I am so sorry for your loss. Indy was a very special dog. What a beautiful life she had.

@zakgeorge

2 жыл бұрын

Aww thanks Emily😀😀. We are really looking forward to seeing more of you and your awesome pups!

@meenaaramane2397

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Emily And sorry for your loss Zak

@robertrhodessr3664

2 жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear of Indy's passing! We have had dogs all our lives, so we both identify with your heartfelt loss. Many thanks for allowing us all to have the privilege of sharing this deep emotional time! Bless you both for being so real with us, it helps all of us realize that this is ok to have these feelings and loss. I hope we can share a lil smile of how we have come to deal with each of our special babies loss when the time comes. The first thing we did was create a legacy tale of our Sami, the A.B.C . She didn't " pass", she simply went out to hollywood to continue her shpw biz career. This has allowed us to continue talking about her as just being away doing her actig career, and any dog that slightly resembles her is actually Sami with makeup on. ;-) The other way we deal with our missing the previous pups is to refer to "the Book". This is a diary of tips, rules, and general advice from all former dogs being passed on to "the new guy" so as to give them the behind the scenes look at how to handle certain situations. This is done in dog voices of the passed on pups.it gets hysterically funny and allows us to remember the well loved pet. I hope these two hints give you the peace and laughter to remember your lovely friend. Blessings & hugs!

So sorry for your loss. Worst part of owning a dog is losing them.

@saurabhruti

2 жыл бұрын

losing a dog is sad

“Grief is love with nowhere to go.” Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is so hard, whether you’re prepared for it or not. I’m so sorry for your loss of such a great friend and companion ❤️

I really love when bri said, “the amount of pain you feel is the amount of love you felt” I’ve never heard that before and it is so true. When I was a child I had really bad anxiety so my parents adopted a German shepherd mix puppy for me and she was so loving and calm and it was the opposite of who I was she was exactly what I needed. She helped me stay grounded and she gave me company when I was alone. She would always follow me around the house and it made me feel special. I remember when she passed away I couldn’t believe it I cried for so long even now just writing about it makes me tear up. Dogs are a mans best friend. Sorry for your loss.

@jakobneumaier

2 жыл бұрын

What i also like is: for you it may only be some years, a part of your life. But for your dog the time with you will always be their whole life. I think we always need to remember that

@cowboycorgi2793

2 жыл бұрын

Teared up reading it 🥺❤️

@janal.hinrichs5276

Жыл бұрын

I’m so sry for the loss of your better half! It never gets easier but being around others ppls dogs makes it bearable! I’m a pet sitter and with out some of my long term clients doggies, I would be just crazy! I lost my male ESS Service dog 2 yrs ago at 15, due to a hereditary illness! Then his sister that was 16 yrs old just this last February jumped off the porch and landed all four legs out straight😭🐕‍🦺 I have owned 3 springers and taught them all to be awesome service dogs! Ppl don’t realize the depression I am feeling even 7 months since I had to put my girl down! Ive watched u guys for the last year or so since realizing how difficult it is going to be to train my new service dog puppy or young adult without one that was already there! Inertia is so smart makes me want a border collie! Lol. Would they make a good all around service dog?

Losing a dog is never easy. But the love they shared while on earth is worth the hurt…🤕..you’ll be missed Indy. …❤️…

@donnaneff3268

2 жыл бұрын

So true

@jeanettefigueroa4728

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your lost 😔

I’m so glad she made it to Alaska. May her memory be a blessing .

Wow, Brie said that she got Indie at 19. Im currently watching this age 19, while my chihuahua puppy is sleeping on my arm. Today was our first full day together. This is my first dog, after a lifetime of empty promises from my parents I finally decided to get him myself. I love you Barney and I look forward to our life together.

@riell0273

2 жыл бұрын

I'm 19 too and I'm about to get my new puppy in 2 weeks. Watching this made me cry (I mean almost all dog passings make me cry) but it also makes me want to be a better fur parent🥺

So sorry to hear about the loss of Indie, what a beautiful girl she was. Lovely to hear and see more of her backstory. Amazing life that she had with you guys. ❤

@hemangmathur2823

2 жыл бұрын

Ohh Salem I remember you from evo 😄😄 It's been so long it's unbelievable

You are so right, Bree, in what you said about how grieving for a pet is minimized and, truthfully, sometimes even laughed at. 😔 The reality is that grief is grief, no matter what we are grieving about. Thank you for sharing so openly your lifetime of happy memories with your dog, and I am so glad for you that you have all of those pictures and videos to comfort your heart now. ❤ -Cara

@Unifarts

2 жыл бұрын

So true. My mother, seven years later, still burst into tears at the memory of the dog she lost. A pet is a member of the family and the loss can be as great as that of a human.

@Unifarts

2 жыл бұрын

@@kaleenahughes6015 i am so so sorry that you've experienced loss like that, but I hope you can feel love and devotion once more with your new girl. Because my family has been breeding Dalmatians for 10+ years, I've had the joy of seeing families heal when a new puppy enters their lives - not forgetting, but healing. Are you getting the same breed? (: either way, I wish you and your new family member all of the best!

My heart breaks for you both. The tears just started falling. Indiana meant a great deal to us all. R.I.P to a wonderful pup ❤😭 sending your family tons of love

@lysettemorgan7563

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your lost my friend with 💘🐾🐶👫🌹. I know how you feel my friend.

@loribrandt3713

2 жыл бұрын

Just lost 2 in a months time. Sorry for your loss

What a beautiful statement "dogs possess so many qualities that we wish we had, that they complete us" 😢 so sorry for your loss, thank you for sharing this with us all x love from South Africa

I love how you guys are willing to admit to be humans with your dog…not just perfect trainers all the time. You let her play bite which is great (for some dogs), even if it isn’t “by the book”. And also…you guys seem at peace for having given her a good life. What a wonderful “conversation” you guys are having with us. So honest and vulnerable.

Dogs never live long enough for us humans, we must appreciate them while we have them during this short time frame. I mourn my dogs much more than the people that have passed in my life, exception would be children but I have not experienced a child’s death thank god. May Indy be happily frolicking at the Rainbow Bridge with all her friends, my deepest condolences to you both.

May indi Rest In Peace. Even though she was fifteen she still was so energetic

As someone who has a 15 year old dog who is in good health, I'm so scared to wake up and realize that she has crossed the rainbow bridge.. Thank you for sharing this story. It's a good reminder to reflect on the life we have given our dogs ❤

Brie’s relationship with Indy was one of my favorite parts of this channel! Thanks for being such a great dog mom.

Omg, I can TOTALLY relate to when you talked about how society does not sometimes understand our grief. My little boy Tinkie Passed A few months ago and I still have a hard time expressing it to others. I hold him close still. It’s never long enough is it?!!

@andreil1313

2 жыл бұрын

For me it’s been years and I still cry if I think about it..

@riell0273

2 жыл бұрын

Same... and the way I remember their dates of passing and cry a little every time I think about it🥺

You know that everyone in this group understands the grief of losing a beloved dog. Indy was a gem and I think we all loved her, too. And, by the way, don't think we didn't see the new puppy in this video:)

He presents training in 7 days. Each of 7 items are commands that he believes a dog should know. They are presented in part ii of the book kzread.infoUgkxK8-VQWpYThx4IC6MiIvb6VS1ebTzzdxq . The parts of the guideare divided: part i know your dog part ii the seven commands part iii cures for 7 behavior problems. Each chapter presents a topic, a dog's story, and a "what to do". It was written simply and you can jump from chapter to chapter to review anything as needed.

When you miss your pet, it’s hard for others to understand the hole left in your heart. I am sorry for your loss, and hope you find comfort in sharing your memories.

@arvindjamwal8448

2 жыл бұрын

True 🤞 same happened with me

I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a pet never easy... Indiana was a beloved dog; may she rest in peace.

I am so sorry for your loss. 🥲. We lost our precious 12 y.o. Pug last month and understand your pain. I, too, am glad Indie made it with you to Alaska. May God give you peace during this time of grief. 🙏🙏

😥 I dread loosing my Husky, but I do know that day will come sometime. Never easy, sorry man...

@Loviekinz

2 жыл бұрын

How old is your husky? I have 2 huskies, my girls are almost 3 & almost 4. I got huskies as they seemed like a breed who lives 14+

@sparrowizsecondlieutenant84

2 жыл бұрын

lol i hope it is soon

@SouthMainAuto

2 жыл бұрын

@@Loviekinz She's 7

@emberknight6848

2 жыл бұрын

@@Loviekinz I have a half husky and half lab and he is 14 now and he is doing good 👍. I have 3 dogs one little king chariles who is 8 but he is not that good cause he has stomach cancer 😞and a german shapperd who is only 14 months

I am so very sorry for your loss of Indie. I keep this above my desk: “Grief is the last act of love we have to give to those we loved. Where there is deep grief, there was great love.” The pain of losing a well loved dog is as real as it gets. 💔

@nancyangelwolf

2 жыл бұрын

@Laurie Luciana This comment is making me cry. Well said.

@24ghosh24

2 жыл бұрын

well said.

@LaurenMcCoy

2 жыл бұрын

i love this

On the side note, that cute little thing trying to jump up on the couch with you guys 😍

@kayleegodfrey5448

2 жыл бұрын

I think that is a spoiler alert!!😂

Zak and Bree doing the Lord's work in explaining how peer-reviewed research is designed and executed.

@DaveDEF82

2 жыл бұрын

Will still go over the heads of people criticizing studies just because some trainer said they were supposedly bad/crazy and have no connection to real life... Just go to Beckmann Dog Training. It is a shit show in the comments there.

@DL-hx2xq

2 жыл бұрын

The blanket statement by the AVSAB shows they are clearly not based solely in science. All studies on the subject of R+ only vs aversive training are clear and upfront about their limitations as they should be. The most striking limitation to me is the commonly excluded subset of dogs with serious behavioral problems like aggression (dog-dog or dog-other). Therefore, it is difficult to extend such a blanket statement to this subset of behavioral problems when they are not well studied. For instance, is it more harmful to a dog’s mental well-being to live with such a stressful, toxic mindset for months (or years in bad cases, or for life if you think some dogs just cannot be fixed, i.e. Victoria Stilwell) waiting for R+ only techniques to work (if you think they will)? Or is it better for the long-term health of the dog to experience “aversive” measures and fix the behavior in a few days/weeks (see many many examples by Tom Davis, Cesar Milan, Beckman, etc. for success stories)? I don’t 100% know the answer but NEITHER DOES THE AVSAB. Their cop-out is to include the phrase “management” which is not realistic in many circumstances. You cannot always control your environment and it is certainly not healthy to completely isolate your dog. Therefore, it is clear to me that the AVSAB is not issuing this statement based solely in science, but rather with an agenda. Additionally, I think it is important in science to first take clues from nature. If you have ever observed a mother dog with her puppies, you will see that physical corrections are a natural part of learning and decreasing unwanted behaviors. This is a centuries-long study that humans have conducted since they began domesticating dogs.

@DaveDEF82

2 жыл бұрын

@@DL-hx2xq Yeah, and no mother dog EVER spammed as many corrections in a short amount of time as any balance trainer does every training session. Also mother dogs encourage their puppies to play and reward with food when coming back when foraging for food while leaving the litter in their 'cave'.

@DL-hx2xq

2 жыл бұрын

@@DaveDEF82 Balanced trainers use mostly R+ (hence the name balanced). There is very little “spamming corrections” as you put it, but if you did not cherry-pick my comment you would realize this. I will put it as simply as this: bad, unwanted behavior = (mild) correction; good, desired behavior = reward. It is very often that immediately following a correction, the dog is rewarded since it stops the unwanted behavior in that moment. It however seems to be in vogue to completely ignore this fact lol. People like to pretend that balanced means you are constantly jerking on your dogs neck, which is just totally not true.

@DaveDEF82

2 жыл бұрын

@@DL-hx2xq Or maybe I did not cherry pick but just chose the obvious EDIT: naturalistic fallacy (before I said appeal to nature fallacy) in it because I largely agreed with most of your points? Hence the "Yeah," at the start of my comment. I can even link you to a review that clearly lists the shortcomings of a lot of studies in this field: DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2017.07.001 But that mother dog stuff is just a flawed argument. Just because it is natural it is not ethical and the position of AVSAB is based on ethics otherwise it wouldn't even be a discussion. Just because it is natural it does not need to be applied. No one argues that aversives do not work. It is about the risks of using them and the question whether they are really necessary. The beauty about science is that at some point balanced training might be hailed as the method to choose while strictly setting the boundaries of it. We do not know. Right now the consensus leans towards reward-based training.

This little yellow nugget bouncing around is like a teaser trailer. Such a cute little pup! I'm so sorry for your loss.

When my dog Rex died i was a wreck for the rest of the year. That year being 2020. He was 16 years old. People for get that we spend more time with our pets than we do just about anyone else. They are with us through the best times and the worst times and always with love. I am sorry for your loss. Very very sorry

We just had to put to sleep, our sweet 13 year old Husky. He was absolutely the best dog I've ever had. We now have a border collie that we got around 3 weeks after Timber passed. We didn't know Sully is what we needed. I know it's so hard to lose a dog; I'm so sorry. Much love to you and your family

I love hearing about the “behind the scene” story of Indy. 💞💔

My fur daughter died on this 11/11...WORST DAY OF MY LIFE thus far. Quite unexpectedly, we rescued a 6 month old puppy 12 days later. My daughter led me to you to show how we can ethically use positive reinforcement as a way to train our precious new Cookie Monster. I have been bingeing your vids over the last 11 days and I feel that weirdly, you're my family, too. I absolutely share in your grief over losing our fur babies. They fill up so much space in our lives and when they're gone, that empty space is palpable. You hearts are so big to share your AWESOME and LOVING training vids for free. I'm sending you positive, healing energy and a virtual hug for the loss of your sweet fur baby. Much love to you both

“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.” ― Anatole France You knew such love. So sorry for your loss.

I'm crying..just so sad..I have 16 months old pup and the thought of losing her someday just makes my heart ache..

I’m so sorry she was a great angel dog🙏🙏🙏🙏

Sending so many hugs💕

I waited until retirement to have my first dog. I’ve had him for two and a half years and I now understand how devastating it must be to lose a pet. I never really understood the attachment and love pet owners feel for their pet before. You have my deepest sympathy for your loss.

It's so not fair when a dog dies. I went thru this twice. It's never easy. I'm sorry for your loss

My heart breaks for you guys. As someone who has been through a lot of loss in my life I can tell you that although many people don’t think of pet loss as being as big of a deal it really can be. Loving your most loyal furry family member does not diminish the love you have for the people in your life, but that may not being understood by people who are lucky enough to not have felt that pain. Sending virtual hugs.

I am so so sorry for your loss. Its so painful losing a dog you love so much... Indy was fantastic dog and she had fantastic dog parents every dog can dream off ❤❤❤

I am so, so sorry for the loss of your precious pup. I lost 3 dobermanns in 60 days (2 in 1 week and all died of different ailments)- one was our foster; I was devastated and there is a lingering pain...I know it will pass, but I will never forget how each one of them graced my life and how they loved me. As for this channel - OMGOSH!!! I love you both...I am a dog trainer, but love to check in on other trainers when I have a new "issue" that I need to address in a different way - you usually have that answer. So thank you both so much!!! What's up with that goldy, jumpy puppy? Can't wait!!

My condolences on Indy going over the rainbow bridge. Your point about how society views the loss of our four-legged family was poignant. The loss of a beloved four-legged friend leaves such a hole in the heart that takes a long time for that hole to start to be filled with the beautiful memories together, rather than the loss of them being physically here with you in the present time. My positive thoughts go out to the George family during your time of grief of the loss of your beloved Indy in physical form. Many continued beautiful blessings to you and your family.

My cat died in May of 2020, and tears will still readily bubble up when someone mentions his name. I am surprised at how grief stricken I have been since he left.

So sorry for the loss of your beautiful dog. Between Hello and Goodbye there is so much love. 💕

This video made me cry. I had dealt with a couple of dog deaths through out my life and each one had been tough.

Lost my baby in January, I feel your pain. The only thing I wish we could change about dogs is that they don't live nearly long enough. Sending love to you and your family. ♥️

I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss!! We lost our precious girl Jun 2 2020 and it was devastating especially given the state of the world. She will always be in our heart like Indiana Jones will be for you. Hugs from Illinois ❤️🐾

@tinacayford7549

2 жыл бұрын

I am sending you hugs for your 2020 loss. Ares got his wings in Sept 2020. He was my youngest Cis son’s therapy dog. We raised him from the age of 8 weeks, but he had love enough for our whole house four ASD children and us grown ups. He was retired from “work” at 8. He lived ten years and one month and passed of metastatic pancreatic cancer. The only good thing I can say about that is that he didn’t suffer. He was happy and healthy for his whole life. Losing him, even though he had reached the average lifespan for his breed, was almost like losing a limb. And that it happen in the midst of all the social calamity of 2020 made his loss so much worse for our family. Anyway, all that to say my heart goes out to you as well as to Zak and Bree

@nicolebrennan4200

2 жыл бұрын

@@tinacayford7549 thank you so much. I so appreciate your kind words. My son is autistic so I understand special needs and the bonds fur babies have with their companion. My sympathy to you and your family too ❤️

Grieving over your pet feels no less heartbreaking compared to a death of a human. You invest so much of your time, share your life and put all your love into this living thing that loves you back unconditionally. They have your heart and when they leave this world a piece of it goes with it to. I wish people would be more understanding of that. Especially if you've had a pet for many years. That pet has probably gone though many stages of life with you....I wish you healing and lots of love in these hard times. ❤️

I’m so sorry you lost Indy. Our pup is only 12 months old, but I dread this moment- because we love our dog so much! And it’s only been a year. I can’t imagine 15.5 years. 😢🥺

I'm so sorry to hear about Indy's passing. She was a beauty, but clearly had a very happy life! I can't imagine what it's like losing a best friend who was with you for so long.

Oh no! I’m so very sorry. It’s so heartbreaking to lose a pet. She was such a sweet girl and has brought such joy to all of us and clearly so much love to you both. My heart goes out to you both.

I'm so sorry about Indie. What a wonderful life she had and shared with you. These little souls put down such deep roots in our hearts. My condolences.

I am so sorry. I can't even imagine making a video so public about losing my boy and I lost him 12/31/2020. I've been following your channel/your training since I got him in 2013, he was only 8.5 years old when I lost him very suddenly to cancer. When he passed he knew well over 60 commands and we had only gone to one very very basic 6 week training course when I first brought him home. Everything else we learned through your videos & books. He lit up whenever I'd pick up the clicker. You're right people don't respond to grief over a dog they same they do with human family members, people don't get it that even though there is another dog in the house now THAT one was special and I will miss him forever. How special it is that you recorded so many moments together and got to take her on a special trip to Alaska!!! I hope time helps heal your heart ❤

So sorry for your loss!! Thinking of you all during this challenging time. She has been such an inspiration ❤

Sorry for yalls loss. She lives a healthy happy long life and brought y’all togather.

my 18 year old dog died june 11 this year. we adopted him when i was in first grade and died a few weeks before i graduated law school. it's literally the most painful thing i've experienced and adapting to the loss of our furry life companions is the hardest part, but knowing we gave them all the love and care they deserve until their very last breath makes it sting a little less. much love to both of you.

I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is gut wrenching and I still miss my jojo 💔 20 years later. Watching this video brought back all the memories and literally tightened my jaw due to emotional stress. I hope you find strength each other.

So sorry for your loss…love seeing what a beautiful life she had with you both, how she brought you together, and what a blessing she was to the both of you❤️

Oh gosh I'm sorry Indie has passed away, sending love to both you Bree and Zac. No one should diminish the loss of a family member, human, furry, feathered or scaled xx Sleep tight little Indie, you are loved xx

My 12 year old lab died suddenly last month from a spleen tumor that bled, went from happy to weak in hours. Never easy, but quick is so much harder. The price you pay for loving much, you have my sympathy.

Thank you for sharing. Not many people understand the grief you go through when you lose a beloved pet. I really enjoyed seeing Indy on your Instagram and in these videos. I hope all your memories bring you joy.

So sorry for your loss. She was a special dog. Loved hearing about how you two met and her part in it.

I lost my 10 year old boxer back in December, and it was one of the toughest things I’ve ever had to deal with. I’m so sorry about Indy, she was the goodest girl.

Oh bless 💔❤️ what a beautiful life Indie has had with you both! 15years old what a life! I feel your loss… it’s so hard to loose a pup as they are family. So glad she was able had you as owners… pups know when it’s their time and dogs just don’t give much away when they are unwell…you guys rock and are beautiful people xxx our girl passed away in 26 June 2021 and the sadness is real and the house became empty 💔🥰❤️

So sorry for your loss. Last February I lost one of my fur babies and I still shed tears over her loss. So I know how you feel, Bree. Don’t let anyone tell you that you have grieved too long. Zap, please continue sharing your dog training on your channel. I have learned so much from you and hope to continue doing so. Thank you to both of you for sharing your love for dogs.

I'm so sorry for your loss 💔. Indy was a beautiful girl,bless her and bless you guys too for giving her such a long and fulfilled life. ♥️🥰♥️

OMG 🥺😭 I can’t imagine how hard it must be for you guys. I’m so sorry for your loss.

The heartbreak is the price we pay for the unconditional love of these perfect creatures. ❤

I am so very sorry! It is coming up on two years since we lost our Westie Duncan and sometimes his memory still takes my breath away and my heart aches. Indy was one lucky girl to have had the life she did with you!

”Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog.” - Sidney Jeanne Seward

Awww I'm so sorry for your loss, Ioved Indy and it sounds like she had a great life with Bree and then with the both of you 💜

Aww, I am so sorry for the loss of Indy. It is never easy losing a pet. I always try to frame it this way. Our pets will never be forgotten, but with their loss comes the opportunity to foster a new life, a new connection and be a stable, comforting, and supportive home for another pet. Regarding raw food. I love love love, the K9 Cravings food. They are a raw food that meets AFFCO's standards. I combine that with Answer's Raw Goat's milk and my dogs have improved so much. Our senior dog no longer has GI problems, or gas. His gum and coat health has also improved. My family and I made the switch when our picky eater Velma came into our world. She wouldn't eat kibble, or dehydrated food with any level of reliability. So I started looking at other food options and working with my Vet. Raw food isn't for every dog, or for ever owner's pocket book but I am happy with the decision that we made.

So sorry for your loss. I also got my first dog at 19. By no doing of my own, she was the best dog. More importantly she taught me so much about unconditional love, loyalty, responsibility. I’m 52 now Bree and I still tear up thinking of my first girl. Your so right in that the level of grief is proportionate to level of love. I hope Indie is running through the fields with my Emmy Lou on the other side of the rainbow bridge ❤️

Sorry for your loss! 💔 it hurts so bad, I know! ❤️ My resque was with me for 17 years until she suddenly got ill, my entire grown up life! It was unbearable. I have a 13 month old now and he’s been quite a pain during the teenage phase but oh man do you love them anyways. Can’t even think of him getting old without getting all teared up 🤍.

She had the best life ever, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss😥, she will forever be remembered. ❤️❤️

Sorry for your loss. I had a GSD for 16yrs. I was there when he was born and when we had to let him go. It's never easy but the pain lessens and you have all the happy memories to look back on and feel comfort that you gave them the best life you could give them.

Sad for the loss of Indy. Loved hearing about how you got him and seeing videos of his life. The loss of a dog is gut-wrenching. Glad you are giving yourself time to grieve and to heal.

R.I.P Indiana Jones. I'm sorry for your loss. Sending lots of love to you guys 💖

I'm so sorry for your loss. Indy lived her best life with you.

I’m so so very sorry for your loss. Indy was such an amazing dog. She was very lucky to have you all in her life. Sending hugs

I’m so sorry to hear of Indy. Losing a beloved dog, is so difficult to go through. It’s like losing a human parent, grandparent, child, brother or sister. Indy lived a great, wonderful, full life with both of you. I often think the reason they don’t live decades like we do, is because they give their entire selves to us, completely unselfishly. My heart goes to both of you.

So sorry for your loss. You and Indie were blessed in each other's lives...until we meet again!

I’m so sorry for your loss, but Indie will always stay in your hearts ♥️

Brie, I’m so sorry for your loss. Indie was wonderful, and I’m glad you had each other

I’m so sorry for your loss. I really appreciate that you took the time to grieve. Some pets that I’ve lost still hit me sometimes even years later, it helps me hug the ones I have a little tighter. Grateful for your vulnerability and transparency. Sending lots of love and light. 💕💕💕💕

I’m so sorry for your lost ❤️ sending love to you guys

I understand the pain of losing a dog, It’s heartbreaking to lose someone who loves you as much as you can possibly love back, Indiana was the happiest she could be with you, May she Rest In Peace, and my condolences

Cried over my first personal dog loss again today. I let her go in 2019 when it became apparent that her body was really starting to fail her (she was in her mid-teens). It’s gotten easier, and I’m so grateful for my current dog - who adored her big sister - for helping me grieve. It’s still not a wound that’s healed, but I know she knew she was so loved from the very moment I got her and that’s all that matters now. Thanks for being so honest about your experience, reading the comments I’m resonating with so many people who are also clearly resonating with you.

So sorry to hear of your loss. Losing a companion of many years is never easy. I am actually also looking for advice for my own dog. She is a 2.5 year old black lab mix. I adopted her when she was 11 months and she is so sweet and playful. Your videos were definitely helpful for her initial training when she came to us. Over this past summer, she has become increasingly traumatized by fireworks, an anxiety that has spread to any number of loud sudden noises from our neighborhood. Typically she will hide under something in our condo (desk, bed, coffee table) until a little while after the noise has stopped. The largest issue we've discovered is that she is now afraid of going outside when it's dark, regardless of whether or not she has heard a noise and regardless of where we are. Even if we do get her outside, which is sometimes very difficult, most of the time she will walk a little bit and then freeze. She will only move freely if we are headed back home. This is a new development this past summer, and I just worry about her having to wait going to the bathroom, and just that anxiety that she feels about the dark. Any tips that I can try to ease her fears and make it easier for her to go outside in the dark?? Thanks!

So sorry for your loss, my heart hurts for you. May precious memories help your healing process. God bless you all.

Oh no, when I saw the video thumbnail all I could think was “Not Indy…” I feel so sad to hear this. Sending all the love to Zak and Bree. You guys gave Indy a wonderful life. In regards to suggestions, I would like to see some videos about training small reactive dogs. Chihuahuas get a bad name for being “yappy”. I personally have a miniature poodle who is reactive and quite picky (not as food motivated). I know other people want to see this too. Thank you guys for all the hard work you do.

I too am so sorry for your loss. Indy was truly amazing. Thank you so much for sharing so much of your lives with us-for being so real (George's re-homing was a tear jerker for sure!) Much love and many virtual hugs to you both.

I'm sorry for your loss. Even over videos, I could tell Indy had a beautiful soul. May her memory be a blessing

Aww omg poor Indie. I’m glad she’s not suffering anymore

I'm so sad that your dog died. Unfortunately as you said, you invite a dog into your life and then they go all to quickly. Take time to grieve and then smile.....what a wonderful life she had, all because of you. I adore your you tube channel and you inspired me to stop my old dig training ways and adopt your method. This led to me finding Absolute Dogs (I'm from England and they are based in Devon). Thank you so much.....you put so much of yourselves onto your channel. Love you both and your beliefs.

So sorry for your loss, I lost my dog this year so know how you feel. It is good to hear you guys talk about this as it is hard and people don’t recognise pet grief xxx

"bear dog" and acceptable biting is one of the best things I learned from you -- my Henry went from biting me all the time (he was a lifelong street dog and herding mix who was EXTREMELY mouthy) to gently grabbing my pointer finger and tugging gently while rolling around, and gently chomping on my hand and wrists. Completely different from when he plays with toys, it's just our thing, and a natural dynamic that helped us bond. Thank you for encouraging me not to be scared away from that natural behavior. My chewy boy Henry was my first dog after our 13.5 year old passed, so thank you for helping us navigate our mourning in conjunction with new love and bonding. Hopefully we can all provide you with some of that same love and support!

I’m so sorry about Indy. When you posted photos of her recently, I thought that might be what happened. Fifteen years old! A long and happy life with two of the best people a dog could possibly have. She lived each day with love and fun. 🌈 🐾 Indy ❤️

I'm so sorry about indi! That pain is so hard. Zak you saved my sanity when I got a standard poodle pup. The first dog I have had in 30 years. I feel like God placed you in my path. I let everyone I can know about you especially the owners at the dog park who have coercion collars on their dogs. I doubt any of them will ever listen, but I try. Thank you so much. You invited my passion for dog training and made it possible to learn bit by bit. I now have a happy 9 month old pup who is happy and eager to learn. Please keep do this it is a Godsend.

I know what loosing a pet feels like. I had a Yorkie named Spike that passed away at the age of 13 from kidney failure. He is still in my heart and soul.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for posting this video. I just lost my dad the beginning of this month, and my current German Shepherd dog, Bailey, was originally his dog. I adopted her a year and a half ago when my dad became sick with cancer. She has been such a gift. When my dad lost his last dog, Bella, it took him a long time before he could talk about it. He told me that it was harder to lose his dog than either of his parents. The love for a pet is so uncomplicated and pure, and they are dependent on us for nearly everything, so they become a part of us. I think the loss of a pet is one of the hardest losses to bear. I am a physician and I have witnessed the deep grief of loss of a pet in many of my patients. Acknowledging the depth of that loss is very important to the healing process. And as a physician… THANK YOU Zak and Brie for defending science! Science is the practice of eliminating bias and confounders in order to discover the truth. Conclusions can rarely be made from one individual study because NO single study can be perfectly designed and executed. Rather each study is hypothesis generating. That is why the investigators and their peers go to lengths to review the data and discover potential flaws in the study design and we do more studies. The more we study a subject, the more certain we are that we have come to an accurate conclusion. The fact that people continue to trust anecdotal evidence over science, continue to trust politicians over scientists, is unbelievable to me. Science is the ONE source of information we can trust, because the whole point of science is to eliminate human bias and manipulation. So…. THANK YOU! You guys are the greatest. Bailey thanks you too, because since I started watching your channel, you have made our time together more joyful an fun! P.S. My dad and I used to watch your channel together when Bailey and I would go over to visit him. I thought I was introducing the channel to him, but he told me that he had been watching you long before I found you. He was a psychologist and was all about positive reinforcement training. He was the best! I love you Dad! 🤗 ❤️ Brie and Zak, I am sending you a big hug. We must remember…. “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.”

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WOW I love so many things about this comment. Thank you so much for the thoughtful response! I am really sorry about the loss of your dad. How cool that you watched our videos together 🥰🥲 It is really special of you to take in his dog - I would definitely want someone who really understood my love for my dog to take over for me, and you are clearly doing that for him ❤️ Thanks for sharing your love and grief, it’s such a hard and powerful thing to go through… We really appreciate you!! Sending love. Also YAY SCIENCE 🙌