You have no idea how much you have helped me with my dog. He had the exact same issue. I used your technique, and got instant results! Walkies are now exciting and fun again. Thank you!
I found your "its not rocket science" comment so funny - I'm an aerospace engineer trying to train my own service dog. She has this issue ONLY on a leash and I think I understand rocket science better actually.
I give my dog scores out of 10 after giving him walks. Usually the scores would be between 2 and 7 but for the first time today he got a 10 for good behaviour. Watching your training has helped my dog and I heaps! Thanks so much as our walks are much more enjoyable . I’ll stick with it .
I keep the energy lower, and don't talk to the dog, but have been doing basically the same thing for 30 years. I can't tell you how many dogs I work with, that have been to numerous trainers. When I have them walking with another dog in a few minutes, the owners just stand there and cry. The dogs are easy, it's training the handlers that's hard ! There are many different methods. The way you tell if they work is the results, and that is a very good result. Well done.
After watching six videos on Leash Reactivity, yours was the first to mention “relationships”. I believe there is SO much more to dog training than just commands and cues. Fundamentally, it begins with developing a healthy relationship with your dog, doesn’t it? I am currently wanting to adopt an Australian Cattle dog mix rescue with severe leash reaction to other dogs, squirrels, etc. I see so much good in this dog, but my wife is very fearful of the dog. The dog has redirected on a couple of the volunteer dog-walkers, so my wife is afraid of being bitten. Watching your video gives me even more faith that this rescue can be rehabilitated not only to my commands, but also with my wife also working with training, she too will be able to control and redirect him.
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@Cameron Solomon i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and Im in the hacking process now. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
What I love about you is that despite your disdane for positive only training, you still use positive reinforcement whilst also making corrections when necessary. I have tried management only and positive only with my puppy, but I found that a good balance between the two is best. I use verbal corrections when my boy is doing something wrong, but only redirecting when the behaviour is fine, just misplaced. This seems to be working for me and I would have never found this balance without watching your videos so thank you a bunch! Through management styles, I have nipped puppy grooming and biting since I watched what a momma dog does, and she does verbal corrections, followed by very light physical corrections if not heeded. I do the same in that I say, ah ah ah, and if my pup doesn't heed the verbal correction, it is followed by being placed in a room by himself for 60 - 90 seconds. Did this about 3 times in the span of two days and now he knows that biting lightly is still not okay. Now for grooming me or my partner, he only licks or cuddles and it's been great. Once again, thank you for the videos, they truly are helpful.
I've been looking for help (after one useless trainer) for my somewhat bolshy, sometimes reactive (selectively) dog and THIS is game changing. I've had my girl in a harness because I believed slip leads were 'cruel' but I'm going to watch every video you have posted and start with the walking and using a slip lead for training and I now have hope!
Remember to take a deep breath and make sure you are calm, picture success. The handlers mindset is everything. Good luck. For anyone reading this, harnesses were designed to work with the dogs oppositional reflex for sled pulling. They can make pulling worse, some harnesses reduce the dogs ability to flex his front legs, Y shape chest straps are best if one must be used. Most importantly remember, even us dog trainers made mistakes in the early days, but we are all here trying to do our best for our dogs. So no shame is intended. Dog training is a journey. Will is one of the best trainers I've seen. He doesn't shame either. Good luck everyone 🙌🐶🙌
When I praise my dog, my voice changes too. It is very effective as is evident in Will's videos. In these videos, it becomes evident that the dogs change in degrees when he gives repeated verbal reinforcement. Will changes his voice and says nice things to a dog that was initially stand offish. Love these videos ! Have learned a lot !
Thank you so much for making an episode that goes in depth with reactivity. It’s something that I have been working with my dog on for a while. I’ve tried it once before but never seen this in-depth episode. Thanks to your loose leash walking episodes my dog does excellent. Can’t wait to try this!
🎉🎉🎉 Just wow. Thank you so much for this. I have a 2 week foster dog (18 month pit bull) I haven't been able to control on walks, thus cannot safely exercise. Reactive to other dogs, squirrels and critters. By the second walk, we are able to do the woods where there's lots of distractions and NO PULLING. He is in tune with me. This is brilliant. I've subscribed. I wish I knew this with my Ridgeback who would lose her mind over squirrels.
I have just adopted a rescue cane corso a month ago who so far has been a dream. She is so intelligent. The only issue I’ve had is her lunging at dogs when on lead. She is 10 months old and I don’t think she’s had any dog socialisation at all. I’ve got her to 7/10 times to “walk on” but those few times she doesn’t I’m sure that it’s something I’m doing wrong. I’ve had her in a paddock safe space playing with other dogs and she plays well with them so I know she’s not aggressive.
Just wanted to let you know your videos allowed me (little to no training experience) to take a surrendered Norwegian Elkhound (aggression) and turn him into the biggest baby that's able to be walked by my 9 and 7yr olds
I have a husky collie mix that looks and acts very much like this dog. Your instruction and explanation of how to handle these situations has been an absolute godsend in correcting the behavior. Thank you!!
This was so awesome and simple! My 1.5 year old beagle really gave me a tough time yesterday around other dogs and people. I knew there had to be a solution. Thank you! 🙏🏾
You videos like this are awesome, thank you! Reward the good behavior, not the bad. People seem to avoid the issue thinking it's going to go away. but it gives people and dog the perfect opportunity to fix and correct the issue. As you have demonstrated here.
I used to watch your fantastic videos 2 years ago when I first got my Choc Lab puppy Bono. Yep, the reason I'm back is I haven't been keeping up with recall training like I know I should. He truly is a wonderful dog but since he hit 2 yrs (month ago) he has started showing aggression to other dogs. He hasn't bitten any dog, he sort of growls loudly and jumps up on them. He's a big unit so I understand this must be frightening to other dog owners. Up to last month all he did was play and be such a social dog. I'll try re-connecting and hopefully break the teenage thing. Thank you Will, your vids are brilliant.
Your back and forth teaching has really helped my rescued 5 year old border collie! - 4 years never on a leash and never socialized, I have my work cut out for me. I have been taking for walks like this for 7 days in a row (2 sets of 45 minutes) and he is already showing a huge improvement. He is leash reactive with other dogs so this is my starting point to get him to focus on me opposed to dogs around us. He is very smart also
Ahhh this is amazing! I have a BC who’s recently started becoming reactive and aggressive whilst on the lead. I’ve been using the right rewards but the wrong cues/order. No wonder she’s been confused! Thank you ❤ will definitely apply these training techniques- going to buy some special treats today too to make the reward even more rewarding 🎉
This video is extremely helpful! Would you be able to do or point me to a video showing not a role, model dog but a barking dog, and how you train your dog when faced with those situations? I feel like the dog you’re training is matching the energy of the role model dog. When we take walks, there are often dogs behind fences just barking their heads off, which instigates our dog. How do we deal with this? Thank you!!!
Very very nice. Consistency is indeed the key. Without it doggy gets confused. Doggy not like confusion. Doggy likes consistency! Safe, predictable, comforting consistency.
You and your videos have helped me tremendously, I have been reduced to tears with my new puppy he is Australian shepherd cross vizsla he seemed so smart and quick to learn at 8 weeks old he is now 17 weeks and very challenging,I searched and asked professionals for help and got no help , because of your thorough explanations of what the behaviour is and why it’s happening and what to do about it you are an absolute god send I love my new pup just a few things to sort but I think I can now , one step at a time Thankyou
Persistence is definitely key with the training. Also, not giving a teenage pup too much freedom too soon as it leaves them open to making negative decisions. My pup is almost 5 months old now, and she's a great quick learner, but she is definitely starting to test boundaries as she grows older and gains more confidence. Keeping up on physical activity is a must, but people often forget that mental stimulation is just as important, if not more so. Especially for working breeds, it's essential for them to work their mind or they go bonkers out of boredom and problems start to happen. Take it one day at a time.
This really, really helps. You have probably the best balanced training methods I've seen thus far; positive only is unrealistic, but so many pro-aversive people are lazy and want instant results, when training is something that takes time, patience, and effort. Aversives should be last resort, which is reflective of how dogs behave towards one another when one pushes a boundary. Your training takes that into account, and when you have to discipline, you do it fairly. I respect you a lot more than many other trainers I've been watching of late. I'm hoping what I've gleaned from you will ultimately help my sometimes leash reactive dog (he's been attacked on leash a few times recently, and has also dealt with attacks at dog parks before I resolved to stop taking him to them). Definitely going to do my best to apply what you taught here.
Loved this video we have a dog who is so sweet but also very aggressive when he sees people and others so it’s really helpful seeing this. My question is how do you manage the situation if the other dog is very aggressive also? Thanks again
Recently got a little staffy puppy, he's almost 4 months now, was really good at the start but recently been ignoring us half the time and simply "acting out" with nipping and general naughty behaviour. Videos are really helping with teaching him some right techniques but without being able to mingle outside I'm worried if he's confused why he can't play with other dogs. Anyway, love the videos
Dude, love your videos, but i live in a city, and would love to see your training in practice in a city environment, with higher distractions, and how you apply these clearly effective methods into more intense situations.
my trainer taught us to use the hand touch target prompt in place of a leash pop and my dog responds very well to that along with clicker and bits of hotdog. we do the same turns as well.
I have a Visla/Lab cross. He's really bright. I have been using your processes. His recall, stay, heel is really coming on. He's now started getting aggressive towards other dogs, going to the end of his lead. This video is really useful and I will be using my slip lead next walk...
Fantastic amazing results. I’ve a really shy Cane Corso and your experience is helping me help her she’s coming on really well. So thank you all for the RUclips connection that’s helped.
Can I ask you some advice? We tried taking in my Grandmother's dog becauss she is having a hard time taking care of. We think she must be a Doberman mix. Very sweet to us, but lots of problems with leash and stranger and fence aggression and counter surfing, etc., all things I spent months working on and willing to work with (your videos have some excellent tips!) But we eventually had to give her back after me getting bit 3 times. The reason why it took 3 times was because they were strange bites, no growling, no ears back or anything like that and all food related. All 3 instances involved her trying to eat something bad for her and me trying to get it away and I would grab it, but not pull and I tried everything I could think of to get her to let go, and then she would "readjust" on the object and happen to grab my hand with her teeth as she readjusted on the object and she absolutely would not let go of my hand. It almost seemed like an accident the first couple of times, but the third time she was biting hard on my hand an would not let go for about 30 seconds until I slid my hand out as she readjusted again. We have 4 kids, a couple of young ones and even though I can commit to keeping my hand from her mouth, we couldn't guarentee that our young kids wouldn't try to get food back if she stole it from them, which was the case for two of the bites I got. What do you think about this behavior? Do you think it was intentional? We don't have her anymore, but do spend time with her when we visit my grandmother and I still enjoy the dog, but am still a little nervous about this behavior around my kids. My Grandmother said she never did anything like that with her.
I very much appreciate these videos. My dog has most basic commands down pat but when hes being walked and sees another dog he pulls, barks, and doesnt listen to my commands. I'm going to put some things Ive seen in your videos into practice and see how he does.
My Problem is a bit different (question is at the end). I have a french bulldog mix. We got him when he was 1 1/2 years from a rescue station in hungary. He is super smart, learns very quickly. After 6 months of training he knows how to heel and turn anywhere with me very well, doesnt leave me at all if i demand a heel, walks always on a loose leash, knows sit, down, stay, stop, come and any combination of those commands. but mostly only in a controlled environment. If there is a dog in sight, he gets excited and stares at the dog with no lunging yet. then as we or the dog comes closer he starts to fixate the dog and walks like he is stalking prey (ears towards the dog, shoulders low). if we come too close he starts lunging towards the dog. When we first got him, this behaviour started from like 50 meters away, now we are at 5-10 meters when the behaviour appears. sometimes it doesnt happen at all and i can walk by. but almost after 1 year of trying different approaches it doesnt get better but stays the same. FYI: we are attending a dog school for 8 months now in which he behaves super nice, plays with all the dogs and gets along with almost every dog. in that school there is no such behavior when we traing heeling right besides other dogs, even if there are completely unknown new dogs coming by. So now my question: what can i do if my dog just doesnt want to turn around when i see that he is leaving me and is not checked in with me and i start walking the other way (just like in this video)? He is so fixated that even if i grab him by the collar and turn him around he tries to get eye contact with the other dog at all cost.
Thank you .My son has an 8 month old border collie who is aggressive towards other dogs that come near him. Hes ok with my lab because he knows her but out today off lead chasing the ball turned on a bull dog who came near. My son is a double amputee in a wheelchair but im going to go out with him and put this into practice. He is getting so upset and embarrassed when this happens. I devestates him.
Gonna try these practices with my German shepherd as over last year shes got so reactive to other dogs when on lead. And I don't blame her I blame myself as probably didn't correct right when I should've done.
Thank you for this! I watched this yesterday and while out on a walk with my dog this morning, encountered a pitty roaming off leash. Milo was sitting, waiting to be allowed to sniff around the park (on leash) when the other dog came towards us. I've been told that tightening the leash in a situation like this can make a dog nervous so I let them meet. A fight started very quickly after that. I kept saying no very loudly, and firmly, and pulling Milo away. (A short leash attached to a harness.) It was over very quickly as Milo turned and came with me and the other dog took off. After that, Milo walked on heel beautifully all the way home, looking at me frequently. My dog is a year and old half mastiff mix who is reactive on a leash. He has been going to doggy daycare since he was three months old and is fine with dogs in that setting. (aside from an incident a few months ago, when an un-neutered year old shepherd started a fight with him and the daycare worker handled it badly. The owner had everything on tape and said Milo was not the aggressor. He would normally run away from conflict, but that time he did fight back. That worker is no longer there, and he has had no trouble since.) Last year, between Covid restrictions and my mom being diagnosed with late stage cancer, Milo wasn't walked on leash everyday. He went to daycare at least three times a week, but regular walks were lacking. I started your boot camp two weeks ago. The first week went pretty well, but I physically could not manage 3, hour long walks each day. I can't do the fourth one at 10, because it's not safe to walk that late at night where I live.(A big city) This past week I modified our schedule to two shorter walks and one longer one. So, after all that rambling,(😬) I have two questions. When I saw the dog head our way, should I have turned and walked away right away? I realize that my indecision was likely part of the problem. The other question is about modifying boot camp. Can this still work, but maybe just take longer to achieve the same results? He's doing much better overall, paying more attention to me, and being able to get him to ignore people and dogs that aren't too close to us. Thank you for all you do! Your calm, balanced approach has been just what I needed as I work through Milo's issues. 😊
Your reasoning and explanations r so helpful will..u really dnt understand how much help u have given me alone..i have always owned dogs forever when I was a kid there was a family dog..but what I have learnt from your advice is priceless..I understand dogs behavior so much more now..massive thank you will!!!😊
@@willathertoncaninetraining give thanks and respect where its due my canine lover brother 🙏 ❤...thanks for all the help and pointers.i know it must take time effort and patience but its making the world a better place for dogs and us a much better understanding..thanks once again✊
Hi brilliant video and advice that really help me. My big issues is walking my dog next to busy roads she goes mental. She is fine in a field near a road and loves being in the car but hates walking along the road with cars
As much as I wish I had sent my dog to Brandon for training before bringing him home ruclips.net/user/postUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU I am so grateful for this down-to-earth, practical guide. His training techniques and tips really work. Thank you as well for dedicating your life's work to rescue dogs, and to rescuing those of us who want the very best for our 4-legged family members.
This is so helpful, however… what do you do if it’s only 1 in 30 dogs it happens with. My dog would be fine past this ‘friendly’ dog but the odd other dog like mine who can literally spit the dogs he hates and hate him from a mile off makes it really difficult. Also hard to train using these methods when the dogs mine reacts with are the ones who are doing the same, so unless you can chat to the owner and agree to try to ‘work them’ together increasing distance, then I’m never going to trust my boy enough. Just when I think he’s getting better we have a setback where he goes nuts. The foxes in the garden also drive him wild, but don’t hang around enough for me to work this either? 😢
What a great video! The dogs are beautiful and Will your fantastic at what you do. I watch a lot of your videos and am subscribed to a few of the fenrir channels. I’m looking into getting an English bulldog and find that your videos are really educational and so easy to understand which I’m feeling confident for when I get my fur baby.
@@evansnature1266 try placing collars and leads up from beneath the head instead of down over the head, if that makes sense. I have a rescue that was obviously hit when he misbehaved. His saddle type of harness is still not a favorite moment for him but he’s great with a step in. I place his collar on each day but star with it on the floor and it goes on the front of his neck first then I snap it on the back while I rub his ears. He’s a lot sometimes but he’s the best dog ever.
My dog is 1 and has struggled with severe reactivity since he was 4 months old. I never knew how to handle it, and am now building my knowledge. He has a bite history and is always stuck inside. I find it so hard to give him sufficient exercise because of his behaviour. He is a schipperke mix, so he is stubborn. He often redirects and gets irritated when I ask him to do something. Hopefully things will change and he can live a dog life..
I've been so discouraged. I bought the special leash and got it last night. going to start over with our 7 month old golden retriever. fingers crossed!
Wow, that’s amazing! I have a 3 month old mini Aussie that is terrified of other dogs and people. He turns tail and runs away just at the sight of another dog in the distance. I wonder if this method would work to help him?
I have a collie who is the same he was really good up until 6 years old he got attacked then he started to slowly get reactive on lead he is fine off lead and with dogs he knows but bad with new dogs but only if approaching head on but he is OK with new dogs if they are with a person he knows. He's 13 now and still the same
I have a problem with my pooch. He is adopted and definitely wasnt socialized as a pup - he triggers other dogs, sometimes without doing virtually anything. I have tried your engagement training and he got slightly better and now pulls much less on a leash. However other dogs are aggressive when they see him and as I said he sometimes doesnt do anything - he isnt shy to return the favour tho and is aggressive as well and I have little choice but be really stern with him. Problem also is other owners not having leashes on their dogs and then being surprised when their dogs act aggressive toward mine. It is really stressing me out...
WOW. Thankyou so much. Will try this on my 20mth old mini Schnauzer. She does this with certain humans too. Do will try this on all things that trigger her.
Great vid Will, thanks - Do you have to keep using a slip lead or once the communication and behaviour have been established and learned can you go back to a "normal" lead or harness?
i'm gonna try this with my boy joey, almost 2 year old collie-kelpie cross, super smart, but we can't walk around busy areas, dogs, cars, becase he just GOES for it. will try!
It's exactly what I do with all my dogs and my clients dogs after they've been trained. This is when harnesses, collars, tools are irrelevant, you can use what you want as you have a wonderful relationship with your dog who is in tune with you, not the tool.
You have no idea how much you have helped me with my dog. He had the exact same issue. I used your technique, and got instant results! Walkies are now exciting and fun again. Thank you!
This is so great, thanks so much Kris for letting us know! We love hearing when our techniques are helping people!
@@willathertoncaninetraining It's the least I can do. Keep up the fantastic work, and thank you for sharing.
I found your "its not rocket science" comment so funny - I'm an aerospace engineer trying to train my own service dog. She has this issue ONLY on a leash and I think I understand rocket science better actually.
I give my dog scores out of 10 after giving him walks. Usually the scores would be between 2 and 7 but for the first time today he got a 10 for good behaviour. Watching your training has helped my dog and I heaps! Thanks so much as our walks are much more enjoyable . I’ll stick with it .
That adorable way he paddles his front feet whilst waiting for his treat! 🥰 love it!
I keep the energy lower, and don't talk to the dog, but have been doing basically the same thing for 30 years. I can't tell you how many dogs I work with, that have been to numerous trainers. When I have them walking with another dog in a few minutes, the owners just stand there and cry.
The dogs are easy, it's training the handlers that's hard !
There are many different methods. The way you tell if they work is the results, and that is a very good result. Well done.
Man, finally someone using a leash the right way! For all the haters out there: You're NOT hurting the dog if you do it this way!
After watching six videos on Leash Reactivity, yours was the first to mention “relationships”. I believe there is SO much more to dog training than just commands and cues. Fundamentally, it begins with developing a healthy relationship with your dog, doesn’t it? I am currently wanting to adopt an Australian Cattle dog mix rescue with severe leash reaction to other dogs, squirrels, etc.
I see so much good in this dog, but my wife is very fearful of the dog. The dog has redirected on a couple of the volunteer dog-walkers, so my wife is afraid of being bitten. Watching your video gives me even more faith that this rescue can be rehabilitated not only to my commands, but also with my wife also working with training, she too will be able to control and redirect him.
sooo, 6 months later, how is it going??
These videos are incredibly helpful and impressive. Would love to also see videos of you working with the owners.
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@Cameron Solomon i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and Im in the hacking process now.
Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
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What I love about you is that despite your disdane for positive only training, you still use positive reinforcement whilst also making corrections when necessary.
I have tried management only and positive only with my puppy, but I found that a good balance between the two is best.
I use verbal corrections when my boy is doing something wrong, but only redirecting when the behaviour is fine, just misplaced. This seems to be working for me and I would have never found this balance without watching your videos so thank you a bunch!
Through management styles, I have nipped puppy grooming and biting since I watched what a momma dog does, and she does verbal corrections, followed by very light physical corrections if not heeded. I do the same in that I say, ah ah ah, and if my pup doesn't heed the verbal correction, it is followed by being placed in a room by himself for 60 - 90 seconds. Did this about 3 times in the span of two days and now he knows that biting lightly is still not okay. Now for grooming me or my partner, he only licks or cuddles and it's been great.
Once again, thank you for the videos, they truly are helpful.
I want to see more of this with a nose focused dog, the distractions are constant with mine, not just when there is a dog or something else
I've been looking for help (after one useless trainer) for my somewhat bolshy, sometimes reactive (selectively) dog and THIS is game changing. I've had my girl in a harness because I believed slip leads were 'cruel' but I'm going to watch every video you have posted and start with the walking and using a slip lead for training and I now have hope!
Think I'm going have a day watching these and do a better job then the dog training class I used in Yorkshire
Remember to take a deep breath and make sure you are calm, picture success. The handlers mindset is everything. Good luck. For anyone reading this, harnesses were designed to work with the dogs oppositional reflex for sled pulling. They can make pulling worse, some harnesses reduce the dogs ability to flex his front legs, Y shape chest straps are best if one must be used. Most importantly remember, even us dog trainers made mistakes in the early days, but we are all here trying to do our best for our dogs. So no shame is intended. Dog training is a journey. Will is one of the best trainers I've seen. He doesn't shame either. Good luck everyone 🙌🐶🙌
This is giving me hope that I can walk my dog around other dogs and people in the future. Going to work on these skills with my cattle dog!
That dog is super smart, and very beautiful too.
When I praise my dog, my voice changes too. It is very effective as is evident in Will's videos. In these videos, it becomes evident that the dogs change in degrees when he gives repeated verbal reinforcement. Will changes his voice and says nice things to a dog that was initially stand offish. Love these videos ! Have learned a lot !
I like the way you teach and talk without the lengthy preamble. Cheers from Texas.
Absolutely brilliant.
There's hope for my shepherd Jack. I wasn't sure, but now I am.
Thank you from Canada !
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it's been 2 days of watching Will's videos and I feel like God's answered my prayers great coach for dogs and dog owners alike
I absolutely loved the progress this beautiful collie makes in one session, and seeing it playing with Puppy. Will, you and Joe are brilliant 👏 !
Thank you so much for making an episode that goes in depth with reactivity. It’s something that I have been working with my dog on for a while. I’ve tried it once before but never seen this in-depth episode. Thanks to your loose leash walking episodes my dog does excellent. Can’t wait to try this!
That's made me cry! To see a dog being shown how to relax and then be allowed to be completely dog is wonderful.
🎉🎉🎉 Just wow. Thank you so much for this. I have a 2 week foster dog (18 month pit bull) I haven't been able to control on walks, thus cannot safely exercise. Reactive to other dogs, squirrels and critters. By the second walk, we are able to do the woods where there's lots of distractions and NO PULLING. He is in tune with me. This is brilliant. I've subscribed. I wish I knew this with my Ridgeback who would lose her mind over squirrels.
You’re an absolute legend. This was brilliant, bet the owners won’t believe their eyes :)
I have just adopted a rescue cane corso a month ago who so far has been a dream. She is so intelligent. The only issue I’ve had is her lunging at dogs when on lead. She is 10 months old and I don’t think she’s had any dog socialisation at all. I’ve got her to 7/10 times to “walk on” but those few times she doesn’t I’m sure that it’s something I’m doing wrong. I’ve had her in a paddock safe space playing with other dogs and she plays well with them so I know she’s not aggressive.
Just wanted to let you know your videos allowed me (little to no training experience) to take a surrendered Norwegian Elkhound (aggression) and turn him into the biggest baby that's able to be walked by my 9 and 7yr olds
This is so great to hear! Well done for putting in the time and effort to help your do gee the best dog they can be, hope it continue to go well!
These videos are so helpful! They really show a step by step process with a dog like this which most other trainers dont show.
I have a husky collie mix that looks and acts very much like this dog. Your instruction and explanation of how to handle these situations has been an absolute godsend in correcting the behavior. Thank you!!
I adore you and your teaching style. You are a blessing for me and my best friend - thank you!!!
Will I have ordered your book so excited and thank you for giving us an opportunity to become amazing leaders to our dog
Brilliant! What a buzz you must feel! An amazing reward for the trainer and pooch! I’m obsessed! 👍🏽
This was so awesome and simple! My 1.5 year old beagle really gave me a tough time yesterday around other dogs and people. I knew there had to be a solution. Thank you! 🙏🏾
Incredible progress, in such a short time. Very smart dog as well.
You videos like this are awesome, thank you! Reward the good behavior, not the bad. People seem to avoid the issue thinking it's going to go away. but it gives people and dog the perfect opportunity to fix and correct the issue. As you have demonstrated here.
Really fantastic to see the two happy dogs frolicking freely on the field at the end of the video! Great job!
I used to watch your fantastic videos 2 years ago when I first got my Choc Lab puppy Bono. Yep, the reason I'm back is I haven't been keeping up with recall training like I know I should.
He truly is a wonderful dog but since he hit 2 yrs (month ago) he has started showing aggression to other dogs. He hasn't bitten any dog, he sort of growls loudly and jumps up on them.
He's a big unit so I understand this must be frightening to other dog owners. Up to last month all he did was play and be such a social dog.
I'll try re-connecting and hopefully break the teenage thing.
Thank you Will, your vids are brilliant.
its funny how your voice gets all falsetto when your succesfull with the dog..LOL...happens to me too and my wife pokes fun at me for it.
If something works, it works :)
it is dog training 101, light voice to praise and deep dark voice to correct.
That’s how you mark a behavior
@@AresDK11 High voice makes you sound like a shirtlifter though!
@@PreservationEnthusiast agreed
Your back and forth teaching has really helped my rescued 5 year old border collie! - 4 years never on a leash and never socialized, I have my work cut out for me. I have been taking for walks like this for 7 days in a row (2 sets of 45 minutes) and he is already showing a huge improvement.
He is leash reactive with other dogs so this is my starting point to get him to focus on me opposed to dogs around us. He is very smart also
Ahhh this is amazing! I have a BC who’s recently started becoming reactive and aggressive whilst on the lead. I’ve been using the right rewards but the wrong cues/order. No wonder she’s been confused! Thank you ❤ will definitely apply these training techniques- going to buy some special treats today too to make the reward even more rewarding 🎉
This video is extremely helpful! Would you be able to do or point me to a video showing not a role, model dog but a barking dog, and how you train your dog when faced with those situations? I feel like the dog you’re training is matching the energy of the role model dog. When we take walks, there are often dogs behind fences just barking their heads off, which instigates our dog. How do we deal with this? Thank you!!!
Very very nice. Consistency is indeed the key. Without it doggy gets confused. Doggy not like confusion. Doggy likes consistency! Safe, predictable, comforting consistency.
I cant wait to try this. Meeting other dogs and owners on our daily walks has been a nightmare so far.
Let us know how you get on!
You and your videos have helped me tremendously, I have been reduced to tears with my new puppy he is Australian shepherd cross vizsla he seemed so smart and quick to learn at 8 weeks old he is now 17 weeks and very challenging,I searched and asked professionals for help and got no help , because of your thorough explanations of what the behaviour is and why it’s happening and what to do about it you are an absolute god send I love my new pup just a few things to sort but I think I can now , one step at a time Thankyou
Persistence is definitely key with the training. Also, not giving a teenage pup too much freedom too soon as it leaves them open to making negative decisions. My pup is almost 5 months old now, and she's a great quick learner, but she is definitely starting to test boundaries as she grows older and gains more confidence. Keeping up on physical activity is a must, but people often forget that mental stimulation is just as important, if not more so. Especially for working breeds, it's essential for them to work their mind or they go bonkers out of boredom and problems start to happen. Take it one day at a time.
This really, really helps. You have probably the best balanced training methods I've seen thus far; positive only is unrealistic, but so many pro-aversive people are lazy and want instant results, when training is something that takes time, patience, and effort. Aversives should be last resort, which is reflective of how dogs behave towards one another when one pushes a boundary. Your training takes that into account, and when you have to discipline, you do it fairly.
I respect you a lot more than many other trainers I've been watching of late. I'm hoping what I've gleaned from you will ultimately help my sometimes leash reactive dog (he's been attacked on leash a few times recently, and has also dealt with attacks at dog parks before I resolved to stop taking him to them). Definitely going to do my best to apply what you taught here.
Thank you so much for this- I’ve been struggling and the change in leads made such a HUGE DIFFERENCE !!
Thank you
Jack is such a beautiful dog. thanks for helping him and his owners that was amazing to watch
Fabulous! You almost had me heeling there. Great video example of how leadership should work. Very helpful.
Loved this video we have a dog who is so sweet but also very aggressive when he sees people and others so it’s really helpful seeing this. My question is how do you manage the situation if the other dog is very aggressive also? Thanks again
Recently got a little staffy puppy, he's almost 4 months now, was really good at the start but recently been ignoring us half the time and simply "acting out" with nipping and general naughty behaviour.
Videos are really helping with teaching him some right techniques but without being able to mingle outside I'm worried if he's confused why he can't play with other dogs.
Anyway, love the videos
Smooth coat border collie! 😍
Dude, love your videos, but i live in a city, and would love to see your training in practice in a city environment, with higher distractions, and how you apply these clearly effective methods into more intense situations.
Thanks Tom, we'll see what we can do!
We got new puppy she 12 weeks now and you help has been amazing keep it up
Simply fantastic! This dog was so asking for leadership and clarity! 👍
This is just what I needed! Thank you once again for the great tips and training! This is all my akita needs!
my trainer taught us to use the hand touch target prompt in place of a leash pop and my dog responds very well to that along with clicker and bits of hotdog. we do the same turns as well.
The explanations in this video are just *chefs kiss* 👏👏👏👏👏
I have a Visla/Lab cross. He's really bright. I have been using your processes. His recall, stay, heel is really coming on. He's now started getting aggressive towards other dogs, going to the end of his lead. This video is really useful and I will be using my slip lead next walk...
Fantastic amazing results. I’ve a really shy Cane Corso and your experience is helping me help her she’s coming on really well. So thank you all for the RUclips connection that’s helped.
This is so great to hear Keith, thanks for watching!
That was unbelievable!!! Now I will take this and apply it with Theo.
Can I ask you some advice? We tried taking in my Grandmother's dog becauss she is having a hard time taking care of. We think she must be a Doberman mix. Very sweet to us, but lots of problems with leash and stranger and fence aggression and counter surfing, etc., all things I spent months working on and willing to work with (your videos have some excellent tips!) But we eventually had to give her back after me getting bit 3 times. The reason why it took 3 times was because they were strange bites, no growling, no ears back or anything like that and all food related. All 3 instances involved her trying to eat something bad for her and me trying to get it away and I would grab it, but not pull and I tried everything I could think of to get her to let go, and then she would "readjust" on the object and happen to grab my hand with her teeth as she readjusted on the object and she absolutely would not let go of my hand. It almost seemed like an accident the first couple of times, but the third time she was biting hard on my hand an would not let go for about 30 seconds until I slid my hand out as she readjusted again. We have 4 kids, a couple of young ones and even though I can commit to keeping my hand from her mouth, we couldn't guarentee that our young kids wouldn't try to get food back if she stole it from them, which was the case for two of the bites I got. What do you think about this behavior? Do you think it was intentional? We don't have her anymore, but do spend time with her when we visit my grandmother and I still enjoy the dog, but am still a little nervous about this behavior around my kids. My Grandmother said she never did anything like that with her.
I so appreciate your videos. I’m struggling with a dog aggressive dog right now. I will definitely try this technique in the morning! ❤️🐕
Amazing teaching video, Will. One of the BEST I’ve seen to teach fundamentals. You ROCK!
I very much appreciate these videos. My dog has most basic commands down pat but when hes being walked and sees another dog he pulls, barks, and doesnt listen to my commands. I'm going to put some things Ive seen in your videos into practice and see how he does.
Let us know how it goes!
Always awesome information love all your videos balanced dog training is the only way
Great video Will. One of the best regarding reactive dogs that I have seen
My Problem is a bit different (question is at the end). I have a french bulldog mix. We got him when he was 1 1/2 years from a rescue station in hungary. He is super smart, learns very quickly. After 6 months of training he knows how to heel and turn anywhere with me very well, doesnt leave me at all if i demand a heel, walks always on a loose leash, knows sit, down, stay, stop, come and any combination of those commands. but mostly only in a controlled environment. If there is a dog in sight, he gets excited and stares at the dog with no lunging yet. then as we or the dog comes closer he starts to fixate the dog and walks like he is stalking prey (ears towards the dog, shoulders low). if we come too close he starts lunging towards the dog. When we first got him, this behaviour started from like 50 meters away, now we are at 5-10 meters when the behaviour appears. sometimes it doesnt happen at all and i can walk by. but almost after 1 year of trying different approaches it doesnt get better but stays the same. FYI: we are attending a dog school for 8 months now in which he behaves super nice, plays with all the dogs and gets along with almost every dog. in that school there is no such behavior when we traing heeling right besides other dogs, even if there are completely unknown new dogs coming by.
So now my question: what can i do if my dog just doesnt want to turn around when i see that he is leaving me and is not checked in with me and i start walking the other way (just like in this video)? He is so fixated that even if i grab him by the collar and turn him around he tries to get eye contact with the other dog at all cost.
Thank you .My son has an 8 month old border collie who is aggressive towards other dogs that come near him. Hes ok with my lab because he knows her but out today off lead chasing the ball turned on a bull dog who came near. My son is a double amputee in a wheelchair but im going to go out with him and put this into practice. He is getting so upset and embarrassed when this happens. I devestates him.
Gonna try these practices with my German shepherd as over last year shes got so reactive to other dogs when on lead. And I don't blame her I blame myself as probably didn't correct right when I should've done.
Wow. This is amazing. I will be starting this immediately with my border collie/malamute blend.
That was bloody brilliant…your booming voice helps too ❤️
The job satisfaction you must get from success like this must be through the roof
Very good vid👍👍
Would you use the same approach to aggression toward guests coming into his home/yard?
very impressive, thanks a lot for this eyample of friendly and consistent leadership!
😍😍😍 thanks! Will be trying with my moms dog and my dog. Both females! ❤
Thank you for this! I watched this yesterday and while out on a walk with my dog this morning, encountered a pitty roaming off leash. Milo was sitting, waiting to be allowed to sniff around the park (on leash) when the other dog came towards us. I've been told that tightening the leash in a situation like this can make a dog nervous so I let them meet. A fight started very quickly after that. I kept saying no very loudly, and firmly, and pulling Milo away. (A short leash attached to a harness.) It was over very quickly as Milo turned and came with me and the other dog took off.
After that, Milo walked on heel beautifully all the way home, looking at me frequently.
My dog is a year and old half mastiff mix who is reactive on a leash. He has been going to doggy daycare since he was three months old and is fine with dogs in that setting. (aside from an incident a few months ago, when an un-neutered year old shepherd started a fight with him and the daycare worker handled it badly. The owner had everything on tape and said Milo was not the aggressor. He would normally run away from conflict, but that time he did fight back. That worker is no longer there, and he has had no trouble since.)
Last year, between Covid restrictions and my mom being diagnosed with late stage cancer, Milo wasn't walked on leash everyday. He went to daycare at least three times a week, but regular walks were lacking.
I started your boot camp two weeks ago. The first week went pretty well, but I physically could not manage 3, hour long walks each day. I can't do the fourth one at 10, because it's not safe to walk that late at night where I live.(A big city) This past week I modified our schedule to two shorter walks and one longer one.
So, after all that rambling,(😬) I have two questions.
When I saw the dog head our way, should I have turned and walked away right away? I realize that my indecision was likely part of the problem. The other question is about modifying boot camp. Can this still work, but maybe just take longer to achieve the same results? He's doing much better overall, paying more attention to me, and being able to get him to ignore people and dogs that aren't too close to us.
Thank you for all you do! Your calm, balanced approach has been just what I needed as I work through Milo's issues. 😊
Simply amazing. I need you here in the US to fix my Golden Retriever!!
Your reasoning and explanations r so helpful will..u really dnt understand how much help u have given me alone..i have always owned dogs forever when I was a kid there was a family dog..but what I have learnt from your advice is priceless..I understand dogs behavior so much more now..massive thank you will!!!😊
Thanks so much for your kind words!
@@willathertoncaninetraining give thanks and respect where its due my canine lover brother 🙏 ❤...thanks for all the help and pointers.i know it must take time effort and patience but its making the world a better place for dogs and us a much better understanding..thanks once again✊
Really good stuff! About to be a new rescue dog owner to an anxious dog, this really helps. Time and patience eh!
Hi brilliant video and advice that really help me. My big issues is walking my dog next to busy roads she goes mental. She is fine in a field near a road and loves being in the car but hates walking along the road with cars
As much as I wish I had sent my dog to Brandon for training before bringing him home ruclips.net/user/postUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU I am so grateful for this down-to-earth, practical guide. His training techniques and tips really work. Thank you as well for dedicating your life's work to rescue dogs, and to rescuing those of us who want the very best for our 4-legged family members.
This is so helpful, however… what do you do if it’s only 1 in 30 dogs it happens with. My dog would be fine past this ‘friendly’ dog but the odd other dog like mine who can literally spit the dogs he hates and hate him from a mile off makes it really difficult. Also hard to train using these methods when the dogs mine reacts with are the ones who are doing the same, so unless you can chat to the owner and agree to try to ‘work them’ together increasing distance, then I’m never going to trust my boy enough. Just when I think he’s getting better we have a setback where he goes nuts. The foxes in the garden also drive him wild, but don’t hang around enough for me to work this either? 😢
What a great video! The dogs are beautiful and Will your fantastic at what you do. I watch a lot of your videos and am subscribed to a few of the fenrir channels. I’m looking into getting an English bulldog and find that your videos are really educational and so easy to understand which I’m feeling confident for when I get my fur baby.
Hello! Love your training videos. Can you do just a quick tutorial on how to put the slip lead on and how to control it?
My dog is head shy ,how can I get that sorted
@@evansnature1266 try placing collars and leads up from beneath the head instead of down over the head, if that makes sense. I have a rescue that was obviously hit when he misbehaved. His saddle type of harness is still not a favorite moment for him but he’s great with a step in.
I place his collar on each day but star with it on the floor and it goes on the front of his neck first then I snap it on the back while I rub his ears. He’s a lot sometimes but he’s the best dog ever.
My dog is 1 and has struggled with severe reactivity since he was 4 months old. I never knew how to handle it, and am now building my knowledge. He has a bite history and is always stuck inside. I find it so hard to give him sufficient exercise because of his behaviour. He is a schipperke mix, so he is stubborn. He often redirects and gets irritated when I ask him to do something. Hopefully things will change and he can live a dog life..
I've been so discouraged. I bought the special leash and got it last night. going to start over with our 7 month old golden retriever. fingers crossed!
That was amazing. Just adopted a pup two weeks ago with this same problem. Would a gentle leader around the muzzle work as well as the high collar?
Thankyou Will you have given me something to work on. 👍
Wow, that’s amazing! I have a 3 month old mini Aussie that is terrified of other dogs and people. He turns tail and runs away just at the sight of another dog in the distance. I wonder if this method would work to help him?
I have a collie who is the same he was really good up until 6 years old he got attacked then he started to slowly get reactive on lead he is fine off lead and with dogs he knows but bad with new dogs but only if approaching head on but he is OK with new dogs if they are with a person he knows. He's 13 now and still the same
Ours, too. She loves our family dogs, not other boisterous ones.
I have a problem with my pooch. He is adopted and definitely wasnt socialized as a pup - he triggers other dogs, sometimes without doing virtually anything. I have tried your engagement training and he got slightly better and now pulls much less on a leash. However other dogs are aggressive when they see him and as I said he sometimes doesnt do anything - he isnt shy to return the favour tho and is aggressive as well and I have little choice but be really stern with him. Problem also is other owners not having leashes on their dogs and then being surprised when their dogs act aggressive toward mine. It is really stressing me out...
WOW. Thankyou so much. Will try this on my 20mth old mini Schnauzer. She does this with certain humans too. Do will try this on all things that trigger her.
Fabulous job. Smart training always pays off
I really enjoy your channel. I think you ate great with these dogs. Thsnks for sharing.
Very good positive feed back with your training well done excellent work 💯 x
Terrific training demonstration
Great videos, and excellent audio quality for how mobile you are! Awesome content.
Great vid Will, thanks - Do you have to keep using a slip lead or once the communication and behaviour have been established and learned can you go back to a "normal" lead or harness?
I see your training leash reaction with a non agressive dog.. what about with a dog coming towards that is also agressive?
i'm gonna try this with my boy joey, almost 2 year old collie-kelpie cross, super smart, but we can't walk around busy areas, dogs, cars, becase he just GOES for it. will try!
What are your thoughts on the use of a slip lead more loosely after the dog is walking nicely to heel?
It's exactly what I do with all my dogs and my clients dogs after they've been trained. This is when harnesses, collars, tools are irrelevant, you can use what you want as you have a wonderful relationship with your dog who is in tune with you, not the tool.
No dog at the moment, but I keep watching and learning