My Dog’s First Time at a Dog Park Could Have Gone Better!
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Hi everyone! This video was a little controversial, so I have made a response video addressing the the criticisms and critiques here: ua-cam.com/video/W7WwxYn9T9A/v-deo.html
Agreed, appreciate the response but would you have left sooner in hindsight? Perhaps after the nice interaction with the white and tan dog I would have though a leash and straight out because it's hard to see how she then ended up under the bench but it may have been difficult to do that with the layout of the park. It's important for the public to be able to recognise the moment before the moment they went too far and I don't know that this is clear enough. Everyone is guilty of the 'no more one more time' mistake where you can only see the right time looking back at it, but the reaction video could have been the opportunity to clarify it slightly.
I'm so happy that you put a response up. Dogs need to learn! They need to make mistakes, feel fear, excitement and everything else. I was shocked at a certain comment that went on fot far too long that pointed out mistakes like they knew your dog better than you. And my simple response to them is if you don't introduce your dog to these situations, how will they ever learn and become more confident? And rewarding a behaviour by picking up your dog and removing her from the situation? Well I've never heard that one before. Being a responsible dog owner means remove your dog from a situation if it gets out of hand and taking responsibility. Well done.
I was very surprised that there was so much criticism in the comments. I do also think that some people easily forget that we don’t see the whole trip to a dog park but the edited version, which may skew our view of when was Inertia looking nervous and make us think it was because of the previous clip although time may have passed or not all of the things we see might even be shown chronologically. I do think you do a very good job with editing, but this is something I always try keep in mind and try to give the benefit of the doubt to the makers.
Please be careful Zac for i have noticed one of the people jumping on the band wagon about your dog training is the same person who the police had to step in to stop Harassing/stalking me, and therefore if he latches onto you please take it seriously. Hopefully all will be well and the person wont latch on, but if that person does please contact me and I will allow you all the evidence the police and myself have to aid you in stopping the person.
I think it's cool to try to respond to those with concerns when you didn't have to, especially since I'm sure a lot of it was not courteous. I think you perfectly addressed your own criticisms in hindsight, which good trainers should always do. And remember, possible good intentions aside, you are a successful dog trainer and YTer and most commenters aren't. Keep up the good work!
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.
Thank you for showing the video exactly as it is. I know some people are giving you a hard time about her nipping, but I appreciate that you're showing us how to handle a shy dog. Too many videos only show perfect puppies and perfect interactions.
Yes this
Absolutely, thank you. That’s one of the reasons I watch you. I know from my Ridgies, if you aren’t well versed in all the problems, it ‘s difficult to be prepared with the solution.
I think you do a fantastic program & I do wish you did Imperial measurements along with metric.
Be blessed with much success~
Thank you for giving us all the possible situation~which in turn keeps our babies safe :)
@LunaBC Since you are obviously so well versed in dog training, I recommend you make your own video! I can't wait to watch it, so I can gather your pure, flawless advice in action. 😊
The issue is that he doesn’t care and is not fixing the problem at hand. A dog biting another dog at a park is very serious
@LunaBC Yes he is pressing the dog into situations she can't handle for the videos. He is trying to prove that he can train a dog.
I appreciate zaks honesty and openness about his challenges even as a dog trainer! Its real and refreshing!
Or - maybe he isn't such a great dog trainer for not being able to handle these "challenges", did that ever cross your mind? All he has to communicate with his dog is a piece of chicken. She's a border collie - one of the most easily trained dog breeds in the world - they are literally bred to work and listen to what their human wants. Sorry - I am not impressed...
@@lagottessa Hmm. I have been seeing some people drop in to be very critical. I don't know about you, but I have a VERY good boy. And he has been in similar situations to this dog and reacted in similar fashion. He does not like it when dogs come up to him quickly (maybe he thinks it is aggressive). I find dogs that are more willing to play (run around quickly) and not snip or try to push him over he does very well. I don't understand why people think dogs sniping or bulldozing over dogs is supposed to be okay, because it isn't. That GSD was too aggressive, end of story. I have not much cared for this Zak guy myself, but watching a few of these videos has shown me that my dog experience is natural (which it didn't feel that way when I was watching dog videos and how perfect all those dogs were, more like they were in perfect situations).
Keith Locke the GSD did absolutely nothing. Inertia was the one who started it, stop kissing his ass just because he’s a “trainer”, own up to the fact she was the one who started it.
@@paulydearest1698 Lol.
Keith Locke lol to how stupid your comment was, then yes.
I aprreciate that ur honest about that even if your a dog trainer u too have problems
Yes . This series is so helpful
If there weren't "problems" you wouldn't need to train
Real talk.
He has the problems because he ignores them and nurtures them he also knows nothing about dog behavior
He created every single problem in this video by working too fast and caring more about making this video than his dog's comfort. I made a video responding to this and I break down everything step by step.
The fact of the matter is that he’s filming real-life experiences. I’ve saw many dogs at the dog park that face the same issue and I’m happy he’s addressing it. Some of you commenting don’t even see how your dog responds to other before going to the park and the same thing happens. No one was harmed and they learned from it. Your dog is going to encounter stressful situations and you work together to make them as comfortable and normalize to that particular issue as possible.
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@@karmenvele8494 If you actually watched the video, you'd know that it's not just "making someone look bad". He comments on the good AND the bad things Zak George did in that video. It's an honest analysis with a crappy clickbait title.
@@XuHqT Calming signals and natural polite dog behaviour are good but the message is lost when the.main thrust is belittling Zak
@@RobBCactive these people doing breakdowns of the video are just trying to ride Zac's coattail and get subs. There is absolutely no need for them to do a breakdown video of anyone's videos it just shows that they have not enough views going to their channels and need to bash other's for it to make more controversy.
but the difference is that he is a DOGTRAINER. He is doing so much wrong, and should have known better
From reading these comments I'm surprised to find 95% of ZG's audience are professional dog trainers with snappy opinions! None of these key board warrior dog experts have ever had a dog act spontaneously? Every one in the comments is Dr Dolittle. I'm am aghast. I thought animals are sentient beings who sometimes act differently. how wrong I am!
James Purdew 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 WOW I was thinking the same thing!!
James Purdew it’s the fact that he didn’t recognize that her behavior prior to entering the park should have been a crystal clear sign to him that he should’ve NEVER taken that dog into the park. You’re right, sometimes dog don’t act how we expect, but 80% of the time there are behavioral signs ahead of time to signal when a dog is going to react. He as a trainer should have recognized that. There were SO many signs that she was uncomfortable and didn’t feel safe, when the owner doesn’t step in to protect the dog, the dog feels the need to protect itself aka it snaps. He knew she was reactive outside of the park so why would he ever think to bring the dog into the park? He set her up to fail
@@secretariat4ever98 hopeless
But it’s was spontaneous she’s exhibited all the signs needed to show her trainer she wasn’t ready for the dog park. Her signals were ignored she was set up for failure for no reason😢
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I don’t understand why this video was so controversial everything seemed reasonable to me
donnaevansrealestate she was clear in body language that she wasn’t ready for this, and she bit another dog and then tried to start a fight by continuously correcting. That’s why he had to pick her up.
LOL
I recommend watching this vid, and get your eyes opened:
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You have to watch the video from another dog training couple who reviewed it and you'll see why. I agree with them.
Agree! I think zak handled everything very well. I don’t understand what the issue is
My god, man. Do not listen to the "controversy". Inertia had a very fearful but natural reaction which will be addressed promptly. Nobody expects you to be perfect. You pushed her tolerance a bit, which is fine. She reacted unfavorably and that's fine too. It's like with the resource guarding incident. Keep calm man, you are doing just fine.
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Dr. Pawfessor STOP!!!
Man watching this guys videos stress me out
I know that this video has been a controversial one. I will be posting a response video addressing your criticisms and critiques within the next day or so. I really do appreciate you taking the time to leave your thoughts and feedback even when it’s critical! Thanks!!
This video was controversial? I guess it's related to the fact that a larger dog came on strong and she was reactive for a second? People getting mad at this need to find better uses of their time...
Comadiroma No it’s controversial because Zak is literally ruining his dog & has no idea what he is doing as the most influential UA-camr on the platform for dog training. A PROFESSIONAL trainer can’t train HIS OWN DOG.
@@XuHqT dog training takes patience and doesn't come without any mistakes. Zak did really well and knows what he's doing and I, personally, think that he was brave to record inertia on her first trip to a dog park because he ofc didn't know how she would react. Many dog trainers use a completely trained dog to show us videos and it's not as helpful as someone going through this stage with us. I myself have a golden retriever pup the same ish age and Zak's vids are of great help. Thx Zak😊
Affadoodle Tigress Joint Account You should look up KIKOPUP. A dog trainer failing isn’t real life. It’s them failing. Mistakes are one thing. This entire series is a montage of him working too fast and rarely ever using positive reinforcement and creating a dog afraid of most things and bites dogs and people. The fact your brain can watch this, see his dog struggling, biting & you think this is normal from a professional is sad.
Thank you for sharing this video! I loved seeing Inertia react like a normal puppy and seeing how you respond. I've been through something similar and your video is helping me understand my dog better. I'm really grateful for this video!
Inertia isnt aggressive, she is insecure and reactive. Its a common issue in young working-line herding breeds. Ive seen it a million times. These types are slow to mature and are hypersensitive/reactive to nearly everything. Rough handling will exasperate any problem they are already having. Genetics play a strong part in your dogs behavior. Inertia's temperament is great for a farm dog but not so great for a city dog. She'll get it eventually lol. Anyone with any experience with these kinds of dogs knows that for 6 months, inertia is extremely responsive given all the activity. My more drivey cattle dogs were a terror at 6 months in comparison. Zak's just got one with some extra zest lol
I need more hands to clap at this
Yes it’s true blue hellers are very aggressive sometimes especially young dogs
and this is why i encourage everyone to do research on a breed before purchasing them! to get a dog without doing research is like buying a home without an inspection- something is bound to go wrong! Zak is doing fantastic with her.
Suazzz My heeler was a dogs dog. Never aggressive. Recently put a deposit down on a BC as our heeler passed away. Getting another so soon just felt wrong. I will say my heeler set a standard among temperament that will be VERY hard for any dog to live up to.
Yes! I adopted a mini Aussie and he is reactive. I've desensitized him too a few things and I've seen some positive changes. I don't put him into situations that are over stimulating. Although I do want him to play with other dogs, I understand it can be too much for him. Luckily I have a big front yard where he can run and find sticks haha
Talking about how to train your dog is as sensitive as talking about how to raise your kid 😅😅
So true😁Everyone has got an opinion and thinks they knows😹
Right the dog training community / working dog community is WACK
It actually is as hard as training/raising a child in some cases. Of course not when the child gets older but when you are talking about very young children and young dogs like puppies, it is alike if not the same. That’s my personal opinion and you have your opinion
Juneau the Service Dog no we are not. You have your opinions and I have mine but that’s not nice to say and it’s no true either. If you think that, why may I ask are you watching this?
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I think that wasnt as bad as people think. That spooked her, a dog bigger than her ramming into her so hard. It was inertia telling them "i dont like that. ". My boy, a tiny dog, will correct something he doesnt like but no teeth. Just a stern bark. Inertia will eventually learn how to correct in a way thats appropriate.
SparklePupPoki it’s worse than what you think.
Kodys K9 Training please explain im curious on what you mean
Everyone starts somewhere. She just needs to learn an appropriate way to say she doesnt like something.
You are right and they didn't get a chance to calm and descalate.
But she kept over correcting. She kept going until picked up.
Zak is always getting such a hard time in comments whenever he puts up a video with intertia .. 😅 it’s been an interesting video to watch! I also have a 6 months old puppy and he is not a fan of the dog park but he is still the most social and confident pup you could imagine in any other setting.. so I don’t think it is fair to say that if a dog isn’t enjoying the dog park it is because they haven’t been socialised.. that being said I think the Dutch shepherd was behaving just fine and also been really patient letting her snap multiple times. Anyway, love following inertia’s journey throughout the ups and downs!
Yeah I agree!! I think he gets a hard time bc a lot of people genuinely don’t realize that the healthiest and (in my opinion) best forms of dog training are slow and imperfect. Some of the best learning comes from mistakes as well as successes. I love Zak’s transparency in these Inertia videos as it is way more helpful to see how he reacts when things go “wrong” than just showing how everything should go right.
That Dutch Shep was wonderful! Very Patient.
@@Luvpets90 runs right up in Inertias face and don't read her bodylang at all.. Not very respectful manners if you ask me
Viking Dogmanship as soon as she showed she was uncomfortable he backed off, she literally went to bite his face and the dog didn’t react back. If a dog snapped at my dog like that she would have floored the other dog.
But! Because I know this about my dog I never put her into a situation like this Zak should have known better, the Dutchie was great he backed off.
@@Luvpets90 yes I see that. But still both dogs acted in a manner I'd don't find acceptable . The dog should not run into other dogs like that unless they know each other and in a playful way. And Inertia over reacted and it could have escalated ... I would not let that situation either happen in the first place or end like it did. But that's just me.
I think Zak is being given way too hard a time for this. As a professional and an owner he would never put her in a dangerous situation. No he wasn't going to go in but once Inertia settled and seemed curious, he changed his mind. So what? Don't we all do that?
Inertia acted appropriately to the dog which bumped her, she told him she didn't like him that close and was warning him to give her some space. That's exactly what she should do, and the dog also responded appropriately to her behaviour. Zak removed her to stop the behaviour from escalating.
Give him a break, he knows what he's doing. Not every encounter is filmed, and from what has been filmed you can see she has been socialised in nearly every setting possible.
It’s so sad to me that he’s expected to never do something wrong just because he puts things on the internet. People just want something to complain about. And I agree! It’s normal dog behavior, even humans snap when someone gets too close.
You're right that it could have escalated, but her snaps were not intended as a bite. Picking up the dog is generally is generally not considered good (I cringed when I saw it), though I can understand why he was worried about a fight. My bigger issue is that it was a clickbait title
I fundamentally disagree with a few of his training methods and definitely dont like how he jumps on the "choke chains/prongs/ecollars are abusive and youre terrible if you use them" bandwagon but i can appreciate the fact that hes a top of the line trick trainer and has titled several dogs in frisbee and agility competitions and in this case he handled it pretty well. Gave the dog a verbal "no" to give it a chance to chill out and when it didnt he removed it from the situation. If hes getting any flak for these vids it should be because hes raising an ill mannered dog that is a year old and still pulls on the leash and jumps on countertops in stores.
@@nickduncan2906 He filmed a ton and is slowly releasing the content. The last video he released, Inertia was only 8 months old. Puppies generally calm down and take better to training when they're 2-3 years old. The positive training might be a bit slower than punishment, but seems to lead dogs to be more outgoing, which is what a lot of people want from a dog.
@@pyro226 by the time my rottie was 8 months old he had a very solid heel and was fluent in basic obedience. Theres no reason for that dog to still be pulling on the leash, and excusing it because they arent 2 or 3 years old yet is irresponsible. I have no issue with positive reinforcement, my issue is with people saying its the only way to train. I wouldnt call conditioning my dog to wear a chain or prong collar "punishment" i put a lot of work into making sure hes obedient and focused and he loves working with me. Its not even an issue of being faster or slower, training is *more effective* if you allow for correcting and discouraging unwanted behaviors as opposed to just ignoring them. Thats just me though ive got no issue with him not liking tools i take issue with him going out in public and possibly putting an unproofed dog in a situation where it could get hurt. If inertia had a solid heel and was 100% on top of recall and didnt react to people or dogs than more power too him, keep sticking treats in her face.
Reactive dogs are extremely challenging, it doesn't matter what is "wrong" with the dog, it's whether you're willing to work on it
I guarantee Zak will transform that dog in the months even years to come
My own Ruby a really reactive dog. She even had a warning at the shelter to have 2 people handle her. They said she might be unteachable. Year and n a Half later she got 2nd place in a trick dog contest and the very next year she took first. She will also do a lot of things for me. Like mix my dirt for my cucumber, garlic and asparagus plants i am growing indoors right now. She did a great job mixing the the eggshell got video of it too. You ya will check it out.
she's not even "reactive". she reacted to a big dog running into her and slightly shoving. she's 6 months old I'd say she reacted normally.
Blurr7face that was a reaction of a dog who was nervous and insecure because she was put into a situation she wasn’t ready for. she shouldn’t have been in situation where she felt the need to react that way. she IS a reactive dog, she reacts to things with fear and even aggression because she’s being pushed too far too fast without any steps back for her to catch up and learn. that interaction should not have occurred
There are dogs worse than her that make a complete 180 in a matter of weeks
swiggity swooty I am a dog trainer. It is my job to understand dogs, and I dedicate a grand chunk of my free time to studying their behavior and body language. This includes differences in behavior among certain breed groups. Albeit I would no longer so readily label her as reactive(tho she has a high possibility of becoming reactive if she continues to be thrown into situations she’s not ready for), I still 100% can tell that this dog is extremely nervous and fearful.
She is not confident in herself and is showing clear signs of being fearful of the dogs around her. Again, she was not ready to be in a dog park yet and Zak really should have been able to see that from before they had even made it to the gates. She was showing clear signs of distress and was unable to refocus on Zak because she was so distracted by her concern about the other dogs. This “training” session should have stayed at a point far enough away from the dog park that Inertia would be able to refocus her attention on her handler. She should have never been allowed near the border of the park, let alone inside.
She was reacting out of fear and insecurity. She was already *WAY* over threshold, and the other dog(s)being so pushy caused her to react with her teeth. She wasn’t herding, that was not herding instinct, that was pure nerves and panic. She was trying to get him out of her face because she was afraid of him, and because her owner allowed her to remain in a high-stress situation without paying any real attention to her body language that screamed she would rather be anywhere else.
She does not need more face-to-face introductions, she needs gradual exposure in order to build up a neutrality about other dogs. Starting far enough away from the dog park that she can see the dogs but not be distracted by them, and *slowly* working up to the point where she can comfortably focus on zak *next to* the park. Notice how I didn’t say *in* the dog park. Inertia is not a dog park dog, she does not desire playful interaction with large groups of strange dogs. Taking her to a dog park would be setting her up to fail and react poorly, and it should be avoided. She needs to learn that other dogs being around her is not something to be worried about, and that she can rely on her handler to make sure she’s not in a dangerous situation. She needs neutrality, and she she needs confidence, she does not need to love other dogs.
And if Zak wants to sign her up for herding classes, then cool I guess! But that would have nothing to do with this particular situation, as her reaction had nothing to do with wanting to “herd” the other dog.
Jeez guys, literally you guys are SO critical. This just shows no trainer, no dog, and NO SITUATION is perfect! Even though you may perceive zak's actions as imperfect, you have to remember YOU are not perfect and I guarantee your dogs aren't either...especially zaks puppy? All this video shows is that shit happens and you can put all the effort you want in training and things still might go the way you planned. Stop being keyboard Karens and trolls.
"Keyboard Karens" 😂😂
It looks like intertia reacted out of fear?
Exactly. I'm very tuned into my dogs and do everything I can to set them for success. They're really very well trained, but has every single interaction or situation been perfect, or perfectly managed by me? Hell no. There isn't a dog owner alive who hasn't made a mistake, or misjudged a situation, or been surprised by how their dog has reacted to something or someone. I'd dare any of these 'perfect dog handlers' to film themselves working with a dog for 30 minutes then upload it here for people to pick apart. I'd bet my life savings that there would be SOMETHING that we could find wrong with it.
Exactly. I'm very tuned into my dogs and do everything I can to set them for success. They're really very well trained, but has every single interaction or situation been perfect, or perfectly managed by me? Hell no. There isn't a dog owner alive who hasn't made a mistake, or misjudged a situation, or been surprised by how their dog has reacted to something or someone. I'd dare any of these 'perfect dog handlers' to film themselves working with a dog for 30 minutes then upload it here for people to pick apart. I'd bet my life savings that there would be SOMETHING that we could find wrong with it.
Jay Gearries He let a dog off in a dog park with no training.. He was very lucky that did not escalate he had no control of the situation it was a very very dangerous thing to do and could of caused a great deal of stress to his dog that would of made his training harder in the future. THis is the worst dog training from a trainer i have ever seen. Positive only reinforcement training is so unfair to the dog, they need balanced training. Zack's training results with this collie is appalling.
I work at a doggy daycare and I like to compare dogs to people. Some people like parties and meeting everyone, while some just like to be with close friends and are more introverted. Lots of people seem to think their dog should like EVERY dog and don't understand why they don't get along with some. But people don't always like every person they meet, so of course dogs would be the same way. I don't blame Inertia for not liking those more rambunctious pups running right into her lol
She's growing up beautifully though! 😭 Good luck with her training in the future!
Excellent point. I've had dogs that (just like me) actually need their quiet time and solitude to relax and regain their energy for some moderate social time. Some dogs (like one of my dearest human friends) thrive in crowds and make as many friends as they can and they gain their energy from this socialisation. And both kinds are perfectly ok as long as you recognise what your dog is telling you that they need and like. Zak was right there with her managing it as needed the whole time, he didn't keep her there too long and he stated that he doesn't bring her to the dog park all the time. People are piling on him in these comments but this was a great and useful training scene.
@@gglydie4242 Yep exactly. This was a good learning experience to see how she would react in this situation. Now he knows dog parks may not be her thing and that she may just prefers smaller, more controlled groups with dogs she's more familiar with. I'm pretty introverted myself and definitely can relate to that haha. Everyone has different social energies, dogs included!
Totally agree, dogs have wildly different personalities. You can't just slap on a (usually inaccurate) breed stereotype and expect your pup (or anyone else's) to act like that.
My Labrador doesn't fit into most people's idea of a lab and that can throw people off at the dog park. Instead of being super chill, cuddly, and loving strangers, she's suspicious of new people and dogs, hyper, likes short petting sessions but not hugs, enjoys alone time, and can sound quite vicious when barking. In other words, she's an amazing pupper❤️
@@beccag2758 She sounds perfect in her own way. Every pupper is amazing and it's our responsibility as human carers to protect them and give them their best life.
I say it's 99,9% the owners fault all their feelings and anxiety goes to their dogs. I have been working with animals for 35 years. Yes all dogs dont need to like ALL dogs... BUT THEY should RESPECT other dogs and learn to read their bodylanguage. If they wanna have space they should get space... if they wanna play... they can choose that....
Loved it! I like so much how we all get to see her in the context of being a real dog rather than just an "angel dog" that is perfect in every video.
I really love the fact that you didn't delete this video, despite all the controversy. I respect you even more.
Everyone is reacting negatively to Inertia's nipping. But no one is comparing that to how she was pretty well behaved by the other dogs. I think it's just that the other dog ran into her.
Eve Hello :D if it was a pitbull it would be all over the news bet if it was a pit u wouldn’t be saying that
That is NOT a reason to take a reactive dog to a dog park.
@@kaitlynmills8788 These are TRAINING VIDEOS. Not "look at my perfect dog" videos. Inertia is curious but overall well-behaved. How is he supposed to train his dog how to behave around other animals without bringing her around other animals?
My bc is the same if a dog goes running up to her she gets upset but if they go up to her calmly she's fine
@@jpatt85 always on a leash . On a leash. With all the others on a leash .
Needed this video today. Things dont always go perfectly and WE dont always act on our feet perfectly. And as much time as we spend on training, dogs still have the chance to make their own choices at times and feel their own emotions. Thank you for posting - I really needed this today
I love how you let her test her own limits and you comforted her when ever you could to reassure her. You know what you’re doing and it’s obvious as you never once yelled at her and you remained calm. Love your channel!!
That dog bump at 11:52, Inertia is young, BUT gave the correct feedback to that dog. And the other dog responded correctly, didn't get mad/bite/attack.
John Doe that was NOT correct feedback. a single warning is fine, but she was being excessive and actively going after the other dog, that’s not okay behavior
I feel like this was a typical herding-breed over reaction. My dog used to act like that too when she was inertias age / still does in bad situations - the beginning is a socially correct way of telling another dog off but she then falls into almost a tunnel vision bc of all the built up stress she then unloads; but i still think this is not an extraordinarily bad situation and inertia is acting as expected for her age and breed :)
Inertia may have been excessive, but that's not what attacking looks like either (which is what I assume you mean by "actively going after the other dog). The dog remained in her space, and she continued to snap at it. Could've been better, could've been worse.
@Lotta X It's excessive. She had to be stopped. She clearly wasn't planning on stopping.
Zack: *trains dogs
Inertia: I'm gonna ruin this guy's whole career!
Hahaha! Just kidding! She's truly lovely
NickieB yikes
@@alanapeters8429 which trainer do you think represents this "strong leader?"
Kory Zap check out canine performance! She has a UA-cam and Instagram channel that’s very educational. Flash Dog training (they post mostly on Instagram) is another good one too.
@@alanapeters8429 Right. Because dogs literally do nothing and stand waiting in a corner until trained to do otherwise. All dogs have quirks. You're actually embarrassing those other trainers right now by insulting Zak in their name. I bet they would have words of encouragement for Zak because they've dealt with the same.
I believe in balanced training methods. I’ve seen this Zac guy in the past go on about how Postive Reinforcement is the only way/best way to train dogs. Which is very wrong in misinformant. All dogs are different and need different styles of training. I’ve never seen once him do a video with a reactive or aggressive dog. That’s probably because his methods would never work. And that’s fine. His methods work great for dogs such as puppies. There is so many things that needed to be corrected in this video and it’s sucks knowing people are going to follow this same approach. Dogs parks aren’t a good place for dogs that don’t have good socialization. Get socialized first, than sure bring.
Thank you Zak for posting this video. It makes me trust you more as a trainer because you are being real in your videos. I am sure there are trainers that only post good moments in their videos because they’re trying to look good. I believe people’s tendency is to post on social media only the “good” moments in life, so bravo to you for staying real and honest to your audience.
This is the exact video I needed today. It's important for me to remember not all dogs love the dog park, even if they like other dogs. I rescued a dog who is around 2-3 years and she did the same thing Inertia did at the dog park. I will work with her more on desensitization and socialize her in one-on-one settings (which she does very well with) as I think she just gets very overwhelmed by the dog park. There are lots of personalities, smells, sounds, and even people so it's a lot to take in and process for dogs who are unsure.
If a dog comes up to your dog in disrespectful manner you can go ahead and correct that behavior with your bodylanguage. The problems with puplic dog parks is usually everyone has a different opinion on whats good behavior and not. Most important thing is that the dog have trust in you to handle any situation. We thankfully have a private dog park with trainers to help dogs to have better dog communication and respect eacothers boundaries. It's beautiful to experience
Dog parks are very often a disaster, especially to young dogs. They are overwhelmed already by all the dogs and smells, and then comes a bully dog making them reactive too. Not a good set up at all.
There are often dogs in dog parks who are rude and obnoxious in doggy language. It's hard to maintain polite behavior from even a confident and well-socialized dog if there are other dogs who ignore the natural doggy rules of etiquette present. And since those rules are not like ours it's hard to know who is misbehaving unless you are really good with body language.
Inertia was a little over the top in her response, but the initial rude behavior was probably in the forwardness and lack of respect from the bigger dog.
@@vikingdogmanship unless the owner is rude which is what happen to me & my new rescue puppy who was scared & said you can take her off the leash you know, I said yes I know, but I didn't like the vibe his big 4 dogs were giving to my lab I stayed for 2 mins & left
Can we all just trust the dog trainer please. Zak loves his dogs and he’s VERY responsible. He’s allowed to have “failures” now and then. Everyone please chill.
auzzyjessie he set the dog up to fail is the problem. He knew she was reactive when she was outside of the park yet brought her inside anyway. She gave him numerous signs and he ignored them
Never just trust a professional. More importantly, a trainer should never think they know everything or that there isn’t more to learn.
There are LOTS of dog trainers doing terrible things to dogs. Zak isn’t one of them. His philosophy is on the right side of history (reinforcement over punishment) and yet there’s still an implementation problem here and it’s putting his dog at risk. There is always room for improvement.
Grisha Stewart Dog Training & Behavior Zak has been doing the same thing for years, setting dogs up to fail & you are coddling him in the comments as if he hasn’t been flooding dogs and doing this for years? Damn, this special treatment must be nice.
I can’t wait for people to see my hour long in depth video so they realize that Zak is NOT a trainer. Maybe one day he will be but that will take A LOT of work.
Dr. Pawfessor dude don’t just stop at plugging your 1 hr Zak George special, you should plug your $2500 online training course.
Go ahead and vent it all out people. Vent all your feelings and opinions about this video. 🤙🏼
Zak I really love how honest you are with your training. Sometimes my puppy will listen and sometimes he won't (usually when he's tired or hypered) so it's encouraging to see you have the same problems. Consistency really is key.
First, I think you're amazing at training. Any dog trainer will never have a perfectly behaved dog at all times. It's normal.
Second, I actually REALLY appreciate how raw and real your videos are. You're showing all sides of dog training, not just good moments. If anything, a video like this adds more respect I have towards you. This is honest.
Third, thank you for listening to your viewers and creating a response video. I think that's amazing how you're interacting with your viewers and replying to the big concerns.
Inertia is truly such a great dog to have as a pet for a dog trainer trying to teach all of us who have no idea what we're doing. My dog is older then Inertia so I've been through so many of these behaviours already but honestly, so much unwanted behaviour goes away with age as they mature whilst still always guiding them and being the one in control. Inertia is truly such a beautiful dog... her pulling back & needing Zak to keep safe was incredibly sweet.
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I have a new puppy and I’ve been watching you and learning a lot. I appreciate you showing ALL the battles to train her even more than how to teach her sit and catch a frisbee..:because it makes me not feel alone or like I’m a huge screw up in training when she is actually just being a DOG. I think your an awesome trainer as well as just a stellar human being by your nature. Thank you!! And keep up your awesome work!!
"DOnT pIcK uP yOuR dOg" commenters, if your dog makes a bite contact with another dog, you could be sued. Yes it's the trainers responsibility to train correctly, but you also dont want a lawsuit on your hands. He cant be perfect. Duh.
If the dog is snapping you put the leash on them and pull them away. Picking up a dog can esculate the situation to the other dog jumping up and your dog jumping and causing possible injuries to you, your dog and the other dog
I hate harnesses for dog training, but he could have easily pulled her back with the harness rather than picking her up. Also, inside dog parks are the worst place to take your dog. If he just kept training her outside the dog park then I would've had some respect for Zak. Once again, he showed that he is just a popular person rather than an actual dog trainer.
wolf plays if he’s snapping how much easier will it be to put a leash on them than to pull the away yourself. I don’t think that’s even possible in the moment without it being a dangerous
Situation.
@@Janae2000 he was already holding her by the harness instead of picking her up you clip the leash on its not any harder than picking up adog
wolf plays then just pick up the dog. He knows his own dog if it was a bigger dog in general he wouldn’t be able to pick him up.
Looks like she was just scared.
trailer guy i don’t think most dogs bite out of aggression, but fear
Didnt look like she was scared to me. Not sure where you got that from. But yes, dogs get scared before theyre going to fight and other dogs can sense that fear and thats when they attack. Maybe Inertia sensed fear in the other dog, which they take as an ensuing fight.
scared or not. She needs to be guided trough the situation. This is why we run our own dog park where we set the rules.
Bordercollies are very sensitive and intense dogs, they need to have lots of social interaction with other dogs alot alot from an early age. Not 5-6 months of age!
@Jessica Lang I'm sorry but I dont think you know what you're talking about. But you can shut me pretty easily if Im wrong. Just point out what its doing, this body language, that indicates fear.
I love how honest your videos are, showing us the pros and cons is very insightful and helpful. It makes me see the real deal! Thanks for always keeping us in touch with the full experience!
I love how open and transparent you are! Thanks for taking us on this journey. I"m learning so much!
What a dog trainer’s dog isn’t perfect ?! 😂 well, this is my world also. So glad to see that as a dog trainer that we don’t have all the answers , and more importantly HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO REALIZE THAT TRAINING A DOG DOESNT HAPPEN OVERNIGHT!
Love you Zac ! You’re an inspiration!
That means you need more tools and techniques in your arsenal. I cant even count the technical errors this trainer makes... not sure why so many people follow him,when there are so many brilliant trainers giving sound information on youtube.
The dog is just fine. It's the trainer who's causing unnecessary problems. He introduces the topic by saying he doesn't like dog parks, then proceeds to go in there, basically to prove why he doesn't like them. Would he have done this if there was no camera crew who wanted juicy footage of dogs biting each other? Probably not, because he KNOWS BETTER.
Look robert cabral, tom davis, and larry krohn. Or patriot k9 on instagram.
Before I found Zak George, my young dog was out of control!! He is amazing now that I've applied his training techniques! We're both so much happier and I'm beyond proud of my dog! Thank you!!! Your amazing!
Such a border collie reaction! I feel like they are such sensitive dogs. I have a border collie mix that I’m fostering and he always reacts like that when other dogs are rude to him.
My dog is definitely a people person too, she’d rather go meet the people instead of actually playing with other dogs at the dog park!
Mine refuses too go see the other dogs, but guess up to people to demand the pets he thinks he deserves
Same here lol, a human lover doggo ❤
same 🤣🤣🤣
Thats actually normal dogs have been proven to like people more than other dogs
mine dog is just opposite of that, he loves to play with all kind of dogs but not really comfortable around some people, he gets nervous and scared. he is border collie/golden retriver/ poodle mix
My border collie is about the same age as Inertia and struggles with many similar things. This series is helping me so much!
Or Upstate Canine Academy
I think you're doing a great job. Thanks for sharing these hard moments. Inertia's training really inspires me.
This video makes me feel so much better about the little "mess ups" I have in my puppy training journey. It can sometimes be a little disheartening when training sessions don't go quite as well as I'd like. I love how realistic the training process has been with your puppy. I'm glad that we get to see all the ups and downs! Thank you so much! I love your content! I've learned so much!
If someone almost ran me over, I would be mad too!
especially if it was a truck! i agree.. i would be mad and scared.. I think people forget shes just a baby
@@LoriFahy People thinking dog behaviour is any way analogous to human behaviour is a problem. In some ways it is, but in many it's not even remotely equivalent. Canine behaviour is not some unknown phenomenon, it's a pretty well known science with plenty of documentation, but people don't seem to be that interested. Which results in badly trained dogs.
Thank you for all the content you post, I dip in and out and like your openness towards Inertias experiences, whenever I am feeling down about progress with my puppy and things I may screw up, I think of you, a dog pro also having issues, cos you are human! It is refreshing! Keep it up, it is doing wonders for my confidence, and in so doing great things for my pups confidence! Thank you
Lol why is the video controversial? Inertia is still very young and I think she did great.
23Amulree the only thing I see wrong is him bringing her inside the park, bc when he was outside it was clear his dog wasn’t ready by the way she reacted when seeing the other dogs thro the fence.
Lotta X she couldve been hurt by the other dog. Her reaction and behavior couldve set off other dogs into a frenzy which i have witnessed multiple times at dog parks and at my job.
Great video Zak!! Inertia is so cute and she is getting so big! You help me so much and thanks for all the tips!
Thanks so much for all your videos and help Zak. Your kind and positive approach to helping us all work together with our dog's individual personalities has made my life so much easier since I took on caring for a mature but very exuberant rescue Border Collie/Smithfield cross. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. :)
Thanks for keepin’ it real!
I don’t see anything wrong that you did, Zak. You both are learning.
She is still a puppy!!!!
I liked your video. Thanks for sharing! Don’t stop what you’re doing!! You have helped me a lot!! I like your style.
I hope that all the other UA-camrs using your video as “teaching moment” clips are paying you for use of your content.
Keep it up Zak.
My dog is growing up with Inertia at the same time and these videos help us so much. They provide a great reference point of where he should be in his development. Keep them coming!
This was incredibly helpful! Thanks for showing both the good and the ‘bad’ (aka her not listening when she was distracted and how she handled certain dogs in the park) it’s so nice to see how to handle different scenarios!
Just starting to watch this now. I see a young dog that communicates that she’s very fearful in this environment. I wouldn’t be in a hurry to close the distance towards the fence. You see and hear how rapidly she barks as the other dogs approach. Also, if you look at her body language, when she is barking from her lack of confidence, she lowers her posture, and moves slightly towards you for reassurance. If she were my dog, behaving this way, she would have never been off leash. The leash, after all is a communication tool between you. My humble opinion is that you really need to learn to read your dog much better, and not be in such a hurry to have her conquer her fears. Keep her on leash, and maintain whatever distance she needs to feel more confident.
Thanks for sharing this excellent real life, real world training of Inertia's VERY first experience at a dog park! It's so helpful to see the successes and challenges I may encounter when the time comes to bring my new pup to the dog park!
What I love about Zac and specially this series is his oppeness and honesty about the dog training journey. I have a 6 month puppy and sometimes I get frustrated because she forget about things we already trained or she gets trouble learning other. So watching this videos help me to keep going with my training because dogs are living animals that sometimes even don't have the mood to behave as you expected.
I love your honesty. Dogs are not perfect even the best trained ones. This series really is a huge motivation for me to continue training my dogs. This is not a failure but a PROGRESS!!!! Thank you.
I am so proud of this video #ZakGeorge, for those that might be critical of this clearly don’t understand that your showing an open honest video of Inertia’s first time at a dog park! I have a 5 mo. old Australian Shepherd that has a similar personality to Inertia, so I found this very helpful. I am not a fan of dog parks either but I REALLY appreciate you sharing this.
A really thorough and educating video. Excellent in my view. We don’t have dog parks here but I would not attend as I couldn’t trust the dog owners to control their dogs and our dogs don’t do well with other dogs who have no manners. A tremendous video. Thank you 😊😊
I've only been dog training for a year, and I had kind of an identity/career choice crisis when I had a similar situation with my own dog. I froze and didn't know what to do, I felt like a failure that shouldn't be allowed to train dogs. It's a huge relief to see someone I look up to be imperfect. It's something I tell dog parents all the time, but I have such a hard time applying it to myself! No person is perfect and no dog is perfect!
If somebody smacks into me, especially if someone’s notably larger, I’m gonna shove them back and yell at them on instinct.
I don’t get how it’s so bad that the dog wanted to defend itself. If they wanted to hurt the other dog, they would’ve. Snapping at the air is just saying “Back off!”.
I appreciate how even zak has problems when training his dog 🐕. Btw Puppy co is awesome
I like your approach of taking baby steps with your puppy's new adventure at the dog park.
I love that you didn't edit and cut out her snapping. You keep it real and show that, even being a trainer, training isn't going to give 100% perfect results every single time. It takes time and every dog is different and you need to see what works for them, what doesn't and just being very in-tune with their behaviour, responses, personality and cues that they give off. These things happen and you deal with it appropriately. Good job and again, thanks for keeping it real, raw and not cutting any negatives out. Awesome!
Hi Zak, I've been using your training tips for over a year now to train my 16month pup - and I am so RELIEVED to see you having similar problems with nervousness around others dogs (especially as most dogs are bigger than my Chihuahua). I've been feeling like abit of a failure because I did so much training and socialisation work 😔 Thank you, thank you for this video! It's really inspired me to be patient and keep persisting ❤❤
it´s a thing that comes with only positive training
Thx ! Was walking my GS mix the other day in my neighborhood and another gs broke through a privacy fence just to meet my puppy. Was scared at first but the both behaved and became friends. Again thx for the videos learning a lot !
This is sometimes the reality of pet owners. He just shows his progress with Inertia of how he keeps teaching her to listen and behave. Keep it up mister! she is a really good challenge, you guys can do it!👍👏
These videos are very enlightening with Inertia, seeing an actual dog trainer struggle with a new puppy who seems to have all of the characteristics of a rowdy and seemingly "bad boy" pup. It's the reason we all go to the dog training videos in the first place.
Im actually impressed that you showed this. And I dont get all of the critism. I think its good that you show the good with the bad. Keep up the good work.
Awww! Poor Inertia. She just got a little overwhelmed, but she seemed to recover nicely! I’m glad you stayed close, and really got in there to help her out! I think she did pretty well for her first time! You guys are doing a great job with her! Thanks for another educational video! God bless and hugs to you, Bree, and all of the fur babies!☺️❤️
Can’t wait to see Interias confidence with other dogs grow!
i love how honest and transparent he is
THANK YOU ZAK! I appreciate you sharing ALL aspects of this video. Even those who critique (comment) are sharing their own boundaries/feedback, from which we all can learn. I ask you with respect, I'm unable to lift my dog (back injury), in retrospect, what are your insights of another option? You are showing great courage ... that YES, it's not a 'perfect' science every moment of every day, and you've captured it on video! You've given me some strategies for when I fail in my choice/judgment/timing. Thank you.
That is exactly how my heeler reacted at four months in his first puppy play time and he hides under a table when I took him to the dog park. He snapped in the face of a puppy who wouldn't leave him alone, the trainer didn't even really care and said the puppy needed to learn that not all dogs react well to being jumped on. He's doing better with other dogs now though.
Agreed. Those can be some of the most powerful corrections for a dog. Not saying anyone should go out of their way to put their dogs in situations like that but when it does happen due to the dog's decision, it can be really effective in developing social skills
@@TheJbh147 or cause serious fight and then legal problems
@@Ewelina2501 key word: can. Everyone should know their dog's coping mechanism in stressful situations or just how they treat other dogs. Of course, that doesn't always mean aggressive dogs won't be in the park because not everyone knows or cares, which is sad. Anyways, scoping out the park first CAN be helpful as well. I'd never let my guard down, though if I stepped foot into a dog park
I hope you told the guy he has the sweetest gsd ever lol
Sorry about the experience...what a kind shepherd that gentleman has 🙂
This is why i dont love dogparks with owners in😂
Is that a gsd? Thought it looked more like a dutch sheperd. Here in Europe the gsd has way more brown in its coat.
@@ron9509 it might be a Dutch. I would go with your first impression...I've never been able to tell the malinois, Dutch, Germain, alsatian or Turaven apart...of them all I'm pretty good at spotting the malinois...usually. so when I refer to a dog being a gsd...it could literally be one of about 5 breeds of dogs lol 🙂
I can't tell hounds apart either...whew...the only dog I can tell is the blood hound...everyone knows the bloodhound....also the beagle...that's about where it ends. Same with the husky...can't tell a husky from a malamute.,,but I can usually tell a cold weather breed when I see one.
Still I'm not as bad as the ever growing problem of people calling american bullies...
You guessed it ( or no?)...
The American Pitbull Terrier
That confusion will never end lol
The guy didn’t really have a sweet Shepherd! The dog body check and slammed his dog she corrected him and zack stop her inertia knew what she was doing and zack didn’t let her...
@@caileykennedy9401 I'm not certain about the body slamming. It is possible you've noticed something subtle ( or not so subtle) I've not. But I completely agree that inertia nip was a "corrective nip" which is very natural for this breed and inertia doesnt have a single neurotic bone in her body and if I were her breeder I'd be very offended at some of these comments. I've watched zach work inertia sense day 1 and she's always been a very sound puppy.
Thank you for sharing this raw video! Every dog is different therefore you as a trainer will also have to figure out different ways to train so this was a learning experience not just for us the viewers but you as well and I appreciate being able to see the truth behind training not just the already trained dogs!
Your a great trainer with lovely dogs and no one can expect a puppy to not get nervous just because they are trained. Great informative video 🤗🐕
Zak thanks so much for this video. Our golden retriever puppy has almost finished her vaccines so soon we will be able to take her out for walks. This helped me to develop some more realistic expectations of how her outings might be at the start. Awesome video!
Forgot to say I think Zak is a great trainer and I've learnt a lot from watching him. Yes he sometimes makes mistakes but that's how we all learn. He shows reality by working with untrained dogs and showing the dedication needed to train them. So much unlike other trainers on here that use pre-trained, or placid dogs to show a 'miraculous transformation' in order to make them look good. This is not real life and is a fallacy.
If one person who can Handle a BC puppy such young age is Zak, This puppy is So responsive and well trained, I couldn’t believe a puppy could be so well behaved! Well done Zak
This is exactly how my dog is. Very nervous at first but loves other dogs. The first time we entered a dog park she yelped so badly from being so scared. We now only go with one other familiar dog or daycare and she is doing well. Thanks for the video! I feel like im not the only one who deals with this. Thank you
The other dog ran into her knocking her over she was only telling it to back off.
Kirsty178 she would do DAMAGE with those bites. her bites were NOT going to be soft
@@sunleo6161 shut up you actually know nothing about dogs. Dogs telling other to back is natural and she did not aim to hit the dog it is just a warning.
@@sunleo6161 if she wanted to actually bite she would not have missed; my dog does these "warn bites" when she is really scared of another dog that ignored all of her previous warnings
@@sunleo6161 when collie bitchs bite blood flows .. that was a warning, an attack would have been an ability demonstration, unfortunately the humans were too slow and interrupted the beginning de-escalation after failing to block the over exuberant direct charge
I don't think that was too bad of a first interaction at a dog park. I like that the owner of the dog that scared Inertia was also there and attentive to their dog and both of you stepped in and corrected the issue.
It really depends not only on the dogs, but the owners as well when you're out. Well done.
thank you for posting this raw video. You showed what a real world training looks like. its not always just rainbows. This also help dog owners that things like this could happen. not everyone is perfect.
I really appreciate your honesty, and your guts to include mistakes or not so ideal situations. I have two border collies and I see their behavior in Inertia, it is so very helpful. Keep up the good work! I am learning tonnes from your videos. Thank you!
My border reacts the exact same as Inertia. I stopped taking her to the dog park because she doesn't like the dogs jumping on her. But she will still be friends with other dogs outside the dog park. Sometimes dogs just don't like the dog park, it's too overwhelming.
Laura Arblaster same! My male is the same way. Always has been.
Inertia DID want to interact with other dogs, but 6 months is too late for a first visit.
But if a park is full of crazy dogs charging at strangers, it may be unsuitable. It's easier if there's a settled group of well socialised dogs as they are self policing
RobBCactive truth! We have puppy play dates at the dog friendly open areas! These dogs we know and trust. Our dogs do amazing with them!
Thanks for keeping it real Zak!
My aussie is 5 months now, and really reactive on leash, your videos are helping me SO MUCH right now! We are taking small steps, but We are making progress
This was a great real life example. Thanks for sharing. I don't want to be so scared that something bad might happen that I end up never taking my dog into a dog park while other dogs are there. At 6 months, Inertia's behavior isn't bad at all. She is STILL LEARNING & still very young. I love these videos because it shows me not to expect too much too soon from my 3 month old puppy. I also commend the other dog for not snapping back on her & making something that isn't a big deal into a big deal. Keep the content coming. This channel/Facebook group has been helping me as a 1st time dog owner exponentially.
How come when the dog snaps at another dog, you respond with "That's ok"? It was what you were hoping he would do? Seems like an odd response when you hope to train aggression out of the dog.
My dog is people reactive. He's always been, and we were also working with a dog trainer but... he still is reactive and I fear that he might bite.
Right now I am working on getting his focus on me whenever people pass by, even when we are at the dog park, I keep him leashed and walk around, cause he would otherwise lunge at the fence and bark at strangers.
I don't think he'll ever like everyone, he is a Maremma Sheepdog mix I rescued from the shelter, but I hope that we will get to a place where he doesn't like strangers, but he focuses on me instead of trying to attack them. Thank you for your encouraging videos.
Wow! I really appreciate seeing how even someone so experienced can make mistakes. Like you said, hindsight is 20/20, but I do think getting her out of the park sooner would have better. I love watching your videos. They are so true to the the real puppy raising experience.
My pup is 11 weeks old now, and is doing really well. I just took her to a well controlled puppy socialization class, and for the first 10 minutes she was under a desk, but after that she slowly came out and then slowly began interacting. There were at least 15 other puppies there. We as owners just walked at the perimeter of the room.
We were instructed not to interact at all with the pups, not even to look at them. There was an instructor that walked with us who kept close watch for any threatening behaviors and then just gently steered the offender away. It was really awesome because the dogs really figured out what was appropriate. My pup was doing laps by the end of the 30 minute! It was great! The nice thing is the free classes are offered every week, so we will keep going!
But puppy biting is a big issue....I will continue to work on this with as much patience as I can. Thanks for the valuable information, and keep up the good work!
I loved this video, because it is likely that many people have experienced this reaction. My dog had a bad experience at a smaller dog park and he is VERY social. This is a great way to show beginners that things dont always go as planned and that that's ok.
My dog is really dog friendly and used to be scared of people, sometimes (althought rarely) snapping at them. After tonnes of controlled positive socialisation and correction of bad habits via redirecting with treats and interrupting her defensive growling state, she js now both friendly towards people and dogs
All a dog has to draw on, is their experience. Something else that is helpful, is to get the "stranger" to give a treat. Especially is it is set up ahead of time. We do this with every new pup we get. Going about handing out treats to anyone who wants to "pet the pup! lol which usually is everyone!
How did you accomplish this? We have a really sweet pup (totally fine with other dogs) but he seems to be afraid of people. He's never aggressive, no growing or snapping, but he cowers and hides from them, just fearful. Would love some tips if you don't mind sharing!
Oh man Zak, you really bit off more than you could chew when you took on Ivan didn't you lol 😆
Love your videos, Zak. You’ve been such an awesome inspiration for me as I work with my new puppy and my puppy blues. Don’t let the haters get ya down. Every ones an expert in UA-cam comments.
Thank you for posting these videos! Definitely going to put the advice and training to use with my new puppy!
Appreciate your honesty and struggles! and I love Inertia, even the sassy parts :)
Dog parks are so hit or miss. 9/10 my trips to the dog park are great. Every once in a while I’ll leave if there are too many dogs with no owners near by but generally you can find a group of owners hanging out and talking while their dogs play. You just have to be ready to get them out of there. Your dog picks up on your energy so if you’re nervous and scared about a fight so will your dog. Just be cool and calm and most of the time it’s fine but I’ve definitely had some baaaad experiences there. Sometimes it just doesn’t work.
This was the most helpful video I’ve ever seen. I have a border collie who acts just like yours! The tips you gave were super helpful.
Thank you for keeping it real-more relatable than so many other dog training videos that leave me feeling like the video has been edited to make the trainer look like a dog magician. I liked the video; thanks for sharing this very realistic situation.