Sending so much love to fellow reactive dog owners. It's so tough.

@messiisgod100

2 жыл бұрын

It’s so tough isn’t it, feel like I’m sometimes the only one in the park with a dog who’s going crazy. He just loves every human, friend and smell there is. We’ll all get there

@janicetribbiani7535

2 жыл бұрын

It’s absolutely exhausting.

@niebylejakirezus

2 жыл бұрын

Tough journey but it makes you a better person - you learn how to be a better owner, a better person, a better leader. Don’t loose it guys. The journey is about discipline and calmness. You’ve got it!

@agood1

2 жыл бұрын

yes it is. embarrassing and it hurts

@Missfoxtooyou

2 жыл бұрын

I feel like my neighbors think I have the “worst” dog, but I’m slowly getting progress.

I have a one year-old German Shepherd. She had just recently started to become reactive to other dogs, and sometimes two people as well. I was almost in tears because I felt like I had no idea how to handle it. I tried some other techniques from other handlers that said pretty similar things to you, but at the time I just wasn’t equipped I guess. Today was a breaking point she was barking and trying to run over to a little dog, and the lady was very mad about that even though I had my dog on a lead and she couldn’t get far it was just embarrassing and I felt pretty hopeless. I looked up this video and did about 20 minutes of training with her today. And OMG. The whole “ planting the flag “ thing to claim the space worked like a charm with her. I think once I did that she realized that I was going to be in control of the area and she was so much easier to handle and it look like she was having fun trying to keep up with me and pay attention and figure out where I was going, etc. It did take some treats but I was careful not to give treats to things that didn’t deserve it like if she stubbornly refuse to do a command for a while lol. But after about 20 minutes it was like a whole different dog even around other people. I tried this in my home for about five minutes thought she was picking it up pretty good so we did it outside on the sidewalk in a pretty remote area so there wasn’t a lot of people, and then we did it in the courtyard of my property where there was around three people that came and went in the time that we were there. And she did not bark or try to run into them or anything. She was focused on me and it just felt so empowering and I’m so proud of her. I realize that this is not a one day fix and plan on keeping this going to hopefully rectify the situation and I know there’s going to be setbacks, but this just gave me the help that I needed. 💖

@tracyalice575

7 ай бұрын

❤ I am a full-time dog Walker and pet sitter and even I have trouble with this kind of reactivity with some of my doggy clients. I am not a trainer though I have some training tools and underatanding... all dogs really have different triggers so it's constantly a revolving door of pup education for me, and I constantly need to challenge myself even when bone tired! Tools and practice...hope and consistency! Everything! this comment is so helpful. And very motivating for me even with my own tiny pup (who LOVES dogs but is NUTS with barking in order to "get to them to play or gain their attention"

@Elfin4

4 ай бұрын

I have a ten-month-old German Shepherd and he is very reactive. Been to Vets to see about getting him anxiety drugs also, He will try to bite us like a puppy also but he is starting to clamp down a little too hard. My wife can't walk him outside anymore because he pulls and also barks at people and dogs which looks aggressive to others. Vet said he is becoming out of control and we need to work with a behaviorist. We are on to our third trainer/behaviorists all of whom simply refuse to work with you if you use a slip lead or slip collar, so is very hard to correct pulling on lead and biting using a normal collar for such a big dog 40Kg and growing. Did you use and do you still use a slip lead or slip collar?

@michelledenices2210

4 ай бұрын

Did you use the type of leash he used in a video? I just need to know before I buy it because my dog is huge and he’s becoming reactive and it scares people

@alejandrocayax4824

6 сағат бұрын

I sent this to my XL bully hope he reads this

@alejandrocayax4824

6 сағат бұрын

@@michelledenices2210I think a harnest is better shows the dog your in control of his whole body

I've tried so hard to replicate this with my 1½ year old, but as soon as there are other dogs I cease to exist. I wish I had people and other, calm dogs to practice with, because the occasional meeting on the village sidewalk, with dogs who are much worse than mine even, just isn't enough...

@canislunaticus

Ай бұрын

You need to start much further away, and slowly move closer. If you know someone with a dog you can ask them to help you out, meet in a forest or out on a field and work on walking back and forth with the other dog in sight, just further away (you will just need to walk as far away as possible until your dog doesn't get triggered by just the sight of the dog, and you can slowly move forward towards that dog, if your dog becomes too much back away a little.)

@johannaennyc9058

Күн бұрын

Try to go out at a time that there are no many dogs outside. I usually go at 6am, 10 am and 9pm

Perfect explanation of how reactivity starts. That's exactly how my dog's reactivity started and unfortunately I didn't understand it at the time.

@tanyagiroux5566

Жыл бұрын

Same for me but we are on the road to getting it handled!

@cherylhowker1792

5 ай бұрын

Same here. She’s been doing it for 2 years and I didn’t know that’s what it was. Just thought it’s wanting to play. But now has a bark/grumbling sound. And can’t stand it. I’ve tried everything but this. So gonna try it

Many a time I have came home from walking the dog crying my eyes out in stress and despair at his reactivity. Often the reason was other dog owners making unhelpful comments who didn't understand as they've never owned a dog with these issues. Even hearing 'why don't you just let him off the lead?' or 'oh he just wants to play' as he's breaking my arm by pulling is extremely frustrating.

@GestaltO

Күн бұрын

The issue is you. If you are crying from walking a dog, you shouldn't have one in the first place. You're clearly not equipped to deal with one how it needs to be dealt with, and it's unfair on the dog to have that sort of handler.

@WakeUpDead1200

17 сағат бұрын

@@GestaltO Lmao, you're exactly the kind of insufferable dog owner I'm referring to.

As a kid we had a dog and did the same thing .. it was terrible to go out on the street with her.. pulling barking and so on .. now watching your videos i realise that we where the problem not the dog. I feel sorry now after 30 years knowing what was wrong or right... thank you sir .

I really like how you talk about calming yourself. It's so crucial.

You are a brilliant communicator, not just for the dogs, more importantly, for us. Thank you for explaining how our dogs are feeling. Thank you

Thanks. I got lost in the avoidance/positive training and my dog was acting like a rabid beast in public. Switched to a prong collar, then a slip lead, and a lot of your videos, now it's world's different.

@kaylynnpascal151

Жыл бұрын

Me too! I finally switched to a prong last week and I can’t believe how much progress we’ve made in the past week. It makes me sad that I was doing the positive only training for a whole year.

@Volaths

Жыл бұрын

​​@@kaylynnpascal151 except they are unethical, and frowned upon as a training method, rightfully so it's cruel. There are better, less harmful ways than a prong collar, being proud of training your dog with a prong collar is bizarre, it's not doing it because it respects you it's doing it because it hurts

@kaylynnpascal151

Жыл бұрын

@@Volaths most people think that! It’s changed my boy he has zero stress on our walks now. It’s saved us and we are able to communicate clearly on our walks now. There is no point for us to bicker back and forth because you will never agree with me and and I will never agree with you on this topic. I used to think the same thing as you though! We tried positive reinforcement for 1 year with no change at all. We use positive reinforcement and positive punishment now and we can finally walk past a dog with no reactivity.

@Diniethefrostmage

Жыл бұрын

@@Volaths prong collars are only unethical if you’re using it unethically. What is REALLY unethical and cruel is having a completely undisciplined dog that is going to hurt itself or somebody else.

@bakhytgul4457

Жыл бұрын

​@@Diniethefrostmage right to the point 👌

Love your videos. Your timing, level of discipline and understanding of how a dog thinks is spot on! Being one inch tougher, no more and no less than your dog is so important to achieve the desired result. These trainings can help so many animals live their best life.

This is perfect advice Will, you have made such a difference in my own training capabilities. I have a Giant Schnauzer and your techniques have had significant impact in his training progress. Thank you

I don't even have a dog but I subscribed just because of this guy's loving vibe

@tiffanypersaud3518

Жыл бұрын

❤ He’s wonderful!

With a lifelong passion for happy-behaved dogs, and a subscriber of this channel, I watch SO many of your vids. Will you are simply the best. 🇨🇦👍🏼

That was amazing how quickly you got the Tilly doing what you needed her to do. 💖

You’ve made me calmer in the process as well. Thanks

Much love from AUS! Thankyou for the vids and effort you put in. You and the team are amazing and teaching a great way to train thats simple to follow. Leadership is all they want.

My puppy was anxious about other dogs, so slowly socialised him… and now he thinks EVERY dog is his best friend. So aggression isn’t an issue at all.. But I really need this video because the loose lead is my biggest challenge with this puppy…😊

I've been spending lots of time on Fenrir and other effective "balanced' dog trainers and I'm pleased at how well it has worked with my 5 month Cane Corso puppy: she's one of those kids who love school. MOST IMPORTANT THING I LEARNED: -Training games are super effective - she practically taught herself recall via playing fetch and her recall is really solid. (I (congratulate her without trying to get it from her, walk away - the dog will soon start tearing back and pushing the toy at you). BIG TIP WITH STRONG DOGS:- Because she's so strong, with my next puppy, I will concentrate intensely on loose leash training very early: I can't expect to win any dragging contests. Thankfully, my girl now checks in with me, is very aware and keeps a loose leash. I'm in a race against time to get this perfect with distractions before she's a big girl !!

@carolynsanford1120

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!!! This channel has really help me understand and even fall more in love with my 11 week old puppy Akita!!

The way Will Explains things are sooooooooo simplistic in the best learning way thanks Will great vid again!!!

I always learn and I am always grateful. Your lessons are spot on with my rescue. Thank you!

You’re the best! And the video quality is wonderful to be watch and audio is super crisp. The whole team is amazing. Edit: Shout out to the dogs; Good dogs! It’s fun to watch them react, and their faces. Lol

That was an incredible transformation. Thank you for sharing this.

I really like the way you are breathing to work on your calm energy.

Thank you for explaining how reactivity starts and after realising it only ramps until it’s addressed. I love the way you relate and communicate, really impressive. I’d only had mixed breeds of mainly border collie, Shepard, lab, Rottweiler and NZ Hunterway which have all been an absolute pleasure and never thought I’d have a pure breed dog. But after my beautiful boy dog died last year I found it challenging finding the sort of mix up for adoption so relented and got a beautiful German Shepherd. She is perfect, now 5.5 months old, is gentle, kind hearted, faithful and loving but started being reactive while on leash with me and in pet shops etc. your video makes perfect sense. Im sure her on leash reaction to other dogs will easily be fixed as she is such a good dog. I thought it was my fault for spoiling her, giving her free reign of the house, beds couches etc but I don’t think you can give too much love or kindness. Many thanks for your pods. I’m sub’d in looking forward to more. Kind regards from NZ.

@cherylhowker1792

5 ай бұрын

Same here and only just found this. Hope it worked for you and hopefully will for us x

The video addresses EXACTLY what I was looking for! Thank you!! 🙏🙏🙏

Just ordered a slip lead. You are my favorite trainer on you tube and your methods really work. My 9 month old gsp responds to everything you teach. It’s just patience and time lotssss of time.

You make it look so easy. I think I’ll go back to earlier videos to understand planting the flag. Thank you!

Wonderful, thanks especially for demonstrating the slip leash placement!

I've been looking for a video like this! Well explained , simple, concise, no extra fluff! Thank you

Love your videos! Thank you for taking the time to make them.

Hi Will. I bought a super active, working line German Shepherd puppy in 2015 and went straight to a prong collar after a few months to bring him up as the most well behaved dog ever. My friends, family, and even strangers couldn't believe how well a big GSD could walk on a lead, and he could even "sit and stay" around active dogs without batting an eye lid until I released him with my "OK" command. I've only just discovered your channel as I'm in the process of rescuing a 9-year old Alaskan Malamute mix (I no longer have my GSD due to a split with my ex-wife). I've just been refreshing myself with all of the training techniques and I'm really glad to see such a great, BALANCED, trainer such as yourself (especially the video where you talk about the myths surrounding prong collars, thank God)! Really looking forward to getting my new dog in May and going through all of the techniques once again (the rescue centre says he is reactive to other dogs and that he pulls on the lead etc). I think I'll soon have him trained in no time with solid leadership and direction! Thanks.

I really like your videos with the slip lead training. Has been very useful. As a development it would be great to see the reactive dog, post tune up, meeting another reactive dog, rather than a calm dog. My boy doesn't react to calm dogs, just to hyper dogs! Thanks

@donnaberryhill1855

Жыл бұрын

Yes will show us one dog crossing another dog thats going crazy

@Gazibaldi

10 ай бұрын

Ten months late but yeah, my boy (rottie) is great with other people and dogs provided they aren't going ape themselves. That's the only issue I have with these sorts of pieces. The target dogs are always statues and the other people never react to the dog in training (ooh can I give the big boy a stroke/treat etc)

Brilliant. Thank you for all your videos, Will.

Really appreciate and support your focus on ‘loving leadership’.👏🏼🌟🙏🏼

My little rescue jackapoo has become very reactive towards other dogs after he survived an attack by another much bigger dog. Your methods are something I'm looking to incorporate in his training. Thank you for such great content.

Hi will, been using a lot of your techniques from your videos with our puppy Italian Mastiff and they are working a treat. Thank you so much keep up the good work.

@damaristighe3227

2 жыл бұрын

I also introduce my Corso pup as an Italian Mastiff ;D MOST IMPORTANT THING I LEARNED: -Training games are super effective - she practically taught herself recall via playing fetch and her recall is really solid. (I (congratulate her without ever trying to get the toy from her, walk away - the dog will soon start tearing back and pushing the toy at you). BIG TIP WITH STRONG DOGS:- Because she's so strong, with my next puppy, I will concentrate intensely on loose leash training very early: I can't expect to win any dragging contests. Thankfully, my girl now checks in with me, is very aware and keeps a loose leash. I'm in a race against time to get this perfect with distractions before she's a big girl !!

@damaristighe3227

2 жыл бұрын

What is the most effective thing you learned ?- is your pup male or female?

Greetings from Phuket Thailand….. Thanks for posting another excellent video. It’s so very important that we as owners remain “calm and relaxed” during training sessions. Having a 20 month old female Golden Retriever, I have unfortunately found myself getting upset with her when she starts pulling, or jumping up on other people when we’re out for our walks. I latter feel upset with myself for reacting in such a shitty manner, when in fact it was actually my fault for not training her properly from day one. We love our dogs, that’s why we have them around us. Stay Calm…. Oooouuuuzzzzaaaaa…..

Love these videos, you explain everything so well

Hi I'm a Care Taker for old people. They have a small dog that pulls. I watched your clip. IT WORKS. Small Molly is no longer pulling. So now her mom can walk her without pulling. THANK YOU

Amazing... I'm in pure adoration of this technique..😀

Frustrating taking my girls on a walk and the one naughty one hypes the other two. Training is a challenge with three high energy ladies.

He really makes it look so easy. Years of experience here in this video. I really struggle with this.

Your videos are extremely helpful. Thank you so much

Thank you Will, you have helped me so much with my puppy that I love so much! He is super smart and yes reactive but I know doing what you have demonstrated will help him immensely. Sure wish you were nearer so Leo could come and spend the day with you. He would absolutely adore that! Here's to healthy leadership! Have a wonderful day!

@MrDeano-eu9rg

Жыл бұрын

how is the training going?

I have a reactive Border Collie. I've taken him to training classes, but they didn't resonate with us. I've been watching your videos for a while now and I feel that I have a better understanding of what I need to do and how to change my behaviour as an owner in order to strengthen my bond with my dog. I cannot thank you enough. I'm going to buy a slip lead and train my dog with love, so that our walks can become stress free.

Your videos are so good mate, thank you.

excellent clear info. thank you

Thanks Will, you make it look so easy, but I will work on it & do as you say 💕💕🐶

Another great video sir. Thank you, Its a journey to where I want my dog to be but we are working on it.

Starting this tomorrow - thx Will!👏

Thank you very much for teaching how to use the slip leash!

thank you so much for this simple, effective and concise video and for teaching us a bit about the tools and techniques. much love!

I love your channel- I think your background with troubled youth makes your training much more effective. I do not equate children or people with dogs as the former must take precedence of the latter- but honest to goodness I use so many of the same techniques with both students and dogs. People look at me like I’ve studied and practiced and are “specialized” with both- but I’m not. I just get how behavior works and everything, even discipline has to come from a place of kindness and care.

@SweetUareDesi

Жыл бұрын

Diligent patience

@blakefrancisboggs7526

11 ай бұрын

Lol omg I work with dementia patients and I know what you mean.

i like your addition of remaining calm which is equally vital as a handler, it even helped me to calm myself and release tension in the moment as i watched. awesome video, thanks so much

Thinking about getting a dog for the family. Your videos are amazing!!!

Great Will ,well done 👍

Your videos are truly amazing and very helpful with my xl bully

This gives me so much hope. I'm hoping to get my first dog in the next few years, and having a dog understanding what behaviors are okay and which ones are is something that I really want to instill in him/her. Thank you for the videos.

@blakefrancisboggs7526

11 ай бұрын

English Labs are awesome to train and have as companions! I adopted my 5 yr old boy less than 2 weeks ago and loose leash walking is going great. In general, he needs just a few gentle corrections to know not to do something and he's like "ok". Even strangers comment on how well-behaved he is! I'm like it's not me, he's just naturally that way!

dude let me tell you right now. you are effin great. I'm working on my dog (1 year old and was abandoned - we have a bond already) the jump to people issue and in one morning he is so much better. it's hard for me to not just pet him all the time cause I have a soft spot for dogs but his behavior is improving dramatically. He was abandoned in the middle of the mountains and survived hunting. I was expecting worse but he's showing progress daily.

Thank you for your videos. Love them. Thank you.

Love your philosophy on life, dog training, and your accent. Wish we were neighbors as I work with my rescue adolescent coonhound mix.

Thank you! For the time and patience you give in EXPLAINING everything you do and WHY you do it. Immeasurably helpful..! 👍

@Jyrgenstrator

2 жыл бұрын

This is shit. Do you have rolemodel dog?

Love this, thank you so much

Excellent video Will thank you.☺️

You make this look so easy

Thank you so much. This helped me so so much.

Iv learned so much about training my 5year old american staffordshire bully from your videos. This is the issue my dog has is very excited when around other dogs and got him going good on the loose leash but this is the next step. To calm him around other animals.

Will you are Brilliant, you have been so helpful me and my rescue reactive Chihuahua🐾💞

This video taught me more in the few minutes you spent walking through what to do, than 6 weeks and $260 of reactive training I went through with my Goldendoodle. Will be working with this technique and my Goldendoodle 🤯

man this dudes a wizard... this is hard to work on my young cane corse

this guy is the best trainer on youtube

This training looks quite miraculous! Amazing! This is exactly what my sweet 8yr old lab needs! Where to start? I’m across the pond in the US.

Nice job guys, super editing 👍. What camera are you using these days ?

This man is an incredible dog behaviorist

Makes great sense. Thanks!

Brilliant thanks so much for this excellent video

Addicted to these clips - on countdown to picking up my border collie puppy

One of the best!

Love this man

Thank you for sharing

I spoke to a trainer a while back over the phone about my GS , trainer responded if your dog is nervous he's a write off and I won't work with him. Can you imagine, luckily I didn't take on his advise and continued the training myself.

Thank you so much! This was very helpful. We initially went with a prong collar (Sprenger) and it helped a lot. However, he would regress without the collar.

Thank you so much ❤

good video. thanks a lot

What training advice do you have for reactive behavior at home and not just on leash?

thankyou soo much Will🐾🥰

Thanks so much

Absolutely great video. If you have to walk to a suitable place to carry out training with your dog would you use the slip lead once in a suitable place or from leaving the house?

Great video, thank you. Helping a family daily walk an 18mo xl bully(super heavyweight). He is not leaving me now until we meet a dog, then whining turns into barking with lunges. Not aggressive but so excitable.

You are an amazing trainer. I really appreciate how you explain everything in full detail. I’m trying to find this leash you are using and I can’t. Could you tell me what kind it is or give me a link for it? Plz and thank you

Great help Will !! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🙏

I cannot begin to tell you how badly I needed to see this video!! I have a 186lb English Mastiff that I have taken over from the owners because of their jobs. He’s hands down the most affectionate dog I have ever been around but when we get around other dogs on our evening walks he lunges and he can be a lot to handle!

@reginaaugust463

2 жыл бұрын

We have a 5 month old, 60lb cane corso and she does the same thing. She is so great with our family and kids but when around other dogs or people she is over protective and lunges. I can’t walk her so much anymore and need to leave that to my husband.

@Swamp_Fox

2 жыл бұрын

@@reginaaugust463 Jaeger is fantastic with children but with his size I get concerned about him playing with other dogs plus I’m 235lbs so I only have about 50lbs on him haha

@ilenastarbreeze4978

2 жыл бұрын

@@Swamp_Fox ive worked with horses before, so have a good 1000 lbs on me , its definately interesting when the animals your working with have the power to drag you whereever you want, to be fair ive always thought horses were easier then dogs, at least when i dig my heels in and go for a little slide the horse is like oh you got my face and usually stops pulling or whatever they are tryin to do :P

Thanks

Great explanation. I have a 7 m.o. JRT that wants to rush,pull and meet any new 2 or 4 legged ‘friend’ Never aggressive but does do the whimpering. Will give this a try

@willathertoncaninetraining

2 жыл бұрын

Let us know how you go!

Fantastic!

Thank you Will, your content is amazing. My girl cries and lounges and runs at other dogs to make sure they're safe I guess and to play with them. She's been doing this since 5 months now she's 9months. I'm wondering if there is a certain age where you can start using the slip lead, and certain ages where you should let the dog be?

Very helpful video! Just subscribed for more content!

My dog LOVES all people, never pulls on the leash UNLESS there’s another dog in sight. Then is reactive if get close, never allowed to get close enough for something bad to happen. But I’m really wanting to get him to where I don’t have to worry about him if he wants to play.

Thanks for this video!! We got a puppy. I am researching what the best way is to train her and I cine across your vid. Foxys are hilarious!!!

I watch your video's from the US. They are the best out there. And yes, I have one of those pups too..