This was fantastic! This is exactly what I need and want to see. Perfect example of what socializing our puppy should look like. Thanks Tom for showing it with Burleigh. He is growing so fast. He’s in good hands! Keep these Burleigh puppy videos coming. I’m learning so much for our just turned 1 yr old female boxer.
YES!! More please! Learning behavior and their subtle cues is a GOLDMINE for a dog lover. And watching B’s progression is so helpful… not to mention he is just the goodest boy! ❤❤❤
I love this so much, because positive only folk only shows puppy "training" in perfect scenario's with easy dogs. This is raw, uncut, totally random (so not perfect), with one of the most difficult to socialize puppies. Bravo! This helps a TON of people, I am sure.
Yes please, I'd definitely like to see more like this as it is not only interesting to see how Burleigh is developing but your description of the how-what-why's are educational and helpful not only on a personal level but also looking at dog behaviour as an observer. Thank you.
I think these videos are where your biggest fans go. Whereas we don't represent your numbers -- I bet the subscriber rate of views is really high on these. Please show us more Burleigh!
Yes! Please! Socializing these protection breeds in their formative months so important (I was a Dutchie owner) and psychologically unique to their future genetic push (forgive me, I’m a shrink :). More, please! I love to “hear” your brain put the pieces together.
It's not psychologically unique. Every breed has to be socialised the same way, there's no difference between the breeds in terms of when socialisation must begin (3 weeks old) and the manner in which you socialise them. I'm an accredited dog behaviourist in England
I found it interesting that when a dog passed by he stopped and turned to continue watching the dog as if he was guarding you and made sure the other dog continued walking away. I did appreciate this video and would love to see more. I’ve had my rescue two weeks now and thought he was aggressive towards people and other dogs. My daughter came over with her two dogs (a lab and a hunting dog) to meet mine. I’m happy to say my dog played the entire time so I guess he’s not aggressive. I also walked him today and asked a lady if he could meet her. Again he went up to her and she gave him a couple pets. I’ve learned so much watching your videos! Thank you for what you do! 😊❤️🙏🏼
Absolute favourite breed shown at its best. They are solid companions and if set boundaries and just good social manners they thrive. I say perfect for single women who are active as they can read energies and good judge of situations. Non intrusive in public. My girl waits for me to introduce her and knows to look at my face. They try to be bossy and have selective hearing on open ground to do perimeter checks. Mine live with tiny rescue dogs and foster dogs. Zero reaction even if pushed. I call my girl the plod donkey lol. So glad i found her. Very special.
You nailed the Boerboel breed right on the head, stubborn is the number one thing and very confident. They are some the most protective for sure and the most loyal breed you will ever see. I love when people see mine and are like I want one. People should do a lot of research on the breed and when they think they are ready do more as they are a very strong breed that is not for a lot of people as they will not be able to handle the breed if not experienced.
Hi, my boy is my nightmare but I love him he gets daily socialization since from seven weeks of age. My problem with him is that he doesn't like other dogs to stare at him, cats, he hates cats, or any other animals. The only animal he doesn't mind are the sparrows. They get close and he just stares but stays put. There are woods three blocks from me and I can't walk him into the woods because of fox, feral cats, ect. I wish I could send him to you for training even though he's had training already. When it's just myself and him in the house, he's fine. When anyone comes over, he's not well behaved.
Super interesting to see a Boerie trained this way. In South Africa they're used as guard dogs on farms a lot. In that setting they're mostly trained by the older dog in a kind of apprenticeship and it's definitely not gentle. They're also not socialised as a rule. When you stop at a farmhouse and you don't know the Boerie yet, you do NOT get out of the car until the owner is there and you don't move freely until you get the handshake that tells the good boy/girl that you're okay.
Such a cute pup, really well behaved especially for his age, the scary hose cracked me up! My German Shepherd gets scared of some new things but teaching him it's ok is fun and he gets excited when he learns it won't hurt him.
Even though I'll never have a puppy again (due to my age and health) I'd love to see more!! I'm sure some of it could be transferred over to an adult dog. (I hope to get one around 5-7yo soon - my current American Staffy is nearly 11.) Besides, it's so entertaining to watch! Burleigh is awesome and soooo clever and happy!
Watched this video with my 4 year old for some socialization tips for OUR puppy, and got a great kick out of being able to tell her that Burleigh is as old as our pup, but weighs as much as our 8 year old American Bulldog. She was shocked ("What on earth!!!" 🤭). Thank you for so many thorough, detailed and wonderful videos - they are a great companion to our own weekly sessions with our trainer!
i see so many people walking their dogs (or more like, getting walked by their dogs) that would benefit so much from watching a few of your videos. if i had a dog, i would definitely buy every piece of material you are putting up for sale.
how are YOU so friendly? i get so grumpy at strangers just getting in my space and my dog's space and you handle this all with so much grace. I think I'm learning more about how to emotionally regulate myself than to socialize my dog lol
You're probably just not as generally social as some people lol. But hey, to each his own, right? As for me, I get filled with pride when people love on my dogs and I see the joy that my dogs brings to those people 😊 But it rarely happens coz where I'm from, most people are scared of big dogs. I was wondering, since you get grumpy when people invade your & your dog's space, how does your dog react to them? Does he feel your energy and get grumpy too? I hope my question isn't too forward...
This content is excellent! My GSD is 5 months so it is perfect for us! Your training style and how you teach it has made for success for us! Thank you!
Seeing Burleigh being such a little puppy but super confident and protective is just incredible!😭😭 I got an XL bully from a well known kennel in the US shipped to my country when he was about 2 years old, as a teenager, and we got him a trainer the day he arrived. He's about 160lbs now but super fearful and nervous about everything and I really mean everything like toys, collars, leash, his own couch, of course other people, dogs, sounds and scents. Scared of taking shower, scared of dryer, even scared to pee or poop if there's a bug.... and has 0 food drive so treats never worked sometimes even won't eat his food for no reasons. Always runs away and tries to hide his big ass when got scared... My trainer and now my family takes him out twice a day every day for at least 2 hours no matter the weather or time just to socialize and desensitize. He's been with my family for almost a year and he made 0 progress still the biggest coward...
What a great video! Every time I had a question you eventually answered it. Why didn't you socialize him sooner? You explained why. The difference between a correction and a redirection. Seeing the redirection in action really helped. Please do more of these 'real life' videos.
Omg please more videos like this. What a good boy. Love getting to see his behavior real time. Your silence while watching and evaluating his behavior gives me the listener time to do my own thinking and evaluating independently. You then follow up with your proffesional advise and opinion, polishing off my internal commentry. Love getting to see his behavior. I personaly rather train a puppy like Burleigh who's a "bossy puppy" with playful confidence than one who is timid, seems like a blast. Keep being patient, you are doing such a good job. No Bad Dogs.😍🥰🤩
Yes more videos on Burleigh's socialization journey! Such an important point that socialization is not puppy play groups/daycare, playing with other dogs. We all have had our share of rescues that were "over socialized" and want to meet any dog, anywhere, anytime no matter what!
13:38 This video was great! I have a mastiff mixed with boxer and he is the most stubborn dog I've ever owned! I've had him 2yrs now and he barks at everything. I chocked it up to just being vocal initially but being that he still does it, concerns me. He barks at things he's afraid of, likes and may be intimated by. Dogs and kitty's 😏 Due to health issues unfortunately I wasn't able to socialized him around other pups as much as I wanted too. Where do I go from this point? I've tried just about everything 😔 Again thanks Tom for all you do! I wish you'd come to the east coast soon 😊
My Boerboel boy was a bit different as a puppy out socialising. Loved meeting people and was very submissive when meeting other dogs. Was not scared of them but as a big puppy he seemed to know that his size may have been intimidating. Was happy to play rough and box with bigger dogs and others that matched his play type. We did have a couple of bad reactions from other dogs who's owners wanted to interact . He even now at almost 3 has never tried to be dominant even when playing with his best mate, a male Irish Wolfhound, however at around 2 years the submissive side turned off when meeting new dogs and any aggression shown was met with a definite show of force. He will still usually just ignore all the typical small yappy aggressive dogs . Love the breed and the way they can just change from the outside their yard socialising mode to back home in protection mode.
OMG! How perfect your schooling of us is in this video! Pretty sure this is the VERY FIRST time I’ve seen a trainer go over socialization like this out in a public situation. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
This was / is super helpful. I have a Saint Bernard and English mastiff. They're great with people once they know. But very suspicious of people they don't know. Thanks for the videos! 13:52
Tom, this video was perfect! I have a three year old rescued and I find very difficult to interpret her behavior during the walk. It made totally sense when you said that socialize is different than walking!!
Completely binging these in awe, what a joy to witness such attention and consideration towards another sweet being! It’s building up my own confidence to get a pup
Yes! Share more, I love seeing what correction/directon you're using. My two are just over a year now. One (English Lab) just wants to jump/play inappropriately and the other ( White Shepherd) is MUCH better now that I have the Herm Springer
He's a great dog Tom. He's progressed so much since you got him from the breeder. He's gonna be a big boy. I really enjoy the videos on his progression through training. Thanks for posting.
This is the series I needed when I was raising my Rottie. Everyone says socialize but not how. ESPECIALLY with guardian breeds. It’s helping me see what I could have done better. Please show more socialization with B!!
My GSD puppy is 10 weeks old. He doesn’t seem too playful with me or happy when I come back home from work. He stays in his crate with water and AC while I work but I always come home on my lunch from 12 to 12:45 and walk him, feed him, and try to get him to play with me. I work from 7:45 to 4:30 and I always feed and walk him early in the morning before I have to go to work to try and tire him out a little and stretch his legs. He eats 3 times a day and I always keep him some cold water since he drinks quite a bit. Idk he just doesn’t seem to be too playful with me or happy to see me. He listens to commands when he wants too but also tends to just ignore me sometimes. He does fairly good with potty training. I struggle in finding the right way to correct him when he does wrong since he’s so young. I’m his only caregiver and I’m the only one he trains, feeds, and tries to play with him. Idk what to do I’m looking for any help to get my little man happy, playful and positive. All I want is for him to have the best life I can give him. (While he stays in the crate while I work, I do come home for 45 min to take care of him and walk him, he’ll only have to stay in there until he is fully house broken)
VERY helpful, thank you! This is real life. Please do more with the great explanations of why a pull vs. jerk vs 'no', vs good boy. I have a large rescue that was abused. I want him to be wary of men (I have been abused) and able to judge and accept patting when proper. Also, to see you and the dog see other dogs and how to handle it. My dog was very reactive. ( In Odin''s transfer from owner who did not want him to a shelter, he got loose. He was lost in Mexico for a while, got beaten by humans and street dogs and was starving when they finally found him. 47 lbs then to 79 lbs now) He still reacts about 1/2 the time when in the car, but seldom when walking now. Your explanation of the dogs' body language is so helpful. Thank you for your videos, Tom!
I did this with my GSD as he grew up, and unfortunately this is when my dog bit someone!!! His temperment did change around 10-12 months. I was shocked. I was trying to socialize and he bit! So be careful!!! I changed his training up and he’s much better now, but I still don’t allow anyone to pet him. It’s a delicate dance, guys!!!!! ❤
Around 10 months they are becoming adults, and if your dog was in tacked, hormones are kicking in. People forget our dogs, babies, bubbas whatever name you want to use are animals and yes they will bite if someone makes them uncomfortable, and we miss their cues. I too refuse to have strangers pet my boy, it doesn’t benefit him and only benefits the person. Plus I’ve muzzle trained my boy, because you never know in unknown areas and the vet.
Yes would like to see more! Especially the real world scenario videos. We got a pit bull / bull dog mix around the same time your Burgleigh videos started coming out and it’s been tremendously reassuring to watch them progress together ❤️
More, more, more, more, more! I have a dog who really is struggling to be out in public and deal with sounds and noises and other dogs. I love watching this to see how you handle it!
This was so interesting to watch. My collie is a pushy dog with social interactions at times so have tended to avoid. Have been keen to see how you will approach this with your dog , particularly as he approaches peak maturity.
Thank you SO MUCH for these videos, your podcasts, and doing all that you do! My husband and I brought home a 12 week old Dane/Shepherd/Unicorn mix around the same time you got Burleigh and these videos have been such a huge help! Our little Willow is turning into quite the young lady with the help of your insightful videos and advice!
Thank you it really helps I rescued a Beorbeol at 14 weeks and 20 pounds way small but now he is a beautiful 6 month old and watching your videos gives me hope for mine. He had his first dog wanted interaction and it was great. They are sooo smart and stubborn but loving.mine is very shy so seeing how you got him over the hose was helpful. Can’t wait to see them grow.
This video was so awesome!!! Seeing it out in the real world and you explaining everything right after... had my full attention the whole time... I had one of my female bloodhound pups come back at age 3.5yrs and he had never been socialized, no manners, extremely fear aggressive, n scared of everything... he spent that 3.5yrs prior in a kennel or on a chain n we were only told they didn't have the time or money to keep him and he was ruining everything... come to find out he was super skinny and showed soooo many signs of being beat... n they got a new puppy less than a month after surrendering him to us, which makes me furious... but I'm doing my best to show him love and that things aren't that scary but also setting rules and boundaries... your videos have helped me so much!!! ❤
NEED MORE OF THOSE VIDEOS!EXACT same behavior for my 6 month Old bullmastiff import puppy. We have kennel and had bullmastiff’s for 29 years and never had one so strong headed as atlas his dad is also the alpha out of 12 males in a pack og 21 dogs. he is absolutley not a dog for every one if not handled correct never had a boy like him. Im also learning everyday and even more seeing your videos👍🏻👍🏻
I got my pup short after you got burleigh so it’s been so cool to watch your pup grow alongside mine. I’ve used many of your training methods and they have helped immensely. Keep giving us more of Bs progress!!! We love to see it!
Love to see this type of content: informative and fun to watch! It's also nice seeing how you correct behavior in the moment-thanks for putting this out there!
Thank you! I've rescued an adult mastiff x who will really benefit from this (and more like it).I love that you have such a nuanced approach to dog training and socialisation.
Thankyou so much for these types of videos! I am pretty good with dog training but my weakness is reading PROPER dog body language between 2 dogs. I grew up with dog agressive dogs so I can spot a potential fight a mile away, but when it comes to really playing I have no clue where to draw the line because I'm so used to looking for a fight. My last dog was dog friendly but I still always felt tense about it. I just got a retriever puppy about a month or so younger than Burleigh, so following along your videos has been so helpful. Luckily i have a small older foster dog that i can observe their interactions and see where she draws the line because otherwise I crack down on good playful fighting and I dont want to discourage good behavior just because MY association with it is escalation to a dog fight. This knowledge is powerful, I feel a bit more confident to take my pup out on a walk to expose to other dogs now because before my biggest worry was: "but what if they want to play?! I won't know what to do?!" 😂 its silly, I know
Yesssss!!! I'm glad you expressed the true meaning and understanding the true meaning of socialization. My wife and I have been seeing Burleigh's journey as it is a HUGE help due to us planning on bringing a Cane Corso in the near future! Yes I know two different breeds however, seeing a big powerful dog as Burleigh which will be big can give us pointers on who steps to include on our agenda. Thanks for this video Tom! I hope you come down to FL and we will be able to make it. We currently own a 16week old lab and your videos again have been a huge assistance. 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾
I've found that teaching a touch and using it on new items have helped my dogs get over the hump of it. Since they know touch means food and safe, they seem to do better, and it kinda takes their mind off the new thing
I would love to see more of these! It’s so helpful to see the interactions because it can be a little tougher when you’re in the situation as it comes and trying to read it and doing the right things as a newer owner. I think this definitely better prepares you for possible outcomes and how to handle them! Thank you. ❤
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This was fantastic! This is exactly what I need and want to see. Perfect example of what socializing our puppy should look like. Thanks Tom for showing it with Burleigh. He is growing so fast. He’s in good hands! Keep these Burleigh puppy videos coming. I’m learning so much for our just turned 1 yr old female boxer.
YES!! More please! Learning behavior and their subtle cues is a GOLDMINE for a dog lover. And watching B’s progression is so helpful… not to mention he is just the goodest boy! ❤❤❤
Please share more! This is great for any dog owner or dog enthusiast to watch or anyone really!
I love this so much, because positive only folk only shows puppy "training" in perfect scenario's with easy dogs. This is raw, uncut, totally random (so not perfect), with one of the most difficult to socialize puppies. Bravo! This helps a TON of people, I am sure.
Yes please, I'd definitely like to see more like this as it is not only interesting to see how Burleigh is developing but your description of the how-what-why's are educational and helpful not only on a personal level but also looking at dog behaviour as an observer. Thank you.
13:10 Yes, I would like to see his progression in socializing.
He REALLY liked that last woman!
This was the perfect video to show how everyday socialization should work.
I think these videos are where your biggest fans go. Whereas we don't represent your numbers -- I bet the subscriber rate of views is really high on these. Please show us more Burleigh!
Yes! Please! Socializing these protection breeds in their formative months so important (I was a Dutchie owner) and psychologically unique to their future genetic push (forgive me, I’m a shrink :). More, please! I love to “hear” your brain put the pieces together.
It's not psychologically unique. Every breed has to be socialised the same way, there's no difference between the breeds in terms of when socialisation must begin (3 weeks old) and the manner in which you socialise them. I'm an accredited dog behaviourist in England
I loved that you gave him a kiss when he jumped over the hose ❤❤❤❤
OMG his sweet little heart with the green hose!!!!!
I think what makes this video even better is the town that you’re in because it is local to me and it’s such a beautiful place
I found it interesting that when a dog passed by he stopped and turned to continue watching the dog as if he was guarding you and made sure the other dog continued walking away. I did appreciate this video and would love to see more. I’ve had my rescue two weeks now and thought he was aggressive towards people and other dogs. My daughter came over with her two dogs (a lab and a hunting dog) to meet mine. I’m happy to say my dog played the entire time so I guess he’s not aggressive. I also walked him today and asked a lady if he could meet her. Again he went up to her and she gave him a couple pets. I’ve learned so much watching your videos! Thank you for what you do! 😊❤️🙏🏼
Absolute favourite breed shown at its best. They are solid companions and if set boundaries and just good social manners they thrive. I say perfect for single women who are active as they can read energies and good judge of situations. Non intrusive in public. My girl waits for me to introduce her and knows to look at my face. They try to be bossy and have selective hearing on open ground to do perimeter checks. Mine live with tiny rescue dogs and foster dogs. Zero reaction even if pushed. I call my girl the plod donkey lol. So glad i found her. Very special.
You nailed the Boerboel breed right on the head, stubborn is the number one thing and very confident. They are some the most protective for sure and the most loyal breed you will ever see. I love when people see mine and are like I want one. People should do a lot of research on the breed and when they think they are ready do more as they are a very strong breed that is not for a lot of people as they will not be able to handle the breed if not experienced.
Hi, my boy is my nightmare but I love him he gets daily socialization since from seven weeks of age. My problem with him is that he doesn't like other dogs to stare at him, cats, he hates cats, or any other animals. The only animal he doesn't mind are the sparrows. They get close and he just stares but stays put. There are woods three blocks from me and I can't walk him into the woods because of fox, feral cats, ect. I wish I could send him to you for training even though he's had training already. When it's just myself and him in the house, he's fine. When anyone comes over, he's not well behaved.
Oh and please share more, more and did I mention, absolutely more! 😊
Super interesting to see a Boerie trained this way. In South Africa they're used as guard dogs on farms a lot. In that setting they're mostly trained by the older dog in a kind of apprenticeship and it's definitely not gentle. They're also not socialised as a rule. When you stop at a farmhouse and you don't know the Boerie yet, you do NOT get out of the car until the owner is there and you don't move freely until you get the handshake that tells the good boy/girl that you're okay.
Interesting to see you with your own puppy and such a big breed too. Would love to see more of this for sure!
Such a cute pup, really well behaved especially for his age, the scary hose cracked me up!
My German Shepherd gets scared of some new things but teaching him it's ok is fun and he gets excited when he learns it won't hurt him.
YES! MORE PLEASE🙏🙏 That was really informative!
Even though I'll never have a puppy again (due to my age and health) I'd love to see more!! I'm sure some of it could be transferred over to an adult dog. (I hope to get one around 5-7yo soon - my current American Staffy is nearly 11.) Besides, it's so entertaining to watch! Burleigh is awesome and soooo clever and happy!
Yes please..more of these as he ages. It is great to see your training as it happens with him, especially with all the different kinds of dogs!
This was REALLY helpful. Yes - please, more socialization videos!
I have a 8 month old male. I am glad I found this channel.
Watched this video with my 4 year old for some socialization tips for OUR puppy, and got a great kick out of being able to tell her that Burleigh is as old as our pup, but weighs as much as our 8 year old American Bulldog. She was shocked ("What on earth!!!" 🤭). Thank you for so many thorough, detailed and wonderful videos - they are a great companion to our own weekly sessions with our trainer!
i see so many people walking their dogs (or more like, getting walked by their dogs) that would benefit so much from watching a few of your videos. if i had a dog, i would definitely buy every piece of material you are putting up for sale.
how are YOU so friendly? i get so grumpy at strangers just getting in my space and my dog's space and you handle this all with so much grace. I think I'm learning more about how to emotionally regulate myself than to socialize my dog lol
You're probably just not as generally social as some people lol. But hey, to each his own, right? As for me, I get filled with pride when people love on my dogs and I see the joy that my dogs brings to those people 😊 But it rarely happens coz where I'm from, most people are scared of big dogs.
I was wondering, since you get grumpy when people invade your & your dog's space, how does your dog react to them? Does he feel your energy and get grumpy too? I hope my question isn't too forward...
For 5 months old it truly shows the power of the breed🐶🧡✨
PLEASE SHARE MORE, these videos are fantastic
He has grown so quickly, Cuteness!
Tom Davis is so insightful and easy to understand and follow his steps in becoming a proper parent to my dog. Love his videos.
Yes, MORE!!! I wish I would have had this to watch two years ago when I got my dog. I see where I made all my mistakes!
This content is excellent! My GSD is 5 months so it is perfect for us! Your training style and how you teach it has made for success for us! Thank you!
That's one of the best videos on dog socialising I've ever seen. Great video. Thanks Tom!
More videos about your Boerboel puppy. It's informative and Fun
Seeing Burleigh being such a little puppy but super confident and protective is just incredible!😭😭 I got an XL bully from a well known kennel in the US shipped to my country when he was about 2 years old, as a teenager, and we got him a trainer the day he arrived. He's about 160lbs now but super fearful and nervous about everything and I really mean everything like toys, collars, leash, his own couch, of course other people, dogs, sounds and scents. Scared of taking shower, scared of dryer, even scared to pee or poop if there's a bug.... and has 0 food drive so treats never worked sometimes even won't eat his food for no reasons. Always runs away and tries to hide his big ass when got scared... My trainer and now my family takes him out twice a day every day for at least 2 hours no matter the weather or time just to socialize and desensitize. He's been with my family for almost a year and he made 0 progress still the biggest coward...
What a great video! Every time I had a question you eventually answered it. Why didn't you socialize him sooner? You explained why. The difference between a correction and a redirection. Seeing the redirection in action really helped. Please do more of these 'real life' videos.
Lovely to see. Burleigh is so handsome! And for me, as a first time dog owner it's very helpful to learn about dog behaviour. Thanks!!
Burleigh videos are Tom's BEST videos!!
There's so little info out there on Boerboels that isn't contradictory between AKC & SAABS
Understanding what socialization means and realistic goals for puppy’s - so helpful! Thank you
Omg please more videos like this. What a good boy. Love getting to see his behavior real time. Your silence while watching and evaluating his behavior gives me the listener time to do my own thinking and evaluating independently. You then follow up with your proffesional advise and opinion, polishing off my internal commentry. Love getting to see his behavior. I personaly rather train a puppy like Burleigh who's a "bossy puppy" with playful confidence than one who is timid, seems like a blast. Keep being patient, you are doing such a good job. No Bad Dogs.😍🥰🤩
Yes more videos on Burleigh's socialization journey! Such an important point that socialization is not puppy play groups/daycare, playing with other dogs. We all have had our share of rescues that were "over socialized" and want to meet any dog, anywhere, anytime no matter what!
Yes … very helpful! He’s growing into a beautiful specimen!
13:38 This video was great! I have a mastiff mixed with boxer and he is the most stubborn dog I've ever owned! I've had him 2yrs now and he barks at everything. I chocked it up to just being vocal initially but being that he still does it, concerns me. He barks at things he's afraid of, likes and may be intimated by. Dogs and kitty's 😏 Due to health issues unfortunately I wasn't able to socialized him around other pups as much as I wanted too. Where do I go from this point? I've tried just about everything 😔 Again thanks Tom for all you do! I wish you'd come to the east coast soon 😊
My Boerboel boy was a bit different as a puppy out socialising. Loved meeting people and was very submissive when meeting other dogs. Was not scared of them but as a big puppy he seemed to know that his size may have been intimidating. Was happy to play rough and box with bigger dogs and others that matched his play type. We did have a couple of bad reactions from other dogs who's owners wanted to interact . He even now at almost 3 has never tried to be dominant even when playing with his best mate, a male Irish Wolfhound, however at around 2 years the submissive side turned off when meeting new dogs and any aggression shown was met with a definite show of force. He will still usually just ignore all the typical small yappy aggressive dogs . Love the breed and the way they can just change from the outside their yard socialising mode to back home in protection mode.
Boerboels are such amazing dogs!
These videos of training your pup really helps. Seeing the progression makes this whole dog training seem much more attainable if that makes sense.
I am at "Burleigh" Heads watching this. Always loving seeing your videos.
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Amazing!! We can’t wait to get back there.
It's always a joy to watch you and your dog in real-life situations... your positive approach is most inspiring...!
Well done, Burleigh! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Your dad is the best!
OMG! How perfect your schooling of us is in this video! Pretty sure this is the VERY FIRST time I’ve seen a trainer go over socialization like this out in a public situation. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
This was / is super helpful. I have a Saint Bernard and English mastiff. They're great with people once they know. But very suspicious of people they don't know. Thanks for the videos! 13:52
This was great yes for more videos! I would like to see how to handle when there is an aggressive dog walking by. How to handle that.
Tom, this video was perfect! I have a three year old rescued and I find very difficult to interpret her behavior during the walk. It made totally sense when you said that socialize is different than walking!!
I really enjoy watching him socialising
Completely binging these in awe, what a joy to witness such attention and consideration towards another sweet being! It’s building up my own confidence to get a pup
Yes! More please!
Love this lesson in socialization. More videos please!🐾
Yes! Share more, I love seeing what correction/directon you're using. My two are just over a year now. One (English Lab) just wants to jump/play inappropriately and the other ( White Shepherd) is MUCH better now that I have the Herm Springer
Great video Tom. Appreciate the 'realness' of it all.
He's a great dog Tom. He's progressed so much since you got him from the breeder. He's gonna be a big boy. I really enjoy the videos on his progression through training. Thanks for posting.
This is the series I needed when I was raising my Rottie. Everyone says socialize but not how. ESPECIALLY with guardian breeds. It’s helping me see what I could have done better. Please show more socialization with B!!
Love this dog! He's gorgeous! Tom, I think you're the most well-balanced trainer out there.
Burley is about ages with my puppy and to be honest Tom, I think I really needed to hear what you said at 5:00 onwards
Everyone with a puppy should watch this video!!
My GSD puppy is 10 weeks old. He doesn’t seem too playful with me or happy when I come back home from work. He stays in his crate with water and AC while I work but I always come home on my lunch from 12 to 12:45 and walk him, feed him, and try to get him to play with me. I work from 7:45 to 4:30 and I always feed and walk him early in the morning before I have to go to work to try and tire him out a little and stretch his legs. He eats 3 times a day and I always keep him some cold water since he drinks quite a bit. Idk he just doesn’t seem to be too playful with me or happy to see me. He listens to commands when he wants too but also tends to just ignore me sometimes. He does fairly good with potty training. I struggle in finding the right way to correct him when he does wrong since he’s so young. I’m his only caregiver and I’m the only one he trains, feeds, and tries to play with him. Idk what to do I’m looking for any help to get my little man happy, playful and positive. All I want is for him to have the best life I can give him. (While he stays in the crate while I work, I do come home for 45 min to take care of him and walk him, he’ll only have to stay in there until he is fully house broken)
YES!! More of these videos, thanks for demonstrating different scenarios.
VERY helpful, thank you! This is real life. Please do more with the great explanations of why a pull vs. jerk vs 'no', vs good boy. I have a large rescue that was abused. I want him to be wary of men (I have been abused) and able to judge and accept patting when proper. Also, to see you and the dog see other dogs and how to handle it. My dog was very reactive. ( In Odin''s transfer from owner who did not want him to a shelter, he got loose. He was lost in Mexico for a while, got beaten by humans and street dogs and was starving when they finally found him. 47 lbs then to 79 lbs now) He still reacts about 1/2 the time when in the car, but seldom when walking now. Your explanation of the dogs' body language is so helpful. Thank you for your videos, Tom!
Definitely more of this please! It's exactly what I'm working on currently with my Cane Corso, so helpful thank you!
I did this with my GSD as he grew up, and unfortunately this is when my dog bit someone!!! His temperment did change around 10-12 months. I was shocked. I was trying to socialize and he bit! So be careful!!! I changed his training up and he’s much better now, but I still don’t allow anyone to pet him. It’s a delicate dance, guys!!!!! ❤
Around 10 months they are becoming adults, and if your dog was in tacked, hormones are kicking in. People forget our dogs, babies, bubbas whatever name you want to use are animals and yes they will bite if someone makes them uncomfortable, and we miss their cues.
I too refuse to have strangers pet my boy, it doesn’t benefit him and only benefits the person. Plus I’ve muzzle trained my boy, because you never know in unknown areas and the vet.
Yes would like to see more! Especially the real world scenario videos. We got a pit bull / bull dog mix around the same time your Burgleigh videos started coming out and it’s been tremendously reassuring to watch them progress together ❤️
Yes would love to see more of his progression. I have a Vizsla puppy at 13 weeks so this series is perfect timing!
More, more, more, more, more! I have a dog who really is struggling to be out in public and deal with sounds and noises and other dogs. I love watching this to see how you handle it!
Good job burleigh!! I love seeing him interact and get to know the world 😂🎉
This was so interesting to watch. My collie is a pushy dog with social interactions at times so have tended to avoid. Have been keen to see how you will approach this with your dog , particularly as he approaches peak maturity.
Thank you SO MUCH for these videos, your podcasts, and doing all that you do! My husband and I brought home a 12 week old Dane/Shepherd/Unicorn mix around the same time you got Burleigh and these videos have been such a huge help! Our little Willow is turning into quite the young lady with the help of your insightful videos and advice!
Yes definitely more videos! So good to see this! He’s a beautiful dog!
What a cute dog. The interaction of Tom & Burley is perfect. Thanks for video. Love to see his progression.
Thank you it really helps I rescued a Beorbeol at 14 weeks and 20 pounds way small but now he is a beautiful 6 month old and watching your videos gives me hope for mine. He had his first dog wanted interaction and it was great. They are sooo smart and stubborn but loving.mine is very shy so seeing how you got him over the hose was helpful. Can’t wait to see them grow.
This video was so awesome!!! Seeing it out in the real world and you explaining everything right after... had my full attention the whole time... I had one of my female bloodhound pups come back at age 3.5yrs and he had never been socialized, no manners, extremely fear aggressive, n scared of everything... he spent that 3.5yrs prior in a kennel or on a chain n we were only told they didn't have the time or money to keep him and he was ruining everything... come to find out he was super skinny and showed soooo many signs of being beat... n they got a new puppy less than a month after surrendering him to us, which makes me furious... but I'm doing my best to show him love and that things aren't that scary but also setting rules and boundaries... your videos have helped me so much!!! ❤
Yes more. We want to see the process of raising him. The good and the bad.
I would love to see more of these training videos. I like how you break it down step by step.
NEED MORE OF THOSE VIDEOS!EXACT same behavior for my 6 month Old bullmastiff import puppy. We have kennel and had bullmastiff’s for 29 years and never had one so strong headed as atlas his dad is also the alpha out of 12 males in a pack og 21 dogs. he is absolutley not a dog for every one if not handled correct never had a boy like him. Im also learning everyday and even more seeing your videos👍🏻👍🏻
Oh NO, not the dreaded hose! Of course i has to be a weird hose. Good Job, Bubba. 🥰
Yes. Thank you from Australia🦋
These are helpful since I'm training my 11 week old female Rottweiler--including your Kickstart course.
I got my pup short after you got burleigh so it’s been so cool to watch your pup grow alongside mine. I’ve used many of your training methods and they have helped immensely. Keep giving us more of Bs progress!!! We love to see it!
More, please, yes! It's easier to see it than have it explained, great work!
Love to see this type of content: informative and fun to watch! It's also nice seeing how you correct behavior in the moment-thanks for putting this out there!
Thank you! I've rescued an adult mastiff x who will really benefit from this (and more like it).I love that you have such a nuanced approach to dog training and socialisation.
Beautiful Boerboel, i think he has inherently built in memory and thought the hose was the exact colour of a Boomslang snake,
Thankyou so much for these types of videos! I am pretty good with dog training but my weakness is reading PROPER dog body language between 2 dogs. I grew up with dog agressive dogs so I can spot a potential fight a mile away, but when it comes to really playing I have no clue where to draw the line because I'm so used to looking for a fight. My last dog was dog friendly but I still always felt tense about it. I just got a retriever puppy about a month or so younger than Burleigh, so following along your videos has been so helpful. Luckily i have a small older foster dog that i can observe their interactions and see where she draws the line because otherwise I crack down on good playful fighting and I dont want to discourage good behavior just because MY association with it is escalation to a dog fight. This knowledge is powerful, I feel a bit more confident to take my pup out on a walk to expose to other dogs now because before my biggest worry was: "but what if they want to play?! I won't know what to do?!" 😂 its silly, I know
That boy built like a tank!!
AND HES STILL A BABY!! 🤯🤯
Yesssss!!! I'm glad you expressed the true meaning and understanding the true meaning of socialization. My wife and I have been seeing Burleigh's journey as it is a HUGE help due to us planning on bringing a Cane Corso in the near future! Yes I know two different breeds however, seeing a big powerful dog as Burleigh which will be big can give us pointers on who steps to include on our agenda. Thanks for this video Tom! I hope you come down to FL and we will be able to make it. We currently own a 16week old lab and your videos again have been a huge assistance. 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾
I've found that teaching a touch and using it on new items have helped my dogs get over the hump of it. Since they know touch means food and safe, they seem to do better, and it kinda takes their mind off the new thing
I would love to see more of these! It’s so helpful to see the interactions because it can be a little tougher when you’re in the situation as it comes and trying to read it and doing the right things as a newer owner. I think this definitely better prepares you for possible outcomes and how to handle them! Thank you. ❤
Yes more videos TOM
Nice. You did a wonderful job at training him. Your using the interaction to your advantage. And using it to know where you are or not. 😃