How to STOP Your Dog From Running Out of the Front Door! Stay while Distracted

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    In this new episode of the Dog Training rEvolution Logan and his girlfriend Beverly asked for some help with their dog, Mona Lisa. She has dangerous habit of running out of the front door when it’s open. Mona Lisa and I were put to the test when cats, dogs and pedestrians attempted to derail our training session. This is honestly a life saving skill that EVERY dog needs to know. Please take the time to watch this video to make sure that you know how to teach your dog to stay when the door is open. There is nothing more important than keeping your dog out of harm’s way.
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  • @Sa5mWhiteVevo
    @Sa5mWhiteVevo 9 лет назад +265

    I'm not dissing Zak or anything I love him and he helped me train my golden retriever but I always find it amusing when the camera angle changes it looks like he's talking to thin air 😂

  • @cutiecat9943
    @cutiecat9943 7 лет назад +161

    The last time my dog ran away he was missing for a year a women found him very frightened under a car he was microchip but the guy said the chip was gone finally a year search was over I finally got what I was waiting for a big wet kiss from my best friend and a though of pure happiness ❤️🐶

    • @BeastenBeaner
      @BeastenBeaner 5 лет назад +4

      Cutie Cat damn that's crazy

    • @janzwaan3463
      @janzwaan3463 5 лет назад +3

      Train yout fucking dog

    • @NissrineA74
      @NissrineA74 4 года назад +26

      @@janzwaan3463 train your fucking mouth first!

    • @celeste9473
      @celeste9473 4 года назад +13

      Jan Zwaan learn to spell ‘your’ first

  • @yourstrulyleshrimp9124
    @yourstrulyleshrimp9124 8 лет назад +72

    I love how Zak gets excited when Mona Lisa looked at her owner.

  • @spikejohnson00
    @spikejohnson00 8 лет назад +221

    Does anyone else skip to the 1:30-2:00 marker when watching his videos? lol

    • @Gamer_Grille
      @Gamer_Grille 8 лет назад +9

      yup lol. After seeing the ad part of one video you have seen them all

    • @deepakthapa4717
      @deepakthapa4717 8 лет назад +1

      Do you want a happy healthy dog who behaves? Of course! With this site, your dog will do everything you say and you will both have tons of fun! ==> twitter.com/382b288b8e8327261/status/742623739800653824?pidid=ca9108f2-a67c-413c-a78c-58459c779d59 How to STOP Your Dog From Running Out of the Front Door! Stay while Distracted

    • @TheSocketshock
      @TheSocketshock 5 лет назад +3

      @@deepakthapa4717 lol spam

    • @moroteseoinage
      @moroteseoinage 5 лет назад +1

      More like 4:00

  • @alexandrabassett6845
    @alexandrabassett6845 9 лет назад +37

    I'm a dog trainer and love refreshing my skills by watching your videos. This video offers all the steps needed to train a dog not to run out the front door. Thank you!

  • @midori6913
    @midori6913 3 года назад +17

    My dog literally always gives me a panic attack whenever he runs away since he likes to chase at cars. Since I’m so scared, I can’t even run at him.

  • @kate3334
    @kate3334 4 года назад +235

    My dog runs away literally 5 times a day and I chase him down the street for like 20 minutes lmao

  • @anonymousguy4585
    @anonymousguy4585 7 лет назад +5

    I don't actually have a dog because I live in an apartment and dogs aren't allowed but I still like to watch these videos so that when I do get a dog, I can properly train them and take care of them. Also the videos are interesting.

  • @Mimijona
    @Mimijona 9 лет назад +5

    Dogs get new concepts so quickly, I used to do a similar exercise with my dog, but with an exit of fence, not the door. He understood it quickly, but he also noticed if it was an exercise or a walk and when it's a walk he gets super excited.

  • @camillakairis1779
    @camillakairis1779 7 лет назад +5

    I absolutely love your videos Zak. They are pretty much my doggie Bible. You're so inspirational and down to earth.Will continue to watch.

  • @aidan5218
    @aidan5218 9 лет назад +39

    Could you do a video on introducing your dog to a cat. I am getting a puppy soon and I don't know how my cat is going to react

  • @kellylowe5162
    @kellylowe5162 9 лет назад +1

    Youre energetic and positive I can tell you love dogs!

  • @elfeyprice8069
    @elfeyprice8069 9 лет назад +7

    Your videos are very inspirational I am getting a german shepherd this summer so I am reading loads of facts and tips and watching many of your training videos🐾

  • @melissaludovico4054
    @melissaludovico4054 8 лет назад +97

    I taught my 15 year old dog how to lie down.

    • @bristolmae6386
      @bristolmae6386 4 года назад +4

      Awe🥺

    • @ema320
      @ema320 3 года назад

      Aww give her or him a big treat from me

  • @kevinharris4058
    @kevinharris4058 8 лет назад +3

    This video is fantastic! When I was training my dog this, he managed to get out the door before I could stop him because of a neighbours dog barking distracted him, but I got his attention before he could take more than a few steps and had him sitting and looking at me, all because of taking small steps and positive reinforcement inside next to the door. I was really pleased and surprised that he instantly stopped and paid attention to me, I gave him an extra big treat as reward :) Thank you so much for your amazing videos, they really do help!

  • @melonskyutube
    @melonskyutube 6 лет назад +1

    I taught this to my dog when she was young and it PAID OFF!!!! I like the look at me emphasis.. I should add that! Thanks! Ur very good about step by step.

  • @AdventuresAndSpace
    @AdventuresAndSpace 9 лет назад +11

    Ive only been watching you for a few weeks.. (i dont even have my puppy yet..soon!) But you've taught me so much!! You're awesome and thank you heaps for everything!! :)

  • @freyai
    @freyai 7 лет назад +1

    Dogs are one of my favourite animals I am getting a puppy this Thursday 😃😃🐶🐶🐶

  • @ceebee0766
    @ceebee0766 7 лет назад

    Without doubt the best advice about dog training...simple and easy to incorporate into everyday life...

  • @BIGNICK270
    @BIGNICK270 5 лет назад

    Iv been using this technique on my female pitt for a whole day and she has already started listening so much better than when she just got told no when doing something bad thanks so much for making this vid

  • @emerald66757
    @emerald66757 4 года назад

    Hello Zack, I love your energy!!! I am going to get my German Shepherd puppy August 9, and cannot wait, I am so anxious! I`ve been watching your videos as I know I will be challenged, looking forward to it. Thanks for your videos, will be watching them all as we go along this path. Keep up the good work.

  • @guitardee1
    @guitardee1 Год назад

    I’m so glad I found this video. I’m 75 and just rescued an 8 year old Pekingese Terrier cross. Totally been allowed to ruin free and disciplined with a rolled up newspaper. I’m trying reward for good behaviour. He’s a nice dog but just yesterday I chased him 2 blocks before someone stopped to help.

  • @hattiegibson-brookes3091
    @hattiegibson-brookes3091 9 лет назад

    Amazing! having just retrieved my beautiful little 7 month old dog from a busy road, having to stop the traffic and get the neighbours to help get him back yesterday, and having had a row with my partner for leaving the gate open, which he only did for 2 seconds, I ended up an emotional wreck, and still feel like crying when I think what could have happened to him! This training starts today!

  • @DianeCrystal
    @DianeCrystal 5 лет назад +5

    Hey Zak I actually have tried this with my Luna and it works!!! She stays every time I open the door!!! Thank you!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @heycheri
    @heycheri 8 лет назад +1

    Lol, Mylo is in his crate right now as I'm watching this, and I got so excited when Mona Lisa stayed when you swung the door open super fast that I yelled, "WOWWW GOOD JOB!!!" for her, and Mylo thought it was for him. He woke up and is whining a little. AWWW! Zak, you are amazing and I just bought your book. Thank you for the positive reinforcement training. We love Mylo so so so much.

  • @clashtheimportantstuff1225
    @clashtheimportantstuff1225 9 лет назад

    Hey Zak I love what you have been doing with dog training and am really anxious to get my dog really soon and hope to become a dog trainer like you

  • @stormytrails
    @stormytrails 7 лет назад +2

    I have trained many dogs...had some EXPENSIVE training (for me) but puppies? We just got 2 puppies, males and they were only 5 weeks old. They are now 7 weeks old. My goodness how easy to train at this age! You don't have to un-train first! The crate is probably the best tool other than toys and their harness/leash. Crossing a threshold is easy to address starting with 'stay back' drawing the line at their crate door. No bolting. We get the leash connected and back up and they wait so well until I say 'come'...this is being translated to the front door! Truly how much fun to 'train' a puppy!! I gotta relax and stay with basics and not get too excited. We've got 'stay back, sit, look at me and come'...no way is this hard wired yet but what fun!!
    My question is how do you transition from treats to asking and praise? Treats, THEY KNOW when you don't have treats and I don't ever trick them. But if I don't have treats and believe me I hide the fact when I do have treats. They are so treat oriented and I don't want them thinking food is the only 'reward'...I do not use clickers, ugh. Enough to think about without adding more confusion (mostly for me)! Love your stuff, Zak!

  • @Sandreline
    @Sandreline 9 лет назад +12

    Loving the fun new camera angles. They look good.

  • @lesliefier5878
    @lesliefier5878 8 лет назад +1

    These are awesome videos and thanks for all you do putting them together. It gives owners the tools they need to have a well behaved dog which hopefully will help to have less of them end up in shelters. I rescued a dog who was very neglected and is scared by humans. I am having a heck of a time because she is so hyper-vigilant when outside and inside she only feels relaxed on the bed, that is her safe place. I would love to see more videos on dealing with dogs who have been abused or neglected. My Bella, they think, is ~2. I have had her 3.5 months and just 2 weeks ago I was able to get her out the door on her own and walking on a leash, she has taken to it well. Prior to that she spent her first week under my bed, the next 6 learning to trust me, the first day she got excited when I came home I was in tears, then a week or two later got her into a stroller, had to carry her still wouldn't walk on her own, to see the outside world and then gradually to walking on her own. Prior to being outside the only time she left her bed was to use the potty pads and eat which she would only do when no one was home. I should could use your help! I will never give up on her as long as it takes however some good advice from you would help.

  • @MayaMaranz
    @MayaMaranz 9 лет назад

    Love the video! Just what I needed for my fosters! Some fosters just never stay calm!

  • @alancorneliusii2942
    @alancorneliusii2942 8 лет назад

    I love your videos,your Awesome and very helpfull. when I got my dog I got straight to the training and watching your videos.

  • @vicksilb
    @vicksilb 7 лет назад +2

    I am fairly new to Zak's videos. I am a fan! Much better than the ones I PAID for a year ago when I got my Cavapoo. Thanks, Zak! You're very good at getting your point across concisely and quickly.

    • @rebornlover6158
      @rebornlover6158 6 лет назад +1

      Vicky Silbernagel I love cavapoos!!!!! They are one of my favorites

  • @themaggattack
    @themaggattack 6 лет назад +1

    You're freaking brilliant. Seriously. THANK YOU!!

  • @ashleyolannadesign
    @ashleyolannadesign 7 лет назад +1

    You have amazing dog training videos! Thank you!

  • @aliciaroot2201
    @aliciaroot2201 4 года назад

    Wow!! I've got to try that! What a good Mona!!

  • @lindseylawless7048
    @lindseylawless7048 4 года назад

    your training videos have worked for my 9 week old shih poo..GRREAT

  • @michellewarns2778
    @michellewarns2778 5 лет назад +6

    I named my dog after Thisbe from "Pyramus and Thisbe" (the short play in "A Midsummer Night's Dream") 'cause she always find ways to get through the fence.

    • @jhovanielperez4763
      @jhovanielperez4763 3 года назад

      One of my dogs is exactly like that, no matter how many HOLES you close he will ALWAYS find another way

  • @hippycowgirl5047
    @hippycowgirl5047 8 лет назад +1

    Hi Zak ! I just wanted to say I really enjoy your videos . I have 3 , yes 3 lol , Border Collie mix puppies I am training to be my companions on the ranch with our horses . Thank you very much for putting good quality information out there for folks . :D

  • @idekmarijke2380
    @idekmarijke2380 9 лет назад +2

    Zak, you are so amazing!!! I can not get enough of watching your dog/people training! I am telling as many people as I can about your videos, want them to love and understand their dogs and be patient! Learn from you! Thank you so very much for everything you are doing!

  • @jasonwolf8183
    @jasonwolf8183 2 года назад

    Great video Zak 👍🏼

  • @zoelefevre4365
    @zoelefevre4365 6 лет назад

    Thank you so very much.
    This saved my 🐕 life!

  • @rickwiseman9179
    @rickwiseman9179 9 лет назад

    Great video Zak!

  • @disneydelaforet
    @disneydelaforet 2 года назад

    Thanks Zack! I think that’s exactly what I am going to do for the next year or so….My dog just run away on Christmas Day and it was very scary for us. Thanks!

  • @maureenchang3245
    @maureenchang3245 9 лет назад +1

    Great video
    I think the information is very good

  • @infiniteqwerty7623
    @infiniteqwerty7623 6 лет назад +1

    Congratulations for 1m you are awesome

  • @ncburton1713
    @ncburton1713 8 лет назад

    These are great tips. I know some stuff from the maintainence obedience stuff they taught me to do with my guide dog when I got my first guide from Guide Dog's for the Blind and I've been able to translate that into some training stuff for the dog we took in recently, but the things I know are more for maintaining an already trained dog, so it's nice to sort of fill in the gaps to help actually train him properly. :)

  • @reignofaragon6890
    @reignofaragon6890 5 лет назад

    Great video thank you! You are great at this

  • @PrissAssigiri
    @PrissAssigiri 9 лет назад

    Get my newfoundland puppy on sunday he is 8 weeks old your videos have been a big help

  • @firstnamelastname6071
    @firstnamelastname6071 7 лет назад

    What a beautiful dog.

  • @caelainncreaven3028
    @caelainncreaven3028 9 лет назад +1

    thank you, this has really helped

  • @HappyMom2010learning
    @HappyMom2010learning 6 лет назад

    Great job Mona Lisa! I need to learn from this lesson... I got your book already 😜

  • @OURGAFAMILY
    @OURGAFAMILY Год назад

    Great stuff! Thank you!

  • @marcoibarra5785
    @marcoibarra5785 3 года назад

    Thanks a lot for the help

  • @ki33ys
    @ki33ys 9 лет назад

    Awesome video!

  • @EarthChildEli
    @EarthChildEli 6 лет назад

    I absolutely love your videos!

  • @caodinh7597
    @caodinh7597 9 лет назад +380

    Does anyone else watch these videos but don't have a dog

    • @Coffaro
      @Coffaro 8 лет назад +8

      +Cao Dinh I dont have one but I will have my first dog soon!!!

    • @sarah4hp
      @sarah4hp 8 лет назад +3

      +Juan Coffaro I am going to look at a puppy this Wednesday, and I am SO excited about it! She would be my first dog as well, in the sense that she will be mine, and not my parents and mine as the dog we had when I was a child, so... I can't wait!
      Have you gotten a dog by now, and if so what kind of dog did you end up with, what age is it, and how has it been?

    • @woo9914
      @woo9914 8 лет назад

      +sarah4hp update?

    • @sarah4hp
      @sarah4hp 8 лет назад

      Woo 991 I bought the puppy, and couldn't be more excited about it! She is a mix between a Golden Retriever and an English Bulldog and I am taking her home March 18th. She is absolutely adorable, and I chose to call her Bailey

    • @woo9914
      @woo9914 8 лет назад +1

      sarah4hp Good name.
      I really want a German shepherd female and to name her sam.
      You know, the movie I am legend totally not the reason but still.

  • @idomazdas
    @idomazdas 5 лет назад

    She's a good girl! aww

  • @johncrea9395
    @johncrea9395 4 года назад

    Jak
    I know I am posting quite a bit after this video came out, but wanted to comment. You mentioned adding a harness when doing this training to be sure Mona didn't break and possibly get free of her collar. I have a Golden retriever who is an escape artist when it comes to getting out of her collar, But I found a great solution - a soft nylon Martingale collar. Don't
    see this mentioned very often, but feel that more folks should at least know about this option in humane collars
    Keep up the great work, you videos are much appreciated
    John

  • @MrTimdtoolman1
    @MrTimdtoolman1 9 лет назад +3

    Great lesson thanks Zac, new sub

  • @dorysjelen1713
    @dorysjelen1713 Год назад

    I have a Yorkie/poo that needs training. Very good videos.

  • @yy9618
    @yy9618 2 года назад

    Great & really helped lesson

  • @chrishaywood7752
    @chrishaywood7752 6 лет назад +1

    hi zak! I used your techniques to teach my 10-week pup to go onto his bed and stay there whilst we eat thank you!!

    • @vanshika7754
      @vanshika7754 3 года назад

      How's that done , any tips ???

  • @WhatAclishe
    @WhatAclishe 9 лет назад

    Love your videos Zak, but I'm missing a tutorial on a dog over a dog agression. The only videos I could find online are the dominance training ones. If you could make one, that would be much appreciated! Thanks for everything, you're doing absolutely wonderful:)

  • @somecommentor7929
    @somecommentor7929 7 лет назад

    thank u so much my bichon frise would always just run out of the door and this helped a ton

  • @FilipinosaAmericavlog
    @FilipinosaAmericavlog 2 года назад

    Wow, love it . From Texas

  • @joeldeleseleuc552
    @joeldeleseleuc552 8 лет назад

    Great video!

  • @George_USMC
    @George_USMC 9 лет назад

    Great video, thanks👍

  • @CocoBorderCollie
    @CocoBorderCollie 9 лет назад +25

    Love the camera angles!! :)

    • @zakgeorge
      @zakgeorge  9 лет назад +7

      Thank you! Bree and Dennis did awesome filming this one!

    • @CocoBorderCollie
      @CocoBorderCollie 9 лет назад +1

      that;s okay!! Bree is lucky to have you and you are lucky to have Bree!

    • @nicolasrodrigue529
      @nicolasrodrigue529 9 лет назад

      Zak George's Dog Training rEvolution somebody here in canada was fined by Transport canada $1000 for flying a camera drone. Great channel Zak i have a 3 month old cattledog/australian sheppard. Thanks for all the tips. And watch yourself for not flying in airport restricted zones :)

  • @samenduvlogs785
    @samenduvlogs785 3 года назад

    Thank you so much

  • @aliamalik1826
    @aliamalik1826 3 года назад

    ohhh i love the way u trainn❤❤

  • @dopey62611
    @dopey62611 9 лет назад +2

    Okay...so I taught to sit and stay at the door and your right it was pretty easy...I want to teach leave it so can you do a video on leave it and place please???

  • @brandyruffin6086
    @brandyruffin6086 4 года назад

    My god! Thank you! I am a 25 year experienced dog groomer. I was so traumatized by the loss of my dog that it’s been almost 7 years since I’ve had one. A year ago I got a puppy who is now a rowdy teenager. I’m an expert right? Not!!! My baby was 17 when she passed. I’ve babied my new pup. Thanks for this.

  • @milkyvids5092
    @milkyvids5092 Год назад

    I'm training a Jack Russel.Very energetic breed. He loves to run out of the gate whenever I'm leaving.

  • @TrinnyandSkye
    @TrinnyandSkye 9 лет назад +5

    Hi Zak! Hi Bree! Great video!! Keep them coming! Mona Lisa - what a beautiful girl you are!

  • @rebornlover6158
    @rebornlover6158 6 лет назад +2

    I love dogs so much I know like every purebreed and mixed breed i don't have one though I download dog photos from Google on my phone I have 169 downloaded

  • @AlexisTheDarkAngel
    @AlexisTheDarkAngel 9 лет назад

    My dog does this too this really helped

  • @redhawks7015
    @redhawks7015 9 лет назад

    Great videos 👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @foreverrsocold
    @foreverrsocold 4 года назад +2

    Thx my husky is awesome now she ran 1 mile from home before and I had to chase her

  • @marydelconde9997
    @marydelconde9997 7 лет назад

    Amazing

  • @skidz8426
    @skidz8426 7 лет назад

    Hi Zak thanks for your videos. I just got a 2 month old feist. The problem I'm having is she's just doing something to get a treat. We have sit we're working on stay. I mean this is the forth day I've had her. She started to lay down and she'll roll over now. Of course we've only worked on sit and stay

  • @DukeLegend505
    @DukeLegend505 9 лет назад

    Very nice! I was wondering in what order to teach these. Should i teach eye contact the leave it alone?

  • @angelalynch9263
    @angelalynch9263 9 лет назад

    Zak George your the most awesome dog trainer and your tips have really helped me correct my unsuccessful training of two mischevious female dachshunds. we also have a female otterhound. were getting a sheltie next week. any training tips. I also hear they suffer from separation anxiety. anything we should purchase? I have a kong alreay. also any tips on introducing the sheltie to other dogs?
    Your videos are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G
    I would really appreciate any suggestions from anyone else as well!!
    Thanks!!
    (so excited for new dog)
    shelties are beautiful, reply if you agree!)

  • @jenniferblack4935
    @jenniferblack4935 4 года назад

    Live in an apartment complex with TERRIBLE drivers. My puppy runs out the front door all the time. Terrified she's gonna get run over. :0 really trying to work on training with her. Thanks Zac!

  • @Maks-gv8pe
    @Maks-gv8pe 7 лет назад +7

    I wish therr was some on like u to help train my young German Shepherd or anyones dog like if you agree

  • @stephanieamick3274
    @stephanieamick3274 Год назад

    I have dachshunds. Should I use a harness, collar or a choke chain to begin training them. I just love your videos!!!!

  • @tdonithan863
    @tdonithan863 3 года назад

    I watched my friend’s Jack Russell Terrier once……once. Escape artist extraordinaire.

  • @lesleybrokaw1130
    @lesleybrokaw1130 Год назад

    Like the idea of starting slowly

  • @ezmorz
    @ezmorz 9 лет назад

    I love these videos, they are so useful and easy to understand goodjob!
    BUT, Ithink these are too TV format like, instead of well, RUclips, for example the those close up intros, and the location and things like that, which extends the video's length.
    The thing is, that I want to watch all your videos but watching 5 of them could take like an hour!
    But I will keep watching them, thankyou for the help!

  • @shtiradaniels8321
    @shtiradaniels8321 9 лет назад

    What kind of food do you feed your dog?
    I'm getting a puppy in a few months so I'm watching ALL of your videos to be ahead of the game.. YAY PUPPY!!

  • @abdulhaleemqutup8343
    @abdulhaleemqutup8343 5 лет назад +1

    damn that was awesome,, thank you so much..
    very teaching .. very helpful ..
    damn recumended

  • @brendasmithcanadahouck4170
    @brendasmithcanadahouck4170 6 лет назад

    Yes

  • @emoney9449
    @emoney9449 9 лет назад +1

    Wow awesome! How did you get started? As a younger aspiring pet owner/trainer where did you get started?

  • @1986djax
    @1986djax 7 лет назад

    Hello, congrats with your channel. What kind of dog food do you feed your dogs thats not at the local pet store?

  • @amabellejose1930
    @amabellejose1930 9 лет назад

    Great videos!! Wondering if you can create a video how to train puppies to sleep on their own bed? My 4 month old puppy sleeps on his bed ONLY when he's alone. At night when I got home from work, he wants to sleep on my bed instead of his. Thanks!

  • @21pilots68
    @21pilots68 8 лет назад

    Zak I like your awesome video's and your ####

  • @CheyButWhy
    @CheyButWhy 5 лет назад +4

    The guy was smiling the whole time

  • @mzmrize039
    @mzmrize039 9 лет назад

    We have two large breed dogs that have each learned how to let themselves out. They also bolt out when we come home if the door is open. It is so frustrating, but this training method should help a lot. At least I am hopeful that it will. Thanks!!!

  • @chrisg.3977
    @chrisg.3977 2 года назад

    I love dogs thumbs up 👍

  • @wuziq
    @wuziq 4 года назад

    omg this dog is so cute

  • @gwendalind7571
    @gwendalind7571 8 лет назад

    Thanks Zak! I use a lot of your tips to teach my dog I started training when he was about 8-9 weeks (we got him at 7 weeks) and he is pretty well trained. My only thing I have trouble with is when I take him around friends he freaks out and gets over excited. Any tips??