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@olafpamela 3 күн бұрын
Will this work on a 2yr rescue frenchie 🤔 We are hoping to be able to run errands on a 4 hours time limit. We are retired and only need to be in cage for yard work and errands with a 4 hour limit. Thanks for sharing ♥️🐾🤗
@JohnandJeanCater 5 күн бұрын
Dunbar Academy is a wonderful help. Thank you!
@DunbarAcademy 4 күн бұрын
Yay! You're very welcome! We're glad you enjoy the videos!
@aeoliangreen 6 күн бұрын
This video was great, my new female puppy and male puppy (both Goldens) usually play fine, but sometimes the female starts growling in a deep aggressive way. The male doesn’t seem scared, but the sound of it doesn’t sit well with me, I also stop them when it gets nasty sounding so who knows how he’d react if it continued. She wasn’t bouncing around when it happens, she’s usually standing over him in a pinned down way and is stiff (she’s bigger than him right now). Fortunately, she responds to my no and stop commands quite well right now (hope it stays that way). It seems to me she’s more likely to growl like that when she needs a nap, bc after I tell her no they usually stop playing and fall asleep. She can be a bit unruly at times, but the boy really seems to love her. For the most part I don’t think she has any real abnormal aggressive behaviors, she probably just needs some rearing, but if it becomes problematic I may have to separate them and give her back to the rescue. Fortunately, the rescue I got them from is very compassionate about their dogs and said they would happily take the dogs back at any point if I can’t keep them because they’d rather the dogs live on their property with the other rescues instead of going to a shelter. I’m taking it day by day, but it’s important to me that she plays nicely because I also have 2 very sweet and curious 9 month old kittens in the house and obviously she’s are gonna get much bigger soon. The boy on the other hand is a sweet little lover boy though, hopefully it rubs off on her 😂
@DunbarAcademy 4 күн бұрын
That's great that she listens to you when you ask her to take a break. That's a great sign. We all tend to be a little less growly after enough rest, right? I would work on some Recalls and Sits and Go to Your Beds, integrated into play sessions, just like you're doing, to make sure everything still under control
@alyssahosbach4783 15 күн бұрын
Thank you for a great video!
@DunbarAcademy 4 күн бұрын
We're glad you liked it! Thanks for the kind words!
@MyNameIsJakeBolton 19 күн бұрын
Would you leave water in the puppy’s crate?
@DunbarAcademy 17 күн бұрын
No, if the pup drinks water at night in their crate they'll need to pee sooner. We start limiting access to water a few hours before bedtime and usually don't offer water overnight unless it's very hot or there's some special reason the pup would need water overnight. Offer water regularly throughout the day and your pup should be fine!
@silverseen8300 24 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! I started at a doggy daycare and it got a little scary yesterday when the dogs play rough, but reading body language, they seemed to be happy!
@DunbarAcademy 17 күн бұрын
Yes, normal dog play can certainly look and sound scary. It is good to occasionally interrupt play to practice control and see what happens when you force a pause in the play, but yeah, well socialized dogs will usually sort things out by themselves just fine. Of course, if any dog ever bites another dog hard enough to cause an injury, that dog should not be playing with other dogs any more!
@Technichian462 25 күн бұрын
We inherited another dog for the 3rd time. She is by far the worst dog we have ever had. She picks up the food dish, dumping out all the food. She also does this with the water dish, dumping all the water. She leaves them in random places in the yard. So, I have began not using her food bowl any longer. I began casting it around the ground. Right now its just kibble. But soon will upgrade her to real meat, when she seems ready. She is a bitch. In every since of the word. Literally. She owns the name. She figured out to get into the stored items. Brooms, mops, dusters, and chews them up. My other two dogs look at her like she's nuts. They try to play with her, but she ALWAYS gets in their way. When walking her, she constantly get in my way, just like she is herding me, like she does the other two dogs. She wont let the other two dogs come into the house, she blocks them. Like a Full Contact sport. Will even nip at them, really hard, if they try to go around. Even took off about 1/4 of my little brown mixed terriers ears. I think she ate it. She was just missing a quarter of her ear one day, dripping blood. The two dogs are about 15, and dont give a rats tootie at being the boss. So they let her have what she wants. She humps them both, my staffordshire terrier cant stand her. He just wants to go outside and lay in the sun, and she comes up and starts humping him. It would be comical if it werent so sad. He is 15. An elderly man in dog years.
@lesleygradek2481 26 күн бұрын
Best training I have seen and easy to understand thanks
@DunbarAcademy 17 күн бұрын
Aww.... thank you! You're too kind!
@ZacharyBurleson 27 күн бұрын
Question, how long should you be doing each step? Once they are getting good at it? Or continue each step even a little after they are getting it down?
@DunbarAcademy 17 күн бұрын
It kinda depends on you, your dog and your situation. If you want to keep working on something that your dog has gotten the hang of, but you want them to improve, go for it! That's always good. Also, progress in dog training, like most things, is rarely linear and consistent. Don't be surprised if you take a step back occasionally. Or several steps back! Don't get frustrated, it's totally normal, especially during your dog's adolescence (5 months - 2 years) when they're going through major developmental changes.
@ZacharyBurleson 11 күн бұрын
@ incredibly helpful, thank you
@paulaadams8612 28 күн бұрын
I’m watching this and I don’t even have a dog lol
@DunbarAcademy 17 күн бұрын
Ha! Yeah, it's good to know for anyone. A lot of people who don't have dogs will see dogs playing and think they're fighting, which can be upsetting, even if it's not your dog. Good on you for learning about dogs!
@anseaneecopelandwilliams825 Ай бұрын
Interesting but now you have to sit there and don’t move for an hour? Because as soon as you move they are back at it again.
@DunbarAcademy 17 күн бұрын
No, not at all. Once you've got your pup settled you should start getting them used to you getting up, moving around, moving into other rooms, opening and closing doors, etc. If they get upset, talk to them and let them know you're still nearby. What you DON'T want to do is wait until they fall asleep and then creep out of the room so you don't disturb them. They'll learn that you like to sneak away. Instead, teach them that it's no big deal if you get up and move around because you'll be nearby if they need you
@zakerid Ай бұрын
@5:46 not my pup. He’s been crying throughout the ENTIRE night. Pretty brutal.
@DunbarAcademy Ай бұрын
Oof! That sounds rough, I'm sorry. He really cried the entire night, with you sitting there, right next to him, keeping him company? That's very unusual and it means this pup desperately needs to develop some confidence so they don't end up with a lifetime of separation anxiety. I would use all of your pup's food to teach him to LOVE going into his crate and spending time inside, and I would do this all during the day to get him ready for night time. I would play with them outside the crate to tire him out, then hand-feed him inside his crate to build the positive association. If your pup keeps getting food and praise when he's in his crate, he will learn to like it pretty quickly. He'll also learn to like you so your presence will help him feel safe. Have you seen any progress yet? Is he starting to feel better about his crate? Have you hand-fed him lots of food while he's in his crate?
@zakerid Ай бұрын
@ it’s so rough. Following your instructions and we had a little win today. 1 hr nap in the crate.
@zakerid Ай бұрын
How about a puppy who cries the entire night? This is my 3rd puppy but first that is such a challenge. 1 week of no sleep. This is not good.
@DunbarAcademy Ай бұрын
Will he spend time happily in his crate during the day? I would use ALL of his food to build a positive association with you and his crate, focusing on teaching him to enjoy going into his crate and to enjoy spending time inside. At first, you can do this during the day with the door open. If he goes in the crate, he gets praise and food. If he leaves the crate, he gets ignored. If you keep that up he'll quickly learn to love going inside his crate
@zakerid Ай бұрын
@ we’re working on it. These videos are a blessing.
@JaneS-g9z Ай бұрын
Wait, what? Jamie was tied into a chair?😂
@DunbarAcademy Ай бұрын
Yep! I think it made the point that there would be times when we would be confined to our chairs, unable to get up. It makes sense to introduce this concept with a practice run at home, before the real deal, right? And I always go to the bathroom before I get on a plane, to this day! -Jamie
@mariecarie1 Ай бұрын
Thanks for this! We’re puppy-sitting for a week, and I started getting a feeling my dog wasn’t into how the puppy was playing, and how MUCH. But I just couldn’t tell, and this video confirmed that yes, my boy needs a break from her lol! He seemed very grateful, so thank you for this video!
@DunbarAcademy Ай бұрын
Yeah, puppies can have an excess of energy. Most people, and dogs, need a break from a puppy. Fortunately, most puppies need naps and all pups need to settle down on cue, at least on occasion. Happy to help!
@Carmen-ln2hx Ай бұрын
The crate seems a bit small for that dog hehe. i appreciate the video!
@DunbarAcademy Ай бұрын
Yeah, it's maybe a little bit on the small side but it works, and he can settle in comfortably, especially for nap time. For long-term confinement we would use an Ex-Pen
@RoseAnneLivao Ай бұрын
I really appreciate how you emphasize building a positive connection for our dogs! Your approach is so compassionate and effective! 🐾❤
@DunbarAcademy Ай бұрын
Thanks! We're always thinking about how we would like to be treated/trained if we were a dog. And we've found, when you approach training this way, it ends up being far more effective and enjoyable then when you try to get the behaviors you want using intimidation or punishment
@kristinealbrecht2071 Ай бұрын
Don’t these make a mess when rolled around and the plug has been licked off?
@DunbarAcademy Ай бұрын
They can, in which case you can feed your dog their Kongs in a Crate or ExPen. That's cool because it helps the dog learn to love their Crate/Pen. Although some dogs will lick the whole place clean and there's hardly any sign there was ever any food! Of course, I wouldn't recommend feeding Kongs on a white carpet!
@ronbevacqua2468 Ай бұрын
Wonderful video! All do respect to your dad but you do an amazing job in discussing dog training and behavior on all KZbin videos ......... your dad tends to go off topic on many of his videos and webinars. Thank you again for staying on topic making your work your .......simply amazing! ❤
@DunbarAcademy Ай бұрын
Ha! Yes, he has so many fabulous ideas and fantastic stories to draw from it can be hard for him to stick to a single topic! Thanks for the kind words, we're glad you like the videos!
@kasiamorris5377 2 ай бұрын
When Buster was still a puppy and his girlfriend was about six months older they were wrestling and playing bitey face, with plenty of vocalisations, in a park. As Buster was a collie Staffie cross and Chilli was a brindle Staffie me and her owner got accused of allowing a dog fight and threatened with police and RSPCA. We laughed and told the guy who was lecturing us to look at the dogs instead - he turned around and you should see the look on his face - the two youngsters were taking a break, laying next to each other and licking each others faces! Play style often changes with age - puppies and adolescents often wrestle a lot, whilst more mature dogs might prefer calmer play
@DunbarAcademy 2 ай бұрын
Ha! That's hilarious. What timing! That's why it's handy to put Lie Down and Make Out on cue, so if you ever get accused of Dog Fighting you can show the accuser that your dogs are actually doing just fine, thank you very much! Indeed, play style almost always changes with age. I certainly don't play the same way I did when I was an adolescent or a child, and I bet you don't either!
@ciannacoleman5125 2 ай бұрын
I do a similar process using Susan Garrett's crate games. I am only halfway through the video but he seems to have forgotten you need to keep the initial training sessions short and do multiple a day, eventually increasing duration. Personally I don't think making them practice a down stay while the door is open is necessary, once you've increased the duration with closed door to even a few minutes they will naturally lay down if they are calm. The idea of the crate is similar to a child's bedroom so why would we want to put them in a down stay? They should be able to move about freely in the crate so long as they are calm. Also while I do use their food as training "treats" for the occasions you haven't been able to use it all before dinner time I put the remainder in their bowl and feed in the crate. After a week or two they will start laying down in the crate after eating without any prompting. Personally I like the part of "crate games" where we teach them not to exit the crate until given the release command (assuming you put them in the crate, they didn't crate themselves) my new dog has progressed to waiting even when we had a full house of guests and dogs which was a proud dog parent moment for me. He also left out the part where once you have increased duration you also need to practice (starting short and increasing) both settled behavior while you are in another room & while you aren't in the house at all. Also while I have not used a crate in "strange" environments (other people houses) I have used "place" with either a bed or towel and that also needs to have duration building practiced even if they are great in your house. This was a good video I just think it missed a couple of specifics that could frustrate new dogs and their owners.
@DunbarAcademy 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! You are right, this wasn't really intended as a fully comprehensive course. We could easily fill it out with lots more steps and details but we were trying to keep it to manageable length for KZbin. In our experience it can be very handy to teach a cued Down in the crate for when you want your dog to settle down quietly. In general, we like to teach position changes like Sit and Down in a wide variety of situations, crates included, because they can be useful, and the more places you practice, the more likely your dog is to generalize. In our experience, most dogs who are lying down are less likely to bark, which is what owners are most likely to want from their dog when they're in their crate. We also like to put Speak and Shush on cue, but that's a lot harder. That's very impressive about your dog staying in their crate, even in the presence of such excitement, well done!
@eleanorhunt273 2 ай бұрын
This simplistic method. Garners the most sensible approach. The dog, and guardian glean from one another’s expectations. Thank you for your continued tutorials Mr Dunbar.
@DunbarAcademy 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! We're glad you enjoyed the video!
@robynmoxham4255 2 ай бұрын
Great advice 😊
@DunbarAcademy 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@robbyborja2217 2 ай бұрын
Or maybe some people think humans are the superior species to dogs.
@DunbarAcademy 2 ай бұрын
I think many people would say that humans are a superior species to dogs. But it's not really relevant, right? Regardless of whether you think you are superior, inferior, or equal, you still want to change the dog's behavior effectively, and punishment is such a difficult technique for effectively changing behavior the way you actually are intending to!
@cinejan 2 ай бұрын
ps i say Thank you instead of shh.
@DunbarAcademy 2 ай бұрын
That's funny, we often use "Thank You" to mean "Please release the object you are holding in your mouth". Of course you can use whatever words you please, so long as you are consistent!
@cinejan 2 ай бұрын
Ah.. it seems to be working for my adopted standard poodle adult 6 years... he was shock collar trained and it's taking the last 5 months to help him be a regular dog. He does hump my female spayed dog a lot lately, which he never did before. Is there a way to help me know what to do for him and me for serene living? thanks
@DunbarAcademy 2 ай бұрын
Oh good! I'm glad you're seeing progress. For humping, a simple, reliable Off, Sit or Go to Your Bed should do the trick. You can't hump if you're sitting or lying down on your mat...
@debwalker3422 2 ай бұрын
Great Video Ian & Jamie! - so glad to see Jamie, that you are stepping up to learn all your Dad's secrets. Deb at K9-Behavior Company
@DunbarAcademy 2 ай бұрын
Ha! Yes, Ian has a lot of wisdom that needs to be preserved and propagated!
@bretbrown583 2 ай бұрын
I recommend you listen to the story that starts at 7 minute mark. Riveting. Another dog latched on to his dogs neck for 3 minutes.
@DunbarAcademy 2 ай бұрын
Yeah, that was a scary one!
@bretbrown583 2 ай бұрын
@@DunbarAcademy interesting to see Dr. Dunbar adapting in the moment and processing afterwards.
@MetalBuddhaHead 2 ай бұрын
You just know when dogs are fighting...its faster...its louder...it has no pauses....if you still dont know you've never seen a dog go after another dog...its one of those things that you just know when animals are attacking each other...
@DunbarAcademy 2 ай бұрын
Yeah, you're right, most of the time people are unsure whether dogs are fighting, it means they're not actually fighting. When dogs fight for real, it's usually very fast. There certainly aren't pauses. Although, I wouldn't agree that it's always louder. Some dogs are very loud when they are play fighting and some dogs don't vocalize much when they fight for real
@MetalBuddhaHead 2 ай бұрын
@DunbarAcademy yeah my pup sounds like Bruce Lee when playing lol...
@scottpowell1971 3 ай бұрын
Love the video
@DunbarAcademy 2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@WormierLP 3 ай бұрын
Wow, what a wonderful video and series. I have a question that was slightly addressed by Ian around 13:10. Could you clarify a bit on the balance between reassurance as opposed to rewarding whining; as well as rewarding calmness VS accidentally exciting the puppy as soon as she behaves calmly?
@DunbarAcademy 3 ай бұрын
Basically, you need to give more positive feedback when your pup is doing what you like, compared to when they are doing what you don't like. So if your pup is upset, reassure occasionally with a voice that sounds both comforting and mildly annoyed, like you're dealing with a toddler throwing a tantrum "It's OK, there's no need to be upset, I'm right here, you're safe, and honestly, you're being a little ridiculous". The moment they stop crying, you switch to sweet, but calming praice. "Thank you. Goooood dog. I looooove how you're being quiet. Yes" Use a slow and soft voice. You're right, this is not the time for high-energy praise, it's time for Whispering Sweet Nothings to your pup. And then, when they're quiet, again, occasionally praise them. Don't ignore them while they're quietly settled down. It's no big deal if you wake them up accidentally, if they're tired, they'll go back to sleep and falling asleep is the skill you really want your pup to master, so a little extra practice is great.
@dominiquedoeslife 3 ай бұрын
My dog acts a fool and lets out the most outrageous sounds that scare the humans around him, but rarely upsets the dog he’s with. I’m working with him to make sure he exhibits more acceptable behavior in the future. I’ve never seen my dog not pause during even the craziest play, and if the other dog gets upset, my dog will often show the dog his belly. He exhibits all of the play signs, but gets a little rough.
@DunbarAcademy 3 ай бұрын
Yeah, the sounds that dos make when they are playing or excited can really scare some people, even if they're totally normal and friendly. That's great that you're working on getting those sounds under control. If you can put the vocalizations on cue so you can let your dog know when they're OK, and when they're not, that can be really useful and a lot of fun, but it's not the easiest thing to train.
@lauraburgess2734 3 ай бұрын
This is great info! Thank you! Would love to see if a dog is starting to get aggressive tho. My female pit is very vocal when playing and sometimes gets picky about what other dogs she wants to play with.
@DunbarAcademy 3 ай бұрын
Thank you! We're glad you like the video! Yeah, some dogs are happy to play with anyone, others are more picky. They're just like people! The vocalizations during play can really scare other people, especially when they come from a pit, so it's really handy if you can train a nice reliable Sit-Stay and/or Shush that works even during high-energy play sessions.
@Danilyn_Livao 3 ай бұрын
Your strategies are practical and easy to implement. It would help to create a calmer walking experience!😊
@DunbarAcademy 3 ай бұрын
We try to keep things simple and easy! Thanks for the feedback!
@Danilyn_Livao 3 ай бұрын
@@DunbarAcademy Please keep uploading more videos to help dog owners become even better ❤🐾
@McFiesty 3 ай бұрын
I mainly watched this to ensure the way my pups were playing was ok because one is a year younger and a few pounds bigger. They play just like he described. I’m still going to watch them at all times, but this helps keep me at ease. My pups do everything together (nap, eat, walk, play) so I just want to make sure they’re both happy
@DunbarAcademy 3 ай бұрын
We're glad we could help put you at ease. It's still a good idea to practice getting control of your dogs while they are playing. If you can get your dog to listen to you in the middle of an exciting play session, there's a good chance you'll be able to get your dog to listen to you in any situation!
@rca-in-glasgow6781 3 ай бұрын
Training dogs is easier than training people. ❤️
@DunbarAcademy 3 ай бұрын
Yeah, that's the truth. Which is kinda crazy because we can TALK to people and explain what to do with complex language. I think the big thing is that we don't have control over people like we do with dogs. With people, we can usually control their access to all their favorite things, which makes training easy. Not so with other people. If people were willing to hand over their daily allotment of food or their daily serving of chocolates or cigarettes we could train them real quick!
@JinyDrak 3 ай бұрын
Do you plan to create any courses for dogs that are people- reactive?
@DunbarAcademy 3 ай бұрын
Yes, we'd love to. Really we just need the right dog to work with. For now though, you should take a look at this: www.dunbaracademy.com/pages/dadd-retreat-with-honor. It's the fastest, easiest way to get a dog to like a person, assuming the dog isn't dangerous. If the dog has actually injured someone, you really should get help from a professional who can keep everyone safe! In which case, you should read this: www.dunbaracademy.com/pages/dangerous-aggression
@Calouha 3 ай бұрын
why sit/stay?
@DunbarAcademy 3 ай бұрын
You want your dog to be stationary, and Sit is much more stable than Stand, but it's easier to get into and out of than a Down. You could totally use a Down Stay. Also, with your dog in a Sit-Stay, staring at you, it's very apparent to everyone else in the area, including any other dogs or dog owners, that your dog is under control, and is not a threat. You could use a Stand-Stay but getting a rock-solid Stand Stay is not easy, it's so easy for your dog to break the stay...
@bretbrown583 3 ай бұрын
A great video from Dunbar academy as usual. So what is the ultimate goal for the dog here? Is it #1, that the dog pays attention to you and basically doesn't notice the other dog? #2, The dog is focusing on you And getting rewards, the dog gets over their fear & reactivity?
@DunbarAcademy 3 ай бұрын
Yeah, the ultimate goal is the dog becomes totally at ease around other dogs. The immediate goal is to be able to handle your dog in such a way that they don't react aggressively when they see other dogs. This training Classically Conditions your dog so they FEEL more at ease in the presence of other dogs, while it also uses Operant Conditioning to teach your dog to behave in an appropriate manner, and initially, the most appropriate thing to do is to ignore the other dog and focus on you. As your dog gets more comfortable around other dogs you can certainly work on getting your dog to interact in a prosocial way with other dogs if that's a long term goal. It's certainly nice when dogs play well with other dogs but for some people, that's not a priority. Really, it's up to you!
@ronbevacqua2468 3 ай бұрын
This video was beautifully demonstrated using REAL TIME footage and excellent narrative by Jamie Dunbar. Why can't you and your dad offer more timely videos using this kind of presentation ? No other training school on KZbin is using this amazing format. Thank you!
@bretbrown583 3 ай бұрын
@@DunbarAcademy thanks so much for the clarification!
@darialois1 3 ай бұрын
Amazing work ford and Nell. Amazing tweaks of treat delivery technique Ian thank you
@DunbarAcademy 3 ай бұрын
Yeah, we're very proud of Ford and Nell, they did great. It's not often that people are able to take advice and apply it so quickly. The techniques are pretty simple but in stressful moments it can be really difficult to change your habits. Ford did a great job of staying calm and making small changes to his handling and it made all the difference.
@NannetteMorgan 3 ай бұрын
This is a good video. I would have liked Ian to have discussed threshold distance for success. I'm guessing that this distance was under/within Nell's threshold distance. This is similar to how I work with my clients with reactive dogs. Thanks for putting the video up!
@DunbarAcademy 3 ай бұрын
You are certainly right, distance makes a big difference and we lucked out with the second encounter where the dog stopped at a nice distance, stayed there and then turned around and left. Same for the dog walking past near the end, they gave Nell a wide berth. We can't be sure of what Nell would have done if either of those dogs had walked right past at a close distance, it certainly would have been more of a challenge
@RejectedSpiritX 3 ай бұрын
If a dog is fighting for real, you’d see bloodshed.
@DunbarAcademy 3 ай бұрын
I get what you're saying. Dogs can break skin very easily if they want to. That said, many dogs have learned to reflexively inhibit the force of their bite when they bite other dogs, even if they are fighting. Ideally, all pet dogs would have developed this learned "bite inhibition" reflex. If you ever see bloodshed, it means you have a real fight and you have a real dangerous dog.
@analarson2920 3 ай бұрын
What interesting is she was reactive but wagging her tail and immediately calmed down. Lots of good tips.😊
@robinrutherfordcost4748 3 ай бұрын
Question: Does that mean you'll be taking "aggressive" dogs in the seminars?
@DunbarAcademy 3 ай бұрын
Ian's latest round of seminars are all lectures, no workshops, so alas, no dogs will be allowed at any of them
@robinrutherfordcost4748 3 ай бұрын
Yes! The power of permission!
@DunbarAcademy 3 ай бұрын
It's one of the reasons we like to train off-leash whenever possible. It's a great way to know if your dog is a willing participant in training! If your dog doesn't WANT to train with you, you're not doing it right!
@robinrutherfordcost4748 3 ай бұрын
Nice, almost like changing the trigger - awesome! Your Dad's still got it! TY for this!
@DunbarAcademy 3 ай бұрын
Yeah, as soon as you see a dog on the horizon you get your dog turned around and focused on you so you can start giving them reassurance, treats and lots of praise. Thanks for watching!
@SomeMinorDogTraining 3 ай бұрын
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! ❤️💕
@DunbarAcademy 3 ай бұрын
You are so right! Thank you for sharing the positivity! Yeah, give it a try and if you're using our methods you're going to see progress and your dog WILL THANK YOU!
@greenspiral2955 3 ай бұрын
Not sure if it is just my dog but old dogs seem to often only have so many 'sits' in them. Good days and bad days I guess but when I see an old that is moving more in a stiffer manner I feel bad for asking for so many 'sits' knowing that it takes more effort and perhaps I am encouraging discomfort.
@tessi6886 3 ай бұрын
That's true of my dog too. She's 12-yr old and I don't ask her to sit very often. She can pay attention to me, make eye contact, without sitting. So this training would still work for her.
@DunbarAcademy 3 ай бұрын
Yeah, if your dog isn't comfortable Sitting, you can simply ask for the Come, Stand-Stay, Watch Me instead. Or you could do a Down-Stay. Sit is more stable than Stand, and easier to get into and out of then Down, but the important thing is repositioning your dog's body so it's oriented away from the other dog and towards you, and maintaining that focus on you. And if your dog is reactive on walks, then the emotional distress from the anxiety is an important consideration as well, you really want to help them feel comfortable emotionally as quickly as possible, as chronic fear can be very unpleasant, and very bad for health.
@DunbarAcademy 3 ай бұрын
Nice! Yeah, the important thing is getting your dog's eye contact. Reactivity starts with your dog looking at the other dog. If you get your dog locked into looking at you, they're not going to react to anything in the environment, and they're not going to trigger other dogs or people to react towards them. Give your dog a scratch behind the ears from us!
@greenspiral2955 3 ай бұрын
Cheers guys, thanks for uploading this useful clip, i'm sure dogs all over the world are grateful for the human lesson :)
@DunbarAcademy 3 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yes, we hope so!
@d0g5tuff 3 ай бұрын
I am fostering a shelter dog and we are working on reactivity. I've been revisiting the dogstardaily site for tips but the video demo is great. Thanks!