German Shepherd Won't Pay Attention! How to Cure Dog with Attention Deficit Disorder or A.D.D.

Many dogs out there lack focus and engagement with their humans. This dog Sarge went from being one of the most distracted disengaged dogs to one of the most focused. Both the owner and I were shocked how much he transformed during board and train. This is just a sneak peak into some of the methods we use to shape better behaviors.
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[@AndrewSorge-rn2rq]

“He’s just on his own little mission” definition of my GSD….

[@smiley19881999]

Hands down the best training channel i have discovered(and ive seen a few).. no BS, straight to the point and you are not afraid of correcting the dogs but at the same time never coming across as over the top harsh... This space needs more good balanced trainers like you....keep it up

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Wow thank you. Very nice compliment. I appreciate it much

[@hmos1855]

Absolutely! I love his channel, I learned so much!!

[@pranjalsingh100]

I agree with Smiley, best dog training channel on the internet in my opinion and I have researched a lot as well

[@isaiahg1036]

Oh yeah this channel is awesome! My favorite two so far are this channel and Beckman's dog training

[@kecah04]

I agree

[@majinbenproductions1038]

I like that you told us where you messed up at first with the e-collar Timing too. Letting us know even the pros aren’t perfect, and a reminder that this stuff takes time. Good video man

[@laurenroberts4159]

I've never read a book so fast! kzbin.infoUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU Learning about his dogs and experiences was just the icing on the cake - bed this book through and through. We're working with our new pup and Brandon's advise was just what I needed. Wish he'd just come and train for me haha but it's good for us and happy to have this new set of tools to use on our pup.

[@benbreshears5138]

Getting a German Shepherd puppy in the next couple weeks or so and I’m looking to train him myself and really build a bond from the get go. This channel is awesome and it’s getting me super excited to start this process! Thanks for putting this stuff out for fellow dog lovers to learn from!

[@jjhites9855]

It always amazes me the lessons within the lessons. Your ability to breakdown and simplify things/ explain behaviors, expectations, and what your trying to accomplish while training is truly master class. To become really good anything you have to master the basics. Your breakdown of what your trying to accomplish to the basics provides the insights how to set a path to succeed in training. Thanks so much!! I really don’t understand any thumbs down put towards your video- can’t please everyone!

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Thank you brother. Much appreciated. It's a very high compliment and I definitely appreciate it.

[@MattBlack]

Cant agree with this comment even more. Love how you also shit on other channels that talk about a bunch of BS. You’re up front, straight to the point and very informative

[@patrickcollins4806]

When Gunny came off the touch pad @ 2:12, it was right after you spoke the word “break” in a sentence.

[@susanmeadows627]

I can't thank you enough for this video. I just adopted a German Shepherd, American Pit Bull Terrier and Staffordshire mix. She's now 10 months old and her attention span is 5 seconds. This is going to be so helpful. Thank you. 👍❤️🐾

[@boshamburger123]

This was my lab when we really started to up his training around 7-8 months. Super good with every command, big food drive, honestly easy to train dog, but just really struggled with focus. This video was a lifesaver!

[@nogames8982]

At around seven or eight months a lot of dogs kind of get into a stupid stage. I think it's their hormones. But they will tend to lose focus and forget things that you've trained them. I've heard that eight months is the very popular age for dogs to get turned into the Humane Society. Friend of mine, a professional dog trainer, told me not to worry too much about the dog at seven and eight months because they turn stupid for a little while. Your dog was just growing up.

[@michaelcollins237]

This is about German Shepherd Dog training pal not Labs

[@jirikolar8601]

@@michaelcollins237 no .. :D this work for all dogs that lose focus, do you really think there is a big change in something, regarding if it is Lab or Shepherd ?:D

[@moephillsjr]

He's acts 100% like my GSD ! Glad I found this , hopefully it helps me !

[@greentail]

And he is acting like my GSD too! Yes if I leave him be he will follow his nose to the edge of the world!

[@KibatheMalinois]

Did it help?

[@thehulk1177]

Mines all day. He will fetch, sit, lay doesn’t last long at all. He’s old and still has the energy of and puppy. I love it tho. I’ll come outside he’s trying to jump and catch birds out the air. Bought him in Germany.

[@finallyphat3050]

Same! My pup does this exact doggy ADD thing

[@bigpoppapump8014]

Did it help?

[@shawgeasland2096]

End of March, my husband and I inherited his mother's 5year old German shepherd. She needs a lot of work. I am glad I have found this channel. So many little points that I have been missing. The big ones I have grown up doing and our dogs have always been great, but this one is challenging. Thank you for the videos. The little things help.

[@stephenowen1644]

You explain things better than any dog trainer on KZbin! I've been binge watching hoping to find what I need to get my 4 month old rottweiler in line.

[@bigguybrando5987]

I might have to watch this video 700 times to teach myself how to teach my dog lol But incredibly helpful. I wish you could come train my dog with me like that xD

[@rozannaedwro934]

So glad I am alone in that😊

[@Bosgeit]

You are an awesome trainer! You get straight to the point and you're not sugarcoating stuff neither. Dogs respect you and they're not afraid of you, love it! It's such a shame prong collars and e-collars are banned here in The Netherlands. Even without those incredible training tools, you still helped me alot with my dog. This was actually the hardest thing for me when teaching my dog to be attentive, thank you so so much!

[@teresafarley3838]

This is my adopted Boerboel! OMG he is now 16mos and still has puppy ADD! Thank you for this video!

[@aprilmiller6767]

I have an eight-week-old GSD female who is a wild child. She is so food driven that she won't look me in the eyes, no matter what I try to do, but is always watching my treat hand. Her attention span is about five seconds, and if she is outside forget about her coming when she is called. She has two speeds: full blast and sleep.

[@benharding8424]

As time go's by when she dose what u ask just don't feed her as much give her a rub I have a cane corso ad he was the same but that's what I did I am no trainer but I have trained alot of dogs just try it

[@aliciasegarra2565]

😂😂😂

[@mariahk5654]

I really like seeing the touch plate in action. I also REALLY like the "free" command. It differentiates between work and play.

[@troy5292]

Really loving this video! The amount of progress in just this one session is amazing.

[@stevenspithaler1979]

Thanks for sharing. I really liked the way you broke down the progression you are training him through.

[@yvettebennett6170]

Found an abandoned female German shepherd. We think she is around 6-7months. I thinks she has ADD as well. So distracted. Won't come to me worse these past few days. This was helpful and I will try with her.

[@Lollylove922]

Give belly rubs n behind ear, give her fruit, like apple or peach, i saved one girl gsd too, she happy and get excited alot coz she free out of kennel

[@TrashDrummer]

Just did a bunch of this with my military/police trainee Malinois before we went into our warehouse job today. We had all ok l sorts of noise and distractions around and he did amazing. Thank you so much for these practical drills!

[@YRREBLRAK]

Thanks for providing a full session for us. This helps out a lot

[@zakismail4321]

Just wanted to say ive done 2 20 minute training sessions with my 3 year old German shepherd to loose leash walk and I just want to say he walks like a dream after just 2 sessions in the same day he also seems much more relaxed and so do I thanks so much for your videos your truly are amazing with dogs. From England

[@shawnhudak2796]

One of the few trainers who dont use dogs who are pre trained to perfection. Not affraid to show the hard side and the failures.

[@heritagehomesteadofcapecod8173]

Love this long format video. Thank you for showing the process. Very beneficial!

[@zackerydonelson1332]

Can't wait to try this with my ADD Shepherd. I've been looking for a fix. Thank you for your videos, they're doing more help than you know!

[@theforce5191]

How's it going so far?

[@zackerydonelson1332]

@@theforce5191 it has worked wonders!

[@jayadvice]

wow my new 2 month old puppy is learning from these videos thanks its making it easier to train her now 😄❤️

[@KKIcons]

I hope do others with this more technical format, because this is my first video of yours, and I really like it! I have been rehabbing a few problem dogs for years, and this is going to really take them to the next level.

[@RjsEpicAdventures]

“Pain” retains with insainly epic training love the professionalism and dedication so glad I found this channel I need to implement some of this with my dog/puppy barely over 1 ausi shepherd mix

[@Astro_GSD]

I’ve had my puppy gsd for 1 month now he’s 6 months old.at home he listens but outside the house he’s in his own world

[@pstreav]

Been a Leerburg fan for a long time, but American Standard is top notch and a step up! I cannot wait to finish my dogs on this program as it gives far better details to the fine tuning than any other program out there. Want to learn? This is the program to do it. Way better than Michael Ellis defining away 45 minutes of your life on technical terms and little application.

[@markfcoble]

Thank you for information.

[@rosavito1]

Masterclass! A lot to unpack.

[@alfred2715]

It’s so amazing how you can do it so quickly

[@UsNTheDogs]

Amazingly awesome training! I’ve learned so much from watching your videos. I’m a newbie at trying to train my pups, I always send them off to a boot camp of sorts. But since finding you I’ve started working on my latest little puppy, a biewer terrier, who is a ball of energy. I’ve done a pretty great job with basic obedience. But, he’s been playing with my youngest son a lot lately & picking up some bad habits. But this video helps a lot

[@cubansilv953]

Acts exactly like my 5 month Amstaff - he has had ADD since I got him at 9 weeks 😅 glad I’m not alone

[@PAULTHEAV8R]

We now have our first non-hunting dog, a German Shepherd. She's been with us for 9 days. The breeder already had her sitting on command w/treat reward and laying down (down command) and also crate/kennel command. All of which she's doing very well and we've been continuing that training w/treat reward. At 15 weeks she's very sloppy on other commands like here and sit/stay, she's still a puppy. In the past I've had hunting dogs, Labrador Retrievers. At 6-months I would begin e-collar training with only the buzzer for correction until 9-months and then the serious training would be in full swing, including shock correction. By a year those dogs could hunt with the best of them. This is our first Shepard and frankly, I'm in uncharted waters. We were behind the curve just a little bit by not finding her until she was already 14-weeks so she had probably a little longer adjustment time, but she's getting there. At what age do you introduce the e-collar on a Shepherd? And do you use a break-in period, like I have in the past, of a couple 3 months, for the dog to adjust to a collar that vibrates and makes noise?

[@jeffwilliams9086]

Very useful video, thanks!

[@lamilagrosa3412]

So helpful. Thank you

[@linda4354]

You are such an amazing trainer which shows how much patience and understanding you have for both the dogs and owners. Wish you lived closer to me. Just got a Doberdoodle Snauzer rescue and having such a hard time with his attention span when cars or ANYTHING goes by. He will be 8 months on the 17th of November and learned all the tricks my deaf 3 yr. old doberman knows. When you train are you using the vibrate or shock on the collar when you say turn it up???? Thank you again for ALL you have taught me.

[@Lindz1745]

Super helpful! I have a 4yo GSP that has the ADD of all ADD, blows past me, points and chases leaves and anything else that flies by in the wind. I will be trying a touch pad!

[@anuragp856]

My 10 week GSD has ADD aswell. I guess he is just being a puppy. New follower to channel and I love your work and resources that you provide. Thanks

[@thehouseofswords]

I enjoyed watching this ! Thankyou 🙏 it was very informative

[@ktkrn1]

Definitely Will work on this like this for sure

[@johnhmielewski1230]

Perfect description of a GS. I've had my boy since 3 months now he's 2 and he's left the house about 5 times. He chases cats and God knows what else but he always returns about 24 hours later after his binger and plops down and passes out like a college student after a hard weekend lol. He's a lot better lately and sticks around since I've done more training with him because the last time his paws got hurt somehow pretty bad but he fully recovered.

[@apojokai1]

These channel have helped me alot with my dog

[@user-xg9js9bo6x]

The video is great. Thank you for sharing

[@shanetruckdriver]

I love the technical instruction that you guys give us. I always wonder how you make those phone adjustments in a dogs behavior.

[@robinandriatz5529]

Beautiful dog and fantastic video! Thank you so much! I have an ADD dog who looks almost identical to the one in the video. This was very educational and well done. Thanks again!!!

[@KaylieRayne]

This gives me a starting point with my own afhd German Shepherd. She 100% would follow her nose for miles. After working with a prong collar she's becoming food motivated which is helping out a lot.

[@nicoletambasco9210]

He’s very smart

[@deanne.m.sanderson]

Very helpful

[@BL-Aseel-Breeds2050]

This channel is very good channel for training the dog...thank you ,sir, take my ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@JudoHubKenya]

Love it. 👌 getting my gsd pup in a few weeks.

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Thank you

[@TheBr20042003]

My 4 month old pit husky mix is the same way. Digs, puts everything in her mouth, easily distracted and everyone keeps saying shes a puppy. My mom finally tried playing with her and saw her in action. She looked at me and said maybe she had adhd. I replied finally you see what I have been telling you. Thank you for the video.

[@brycemiller9050]

Dude I could totally use your help with my German shepherd

[@Nikkimommyof4]

I found this channel when my adopted dog suddenly realized that she was a pitbull right around the same time we learned that's what she actually was. (Her adoption papers said she was something else entirely and we had to do a DNA test to figure out what she really was to better understand her and her needs) Anyway, thanks to this teaching series we learned what tools we needed and how to use them to train our Luna not to attack strangers as she walks down the street anymore or to chase delivery people when they step on our porch. This has helped to make our lives much easier and our dog a much better behaved pooch. We have plans to eventually adopt a GSD and we will use the same tools to train that dog as well but I will use them much sooner since I'll know much more before we bring our new family member home by then.

[@amykavanagh5698]

Awesome!!

[@aliholdener1584]

Such a helpful video. Thank you. “ADD child”

[@ambergloria5529]

Just subscribed to your channel, I've watched several videos already. Very good info! I just got a GSD puppy. Although I have an old collie mix that is elderly, I spent a lot of time training her and running with her when she was young. I am a little nervous with the new pup as I am now disabled and can't do as much or have as much energy as I used to. Your videos have given me a lot of confidence so thank you!

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Thank you so much for the kind words, and congrats on the new puppy! If you need additional training resources, please check out DIYK9.com for our memberships and courses. The "Puppy Essentials Bundle" would be a good start if you need training assistance. Best of luck!

[@barbarawarren9443]

LMAO "He's on his own mission." - Garrett 😆🤣😅

[@neolix9562]

I was wondering for so long how to train my dog focus and this is exactly what I was looking for!! Thanks a lot! :)

[@gabrielcox7348]

let me know how you get on when a squirrel runs by :D

[@neolix9562]

@@gabrielcox7348 We only have foxes and cats around here, but when I'm with him he ignores them so far when I tell him :)

[@carrieraupp757]

You think this dog had ADD, then my dog has ADHD 😂.

[@emmathayre7715]

Mine too 😂😂

[@aliciasegarra2565]

🤣🤣🤣 I have 5 kids 1st son ADD, 2nd 3rd and 4th son ADHD, my 5th child neither phew! me ADHA 😂😂 these are my human kids. Now my Rottweiler son shoo he has ADD and ADHD at times. 🙄🙄🤦🏻‍♀️

[@vicsdogtraining95]

Great video as we have a dog coming in with the same problems

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Focus on the focus. Pay for engagement

[@dezie.]

Just got my GSD aussie mix❤❤ thank you for the help because he will ignore me as if I'm not calling!!

[@alopez5559]

Good stuff brotha.

[@MamaMabee]

Great video!

[@SaMi-qd8iw]

Holy shit , you re indeed a master

[@landothegermanshepherd]

OMG we have been struggling with doggy ADHD for a long time. Thanks for the video and instruction! This will up our game massively!

[@_HGT_]

I love your pfp

[@landothegermanshepherd]

@@_HGT_ Thanks!! He sleeps with no less than 6 unicorns, pegasuses, llama-corns, or longhorn cows. I have no idea the fascination he has with them but, he picked them out.

[@_HGT_]

@@landothegermanshepherd 😂😂

[@hyenaswine]

Very cool

[@axiong1036]

"ADD Child" 😂 great content as always!

[@margobrannan1966]

OMG !! That's my GSD now I know it's ADD🙃- Diesel is 2 1/2 now and I've tried everything - Have fun So it's not boring BUT when he's done, he just walks away - Ive shortening training time BUT still the same old thing - I hope U have more videos with him 😍

[@saraandshe]

Excellent video. Thank you! You've already mentioned on other vids about Rottweiler ADD, and I'm feeling it. My 7 month old pup is exactly like this GSD (maybe worse, lol). He's only on a HS 2.2mm when training, but would love to introduce an E-collar. He's smart, except for when those bugs or birds or leaves fly by. 😅

[@joeyglewnston]

Thank you for the video my gsd is like that dog on walks then becomes reactive

[@fist_bump]

I gotta say your channel is an invaluable resource, thank you for sharing all of these. I am a little overwhelmed and having some difficulty in navigating as you have so many videos. Pardon my ignorance, is there a reason you bring the food to your face becore giving it to the dog?

[@HellJumper6332]

Thanks for the video. I have a 5mo old German Shepherd myself and have the exact same issue. I’m starting to do some off leash training, what E Collar with remote do you recommend using?

[@valeriesmith9626]

Thank you helped me a great deal my GS female same age just takes off I call her Tornado Lil but her name is Bella but she goes like a Tornado.

[@parent6135]

Wow you explained my GS pup I didn’t realize she has ADD I thought she just didn’t like me lol

[@JbunnyC]

Everyone says my puppers is a well behaved dog. This though! I gotta teach him that!

[@wbhedrick]

I'll start working on this training skill today. My almost 6 month old, 55 lb black German Shepherd Charly girl is a wild child. I work on everything I can to help curb the wild side her. I need to do better. This may help.

[@here_we_go_again2571]

Wow! That electronic collar is a great training aid; as is the overturned bowl! I am impressed! Doggie A.D.D. Is that the same thing as "Selective Deafness"?

[@CaptainBeard13]

Having the same issue with a 17 month old Bluetick Coonhound. Was being train to be a hunting dog for 6 months and didn't work out. His nose keep him busy. Now trying to reverse that hunting training.

[@jessicagislason4855]

I have a coonhound out of Boat lines living in the suburbs. Coons are instinctively hunters you aren't going to have a ton of luck on reversing hunting skills, better to work with the skills they know, aka teach them to show interest in what you want. My girl loves skunks and possoms so we go on adventures tracking them down and getting pictures, as such she's learned to stop chasing cats and flipping out over dogs and people on bikes. Also a good idea to work them before they eat as they sometimes get lazy and decide to stop. Barnhunt, canicross and bikejorning or scent trials are all great ways to build obedience, commands, and bond while letting a hound be a hound.

[@StayConnectedEV]

What treat are you giving your Sheppard

[@JAY-bb7yc]

Eating rocks 😂😂😂 that’s so relatable

[@walkergoff3127]

My dads blue heeler is very much like this

[@toddbiondolillo]

Love this channel, can you tell me what you recommend as the best E- collar in your opinion. Thx

[@georgeb.washingtonjr.344]

Excellent video! Buying the Garmin Trashbreaker E-Collars. I have 2 Full Blooded German Shepherds Pups now 6 Months. Your training Videos are awesome! It helps! Thanks Bro! Hey leave Stevie out of this!!! Lol!!! Just kidding! 🤣

[@thejonathannewsomedfw1299]

I understand each dog is different, but curious to know what your primer setting was for Gunny, and then what you bumped it up to after a couple reps and if he took his paws off the plate?

[@spike2111982]

great to watch wondering tho how would you correct this behaviour without an E collar thanks

[@pbk9]

If you call this ADD, not sure what sort of mental craziness would you call my dog. He is 100x worse and I am paying him for every look, yet he usually is so distracted that he does not care about food or toys. He does not care about rly significant corrections on prong caller either. I had a problem with an e-collar as even so tight that I cannot possibly slip a finger under it, the e-collar contacts were unreliable or inconsistent. I will shave off some fur and go your route. Thanks for the great video! I really appreciate the "no bullshit" trainers and there are not many of them on KZbin, you sir are great exception! I just hope you read it :)

[@tonyromano4341]

How many training sessions does a single dog go through each day? Love the channel.

[@DannyWensveen]

exactly my dog :D

[@itsdreforever]

Is there a follow up video for this video or other similar ones? My dog is just like this

[@gileus1]

I'm going to have to do this I have the same problem with the add and the fly by but she does about 2-3wide circles after the fly by. I have followed all your tips and methods and had amazing success with leash behavior and obedience using the prong. Even when doing recall on a long lead she is 100%. But off lead I struggle to regain focus and obedience. I have no issues with the e-collar it's my wife that thinks it's cruel and barbaric. Even our vet has tried to explain it to her that's it's a tool in the tool box and it's how the handler chooses to use it. With the prong when I can't get her attention back to me verbaly when she sees a squirrel or something the lightest tap brings her back and engaged. I really think an e-collar will be the correct tool for off lead work.

[@kasboldingful]

What correction collar do you use, or what would u recommend? I have an english mastiff great Pyrenees mix and he is just like this dog. Just more stubborn!

[@final_frostasy]

My dog is 7 months old and I'm having a hell of a time Keeping her from running to play with every person she sees and getting her to listen once we're outside. Working to find a way to stop her when she chases after someone but it's proving ineffective so far

[@shivpawar135]

As a human with ADHD I love it.

[@sandyscats4]

My opinion. ❤ he knows what you want you want, he seems to want to keep his attention on "out of the ordinary " stuff around him. ❤❤ he's very Handsome. 😊😊

[@stanleykenyi5052]

i jst noticed another thing to do to get ur dog not to walk away is to walk away urself then call him to eat after standing still and throwing the food farso he kows next time u dont throw a treat he may get better at learning to stay as shadow

[@bridgettemounts9904]

Digging and picking up rocks, my GS all the way!! Lol