Is this really all that my dog needs? I’m gonna try this! Update: MY DOG IS REHABILITATED!!!!

@dogwrx

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Tomi! most dogs do great with just this tip, but there may be times where we have to try a few other things to get results. The secret to finding out if this is working or if we need to look at other ideas is this: are you making progress (even if its just a tiny bit)? if the answer is YES, keep going. Sure, the process will feel like watching water boil, but you can feel confident that whatever progress you are making is PERMANENT and because the dog wants it, not because we are forcing them to. Hope this helps :)

@tomihassan1102

4 жыл бұрын

DogWorx - dog training Savannah I did this but with treats! I started short and with few interactions and now he's almost filly trained as my service dog. I'm glad I did the work

@user-ec2sh7dq2e

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so letting me know this worked for other dogs.

This is my dog. She’s scared of everyone and everything. We try to take her to dog friendly bars, parks or restaurants and everyone wants to come up and pet her but she hides or growls at them. This is a huge help. Thank you

@dogwrx

4 жыл бұрын

So glad this was helpful. with this, patience is the name of the game. Focus on making progress, not making your dog friendly. You will see that not only you take pressure off yourself, but also take pressure to perform from your dog. but if you are still struggling, drop us a line here, we'd be glad to make another video to help.

@ongo5258

4 жыл бұрын

@@dogwrx my pitbull does the same thing. Before I got him he use to be beat on by the owner. He was once scared of me and kept his tail tucked but now he's very happy & energetic around me after some time. He never experienced this much happiness. But he jumps when he hear loud noise, crouch down and tuck his tail when someone walks pass and I don't like that.

@dogwrx

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like he has a great home now, thanks so much for giving this guy a chance. I see the reaction a lot on dogs that have had a rough past. For them, a sudden movement or noise meant that something bad was coming, so they learned to react instead of respond. The secret here is to "rewire" their brain to associate those things with something positive instead of the negative they have experienced. I'll be making a video about this in a few weeks, will post a reply when is up!

This is what exactly I needed thanks

@dogwrx

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome! don't forget: The secret is focusing on progress, not perfection. let us know how it works :)

Thank you for this. I really couldnt find any videos about it. My dog is exactly like that

@dogwrx

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! let us know how it works

This is great my dog was scared by several men in a short amount if time and I have been looking for a way to help her. Thank you. I will work on this.

@dogwrx

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! let us know how your pup progresses.

quick and simple guide . thx . subbed

@dogwrx

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! thanks for the follow.

Thanks great video.... simple and to the point.... have not tried this yet....

@dogwrx

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed! let us know how it works :)

Thanks for the video, very cool idea! 😄

@dogwrx

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! thanks for watching.

HUGE LIKE TO THE GREAT CLIP /WORK AND THE BEST DOG BREED EVER=THE ROTTWEILER !!!!THANKS FOR SHARE

@dogwrx

4 жыл бұрын

amen! glad you enjoyed the clip :) make sure to stop by for our next one!

I have a 45 lb "mystery" breed and she is the sweetest and smartest dog I have ever met. (off-leash runs and all!) However, she doesn't like to be touched by strangers. The tricky part is that when given the chance, she will sniff people and when they try to pet her... she growls and I'm worried she is capable of biting. She has anxiety and she shakes when she is scared. The anxiety is centered around strangers... Men scare her more than women and she LOVES kids. My two questions are: 1. How do I help my dog feel safe and ease her stress? 2. How do I explain to people that my dog prefers to be ignored? People are great for asking permission to touch her, but saying "No" is a hard pill for people to swallow and I'm having a hard time coming up with a simple, direct statement. Thanks for any advice you can share. This is such a great video. Thanks for posting it.

@dogwrx

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Amy! I love "mystery breeds", they tend to have a great personality once they get a little training. These are good questions! 1.- To help your dog feel a bit less apprehensive to people petting her, there are a few ways. The easiest way is through "counter conditioning". I made a video showing step by step how to do it - Here is the link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lYWTqsSsXcunebw.html 2.- We get that A LOT when we take training dogs out and about. At the end of the day, your dog depends on you to advocate for her peace of mind, so while it may seem a bit harsh to not let people pet your dog, you have to think of it this way: stranger petting will make the stranger feel better, but your dog feel worse. Which one would you rather have? The more you advocate for your dog, the more your dog will trust you are looking out for them, which will make them less susceptible to "take matters in their own hands" and become aggressive. A great idea is to get a vest with a velcro sign that says "do not pet" - they are rather cheap on Amazon (bright colors work best). This helps a lot for people that just go towards your dog without asking. When people ask us to pet our training dogs, most often than not we just say "sorry, they are in training". Most people totally understand it and don't take it personal. As your dog gets better with the training that I shared on point #1, you can slowly allow people that are mindful of the dog's hesitance to approach. Let the dog start the interaction. Once they know it's up to them to get petted, they will be a lot less stressed about the situation. Hope this helps! Thanks so much for watching our videos. - Enrique

Amazing video need to do that with my jack Russell keeshond mix and she jumps on people that she does know. But she doesn't do it to hurt just exited to see them

@dogwrx

4 жыл бұрын

let us know how it works! :)

Thank~You

@dogwrx

4 жыл бұрын

Your'e welcome, Connie! let me know if this doesn't work for your pup, will be glad to make a video to help.

Thanks, will try this. We have a new rescue from a hoarding situation and while he has bonded with me he won't warm up to my husband at ALL. :(

@dogwrx

3 жыл бұрын

So glad that you were able to give the pup a new life. The one thing I always stress to everyone with a rescue dog is that it takes time to get results. The fear, anxiety and other things your dog is going through took a long time to be created, and it will take a long time to heal, but it is totally doable. I worked with many dogs that are struggling with the same issue as your pup. This link below is one of the things that have done wonders for them - and a great way for your husband to be part of the healing process: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lYWTqsSsXcunebw.html Hope this helps, let us know how it works!

This is a great video, I’m gonna start trying this with my older dog. She’s very timid around new people. What do you think of treats when getting dogs used to new people? I have border collies, and I only use the treats when I’m trying to build their confidence around strangers, I train them separately, because I’m worried the puppy will pick up on the older ones timidness and get worse. I try to take them somewhere public like a shopping centre and I sit there and as people walk past I try to keep them calm and focused so they don’t shy away then reward them, is this a good method as well? I’m just curious, I know everyone has their own ways, and I’ve heard so many different things.

@dogwrx

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Amy! good question! I think for behavior therapy, using treats tends to not give us as good as result. My go to when helping dogs with the issues your'e having is using their regular kibble food. Sounds like it's not that big of a difference, but let me explain. Let's imagine that I offer you a piece of cheesecake if you run a mile. If you are into cheesecake, you'll do it for sure. But what if you aren't? that cheesecake won't be much of an incentive to run that mile. Now...let's say your boss says "you have to run a mile before you get your paycheck". Bet you will run (or at least walk) the mile no matter what, since you value that paycheck a whole lot more than cheesecake. With dogs, the treats are the "cheesecake", and the "paycheck" is their food. By making them "earn" that paycheck, they will put more value into doing what they are doing, which means they will, little by little, subconsciously see other people as "their paycheck", so they will start to learn change that people = food, not people = run. Of course, we aren't going to withhold food from the dog, but we are definitely going to make them work for it. What I do is keep a treat bag with me, and then put the dog's daily ration (1 cup, 2 cups, etc), in the treat bag. It's my job to make sure I give them the opportunity to earn their food by training often, so by the end of the day, the treat pouch should be empty. If it's not, then that means I didn't train my dog enough, so it's up to you to make sure that the dog has an opportunity to get their daily food. Give it a try, let me know how it goes. If you need more help, just reply here, I'll be glad to help out :) - Enrique

@nimanixo

2 жыл бұрын

@@dogwrx really great idea

Thank you, I’m going to try this asap. I just adopted my first dog. She’s a puppy and she is so scared of anyone she doesn’t know to the point of growling and nipping at them. She’s so sweet to me and my roommates. I just got her 3 days ago and I introduced her to my family yesterday. She nipped at my mother and now shes not a fan of my dog. I’m kind of torn, my mother wants me to get rid of her but I assure her this can be fixed and she needs time/love to adjust to her new life. She used to live in a tiny house with 9 other dogs in poor conditions. I don’t think she has any life experience outside of that house. Any thoughts on this? For the 3 days I’ve had her she’s made so much progress already.

@dogwrx

Жыл бұрын

Glad this video is giving you some ideas to try! I think you’re right, 3 days is not enough time to really know if the dog is being aggressive or just reacting to a whole new situation. It’s actually REALLY common in new rescues that go to a home for first time. We call it “shelter shock”. Think about it: for weeks/months, the dog had been in a pretty chaotic environment (shelters are like dog version of jail). Add that there wasn’t a lot of time spent with folks or friendly dogs, and the constant stress…it will leave anyone in a really tense mood. And it takes about 1 month for the dog to realize this is home and this is environment won’t change. Give it a bit more time. Try this video and the others I posted. I think the pup will surprise you and your family.

I tried this with my 2 year old female Belgian Malinois, and granted I Know strangers outside of the family aren't typically favored by the breed, but even with daily desensitization for a year now she's still extremely fearful of people. Also being a Malinois, she will choose to bite first question later. never has she drawn blood but she's fear bitten quite a few people. When she gets to gain some trust for you She's the most loveable girl and very submissive. She's typically very good at recalls and very obedient, however when she's very stressed she can't seem to gather up any sense of the word focus. I've had 3 training companies (2 of which were behaviorists also) working with her but she never opened up and would actually lunge at them if they even stood up around her, they were almost forced into a sit. The only times I fully trust her around people is when we go on our hikes which always include some water source (creek, river, lake, ECT) especially being the scorching temperatures az gets in summer. The ball and water are her 2 main loves and she's much more confident during times where both are involved, which our hikes have and she doesn't pay any attention to people running around other dogs or prey animals as long as I have the ball in my hand she can focus. Otherwise she's got the attention span of a rodent on meth. Since trying to desensitize her and using positive treat methods or positive reinforcement from strangers hasn't made any difference, what else can I do?

@dogwrx

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Linda, thanks for the question! It sounds like you have done a lot of work with your dog, and yes, Malinois can be a tricky breed sometimes - they are a lot smarter than what we give them credit for - but I'm sure we can find a way to help. Would you be up for hopping on a live video call? that will let me give you some more actionable tips. Send us a message: m.me/dogwrx

@neiljohnson5351

2 жыл бұрын

Totally relate to your experience. My malinois is 15 months old, I've tried puppy classes and been through a couple of dog behaviourist, still no joy. When I have guests around I have to keep her locked in the garage. Heartbreaking considering she is so affectionate around family she knows and trusts. Took her to the vets for boosters recently thinking I could handle her. Nope! complete nightmare. Vet refused to examine her because of her fear aggression. What upset me the most was a phone call I later received from the vet telling me my dog was dangerous and a threat to the general public, she had noted it on her medical records in case the worse was to happen. The vet alluded to me considering euthanasia in around about words, saying in her experience some dogs/breeds never turn the corner. Wish there was something I (or someone) could do for her...

My 9 month old puppy growls and his hair stands up when he sees people from quite a distance away. (Unless they have a dog on a leash with them) At home he will settle down with in a couple minutes if the person ignores him and lets him sniff them. If they reach towards him he jumps behind me and stretches his neck out towards the person to sniff with his back end low to the ground. After his sniffing is done he is fine and wants to play. Where do I start with strangers at a distance? We walk about 2 miles a day and sometimes we see people and sometimes we don't.

@TrustandobeyGod

4 жыл бұрын

Also, that's great that you're excersizing him so much!! 😄 I am working on that with my dog..

@dogwrx

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Tracy. It sounds like the pup may need a different approach on the stranger danger situation. Let's give this a try: When is food time, place your dog in a crate, with the crate being in a room he is comfortable in. While the dog is eating, hop on YT and find different noises - in your case, will be people talking and being loud. THE ONLY TIME THE DOG EATS IS WHEN THIS IS PLAYING IN THE BACKGROUND. Start with very low volume, and increase it just a small bit each day. After a few weeks, play the background noise without the food, and see how the dog reacts. Do their ears perk up and have this "happy" face? or are they on guard right away? Only when you can see your dog is enjoying the noise, they will be ready for the tips on this video. The theory behind this is called "counter conditioning". Here's a link with a video that explains it better than I ever can. Hope this helps!

I was just given a year old, Old English. Bulldog. He is so afraid of everything, he tries to pull away and run. It took me 2 weeks just to get him to leave the front yard. He now loves to walk, but still panics around people.

@dogwrx

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like your'e on the right path, and you have the patience and love the dog needs. It took a long time for the dog to develop that anxiety/fear. It's unfair to expect them to make a full turnaround in a short time. Keep at it, you will see a happier, calmer version of your dog in no time. You got this!

this is exactly how my Boston puppy is.... idk why! he is 4.5 months old.

our 7th month old german mix is the exact same as Yogi! if a stranger approaches him he will hide behind us and in the worst case growl. we are scared of biting so were planning to do some training similar to this. we thought of just sitting at a busy park bench so that our pup can get the better understanding that people will pass by and that its nothing to be afraid of, our next step is going to be approaching willing strangers and having him heel while we chat so he knows that again the stranger is not going to hurt him, the last step wouldbe someone full on patting him with not growling or skittish behavior. help/ tips would be wonderful!

@dogwrx

3 жыл бұрын

Glad the video gave you some ideas to try! With dogs that struggle with this issue, I do feel that going to big public places will make it harder for the dog to understand and for you to help him. But there's other tricks to try. shoot me a message, let's find a few workaround ways: m.me/dogwrx

@simon-rv1mv

3 жыл бұрын

@@dogwrx i sent you some instagram dms under the username "simon.mckeown" hope you can get back!

Was this your first interaction with Yogi, or you been around him before? His comfort level with you versus the lady was very different.

@dogwrx

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you caught that! I did meet Yogi beforehand, but this was my first time interacting with the dog in a training setting. The lady had interacted with Yogi in the past as well. But to dive deeper as to why there was such a huge difference, the secret was my demeanor: I was calm. My movements we relaxed and predictable. I didn't show any emotion. I didn't even speak to the dog. So often I see dogs that are wild or are acting up, but then I see their owners and they have the same mindset. Dogs mirror our own state of mind, so the secret is making sure we are exactly what we want our dogs to be. Thanks so much for tuning in! glad you enjoyed our video.

My 5 month old male German Shepherd and he is weary of strangers. He would bark and go towards people. When I have people over he doesn’t like to be petted much by people. Just today I went to the sprinklers at the park and he was barking at the people/kids from time to time. I also have a 12 month old female and she’s good with everyone. How do I get him to be more social. When my 12 month old was just a pup I would take her to the dog park but I can’t take my 5 month old because he gets car sick. Any advice would be helpful.

@dogwrx

4 жыл бұрын

Good question! When I take a look at dogs with "stranger danger" behaviors, I separate them into two scenarios: - The ones that are THINKING fearful or aggressive thoughts - The ones that are DOING fearful or aggressive things For the ones that are on the thinking stage, like with Yogi, this video will be perfect, since we are catching it early. The name of the game is to teach them healthier ways to interact with people. Dogs will always choose the "happier" option. For dogs that are already doing bad behaviors (biting, barking, lunging, running away, etc), this video WON'T help. Their behaviors are not something they consciously do anymore, it's the result of a habit. Habits are hard to break, but not impossible. The secret to breaking a bad habit is using the bad behavior itself as a teaching tool to help them see that what they are doing isn't the best way to get what they want, which then helps them have an open mind to learn what WILL work. That takes some outside the box thinking. it sounds difficult, but it's not. And I made a video showing how to do this! Here's the link to it :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZJyotZWKgdzaXag.html let me know how it works.

My one year old dog is timid and shy, barking at people if she thinks they are approaching or staring at her. I ask her to sit or down when she barks and give treats if she stops barking. I have been also asking people to give her treats, and she stops barking, follows their commands (sit, give paws), and eats treats from their hands. But, barking again after having treats.. when she is off leash, she still barks at people but doesn't really get close to them, just barking seems like she is unsure. If I keep trying the way I have been doing (asking people to give her treats), she will get better..? thanks for your video!

@dogwrx

3 жыл бұрын

It sounds like we may be missing out on reading a few cues on your pup's behavior, and accidentally rewarding her for doing what you don't want her to do. Without taking a look at your dog's mannerisms, it'll be hard to give you a solid game plan. But I will say let's hold off on the treats for now, and stick to the method in this video. Once you see some progress, you can start using treats, you will see your dog learn how to make better choices faster. Hope this helps!

Good video I am going to try this! I adopted a dog from a couple unbeknownst him being afraid of almost everything. ( We were his third home at 8 months old) fast forward he is now 2 years old and while he has improved significantly with his fear of people I still couldn’t bring him in public or have more than two people over without him anxious drooling and barking and being evasive. While he has absolutely no fear aggression he will not let you get close to him if he doesn’t know you and you make eye contact. He will however approach you if you are turned around and try to sniff which at this point if you don’t move he will continue to investigate although it usually takes him meeting someone many times to be comfortable and even then it isn’t a sure thing. is there any tips for how I can get him to warm up faster and be able to go in public without trying to slip his collar or bolt and try to head back home. Thank you!

@dogwrx

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Andrea, glad you enjoyed the video! From what you mentioned, it sounds like the trigger is movement more so than a person. A lot of dogs that have been shuffled around to different homes don't get enough (and healthy) socialization, so they view the world as something to be on guard, especially if there's movements they simply don't understand, like a friendly person approaching. For that we will have to think a bit outside the box, because we have to basically press the "reset" button on how they view the world. Try this: Use the same techniques as the video here. BUT - add food to it. Use the dog's kibble, not treats. Start with a family member or someone you and the dog trusts so they can learn "the game" of eating from someone's hand, a few kibbles at a time. Once he gets better, have a friend or someone that knows your dog do the same. As you practice this, your dog will get to learn that a person approaching = food, and that association is going to be the secret for your dog to eventually (with a lot of time and practice!) graduate to try the same with friends or someone that wants to meet your dog, so he can eat from their hand. Don't let anyone pet her until you feel very confident that your dog truly is calm and understands that people mean a good thing, vs something to be wary. Hope this helps! let us know how it goes. Enrique

About to try this with my dog thats scared of everything most of all people

I’m looking to adopt a certain dog at the shelter. He’s a 2 year old Siberian husky and his previous owner left him in the backyard all day with his brother and probably not much interaction with humans then. He’s very fearful of people and strangers, how else could I help him with learning to trust me and also learning to socialize around strangers? He doesn’t bite or growl at all, he just generally tries to flee instead of sitting like Yogi

@dogwrx

3 жыл бұрын

Hey there! Trust with dogs that have a past like this isn't easy, but its something they can work through. TO START: you have to have him trust you first. Don't do too much, too soon, so focus on him being good around you, and you only. This will be really important down the line, because what we want is for him to rely on you for help when he's scared, instead of running away. And if he trusts you, he will follow your lead. That will help you, help him. Here are a few videos to help with the starting point kzread.info/dash/bejne/foRqktaTZ9TXZag.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/ipiClrtuqcKWY7g.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/Ypt9lJSwfci0pZM.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/dWhk08SugqzbqJc.html ⚠️ IMPORTANT!: Dogs that have built up history and struggle may do well with a few tips, but more often than not they end up not working. You run the risk of pushing the dog beyond his comfort zone, and if it's done enough times without knowing the signs they tend to become aggressive. Not because they want to hurt you, but because they want their space, and don't know how to ask for it. So once you are done getting him to learn to trust you, it's time to hire a trainer! let me know how this works for you guys.

@tinyube

3 жыл бұрын

@@dogwrx thank you so much!!!

Same with my dog took nearly 2 years for her to let my best friend pet her

I've had my puppy for 4 days ( not long ), she's only 2 months old. She's very intelligent was able to walk her on a leash and even off, she was/is doing great with going outside to do her business. When We'd go on walks she would growl at people passing by but, we were always able to continue the walk. Yesterday the next door neighbors kid bolted at her when I was bringing her home from a walk, it terrified Zelda (my dog) and made her pee. Ever since that encounter she doesn't want to go on walks, and will cower if even 30 feet from someone. She won't even run with me in the backyard like she use to, any help would be appreciated.

@dogwrx

2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to help, but what you describe sounds like something that will need hands on help from a pro. It won't be something that I can help you with a tip or a video. If you need help finding a trainer near you, shoot us a message: m.me/dogwrx

So my dog is a bit worse then this dog. When someone approaches she will bark and just won't stop barking until person moves away. So it's a different situation. What is a possible first step to train her gain a little more trust in people

@dogwrx

3 жыл бұрын

Dogs that bark until the person moves away are indeed a bit more intense than this one, but the trick is somewhat similar. I made a video with a dog that had the same issue as yours - here it is kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZJyotZWKgdzaXag.html&lc=UgxqpQLzVKuu8QqZb8R4AaABAg

My little baby Leo ( he’s a yorkie) he’s so afraid of everything. He pees when new people come around and if outside he’s constantly looking everywhere. What should I do ?

@dogwrx

4 жыл бұрын

Good question. Having a Yorkie of my own, they are typically on the shy side. It It took a bit of time to get her out of the habit of doing the peeing (we call it submission urination). Try this: in a kennel, have family or friends pass by it. As they pass, have them toss a small treat or food to the kennel, and continue walking. TIP: they have to keep walking by, do not make eye contact, talk to the dog, or even look at the dog. As the dog gets the "game", try having the people stop near the kennel (not talking or making eye contact), and toss the kibble. They will slowly get less stressed, because they will start associating people approaching with food, not fear. Keep at it, shortening the distance, until the dog doesn't pee when a person stands by the kennel. It'll take some time like I said, but it's totally doable. Let me know how it works! -Enrique

Do you think this would work with fear aggressive dogs that nip/bite when strangers get too close?

@dogwrx

4 жыл бұрын

good question! I do think that once there is active aggression (lunging, biting, etc) then we do have to take a different approach: the goal is to help the dog WANT the interaction, not be forced into compliance. When a dog is already showing that aggressive side, their mindset is shut down. A dog that's shut down will not learn, so we have to do some outside the box thinking and use their aggression as a learning tool. And I made a video showing how to do this! Here's the link to it :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZJyotZWKgdzaXag.html let me know how it works!

Over what period of time was this completed? I have a smaller dog that is so scared of everyone in my house but me, and he’s been here 2 months

@dogwrx

4 жыл бұрын

Hey there! the video was shot in one lesson, but obviously Yogi was a quick learner. Every dog has their limits and learning curves, so definitely give this a shot. The secret is focusing on progress, not perfection. You got this! but if you are still struggling, drop us a line here, we'd be glad to make another video to help.

Hello,I am hopefully adopting a dog.I am training him to be a service dog but he’s timid around people,I eventually want to do public acess work with him.any tips

@dogwrx

4 жыл бұрын

Hey there. To be honest, if you are hoping to train a dog to help you in a service dog capacity, I would NOT adopt a dog that has a behavior issue. This doesn't mean they are bad dogs - most dogs do great once they get the right training and they are in the right family. But in this case, you are looking for a dog that is a step above others. Think of it this way: who would have a chance at becoming an Olympic athlete? a healthy person with natural talent and good genetics? or someone who may have a disability and isn't as strong or a bit clumsy? A dog that is confident, calm, focused, and with the right mindset and genetics is a dog that you can count on. You need a dog that can go above and beyond under stress because your health (or your life) depends on the dog and what it can do. Here's a good guideline on learning how to pick the perfect service dog. Hope this helps! www.psychdogpartners.org/resources/getting-a-dog/choosing-the-right-dog

I forgot to say, I now gave had him over 3 months.

I need to do this but I don’t have enough for expensive training classes and I don’t have any people that are strangers to my puppy. She’s a papillon Pekingese mix and only barks out of anxiety. She gets very fearful of people out in public and when they come to the door. It’s worse when it’s at the door. SOMEONE HELP ME LOL I try to socialize her but it’s hard in the winter when you can’t go out much :c

@dogwrx

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Jade. Glad you liked the video. For this, you don't really need expensive classes or fancy equipment. If you don't have someone to help out, you can still do some solo training. For example, with the door barking/anxiety, most often than not the trigger is the knock on the doorbell ringing. The secret is to remove the bad habit when they hear that and replace it with a better habit, and you can do that with what we call "counter-conditioning". It sounds complicated, but it is quite easy actually. I made a video showing step by step how to do this; it takes a few pieces of gear that are not expensive, and a little bit of time on your end, but you will get results without having to hire a pro. Here's the video: facebook.com/DogWrx/videos/1239165789521724/ Hope this helps! let me know how it works. - Enrique

Thats how my dog is..

@dogwrx

2 жыл бұрын

Have you given this a try? how did it go?

Wow, I am I stumbled upon this video. My dog was born during the pandemic and there have been very few opportunities to socialize her with other people and dogs. We don't go out much, if at all, and we do not allow visitors to come over either. Now she barks forcefully when she sees strangers or other dogs. Help?

@dogwrx

2 жыл бұрын

Hi David, really appreciate watching my video. You asked for some help, so here is some tough love advice: It's not the dog. It's you. You mentioned that the dog hasn't had much chance to socialize, and your lifestyle tends to be more of a homebody. Which is fine, we all have our own lifestyle. But as with everything in life, it has actions and consequences. The consequence of having a dog with very little interaction with the outside world is a dog that reacts to the outside world. It's unrealistic to expect a dog to behave better with training tips when the real issue is that he never leaves the house...because you don't take him out. The FIRST thing I would do is change that habit. You don't have to be a social butterfly, but it will require you to take time and make a point to go outside with your dog, even if it's just for 10-15 min a day. A short stroll around the block or a local park will do the trick. You will be surprised how a little fresh air and sun can change a dog's demeanor (and ours as well). Yes, he will bark, growl, etc etc. But what you will notice more than that is that your dog is scared and uncertain of what he sees. Once you have an idea of what needs work, take a peek at this checklist, it will give you a start point to tackle the issues. pupford.com/puppy-socialization/ As a secret introvert myself, I know how hard it is to be out there - there are many days when staying home and not deal with the world sounds like a good time. But as pet parents, we have to put our game face sometimes and do things we don't enjoy, because it's the right thing to do for our dogs. You got this! let me know how it goes.

@davidelise6169

2 жыл бұрын

@@dogwrx I appreciate this more than you know! You are absolutely right of course. I have to do what I need to do be a good pet parent. I guess I'm still adjusting to having a puppy again after having had a dog who lived for 16 years with me before passing away last year. Gotta relearn stuff! Thank you so much for your advice and I will circle back here when I have updates!

Is this helpful for dogs that snap at people but don’t run? I’m wondering if mine is more aggressive than fearful.

@dogwrx

2 жыл бұрын

good question. I think if you have a dog that tends to snap more than back up, they are likely at the "territorial" stage. This video may not be the best move. But this one here will 👉 kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZJyotZWKgdzaXag.html

I enjoyed this approach! I have an 4 year old German Shepherd, that is fearful of people. I want to get him more confident, so he isn't so skittish. I want him not just as a companion, but a confident protector. I don't want to make him so friendly that he won't protect. I want him to be able to read the situation. I guess I want him more calm and comfortable than friendly. Also he could at times be potentially aggressive towards other dogs, and I want to fix this. But I don't necessarily want to test/train with other peoples dogs in case they get hurt. What approach should I use for these situations? Thank you, Truly appreciate it!

@dogwrx

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. I saw that your'e also wanting the pup to be a protector. I'd say that wouldn't be a good move for a few reasons. Let me explain. Protection based dogs (K-9, guard dogs, etc) are specifically trained for that task. The protection is based on "play" and specific training, so they aren't trying to hurt someone per se, it's just part of the game that they learned since they were puppies. Protection dogs are also treated and live a very different life that the family pet. I personally trained my dog for K-9 work, and while I enjoy the training, fully understand that my dog will never be friendly to people, dogs or be out and about without strict supervision. It's the price to pay for having that type of dog. Also, there is a very specific type of dog that is ideal for the training. Dog's that have anxiety, fearfulness or some other issue don't make the cut. It's like me: I enjoy lifting weights and biking, but I'll never be an olympic athlete. It's simply about genetics - either you have it or you don't. And it sounds like the fearfulness will be a big hurdle. The question to ask yourself will be: do I want a family dog? or a protection dog? depending on your lifestyle and family, you'll have to pick one. You can't have both, unfortunately. Hope this helps, and let us know how the video works for the pup. -Enrique

I need some help. I got a rescue dog and people can't get within 15feet from her without her trying to run away. What should I do to be able to get her to even get close to a stranger? She's terrified of other people

@dogwrx

4 жыл бұрын

Hey there, looks like YT hid the comment for some reason, thanks for waiting on my reply. I made a video about helping dogs work through that, so definitely check that out! it's called "is your dog people aggressive" I know your pup isn't aggressive, but the same technique that we used there will help your dog get that confidence back up, which will help you get him to be social again. Let me know how that works!

my puppy is 4 months old. for some reason he growls and barks at every person that comes around with hair standing up... and just backs away. i’ve tried several things i’ve seen online to get him to be social but i’m not sure what else to do. help

@dogwrx

3 жыл бұрын

It sounds like your pup will need some extra work with socialization, but I think this video will be a good start to helping him with his fears. Let us know how it goes!

@jensucksatlife7935

3 жыл бұрын

@@dogwrx thank you!

@jensucksatlife7935

3 жыл бұрын

@@dogwrx ive started trying to bring people over and socialize him more. today went really well. he met someone new and didn’t do nearly what he usually does!

@dogwrx

3 жыл бұрын

great job! 🙌

I have a 4 month old Rottweiler puppy who does the same thing. I hope this will help

@dogwrx

4 жыл бұрын

I think it will! let us know how it goes, we are always happy to help :)

Do I do this every time there is a stranger ?have them do this ?or just practice with a stranger ,and the dog is better around other strangers now because of this?

@dogwrx

3 жыл бұрын

Good question! it depends how intense your dog is around strangers overall. I always try to start easy, perhaps with someone at home or a friend you can trust, so that the dog gets the idea of the "game". Once you feel he knows it, you can start adding other people, and make it more challenging each time, but just enough for them to get better - too much too soon will end up backsliding. Hope this helps!

Is this a process that needs to be repeated per individual stranger or is their general anxiety helped as a result?

@dogwrx

2 жыл бұрын

Good question! Complicated answer. Once you can do it with one person, try it with someone else that you trust (friend, family, neighbor, etc). You will notice the dog may still have some hesitancy, but they will quickly pick up the "game". And that is the secret: It's not about stopping them from feeling fear/anger/sadness/etc. but what to do with that feeling. Once the dog realizes that they can control the feeling by simply doing something like sitting, then they will resort to doing so, instead of reacting with aggressiveness. The best way I can explain it is in human terms: A person with social anxiety will always feel that anxiety. Not as powerful, but there will always be a hint of it. May not sound like much of a solution, but there is a difference between a feeling that cripples and paralyzes you, and a feeling that you can understand, absorb and work with while you go on about life. It's unrealistic and unfair to expect a dog to erase a feeling (can you stop feeling sadness, forever?) The sensation will always be there. But The more you do it, the easier it'll get. Hope this helps.

I have a 6 years old pit bull, which really afraid of people. She is pulling me away with full power when somebody is just coming towards us. She bit 4 people, because she was so afraid that she is gonna get hurt by them(they literally showed up by sudden and she got scared and bit them, so she didn’t do it on purpose). She doesn’t get along with other dogs, showing mainly agressive behaviour, no matter if its double her size, if she has a chance she rip them apart. I don’t really know what to do, I was trying to socialize her, do daily runs and stuff, but none of it appeared to be working. I’ve never raised a hand on her, only when she bit someone or another dog.

@dogwrx

Жыл бұрын

hey Joe, I'm sorry you are dealing with this. I cannot imagine how stressful this can be. But if I may be brutally honest... You have a dog that: * has already injured 4 people * Is heavily aggressive towards other animals * has not responded to any training you have attempted (and it sounds like you've tried it all) This may be hard to hear, but this is not normal. Your dog sounds like it has some major neurological and genetic issues that are preventing them from responding to training. This is not a dog that will ever be friendly or even safe to be around. I know KZread is full of trainers that will tell you that all dogs are saveable and that with their training you can see magical results. For many, that is the case, but all we have to do is look at humans to realize that unfortunately, there are some that are just not savable - how many folks are in prison for mass murders, r*pes, and other shocking crimes? how many folks are in mental institutions that are simply too dangerous to be in society? I don't think training is the answer here.

My 1 year old labrador female was bought during the pandemic ,so I couldn't socialize her..so she is a fearful dog..she have animal aggression, Human aggression...other than that she obeys all the basic commands..could you suggest me some tips?

@dogwrx

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. HIRE A TRAINER. ASAP You have a dog with some serious issues. Issues that can end up hurting someone else, or even you. It doesn't have to be that way. I totally understand people wanting to do something to help their dog right away, and coming to YT for ways to do that. But like with everything in life, that can either have a positive effect or a negative one. I've met countless dogs with serious behaviors like the ones your dog has, and countless families like you who tried the self-help route, and have seen how it's affected them negatively, with many of those ending up having to put their dog to sleep, when it didn't have to end that way. Training is expensive, I know. But I think in this case, it's the only option, and the one that will give you what you want: a happy, calm family dog that can live life next to you. There's no price on that.

Hello, I need your help. I have a Portuguese Water Dog at home, which are mostly known for being very friendly, but mine is scared of strangers and that is a big problem for me, since I would like to start showing her on dog shows and she wouldn't let almost anyone touch her. So if you have any idea how I could fix that problem, please, leave me a comment. Thank you!

@dogwrx

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Pia, thank you for reaching out. As much as I wish it was the case, I don't think that your dog will get better with tips or small things I could share via YT or even a video. Your dog NEEDS a professional to work with, hands on. Especially if you are wanting to take on a dog sport like shows, where there is no room for error. Where are you located? I may know someone nearby who can help.

What should I do when I’m walking my dog (she’s almost 4 and 95 lbs) and a stranger approaches? She’s unpredictable. She’ll ignore or be friendly with one person, and the next person we encounter she’ll bark like crazy with her tail between her legs. There’s no rhyme or reason to the type of person. She started exhibiting this behavior after we lost our older dog a little over a year ago.

@dogwrx

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Heater, good question. For that, this video will probably not be enough to help, because once a dog has turned their aggressive thoughts into action, we have to take a different approach. But let's take a deeper dive into the WHY first: why is your dog acting this way? You mentioned that this happened after your other dog passed away (sorry to hear that 😞). It was a very tough time for you and your family, no doubt. When we go through a loss, it's normal for us to not act the same way. We understand it, but our dogs don't: they just see you terribly upset, his sibling missing, and everyone acting differently. We as humans have ways to vent or release that stress - go see a movie, talk to a friend, grab a drink...but dogs don't have an outlet like that. It seems that the behaviors are a way for him/her to cope with the atmosphere, not necessarily people. I think the winning strategy here will be to transform his state of mind before we shift into obedience. Think of this…. Remember when it was exam time at school? I know for a lot of us, the moment we heard the teacher say “test”, our minds turned to mush. Tests are hard enough....now, add not only cramming for the test, but you also woke up to a flat tire, your kids are sick, and right before the test, you got a call from work, saying you've been laid off. How much do you think you can honestly learn or do under all that stress? you may be there in body, but in spirit, you are anywhere but there taking that test. It’s the same with dogs. The amount of stress a dog has is the same as the example above. And expecting them to learn or adjust even at all, it’s honestly unreasonable. Doing this not only will not yield good results, but it will also leave you and your dog frustrated at the end. So instead of focusing on dog tricks or obedience, let's work on bringing your pup to a good state of mind (calm, relaxed, confident). it sounds difficult, but we made a video showing a really easy way to get started: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ipiClrtuqcKWY7g.html let me know how it works. * also, take a peek at this short blog post of mine, I think it will help everyone in the family to know how they can help your dog along the way: medium.com/life-on-the-leash/how-guilt-affects-our-dogs-6c97fa9c033b

Just got a 4 year old and its afraid of everybody. My wife forced loved her and she became her shadow. She still is afraid of me a little after 3 weeks and no way to other people. Will give this a try but she’s much worse. Plus she was abused by a man which sucks.

@dogwrx

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Gene, really appreciate the comment and for taking time to watch the video. Can I ask, how do you know your dog was abused by a man? just want to get to know more, maybe we can come up with a way to help out.

Why is my Labrador puppy overly friendly he jumps on strangers and when he gets hurt he runs away because I don't want my puppy to end up in a dog fight one day and he let the other dog bite him and he just stands there. And he likes to charge at strangers during walks he would just lick them in the face he just figure everyone in the world is his owner Update: Please make a video talking about how to stop a dog from being too friendly to strangers.

@dogwrx

3 жыл бұрын

It sounds like your dog isn't necessarily too friendly, but that it's pretty high energy and doesn't know how to control it's energy. What you need, my friend, is to teach it some manners. Time to head down to your local trainer and get some hands on help - this isn't something you can fix with YT videos alone.

Can a stranger give the dog a treat? Would thar approach work?

@dogwrx

3 жыл бұрын

Good question! the answer is.... it depends. If you have a shy dog, it could work, but only if it's done properly ( I have a video showing how you can make sure you do it the right way). if you have a dog like Yogi that is showing more than just shyness (growling, stiff posture, strong eye contact, etc), then using the treat may actually make it worse, since we may accidentally be rewarding them for showing that more serious behavior. In that case, the method in this video will be the best idea.

My problem is that my German Shepard mix is 2 years old. Helping a puppy is easier than an older dog

@dogwrx

4 жыл бұрын

Very true. I like to compare puppies and adult dogs as children vs adult humans. Children tend to be easier to teach because their mindset has not yet been adjusted to their environment, but that doesn't mean an adult can't learn - people go to (and graduate) college in their 40's, 50's and 60's, so we can definitely still learn. What I would do is focus on progress, not perfection. Even if after a whole training session I only see one small improvement, most people see it as pointless, but I see it as a win! What we are after is to change a dog's state of mind, and that, like an adult human, takes time, not speed. The slower you go, the easier the dog will find it to learn what you want them to, and best of all, every bit of progress is PERMANENT, which means that once you've reached the goal, you won't have to go back and work on it again. If you're still struggling, give us a shout! we'll be glad to make a video to help your dog.

@LoanLeaf

4 жыл бұрын

DogWorx - Dog Training Surprisingly my dog has been doing a lot better! She actually was able to walk by two men one of color (which she is normally more scared of) and she just looked at them as they said “Hi puppy!” No growling, puffing, or barking 🥰

@dogwrx

3 жыл бұрын

good job! 🙌 glad to hear it. Hope she is doing even better now!

@LoanLeaf

3 жыл бұрын

@@dogwrx oh she is, she doesnt like being touched by others but me now but will still tolerate it and she is more social with other dogs. she can now be fully off her leash and follows all her commands perfectly. lots of work but wouldnt change a thing.

My dog won't let that guy to casually walk by and give him a treat - he'd be on the other side of the yard. Yogi doesn't appear to be a hard case. And yes, I've tried the indirect, pass by and with treats.

@dogwrx

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! thankfully Yogi was still a young puppy in this video, so he hadn't had the time to build the habit of "I see people = growl", which always turns to "I see people = attack". But with your pup, this definitely won't be the secret to help them. You need to use their fear/aggression as a learning tool vs something to fix. I made a video showing not just HOW, but why that works. Check it out, I think this will be a good place to start with your own pup. Here's the link to it :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZJyotZWKgdzaXag.html let me know how it works!

What if he tries to bite?

@dogwrx

4 жыл бұрын

Good question! with Yogi in the video, we had a lot of safety nets in hand: 1- the dog was always on a leash during training this made sure that no matter what happened, we had a way to regain control of the situation. 2- a skilled trainer was holding that leash at all times the trainer holding the leash was familiar with this dog, but also familiar with the breed, and was ready to control the dog if things got a bit out of hand. 3- There was a plan in place We went over the training process, the goal, and our "red line" situations: if we observed a sudden change in the dog's behavior that made us feel the dog was becoming more agitated than calm, we were to stop. If we saw the dog's body language showing us more aggression than curiosity, we would pause and restart. On the video itself, the process looks quite easy, which is what I wanted to show, that it doesn't take months and months of classes to help a dog be a bit friendlier. But it does take a lot of "behind the scenes" prep to make sure we are safe. For dogs that do show active aggression or try to bite, we have a different approach. Here's a video showing that approach: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZJyotZWKgdzaXag.html Hope this helps!

I wish my dog was like this :( she growls and barks and sometimes bites. Ive been trying a few methods but progress is super slow and she regresses the next day

@dogwrx

2 жыл бұрын

It's really frustrating to put in the hard work for it to slide later, I'm right there with you! What all have you tried so far? What has worked the best?

Hello sir My female Lab puppy of 3month . When she watch any stranger went to them and lick their feet.is it common thing ??? I have seen other puppy then come to us and just sit quitly bt mine eeve don't 🙄

@dogwrx

2 жыл бұрын

licking feet....not sure. This may sound really harsh and weird, but in my experience, dogs like to lick stinky things. Maybe wash your feet?

How do you do this with strangers? Explain this process?

@dogwrx

3 ай бұрын

Easy! Just follow the process on the video STEP BY STEP. It's much better understood if you watch the video of me doing it a few times, then try it yourself with your dog, BEFORE trying it wth others. Start with people the dog has met once or twice, to get them to understand the "game". Then progress with folks they only met briefly, then folks whom they never met. I know it feels overwhelming when you see your dog reacting in the moment, but trust the process. Hope it helps.

Ok but what if my dog doesn’t even let someone past the first step? By that I mean the positive attention.

@dogwrx

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like it's time to hire a pro. You have a serious case in your hands, that will not be solved by watching a video.

@misschievous4850

2 жыл бұрын

@@dogwrx Thankyou for your help. I appreciate your reply. Definitely going to put him in training.

What if your scared dog barks and longes at people and want to nip them?

@dogwrx

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Marielle. If your dog is having some intense reactions, I think meeting up with a pro trainer will be the next step, since there may be a lot more going on than just simple fear of strangers - videos will not be very helpful at this point. Think of it like an illness: if you have a headache and just a cough, a simple trip to the pharmacy will do the trick. But if you have fever, rashes, or something more serious, then nothing that's over the counter will help, because the root issue is a disease, not a condition. We know trainers from all over the world, so let me know if you need a few names.

@nicola4789

3 жыл бұрын

@@dogwrx Thanks! I'm in Nova Scotia. Know of any? Thanks again!

@dogwrx

3 жыл бұрын

sure do! here's the link for one of my favorites in Nova Scotia: www.doggettstyle.com Just let him know Enrique at DogWorx sent you. Your'e in great hands!

@nicola4789

3 жыл бұрын

@@dogwrx Thank you! It's a 5 hour drive to his training centre so I suppose it would have to be on-line. Will contact him. Thanks!

0:16 ...me around strangers

@dogwrx

3 жыл бұрын

the story of my life 😂

Well my rescue pup does not work like that, if someone else comes too close he will bark, he is totally fine with all dogs.

@dogwrx

3 жыл бұрын

As they say: "different folks, different strokes." It certainly isn't the solution with all dogs, but it's one that has worked with a lot of them. Thanks for watching!

I have same problem.with my girl i just got

Hi

@dogwrx

2 жыл бұрын

what's up, scooby!

Shadow FEARS ALOT OF PEOPLE, INCLUDING TEEN, KIDS, AND ADULTS... I hope this video helps... 😭 I will make a video where Shadow is scared of my friend... Hope you watch it, and helped me, give me some tips... Thanks 👍🏻🙏

@dogwrx

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely try what you see in this video, I'm sure with time and consistency from you, it will get better in no time. BUT! Understand that what you are looking for is PROGRESS. Not PERFECTION. Very few dogs will achieve perfection. But all dogs can achieve their peak level of it. Hope that makes sense.

@shadowtheaspin6106

2 жыл бұрын

@@dogwrx thank you 😊

My dog is not curable. He was abused by his previous owner. He will do ANYTHING in his power to passively avoid interaction with people😢 at least he trusts me...

@dogwrx

3 жыл бұрын

I know the struggle, it's tough to see your dog feel so helpless. I do think this video will be a good starting point to help him through that. It's not an overnight process, but small steps always lead to big destinations. Give it a try, let us know how it goes.

My dog barked nonstop at peopke

@dogwrx

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you may have overwhelmed him during the training. Try doing it in a more blank environment or a place they already feel comfortable, like the inside of your house. Give this a try, let us know how it works.

if a stranger approached you as she did with the dog, would you not be on the alert and apprehensive ? The dog is acting normal !

@dogwrx

4 жыл бұрын

I would have to disagree the dog is acting normal. In this case, the lady approaching Yogi has been around the dog more than a few times, so what I was trying to show was that the dog's mindset was "people = scary", which isn't normal, human or dog. If a human showed that behavior with someone they knew was approaching them, then the issue wouldn't necessarily be the approach, but the view we have that causes us to react to their approach. Just like a lot of us humans have social anxiety, dogs do as well. And thankfully in this video, I was able to share how to turn their frown, upside down, for lack of better words.

NO STRANGER SHOULD EVER APPROACH A DOG LIKE THAT !!!

@dogwrx

2 жыл бұрын

I AGREE! But how do you expect a dog to overcome that behavior issue if we don't give them the training? that will, unfortunately, require a professional trainer with experience in these types of cases to take calculated risks in order to help the dog. This video is a perfect example of that process at play: • The owners realized the issue, and they chose to let a professional do the work, instead of going out to the parks and "socialize", like so many other owners do - placing the dog and the public in danger. •the training address the real issue at hand, which was his thought process, not his reaction. • Within a few lessons, the dog went from out of control to friendly, showing the strategy used works. If you feel this approach was wrong, what would your strategy be? I truly would like to know.

Yes, but one person repeatedly approaching is not the same as walking around with hundreds of different people. but it is a technique that can solve the problem for one.

@dogwrx

2 жыл бұрын

I'm curious to hear the concept behind your thought process? I currently disagree with your opinion, but will be happy to change my mind if you have a solid strategy.

stop a stranger from baby-talking and approaching your dog. It is YOUR dog to protect.

@dogwrx

3 жыл бұрын

Very much agreed. In this video we had to mimic that so that we can show the dog's reaction. We all know that there are just too many of those "dog lovers" out and about, so while we should protect them, we need to also make sure they are able to handle the stress of living with humans with training, which is our job as well.

this is not a great video, please don’t follow this. most of what the dog is doing is for appeasement of the human he’s trying to get you to go away and if you do it for longer than he will tolerate you will get bit. (whale eyes, appeasement licks, pausing, the staring, bowing his head whenever you approach, and all around an uncomfortable dog) this is what you DONT DO

@dogwrx

Жыл бұрын

I wholeheartedly agree that the dog here is showing calming signals (they are not called appeasement btw). But what you are not addressing is the fact that the dog here is showing these signs at a place and time that no other dog with a healthy mindset should show. That makes this behavior abnormal, and dangerous to allow it to continue. The fact that you claim the dog will bite if continuing is false. The video shows the dog changed its demeanor from tense to calm and friendly within a 15-minute timeframe. So where are you gathering these assumptions from? certainly not any sort of tangible knowledge, training, or experience. Anyone with 5 min on KZread can spew some fancy wordings and dog body signs. But what they can't do is offer a counter solution, and post a video of a dog actually improving with their methods. I'll be happy to delete this video and give you full credit in public if you can post a video with a dog like this, and show better results.