Can't wait to see part 2! This is so helpful for so many people who've had dogs like this. I just read someone say in a dog facebook group I'm in to not trust a trainer who uses the word "dominance". And I scrolled on by but man.....are they kidding? There are people who don't think dogs are dominant or try to dominate their owners? I know there are newer approaches to training, but I wouldn't trust a trainer who didn't recognize dominance.
Thanks for watching. Yes I've heard a small percentage of owners and trainers alike say dominance does not exist. Same group of people who believe the earth is flat or that Scientology is real and Tom Cruise is their savior. It's true that dominance does not exist... in dogs that don't display it because they're naturally submissive. The idea that dominance does not exist seems to only live in the world of positive only dog trainers. The same trainers that would never work with a truly dominant or aggressive dog. They instead recommend doping the dog up with prescription pills for life to calm the dog down. In their mind, if they can sell you on the idea that dominance does not exist then they can sell you on the idea to ban prong collars etc. I also dislike people who are constantly making excuses for bad behavior in dogs. Or thinks the answer to everything is cuddles and treats. Here's a preview... I fix this dog in less than 3 seconds. And possibly for life.
@@AmericanStandardK9 Impressive!!! And I agree 100% with everything you said. I started working with animals as a teenager in the mid 80s (vet assistant) and I sadly saw many dogs back then who were euthanized due to aggression. Training wasn't as prevalent then. But now it's worse! People are told to spend thousands on "trainers" who use cutesy voices like they are talking to a kindergarten class and and positive reinforcement only. And we have as many dogs on antidepressants/anxiety meds as there are people. And these same trainers would be beside themselves with a dog like the one in this video. So thank God there are still trainers like you who recognize dominance in dogs! Great channel!
oh and I'm sure the feminists will have a field day with me but I don't care. There are good women trainers out there, but the " I don't believe in dominance/Petsmart" type trainers seem to be mostly women. Same crap I saw when I volunteered for rescue. The euphemisms I heard for dominance and aggression were laughable. "He's not dominant, just insecure" LOL Men seemed to be able to recognize and understand dominance faster and easier.
@@seacaptainminto7169exactly. This guy is beating a dog and saying this is how you train him. I have a very large German shepherd and I don’t ever put my hands on him. The owner is a freaking joke as well. Standing by while this pos human being beats his dog. If I ever saw you out your hands on my dog or any other dog we would be having problems. Disgusting.
Wow, beautiful dog for sure. And hats off to the owners, especially the guy who got bit, and still is neither scared nor considering giving up on the dog. Frankly, if I was planning to have kids, I would not want a dominant dog that already has broken through the barrier to biting a family member once before. I mean, it's one thing having a dominant dog that bit a stranger, or even a visitor. But having your own dog literally bite the hand that feeds them... I would't be, probably, able to overcome such an incident in my mind. I don't think I would ever fully trust the dog again. And if these owners didn't make the perfect decision to bring that big, massive German Shepherd to yourself (or another trainer operating at your level), that dog would not see his golden years; no average owner would put up with this. Very fascinating case, going to watch part 2 right now!
Wow! I'm keeping my 1 yo GSD/Mal, however am dealing with this issue right now. He gets angry with me when I interrupt him if he's locked-into anything 100%. He hasn't bit hard, but did produce a small puncture wound a couple of times. He gets totally crazed and barely catches himself... I've started keeping his leash and prong on outdoors, even if he's on a line, so I can give a strong "mom bite" correction if he pulls this crap again. These videos are priceless. His other obedience trainingg is going great, yet he gets crazed when he's determined and "locked in."
@@AmericanStandardK9very much appreciate these videos and these owners for doing right by this dog. You know much better than I do, but would this be a dog they could donate to a police department AFTER your training? A working situation seems good for him.
I just adopted a dog from our local shelter. She was adopted and returned before she was 9 months old. We adopted her at 9 months old and 65 pounds. She's 62% GSD, 27% American PBT and 11% American Staffordshire Terrier. She's not a bad dog she came knowing sit, place and down, not consistently though. We are in classes right now but I'm so thankful I found Garrett's RUclips channel. She has an attention span of 5 seconds is very hard headed doesn't listen very well at all. I've previously had 4 GSD's, I got my first one when I was 14 and I've been a GSD mom ever since. She's actually good in class and outside on leash, fine with other dogs. She just won't listen in the house or inside our fence. Im not giving up, she's a sweetheart of a dog. This couples story just reminded me of being consistent and starting early to let them know we are the boss.❤🐾
Have owned GSDs and Rottys, for over 50 yrs … these folks seem like Good hearted people and breed knowledgeable - I’d also take the chance w/him but I’d never trust him w/others unless he was muzzled
Video was at least 10 months ago but for future reference to anyone looking into getting a GSD, the Western Showlines GSD are in fact a true German breed and are no big push overs. It sounds like this is an Alpha male of his litter and the breeders either didn't recognize what they had or failed to sell him to experienced GSD owners. It seems that they also didn't stress his Alpha male dominance to the original inexperienced owners that they sold him too. So this is a factor to look for when looking to purchase one.
When u dont know how to repair ur car do u just do what first comes to ur mind and like change random pieces in it or do u do nothing and go a specialist instead?
I watch a lot of training videos like this and I think sometimes it's that the trainer may want to see what the dog is going to do. Plus that correction from the owner may be more harm than good for the process, so they may be asked to just let it play out so that the trainer can observe what's going through that dog. Whatever correction the owner would do obviously doesnt work and would likely only serve as a distraction
Props. You all have so much more patience than I. How anyone would lie the way they did is foolishness. I wouldn’t hit the dog but I would wrestle him down and grab his scruff.
Nope not at all. Literally touched with my fingertips about as soft as possible. The dog is extremely dominant and does not want anyone touching him anywhere unless it's on his terms. No excuses for that behavior. The dog is extremely healthy. Everyone is always looking for an excuse. The next 2-3 times he tries to tag me has nothing to do with his hips or me touching him. He's just trying to claim space and exert his authority.
I don’t understand people who get large, powerful working type dogs and don’t know anything about raising them properly. But I guess it’s entertaining to watch trainers fix issues. Btw, won’t this dog have littermate syndrome even after you check it’s ego? Even though the new owner is a tough dude, this may not be the best home.
It's not technically supposed to be a working line dog. It's a show line but obviously has some working line still in him likely. These nice folks didn't raise the dog so whoever did previously didn't keep him from acting foolish when he was young. This nice couple however stepped up to the plate to get a dog that nobody was comfortable taking because of his aggression/dominance issues. Littermate syndrome, in my humble opinion from working several cases of it, has nothing to do with actually growing up with a legitimate brother/sister from the same litter. You could take two puppies from two different breeds and if they are raised right next to each other with minimal human involvement or let's say a ratio of 90% puppy to puppy and 10% human interaction you will get littermate syndrome. These dogs (brother and sister) were raised separately in 1 dog households so they should be fine in that regard. Just because they live with each other now is not an issue. They're already mature. Regardless, they currently raise or keep the dogs mostly separate for the time being. Littermate syndrome is an interesting topic though that I will do a video on from my experience with it. It's a really bad condition and difficult to overcome.
This is going to be epic. I am looking forward to learning all about this! Thanks
Thank you sir
Can't wait to see part 2! This is so helpful for so many people who've had dogs like this. I just read someone say in a dog facebook group I'm in to not trust a trainer who uses the word "dominance". And I scrolled on by but man.....are they kidding? There are people who don't think dogs are dominant or try to dominate their owners? I know there are newer approaches to training, but I wouldn't trust a trainer who didn't recognize dominance.
Thanks for watching. Yes I've heard a small percentage of owners and trainers alike say dominance does not exist. Same group of people who believe the earth is flat or that Scientology is real and Tom Cruise is their savior. It's true that dominance does not exist... in dogs that don't display it because they're naturally submissive. The idea that dominance does not exist seems to only live in the world of positive only dog trainers. The same trainers that would never work with a truly dominant or aggressive dog. They instead recommend doping the dog up with prescription pills for life to calm the dog down. In their mind, if they can sell you on the idea that dominance does not exist then they can sell you on the idea to ban prong collars etc.
I also dislike people who are constantly making excuses for bad behavior in dogs. Or thinks the answer to everything is cuddles and treats.
Here's a preview... I fix this dog in less than 3 seconds. And possibly for life.
@@AmericanStandardK9 Impressive!!! And I agree 100% with everything you said. I started working with animals as a teenager in the mid 80s (vet assistant) and I sadly saw many dogs back then who were euthanized due to aggression. Training wasn't as prevalent then. But now it's worse! People are told to spend thousands on "trainers" who use cutesy voices like they are talking to a kindergarten class and and positive reinforcement only. And we have as many dogs on antidepressants/anxiety meds as there are people. And these same trainers would be beside themselves with a dog like the one in this video. So thank God there are still trainers like you who recognize dominance in dogs! Great channel!
@Summerafternoon Thank you for your support!👍🇺🇲
oh and I'm sure the feminists will have a field day with me but I don't care. There are good women trainers out there, but the " I don't believe in dominance/Petsmart" type trainers seem to be mostly women. Same crap I saw when I volunteered for rescue. The euphemisms I heard for dominance and aggression were laughable. "He's not dominant, just insecure" LOL Men seemed to be able to recognize and understand dominance faster and easier.
@@seacaptainminto7169exactly. This guy is beating a dog and saying this is how you train him. I have a very large German shepherd and I don’t ever put my hands on him. The owner is a freaking joke as well. Standing by while this pos human being beats his dog. If I ever saw you out your hands on my dog or any other dog we would be having problems. Disgusting.
Wow, beautiful dog for sure. And hats off to the owners, especially the guy who got bit, and still is neither scared nor considering giving up on the dog. Frankly, if I was planning to have kids, I would not want a dominant dog that already has broken through the barrier to biting a family member once before. I mean, it's one thing having a dominant dog that bit a stranger, or even a visitor. But having your own dog literally bite the hand that feeds them... I would't be, probably, able to overcome such an incident in my mind. I don't think I would ever fully trust the dog again. And if these owners didn't make the perfect decision to bring that big, massive German Shepherd to yourself (or another trainer operating at your level), that dog would not see his golden years; no average owner would put up with this. Very fascinating case, going to watch part 2 right now!
Very true.
Wow! I'm keeping my 1 yo GSD/Mal, however am dealing with this issue right now. He gets angry with me when I interrupt him if he's locked-into anything 100%. He hasn't bit hard, but did produce a small puncture wound a couple of times. He gets totally crazed and barely catches himself... I've started keeping his leash and prong on outdoors, even if he's on a line, so I can give a strong "mom bite" correction if he pulls this crap again. These videos are priceless. His other obedience trainingg is going great, yet he gets crazed when he's determined and "locked in."
@@AmericanStandardK9very much appreciate these videos and these owners for doing right by this dog.
You know much better than I do, but would this be a dog they could donate to a police department AFTER your training? A working situation seems good for him.
I just adopted a dog from our local shelter. She was adopted and returned before she was 9 months old. We adopted her at 9 months old and 65 pounds. She's 62% GSD, 27% American PBT and 11% American Staffordshire Terrier. She's not a bad dog she came knowing sit, place and down, not consistently though. We are in classes right now but I'm so thankful I found Garrett's RUclips channel. She has an attention span of 5 seconds is very hard headed doesn't listen very well at all. I've previously had 4 GSD's, I got my first one when I was 14 and I've been a GSD mom ever since. She's actually good in class and outside on leash, fine with other dogs. She just won't listen in the house or inside our fence. Im not giving up, she's a sweetheart of a dog. This couples story just reminded me of being consistent and starting early to let them know we are the boss.❤🐾
Have owned GSDs and Rottys, for over 50 yrs … these folks seem like Good hearted people and breed knowledgeable - I’d also take the chance w/him but I’d never trust him w/others unless he was muzzled
Awwww nice looking dog ☺
Video was at least 10 months ago but for future reference to anyone looking into getting a GSD, the Western Showlines GSD are in fact a true German breed and are no big push overs. It sounds like this is an Alpha male of his litter and the breeders either didn't recognize what they had or failed to sell him to experienced GSD owners. It seems that they also didn't stress his Alpha male dominance to the original inexperienced owners that they sold him too. So this is a factor to look for when looking to purchase one.
bless the owners for doing this and hanging in there through the ugly.
Very beautiful dog, actually my favorite kind, I'm sure it could be a wonderful pet if it didn't have those issues.
It will be
That owner's dog LOUNGES at him and Garret the Dog Trainer... and he does NOTHING to correct it. That's crazy!
When u dont know how to repair ur car do u just do what first comes to ur mind and like change random pieces in it or do u do nothing and go a specialist instead?
I watch a lot of training videos like this and I think sometimes it's that the trainer may want to see what the dog is going to do. Plus that correction from the owner may be more harm than good for the process, so they may be asked to just let it play out so that the trainer can observe what's going through that dog. Whatever correction the owner would do obviously doesnt work and would likely only serve as a distraction
Can’t wait for part 2
You wouldn't even get that close with mine he'd be going crazy at 30 feet away.
Something's definitely off with that dog he's acting nervous for sure.
Dog has the energy of a Chihuahua but is actually dangerous.
Reminds me of how we wound up with our cane corso. Glad these new owners have sought help to correct the problems Ace had.
Hey love your vids. do you have any videos about recall?
Not exclusively. But we'll make one
I definitely wish there was more content of the dog, less of the stories, it would definitely make me more interested
What pushes his buttons. The different things you tried before touching his back were interesting.
Bro the intro tune wtf !!!#!$$!#!#!#!#!#!#!#!#!# insane g where I get that
Where do you land on litter mates being in same household?
Props. You all have so much more patience than I. How anyone would lie the way they did is foolishness.
I wouldn’t hit the dog but I would wrestle him down and grab his scruff.
Does the dog have hip issues/pain?
Nope not at all. Literally touched with my fingertips about as soft as possible. The dog is extremely dominant and does not want anyone touching him anywhere unless it's on his terms. No excuses for that behavior. The dog is extremely healthy. Everyone is always looking for an excuse. The next 2-3 times he tries to tag me has nothing to do with his hips or me touching him. He's just trying to claim space and exert his authority.
Track name plz
Wow
Bobby bites
We’re u located
I believe he’s located south Florida
I don’t understand people who get large, powerful working type dogs and don’t know anything about raising them properly. But I guess it’s entertaining to watch trainers fix issues. Btw, won’t this dog have littermate syndrome even after you check it’s ego? Even though the new owner is a tough dude, this may not be the best home.
It's not technically supposed to be a working line dog. It's a show line but obviously has some working line still in him likely. These nice folks didn't raise the dog so whoever did previously didn't keep him from acting foolish when he was young. This nice couple however stepped up to the plate to get a dog that nobody was comfortable taking because of his aggression/dominance issues.
Littermate syndrome, in my humble opinion from working several cases of it, has nothing to do with actually growing up with a legitimate brother/sister from the same litter. You could take two puppies from two different breeds and if they are raised right next to each other with minimal human involvement or let's say a ratio of 90% puppy to puppy and 10% human interaction you will get littermate syndrome. These dogs (brother and sister) were raised separately in 1 dog households so they should be fine in that regard. Just because they live with each other now is not an issue. They're already mature. Regardless, they currently raise or keep the dogs mostly separate for the time being.
Littermate syndrome is an interesting topic though that I will do a video on from my experience with it. It's a really bad condition and difficult to overcome.
@@AmericanStandardK9 thanks. I don’t know anything about it, besides hearing it thrown around on different channels.
Great job with this dog! Just to add, this GSD is gorgeous but needs to loose a bunch of lbs. We need to get a handle on these fat dogs.