This guy is great at explaining the relationship between dog and person. So many times I've realized that I've projected my own perception and experience onto my dog without really understanding his. It's made training and his learning experience more enjoyable for both of us!
Could i get your advice with my American staffy? She is still learning leash manners but a neighbors highly aggressive dog gets her all geared up (mirroring his energy) to get close (but then drops to the ground when she gets there). But all forms of correction are against the law here, she even leans into choke chains and slip collars, prong and e collars are out of the question legally, even martingale collars. I'm at my wits end as she's supposed to be hopefully a service dog one day but makes things so much worse atm. Any advice?
You're doing with her exactly what you told her wasn't working with her dog. Instead of "whamming" her for 5 minutes, all you had to say, once, was "give your dog a command and ALLOW him to do it, as if he's off leash". If the bond with the dog is about fun, it had better be the same between you and her. Otherwise, you're just rattling on for your own benefit.
Ok, as someone else has said, this vid is not specifically about dog training. However, it is about understanding the dog, how it thinks and learns, how you are communicating with it and the effects of transmitting the presence of a perceived threat to your dog. Its all about learning on the part of the owner. Ok, this is a one to one behaviour rehab session, but….the techniques used by this trainer and his mental approach to the process is equally pertinent in Training Scenarios. Its also nice to see that colleagues in the US face the same issues of a lack of knowledge and understanding on the part of the owner. Personally, I would have moved on relatively quickly to getting the owner to "work" her dog in this situation herself.I always try to remember to keep the "wordy bits" as concise and short as I can.I find it easier to do a quick overview of the "problems" in the interaction between dog and owner. But then, get things moving and deal with each of them as they become apparent in the active part of the session. Then, I personally fee, the owner will consolidate her learning by actually doing IT….The AHA or EUREKA moment is far more likely to occur then, but also having had the "Verbal" bit to begin with. I constantly get the reaction from clients "Ah right, I see now what you meant. By doing such and such I created the reactivity just now." ..I use my own dogs as stooges in just this kind of lesson/session. As she walked and worked her dog around the yard area I would remind her to be aware of her body language and use of leash, for example. and indicate examples of what we had been discussing in the "verbal" part of the session…I may even step in and use the owners dog to demonstrate something that needs altering on the part of the owner……… In other words Ok you get it so far….right , now its your turn to put this onto action.and PLEASE….ENJOY YOUR DOG This is in NO WAY intended to sound like a criticism of the techniques or the Trainer here. It is very very good , solid dog behaviour management being transmitted by someone who is obviously 100% passionate and knowledgeable about what he does, as well as being correct in his techniques and reasons for same. Hodoku Dog Training, Ireland PDTI, CDTP
What a totally brilliant vid. This demonstrates emphatically how the incorrect input or body language from the owner can have a totally destructive impact on dog behaviour and management. Positive reinforcement coupled with an understanding of how a dog learns and thinks…..awesome….hokoku dog training, ireland
5:54 bitch be ignorant asf there is a reason why she is getting help… now she isnt listening to the trainer maybe thats where her dog gets the bad habit
The title is misleading as this German Shepherd is not truly aggressive. In this case it is the owner who is off balance. The message was good but too much talking, could have been conveyed in half the time and spend the other half demonstrating your training method with her dog. Also work dogs in the shade during summer months when possible.
Awesome video and lessons! But I have to disagree with the statement that our words dictate the behavior of the dog. It's the energy and body language, not our words. If I am not balanced, I can give my dog a million voice commands, he won't do anything.
The advice is spot on, and that's great. Sadly, I think she understood it after the first explanation. In fact, she restated what he was saying in her own words. By the 5th (re) explanation i decided I didn't want to listen to this guy over correct the human about over correcting the dog.
i mean…. Prong and e-collar…. why?! Am I the only one who did notice that? I don't have an objections towards those tools in a good hands and such.. But to have both on a dog……
Very well explained Tom. Clearly the dog is reacting to the owners energy. So important to calm but assertive. Enjoying your channel Tom. Time to dog train 🙂
I like that this trainer is not training the dog itself, he is teaching the owner how to properly handle the situation. There's no use in training a dog if the owner doesn't know how to handle it
The main thing I've noticed is this woman needs to be more motivated and happy to train and "rehabilitate" her dog. Yes, she's there. That's an effort. The thing is she has this "well that's just great. Another problem with my dog that I bought thinking he's automatically going to be this perfect robot." An example of a bad handler. Just what I'm observing here.
This guy is great at explaining the relationship between dog and person. So many times I've realized that I've projected my own perception and experience onto my dog without really understanding his. It's made training and his learning experience more enjoyable for both of us!
This ladies attitude is pissing me off haha
to many people dont need dogs
My German shepherd is real serious if people try touched me he was aggressive!
Could i get your advice with my American staffy? She is still learning leash manners but a neighbors highly aggressive dog gets her all geared up (mirroring his energy) to get close (but then drops to the ground when she gets there). But all forms of correction are against the law here, she even leans into choke chains and slip collars, prong and e collars are out of the question legally, even martingale collars. I'm at my wits end as she's supposed to be hopefully a service dog one day but makes things so much worse atm. Any advice?
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2 humans talking together.
He's good I gotta work on you!
A lot of good information here but what happens when two dogs are agressive? It is easier when one is calm and you focus only the agressive dog.
10:13 Loved the realization "oh, good boy, you only wanted mom to be happy"
You're doing with her exactly what you told her wasn't working with her dog. Instead of "whamming" her for 5 minutes, all you had to say, once, was "give your dog a command and ALLOW him to do it, as if he's off leash". If the bond with the dog is about fun, it had better be the same between you and her. Otherwise, you're just rattling on for your own benefit.
Ok, as someone else has said, this vid is not specifically about dog training. However, it is about understanding the dog, how it thinks and learns, how you are communicating with it and the effects of transmitting the presence of a perceived threat to your dog. Its all about learning on the part of the owner. Ok, this is a one to one behaviour rehab session, but….the techniques used by this trainer and his mental approach to the process is equally pertinent in Training Scenarios.
Its also nice to see that colleagues in the US face the same issues of a lack of knowledge and understanding on the part of the owner.
Personally, I would have moved on relatively quickly to getting the owner to "work" her dog in this situation herself.I always try to remember to keep the "wordy bits" as concise and short as I can.I find it easier to do a quick overview of the "problems" in the interaction between dog and owner. But then, get things moving and deal with each of them as they become apparent in the active part of the session. Then, I personally fee, the owner will consolidate her learning by actually doing IT….The AHA or EUREKA moment is far more likely to occur then, but also having had the "Verbal" bit to begin with. I constantly get the reaction from clients "Ah right, I see now what you meant. By doing such and such I created the reactivity just now."
..I use my own dogs as stooges in just this kind of lesson/session. As she walked and worked her dog around the yard area I would remind her to be aware of her body language and use of leash, for example. and indicate examples of what we had been discussing in the "verbal" part of the session…I may even step in and use the owners dog to demonstrate something that needs altering on the part of the owner……… In other words
Ok you get it so far….right , now its your turn to put this onto action.and PLEASE….ENJOY YOUR DOG
This is in NO WAY intended to sound like a criticism of the techniques or the Trainer here. It is very very good , solid dog behaviour management being transmitted by someone who is obviously 100% passionate and knowledgeable about what he does, as well as being correct in his techniques and reasons for same.
Hodoku Dog Training, Ireland
PDTI, CDTP
What a totally brilliant vid. This demonstrates emphatically how the incorrect input or body language from the owner can have a totally destructive impact on dog behaviour and management. Positive reinforcement coupled with an understanding of how a dog learns and thinks…..awesome….hokoku dog training, ireland
5:54 bitch be ignorant asf there is a reason why she is getting help… now she isnt listening to the trainer maybe thats where her dog gets the bad habit
The title is misleading as this German Shepherd is not truly aggressive. In this case it is the owner who is off balance. The message was good but too much talking, could have been conveyed in half the time and spend the other half demonstrating your training method with her dog. Also work dogs in the shade during summer months when possible.
Awesome video and lessons! But I have to disagree with the statement that our words dictate the behavior of the dog. It's the energy and body language, not our words. If I am not balanced, I can give my dog a million voice commands, he won't do anything.
Where are you located?
You people sure know your stuff! Awesome video!
The advice is spot on, and that's great. Sadly, I think she understood it after the first explanation. In fact, she restated what he was saying in her own words. By the 5th (re) explanation i decided I didn't want to listen to this guy over correct the human about over correcting the dog.
i mean…. Prong and e-collar…. why?! Am I the only one who did notice that? I don't have an objections towards those tools in a good hands and such.. But to have both on a dog……
My mind has exploded?
I wish that he cen trane my jormen sheperd
6:00 "Don't worry about him, cuz he's good … I gotta work on you."
Most time I spose owners stuff it up for dogs.
Very well explained Tom. Clearly the dog is reacting to the owners energy. So important to calm but assertive. Enjoying your channel Tom. Time to dog train 🙂
I like that this trainer is not training the dog itself, he is teaching the owner how to properly handle the situation. There's no use in training a dog if the owner doesn't know how to handle it
The main thing I've noticed is this woman needs to be more motivated and happy to train and "rehabilitate" her dog. Yes, she's there. That's an effort. The thing is she has this "well that's just great. Another problem with my dog that I bought thinking he's automatically going to be this perfect robot."
An example of a bad handler. Just what I'm observing here.
I love the shade design!