This one brought tears. The lady accepted what she did wrong and corrected it because she loved her dogs that much, that was awesome. Again I am so, so glad u were there to help.

@ItsMeortheDog

5 жыл бұрын

Sometimes that's all it takes!

@savanahstrange

5 жыл бұрын

I cried too!! Glad I'm not the only one 😂

@heywiki3590

5 жыл бұрын

I am wondering how do you solve the problem with aggression while putting a cone/muzzle on him? My 5 months old JRT type puppy has such a problem with growling and biting while putting a collar, clipping her nails... I contained the situation with putting a harness on her with treats on my lap, but she is not food motivated in general :( Clipping the nails is a torture for me and her..

@vaurievlogs

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Wiki try doing a distraction like clapping. from what I learned, when dogs get aggressive, try to do a distraction to calm them and to get their body not so tensed.

@SethKolbePrefect

4 жыл бұрын

That's how every owner should be. But there's way too many of them out there that thinks it's their way or the highway.

Man I felt so bad for the dog and the owner when they were putting on the cone. You can see she really loves her dog and wants to be a better owner.

@janiceraby6175

5 жыл бұрын

C.C. Ekeke I’ve no sympathy for the owner! They caused this dogs behaviour 😡

@strawberryemily8755

5 жыл бұрын

Janice Raby sometimes it’s not the owners fault. Dogs can have serious problems and that doesn’t seem like that was their doing I mean the other dogs seem well behaved and not nervous

@TheGoldenDunsparce

5 жыл бұрын

It's strange how she's ok with pinning her dog and striking them and "making them feel bad", yet she cries from seeing vets struggling to put a cone on him.

@CCEkeke

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheGoldenDunsparce I've seen many trainers and owners use this to discipline their dogs.

@sharroon7574

5 жыл бұрын

I think the owner is lovely but her emotions can make the dog feel even more insecure. Compassion is great because it means taking action whereas pity never helped anyone. To help a dog you need to let go of those emotions and be calm so the dog can thrive.

People who say ‚‚bless you‘‘ to a dog are my kind of people 👌

@killer12530

5 жыл бұрын

I usually laugh and then I say out loud "Sorry. Bless you."

@alidapuse5812

5 жыл бұрын

I do the same i laugh and say bless you

@QuranwithRain

5 жыл бұрын

lenapity not everyone does that?

@brennalambert3401

5 жыл бұрын

lenapity i guess i’m your kind of people

@itzmaaark7620

4 жыл бұрын

I do😂

This must be one of the first videos where the owners aren't absolute trash. Sure, the lady wasn't doing the thing that was best for the dog at first, but that was just because she didn't know any better. I can see that the lady really cares about her dog and that's really nice to see.

@leaschmitt2496

5 жыл бұрын

@Tilly Too wasn't that with dogs who had some sort of separation anxiety though? But I gotta admit, it's way more entertaining to see her train the owners than it is to train the dogs xd

@vkohaku1968

4 жыл бұрын

I wanted to like but then it would turn to 666 likes. What do I do?

@vladdytheinstagrambaddie8879

4 жыл бұрын

Lea Schmitt xD

@sashaburshteyn8218

4 жыл бұрын

I really agree. Indeed, you are correct and its accurate.

@hauntedshadowslegacy2826

4 жыл бұрын

She didn't know any better because that's the way she was treated as a child. Smacked because she misbehaved? That rarely works on anyone, human or dog. It just causes more problems in the long run. I just hope her human son wasn't also a victim of the status quo.

She did the “one, two...” and that made me laugh until she pushed him down. I remember being told to hold my dog like that when I was a kid. I can see that she (and her husband) was just trying her best. SO glad Victoria was there to help all of them. It’s a learning process and they were willing to learn. Lucky pups.

@elizaserrano5032

5 жыл бұрын

I took training classes for two of my dogs and the instructor told us to pin the dog down when they get too wild but the second time around I noticed they didn't teach that and a few other stuff. I was still implementing this on our puppy but I wonder if this caused any behavioral issues with her.

@bellw5834

5 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard only to do that if 1 not your dog and it’s drawing blood or 2 it’s drawing blood and it is a bigger dog.

@elizaserrano5032

5 жыл бұрын

@@bellw5834 so only for drawing blood?

@bellw5834

5 жыл бұрын

Eliza Serrano I think. I’m not totally sure.

@haleyclark990

5 жыл бұрын

Eliza Serrano Pinning the dog isn’t really taught with pet training classes anymore, but if you ask a trainer they will tell you about it and teach you how to do it; it’s usually used to solve dominance issues though.

It broke my heart to see how scared Rusty was at the vet.

@khirsah666

4 жыл бұрын

That happens to unsecure dogs in an environment like that. Imagine all the smells. Must be scary but vet didn't handle it very well either... Seems like they didn't encountered much aggressive dogs. Some vets can't handle it. The rescuer I adopted my dog from said, he was so aggressive in vet, they didn't accept him at first few vets they took him. He has no problem now. Yes he gets scared and pees sometimes but he doesn't get aggressive and the our vet trying to make him comfortable as possible with lots of praises, kisses, treats etc.

@kenwalker1731

3 жыл бұрын

@@khirsah666 im in classes to be a vet at my high school and its a hands on program at the career center which is where my vet class is at. with dogs who become agressive we dont just say "oop, guess we cant treat this one" sadly the first few vets shouldve done things differently, they shouldve muzzled him or if they absoltutely needed to they shouldve used a catch pole if it came down to it instead of turning their backs on him :(( im so glad that your vet has used differnt things to make vet visits not as bad for him :))

@juliac3933

Жыл бұрын

@@kenwalker1731 Using a rabies pole and other rough handling is a great way to encourage the dogs fearful behavior and make them even worse in the future. This dog would benefit from sedation because they are a risk to themselves and others.

Gosh I wish I could have Victoria tell me if my dog is insecure or just a moody little chihuahua.

@crosita1

5 жыл бұрын

I am not Victoria, but I am a trainer and would be happy to give you some insight if you want. But most dogs who do reactive stuff like growling, snarling, snapping are insecure. Feel free to post a video or describe what your chi does in what situations. Puzzle toys and scent training (no helping from humans) are great confidence builders. I find that people also tend to pick up their small dogs without getting "permission" first which can make any pup feel out of control of their world.

@elizaserrano5032

5 жыл бұрын

@@crosita1 ohh help me too!

@crosita1

5 жыл бұрын

@@elizaserrano5032 I would be happy to! Tell me all about it :)

@ascoadia282

5 жыл бұрын

@@crosita1 aw its so sweet of you to offer your help and advice to people on the internet, especially since (i assume so anyway) its your job and not a hobby and therefore youre giving out tips for free that would usually cost people. You can tell you must reallt love dogs and want them to feel better/more confident and by extension their owners to feel better and be more confident too. Great work stranger! 🐶💖

@elijah647

5 жыл бұрын

crosita1 do you by chance have any ideas on how to make one of my dogs respect doorways/be less protective over my mom and i? she’s a miniature pinschet and since she’s so protective over me ajd my mom she’ll block the other, a corgi-chihuahua mix, from coming in and then they fight

When Victoria actually teared up because she KNEW and she could feel how terrified Rusty was at the vet's, that's how you know you've got a good trainer there. Someone who can actually empathise with the dog.

@justapotato1176

3 жыл бұрын

So was the woman

Not only has the use of dominance theory in dogs essentially being debunked in research, the training has also been shown to be stressful to dogs that experience it. This video demonstrates, alongside the numerous scientific pieces of evidence, that reward based training is just as effective at treating aggression and fear cases...if not better. You don't need aggressive techniques to help an aggressive dog, that just fuels the fire!

@brookesoldiersunite3325

5 жыл бұрын

TheDoctors Whovian yes to me that method of putting on side only works in dominance cases occasionally. I’ll be honest I did it once to my alpha husky and she’s been good ever since. She’s very very VERY dominant. Now would I do that on my fearful jack Russell NEVER.

@grellgo

5 жыл бұрын

@@brookesoldiersunite3325 I am by no means any expert. Although I have read a lot about wolf pack dynamics in relation to the dominance dog training method. What many people don't know about this widely used training method, is that it's based on the interactions/dynamic of a pack of wolves, not dogs. What's more it's wasn't actually a pack, just a bunch of random captive wolves put together. In the 1930s animal behaviour scientist R.Schenkel put some unrelated(I.e. not a pack) captive wolves together in an enclosure, and defined that very unnatural behaviour in an unfamiliar environment as the behavioural dynamics for dogs. That's almost like saying humans must throw doodoo at intruders because that's what monkeys do.

@smartangel10

5 жыл бұрын

@@grellgo Yeah, the fact that studies proving the dominance theory were all performed on captive wolves who weren't behaving naturally debunks it on its own.

@debbiepeter112

5 жыл бұрын

I hold my hands up to doing this to my Shih Tzu. I have had dogs ever since I was 10 years old and never had a problem with any of them until we bought my son a Shib Tzu. He was a nightmare so eventually I dis do this to him and he has been amazing ever since. He went from a nasty over domineering dog to a loving little dog who has never shown any aggression since. Not sure it works for all dogs though

@DogCompanion

5 жыл бұрын

@@debbiepeter112 it does work, there's no disputing that...it's a quick fix method though that uses potentially harmful techniques - which is where the problem lies. The use of reward based techniques is the longer way around, but in the end worth it as you know you aren't forcing dogs to undergo stressful situations, which can be very detrimental to some dogs and even make the problems worse

This is nice because this woman was actually taking in the information and changing her way of training

@paxthegoat2869

5 жыл бұрын

Uhhlaneuh yeah! Some of the other owners would just blame it on the dog or the family. She was so willing to help.

@Kay94yt

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, she is willing to learn

I love seeing receptive people! They care so much they don’t mind setting aside their ego to get to business. Great job all!

Aw. This owner is so sweet! You can see she's willing to do whatever it takes to help the dogs.

@cartel4388

4 жыл бұрын

Offcourse it is but wouldn't you think it would be sweet too if people show the same love for each other as for their pets🙃

@romy5154

4 жыл бұрын

@@cartel4388 you're asking why people love the pets that they've raised and cared for for years, more than they love a random person they've never met?? Hmmm I wonder why... it's such a mystery

@bananapudding1367

4 жыл бұрын

@@cartel4388 i know you have good intention But i find it funny imagining *"On hey jim!"* "Ah ah ah back on the mat Tom!" *"Ugh fine"* "Good boy, have some food"

@giftofthewild6665

Жыл бұрын

​@@cartel4388 I could throw chocolates at random strangers when they smile at me to train them to be nice? Would that help?

I would love to be a dog trainer like you

@onlyequines8003

5 жыл бұрын

S.Mastert21 like who?

@theonebeam

5 жыл бұрын

@@onlyequines8003 like Victoria

@UnknownVibes_21

5 жыл бұрын

Thank u

@isnatchedyourweavehaha8584

5 жыл бұрын

I don't wonna but I do wonna work as those people who save animals

@Swnsasy

5 жыл бұрын

S.Mastert21 She has a school online.. It's amazing.. I cannot recall the link but if you search it should come up...

When she realized what her discipline does to the dog and said "I'm a bully" broke my heart. It's heartbreaking to see her being devastated by this realization

@rogue7723

8 ай бұрын

At least she owned up and rectified the problem.

It's so surprising to see Victoria in casual clothing! Regardless, I kinda felt bad for the owner here, she was just doing what she knew. Glad you got things straightened out!

@feraflauna3238

5 жыл бұрын

+Kyle R-Up until recently, I've heard several people say that pinning the dog down was a good approach to disciplining the dog. I never did it because most of the dogs got the message real fast but it was repeatedly told to me to be an option. I'm glad a behaviorist like Victoria set it straight that pinning a dog down like that actually does way more harm than could. The dog will "calm down"-only because they are so frightened out of their mind that you are going to attack him. As Victoria brilliantly put it, submission from dogs is given freely. When they know they have done wrong, they will "bow" in submission and accept the leader/parents' position. When you pin a dog, you're taking away consent from something that is given freely by dogs. And you wind up making them far more paranoid and fearful you will do something far more hurtful and demeaning to them against their consent.

The husband looks like a off brand Ceasar Millan

@Deaths_Beloved

5 жыл бұрын

😆

@ashtray_the_rat

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed, for really tho, he truly does.

@samosas

5 жыл бұрын

bruh i was like why are they doing a dog training crossover episode

@alien_invation371

5 жыл бұрын

Nah just looks like a guy with grey hair

@cr8tive401

5 жыл бұрын

lol

I learn a lot from these, makes me prepared for a future pet.

@supershepherd

4 жыл бұрын

Same!

@marimessamah4581

4 жыл бұрын

Same!!

@hintofjay

3 жыл бұрын

Me too I can’t wait to be a dog 🐕 parent

@natteslinger8889

3 жыл бұрын

I brought my puppy home 2 days ago he is doing really really good

I Love this channel it makes me want to be a trainer 😅

@TeslaNick2

5 жыл бұрын

Do it ! Best decision I ever made was going full time and becoming a professional trainer.

@tracyevans1313

5 жыл бұрын

I thought you were bille elisih

@kenwalker3374

5 жыл бұрын

Tracy Evans ....same 💔

@shamaleisa7471

5 жыл бұрын

Tracy Evans same I was like oh my god Billie Eillish watches this show!!

@robinb.4868

5 жыл бұрын

Same here!

I've never heard it be called an "Elizabethan collar" before.. I've always known it as the "Cone of Shame" cos that's what everybody on TV calls it 😂

@petramccafferty5902

4 жыл бұрын

Well that is the proper name.

@lifeofcharlotte5887

4 жыл бұрын

enyacoladas we Brits call it “Elizabethan Collar.” Because during the Elizabethan era a similar garment fashionable for people called “Elizabethan Ruffs” made from fine linens were considered high fashion, it was named after Queen Elizabeth who made it fashionable. In early 1930 a vet named Edward. J Schiling used a cone collar for dogs after surgery to prevent licking and called it the “Elizabethan Collar” today its known as E-Collar, Cone of Shame, Buster Collar Etc whatever you call it, it’s a useful device that prevents pets from licking and biting surgical wounds, hot spots etc. I work as a Veterinary Nurse Assistant and we have also had to use it to handle dogs in similar situations but we try to keep it as low stress as possible and sedate the animals but only when we feel they are getting really worked up. Hope this has been useful ✌️☺️ xxx

@kittenmimi5326

4 жыл бұрын

Where does the term cone of shame originate from, I'm trying to figure if it is already a thing or if it originates from up 😂

@missscarlett186

4 жыл бұрын

@@lifeofcharlotte5887 I was looking for this comment. Thanks!

@cheshiresmith1600

4 жыл бұрын

100% yhat dog needed sedation no way in hell would any vet/ vet nurse be able to handle that pup... YIKES

Wow, that owner... she’s a beautiful woman. You can tell she always has been, inside and outside.

@idahomountainlover754

4 жыл бұрын

The aggression is his way of asking for help. I’m sure there were so many other clues before he became so aggressive but the owners didn’t realize the clues. But so willing to help there pup ❤️

Anyone notice that Rusty's face is so much more open and relaxed as he is being taught in a more positive way, and as he gets more structure in his life?

Wait, Victoria is 50?! She looks 20! :-: Edit: yo when did I write this comment 😙 Edit 2: You guys don't have to repeat the same thing over and over again in the replies 💀

@iBlingYoFace

5 жыл бұрын

These episodes are over 10 years old but you're right she does look much younger than she is

@At0micplayboys

5 жыл бұрын

I figured the show got canceled lol I looked it up later now I'm like "crap"

@Masatisan

5 жыл бұрын

These episodes are brand new and made for the youtube channel, theyre not ones from tv.

@At0micplayboys

5 жыл бұрын

@@Masatisan Read comment above please :)

@bri5033

5 жыл бұрын

She looks about 32

The way that dog looked at Victoria was like he was saying “ where have you been all my life? Finally someone who understands me. “

This show has helped made me be so much more cautious with my body language when I'm around new dogs. They can be just as unpredictable as cats. But you have to make sure neither see you as a threat. But you have to prove it first.

@kittenmimi5326

4 жыл бұрын

May I get a reply what body language you should give when meeting new dogs and how to do it?

@jamimahpaul3318

4 жыл бұрын

@@kittenmimi5326 you shouldn't look it in the eye Respect it's space bubble Watch more of these videos to get information 😁💕

@eldritchtourist

2 жыл бұрын

The idea that cats are unpredictable is hilarious. They aren't at all.

@urmom-eh7zy

Жыл бұрын

@@eldritchtourist they are though

@giftofthewild6665

Жыл бұрын

​@@eldritchtourist they can be when presented by something new. I never know if my cats will bolt or freeze or square up or cautiously investigate, or just ignore something new. Could be any of those. For example, I never expected one of my cats to just walk straight into my upstairs neighbour's house, past her dog, and sit herself down in their living room like she owned the place. With my downstairs neighbour's dog she hissed and arched up when she saw him on the terrace. Totally opposite reactions. My dog is extremely predictable and almost always reacts exactly as I expect her to to everything.

Omg i binge watched the show and i am obsessed with it and i love the crew and ofcourse the amazing dog trainer Victoria Stilwell ❤❤❤

@Lanarostisseraychicken

5 жыл бұрын

Emily Abouras same, she’s better than the dog whisperer! The way she trains a dog in the blink of an eye is amazing

@salijayehinsen2892

4 жыл бұрын

I binge watch this show too and I've never even had a dog

Seeing an animal so uncontrollably stressed out is pure heartbreaking 💔

Sedation for Rusty was required because he was so very stressed. I do wish he could have been sedated sooner.

@yasminenaia2497

5 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately since sedation requires a needle and isn't instant you need to 100% keep him from biting before even thinking about sedation 😅

@lexwithbub

5 жыл бұрын

Sedation always has risks.

@ravenonyx122

5 жыл бұрын

Sedation has risks, and is a last resort.

@skunkie110

4 жыл бұрын

Our first family dog was terrible at the vet. At first they would use a muzzle, but once our dog caught on to all their tricks of getting it on, he had to be sedated from then on out when going to vet.

@kittenmimi5326

4 жыл бұрын

When you don't really know if the dog would tolerate or nit it is worth trying other methods before doing sedation as kast result. Aa it has risks. It ended up being nexessary for rusty, but since they don't know that at the start they gotta try the other methods first

I love that even Victoria got a bit teary at Rusty's aggression/panic attack at the vet! Even after doing this for so long, she still feels a connection with every dog she helps!

The woman was truthfully amazing. She actually admitted that she did something wrong and tried as hard as she could to correct herself. Seeing her cry at the vets made me so sad beacuse she really loves and cares about that dog

i feel for the owners. they don't like seeing their dog so upset but they have no idea what to do. it must be so stressful and frustrating.

That dog guardian is such a sweetheart. I love that she learned from her mistakes, and was actively working on improving. All the best to them! Would love to see this complete episode!!

This is super nanny but the pet version 🤣

@sunflowerland656

4 жыл бұрын

Nihal Mustafa 🤣

@vladdytheinstagrambaddie8879

4 жыл бұрын

Sunflower Land

@phoenixdavida8987

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. I've seen many a commenter come to this conclusion and I'd have to agree!

@kittenmimi5326

4 жыл бұрын

However dogs seem a bit easier to control

@alkahinat4558

4 жыл бұрын

Kitten Mimi right 😂😂😂 (I used to be a nanny)

Honestly the dog is actually super cute without the biting

I really felt for the owner, she has such a kind heart and genuinely wants the best for her fur-family. So refreshing to see in comparison to some other owner's, I hope they're all still doing well.

When she was crying it make me crying too😭 I imaged myself in her place

The study on wolves that was mentioned, btw - it was debunked by its own author, shortly after. But it had already spread and become "common knowledge," by then.

Well rusty is a little rusty on his bite control

@salijayehinsen2892

5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@Yzzami

5 жыл бұрын

ramdom user he’s a little rusty on being compatible with humans

@randomuser3390

5 жыл бұрын

@Yzzami 😂

@zeustheboerboel3794

3 жыл бұрын

Yzzami basically he is rusty on being a normal dog

My cousins have a dog named rusty he is so trusted in his small town they let him roam the neighbourhood and calling his name makes him go back home sadly he's old and has arthritis in his leg now but he's a good boy

@normal4810

5 жыл бұрын

Not sure if it's a possibility for him, but I got my old arthritic dog a wheelchair and it really helped!! In addition to glucosamine, chondroitin, fish oil, and a multivitamin given daily as well as aloe (reduces inflammation) and icy hot before/after walks and dog advil if I thought he needed some

@Psycho3678

5 жыл бұрын

Norma L we noticed he started to limp in one leg without being injured at all

I got teary at this one. She really love her dogs, and she just loved the progress they made. She did an amazing job! I'm so happy for her ❤️ I want to see the next episode on this one though 😳

Everytime I see the dog behaving aggressive toward Victoria, I get that uncomfortable thrill that I turned into a comforting joke, which is: What does Victoria say after the vicious bite? Victoria: I'm Stilwell. :D

@CeasersGhost

4 жыл бұрын

B r u h

Im so glad, this lady was so nice and mature even respecting everything victoria said, not mentioning takken responcibility for her own actions. And she really loves her dogs. Atleast this episode didnt harm the relationship either

This show is just so entertaining and Victoria stilwells' technique is sooo intriguing!!!💓💓💓👍👍👍✌✌✌

@daneboggs8147

5 жыл бұрын

Not to mention also really hot. She really a attractive lady

Lmao I feel like the husband was like “listen man, if it was up to me the dog would be dead” just by the way he was standing there😂

So cute when she says "bless you" every time Rusty sneezes 😍

@suzyq5291

3 жыл бұрын

I always tell my dogs bless you when they sneeze. I also say “ohhhhh big yawn!” Or “ohhhhhh big stretch!” 😂

8:39 Victoria was so excited! It was such a lovely smile, you can tell how much she loves what she does

It broke my heart seeing him soo upset I hope he is better

I bet that woman has been watching Cesar Millan. - Victoria Stilwell sees a dog thats a risk: "I need to read this dog carefully and evaluate what to do. - Cesar Millan sees a dog thats a risk: Provokes it until it bites, then teaches the owner to "Alpha roll" the poor pooch. Also remember that the Alpha Wolves, are parents. They didn't fight to get their status, they merely had babies together.

@bslizardette4669

5 жыл бұрын

I think your view is too polarized. I agree that Millan's techniques are the wrong option for many owners who don't have the instinctual understanding of dogs, which might lead to misusing the methods and in a way that is too stressful for the dog and ends up making the mess worse. And I agree that Millan often goes with the quick, unnecessarily stressful technique to show the owners that the change is possible. However, with Victoria, there have been cases which have been more about managing the dog than fixing the initial problem. That is not uncommon with purely positive trainers, but it doesn't work with all dogs. I use the balanced method, falling somewhere between the two big names and my current dog is much happier living with me than he was in his previous home where his training was done with using only positive methods. He's a semi-dominant dog and the kind measures meant that he did what he was told only for the reward or to make the owner happy; not because he respected the owner as a parental figure. Simply letting him get on the bed every time he requests leads him to start questioning the pack structure and makes him think he can negotiate whether he's supposed to listen to his commands or not. In a high energy/stress situations this usually meant that he didn't listen (E.g. In the beginning I got a warning snap simply for telling him that he can't run after a squirrel. He was still pretty much a pup at the time - 19 months.) I'm all for positive reinforcement, and use it most of the time, but sometimes the reading of the dog's energy and pushing the Alpha role a bit makes the difference in having a happy dog.

@rottweiler938

5 жыл бұрын

BsLizardette I agree. Positive reinforcement is great- it helps you bond with your dog. But you also have to be in charge. It’s like parenting in a way- you want to have a good relationship with your dog / kid but you must also be in charge

@crosita1

5 жыл бұрын

@Jotta H. Totally agree! It is so unnecessary and harmful to turn everything into a conflict you have to win instead of a goal you work together as a team to achieve.

@crosita1

5 жыл бұрын

There is nothing about positive training that says you can't have boundaries or create undesired (by the dog) consequences for unwanted behavior. What we do is run through a hierarchy of the various possible approaches from the Least Invasive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA). The better trainer you are, the better you are at staying at the LIMA end of the training options. If putting up a baby gate (management) is not disruptive to the household and keeps the dog from doing something you dislike, there is nothing wrong with choosing to manage a behavior instead of spending extended energy training them to not do that thing (say, harass you while you cook). If a baby gate is not possible, then you can take a next step toward a more intensive (but still not aversive) method like teaching the dog to station somewhere outside the kitchen during cooking (Positive reinforcement of alternative behavior). If for some reason that is not possible (in most cases it will be, and for this example it's unlikely there will be a valid reason to move past this) you move to a negative punishment approach where you remove the thing the dog wants (my kitchen example no longer works but for person guarding, the guarded person gets up and leaves when the dog is guardy. That is negative punishment. It's somewhat invasive and not very aversive. Negative reinforcement is useful when a very fearful dog is, for example, allowed to move away from a scary thing as a reward for tolerating it for a short time. Great for learning to tolerate other dogs, but it's a relatively aversive approach so we don't start there for every behavior. From a purely technical standpoint, positive reinforcement and negative punishment are nearly impossible to completely separate because when one stops, the other starts. If a game of fetch is your reinforcer, for example, than stopping the game of fetch can be considered a negative punishment. In the same vein, negative reinforcement and positive punishment are two sides of the same coin. Someone who starts with an electric collar (or even Victoria's sound aversion) is jumping straight to the more aversive, more invasive end of the scale. People find it impressive because they see instantaneous response. But studies of the two approaches find that the trainings with these options 1 Do not last as long for the same amount of training time spent, 2 Do not progress any more quickly for a multi-part behavior 3 Result in increased backsliding and/or boundary-testing (how willing is the dog to do the behavior when they believe the trainer is not able to see them) 4 less joyful body language from the dog. In addition, trainer mistakes have worse consequences because of the aversive nature, often resulting in either defensive behavior, or unintended associations (I get shocked while aggressing at a dog at the dog park, unfamiliar dogs are bad and dangerous). Positive trainers develop our skills and imaginations in order to be able to come up with solutions that stay at the LIMA end of the scale. We still set boundaries and create consequences, but we maximize the number of positive reinforcement consequences we can create for the dog. The better we are, the less we rely on aversives, both for real, proven training effectiveness reasons as well as ethical ones. Finally, true dominance in animal behavior is not about respect. It's about resource control. The most important resource in a dog's world (and most animals' worlds) is food. We have the money that buys the food. We have the opposable thumbs that open the food bin. We are naturally dominant. If we give that power away, by free feeding for example, as with any resource, we lose that "dominance" that so many people see as respect. But it has nothing to do with who we are as a person. It's about what we control and how we choose to use that control. Even in the example of getting on the bed. If your dog gets on your bed when you don't want him to, you are failing to control access to that resource. When you first decide to make a change, you have to find a way to get your dog back off the bed when you don't want her there. You can jump straight up the LIMA scale to aversives and shout or spank or shock. You can gate the dog out of the room. You can use positive reinforcement to teach the dog that getting off the bed when you say "down" pays great rewards. None of these will make the dog respect you more or less. The aversives will make it less fun and instill some fear of you into your relationship (can be mistaken for respect, but it isn't). What will put you in control of that resource is consistently getting the dog off the bed unless you actively want the dog there. If you use your new "down" cue every time the dog gets off the bed, on a final, variable reward schedule (so the dog isn't cueing you to do the down + treat thing), the dog will stop getting on the bed unless invited. They will understand that you control that bed, even though you have used no aversives whatsoever. That is setting boundaries and creating consequences in positive training. There is no lack of respect, and you get the same things done without fear or intimidation.

@Notgivenit

5 жыл бұрын

crosita1 THIS THIS THIS

I think Rusty's aggression was desperate cry for help. I felt so bad for him😢😢😢😢

@bagpuss211

3 жыл бұрын

Same here, his growling reminded me of my gran’s late dog Sam!

Awww this lady is so cute, obviously adores her dogs... looking forward to seeing the full episode xxx

I've seen the full episode of this and it's not her fault she would hold the dog down another dog trainer told her to do that

It’s amazing to see someone who actually cares about their dogs

5:08 When Victoria looks upset/worried, you know it's a bad situation.

I would love to train dogs like u,ur so strict,kind and respectful u also give lots of good points.I love u so much❤️❤️❤️

I don't have a dog but I love trying her tricks on my friends dog. Just in 2 days a friend of mine's dog learnt how to sit completely. She's amazing! 💖

Wow, Fran really loves her dogs! What a wonderful woman. Wish her and all her dogs the best. ❤️

She's one of the sweetest owners ever on this show. Such a lovely adorable lady. Hope she has a lot of happiness in life.

You can tell she knows what shes doing. I love this show!

Rusty is so freaking cute bless him

@155chipmunkz

3 жыл бұрын

Cute but scary.

"If he were a person he'd be at a psychiatric ward." Wow lol I love her. Love from America 🇱🇷🇱🇷❤️❤️!

This woman is a miracle maker well done I think it’s great what I do and u r very good at it

I’ve never heard a dog make that sort of sound. Made me feel so sad.

This channel makes me so happy, I love all the great work and progress you’ve done Victoria Stilwell, this makes me wanna become a dog trainer myself but with ur help Victoria❤️❤️

Poor thing... I love dogs so I always watch you help them and it warms my heart, I'm glad you started this channel

This lady loves her dog like her own children, just the way I do about my dog. It really made me cry.

I love that Victoria brings awareness to the detriments of "alpha" training. I've always thought there was something wrong with the way a certain other famous trainer does things. Always made me uncomfortable.

So glad everything worked out in the end and everyone was in a much better frame of mind.

I've watched so, so many of these and this is the first time I've ever teared up. The owner's obvious love for her dog is quite moving.

Serious question, if they predicted he was gonna freak out at the vet & knew he was gonna try to bite someone then WHY didn’t they muzzle him BEFORE they went?

@fireninja1990

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe the dog is not trained to wear a muzzle and can increase stress, in an already stressful situation for the dog. I had that with my dog, it takes time to get nervous/fearful dog used to muzzles. And the vet will still be scary for them with or without the muzzle. So I think that might be the reason. 🙂

I think Rusty must have been through some kind of trauma

@chipp3234

5 жыл бұрын

Jungkook Bunny Angel yes he was

@Kai-zz3no

4 жыл бұрын

Bts Stan? Didn’t expect to see you here ;)

Omg I stared watching this show at 2pm and know the time is 6pm lol 😂

I love this episode, it's good to see caring and loving owners like this one, who unfortunately didn't know better. That is why it's always best to be kind and gentle when explaining things, instead of being judgemental.

Well done Victoria you helped another misunderstood 🐕. Love these videos look forward to seeing more.

Finally an owner that wants to fix the problems.

WOW I DONT KNOW HOW SHE DOES THIS SHE IS AMAZING

@Edith.G.G.

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, she have a super natural gift to understand and communicate with dogs.

@LJ-rg9qn

5 жыл бұрын

Edith she doesn’t have a gift. She works hard at her job and does it well.

This is very sad. This actually bought tears. God bless the trainer. Am just so so glad that they helped the dog. And thank god you where there for the help.😍🥰

That lady is probably one of the best owners on this show, sure she was doing it wrong but only because she didn't understand how to work with dogs correctly. It's so nice to see people take responsibility for their actions so quickly and work on improving. Made my day. :)

I love this owner ❤️ she's sweet and caring and likes to learn, that's the kind of person who deserves to have a dog

I have a puppy and I learned how to training her from your videos love you so much ♥♥♥

This is my favorite channel and I learn so much. I apply it to my dog, but having trouble with my puppy 😂 you can tell Rusty’s parents really care about him and didn’t intend to cause any emotional harm to him. I’m glad they learned, they seem so much happier.

Love all of your videos. Very educational. Very good information that people can learn just watching. I have learned some things from Victoria that integrates in my home.

Victoria you’re always, always such an amazing trainer. you also look so beautiful omg 😍

@petaguerin1815

4 жыл бұрын

Cruz

@h4rszy435

4 жыл бұрын

Predator !

I guess I found someone who is like me

I'm currently studying to be a Vet Tech and truly I believe I'll try some of your training whenever I have time. Keep uploading these awesome videos!

What a lovely couple. Truly love their dogs & just didn't know any better. It's nice to see people listen to the advice Victoria gives them instead of arguing back & making excuses.

Who else wants her to train your dog?🙋🏼‍♀️😂

@sunnyheart7478

5 жыл бұрын

London Smith I do whenever I get a dog

@paulcrawford5437

5 жыл бұрын

No, I want her to train me to train the dog lol. That would be an amazing bonding exercise.

@kiwitm2469

5 жыл бұрын

@@politicalpartyagnostic268 Some poeple just want a companion and someone to love when you have no one. Not be a perfect pooche that obeys your every command.

@aretmis1000

5 жыл бұрын

@@kiwitm2469 ya but it depends mabey the dogs bark all the time or the neighbor cant control there dogs

@estellemus7180

5 жыл бұрын

I dont have a dog 😭

Thank you for saving this dog, god knows what they would’ve done to him if he was in the dog pound

This one brought tears to my eyes. I have 3 Saint Bernards are literally my life and I can see how much she loves her babies ❤️❤️

Fran is such a compassionate and loving lady.

Whenever I take on owners that have their own "techniques" that they've usually picked up from a certain TV show, I simply ask them "and how's it working out for you ?" The answer is always "it's not working" or "the dog's getting worse". It sickens me to see how some owners have been misled and are basically abusing their dogs. I really feel for Rusty in this case. Poor dog needs an advocate, not a bully. Positive reinforcement is not the main reason this training is important, it's the avoidance of conflict that makes all the difference. If you find yourself getting into conflict with any dog, STOP and re-evaluate what you're doing.

@chay1194

4 жыл бұрын

She didn't know. She didn't want to bully the dogs

@tinytiny3543

4 жыл бұрын

Did you see how hurt she was when she found out that she was making it worst ?! So don't call her a bully she's nowhere near a bully she loves rusty and was doing whatever she had to do too help him.

@missqueenbee98

4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes the source of conflict isn't anything the owner is doing or anything with the dog but rather a result of outside factors. For a few months,, my biggest source of conflict with my dog was as a result of my ex-roommate training my dog to disrespect my authority by undermining and contradicting my authority/commands no matter what I did which led to me sometimes needing to pin my dog to reinforce that he had to listen to me especially if I had enough of playtime when he was still wanting to play and that to continue playing, he needed to do so without me. He was already 80/90lb when my ex-roommate and I moved into my fiance's home with our dog so if I didn't pin and reinforce the fact that he needed to listen when I tell him enough or told him that he was getting too rough, I could have gotten seriously injured and in fact did have some instances of getting injured despite my trying to not have my own dog trained to not listen to me by someone who not only disrespected me but also hated my dog. During that time, my dog and I had frequent conflicts because he was getting taught extremely bad and potentially deadly behavior that I was trying to prevent for my own safety as I knew if we couldn't get him retrained to respect me as boss, my fiance would have to choose between us so he didn't come home one day and find I got severely injured or worse as it was a real possibility and concern based on his size, my injuries from him trying to play even after I was done, and the fact that sometimes to get the play to stop or calm down when it was getting too rough or I had enough, I could only get the play calmed down or stopped by literally pinning him and repeating my command telling him that I was done with play time. The only reason why I use deadly is because of my concussion history I had at the time and if I got severely injured, my dog could have been put down against my husbands will as well as mine because of the disrespect my ex-roommate showed me(and my fiance through the extension of the training the ex-roommate did). However, I agree most situations, it's something that the owner is doing that's the entire issue with at least the situation

it kills me when people see a dog growling or snapping and automatically assume the dog is "mean" :c when 9 times out of 10 the dog is scared and is reacting in the only way it knows how, trying to make the scary thing go away. I wish that learning dog behavior and body language was mandatory if you were going to own a dog or work with dogs :c it would make things so much better

I only started watching u and I love it u give me so much more info on dogs I wanna be just like u! 💕

Love this channel! It's so helpful

Fran: * finds out Rusty is okay * Fran: This is the best day of my life. Her married husband: Am I a joke to you?!

I’m addicted to this showwww 😍

Heck these videos are helping me train my dog properly and it’s working a lot thankss

I love the owners' response to victoria. Usually other owners are stubborn and doesn't like to be told what to do but they listened. They are willing to learn from victoria because they love their dog and want to help rusty.

I love how Victoria explains why alpha role type training of dogs is not the best but without being patronising 😊and how excited she gets when dogs start getting commands correct :)

When I watch your videos it helps me learn how to be A better pet parent. Thank you!!

It's nice seeing that kind of love for their pets, she was doing what she thought was right and immediately changed when she learned it was wrong. That takes a big heart

I love this channel ❤️. I learn a lot from this channel. Thank you so much!