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I have less experience with dogs because of my age, but I've had them for the last 20 years or so. They've gotten me through some awful times, always loving. I can't imagine living without a dog now. I have one my nephew found in the streets and she's easily the gentlest dog ever. What a love.
@@ironmaiden1236541 you never met people you didn't like or get along with or that treated you wrong? Dogs aren't like that. If a dog loves you it's all the time. My ex is a narcissist. I never had a mutt like that.
Jocko covers all but the one aspect that most dog owners don't want to talk about. A healthy dog will only live 12-15 years, some less. You have to know that, at some point in time, you're going to have to say goodbye to the most loyal, understanding friend you'll ever have. I still get choked up, it's hard.
It's hard, but it's also an opportunity to teach young people about loss. How to think and feel and grieve. This requires finesse and wisdom to do properly, of course.
I got two dogs, and this guy is spot on. If you get a dog, take care of it. I hate people that buy dogs, the honeymoon phase is over, and the dog is practically abandoned.
I’m a truck driver and I have a German Shepard. I have had numerous experiences where people will walk up to my truck pissed off for some reason or another. Usually because they believe the universe revolves around them. Their attitude changes really quickly when Raven pokes her head up.
Jocko's point about old dogs is so accurate. We have a 20 year old little dog who is deaf and blind but still full of joy. He's not in pain, so we are not putting him down. HOwever, we do have to keep things predictable for him, so we can't travel together anymore. Someone familiar has to stay with him. We can't move furniture so that he doesn't get confused. I know these things may be a pain in the ass for some people, but for us, they are what we do for a good friend. Sambo has been a magnificent snake-killing doggie doorbell, perp repellent, and we love him, and do the right thing by him, to the end.
There's absolutely nothing like owning, training and loving a German shepherd. Best best friend a guy can get. RIP, Layka. You're truly forever missed.
Had two shepherds in South Africa back in the 1970s. Excellent breed. Loving loyal and gentle. Come over the fence to cause problems, get the teeth and claws. No training needed.
100%! I grew up with two of them, an "American breed" German shepherd and a "European breed" German shepherd and they were the best. RIP Sheba and Iyka
He presents training in 7 days. Each of 7 items are commands that he believes a dog should know. They are presented in part ii of the book ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxK8-VQWpYThx4IC6MiIvb6VS1ebTzzdxq . The parts of the guideare divided: part i know your dog part ii the seven commands part iii cures for 7 behavior problems. Each chapter presents a topic, a dog's story, and a "what to do". It was written simply and you can jump from chapter to chapter to review anything as needed.
I had an accident and died multiple times lost at least 12 months of memories.went down hill mentally afterwards badly possibly PTSD definitely depression took too long to get help and was denied it. My recovery started the day I got my red heeler girl Mishka stopped worrying about myself and started caring for her 15 years of unconditional love both ways.At the end I thought I would regress without her but I have fully recovered thanks to her.Best thing I have ever done in my life raise and care for her.If you have depression and are really ready to heal no better therapy than a dog.
Hard to believe but I had a dream of my current dog before we got him. I’m the dream he was full grown and had a smile on his face. Not long after we decided to get a dog at the time (I was 14) and I became his primary care taker and trainer. I was severely depressed at the time from deaths in the family and he helped me so much in the love he gave, and with the emotional restraint I needed to force myself to have when he wouldn’t listen and I was an angry teenager. My boy is 8 years old now and I have him and my niece to thank for pulling me out of that bad place. He’s a cane corso/French mastiff mix and everyone who meets him loves him
5 year old German shepherd since she was a puppy - she’s a lot of work but totally worth it and very loyal and family driven “dogs may not be with us our whole life but they make our life whole”!
Yep i have an 8 year old gsd as well but male 90lbs. Ton of work and costs a bit per month to keep him in top form but its my job to what i can so he is healthy and happy. The goofiness of a retriever but the loyalty and protection like no other.
@@matthewbeaver5026 Cow foot bones boiled up, after 30 ish mins, take them out and use the bone broth to cook rice, when the rice is almost cooked, add dog biscuits to make the consistency that you like
I had a friend was a mail man. He would ignore pit bulls, laugh off Rottweilers, but if you had a heeler you had to drive into town and get your own damn mail lol
I’ve thought a lot about getting a malinois or Dutch Shepard. Is yours a pet bred or working line bred dog? I’ve only really tossed the idea back and forth because I don’t know if they’d be crazier than my previous pitbulls
I just got a Belgian Malinois, he’s 4 months old. Named him Cerberus. Great dog. Absolutely loves running at the beach on the weekends. And of course his daily runs of a few times a day 🐕
@@victorygarden556 I have a 2 year old Malinois... he is a crazy as all the internet videos say they are... only get one if you are 100% sure you can deal with potentially the most hyper dog imaginable. Having said that if you have the time and patience (lots of it) they are incredible!
As a dog owner of 15 years, my biggest suggestion for aspiring dog owners is to get a dog that match your energy. Dog type is a good indicator, but so is the purpose of the lineage, like some are bred for competition. Look at energy of the dog's mom and dad. If you're bred for the sofa, but the dog was bred for pulling sleds (husky) or lineage for competitions, then that will likely end with despair because you can't maintain it. If the guy is not into training his dog (nearly) every day, I would not get a lineage bred for competition.
100% agree. Get the breed that is similar to you not the breed you like the look of. I like German short haired pointers but they need too much exercise for my lifestyle so I got a Lab pointer cross. Perfect dog for us.
What? We had Australian Shepherds growing up, Huskies, and now a black mouth cur. I have epilepsy and don’t drive but we’re home with him all the time and he’s FULL of energy. But despair? No way, he just prods me to do more😉
What? We had Australian Shepherds growing up, Huskies, and now a black mouth cur. I have epilepsy and don’t drive but we’re home with him all the time and he’s FULL of energy. But despair? No way, he just prods me to do more😉
It’s a complete commitment to get a dog. I pretty much put my social life on hold when I had my dog. When my friends were traveling, I chose to stay with my dog. My weekends were planned around my dog. I got my dog at 7 weeks old and in the first 3 months, I got very little sleep. Then fast forward to near the end of his life, it was the same thing 12 years later. Had to constantly get up throughout the night to take him out to the backyard. Then there is the cost. The food, treats, accessories and vet bills. It call can add up. Even with all that, every moment I spent with my dog was well worth it.
I did this from 19 to 29. I understand that sacrifice. And the day my dog died was horrible. I stayed with him every minute of that last night, even moved a matress next to his bed so I could keep a close eye on him. He had pneumonia and was struggling to breathe. I had taken him to the vets that evening and an emergency vet came 2 hours before he died. Nobody expected him to die that night, so nobody suggested euthanasia. He got up out of bed to puke at around 3am. He puked blood and collapsed into my arms. I did CPR on him even blew into his snout covered in blood and vomit. Nothing could be done. He was dead. His body got cold. I took his body out to the garden, dug a deep hole at 4am and buried him, all wrapped up in a blanket. Then I went to bed in a lonely bedroom, crying. That was a very hard night, and a couple of months of hell followed where I pretty much just cried, tended to his grave, carved him a cross, and kept myself alive. But it was worth it because it gave my life purpose and it made me more mature. I now understand loss and I know what really matters in life is love. All the money in the world, even my own health, meant nothing when I was trying to revive my dog. I got a new dog 4 months later and I plan to be with her right till the bitter end. Until then, we make good memories. I can't think of anything that builds more character in a person than them getting a dog, loving the dog, caring for the dog, and then losing that dog in their hands and burying the dog themselves. I value those lessons more than any degree or career I could have had.
My Beagle Shifty has been with me her entire life. She will be 21 years old in October. The biggest down side to any dog is that they just don't live long enough. I know that "that day" is coming and I am dreading it. I love that old hound.
After my husband died in an accident I had severe ptsd, I had never ending nightmares and sleep paralysis. My beloved Cane Corso would wake me from my nightmares by licking and pawing me, she knew I was in distress and wouldn’t stop til I woke up. The comfort and love she and my Am bulldog gave me helped me overcome my heartache. A dog is to be loved cared for and treasured, not an outdoor ornament tied up in the yard because they truly are the best and most loyal friend you will ever have
I never had dogs growing up and didn’t get my 1st dog until I was 39. I researched different breeds and ended up getting an English Bulldog. I’ve had 4 now so far. I do think the type of dog you choose to get can make a huge difference as well. And there are breed specific rescues for those that still want to adopt. I’m a travel Respiratory Therapist and my boys go with me everywhere.(via car not plane) I’ve had to learn a lot along the way but to me the hardest thing is when u lose one. Their loyalty and love is unmatched to any human you could ever know.
@@MazzInCali no doubt. I have a Malinois who left her old owner and choose to come live with me. My only regret is that I got her fixed. She is incredible.
All you need is a 5 lbs dog and a hand gun...that dog will warn you if a bug goes under your bed you will know..if a human Is snooping around he will let you know...grab you gun or run like hell...lol..lol...
The part where Jockos dog matches his energy & snaps into “do work mode” gave me good memories of our dog Rocko “Rockstar”. He was a standard Yorkshire Terrier that my daughter swindled me into getting for my wife when she was 7. We brought him home & I almost got strangled by my wife for dropping almost 3k on a fur ball, but she fell in love in a few hours. Rocko lived 16 years & passed away about a year ago. He was a rare find. The body of a bow legged midget with the heart & attitude of a lion. I loved that little fucker. That dog would rather die than let anything or anyone get close to my wife & he hated me grabbing her bootie more than she does. 😂
Having a dog is a commitment that seemingly few have. Shout out to the ones with follow through Extreme ownership personified Echo is getting a silent, loyal animal that imprints heavily upon the human that cares for it most. Good work bruh Awesome dog for a kid
I am a K9 LEO. For me a life without a dog would be wasted. But a dog is like a marriage. It is an obligation that changes your life. Don't go for that light hearted.
Best advice I ever got before I adopted by dog was- FIND A DOG THAT MATCHES YOUR ENERGY. so many people get a dog and end up regretting it because they dont have the time or energy to devote to training a dog, but that is on the owner and not on the dog. Take your time, visit the dog multiple times. Develop a connection before you take them home. And then dedicate yourself to continuing to learn and care for your dog.
My buddy runs the show it’s him and me on a two hundred acre ranch he’s half corgi and half Australian shepherd I believe I found him in a shelter in the city they were fixing to put him to sleep. He is my best friend in the world. I lost both of my parents in the last three years to cancer and I’m 43 and a orphan now. He saved my life
I miss my German Shepherd 🐺 so much. She was my dream dog and my first dog ever that I couldn't have growing up because my parents always rented. Shortly after we bought a home, I got her and trained her with a trainer for some time and then continued what I learned using positive reinforcement, and she grew up to be well-rounded and loved by many. She got along with my cats and my children and hens and respected deer and even turtles and frogs. She just had a love for life. Sadly, quickly and unexpectedly, I lost her in September while I was dealing with my own injury, and it was the hardest time of my life losing her and a cat so close together. 💔 my concussion and issues with my c1 c2 under the brain stem and spine the neurological symptoms at the time made my emotional time even more difficult to process. Just so much pain to endure it was rough. She was only 7.
I'm so sorry, I literally put my lab down this morning after learning a tumor ruptured and she wa bleeding out. She was 9 we did everything thing together and once was my hunting dog that I self taught.. I'm so hurt and lonely..she was such a loyal loving dog that I never deserved tbh...she was my best freind..I feel your pain on losing your dog. I swear they have souls
@Aaron Phillips Yes, you deserved your lab, your dog thought so highly of you, so hold that close to your heart. They keep no record our times we have fallen short, they're always loyal and love hard and to their fullest. I'm so sorry you lost your best friend. Trust me when I say you will get signs that some how they're still near!! I got a sign of my girl while hiking the other day in March when butterflies aren't out, I thought of my dog how she loved those trails to and thought she's probably chasing butterflies, I looked up and there was one butterfly 🦋
@Aaron Phillips you're welcome. I've been told by several people that I'll see my cats and dog again someday, so I hope so too! I believe we will. Until then, hold onto those memories you have with your fur baby. 🐾
@@allsmiles2938 @aaron phillips sending love to both of you. I lost my dog suddenly last sunday. I echo all the statements you said about dogs. they're the absolute best and losing them is the worst pain. we will meet them again
This is invaluable info. My last dog died almost 3 years and it still hurts. I love all dogs but inside I'm not ready for another one but that day will come again.
I lost my 10 year old dog in 2020. Hurt like a piece of my own soul had died. 4 months later I adopted another dog. And I cried multiple times a day for at least 2 months after my previous dog died. Adopting a new dog helped me immensely. just keeping the routines and the responsibilities (it feels weird not having to keep tabs on your dog's location, if he has peed, eaten, etc), plus their company. At first it was hard because she would remind me of him and I would compare her to him. But after a month I was attached to her and now I love her just as much as I loved my previous dog, which I never thought would ever happen. The way I saw it, my previous dog would want the pack to go on ASAP and a dog in need was at the shelter who would really appreciate moving in with me even if I am a bit distant at first. It was the right choice. I still grieve my previous dog. I imagine him as part of the pack still, up in heaven pulling strings for us.
I lost one 13 months ago and it still hurt a lot. I just got another one, 2 weeks ago now, and honestly it really does alleviate the pain. That is obviously not the reason to get another dog, but just know that if you do have a gap in your life and fill it with a dog again, it does help with the sense of loss the other dog left you with. I think in a way the next dog occupies a lot of the same space in our brains/hearts/minds.
And when they die is one of the most terrible moments of my life... I know life is finite but I feel like some part of me died in a horrible way. But we were very happy together and life goes on...
We had a dog when I was a kid, and my parents kept telling us that us kids weren't taking care of her enough. I was at a private school at that time, only at home on weekends. After the last day of school before summer, my parents picked me up and told me on the way back that they euthanized our dog because we kids weren't taking good care of them. She was 4 years old only. I discovered a couple of weeks later than my dad was heavily cheating on my mom and our family was dissolving either way and the dog was not the problem, our dysfunctional family was. To protect themselves, our parents kept blaming us for her death as adult so we never had animals until our late 30's when we realized things. Was sure a great way to destroy a kid self-confidence and create trauma. You cannot teach others lessons that you don't apply to yourself.
I've owned a few dogs over the years. It takes me a while to be ready for another dog after being in the room and saying goodbye to them. These lil guys have taught me so much more about humans than humans have or probably ever will. I've never given up any of my family members because they are old, and I won't do the same to my dog. I will promise them a safe place from the day I get them to the day I have to say goodbye.
Mike Ritland is one of the BEST, learned a ton from him before deciding which dog to get and have the utmost respect for his knowledge and ability to share effective training methods.
My dog is 5 years old and he’s been the center of my world for 5 years. He gets treated like family because he is family. My mom told me as a kid a dog is a part of your life but for them you’re their whole life.
My boy Bear (maltese/shitzu) of 12 years just passed February 5th 2023. He was the BEST thing to ever come into my life; loyal, loving, and always ready for a snack. We were a perfect match but he walk Yeshua now
I named my rottweiler, Jocko four years ago. Jocko is rarely on leash. I take him everywhere with me people often get alarmed and they see him walking beside me without a leash. I have had dogs for the last 20 years continuously. Jocko is the Best all-around dog I have ever had. Loves people loves my 3 year old twins and he's nice with other dogs except German shepherds. He is a big ham and just loves to be loved on. Discipline equals freedom.
Dogs can also be good for teaching children responsibility. I grew up with a Whippet and I and my two siblings each had different chores to help take care of him. Since we loved him, it was things we ended up actually wanting to do.
I have a husky/heeler/pitbull mix. We rescued her a week before my grandma died last year. She came at the perfect time. She's the best dog I've ever had. Super sweet and extremely smart. She's got an awesome personality but knows how to get down too if danger ever comes around.
My husky of the last 10 years passed away last year and no plans to get another one for a good while. Part of me just want to keep appreciating the loss of her instead of getting that quick dopamine from replacing. Also dogs really are a time sink, and worse a heart sink. Was my only friend, and only thing I talked to for a week at a time at times. Need to focus on the future for now. The luxury of a dog will have to wait till I know it will be able to properly care for one once again.
Jocko, you should consider doing an episode where you invite Robert Cabral as a guest and interview him about dog training. He also does protection training for dogs. He's a great person, he's a great trainer and will work with any dog at any shelter. His organization is called Bound Angels. He also uses his martial arts physical and mental training to assist in his dog training. I think he would be a great guest for you, and you two would have a lot of views in common. Feel free to look him up if you think you might be interested. He also has a UA-cam channel under his name, Robert Cabral. I'll be looking out for that episode.
Agree 100%! Huge responsibility but soooOOo worth it. I never felt as safe & slept as good as when I had my fierce German Shepherd. He was 13 when I had to say goodbye; so blessed to have had all that time with him.
I got my first Malinios 2.5 years ago. To Jocko’s point a lot of work but a lot of rewards with such an awesome breed. I’ve always had Labs and made the decision to make a change and very glad I did. We’ve been through obedience and protection training which I think is important with all breeds.
As a life long dog owner I will say this......ITS A MUST!!! When the dog is a puppy, take it out front with you every day without a leash. As it gets older It will know its boundaries, and it WILL NOT RUN AWAY at the opportunity when the front door or gate is left open. Also, its a joy when you take your dog to the river, or on a trail. I've always had a Guardian Breed (American Bulldogs, Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino) and I've always felt protected. And they are also friendly to those I am friendly with. So I always stay calm when close to strangers.
My dogs are my family. Because we treat them as such they are very protective of us all, and very patient and understanding with our toddler kids. 100lb GSD named Timber Woofington and a Rotty lab mix named Allie Gator because she doesn’t like her nails trimmed. Couldn’t imagine this family without them.
A couple things to know about the basenji, they are very intelligent almost cat like. They will take much longer to train, they will bond to one person and only take commands from them. Be patient and you will have a dog that never needs to be in a leash, they are quick and need lots of activity, trails, running, and they are very worthwhile.
I have a nearly 10 year old German Shepherd, hes not really a working dog, but I did my best to train him, and he turned out well. The biggest lesson I learned having a dog is learning what true unconditional love is. Even though he can be an ass or a moron sometimes, and you can be angry with them, they want nothing more than to please you because you are their whole life. You cant just give them up. I don't understand how people can mistreat them because they truly are man's best friend.
Jocko … You are spot on! I’ve had many dogs throughout my life, have trained ski patrol avalanche rescue dogs during my ski patrol days, security dogs while in law enforcement, and just plain ole’ house dogs for friends and family. I LOVE DOGS! I consider them a part of my family, unconditionally. I had an Akita for almost 14 years who passed away from cancer, and I cried like a little girl! It broke my heart to put that dog down. Since then, I have rescued a couple Belgian Mals and retrained them so I could donate them to military prospects who needed a service dog. I contacted the VA and found a contact who places the dogs with prospective recipients. So far, I have placed one Mal with a service member in Vegas who is using his new dog for a security business he started, and the other in Colorado with a service member who needed a support dog. So far both placements have been successful! That warms my heart! BTW, both dogs were Red Zone cases prior to my adopting them. With that said, I feel that I not only saved both of the Mal’s lives, but potentially made the lives of the service members happy and successful. Just thought I’d share, Brotha. God Bless America! 😎🇺🇸
Naaaah man. My mom has a chaweenie, and he terrorizes the other dog, is an anxious big little baby. And is just so obnoxious. Still love him cuz he's a doggo but he is one dumb dog 😅
Jocko nailed it in 6 words…”Dogs are a lot of work”…if you are a responsible and loving Dog guardian. Five time Rottweiler owner who has gained more fitness and discipline as a result of guardianship than I can wrap my head around❤
Just got a border collie that is now almost 5 months old. Absolutely insane amount of time and energy and right now she takes 100% focus 100% of the time. I did a lot of research so zero surprises for me and my wife but Holy shit they are a lot of work! You have to spend as much time as possible early on to get them squared away before they get older. You will pay dearly and for a long time if you don't spend that time early.
The very best dog in my opinion. The loyalty and companionship is beyond compare. After a couple years of hard work and always making sure their mind and body get a workout of course. Lol
I have an 8 year old German shepherd. She is single handily one of the best things to happen to me. But you have to view it as a contract. 1) train it 2) walk it 3) feed it 4) love it No excuses. It is like having a son or daughter. ❤❤❤
Having and eventually losing a dog is a blessing. They love you at your best and at your worse. My son, when he was young, once said ‘Dad, I think dogs are angels.’ I have had several guardian angels through life, and they’ve all been dogs.
My wife and I got a yellow lab right after we got married. We learned a lot and raised a good pup. It takes a lot of work but it’s worth it. I feel like my wife and I learned how to work better as a team also which is always a plus!
“Discipline equals freedom.” Exactly! The best thing in my opinion is training you dog as a pup. They want to please, when you have trained your dog properly and they don’t need a lead, and you can take them out off lead, it’s the best! My girl keys on me, she is always watching me, watching for me, a true companion.
Everything Jocko said is true. Training is everything. Some breeds need more some less. I’ve owned retrievers most of my life. Good natured easy to train. Maybe this was discussed later and I didn’t hear it. A dog most likely will not outlive you. You will have to make the decision when he is to be put down. It’s a hard decision especially when you get attached. Good luck.
4-5yrs with a new one and found out she had a heart condition. Collapsed one day, had to give her cpr, revived her, and sped to the vet. Then later that night had to let her go. Was in a small box with extra oxygen being pumped in. Had to make that decision so she wouldn't suffer any more.
1000% Lots of folks lack the discipline to lay a solid foundation of basic commands that can ultimately save their life. Just like a kid.....always testing who's in charge and then you get gutted when the decision has to be made for them to move on. Worth it everyday....all day because their mission is to make you happy.
Raising a dog was the best thing to teach me responsibility, life, love, an loss. Amazing dog Sammy put up with so much, next dog Max had been spoiled rotten from me learning from my mistake's. They both lived over 15 year's. I have currently Butters for 7 years now cut early from border patrol school, cantankerous neurotic old German Shepherd, love that buthead. And now Cujo a Great Pyrenees, Burmese mountain dog mix, big ol cuddle cow, or trash panda.
always had Labs growing up. got my own when i got back from iraq in 09. that black lab saved my life. if i didnt have him to take care of..i would of died. flash foward 15 years and gunny passed away... my bestfriend and protector was gone. by this tim ei had a family...two kids and a wife...and was still absolutly lost..didnt think i could deal with a puppy again at 40 years old.... my wonderful wife couyld tell i was hurt. she went out to a farm here and got me a foxred lab puppy...i fell in love all over again...its great...hes wonderful. he get me out and moving around wih my son.
My experience with my dogs.. male and female are completely different. My male pit obeys ever move I make. My female shepherd mix is on edge all day and ready to Go... completely opposite, but both so loving and loyal.. I wouldn't change anything... Just be prepared to change Everything in your life multiple times ❤🐶
I had 3 pet dogs and 2 cats growing up. My first two dogs were outside dogs with no training and unfortunately I lost them both to parvo while I was still young. The third however was an inside dog and we spent time training her in obedience and tricks. I was paralyzed in my later teens and my parents wanted to get me a service dog. Wait lists were long for someone to provide me one at reduced or no cost, we often didn’t meet the requirements because we had another dog in the house already, and we couldn’t afford the cost to get one specially trained through a service either. We ended up finding a local breeder/trainer team who bred Czech GSD’s, and the trainer also trained dogs for a couple different PD’s, and were open to working with us and it would end up being significantly cheaper. I met the guy and they had two pups that were just under a year old, but he straight up told me that he really only had one with the right temperament for service/self protection work. I took her home for a month to get to know each other, and I knew within the first hour of having her by my side that she was the one for me. She took to it so naturally despite having no obedience training at that point. After that month he took her back for a month to teach her basic obedience, then she came back to me and we began on the service work training side. Once a week he would come to my house with his personal dog, and train me to train my dog by using his own as an example, so that we built up that bond and trust. Each week he’d come back and check our progress before moving on to the next thing to train, and each week he was surprised how quickly we were progressing. Only one thing took more than a week for her and I to learn and train and we were done with everything in 3.5 months, start to finish. I say finish, but I mean to the point where her and I were able to go out on our own without me being nervous about her doing something unexpected. After that we began the self protection training which took another few months, but that wasn’t her main purpose anyways, it was just an extra thing to teach her, because I had the opportunity and it was free, so why not? She’s never let me down despite everything we’ve been through, and we’ve continued training over the past 9 years. She’ll be 11 this year and she’s as great as ever, despite getting up there in age, and a few years ago I bred her and got a couple puppies out of it, to train as her eventual replacement. I honestly dread the day when she’s no longer by my side, and I’m getting choked up and teary eye’d now just typing this and thinking about it. She’s the greatest dog I’ve ever owned, and she didn’t cost me fortune. She cost $1k as a puppy but someone close to me decided to cover that cost for my family, and the training at the end came out to about $4k, but I was also trained to be a trainer through the process so I feel we got a huge bargain because I’ll never have to pay to train another dog again, it’ll just cost my time and energy. I’ll never have another untrained dog. The difference between a pet dog that just does whatever it wants and a trained dog is night and day, it’s a completely different experience and I can’t recommend it enough. You also want to get a breed and line that matches what you’re looking for, and be realistic. A belgian malinois likely isn’t gonna be great if it’s stuck in the house all day with nothing to do, and it’ll likely go downhill quite rapidly. The best advice I can give is to do all the research you can beforehand and be realistic with what you can offer the dog as far as time and energy.
Jocko is so right the amount of responsibility involving a dog is intense and requires a lot of work. I would argue that the benefits far out way the work though. I love having a dog and would be willing to put in 5 times the amount of work I currently put in. I’ll also say I think Dogs are a great way to teach teenagers responsibility, the first dog I got was when I was 10 and nothing taught me better that hard work can be so rewarding.
Thank you for using your time to discuss dog ownership. From the bottom of my heart! I have a Basenji mix myself. Great alert dogs. Basenji are independent not the cuddly lap dog. My advice is leadership. Who is going to step up and train the dog? PLEAE FIND A RESCUE. I have seen Basenjis in shelters.
I was the villain of the family because I was so disciplined with my dog training starting when I picked it up at 8 weeks. Yea no picking up my dog, if they wanted to cuddle they need to get down to the floor to the dogs level. That first year was timing consuming that really tested patience… but since then (now 10.5 years old), she has been such an enjoyable dog. Does not need leash. She will run with me like Jocko said. She’ll never run away out in open. She comes back on command. She won’t lunge at any food dropped on floor. She’s still a dog and explores and does things she shouldn’t but on command she will stop what she’s doing and look to me. I read “how to raise the perfect dog” by cesar Milan and followed that to a T. And a bunch of his and other UA-cam videos. It’s definitely work. But if willing, and a animal person it’s worth it. I feel bad when I see family or friends and strangers dogs just being wild uncontrolled animals. People don’t realize how much of a liability it can be when it’s like that
I have a Basenji dog, named Senji. She was my grandparents, until they passed. I also inherited a min-pin, named Min. I never thought I'd like owning a small dog, like a min-pin. However, she's one of the most loyal and loving dog ever. So, now with my pitbull, I have 3 dogs. I love all of them dearly!
I used to have a basenji. It was great to hear it mentioned in the video. It was the greatest dog I've ever had. They are batshit crazy but a whole different level of intelligence.
The Basenji is very versatile, a fantastic hunter with natural wild drive and a unique vibe, partially because of how they [do not] bark. If you want to witness the Basenji spirit, on YT somewhere there is a clip of an injured Basenji jumping into the face of an adult male lion 🦁 because the lion was standing in front of the dog and mean 😡 mugging it. In case you are wondering, the 🦁 lion 🦁 moved out of 🐕 the little dog's way 🐕 without trying to harm it.
I had a Basenji/ Jack Russel mix that knew NO commands when I saved him and he was incredibly easy to train but hard to steal at times. I still love and miss he and my other two Mutts every day cause Mutts are my favourite breed to rescue.
Spot on Jocko!! So many people are ill prepared for dog ownership and the true commitment necessary to care for a dog. The worse thing you can do for a dog and an owner is neglect.
I have 3 dogs and it's been the best decisions I've ever made. The security you get as well as the loyalty and love is worth every hassle. Obviously everyone will draw the line on how many dogs they want, but 3 is the magic number that works for me! I will always love my three Pomeranians!
I picked my dog up by chance. She was in a crate, at the flea market, and something about her just screamed "you can't leave me here" when I locked eyes with her. She's been the best friend I've ever had. When she first came home, under the pretext that she was a Lab Pyrenees mix, she was great for about two months... and then the defiance started. And the chewing. And she got into EVERYTHING. She was definitely work... in my younger years, I raised German Shepherds. Very intelligent, working dogs. She was easily three times the work of a Shepherd. As she aged, she looked lab-ish, and NOTHING like a Pyrenees. A genetic test later, and I find out she has a fairly high percentage wolf, and lab. She's three this year, and she has definitely been a learning experience for me. She's also been very... expensive. Much less defiant now, still somewhat destructive and too smart for her own good. She can open door knobs, unlatch leash and runner clips, slip out of every single collar I've put her in, including choker chains as a last resort... she's gotten on every single last nerve I've had at times... but she's loyal, attentive, always happy to see me, vigilant, protective and fun. I didn't want a wolf hybrid, or a dog that day really... but apparently one wanted me. There's not enough money or shiny things on this planet to get me to part with my Daisy, but she has not been an easy dog to raise. Just understand that they see you as a member of their pack, and they will test you as such... but they will also treat you as such. There is no other animal to rival the companionship gifted by a dog, and their love is unconditional... even when they're being assholes.
I've had a wolf and helped raise my son's lab. This sure isn't an ideal mix. My experience with the wolf was: crazy smart, unshakeabley loyal and having cat qualities. She jumped through closed windows twice to try and follow us. The lab: very expensive destruction for two years, no crate would hold him ( bad history), now stellar in obedience. Nearly human.
I rescued a pit bull/shar pei mix off the streets of Detroit 10yrs ago. He was a starving 4mo old pup. Found him near death freezing in Michigan weather. Was April 8th 2013. The wife and I love him as much as a human can love an animal. Best dog ever and he never leaves my side. I spend most of my free time with him and he has made my life a joy!!
I was raised with dogs my whole life. At 1 point up to 4 dogs in my teens. A puppy is like a child but it’s unconditional love that will teach ur kids humanity & responsibility & empathy.
My Rottweiler’s and Staffy Bull are listening with me. Lol I don’t go far for long. They’re my *vested Babies. Wanna hear me baby talk my babies? Lolol (edit) PS: only bad part is Amazon Deliverer’s *Throwing boxes & hightailing it back to truck. LOL. Unkl Sam (Rottweiler) went N2 a depression after VA Lockdown. Thus he got a Babygirl, Apache. Good ole 82ndAB Ezra aka cancerboy is Hanging Tuff. 🙏🏼 not rich here but I do my best.
So true that discipline equals freedom. Germany has some of the best trained dogs in the world and I raised my puppy in Germany with a trainer. Germans demand a lot from dogs, but at the same time (polite) dogs are trusted and welcomed anywhere, even off leash. It was a lot of work to get him that well mannered. But then we fostered an untrained dog and realized how much more supervision a dog could need!
I'm so glad I was able to get out of the military before I ended up sounding too much like these guys. Love the podcast, it takes me back to the safety briefs.
The key with dogs is routine.. the LOVE routine. They will know and prepare for each step of the daily routine and enjoy every second. My two used were rescues and would bark and destroy the house. Some good discipline and structure they are now perfect dogs. I cant imagine life without them.
Got a Cane Corso two years ago, Biker. Literally my best friend, love the whole experience of walking him time just passes by effortlessly, just two companions enjoying time together forgetting the sometimes difficulties of life.... 😂 deep man, might carve that into his pee tree.
We rescued a Basenji mix, and he's definitely a good dog to start off with. IIRC, they're not known to bark very much. He's been great with potty training, and great with the kids. I'm glad you're talking about the work/commitment side of it though, because as a military family, we didn't account for the added hassle of traveling with the dog, or finding people to watch him when we leave town.
This is a fantastic video. More talk shows and podcasts need to have educational videos like this that apply to everyday life. People don’t give this subject enough thought.
Getting a dog is planning for a pure heartbreak in 10-15 years. Having to put my German Shepard down was way way harder than I expected. But it was a great and lovely journey along those years.
Well get 1 every 5 years apart, love can be challenging but unconditional love my whole life? What more could I ask for? Some last till 20 ish, that is a long time
Been rescuing problem dogs for 30 years and this is spot on,, just like a problem kid (ME) they take a bit more effort across the board. worth every bit of it when you see the dog change and learn to "dog".
I had a Dalmatian, Vincent, who is absolutely incredible. A beautiful, big soul who was with me everywhere, even while coaching people. He healed everyone. When he passed, something in me left with him. Now, I have a rescue cocker spaniel, who sneakily married Vincent's sister, and they had a little Dalmatian looking puppy who looks just like Vincent, except he won't grow as big. I guess I went into a rant to talk about Vincent, his beautiful legacy, and family.
I've had dogs for 50 years. Of all the relationships I've had over my life, the dogs have been the least trouble and the most reward.
I have less experience with dogs because of my age, but I've had them for the last 20 years or so. They've gotten me through some awful times, always loving. I can't imagine living without a dog now. I have one my nephew found in the streets and she's easily the gentlest dog ever. What a love.
That’s because the dog can’t call you out on your bs and has to put up with you.
@@googlrc mine is obviously thrilled when I get home from work.
You just be doing something wrong with your human relationships
@@ironmaiden1236541 you never met people you didn't like or get along with or that treated you wrong? Dogs aren't like that. If a dog loves you it's all the time. My ex is a narcissist. I never had a mutt like that.
Jocko covers all but the one aspect that most dog owners don't want to talk about. A healthy dog will only live 12-15 years, some less. You have to know that, at some point in time, you're going to have to say goodbye to the most loyal, understanding friend you'll ever have. I still get choked up, it's hard.
It’s so hard man. I still get chocked up about every gsd I’ve ever had.
It's hard, but it's also an opportunity to teach young people about loss. How to think and feel and grieve. This requires finesse and wisdom to do properly, of course.
So,regular life then?
My 75 lb husky/shepherd lasted 17.5 years. And yes it's still hard to lose them.
@@Learned333 dang what a good long life! I have a Shepsky as well as gsd now. Very impressed with how smart the Shepsky is.
I got two dogs, and this guy is spot on. If you get a dog, take care of it. I hate people that buy dogs, the honeymoon phase is over, and the dog is practically abandoned.
I don't pet other people's dogs, unless they are a breed with a white coat they are almost always have gone unbathed for months
“This guy” imagine referring to Jocko like this.
I went homeless for my dog. Lol. Wasn’t even a possibility that I’d abandon him.
@@DogStarAstrology my name.
@@ShinzoUchihaX You a lie.
I’m a truck driver and I have a German Shepard. I have had numerous experiences where people will walk up to my truck pissed off for some reason or another. Usually because they believe the universe revolves around them. Their attitude changes really quickly when Raven pokes her head up.
Black Gsd here, loyal & loving beyond beleif, although very protective and alert!
Good dog. Now get that dog some good raw meat :) Happy Trucking
They are like terminators…you can’t bargain with them and when they bark they speak a universal language that everyone understands…
Jocko's point about old dogs is so accurate. We have a 20 year old little dog who is deaf and blind but still full of joy. He's not in pain, so we are not putting him down. HOwever, we do have to keep things predictable for him, so we can't travel together anymore. Someone familiar has to stay with him. We can't move furniture so that he doesn't get confused. I know these things may be a pain in the ass for some people, but for us, they are what we do for a good friend. Sambo has been a magnificent snake-killing doggie doorbell, perp repellent, and we love him, and do the right thing by him, to the end.
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Wow is your dog actually called Sambo
Sambo is a cool name
There's absolutely nothing like owning, training and loving a German shepherd. Best best friend a guy can get. RIP, Layka. You're truly forever missed.
I agree. They're just different. Even my mother says my German Shepherd reminds her of the knights she sees in the movies, quiet and brave.
I couldn’t agree more! Best dogs in the world. RIP Winston
Yeah layka big hugs to you in the sky
Had two shepherds in South Africa back in the 1970s. Excellent breed. Loving loyal and gentle. Come over the fence to cause problems, get the teeth and claws. No training needed.
100%! I grew up with two of them, an "American breed" German shepherd and a "European breed" German shepherd and they were the best. RIP Sheba and Iyka
He presents training in 7 days. Each of 7 items are commands that he believes a dog should know. They are presented in part ii of the book ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxK8-VQWpYThx4IC6MiIvb6VS1ebTzzdxq . The parts of the guideare divided: part i know your dog part ii the seven commands part iii cures for 7 behavior problems. Each chapter presents a topic, a dog's story, and a "what to do". It was written simply and you can jump from chapter to chapter to review anything as needed.
I had an accident and died multiple times lost at least 12 months of memories.went down hill mentally afterwards badly possibly PTSD definitely depression took too long to get help and was denied it. My recovery started the day I got my red heeler girl Mishka stopped worrying about myself and started caring for her 15 years of unconditional love both ways.At the end I thought I would regress without her but I have fully recovered thanks to her.Best thing I have ever done in my life raise and care for her.If you have depression and are really ready to heal no better therapy than a dog.
Yep. Go for a rescue.
Heelers are the best.
My husky is my son. Most beautiful creature, but dumb as a box of rocks.
Bless you and just know that All Dogs go to Heaven🙏🏻❤️
Hard to believe but I had a dream of my current dog before we got him. I’m the dream he was full grown and had a smile on his face.
Not long after we decided to get a dog at the time (I was 14) and I became his primary care taker and trainer. I was severely depressed at the time from deaths in the family and he helped me so much in the love he gave, and with the emotional restraint I needed to force myself to have when he wouldn’t listen and I was an angry teenager.
My boy is 8 years old now and I have him and my niece to thank for pulling me out of that bad place.
He’s a cane corso/French mastiff mix and everyone who meets him loves him
5 year old German shepherd since she was a puppy - she’s a lot of work but totally worth it and very loyal and family driven “dogs may not be with us our whole life but they make our life whole”!
and most dogs, maybe all, want to be good dogs! blessings
Yep i have an 8 year old gsd as well but male 90lbs. Ton of work and costs a bit per month to keep him in top form but its my job to what i can so he is healthy and happy. The goofiness of a retriever but the loyalty and protection like no other.
@@user-ob1rh3cz7h your telling me cost a bit per month my gsd goes through 50lb bag of food a month.
Just over 100lbs. Rough guess, around 3y.o.
@@matthewbeaver5026 Cow foot bones boiled up, after 30 ish mins, take them out and use the bone broth to cook rice, when the rice is almost cooked, add dog biscuits to make the consistency that you like
Damn man, that made me well up.
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The best dog I ever had was a blue heeler. Her name was Rachel. We used to say she was a psychopath, but she was OUR psychopath.
I had a friend was a mail man. He would ignore pit bulls, laugh off Rottweilers, but if you had a heeler you had to drive into town and get your own damn mail lol
😂🤣😂🤣🙏❤️🇬🇧
Aussie breed 👍
I have a heeler too he's my boy.
My heeler/catahoula mix sounds like this 😂
I got a Belgian Malinois 4 years ago. Literally the best thing I've ever done. He helps me stay constantly active and is loyal to a crazy degree
I’ve thought a lot about getting a malinois or Dutch Shepard. Is yours a pet bred or working line bred dog? I’ve only really tossed the idea back and forth because I don’t know if they’d be crazier than my previous pitbulls
All dogs are loyal
I just got a Belgian Malinois, he’s 4 months old. Named him Cerberus. Great dog. Absolutely loves running at the beach on the weekends. And of course his daily runs of a few times a day 🐕
@@victorygarden556 I have a 2 year old Malinois... he is a crazy as all the internet videos say they are... only get one if you are 100% sure you can deal with potentially the most hyper dog imaginable. Having said that if you have the time and patience (lots of it) they are incredible!
Beautiful. What a great breed. 🙏🏾
As a dog owner of 15 years, my biggest suggestion for aspiring dog owners is to get a dog that match your energy. Dog type is a good indicator, but so is the purpose of the lineage, like some are bred for competition. Look at energy of the dog's mom and dad. If you're bred for the sofa, but the dog was bred for pulling sleds (husky) or lineage for competitions, then that will likely end with despair because you can't maintain it. If the guy is not into training his dog (nearly) every day, I would not get a lineage bred for competition.
100%
adopt one from a shelter. u can def find one your energy there.
100% agree. Get the breed that is similar to you not the breed you like the look of. I like German short haired pointers but they need too much exercise for my lifestyle so I got a Lab pointer cross. Perfect dog for us.
What? We had Australian Shepherds growing up, Huskies, and now a black mouth cur. I have epilepsy and don’t drive but we’re home with him all the time and he’s FULL of energy. But despair? No way, he just prods me to do more😉
What? We had Australian Shepherds growing up, Huskies, and now a black mouth cur. I have epilepsy and don’t drive but we’re home with him all the time and he’s FULL of energy. But despair? No way, he just prods me to do more😉
It’s a complete commitment to get a dog. I pretty much put my social life on hold when I had my dog. When my friends were traveling, I chose to stay with my dog. My weekends were planned around my dog.
I got my dog at 7 weeks old and in the first 3 months, I got very little sleep. Then fast forward to near the end of his life, it was the same thing 12 years later. Had to constantly get up throughout the night to take him out to the backyard.
Then there is the cost. The food, treats, accessories and vet bills. It call can add up. Even with all that, every moment I spent with my dog was well worth it.
What breed was this?
@@erich7662 he was a yellow Lab.
I did this from 19 to 29. I understand that sacrifice. And the day my dog died was horrible. I stayed with him every minute of that last night, even moved a matress next to his bed so I could keep a close eye on him. He had pneumonia and was struggling to breathe. I had taken him to the vets that evening and an emergency vet came 2 hours before he died. Nobody expected him to die that night, so nobody suggested euthanasia. He got up out of bed to puke at around 3am. He puked blood and collapsed into my arms. I did CPR on him even blew into his snout covered in blood and vomit. Nothing could be done. He was dead. His body got cold. I took his body out to the garden, dug a deep hole at 4am and buried him, all wrapped up in a blanket. Then I went to bed in a lonely bedroom, crying. That was a very hard night, and a couple of months of hell followed where I pretty much just cried, tended to his grave, carved him a cross, and kept myself alive. But it was worth it because it gave my life purpose and it made me more mature. I now understand loss and I know what really matters in life is love. All the money in the world, even my own health, meant nothing when I was trying to revive my dog. I got a new dog 4 months later and I plan to be with her right till the bitter end. Until then, we make good memories. I can't think of anything that builds more character in a person than them getting a dog, loving the dog, caring for the dog, and then losing that dog in their hands and burying the dog themselves. I value those lessons more than any degree or career I could have had.
My Beagle Shifty has been with me her entire life. She will be 21 years old in October. The biggest down side to any dog is that they just don't live long enough. I know that "that day" is coming and I am dreading it. I love that old hound.
A good dog will only break your heart once.
Does it bark often?
After my husband died in an accident I had severe ptsd, I had never ending nightmares and sleep paralysis. My beloved Cane Corso would wake me from my nightmares by licking and pawing me, she knew I was in distress and wouldn’t stop til I woke up. The comfort and love she and my Am bulldog gave me helped me overcome my heartache. A dog is to be loved cared for and treasured, not an outdoor ornament tied up in the yard because they truly are the best and most loyal friend you will ever have
In my house, we don't surrender dogs. You are joining a family for life. ❤🐕
When I departed the military I got a dog. She became my rock and in a way saved my life.
That's wonderful
I love the fact that Jocko refers to his garden/lawn as the 'security perimeter'.
Who would break into that guys house?!😂
I never had dogs growing up and didn’t get my 1st dog until I was 39. I researched different breeds and ended up getting an English Bulldog. I’ve had 4 now so far. I do think the type of dog you choose to get can make a huge difference as well. And there are breed specific rescues for those that still want to adopt. I’m a travel Respiratory Therapist and my boys go with me everywhere.(via car not plane) I’ve had to learn a lot along the way but to me the hardest thing is when u lose one. Their loyalty and love is unmatched to any human you could ever know.
You think that breed has loyalty? Multiply that 1000 times with a good Mal.
@@MazzInCali no doubt. I have a Malinois who left her old owner and choose to come live with me.
My only regret is that I got her fixed. She is incredible.
All you need is a 5 lbs dog and a hand gun...that dog will warn you if a bug goes under your bed you will know..if a human Is snooping around he will let you know...grab you gun or run like hell...lol..lol...
That breed is an African hunting dog..very fast..very old breed..
I imagine Jocko looking at his dog like a mini soldier/best friend under his command who doesn’t second guess his every order.
The part where Jockos dog matches his energy & snaps into “do work mode” gave me good memories of our dog Rocko “Rockstar”. He was a standard Yorkshire Terrier that my daughter swindled me into getting for my wife when she was 7. We brought him home & I almost got strangled by my wife for dropping almost 3k on a fur ball, but she fell in love in a few hours. Rocko lived 16 years & passed away about a year ago. He was a rare find. The body of a bow legged midget with the heart & attitude of a lion. I loved that little fucker. That dog would rather die than let anything or anyone get close to my wife & he hated me grabbing her bootie more than she does. 😂
Having a dog is a commitment that seemingly few have.
Shout out to the ones with follow through
Extreme ownership personified
Echo is getting a silent, loyal animal that imprints heavily upon the human that cares for it most.
Good work bruh
Awesome dog for a kid
A lot of work but so worth it. We can’t have kids so our dog is like our child. We take her to work with us and on all our trips.
I am everything in his life. I try to live up to that expectation. He's more loyal than any human I've ever known.
I am a K9 LEO. For me a life without a dog would be wasted. But a dog is like a marriage. It is an obligation that changes your life. Don't go for that light hearted.
Best advice I ever got before I adopted by dog was- FIND A DOG THAT MATCHES YOUR ENERGY. so many people get a dog and end up regretting it because they dont have the time or energy to devote to training a dog, but that is on the owner and not on the dog. Take your time, visit the dog multiple times. Develop a connection before you take them home. And then dedicate yourself to continuing to learn and care for your dog.
This is incredibly true. Also, all working breeds should be considered moderate or high energy dogs especially when they’re young.
My buddy runs the show it’s him and me on a two hundred acre ranch he’s half corgi and half Australian shepherd I believe I found him in a shelter in the city they were fixing to put him to sleep. He is my best friend in the world. I lost both of my parents in the last three years to cancer and I’m 43 and a orphan now. He saved my life
A dog can be your best friend for life, so it's a decision to think carefully about. Thanks for your insight Jocko 🙌
No IS
I miss my German Shepherd 🐺 so much. She was my dream dog and my first dog ever that I couldn't have growing up because my parents always rented. Shortly after we bought a home, I got her and trained her with a trainer for some time and then continued what I learned using positive reinforcement, and she grew up to be well-rounded and loved by many. She got along with my cats and my children and hens and respected deer and even turtles and frogs. She just had a love for life. Sadly, quickly and unexpectedly, I lost her in September while I was dealing with my own injury, and it was the hardest time of my life losing her and a cat so close together. 💔 my concussion and issues with my c1 c2 under the brain stem and spine the neurological symptoms at the time made my emotional time even more difficult to process. Just so much pain to endure it was rough. She was only 7.
I'm so sorry, I literally put my lab down this morning after learning a tumor ruptured and she wa bleeding out. She was 9 we did everything thing together and once was my hunting dog that I self taught.. I'm so hurt and lonely..she was such a loyal loving dog that I never deserved tbh...she was my best freind..I feel your pain on losing your dog. I swear they have souls
@Aaron Phillips Yes, you deserved your lab, your dog thought so highly of you, so hold that close to your heart. They keep no record our times we have fallen short, they're always loyal and love hard and to their fullest. I'm so sorry you lost your best friend. Trust me when I say you will get signs that some how they're still near!! I got a sign of my girl while hiking the other day in March when butterflies aren't out, I thought of my dog how she loved those trails to and thought she's probably chasing butterflies, I looked up and there was one butterfly 🦋
@All Smiles thank you, I hope I do see signs. I pray we get to meet them again some day
@Aaron Phillips you're welcome. I've been told by several people that I'll see my cats and dog again someday, so I hope so too! I believe we will. Until then, hold onto those memories you have with your fur baby. 🐾
@@allsmiles2938 @aaron phillips sending love to both of you. I lost my dog suddenly last sunday. I echo all the statements you said about dogs. they're the absolute best and losing them is the worst pain. we will meet them again
This is invaluable info. My last dog died almost 3 years and it still hurts. I love all dogs but inside I'm not ready for another one but that day will come again.
I lost my 10 year old dog in 2020. Hurt like a piece of my own soul had died. 4 months later I adopted another dog. And I cried multiple times a day for at least 2 months after my previous dog died.
Adopting a new dog helped me immensely. just keeping the routines and the responsibilities (it feels weird not having to keep tabs on your dog's location, if he has peed, eaten, etc), plus their company. At first it was hard because she would remind me of him and I would compare her to him. But after a month I was attached to her and now I love her just as much as I loved my previous dog, which I never thought would ever happen. The way I saw it, my previous dog would want the pack to go on ASAP and a dog in need was at the shelter who would really appreciate moving in with me even if I am a bit distant at first. It was the right choice. I still grieve my previous dog. I imagine him as part of the pack still, up in heaven pulling strings for us.
I lost one 13 months ago and it still hurt a lot. I just got another one, 2 weeks ago now, and honestly it really does alleviate the pain. That is obviously not the reason to get another dog, but just know that if you do have a gap in your life and fill it with a dog again, it does help with the sense of loss the other dog left you with. I think in a way the next dog occupies a lot of the same space in our brains/hearts/minds.
@@zed5129 We need a pack. Our dogs would want to do the same if we died.
And when they die is one of the most terrible moments of my life... I know life is finite but I feel like some part of me died in a horrible way. But we were very happy together and life goes on...
Jocko Willinks dog might possibly just be the scariest thing humanly possible
We had a dog when I was a kid, and my parents kept telling us that us kids weren't taking care of her enough. I was at a private school at that time, only at home on weekends. After the last day of school before summer, my parents picked me up and told me on the way back that they euthanized our dog because we kids weren't taking good care of them. She was 4 years old only. I discovered a couple of weeks later than my dad was heavily cheating on my mom and our family was dissolving either way and the dog was not the problem, our dysfunctional family was. To protect themselves, our parents kept blaming us for her death as adult so we never had animals until our late 30's when we realized things. Was sure a great way to destroy a kid self-confidence and create trauma. You cannot teach others lessons that you don't apply to yourself.
I can't imagine what kind of pain that gave you. I'm sorry your parents did that to you that is so unbelievably cruel and you didn't deserve it.
I've owned a few dogs over the years. It takes me a while to be ready for another dog after being in the room and saying goodbye to them. These lil guys have taught me so much more about humans than humans have or probably ever will. I've never given up any of my family members because they are old, and I won't do the same to my dog. I will promise them a safe place from the day I get them to the day I have to say goodbye.
Mike Ritland is one of the BEST, learned a ton from him before deciding which dog to get and have the utmost respect for his knowledge and ability to share effective training methods.
My dog is 5 years old and he’s been the center of my world for 5 years. He gets treated like family because he is family. My mom told me as a kid a dog is a part of your life but for them you’re their whole life.
My boy Bear (maltese/shitzu) of 12 years just passed February 5th 2023. He was the BEST thing to ever come into my life; loyal, loving, and always ready for a snack. We were a perfect match but he walk Yeshua now
I named my rottweiler, Jocko four years ago. Jocko is rarely on leash. I take him everywhere with me people often get alarmed and they see him walking beside me without a leash. I have had dogs for the last 20 years continuously. Jocko is the Best all-around dog I have ever had. Loves people loves my 3 year old twins and he's nice with other dogs except German shepherds. He is a big ham and just loves to be loved on. Discipline equals freedom.
Dogs can also be good for teaching children responsibility. I grew up with a Whippet and I and my two siblings each had different chores to help take care of him. Since we loved him, it was things we ended up actually wanting to do.
I have a husky/heeler/pitbull mix. We rescued her a week before my grandma died last year. She came at the perfect time.
She's the best dog I've ever had. Super sweet and extremely smart. She's got an awesome personality but knows how to get down too if danger ever comes around.
I have a 10 month old heeler he is so annoying but I’m so obsessed with him 😂
My husky of the last 10 years passed away last year and no plans to get another one for a good while. Part of me just want to keep appreciating the loss of her instead of getting that quick dopamine from replacing. Also dogs really are a time sink, and worse a heart sink. Was my only friend, and only thing I talked to for a week at a time at times.
Need to focus on the future for now. The luxury of a dog will have to wait till I know it will be able to properly care for one once again.
Fuckin A Jocko, two reasons why I still walk this planet, US Army School of Infantry an my German Shepherds that shared my path.
Jocko, you should consider doing an episode where you invite Robert Cabral as a guest and interview him about dog training. He also does protection training for dogs. He's a great person, he's a great trainer and will work with any dog at any shelter. His organization is called Bound Angels. He also uses his martial arts physical and mental training to assist in his dog training. I think he would be a great guest for you, and you two would have a lot of views in common. Feel free to look him up if you think you might be interested. He also has a UA-cam channel under his name, Robert Cabral. I'll be looking out for that episode.
Cabral is second to none.
Yes!
Mike Ritland a much better choice.
@@timlenihan3120 Prob right. Trident work is for keeps. Schutzhund is a comp. No disrespect. Mike is as real as it gets.
Mike Ritland
My boy is a Shiloh Shepherd, 130 lbs and not fat. He’s best friend, Service Dog, protective and a total teddy bear. A lot of work and worth it.
"Man's best friend"
It's not just a cliché
Agree 100%! Huge responsibility but soooOOo worth it. I never felt as safe & slept as good as when I had my fierce German Shepherd. He was 13 when I had to say goodbye; so blessed to have had all that time with him.
I got my first Malinios 2.5 years ago. To Jocko’s point a lot of work but a lot of rewards with such an awesome breed. I’ve always had Labs and made the decision to make a change and very glad I did. We’ve been through obedience and protection training which I think is important with all breeds.
As a life long dog owner I will say this......ITS A MUST!!!
When the dog is a puppy, take it out front with you every day without a leash. As it gets older It will know its boundaries, and it WILL NOT RUN AWAY at the opportunity when the front door or gate is left open.
Also, its a joy when you take your dog to the river, or on a trail. I've always had a Guardian Breed (American Bulldogs, Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino) and I've always felt protected. And they are also friendly to those I am friendly with. So I always stay calm when close to strangers.
My dogs are my family. Because we treat them as such they are very protective of us all, and very patient and understanding with our toddler kids. 100lb GSD named Timber Woofington and a Rotty lab mix named Allie Gator because she doesn’t like her nails trimmed. Couldn’t imagine this family without them.
Basenji is a very high energy dog, they are also quite good escape artists. Be ready to train it and exercise the heck out of that lil doggo.
A couple things to know about the basenji, they are very intelligent almost cat like. They will take much longer to train, they will bond to one person and only take commands from them. Be patient and you will have a dog that never needs to be in a leash, they are quick and need lots of activity, trails, running, and they are very worthwhile.
I have a nearly 10 year old German Shepherd, hes not really a working dog, but I did my best to train him, and he turned out well. The biggest lesson I learned having a dog is learning what true unconditional love is. Even though he can be an ass or a moron sometimes, and you can be angry with them, they want nothing more than to please you because you are their whole life. You cant just give them up. I don't understand how people can mistreat them because they truly are man's best friend.
1 year and 2 month pure black gsd here, I sensed that commitment and unconditional love from day one :)
Jocko … You are spot on! I’ve had many dogs throughout my life, have trained ski patrol avalanche rescue dogs during my ski patrol days, security dogs while in law enforcement, and just plain ole’ house dogs for friends and family. I LOVE DOGS! I consider them a part of my family, unconditionally. I had an Akita for almost 14 years who passed away from cancer, and I cried like a little girl! It broke my heart to put that dog down. Since then, I have rescued a couple Belgian Mals and retrained them so I could donate them to military prospects who needed a service dog. I contacted the VA and found a contact who places the dogs with prospective recipients. So far, I have placed one Mal with a service member in Vegas who is using his new dog for a security business he started, and the other in Colorado with a service member who needed a support dog. So far both placements have been successful! That warms my heart! BTW, both dogs were Red Zone cases prior to my adopting them. With that said, I feel that I not only saved both of the Mal’s lives, but potentially made the lives of the service members happy and successful. Just thought I’d share, Brotha. God Bless America! 😎🇺🇸
My daughter got me a Dachshund, greatest dog I've ever had.
Can't go wrong with the weenies.
Is yours bad with potty training? Ive heard thats one downfall with that breed.
@@NiRaSis he pees EVERYWHERE
Naaaah man. My mom has a chaweenie, and he terrorizes the other dog, is an anxious big little baby. And is just so obnoxious. Still love him cuz he's a doggo but he is one dumb dog 😅
Jocko nailed it in 6 words…”Dogs are a lot of work”…if you are a responsible and loving Dog guardian. Five time Rottweiler owner who has gained more fitness and discipline as a result of guardianship than I can wrap my head around❤
Dogs are more than worth all the work we put into them. You can't ask for a better friend, and they don't ask much in return
Had a dog for 15 years. Loved every second of it. Thanks for the memories guys. Cheers.
Just got a border collie that is now almost 5 months old. Absolutely insane amount of time and energy and right now she takes 100% focus 100% of the time. I did a lot of research so zero surprises for me and my wife but Holy shit they are a lot of work! You have to spend as much time as possible early on to get them squared away before they get older. You will pay dearly and for a long time if you don't spend that time early.
The very best dog in my opinion. The loyalty and companionship is beyond compare. After a couple years of hard work and always making sure their mind and body get a workout of course. Lol
I have an 8 year old German shepherd. She is single handily one of the best things to happen to me. But you have to view it as a contract.
1) train it
2) walk it
3) feed it
4) love it
No excuses. It is like having a son or daughter.
❤❤❤
Having and eventually losing a dog is a blessing. They love you at your best and at your worse. My son, when he was young, once said ‘Dad, I think dogs are angels.’ I have had several guardian angels through life, and they’ve all been dogs.
You know how much you like a UA-cam channel when every video seems like it’s extremely short even if it’s not. Thanks guys. 🇺🇸✌🏽
My wife and I got a yellow lab right after we got married. We learned a lot and raised a good pup. It takes a lot of work but it’s worth it. I feel like my wife and I learned how to work better as a team also which is always a plus!
You truly have to get a dog and treat it as if you just had a newborn. It's a new member of the family, forever.
“Discipline equals freedom.” Exactly! The best thing in my opinion is training you dog as a pup. They want to please, when you have trained your dog properly and they don’t need a lead, and you can take them out off lead, it’s the best! My girl keys on me, she is always watching me, watching for me, a true companion.
Everything Jocko said is true. Training is everything. Some breeds need more some less. I’ve owned retrievers most of my life. Good natured easy to train. Maybe this was discussed later and I didn’t hear it. A dog most likely will not outlive you. You will have to make the decision when he is to be put down. It’s a hard decision especially when you get attached. Good luck.
Basengi sounds like they might be difficult. Some breeds are much more difficult to train, or deal with their energy levels.
4-5yrs with a new one and found out she had a heart condition. Collapsed one day, had to give her cpr, revived her, and sped to the vet. Then later that night had to let her go. Was in a small box with extra oxygen being pumped in. Had to make that decision so she wouldn't suffer any more.
@@mrt2this607 you did the right thing.
1000% Lots of folks lack the discipline to lay a solid foundation of basic commands that can ultimately save their life. Just like a kid.....always testing who's in charge and then you get gutted when the decision has to be made for them to move on. Worth it everyday....all day because their mission is to make you happy.
Raising a dog was the best thing to teach me responsibility, life, love, an loss. Amazing dog Sammy put up with so much, next dog Max had been spoiled rotten from me learning from my mistake's. They both lived over 15 year's. I have currently Butters for 7 years now cut early from border patrol school, cantankerous neurotic old German Shepherd, love that buthead. And now Cujo a Great Pyrenees, Burmese mountain dog mix, big ol cuddle cow, or trash panda.
always had Labs growing up. got my own when i got back from iraq in 09. that black lab saved my life. if i didnt have him to take care of..i would of died. flash foward 15 years and gunny passed away... my bestfriend and protector was gone. by this tim ei had a family...two kids and a wife...and was still absolutly lost..didnt think i could deal with a puppy again at 40 years old.... my wonderful wife couyld tell i was hurt. she went out to a farm here and got me a foxred lab puppy...i fell in love all over again...its great...hes wonderful. he get me out and moving around wih my son.
My experience with my dogs.. male and female are completely different.
My male pit obeys ever move I make.
My female shepherd mix is on edge all day and ready to Go... completely opposite, but both so loving and loyal.. I wouldn't change anything...
Just be prepared to change Everything in your life multiple times ❤🐶
I had 3 pet dogs and 2 cats growing up. My first two dogs were outside dogs with no training and unfortunately I lost them both to parvo while I was still young. The third however was an inside dog and we spent time training her in obedience and tricks.
I was paralyzed in my later teens and my parents wanted to get me a service dog. Wait lists were long for someone to provide me one at reduced or no cost, we often didn’t meet the requirements because we had another dog in the house already, and we couldn’t afford the cost to get one specially trained through a service either. We ended up finding a local breeder/trainer team who bred Czech GSD’s, and the trainer also trained dogs for a couple different PD’s, and were open to working with us and it would end up being significantly cheaper. I met the guy and they had two pups that were just under a year old, but he straight up told me that he really only had one with the right temperament for service/self protection work. I took her home for a month to get to know each other, and I knew within the first hour of having her by my side that she was the one for me. She took to it so naturally despite having no obedience training at that point.
After that month he took her back for a month to teach her basic obedience, then she came back to me and we began on the service work training side. Once a week he would come to my house with his personal dog, and train me to train my dog by using his own as an example, so that we built up that bond and trust. Each week he’d come back and check our progress before moving on to the next thing to train, and each week he was surprised how quickly we were progressing. Only one thing took more than a week for her and I to learn and train and we were done with everything in 3.5 months, start to finish. I say finish, but I mean to the point where her and I were able to go out on our own without me being nervous about her doing something unexpected.
After that we began the self protection training which took another few months, but that wasn’t her main purpose anyways, it was just an extra thing to teach her, because I had the opportunity and it was free, so why not? She’s never let me down despite everything we’ve been through, and we’ve continued training over the past 9 years. She’ll be 11 this year and she’s as great as ever, despite getting up there in age, and a few years ago I bred her and got a couple puppies out of it, to train as her eventual replacement. I honestly dread the day when she’s no longer by my side, and I’m getting choked up and teary eye’d now just typing this and thinking about it. She’s the greatest dog I’ve ever owned, and she didn’t cost me fortune.
She cost $1k as a puppy but someone close to me decided to cover that cost for my family, and the training at the end came out to about $4k, but I was also trained to be a trainer through the process so I feel we got a huge bargain because I’ll never have to pay to train another dog again, it’ll just cost my time and energy.
I’ll never have another untrained dog. The difference between a pet dog that just does whatever it wants and a trained dog is night and day, it’s a completely different experience and I can’t recommend it enough. You also want to get a breed and line that matches what you’re looking for, and be realistic. A belgian malinois likely isn’t gonna be great if it’s stuck in the house all day with nothing to do, and it’ll likely go downhill quite rapidly.
The best advice I can give is to do all the research you can beforehand and be realistic with what you can offer the dog as far as time and energy.
Thank you for sharing. 🎉
Jocko is so right the amount of responsibility involving a dog is intense and requires a lot of work. I would argue that the benefits far out way the work though. I love having a dog and would be willing to put in 5 times the amount of work I currently put in. I’ll also say I think Dogs are a great way to teach teenagers responsibility, the first dog I got was when I was 10 and nothing taught me better that hard work can be so rewarding.
Having a dog and not taking care your dog properly is the same as having kids and not providing for the kid. Spot on
German Shorthaired Pointer. The dog has increased my activity level 100 percent. He’s 65 (athletic) lbs. and a great protector.
Thank you for using your time to discuss dog ownership. From the bottom of my heart! I have a Basenji mix myself. Great alert dogs. Basenji are independent not the cuddly lap dog. My advice is leadership. Who is going to step up and train the dog? PLEAE FIND A RESCUE. I have seen Basenjis in shelters.
I was the villain of the family because I was so disciplined with my dog training starting when I picked it up at 8 weeks. Yea no picking up my dog, if they wanted to cuddle they need to get down to the floor to the dogs level. That first year was timing consuming that really tested patience… but since then (now 10.5 years old), she has been such an enjoyable dog. Does not need leash. She will run with me like Jocko said. She’ll never run away out in open. She comes back on command. She won’t lunge at any food dropped on floor. She’s still a dog and explores and does things she shouldn’t but on command she will stop what she’s doing and look to me. I read “how to raise the perfect dog” by cesar Milan and followed that to a T. And a bunch of his and other UA-cam videos. It’s definitely work. But if willing, and a animal person it’s worth it. I feel bad when I see family or friends and strangers dogs just being wild uncontrolled animals. People don’t realize how much of a liability it can be when it’s like that
I have a Basenji dog, named Senji. She was my grandparents, until they passed. I also inherited a min-pin, named Min. I never thought I'd like owning a small dog, like a min-pin. However, she's one of the most loyal and loving dog ever. So, now with my pitbull, I have 3 dogs. I love all of them dearly!
Your dog just knows, “you’re Jocko”, of course he’s going to listen! 🤙🏼
Jocko for President 2024 we need you 🇺🇸
I used to have a basenji. It was great to hear it mentioned in the video. It was the greatest dog I've ever had. They are batshit crazy but a whole different level of intelligence.
The Basenji is very versatile, a fantastic hunter with natural wild drive and a unique vibe, partially because of how they [do not] bark. If you want to witness the Basenji spirit, on YT somewhere there is a clip of an injured Basenji jumping into the face of an adult male lion 🦁 because the lion was standing in front of the dog and mean 😡 mugging it. In case you are wondering, the 🦁 lion 🦁 moved out of 🐕 the little dog's way 🐕 without trying to harm it.
I had a Basenji/ Jack Russel mix that knew NO commands when I saved him and he was incredibly easy to train but hard to steal at times. I still love and miss he and my other two Mutts every day cause Mutts are my favourite breed to rescue.
Spot on Jocko!! So many people are ill prepared for dog ownership and the true commitment necessary to care for a dog. The worse thing you can do for a dog and an owner is neglect.
I have 3 dogs and it's been the best decisions I've ever made. The security you get as well as the loyalty and love is worth every hassle. Obviously everyone will draw the line on how many dogs they want, but 3 is the magic number that works for me! I will always love my three Pomeranians!
Love you Jocko!
I picked my dog up by chance. She was in a crate, at the flea market, and something about her just screamed "you can't leave me here" when I locked eyes with her. She's been the best friend I've ever had.
When she first came home, under the pretext that she was a Lab Pyrenees mix, she was great for about two months... and then the defiance started. And the chewing. And she got into EVERYTHING. She was definitely work... in my younger years, I raised German Shepherds. Very intelligent, working dogs. She was easily three times the work of a Shepherd. As she aged, she looked lab-ish, and NOTHING like a Pyrenees.
A genetic test later, and I find out she has a fairly high percentage wolf, and lab.
She's three this year, and she has definitely been a learning experience for me. She's also been very... expensive. Much less defiant now, still somewhat destructive and too smart for her own good. She can open door knobs, unlatch leash and runner clips, slip out of every single collar I've put her in, including choker chains as a last resort... she's gotten on every single last nerve I've had at times... but she's loyal, attentive, always happy to see me, vigilant, protective and fun.
I didn't want a wolf hybrid, or a dog that day really... but apparently one wanted me. There's not enough money or shiny things on this planet to get me to part with my Daisy, but she has not been an easy dog to raise.
Just understand that they see you as a member of their pack, and they will test you as such... but they will also treat you as such. There is no other animal to rival the companionship gifted by a dog, and their love is unconditional... even when they're being assholes.
My friend
This is the best depiction of a dog I've laid my eyes on in years. Keep on keepin' on
I've had a wolf and helped raise my son's lab. This sure isn't an ideal mix.
My experience with the wolf was: crazy smart, unshakeabley loyal and having cat qualities. She jumped through closed windows twice to try and follow us.
The lab: very expensive destruction for two years, no crate would hold him ( bad history), now stellar in obedience. Nearly human.
I rescued a pit bull/shar pei mix off the streets of Detroit 10yrs ago. He was a starving 4mo old pup. Found him near death freezing in Michigan weather. Was April 8th 2013. The wife and I love him as much as a human can love an animal. Best dog ever and he never leaves my side. I spend most of my free time with him and he has made my life a joy!!
I was raised with dogs my whole life. At 1 point up to 4 dogs in my teens. A puppy is like a child but it’s unconditional love that will teach ur kids humanity & responsibility & empathy.
Sitting here watching this with my 2 Siberian Laika's 🖤🐺🐺 #wolfdad
Wolfdad? Lmao. Americans love plastering their selfs with some arbitrary identity
My Rottweiler’s and Staffy Bull are listening with me. Lol I don’t go far for long. They’re my *vested Babies. Wanna hear me baby talk my babies? Lolol (edit) PS: only bad part is Amazon Deliverer’s *Throwing boxes & hightailing it back to truck. LOL. Unkl Sam (Rottweiler) went N2 a depression after VA Lockdown. Thus he got a Babygirl, Apache. Good ole 82ndAB Ezra aka cancerboy is Hanging Tuff. 🙏🏼 not rich here but I do my best.
Dogs are so much of a blessing this is so little sacrifice to have the love and companionship of man's best friend
So true that discipline equals freedom. Germany has some of the best trained dogs in the world and I raised my puppy in Germany with a trainer. Germans demand a lot from dogs, but at the same time (polite) dogs are trusted and welcomed anywhere, even off leash.
It was a lot of work to get him that well mannered. But then we fostered an untrained dog and realized how much more supervision a dog could need!
Thats cool they have a lot of training, the pay off is worth it for everyone
I'm so glad I was able to get out of the military before I ended up sounding too much like these guys. Love the podcast, it takes me back to the safety briefs.
The key with dogs is routine.. the LOVE routine. They will know and prepare for each step of the daily routine and enjoy every second. My two used were rescues and would bark and destroy the house. Some good discipline and structure they are now perfect dogs. I cant imagine life without them.
Thank you Jocko. Just the message I needed to hear.
Hanging out (training, playing, chillin) with your dog is the best
Have dogs all my life, he has a point and the love they give you back in immense ❤
If you step up to the challenge and the responsibility, a dog is one the best things you can have in your life.
Got a Cane Corso two years ago, Biker. Literally my best friend, love the whole experience of walking him time just passes by effortlessly, just two companions enjoying time together forgetting the sometimes difficulties of life.... 😂 deep man, might carve that into his pee tree.
Ty both for the entertainment grind and all staff onboard😊
We rescued a Basenji mix, and he's definitely a good dog to start off with. IIRC, they're not known to bark very much. He's been great with potty training, and great with the kids. I'm glad you're talking about the work/commitment side of it though, because as a military family, we didn't account for the added hassle of traveling with the dog, or finding people to watch him when we leave town.
This is a fantastic video. More talk shows and podcasts need to have educational videos like this that apply to everyday life. People don’t give this subject enough thought.
Getting a dog is planning for a pure heartbreak in 10-15 years. Having to put my German Shepard down was way way harder than I expected.
But it was a great and lovely journey along those years.
Well get 1 every 5 years apart, love can be challenging but unconditional love my whole life? What more could I ask for?
Some last till 20 ish, that is a long time
Been rescuing problem dogs for 30 years and this is spot on,, just like a problem kid (ME) they take a bit more effort across the board. worth every bit of it when you see the dog change and learn to "dog".
I had a Dalmatian, Vincent, who is absolutely incredible. A beautiful, big soul who was with me everywhere, even while coaching people. He healed everyone. When he passed, something in me left with him. Now, I have a rescue cocker spaniel, who sneakily married Vincent's sister, and they had a little Dalmatian looking puppy who looks just like Vincent, except he won't grow as big. I guess I went into a rant to talk about Vincent, his beautiful legacy, and family.