My dog understands words if you use them enough. Seriously. My malinois has quite the dictionary. We even created our own dialect as well. 2 barks for yes. One bark for no. I shit you not. Dogs can understand if you take the time to help them understand
My dog understands words. I kid you not. My malinois has quite the dictionary. We even have our own dialect. 1 bark for no. 2 for yes as an example. Dogs can understand words if you take the time to help them understand
I always tell my anxious boxer “cmon one of us has to be tough, we can’t both be anxious” since I’m naturally an anxious person too but with training I’ve learned to calm my anxiety and lead! U can def see the difference when u take the lead and they trust you and calm down! My boxer is a scaredy cat but slowly I feel so proud to see her go past benches or trash cans timidly but still goes through them when she used to want to run away in the opposite direction !
I had my rescued fearful dog for about 3 months and I was doing the confident leading and as she learned to trust me she was getting better. But then I started adding a soft reassuring "he's o.k." if someone was running towards us or if a noisy motorcycle was going by and ,I don't know, I see a difference in her when I communicate that she is safe with words, adding it to the confident reassuring walk
I am not trying to completely suppress my dog’s natural instinct to protect: it’s a good thing! Just need to make sure it’s controlled and she understands that I PROTECT HER first.
I think saying that gives us confidence as well as humans we understand language so if we say it's all good it's okay then we feel that even more and I think that's what helps I use it with my horses as well as dog. Definitely helps me but I speak to myself like that a lot it's a strategy I use for my anxiety that works ( fake it until you make it)
I do that with my boy. If i hesitate entering somewhere, he'll be looking around more than usual. But if i go somewhere without hesitation, he has the same attitude and follows with confident waddles and tailwhips. 😁
I’ve even noticed my dog randomly barking at things on our walk that I am staring at for too long - because I’m simply trying to figure out why something looks different from the last time we walked there. Lol
This is super helpful thank you. I have a Shepard boarder collie rescue who is scared of her own shadow. I couldn’t imagine what she went through before she was rescued the man did a real number on her.
Confidence and mellowness counts. If your in a car wreck tense, you get hurt more than if you were just relaxed. When two fighter face each other, the calmer and less emotional almost always come out on top. Dogs respond to your demeanor and personality. My new pups always run when the miss or I yell at the movie screen for whatever reason as it's the only time we yell so it's so very intimidating. Almost all come back when they understand they are not under attack and see us repeat the behavior and laugh slightly uncontrollably. This person is a great trainer. Beautiful dog.
I personally always tell them it’s OK and talk to them but I make them go through whatever I’m trying to get them to do. My last rescue was a four-year-old LGD mix and she would not let me walk her or touch her for over a month and I have officially adopted her and can at least walk up to her to put a leash on and walk her to where I need her to go but I can take a lot more time than people are wanting to realize and commit to. Nice video!
Yes!! I learned this with dogs that were just bad on leashes too. Stop and sniff everything and pull. You just have to face forward and start marching with authority and don’t stop even if you feel they’re resisting at first. As soon as they see you’re looking forward and marching ahead with authority, they immediately follow you as the pack leader
This usually works for me until the first time met a dog that flops and will literally get dragged by the neck on concrete for meters. Was so confused never had the confident march not work. I tried using treats but he learnt to constantly stop fishing for more treats. Only method that works has been waiting not looking at him until he gets bored and moves on
It’s ridiculous not to stop to sniff stuff. Dogs don’t need the kind of marching walks that people do need. They need to engage with the environment through using their nose and they will obviously resist if you don’t give them plenty opportunities to do that.
@cuzza4321 got my first puppy and she does the same thing. Ive had dogs brfore but not a puppy. No matter how much i march ahead and am confident, no matter how much i drag her without even looking at her. or changing my approach like stopping and waiting, she refuses to walk and will literally let herself be dragged, she refuses to eat treats. The only way I can think of doing is to give her a very high reward treat and give it to her everytime she starts walking forward untill she gets bored of stopping
It's the same with kids. So many parents coo their babies/ kids when they are crying or upset or nervous, for example, when most times the best response is to ignore them and let them watch you be comfortable, calm, and confident.
Absolutely right dogs pick up all of our emotions and we need to be confident calm leaders ..I have a blue staffy and before a rescued staffy x for 12 years they're can be very sensitive dogs but all dogs need good leadership
That's you projecting. Dogs don't smile. The dog still had it's tail between it's legs. Trying to hide it's scent coming from the anus. That's a fear response.
this is so true, ive found using the words can make me project the action, which the dog does pick up and follows. Some people dont do this and will have nervous actions while trying to tell the dog "its ok". Hes right.
100% correct! The dogs looks to the owner and how he is handling situations and they panic with you. If you know what your doing the song is right there with you. If you are being attacked then he knows to help you (if he is trained that way). It’s all about what you feel. People have no clue that the dog spends his whole day looking at you, trying to please you and looking at everything you do. They know all the things you do all the time. It’s very important that you stay calm so your dog has a good life and a calm life
I have a dog that was really reactive, it was impossible to walk him around the neighborhood because he would bark at every single dog, eventually I started walking faster whenever I passed in front of a fence, and he focused on running rather than barking, then he lost that habit pretty quickly later on, when I became more confident I didn't even need to run, or do anything or give him any commands, my confidence and calm gave him confidence and calm also, don't let the dog push/pull you around, make sure the dog understands that you're stronger and that he should follow/listen to you I like how the guy focuses a lot on "don't use words" and that's true, dogs mostly learn key words or commands, if you want to get something through to them, show them through actions
@@clackstaclicky890 in the US or at least where we are they are a category of breeds called the bulky breeds and a staffy is part of that. That group is sadly over represented in shelters, given away in parking lots, in sidewalks and busy traffic corners. They’re also “banned” in many housing complexes etc.
We are so stuck with my very over nervous grand dog. We do all the extreme treats, clearing our minds and being very calm and confident training. He now holds his urine and poops so he doesn’t need to go outside it is heartbreaking. We have now tried medication (Prozac). I don’t see a big difference yet and I am so frightened that this medication will actually hurt him.
@@thereaper89 it understands the noise and behaviour expected when that noise is heard which is different to understanding the meaning of a word! But again body language and tone of voice communicate just as much if not more than the noises we assign to behaviour we wish the/our/your dog to carry out
Dogs and children are not the same. But they both thrive on the same things: consistency, clear rules/expectations, and positive reinforcement. It’s hard to not humanize dog emotions but remember they crave direction and leadership. It’s just up to us how to show them!!
So, not to be that guy but this is good advice that spreads to people as well. If people are unsure about something, showing confidence in a situation makes people less stressful.
Whenever my dog Odie gets nervous I’ll normally just hug him and remind him he’s a good boy, he’s nervous around other dogs because as a puppy a German shepherd dragged him halfway across a dog park
@@ColdTakes585 No it's you projecting. Dogs don't smile. Dogs don't love. It's impossible for them. No frontal lobe means no love. The dog didn't even feel secure. Tail tucked the whole time.
Thank you!, I have 3 texas rescue brothers pitbull/pharaoh hound mixes who all act like this. I feel horrible, if I didn't know better they look like they've been abused. I've had them since September last year at 6mths of age. They're getting better but not sure if they'll ever be confident. Not giving up but very long process. Never had dogs act like this before..
Honestly people are the same. A good partner will help a more anxious partner by showing gentle confidence and giving the unsure person time to process.
No. “Pushing them through their fears” causes way more issues than it solves. In behavior it’s called “flooding” and MAY occasionally work but generally causes the behavior being modified to get worse. Now they are scared of whatever it is they were uncomfortable with and anxious that you will force them into that situation when it is presented to them inhibiting their ability to overcome whatever the issue may be. The best thing to do is be patient, work within the dogs threshold and then offer positive reinforcement as incremental progress is made. Being a confident leader for your dog doesn’t mean forcing them to do things they don’t like or are unfamiliar with. It means paying attention to what your dog is telling you and going from there.
I've owner trained both of my service dogs and I do neither. I get excited when my dogs get scared, especially if they are afraid of an object or a noise. They both know the "paws up" and "go sniff" command, so if they are unsure or scared of something, I'll ask them to do either of those things after I inspect the object first. I like saying "what is that???" in a very energetic voice. Sometimes I start bouncing around like a caveman seeing fire for the first time and I make a lot of excited noises. It makes my dogs excited and happy to see new weird things, now my service dog puts his paws up on EVERYTHING that is new to him, and his tail wags like crazy while he looks at me. If you ever see a short emo twink with neon green hair making odd noises in public with a service dog, you are probably looking at me. I'm getting my next prospect in 3 weeks and he is a standard poodle, I can't wait to start acting like a baboon again.
Kids are the same way. Don't act ways you want them to avoid acting like. They are gonna be doing what you reinforce. So reinforce confidence positivity and responsibility. Accountability. Humbleness. What you do is more than just What you do.
I always talk to my dogs well I have a little chihuahua now and she’s the best very obedient but what he’s doing is absolutely correct there working off your senses and if you get scared they get scared etc . I’m a combat vet and don’t really get scared like I used to been in worse situations. My wife n daughter panic there was a scary dog trying to attack ours and I told her calm down pick her up and walk away walk don’t run just relax where ok We’ll get through this just listen to me
Having a hard time hearing you through that loud ass piano music.
😂😂😂
😂😂 it just gets louder and louder
I’m dead!!! 😂😂🤦🏽♀️
Fire whoever did the editing fire them.
It’s not about the words it’s about the actions
Yes, people, dogs need strong leadership. Not weak reassurance that they cannot possibly understand.
They understand a sympathetic tone, not the words
My dog understands words if you use them enough. Seriously. My malinois has quite the dictionary. We even created our own dialect as well. 2 barks for yes. One bark for no. I shit you not. Dogs can understand if you take the time to help them understand
My dog understands words. I kid you not. My malinois has quite the dictionary. We even have our own dialect. 1 bark for no. 2 for yes as an example. Dogs can understand words if you take the time to help them understand
@@3rdreichball525 ... For the Reich, I’ll choose to believe you.
@@smith806 tell that to my dogs .
Very good content. Straight to the point! 🎉
I'm a dog 🐕 and this man understands us! 👌 😶
I always tell my anxious boxer “cmon one of us has to be tough, we can’t both be anxious” since I’m naturally an anxious person too but with training I’ve learned to calm my anxiety and lead! U can def see the difference when u take the lead and they trust you and calm down! My boxer is a scaredy cat but slowly I feel so proud to see her go past benches or trash cans timidly but still goes through them when she used to want to run away in the opposite direction !
I had my rescued fearful dog for about 3 months and I was doing the confident leading and as she learned to trust me she was getting better. But then I started adding a soft reassuring "he's o.k." if someone was running towards us or if a noisy motorcycle was going by and ,I don't know, I see a difference in her when I communicate that she is safe with words, adding it to the confident reassuring walk
I did the same exact thing and she understand it. The all clear.
I am not trying to completely suppress my dog’s natural instinct to protect: it’s a good thing! Just need to make sure it’s controlled and she understands that I PROTECT HER first.
No words are necessary. They follow positive energy.
Honestly words definitely work as well when accompanied by action.
I think saying that gives us confidence as well as humans we understand language so if we say it's all good it's okay then we feel that even more and I think that's what helps I use it with my horses as well as dog. Definitely helps me but I speak to myself like that a lot it's a strategy I use for my anxiety that works ( fake it until you make it)
Wow I just learned some thing important in less than a minute! Thank you! 😁
Lol
Excellent advice.
I do that with my boy. If i hesitate entering somewhere, he'll be looking around more than usual. But if i go somewhere without hesitation, he has the same attitude and follows with confident waddles and tailwhips. 😁
I’ve even noticed my dog randomly barking at things on our walk that I am staring at for too long - because I’m simply trying to figure out why something looks different from the last time we walked there. Lol
I love how happy the dog is
the Staffordshire Bull Terrier has a great smile outstanding breed
This is super helpful thank you. I have a Shepard boarder collie rescue who is scared of her own shadow. I couldn’t imagine what she went through before she was rescued the man did a real number on her.
Confidence and mellowness counts. If your in a car wreck tense, you get hurt more than if you were just relaxed. When two fighter face each other, the calmer and less emotional almost always come out on top. Dogs respond to your demeanor and personality. My new pups always run when the miss or I yell at the movie screen for whatever reason as it's the only time we yell so it's so very intimidating. Almost all come back when they understand they are not under attack and see us repeat the behavior and laugh slightly uncontrollably. This person is a great trainer. Beautiful dog.
This is very true. Dogs are masters of body language.
I personally always tell them it’s OK and talk to them but I make them go through whatever I’m trying to get them to do.
My last rescue was a four-year-old LGD mix and she would not let me walk her or touch her for over a month and I have officially adopted her and can at least walk up to her to put a leash on and walk her to where I need her to go but I can take a lot more time than people are wanting to realize and commit to. Nice video!
Yes!! I learned this with dogs that were just bad on leashes too. Stop and sniff everything and pull. You just have to face forward and start marching with authority and don’t stop even if you feel they’re resisting at first. As soon as they see you’re looking forward and marching ahead with authority, they immediately follow you as the pack leader
This usually works for me until the first time met a dog that flops and will literally get dragged by the neck on concrete for meters. Was so confused never had the confident march not work. I tried using treats but he learnt to constantly stop fishing for more treats. Only method that works has been waiting not looking at him until he gets bored and moves on
@@cuzza4321Same here. I hate pulling the dog so I stopped for the most part. He is good out of the hustle and bustle of the city though.
It’s ridiculous not to stop to sniff stuff. Dogs don’t need the kind of marching walks that people do need. They need to engage with the environment through using their nose and they will obviously resist if you don’t give them plenty opportunities to do that.
@@c_v_os you have more time on your hands than the rest of us then sir 🫡
@cuzza4321 got my first puppy and she does the same thing. Ive had dogs brfore but not a puppy. No matter how much i march ahead and am confident, no matter how much i drag her without even looking at her. or changing my approach like stopping and waiting, she refuses to walk and will literally let herself be dragged, she refuses to eat treats. The only way I can think of doing is to give her a very high reward treat and give it to her everytime she starts walking forward untill she gets bored of stopping
It's the same with kids. So many parents coo their babies/ kids when they are crying or upset or nervous, for example, when most times the best response is to ignore them and let them watch you be comfortable, calm, and confident.
Thanks for being kind to that little Bull!
What a cute pupper!!
THANK YOU for giving us the propper tools to speak doggies language 🥰🥰🥰.
I would ask my gsd to sit, and just wait until he was ready to move on, once he looked at me I would say hi, let's go,
Thank you, good information.
Your amazing mate so helpful this channel so glad I found it
Ah glad you enjoy the content! Thank you!
Absolutely right dogs pick up all of our emotions and we need to be confident calm leaders ..I have a blue staffy and before a rescued staffy x for 12 years they're can be very sensitive dogs but all dogs need good leadership
You have it, my friend. Keep up the good work. As I often say, the problem is really at the other end of the lead.
I like this guy, he's a good trainer for dogs. :)
Thank you! This is super helpful, going to implement this.
Great stuff Sir!
Learned something new today! I loved how the doggie appeared to be smiling at the end 🙂🐶🐾
That's you projecting. Dogs don't smile. The dog still had it's tail between it's legs. Trying to hide it's scent coming from the anus. That's a fear response.
this is so true, ive found using the words can make me project the action, which the dog does pick up and follows. Some people dont do this and will have nervous actions while trying to tell the dog "its ok". Hes right.
Strong calm but assertive training
Same with people tbh, at least when im panicking
100% correct! The dogs looks to the owner and how he is handling situations and they panic with you. If you know what your doing the song is right there with you. If you are being attacked then he knows to help you (if he is trained that way). It’s all about what you feel.
People have no clue that the dog spends his whole day looking at you, trying to please you and looking at everything you do. They know all the things you do all the time. It’s very important that you stay calm so your dog has a good life and a calm life
Fantastic video. Very well done and well said 👏
Great advice!
I have a dog that was really reactive, it was impossible to walk him around the neighborhood because he would bark at every single dog, eventually I started walking faster whenever I passed in front of a fence, and he focused on running rather than barking, then he lost that habit pretty quickly
later on, when I became more confident I didn't even need to run, or do anything or give him any commands, my confidence and calm gave him confidence and calm
also, don't let the dog push/pull you around, make sure the dog understands that you're stronger and that he should follow/listen to you
I like how the guy focuses a lot on "don't use words" and that's true, dogs mostly learn key words or commands, if you want to get something through to them, show them through actions
I'm not sure what you missed about language but that is how humans send energy
That's how my sisters pit is, but little by little he's learning
Brillant video and stunning dog😘❤
Thank you 🙏🏼
Keep up the great work
Beautiful explanation.
Excellent.
He is a beauty. The dog.
YOUR VIBRATION TELLS THEM A LOT!! EVEN BEFORE U KNOW IT SOMETIMES. SO BE REAL AMONGST ANIMALS!! GENTLE. KINS AND LOVING!!!
Preach!
Bully breeds have the best smile! It’s their whole face😁
That's a Staffordshire bull terrier
@@clackstaclicky890 in the US or at least where we are they are a category of breeds called the bulky breeds and a staffy is part of that. That group is sadly over represented in shelters, given away in parking lots, in sidewalks and busy traffic corners. They’re also “banned” in many housing complexes etc.
Great vid ,great job 👍
Thanks 👍
this was great info thanks! teaching just like caesar milan
We are so stuck with my very over nervous grand dog. We do all the extreme treats, clearing our minds and being very calm and confident training. He now holds his urine and poops so he doesn’t need to go outside it is heartbreaking. We have now tried medication (Prozac). I don’t see a big difference yet and I am so frightened that this medication will actually hurt him.
This is the guy that called one of his employers a coward for backing a way from a dog
Exactly people need to stop humanising dogs/animals thinking they understand our words! Body language speaks so much more than our voice
My dog understands everything I tell her to do.
@@thereaper89 it understands the noise and behaviour expected when that noise is heard which is different to understanding the meaning of a word!
But again body language and tone of voice communicate just as much if not more than the noises we assign to behaviour we wish the/our/your dog to carry out
👌🙏spot on
Wow 🤩 thank you
Good advice
Pure Value!
Strong assertive confident leadership leads to calm confident dogs. They pick up on your body language and visual cues.
Beautiful Staffy
Sounds like the Alfie Solomons of dog training! Love it
I always just tell my girl, you're good
Just tell them they’re golden
BRILLIANT 😊 THAT'S THE WAY.
Love. And that is a beautiful boy ❤
Great video
Subscribed
Thank you 🙏
Finally someone who's actually taking the time to make us dog owners better handlers and protectors of our family and our bay bees thank you sir
Very welcome thank you for your comment 😊
You GET what you PET.
If you pet a nervous dog, you encourage the dog to continue to be nervous.
Or perhaps dog is nervous because of damn piano man?!
Wish we had all these skills with other humans lmaooo
I hear you completely but I just gotta say those North face joggers are DOPE
Dogs and children are not the same. But they both thrive on the same things: consistency, clear rules/expectations, and positive reinforcement. It’s hard to not humanize dog emotions but remember they crave direction and leadership. It’s just up to us how to show them!!
So, not to be that guy but this is good advice that spreads to people as well.
If people are unsure about something, showing confidence in a situation makes people less stressful.
Well said 👏
EXACTLY!!
Show the dog how you want them to be, be a LEADER! They see you’re confident in situations they are not, they’ll follow suit!!
Whenever my dog Odie gets nervous I’ll normally just hug him and remind him he’s a good boy, he’s nervous around other dogs because as a puppy a German shepherd dragged him halfway across a dog park
Actions speak louder than words especially with dogs
Good points
A reassuring "its okay" will do wonders aswell. Just ignoring the dog is not as good.
Well explained ❤️
I was explaining this to my sister lastnight about a dog that just got dropped off and she’s a super nervous dog
Yup you need to let him self sooth and just relax with him
Why did you play music? Did the dog die or something? Otherwise, I'd like to hear this informative video.
The whole world needs to see this
They understand tone of voice as well.
Love Staffies.
Good explanation.
The smile when he realized he had a hooman that was sure and so he was safe 🥺🥺😭😭😭
No, that's just you projecting onto the dog.
@@wayofthekodiak3118 nah it’s actually a commentary on how dogs pick up on their owners emotions/body language to help them regulate their own
@@ColdTakes585 No it's you projecting. Dogs don't smile. Dogs don't love. It's impossible for them. No frontal lobe means no love. The dog didn't even feel secure. Tail tucked the whole time.
Thank you!, I have 3 texas rescue brothers pitbull/pharaoh hound mixes who all act like this. I feel horrible, if I didn't know better they look like they've been abused. I've had them since September last year at 6mths of age. They're getting better but not sure if they'll ever be confident. Not giving up but very long process. Never had dogs act like this before..
Can't stress this enough!
This guy could train humans with this info. Actions do speak louder than words in a bunch of senerios.
Honestly people are the same. A good partner will help a more anxious partner by showing gentle confidence and giving the unsure person time to process.
Trainers face: 😎
Dogs face: 😬
Body language, mood, and temperament is the most important.
You reinforce the scared behavior by saying it's ok...
You must push them through their fears.
No. “Pushing them through their fears” causes way more issues than it solves. In behavior it’s called “flooding” and MAY occasionally work but generally causes the behavior being modified to get worse.
Now they are scared of whatever it is they were uncomfortable with and anxious that you will force them into that situation when it is presented to them inhibiting their ability to overcome whatever the issue may be.
The best thing to do is be patient, work within the dogs threshold and then offer positive reinforcement as incremental progress is made.
Being a confident leader for your dog doesn’t mean forcing them to do things they don’t like or are unfamiliar with. It means paying attention to what your dog is telling you and going from there.
He literally just dragged the dog across the floor. Ya nice an relaxed.
😂😂😂
If he pulled on my dog like that he would have a problem.
@@thereaper89 Why? You have a special mutt?
Yes but everything is energy so a little words of expression don't hurt.
Never would have thought about that
I've owner trained both of my service dogs and I do neither. I get excited when my dogs get scared, especially if they are afraid of an object or a noise. They both know the "paws up" and "go sniff" command, so if they are unsure or scared of something, I'll ask them to do either of those things after I inspect the object first. I like saying "what is that???" in a very energetic voice. Sometimes I start bouncing around like a caveman seeing fire for the first time and I make a lot of excited noises. It makes my dogs excited and happy to see new weird things, now my service dog puts his paws up on EVERYTHING that is new to him, and his tail wags like crazy while he looks at me. If you ever see a short emo twink with neon green hair making odd noises in public with a service dog, you are probably looking at me. I'm getting my next prospect in 3 weeks and he is a standard poodle, I can't wait to start acting like a baboon again.
He is beautiful bud 😎✌️
Kids are the same way. Don't act ways you want them to avoid acting like. They are gonna be doing what you reinforce. So reinforce confidence positivity and responsibility. Accountability. Humbleness. What you do is more than just What you do.
Good doggo...💘
I always talk to my dogs well I have a little chihuahua now and she’s the best very obedient but what he’s doing is absolutely correct there working off your senses and if you get scared they get scared etc . I’m a combat vet and don’t really get scared like I used to been in worse situations. My wife n daughter panic there was a scary dog trying to attack ours and I told her calm down pick her up and walk away walk don’t run just relax where ok We’ll get through this just listen to me