Are We Reinforcing Fear?

[@thekynologist155]

Tyler is king of both understanding and exegeting (explaining to too general a term!) behavioral theory! Oh, that YT had more like him!

[@nicschu456]

Want to hit that like button a thousand times. Finally a trainer who really knows dog psychology and is very good at explaining,too.This can't be told enough. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@CamilleGG451]

Absolutley!! Tyler is just so awesome!!! So professional, and SO reasonable. (Not cranky either like a few others are). Patricia McConnell and Tyler are my very sane "go-to" trainers! 😁

[@frisco339]

AMAZING. thx

[@Tamberwolf.]

Thank you thank you thank you for posting this. When I was first working on my training cert, I heard this “petting a scared dog rewards fear” advice from so many trainers. I still do. I was never taught that petting a certain way could actually be productive - instead I thought I needed to play tough, back off, and help her sort it out in completely impersonal ways. It’s so good to see someone create some clarity on this.

[@leonorf2730]

Thank you! I catch so much flack from other dog owners for how closely I manage their interaction. "They are just playing." My dog is not having fun and is clearly showing that, remove your asshole dog. "They need to sort it out between themselves." My dog is a 90 lbs shepherd, trust me, you don't want him to sort this out for himself. My puppy should never learn that he has to really snap to remove himself from a bad situation, that's what I'm there for.

[@GypsyGirl317]

I totally agree with you on every point you have made observations on. 💖 Some owners have no idea, and they assume that they can use human thinking on dogs which is not helpful at all.

[@LauraHopkinsCDL]

So important that handlers give off the right energy. Most average dog owners don't understand the concept of energy at all. Well explained Tyler. Thank you : )

[@markusseitz8376]

this was eye opening for me. having a reactive dog and always worrying that treating her for looking at me after she was barking at some dog might be rewarding her for barking drove me crazy. nice to know that even if that was the case she would eventually bark out of excitement for getting a treat rather than fear.

[@sophiesmith5922]

If you can get your dog to look away from the other dog and look at you and sit, you are now rewarding a correct response, not the reactivity. Practicing this at a safe enough distance for the dog to succeed but close enough for it to matter works. But to do so frequently enough to get results may require recruiting helpers with dogs, or just joining a training club. I joined a club and it was life changing for my dog.

[@thekynologist155]

Tyler is the canine king of both understanding and exegeting (explaining to too general a term!) behavioral theory! Oh, that YT had more like him!

[@littleninjai222]

Tyler Muto is awesome! Very academic.

[@sophiesmith5922]

Great explanation by example of operant conditioning. Teach the dog what you expect and allow him to succeed to build confidence. And of course pay attention so your dog isnt over the top nervous or reactive before you intervene, because that sets him up to fail.

[@GypsyGirl317]

Excellent video, Tyler nails it beautifully in a way that is easily absorbed while still treating the viewers like intelligent people. 🙆🏻‍♀️

[@AnchorGirish]

You were just amazing. I am feeding a timid scared Stray dog since last 10 days. He never eat in front of me. He is always scared. I hope he will Trust me one Day. I deeply love him. He was injured by one Leg but now his Leg has recovered. Thanks for Your video. It had in depth knowledge. I would try to impliment them.

[@CamilleGG451]

Aww!! Thank you for caring for this dog and wanting to help him! Tyler is so fantastic with lots of videos...Did you find out if he was missing from someone or is he for sure a stray? I hope he is cleared to be yours- you sound like a very awesome dog parent! Best of health and luck to both of you!

[@thekynologist155]

God bless your work with this lost soul!! Please God, and grace your new friend with the same amount of trust in you that you have love and compassion for him!!! Keep at it!

[@AnchorGirish]

@@thekynologist155 he is no more... He died. But he let me touch him one day before he died

[@thekynologist155]

@@AnchorGirish That breaks my heart for you both! But so thankful he experienced what love is, however cautious and skeptical his past causes him to be toward it!! So, thank you for being that for him! I’m so sorry, my friend!

[@imnotmike]

Honestly, this channel is much more informative than bigger channels like Zak George and Upstate Canine Academy - although maybe not as entertaining. I've learned a lot from those channels, but I wouldn't have picked up on the subtleties of what they're doing if it wasn't for the more informative videos on this channel. You deserve more subscribers.

[@dragon620026]

Wow! Awesome video. Excellent way of explaining everything. Great job!

[@LeerburgDogTraining]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Tyler has some great content and ways of explaining his training methods!

[@spacecoastdogtrainer3778]

Great Job! I use analogies when teaching and learn from others using analogies. Thanks so much!

[@smokeywick7100]

Awesome video! Great job explaining things in a way people can understand. I wish I had heard reactivity explained in this way a year ago when I first got my dog from animal control. He has already come a long way in reducing reactivity but this video helps me understand even more about his perspective and what I should be doing and focusing on to help him. THANKS!

[@deniseracine6788]

Excellent video! Thank you!

[@playsaboutmycat]

This was explained so well!

[@yadavraotasgaonkarcollegeo4046]

Thanks Buddy for such a nice explanation.....

[@Shinovatis]

What a great video!

[@noneyobusiness7331]

more of these please!

[@grahamrowland6681]

What a great explanation

[@noochspooches25]

Very nice! Keep it up brother! Love your work

[@Minunmaani]

Well done 👍

[@shanmac2278]

Indeed

[@watchmoivies123]

You ROCK! VERY GOOD!

[@haydeltae5887]

Thank god. a sane dog trainer. Dude this video is so good. So many fantastic analogies. Dang. I’m in awe. I wonder if maybe the whole “don’t pet your nervous dog” came about also as a way to prevent dog bites caused by fear?

[@itraindogs9375]

Dogs When I’ve told my clients to not pet their nervous dog, it’s usually because I have the dog and owner on an “affection” diet or if I’ve determined that the owner genuinely does not possess strong enough energy to make a situation better through touch.

[@CamilleGG451]

How funny, I just used that word 'sane' in describing him as well 😄 (Well sanity is refreshing these days) He's very reasonable, intelligent, calm, loving and balanced in his approach I would say. Really love his style!

[@sophiesmith5922]

No, it came about because dogs dont respond the way humans do. Sometimes if a dog is really wound up nervous and reactive theycan even redirect on you and bite you. Why would you pet the dog at that moment? Require calm obedience and eye contact, if you need to, remove them from the situation enough to get that calm obedience. Do it all firmly but calmy. Dogs need to build confidence first and structure helps.

[@fmknokey]

Great video. How do you choose a puppy that won’t have the fearful tendencies? Or is it only the training and socialization a puppy receives? Thank you.

[@valjeanelander5700]

But the problem is that it's VERY hard to find the right dog to do that "over and over and over" again part now that my dog only reacts if the other dog reacts. Since walking by another person with a dog that reacts is few and far between, how can I get my dog past this point?

[@sahline5738]

I have a question ( not related to the video ) For a person who doesn’t live in the USA, and sees training and accounts through Facebook and Instagram. Why does almost every dog have Anxiety and / or are reactive?

[@sahline5738]

( accounts from pet owners in USA )

[@LeerburgDogTraining]

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[@morecringe89]

I have a Rottweiler. She is most lovely dog I ever had. I like people thinking she is mean. Nobody bothers me at home or in the street, so yes, she deserves the best cookies

[@GypsyGirl317]

Lol 😁👍🏾💞 that's awesome!

[@juliedon3027]

Great and very helpful. My dog is a rescue puppy farm breeder, super anxious with other dogs. I never take her to dog parks but avoiding other dogs is only achievable if she stays home. She doesn’t bark or lunge but shakes and hyperventilate. Different dog at home but outside is a scary world. I have try food rewards out on walks with success but can’t distract her if we meet another dog on a walk. She pulls on lead to escape . I have had her for 18 months with no change in behaviour. She is a whippet, and was kept ina run for 2 years. Any help would be appreciated.

[@thankmelater1254]

Much later, but can I ask, did it resolve at all?

[@louisereid9956]

Great informatuon as usual. however..for me would hv been more helpful after the human examples of socilalusation stages you gave a brief step by step in the stages to calm a reactive dog pre it getting aroused..then the stages thereafter..how to defuse if that is the outcome

[@empitts]

Thanks 😊 My dog was never reactive until after being attacked on leash during a walk by a so called friendly loose dog in front of it's home; she was 18 months. Since then she's continuously reactive unless I distract her. First I give her comfortable space, then I have her sit and look at me. She's doing well but I wish we could return to the relaxed dog that she was. Ideas? She's a spayed 3.5 year old UKC White Shepherd. We've been training through our local Humane Society of which all the trainers are certified animal behaviorists.

[@itraindogs9375]

Elaine Pitts I would seek out a different trainer/training philosophy. Often humane shelters partner with purely positive trainers that have a very limited skill set. I’m not knocking the purely positive trainers but they often don’t provide tangible results in a reasonable time.

[@GypsyGirl317]

Elaine I recommend you keep doing what you are doing and be patient with your beautiful girl. This video is excellent. I have the same problem with my dog for the same reason, and I am working on giving him the command "leave it", and rewarding him with a treat when he stays focused on me and stops growling or barking. I have been watching Michael Ellis here on Leerburg as well and he's excellent. I also recommend Upstate Canine Academy channel, Tom Davis is phenomenal. 💖 😊 🙆🏻‍♀️