Is the dog just wanting to be with me a reinforcement for him? So I could mix reinforcements up during a training session?

This is fantastic information! Intermittent reinforcement. This is a new way to mentally grasp reinforcement for me. Variety of reinforcement.

Love this adapted gentle playtime & then Logan clearly letting you know he’s ready for home time. Thanks for sharing this valuable knowledge 😊

I wish I knew not to have my puppy say hi to every dog we met on walks. As an adolescent he started getting pissy with male dogs, and now that’s something I keep struggling with. I really wish he had learned neutrality.

Oh, and I did not mean 20 sessions in one day I meant just 20 sessions and now this dog is calm and it was not when you first started working with it

Well, in this video, she’s very low-key but maybe this is her 20th session already so if it is then I’m sure she was very hyped up before

16C is 61F, which is pretty cool/comfortable. We’re currently playing house 🎾 fetch, initiated by Bella, so she’s not getting food treats, just more ball tosses. Edit due to autocorrect bite.

Thank you for creating content that has already improved my relationship with my dogs.

This reminds me of a story a former neighbor told me. Her dog bolted after a dangerous animal (a raccoon, iirc). When the dog returned, she beat her, not understanding that Sasha would equate returning (recall) with the punishment. It’s my understanding that dogs see a + or a- as related to the very last thing they did. Sasha came when called (but not right away). So her return = a beating. 😢 Thank you for this one. We need to apply more logic to our relationships with our dogs.

Well said, I am working towards to becoming an R+ trainer like you. I enjoy when trainers are able to properly articulate their methods and thoughts.

You're awesome so glad I found you

Outstanding. I sure value your opinion and education. Thank you so much!

Just a question with the Border Collie every time she put her hand in her pocket to feed her she got up and then she fed her. Do you think that’s an OK thing to do or should she wait for her to lay back down and then go and give her a treat in between her legs.

Thanks for this. Loads to think about 😊

Oh the joy of hearing you talk sense ! For the hard of understanding perhaps a written intro stating “ this is our first assessment and I’m attempting to find out XYZ .. I dunno 🤷‍♂️

Sheesh John. Some folks are too stupid to know that they are stupid. The initial consultations are crucial so we as trainers ( pet or otherwise 😂 ) can assess not only the dog, but the guardians and the environment. It was clear that was what you were doing. It was, as all your videos are, fascinating and a great learning tool for those of us who are interested in adding to our knowledge. I decided that my FB page is my take on training with kindness and empathy. If people don’t agree with what I post then fine, argue amongst yourselves but don’t hold your breath waiting for me to respond. I’m way too busy helping dogs and their guardians and seeking out more tools for my training tool box to be wasting time with people who think they know better. My methods are pretty much the same as yours as you know John. We’ve both seen that those methods work, time after time with many different dog breeds. To say that you’ve had a particular breed for years therefore you’re an expert is ludicrous. I’ve had rough collies for most of my life. Do I suggest I’m the oracle on Roughs? Not at all. I’m not that arrogant. I think that using aversive as a trainer, shows a complete lack of ability, education or understanding of how dogs learn. I’ll stand back now and wait for the negative comments. Have a great weekend my friend.

You don’t sound arrogant. I think you’re replying to trolls, and they’re not willing to learn. There’s been a pushback from punishment based dog trainers (most with zero accreditations) trolling positive based trainers’ accounts. Keep that in mind. Thank you for this video.

Wow, she looks very young. Are you saying she was a police dog and then given up to a new owner she’s very pretty.

Very nice, but we can tell right away who is the alpha dog in this pack?

Breaking the fixation step by step, nice!

Are you in San Diego now?

Nice shake off nice 👍

looks like the dog is starving

Very nice, but I don’t see any aggression

Nice work 👍

Very nicely done ✅

Prongcollar and e-collars are not used for reactivity. It's used for engagement and off-leash obedience. E-collars aren't 'shock'collars if used properly. And prongcollars are used so that a dog who pulls too much doesn't choke itself on your standardcollar or sliplead. It those cases, a prong is actually the more humane option. HOWEVER There are ofcourse those that would use the prong and e-collar to punish their dog. In those cases the method is wrong. Not the tool. Owners who use these tools to punish instead of correct are 🔧 themselves. You have an unengaged dog who is absolutely ignoring you. You're not working, you're walking. I see no agression or reactivity so how is this an example of working with that? How do I know you're full of it? You would NEVER put a reactive dog in a harness unless you want a pulling contest. Just.. foolish.

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You have worked with dogs for 12 years and never learned to use a slip correctly. Sad

Thank you very much for this video. I’ve just adopted a flat coat retriever being transported here Saturday. The foster says he’s this breed though their website says mixed breed. He’s 4 and they say 45 lbs so seems smaller than a full breed. But the videos they’ve sent, he looks & seems to act just like one. He was boarded with a dozen other foster dogs and don’t think he’s received much training, so wish me luck! He’s coming from Texas to Oregon. 🐶❤️

Do you have a program available for stopping unwanted behaviors by using positive training? Mine both bark at the tv if they see or hear animals.

Thank you. Please let me know if you’re still planning to visit the San Diego area, and if you would have time to help me work with my (now) fearful, reactive dog.

Lovely … how was the stalking behaviour interrupted … ?

Thank you.

OK, thank you I think that’s about 30 or 32 feet and they’re out of it on Amazon

What a thin, beautiful long line what length is it and what brand?

Is that dog at all aggressive or fearful, or does he have more interest in other animals than he does in recall to his family? He’s doing well. I couldn’t drop the leash like that.

Love the use of non contingent reinforcement

You’re such a kind person. ✨

From the U.S. Love your philosophy for training humans and their dogs. Do you offer long distance training? If so what would that look like? Thank you.

1:16 My take on this is that we don’t have control over the environment in a public space. How are we supposed to train our dogs to ignore other dogs if there are no other, strange (unknown) dogs in the environment? I want to train my dog (GSD) to ignore the other dogs (and do it without aversive methods). Your videos have been helpful. I’m still afraid to take her back to public spaces, because she has been breed blamed, despite not biting back (she’s been attacked by 3 small dogs, and one dog her size who punctured her nose and ears). Thank you for your videos.

Thanks, that was a really helpful breakdown. I purchased your 'Triangle of Trust ' package about a month ago. It has been a HUGE help with my own reactive dog.

Just covered this session on your programme and found it very useful. I need to see what you do under suboptimal conditions because that's what I need the majority of help with. Thanks as always, John.

Can you tell me how to do this with a tiny dog? I have a 5lb Yorkie. I usually do a treat on the ground but didn't seem terribly effective because it bounces away and she has to go get it so it takes her focus off me

This was the greatest I’ve ever seen and I have a question. Will you keep working with this dog so we can see that this method works I don’t like it when people show things and then they don’t bring that back ever again even if it takes a year we’d like to see that this does work thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you!

My pup will do just about anything for a treat. Except ignoring another dog in passing ofc. But he will do the most energetic sit for a crappy kibble if offered by a stranger. I am glad he’s so motivated. It’s made things so much easier. First time dog owner, not sure how I’d do with a more challenging dog in the food department.

Thank you so much for being open and sharing your journey with us.

Is there any chance that you’ll return to San Diego? I’m really struggling with my 3 year old, sensitive, smart GSD, and looking for a positive trainer to help us. Thank you for this video.