When I was a teen and started walking our dog by myself, my mum told me to remember, its the dogs walk. This is his time. If he wants to spend 10 minutes sniffing a bush and its safe for him to do so, let him. This is his time to do what he wants.

@sydney13ism

Жыл бұрын

But why do most dog trainers, while training the owners on how to teach your dog to walk the proper way make the dog stand right near the owner, very short and loose lead. It hardly gives the dog the freedom it needs to do what he wants?

@briannecastillo6355

Жыл бұрын

@@sydney13ism for me I have two kinds of walks, ones structured and the other is sniffing. Usually when it’s a structured walk I walk around other people and dogs, I don’t want her everywhere and I need her to know that if anything, look to me. But when it’s sniffing I really don’t give a damn there’s no one around for her to get too excited about and especially no dogs. I like to separate them bc she understands context better and sometimes when its a free walk and someone walks by she’ll look back to me because she understands our boundaries

@flameepidemic4839

Жыл бұрын

@@sydney13ism because you want them to get their exercise in and also want to teach them not to pull you to get to what they want. Like someone said its a good idea to have 2 walks. One structured and one sniffing if you have time

@myrkflinn4331

Жыл бұрын

@@sydney13ism it's weird to compare but it's like a kid. The kid can play, run in the playground and yell, but it can't yell swear words or run away or break stuff. See what I'm trying to explain?

@myrkflinn4331

Жыл бұрын

@@sydney13ism like dogs can play freely in safe spaces, but on streets with dangerous traffic you need to be more careful. Everyone has to

This is such a simple concept I feel like a lot of dog owners don't understand. Regularly give your dog time to do what they want and sniff around. Even humans sometimes need to go to Target and just look around 😆

@patronsaintofpoison

Жыл бұрын

I thought that was the coolest advice I've ever heard. Dogs can learn so much more than we can from their environment.

@brandynlovett4054

Жыл бұрын

I work at Target 🙂

@kelleyb

Жыл бұрын

🎯

@760mom

Жыл бұрын

Omg🤣

@LCx829

Жыл бұрын

I walk my dog daily and I let her lead the way. She is a 14 year old lab mix so I feel like she earned and deserves to go wherever she wants. She loves to go to the park at sit and feel the wind on her face.

It's sad to see how nervous the dog is all the time but you can tell her owners really love and treat her right, hopefully she can overcome it

It was nice to see responsible owners for once who are just overwhelmed with the circumstances :')

Our very nervous rescue dog suddenly had a boost in confidence when we let him off the lead for the first time! It was remarkable.

@strenghsGirl

Жыл бұрын

Wasn't that maybe because the dog was more used to being off leash than on leash?

i have a dog that is just as nervous as this one. we adopted her from a shelter 10 months ago and she's only warmed up to me, still terrified of the rest of the family. really excited to see the rest of this episode, as I've never dealt with such an anxious dog Edit: its been a year since we've adopted her! she's still skittish, but its not nearly as bad as before. she now rolls over for tummy rubs for me, and will allow other members of the family to pet her. she will also come when other members of the family call her, something that we thought she woulf never do as she would only respond when i call. she'll also play with me by chaising me around! maybe in another year she'll play with other members of the family. thanks for all the replies telling me to hang in there, i love Dezi with my whole heart ♥

@patronsaintofpoison

Жыл бұрын

It sometimes takes as long as 2 years depending on how badly they were treated before you got them Hang in there, don't give up on that dog yet, it'll be worth it when they learn to trust again!

@Miss_tickletoeslathird

Жыл бұрын

Maybe you could do the same thing with Victoria did on this episode maybe it will actually help

@Myraisins1

Жыл бұрын

Jamie: How is your dog with other dogs? If she is good, it might be helpful to socialize her with other very friendly dogs. Over time she may start picking up on their behavior especially if they come up to you and are very playful etc. Just a suggestion.

@Jamie-A

Жыл бұрын

@@Myraisins1 she's super good with other dogs! we adopted her with a second larger dog, and she definitely picks up his friendly cues, which helps. almost one year since we've had her, and shes slowly but surely opening up to the rest of the family. she still very obviously trusts me the most, but we are making excellent progress! she'll let other family members pet her now!

@katysullivan3192

Жыл бұрын

If you don’t already know, the full episode was actually posted prior to this clip. It’s called nervous dog licks and bites the walls

Honestly Victoria has made a huge impact on me. My dog died last year and she was the only thing that was comforting for me. I love you Victoria

Sweet dog, sweet owners. And seeing her pick up in confidence was so heartwarming

@VictorLugosi

Жыл бұрын

Sweet owners? One is talking about getting rid of a dog..

@bananamanchester4156

Жыл бұрын

@@VictorLugosi Literally nobody talked about getting rid of the dog in this clip buddy...

@eh1702

Жыл бұрын

@@VictorLugosi “It’s Me Or The Dog” is the NAME OF THE TV SHOW. It expresses a level of desperation. There’s no need to take it absolutely literally in every instance.

@imalwaysright

8 ай бұрын

@@VictorLugosiwhere? 😂😂😂😂😂

In tears watching this. Poor little thing. What on earth has she been through but looks like she has really lucked out now.

This dog would 100% benefit from having a “job”, most likely something to do with scent work. Her owners should buy a scent kit online & do some training with her, they’ll be amazed at the confidence it’ll give her!

@languagemaus8083

7 ай бұрын

I suppose that would be the next step for Victoria, I would love to see the full episode

My rescue behaved like this for a long time. At 12 he is living his best life and mostly unafraid! Takes a lot of time and patience.

Victoria is by far the best humane dog trainer ever!

@emmagreen6087

Жыл бұрын

I'll bet she just cringes to watch some of these other trainers.

@crotchet1586

Жыл бұрын

Yup she's up there with Zak George, Susan Garret, kikopup, K9 concepts, partcularly Susan Garret, her channel is amazing. Im not sure I would have kept going with my rescue dog. It was so stressful in the beginning, mainly because I was focusing on outcomes...after listening and watching Susans' vids I'm now focused on building the very best relationship I can with my dog

@megsrini5013

10 ай бұрын

Agreed

I split my walks with my dog. When we’re going for a hike or a long walk I reinforce her keeping up and close to my wife and myself. But on the flip side when we’re just out and about or walking a short walk I let her take her time and just explore and enjoy herself. Really helps her focus when we’re up in the mountains and I need to keep her safe from cliffs and snakes and such

If you got a nervous dog, its OKAY to give it space. People always want to cuddle and pet them and stroke them but your just rewarding nervous behavior and honestly, overwhelming the poor dog.

I had a roommate who had a VERY nervous and skittish rescue dog. Was very sad to see...we did our best to love on her lavishly, but whatever she went through prior to adoption must have been a doozy, I have never seen a dog with that level of anxiety :(.

I have a rescue dog she is 8 years old and I've had her for two. We don't go for 'Walkies" we for 'Sniffies" 😂

@imalwaysright

8 ай бұрын

How cute 🤗🤗🤗

Truly amazing a simple thing of just letting the leash a little bit longer and up. She’s happy she’s so happy I’m happy for her and her two owners too mother and daughter.

If you really want to enrich your dogs walk, take them out really early in the morning - all the nightime/dawn animals would have been scurrying around and their scents would still be strong and not "polluted" by human smells. Our dog wasn't a scent hound (lurcher, so sight hound instead) but, whenever we took her out super early, she would spend the whole time with her nose to the ground, just running back & forth 🥰

I love this woman, intelligent and so much compassion ❤

Awh poor sweetheart went through so much 😢 thank you guys so much for loving her and doing anything for her to get past her trauma 💗

I'm trying to help our very nervous dog. I would welcome more tips like these in the video. Our family is disfuctional, but i'm trying to praise the dog and be patient with him, and it is helping. He is happier now that he's not getting mixed signals, and there is less yelling and arguing. I also found out how happy he is when I take him for a walk and let him lead me. He doesn't want to walk long distances, is agressive towards other dogs, and will not take any treats when outside, but handfeeding him his kibble and praising him for being brave is helping. It is scary for me to be the person who takes agency, and to assert myself to the people who raised me, and there is tension, but things are slowly getting better.

@louisasmiles

Жыл бұрын

Keep it up. You both have each other. You both will need each other more and more. Xx

@quinnlegge1401

Жыл бұрын

Great job! Its amazing what patience and good communication can do to help our pets live happier lives

@superspecky4eyes

Жыл бұрын

Dogs like routine, especially nervous ones. So, if possible, get up and go to bed at the same time everday. Walk them, feed them at the same time everyday etc. This applies to your routine a smuch as theirs. Having an idea of what is happening in the house and when helps them feel more at ease. Be as strict/consistant as you can. Over time it helps.

@imalwaysright

8 ай бұрын

Hoping the best for you. Keep being assertive, putting yourself first, and engaging in self care

I am glad you are doing more videos. I have had and been around dogs all my life, and done well with them. But I've learned more from your videos than any other source of dog training. I love your gentle approach with the dogs, and with what ease you can help them. As a result, I have well behaved pets that are such a joy, with much less effort and work on my part. Thank you.

Oh this was so incredibly beautiful, what a change for the dog 💖

Poor doggy she's so cute and I feel bad for her 😢❤️

I have a senior dog like that too but he is such a sweetheart

I would really love an episode or some tips on teaching nervous dogs like this one to play with toys and chew.

I had this sweet rescue beagle who was nervous like this. He warmed up over time, but never could get used to certain people, including my dad. It helped that he spent the vast majority of his time outside. He didn't want to be in the house unless the weather was bad. When I moved out into an apartment, he had a breakdown. I had to put him in anxiety medicine.

Kudos to Victoria, I love watching this.

thank you Victoria for being here to help them all, hugssssssssssssssssssssssss🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

This is a special clip. I’ve said it so many times, but I love the new seasons with all these loving owners that want the absolute best for their pets 🥹🥹🥹🥹 The mum is so loving and caring 😭😭😭😭

Victoria this is brilliant!! I'm going to try this with my new little rescue dog. Thankyou 🙏 💖

They really love their dogs. Bless her. ❤️

My sister had a rescue from Kosovo. She was quite shy and nervous to begin with she did get over it for the most part but would revert to fear when you waved your arms around her. I looked after her often in her home and a sweeter dog you couldn’t ask for. I miss you Cooper you were an absolute doll. Consider adopting a dog from abroad the dividends will be worth it.

Theyre a lovely family. What a wonderful change in Nellie. They all made that happen

Awe bless the pup.

Aww she’s so cute❤

Learned something new! Thanks

She is so cute I love that you are so helpful

I have a 9 year old beagle mix. I think sniffing to him is like us eating potato chips. Once we start we can't stop!

Poor thing breaks my heart ❤️ 😢

Love you Victoria and thanks so much for all important education 😊

This short video moved me so.

I love when you make your videos long could you please do that again

YOUR THE BEST VICTORIA ❤❤❤

Great video

For anyone reading this: I know that dog training can be difficult sometimes, but you're doing great. Keep up the good work, and your dog (and your own sanity) will thank you for it! ❤️💕

My Nellie is also a beagle mix rescue and super nervous 😅

What a nice idea 🥰

I wish I could watch the full episode.

I befriended a friend's dog and I let him pick the pace most of the time when we walked atleast once a day, my friend once remarked how rarely he poo'd. I laughed, everytime with me, even if we were out multiple times a day, fairly frequently twice. I saw the walk as his time, the only time I forced him was when we were going somewhere, or when it rained and he didn't want to go.

I love this video

I rescued a cat in Cyprus which is funny to hear from them. Pets do free roam there (lots of donkeys in North) but none seem to be taken in. It's also common to just chain your dog up for hours on end, no walk. I know someone who even let's their tortoise walk around in the back yard. It was odd but I was on the northern side mostly, a side that is slowly being put through a huge inflation, as during one year, 7TL per 1USD turned to 12TL per 1USD. Just no money

I unknowingly did this to one of my puppies. I have adopted a brother and a sister and they have 4 puppies, i gave away the male and i keep the 3 females, one of them is really anxious about everything that moves, makes me wonder why because her other two siblings aren't like that. When I started walking them off leash and let her sniff around, i noticed she is more confident and less anxious.

WE STAN VICTORIA

Victoria, my favourite person ♥

Dogs are not ppl , they don’t walk. Walking beside owner is not natural. If we want to have a well trained dog that walks beside us we have to balance with his needs also. The walk should be sprinkled with free time and play time .

Omg she is so cute

Nobody- Me: "LOOK DOG, TOUGHEN UP BUTTER CUP! U GOT A WHOLE LIFE STILL, OK?... okay ty!☺ I love you☺

Ive met this dog that slso does thats but shes really nice

What a sweet dog 🥹

This is what I try to explain to my customers... The dogs have needs too and they need to be allowed to be a dog and not just put pet. We have to think of it from their perspective and what would be nice for them. Happy dogs.... Happy owners

Poor thing ❤️

good to see good owners for once

@imalwaysright

8 ай бұрын

The new episodes feature only good owners

Yup beagle ❤️

I feel bad for that dog :(

@Bussincuit

Жыл бұрын

Same 😢😢😢

@Itz_Miaa_

Жыл бұрын

😢same

@ruifan123

Жыл бұрын

Me too :(

@my.beautiful.mess.1

Жыл бұрын

Same

We have a traumatised rescue dog. We just gave him the time to do what he wanted. At first he needed to stop every few metres and look around, sniffing, to make sure it was safe to continue. We let him. He's a happy old man now though he won't last much longer because he has a terminal illness. Such a blessing to have been part of his life.

My sensitive blind dog takes it personally every time I correct our new puppy. She won’t come, eat or anything if I corrected the pup that day.

Poor thing 😢

"It's me or the dog" Let me help you pack your things. You got enough bags? You can borrow one of mine.

She is so beautiful and adorable 😊

God bless the new owners of Nelly and Victoria.

Beautiful

So my dog is just like this not rlly sure why! We have never ever layed a hand on her shes our baby shes a chocolate lab and i got to pick out the litter i picked her because she was quiet and shy well her personality has been exactly like this could anyone explain why maybe? Can some dogs just have a shy personality?

Not me crying

My sister babysits for a very timid dog like Nellie. I will tell her about this video.

@lilskipper4683

Жыл бұрын

dog sits* it's not a baby 😂

@karyannfontaine8757

Жыл бұрын

@@lilskipper4683 You are right, thanks.

They should do scent training with her, just for fun, both inside and out, just so she can get that need met, and it makes it a fun activity with her owners.. Which again will build more confidence. But I also saw them petting her, and feeding her anxiety, with this human - I'm so sorry for your past. So instead of getting past it, they keep it living.. She feeds off their energy, and if their energy is: - oooh you poor little girl, you are so scared, aren't you scared, yes you are, oooh I'm so sorry that you had to experience that pain, come here, I will cuddle you, ooh my poor baby... Then she's stuck in that trauma.

currently fostering a dog who is even more nervous than this , I cant even put a harness on her and she cant go on walks as she is just so terrified of the world , its so sad , I dont know if she will ever be able to go out of the house

@elizabethpeters9875

Жыл бұрын

I've got a traumatised Spanish greyhound. I've had her for 3 years now. She wouldn't even sniff the ground until a few weeks ago. Without knowing I have been encouraging her nervousness - but after watching the dog daddy I've adapted his methods with nervous aggressive dogs to my dog as they work just the same. I've had a massive breakthrough with her and she is definitely a lot better in so many areas of her life already. I could cry with relief now. I have a long way to go but I know I'm on the right track. Get a very close fitting collar your dog cannot get out of. I have 2 leads attached to mine, one on my body, in case I drop one as I know she would bolt and not come back. That helps you feel more relaxed on the walk too. You must be able to get a lead on your dog in case you need to leave the house in an emergency or for a vet visit etc - so persevere it's so worth it. I'm happy to tell you more of my experiences with my Nola if you want me to. I almost gave up on her at first as she was so traumatised - but I'm so glad I carried on. It's taken her almost 3 years to start wagging her tail a little bit! I totally understand how hard it is as I've lived it too. But if nothing else remember it is vital to have a collar on yours and be able to put a lead on just in case of any emergency. Hugs from Liz xxx

Poor doggo

Happy Saturday Victoria hope you have a brilliant day! 😊

@gachadlll3530

Жыл бұрын

Did you have to make 5 comments tho 💀

@ruifan123

Жыл бұрын

@@gachadlll3530I know not to be rude just like edit your comment next time

@gachadlll3530

Жыл бұрын

@@ruifan123 huh?

I am from Cyprus 😅

Aww

❤❤❤❤❤What do you guys think of ower old English bulldog he is only 10 mouths old ❤❤❤

It would hurt me so much I’d cry everyday thinking I was scaring or hurting my pup..I’ve only kept cats so I know the turning and moving away

i love yuo❤🧡💛💚💙💜💯

The poor baby :(

My Maltese does this. Cowers and whatnot...it's stressful

My dog is the same way, unfortunately she doesn’t trust any humans other than my mom so even If I wanted to take her on a walk I couldn’t since she escapes out of her harness.

@lilskipper4683

Жыл бұрын

Then the harness is too loose, I've walked many dogs and have had to inform a lot of owners that either the collar is too tight or WAY too loose and their harness needs to be tighter if they're bound to escape. If you can fit two fingers under a collar or harness you know it isn't too tight, make sure the harness doesn't sag and that it doesn't rub when the dog walks! 😊

@jaydiarie

Жыл бұрын

@@lilskipper4683 thanks for the advice! i appreciate it. my mom takes her on walks with no problem but i cant so ive always been jealous hahah.

Oh little Nelly, what an awful start to life you had! I hope these two lovely ladies have spoilt you even more than you were being

@fooyum

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. We love her so much and she is happy in her own “Nellie” way ❤

Just finished watching. 12 hr diff between our countries so live is late for me. I get it when

I try to let my girl lead sometimes, but when she finds something interesting I simply can’t keep up with her and if the leash goes taut most of the times she picks a different direction instead of letting me catch up.

《Trying not to cry》 🥹🥹🥹🥹

🥺

Omg

I need your help with our dog I think she is overly protective and has bitten people I just paid off a hefty fine cause my dog decided that our neighbor was a threat as he walked past our door please help

Sad 😞

Wouldn't one of those real long dog leashes, the kind that curl up in a plastic ring the owner has, which gives a real large area for the dog to roam on it's own be better than having to walk with the dog so much? Victoria is still nearby, of course, but just not as close.

@be6715

Жыл бұрын

Most trainers don't like those leashes for a number of reasons.

@elizabethpeters9875

Жыл бұрын

They are dangerous! It also helps the dog knowing that you are with them and is good exercise for humans too!

One thing that's always always bugged me about seeing other people walk their dogs is for them to be like "This is a WALK we are WALKING" and pull on the leash and yank the dogs to keep moving. You should only do that if they're about to 1. walk into a dangerous place like lunge into the street or 2. they're about to eat something they shouldn't. Even then, be careful not the hurt your dog!

I feel so old, why does Victoria look decades older than I remembered

@imalwaysright

8 ай бұрын

The original UK season was filmed almost 2 decades ago!

Something someone hurt

@fooyum

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Almost certainly she was battered which is how she ended up with broken legs.

Why not book a dog park for an hour and set up a sniff course for your pup.