Bull Terrier Puppy - Training session using very simple equipment

A fun little training session, using very simple equipment. For the record, no one in your state is giving away traffic cones. Be a respectful citizen, buy or borrow your cones!
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[@elleeme9451]

I love your approach to training and totally agree. I do this too with my dogs, bond, build trust, be a trusted leader and caretaker and they'll listen to you.....because they trust you!

[@Kodreanu23]

Fantastic. I like your not too dominant approach with dogs, Stonnie. Thank you for opening our eyes.

[@mklnelson77]

I feel like I work on similar concepts with my dogs and do very similar activities looking for similar outcomes but I keep watching Stonnie bc of how happy the dogs are and how confident they are doing their activities together, the eye contact is great. My dogs deserve to be happy and confident all the time too. Letting go of a few of my old habits and adapting better ones for happier dogs, I fuss at them too much I realized and am more "military" in the way I command them sometimes. I adopted a 6 month old rescue and was searching for the right training for his type bc what my terrier is motivated by is different and hes not what I am used to. Thank you Stonnie for your positive ways, it is benefiting some dogs here in Alaska.

[@maadbrax7593]

I really appreciate finding channels with substance and valuable information! Your simple explanation about your techniques is especially appreciated. I'm looking to get some dogs this year and want to do my part as a responsible owner. Thank you for your videos they are great.

[@roxannestahl2596]

My bullie chases his tail whenever he farts...he thinks his white tip is the culprit 😂

[@500benz1]

Bayleigh's Awesome Channel this is mostly true

[@cathyanderson8197]

Loving this theory - its no wonder you do so well, you work so hard, thank you for your videos; they are helping us a lot.

[@JOQUEENEZ]

I had a bully that would spin in her early years. Once I learned it was ocd I was able to redirect. I'm glad to see she has a ton of activities to do! Helped with mine. Was eliminated after 3 months of redirection.

[@LLewis-vu9qf]

If you don't want to buy the large cones (Stonnie did say they were a bit expensive), you can go to Walmart or wherever and pick up some plungers. Only a couple bucks apiece and very useful. I use some as weave poles when teaching agility; also as objects to send my dog around on cue.

[@lavellecloud9413]

Super cool way To look at training. And the box idea is absolutely genius. 🌻

[@anthonybly]

Wow, she's seriously obsessed with chasing her tail as soon as her mind wanders...lol

[@sacha7312]

genectics issues with bull, it's a form of OCD as someone mentioned before...

[@madelinebenitez3794]

Love how he explains things !

[@bigpapi1184]

Bro good videos don't let no one get you down you've come real far appreciate your videos you gained my sub I have a mini bull terrier

[@Fix_My_Life]

Love your work Stonnie - it takes a special kind of person to have the type of patience and positive attitude that you show in your videos. I have a DIY project pup right now. 12 week old red lab and I'll be working with her to get her ready to help our search and rescue unit. Your videos have been super helpful! I'm working on my own skills (mostly timing) as well, but we'll get there.

[@StonnieDennis]

BeastMode Thanks! The patience just comes from years and years of trying to make it go faster, only to realize that good training takes the amount of time that it takes and no amount of getting upset will ever change that fundamental truth...Slow is smooth, smooth is fast...

[@terrigelbaum8066]

You're not doing anything wrong ,darling boy. You're a fabulous trainer. It's that this breed has issues with O.C.D.and tail chasing is one of them.

[@StonnieDennis]

I'm not sure why OCD keeps popping up in these comments. Do you think I don't understand the behavioral confirmation of Bull Terriers? What kind of point are you trying to make?

[@StonnieDennis]

I just looked at your channel. Why do people with zero content, always have something negative to say????

[@terrigelbaum8066]

It's wonderful to know that your dog is in such good hands.

[@Baltamore.the.chosen.]

My terrior is a service dog and she protects me with her life

[@TheGarryhall]

Very helpful. I was wondering how to set up a course.

[@steely1neverwane]

Poor dog is cursed with a white tip on the end of it's tail.

[@lucagiordano7842]

Is it a thing?

[@steely1neverwane]

@@lucagiordano7842 well it does appear that this dog has a white tip on her tail.

[@laurenloukinen9284]

That's how Bull Terriers are born the colored ones have the white tip on their tail.

[@Four20ATX]

Trying to get the stain out

[@bbycherub2420]

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[@huf67]

Good advice on traffic cone acquisition!! I just wish the state highway would tell the state police about their giveaways 👮🚨

[@bmvxeroyt9376]

As you’re talking your dog spinning in circles

[@kahnjugaming]

Fantastic. I learned so much.

[@chenh339]

Such an adorable video!!!!

[@richardanthonygilbey]

Ahhh The rabbit lawnmower game , a classic.

[@X_explorer]

Nice channel! I love looking earth, explore and decompress...

[@daviddelgado475]

Thang stonnie you are a badass and supernice....well balanced my friend!

[@StonnieDennis]

David Delgado Thanks!

[@annmc6353]

I just found your channel and have subscribed. Love your approach to training. Thanks for the training box idea. I noticed you use treats. Do you use them all the time with your dog’s or ease them off? If so when/how do you determine reducing the treats. Thanks if you have time for my questions. If not I understand. Not like your sitting around waiting for my question.

[@annmc6353]

Geez if I had watched a few more videos I would have had my answer.

[@seriouslyscrapping]

Hi mate..I'm a new subbie from Australia I got a 5 month old Australian bull terrior...how do I stop my dog going crazy once he gets on grass?

[@nedflanders3923]

Haha I love the part about the cones

[@likeitis3794]

Good looking pup!

[@chriswhalen6324]

Out of curiosity, what do you use to shoot your video footage? (Do you have a mic?)

[@StonnieDennis]

Canon 7d and 70d

[@sadierose6945]

Just too inform you your cute bull terrier may have a personality disorder this can often occurs in English bull terriers , you can tell by her chasing her own tail it may be even more serious if she starts to chase shadows .

[@KaksoispisteDDD]

Just asking but .im gonna soon buy a bull terrier. So do bull terriers sleep or lay a lot ?? And what is it like having a bull terrier?

[@StonnieDennis]

I’m not an expert on Bull Terrier bloodlines by any means. But all in all they are cute little dogs, they just need early training with a lot of exercises and emphasis on developing impulse control. They have a tendency to get a little bit hyper focused on things, kind of like you see this one chasing her tail. That can be a problem if you don’t get on top of it early.

[@KaksoispisteDDD]

@@StonnieDennis ok thx :)

[@vanram8310]

that dog's tail is actually a spy ! and only the dog knows.

[@jodianbailey9196]

Lol “she’s from florida “ . I have a crazy bull terrier also from florida . But I think it’s a bull terrier thing

[@aykutturk8117]

Hi would you mind telling me what exactly you are giving to that bull as my bully is very fussy sadly thank you

[@StonnieDennis]

Aykut Turk It’s just a portion of her normal daily rations.

[@aykutturk8117]

Stonnie Dennis thank you for reply

[@thebullterrierchannel]

Beautiful dog Great training Thanks for this vid 👍

[@bernarddickson8779]

Grouse simple cheap how good👍

[@wholesome122]

That tail chasing 😂

[@danelliott4583]

It's a genetic issue with Bull Terriers. A doggie form of OCD.

[@GinnyEvergreen]

I know Bull Terriers are notorious for the spinning behavior, but is it harming her mentally? I don't see any stress signals but it doesn't look like a fun thing to do all the time! Love your video's and training method btw! :)

[@StonnieDennis]

Geertje Peskens Nah, it doesn’t hurt anything . She is a super happy little dog!

[@GinnyEvergreen]

Good to know! :)

[@animalobsessed1]

She's still a puppy, but it can definitely turn into something much worse. Bullterriers are very prone to OCD, and this spinning is usually a symptom of it.

[@anthonybly]

HAHAHAHAHAHA FREE CONES!!!!

[@maricarpatubo7581]

Mi favorite dog bull terrier spin a lot ha so cute

[@elrico1364]

About chasing the tail.. its a Bully thing. To one degree or another. Check out what 'Hucklebutting' is. All Bullies Hucklebutt. It relieves stress, its fun to do and fun to watch. And if you're energetic you can get involved with your Bully by Hucklebutting with him/her. Theres nothing wrong with getting as silly as your Bully for a bit... is there? Keep in mind they are strong and be careful to avoid a collision.... ouch!

[@wildog47]

why is the dog spinning like that in the beginning?

[@StonnieDennis]

The Zoologist That’s a common behavioral tendency in Bull Terriers. When they get excited or anxious they chase their tail. Generally speaking we try to use exercise and structured activity to gradually decrease the dog’s tendency towards that type of displacement behavior.

[@wildog47]

very very interesting. I love your videos. I'm getting a newfie in a couple days and I'm hoping to train him for some water rescue just for fun. been looking at a lot of your videos. love it. do you have any insight on socialization before vaccination? I dont have a private pool and wanted to expose him to water early and such I'm worried about waiting until 4 months when vaccinations are done to start in the water :S also where are you based from?

[@kickassjacks.kennels1990]

Have u ever trained a chow chow stonnie

[@charlesthaden3545]

the spinning/tail-chasing is a symptom of OCD

[@StonnieDennis]

Al Harrington Don’t overthink it. Lots of dogs chase their tails...

[@Ufons333]

But it's true, Dennis. Maybe you should look some up and talk to a vet. Might be something you can do for your dog.

[@StonnieDennis]

You don't know any vets that know more about dog behavior than I do; not one...Dogs have been chasing their tails for a long time. This is a happy little dog that has a great life. She just happens to like chasing her tail sometimes. It's a breed specific tendency, that most often ends up being a non factor in the dog's quality of life.

[@Ufons333]

I do believe you know your dogs the best, absolutely. But maybe it will help other people and their dog, if they have problems with OCD. To think and question a bit extra never hurts and might even help people.

[@StonnieDennis]

Exercise and structured activity is by far the best starting point for treating all behavioral disorders. Unfortunately there is a whole industry based on treating behavioral issues with "medication", I am wholeheartedly against that trend. In my opinion every behavior modification protocol should begin with increasing physically and mentally stimulating activities.

[@jeremiahhernandez3065]

Walter is vibeing

[@Flippokid]

Yeah they just place them in the middle of the road for you to pick them up!

[@Mabel-k2s]

😘

[@cameronangel1013]

As usual the comment section is full of people who think they know what they're talking about.And they do not.

[@StonnieDennis]

The worst part of KZbin...I really don't mind if people have questions or post alternative strategies/techniques, but this constant unwarranted/unsolicited criticism drives me absolutely crazy...

[@terrigelbaum8066]

Don't let her chase her tail. It can be compulsive. Distract her from doing it . I own a mini bully. Great training.

[@StonnieDennis]

Terri Gelbaum She’s fine. Don’t be so over dramatic.

[@simongalletta8463]

terri is right

[@StonnieDennis]

You guys literally kill me with your nonsense. Right here, right now, how about you explain in detail exactly what needs to be done and what happens if your recommended course of action isn't followed.

[@heisheisenberg6818]

You have a tremendous attitude towards your audience, great job buddy.

[@StonnieDennis]

I'm not sure what you mean. Why don't you explain what I'm doing wrong, and then give me some examples of how it should be done.

[@elrico1364]

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[@louremington6975]

interesting!

[@chiimumango3979]

Fire truck and moster truck Walter

[@Fatboy00000]

lill snoopy

[@1960gal]

Eww Errr....I was just gunna mention about lil Maggie chasing her tail, and how sweet she is/how 'Bullie' it is/how comical this breed is.......and then I read all the stuff about tail chasing!! our 2yr old bullie boy doesn't/has never chased his tail. Our first bullie girl beauty did, sometimes. But I ain't getting into this argument! Shame our boy was so disinterested in any training, harder still as he doesn't respond to high quality treats: he was just far too interested in playing. As a consequence he's fantastically sociable and popular; runs and plays off lead with his pals daily, sorta listens* (in the EBT-sense), has sorta good recall*, and his sweet nature is often commented on. lucky us, we have an EBT who loves us as much as we do him! x *'yeah, yeah, in my own time'-sorta stuff

[@kalcantara90]

Did anyone count spins?☝️😂

[@thatoneguyproductions269ye9]

*9 MONTHS LATER* I have no idea how many times the dog spun

[@krispi707]

Stromie and Galactus

[@marycarrillo6477]

Great video on how to pack up a car for when you take the dog out. Really helpful to me.

[@IanAlderige]

My bull terrier would just ram those cones head first

[@elrico1364]

Heres the link for all the below noted videos about Hucklebutting Bully's. This is really important stuff if you are a Bully owner but do not understand this behavior. You must know about this or else you may be a unfit Bully possessor. kzbin.info?search_query=bull+terrier+hucklebutting

[@ukennpaint2]

U brad too much

[@almostvets]

I don't like that Maggie was spinning in front of you. That is a stereotypic movement disorder (SMD) and requirement correction and reinforcement good behavior. This type of behavior is usually result of lack of exercises and mental stimulations.

[@StonnieDennis]

almostvets Tail chasing is a well known behavioral tendency in Bull Terriers. It pops up in a statistically significant portion of the total population, regardless of exercise and/or stimulation level. I’m going to give you the benefit of the doubt and assume that you aren’t familiar with my work, but I would suggest that you do familiarize yourself with my channel before you start offering opinions or advice...

[@charlesthaden3545]

Also, it is a sign of OCD

[@almostvets]

Stonnie Dennis I'm really like your videos and subscribe to yours channel maybe 6 months so it isn't an attack on you. I know a few bulteriers and non of them show this behavior. And I saw a lot of spinning when dogs are left alone regularly in a long periods of time. But if your experience is different it's ok.

[@StonnieDennis]

almostvets Proper etiquette would have been to ask me a question about why Maggie is spinning. Instead you, based on your very limited knowledge and experience, decided to make an improper assertion concerning Maggie’s life experience up to this point; and like most KZbin posters, you are completely wrong. It never ceases to amaze me how much commenters over value their opinion.

[@StonnieDennis]

Al Harrington Why do you make this comment twice?

[@chappajms]

I would never take advice from this guy concerning bull terriers, just look at how he lets the pup chase his tail without trying to distract the compulsive behavior. It appears that he's only concerned about making his video unless he don't know about the ocd.

[@StonnieDennis]

I know all about OCD. Would you like to have a public video debate about helping dogs deal with compulsive behavior? That is a very simple question. A simple yes or no question will reveal your faith in your technical knowledge concerning the issue.

[@chappajms]

@@StonnieDennis no l don't want to have a public forum on ocd's, l said l wouldn't take advice from you concerning bull terriers.

[@StonnieDennis]

chappajms Of course you don’t. Because you, like other people who make uninformed comments, try your best to ruin KZbin for everyone.

[@chappajms]

@@StonnieDennisyou're the one that's uninformed and it's shown by all the comments about your pups behavior and how you need to distract her. Almost all the comments are about your puppy spinning or chasing her tail and you needing to distract her but l'm uninformed. I've been raising Bull Terriers for over 15 years so l wouldn't say that I'm a KZbin hater, just a passionate owner of the breed.

[@StonnieDennis]

@@chappajms No, all the comments show people's lack of understanding regarding the approach that best suits managing compulsive behavior. Please put your thoughts in video format and we can have this discussion in an open and forthright manner. I do not have time to address your concerns in the comments section, but I will gladly address them in a public setting. When can I expect your video? I will even host it on this channel so we can reach the broadest audience possible. What is your name?

[@austinnorth4291]

She's not crazy, the poor baby has CCD. Tail chasing is a bad habit bull terriers get.

[@analarson2920]

What is the longest it has taken you to get a puppy to loose leash walk that gets trained every day? Looks like Mags needs a sweater for the cold-lol-love the videos, blessings!

[@StonnieDennis]

Well that can be very frustrating, to be honest. Polite leash walking comes and goes as the puppy matures and transitions through the various developmental stages. One just has to be very patient...

[@analarson2920]

My Aussie Shepherd/border collie cross is brilliant and knows a lot, but will need a long time training, she is very immature with the distractions even at 1 year especially on the leash. I have had many dogs over the decades but she is teaching me a lot about training-lol

[@3babiesSCS]

You talk to much...