oooh...interesting...that's how I was taught by a trainer to teach dogs and it has worked for my 2 other dogs...but they were smaller and less hyperactive...
Pricilla the book ‘my dog pulls, what do I do?” By Turid Rugaas is sooooo good - and the book is not long it’s short and to the point. She breaks it down simply and is all about positive training!! It worked with my 9 month old Aussie mix dog :)
I love how far Inertia has come. I loved the somersault. Although is that good for the dogs? Does it strain their neck in any way. I took my dog on his first off leash walk. He did great and heeled the whole time. If he gets a bit distracted, I use "focus" and he re gains his attention. He is 8 months old. Cant wait for next episode!
My Border Collie I got at 5 1/2 weeks. She’s 4 this year. And from day one she was off lead over the fields etc. She’s still a puller on the lead but off lead over fields, and down the woods she’s perfect, can’t go off lead unless at those places but that’s exactly what I wanted in a dog. My Cocker Spaniel though was again off lead from day one and doesn’t need a lead anywhere. She walks right beside me, she’s 18 months old now, and no matter where awww are she doesn’t need one on :)
That's nice if it worked out for you but it's not possible to everyone! My labrador would have run to dogs as a puppy and even now! I don't know if she will ever be reliable off leash in a place like town but as this is forbidden I don't need her to learn this. She's 15 months old now and puberty hits hard
With our 14-week old GSD, I've been following your example of returning to a high-chance-of-success command he already knows when he gets bored or frustrated. Trying to always end the training session on a positive note. Seems to work pretty well so far.
Dystopia Gear trust me he will eventually decide youre not interesting enough to not listen to you. Please go watch robert cabral or larry krohn
@@bickle8931 what's your point? Cabral talks about doing things that have a high rate of success to keep confidence up, too. Obviously the puppy loses interest sooner or later, the point is to not keep pushing him with the same things that aren't working right now when you can see that coming. So you control when the session ends, not pushing the animal until he refuses to do anything and you're both just pissed off and frustrated.
Nail trimming and leash walking are two of THE hardest life skills for my Aussies. Thanks for teaching owners how to be patient and consistent! ❤️
Wow, she is doing awesome. Look at that summersault! Her leash work is going really well too, good job you!
My husky was (and still is) a bunny loving fool. I taught him to sit and watch on command (on walks). Then taught him to always focus on me again before we would continue walking.
The idea was that he already wanted to pay more attention to a bunny than me, but by me asking for it he was listening to rather than ignoring me.
You absolutely don’t need help (Inertia is doing fabulous), just thought I’d toss the idea out there for anyone who might want to try it.
-Also, I don’t do Instagram, but I hopped over there today (for the first time) to check it out. Amazing work and such sweet pictures!! More people really should check that out, just sayin. :)
Lou Evans look up rsk9nc on instagram. He has a dog much younger than inertia doing better than her. Really makes zak look bad
I always love leash training videos from you! Our mini Aussie, Kodi is getting better with loose leash walking. He is not perfect but I see progress everyday. Thanks to you videos!!!
love love love your videos! you’re super patient. been binge watching your content and i’m excited to train my future puppy ❤️
JazzminArius If you’re getting a puppy, Dog Liaison has great videos to help prevent separation anxiety, jumping and all the things puppies love to do. Very informative videos. Any questions and she responds quickly.
Trooper Lab thanks for the tip!
Love the video! I introduced the dremmel to my pup at about 12 weeks old just because the nail clippers make me nervous that im going to clip the quik. Now she has no problems with either method.
You and your dog are doing great! 8) I know how hard it is sometimes to teach a dog different stuff 8) Especially when there's a bad weather outside or you're sick. But its still important to do different stuff regularly. I rly like when ppl are that energetic, quick-witted and i guess self-sacrificing
It's undeniable that Zak's video is great
but it's better when we - dog owners here comment and share our experiences
It helps me a lot, thank you guys
ps: I know I'm bad because I wanted to give up sometimes for some reason, but thank you!
This is great thanks! Working on training a 3 year old Shepweiler rescue who pulls like crazy and barks at everything! Love to see how you do it so I can keep it in my mind instead of losing my patience when she looses her tiny mind!
She is so smart and limber!
10:28 correct me if I'm wrong but I think when Inertia pulls and she's able to sniff while pulling than she gets rewarded. I would give her a command wich means to her that she has more leash to explore the new area.
Sasi Lol he doesnt know what hes doing. He is literally allowing her to pull and he even said he does. He also uses a harness which makes it easier to pull. The only thing he did right was turning around. He also has taught her that other things are more exciting.
@@bickle8931 I agree. He's good at doing tricks, but he is not good at teaching her proper behaviour. I get that dogs walk faster than humans, but it's up to the humans to set the pace. If I walk in extreme slow motion, my dog matches my speed... And he's also a border collie at only one year old.
@@ashleyjohnson258 Ashley Johnson if you are right, explain why he has no issues with other dogs and has a history of training other people's dogs out of bad leash etiquette? Even inertia actually walks very in more current videos.
If he can't train dogs... How is he succeeding in this? Maybe it's not that he can't train dogs but that you have a fundamental misunderstanding of what it is he's doing.
Ashley Johnson I think you would like Robert Cabral better. I use his balanced methods with my German Shepherd and the results are really amazing! 😀
@@ashleyjohnson258 in this video, inertia isn't one yet. Watch his later videos, inertias behaviour is improving so much more. It takes time and repetition. How did you train your dog, just out of interest. and what would you do differently? I really would like to know.
I learn so much from watching your videos! My dogs and I thank you!
Hi Zak, I have a really good recipe for treats cut up some carrots to the size you want the treat cover it in peanut butter (smooth) and and put it in the freezer for 20 minutes and enjoy a nice cold treat for the summer
1st time I've seen a video of walking on a sidewalk. Most people on UA-cam avoid this because it's not "perfect "
really? my dogs really good on the sidewalk he has more trouble in spaces without a set path.
@@FullyAlive33 A lot of vids avoid sidewalks and streets because the hard surface isn't great for dogs' feet, and concrete/asphalt can get *really* hot in the summertime (if holding your bare palm on the hot surface is uncomfortable, imagine the dog's bare paws). But some folks simply don't have a lot of choice but to walk their dogs on the sidewalk or edge of the road.
@@dystopiagear6999 I know what you mean I live in Texas so I always check the sidewalk temp with my palm for a good while first. It can get pretty hot so it's better to walk in the AM.
Dystopia Gear I’m sure it’s completely fine for their feet... their feet are designed to withstand extreme temperatures. I think hard surfaces like concrete are just bad for their joints
We just started working on refreshing our leash manners. The squirrels are coming back out and the weather is nicer for walks so we have to take a step back in training and take some time for reminders of nice leash manners. This video was a great reminder!
Melanie Ostiguy But did it help you Melanie? I suspect not. Zak George daren’t let Inertia off leash even when there are no squirrels. I think if you take a look at them on UA-cam, you will find Kikopup and Michael Ellis are far, far better trainers than this ‘dude’. I don’t know of any worse trainers than Zak George.
I had my border aussie trained to do a back flip. Which was a bit more like a back twist but close enough.
I'm glad I'm not the only one with a working breed that is having difficulty with leash pulling
I use a correction collar NOT a choker collar if you put it on the right way it’s called a correction collar if you put it on the wrong way it’s called a choker collar we have never used it as a choker collar
Sure. Attach video to show everyone your pain free “correction” collar.
Trooper Lab harnesses cause pain so do haltis.
Dylan Rodrigues I can see that. Anything used incorrectly can cause pain.
Love this. My little guy has the opposite pull tendancy. He's always pulling on the way home
Nothing wrong with leash pressure. You released the pressure the moment she turned which is great. The pressure should be guiding pressure, not aversive pressure. I little negative reinforcement works wonders for loose lead work.
I’m so confused as to why people think letting a dog drag them around for months with constant pressure is “force free” vs a correction and reward that can be accomplished in a few minutes to hours. It doesn’t have anything to do with patience but efficiency. 🤦🏼♀️
What kind of correction are you going to give in minutes? Or even hours to a puppy? She’s on a harness. Are you just talking about saying, “no”? And jerking the leash? Then rewarding her? Shock collars? Prong? Just asking...
Lyndsey Garman Well said Lyndsey.
Trooper Lab you dont use shock collars you use ecollars which use the tens unit or leash pressure. Teaching Leash pressure is just letting the dog get to the end of the leash and allowing pressure to be applied with a slip leas or something similar and having the dog come back to you which makes the collar loosen and they get a reward. Crude explanation yes but a simple system that is more effective and easily communicated to the dog
My dog loves watching your videos! She barks and tilts her head through out the whole video
I use more the Premack principle to teach leash walking to puppies who are highly distracted by their environment. When they understand that if they walk without pulling they will have what they want in the environment, I introduce the treats with Premack to vary the rewards. Of course, this is my way of working, Zak's is good too.
I love the style of the paintings of Inertia and Indy. Who was the artist? Thanks for this series, I love keeping up with how Inertia is doing.
Laura Winters Alicia Call dawgart.com Highly recommend! She is super nice and does awesome work 🥳
@@breejustine Thank you!
I would love to see more on wait! We wanted to use something like that for when our dog is off leash and gets too far ahead or comes towards a turn or fork in the path! We get her to come back to us for now but then we have to hold a heel until we get to that point so wait seems easier
Practice while on leash even while walking at heel. Teach wait for dog to stop and stand. Drop leash and walk away from dog while maintaining the 'wait' it takes lots of practice. Once they listen while walking at heel off leash should be an easier transition for that command.
Thanks for this! It helps me realize my Frank isn't doing too bad with leash walking at 6 months old.
I'm curious, who would you say was more challenging in puppyhood, Venus, Alpha, Supernova or Inertia?
Great questions! In order of most challenging:
Supernova
Inertia
Venus
Alpha Centauri
@@zakgeorge didn't expect that! I knew Alpha was generally chill but I was expecting Venus to rank more challenging than Supernova (couldn't say why). Inertia definitely seems challenging, especially because she's so into dogs and smelling, and it's hard to be more interesting to a dog than that 😂
@@Jackysutarrodetierra my dog loves playing with toys with me above all else. So I would use that as reward/ leverage during walks when other animals are in sight. It's really amazing to see.
A tip for (off leash) fetch. Have 2 the same toys so they have the same value. It makes my dog come to me and drop the one he has.
@@TaelonSHU nice, when do you gradually drop having two toys, and when you throw the toy the dog just gave you, how would you garuntee that she would pay more attention to the one you throw than the one she has in her mouth
I LOVE watching your trick training!! The somersault had me so entertained!
There are so many ways to teach leash walking and I appreciate that you are open to this. I've seen a lot of comments and first off I would like to apologize for things people say to/about you. I am in favor of the Balanced training community and we get a ton of hate, threats, ect. For using prong collars, e collars, and other tools (yes. We also use food.) I noticed though balanced trainers are not the only ones getting unnecessary threats and negative comments. Just know, people like me may do things slightly different but We don't think you are wrong. Different ideas are what makes the world go round!
Please keep up with the Trick Training!! My SD can do a lot of things.. but he definitely can't somersault or jump up on my back!
Well said I agree!
So glad my golden has been loose leash walking/heeling since 10 weeks old and loved the Dremel!
brick zaks advice doesnt work. You have to teach a dog leash pressure to understand not to pull by either using a slip lead, check chain, martingale, or a prong collar (should be used when the dog is older).
I don't use treats rewarding for anything else than crate/new skill training but tried once for the walk training, had my pupper focus and walking nicely after allowing him to smell and have a quick recall run. The minute I presented a treat I lost his focus, was very frustrating but it does tell me he prefers toy rewarding so far!
I love that you use "bye" to get her to follow you. We use that trick as well haha.
I really appreciate seeing the evolution of these tricks and skills. It's empowering! Keep up the good work guys!
I always leash train with a looping figure 8, probably for 10 minutes and then randomly throughout a walk if the dog gets out of line...keeps them interested in you rather than distractions anyway, always practice a lot of sit and stay and down when we walk too, not to mention heel. So much can be incorporated into a 30 minute walk
Never heard this guy give any useful tip. His channel in a nutshell: ads / give your dog a treat when he does something good / also i wrote a book / ads
BULLET GAMING I agree, he hasn’t a clue how to train a dog. He’s a dog food salesman, not a dog trainer
You think a trainer would have their personal dog having a proper heel at this point
It helps if you watch the instructional videos instead of the demonstration XD
I just want to say I greatly appreciate your videos. Keep up the good work!
Hi zak, i really want to know how to groom a dog, like for example: Cutting his/her nail or removing dead hair. Thank you!
Wow your dog is beautiful and these videos really help me to be honest
I loved how she did a roly-poly ! I’m teaching my dog that! 🤩😍🐶
I may be getting a dog next year, and I'm going to binge watch these videos just so I'm ready.
Inertia- Can do a roll and jump on your back, but can't stay focused on a walk
XD Her energy level is so clear in this video
That's a great idea! I always end up just going in the same order! Thank you for the dog treats!
Thank you for much help Watching Puppy How to step Learn 😊
How is your dog 7 months old and it can’t down without luring
I 'm teaching the dogs "wait" "look for cars" which I repeat a few times and say yes when they look both ways, and then "cross" when its safe to cross the road. We have a bad switchback 4-way stop, and it really works for them and for me, to remind myself not to cross without looking 3 times.
Adorable doggo
Good job Zac, I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for keeping us, your audience, well informed and for showing us how it’s done 👍🏻
She's doing great with leash walking!
At the 7:36 mark the dog does a head to toe shake off it’s important to understand what that means yet this handler does not seem to notice or understand they are the causation
Birder Collie ok let me look it was very overt shake off comes in varying degrees and this was max
Birder Collie ok sorry I had it set in1/4 time it was I. The middle let me look
Birder Collie 7:36 head to tail shake off , they edited out whatever happened to cause it but it was this careless handler
That’s why the dog won’t return to the handler notice they never show the dog doing a deliver with the frisbee
Birder Collie In order to train your brain to see detail watch in slow mo with no sound and your brain will learn to see all the small details then listen in regular time with out watching that way you hear what the dog hears basically just convoluted noise most of the time they are non stop reading body language
my german shepherd puppy does none of this because i started training day one i didnt wait for him to become a 6 month old or 8 month old to teach him not to pull on the leash i didn wait to teach him recall without a leash you dont wait until theres a problem to fix it
Hi Zak! Your videos are so helpful. I also purchased your book, and its fabulous! Thank you so much for helping me train my dog properly and kindly. You're awesome! Have a great day!
My mini Bernedoodle has a great really high value treat-he loves Cheerios. I buy them with low sugar and don’t let him have more than a few. He will do anything for a cheerio vv
Zak George Fit Check: 7/10
Good T-shirt combo and shoes work with the outfit well.
I have a full of energy Golden Doodle...she's always more energetic than me...lol! A dog can understand phrases...when she picks up something in her mouth...I don't know what it is...I say "spit it out" she does understand that command!
Such a helpful video. I love it 😍😍
I just got a new boxer puppy and your vids are super helpful!
thanks zak, your videos are really helping out with my new pup
Interested to hear the answers on this channel. Do people see this as the “right” way to train dogs? No corrections and bribing with food. I see the benefits from the human side (it make you feel kinder) but it seems like this way will only work with a food driven dog. Thoughts?
jake sacco Yes, this definitely works best with food driven dogs. I have used his training techniques with my dog who is not food driven. A couple things I did was train when my dog was hungry so he was more food motivated. My dog also loves toys so I used toys a lot. This was more challenging because I had to teach “give” before I could really train anything else but now he’s great with training and most days I use toys as the reward. I think his training techniques are very versatile. They can be changed to fit your needs. I think the biggest thing is finding what motivates your dog. It might be good, toys, verbal praise, scratches, etc. I also found my dog is more likely to be food motivated if I use ground turkey or beef. This isn’t something I used too often but I did when I needed something to get his attention
He's had many dogs and helped with other people's dogs. It can and does work but as with all things, individual personality matters. A dog that has no food motivation won't respond to food rewards, try toys or attention instead.
This training is based on reward and distraction instead of reward and punishment/correction.
My kelpie responds amazingly to zaks methods, and the use of correction or punishment actually caused her to become avoidant and start hating training.
My German Shepherd on the other hand needs some correction as reward and distraction alone will not stop unwanted behaviour
SHE JUST- SHE JUST DID A FORWARD ROLL
Hi Zak
Really impressed with your technique. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for sharing these videos. They help me a lot
Love your channel zak. It helps me a lot. Thanks❤❤
As soon as I used a collar and lead my dog stopped pulling, harnesses are fashionable but not great for training.
Collars are massively problematic. Crushed windpipes... No thanks.
The correct harness used correctly is absolutely better than a collar especially on a dog that pulls. Have you not seen dogs choking themselves on their collars before??
Even in that distraction free environment, where there were no cars, no trucks, no motor cycles, no cyclists, no pedestrians, no kids, no horses, no cattle, no sheep, no ducks, no hens, no squirrels and no other dog walkers that might distract Inertia, you still struggled to get her to focus on you without you bribing her with food.
Wow!!! What was that????? Amazing trick, can't wait yo start training It🥰👏😍🤩
Would you mind to make a video how to teach somersault? I love to teach my dog.
My dog needs you 😊
The lack of technique for someone claiming to have trained thousands of dogs is startling , heel has multiple sub tasks and drills to help the dog learn and requires the handler to have very specific leash English not grab the leash in the middle wrap around the hand , you need to have well defined turns and a well defined pivot point this handler seems unaware of any of these things
Almost like every person and trainer has their own way to do stuffs, crazy I know
killarusca but only liars claim to have trained thousands of dogs it’s a cliche in this industry ! maybe be you can show me a video where this guy has a dog that heels off lead
killarusca and that’s not true there are very specific ways to get an off lead heel not every trainer has a different way.
killarusca and every trainer is unaware of the shake off ? Only a rank novice would not notice it , if the dog is doing a shake off in a 15 minute video it’s doing it all day long
He is an example if a successful scam artist
This is so motivating! Do you think we could ge a list of tricks that you are putting on the flash cards? Thank you for sharing your wisdom!
Fourth! Also thanks for continuing to post these. They get me through the rough days 💕 With my dogs I had to walk train them on a waist belt leash because they’ll be walking super nicely and then suddenly bolt ripping the leash out of my hand. The waist belt allows me to use my weight, small though it may be, to hold them back,
You are 5th
I spoiled my dog with a lot of potty stops... now I can’t walk him normal
If my dog goes hours without taking a shit while on the road... she can hold it for a 30min walk... just sayin
@@lowbudgetballer Mine holds her "potty" too on road trips. Like mother, like daughter. 😅😅😅
You could try moving a lot faster to keep the focus on forward motion. Then slow it down slowly.
You can also put pottying on cue and only reward it when you ask for it. Start out asking often, but then phase it out to a couple times per walk.
crosita1 thanks!
Thanks a lot Zak, that really helped us ( Darwin and I). Great videos.
She is doing great and picking up faster.💜
One thing I’m struggling with my new puppy is she stops and sits when she sees a car, another dog, or a human. How do I stop that? It’s a good thing because my brothers dog runs out in the street, but Peach (my dog) just sits. Sometimes it gets annoying when I want to do a fast walk because I’m busy
Does she know to look at you? I would give a look at me command and get her attention off it, then ask her to walk on
"Some people might not agree, but fuck them!" 😂😂😂
Do you also get advice from the mechanic who has never gotten his car to run? Just curious!
Lol
tama yeager gibson Well said.
Great tricks. Why are you using a harness if you don’t want her to pull?
Very cool videos. My dog Bailey is doing so well thanks to your videos.
Love this video all done without prongs or e collars my GSD is 18 months old training her with treats or play sometimes I found it really hard as I am a first time owner and a pensioner but we have got there I now see the beautiful girl she is we have bonded so well as we set out in our training no tricks yet onwards and upwards x
Hahah "all done with out prongs" hahah you act like he has a completely well behaved dog that has reliable obedience in distractions and can off leash come and heel around crazy distraction lol
betty mcconnell Betty, if you want to train your dog properly look up Kikopup or Michael Ellis, both of whom are great dog trainers. Follow Zac George and you will be letting your dog down, believe me.
@@ianglenn5905 I appreciate both of these trainers even though there style is different what mattered that the dog is happy when training❤🐕
Dakota&Blessing ServiceTeam I think you and I share the same opinion on Zak George’s dog training revolution (or should that be dog training revulsion). It saddens me that he cons people into thinking he is any good with dogs.
@@ianglenn5905 thank you I appreciate it finally someone who understands!
How long do you think I'll be until she learns to walk nicely? Without having to give her treats
Never because that would require a correction
With my dog it took a few months. I say months because she was just having trouble being around other dogs. Walking loosely took me only a week. It may take longer than other methods, but it is more humane and I have developed great communication with my dog
@@peterkelleher5404 it doesn't require a correction at all. It requires patience and ongoing effort on the trainer's part. Eventually it pays off. It just takes time which seemingly a lot of people aren't willing to give so resort to "corrections" which basically frightens a dog into submitting.
@@fraxinus_ash you can train a dog to do almost anything with purely positive training and that's great. But the second that the dog decides something else is more interesting than you it is going to disobey you. At best the dog has just lost some respect for you at worst it could get the dog killed because you were unwilling to communicate what it wasn't allowed to do. What makes this even worse is these purely positive advocates would rather have a bad dog put down rather than give the dog a pop on the collar and be told no. All the evidence you need is the poor control Zac has over his dog. Just remember, purely positive training only takes about 10 to 15 years for a dog to learn.
@@peterkelleher5404 I've seen the limits of positive training. At a point, my dog would only sit if I had a treat in my hand. Positive training is absolutely useless when we have to clean his ears (and he is a cocker spaniel). Since he came home, he HATES the liquid going into his ears. Each time he sees the bottle he growls. We've tried everything, being extremely gentle, being more hard, even yelling at a point, and of course treats, nothing worked, he kept growling and trying to bite us. So we took a light slipper and gave him a little knock, and he stopped. Now everytime, until he sees the slipper he would try to growl to avoid to have his ears being cleaned. We're not really happy that we had to use force, but also we cannot continue to deal with a dog that tried to bite and understands that if he growls and bites he would be ok with it because we wouldn't clean his ears.
I think your leash walking would go better if you stopped everytime the leash was tense and waited for her to go back, then saying "OK!" or "let's go!" and keep on walking. You do it good sometimes, but others you keep walking and wait for her to go slower to reward her, which I assume can work but I believe it's slower because she is allowed to pull and keep walking sometimes
He does that all the time on loooong leashes, have you watched the series and/or instagram?(as you yourself said earlier) Besides it wasn't leash walking, it was leash training as he so graciously explained...
@@Ken-dj6by oh my, someone's bugged
@@Jackysutarrodetierra Nah, don't bother toying with thinking you bug me. And I like Zak, he's a great guy. Just like it better when he answers for himself and some pipsqueak doesn't step in ahead of him...
@@Ken-dj6by you're still here tho
Are you a artist? I’ve seen pictures of dogs but never thought you did them (I thought you bought them) But now I see one looking very much like inertia! These painting are very cool!
I' m a bit confused. So you have inertia walk correctly during a training session. But what is the plan during walks outside of training?
And how are you going to transition the training walk to become the standard?
(Is this just preparation for when inertia becomes calm enough around 2 years of age?)
TaelonSHU he doesn’t walk his dog he just edits a video and puts it up as a training video. His dog is 7 months old and can’t walk normally without needing treats. That’s not the way to train
This is a really interesting question. For those of us who dont have a chance to get excess energy out by playing frisbee on a loose leash or run around on a fenced yard, what would you suggest as the energy depleting tactic before a leash walking session? And how to transition from a leash walking session into just a walk in the street? At least here in the city where people don’t necessarily drive cars at all (I don’t drive nor do I own a car) walking the dog on the street and in parks is a very common routine for many.
Essi Santala you shouldn’t do a ‘leash walking session’. It’s important people understand that what you do in your every day life is the most important thing. It’s not about setting up sessions, it’s about going out and having fun with your dog, put them on a long line and just walk, let them explore the world and have fun, let them enjoy a walk, once you’ve made clear that walks are fun then you can start adding more and more structure but please stop worrying about trainin training training and start enjoying the precious time you have with your dog, build the relationship, give them some freedom, do fun stuf together and I guarantee that just having fun with your dog will make him like you and built the relationship and once the relationship is there, there is no need for obedience, the dog will then follow you and accept you as its owner. Just PLEASE have FUN that’s the most important thing and if you really have big behavioural problems hire a professional
Essi Santala I have a 14 week old springer spaniel (with a crazy high drive) and have not done one leash session, I just walk and make sure the line is always loose. The walk doesn’t look amazing yet but it sure as hell looks a lot better than inertia’s. That’s because my dog understands that a walk is fun and walking with me is even more fun. You don’t have to use food or corrections for the dog to understand this, you just need your dog to like that’s it. My aunt had a dog that couldn’t do any obedience. I was 11 at the time and I absolutely loved the dog and he loved me. I would walk him everyday and he never once pulled me. Again it all comes down to just walking in a confident manner and having fun. People constantly look at their dog, talk to their dog, give him food,... just walk...
@@essisantala4762 I have a very similiar living situation as Essi (although hes now 14 months old). I do know kong and intelligent games also help to tire your dog out while sparing puppy's joints. I do believe no matter how the dog walks on the leash, socialisation and bonding is more important (especially the first 6 months). Bringing him to different enviroments etc.
I'm a bit confused with what the other person is saying (yeah, im not going to write your name :P). While I totally agree that bonding and having fun is the first thing to focus on (something that people that stress about training might forget). I don't think it will magically happen, except with the dogs age combined with a bit of self control. .
To me it feels like the minimal is, don't accept your dog to pull on the leash (turn around or stand still), but i see Zak doing it differently.
Although my biggest issue is that the other person that walks my dog lets him get away with everything and my dog freezes when he sees another dog and than jumps to the dog when their 2 meters away (labradoodle, mostly labrador). I started distracting him with a toy when we meet other dogs and since than he also walks really well without pulling, although i think he's constantly waiting for a toy. Another thing which i'm not sure is a factor is I walk him on another side than the other person.
My puppy would turn into a hyper little monster if I did this. He is like a toddler that gets more stimulated if he gets tired, not less. I have found working with him when he isn't tired is far more productive.
These episodes just keep getting better and better!!
Thanks!
Vanessa Centers They couldn’t get a lot worse.
Ian Glenn no no they have a point its a comedy seeeeee
My dog thrashes to reach other dogs. She is always on leash outside, so I have to tug her away. It hurts my knees and shins, and it has to be uncomfortable for her, as I essentially, choke her. Yes, I turn, but often there is another dog at the other end of the street. (Help) Inside the house presents ZERO problem.
my pup is just 10 months, when we try to walk he just wants to be dragged, I am worried about his larynx, so I give in,