After 7 Days with this TOTALLY UNTRAINED DOG, I can’t believe this happened... Reality Dog Training

[@zakgeorge]

Here is a playlist with ALL of Moira's episodes in order: kzbin.info/aero/PLMssKIjsDxXloC9yXGfTrFSqdYMmx2jEO Thank you for being here!! Leave a comment and let us know what you think about this series, and give us your suggestions for future videos!! 🤩

[@SamSomethingCorp]

I wanted a dog and I went to the rescue shelter having never growned up with or owned a dog. I ended up with a Moira, oh my goodness, I can’t believe they let me take her home. Your approach and videos saved her from me giving her back, and this series intro makes me cry everytime knowing how far my sweet girl has come since I got her. Thank you for dedicating a whole series to rescues!!!

[@adilenecastillo2136]

Wait,.. what??! Did you adopted Moira!??! Damn.. how lucky both of you are!!!

[@basedredpilledo7939]

@@adilenecastillo2136 nice reading comprehension..

[@adilenecastillo2136]

I was always curious about the person who adopted her. I can’t believed no one has noticed this comment. I was expecting this to have thousands of likes and comments.

[@SamSomethingCorp]

Hey, sorry if the wording was ambiguous, I didn’t adopt this dog, Moira. Simply tried to state that the dog I got a few years back is incredibly similar to Moira i.e. she was “a Moira”

[@adilenecastillo2136]

@@SamSomethingCorp hahaha that’s right. I skimmed the comment and missed the “a”. Jet lag is not fun.

[@nicoleonfeels]

It’s not always sunshine and rainbows with a dog, it takes a lot of hard work to have a harmonious relationship.

[@Carmen1A]

You are absolutely right 👍

[@KasiaZ]

Indeed, it is a lifetime of hard work actually :) the training never stops! We adopted a 7 year old German shepherd mix breed and first thing I did was to go into training - and we went to a trainer that specializes in that breed, because that dog used to be a couch potato and only knew 'sit'. It took 2 years (and still counting) to teach her to stay, come etc. What surprises me the most is the she refuses to learn to fetch and play with toys for some reason. Overall, she is a loving, caring, fun dog that does amazing around our cats and kids! but, after 2 years she is still learning..

[@kbeldobbellodob2896]

Agree

[@kellerayra7363]

Although there are those “one in a million” dogs that just fit so peacefully and comfortably into your life like you’ve known each other all your lives.. I had a veterinarian helping with a training class I was in refer to my current dog as a “push button dog”

[@Wolf_S]

@@kellerayra7363 We got really lucky with one of our rescues, he was a Pomeranian mix and was super nervy when we adopted him, he was found as a stray so we have no idea what happened to him or where he came from. That being said, once he fully settled he was a brilliant, he recall was amazing, he never messed in the house, never chewed anything, he’d let us do anything to him bathing and brushing him and clipping his nails was a breeze, he actually loved the attention😂 he bonded really close with one of our other dogs, he always listened, he was well trusted around other dogs and people. Honestly he was such a good dog, he had the looks and the personality to go with it. He passed away suddenly back in December next to me, still not over it and I never will be, he was just one of those dogs that you could always trust, that always listened to you no matter what situation and I don’t think I’ll ever end up with a dog like him again but we had an amazing 7 years with him❤️

[@jeanniejones4479]

You crack me up with how you can be faced with frustrations and then make observations like, "Wow, You're so tall." Love it! I need to remember stuff like this when I am in the trenches with our Lab/Hound/Pit rescue 10 month old puppy. I have been waiting for this next episode. Love them!

[@zakgeorge]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hamedalharbi6590]

Yeah! He’s great with not getting frustrated and keeping the training positive and light.

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

Just remember they either do what they are supposed to or what they need to

[@minimutt1408]

The best thing I learned from Zak is that its supposed to be fun and about building a bond, not perfection. Enjoy seeing them learn, if it gets too frustrating take a break (or if the trainer isn't in the right mood maybe don't train that day.)

[@tiffymcconkey]

"Wow, you're so tall" made me laugh out loud

[@cherylparker1426]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! This is a great example of training a reactive dog with no need whatsoever for prong, electric or choke collars! Thanks to you Zak, we have been working with our high energy, reactive dogs without aversive techniques, and they are learning self-control. That’s so much better for them and our relationship than a quick fix and painful tool. It takes time but is so worth it, and I love seeing you do it, reinforcing that we are doing the best thing for our dogs and remembering that progress takes time. I can’t love this series more!!!!

[@MrMerajjio]

A prong collar solves these problems in 30 seconds flat.

[@cherylparker1426]

@@MrMerajjio my experience has been that it provides the illusion that it’s been fixed. Would the dog reliably do what asked without a prong? Often no. For my own dogs, I have found it more beneficial and less damaging to our relationship to teach them to use self discipline. And it’s a lot more fun to train without aversives, for them and me.

[@delaneyreyes8995]

@@cherylparker1426 my dog would stop pulling on the leach with a prong collar.. but for a while if he knew it wasn’t on he would start to pull. But after years of use I no longer need it.

[@cherylparker1426]

@@delaneyreyes8995 right, so he didn’t actually learn to walk on a leash. He learned to avoid pain. Saying he pulled without the prong, proves the point. My dogs heel during our walks because they have internal discipline and have learned that it’s fun to do it that way, because we used positive reinforcement. Back in the day, I also thought that prong collars worked, and I have since learned since our understanding of behavior has grown.

[@nadinemartin2084]

@@MrMerajjio Yeah, and that should tell you everything. Unsurprisingly, dogs avoid doing things that cause them discomfort, so of course those “techniques” appear to work fast. It’s a great way to break all trust in your relationship. The dog hasn’t actually learned any new behaviour. They are simply avoiding discomfort.

[@landgator7886]

Let be honest half of the people who watch this do not even have dogs😂This channel is just THAT good

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

What. No. Nobody is finding a dog training channel without a dog. Maybe there are some but sure as hell not half.

[@colleenanne4032]

No pups in our home. Just here to learn. 🤗

[@lexchan4]

I don't have a dog. Never have. Would like to though...

[@nirvanawayne9503]

I have never had a dog, nor have I ever been around a dog for more than 15 minutes really (I don't have any friends or family with dogs so when am I really near a dog for a long period of time?). But I watch these videos nevertheless 🙃

[@landgator7886]

@@NoThankUBeQuiet I do not have a dog

[@tracevicente]

Thank you for your advocacy for science based training, Zak! We want to be proactive, not reactive. Suppression is not training.

[@dazzlingblack6136]

You should totally do "A day in my life" with Inertia, Indy and whichever dog you are training at that time.. That would be so entertaining and we'd love to watch it!!!

[@internetchocolate6733]

Yess!

[@inayakhanmarwat3343]

Yup!

[@kellerayra7363]

Put a go pro or whatever those cameras are called on the dog? Life from their perspective?

[@SkyeID]

i love Indiana Jones. I'd love to know more about her: when Zak and Bree got her, how active she was when she was younger.

[@amoghkarthikeya9796]

Yes

[@christinajohnson5572]

I'm glad you're doing a series with a dog you don't know the history of! I know you have a 2 week deadline to see how much progress you can get in 2 weeks of training, but would love to see you continue working with her after the 2 weeks.

[@y.elouri9018]

A friend recommended your channel when we first got our Carpathian Shepherd 4 months ago. I'll admit, your "inside-out" training style took some getting used to, but boy has it paid off. She's 6 months now, with energy levels similar to Moira's, and she's an absolute darling. You do great work, thanks Zak.

[@LauraLegends]

I wish I was one of the neighbours there by the field where they do their training -I’d just pull out my lawn chair and grab some snacks 🍿

[@stuartc1936]

Ok that's just weird

[@yordichavez7748]

69 like nice

[@jizzypuff]

A lot of trainers really hate when people in public watch them.

[@Jc-qh9zm]

@@jizzypuff Those trainers shouldnt be trainers then, it is important people watch

[@Jc-qh9zm]

yea because its a circus show

[@elijahberenschot3510]

It’s so refreshing to see a professional go through the same feelings an average person does when training

[@lauramarieand_phoebe1188]

I watched these videos endlessly 4 years ago when I first got my puppy and used them to train her. We get compliments all the time on how well behaved she is! I definitely have have pushed further training to the back burner as life carried on, but I’m picking it up again because she really loves to learn and please. I’m so glad you’re doing this series with Moira to show training older dogs with lots of energy like mine! Giving me lots of ideas on how to add new tricks and build on existing commands while breaking bad habits that may have developed. Always love the positive approach and encouragement!! :)

[@jeanniejones4479]

It is so helpful to see these scenarios. I truly have found these videos especially helpful in working through my puppy's trouble spots. And to know that the frustration I feel is normal. Thank you for being so transparent in that you too have been overwhelmed and frustrated! Gives me hope to continue and not give up on her. Thank you for doing the free puppy course (which helped as well), but especially for this current series. You have been training me and I find myself asking "ok, what would Zak do at this moment?" 😂💖🐾

[@pinkbear1436]

Hey Zak, it would be great to see you train a rescue pitbull or mastiff breed? These poor guys are filling shelters and really deserve more opportunities and exposure to get to good homes. I think that would make a great series!

[@zakgeorge]

Done. Check back in about 2 months👍😀

[@hollynelson6170]

@@zakgeorge Can’t wait!!! 😍

[@tracevicente]

He is doing it now! And we are 💯 here for it!

[@megmeg2241]

@@zakgeorge oh my gosh yes! The breed is illegal here in the UK for no reason other than a owners and fear mongering. If you have one they will be taken away and put down instantly if you can’t pay the £2k+ in court fee’s in which if you win and I mean IF you win, your dog must ALWAYS wear a muzzle everywhere regardless of the dogs temperament even in your own back garden. It’s so sad. I can get away with my breed as she’s a small breed of bully breed. But I’ve seen NUMEROUS people lose their dogs because their dog ‘looks’ like a pit bull even if the test comes back the dog is NOT pit bull they still put it down and it breaks my heart 😔 A policeman walking past my friend with a jack Russel mixed with a mutt accused her dog of being a pit bull... in what world?

[@packk9246]

@@megmeg2241 Pitts are banned for good reason. If the typical staffie owner here had a pitt, god help us.

[@Melsie2023]

KZbin will not cancel you!! We just will ask for more videos with her. 😁 this training has helped a lot!!! Love the grading.

[@JamBajan]

I have two young labradoodles and the advice Zak offers in this video series has been absolutely priceless. The techniques work! I also appreciate the fact that we can see even Zak struggling at times because it just reinforces that this is not a quick process but one that requires patience and diligence.

[@karanpandey569]

Every un-trained dog or a small puppy needs a cool and calm trainer like you... according to me you are the best dog trainer.

[@brooksequine7621]

Moira is trained as long as she's got treats shoved in her face , toys , balls & is on a long line .

[@brooksequine7621]

@@Regal.pup. : You got it , Sister !

[@brooksequine7621]

Karan : I can appreciate your sincerity . But you have no education in this arena with which to make an informed decision and from your photo , you are very young . If you can , look up " The Kohler method of Guard Dog Training " ... This is fundamentally sound , no , not only for guard dogs but for Companion Dogs as well . Please do not let the title put you off . If you follow these guidelines , you'll have a most happy , obedient dog partner EVER ! There is a pot for every lid .

[@muthuthesuperdog3066]

Absolutely true. I'm training my lil pup, a Labrador retriever. If you find time, do checkout his training videos. I would appreciate if you can leave a feed back so that we can improve.

[@tachee77910]

Check the pros first. Shield k9 is a perfect example of great trainer not him.

[@chriswong8400]

This was a very important video, learn on what distance your dog starts paying attention too you, and then gradualy dicreasing that distance after having mulitple successes.... Training, training, training! Good job Zak&Bree!

[@euphemiafrie6263]

“I think a lot of you know what I’m talking about.” Yes Zak we do

[@muthuthesuperdog3066]

Absolutely true. I'm training my lil pup, a Labrador retriever. If you find time, do checkout his training videos. I would appreciate if you can leave a feed back so that we can improve.

[@roxiefrox252]

There are no “bad dogs”, these types of dogs just need proper training! Moira is so smart and beautiful 😊

[@galaxyandluna]

100%

[@darkessvslightnina1616]

Well there are dogs with medical conditions that can not be treated and you have to be alert for the rest of their life, or else they will bite or kill someone.

[@janhankins911]

@@darkessvslightnina1616 Yes, this is certainly true. But it is relatively rare. In MOST cases, a reactive dog simply needs the right kind of training and they aren't seriously ill. If you have any questions about your dog's health, of course see your veterinarian immediately. Working with rescues (Great Danes and Irish Wolfhounds), I've had literally hundreds of dogs come through rescue and I've NEVER seen this happen. I've heard of ONE case from another rescue group (involving an Irish Wolfhound with a brain tumor).

[@roxiefrox252]

but it’s not their fault,,

[@darkessvslightnina1616]

@@janhankins911 There are dogs that has this problem because of "bad breeding", like akita. I have met an akita that was complitly fine for few seconds while I pet it and then it tried to attack me and the next moment it was back to normal. There was not anything to cause this behavior I was complitly calm and the dog had his eyes close while I petted it.

[@PonceyTheBear]

I adopted a small 9 month old puppy over a year ago. Its taken until recently to get her dog reactivity under control. These sorta things take time and consistency. She didn't need a prong collar or a shock collar. Just some solid communication and time.

[@eimeardonnelly8548]

I love your advice on management versus training when the dog goes over threshold. I live in a very busy city so I feel like it gives me permission to adapt to the circumstances when things just go beyond crazy!! Also loving the series Zak, keep up the great work!

[@erinlebrubes]

As someone who adopted a high energy, intelligent and somewhat reactive dog about a year ago, your videos have been wonderfully insightful, helpful and encouraging. I just wanted to say thank you for doing this series because it has helped me and my dog Mu and especially Moira!

[@MisterWhistler1]

Moira is improving every episode! I'm obsessed with her😍 Like seriously, where can I find her adoption application!?

[@jodalry]

… also, just lost my German shepherd of 13 years a few days ago and to help,me get past the pain of this, I am absorbing all your training information in preparation for when I’m ready to find my next companion. Bonnie, was a 1 year old female when I got her who had been kept in a cage for the first eight months of her life and had zero training. The girl whom I got her from couldn’t control her and needed to re home her. She was very much like Moira - zero training - not even a sit command! She used to lunge at other dogs, bark at passing strangers, etc. a real problem child. By sheer hard work with her I got her to look like a very highly trained GSD and one of the happiest dogs I’ve ever had. Needless to say, after the 12 years she’s been with me and my wife, her passing has left us somewhat bereft and saddened - especially at this time of year, a few days from Christmas. Watching Moira I find is really helping me to look forward to my training sessions with out new pup when she arrives. Many many thanks from a big GSD lover. p.s. our next girl will also be from one of our local German Rescue Shelters. Thanks. 🙂😎👍🏻

[@n00bstude]

Real and honest trainer. Fun to watch a real pro

[@Tina-bv3ng]

I finished the New Puppy Survival Guide series before I got my Cockapoo puppy a week ago but I still enjoy watching this series for other useful tips. My 9 week old pup just learned how to “leave it” and “sit” yesterday using what I learned from you. Thank you Zak! Looking forward to more episodes and the George series! 🐶🤍

[@Katie_Jo_21]

“Detects another dog anywhere on planet earth” ... 😂 lmbo! Whom else has, hands down, met a 🐕 like that? 😂 🙌

[@dcgirlamy]

Mine! I've been training...and training.... and training....

[@Katie_Jo_21]

@@dcgirlamy Feel that Amy feeeeel that. You are not alone. Don’t ever forget that. 🤗

[@LeaGalTan]

Laughing! No, you are not alone:-) I imagine a lot of pandemic puppies are in this boat. My 9 month old is a well-trained gentleman at home and worse than Moira when we go out. No place around here has enough room to give him a comfort zone. He has pulled me down several times.

[@chantellicopter]

My dog starts to lose his mind when we walk by houses where he knows other dogs live. Even if the dog is nowhere in sight 🤦

[@wholeshebang1]

It's "who," not "whom" in your comment. Correct usage: "To whom are you asking this question of?" "To whomever wants to know."

[@pinje1213]

This series made me think a lot about how each and every dog is different I was planning in getting a German thinking it was easy but thanks to u it made me re think it and how big of a responsibility it is

[@KathgoKat]

Always good to research a breed before you get one...labs are less intense and don't have the guarding instinct but can still b a handful if not trained.....Ive had GSDs for 50 yrs..was a breeder in the 80s and 90s......they arent a breed for first time dog owners..and aren't a breed for everyone...They are extremely smart and loyal and easy to train but they need strong leadership......without it they can become over protective....Theyre extremely sensitive to peoples energy...more so then alot of breeds.... The shelters are full of them right now..especially California...too many people who got them without realizing what they need..lots of exercise..mental stimulation...training..and leadership ..All kinds of pups just like Moira are being surrendered everyday....Covid pups now 10 months to a yr old....very sad.

[@mrbamfo5000]

We used to have German Shepherds when I was a kid. Great dogs, training dogs isn't really hard, frustrating here and there maybe, but not hard. You just have to put the work in, and keep at it.

[@shia_hulahoop]

Impressive, how well she behaved in the end when the dogs came back! Love these series so much, since you really tackle some very common AND serious issues.

[@muthuthesuperdog3066]

Yes. Very true. By the way, I'm trying to train my puppy - Labrador. Do checkout his videos if you find time.. let me know your valuable feedback. Thank you so much ..

[@kimberlyzamlich2985]

You are doing an unbelievable job with Moira. I adopted a black shepherd last year, roughly about the same age as Moira, although my dog was highly distressed and terrified and that took me a while to get her to a point where she could train with me. I ran her on my bike through hills and that really helped kick the anxiety~almost instantly! It was as if she let out a big sigh. I work with her everyday. I've noticed that once you get to a certain point of trust and bond, the compliance suddenly starts to kick in with leaps and bounds. You just have to keep working to get to that breakthrough. I am really enjoying this series, thank you so much!

[@michaellozano7993]

I just found this channel 2 weeks ago and have been bend watching all your videos for 2 weeks straight lol. I am in love with you Zak you are perfect with these dogs in every other way. its just so beautiful to see.

[@unboxedana9964]

We just adopted a 3 year old rescue, and it so reassuring to hear that going on walks takes time and patience. I knew it took patience but its nice to see we're not the only ones struggling!

[@amster3633]

The fact that you can just do this to even the most rough of dogs is amazing to me -- Moira has been a challenge, and the fact that you can do this to this level is amazing!

[@lauraknights9840]

This is such a good series. It would be awesome to continue it with different dogs. Every month, take a rescue dog looking for a home and see how much you can train it in two weeks.

[@SpringRain2010]

She is such a intelligent and beautiful dog! I pray whomever gets her knows or understands German shepherds (high active dogs) and will continue to work with her ,,,,or keep her in training. She is soooo smart...but still a puppy too. GREAT JOB! Blessings, for all the work you do

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

Someone already has her

[@SpringRain2010]

@@NoThankUBeQuiet Thank you, @KMichelle Argus, I thought perhaps someone might. (I know these video's are recorded ahead.

[@muthuthesuperdog3066]

Absolutely true. I'm training my lil pup, a Labrador retriever. If you find time, do checkout his training videos. I would appreciate if you can leave a feed back so that we can improve.

[@imonlyashadow]

Thanks for these videos! They make me feel not alone in my training journey! Now I know progress will happen. Maybe not today or tomorrow, but sometime!

[@camillevatting7016]

I have been sitting staring at my phone watching for this video to be posted I’m so excited to watch it, I really love this series and everything you do and I’m really looking for this series to continue and to watch the new series with george ♥🐶

[@galaxyandluna]

me too

[@joaotiagobrandao4230]

I honestly love energetic dogs because they are the smartest, thet learn quick, and if you are good trainer, it can be easier because calm dogs are harder to engage!

[@ingridb1524]

Wouw. I got a huge smile on my face when near the end Moira paid attention to Zac with those dogs sooo close. Amazing. Can’t wait to see the rest of this series.

[@annesmale5675]

Watching this today has made me feel so much better Zac! I've been following your training advice since getting my weimaraner, Freddie. He's a beautiful soul but like Moira looses focus and no treat on earth will help! Our walk/training session this morning was just like this video!! Thank you for giving me hope that I will get there... Eventually 🙏😊

[@curiouswiki3084]

Moira's intro is like a breath of fresh air 💥 she seems to have grown taller as compared to episode 1

[@allisonnixon1920]

Thank you for continuing to help us manage our expectations when it comes to training dogs like Moira. All of your comments about what we may see - one day a great session, next day not-so-great (exactly my experience), and encouraging us to keep at it is so helpful!

[@Ana.Eclipse]

AHHH YES IM SO EXCITED TO SEE THE NEXT EPISODE! This series helps me train my cousins dog! I don’t have one YET lmao this channel is SO HELPFUL For me

[@daelhoser310]

Great idea. Get a good feel of having a dog by training your cousins. We bought a dog without thinking and then realized it’s tough. We’re sticking to it though and staying strong.

[@jmdevales]

This is so good! My dog is like this and it has been tough to train him since he is super strong. I’m glad you have a fog like him that you are working with! Thanks for all the tips! Excited to try them!

[@karlasantoro4981]

Loved this episode. Really looking forward to the next one! My 9 month Golden and I go on an hour walk almost daily, usually 7-8 am. We're on farming lanes by fields and woods. The absolute biggest distraction is grass! Tucker eats more of it than my horses! 🙄It's super hard to get him to stop munching. Leave it, walk on, let's go, are all ignored. I have to tug or push a bit. But there's grass everywhere! I have to say he heels nearly the whole way home after we turn. I'm working on having him relax more, not need to look up at me the whole time. It's coming. When we see live distractions, like Canadian Geese in the fields, he knows to "sit and watch." Jackpot of treats for that! 😁

[@christinah7229]

I love this series! Thank you so much Zak and Bree for making it!

[@larissa3m]

I love that you addressed the topic of the e-collars. My dog growing up was (still is) super energetic, jumps a lot towards people other dogs, pulled a lot, and out of nowhere just forgot basic training such as come back or stay. My partner and i stick with your training methods, sometimes and even when didn't workout, we just change for higher value food or toys for her and that did help a ton. She is now almost two yesrs old and in this two years using your methods, we felt we developed a really strong communication and understanding between my dog and us. She continued beings energetic but she have manners, behave, listen and obey. Specifically she understand the concept of high value treats and rewards when she follow commands. We never had to use hurtful methods towards her. Thanks for the great content and info!

[@m.z.593]

That is great. On adolescent dogs: they undergo synaptical pruning i.e. some connections in the brain literally get cut, the ones the dog isn't using a lot so if she knew a command, you didn't use it a for a bit, she probably really forgot about it. So just have patience and keep practicing your commands

[@sarahradke7078]

Thank you again for doing this “reality” series - it’s the first training advice that is actually hitting home with me and my dog, Ellie. And I’ve watched tons of videos (free and paid), read books and even paid trainers to work with me and Ellie. Watching you deal with many of the behaviours I’m struggling with, while narrating your thoughts and actions is so refreshingly informative and enlightening. So, again, deepest gratitude. My high energy pup and I are starting to make some amazing breakthroughs putting your teaching into practice. I’d love it if you can provide some more advice about incessant barking. Cheers!

[@TheKaurK]

I was so eagerly waiting for this episode haha. I feel like every series you do quickly becomes my favorite series. Absolutely love Moira and how you train her! Learning so much from these :)

[@TheNikkibain]

This video is SO helpful. My dog also didn't pay attention to me if she detected a dog on planet earth 🤦 thankfully we've been putting these training sessions in place at the park and seeing big improvements!! It's been 2 years and still not fully there with it. Hard work but will be so worth it!

[@melissajanik6111]

Thanks for mentioning and including the commentary/information on research regarding e-collars etc, nice to see you not just brush over those thing, even though I have seen Bree respond to comments about them. Also, funny story lol. I was on twitter this morning and "George is live" was trending, my first thought was "But Moira's series isn't over yet" 😂

[@geaizee9204]

I like the new formatting and editing. Seeing you commenting on the video as you go along.

[@kathydixson2284]

My friend has a very excited German Shepard pup. But she is so smart and kind. I love the light you shine on dog training with a high energy dog and love even more that you use positive reinforcement and speak against aversion collars. So excited to watch Moria's progress and hope she finds a loving home.

[@gavinsullivan9015]

Isn’t it great how fast progress can be made with her! Clever pup 👏🏻

[@stanislavasvetlikova9558]

oh gosh, I can so relate to these experiences with my rescue doggo. and absolutely, you just have to keep training, be calm and at some point it just clicks together in their heads and you will see progress.

[@eringoldsmith2677]

Hurray! Lucy (8 mo old gsd rescue ) and I just came in from a training/play session. Got the snacks out ready to watch and take notes! I bought a long lead and that was super helpful last weekend when traveling with her. We have been working really hard to “watch”from a distance with distractions. You have been so helpful in showing how difficult this skill is. It was also helpful for you to acknowledge that one will not cure reactivity in 2 weeks..... gives me hope to see Moira slowly make progress. Thank you so much for sharing your talents and time 😊- You are helping so many dogs and their humans!

[@Moon-gl8vb]

You’ve definitely made a bond with Moira! She has a beautiful personality and I’ve definitely seen progress with Moira since day one! Can’t wait to see what there is to come, Zak!

[@vipvip5356]

This a great video Zak! Thank you for sharing your amazing work with all of us ! We are lucky to have you on this platform. This is real life training ! very clear ! When I first adopted my dog, he had NO manners. It was hard to walk him normally on the street without having many outburst when other dogs, cats, squirrels were at sight. (I have a sighthound) Everytime we were passing something he was curious about that he wanted to investiguate, I would stopped and have him sit down. So he could watch what he was curious about but he obligatory has to be sitted and calm do to so. Yes, it took time and yes, it took efforts and sometimes i was more in a hurry that day and have other thing to do than stop, sit and watch BUT: after lots of pratices, and patience he got so polite ! Now, he normally sits down automatically when we are seeing an interesting distraction, otherwise he just doesnt care and we keep walking. You have no idea how this behaviour is suprising to other people. I get comments every week from it ! Sometimes dog owner have their dog pulling on their leash all crazy and barking loud, and i hear : '' My gosh !!! Why cant you more be like him !!! '' ''Oh wow look at this one., so well mannered '' '' Look at the control on this one ! '' Oh and there is squirrels all around him too, look at this !'' Needless to say, i am Preetttttty proud of those moments. Proud of him and proud of me ;-) Everytime i am saying back to the poeple commented with : '' Oh Thank you, but this, right there, is A LOT of work, its not perfect but, i do agree, its very impressive lol ! '' With consistency, trust and confidence, come exceptional reward :-)

[@kristenjohnson1808]

What a fantastic episode! DYING over Moira's silhouette as she watched the dogs walk past her the second time... those amazing ears! :) We're still working on consistently being able to get our girl's attention, though she did a fantastic job at Home Depot today. I can't wait for the biting episode, our girl is still doing a lil biting (mostly to get attention). Thank you Zak and Moira!

[@biLLisboredmlg]

Props for actually citing empirical and academic papers to support your views. This is literally one if the only channels on KZbin that has ever done that. Keep up the good work!

[@paulinedady1527]

This is so helpful, thank you and I like the fact that you don't use choke collars or pincher collars, I agree with you totally don't need them.

[@futuredog1084]

Prong collars aren't bad when used right.... They should only be used to get a dog's attention back on you and never jerked and should be mostly positive. It's better then flat collars as flat collars all the pressure is on the trachea and dog's can choke unlike prong collars were it evenly distributes pressure around the neck away from just the trachea and you don't have dog's choking on it. I don't like choke collars unless it's just used for tags. Prong collars were invented by a germen vet who hated seeing dog's getting choked from pulling. It's Nick named pinch collar as you need to pinch the prongs to get it on and off as there's no buckle

[@melissah3772]

I love this series! I also think all of your videos are VERY good at showing the reality of training a dog. I could (and do sometimes) watch your videos for hours. It feels like I'm there with you watching training in real time

[@xliamarie.]

my trainer introduced a prong collar to us in our first session and after a few corrections my dog was able to learn how to walk by our side and doesnt lunge at people. she still walks by my side and doesn’t pull even without the prong collar on. i went from walking her with a harness + collar and double leash, to just her regular martingale collar and one hand holding the leash. different tools work for different dogs!!

[@m.z.593]

Happy it worked for you. The thing is prong collars (or positive punishment) can have some very severe side effects, and it's just a numbers game if you will experience those, this is why we should always opt for positive reinforcement if possible at all (also it's just more fun:)

[@xliamarie.]

@@m.z.593 my trainer is balanced so he does negative and positive, and the goal is for her to completely ignore dogs on walks. my dog is a 50 pound pit mix who is severely dog reactive so the corrections were necessary unless i want her to attack my neighbors dog lol my trainer also explained that the correction from the prong collar is similar to corrections made from the dogs mother as a puppy, but my dog was taken away too early as a puppy so i doubt she had any corrections at all. but i’m not yelling or hitting my dog, nor am i dragging her by the neck with the prong collar on lol i’m just not against tools like prongs and e collars when used correctly- i wouldn’t have used a prong by myself if my trainer wasn’t there to explain and oversee

[@m.z.593]

@@xliamarie. I am not trying to antagonise you, I am happy you are trying to use the prong responsibly. Since your dog didn't have sufficient socialisation look into LAT (Look At That) Training to complement your training. As for the negative/positive thing, just as a side note you probably meant to say reinforcement/punishment since positive/negative in operant conditioning just means +/-

[@xliamarie.]

@@m.z.593 i’ll definitely look into it thank you!! i really want her socialized but her trainer says right now she’s too reactive to be close to a dog so hopefully as the weeks of training progress it gets better

[@m.z.593]

@@xliamarie. you can do protected socialization as well. You could park you car stay in there and treat your dig anytime another dog walks by or something like that. Maybe aou can try videos of dogs if she recognizes the. Just start really low:) good on you for trying to socialize her:)

[@satumarkkanen9776]

I really enjoy these series, thank you Zak for showing the process with struggles aswell as success! I’ve rescued my previous dogs as adults and now I have my very first own puppy from responsible breeder. Although it’s always rewarding to work with adults whose background you really don’t know, I’ve waited eagerly for the moment when I will be training a dog from the very beginning to be the best companion for me. KZbin is such a treasure chest with videos such as Zak’s, I’ve combined so much information from many dog trainers here and I feel that we are in a very good roll already before signing up for puppy class in person❣️

[@jackieo.6393]

Good job, Moira!! Zak, you are a miracle worker!

[@dannyg6499]

zak, I don't always agree with your training but I must say, it brought a tear to my eye to see Moira looking at you like "are you sure?" when you told her, OK, get the toy! when released from a stay. It speaks a lot to the trust & bond she has with you get that kind of feedback without compulsive techniques. she is lucky to have had someone build her up and TEACH her instead of just zapping her or choking her with a prong as a first resort. you are what she deserves, I hope you end up keeping her, you make a great team.

[@carolinepenn5916]

I'd loved to see how Moira handles being walked with another dog and the effect that has on her being receptive to your requests and preventing her from zoning in on other dogs in the environment.

[@taramist8862]

I cant wait to get my German Shepherd and Im definetly subscribing to PupBox

[@brookejones16]

Omg I’m so ready!!❤️ loved this series so far🥰🐶

[@BluFabie]

I'm absolutely loving this series! I'm loving all the technical terms and training tips. This is awesome!

[@23keabs]

Reactivity training should look boring. A professional up-to-date on the latest scientific methods like BAT, LAT, etc. would not repeatedly push a dog over threshold, ask them to perform a stationary behavior without creating much space, and then wonder why they keep reacting. Movement is important, using the reinforcement event after marking for disengagement or to encourage disengagement as a way to create that space and set the dog up for success to notice triggers at a productive distance.

[@railynnsteinberg6830]

Hey Zak! I absolutely love this series! Would you be able to do a series like this for a small breed rescue dog? I think smaller breeds tend to be more sensitive than larger breeds so I would love to see your routine for training a dog like that.

[@lynnrixson1094]

Thank God this dog is with you for her training ! I dread to think otherwise ☹️

[@mslove3]

So helpful for me to watch this.. finally a real training video with real problems. Like my foster dog

[@Weirdo.009]

YAY! Finally a new update I am addicted 😂

[@cheshiregrin1714]

11:20 "Not because she fears the result, but because she understands then concept." This is why I subscribed to Zak and not other trainers I have seen on youtube.

[@zakgeorge]

So glad that resonated!

[@sleeping2vacs]

“👀 is she getting trained? Is this happening right now?” Lol too funny

[@mayamaxwell6494]

Brilliant to watch. It’s never easy with a gsd but in the end they are such rewarding dogs. They learn super fast but are so stimulated by everything 😂 It’s taken years of hard work on our end, but so worth it! Cant wait to watch more! Thanks Zak and Bri x

[@heidiperry6022]

Dog walker here-the thing about aversive collars? THEY DON’T WORK. If Moira were in a pinch collar and over her threshold, she’d still be freaking out PLUS she’d be hurting herself. I walk a lot of reactive dogs and the only thing that de escalates them is having the distraction get farther away and then redirecting them with their favorite reward. I’ve never been able to handle a dog easier with their owner’s choke chain/shock collar/prong. I mean, preaching to the choir here. But this is why I love this channel!

[@brittanybecker698]

Wait till one of your reactive dogs brakes breaks loose and mauls another dog ! It’s devastating

[@fraxinus_ash]

@@brittanybecker698 Muzzles are great. Also having two anchor points for two leashes helps reduce the risk when something inevitably breaks.

[@jesuisunepommedeterre4662]

Wow I board and walk dogs. Things get 10 times better when I use a prong in a correct manner. If the collar doesn’t work, it’s because the human doesn’t know how to use them.

[@jesuisunepommedeterre4662]

@Hannah D or people that actually want to get into serious disciplines with their dogs.

[@allthingsblue6990]

@@jesuisunepommedeterre4662 Nope. Brown, whitesell and fenzi are winning shutzhund and protection titles with force free trained malinois and GSDs. Guide dogs for the blind- the highest standard of consistent training- is force free. It works for the pros. It works for the experts. It works for the people who rely on these dogs to survive.

[@hi_itsmejulie]

So often I've been frustrated in training our dog (high energy hunting dog) - the series with Moira is a friendly reminder for small steps and more acceptance for my dogs character. Thanks :)

[@x-ray2703]

Thanks 4 sharing, Zac! The leash session outside was better than I've expected because of episode 5. Also really impressive that you are still using the harness instead of a prong collar for this kind of high drive dog 👏🏻 I can't wait 2 c more 🤗🥰 Greets from Germany/Hannover 🐾

[@zakgeorge]

Awesome, thank you!

[@sennapankopf3455]

It's so cool to see how Moira progresses each episode! Also, really appreciate the links to the articles about positive reinforcement training 😊

[@jennpapineau3157]

Can you explain why you use the harness with the leash clipped on the back? In my experience that can encourage pulling once it starts, with all the force being centered on the front of the chest. I think I noticed her harness does have the chest ring, why not clip it on the front? (Or get one that does have it)

[@maybethshirah3711]

Okay, she's a challenge but she's so beautiful! She jumps so high, and is so attuned to everything, and runs so fast that there must be a special niche for a dog like this somewhere in the world.. Something wonderful that uses all her natural gifts. I hope you've helped her find that place. Awww, you guys deserve medals for what you do..

[@fivebyfivejen]

Thanks for discussing aversives. I'm a LIMA trainer. I sadly see a lot of owners use shock collars, prong collars, bark controllers, etc and yet it doesn't hit them that: a. It's not telling their dog what they do want them to do and b. It is so damaging to the relationship and could potentially cause more fear or aggression. I had a client with a German Shepherd pup that assumed she'd need a prong collar because of his strength so we made leash manners a big focus and he made huge progress in a month using a harness (so he wasn't choking himself) and positive reinforcement. My own rescue was reactive to many things while on walks and now he makes pretty consistently good choices. I truly enjoy watching your videos and the variety of dogs in them to help show that any dog can be trained if given the proper time, love, and encouragement.

[@primalcritters]

I don't mean you any disrespect but I'm guessing you've never consistently worked with high drive working dogs. Positive only training can be effective for short bursts and for competition obedience but for real world effectiveness that is consistent on a regular basis then balanced training methods and Corrections are often a necessity and sometimes even a lifesaver. It's odd to me that people have no problem pulling on a dog with a harness or putting an extremely uncomfortable head halter on a dog's face yet they have a problem with the prong collar? Why does nobody take into account the fact that some dogs have a very high pain threshold where a pinch collar feels like nothing more than a minor nuisance. The one common theme that I have noticed among positive only trainers t is that they do not take on the more challenging cases. Not all dogs are created equal and not all training styles should be equal either. Balanced training like anything in life is a good thing. I'm tired of these dogs ending up in shelters because the positive-only training did not work. People need to be honest about positive ONLY training. And people that are positive only trainers also need to be honest about the time commitment. Yes, can you train a more challenging dog using positive only? It is likely. But it is also as likely that it will take three times as long and not all real-world dog owners have three times as much time. Considering how many dogs are in shelters in this country and how many breeders are churning out new pups do we really have all that time? As a side note, I've seen plenty of positive only trainers dishing out Corrections but they seem to think that it is not technically a correction. This positive only fad causes dogs to be bounced from home to home, or they are never walked because they are too reactive, or worse. It's extremely upsetting to witness and once again people need to be honest.

[@fivebyfivejen]

@@primalcritters I don't mean you any disrespect, but I think you got your first statement backwards; positive reinforcement is all about the long term and taking baby steps. I work with all sorts of breeds and mutts. I find people's main issue is getting dogs that were bred for sport or to have a job and not working them leading to built up frustration and boredom which can result in many behavioral problems. Your average owner can barely get the timing right on marking; there's no way I would ever give or recommend aversive tools. If done correctly, a harness shouldn't be uncomfortable. Same for a head halter, but I personally would prefer a harness so the dog doesn't accidentally whiplash themselves. Depending on the dog, even verbal corrections can be aversive. If a trainer is using aversive methods like leash corrections then they aren't positive reinforcement only. My own dog has a high prey drive and was reactive to other dogs, people, and most vehicles. He also sprained and almost broke his foster's wrist because he pulled like a freight train. I've spent the past year really learning what his triggers were and finding what distance we need to begin training at. If the dog is reacting, they are over threshold and you cannot train them using reinforcement or punishment. A correction may get the dog to stop a behavior in that moment, but you could be creating a deeper problem. My dog now consistently walks with a loose leash on his harness and collar. We can have a 16 wheeler pass right by us and his sweet spot with people and dogs follow COVID protocol. Completely from positive reinforcement & counter-conditioning. I also work at a dog daycare and countless dogs come in with pinch or shock collars, have been wearing them for years, yet they have made zero progress.

[@Mutsca9616]

If a dog is "choking himself" with a slip or prong collar then that is the owners fault for not using it correctly. Learn to use the tools properly, not blame the tools for being bad. If I cut a piece of wood with a jigsaw and cut my finger off because I didn't use it properly, would you say the jigsaw is bad and no one should ever use one??

[@fivebyfivejen]

@@Mutsca9616 he was pulling so hard on a regular flat collar that he would choke himself. That's why she thought she needed a prong or pinch collar for him. Unnecessary. He learned how to walk with a loose leash on a harness and then I instructed her to do the same steps slowly transitioning back to his flat collar

[@Mutsca9616]

You didn't say flat collar you said "she'd need a prong collar", but I digress. What I don't get is the harness. A harness is literally made for pulling. You put it around a dogs strongest part of their body then tell them NOT to do exactly what it was made for. I am trying to train my dog for joring and skijoring (and hopefully bikejoring too eventually), so I use a harness with a waistbelt to encourage him to pull. But he knows when we switch to just a collar and leash it's time to just walk side-by-side.

[@jaxsstrickland1443]

Yessss I've been waiting and waiting for another video.

[@lusinedavtyan5959]

Honestly i dont even think a second that your not gonna be able to train her. Its gonna be tough I mean its chalanging but you got it plus look at her she is so smart she learns things so fast.Dont worry you have what it takes to train her.

[@muthuthesuperdog3066]

Absolutely true. I'm training my lil pup, a Labrador retriever. If you find time, do checkout his training videos. I would appreciate if you can leave a feed back so that we can improve.

[@lusinedavtyan5959]

@@muthuthesuperdog3066 sure no problem

[@lusinedavtyan5959]

@@muthuthesuperdog3066 im always in the mood to watch puppies.like always

[@muthuthesuperdog3066]

@@lusinedavtyan5959 kzbin.info/door/o7wKstEZLViTvrrRkfbBBg

[@PlepperGuy]

I adopted a 108lbs german shepard, and a 81lbs rottwieler yesterday. Both are very well behaved, however King the shepard pulls on the leash like crazy! Been studying up on this series to learn some tricks for helping break that habit. Day 2 and im already seeing slight improvements. Thanks for the videos!

[@margaretkuhn-conroy5170]

Just to note even horses train well with non aggressive training methods ie horse whispering.....you are the best!

[@chanelthemalshi1176]

Are u calling prongs aggressive

[@valarie1238]

Yes totally people calling horse training non aggressive and non aversive but never seen a freaking head halter embedded into a horses neck. Totally not educated on dog training equipment

[@futuredog1084]

Wait people don't use horse bits? Does horse whispering without bits?

[@AlexMercadoGo]

Thank you for sharing those research papers!

[@SaskiaSketches]

So proud of Moira and Zac!! The end of that training session was amazing!

[@stephaniestrang9575]

Zac, we are loving this series! I’m wondering if you could please address how to train “come when called” for those dogs that don’t enjoy playing fetch? Thank you!

[@Karen-to8jr]

Here is how I trained my 4 dogs a strong recall. My dogs don't play fetch either but they are very food motivated. So I used classical conditioning and cooked chicken. If your dog is food motivated, you might try this. The first thing I do is teach the dog that the sound "come" means something positive, not something aversive or bad. We are creating a Conditioned Emotional Response (CER) to the sound "come". Cut up cooked chicken into small pieces. Stand in front of the dog with 10 pieces of chicken in your hand and say "Come" (or whatever your recall word is) and quickly feed the dog a piece of chicken. Repeat until the 10 pieces of chicken are all gone. Do this 3-4 times on Day 1. On Day 2, start stepping backwards a few steps (move quickly and be enthusiastic, as long as this kind of movement doesn't frighten your dog ) when you say "come". Repeat this exercise 3-4 times on Day 2. For the following days, keep moving backwards further and further. Practice your training sessions in different rooms of your house and the backyard. You can test your progress this way: When the dog is relaxed and just hanging out in the living room, go to the kitchen and get a handful of chicken (without the dog knowing you have the chicken), then in a happy voice say "Spot, come" and see what happens. Hopefully, your dog will come running into the kitchen. Then have a party, toss that handful of chicken on the floor and let the dog use that wonderful nose and have a snack fest. Some important tips: 1. Say the cue word only once. The cue is not "come...come...COME HERE!", it is "come". Unless your dog is hearing impaired, he heard you the first time. 2. While training the recall, reward the dog every single time the dog comes to you. Later on, you can start to fade out the food reward. 3. Never call your dog to do something the dog finds aversive, like punishment, nail trims, baths or a trip to the Vet. Coming to you must always be a happy experience for the dog. My dogs are all seniors now but they still race to me when I call them because sometimes they still get a yummy goody from Mom and that is what keeps the game fun! Good luck with your training!

[@samanthahu4803]

I'm an avid follower of you Zak, but I was wondering how you would handle more challenging behaviors such as fear or serious aggression in adult dogs that have been living with these problems for years? Hopefully you can do a series on this because in my experience positive training success takes time for mild-medium behaviors but can take a very long time if ever for really bad behaviors.

[@tusenbensen334]

He's only a trainer though, not a behaviourist. Ooh but maybe he could work together with a behaviourist to help a really difficult dog

[@jeri-mariec.9476]

Look up Upstate Canine Academy here on KZbin. You won’t regret it ❤️

[@chrismcneil5543]

He would have to use methods he condemns, therefore he would recommend strict leash & crate work. Never trust the "positive only" hypocrites with serious behavioral issues.

[@valarie1238]

Go look up upstate canine academy. They deal with red zone dogs all the time and hes absolutely amazing w it

[@pnwperson]

@@chrismcneil5543 👎

[@emmawhy]

Moira and my rescue are like two peas in a pod. It's nice to have the feelings of frustration validated and know that we're doing all the right things to work on the leash walking and reactivity with him. It takes time and patience!

[@jaxsstrickland1443]

I'm crying omg she's doing so great good job girl

[@jenmontzingo]

This was like the mid-season finale where you start to get a sense in how the end of season may go. Another great episode in the books! 🍿 💻

[@pizzapizza4973]

I live this series! Can you train a standard poodle sometime?

[@bethkroa1125]

She’s so beautiful! We imagine our next dog being a shepherd or shepherd mix as we currently hand a 13 year old shepherd rescue who has been wonderful.