This dude is awesome! I become much more patient and confident after watching these videos. Thanks Stonnie!

Four years later... excellent demo and explanation for teaching heal. You've done such a good thing by providing these clear and helpful videos.

Stonnie, I love how all your dogs are happy during their training sessions. It's cute to see them wagging their tails as they follow through on the commands. You're a different trainer and I'm happy I stumbled upon your videos.

Stonnie Thanks for all your doing to educate us dog lovers to a higher standard. I came across your videos after getting my first Malinois. Life Lessons...That's what you have given me! If your ever in VA come on by the Farm, I'd love to shake your hand!!

I have been striking out with my previous methods to get a solid heel. I tried this out and it’s working great. Thanks Mr. Dennis!

Absolutely Amazing !!! I was trying to teach my saint Bernard this trick since long....but after practising with your technique he had picked up heeling in a weeks time.....WOW !!!

Uncle Stonnie, I love all your videos and never miss one. The quality of your new videos is always excellent, but I gotta admit, I miss some of this more "Instructional Stonnie". Long live the republic.

What a brilliant idea. Def gonna' steal this one. It's all about getting the dog's rear end awareness up, get the front legs bouncing. Adjust the height of the lure to suit the dog's balance point. I'm in the process of training one of my rescues for competition obedience so this is going to help loads. Thanks Stonnie !

Honestly if you upped your production value on your videos you could have the best dog training channel on KZread. Your videos always show direct results of your training. Your competitors seldom do. With your charisma and unique charm you could do big numbers on here. Great work pal.

I used this method to teach my Belgian heel and she gets so many compliments on how great she is with it!

This is perfect training Stonnie. Here Dec. 2020.

Fantastic training methods....thank you for sharing your experience and expertise Sir!

one of the best I've seen so far, people are showing videos of dogs that already know it

Thanks Stonnie for the instructions on how to teach a proper heel. Now I have to go to Lowes to get those colored mats :)

This video made it so easy for me to sub bro. I see the bond you create.

The info says, "A *few* tips"? WOW...your content is worth 3 credit hours @ the community college! :) Seriously...I know you've got some sort of an online program available, and I can't imagine much more information you can put out that's not available in your videos. _AMAZING_ stuff for sure!

Once again, thx Stonnie for. Another great breakdown vid!

i love that video! i love your message, you energy. you're great.

Always enjoy your videos.

@StonnieDennis

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I really enjoy your videos and your consistent and kind approach to your dogs. Thank you for sharing.

@StonnieDennis

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I saw this video last year, lost it and have been fumbling along since and now I've found it again! I'm glad! We have been working on heel, and we can make sharp turns left and right and even heel backwards, however we struggle with the flip finish. Went out and grabbed some of those puzzles and I hope it helps. I think she just doesn't fully understand that I want her position close to my side and is following along. I think the biggest struggle will be doing the lure since she is very big and long, and I am very short

I am learning soo much thank you!

Thank you for another excellent video! Please maintain that "work ethic" and keep them coming. Any suggestions for helping my 17 month GSD out his tug? Have a great new year!

Great videos, it so obvious the dogs really enjoy working with you.

Great demo. Thanks for making the video.

Great video! The first inside training video I have seen of you. 😊 Please do another video with you teaching a puppy for the very first time to heal. This video makes it look real easy. I appreciate your videos very much. Thank you❣️

Love all your videos and training tips. I just got my training certificate and looking forward to seeing more of your videos. Thank you for taking the time to share your expertize with the us.

@StonnieDennis

8 жыл бұрын

What kind of certificate did you get?

@tomtee9477

8 жыл бұрын

Canine Game Theory Uses games to train dogs basic and specialized. Jamie Robinson is my instructor

Man, you're amazing.

This has been really helpful and is working with both my dogs. The 7 month old border collie has been quick to respond and even the 4yo amstaff / pointer x is coming along. Thanks

You're awesome Stonnie!

Great video! we are getting a puppy next month. We will watch all your videos​. Thanks for sharing.

This is such a great video! Thank You! 🙏

Awesome technique. Love the idea about good work ethic.

Worth ethic and rinse and repeat is super important.

That is a glorious beard man! Also a wonderful video!

Greetings from Colombia, you are awesome and I love your outfit!!!!

awesome! your videos are great! My puppy is making great progress with your help!

I like your training style and your points...A LOT

YOU ARE THE BEST!!

this is my Favorite video so far

love this video thanks for making it

Stonnie, just say the word and I will take a week of vacation to be your training facility servant. My primary skills are gun cleaning and picking up dog poop. :D Appreciate the videos sir, keep them coming as you can! Great stuff.

great videos! thanks!

Hi, Stonnie - Just found your vids this week, and they are AWESOME! We rescued a 3 year old chocolate lab. Any chance you have some vids or helping reshape an older dog? Would it work differently than what you're showing us with the puppies? Thanks a million for being so helpful!

Nice vid.. I'm going to be doing either SDA or PSA with my WL GSD. Your mal puppy videos helped me nail some basic obedience stuff down. I suggest anyone starting out to look at those puppy vids

this is a great training tip - have been doing this with a 12 week old silver lab and its amazing how much better she has got after only a week

Thanks so much bro for helping my german shepherd properly heel:)

👋Hey Stonnie! I’m a Big Fan Subscriber of your channel brother👌🤙👍👍 I have a trained Belgian Malinois of my own. I like to keep him happy and mentally stimulated by instituting new training & tricks weekly. I keep up a practice routine of all his prior stuff #“Brilliance In The Basics” P. S. What do you call those particular floor pads you used in the video? I would like to go ahead and purchase a set for myself.... thanks😎👍

Hey Stonnie. Dang time flies fast😅

Stonnie you mentioned briefly in the video that you've already taught all the basic puppy essentials to the puppy in this video. I think it would be pretty cool if you made a video briefly covering each one of those essentials.

@StonnieDennis

9 жыл бұрын

I have around one hundred and six other videos, have you seen any of the other puppy training series?

@dnels493

9 жыл бұрын

I have! It's just a lot of content to get through and a lot of information to comprehend. A quick video, briefly covering the most important basics would be pretty cool. That way viewers could go into your channel and watch your other videos that go more in depth now that they know what they're looking for.

@StonnieDennis

9 жыл бұрын

All those videos just barely touch on the basics, to be honest...

Oh Em Geeee! Olde, but goodie!

Thanks so much

Aprendo mucho muchísimo gracias por tu esfuerzo y enseñanza Dios te acompañe siempre

Thanks for the video and what's the right amount of repetitions,how long should the training session be? I love the patient and soft voice you use with your dogs it shows how much you love what you do.

@0MoTheG

8 жыл бұрын

Everardo Salazar Your dog will tell you how long the training should be. Make sure to end it soon enough so it is a nice thing to do for the dog and not a confusing and exhausting thing he will dislike.

you rock!

Hey stonnie - how long would you say it “typically” takes for a dog to be ready to move onto more complex tasks

Do you have videos with those testing types of individual dogs? The ones where you have all things going well and they try to be boss again? Thanks.

Hey Stonnie, We're working on training our Fox Ref Lab puppy and I was curious, when training a gun dog is there a preference of what side the dog should be on. Ive spotted a few videos where trainers will work on getting the dog to walk on their left hand side. Is this something judges of field trials would look for?

Good vid!!

I truly enjoy your videos. Are you currently taking any new dog applicants?

Cute puppy!

That is so smart with the mats on the floor!! but I have one problem.. my dog doesn’t follow treats or toys what do I do???? Edit: also I love the pivot idea because my dog does not want to wrap around my legs like everyone says to do, he gives up half way....

Awesome

How do you get such good sound quality all the time ? Do you have some mic you wear?

Good stuff. Subbed.

How old is your springer? He’s really calm! I have been training my male springer everyday but he still tends to be full of wild energy. He’s 7 months old right now.

What treats do you use while training the dogs? Do you worry about giving them to much?

my left ear enjoyed it

@StonnieDennis

8 жыл бұрын

+Hashir Toor You should chip in so I can hire an audio engineer...

@kathleenrayner1234

4 жыл бұрын

Hashir Toor Haha. Thought it was earphones playing up 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🐕

should I train my 8 weeks old German Shepard heel already or just later?

Hey! I have a problem, I saw your video and taught my 16-week old lab retriever the heel position upon calling (with some hand gesture guidance) also the rotation thing. He's been doing this fine for a week but yesterday I accidentally step on his feet during heel position and made him scream and got scared for a moment. And I think since then he's avoiding the heel position and not doing it anymore, if I tell him to sit and go next to him, he tries to back off. With some effort he's now not backing off from the heel position when i approach him (still not coming to heel position by him self) Did he get traumatized? should I wait out and see if he's willing to do it again later after some time, or should I keep practice with him from scratch?

@PudelsRule

5 жыл бұрын

Act like it is no big deal and train other things that may just happen to wind up at heel position .....or how about make "heel" on your right side and call it place for a while? For sure, feed 50% of his food ration in treats, use the basic principals of repetition/exercise/play and do not even let yourself think he is going to react negatively to that heel position....so he doesn't flip to that in his mind too ......picture him doing things smoothly, express calmness and no I am not Stonnie, but I get so much of what he is instructing, I "think" I can give the basic reply. Waiting would not be correct - training often would be correct.

How do u get a dog to move fast when told to do something cause my 5 half month old puppy takes her sweet time doing tasks for me it's like she's doing it on purpose

What kind of training treats do you use?

Amazing

@StonnieDennis

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I think this is a great idea. What size are the little mats that you are using?

@StonnieDennis

8 жыл бұрын

+Vanessa Callister Simple puzzle mats. You can find them at most big retailers.

nice video, and what a beautiful mal !!!!

What kind of treat do you use for your malinois puppies ?

Hey Stonnie, what treats do you recommend?

@jaredshirley5762

4 жыл бұрын

Chad Webster I would like to know this as well. I will have a puppy in a few weeks

@christinearmington

4 жыл бұрын

He mentions just using a portion of the dog’s regular portion of food. So they don’t get overweight

I think it would help me and others for you to specify what age you recommend to teach your puppy these different things

@adokikennels2823

7 жыл бұрын

Teaching begins the day you get that puppy. Between 7-8 weeks of age. Obviously the outline of the material will vary depending on what you want out of that dog.

Stonnie, I am looking to get a puppy in the next few months, I live in California, can you recommend a breeder?

Hey Stonnie, how many times would you go around in the circle when you just get started?

@adokikennels2823

7 жыл бұрын

it would depend on the dog. As long as the dog is motivated to work and has the energy to perform at an expected level.

Stonnie, you and I have the exact same fashion sense. Zero fucks given.

@StonnieDennis

5 жыл бұрын

LOL...absolutely zero...

Tig has great attention

At what age is a good time to teach the heal command?

What brand of treats do you use? Is it regular kibble or are they actual treats? Thanks

@woohooivan

5 жыл бұрын

Carl Freemyer it’s the dogs food

Holy shit I love Floyd.

I had a border collie for 16 years. Went to puppy class, grade 1 through 3 and she was smartest dog I ever met. But no matter what I did, she always pulled me on the leash. I walked her for minimum of 2 miles every day, but she always pulled me. What do you do for that?

@jeanburk9539

5 жыл бұрын

I got a dog that I knew about 2 months ago. She is a ninja escape artist. 5 years old and never leash trained, first thing she did was pull me to the ground, and the way I fell, i broke a rib, green stick fracture. Then a few weeks later she whipped away from me and mauled a small dog. She was about to be labeled dangerous. I made a Halti with with a good strong soft purse strap, sewn in position to not tighten up on her muzzle, but with a long enough lead from under her chin that I can attach it to a leash and can direct her head. Where the head goes, the body has to follow. There is a lanyard to keep it attached to her collar, or body harness. I slip the real lead through the rings. Remember, you want to put a LITTLE pressure on the head for them to respond to, without being mean. She has had it about a week now, and we have pleasant walks. Look up halti or gentle leader. She still bucks under great temptation, but she can't get away from me And she has calmly withstood regular distractions like people, dogs and traffic. She is about 45 lbs very strong. This is a training method, to calm the dog down. She does't hurt my bad back or hands any more, and she is not hurt. We walked on ice and she didn't pull me down. They will try to scrub it or paw I off to begin with, but keep going. It is not to be used to tie your dog up with.

My dog really wants to be on my right side not my left. Is this an issue or should I just keep working with him to get him to stay on the left.

@adokikennels2823

7 жыл бұрын

It depends if you plan on competing or not. For pet dogs, it really don't matter. For those looking to compete, left hand positions would be the way to go.

Henry is so young here! a baby!

Baby Henry 🥰

I'm right handed and prefer for my dog to walk on my right (so I dont accidentally step on his foot) could I use this same method just on my right side, or is it easier to teach a dog on the left.

@StonnieDennis

5 жыл бұрын

It's simply a matter of social convenience. One shakes hands with the right, waves with the right, opens doors with the right, etc...

@aleahmccraney7606

5 жыл бұрын

Stonnie Dennis I didn't think of that I started working with him on my left and I will continue to. Thx for replying to my comment.

I once taught my dog to give me his paw using treats, and then he only gave me his paw if he saw a treat, or when i was eating which was pretty annoying because he would scratch all my legs.

Hey what kinda treats you use while training pup s like 3month s above ?

@Kman.

3 жыл бұрын

I will be asking the same, but "treats" @ the retail level are way too much *$$$* ....I'm thinking it's just dry dog food?

Can small breeds like, cocker spennial , boston terrier , pug be trained like this?

@fallenleaf.931

6 жыл бұрын

The RainMaker any dog could be trained like this. It's just a little bit uncomfortable for us, but they definitely can. They are dogs, after all.

okay say the dog doesn't listen, if you don't punish and don't move him back into place and he just won't do it or isn't getting it how do you let him know he's doing the wrong thing? how does he ever get it? like if he keeps not listening so you keep repeating the drill and he never catches on do you just stop the drill and walk off or what and how does that help

@turkeyburglarjones6148

7 жыл бұрын

Because it's not reinforcing the behavior does not persist, it's not that hard to understand. Plus if the dog is messing up it's a sign that the dog doesn't understand 100% and you've gone too fast and need to go back a step. It's about setting the dog up for success.

@michaelangelo7431

7 жыл бұрын

i understand just fine. "Because its not reinforcing the behavior does not persist" sounds smart but no- the point is every dog is different and what you said didn't work with mine, what I've done for years worked and its the opposite of what your saying so i think your the one not understanding here. The dog understands the command 100 percent and chooses not to obey and when he was punished for it, he learned he had to listen. Done. Not that hard to understand. You do what works for you. Thank you for the pointless response telling me things i knew years ago. I wanted to hear what the mate in the video had to say about it not some random thinking he's teaching someone something

@StonnieDennis

7 жыл бұрын

Generally speaking, one must ask three questions: "Is my dog physically and mentally capable of doing the expected behavior?" If so, then the second question is, "Does the dog understand what is expected?" The final question is, "Is my dog properly motivated to engage in the expected behavior?"...Those three questions will always reveal the general nature of your problem. Addressing the particular problems is a matter of preference, patience, and skill. For example, I am pretty sure that I could teach your dog a reliable flip finish, using that exact pattern...but then again I could teach your dog a flip finish with about twenty other methods, so it really just depends on individual circumstances. As far as correcting the dog for not getting into proper heeling position, that's not really my thing. I generally reserve correction for dangerous, destructive, or out and out rude behavior...

@hanadobronic714

7 жыл бұрын

First of all, dogs are individuals just like humans. If the method does not work, try another one. Your dog is not stupid. You can't compare professional dog trainer with your self. My advice to you or anyone really is te learn about dogs on general, how they think and they physical behaviour. 7 years ago I did that. Not to mention I was 9 years old at time and raised my very first dog my self ( labrador). She is very well behaving and has good manners. I don't remember when was the last time i put a leash on her just because she is always heeling. Im thinking about having another dog (doberman). Just saying, learning more about dogs before starting to train them will speed up the proces soooo much and your dog won't be confused, if a 9 year old can do it, anyone can :)

I cannot for the life of be get my dog to not swing her butt out when she sits at the heel. If there’s a barrier, she does well, but no barrier, she swings. I cannot keep her square on the square, she points her butt to the corner of the mat. Do you have any tips to better correct this? Thank you!!!!

The problem is that my malinois even if u lead him with a treat he wont put effort to get the treat and just starts running around

Thanks Stonnie for making these lessons so user friendly, we have a couple of German Shepherds up here in Alaska and we've used some of your techniques to help with our training! These are our pups! kzread.info?search_query=mike+love+one+minute+puppy+break

cool and awsome... but its not working for my 2 months old lab

@siddu880

8 жыл бұрын

+GhosTube you're right bro.. i let it to free..but it Poops inside my home.. its annoying.... any way to turn that to out side???

@siddu880

8 жыл бұрын

oh really...Got it.. I will go with this....Thanks..(Mine is 2 female.. one is yellow and another one is similar to Chocolate brown)

That Shepard was turned on af for heeling. How did you train him?!

@StonnieDennis

4 жыл бұрын

I didn't do anything special. He's just that kind of dog.

you really are the dog whisperer