this all makes sense my dog got attacked when she was a pup .so now she has the attitude of i will get you before you get me. i hope these techniques will help us
my dog only wants to play, but he barks aggressively when he sees other dogs, and i dont want my dog to get in a fight just because of how excited he gets 😔
I also have a similar Shepard that is highly reactive but improving daily with conditioning slowly each day and with each situation. She is already 5 but have avoided the high stress situations rather than embracing the challenge. Great tips! Subbed to support the channel.
Modern Canine Vlog I just adopted a 5 yo Pitt who loves people but HATES dogs.. to the point he sees them- immediately gets tense & lunges. He spent the first 4 years of his life in a yard & he has some scars which the rescuer said she thought it was from him being a bait dog. He was also returned due to that reason. I got him a no pull harness with patches ‘NOT DOG FRIENDLY! and ‘IN TRAINING DO NOT APPROACH!’ It was also suggested that I get a basket muzzle- any thoughts? Thank you!
I’ve got a beautiful rescued Staffy, and she was rescued from an Arab compound in the north of Israel. She has gone through a lot of rehabilitation, but I’m still working on her aggression with other dogs. She’s very playful and kind around other dogs when she’s off leash, but as soon as she’s on a leash, she becomes more aware and aggressive, especially because she feels she needs to protect me. These tips are amaaaaaazing and I’m already seeing a huge difference.
I have to keep a tight leash on my dog because she pulls so hard. I bought a head harness and it’s helping a lot but she still pulls me when she sees another dog. She barks, growls, longes, etc. She’s about 6 and we rescued her after she was found dumped. She used to have a problem with even being touched but we’ve gotten her a long way. We drove 9 hours to get her and we had to stay in a hotel. She’s very protective mainly over me and my family’s house. She has REALLY good ears and she thinks it’s her job to protect the house. She’s an absolute sweetheart but she’s very reactive. I’ve tried almost everything
my full grown male GS used to be so reactive on the leash ( he’s a rescue) that i was also worried for my own safety on walks because of how strong he is! I’m 5’1” ... so u can imagine how hard it was when he saw people or dogs! I couldn’t redirect him. Going to a professional was the best decision me and my husband made. While it was $$$, nothing can put a price on lowering mine and my dog’s anxiety. He still a little reactive but is easy to control/redirect. thank you for these tips!
learning to train a dog from a pro is a skill you have for any dog you see for the rest of your life! And if you are ever sued about your dog being in a dog fight... your attorney will make good use of your having taken classes in dog behavior. See?
As a retiree I find dog training to be a great activity. Very rewarding and good exercise. I'm happy I chanced upon it. So many things in life are like that, serendipitous.
My Dane is very reactive and taught him to walk with prong collar (no pain involved), just moving away from the stimulus and treating for calm behavior.
I have a highly reactive shepherd. I have been training him on loose leash training and now when he tries to go for other dogs I can correct him right away. I’ve seen major improvements in my pup thanks to this video. Thank you 🙏
@@mcsdog i don't believe that. My dog is the most spiteful and stubborn thing you'll ever meet. She does what she wants when she wants. Bribing her works sometimes if she doesn't really care either way. I tried bribing her with ice cream one time while she was wearing a choke colar with spikes that dug into her neck and got tighter when she pulled. She wouldn't even stop pulling and barking for 2 seconds to eat the ice cream. She's been hit by 2 cars and i still can't get her to stop lunging at them.
@@mcsdog i just took her for a 4 hour walk. We only walked less than a mile because I kept stopping and pulling her and forcing her to come back to me. As soon as I start walking it takes 1 step for her to try and run again. And this was 4 am so it wasn't other people or animals around most of the time
@@Dc-kk9bd sounds like my dog. Mine is cattle dog and she is so strong. if I walked her on a loose leash she pretends to be okay and then suddenly lunges at a dog. She tricks me! lol
My sister took my dog for a walk and my gsd escaped his collar to go say hi to another dog on a walk. That owner hit my dog cause this was the second time it happened but still he didn’t do anything to the owner or the dog. But still I’m upset this happened and my dog keeps escaping pulling. This video gave me an understanding of what my dog thinks. Thank you and I hope I can teach my boy using your tips.
Hope our tips help you, you may also consider getting a martingale collar, that will prevent him from slipping out of this collar. Check out our other videos on starting to work on a loose leash ruclips.net/video/gezKb7g5hDo/видео.html
Great tips. My dog only reacts to other dogs. Whether he’s on a leash or in the car & sees a dog on the street. He always whines, whimpers. Has great socialization with people, cars, birds but when it comes to dogs man goes all crazy. It’s just annoying that when I walk & see another dog I always have to redirect, go on the opposite sidewalk, let him look & say no.
Thank you for sharing this. We have a dog we love so much and he's wonderful with the children. We trust him completely. But he can't stand to be around any other adults outside of our home. He is barking and lunging at them. I bought a cage muzzle because I was hopping to teach him to be better. But you make a good point about the tension in me. I am nervous he will miss behave.
I got a puppy in the beginning of quarantine and it was literally impossible to socialize him. He's a friendly doxie, he's the sweetest thing ever, but as soon as he sees another dog he starts barking like crazy, it's impossible to make him stop and, in that moment, he makes it his mission to get the other dog. And it sucks because there are a bunch of super friendly dogs in my area who even try to engage play with him but he won't even let them get near him :/
If you can, find a park bench and just sit and let him calm himself. He is so overstimulated that his mind is overly excited. He needs to learn to just be and relax. See Bee's personal experience with Apollo's reactive behavior here: ruclips.net/video/JcA2vMQyJk4/видео.html
@@mcsdog thank you so much! He is a very excitable dog, he's almost 2 and he still hasn't grew out of his puppy energy, he's very hyper-active all day. I turn myself around and constantly look for new fun ways to entertain him. I walk him every single day for half and hour, and he likes to run (i run along like a crazy person lmao), but as soon as we get home he's already full on play mode, it's like he never runs out of energy, it's insane. But that's also what makes him so fun, haha Thank you again for the link and for replying ❤️
@@N1ghtFlower although exercise is super important, you will not be able to get him calm. By only providing lots of forward movement, your dog's mind is always in a hyper state and that will become his norm. In addition to exercise, a hyper dog needs to learn to calm himself. Allow him to do this by simply standing still for a while and letting him calm.
@@mcsdog oh my god that makes so much sense! That's why he pulls the leash as if he has some place to be, man.... Im definitely gonna try to get to calm down. He's gonna bark his little lungs out untill that happens, but it has to be done lmao THANK YOU! ❤️
I recently adopted a shelter dog, who is somewhat fearful, A Pitbull-mix , “NIKO” He was only house trained, Ive taught him his basic obedience myself, Sit Stay, wait, Leave it, shake, and loose leash, about 90 percent of the time, but he Reactive towards other dogs, and this is an issue, I feel it’s a Big hurdle, but Thanks to videos like yours, I can resolve this issue as well THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!!! I’ve only had NIKO for a month 🙂🙂 ✌🏻
My 1 year old is having reactivity issues which I was not expecting because he is a friendly dog who has been exposed to other dogs since he was a pup. He growled and lunged at an unfixed Frenchie who had stopped to observe him from a distance. I pulled my dog but he was fighting the leash, he's never done that before.
There are some dogs that put out a vibe that might be felt by your dog as a threat or challenge. Has he reacted to any other dogs since this encounter?
My dog keeps growling and lunging at other dogs 😬 he never used to do this, I thought it was a protective thing but I think I’m going to get a dog trainer to help. I’ve never had a dog before and he is still quite young so it’s a learning process. He also growls at children, I wonder if I didn’t socialise him enough when I first got him. Thank you for this video! 🐾
You are not alone :( Mine started barking and lunging at other dogs after the 2nd lockdown ... so embarrassing. I now take him out for a walk very early in the morning and around 9pm for a pavement walk.
Thanks I needed some serious help with my pit bull puppy I was the one you were using as example thanks thanks! Simple and to the point nothing extra! Very good instructor!
I'm gonna try this with my dog. We've been working on his reactivity for SOOO long, and it's gotten better but still reactive. I'm hoping this will help
My 1 year old male “ working line”gsd is a nightmare on the leash. He is very strong w a massive prey drive. We live in the country so he gets plenty of exercise and gets to roam the property. He’s a great dog.. just the leash issues. He pulls and never tires. He could careless about the prongs pinching . He’s hyper alert ,pulls,barks and lunges at cars ect. It’s at the point where the vet makes him wait in the car cause he hates being on leash. He just wants off the leash to go play with the other dogs in the waiting room lol. It comes off as intimidating ig. He is well socialized with other dogs. He goes to the dog park just for that about once a week. I’m ready to pay for a pro to come to My house . Ny-mass border btw. He’s is very smart ,loving ,loyal & protective dog . He’s great with my little kids ..he just don’t like being on leash. And yes I’ve tried these leash techniques and he’s made some Progress but nothing to write home about.
That is where you break it down into your training goals and work on the loose leash walking in areas with no distractions first (even inside the home). Once the dog learns to pay attention to you and walks next to you, you progress to the next level.
@Jarne Vm My family has got a rescue dog (but hes mostly mine since I’m the only one that looks after him)and he’s a very good loyal dog and he’s getting on but still acts young and very fit for his age. I’ve been training him for a while since we’ve had him quite a few years, and he’s doing well but we’ve still got far to go, we know he was rescued from a very bad home and possible dog fighting, he’s as good as gold with people and a few big dogs which looked like his brother from a previous owner that looked after him for a while but apart from that he just hates other dogs, I try to take him to less busy places to walk him but it’s difficult. He always eats last out of the whole family and he’s very patient and gentle, I’ve trained him to sit and wait and I’ll place his bowl on the floor and he’ll wait until I say he can eat it , I could also take the bowl or his food at any point and he’s as good as gold he is never possessive over his bowl. But as I said earlier he’s good with people but not dogs, but thank you for the advice! I’m young and I’m trying to educate myself as much as I can, I’ve had different experiences with another family pet which we had as a puppy and she was well trained and we couldn’t as for a better dog, and same this time round we love him very much but it is new for us with a rescue I appreciate all the help
@@mcsdog my GSD is 5 monthes old i trained him to walk on a looose leach in the house and within his familiar walking route but he still drags me when i take him on new routs i managed to control him when on a leach and with treats from barking at other poeple and dogs but he still lunges and barks at other dogs who come in the house or pass and 2 days ago our neighbour got a dogs who is 5 years old and well he went crazy i ve been trying to use treats every time they make eye contact to associate other dogs with treats but he is still hostile we got him so young and he didn't get the chance to get to know other dogs he only met a female GDS once that a friend owns but still got crazy (we don't have dog parks in my country and people with dogs generally are farmers or who use them to guard and they never walk them ) i live with my parents and if i don't get a hold of the problem my dad might give him up .please any advice i love my little demon
I have a rescue 11 year old Sussex Spaniel two weeks now. He barks like crazy when he is out for a walk and sees another dog. I'm not use to this. It's so embarrassing. My last dog was so well behaved . I'll try these tips. I'm determined to fix his bad habit
Thanks for the tips, I have a French mastiff that weighs more than I do and she LOVES walking but I can’t do it anymore because she’s dog reactive and pulls like crazy. She’s even bitten a dog through the fence and she’s been to the vet with bite cuts multiple times, I am not strong enough to handle her, but she’s so well behaved with people and any other animals. She is trained so well besides around other dogs, I’m scared she’ll kill another dog. Ah.
The loose leash does not work for my dog. He just pulls it no matter how loose it is and tries to go after whatever he wants. I walk in front of him, I redirect, tell him no, step in front of him while barking, then try to leave the situation and he STILL looks for the other dog and barks, nothing stops him 😩. He is so naughty. I can’t start training with a professional until two weeks from now. And that’s on Pomeranians...
My dog js scared of bigger dogs so I think that's the reason Just working on slowly decreasing the distance he's made huge progress with smaller dogs he used to react to them too
@@mcsdog I have took in a 5 year old Staffy-Boxer cross breed, very highly reactive dog, whose last owner made lots of mistakes and the dog was the Alpha in that relationship. I have been using these techniques for about 6 weeks but watching your video has made me sharpen my approach more. From being reactive to any other dog within eyesight,, no matter how far they were away, I can now get him to within about 20 ft of another dog before he gets into an highly reactive state. He does not bark or show teeth but displays all signs of anxiety and will attack if let off the leash. It is hard work trying to undo all of his learned bad habits but I am slowly getting there and he is becoming a much calmer, less reactive dog. I have had dogs all of my life and trained them from puppy stage to follow 'all' commands, but this is the first time I have had a dog that has acquired lots of wrong behaviour. Challenging but rewarding when I get moments of success. Thank you! : )
My dog is actually quite fine around other dogs at a distance though, when they are up close he freaks out because he's scared (not smaller dogs though, bigger dogs he's afraid of)
That guy with the shepherd seriously needs to either use that prong correctly or change to a different collar. If that is a prong, it needs to sit directly behind the ears and under the jaw, not down the neck. With the dog pulling that much and that intensely I seriously think he should consider a different collar for the meantime. That much force on the prongs over and over can cause damage to the dogs neck or irritate the skin. He should probably work on actually walking the dog first before reactivity. If you can't already control your dog in a silent setting how can you control it around something thats HIGHLY distracting and engaging to the dog?
You can see in the video that we switched the collar, but the technique we teach does not rely on a "tool", like a particular collar, but rather works with any dog and any tool (even a harness).
I was wondering the same. It looked very unsafe to me. The few times I tried a prong, I always put another collar below it, so the prong wouldn't slide downwards. Also it would be a good idea to use a clip or carabiner to the extra (no tag) collar so it the prong comes apart, you still have your dog on a leash.
Most of the problem is that the Prong Collar is not fit right. That leads me to believe that it also wasn’t introduced to the dog properly (eg. Teach the dog to give into leash pressure). Lastly, I would suggest the opposite of moving away when the dog exhibits reactivity- try approaching at a distance and keying in to the point where the dog starts to react; work the dog at that threshold distance (obedience drills and/or toy training) and once the dog is comfortable move forward incrementally relating the process every few feet closer. The dog needs to build trust in the situation, trust that its’ handler can control it- which builds confidence in the dog that the handler can control the unknown. Dog parks are great for proofing dogs... on the outside. I’d stay from bringing your pup in. ❤️🐶🐶
Complete 180k9 Training does that really work?? I’m terrified to waste all my time there for nothing as my German Shepard is very aggressive and reactive on a leash. Have you seen dogs be able to recover that are really bad?
Each dog is different, and there certainly is no one correct way to use a tool or train a dog. We don't like having the prong be too tight - by allowing it to be loose, it is inactive and only comes into play when a correction is needed, otherwise it is not used. We find many dogs get agitated by close-fitted (always-on) prongs.
My dog who is 7 months barks excessively and tries SO hard to go towards other dogs while he’s barking and growling. He’s never attacked another dog before but always does this, he usually wants to say hi. But I stopped letting him say hi when he barks and growls because the other dog might get mad and attack him . Even if they’re across the street, he will bark. It’s ONLY dogs he barks at, nothing else. I feel like I’ve tried everything :( it’s very upsetting
Your dog is overly excited. Work on getting him to walk calmly - reactive behavior is seldom aggression and often due to an excited brain. If he learns to walk on a loose leash and focus on you, you can overcome this behavior. It takes time, don't give up www.moderncanineservices.com/blog/recondition-reactive-behavior-in-your-dog-on-leash
I've just encounter neighbor's new puppy on a walk with my beast who treats other dogs as threat and becomes offensive. When I'm aware of surrounding I do my best to keep the beast's focus on me and approach other doggos in a controlled scenarios. But this time I didn't expect the neighbors having the pup at all and on their front yard so the first confrontation went kinda rough. Now I bet that my traumatized dog gave the same trauma to that brand new puppy. I feel terrible about that. I wish we could walk on a loose leash near other dogs the same way as we're used to when we're alone on a path.
Thank you for this video. My daughter's GSD 17 week old puppy responds just how the GSD in the video reacts. She wants to train her dog to be neutral around other dogs, but so far everything she has tried (redirection/distance) has not worked. She barks like crazy every time she sees another dog. If we let her meet the dog, she greets it with lots of licks & wants to play, but we feel we are rewarding the bad behavior if we allow her to meet the other dog while she is barking/lunging. She is not an only dog - we have an older shepherd mix who she gets to play with on a daily basis, and she is not crazy around her. She gets a lot of exercise, but taking her on walks is now becoming a chore. You said to not avoid the issue, so would hanging outside a dog park at a distance working on obedience be an option? Should we allow her to meet another friendly dog, even though she is barking like crazy? Any advice would be appreciated - we don't want to make the behavior worse!!
Yes, the reactive behavior is due to excitement, therefore I would recommend to work with her on calming exercises first. Many super excited dogs need to have this type of training. And you are right, she should then learn to meet other dogs on a more calm way. You can desensitize her by working with her around dog parks and areas where other dogs are. It may be a good idea to start the training with a few minutes letting her play with other dogs at the park, and then walking around the dog park.
@@mcsdog Thank you so much for replying and for giving us advice! She is turning out to be a great dog in all areas except this one, and we want to help her (and us) figure it out.
I have a shepherds 1.5 yrd old great with other dogs til recently! He is a male and he is not neutered. All the sudden he is on protect protect mode. I do live now with another dog who is a female spaded. He is very reactive NOW when he sees other dogs. This video gave me some insight i will try to walk him with my friends dog see how it goes. I know i need to keep exposing him and keep reconditioning him. FYI the other dog is a dog he use to play with for a while. Haven’t seen eachother in a couple months. If anyone else has inout plz comment! Thanks
I walk with a loose leash and my dog will swing around and pull. I try and get distance but it's very tricky when there's so many other unruly dog's, it's a midfield of of problems these days and very frustrating and I am always working on it.
I have a karelian bear dog who was doing really well with dogs until she got attacked by one while she was on the leash and since the incident she's been aggressively lunging at other dogs
@@maxmm-bn8qm yeah, you most likely have a bad reference. There are many ways to use a prong collar same thing with a shock collar they come with sound, vibration and shock and different levels which are not all painful. I agree that in the wrong hands they can cause harm but in responsible hands you can rehabilitate some of the worst cases of aggression with it. The life of a dog is already too short to let them be in bad state of mind and 100% positive reinforcement with no punishment will only get you so far and in some cases can be slow too and time can matter depending on the case.
@@bobbygraphicsunfortunately I had to educate my self about larynx paraylsis in dogs as my lab suffered bad with and died in April after a tie back surgery which was to help her breath. Unfortunately she got aspiration pneumonia from this disease and died after the op. It's well known these types of collars can cause this. We got her at age six immaculately trained but with fear more so. she was afraid of everything. Maybe a training collar was used I don't know. But I wouldn't chance that on another dog should I ever go there again. It's an awful awful way to go And watch.i didn't get to hold her when she died in icu. That was an education.👍
My only problem is getting other dog owners to help. I have a German shepherd. He's 2 and was attacked. I do this with inanimate objects. He's a sweetheart once his fear subsides. He's fine at dog parks. It's when we're out walking.
Thank you for this informative and straightforward video. I didn't realize that my dog was on alert when the leash was tense. This makes a lot of sense. I need to work on getting my dog's attention in a quiet public place. He is a good boy but very reactive when passing another dog on a leash. My old reaction would be to yell "stop" while tensing his leach. Bad move, right? I was making the situation more stressful for my dog.
How would you do this with an ex racing grey hound who has an incredibly high prey drive for small dogs? Same sort of thing or are there other ways to work this ?
Can't walk away from the situation when other owners just let their dogs run up on yours. My pup is afraid of other dogs so she will bark, growl and lunge to make them go away but if a dog just comes up on her, she will run away, making the other dog chase her. Last time it happened she ran right into a fence trying to get away from 3 dogs who chased her into a corner at a dog park. She wouldn't come to me when called and the other owners just watched their dogs. Same when I have her on a leash. Other dog owners will either have their dogs off leash and not say anything when their dog runs up to mine or they have 20 food retractable leashes that they just let the dog go however far it wants. The point of a leash is to keep your dog near you and under control. That's why my leash is only 6 feet long and I keep her at my side unless walking somewhere narrow or down stairs. She never used to be afraid of other dogs until she got chased by 3 dogs just wanting to play. Ever since then, she wants nothing to do with other dogs.
That was my first thought, too, when I saw how low it was sitting. It needs to be up high, just behind the ears. People need to always learn how to properly use a prong collar.
Each dog is different, and there certainly is no one correct way to use a tool or train a dog. We don't like having the prong be too tight - by allowing it to be loose, it is inactive and only comes into play when a correction is needed, otherwise it is not used. We find many dogs get agitated by close-fitted (always-on) prongs.
@@mcsdog why argue against the standard and accepted practice for fitting a prong collar ? The argument of leaving it low and loose on the dog's neck seems weak to me from having used a prong on a number of dogs. So you 'find' something... so what ? That does not mean it is incorrect or ineffective.
Any advice for a dog, who doesn't respect other dogs? My boxer girl runs at other dogs without giving any space and respect. She is also dominant towards other dogs. She puts her paw, head on top of other dogs, keeps them pinned into the ground during a play, gives and keeps intensive eye contact with EVERY dog when we're on the walk. I'm afraid it will sooner or later end with a fight, she already had two dogs going after her and turned almost every dog in the neighbourhood into an enemy.
The play sounds like boxer, they love to use their paws. The dominant behavior can be dealt with by not allowing her. Put her to your side and correct with a no and a short sideways tug to the leash.
When you take your dog out for a walk, EVERY trainer will tell you to keep the dog on your side with loose leash. Right? My question is: if the dog is always in that position,following you, and focus on you. How and when are they going to pee and poop?
I do this with my dogs. When I start we walk about a quarter of a mile (5min or so) just so they're in the groove of following me. I stop at a place I think they'd find interesting to smell so they can smell and use the potty for another 5min. Then I walk for 15min before I give them another 3-5min sniff and potty opportunity. We'll walk for another 10-15min and then I give them another chance to sniff (typically they don't need to potty anymore at this point) and then I just finish my walk home. Altogether it's about a 45min walk around the block.
How do I do a loose leash if my dog pulls a lot.. I usually try to keep my husky tight so he can’t pull me forward as much so I have more control. Do you have any tips on how to stop them from pulling?
yes, practice indoors, or where there are no distractions. walk with your dog by your side - when the dog goes in front of you, change directions. also see ruclips.net/video/TeUbJ7vpqxQ/видео.html
when you walk with your dog find a way to keep a distance of no more than 1ft apart. Your dog will keep pulling and eventually give in after getting tired. Always keep that same distance over and over. This will take several days and maybe weeks. Try doing it daily and if you can mulitiple times a day is better. You'll start noticing the decrease in pull over time. During those times you can loosen the leash length. You'll notice that your dog will frequently forget and start pulling again. The more you walk your dog the faster it will learn. You can try doing fancy maneuvers and different environments like in a dog park where dogs will react the most or even make your dog sit at a random given time. This helps your dog be prepared in all kinds of situations.
That dog's prong is much too low on his neck, taking some links off and placing it behind his ears will give you more control of your dog! You can also have him wear extra collars to hold it up if it slips down!
Each dog is different, and there certainly is no one correct way to use a tool or train a dog. We don't like having the prong be too tight - by allowing it to be loose, it is inactive and only comes into play when a correction is needed, otherwise it is not used. We find many dogs get agitated by close-fitted (always-on) prongs.
@@mcsdog there is only one way if the prong is to low it is no longer effective and you will not have complete control of the dog they were ment to be put on behinde the ears that is not tight. you should only be able to put 2 fingers behinde the collar
@@crazy_shepherd_lady9676 agreed, that is why we want it loose- it's only a tool, and we really don't believe the collar should train the dog. All our training is geared toward 100% voice control.
prong collars are not allowed in certain countries or are looked VERY badly upon. I think amazon uk or spain cannot sell them, so its not a good answer for all situations. Distracting with food or squeeky toys is my approach... but I just wonder what will happen when I get caught without them... maybe by then my australian shepherd will be calmer.
Hey buddy got a 75kg 2yo Great Dane and when he was younger was so happy to see any dogs out untill one bit him and as he got older he's turned and now pretty much every dog he sees when we're out walking he goes off his head and lunges barks growls.. I know the fundamentals of correcting it but any tips for breaking his fixation on the dog and back to me cause it's bloody hard to break his focus once he's fully fixated. Gonna try turn around and walk away then back and forth
Work on just getting him to relax when other dogs are at a distance. See our video on our personal experience with our dog Apollo: ruclips.net/video/JcA2vMQyJk4/видео.html
Ok the way you are describing this "reactive dog behavior" ... my dog is far worse. My female pit goes absolutley nuclear, just completely erupts. Barking, snarling, drooling, hairs straight up and shes flying and flailing through the air doing flips harming herself in the process. Weve tried every leash. She can walk with a loose leash. We watch our body language. Weve done the hints tips and tricks in every video over and over. Hired a trainer. Hired another. Ive done it all. My dog is an absolute angel off a leash and loving and greeting. But possibly poccessed by satan himself while on a leash. What do I do? please help.
I am sorry to hear that - you obviously have a very severe case. It's hard to evaluate and give you advice here. My first inclination is to say start from the very beginning, break down your training goals into smaller once and work her with a muzzle to be safe. Start by just getting her used to walking at a super far distance with another dog very far away. Never get any closer than what she can do on a loose leash without falling apart. Work here for several days.
Gosh at my local animal shelter there's a senior pit bull who's very sweet who I wish I could adopt, but on Petfinder they describe her as being reactive towards other dogs and worry about the same thing happening. A shame because I wish I could give her the best last years of her life, but she doesn't fit our wants and needs because of this.
That must be really stressful. Pitbulls are banned in the UK due to their aggressive tenancies. I assumed that is a natural behavior for the breed, weren't they bred for fighting? Hope you manage to get some help.
My dog gets extremely reactive to other dogs when he sees one when we are driving in the car, as well as on the leash. In the car, we obviously can't redirect or do any kind of leash correction -- any suggestions?
Actually, I would work with him in the car, just have another person with you and have him on the leash. When he starts to focus on another dog, say "No" and give a tug on the leash or redirect with a toy.
my dog is hyper reactive when he sees other dogs. he also takes a long time to get used to new dogs when he meets them and gets aggressive. he would bite them unless i keep separating them w/ my leg until he is comfortable. how do i teach him to be better at socializing w/ new dogs?
I would suggest a muzzle to make sure no one gets hurt. As with any unwanted behavior, you must show him the behavior you want and repeat often, so it becomes the norm. Thus the muzzle, so you can work around other dogs with confidence
The handler of the Malinois has a prong collar on his dog. This tool is being used incorrectly. It is at the lowest point near the chest which is the most powerful place for the dog, encouraging pulling action.
When my gsd was 2 months old he was attacked by pitbulls now whenever he saw a new dog he thinks that he will attack him like pitbull did and shows aggressive behaviour towards them what should i do he never socialize with other dogs.
It's ok not to socialize after such a traumatic event - but your dog should still be comfortable with you on leash. There is no reason to walk up to any other dogs and meet them, it's about being able to walk past them.
It's quite common and a form of PTSD just like anyone or animal would get after a traumatic event it may require more attention than with a dog without PTSD in that you will need to be more diligent and aware of your surroundings and maybe take the extra steps of pro actively avoiding encounters by walking at times most dogs are inside or just crossing the street when you see another dog, and yes there will be times when the dog is barking and pulling acting aggressive but just like he said in this clip the best way to avoid incident is by controlling your dogs attention and keeping him distracted from potential hazards I'm dealing with one myself who is a friends wonderful loving Pitbull with excitement and energy levels that come out as aggression and he is hyper aware of any dog within eyesight even blocks away he often sees the dog before I do and instantly goes bananas trying all he can to get free to go after the dog and not in a playful way even though I know it is over excitement and not having been socialized as a younger dog but even this is able to be overcome it depends on the amount of work put into it reading the dogs behaviours being aware of your surroundings being confident in your own ability to control your dog in the event things don't go perfectly and learning to command the dogs attention so that the dog sees you as the alpha and not itself. This is partly to be expected when dealing with some of the larger breeds. Ps If you are afraid when walking your dog or can't hold your dog back if or when it decides to freak out then you should not be the person walking that dog plain and simple. Pay to have someone train it so that you can then walk it with confidence or pay someone or order someone else to walk it but walking a dog afraid of what might happen is a recipe for disaster.
My question is, how can I safely play fetch while using a lomg line? My German Shepherd is mostly behaved and loves playing fetch. The problem is shes very reactive to other dogs. So playing fetch can be dicey if her attention switches from me to another dog. If she's 100 yards out, im going to need to catch that leash before she creates a problem. Any suggestions?
You got a lot of different things going on here. Do you socialize her at all with other dogs? The high energy fetch game is not a good starting point to training her to be calm on leash, so I would keep those two exercises separate from each other. Work on the calm leash behavior after you have played, then do your training at a distance to other dogs
@@mcsdog a friend gave me this dog a couple months ago. Shes nearly 3 and not fixed. I dont know much about her past. I haveng had many opportunities to socialize her... my yard is where we usually play fetch. But just a dog that passes by will trigger her... in one instance I even waited for a dog to pass by the house and get completely out of sight before letting her (my dog) out. She picked up the sent of the dog that passed, jumped the fence, and chased it down a block and a half away :(
@@ComaBIack1969 thank you for taking in the dog and working with her - behavior modification does take time - you may see a huge diff once the dog is acclimated to you and her new surroundings. We usually say the adjustment period is at least 3 to 4 months. Sounds like you are giving her a loving home with lots of exercise and that is key.
our lurcher freezes up when she sees a dog, and we won't be able to move her or redirect her attention from the dog. Normally from that point, the situation escalates when the other dog becomes closer. Do you know how i can prevent this?
I would try to work with her when you can control the situation. Enlist the help of a friend, who has a dog. Then work with her at a great distance - walk back and forth until she can move and eventually move closer. This type of desensitizing takes many sessions. Keep them short and end when you made some progress, then come back the next day and continue.
What should you do if you can't get your dog to pay attention to you at all? He gets so frustrated and crazy when there is any form of distance or barrier between him and another dog or person
work on focus when there are no distractions. That is why we recommend the loose leash walking exercises. When a dog learns to pay attention to you walking on a loose leash, he will be much less likely to react. but do the loose leash exercises away from distractions first. Also practice the redirect without distractions, before you get into the heat of the battle :)
It's a good start to be aware of it. When you notice yourself getting tense, breathe and put your arms down by your side rather than up. But aside some time to work with your dog at a distance to the other dogs. Bee talked about our experience with Apollo here: ruclips.net/video/JcA2vMQyJk4/видео.html
remember to create time in the day to work on loose leash walking without being close to distractions. We have several videos just on loose leash. Start inside the home, or in your backyard. Loose leash is a skill that must be learned first. Trying to teach this with huge distractions is your challenge.
I have two dogs my male dog which is a Jack Russell cross is very reactive towards both people and other dogs where as my female dog is very calm when going on walks my male has been sterilized and since then he has lunged at people, although my female is only 4 months old I'm afraid that she might learn my male's behaviour and she is a shepherd mix collie, I have redirected he's behaviour... walked him away from other dogs and people but he'll still try to go in their direction my male pulls on he's leash where my female doesn't... I have tried distracting him with treats ... tried to redirect him in a different direction to stop he's leash pulling and reactive behaviour,he has been socialized with other dogs and people but he becomes reactive when he goes on walks... he's roughly around 9months old,and he's reactive behaviour started after he'd been sterilized, I don't know if that has an impact on him, at home he listens,he sits, lays down,stays and drops it when he is told so but when he's on walks he just ignores the commands, I don't know what to do with him
My best advice is to work on having him next to you and not in front. Reactive behavior comes from the dog feeling he needs to be protecting himself and you. When you go to having the dog next to you, you can teach that there is no need for him to protect you. I wrote a blog about this, maybe it can be helpful to you: www.moderncanineservices.com/blog/recondition-reactive-behavior-in-your-dog-on-leash
I have two terrier crosses (11 and 13 years) who are fine when they meet other dogs off the leash but are very reactive on leash. The tension/tight leash thing makes sense but it is hard when walking two. They just seem to spark off each other. I love it when we don't see any other dogs and we have a nice calm walk but that very rarely happens. You are going to tell me to walk them separately, aren't you?
I have a 3yr old boxer/terrier, who is very reactive toward other dogs, worst when on a leash. We have had plenty of practice going to the dog park and he actually enjoys himself, sometimes I have to walk him 2-3 times outside the fence so he can sniff and calm himself, before we go in the park. My concern is that walks are still very hard when he sees another dog, and seems like he wants to rip them apart, and I have tried many things but he won't focus on anything else besides whatever is triggering him. Please help
if he can be non reactive by the dog park, but not on walks, you may need to work on your loose leash walking. A structured walk, where the dogs focus is on the handler. I am also suggesting to check in with your own body language. often times we tense up, when we see what we believe the dog will react too, and that actually triggers the dog's reactive behavior.
it works for all dogs, look at our other two videos on loose leash walking. There is nothing wrong with wanting to play, but on leash any dog can learn to follow rather than lead. Hope this helps
Been trying this method for 6 months with barely any improvement. Not sure my Tibetan terrier will ever stop ngl it’s not looking good. She’s almost a year now and I’m afraid to take any walks with her because she is really really nasty despite these methods. I’ve taken over 10 classes, obedience classes and had professional guidance and even the professionals deem her as highly traumatized even though she has been well socialized and has perfect behavior anywhere and everywhere with anyone but when she sees another dog and she’s on leash it means she goes into PTSD or something
I highly recommend going where there are a lot of dogs at once, like the dog park. DONT GO in, just use the overcrowed area to emerse her - find a park bench in good distance and just sit and watch the comings and goings of dogs. We used this method with our highly reactive dog ruclips.net/video/JcA2vMQyJk4/видео.html
That is why we suggest to first work on loose leash behavior by itself. Once the dog learns to walk on a loose leash, the training can focus on the reactive behavior
While out with my GS dog. He has bolted at someone who was behind me and caused me to fall down. My dog is over 100 lbs and very strong. I am only 5"2" and. Smaller than he is. After being pulled down. I can get his attention and he will stop pulling. The problem occurs when a distraction comes up from behind me and he bolts. On our last walk my dog bolted when he saw a jogger came up from behind caused me to fall down bruising my rib. We started walking early on the morning to avoid people and other distractions. I try to keep him engaged but he often reacts in a split second catching me off-guard. How do you stop that from happening.
@@mcsdog I really want to fix this because I really want to take my dog over to my friend place since he also has a dog that is literally my dog best friend but I can’t cause my friends parents are scared that he will bite them. My dog is dog friendly just not with adults
My familys dogs are tibeten terriers they are about 3 to 4 and the people we got them from were ill and walked them early in the morning. Will this still work even though they have been used for it for so long
Hello new to your channel! We have a male, 1 yr old German Shepherd who was not leash aggressive but has had a bad experience at the vet where they were holding him down and trying to get an injection into him. He now will go to bark/bite when people try to pet him out of fear from his vet experience. How do we safely go about fixing this when people try to pet him? He is fine off lead but on lead is leash aggressive. Thank you!
poor guy! How sad to have had such a terrible vet experience. I would suggest to work on having him experience people on leash without allowing to pat him first. Request the assistance of neighbors or friends that would just stand with you (and you have him leashed next to you) just talk without having any interaction with the dog. when he is calm and relaxed, let the helper offer a treat to the dog, but do not let the helper touch the dog. Over time the dog will go up to people - if this happens, the person can try to pat the dog.
these tips will work with any type collar you use. We use a martingale collar on Apollo. (in the vid, the shepherd owner used a prong, we don't usually recommend that, but we work with whatever the dog owner already has)
My dog is fine with other dogs up until he hears the other dog bark or growl at him then he just looses it. He used to be fine with dogs no matter what but once my other dog who was the “guard of the house” passed he stepped up to being the “guard”. I don’t know how to fix it. I want to look into professional training but I can’t afford it right now so I’m trying to do it by myself. Does anyone have any tips. He’s the sweetest dog ever he’s just very protective.
Since you already know that it comes from him wanting to protect you, you can signal him that he doesn't need to protect you in these situations by placing him behind you. Dogs respond very quickly to this communication. With a loose leash, teach the dog to be next to you or behind you - practice this on walks with a clear intention to communicate that there is no need to protect.
thank you for watching. If you work with him on loose leash walking, it will help a great deal with the rest of it. It will also teach you to be not tense.
Any videos or recommendations on stopping my dog going berserk at the door? He's a rescue from Romania with reactivity issues. Hes pretty good at going to his bed or crate when nothings going on but the captain of his brain seems to abandon ship when the door goes and he wont listen.
We have 7 months old dog and it seems impossible to train her. She goes for training once a week and is quite good there but as soon as I take her out she is terrible. She pulls really hard, barks and lunges after dogs and birds. My question is, how can we keep her on a loose lead when she pulls? As soon as I loosen the lead she just pulls extremely hard.
When you are at training with her, what is different? We find that many owners are tense and frustrated, and that can add to the dog being reactive. Practice loose leash walking with little distractions first - in the back yard, in the driveway etc. Be aware of your own body language. Relax your shoulders, arms loosely by your side. Breathe! Loose leash walking is 90% handler 10% dog.
@@mcsdog Thank you for your reply. At training she has cones to walk around and it seems to help. When I take her out she pulls none stop. I tried her on a loose lead but she just pulls non stop.
Hello I have a small dog. The videos so far have been dogs with very aggressive behavior. My dog problem is he not overly aggressive, he gets along with dogs that are more passive. As soon as the other dog moves suddenly or wants to play he lashes out. He also seems to do better meeting other dogs when he is not on a leash. For example at a dog park, although that is not always the case. Any suggestions on how to fix this problem.
Our suggestion will be leash training. If the dog learns to walk on a loose leash by your side, he has to pay attention to you. Once he has leaned this, you can work with situations where he usually shows his reactive behavior and redirect immediately when he shows such behavior.
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this all makes sense my dog got attacked when she was a pup .so now she has the attitude of i will get you before you get me. i hope these techniques will help us
thank you - and thank you for the feedback, we appreciate it!
Ugh I am dealing with the same thing. Hope you have made some progress!
Same here lol but mines husky she had a bad interaction with a bigger dog when she was a pup
I have the same problem here. Good luck to all of you guys
Same,
my dog only wants to play, but he barks aggressively when he sees other dogs, and i dont want my dog to get in a fight just because of how excited he gets 😔
i have the same exact problem
yes, that is not too uncommon.
How’d it go? Did your dog grow out of it? And how old is he?
My rescue husky pup who's around 1 is doing the same :(
SAME!
Used to have one like the Shepherd. Wish I had seen these tips, I was never able to really enjoy my walks with him. Great info!
thank you
I also have a similar Shepard that is highly reactive but improving daily with conditioning slowly each day and with each situation. She is already 5 but have avoided the high stress situations rather than embracing the challenge. Great tips! Subbed to support the channel.
Modern Canine Vlog I just adopted a 5 yo Pitt who loves people but HATES dogs.. to the point he sees them- immediately gets tense & lunges. He spent the first 4 years of his life in a yard & he has some scars which the rescuer said she thought it was from him being a bait dog. He was also returned due to that reason. I got him a no pull harness with patches ‘NOT DOG FRIENDLY! and ‘IN TRAINING DO NOT APPROACH!’ It was also suggested that I get a basket muzzle- any thoughts? Thank you!
I currently have a shepherd and she's very reactive
Me too with my lab
I’ve got a beautiful rescued Staffy, and she was rescued from an Arab compound in the north of Israel. She has gone through a lot of rehabilitation, but I’m still working on her aggression with other dogs. She’s very playful and kind around other dogs when she’s off leash, but as soon as she’s on a leash, she becomes more aware and aggressive, especially because she feels she needs to protect me. These tips are amaaaaaazing and I’m already seeing a huge difference.
thank you for rescuing her! So glad to hear your feedback.
I have to keep a tight leash on my dog because she pulls so hard. I bought a head harness and it’s helping a lot but she still pulls me when she sees another dog. She barks, growls, longes, etc. She’s about 6 and we rescued her after she was found dumped. She used to have a problem with even being touched but we’ve gotten her a long way. We drove 9 hours to get her and we had to stay in a hotel. She’s very protective mainly over me and my family’s house. She has REALLY good ears and she thinks it’s her job to protect the house. She’s an absolute sweetheart but she’s very reactive. I’ve tried almost everything
looks like you already did a lot of work and she is coming around. Don't lose hope, just keep doing. Behavior takes a long time
@@mcsdog
She was doing well and now she’s going backwards even after constant training. We might have to take her to a trainer :(
have you 'tried' a real skilled professional trainer. 'Almost' does not matter.
my full grown male GS used to be so reactive on the leash ( he’s a rescue) that i was also worried for my own safety on walks because of how strong he is! I’m 5’1” ... so u can imagine how hard it was when he saw people or dogs! I couldn’t redirect him. Going to a professional was the best decision me and my husband made. While it was $$$, nothing can put a price on lowering mine and my dog’s anxiety. He still a little reactive but is easy to control/redirect. thank you for these tips!
glad it is helpful - so glad you did hire a professional trainer to help you
learning to train a dog from a pro is a skill you have for any dog you see for the rest of your life! And if you are ever sued about your dog being in a dog fight... your attorney will make good use of your having taken classes in dog behavior. See?
As a retiree I find dog training to be a great activity. Very rewarding and good exercise. I'm happy I chanced upon it. So many things in life are like that, serendipitous.
Wonderful!
My Dane is very reactive and taught him to walk with prong collar (no pain involved), just moving away from the stimulus and treating for calm behavior.
thank you for your comment.
Sounds good! What breed do you have?
I have a highly reactive shepherd. I have been training him on loose leash training and now when he tries to go for other dogs I can correct him right away. I’ve seen major improvements in my pup thanks to this video. Thank you 🙏
That is awesome! thank you so much for your comment! It means a lot to hear your feedback :)
My dog keeps barking & lunging he does not stop at all and it makes him seem aggressive since he's a large dog thanks for the video
distance is your friend - work him farther away from dogs and only slowly get closer to distractions and only if he remains on a loose leash
They make it look so easy, would love to see how they do with my dog.
Works for all dogs.
@@mcsdog i don't believe that. My dog is the most spiteful and stubborn thing you'll ever meet. She does what she wants when she wants. Bribing her works sometimes if she doesn't really care either way. I tried bribing her with ice cream one time while she was wearing a choke colar with spikes that dug into her neck and got tighter when she pulled. She wouldn't even stop pulling and barking for 2 seconds to eat the ice cream. She's been hit by 2 cars and i still can't get her to stop lunging at them.
@@mcsdog i just took her for a 4 hour walk. We only walked less than a mile because I kept stopping and pulling her and forcing her to come back to me. As soon as I start walking it takes 1 step for her to try and run again. And this was 4 am so it wasn't other people or animals around most of the time
@@Dc-kk9bd Don’t get a choke collar
@@Dc-kk9bd sounds like my dog. Mine is cattle dog and she is so strong. if I walked her on a loose leash she pretends to be okay and then suddenly lunges at a dog. She tricks me! lol
My sister took my dog for a walk and my gsd escaped his collar to go say hi to another dog on a walk. That owner hit my dog cause this was the second time it happened but still he didn’t do anything to the owner or the dog. But still I’m upset this happened and my dog keeps escaping pulling. This video gave me an understanding of what my dog thinks. Thank you and I hope I can teach my boy using your tips.
Hope our tips help you, you may also consider getting a martingale collar, that will prevent him from slipping out of this collar. Check out our other videos on starting to work on a loose leash ruclips.net/video/gezKb7g5hDo/видео.html
Great tips. My dog only reacts to other dogs. Whether he’s on a leash or in the car & sees a dog on the street. He always whines, whimpers. Has great socialization with people, cars, birds but when it comes to dogs man goes all crazy. It’s just annoying that when I walk & see another dog I always have to redirect, go on the opposite sidewalk, let him look & say no.
Sounds like you are doing all the right things. check out my personal experience with my dog Apollo ruclips.net/video/JcA2vMQyJk4/видео.html
Thank you for sharing this. We have a dog we love so much and he's wonderful with the children. We trust him completely. But he can't stand to be around any other adults outside of our home. He is barking and lunging at them. I bought a cage muzzle because I was hopping to teach him to be better. But you make a good point about the tension in me. I am nervous he will miss behave.
when you realize your energy is part of the picture, you have a great starting point.
Finally someone who knows how to work with dogs! Love this. Body language, energy, tension. Great!
thank you very much, appreciate your comment
Thankyou ive aplied it and working progress thankyou so much
@@tommybrady3641 awesome!
I got a puppy in the beginning of quarantine and it was literally impossible to socialize him. He's a friendly doxie, he's the sweetest thing ever, but as soon as he sees another dog he starts barking like crazy, it's impossible to make him stop and, in that moment, he makes it his mission to get the other dog. And it sucks because there are a bunch of super friendly dogs in my area who even try to engage play with him but he won't even let them get near him :/
If you can, find a park bench and just sit and let him calm himself. He is so overstimulated that his mind is overly excited. He needs to learn to just be and relax. See Bee's personal experience with Apollo's reactive behavior here: ruclips.net/video/JcA2vMQyJk4/видео.html
@@mcsdog thank you so much! He is a very excitable dog, he's almost 2 and he still hasn't grew out of his puppy energy, he's very hyper-active all day. I turn myself around and constantly look for new fun ways to entertain him. I walk him every single day for half and hour, and he likes to run (i run along like a crazy person lmao), but as soon as we get home he's already full on play mode, it's like he never runs out of energy, it's insane. But that's also what makes him so fun, haha
Thank you again for the link and for replying ❤️
@@N1ghtFlower although exercise is super important, you will not be able to get him calm. By only providing lots of forward movement, your dog's mind is always in a hyper state and that will become his norm. In addition to exercise, a hyper dog needs to learn to calm himself. Allow him to do this by simply standing still for a while and letting him calm.
@@mcsdog oh my god that makes so much sense! That's why he pulls the leash as if he has some place to be, man.... Im definitely gonna try to get to calm down. He's gonna bark his little lungs out untill that happens, but it has to be done lmao THANK YOU! ❤️
I recently adopted a shelter dog, who is somewhat fearful, A Pitbull-mix , “NIKO”
He was only house trained, Ive taught him his basic obedience myself, Sit Stay, wait, Leave it, shake, and loose leash, about 90 percent of the time, but he Reactive towards other dogs, and this is an issue, I feel it’s a Big hurdle, but Thanks to videos like yours, I can resolve this issue as well THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!!!
I’ve only had NIKO for a month 🙂🙂 ✌🏻
Well, NIKO is one lucky dog! thank you for your comment, we love to hear about all your training success!
I ran across the same problem and was told clearly that teaching obedience is NOT the same as re-conditioning a dog.
I've watched this video several times and learn something new each time!
thank you!
My 1 year old is having reactivity issues which I was not expecting because he is a friendly dog who has been exposed to other dogs since he was a pup. He growled and lunged at an unfixed Frenchie who had stopped to observe him from a distance. I pulled my dog but he was fighting the leash, he's never done that before.
There are some dogs that put out a vibe that might be felt by your dog as a threat or challenge. Has he reacted to any other dogs since this encounter?
@@mcsdog It seems he is only reacting to intact dogs, unfortunately.
My German Shepherd is 3 weeks old and is haveing issues like this he walks by me until there's a dog so I'm glad I'm here
A.J. Nelson 3 weeks old??? I hope that’s a typo..
@@misssamhain4334 omg it was ahhaaha he's also way older now imagine 3 week man lol
hope this information is helpful for you
My dog keeps growling and lunging at other dogs 😬 he never used to do this, I thought it was a protective thing but I think I’m going to get a dog trainer to help. I’ve never had a dog before and he is still quite young so it’s a learning process. He also growls at children, I wonder if I didn’t socialise him enough when I first got him. Thank you for this video! 🐾
getting professional help is a good idea - especially since he is your first dog. A good trainer will teach you to train your dog.
You are not alone :( Mine started barking and lunging at other dogs after the 2nd lockdown ... so embarrassing. I now take him out for a walk very early in the morning and around 9pm for a pavement walk.
@@BoZombies4ever I'm in the same situation. He used to be okay and now he's INSANE around other dogs
Hi there, did you end up getting a trainer? Thinking of doing the same for my dog.
Thanks I needed some serious help with my pit bull puppy I was the one you were using as example thanks thanks! Simple and to the point nothing extra! Very good instructor!
Glad to help!
this is interesting. Not having the dog in front makes sense.
thank you
my dog loves to be in front so she can sniff and explore, if she's next to me, she's not enjoying herself.
I'm gonna try this with my dog. We've been working on his reactivity for SOOO long, and it's gotten better but still reactive. I'm hoping this will help
Keep working, you can make a difference
@@mcsdog It has been making a difference! Thank you for making this video, it's helping me and my dog a lot
My 1 year old male “ working line”gsd is a nightmare on the leash. He is very strong w a massive prey drive. We live in the country so he gets plenty of exercise and gets to roam the property. He’s a great dog.. just the leash issues. He pulls and never tires. He could careless about the prongs pinching . He’s hyper alert ,pulls,barks and lunges at cars ect. It’s at the point where the vet makes him wait in the car cause he hates being on leash. He just wants off the leash to go play with the other dogs in the waiting room lol. It comes off as intimidating ig. He is well socialized with other dogs. He goes to the dog park just for that about once a week.
I’m ready to pay for a pro to come to
My house . Ny-mass border btw. He’s is very smart ,loving ,loyal & protective dog . He’s great with my little kids ..he just don’t like being on leash.
And yes I’ve tried these leash techniques and he’s made some
Progress but nothing to write home about.
Sounds like you tried a lot - hope you can find a trainer in your area that will help you.
I’m sorry but how do you expect a short loose leash with a dog that tries to go for dogs as soon as they see them
That is where you break it down into your training goals and work on the loose leash walking in areas with no distractions first (even inside the home). Once the dog learns to pay attention to you and walks next to you, you progress to the next level.
@Jarne Vm My family has got a rescue dog (but hes mostly mine since I’m the only one that looks after him)and he’s a very good loyal dog and he’s getting on but still acts young and very fit for his age. I’ve been training him for a while since we’ve had him quite a few years, and he’s doing well but we’ve still got far to go, we know he was rescued from a very bad home and possible dog fighting, he’s as good as gold with people and a few big dogs which looked like his brother from a previous owner that looked after him for a while but apart from that he just hates other dogs, I try to take him to less busy places to walk him but it’s difficult. He always eats last out of the whole family and he’s very patient and gentle, I’ve trained him to sit and wait and I’ll place his bowl on the floor and he’ll wait until I say he can eat it , I could also take the bowl or his food at any point and he’s as good as gold he is never possessive over his bowl. But as I said earlier he’s good with people but not dogs, but thank you for the advice! I’m young and I’m trying to educate myself as much as I can, I’ve had different experiences with another family pet which we had as a puppy and she was well trained and we couldn’t as for a better dog, and same this time round we love him very much but it is new for us with a rescue I appreciate all the help
@@mcsdog thank you I will try this out !
@@mcsdog And this can take long , Mine walks with loose lease most of the time now . but still is paying attention to anything that she sees xD
@@mcsdog my GSD is 5 monthes old i trained him to walk on a looose leach in the house and within his familiar walking route but he still drags me when i take him on new routs i managed to control him when on a leach and with treats from barking at other poeple and dogs but he still lunges and barks at other dogs who come in the house or pass and 2 days ago our neighbour got a dogs who is 5 years old and well he went crazy i ve been trying to use treats every time they make eye contact to associate other dogs with treats but he is still hostile we got him so young and he didn't get the chance to get to know other dogs he only met a female GDS once that a friend owns but still got crazy (we don't have dog parks in my country and people with dogs generally are farmers or who use them to guard and they never walk them ) i live with my parents and if i don't get a hold of the problem my dad might give him up .please any advice i love my little demon
I have a rescue 11 year old Sussex Spaniel two weeks now. He barks like crazy when he is out for a walk and sees another dog. I'm not use to this. It's so embarrassing. My last dog was so well behaved . I'll try these tips. I'm determined to fix his bad habit
wishing you the best. Check out our other video on our personal experience with our dog Apollo ruclips.net/video/JcA2vMQyJk4/видео.html
Thanks for the tips, I have a French mastiff that weighs more than I do and she LOVES walking but I can’t do it anymore because she’s dog reactive and pulls like crazy.
She’s even bitten a dog through the fence and she’s been to the vet with bite cuts multiple times,
I am not strong enough to handle her, but she’s so well behaved with people and any other animals. She is trained so well besides around other dogs, I’m scared she’ll kill another dog. Ah.
I like to suggest walking her with a muzzle. that way you can work on the reactive behavior knowing she won't be able to bite another dog
@@mcsdog gave this a go! She refused to wear it! Just swiped at her face and did front flips until I took it off 😢
The loose leash does not work for my dog. He just pulls it no matter how loose it is and tries to go after whatever he wants. I walk in front of him, I redirect, tell him no, step in front of him while barking, then try to leave the situation and he STILL looks for the other dog and barks, nothing stops him 😩. He is so naughty. I can’t start training with a professional until two weeks from now. And that’s on Pomeranians...
glad to hear you are getting a professional trainer to help you. Hang in there!
If you get a dog as a puppy make sure to bring him places to socialise eithe other dogs and people,Mistake I made didn’t do it enough,
good advice!
Thanks for the great tips
You bet! glad it was helpful
Spot on info!!!
Thank you for sharing this info
You bet! thank you for watching!
My dog js scared of bigger dogs so I think that's the reason
Just working on slowly decreasing the distance he's made huge progress with smaller dogs he used to react to them too
yes, I like to say distance is your friend. Work at a distance he can be calm and only slowly get closer, and only when he remains on a loose leash
Excellent, concise advice.
Glad it was helpful!
@@mcsdog I have took in a 5 year old Staffy-Boxer cross breed, very highly reactive dog, whose last owner made lots of mistakes and the dog was the Alpha in that relationship. I have been using these techniques for about 6 weeks but watching your video has made me sharpen my approach more. From being reactive to any other dog within eyesight,, no matter how far they were away, I can now get him to within about 20 ft of another dog before he gets into an highly reactive state. He does not bark or show teeth but displays all signs of anxiety and will attack if let off the leash.
It is hard work trying to undo all of his learned bad habits but I am slowly getting there and he is becoming a much calmer, less reactive dog. I have had dogs all of my life and trained them from puppy stage to follow 'all' commands, but this is the first time I have had a dog that has acquired lots of wrong behaviour. Challenging but rewarding when I get moments of success.
Thank you! : )
@@benji.B-side Thank you for rescuing him and for your dedication to training him. He is one lucky dog! Appreciate your comment
My dog is actually quite fine around other dogs at a distance though, when they are up close he freaks out because he's scared (not smaller dogs though, bigger dogs he's afraid of)
sure, that is natural. Can't blame him. If you put him to your side or behind you, you can work on showing him you got it and he doesn't need to react
Is the Cesar Chavez park
yes it is
That guy with the shepherd seriously needs to either use that prong correctly or change to a different collar. If that is a prong, it needs to sit directly behind the ears and under the jaw, not down the neck. With the dog pulling that much and that intensely I seriously think he should consider a different collar for the meantime. That much force on the prongs over and over can cause damage to the dogs neck or irritate the skin.
He should probably work on actually walking the dog first before reactivity. If you can't already control your dog in a silent setting how can you control it around something thats HIGHLY distracting and engaging to the dog?
You can see in the video that we switched the collar, but the technique we teach does not rely on a "tool", like a particular collar, but rather works with any dog and any tool (even a harness).
I was wondering the same. It looked very unsafe to me. The few times I tried a prong, I always put another collar below it, so the prong wouldn't slide downwards. Also it would be a good idea to use a clip or carabiner to the extra (no tag) collar so it the prong comes apart, you still have your dog on a leash.
Most of the problem is that the Prong Collar is not fit right. That leads me to believe that it also wasn’t introduced to the dog properly (eg. Teach the dog to give into leash pressure).
Lastly, I would suggest the opposite of moving away when the dog exhibits reactivity- try approaching at a distance and keying in to the point where the dog starts to react; work the dog at that threshold distance (obedience drills and/or toy training) and once the dog is comfortable move forward incrementally relating the process every few feet closer.
The dog needs to build trust in the situation, trust that its’ handler can control it- which builds confidence in the dog that the handler can control the unknown.
Dog parks are great for proofing dogs... on the outside.
I’d stay from bringing your pup in.
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Complete 180k9 Training does that really work?? I’m terrified to waste all my time there for nothing as my German Shepard is very aggressive and reactive on a leash. Have you seen dogs be able to recover that are really bad?
Each dog is different, and there certainly is no one correct way to use a tool or train a dog. We don't like having the prong be too tight - by allowing it to be loose, it is inactive and only comes into play when a correction is needed, otherwise it is not used. We find many dogs get agitated by close-fitted (always-on) prongs.
My dog who is 7 months barks excessively and tries SO hard to go towards other dogs while he’s barking and growling. He’s never attacked another dog before but always does this, he usually wants to say hi. But I stopped letting him say hi when he barks and growls because the other dog might get mad and attack him . Even if they’re across the street, he will bark. It’s ONLY dogs he barks at, nothing else. I feel like I’ve tried everything :( it’s very upsetting
Your dog is overly excited. Work on getting him to walk calmly - reactive behavior is seldom aggression and often due to an excited brain. If he learns to walk on a loose leash and focus on you, you can overcome this behavior. It takes time, don't give up www.moderncanineservices.com/blog/recondition-reactive-behavior-in-your-dog-on-leash
@@mcsdog thank you so much! So glad to hear it’s not agression.
@@yasminebensai7876 don't give up working with him.
For this type of behavior would it be better to use a harness or just like collar for the leash
we prefer the collar, but it will work with either
I've just encounter neighbor's new puppy on a walk with my beast who treats other dogs as threat and becomes offensive. When I'm aware of surrounding I do my best to keep the beast's focus on me and approach other doggos in a controlled scenarios. But this time I didn't expect the neighbors having the pup at all and on their front yard so the first confrontation went kinda rough. Now I bet that my traumatized dog gave the same trauma to that brand new puppy. I feel terrible about that. I wish we could walk on a loose leash near other dogs the same way as we're used to when we're alone on a path.
make distance you friend and continue working the tips
Such a great video! There are so many great tips in less than 4 minutes!
Glad it was helpful! Hope it can make a difference with your dog's training
Thank you for showing us the good and the not as good
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Thank you for this video. My daughter's GSD 17 week old puppy responds just how the GSD in the video reacts. She wants to train her dog to be neutral around other dogs, but so far everything she has tried (redirection/distance) has not worked. She barks like crazy every time she sees another dog. If we let her meet the dog, she greets it with lots of licks & wants to play, but we feel we are rewarding the bad behavior if we allow her to meet the other dog while she is barking/lunging. She is not an only dog - we have an older shepherd mix who she gets to play with on a daily basis, and she is not crazy around her. She gets a lot of exercise, but taking her on walks is now becoming a chore. You said to not avoid the issue, so would hanging outside a dog park at a distance working on obedience be an option? Should we allow her to meet another friendly dog, even though she is barking like crazy? Any advice would be appreciated - we don't want to make the behavior worse!!
Yes, the reactive behavior is due to excitement, therefore I would recommend to work with her on calming exercises first. Many super excited dogs need to have this type of training. And you are right, she should then learn to meet other dogs on a more calm way. You can desensitize her by working with her around dog parks and areas where other dogs are. It may be a good idea to start the training with a few minutes letting her play with other dogs at the park, and then walking around the dog park.
@@mcsdog Thank you so much for replying and for giving us advice! She is turning out to be a great dog in all areas except this one, and we want to help her (and us) figure it out.
I have a shepherds 1.5 yrd old great with other dogs til recently! He is a male and he is not neutered. All the sudden he is on protect protect mode. I do live now with another dog who is a female spaded. He is very reactive NOW when he sees other dogs. This video gave me some insight i will try to walk him with my friends dog see how it goes. I know i need to keep exposing him and keep reconditioning him. FYI the other dog is a dog he use to play with for a while. Haven’t seen eachother in a couple months. If anyone else has inout plz comment! Thanks
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I walk with a loose leash and my dog will swing around and pull.
I try and get distance but it's very tricky when there's so many other unruly dog's, it's a midfield of of problems these days and very frustrating and I am always working on it.
it takes time and lot's of patience
I have a karelian bear dog who was doing really well with dogs until she got attacked by one while she was on the leash and since the incident she's been aggressively lunging at other dogs
Yes, I have heard the same from other people, who could blame her for not trusting other dogs after being attacked
that prong collar on the GSD is super low should be behind the ears
the collar is just a tool, the main idea here is to use distance, calmness and focus
Why in god's name would anyone want to use a prong collar. Torture device. At this day and age. No respect for anyone who uses these devices on dogs.
@@maxmm-bn8qm it's not a torture tool lol. Educate yourself
@@maxmm-bn8qm yeah, you most likely have a bad reference. There are many ways to use a prong collar same thing with a shock collar they come with sound, vibration and shock and different levels which are not all painful. I agree that in the wrong hands they can cause harm but in responsible hands you can rehabilitate some of the worst cases of aggression with it. The life of a dog is already too short to let them be in bad state of mind and 100% positive reinforcement with no punishment will only get you so far and in some cases can be slow too and time can matter depending on the case.
@@bobbygraphicsunfortunately I had to educate my self about larynx paraylsis in dogs as my lab suffered bad with and died in April after a tie back surgery which was to help her breath. Unfortunately she got aspiration pneumonia from this disease and died after the op. It's well known these types of collars can cause this. We got her at age six immaculately trained but with fear more so. she was afraid of everything. Maybe a training collar was used I don't know. But I wouldn't chance that on another dog should I ever go there again. It's an awful awful way to go And watch.i didn't get to hold her when she died in icu. That was an education.👍
Could yo7 do how to stop reactive behaviour off leash? we do clip him up but sometimes he just sprints over.
off leash reactive behavior is seldom, and I would highly recommend to work with a trainer as it could turn into a liability.
@@mcsdog thank you! We will try to find one nearby.
That prong collar on the German Shepard should be up much higher on the neck! That would help a lot and help avoid injury.
thank you for your comment. The technique in this video works with any collar - even a harness.
2:20 I do this with my dog but the second after the pull he starts fixating on the other dog again. What should I do?
remember distance is your friend - if your dog does not refocus on you when you redirect him, then you have to get farther away from the trigger
My only problem is getting other dog owners to help. I have a German shepherd. He's 2 and was attacked. I do this with inanimate objects. He's a sweetheart once his fear subsides. He's fine at dog parks. It's when we're out walking.
yes, it is hard to overcome fear. Totally natural to want to protect himself.
The shepherds prong collar seems way too loose. Biggest problem is to get the practice if no other dogs are around on a consistent basis.
You are so right, it's important to practice without the huge distractions first.
Thank you for this informative and straightforward video. I didn't realize that my dog was on alert when the leash was tense. This makes a lot of sense. I need to work on getting my dog's attention in a quiet public place. He is a good boy but very reactive when passing another dog on a leash. My old reaction would be to yell "stop" while tensing his leach. Bad move, right? I was making the situation more stressful for my dog.
Glad it was helpful!
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How would you do this with an ex racing grey hound who has an incredibly high prey drive for small dogs? Same sort of thing or are there other ways to work this ?
I would work on slowly desensitizing him. Sit on a park bench near a dog park and just let him observe. takes a long time
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Can't walk away from the situation when other owners just let their dogs run up on yours. My pup is afraid of other dogs so she will bark, growl and lunge to make them go away but if a dog just comes up on her, she will run away, making the other dog chase her. Last time it happened she ran right into a fence trying to get away from 3 dogs who chased her into a corner at a dog park. She wouldn't come to me when called and the other owners just watched their dogs. Same when I have her on a leash. Other dog owners will either have their dogs off leash and not say anything when their dog runs up to mine or they have 20 food retractable leashes that they just let the dog go however far it wants. The point of a leash is to keep your dog near you and under control. That's why my leash is only 6 feet long and I keep her at my side unless walking somewhere narrow or down stairs. She never used to be afraid of other dogs until she got chased by 3 dogs just wanting to play. Ever since then, she wants nothing to do with other dogs.
As with any behavior, I would highly recommend breaking it down into smaller parts and teach individual lessons away from other dogs
Why is the prong soo low on the GSD?
Low and oversized 😬
That was my first thought, too, when I saw how low it was sitting. It needs to be up high, just behind the ears. People need to always learn how to properly use a prong collar.
Each dog is different, and there certainly is no one correct way to use a tool or train a dog. We don't like having the prong be too tight - by allowing it to be loose, it is inactive and only comes into play when a correction is needed, otherwise it is not used. We find many dogs get agitated by close-fitted (always-on) prongs.
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@@mcsdog why argue against the standard and accepted practice for fitting a prong collar ? The argument of leaving it low and loose on the dog's neck seems weak to me from having used a prong on a number of dogs. So you 'find' something... so what ? That does not mean it is incorrect or ineffective.
Wow; this actually worked
glad to hear that! thank you for your comment
Any advice for a dog, who doesn't respect other dogs? My boxer girl runs at other dogs without giving any space and respect. She is also dominant towards other dogs. She puts her paw, head on top of other dogs, keeps them pinned into the ground during a play, gives and keeps intensive eye contact with EVERY dog when we're on the walk. I'm afraid it will sooner or later end with a fight, she already had two dogs going after her and turned almost every dog in the neighbourhood into an enemy.
The play sounds like boxer, they love to use their paws. The dominant behavior can be dealt with by not allowing her. Put her to your side and correct with a no and a short sideways tug to the leash.
@@mcsdog Thank you very much :)
When you take your dog out for a walk, EVERY trainer will tell you to keep the dog on your side with loose leash. Right?
My question is: if the dog is always in that position,following you, and focus on you. How and when are they going to pee and poop?
You as the handler give the dog the opportunity to relieve themselves at the beginning of the walk.
I do this with my dogs. When I start we walk about a quarter of a mile (5min or so) just so they're in the groove of following me. I stop at a place I think they'd find interesting to smell so they can smell and use the potty for another 5min. Then I walk for 15min before I give them another 3-5min sniff and potty opportunity. We'll walk for another 10-15min and then I give them another chance to sniff (typically they don't need to potty anymore at this point) and then I just finish my walk home. Altogether it's about a 45min walk around the block.
@@cassaundrajay180 that is a great way to make a walk structured and stimulating. Thank you for sharing.
Hi so I have a 4 month old puppy. And she tends to be very reactive towards other dogs, cats or people. How can I work on these skills with her?
yes, but the most important one at this young age is the loose leash. Start with that, and you will great improvement.
Thank you
How do I do a loose leash if my dog pulls a lot.. I usually try to keep my husky tight so he can’t pull me forward as much so I have more control. Do you have any tips on how to stop them from pulling?
yes, practice indoors, or where there are no distractions. walk with your dog by your side - when the dog goes in front of you, change directions. also see
ruclips.net/video/TeUbJ7vpqxQ/видео.html
start here: ruclips.net/video/2E-Vv9vzL00/видео.html
Modern Canine Vlog thank you!
when you walk with your dog find a way to keep a distance of no more than 1ft apart. Your dog will keep pulling and eventually give in after getting tired. Always keep that same distance over and over. This will take several days and maybe weeks. Try doing it daily and if you can mulitiple times a day is better. You'll start noticing the decrease in pull over time. During those times you can loosen the leash length. You'll notice that your dog will frequently forget and start pulling again. The more you walk your dog the faster it will learn. You can try doing fancy maneuvers and different environments like in a dog park where dogs will react the most or even make your dog sit at a random given time. This helps your dog be prepared in all kinds of situations.
start back with leash training. one dog at a time.
Wait, I know this place. I played soccer on the fields that are infront of the park.
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That dog's prong is much too low on his neck, taking some links off and placing it behind his ears will give you more control of your dog! You can also have him wear extra collars to hold it up if it slips down!
Each dog is different, and there certainly is no one correct way to use a tool or train a dog. We don't like having the prong be too tight - by allowing it to be loose, it is inactive and only comes into play when a correction is needed, otherwise it is not used. We find many dogs get agitated by close-fitted (always-on) prongs.
@@mcsdog there is only one way if the prong is to low it is no longer effective and you will not have complete control of the dog they were ment to be put on behinde the ears that is not tight. you should only be able to put 2 fingers behinde the collar
@@crazy_shepherd_lady9676 agreed, that is why we want it loose- it's only a tool, and we really don't believe the collar should train the dog. All our training is geared toward 100% voice control.
@@mcsdog then why have the prong if you put it on
Incorrectly and not even use it
@@crazy_shepherd_lady9676 we work with whatever the client has on their dog
prong collars are not allowed in certain countries or are looked VERY badly upon. I think amazon uk or spain cannot sell them, so its not a good answer for all situations. Distracting with food or squeeky toys is my approach... but I just wonder what will happen when I get caught without them... maybe by then my australian shepherd will be calmer.
it's not the collar that makes these techniques work. They work with whatever collar or harness you use. We just work with what people have.
Hey buddy got a 75kg 2yo Great Dane and when he was younger was so happy to see any dogs out untill one bit him and as he got older he's turned and now pretty much every dog he sees when we're out walking he goes off his head and lunges barks growls.. I know the fundamentals of correcting it but any tips for breaking his fixation on the dog and back to me cause it's bloody hard to break his focus once he's fully fixated. Gonna try turn around and walk away then back and forth
Work on just getting him to relax when other dogs are at a distance. See our video on our personal experience with our dog Apollo: ruclips.net/video/JcA2vMQyJk4/видео.html
Ok the way you are describing this "reactive dog behavior" ... my dog is far worse. My female pit goes absolutley nuclear, just completely erupts. Barking, snarling, drooling, hairs straight up and shes flying and flailing through the air doing flips harming herself in the process. Weve tried every leash. She can walk with a loose leash. We watch our body language. Weve done the hints tips and tricks in every video over and over. Hired a trainer. Hired another. Ive done it all. My dog is an absolute angel off a leash and loving and greeting. But possibly poccessed by satan himself while on a leash. What do I do? please help.
I am sorry to hear that - you obviously have a very severe case. It's hard to evaluate and give you advice here. My first inclination is to say start from the very beginning, break down your training goals into smaller once and work her with a muzzle to be safe. Start by just getting her used to walking at a super far distance with another dog very far away. Never get any closer than what she can do on a loose leash without falling apart. Work here for several days.
Gosh at my local animal shelter there's a senior pit bull who's very sweet who I wish I could adopt, but on Petfinder they describe her as being reactive towards other dogs and worry about the same thing happening. A shame because I wish I could give her the best last years of her life, but she doesn't fit our wants and needs because of this.
That must be really stressful. Pitbulls are banned in the UK due to their aggressive tenancies. I assumed that is a natural behavior for the breed, weren't they bred for fighting? Hope you manage to get some help.
My dog gets extremely reactive to other dogs when he sees one when we are driving in the car, as well as on the leash. In the car, we obviously can't redirect or do any kind of leash correction -- any suggestions?
Actually, I would work with him in the car, just have another person with you and have him on the leash. When he starts to focus on another dog, say "No" and give a tug on the leash or redirect with a toy.
if you are training on your own, you can just park the car in front of a dog park and work with him there
my dog is hyper reactive when he sees other dogs. he also takes a long time to get used to new dogs when he meets them and gets aggressive. he would bite them unless i keep separating them w/ my leg until he is comfortable. how do i teach him to be better at socializing w/ new dogs?
I would suggest a muzzle to make sure no one gets hurt. As with any unwanted behavior, you must show him the behavior you want and repeat often, so it becomes the norm. Thus the muzzle, so you can work around other dogs with confidence
I just watched an ad for two minutes because I thought it was the video
LOL thank you for that!
@@mcsdog Oddly, or maybe not oddly, it was an ad about dog training. XD
The handler of the Malinois has a prong collar on his dog. This tool is being used incorrectly. It is at the lowest point near the chest which is the most powerful place for the dog, encouraging pulling action.
We work with whatever people have, our technique can be used with any collar or harness. The dog is a German Shepherd :)
When my gsd was 2 months old he was attacked by pitbulls now whenever he saw a new dog he thinks that he will attack him like pitbull did and shows aggressive behaviour towards them what should i do he never socialize with other dogs.
It's ok not to socialize after such a traumatic event - but your dog should still be comfortable with you on leash. There is no reason to walk up to any other dogs and meet them, it's about being able to walk past them.
Exact same thing happened to my husky at 2 months old. 2 big pits attacked her and she is now aggressive towards all dogs.
@@gabrielboisjoly8615 what a coincidence me too. My dog also show aggression to wierd or group of people and new dogs.
It's quite common and a form of PTSD just like anyone or animal would get after a traumatic event it may require more attention than with a dog without PTSD in that you will need to be more diligent and aware of your surroundings and maybe take the extra steps of pro actively avoiding encounters by walking at times most dogs are inside or just crossing the street when you see another dog, and yes there will be times when the dog is barking and pulling acting aggressive but just like he said in this clip the best way to avoid incident is by controlling your dogs attention and keeping him distracted from potential hazards I'm dealing with one myself who is a friends wonderful loving Pitbull with excitement and energy levels that come out as aggression and he is hyper aware of any dog within eyesight even blocks away he often sees the dog before I do and instantly goes bananas trying all he can to get free to go after the dog and not in a playful way even though I know it is over excitement and not having been socialized as a younger dog but even this is able to be overcome it depends on the amount of work put into it reading the dogs behaviours being aware of your surroundings being confident in your own ability to control your dog in the event things don't go perfectly and learning to command the dogs attention so that the dog sees you as the alpha and not itself. This is partly to be expected when dealing with some of the larger breeds.
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If you are afraid when walking your dog or can't hold your dog back if or when it decides to freak out then you should not be the person walking that dog plain and simple. Pay to have someone train it so that you can then walk it with confidence or pay someone or order someone else to walk it but walking a dog afraid of what might happen is a recipe for disaster.
Gabriel Boisjoly same me and my dad went on a walk with my beagles as a pitbull attacked my puppy one and my dad killed the pitbull😂
My question is, how can I safely play fetch while using a lomg line? My German Shepherd is mostly behaved and loves playing fetch. The problem is shes very reactive to other dogs. So playing fetch can be dicey if her attention switches from me to another dog. If she's 100 yards out, im going to need to catch that leash before she creates a problem. Any suggestions?
You got a lot of different things going on here. Do you socialize her at all with other dogs? The high energy fetch game is not a good starting point to training her to be calm on leash, so I would keep those two exercises separate from each other. Work on the calm leash behavior after you have played, then do your training at a distance to other dogs
@@mcsdog a friend gave me this dog a couple months ago. Shes nearly 3 and not fixed. I dont know much about her past. I haveng had many opportunities to socialize her... my yard is where we usually play fetch. But just a dog that passes by will trigger her... in one instance I even waited for a dog to pass by the house and get completely out of sight before letting her (my dog) out. She picked up the sent of the dog that passed, jumped the fence, and chased it down a block and a half away :(
@@ComaBIack1969 thank you for taking in the dog and working with her - behavior modification does take time - you may see a huge diff once the dog is acclimated to you and her new surroundings. We usually say the adjustment period is at least 3 to 4 months. Sounds like you are giving her a loving home with lots of exercise and that is key.
our lurcher freezes up when she sees a dog, and we won't be able to move her or redirect her attention from the dog. Normally from that point, the situation escalates when the other dog becomes closer. Do you know how i can prevent this?
I would try to work with her when you can control the situation. Enlist the help of a friend, who has a dog. Then work with her at a great distance - walk back and forth until she can move and eventually move closer. This type of desensitizing takes many sessions. Keep them short and end when you made some progress, then come back the next day and continue.
What should you do if you can't get your dog to pay attention to you at all? He gets so frustrated and crazy when there is any form of distance or barrier between him and another dog or person
work on focus when there are no distractions. That is why we recommend the loose leash walking exercises. When a dog learns to pay attention to you walking on a loose leash, he will be much less likely to react. but do the loose leash exercises away from distractions first. Also practice the redirect without distractions, before you get into the heat of the battle :)
@@mcsdog thank you! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. We had some success at the dog park today.
While i walk my dog I always tense up and get scared when i see another dog. You know any tips on how i get become more calm in those situations?
It's a good start to be aware of it. When you notice yourself getting tense, breathe and put your arms down by your side rather than up. But aside some time to work with your dog at a distance to the other dogs. Bee talked about our experience with Apollo here: ruclips.net/video/JcA2vMQyJk4/видео.html
How do you keep the leash loose if your dog is pulling on it?
remember to create time in the day to work on loose leash walking without being close to distractions. We have several videos just on loose leash. Start inside the home, or in your backyard. Loose leash is a skill that must be learned first. Trying to teach this with huge distractions is your challenge.
What if I have a smart leash? Should I just lock It on the distance I want and keep it loose like a normal one?
sure, don't see why you couldn't
@@mcsdog ok, thanks.
I have two dogs my male dog which is a Jack Russell cross is very reactive towards both people and other dogs where as my female dog is very calm when going on walks my male has been sterilized and since then he has lunged at people, although my female is only 4 months old I'm afraid that she might learn my male's behaviour and she is a shepherd mix collie, I have redirected he's behaviour... walked him away from other dogs and people but he'll still try to go in their direction my male pulls on he's leash where my female doesn't... I have tried distracting him with treats ... tried to redirect him in a different direction to stop he's leash pulling and reactive behaviour,he has been socialized with other dogs and people but he becomes reactive when he goes on walks... he's roughly around 9months old,and he's reactive behaviour started after he'd been sterilized, I don't know if that has an impact on him, at home he listens,he sits, lays down,stays and drops it when he is told so but when he's on walks he just ignores the commands, I don't know what to do with him
My best advice is to work on having him next to you and not in front. Reactive behavior comes from the dog feeling he needs to be protecting himself and you. When you go to having the dog next to you, you can teach that there is no need for him to protect you. I wrote a blog about this, maybe it can be helpful to you: www.moderncanineservices.com/blog/recondition-reactive-behavior-in-your-dog-on-leash
I have two terrier crosses (11 and 13 years) who are fine when they meet other dogs off the leash but are very reactive on leash. The tension/tight leash thing makes sense but it is hard when walking two. They just seem to spark off each other. I love it when we don't see any other dogs and we have a nice calm walk but that very rarely happens. You are going to tell me to walk them separately, aren't you?
Depending on how well they walk on the leash, you might be able to walk one on each side to keep them separated when you walk them together
Place the prong collar higher, could harm the dogs throat at the bottom
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I have a 3yr old boxer/terrier, who is very reactive toward other dogs, worst when on a leash. We have had plenty of practice going to the dog park and he actually enjoys himself, sometimes I have to walk him 2-3 times outside the fence so he can sniff and calm himself, before we go in the park. My concern is that walks are still very hard when he sees another dog, and seems like he wants to rip them apart, and I have tried many things but he won't focus on anything else besides whatever is triggering him. Please help
if he can be non reactive by the dog park, but not on walks, you may need to work on your loose leash walking. A structured walk, where the dogs focus is on the handler. I am also suggesting to check in with your own body language. often times we tense up, when we see what we believe the dog will react too, and that actually triggers the dog's reactive behavior.
Does this work for all dogs??? I have a Whippet that just wonts to run & play with every dog she see ----- any advice
it works for all dogs, look at our other two videos on loose leash walking. There is nothing wrong with wanting to play, but on leash any dog can learn to follow rather than lead. Hope this helps
Been trying this method for 6 months with barely any improvement. Not sure my Tibetan terrier will ever stop ngl it’s not looking good. She’s almost a year now and I’m afraid to take any walks with her because she is really really nasty despite these methods. I’ve taken over 10 classes, obedience classes and had professional guidance and even the professionals deem her as highly traumatized even though she has been well socialized and has perfect behavior anywhere and everywhere with anyone but when she sees another dog and she’s on leash it means she goes into PTSD or something
I highly recommend going where there are a lot of dogs at once, like the dog park. DONT GO in, just use the overcrowed area to emerse her - find a park bench in good distance and just sit and watch the comings and goings of dogs. We used this method with our highly reactive dog ruclips.net/video/JcA2vMQyJk4/видео.html
How do you keep the dog leash loose
That is why we suggest to first work on loose leash behavior by itself. Once the dog learns to walk on a loose leash, the training can focus on the reactive behavior
While out with my GS dog. He has bolted at someone who was behind me and caused me to fall down. My dog is over 100 lbs and very strong. I am only 5"2" and. Smaller than he is. After being pulled down. I can get his attention and he will stop pulling. The problem occurs when a distraction comes up from behind me and he bolts. On our last walk my dog bolted when he saw a jogger came up from behind caused me to fall down bruising my rib. We started walking early on the morning to avoid people and other distractions. I try to keep him engaged but he often reacts in a split second catching me off-guard. How do you stop that from happening.
Sounds like he is fearful of others? Is he trying to get away from them or barks and lunges at them?
My chihuahua barks only at people and he barks and freaks out so bad, he hears something then he barks non stop until he doesn’t see them anymore
poor guy, sounds like he is scared of people.
@@mcsdog once he gets to know them, he calms a bit down and let’s them touch him, he loves kids more then adults, he hates men’s the most
@@mcsdog I really want to fix this because I really want to take my dog over to my friend place since he also has a dog that is literally my dog best friend but I can’t cause my friends parents are scared that he will bite them. My dog is dog friendly just not with adults
My familys dogs are tibeten terriers they are about 3 to 4 and the people we got them from were ill and walked them early in the morning. Will this still work even though they have been used for it for so long
dogs can learn at any age, if you have multiple dogs with reactive behavior, I strongly suggest working with them one on one and not together.
@@mcsdog they also have separation anxiety from eachother
Hello new to your channel! We have a male, 1 yr old German Shepherd who was not leash aggressive but has had a bad experience at the vet where they were holding him down and trying to get an injection into him. He now will go to bark/bite when people try to pet him out of fear from his vet experience. How do we safely go about fixing this when people try to pet him? He is fine off lead but on lead is leash aggressive. Thank you!
poor guy! How sad to have had such a terrible vet experience. I would suggest to work on having him experience people on leash without allowing to pat him first. Request the assistance of neighbors or friends that would just stand with you (and you have him leashed next to you) just talk without having any interaction with the dog. when he is calm and relaxed, let the helper offer a treat to the dog, but do not let the helper touch the dog. Over time the dog will go up to people - if this happens, the person can try to pat the dog.
@@mcsdog thank you so much! We will definitely start doing that. Really appreciate your help and keep up the awesome channel! 🐶
What kind of collar do u recommend for reactive training
these tips will work with any type collar you use. We use a martingale collar on Apollo. (in the vid, the shepherd owner used a prong, we don't usually recommend that, but we work with whatever the dog owner already has)
Brilliant realistic advice.
thank you
My dog is fine with other dogs up until he hears the other dog bark or growl at him then he just looses it. He used to be fine with dogs no matter what but once my other dog who was the “guard of the house” passed he stepped up to being the “guard”. I don’t know how to fix it. I want to look into professional training but I can’t afford it right now so I’m trying to do it by myself. Does anyone have any tips. He’s the sweetest dog ever he’s just very protective.
Since you already know that it comes from him wanting to protect you, you can signal him that he doesn't need to protect you in these situations by placing him behind you. Dogs respond very quickly to this communication. With a loose leash, teach the dog to be next to you or behind you - practice this on walks with a clear intention to communicate that there is no need to protect.
I have a mix labrador and pitbull , and he is so reactive
thank you for watching. If you work with him on loose leash walking, it will help a great deal with the rest of it. It will also teach you to be not tense.
I have a lab pit mix as well and she is very reactive. Aside from other dogs she is the sweetest dog ever.
Any videos or recommendations on stopping my dog going berserk at the door? He's a rescue from Romania with reactivity issues. Hes pretty good at going to his bed or crate when nothings going on but the captain of his brain seems to abandon ship when the door goes and he wont listen.
Yes, we are looking to make a video on this. You need to own the door space and sent him away into the house.
We have 7 months old dog and it seems impossible to train her. She goes for training once a week and is quite good there but as soon as I take her out she is terrible. She pulls really hard, barks and lunges after dogs and birds. My question is, how can we keep her on a loose lead when she pulls? As soon as I loosen the lead she just pulls extremely hard.
When you are at training with her, what is different? We find that many owners are tense and frustrated, and that can add to the dog being reactive. Practice loose leash walking with little distractions first - in the back yard, in the driveway etc. Be aware of your own body language. Relax your shoulders, arms loosely by your side. Breathe! Loose leash walking is 90% handler 10% dog.
@@mcsdog Thank you for your reply. At training she has cones to walk around and it seems to help. When I take her out she pulls none stop. I tried her on a loose lead but she just pulls non stop.
Hello I have a small dog. The videos so far have been dogs with very aggressive behavior. My dog problem is he not overly aggressive, he gets along with dogs that are more passive. As soon as the other dog moves suddenly or wants to play he lashes out. He also seems to do better meeting other dogs when he is not on a leash. For example at a dog park, although that is not always the case. Any suggestions on how to fix this problem.
Our suggestion will be leash training. If the dog learns to walk on a loose leash by your side, he has to pay attention to you. Once he has leaned this, you can work with situations where he usually shows his reactive behavior and redirect immediately when he shows such behavior.
Ok thanks he actually walks really well on a leash doesn’t pull and the leash is loose as he will walk just in front or right by me as we walk