This may be your best 10-minutes-on-how-to-be-the-best-dog-owner video to date. Bravo to you for being able to break down something as difficult as co-existing with another species so eloquently and easy to understand.
Hmm, I've never thought of it as difficult to coexist with another species. Difficult to communicate with each other sometimes, yes of course. I think coexistence with some species is fairly simple when there is kindness and respect and love. Especially dogs, which I believe are fully capable of returning the kindness, love and respect. Not trying to be combative or correct you or anything, just sharing the thoughts I had after reading your comment.
@@tryitout7435 I think if you ask the dogs they will answer that they find a lot of us humans quite difficult to co-exist with hahaha. That said - yes, communication is key.
I've never read a book so fast! czcams.com/users/postUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU Learning about his dogs and experiences was just the icing on the cake - bed this book through and through. We're working with our new pup and Brandon's advise was just what I needed. Wish he'd just come and train for me haha but it's good for us and happy to have this new set of tools to use on our pup.
I had the most wonderful 2 hr. walk with my rescue cattle dog today. He did everything that was required for both him and me to have an amazingly great time. I am under Will's tutelage and my boy Benny is under mine. Thanks for everything you do Will Atherton.
My dogs love watching your videos as much as I do. No kidding. My Schnauzer is always attentive when you you are giving commands to the dogs in your videos. Less so when you are just talking to the audience as you primarily do in this one. But still he watches. I swear the way you talk just resonates with him. Must be the confident way you communicate.
I have a 4 year old rescue Belgian shepherd who is extremely fearful but thanks to your videos together we are making great strides in increasing his confidence however, he has never had a chance to play. Have you any advice on how to help him to learn that a ball, frisbee etc is a fun thing to do together. Thank you for your informative and caring videos.
I've been feeling really down with where my girl's training is at atm and getting stuck in my own head instead of thinking it all through. Thank you for what you do. you provide clarity.
I've noticed this with my Cane corso I'm training him consistently and lots of perseverance with him hes 7 months... teenage years! but other people let there dogs lunge and him bark, growl etc 🙄 if he was to do that would be a different story 🙄 So everytime I see a dog now and see the signs, i have get him in a sit position, get in his space to say its ok, works most the time... not always but will get there 💪
All my dogs so far have been rescue dogs and I have even fostered some and got them to a good home. First thing I always do is telling them NO! NO, you do not chase the cat. NO, you do not try to kill the chickens. NO, you do not try to bite a cows leg (even though a cow is very good in telling that for herself 😅) NO, you do not decide where you are going I do that. It really doesn’t take them long to understand that and they calm down Edit: I forgot a very big NO. NO barking in the car!!!!! Scared me silly that one time. I nearly drove off the road. Dog got a verbal “beating “ and never did it again 😅😢
I am in agreement with lagottessa, this is definitely one of the best videos I have seen, and that is saying something because I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work Will, we appreciate you.
The dog you're working with in this video looks so much like my sister's puggle who passed away a few years ago. Such a loving, goofy dog. I miss her all the time. My boyfriend and I are getting a Boxer puppy soon, this video is a great help to prepare, thank you!
I'm so glad I came across this video. I just got a rescue who is a 2-year-old American bulldog, he was abused by his Trainor and shuffled around from kennel to kennel. He is a very loving boy but has some aggression toward people, I did buy him a muzzle which he tries to pull off.
Thank you for sharing this!! This had really good reminders that I need to work on personally, as I continue to train and build my relationship with my 8 month old Dobie, Willow. It has been tricky and I feel I haven't found that perfect balance between pushing her out of her comfort zone and also respecting and understanding her limits...not pushing her too far. I feel like I failed in this area if I am being honest, especially during her recovery post spay surgery. I will also be attending group classes with her on this. Fingers crossed.
I just bought a bullmastiff cause how good you said they are at being independent and good family guard dogs. I look forward to the challenge of treating him when we are able to take him home. Been watching the crash out of your videos
I’ve been watching your channel for about an hour now and it’s been extremely informative. I’m looking so much more forward to training my dog now. She’s a Belgian Melinois 8mo.
I have beagle cross rescue dog he is 11months and the only time he listen too me is when he is tired after his walk and a run in dog park..lots of people have told me this type of dog is impossible to train but I refuse to believe this . I am watching as many of your dog training videos and hoping we get a result eventually. Thanks for all the honest and helpful tips you share
I have recently adopted a 4year old staffy mix rescue. She has been doing amazingly well and learned a lot of things very quickly, doesn't pull on walks anymore. The only thing I cannot seem to get better on with her is the fact when she sees another dog on a walk, she goes berserk. She gets so excited and hyped, starts pulling, jumping the leash and whining. She is in no way showing signs of aggression. For she seems like she HAS TO say hello to the dog. Otherwise she'll whine the rest of the walk and keep looking back to where the other dog was. (Although this got better, she calms down relatively quickly after seeing another dog now and continues to walk heel afterwards) I cannot seem to make her stay calm during those events. We can't walk past dogs without her jumping and pulling and hurting both of us in the process. For other dog owners of course it looks intimidating. She has other dogs with me here regularly as I foster rescues and sit dogs aswell and she shows absolutely zero interest in any other dog once she sniffed them once. It's literally as if she HAS TO sniff a dog before she can calm down again and walk completely fine again and behave normally. I've tried several tactics from several trainers and it just does not get any better. If anyone has suggestions on what we could do, I'd be very thankful!
I really find it hard to build a routine that suits mine schedule -work - and his routine, I would love a video on how to build a good routine for him and make it suitable for everyday life
Will, I just discovered your channel, and I’m so excited!! Ready to learn! I’m selecting my first-ever dog soon, and I’d like to maximize my efforts and be as prepared as I can be. I believe a smaller dog will be a better choice for me (a NYC apartment), and I’ve decided to avoid breeds that require haircuts. (I’m okay with grooming and brushing and cleaning up after a dog that sheds.) What breeds, behaviorally, might be best to consider? With your teaching, I’m okay with a rescue dog who may need some special attention. I like Frenchies, for example, and I’ve read to be very prepared for 4-6 months to potty train a puppy. I also plan to visit several sources / shelters / owners, and I will NOT grab the first dog I see. I plan to walk away from the first few visits simply as a matter of principle. Thank you, Will, and I’ll continue checking out your wonderful videos and resources. I’m looking forward!!! You’re a great person! (Just an example - I’m not set on the breed.)
I have a rescue GSD cross Lurcher ( 10 months in she's very well behaved, recall 100% and rarely leaves my side) , THE BIGGEST problem I come across is other people who think it's ok to allow their dogs to run upto mine... I wish you could teach dog owners how to behave!
Hi Will, nice lessons, but I have a question. Dogs should not make decisions when on a leash. Only after break, released from the leash, she can do her own things. How oes that work when living in a city, and not every day it is possible to go to a park where they can move freely?
Your first mistake that owners do is something I do constantly and tbh I’m a lot happier with the progress I’ve made with my dogs reactivity and leash walking than I would have been 2 weeks ago the only thing keeping me unhappy is other people
I am new to your channel and loves it! thank you so much. Do you have videos on how to correct behavior at home, like stealing food, jumping towards the counter, stealing dolls :-) thank you
My 6mths old cavoodle nips at we when I make him do something he doesn’t want to do like get of the lounge or go to bed in his crate when he has already fallen asleep on the floor. I’m a little worried this will get worse.
Hi Will. I had an adorable Black Lab. Learned enough raising one pup and watching your videos as well. I am thinking to adopt a Dobermann, requesting your suggestions. It would be my first gurad dog.
i ended up with a Belgian Mal as a first ever dog, we’re working on a bunch of stuff atm! doberman would be a good choice, my fairly limited experience of them is they learn really quickly but you need to avoid harsh punishment until he’s about a year old, and never be angry when disciplining, if things aren’t going your way, put them in a down, take a breather, let the adrenaline ware off for both you and the dog and get back to it! working breeds will test your patience!
I really enjoy your videos, in the coming months me and my family are moving back to UK from Poland, our dog Murphy is getting all his checks and jabs for the trip, hoping he will not have to quarantine, he will stay behind at my In-laws for about 2 weeks, then I will return and bring him with an organization, that transports dogs by car, the trip is 16hrs, we are a little worried about how the trip will effect him mentally, I will travel with him, I wouldn't let him travel with people he doesn't know, is there any tips you could give? I would be very grateful.
I’ve heard people saying not to train a dog with food because they will not listen to you when you do not have any food on you to reward them with. What are your thoughts on this??
Almost everything is trained with food to start with, you don't use it forever u don't need to, when the dog understands u can just use verbal praise and touch or even there favourite toy, every new thing I teach my dog starts with food or a toy depending what's motivating him on that day.
I have a question, a veterinary said to a dog owner to let him cry after her, an this way the dog will get used with the owner going to other rooms and leaving him alone in the kitchen for example? Is it true? Because I have a child, but with them it's completely different.
Hi Will love Ur videos, I adopted my American Bulldog when she was 8Months old & it's been a hard slog but she's now a advocate for her breed & my world. Question tho can you crate Train older dogs? I didn't want to crate her when I rescued her because of her past however it cost me dearly with duvets pillows & cushions amongst other things if I left her to nip to the local shop. I work from home now & we spend 24hrs together & if I do have to go out my son is with her.
Do you have any advice for a 10 week old basset hound puppy? I've been working on crate training but sometimes during our playtimes in-between he gets grumpy and wants to bark at the cat, or chew on things he isn't supposed to and his stubborn attitude isn't letting me redirect him to things he should chew! Should he just go back to the crate if he is bitey and not listening?
How do I get my dog to not growl at other dogs that get too close ? I'm trying so hard, and we've made massive progress but he still growls sometimes, ignores me, and goes stiff (amstaff)
Hey will I keep watching your videos, and have learned most of what I know about my dog and what to do with her from you, and for this I am eternally greatful❤ But my puppy id “different” and I need help. I have tried our vet, and other training centers locally, but nobody seems to know what to do with her. I need help! She has 2 main issues- she won’t eat, and is pretty much not at all food motivated, which makes it impossible to train her. She is also not really toy motivated. Is there anyway I can talk to you in person? Maybe on facetime? Or facebook? Or zoom? Or something?? I would really really appreciate it!! Thank you🙏
Will you please do a video on pugs? We have had 2 pugs now and they are the pickiest eaters ever known to dogs! We have to feed our pug steak just to get him to eat! He also loses his mind when he meets someone especially children! I’ve been training him since six weeks old and he still jumps on people and scares children out of their mind. How do I address this he’s six years old and still doing it?
Hiya Will! I've really enjoyed watching your videos, especially on the subject of stopping your dog from pulling! I've got an XL Bully, for 8 months, she turns 2 in February 2023. She had no formal training and I've managed to get her to sit 95% of the time when told; stay, (lie)down and heel still remains an issue - her pulling over time has got worse! Plus no interaction from her, at all! I'm using your technique of snapping the lead when attached to her flat collar (it's all I have) - positive reaction though with the occasional interaction ie looking at me as well...but short lived...as soon as I go back to the harness, excessive pulling again! Any suggestions, advice or tips?
Mine pulled me to the gtound and l sprained my shoulder. I used a walking stick for balance. Because of my injury, l couldn't use my stick. I put leash in left hand and held it mid leash with right hand so my dog had ony 3 feet of length. All of a sudden l have way more control of her behavior by giving her less leash and freedom. She sits during our walks when l stop and her pulling has been minimal. Good luck
@@katieohara3222 thanks for letting me know! She pulled me over once when sitting at an outside cafe, but thankfully i wasn't hurt - thanks to my 'cushioning' lol! I've just been neck flat collar and it seems to be improving, within a week! I'm only putting her on her harness when travelling. But will see how things go!? Hope you're feeling better and have healed alright!?
@@ian_bradley Thanks. My shoulder is still wonky. 2 days after that l let her run with another dog off leash. I made the mistake of doing laps on my own turning my back and the 2 dogs running crashed into me and knocked me down. My baxkside was Batman blue and swollen for weeks. It was a rough time Christmas week 🤷♀️
@@katieohara3222 ouch! You don't seem to be having much luck, so to speak with this dog of yours! Does it need glasses? Lol! My dog isn't the best at spacial awareness either, but she is improving...slowly - I reckon patience is the key, attempting not to be a patient! Hopefully it will settle down in time...I'm hoping mine will, as much I've felt like giving in, persistence will pay off eventually, I'm sure! And, trusting all has healed by now and your shoulder is improving!?!? Keep the faith and fight the good fight of obedience!!!
I'm having issues with my dog when it's just me he's s great dog but if kids or women are around he will not let me near them and try to bite if I even get close to them
So many people where i live need to realise they need to stop their tiny dogs growling, barking and lunging at our bigger dog. He's 6 months and learning and reacts to the negative behaviour. Then the owners look at me like it's our fault! Otherwise he is doing so well after watching these videos.
Please come to my house and help me with pulling and jumping up 😂 I follow all the advice but I’m really struggling with overexcited behaviour 🎉 (Just to clarify…my dog, not me 😂)
Brilliant - this summaries my thoughts about dog training. Someone recently posted a tictok thing by someone claiming to be a dog trainer and referring to the dog owner handler as a ‘care giver’ - made me feel quite nauseous 😂 this individual was also highly passive aggressive, claiming he wasnt critisising a TV dog trainer and then spending the rest of the post doing exactly that …. What a w⚓️
This may be your best 10-minutes-on-how-to-be-the-best-dog-owner video to date. Bravo to you for being able to break down something as difficult as co-existing with another species so eloquently and easy to understand.
Hmm, I've never thought of it as difficult to coexist with another species. Difficult to communicate with each other sometimes, yes of course. I think coexistence with some species is fairly simple when there is kindness and respect and love. Especially dogs, which I believe are fully capable of returning the kindness, love and respect.
Not trying to be combative or correct you or anything, just sharing the thoughts I had after reading your comment.
@@tryitout7435 I think if you ask the dogs they will answer that they find a lot of us humans quite difficult to co-exist with hahaha. That said - yes, communication is key.
I've never read a book so fast! czcams.com/users/postUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU Learning about his dogs and experiences was just the icing on the cake - bed this book through and through. We're working with our new pup and Brandon's advise was just what I needed. Wish he'd just come and train for me haha but it's good for us and happy to have this new set of tools to use on our pup.
I had the most wonderful 2 hr. walk with my rescue cattle dog today. He did everything that was required for both him and me to have an amazingly great time. I am under Will's tutelage and my boy Benny is under mine. Thanks for everything you do Will Atherton.
My dogs love watching your videos as much as I do. No kidding. My Schnauzer is always attentive when you you are giving commands to the dogs in your videos. Less so when you are just talking to the audience as you primarily do in this one. But still he watches. I swear the way you talk just resonates with him. Must be the confident way you communicate.
I have a 4 year old rescue Belgian shepherd who is extremely fearful but thanks to your videos together we are making great strides in increasing his confidence however, he has never had a chance to play. Have you any advice on how to help him to learn that a ball, frisbee etc is a fun thing to do together. Thank you for your informative and caring videos.
I've been feeling really down with where my girl's training is at atm and getting stuck in my own head instead of thinking it all through. Thank you for what you do. you provide clarity.
I wish my friend (and her pomeranian) would take this to heart. She (well meaningly) rewards the bad behaviour and doggis barking is getting worse.
I've noticed this with my Cane corso I'm training him consistently and lots of perseverance with him hes 7 months... teenage years! but other people let there dogs lunge and him bark, growl etc 🙄 if he was to do that would be a different story 🙄
So everytime I see a dog now and see the signs, i have get him in a sit position, get in his space to say its ok, works most the time... not always but will get there 💪
All my dogs so far have been rescue dogs and I have even fostered some and got them to a good home. First thing I always do is telling them NO! NO, you do not chase the cat. NO, you do not try to kill the chickens. NO, you do not try to bite a cows leg (even though a cow is very good in telling that for herself 😅) NO, you do not decide where you are going I do that. It really doesn’t take them long to understand that and they calm down
Edit: I forgot a very big NO. NO barking in the car!!!!! Scared me silly that one time. I nearly drove off the road. Dog got a verbal “beating “ and never did it again 😅😢
I am in agreement with lagottessa, this is definitely one of the best videos I have seen, and that is saying something because I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work Will, we appreciate you.
The dog you're working with in this video looks so much like my sister's puggle who passed away a few years ago. Such a loving, goofy dog. I miss her all the time. My boyfriend and I are getting a Boxer puppy soon, this video is a great help to prepare, thank you!
I'm so glad I came across this video. I just got a rescue who is a 2-year-old American bulldog, he was abused by his Trainor and shuffled around from kennel to kennel. He is a very loving boy but has some aggression toward people, I did buy him a muzzle which he tries to pull off.
Thank you for sharing this!! This had really good reminders that I need to work on personally, as I continue to train and build my relationship with my 8 month old Dobie, Willow. It has been tricky and I feel I haven't found that perfect balance between pushing her out of her comfort zone and also respecting and understanding her limits...not pushing her too far. I feel like I failed in this area if I am being honest, especially during her recovery post spay surgery. I will also be attending group classes with her on this. Fingers crossed.
I just bought a bullmastiff cause how good you said they are at being independent and good family guard dogs. I look forward to the challenge of treating him when we are able to take him home. Been watching the crash out of your videos
Great point about there not being a one size fits all approach to training. It really is an art along with being a science.
I’ve been watching your channel for about an hour now and it’s been extremely informative. I’m looking so much more forward to training my dog now. She’s a Belgian Melinois 8mo.
I have beagle cross rescue dog he is 11months and the only time he listen too me is when he is tired after his walk and a run in dog park..lots of people have told me this type of dog is impossible to train but I refuse to believe this . I am watching as many of your dog training videos and hoping we get a result eventually. Thanks for all the honest and helpful tips you share
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This is an exceptional video guide on how to be a responsible dog owner and give your best companion the best life
Brilliant point about the rescue dogs
Very eloquent. Nice tips. Thx for the vid
I have recently adopted a 4year old staffy mix rescue. She has been doing amazingly well and learned a lot of things very quickly, doesn't pull on walks anymore.
The only thing I cannot seem to get better on with her is the fact when she sees another dog on a walk, she goes berserk. She gets so excited and hyped, starts pulling, jumping the leash and whining. She is in no way showing signs of aggression. For she seems like she HAS TO say hello to the dog. Otherwise she'll whine the rest of the walk and keep looking back to where the other dog was. (Although this got better, she calms down relatively quickly after seeing another dog now and continues to walk heel afterwards)
I cannot seem to make her stay calm during those events. We can't walk past dogs without her jumping and pulling and hurting both of us in the process. For other dog owners of course it looks intimidating.
She has other dogs with me here regularly as I foster rescues and sit dogs aswell and she shows absolutely zero interest in any other dog once she sniffed them once.
It's literally as if she HAS TO sniff a dog before she can calm down again and walk completely fine again and behave normally.
I've tried several tactics from several trainers and it just does not get any better.
If anyone has suggestions on what we could do, I'd be very thankful!
Brilliant video Will as usual and very good advice.
This is brilliant! So much sensible info that I have to keep watching it over and over and over. Thank you.
Thank-you so much for highlighting the essentials of dog ownership.
I really find it hard to build a routine that suits mine schedule -work - and his routine, I would love a video on how to build a good routine for him and make it suitable for everyday life
Great comments on parenting children and I like the way you related it to dogs too!
Much thanks from the 🇺🇸 USA!
Nothing to text you about.
I appreciate the content.
Take care 🐕
Great commentary & advice ❤
Awesome video! I gathered a lot of valuable training tips from this segment. Thank you.
Thank you man am learning more things every days
I'm learning From you thank you Is The based dog Channel ever I hope you guys never stop making videos
Love that social media talk 👏👏
Very informative and very well pit. Thank you
Will, I just discovered your channel, and I’m so excited!! Ready to learn! I’m selecting my first-ever dog soon, and I’d like to maximize my efforts and be as prepared as I can be. I believe a smaller dog will be a better choice for me (a NYC apartment), and I’ve decided to avoid breeds that require haircuts. (I’m okay with grooming and brushing and cleaning up after a dog that sheds.) What breeds, behaviorally, might be best to consider? With your teaching, I’m okay with a rescue dog who may need some special attention. I like Frenchies, for example, and I’ve read to be very prepared for 4-6 months to potty train a puppy.
I also plan to visit several sources / shelters / owners, and I will NOT grab the first dog I see. I plan to walk away from the first few visits simply as a matter of principle. Thank you, Will, and I’ll continue checking out your wonderful videos and resources. I’m looking forward!!! You’re a great person! (Just an example - I’m not set on the breed.)
Dogs don't get full bladder control until adult/18 months
Have patience 🌞
@@katieohara3222 Thanks!!
Thank you for another great video Will.
Great video mate, one of your best!!
Thank you for the words of wisdom. Your Boots are wonderful. Thanks, and best wishes. I just found you today, and have subscribed.
I have a rescue GSD cross Lurcher ( 10 months in she's very well behaved, recall 100% and rarely leaves my side) , THE BIGGEST problem I come across is other people who think it's ok to allow their dogs to run upto mine... I wish you could teach dog owners how to behave!
Great video as always
Hi Will, nice lessons, but I have a question.
Dogs should not make decisions when on a leash. Only after break, released from the leash, she can do her own things. How oes that work when living in a city, and not every day it is possible to go to a park where they can move freely?
Your first mistake that owners do is something I do constantly and tbh I’m a lot happier with the progress I’ve made with my dogs reactivity and leash walking than I would have been 2 weeks ago the only thing keeping me unhappy is other people
Amazing videos man
any tips for a small Munsterlander in her puberty, she is very enthusiastic and I have sometimes difficulties calming her down
I am new to your channel and loves it! thank you so much. Do you have videos on how to correct behavior at home, like stealing food, jumping towards the counter, stealing dolls :-) thank you
Just A M E N on everything!!! I love you!! Lol
Excellent advice yet
My 6mths old cavoodle nips at we when I make him do something he doesn’t want to do like get of the lounge or go to bed in his crate when he has already fallen asleep on the floor. I’m a little worried this will get worse.
Hi Will. I had an adorable Black Lab. Learned enough raising one pup and watching your videos as well. I am thinking to adopt a Dobermann, requesting your suggestions. It would be my first gurad dog.
i ended up with a Belgian Mal as a first ever dog, we’re working on a bunch of stuff atm! doberman would be a good choice, my fairly limited experience of them is they learn really quickly but you need to avoid harsh punishment until he’s about a year old, and never be angry when disciplining, if things aren’t going your way, put them in a down, take a breather, let the adrenaline ware off for both you and the dog and get back to it!
working breeds will test your patience!
@@usbtnt Thanks very much. Appreciate the help, will keep it in mind. I am learning before adopting so, I need all the help I can get.
0:49 what equipment do you use? I saw a pinch collar on one.
Will, the black lab at 8 minutes looked to be wearing a shock collar. Is that correct? What ate your thoughts on them?
I really enjoy your videos, in the coming months me and my family are moving back to UK from Poland, our dog Murphy is getting all his checks and jabs for the trip, hoping he will not have to quarantine, he will stay behind at my In-laws for about 2 weeks, then I will return and bring him with an organization, that transports dogs by car, the trip is 16hrs, we are a little worried about how the trip will effect him mentally, I will travel with him, I wouldn't let him travel with people he doesn't know, is there any tips you could give? I would be very grateful.
I’ve heard people saying not to train a dog with food because they will not listen to you when you do not have any food on you to reward them with. What are your thoughts on this??
Almost everything is trained with food to start with, you don't use it forever u don't need to, when the dog understands u can just use verbal praise and touch or even there favourite toy, every new thing I teach my dog starts with food or a toy depending what's motivating him on that day.
I have a question, a veterinary said to a dog owner to let him cry after her, an this way the dog will get used with the owner going to other rooms and leaving him alone in the kitchen for example? Is it true? Because I have a child, but with them it's completely different.
Hi Will love Ur videos, I adopted my American Bulldog when she was 8Months old & it's been a hard slog but she's now a advocate for her breed & my world. Question tho can you crate Train older dogs? I didn't want to crate her when I rescued her because of her past however it cost me dearly with duvets pillows & cushions amongst other things if I left her to nip to the local shop. I work from home now & we spend 24hrs together & if I do have to go out my son is with her.
Dogs are natural den making animals. Crate training is very natural for them. Seeing it as a problem is projecting human ideas
Do you have any advice for a 10 week old basset hound puppy? I've been working on crate training but sometimes during our playtimes in-between he gets grumpy and wants to bark at the cat, or chew on things he isn't supposed to and his stubborn attitude isn't letting me redirect him to things he should chew! Should he just go back to the crate if he is bitey and not listening?
Is it normal for your Australian shepherd border collie to be rather chill she's 5 months old and she's in perfect health but she's extremely chill
How do I get my dog to not growl at other dogs that get too close ? I'm trying so hard, and we've made massive progress but he still growls sometimes, ignores me, and goes stiff (amstaff)
Hey will I keep watching your videos, and have learned most of what I know about my dog and what to do with her from you, and for this I am eternally greatful❤ But my puppy id “different” and I need help. I have tried our vet, and other training centers locally, but nobody seems to know what to do with her. I need help! She has 2 main issues- she won’t eat, and is pretty much not at all food motivated, which makes it impossible to train her. She is also not really toy motivated. Is there anyway I can talk to you in person? Maybe on facetime? Or facebook? Or zoom? Or something?? I would really really appreciate it!! Thank you🙏
So good
Will you please do a video on pugs? We have had 2 pugs now and they are the pickiest eaters ever known to dogs! We have to feed our pug steak just to get him to eat! He also loses his mind when he meets someone especially children! I’ve been training him since six weeks old and he still jumps on people and scares children out of their mind. How do I address this he’s six years old and still doing it?
No offence but it sounds like you’re doing everything wrong, all stemming from humanising. No such thing as a picky eater, only a spoiled dog.
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Well Done and Well Said Will
Cheers, M8te 🐾👍✔️
Have you got any work with Huskies?
This is crazy because this goes for any domestic pet or even humans babies to some extent
Do you have training classes in the US?????
Hiya Will! I've really enjoyed watching your videos, especially on the subject of stopping your dog from pulling!
I've got an XL Bully, for 8 months, she turns 2 in February 2023. She had no formal training and I've managed to get her to sit 95% of the time when told; stay, (lie)down and heel still remains an issue - her pulling over time has got worse! Plus no interaction from her, at all!
I'm using your technique of snapping the lead when attached to her flat collar (it's all I have) - positive reaction though with the occasional interaction ie looking at me as well...but short lived...as soon as I go back to the harness, excessive pulling again!
Any suggestions, advice or tips?
Mine pulled me to the gtound and l sprained my shoulder. I used a walking stick for balance. Because of my injury, l couldn't use my stick. I put leash in left hand and held it mid leash with right hand so my dog had ony 3 feet of length. All of a sudden l have way more control of her behavior by giving her less leash and freedom. She sits during our walks when l stop and her pulling has been minimal. Good luck
@@katieohara3222 thanks for letting me know! She pulled me over once when sitting at an outside cafe, but thankfully i wasn't hurt - thanks to my 'cushioning' lol!
I've just been neck flat collar and it seems to be improving, within a week!
I'm only putting her on her harness when travelling. But will see how things go!?
Hope you're feeling better and have healed alright!?
@@ian_bradley Thanks. My shoulder is still wonky. 2 days after that l let her run with another dog off leash. I made the mistake of doing laps on my own turning my back and the 2 dogs running crashed into me and knocked me down. My baxkside was Batman blue and swollen for weeks. It was a rough time Christmas week 🤷♀️
@@katieohara3222 ouch! You don't seem to be having much luck, so to speak with this dog of yours! Does it need glasses? Lol!
My dog isn't the best at spacial awareness either, but she is improving...slowly - I reckon patience is the key, attempting not to be a patient! Hopefully it will settle down in time...I'm hoping mine will, as much I've felt like giving in, persistence will pay off eventually, I'm sure! And, trusting all has healed by now and your shoulder is improving!?!? Keep the faith and fight the good fight of obedience!!!
I'm having issues with my dog when it's just me he's s great dog but if kids or women are around he will not let me near them and try to bite if I even get close to them
Would you recommend martingale collars?
Are frenchies a good dog breed for families?
Yes but you still have to out the work in. They are usually super annoying but it’s because ppl don’t train them because they’re cute
I have a 4 week old puppy and was wondering when the best age is to start training?
Any english bulldog videos please?
So many people where i live need to realise they need to stop their tiny dogs growling, barking and lunging at our bigger dog. He's 6 months and learning and reacts to the negative behaviour. Then the owners look at me like it's our fault! Otherwise he is doing so well after watching these videos.
100%
There are so many bad dog owners now, it’s awkward to be even be out in public
I wish you could be our trainer
I really like that in the thumbnail of this video the mastiff type dog doesn’t have cropped ears! 🎉
Wonderful training tips, now can I have some tips on how to train my husband?
Please come to my house and help me with pulling and jumping up 😂 I follow all the advice but I’m really struggling with overexcited behaviour 🎉
(Just to clarify…my dog, not me 😂)
Does nuetering a male make this work easier?
>"But my dog is fine"
>Says everyone whose dog is definitely not fine.
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Brilliant - this summaries my thoughts about dog training. Someone recently posted a tictok thing by someone claiming to be a dog trainer and referring to the dog owner handler as a ‘care giver’ - made me feel quite nauseous 😂 this individual was also highly passive aggressive, claiming he wasnt critisising a TV dog trainer and then spending the rest of the post doing exactly that …. What a w⚓️
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You look and sound like you would make a good husband to someone 😊
Absolutely agree 💯 ❤