What it’s REALLY Like. Going out for THE FIRST TIME with Moira: Reality Dog Training
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- Опубліковано 1 тра 2024
- Dog training Moira the German Shepherd in public today! We’ll also work on training stay, fetch/frisbee and more. This video is sponsored by Solid Gold Pet. Get 30% off of select Solid Gold Pet products by going to www.solidgoldpet.com/zak
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Update on Ace - I have gotten him involved in playing some of the games ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU and I can see a difference in his confidence already! My other dog played along and he became intrigued - now its a daily part of our routine - about 3 times a day we do the shell game and the muffin tin game. I am so grateful for coming upon your training techniques!
I have drilled these door manners into my shepherd so much that she’s better about them than me. Sometimes I’m in a rush, and I forget to pause at the door only to run to the end of my leash and seeing my dog just sitting there at the door looking at me like “you didn’t say come”. Lol.
My dog does the EXACTT same thing! 😂
That is amazing!!
My weim was so good at never crossing boundaries (unless she had a collar on) that I could call her, beg her to come and she would refuse lol.
My new dog is staffy x shepherd is also being trained on the same ritual - no collar, no pass. I will even leave the door open, go out, look around, up and down the stairs and she stays put.
@@WollongongSkyWatch how did you teach that?
@@m.z.593 thanks for asking, but I doubt i have a simple, single answer. for you. I have a side gate and a front door - these are the only ways out of the yard, and I garden, so that gate needs to be open for long periods at times. She never wore a collar at home, so going out and puting her collar on became a daily ritual right before the walk, and I walked / SHE walked ME for 6kilometers a day! She didn't chase balls, toys, treats, dogs, ppl - nothing! She only wanted to walk, so I played on it. Weims are known to be smarter than humans!
Before allowing her out the back door I used a simple chopping hand motion in front her nose as I said 'wait' firmly (low voice), then I would open the door, look out, up, round, even walk out and look up and around. Sometimes even walking down and back up the steps with the door open. Naturally, she in intrigued by this and simply 'waits' for me to finish my inspection. Then I say 'good wait' and gesture to her to go down stairs with a 'you go' normal, approving voice.
Make the act of puting a collar on unexciting by not speaking to your dog; are we going walkies? ! etc isn't needed - the walk and the attention is the reward. Make your language all commands. I also don't have radio or tv on, and I do believe this cuts down hugely on the amount of stimulation as the only reward is then my voice, my hand signals.
Walk long and with purpose. Make sure your dog is beginning to lag behind you before heading home. As soon as she got too far ahead, I hid behind trees; this made her work twice as much as me lol. Make sure your dog is behind you as you open a gate / door, say 'stay' and walk out with confidence and purpose. Look up and around; make your dog focus on your seemingly silly antics. Practice this at every door to the outside world. Never let the dog dictate the rules to the outside world and always have them in 'place' inside the home and in the yard. A simple 10minute no break place command can work amazingly on teaching a young pup to stay put for longer periods.
If you've done the drills in the yard and home, you now need to trust your dog. My weim died in 2019 at 15yrs. My new pup is a staffy x GSD, and as soon as she was becoming a terror around the yard, I took her on the very long walk to re-focus her mind. She also won't cross any boundaries when they be left open. She is 15mths and I live on a 4lane highway.
Sorry this is so long :)
LOVE how you stress that her mistakes are just a failure to plan or control the environment and not her “intentionally being naughty”. Love that you show us the small errors, like proximity to other dogs without prep- so many people don’t see instant results or have a set back and give up. Thank you!
Yep! Whenever my dogs make a "mistake", I usually find they aren't the ones that made the mistake at all. I'm the one who made the mistake! I moved too quickly, I was too close to the other dog (they weren't below threshold), I left out steps in the training process, I added distractions too quickly, etc.
what i've finally accepted is that this type of training is for life, not a few days or weeks.
The funny thing is, because she is on video, Moira will have 0 issues being adopted.
yup
@@jpcoachingcentre7786 lol
I wonder how old the footage is. She could already be in her forever home 🤗
The point is more that she won't be given away again because she's too much to handle
I sure hope so
Zak, I appreciate all this work you're doing! Can u do a series on extreme fearful, nervous dogs? They fear everything from new people, to lifts, to cars, to garbage trucks, transition from shelter to home, they won't come out of their crate to explore despite coaxing, even being left alone won't get them relaxed enough for them to leave their safe space, etc.....
It sounds like a dog with this level of fear would benefit greatly from seeing a behaviour vet. Although trainers are fantastic and Zak could likely help, some dogs need more specialised help first. My dog was one such dog, we tried for a long time with training alone and kept getting a little improvement but not enough. I finally met a behavioural vet who recommended I get her assessed which I did, The treatment from the BV alongside a behavioural trainer has improved her quality of life so much and allowed our training to go so much further. Good luck :)
@@samantha7309 Thank you! :)
I would also love to see him address a fearful, submissive shelter dog with a mysterious (probably abusive) past.
I would like to see that, too! I worked successfully with fearful dogs when I was younger; it took constant positive interaction/training, a lot of patience, and a lot of time. The last one I worked with took about a year to come around. She was rescued from a hoarder and had been kept in a tiny crate for no on knows how long -- months or years. She was terrified to come out of her crate and afraid of everything including grass and especially noise. For the first several weeks, I leashed her to me 24/7. Now she is friendly with respectful strangers, loves to run around the backyard and go for walks in the park. I think loud noise will always frighten her but she is a happy dog now.
@@LeaGalTan Love the happy ending!!
Give this man his Netflix slot already!!!
can't wait to see the last episode where Moira is gon be on her prime!!
so agree
Wow it’s amazing how patient this dude is.
I know! I have a puppy, and at all times I'm like WWZGD? (What would Zak George Do?)
@@madeline606 some people could say this dude can just put on a prong collar but that doesn’t solve the problem when they have a flat collar on...
@@tzurtex6336 I really like the way he makes the dog think about their behaviour, and make a choice. Like, I've never thought of training in that way, and it makes sense. They'll solve their own hang ups on any collar this way.
@@madeline606 the long patient way is better than the fast and obedient way. Since hey will only be obedient with the prong but demons with the normal.
@@madeline606 exactly. If it's there idea, & we like it, make it rewarding, they'll choose it again. Win-win.
Nothing can look more focused than an German Shepherd! 😳
Yes, playing with your high-energy, one year-old dog in the backyard at 8pm in the dark...been there, still there.
This is absolutely my favorite one out of the other series. I have a few shelter dogs that are like that that I am hoping to get adopted out. These types of high energy dogs NEED families, they're miserable in shelters but are the ones that often don't get adopted.
That’s right☺️
Anyone get goosebumps when in the intro he says “I will train this dog” gives me chills
🤣
"You can bond with a chicken but you can also enjoy eating a chicken... don't put that in" 😆 I can see how you can relate to dogs with that sort of attitude ;)
Moira is going to be a great dog for someone. She's got such drive and energy. A lot of potential.
Yes!!
I think what's important to remember is that this dog is doing amazing! She was living on the streets, and humans are expecting so much from her: walk on a leash, ignore other animals and people, basic commands, kennel training etc....Even though it might be difficult for us..the dog is never difficult herself. She's just a dog being a dog. We're the ones that expect so much, so we have to be careful with what terms we use, we accidentally put negative terms on the dog without meaning to.
These episodes help with training my dog. I teaching him how to roll over. He rolled over once and never after that but we are working on it. He's perfect on walks
Roll over is about trust. Its a lot to ask them to expose their bellies. One of my dogs took a year to learn it because our trust just wasn't there I hadn't had him long.
My other dog just kinda "figured it out"
@@NoThankUBeQuiet yes thank you for it. We are working in it so it will get better everyday
All dogs have their moments and she is completely fine. She has shown her improvement I love her personality. To me is perfect
I love these kind of episodes with Moira! Live her so much. Also God bless this guy for training this Dog so that others won't have difficultes
Omg I got 26 likes and a heart from Zak too!
You can tell Moira is an inherently great dog that just needed proper training. She's so adorable.
*All dogs 💜
@@MsNickyKitty05 I agree!! :)
I love these videos! Showing how the process of training an older dog with an unspecified background is amazing, and encourages those with rescue dogs. Really enjoying this series!
Yes, I'm so glad Zak is doing this series. It demonstrates that even dogs that come into rescue or a shelter with a few rough edges and some behavioral issues can be trained and can become wonderful pets. Whenever we adopt out a Dane that has had to be "trained", we spend a lot of time with the new owners teaching them how to interact with the dog and who will continue the training we've started. We're pretty careful about placing dogs like Moira and we make sure the new adoptors know we're there to help if, at any point, they have questions, concerns, or need help with a behavioral issue.
I like that you showed the scene where the audio wasn’t the best. I’d rather it be real than perfect
Sheps are so damn smart and "here" all the time. I love my boy. Good luck Moira, you got this!
Totally off topic but I love your profile pic! Lovely horse!
The fact that he doesn't even use the small force to pull her back from the door is incredible
Eight days to work out her reactivity to other dogs... I'll be impressed if Zak pulls this off
I'm so emotionally invested into Moira. I would sell my soul to be able to adopt her 🥺
I don't think you know what selling your soul means
@@arnneshiran8509 Please enlighten us
Okay.... I meant it figuratively and not literally, but okay y'all.
As a person whom German Shepherds are my life for 43 years ,You are doing fantastic work with her ! I love love how you explain the CAGE ! THANK YOU
I’d love to have some episodes focus on dogs with separation anxiety. I know a lot of people have been home with their dogs during the pandemic and I’m so worried about having to return to work and leave my ‘shadow’ puppy at home alone since she pants and cries so terribly when I leave the room for a minute!
I JUST found this series tonight and didn't realise how recent it was until "episode 5" didn't show up in my "play next" while I was watching episode 4. I'm glad I refreshed my sub box and was greeted by this posted "10 minutes ago" :D
I've been watching this series and plan on watching the other reality dog training series and just want to say how much I appreciate showing a day in the life of working with a dog that isn't train and/or has behavioral problems due to lack of or under socialization. And for you to even think out loud on how to work with her and admitting to feeling overwhelmed is so awesome. I'm working with my dog who had negative experiences in his critical socialization period and it's definitely a lot of work training him. It's definitely a for life thing.
So glad you are using a muzzle. Even though she may not hurt anyone or isn't aggressive, this protects her and other's from accusing her of things. I wish everyone would muzzle train their dogs. It's extremely important and could help in an emergency situation. Dogs don't just bite out of aggression, they also bite out of fear and pain. I still remember the first time I took my dog out to the park, LOL! It was a true adventure and training for me.
Yup, agree. One of my dogs wears a muzzle out largely because she was finding hedgehogs and killing them. I wish there wasn't such a stigma about them; I get a lot of abuse about her wearing a muzzle as people assume she's a "bad" dog.
Not all dogs need to be muzzled, its a tool and should be used when its appropriate to use it.
I brought home my first puppy to help me with depression and just looking at it brings me lovely peace
Good luck!!!
Same with me. I bought my puppy to help me with depression and anxiety. It helps me to want to get up in the morning because I know I have to let him out.
I'm glad, though, that I have a lot of help with him because he creates a ton of laundry. I am doing some laundry right now because the dog pooped on my bed even though he had just been let out.
This series comes about 3 months into me adopting my dog, Mila. She has a lot of outdoor behaviors that are reminiscent of Moira’s so I’m glad to see that the tips I’ve picked up in videos from your previous series are still working for a pup like her! My dog had made a lot of progress since our very first walk together and I can definitely say that your videos have helped a lot not only with effective teaching methods but, also with boosting my confidence as a dog owner and trainer. I can’t wait to see Moira’s progress by day 14 and I hope that your next series features an even older shelter dog!
This episode's walk is so much better than the previous one and Moira looks like the most obedient dog during stay in a distracting environment part, the title makes perfect sense for the series !
Good girl, Moira! She exercised incredible restraint with the chicken thrown out the front door. 🤎💛🤎
I love how Zak sneak-introduces sponsors like were puppies with low attention spans being trained, haha
I’m loving this series. I’ve had my dog since puppy and he is 6 now, but some annoying behaviors have snuck in over time. This series has been really inspiring to get back to some of the basics to get rid of those behaviors instead of just getting annoyed with him and telling him no all the time. He is no where near as bad as Moira, so if it’s working for her, I should be able to improve with him.
The fact that Moira didn't destroy her bed when she realized she wasn't getting out of that room is impressive. My dog would have had that bed in shreds! Was kind of hoping Moira would have kept chewing on the bed, so Zak would discuss how to stop/discourage that type of behavior lol
Yes, would like Zak to address this as so many dogs do have this issue.
I was thinking the same. No bed for my 10 months as nothing last..😭. Should I or my husband who should be actually the trainer sleep close to pup and teach him that the bed is actually to sleep?. So many to think about it that I am not sure how to start. Maybe I should just continue reading book #2🤣. I hope to find step 1, 2, 3 and back again to 1🤔 step
Well he did say how he would have done? Interrupt the behaviour as soon as it starts to happen!
If you can't be there to watch and Interrupt, then prevent it by leaving them in a "dog proofed" area. Then adress why they're chewing:
if it's separation anxiety you work on that, starting with short periods.
If it's boredom, work them with training before you leave.
When that's working you can work up to leaving them with a bed, by using something like an old towel or a blanket as a step and watch how that goes.
Glad to hear you note that reactivity won’t be conquered in two weeks😂 we have been working on it for a year! Our dogs have made tremendous progress, but we are still vigilant and always learning from them and training. Moira Rose is so delightfully smart and engaged. I hope we get to meet her forever family. I’ll be worried about her😂
The best advice I get from these videos is that it's ok if you aren't successful the first, second, third, etc time. Keep trying and being consistent and you and your dog will be successful. The training tips are excellent too. I watch for the subtle wins and keep building from them. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. I'm sure you are improving a lot of dogs lives. 👍👍
Love your positive training methods. My dog is very much like Moira in terms of reactivity (and size). Unfortunately, since the pandemic, all my remote walking spots have become crowded and I have no place to work with him at a comfortable distance from his triggers (people and dogs), so it is slow going. To complicate this, I have mobility problems and he has pulled me down several times. Still... we are making progress and your videos of Moira are inspiring. Thank you.
I really hope we get to meet her new family at the end of the series. They are getting an awesome dog.
Moira seems like an amazing dog! (Well, when she isn’t having an outburst and isn’t interacting with the world too inappropriately)
Also, your videos have helped me so, so much and I have finally convinced my parents to get me a dog!
Omg ur so lucky my parents always tell me on my birthday every year they say next year my birthday is in 3 month hopefully this is the year i get a dog😂😭
@@craxel5664 keep trying! I showed my parents Zak’s videos and did a lot of research, and then with help put it all in a slideshow and presented it to them in our living room. Then my friend made a fake contract for them to sign and they did it 😂
@@craxel5664 also lots of my friends and teachers got new pets this year so that kind of helped motivate by parents
@@IDKWTFTODO happy bday 🎉
@@IDKWTFTODO Happy bday!!
She’s such a beautiful dog and I’m so pleased Zak is taking charge of her training. I absolutely dread to think how she would suffer in the wrong hands. This series is amazing 😊😊
The dog is in the wrong hands
Well... as a "mom" of a young working line German shepherd male I can relate :D. They are super smart and super energetic. What a beautiful dog Moira is! She will make a great companion to a right owner.
Hopefully you don’t waste your Working Line Shepherds time and potential with this crap
Thanks Zak. She is one handful of energy. Hope you had a nice weekend.
I LOVE this series! It’s so realistic and easy to follow. THANK YOU!
YESSSSS I've been waiting for a new episode!
SAME! 😁
Love the series,thanks for providing these lessons
You should be very impressed with yourself... I just searched up “dog training” after probably a year and a half of not watching you (sorry!) and you were the first channel and videos that popped up!! You should be very proud! Great content
Glad you did this series. Matches my situation almost exactly. Thank you!
Yes! Another video with Moira! You got this Zak! This will be one journey with a dog.
Nice ride there, Zak George!! Love the in-car skylight! Watching the series over and over again. I love it THAT much.
I am enjoying this serie so much. It has everything, funny moments, drama, tension and joys. Looking forward for the next episodes!! 🙌
This series is amazing. Thank you!
Moira is doing so well! Great work Zac🎉
Eventually this channel will get sponsors with products targeted towards human consumers, like really strong coffee, energy drinks, or meditation apps for people who are training dogs with level three energy. Keep up the good work! Thankful for this channel.
Love this series ❤quick question : if inertia and Indiana haven't been around Moira yet, where do they spent their day?
Ps: we'd love to see "A day in my life" vid
I’m so glad you’re willing to show us your training of a very reactive dog. No one else has. This is exactly what I need.
Well done so far. Great teaching and showing how much work working dogs can be. Cheering for you!
Great work you guys. Always love seeing your stuff! Learned so much from you and continue to do so!
This is SO helpful! I’ve used your videos for the last two years to train my pup and we have mastered everything but barking and lunging on leash. I’ve been working consistently on the leash lunge for the past few weeks and this video is exactly what I needed. Thank you so much!
Love Moira so much even though she is very challenging
Great effort put into training her Zak
Keep going
Moira is such a good girl!!! I love the new series, it's really helpful!
We adopted a gsd mix about a year ago and Moira has a lot of the same character traits: reactivity, barking, jumping etc. This particular series has been very helpful in identifying tactics we can use in polishing off her training and improving her problem areas. Our new DOGhter is the sweetest thing ever but can be intimidating to others when she starts lunging and barking excitedly. Working on her leash manners is an ongoing process. Thank you for the tips!
Oh Zak, how I get you with the "leave it" situation. I'm still training my dog with the "leave it" command for about a month, and he still likes to just grab the toy and munch all the way. He is a stubborn dog, so learning the rules of fetch has been taking some months and a lot of patience on my part.
All of this to say that I believe you WILL manage to train that dog, because the Reality Dog Training has actually given me hope that, if YOU CAN DO IT, I CAN DO IT TOO!!! YESSSSSS!!
I look forward to every episode in this series. Like you said you cannot completely train a dog in 2 weeks but you are definitely building a foundation and schedule for us to follow. Keep it up and keep doing these real life dogs!
Door manners are so important. Use them whenever you take your dog out (groomers, vet, etc.). Make them sit and wait for your okay before going through the door. No dogs running over owners to get inside first! (Or outside--front door manners are a life-saver, sometimes quite literally.)
You can train "environmental cues". My dogs know whenever I touch a door knob, they are to sit and wait. I don't have to say one word.
Best series.. Best channel.. Best trainer.. Thanks a for this series and 30 day perfect pup , it's helping me a lot to train my puppyy.. Lots of love Zak❤
My dad is letting me get another dog but I need to take really good care of the one we have already, so these videos have been keeping me motivated to keep going, so I want to thank you for that
Love your videos Zak. I watched them and started training my puppy at 8 weeks old. She's almost 3 now and she loves when we do our daily training. She looks forward to it.
Zak you are amazing! I have enjoyed these series so much and i have learned so much from you, thank you for sharing your experience with us
This series came at just the right time for me - we adopted a 1 year old pittie a little over a week ago and he was an untrained stray. Other dogs make him extremely reactive and anxious to the point where he lunges (and if he's 200% over threshold, growling/snarling). And it's already difficult enough to find good working distances for him because our neighborhood is in a grid format - turn a corner and another dog is on the other street, lol.
Just wanted to say thank you so much because we've been practicing and applying your tips from earlier series and have seen major positive progress with our dog. Was especially looking forward to this video and was glad to see a lot of training practices we were already using (because of you) as well as new ones appear in this episode. Can't wait to start practicing the stay-at-door with him!
The work never ends with our rescue dog and we take the small victories where they happen in helping our dog be the best pup he can be.
You’re doing good work, keep it up! 👏🏽
I have a lot of experience with high drive German Shepherds. I'm really curious to see how this turns out. Zak, if I may offer a German Shepherd tip: I'm not clear if you are using a "release" word--I find they work REALLY WELL with GSDs to let them sniff, pee, "be a dog" on walks. At minute 16, if you had used a RELEASE and allowed her to get the toy, you could start using that toy as an additional high value "treat" reward. This can help reduce continuous reliance on food rewards. Toys as a reward are often VERY EFFECTIVE in helping increase duration with desired behaviors.
I was sceptical watching you with this dog early on, because I know high drive GSDs--BUT: I'm finding myself rooting for you. I'm not a purely positive trainer; I do use corrections, but I'm far more into rewarding desired behaviors than giving "corrections" (maybe 80%-20%?). In any event, I acknowledge we can all learn from different sources. I DO think strong willed German Shepherds that have high drives built in need a little correcting.
My observation here: you HAVE developed a very good, TRUSTING relationship so far with this dog. That's obviously very important. Please consider letting her "release" to the toy after she gives you duration in a sit, down, or heel.
PS: In earlier videos, there was some discussion of resource/food guarding. You don't generally see THAT in a GSD with a good relationship with her handler. Believe me, Moira is EXTREMELY aware that all good food comes from YOU, lol--and she's happy & grateful for it. Where you MIGHT see resource guarding with THIS dog would be if she were to "get jealous", i.e., she might very well get reactive if another dog pays attention to you. Be aware & prepared for that. She clearly is very attached to you already (won't create a problem becoming attached to new owners later on, in fact, prepares her to trust new handlers); she's likely to resource guard YOU for that reason. Good luck Zak!!
I almost NEVER ask my dogs to "heel". One of the purposes of their walks is not only "physical" exercise, but also "mental" stimulation--sniffing, investigating, sometimes meeting and greeting other people and/or dogs. We use "heel" if we are in a crowded area or when going into stores that allow dogs but aren't "dog" stores (such as Home Depot).
I'm not a professional trainer, but have worked extensively with dogs (Great Danes) that have behavioral issues, such as the ones Moira has. I am a purely "positive" trainer. My question for you (and this isn't a "snarky" question, I'm really interested to hear your answer) is this. In positive training, we build a relationship with our dog based on "trust" and "communication". In essence, we bank "trust" (like depositing money in the bank--we deposit "trust" in the bank). Sometimes we have to withdraw "trust" (like when one of our dogs got a small scratch on her cornea--she needed eye drops which she did not appreciate and needed them immediately--no time to "condition" her to the drops). Why would you "withdraw" trust by using positive punishment when you don't have to? I've never "shut down a dog" (and I don't think I could physically do that with a Great Dane). I've used nothing but positive reinforcement (with a little negative punishment if necessary). I don't plan on using either positive punishment or negative reinforcement--ever in training these dogs. I've not find it necessary nor desirable. Don't want to withdraw from my trust bank account unless I absolutely have to. I'd like to know your response, please.
@@janhankins911 How do you not use negative reinforcement?
@@BushmanBove Negative reinforcement means the dog's behavior makes "bad stuff" go away. Why put a dog in a situation where bad stuff is happening to him on purpose? Sorry, won't do that.
@@janhankins911 So you never withhold your dogs food until its calm & sits. Withholding what the dog wants is also negative reinforcement it is not simply removing an unpleasant stimulus that you have applied in order to remove.
Zak you are amazing! These past few weeks I’ve learn so much from your videos and now I’m reading your books. God bless you man ❤️ You are every dog and dog owners saving grace. I send nothing but love and joy to you and your family. 🙏🏾
Great series!
Me and my fam is watching ur vid together rn. My dad wanted me to tell u that he was impressed and thought that you did very amazing and you're really good😂❤
Love Moira and you're a great dog-trainer. It's great to hear you say that it won't be solved in two weeks.
Zac thank you so much for everything you teach! My boyfriend and I got a German shepherd mix almost a year ago as a puppy and we religiously watched your videos. Without your videos I am scared to think of what our dog may have struggled with, but because of your help she is calm and non reactive in any environment and anything we have had to work on we have understood to give her patience and consistency and we have always had good results! It makes me emotional because in my eyes you are protecting dogs and humans of heartbreak and struggles when it comes to reactive dogs. You essentially save lives! I am so grateful we have such an amazing and calm dog because of your videos! We get compliments on our dogs “amazing demeanour” all the time but as we know it came with hard work, patience and love. Thank you!!! From Echo 🐺 and family
Love all your videos! I have a 4 month old Border Collie, and our training is going great, thanks to your videos! And of course, your 30 day puppy training classes! Many thanks! ❤❤❤
💕💕💕this series is the best!!
love the intro! great job on everything!
you should make an episode showing all tricks inertia knows
I’m so pleased to see an improvements!!! Absolutely fantastic she slept through the night however if Moira will be in the new environment she needs a time to adapt to it before being on her own. Good job Zak!!!
I LOOOOVE that you gave a shout out to the Muzzle Up Project and sized up her muzzle!!!
Yep. Muzzle Up Project is terrific!
DON'T WORRY ZAK YOU CAN DO IT💪❤
Btw i like your intro how it shows a big change from a very cute but untrained dog to a very adorable to super well behaved dog
100/10 👌👏
I'm pretty sure that Moira may be my puppies twin. I'm trying to follow you with training her, and I couldn't ask for a better teacher. I reccomend you to everyone that has a dog. Thankyou, I will be purchasing your book soon. 😊😊😊😊😊
I love this dog, she’s so smart
Hi, Zak! I really appreciate your videos, they really helped me trying to discipline my new pup. About a year ago I found a little bundle of joy and wrath in my yard (non-habited property, but visited almost dayly) and I deciden to keep and discipline him so he can be a moderatly well-balanced dog. So he's almost one year old now and I've been trying to teach him (by means on positive reinforcement only) the difference between the command "Wait", which means "Just wait while I set wour treat, toy or snack on the floor" (and he seems to understand and comply correctly, most of the times) and the command "Stay", by which I encouraged him to just sit still until I let him do whatever he wants (it's usually the marker "Free", when he comes to me for his treat or toy, but I cassualy throw in the marker "Yes" and go to him and give him the treat, according to Nate Schoemer) . After some training sessions, I noticed that my dog won't make the difference between the marker "Free" uppon the "Wait" and "Stay" command. Whenever I tell him to wait and I place his food on the ground, he's just looking at me like he's not sure whether to come to me for a treat, as in "Stay" or he should just head on for the food or treat I just placed on the ground, as in "Wait".
I think yhere's something I'm doing wrong and I could really use your advice on this .
I'm looking forward to your new videos!
Thanks!
So proud of Moira!!
I am ao impressed with your accomplishments with Moira!!
Really enjoying this series. I have adopted a 5 year old GSD that has had 5 homes in that period and he is very reactive to other dogs and to some men. I have my work cut out to turn him around, he is by far the most difficult rescue I have ever taken on but I refuse to give up on him. I am two day in so far and already seeing results. So this series is incredibly useful.
I've been waiting for a new episode forever yay
Your videos are amazing do you think you can train my grandma's dogs
Same!
What a wonderful channel. I've never watched a dog training channel like this before.
Meaning, I'm binge-watching all of Moira's training since subbing yesterday.
I just love Moira ❤ she has so much potential. I just *love* those ears of hers!
They're quite comical! The size of them! I had tears when I saw she had slept the night
on her own, part sad that she had to do it and part proud of her that she made it thru
with no dramas. I can't wait to see what happens next! Thanks for the great viewing Zak.
PS~ Has Moira's number 6 upload come out yet? Thank you.
My dog has a lot of the same issues as Moira. We did our first “outside” session at the front door of our house. It was a total disaster, but this video is giving me the inspiration to keep going!
Um, I’ve always been a Zak fan and have more of a Kona than a Moira but I literally binge watched this series like a Netflix show. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Keep it coming love Ur ways
She is coming along so well! You really are making so much headway and such a quick amount of time! :-) it's wonderful she catches on to things so quickly. :-) You actually gave me an idea for today's training session with my customer and her dog when you were teaching Moira to be patient at the door. I now know what I'm going to work on today with Goku. :-)
I just got a siberian husky male pup and your videos are helping so much ! In one day I managed to teach him how to sit without any treats, using the toy method that you showed in your video with Blu 😊