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Does anyone else find themselves telling George "yes!" and "good boy" while watching these videos? My dog must think that he is taking the best nap ever with all this praise!
I kinda have a feeling he did keep him I could be worng but since he's letting these episodes come out so fast almost like he has unlimited episodes with George
I'm torn though, I doubt he'll be able to keep up this foster series if he takes on a third dog. I really like these series. But at the same time I won't be mad if George ends up staying because I doubt I'd be able to let such a sweet dog go either.
If you haven't cried while training your dog sometimes you either have an "easy" dog or strong nerves. I cried multiple times with my first dog and that's also a part of training a dog that is REALITY. it's not all fun and games. Thanks for your honesty and showing this!
Totally agree with you, I’ve cried with frustration and joy with my first dog and my second is a totally different dog with different challenges but I feel more prepared. Sometimes I feel like I’ve let my first dog down just because I was learning as I went along and she is a great dog but in the hands of someone more experienced could have been working better by now 😞
Oh, same here. I cried for 6 months until my miniature bull terrier girl FINALLY started responding to any of the training we'd done every day, all day, since she was 8 weeks old. xD Now she's 1.5 years old, and we're looking at another 6 fun months... :P
I experienced crying when I was potty training my dog because of how fraustrated I was that he didn't understand where he needed to go even though I left some of his doodie on the spot. Now I've learned that I definitely needed more patience and now I also have better temperament because of my experiences with my dog. He is now fully potty trained and I'm proud of him.
i love that you didnt correct george when he went for his treats on the table since he hasn't learned to leave them alone and to not jump on the table yet. youre my favorite dog trainer
I was just thinking this! I can only imagine the schedule they have to stick to, in order to put out such quality videos. And still she is excited and smiling. I love hearing her yips of excitement from behind the camera too. ❤️. Keep it up Lady!
Every time the preview of the series plays and I see Zak crying my heart breaks a little. I don't think I could ever go through the pain of fostering/bonding with a dog and letting them go. Good for you Zak. You are doing such amazing work.
I foster kittens (not quite the same, no training bond) and I cry every time I let them go. BUT I focus on the fact that I've gotten them off to a happy start for a good long life. Zak has a 2 dog rule, his third spot is for training fosters. I have a 3 cat rule, the fourth spot is for fosters. I will admit that my 3rd cat is a foster fail from my first foster litter 6 years ago. 🤷
Same! I cried the first few times I fostered kittens and I consider keeping every. single. one. of them. But now I have fostered 22 kittens, a mama cat, and spayed a feral kitty. I always tell myself that if I keep them then I won't have the money or room to keep fostering. It gets easier and I love it!
It's so astonishing to see when your dog is making that decision to listen to you instead of the distraction. It is a slow process, but you know that the bond you create with your dog will be everlasting. Do not give up on your dog because your dog does not listen to you 100% on day one...instead, keep working and one day you will be amazed by the rapt attention your dog shows you 😁
Wow I have never seen a dog learn frisbee that fast he is such an incredible dog and to think there are hundreds and thousands more like him in shelters right now!
George is EXACTLY what a pitbull is supposed to be! All my dog's act pretty much just like George lol. Little goofballs that live to play and exercise/work and love everyone they meet!! Some of mine don't like strange dogs.. but that's ok, they get along with MY other dog's & they don't ever have a reason to be with strange dogs anyways 🤷 so no issue for me lol I'm not gonna force them for no reason
I adopted a 10 month old pitbull 2 years ago....Brie. She was a bait dog found wandering the streets in S. Texas, and was scheduled to be euthanized. She's an excellent fence climber, which is probably how she she got away from being a bait dog. Now she just heads out into my pasture to investigate everything. She is the sweetest dog...loves everybody. Pitbulls will lick you to death if you let them. Brie is good with my 5 year old nephew - although a Pitbull's thick, strong tailwag can give a you a good whack if you get behind them. She's excellent with my 2 little Chihuahuas, my chickens, and my goats. Dogs aren't instinctually bad or aggressive, bad people create aggressive dogs. These dogs are big teddybears...they just want to be loved on. They get the zoomies now and then, but are big ol couch potatoes too! You should watch "Pitbulls and Parolees"...their episode's are on RUclips as well...you'll see just how sweet these dogs can be...even ones used for dog fighting...because that ISN'T what any domestic dog wants to do. And George is an excellent example of a Pittie's real nature.
@@BronteBlu2 Thank you souch for such words. You moved me. George is such a.smart and tender dog I can see now the true nature of a.PittBull. I agree on bad People aggressive dogs behaviour. All well to you and your big family 🌟
The American pit bull terrier is a pure breed of working dog registered with the ADBA since around 1909. The American pit bull terrier being a working breed they were used for dog fighting and hunting. Dog fighting became illegal in 1975 so for more than 50 years this was the dog's purpose. Now they are used for hunting hogs and competing in K9 sports. Inordar for the American Pit bull terrier too be successful in these demanding activities certain traits are needed and the dog's with the needed traits were selectively chosen and allowed to breed. First and foremost a dog is the product of it's genetic makeup this is why there are so many different breeds. Wich are used for different things the genetics of the breed are at the forefront no matter how a golden retriever is raised or trained. They are a golden retriever and wouldn't be able to hunt hogs like the American pit bull terrier There genetics aren't designed for it. Livestock gruadien breeds have the traits that allow them the ability to bond with the flock and they will instinctively protect the animals they are put with they're happy living in the field Without much human contact. Another breed like the Doberman would be horrible for the job of Livestock guardian because the traits from the genetic makeup of the breed are different. The Doberman craves human contact and needs it too thrive. With that said the American pit bull terrier has certain traits that are More common than not such as high prey drive,high energy level, high pain tallorance, eagerness to please, willingness to work, and some level of dog aggression is prevalent in the American pit bull terrier as their history shaped the dog's of today. This is a fact there is so much false information sarounding the American pit bull terrier people say things like. I have a red nose pit bull but they have no clue what a red nose is. Red nose is not a pit bull with a red nose but actually it's a (pit bull) American pit bull terrier that comes from the (OFRN) old family red nose bloodline. If you want to learn more about the OFRN red nose. Look up William Joseph Lightner. And Lightner Dog's. Also research Bob Hemphill. As well as a dog named centipede. The American pit bull terrier rarely weigh over 70lb and they typically have a high energy level along with a high prey drive/hunting instinct and this is something that would be hard too eliminate and isn't something that a person who loves the breed wants eliminated. Some APBT can live with dog's they have been raised with and others cannot be around other dog's without issues. People who have a fair number of these dog's are known to keep them separated for the safety of the dog's. Fact is that the (pit bull American pit bull terrier) Is not a 100lb dog or a couch potato And probably won't get along with other dog's And Animals. A lazy 80lb loves cuddling with the cat and going to the dog park to meet up with friends pit bull is not a ideal representation of the breed And is abnormal. If The dog can't be registered as American pit bull terrier then it's not.
What i love about learning from you is that you take full responsibility for everything, and dont punnish them for not knowing better. Instead you are pro-active in showing them what you want! Instead of punnish him for eating from the table you had a leave it session with him to hopefully teach him not to do that in the end/be able to stop him.💚 this is the level of patience and care i hope to learn to have for my future pup! I want my pup to behave, not be scared of doing wrong!
I love that you can tell how much Zak and Bree have fallen for George already in the short time they've spent together. I don't think I've ever seen Zak so excited, so amazed and so enamoured with a dog ! Every time I watch the intro, I want to cry (tears of joy) from the obvious love these two have for this dog. It reminds me that there's still real love in the world.
I have a 9 year-old pitbull type dog I adopted from a shelter an year ago! Zak has taught us everything we know and helped us fight the negative stigma! George looks so much like my dog! I hope Zak and Bree decide to keep him!
It is such a good learning experience for me to watch you patiently train a big, strong dog. So happy for George that you and Bree are helping him be a really “good” obedient and fun dog.
Small dogs! A bit harder to train from the physical perspective. Their mouths are SO far away from your treat hand. All that bending low is hard on my back to deliver the treat quickly!
I liked seeing all the attention Zak got while walking with George in public. Shows how much of a super star he is and the impact he’s made in our lives and the lives of our faithful, loving, fur babies. Thanks for another great video! George is just so amazing 💕
I am LOVING this series, what a good boy George is! SUCH intelligent eyes! Moira was much closer in temperament to my lil Coonhound, but she shares some issues with George, too, so I'm glued to every minute. Side note: Zak, my 1-year-old girl took 2 walks today on her harness-first time ever-and she did great! The treats were flowing fast and furious and she was prancing right along like a show dog. For a rescue puppy who was probably a sled dog in a past life, that's huge. HUGE. Thank you for all the tips and for everything you've taught us!
Such a smart boy figuring out the loophole to get to the lick mat in the bathtub 😂 this series just keeps getting better and better with every episode! What a sweetheart of a dog🥰
I love that you let him take the word in. We have a very fearful or nervous dog who is easily overwhelmed. I found that if I let him take things in, he recovers way quicker it's a bit of a balance act as he can stare things down and go over threshold but it's usually so much better to wait things out together so thank you for that!!
I cant help but smile throughout this series, George is such a special dog ❤ thank you for giving him a chance at having a life he deserves, out the streets and out the shelter 😀
There is a strong possibility that I won’t be able to finish this series. I have no idea how you will be able to say goodbye to this dog. I have a feeling it will be a tearjerker. I want him to be a part of future series just like Inertia and Indy. He’s a fan favorite for sure.
This dog is so freaking smart! Seeing him work the bathtub situation to his favor 😅 Then how quickly he's picking up the concepts of Frisbee is mind blowing. Just stunned at this boy 👏
You guys are my favorite thing to watch on RUclips right now, pulling a pitbull type dog from a shelter and training them is about as authentic as you could get :) I watched like 200+ of your videos before getting my first dog (Samoyed), and she is now working towards her Advanced Trick Dog title :)
Giving him to an appropriate loving home opens up another spot for Zak to save another. This is what fostering is all about. What Zak is doing is so much more, rescuing a dog not so adoptable and making him into one that is.❤️
Just want to say I Love your methods. Modern methods , No "You have to be a alfa towards the dog!" Same training sessions just step Up the disturbance. Best dog Channel!
I really strive to get your level of calm and patience. I was so accustomed to a senior dog that a puppy has totally thrown me lol. You’re a great foster parent. I’m sure George will find the best home and be such a good boy! ❤️
If you used harsh corrections on him, I personally would never watch you again. That's why I love watching you guys and getting your advise. Say you we're giving advice on how to deal with a unruly toddler, or teen and your advise was to use physical punishments, rather then redirect ect. What advice are you really giving me? To teach my child or in this case my pet too have aggression, to mistrust me, to be scared. That's not the advise I would want or need. I love how patient you are and not aggressive. How you in a normal tone without raising your voice to sit or stay. I also I love seeing Inertia and George playing together, George seems to have given her some more confidence. Ty for making these videos. I really hope you break your rule and keep him. 🤗
His tail wag is just the most endearing thing 🥰 what a special dog. Thank you for this series, both George and Moira, so so helpful with my own new little pittie mix!
My 7 year old and I are enjoying this sooooo much!!! She is learning a lot about animals from you and so am I. Gosh what a beautiful creature George is inside and out!
How is he so cute and smart at the same time?! It’s so sad that of the time pit bulls are just trained by “domination”. Thanks for showing everyone that this breed can be so much more than what most people assume that they are, Zak. It’s so helpful!!
Personally I don't think breed matters but different things work for different dogs with different issues for example George seems like the perfect dog for Zaks methods High food drive seems over all friendly and High toy drive Compared to the shepherd who needed some corrections because she didn't understand what he didn't want
@@kfc3930 if a dog doesn’t understand what you want, you need to communicate better with the dog and teach them what you want them to do. Hurting the dog because they don’t understand what you want isn’t going to help them learn that.
My favorite is when they get into mischief and your reaction like helping you with a rug or helping himself to the breakfast bowl on the table sorry but it's hilarious
Another note for a good season would be “ can you teach and old dog new tricks” maybe get a dog that may be spoilt and not trained well . Around 4-6 years of age and see if you can turn him around so there is hope for all those dog owners who tall me ahhhhhh sue , you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.. i think you can
I adopted a five year old deaf boxer less than a week ago, when we got her she didn't even know sit. Now she can do a consistent stay, fist bump, stand, and look. We're working on stay, but something tells me anyone who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks just hasn't tried :)
I'd have to say this series is some of your best work. Great insight into how you deal with situations that I think everyone's sure to come across. This'll be my bible when I get a dog.
I am so in love with George and love how well you understand his authenticity. Kudos!! Thank you for modeling respect towards our animal companions. I cannot wait to see if he kept you!
This series just makes me so happy, it's just amazing to see finally shelter dogs on a new light so the public can see that no matter the breed or the context the dog can learn! thank you so much.
I just realized Zak is in NOLA. He should totally do some work with Villalobos Rescue Center. It would make for some really awesome episodes. Or even do a Reality Dog Training Series with one of their dogs, especially one that might not be the easiest to handle. It has been so great to see George progress throughout the series and showing the Pitbull as they truly are not the "monsters" they have been portrayed as by the media.
Wow! What a great idea. I enjoy watching their rescues and I'm surprised I didn't think of that. They really care about the dogs and that would be awesome.
I WISH I could “love” this video! This has got to be the my favorite Zac GEORGE video, I’ve ever watched. Here are my favorite moments: I could watch a Inertia and George playing compilation series. George jumps on the counter for the food. 😆 You can tell how much George loves Bree by the amount of times he looks at Zack at then directly at the camera! 😍🥺 I love how many fans are in the video and by far the most interesting interaction is at 23:34 where Zac talks about strangers showing George respect and with how tough he looks “you just have too” and then a stranger says “That’s a pretty dog.” 26:46 Zac “I mean it’s pretty daunting from his prospective.” George: turns on the water and drinks it. ... Zac “That was so funny.” Yeah! It caught me in a laughing fit! 🤣😂😆 ... Zac “George, you’re making it look easy, why is your head so big though.” George jumps out of bath. Zac “Woah!” ... Zac “So what did you think of his first... He turned on the water again... what a weird dog.” 😄 35:57 That is ADORABLE!! 😍😮 He loves both of you. He clearly wants to stay with you.
What an amazing doggo! It's really interesting watching how you handle him, backing off to give him time to adjust, rather than harsh correcting. I'd much rather see that, as it seem like it would be more successful long-term. Can't wait to see how much he progresses!
GEORGE IS LOVE!!! Pitbull smiles are the best! I truly love this series, I'm currently at the last few steps of my dog training certification using the LIMA approach. So happy to see positive training in practice, I aspire to reach your level of training. Can't wait for the next episode!
You are an excellent trainer. You give dogs every opportunity to show you what they can do and you help them be their best. The put bulls I know are quite affectiionate.
Yes! I am realizing one more reason this is so comforting is it is healing my inner children, just hearing the loving, kind, patient voice of a real man, someone who cares! Pure gold.
I can't get enough of George's face, he is an adorable pup. I've said it before, but I'll say it again, this series is amazing. It is helping me understand more about my pitbull type dog!
This series is amazing. I am so glad I found your channel. I have a suggestion for a future series: I think it would be really interesting to see you work with a dog that is not really food or toy motivated. These kind of dogs are my favorites, I love the challenge, having to get really creative about what kind of rewards I can find to motivate these dogs. I am sure this would also help many viewers with dogs, that are more difficult to motivate.
I third this idea - I got an older Pit/Lab out of a shelter in October, and she has wonky teeth (per the vet, from so much chewing of the bars of her kennel :( ) and doesn't like things in her mouth...she's receptive to food right up until she sees another dog, then I could wave a porterhouse at her, I might as well be invisible. Would love a "not trainable in the usual way" kind of dog!
Okay... episode was really amazing, as expected BIG 👍 to video shooting crew. I know how hard it is to shoot on streets with such enthusiastic dog. Kudos to the efforts. George has become more civilized than many human beings now !!! Double frisbee was the show stealing moment, really amazed. George is the gifted dog. I'm feeling really sad that videos on George are going to end soon. I can emphasize how Zak might have felt when someone else adapted George. Awesome work folks 👍👍👍👍
I LOVE George. I think he's my favorite dog Zak's trained (and I have two German Shepherds, so I was pretty partial to Moira). He's such a sweet, charismatic, smart, loving dog.
Love, Love, Love this series with George. I really like that Brea and you are both on camera more in this series, you guys are such an awesome team that it's fun to see you both working together on George's behalf. Great Job and Thanks for doing this series. Looking forward to the next show.
I am absolutely amazed at how good George is doing so far! You have amazing patience with him and George is super smart. You both are the best and this video is fantastic!
Love love love your channel, I've learned so much! Bringing home my first puppy by the end of fall and after watching your videos I'm more excited to train than ever
My family and I found your series shortly after adopting two rescues (one a 3 year old Pitt type, the other a shepherd puppy), and searching for training help to get us through until we could get into local classes. The difference a month has made is tremendous! We took our first field trip yesterday, and watching my son, it was so evident that he has been really paying attention to your videos. He and the Pitt girl are communicating so well. Thank you so much for making these videos, and for keeping them real!
Such an interesting series ! I just love the positivity that flows out of Zac (and into this dog). George is so responsive to all that’s asked of him. But of course that’s down to the trainer and the methods he uses 😁😁.
I love all your series but this has got to be the most fun, entertaining, and heart felt series yet! He’s the whole package and always makes me smile by his goofy accidents and intelligence!!! Love all your hard work, dedication, and passion!!!!
I love that your approach is based in love and respect for the dog and so recognizes and allows times for the dog to be a dog! I have a George, an oh so smart, snuggly bundle of pure love American terrier pitbull .... but oh so energetic! That energy was frustrating me on walks to the point that I had given up. I love my girl, Poppy, to the core of my soul, but had resigned myself to her never being a dog that I could ever walk. It hurt my heart for her because she loves it but trying to walk was not a good experience for either of us. Since I started watching your George videos I tried again (she is 2 yrs old) and so far it has been so rewarding. I respect now that she is an extremely curious dog and sometimes needs to be allowed to be just that. It doesn't mean she is failing, nor that I am failing her. In just a few short outings I have seen such an improvement by allowing her time to explore when she needs to, then when I ask for her attention she looks at me and comes back to my side. Baby steps.. not ready for busy streets but so happy for her to see her total exhaustion after a rewarding outing, rather than a lesson in frustration.
Fabulous work you guys! You are truly bringing out his potential. Pitbull type dogs are so intelligent and awesome and George is showing so many that in this series.
That intro gets me every time. I REALLY hope you and Bree keep Georgie. Thank you for showing the world how special, intelligent, and loving pitbull type dogs are. They truly steal your heart.
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Lone Woof thanks you!
_"Dogs do ride for free, screaming kids triple"_ that's a good policy lmao
Lol
Omg that’s funny
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Excellent policy! Love you NOLA FOREVER!
Does anyone else find themselves telling George "yes!" and "good boy" while watching these videos?
My dog must think that he is taking the best nap ever with all this praise!
I say this to my male bunny all the time now because I'm training him.
LOL
KEEP GEORGE! KEEP GEORGE! KEEP GEORGE!
Yesssss
Seriously
I kinda have a feeling he did keep him I could be worng but since he's letting these episodes come out so fast almost like he has unlimited episodes with George
Inertia needs George! And so do your viewers
I'm torn though, I doubt he'll be able to keep up this foster series if he takes on a third dog. I really like these series. But at the same time I won't be mad if George ends up staying because I doubt I'd be able to let such a sweet dog go either.
George is actually a LOT less reactive to distractions than Inertia was, especially when other dogs would bark. Good dog, George!
He's also older than she was during that training though...
He's so good natured
If you haven't cried while training your dog sometimes you either have an "easy" dog or strong nerves. I cried multiple times with my first dog and that's also a part of training a dog that is REALITY. it's not all fun and games. Thanks for your honesty and showing this!
Been there! Then they become so good you forget how exasperated you once were.
Totally agree with you, I’ve cried with frustration and joy with my first dog and my second is a totally different dog with different challenges but I feel more prepared. Sometimes I feel like I’ve let my first dog down just because I was learning as I went along and she is a great dog but in the hands of someone more experienced could have been working better by now 😞
Oh, same here. I cried for 6 months until my miniature bull terrier girl FINALLY started responding to any of the training we'd done every day, all day, since she was 8 weeks old. xD Now she's 1.5 years old, and we're looking at another 6 fun months... :P
I experienced crying when I was potty training my dog because of how fraustrated I was that he didn't understand where he needed to go even though I left some of his doodie on the spot. Now I've learned that I definitely needed more patience and now I also have better temperament because of my experiences with my dog. He is now fully potty trained and I'm proud of him.
Yeah I cried because of my puppy's mouthing problem
George is like "I'm not going back to that dog jail again! I will do whatever it takes to stay out of jail!"
Isn't he beautiful. I am so in love with this dog!💝
He really does seem to thrive on the training. He's so smart and lovable!
6:50 “to a dog even that caterpillar could be a distraction…”
George: *could care less about the caterpillar*
Zak: 👀 totally distracted 👁👁
I loved that!!!!
i love that you didnt correct george when he went for his treats on the table since he hasn't learned to leave them alone and to not jump on the table yet. youre my favorite dog trainer
George jumping and acting like a crazy man... Zak hits back with the "but I love that he's so authentic." This is too perfect and pure. He loves him!!
Bree is such a sweetie and does an incredible job. To all 'behind the scenes' types out there take note of this amazing lady.
I agree with you on this she does a great job.
So nice that Zak pinned this. ❤👍
I was just thinking this! I can only imagine the schedule they have to stick to, in order to put out such quality videos. And still she is excited and smiling. I love hearing her yips of excitement from behind the camera too. ❤️. Keep it up Lady!
She truly is Amazing!
Bree is so amazing. Couple goals 😍
Every time the preview of the series plays and I see Zak crying my heart breaks a little. I don't think I could ever go through the pain of fostering/bonding with a dog and letting them go. Good for you Zak. You are doing such amazing work.
Seriously never could do it personally once that dog is there it's my dog and it's not gonna work
I foster kittens (not quite the same, no training bond) and I cry every time I let them go. BUT I focus on the fact that I've gotten them off to a happy start for a good long life. Zak has a 2 dog rule, his third spot is for training fosters. I have a 3 cat rule, the fourth spot is for fosters. I will admit that my 3rd cat is a foster fail from my first foster litter 6 years ago. 🤷
I have tried fostering. After three failures I can clearly say it won't work for me.
Same! I cried the first few times I fostered kittens and I consider keeping every. single. one. of them. But now I have fostered 22 kittens, a mama cat, and spayed a feral kitty. I always tell myself that if I keep them then I won't have the money or room to keep fostering. It gets easier and I love it!
I tried it once a few weeks ago and failed and ended up adopting him 😅
It's so astonishing to see when your dog is making that decision to listen to you instead of the distraction. It is a slow process, but you know that the bond you create with your dog will be everlasting. Do not give up on your dog because your dog does not listen to you 100% on day one...instead, keep working and one day you will be amazed by the rapt attention your dog shows you 😁
Wow I have never seen a dog learn frisbee that fast he is such an incredible dog and to think there are hundreds and thousands more like him in shelters right now!
I have to be honest that I am not a fan of pit bull type dogs, but George is making a believer out of me. What a fantastic dog!!
my pitbull is my whole heart
George is EXACTLY what a pitbull is supposed to be! All my dog's act pretty much just like George lol. Little goofballs that live to play and exercise/work and love everyone they meet!! Some of mine don't like strange dogs.. but that's ok, they get along with MY other dog's & they don't ever have a reason to be with strange dogs anyways 🤷 so no issue for me lol I'm not gonna force them for no reason
I adopted a 10 month old pitbull 2 years ago....Brie. She was a bait dog found wandering the streets in S. Texas, and was scheduled to be euthanized. She's an excellent fence climber, which is probably how she she got away from being a bait dog. Now she just heads out into my pasture to investigate everything. She is the sweetest dog...loves everybody. Pitbulls will lick you to death if you let them. Brie is good with my 5 year old nephew - although a Pitbull's thick, strong tailwag can give a you a good whack if you get behind them. She's excellent with my 2 little Chihuahuas, my chickens, and my goats. Dogs aren't instinctually bad or aggressive, bad people create aggressive dogs. These dogs are big teddybears...they just want to be loved on. They get the zoomies now and then, but are big ol couch potatoes too! You should watch "Pitbulls and Parolees"...their episode's are on RUclips as well...you'll see just how sweet these dogs can be...even ones used for dog fighting...because that ISN'T what any domestic dog wants to do. And George is an excellent example of a Pittie's real nature.
@@BronteBlu2 Thank you souch for such words. You moved me. George is such a.smart and tender dog I can see now the true nature of a.PittBull. I agree on bad People aggressive dogs behaviour. All well to you and your big family 🌟
The American pit bull terrier is a pure breed of working dog registered with the ADBA since around 1909.
The American pit bull terrier being a working breed they were used for dog fighting and hunting. Dog fighting became illegal in 1975 so for more than 50 years this was the dog's purpose.
Now they are used for hunting hogs and competing in K9 sports.
Inordar for the American Pit bull terrier too be successful in these demanding activities certain traits are needed and the dog's with the needed traits were selectively chosen and allowed to breed.
First and foremost a dog is the product of it's genetic makeup this is why there are so many different breeds.
Wich are used for different things the genetics of the breed are at the forefront no matter how a golden retriever is raised or trained. They are a golden retriever and wouldn't be able to hunt hogs like the American pit bull terrier
There genetics aren't designed for it.
Livestock gruadien breeds have the traits that allow them the ability to bond with the flock and they will instinctively protect the animals they are put with they're happy living in the field Without much human contact.
Another breed like the Doberman would be horrible for the job of
Livestock guardian because the traits from the genetic makeup of the breed are different. The Doberman craves human contact and needs it too thrive.
With that said the American pit bull terrier has certain traits that are More common than not such as high prey drive,high energy level, high pain tallorance, eagerness to please, willingness to work, and some level of dog aggression is prevalent in the American pit bull terrier as their history shaped the dog's of today.
This is a fact there is so much false information sarounding the American pit bull terrier people say things like.
I have a red nose pit bull but they have no clue what a red nose is. Red nose is not a pit bull with a red nose but actually it's a (pit bull) American pit bull terrier that comes from the (OFRN)
old family red nose bloodline. If you want to learn more about the OFRN red nose.
Look up William Joseph Lightner. And Lightner Dog's.
Also research Bob Hemphill.
As well as a dog named centipede.
The American pit bull terrier rarely weigh over 70lb and they typically have a high energy level along with a
high prey drive/hunting instinct and this is something that would be hard too eliminate and isn't something that a person who loves the breed wants eliminated.
Some APBT can live with dog's they have been raised with and others cannot be around other dog's without issues.
People who have a fair number of these dog's are known to keep them separated for the safety of the dog's.
Fact is that the
(pit bull American pit bull terrier)
Is not a 100lb dog or a couch potato
And probably won't get along with other dog's And Animals.
A lazy 80lb loves cuddling with the cat and going to the dog park to meet up with friends pit bull is not a ideal representation of the breed And is abnormal.
If The dog can't be registered as American pit bull terrier then it's not.
What i love about learning from you is that you take full responsibility for everything, and dont punnish them for not knowing better. Instead you are pro-active in showing them what you want! Instead of punnish him for eating from the table you had a leave it session with him to hopefully teach him not to do that in the end/be able to stop him.💚 this is the level of patience and care i hope to learn to have for my future pup! I want my pup to behave, not be scared of doing wrong!
Well said!
That heeling was amazing! Can’t believe how clever he is.
Agreed. He learns at lightening speed. So willing to please.
Man, this is such a smart dog, Pitties always have a special place in my heart. Great episode as always.
Your right pitties do have a very special place in mine and my family's ♥ ❤ and they are very smart and loving
im watching this episode now , but i hope when this series is said and done that you two end up staying together... All the best brother!
Gosh he's a special dog, he has so much potential
I love that you can tell how much Zak and Bree have fallen for George already in the short time they've spent together. I don't think I've ever seen Zak so excited, so amazed and so enamoured with a dog ! Every time I watch the intro, I want to cry (tears of joy) from the obvious love these two have for this dog. It reminds me that there's still real love in the world.
I feel like George is Zack’s soulmate in dog form. I’m really really hoping they stay together!
I have a 9 year-old pitbull type dog I adopted from a shelter an year ago! Zak has taught us everything we know and helped us fight the negative stigma! George looks so much like my dog! I hope Zak and Bree decide to keep him!
It is such a good learning experience for me to watch you patiently train a big, strong dog. So happy for George that you and Bree are helping him be a really “good” obedient and fun dog.
George is not a "big" dog. He'd be considered a medium sized dog. But yes, he would be strong.
@@zelina6595 yeah
@@zelina6595 he's 70 pounds, he's a large dog
Pit bulls are mostly medium sized dogs but he's bigger than average
This is like watching a love story in real time, lol. George and Inertia are such cuties together too. Pleeeeease do a small dog series next!
Small dogs! A bit harder to train from the physical perspective. Their mouths are SO far away from your treat hand. All that bending low is hard on my back to deliver the treat quickly!
Thank you for teaching us dog training and still letting them be dogs too. He's an amazing dog! Nice to see Inertia too.
Pitties are so smart. My guys are so responsive. I can get on to my Brutus and he puts himself in timeout!!!! Love these dogs so much!
I liked seeing all the attention Zak got while walking with George in public. Shows how much of a super star he is and the impact he’s made in our lives and the lives of our faithful, loving, fur babies. Thanks for another great video! George is just so amazing 💕
I am LOVING this series, what a good boy George is! SUCH intelligent eyes! Moira was much closer in temperament to my lil Coonhound, but she shares some issues with George, too, so I'm glued to every minute.
Side note: Zak, my 1-year-old girl took 2 walks today on her harness-first time ever-and she did great! The treats were flowing fast and furious and she was prancing right along like a show dog. For a rescue puppy who was probably a sled dog in a past life, that's huge. HUGE. Thank you for all the tips and for everything you've taught us!
George is such a beautiful dog.
Such a smart boy figuring out the loophole to get to the lick mat in the bathtub 😂 this series just keeps getting better and better with every episode! What a sweetheart of a dog🥰
I love that you let him take the word in. We have a very fearful or nervous dog who is easily overwhelmed. I found that if I let him take things in, he recovers way quicker it's a bit of a balance act as he can stare things down and go over threshold but it's usually so much better to wait things out together so thank you for that!!
It's so nice. It's really upsetting to see people impose their will on dogs 24/7 so they can't ever do anything dogs like to do
I cant help but smile throughout this series, George is such a special dog ❤ thank you for giving him a chance at having a life he deserves, out the streets and out the shelter 😀
There is a strong possibility that I won’t be able to finish this series. I have no idea how you will be able to say goodbye to this dog. I have a feeling it will be a tearjerker. I want him to be a part of future series just like Inertia and Indy. He’s a fan favorite for sure.
This dog is so freaking smart! Seeing him work the bathtub situation to his favor 😅 Then how quickly he's picking up the concepts of Frisbee is mind blowing. Just stunned at this boy 👏
You guys are my favorite thing to watch on RUclips right now, pulling a pitbull type dog from a shelter and training them is about as authentic as you could get :) I watched like 200+ of your videos before getting my first dog (Samoyed), and she is now working towards her Advanced Trick Dog title :)
George is so in love with Zak. It's so sweet to see.
Bree's "Oh no" at 33:28 is when she knew they were both really falling in love with George ):
George is just such a pleasure to watch. He is so tuned into you.
You can’t give George back… he’s meant to be with you ❤️
Yessssss
Giving him to an appropriate loving home opens up another spot for Zak to save another. This is what fostering is all about. What Zak is doing is so much more, rescuing a dog not so adoptable and making him into one that is.❤️
Just want to say I Love your methods. Modern methods , No "You have to be a alfa towards the dog!" Same training sessions just step Up the disturbance. Best dog Channel!
I really strive to get your level of calm and patience. I was so accustomed to a senior dog that a puppy has totally thrown me lol. You’re a great foster parent. I’m sure George will find the best home and be such a good boy! ❤️
If you used harsh corrections on him, I personally would never watch you again. That's why I love watching you guys and getting your advise. Say you we're giving advice on how to deal with a unruly toddler, or teen and your advise was to use physical punishments, rather then redirect ect. What advice are you really giving me? To teach my child or in this case my pet too have aggression, to mistrust me, to be scared. That's not the advise I would want or need. I love how patient you are and not aggressive. How you in a normal tone without raising your voice to sit or stay. I also I love seeing Inertia and George playing together, George seems to have given her some more confidence. Ty for making these videos. I really hope you break your rule and keep him. 🤗
You can tell how much you love this dog. He is working so hard to please you too. It’s so easy to fall in love with a dog like that.
Love this series! George is amazing. A series with a small dog would be great Zak
His tail wag is just the most endearing thing 🥰 what a special dog. Thank you for this series, both George and Moira, so so helpful with my own new little pittie mix!
My 7 year old and I are enjoying this sooooo much!!! She is learning a lot about animals from you and so am I. Gosh what a beautiful creature George is inside and out!
Oh I just love George! What a smart puppers! I get so excited when I see a new notification for him. Such a good boy!
😭😭Zak please keep George! He's amazing and I can tell you love him so much🥺🥺🥺🥺
How is he so cute and smart at the same time?! It’s so sad that of the time pit bulls are just trained by “domination”. Thanks for showing everyone that this breed can be so much more than what most people assume that they are, Zak. It’s so helpful!!
Personally I don't think breed matters but different things work for different dogs with different issues
for example George seems like the perfect dog for Zaks methods High food drive seems over all friendly and High toy drive
Compared to the shepherd who needed some corrections because she didn't understand what he didn't want
@@kfc3930 if a dog doesn’t understand what you want, you need to communicate better with the dog and teach them what you want them to do. Hurting the dog because they don’t understand what you want isn’t going to help them learn that.
Love your status as "local dog trainer celebrity" ;)
George turning on the faucet is also adorable
he was thirsty! That was amazing! On, and drink....
My favorite is when they get into mischief and your reaction like helping you with a rug or helping himself to the breakfast bowl on the table sorry but it's hilarious
Have 8 mo deaf foster pup and this series has been so helpful. Bath training skills so practical. Your frisbee training is incredible.
Seeing your bond with George is beautiful. But whatever your decision is, to keep him or not, I'll respect and support it
Another note for a good season would be “ can you teach and old dog new tricks” maybe get a dog that may be spoilt and not trained well . Around 4-6 years of age and see if you can turn him around so there is hope for all those dog owners who tall me ahhhhhh sue , you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.. i think you can
I adopted a five year old deaf boxer less than a week ago, when we got her she didn't even know sit. Now she can do a consistent stay, fist bump, stand, and look. We're working on stay, but something tells me anyone who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks just hasn't tried :)
i think these series are a form of that. they’re not puppies and they’re not trained
@@caleblittler1194 yes with patience and love and care any dog at any age can learn. They are so smart.
I love this series and I don't even have a dog. Thank you Zak!
He has the cutest little prance in his stride. I can't stop laughing over him turning on the water.
I'd have to say this series is some of your best work. Great insight into how you deal with situations that I think everyone's sure to come across. This'll be my bible when I get a dog.
I hope whoever is going to adopt George gives him as good of a life as you did in the short amount of time you had him.
I love George. Personally I hope you keep him🐾🐾❤️. These trainings series with George have been my favorite! I wish we had videos every day😍😍
I am so in love with George and love how well you understand his authenticity. Kudos!! Thank you for modeling respect towards our animal companions. I cannot wait to see if he kept you!
This series just makes me so happy, it's just amazing to see finally shelter dogs on a new light so the public can see that no matter the breed or the context the dog can learn! thank you so much.
I just realized Zak is in NOLA. He should totally do some work with Villalobos Rescue Center. It would make for some really awesome episodes. Or even do a Reality Dog Training Series with one of their dogs, especially one that might not be the easiest to handle. It has been so great to see George progress throughout the series and showing the Pitbull as they truly are not the "monsters" they have been portrayed as by the media.
YES! This was my thought too.
Wow! What a great idea. I enjoy watching their rescues and I'm surprised I didn't think of that. They really care about the dogs and that would be awesome.
I was wondering if people ever ask him on the street if he's working with VRC-- especially with George!
I WISH I could “love” this video! This has got to be the my favorite Zac GEORGE video, I’ve ever watched. Here are my favorite moments:
I could watch a Inertia and George playing compilation series.
George jumps on the counter for the food. 😆
You can tell how much George loves Bree by the amount of times he looks at Zack at then directly at the camera! 😍🥺
I love how many fans are in the video and by far the most interesting interaction is at 23:34 where Zac talks about strangers showing George respect and with how tough he looks “you just have too” and then a stranger says “That’s a pretty dog.”
26:46 Zac “I mean it’s pretty daunting from his prospective.”
George: turns on the water and drinks it.
...
Zac “That was so funny.”
Yeah! It caught me in a laughing fit! 🤣😂😆
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Zac “George, you’re making it look easy, why is your head so big though.”
George jumps out of bath.
Zac “Woah!”
...
Zac “So what did you think of his first... He turned on the water again... what a weird dog.” 😄
35:57 That is ADORABLE!! 😍😮 He loves both of you. He clearly wants to stay with you.
You can tell how easily it is to fall in love with such a beautiful dog like George. I hope you kept him ❤
"This is George, no relation." 😂 He is doing so well!!
What an amazing doggo! It's really interesting watching how you handle him, backing off to give him time to adjust, rather than harsh correcting. I'd much rather see that, as it seem like it would be more successful long-term. Can't wait to see how much he progresses!
George is amazing - such a transformation in a short space of time! I laughed so much when he escaped the bath. Great series, love it!
GEORGE IS LOVE!!! Pitbull smiles are the best! I truly love this series, I'm currently at the last few steps of my dog training certification using the LIMA approach. So happy to see positive training in practice, I aspire to reach your level of training. Can't wait for the next episode!
You are an excellent trainer. You give dogs every opportunity to show you what they can do and you help them be their best.
The put bulls I know are quite affectiionate.
New episode! In the middle of the week too!
George is such a smart dog and you're doing a great job training him! I love how patient you are with dogs
Yes! I am realizing one more reason this is so comforting is it is healing my inner children, just hearing the loving, kind, patient voice of a real man, someone who cares! Pure gold.
I can't get enough of George's face, he is an adorable pup. I've said it before, but I'll say it again, this series is amazing. It is helping me understand more about my pitbull type dog!
You're doing great, and what a promising dog. Looking forward to more on this series.
I cannot imagine any circumstance in which you actually give George away. 🥰😍
Wonderful, wonderful series. Thank you Mr George, your wife and, of course, George who is responding to your training so brilliantly.
I personally have 2 beautiful rescues who have only love to give.. and it is so true with George here too.. hope you have the best life little boy!!
This series is amazing. I am so glad I found your channel.
I have a suggestion for a future series: I think it would be really interesting to see you work with a dog that is not really food or toy motivated. These kind of dogs are my favorites, I love the challenge, having to get really creative about what kind of rewards I can find to motivate these dogs. I am sure this would also help many viewers with dogs, that are more difficult to motivate.
I have a dog who can't have treats with a throat condition. I would love this!
I third this idea - I got an older Pit/Lab out of a shelter in October, and she has wonky teeth (per the vet, from so much chewing of the bars of her kennel :( ) and doesn't like things in her mouth...she's receptive to food right up until she sees another dog, then I could wave a porterhouse at her, I might as well be invisible. Would love a "not trainable in the usual way" kind of dog!
Okay... episode was really amazing, as expected
BIG 👍 to video shooting crew. I know how hard it is to shoot on streets with such enthusiastic dog. Kudos to the efforts.
George has become more civilized than many human beings now !!!
Double frisbee was the show stealing moment, really amazed. George is the gifted dog.
I'm feeling really sad that videos on George are going to end soon. I can emphasize how Zak might have felt when someone else adapted George.
Awesome work folks 👍👍👍👍
I LOVE George. I think he's my favorite dog Zak's trained (and I have two German Shepherds, so I was pretty partial to Moira). He's such a sweet, charismatic, smart, loving dog.
Love, Love, Love this series with George. I really like that Brea and you are both on camera more in this series, you guys are such an awesome team that it's fun to see you both working together on George's behalf. Great Job and Thanks for doing this series. Looking forward to the next show.
I recently got a dog and I have been watching your videos a lot lately
I am absolutely amazed at how good George is doing so far! You have amazing patience with him and George is super smart. You both are the best and this video is fantastic!
George is a frisbee champ and a smart dog! Good training! He's so sweet too!
Only thing Iim thinking is I love it, thank u guys for all your effort in giving us great training content!!
these episodes bring a smile in my face for the whole video! keep it up! training a pitbull the way youre doing it has been my dream for a few years!
Love love love your channel, I've learned so much! Bringing home my first puppy by the end of fall and after watching your videos I'm more excited to train than ever
Thank you so much for this series! George is one amazing boy!
My family and I found your series shortly after adopting two rescues (one a 3 year old Pitt type, the other a shepherd puppy), and searching for training help to get us through until we could get into local classes. The difference a month has made is tremendous! We took our first field trip yesterday, and watching my son, it was so evident that he has been really paying attention to your videos. He and the Pitt girl are communicating so well. Thank you so much for making these videos, and for keeping them real!
Keep up the good work with George! He's an amazing dog!
I really like how you are working with this dog (the “George series” is the first one I’m watching). Greetings from Germany
Such an interesting series ! I just love the positivity that flows out of Zac (and into this dog). George is so responsive to all that’s asked of him. But of course that’s down to the trainer and the methods he uses 😁😁.
I love all your series but this has got to be the most fun, entertaining, and heart felt series yet! He’s the whole package and always makes me smile by his goofy accidents and intelligence!!! Love all your hard work, dedication, and passion!!!!
I just love watching! It is a learning experience and it's also an entertainment experience!!! Thanks, Zak and Bree!!!
I love that your approach is based in love and respect for the dog and so recognizes and allows times for the dog to be a dog! I have a George, an oh so smart, snuggly bundle of pure love American terrier pitbull .... but oh so energetic! That energy was frustrating me on walks to the point that I had given up. I love my girl, Poppy, to the core of my soul, but had resigned myself to her never being a dog that I could ever walk. It hurt my heart for her because she loves it but trying to walk was not a good experience for either of us. Since I started watching your George videos I tried again (she is 2 yrs old) and so far it has been so rewarding. I respect now that she is an extremely curious dog and sometimes needs to be allowed to be just that. It doesn't mean she is failing, nor that I am failing her. In just a few short outings I have seen such an improvement by allowing her time to explore when she needs to, then when I ask for her attention she looks at me and comes back to my side. Baby steps.. not ready for busy streets but so happy for her to see her total exhaustion after a rewarding outing, rather than a lesson in frustration.
I can not wait to watch more on this series! I love George. Your videos are amazing and so helpful. My 10 wk Dal says Thank You!
Fabulous work you guys! You are truly bringing out his potential. Pitbull type dogs are so intelligent and awesome and George is showing so many that in this series.
Will never have a dog in my life but I love watching them and fascinated by how smart they are
That intro gets me every time. I REALLY hope you and Bree keep Georgie. Thank you for showing the world how special, intelligent, and loving pitbull type dogs are. They truly steal your heart.
I love the running commentary of the dogs when they were playing outside. Such interesting info!
George's first bath time looked so easy compared to the first couple baths I gave my pittie. I bring him to the groomers for that now Lol