Hey Zak if at all possible could you make a video on all the tricks you've taught Inertia and a brief description on how to train them Also you could try make it in to a mini series also Keep up the great work
summary of the video from Zak, of how long it took to achieve the following: - potty training 4 weeks -puppy biting 6 weeks -really calibrate to world couple of years -Intertia is 17 months old....and seems to be well trained.
I’ve had 5 dogs. They all took around 2 years to train at a high level and to be able to fully trust. It takes time to learn how to communicate with each other. No dog is exactly like the other and we as owners also change and age. Old well trained dogs can also do things that might shock you. I think it’s funny because it just shows they have their own will and soul! It’s almost like they are fkn with us or making a joke! I’m just having my first border collie and at 7 months I feel the training of her is my entire life and I’m a bit exhausted to say the least 🤦🏽♀️... some days I’ve even told her “I think I will have to find another owner for you.. I love you but I just can’t do this anymore”. The day after she’s acting perfectly 🤣. Border collie is definitely the most high maintenance dog I ever had in all ways! I’m waking up for training and falling asleep knowing I’ll wake up to train again and my girl will be 100% in for it with a super energy like nothing else! It’s been harder then having a child... Border collie has always been one of my dream dogs so I’m more then happy and in love with my new fury friend but sometimes wish I could send her to kinder-garden for a week or two just to catch up on sleep and house cleaning. Border collie is a life style! 😂
I am seeing this a couple years from when you wrote it so not sure you will see my comment. Just to say I love your comment “border collie is a lifestyle” That’s how I feel with my cattle dog! I just never knew the words😅
@@elainelucke oh my goodness! Yes it’s been some years and she’s finally grew into a more mature, super smart, calmer but super focused girl! I love her so much! So interesting with your cat! :) Thank you for making me aware of this old post. It’s been a true challenge and I think I’ve turned into a bit of collie myself during this time! Both adjusting to each other!
I got Jay when he was already a year old. It's been 2 years and he's almost there, thanks to you. He can walk on leash 70% of the time, fetch for 4 or 5 throws outside. Inside he can heel, sit, lay down, stand, stand up, touch, roll over, play dead, turn, switch sides, sit pretty, stay come, get it - toy ball collar paper (without chewing it), settle, leave it, stairs, no barking, crate / room, shake, high 5, roll hold. Outside he can do some things but not consistantly. Outside we're working on not jumping on people, barking at dogs, zommies around dogs. Jay's a german pointer / retreiver / austrailian sheppard mix. He's a great hiker dog and has his own backpack.
That's the problem with his training. You can do trick training but the dog isn't obedient when high distractions are near. Now thats real dog training. Can your dog do your fancy tricks in front of high distractions? Can it even walk normally or even ignore things you want him to ignore and still listen to you with out waving a treat?
You got this! I have a mini Aussie shepherd and he knows a bunch of different tricks, but get distracted very fast. Try practicing “look at me” outside or with some distractions inside. Whenever he looks at you, reward him with high value treats and lots of praise! This way, he knows to always pay attention to you even in a distracting situation, and will make the trick training, leash walking, and maybe even the jumping a lot easier to correct. This will also be super helpful when you’re hiking if he finds a squirrel or something and wants to go chase it into the woods. Good luck!
You never stop training your dog. Valentine is 11 and I'm still teaching her new things. We don't have them long enough not to spend time and cherish them. I think you should be constantly teaching them new things for as long as you can. You miss out on so much fun
I appreciate your honesty Zak. Future dog owners often think about a dog they wish for themselves, but the reality is something completely different. If you’re planning to have a dog, you need to be able to adapt. And you’re never aware enough how hard it can be. Tough dogs can be a pain in the ass, but you will thank them later. My adopted 8 year-old mastiff mix is exactly that. After years of training regularly in the local dog obedience club (thanks to her persistance), I will soon be able to start my trainer internship. Long story short: If your dog has any kind of problem, don’t give up. Just keep going. You will also learn a lot about yourself and it will change your life for good.
Juniper is a rescue who we got when she was two. I’m not a dog trainer but I would say she started turning the corner after we had her for about 2 years. But, she won’t hesitate to make bad choices. It’s instinct! I agree with you. I don’t see the training ever stopping especially because she’s so smart! So much more to teach her.
I completely agree it takes that long AT LEAST. My 6month dog still has a long way to ago. I feel like we are in a rut with progress but this was a good reminder!
I hey this question as a horse trainer from clients, all the time. The answer I give, “Not really ever, you both will always have more to learn and grow into. The minute you stop training is the day you give up.”
It took at least two years for my dog to be trained but of course there’s thousand of stuff i can always show him and train with him.Seeing how he learns and how we can communicate is the best part of it all.
Interesting. I've always said that I like to wait until my first dog is two or almost two before adding a second dog to the family. It just seems to me that a dog of 18 - 24 months is stable enough to be reliable and to be a great model and help when you're training a new puppy.
Hello, thank you so much for these videos, I’m planning on getting a puppy and you’ve thought me how to train it. You will forever change my life and my puppy’s life.
Great content! I have sporadically watched your videos since I was a teenager, I used them as inspiration for teaching new tricks to my border collie mix I had at the time, she has since passed. I now have a German Shepherd x Belgian Malinois she is three years old and I'm extremely happy with where her training is at. I completely agree that training is ongoing, there's always more to learn. You couldn't be more accurate with the two year mark, people set expectations too high and get disappointed with the pup if it isn't learning or performing quick enough. I hope this video reaches all corners of the internet to educate and reset expectations! Super helpful and very real! ✌️😊🐶
I have two 9-month-old husky siblings, and this was a really good question to answer! I know exactly what you mean about controlled situations being more simple, and trying to subdue their natural urges, thanks for the motivation dude, I'm looking forward to year two.
So grateful to you Zak! Jasmine is one year into training and doing very well!!! It is so awesome to see things really click! We have a ways to go and I figure she and I will be life long learner's...so much to explore.
Love your videos Zak ! My aussie puppy is close to 6 months now and watching all of your videos before getting her helped me A LOT ! I love training her and watching her grow into such a good girl
This gives me a lot of reassurance about my 8 month old Pumi. That I can really take a step back and be more compassionate, understanding and patient of his development. Really thank you so for this.
Zak....just love and appreciate the way in which you explain and provide perspective on this topic. With our 3 rescues, we are always mixing play with elements of training, not forgetting we also learn from our dogs 🤟🐕
Zak, you are amazing! Inertia is such a great dog ... we have a 7 month old lab named Bailey and have been following your channel ever since we got her. Thank you so much for all the great videos!!
Hi Zac and Bree, not forgetting Inertia and Indy. Another great film. Because it clearly illustrates the patience required to achieve a great dog. The hidden message contained within is that there are clear moments in time where an owner can think they’ve cracked it relax and revert to ‘winging it’ .... Which is unfortunately the default position of many dog owners and why they and their dog imperceptibly drift into problem behaviours. Then they seek help from a trainer like you or l to help them out of the hole they invariably created themselves. Many so called canine behavioural problems, are in fact usually based in and around normal dog behaviour. Training a great buddy dog is a marathon and not a sprint. Have a plan and be prepared for some mistakes along the way and be patient you can and will get there. Don’t look for quick fixes as Zac said time is the key and a lot of this must not be rushed.
@@DogTrainingBulledandSon Love that saying. As long as it needs to be 👏 Thank you so much for the great comments and all of your feedback, and for watching the videos! We really appreciate your thoughtful comments 🤗
Hubs and I were just talking about this. We think 2 years or so for our now 10 month old lab. She’s got the basics down, walks well on a leash, is getting less reactive. It’s going to be great to have a well trained dog. Thank you for this series!
I totally agree with the 2 years thing. I have a lab, so it’s probably even a little longer! Lol 😂 consistent training has helped a ton. And doing tricks has really built a bond and helps with “core skills.” Love all the videos you have!
My flatcoated puppy is 7 months and where he used to listen pretty well (it started to get really well) now he's just being a teenager sometimes. Thanks for all your videos, I learned a ton watching them and still am using them a lot! My puppy is far from trained and, being a flatcoated, he will not be till he's about 3 probably, lol, but that's ok, we enjoy the process!
I have a 13 month old Airedale Terrier. He is my first dog and due to corona we had to do training by ourselves. Despite that I consider him to be 95% there, which I am very proud of especially in a breed that has such a mind of their own. Even recall around other dogs goes very well. He stays and waits or sits at a distance when off leash when I can see cyclists coming or when we’re nearing a road. Walks with a loose lead. If things go wrong it’s because I’m not paying enough attention myself. And obviously we get the teenage outburst sometimes but he’s allowed that! He does still sometimes discover new things that are fun but not necessarily desired so he does keep me on my toes. Things that need dotting on the i for us are passing/ignoring dogs that challenge him, sometimes jumping aaand horses (they’re not for play?!). But he learns quickly and we’re a great team so I’m confident we’ll make it to 99% ❤️ I don’t need him to get to 100, you gotta love a little imperfection.
My best trained dog, a Czech/ddr GSD took 2 years. I was 16 when I got her as a 5 month old puppy and I had nothing to do but play with her and train her. My next dog, a roadside rescue, took three years just to get her to learn jumping and biting are not appropriate greetings and she still struggled. She is not suited for obedience; after failing a big box training class and a two week board and train, we eventually gave up on training her more than the basics, which she still really struggles with. She's honestly probably got some sort of miswiring from being malnourished and removed her mother at 5 weeks. I now have a malinois puppy my goal is for to learn 20 commands by her first birthday in August, but then we gotta start adding distractions and all that good stuff. And of course, she's still got some hormonal stuff to grow through so there's that. 2 years will probably be right for her. I think 1 year is enough to train most dogs to be livable with good house manners and leash manners, though.
We just got Cole who is 1yr, Lab and border Collie mix. In 5 days we have taught him laydown, sit and shake. Walking on a leash is alot better but still pulls when he gets distracted with smaller animals.
Great video! Since you asked for our experiences... I have found it depends upon the dog breed very much. I had a husky and was never able to train it well. On the other hand, I've had a few golden retrievers and they were pretty comfortable in all categories you mentioned by about 1 year without too much trouble or excessive training. On the other hand I have a German Shepherd, who seems to actually learn quicker, but has so much energy that while he mastered the basics by almost 3 months of age (without distractions), he struggles with distractions because of his prey drive and enthusiasm. So at 1.5 years he's probably 50-75% there. At same time I feel like his capacity is much higher.
First time dog owner and this channel is the best that i have seen till now. The language i've heard by some large dog breed owners in my life about dominance (alpha, pack leader etc), it is very misleading, and made me feel like i have to add 2 teaspoons of testosterone extract in my morning shake. In reality it is all about common sense and consistency. Thank you zak!
My puppy is just 1 years we can walk now but he does a bit of pulling. He is great though when it comes to responding when I tell him to come, was a bit hard at first. Your video was a good example, thank you.
I have a border, i started to train him when he was about a one year old. He is very smart and very obidient. I took me abiut 3 months to be abel to walk him off leash on a street and near other dogs. At the time that was only important thing for me. Now, when hes about 2.5 yo i started to teach him alot of new stuff. He picks up thigs really fast, hes really good at sit and stay (i can go out of his view and he wil still stay and sit for more than 5 minutes). He can do sit pretty pose when i do a hand sighn (but not when i verbaly tell him to) and it takes a couple of tryes for him to lie down. I want to teach him fetch but his not very interested in that, but he LOVES to play tug.
I got Mia when she was already 6 months old, how she is like 1 year and half old, she is a home pet and she loves to play with the ball, but she has a small nose, so she can't breathe too well when with something in her mouth (btw, anyone can help me?). She only does her things out of home and it was very easy to teach her, actually, she already knew it. she can give her hand, sit, lay down, search in hands and I am trying to teach her how to fetch right now. Ah, she can dance in two legs, I don't know where did she learned that since I didn't teached her. She isn't that consistent but we train almost every day. She is pincher/chihuahua mix. She is very loyal and patient.
I've had my pup for almost 4wks (he is almost 12 wks) - and potty training is going pretty well, no accidents in at least 2 wks, but I've learn to read signs, so not really sure who trained who so far. Looking forward to stopping the biting and the crazy zoomies at the end of the day.
My 14 week old puppy can sit, give white paw, give black paw, lay down, roll over, turn left, turn right, crawl, get out of the garden, wait semi reliably, play a weak fetch sometimes, knows NO very well, walks on his leash very well most of the time... Is that too much? How about another fetch video though? I couldn't get my previous one to play fetch at all and this one is struggling. Watched fetch videos of yours as well as many other's... Perhaps have one for extreme difficulty or something?
@@dragonwalker6830 Every dog is different, my pup can learn a new trick within a day or two but has a terrible recall (high prey drive), my friends dog took 21 days to learn sit but has one of the most reliable recalls I've ever seen. They're like people, everyone learns at a difference pace.
How long does it actually take to completely train a dog? A lifetime. At least that's what I've always found with mine. Even when they are "good" with manners stuff (sit, stay, down, wait politely at the door, don't jump, etc.) I always found lots of stuff to train--tricks, refinements, etc. Training keeps them mentally sharp and tires them out mentally. I train for a lifetime.
I'd also say two years. Not just because of all the stuff they need to learn (which takes that much time) but also because that's where (generally) their puberty ends. So it's definitely not before then, because they're going to misbehave and forget what they've learned so far.
15 months old (12 months of training), still have hard times controlling our emotion around people and other dogs. The progress is slow but consistent.
Hey Zak I have a 6 month old puppy who still bites, begs, barks when alone, always follows somebody, and can’t be by themselves please I hope you see this and see if u can give me some tips
We adopted a 3 year old husky with no training and I expect it will take a year to get the basics. I'll be lucky if he can ever be off leash. The only trick he really knows is "cuddle"
I'm thankful for this video. I wanted to get a dog and promised my parents that training it will be a big part and that they have to help at certain times... but they think training a dog is a few days or a few weeks thing and it is so NOT that
My dog is a rescue greyhound and by now more than one behaviourist has told us that she must have been through a lot before meeting us. I have had her for a year now. As far as basic training is concerned I think she is great, she is such a fast learner and she loves training sessions - she still needs a lot more practice recalling when squirrels are around though. She has many fears though and I think that making her manageable in this respect will still take another year at least. Having read your book and having seen so many of your videos I have decided that I should not set stringent targets though - I hope I got the right message :)
There is a law that greyhounds are to be kept on leashes at all times, just because of prey drive! I would be impressed if you got a greyhound to come after recall
Again every dogs are different, just like other organisms. My dog, Kelly, a pinscher mix are as follow: 1. Potty Training 6 weeks. Then regressed a bit during his first teenager period because it begun playing on... Her... Gold. so add 2 to 3 days for training her to leaving it alone. 2. Play Biting: this is where it's the hardesr because i used wrong method so about 2 months of crying and frustration. I decided to train her not not to bite, but more on the bite inhibition thing. It works well now. 3. Her obedience commands are reliable with treats really fast... Like 3 days per commands. However now, i am training her to be reliable on cue. Regardless treats or no. However she can do 3 out of 6 commands that i taught her on cue now 4. Calming down while playing took only a few days. She got really rough while playing really often. 5. Doing everything above in a high distraction environment: we are still working on it. The problem is that I live in an area where it's often have heavy flows of rain that really drags everyone's garbages away from their bins... Not to mention the leaves, so everytime we walk there will be a new smell for my curious dog to investigate. We are considering moving out to a more cleaner area tho! So we'll see about this one in the new environment. I usually stick to the heel and follow command until i arrive at the community park where everything is neater
My 10 year old lab is still not fully trained, because she’s spoiled😀. She has improved since we added a puppy (yellow lab). We got her at 8 weeks. She’s now 65 lbs and 10 months old. She - as all labs are, is very distractible. She’s getting better in the house unless she’s around the 10-year-old chocolate lab who is 70 pounds. They love each other but play too rough for in the house . And outside walking is a work in progress. Maggie the puppy has needed to be on leash at all times in our backyard. There are multiple dangerous items for her like wild animal poop, wild animals feral cats, swimming pool etc. etc. she’s gradually learning leave it but it gets said about 20 times in the morning potty outing. She walks on the leash OK in the backyard. She retrieves OK in the backyard. And she’s walking on a loose leash on the driveway. With labs I think it’s more like four years. ha ha!! She’s doing great. Your videos keep me from getting frustrated!!!!
So then my 5 month old labradoodle barking at all the things is normal? He barks at new people but then is totally fine when he meets them. He barks at new dogs while on leash but seems fearful when he meets them BUT he has a great time a doggy daycare. And then of course he barks at wildlife, people riding bikes, a horse on tv, something blowing on the tree... the 10 month old mix we have is totally chill now and tends to only bark at things she perceives as threats (deer, a motorcycle until I told her it was fine)
@@Lunatunanoodle Negative reinforcement means taking something away that the dog does not like, for example by pushing on their butt until they sit down. The dog then feels relieved that you are no longer pushing their butt down and might sit faster the next time. All trainers use negative reinforcement (for example, leash pressure stops when the dog stops pulling), positive reinforcement (like treats, toys, praise) and negative punishment (taking something away that the dog likes, for example turning and walking the other way if the dog is pulling to get to the dog park). Some trainers try to avoid using positive punishment (something the dog does not like happens when he does something "wrong", for example the trainer blows a horn to make a scary sound when the dog barks). These trainers are often called "positive only", which is a bit misleading. Positive means adding something, that could be rewarding or punishing to the dog. Negative means taking something away, that could be something the dog likes or does not like. Reinforcement means the behavior will increase. Punishment means the behavior will decrease.
hi i just got my puppy 2 days ago and he has a great recall and does his poos and wees outside and he's 9 weeks old I don't know if that is good or not please respond keep up the great work
It took me 2 years for my dog to be off leash everywhere and still listen to me, but i still have to train with her, because when I'm with someone else she listens less. But it doesn't matter! Little by little she will get there and me as well.
Zak is there a way you can do a video on how or what to look for when trying to adopt a puppy from a shelter and getting one from a breeder. I am looking to get a border collie pup myself. I have a general idea of what to look for from my research but would love to have your opinion. (side note why the hell would someone downvote this video? The older I get, the more I understand why many people like dogs over humans :)
Other than the chewing and potty training my dog is pretty great. Right now I am trying to get him not to bite my feet because I hurt my back and can't pick up an item to redirect him unless it is at my level. He goes about 70% outside and 30% inside. Part of that is my fault I need to take him out more. Right now my parents are helping me out but he seems to not fully empty his bladder every time he goes out and end up going inside like after a bit, he only does that 30% of the time.
I don't think you'll ever come back to this comment Zak, my dog Seven is about a month older than Inertia, I used your methods on him, and h es a great boy at 3.5 years now, we do agility regularly, he is reliable off leash, he is a little bit distracted but hes a great companion. Seven is a male, blue merle border collie. We're just starting again as we brought home Elsa, an 12 week old female red merle tricolour border collie, she has a very little bit of training from her parents humans, but so far shes already crate trained (in 2 days), she doesn't cry in the crate, she doesn't bite at all, she doesn't bark, but shes super fearless, very energetic, but very affectionate, so I wanted to check. Her bed has lasted 2 days and she has chewed nothing buy her toys, is my new puppy broken? Thanks for your videos over the years, while we are working directly with a local trainer with similar ideals, your advice has been invaluable.
My puppies are still not trained as I want them to be, but we are close. The only thing we need to work on is obedience and distractions outside. Though they do sometimes listen to me outside, even in very distracting environments, most of the time they will ignore me (unless of course I have a treat). Though when it comes to new commands, the learn so quickly. One of them is a female pitbull at 4 months of age, the other is a male at almost 8 months old and he is a pitbull mix (I'm not sure with what though, probably a german shepherd). I think it will take less then 2 years to fully train them. BTW, is there a way to teach your dog to not eat random things they find outside such as bones or poop?
My now 3-year old Jack Russell Terrier took less than a year to be completely house trained as I trained her to do her business both outside and pads (for times when we can’t go out). But the tricks like sit, touch, high five, smell, look at me, stay, wait, come, roll over, lay down, play dead and so on only took a few days each trick. She’s highly energetic, impulsive, and a bit reactive to some other dogs. She can be alone for hours without tearing the house down. Thanks to Zak for the things I’ve learned. Now I’m working on her excitement or anxiety towards unfamiliar dogs and some older people (she doesn’t bark at everyone). I’ve created a channel to share our journey. Please subscribe!💕
Hi Zac, I have a 8 week old Goldendoodle that is starting to show aggression. It started with growling and snapping at my 11 year old when picked up but now extends to me and other relatives (when picked up or randomly while holding). Please, please help with any advice!
Yor dog is too young to be showing aggression. He's probably becoming frustrated from being held when he would rather be doing other things. Try and pick him up less as he'll be a big dog anyway and focus on desensitizing handling
Hi Zak, question. If one has a well-trained dog but that dog visits a house of a dog that is not as well trained, does that throw off your training and how do you correct for the influence of the dog that is not as well trained?
My mum has a chihuahua and he won’t stop licking when you pat him, he used to bite but doesn’t anymore, I want to train him out of it but using food to distract him doesn’t seem like it will work because it might encourage him
Moving from biting to licking is great progress! Just calmly move away from him when he licks and wait a few seconds before you pat him again. Being patted is the reward, and if he likes it you can use it as a reward for training other things as well.
Hey Zak, A family member's dog gave birth, and she asked me to take care of one of the puppies! He's now 9 months old, and I've just started training him, but I'm getting worried it may be too late to start. Any suggestions on how I can go about doing it?
As Drex said, it's never too late. Even though the saying goes differently, you can definitely teach an old dog new tricks and in your case, you don't even have an old one! Nine months is definitely still young and perfectly trainable. You just need to consider one thing here: Adolescence. Depending on what kind of dog he is, he might start acting like a bratty teenager (because that's what he is). We're starting to see quite some ignorance in our seven month old dog and that's around the age they start socially exploring and testing boundaries. You just need to stay consistent and proof to the dog that you mean what you say and that it's not just a loose suggestion. It can be very frustrating at times, but it's something most dogs go through. If you need some extra help or support, I'd suggest the puppy 101 thread on reddit. They're very helpful and supportive from my experiences. Good luck with your pup :)
Of course you can! If you want to commit to your dog, be consistent and use positive reinforcement, you can definitely do it. There are heaps of good videos on RUclips to give you ideas and tips. Good luck!
Children can be great dog trainers, but make sure you have an adult to support and help you. If the adults in your house are not experienced with dogs, you might want to go to puppy classes and other dog training classes as well as learn from youtube. This is because an experienced professional can point out mistakes and give you advice that suits your unique dog. Also consider how big and strong the dog will be, if you are getting a medium- to large breed dog it is important to make sure the dog is not stronger than you. Dogs grow fast, and usually they are fully grown before they have perfect leash manners.
I need the help of all of you please, I found a 1yo border Collie that was abandoned by its family, I'm trying to cheer him up, but he barely wants to eat or go out, he just wants to hug and then put his head down and always looks so sad, what can I do
I got m border collie at about the same age. She was literally the drug dealers dog. I would say it took probably a good 6 months or more before she didn't need to be within 2ft of me if not direct contact. Get him as much exercise as you can even if it's just walking around inside your house. My dog had never been for a walk and it took some time to adjust to that great big scary world especially since we found out she had jumped out of the back of a pickup and had spent at least 3 or 4 days running loose, Just be patient and give him lots of love and start working with him immediately.
Could u please show how to train street dog?does the lessons the same with those dog? .. Idk wt kind of dog is street dog 🐶 i have two so is it possible to train street dog?
All dogs can learn. With patience and encouragement most dogs can be trained to be good companions. If you don't know much about the dog's previous life, like what they are afraid of or if they have been beaten, be careful not to get bitten.
My dog is 2years old and a half. I started trading her from day 1. I’m still training her every day or so. He has GKC certificate. But, I reinforce every day the basics obedience. I also play ball, swim, hoolahoop, spin, roll over almost every day. I took her sheep herding, she used to lure course, ....take her for drives to see the horses and the cows in the farm area of my neighborhood. And I train her walking on a leash heeling every day or so, and this is the one thing that is not working.... I think you should work with your dog on and on... every day..
Hey Zak, any chance you can do a video on training when treats aren’t an option at all? I adopted a puppy with Megaesophagus so treats aren’t any option. He’s smart and good on a number of things but we still have some work to do. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Toys and play are great rewards for active behaviors, but might be less suitable for teaching calm behaviors. Petting and praise can work wonders (learn what your dog likes). Use the environment as a reward, for example "sit" before going out the door and "heel" before being allowed to "go sniff". Would it be possible to use a paste (look in the grocery store for something that comes in a tube) or let him lick something tasty and smelly (like a new bone, or a stick dipped in fish oil/meat broth) as a reward?
Its actually really helpful to have you say " at least two years" it kinda manages expectations, and makes total sense
Hey Zak if at all possible could you make a video on all the tricks you've taught Inertia and a brief description on how to train them Also you could try make it in to a mini series also
Keep up the great work
Yes, that d be great
He made different whole playlists for tricks, obedience, and teaching manners.
summary of the video from Zak, of how long it took to achieve the following:
- potty training 4 weeks
-puppy biting 6 weeks
-really calibrate to world couple of years
-Intertia is 17 months old....and seems to be well trained.
I’ve had 5 dogs. They all took around 2 years to train at a high level and to be able to fully trust. It takes time to learn how to communicate with each other. No dog is exactly like the other and we as owners also change and age. Old well trained dogs can also do things that might shock you. I think it’s funny because it just shows they have their own will and soul! It’s almost like they are fkn with us or making a joke!
I’m just having my first border collie and at 7 months I feel the training of her is my entire life and I’m a bit exhausted to say the least 🤦🏽♀️... some days I’ve even told her “I think I will have to find another owner for you.. I love you but I just can’t do this anymore”. The day after she’s acting perfectly 🤣. Border collie is definitely the most high maintenance dog I ever had in all ways! I’m waking up for training and falling asleep knowing I’ll wake up to train again and my girl will be 100% in for it with a super energy like nothing else! It’s been harder then having a child... Border collie has always been one of my dream dogs so I’m more then happy and in love with my new fury friend but sometimes wish I could send her to kinder-garden for a week or two just to catch up on sleep and house cleaning. Border collie is a life style! 😂
I am seeing this a couple years from when you wrote it so not sure you will see my comment. Just to say I love your comment “border collie is a lifestyle”
That’s how I feel with my cattle dog! I just never knew the words😅
@@elainelucke oh my goodness! Yes it’s been some years and she’s finally grew into a more mature, super smart, calmer but super focused girl! I love her so much! So interesting with your cat! :) Thank you for making me aware of this old post. It’s been a true challenge and I think I’ve turned into a bit of collie myself during this time! Both adjusting to each other!
I got Jay when he was already a year old. It's been 2 years and he's almost there, thanks to you. He can walk on leash 70% of the time, fetch for 4 or 5 throws outside. Inside he can heel, sit, lay down, stand, stand up, touch, roll over, play dead, turn, switch sides, sit pretty, stay come, get it - toy ball collar paper (without chewing it), settle, leave it, stairs, no barking, crate / room, shake, high 5, roll hold. Outside he can do some things but not consistantly. Outside we're working on not jumping on people, barking at dogs, zommies around dogs. Jay's a german pointer / retreiver / austrailian sheppard mix. He's a great hiker dog and has his own backpack.
That's the problem with his training. You can do trick training but the dog isn't obedient when high distractions are near. Now thats real dog training. Can your dog do your fancy tricks in front of high distractions? Can it even walk normally or even ignore things you want him to ignore and still listen to you with out waving a treat?
Nick, we're at the same stage as you, lots of tricks inside, working on obedience with distractions outside. We have a retriever.
You got this! I have a mini Aussie shepherd and he knows a bunch of different tricks, but get distracted very fast. Try practicing “look at me” outside or with some distractions inside. Whenever he looks at you, reward him with high value treats and lots of praise! This way, he knows to always pay attention to you even in a distracting situation, and will make the trick training, leash walking, and maybe even the jumping a lot easier to correct. This will also be super helpful when you’re hiking if he finds a squirrel or something and wants to go chase it into the woods. Good luck!
@Nick Torok 😂! My dog is such an introvert she wouldn’t walk up to another dog if we forced her😂! She can be aggressive though which is a big problem
@@averyandwillow2041 lol
You never stop training your dog. Valentine is 11 and I'm still teaching her new things. We don't have them long enough not to spend time and cherish them. I think you should be constantly teaching them new things for as long as you can. You miss out on so much fun
To be honest training never stops, pets can and should keep learning or improve upon.
I appreciate your honesty Zak.
Future dog owners often think about a dog they wish for themselves, but the reality is something completely different. If you’re planning to have a dog, you need to be able to adapt. And you’re never aware enough how hard it can be.
Tough dogs can be a pain in the ass, but you will thank them later. My adopted 8 year-old mastiff mix is exactly that. After years of training regularly in the local dog obedience club (thanks to her persistance), I will soon be able to start my trainer internship.
Long story short: If your dog has any kind of problem, don’t give up. Just keep going. You will also learn a lot about yourself and it will change your life for good.
Juniper is a rescue who we got when she was two. I’m not a dog trainer but I would say she started turning the corner after we had her for about 2 years. But, she won’t hesitate to make bad choices. It’s instinct! I agree with you. I don’t see the training ever stopping especially because she’s so smart! So much more to teach her.
I completely agree it takes that long AT LEAST. My 6month dog still has a long way to ago. I feel like we are in a rut with progress but this was a good reminder!
No it doesn’t take that much at least... my dog was fully trained off leash and advanced obedience in all environments by 6-7 months
I hey this question as a horse trainer from clients, all the time. The answer I give, “Not really ever, you both will always have more to learn and grow into. The minute you stop training is the day you give up.”
It took at least two years for my dog to be trained but of course there’s thousand of stuff i can always show him and train with him.Seeing how he learns and how we can communicate is the best part of it all.
Interesting. I've always said that I like to wait until my first dog is two or almost two before adding a second dog to the family. It just seems to me that a dog of 18 - 24 months is stable enough to be reliable and to be a great model and help when you're training a new puppy.
I’d say 4 years old so they can really lead.
Hello, thank you so much for these videos, I’m planning on getting a puppy and you’ve thought me how to train it. You will forever change my life and my puppy’s life.
Great content! I have sporadically watched your videos since I was a teenager, I used them as inspiration for teaching new tricks to my border collie mix I had at the time, she has since passed. I now have a German Shepherd x Belgian Malinois she is three years old and I'm extremely happy with where her training is at. I completely agree that training is ongoing, there's always more to learn. You couldn't be more accurate with the two year mark, people set expectations too high and get disappointed with the pup if it isn't learning or performing quick enough. I hope this video reaches all corners of the internet to educate and reset expectations! Super helpful and very real! ✌️😊🐶
I have two 9-month-old husky siblings, and this was a really good question to answer! I know exactly what you mean about controlled situations being more simple, and trying to subdue their natural urges, thanks for the motivation dude, I'm looking forward to year two.
So grateful to you Zak! Jasmine is one year into training and doing very well!!! It is so awesome to see things really click! We have a ways to go and I figure she and I will be life long learner's...so much to explore.
Love your videos Zak ! My aussie puppy is close to 6 months now and watching all of your videos before getting her helped me A LOT ! I love training her and watching her grow into such a good girl
This gives me a lot of reassurance about my 8 month old Pumi. That I can really take a step back and be more compassionate, understanding and patient of his development.
Really thank you so for this.
My dog is laying next to me but each time you tell Inertia to "come" he climbed a little further up my lap
Aww. Haha 😂😂❤️
hahahaha i guess you taught your dog that
Zak....just love and appreciate the way in which you explain and provide perspective on this topic. With our 3 rescues, we are always mixing play with elements of training, not forgetting we also learn from our dogs 🤟🐕
Zak, you are amazing! Inertia is such a great dog ... we have a 7 month old lab named Bailey and have been following your channel ever since we got her. Thank you so much for all the great videos!!
Hi Zac and Bree, not forgetting Inertia and Indy. Another great film. Because it clearly illustrates the patience required to achieve a great dog. The hidden message contained within is that there are clear moments in time where an owner can think they’ve cracked it relax and revert to ‘winging it’ .... Which is unfortunately the default position of many dog owners and why they and their dog imperceptibly drift into problem behaviours. Then they seek help from a trainer like you or l to help them out of the hole they invariably created themselves. Many so called canine behavioural problems, are in fact usually based in and around normal dog behaviour. Training a great buddy dog is a marathon and not a sprint. Have a plan and be prepared for some mistakes along the way and be patient you can and will get there. Don’t look for quick fixes as Zac said time is the key and a lot of this must not be rushed.
As for how long. It’s like a piece of string. As long as it needs to be 👍🇬🇧
@@DogTrainingBulledandSon Love that saying. As long as it needs to be 👏 Thank you so much for the great comments and all of your feedback, and for watching the videos! We really appreciate your thoughtful comments 🤗
Hubs and I were just talking about this. We think 2 years or so for our now 10 month old lab. She’s got the basics down, walks well on a leash, is getting less reactive. It’s going to be great to have a well trained dog. Thank you for this series!
Thanks so much for your videos Zak! They have helped me a lot with my puppy and they’re really entertaining!
I totally agree with the 2 years thing. I have a lab, so it’s probably even a little longer! Lol 😂 consistent training has helped a ton. And doing tricks has really built a bond and helps with “core skills.” Love all the videos you have!
Thank you so much for your video Zak! This made me feel so great and reminded me that these great things take time!
I’ve had my dog for three years and I’m still teaching her new things
Zak you are the best trainer in the world.
My flatcoated puppy is 7 months and where he used to listen pretty well (it started to get really well) now he's just being a teenager sometimes. Thanks for all your videos, I learned a ton watching them and still am using them a lot! My puppy is far from trained and, being a flatcoated, he will not be till he's about 3 probably, lol, but that's ok, we enjoy the process!
I have a 13 month old Airedale Terrier. He is my first dog and due to corona we had to do training by ourselves. Despite that I consider him to be 95% there, which I am very proud of especially in a breed that has such a mind of their own. Even recall around other dogs goes very well. He stays and waits or sits at a distance when off leash when I can see cyclists coming or when we’re nearing a road. Walks with a loose lead. If things go wrong it’s because I’m not paying enough attention myself. And obviously we get the teenage outburst sometimes but he’s allowed that! He does still sometimes discover new things that are fun but not necessarily desired so he does keep me on my toes. Things that need dotting on the i for us are passing/ignoring dogs that challenge him, sometimes jumping aaand horses (they’re not for play?!). But he learns quickly and we’re a great team so I’m confident we’ll make it to 99% ❤️ I don’t need him to get to 100, you gotta love a little imperfection.
My best trained dog, a Czech/ddr GSD took 2 years. I was 16 when I got her as a 5 month old puppy and I had nothing to do but play with her and train her. My next dog, a roadside rescue, took three years just to get her to learn jumping and biting are not appropriate greetings and she still struggled. She is not suited for obedience; after failing a big box training class and a two week board and train, we eventually gave up on training her more than the basics, which she still really struggles with. She's honestly probably got some sort of miswiring from being malnourished and removed her mother at 5 weeks. I now have a malinois puppy my goal is for to learn 20 commands by her first birthday in August, but then we gotta start adding distractions and all that good stuff. And of course, she's still got some hormonal stuff to grow through so there's that. 2 years will probably be right for her. I think 1 year is enough to train most dogs to be livable with good house manners and leash manners, though.
We just got Cole who is 1yr, Lab and border Collie mix. In 5 days we have taught him laydown, sit and shake.
Walking on a leash is alot better but still pulls when he gets distracted with smaller animals.
This is awesome. your vids are so good!
Great video! Since you asked for our experiences... I have found it depends upon the dog breed very much. I had a husky and was never able to train it well. On the other hand, I've had a few golden retrievers and they were pretty comfortable in all categories you mentioned by about 1 year without too much trouble or excessive training. On the other hand I have a German Shepherd, who seems to actually learn quicker, but has so much energy that while he mastered the basics by almost 3 months of age (without distractions), he struggles with distractions because of his prey drive and enthusiasm. So at 1.5 years he's probably 50-75% there. At same time I feel like his capacity is much higher.
Hey Zak, thank for your vids, thanks to you I teached my Shiba puppy on 11-weeks to walk perfectly on leash in only 5-days :D
Finally I finished watching the entire Inertia series. Thank you, Zak!
First time dog owner and this channel is the best that i have seen till now. The language i've heard by some large dog breed owners in my life about dominance (alpha, pack leader etc), it is very misleading, and made me feel like i have to add 2 teaspoons of testosterone extract in my morning shake. In reality it is all about common sense and consistency. Thank you zak!
My puppy is just 1 years we can walk now but he does a bit of pulling. He is great though when it comes to responding when I tell him to come, was a bit hard at first. Your video was a good example, thank you.
Thank you as always !
Did anyone else notice the eloquent renaissance styled painting of Zak in the background near the end?
Time stamp 7:30
I have a border, i started to train him when he was about a one year old. He is very smart and very obidient. I took me abiut 3 months to be abel to walk him off leash on a street and near other dogs. At the time that was only important thing for me. Now, when hes about 2.5 yo i started to teach him alot of new stuff. He picks up thigs really fast, hes really good at sit and stay (i can go out of his view and he wil still stay and sit for more than 5 minutes). He can do sit pretty pose when i do a hand sighn (but not when i verbaly tell him to) and it takes a couple of tryes for him to lie down. I want to teach him fetch but his not very interested in that, but he LOVES to play tug.
This is a great video. I needed to hear this. Thank you!
Just got some dried chicken treats from pupford in the mailbox can’t wait to get to training!
Wow, also can wait for the new series with Kona to come out!
I just bought your book I'm exited to check it out
Please do a compilation on Inertia and barking (specially when alone). The only major problem with my dog, all the rest I solved watching your videos.
I got Mia when she was already 6 months old, how she is like 1 year and half old, she is a home pet and she loves to play with the ball, but she has a small nose, so she can't breathe too well when with something in her mouth (btw, anyone can help me?).
She only does her things out of home and it was very easy to teach her, actually, she already knew it. she can give her hand, sit, lay down, search in hands and I am trying to teach her how to fetch right now. Ah, she can dance in two legs, I don't know where did she learned that since I didn't teached her.
She isn't that consistent but we train almost every day.
She is pincher/chihuahua mix. She is very loyal and patient.
I've had my pup for almost 4wks (he is almost 12 wks) - and potty training is going pretty well, no accidents in at least 2 wks, but I've learn to read signs, so not really sure who trained who so far. Looking forward to stopping the biting and the crazy zoomies at the end of the day.
you are the boss! love your videos!
My 14 week old puppy can sit, give white paw, give black paw, lay down, roll over, turn left, turn right, crawl, get out of the garden, wait semi reliably, play a weak fetch sometimes, knows NO very well, walks on his leash very well most of the time... Is that too much? How about another fetch video though? I couldn't get my previous one to play fetch at all and this one is struggling. Watched fetch videos of yours as well as many other's... Perhaps have one for extreme difficulty or something?
my dog took 1 year to learn to sit 😀
Oh boy
That's bad my puppy took a week to sit and lie down
@@dragonwalker6830 Well then good on you! But hey, if you don't have anything nice to say don't say it---wise words from one to another.
@@dragonwalker6830 Every dog is different, my pup can learn a new trick within a day or two but has a terrible recall (high prey drive), my friends dog took 21 days to learn sit but has one of the most reliable recalls I've ever seen. They're like people, everyone learns at a difference pace.
Mine took 1 week
Hey Zak, one question. Does Inertia try and herd your cat?
Thank you I’m so exited to get a dog next month
How long does it actually take to completely train a dog? A lifetime. At least that's what I've always found with mine. Even when they are "good" with manners stuff (sit, stay, down, wait politely at the door, don't jump, etc.) I always found lots of stuff to train--tricks, refinements, etc. Training keeps them mentally sharp and tires them out mentally. I train for a lifetime.
Bark box helped a ton during my training
In what way did it help?
@@kingzayzay8603 treats and the toys were meant to last
I'd also say two years. Not just because of all the stuff they need to learn (which takes that much time) but also because that's where (generally) their puberty ends. So it's definitely not before then, because they're going to misbehave and forget what they've learned so far.
Hey can you make a video on how to train two dogs? Please it would really help me cause i have got a stubborn boy and a girl
15 months old (12 months of training), still have hard times controlling our emotion around people and other dogs. The progress is slow but consistent.
the first year you have the basis. then refinement for another 2 years. for me personally it takes 3 years
we need some people trained like this...
Hey Zak I have a 6 month old puppy who still bites, begs, barks when alone, always follows somebody, and can’t be by themselves please I hope you see this and see if u can give me some tips
My Fergus and Seumas about a year and a half. My new pup I think will take 10 years. She is something.
We adopted a 3 year old husky with no training and I expect it will take a year to get the basics. I'll be lucky if he can ever be off leash. The only trick he really knows is "cuddle"
Zak The Best👍👍
I'm thankful for this video. I wanted to get a dog and promised my parents that training it will be a big part and that they have to help at certain times... but they think training a dog is a few days or a few weeks thing and it is so NOT that
Are you able to make a video about fearful or timid dogs? Or second fear phases
My dog is a rescue greyhound and by now more than one behaviourist has told us that she must have been through a lot before meeting us. I have had her for a year now. As far as basic training is concerned I think she is great, she is such a fast learner and she loves training sessions - she still needs a lot more practice recalling when squirrels are around though. She has many fears though and I think that making her manageable in this respect will still take another year at least. Having read your book and having seen so many of your videos I have decided that I should not set stringent targets though - I hope I got the right message :)
There is a law that greyhounds are to be kept on leashes at all times, just because of prey drive!
I would be impressed if you got a greyhound to come after recall
Again every dogs are different, just like other organisms. My dog, Kelly, a pinscher mix are as follow:
1. Potty Training 6 weeks. Then regressed a bit during his first teenager period because it begun playing on... Her... Gold. so add 2 to 3 days for training her to leaving it alone.
2. Play Biting: this is where it's the hardesr because i used wrong method so about 2 months of crying and frustration. I decided to train her not not to bite, but more on the bite inhibition thing. It works well now.
3. Her obedience commands are reliable with treats really fast... Like 3 days per commands. However now, i am training her to be reliable on cue. Regardless treats or no. However she can do 3 out of 6 commands that i taught her on cue now
4. Calming down while playing took only a few days. She got really rough while playing really often.
5. Doing everything above in a high distraction environment: we are still working on it. The problem is that I live in an area where it's often have heavy flows of rain that really drags everyone's garbages away from their bins... Not to mention the leaves, so everytime we walk there will be a new smell for my curious dog to investigate. We are considering moving out to a more cleaner area tho! So we'll see about this one in the new environment. I usually stick to the heel and follow command until i arrive at the community park where everything is neater
My 10 year old lab is still not fully trained, because she’s spoiled😀. She has improved since we added a puppy (yellow lab). We got her at 8 weeks. She’s now 65 lbs and 10 months old. She - as all labs are, is very distractible. She’s getting better in the house unless she’s around the 10-year-old chocolate lab who is 70 pounds. They love each other but play too rough for in the house . And outside walking is a work in progress. Maggie the puppy has needed to be on leash at all times in our backyard. There are multiple dangerous items for her like wild animal poop, wild animals feral cats, swimming pool etc. etc. she’s gradually learning leave it but it gets said about 20 times in the morning potty outing. She walks on the leash OK in the backyard. She retrieves OK in the backyard. And she’s walking on a loose leash on the driveway. With labs I think it’s more like four years. ha ha!! She’s doing great. Your videos keep me from getting frustrated!!!!
Tenth! Love your vids!
I got a 4 months old border collie, it took him only 3 days to learn to go do his business at my backyard, that's all I ask so I'm pleased
Hi! Love your videos!!
So then my 5 month old labradoodle barking at all the things is normal? He barks at new people but then is totally fine when he meets them. He barks at new dogs while on leash but seems fearful when he meets them BUT he has a great time a doggy daycare. And then of course he barks at wildlife, people riding bikes, a horse on tv, something blowing on the tree... the 10 month old mix we have is totally chill now and tends to only bark at things she perceives as threats (deer, a motorcycle until I told her it was fine)
@Natalie Wainwright what sort of negative reinforcement?
@@Lunatunanoodle Negative reinforcement means taking something away that the dog does not like, for example by pushing on their butt until they sit down. The dog then feels relieved that you are no longer pushing their butt down and might sit faster the next time. All trainers use negative reinforcement (for example, leash pressure stops when the dog stops pulling), positive reinforcement (like treats, toys, praise) and negative punishment (taking something away that the dog likes, for example turning and walking the other way if the dog is pulling to get to the dog park).
Some trainers try to avoid using positive punishment (something the dog does not like happens when he does something "wrong", for example the trainer blows a horn to make a scary sound when the dog barks). These trainers are often called "positive only", which is a bit misleading.
Positive means adding something, that could be rewarding or punishing to the dog.
Negative means taking something away, that could be something the dog likes or does not like.
Reinforcement means the behavior will increase.
Punishment means the behavior will decrease.
hi i just got my puppy 2 days ago and he has a great recall and does his poos and wees outside and he's 9 weeks old I don't know if that is good or not please respond
keep up the great work
It took me 2 years for my dog to be off leash everywhere and still listen to me, but i still have to train with her, because when I'm with someone else she listens less. But it doesn't matter! Little by little she will get there and me as well.
Zak is there a way you can do a video on how or what to look for when trying to adopt a puppy from a shelter and getting one from a breeder. I am looking to get a border collie pup myself. I have a general idea of what to look for from my research but would love to have your opinion. (side note why the hell would someone downvote this video? The older I get, the more I understand why many people like dogs over humans :)
My dog 6 years old and we'll probably never stop training and learning new things long as she enjoys it.
Other than the chewing and potty training my dog is pretty great. Right now I am trying to get him not to bite my feet because I hurt my back and can't pick up an item to redirect him unless it is at my level. He goes about 70% outside and 30% inside. Part of that is my fault I need to take him out more. Right now my parents are helping me out but he seems to not fully empty his bladder every time he goes out and end up going inside like after a bit, he only does that 30% of the time.
I don't think you'll ever come back to this comment Zak, my dog Seven is about a month older than Inertia, I used your methods on him, and h es a great boy at 3.5 years now, we do agility regularly, he is reliable off leash, he is a little bit distracted but hes a great companion. Seven is a male, blue merle border collie. We're just starting again as we brought home Elsa, an 12 week old female red merle tricolour border collie, she has a very little bit of training from her parents humans, but so far shes already crate trained (in 2 days), she doesn't cry in the crate, she doesn't bite at all, she doesn't bark, but shes super fearless, very energetic, but very affectionate, so I wanted to check. Her bed has lasted 2 days and she has chewed nothing buy her toys, is my new puppy broken? Thanks for your videos over the years, while we are working directly with a local trainer with similar ideals, your advice has been invaluable.
Thank you, my doggo is a year and ten months and we are so great most of the time but there are still moments. 😅
My puppies are still not trained as I want them to be, but we are close. The only thing we need to work on is obedience and distractions outside. Though they do sometimes listen to me outside, even in very distracting environments, most of the time they will ignore me (unless of course I have a treat). Though when it comes to new commands, the learn so quickly. One of them is a female pitbull at 4 months of age, the other is a male at almost 8 months old and he is a pitbull mix (I'm not sure with what though, probably a german shepherd). I think it will take less then 2 years to fully train them. BTW, is there a way to teach your dog to not eat random things they find outside such as bones or poop?
hi Zak I have two golden doodles and I am still training them they are under a year old
My now 3-year old Jack Russell Terrier took less than a year to be completely house trained as I trained her to do her business both outside and pads (for times when we can’t go out). But the tricks like sit, touch, high five, smell, look at me, stay, wait, come, roll over, lay down, play dead and so on only took a few days each trick. She’s highly energetic, impulsive, and a bit reactive to some other dogs. She can be alone for hours without tearing the house down. Thanks to Zak for the things I’ve learned. Now I’m working on her excitement or anxiety towards unfamiliar dogs and some older people (she doesn’t bark at everyone). I’ve created a channel to share our journey. Please subscribe!💕
Hi Zac, I have a 8 week old Goldendoodle that is starting to show aggression. It started with growling and snapping at my 11 year old when picked up but now extends to me and other relatives (when picked up or randomly while holding). Please, please help with any advice!
Pay a trainer to help you out. This should not be happening at 8 weeks old.
Yor dog is too young to be showing aggression. He's probably becoming frustrated from being held when he would rather be doing other things. Try and pick him up less as he'll be a big dog anyway and focus on desensitizing handling
Oh god, the badly bred goldendoodles
Paying $3,000 for a poorly bred mutt
How much time would it take to train 2 golden retriver if you have 5 hours to spend with them per day?
Hi Zak, question. If one has a well-trained dog but that dog visits a house of a dog that is not as well trained, does that throw off your training and how do you correct for the influence of the dog that is not as well trained?
My dog Luna is 4 months and I have 4 cats in the same house and Luna keeps eating my cats poop, how can i stop that?
My mum has a chihuahua and he won’t stop licking when you pat him, he used to bite but doesn’t anymore, I want to train him out of it but using food to distract him doesn’t seem like it will work because it might encourage him
Moving from biting to licking is great progress! Just calmly move away from him when he licks and wait a few seconds before you pat him again. Being patted is the reward, and if he likes it you can use it as a reward for training other things as well.
Hey Zak, A family member's dog gave birth, and she asked me to take care of one of the puppies! He's now 9 months old, and I've just started training him, but I'm getting worried it may be too late to start. Any suggestions on how I can go about doing it?
Never too late to train a dog. Will just take more time and patience depending on the dog
As Drex said, it's never too late. Even though the saying goes differently, you can definitely teach an old dog new tricks and in your case, you don't even have an old one! Nine months is definitely still young and perfectly trainable.
You just need to consider one thing here: Adolescence. Depending on what kind of dog he is, he might start acting like a bratty teenager (because that's what he is). We're starting to see quite some ignorance in our seven month old dog and that's around the age they start socially exploring and testing boundaries. You just need to stay consistent and proof to the dog that you mean what you say and that it's not just a loose suggestion. It can be very frustrating at times, but it's something most dogs go through.
If you need some extra help or support, I'd suggest the puppy 101 thread on reddit. They're very helpful and supportive from my experiences.
Good luck with your pup :)
Zak actually my 3 year old dog is not able to learn leg weave despite of many many tries..what to do ?
What is in your pouch? Can you make a video to go over that please?
I am waiting to get a pup!
And can a 12 yr child can train a dog??
Of course you can! If you want to commit to your dog, be consistent and use positive reinforcement, you can definitely do it. There are heaps of good videos on RUclips to give you ideas and tips. Good luck!
@@GrandisSilva thank you so much! 😊
Children can be great dog trainers, but make sure you have an adult to support and help you. If the adults in your house are not experienced with dogs, you might want to go to puppy classes and other dog training classes as well as learn from youtube. This is because an experienced professional can point out mistakes and give you advice that suits your unique dog.
Also consider how big and strong the dog will be, if you are getting a medium- to large breed dog it is important to make sure the dog is not stronger than you. Dogs grow fast, and usually they are fully grown before they have perfect leash manners.
@@emmamemma4162 thank you very much! 😊
My dog is a 9-month-old maremma and she struggles to do a lot of things still.
I need the help of all of you please, I found a 1yo border Collie that was abandoned by its family, I'm trying to cheer him up, but he barely wants to eat or go out, he just wants to hug and then put his head down and always looks so sad, what can I do
@@karstentopp thanks a lot, I'll keep doing my best, it just breaks my heart seeing him like this
@@karstentopp I was just about to comment about going to the vet just in case, but you beat me to it :) Your other comment is great, too!
I got m border collie at about the same age. She was literally the drug dealers dog. I would say it took probably a good 6 months or more before she didn't need to be within 2ft of me if not direct contact. Get him as much exercise as you can even if it's just walking around inside your house. My dog had never been for a walk and it took some time to adjust to that great big scary world especially since we found out she had jumped out of the back of a pickup and had spent at least 3 or 4 days running loose, Just be patient and give him lots of love and start working with him immediately.
Could u please show how to train street dog?does the lessons the same with those dog? .. Idk wt kind of dog is street dog 🐶 i have two so is it possible to train street dog?
All dogs can learn. With patience and encouragement most dogs can be trained to be good companions. If you don't know much about the dog's previous life, like what they are afraid of or if they have been beaten, be careful not to get bitten.
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My dog is 2years old and a half.
I started trading her from day 1.
I’m still training her every day or so.
He has GKC certificate.
But, I reinforce every day the basics obedience.
I also play ball, swim, hoolahoop, spin, roll over almost every day.
I took her sheep herding, she used to lure course, ....take her for drives to see the horses and the cows in the farm area of my neighborhood.
And I train her walking on a leash heeling every day or so, and this is the one thing that is not working....
I think you should work with your dog on and on... every day..
I think 2 years is a great average however it depends on the individual dog and breed plays a huge role in their aptitude.
Great video
Hey Zak, any chance you can do a video on training when treats aren’t an option at all? I adopted a puppy with Megaesophagus so treats aren’t any option. He’s smart and good on a number of things but we still have some work to do. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Toys and play are great rewards for active behaviors, but might be less suitable for teaching calm behaviors. Petting and praise can work wonders (learn what your dog likes). Use the environment as a reward, for example "sit" before going out the door and "heel" before being allowed to "go sniff".
Would it be possible to use a paste (look in the grocery store for something that comes in a tube) or let him lick something tasty and smelly (like a new bone, or a stick dipped in fish oil/meat broth) as a reward?