Dog Trainer Reacts: What's Really Wrong About The Zak George Controversy

For someone who has been in the dog training industry for over 20 years and has worked personally with Zak George, I have a different view about this...
We need to STOP the fight between us and come together as trainers!
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[@zakgeorge]

I know, right? Great message Trevor! I really have taken a lot from all of the feedback! We can all learn from each other! Thanks for your openness and candor. I totally agree!

[@thedoggiedojo]

You are awesome Zak and have done so much to inspire us. Would not be where I am at today as a dog trainer without your inspiration.

[@Cara-vd7yf]

I appreciate you keeping things real and upbeat. Thanks Zak!

[@LostEveryMarble]

Both of your channels are amazing, I love all of your tips, tricks, and real life examples of dog behavior. The reality is, everyone raises their puppies differently and maybe some people choose not to go to dog parks and some people like them... some of us needed to see that video so we could see a good 'real life' example of how to handle a dog park. Can't keep everyone happy, but I appreciate everything you both post for us ❣👍👏🐕

[@mandynuttall6627]

So well said, thank you - I love Zak's videos and have learned so much from him. I've just subscribed to your channel

[@guanyin19]

I don't normally comment on KZbin, but as a wildlife biologist and animal behaviorist, I feel the need to about this issue. First and foremost, props for this video and for this comment. Thanks for your hard work Zak, and for using the actual science of learning theory. The masses don't read our peer reviewed literature, nor do they understand the experimental methods and statistics used to verify significance in our data. People like you are needed to correct old science that is outdated and has been disproven, and teach the masses the most current data available. I see too many animal trainers using arbitrary reasoning and methods to train desired behavior. Don't follow these trainers or their nonsense. I also see too much nitpicking of each other's videos. Was Zak perfect in his video? No. No trainer is perfect in every situation. He was also splitting time between his animal and his viewers - not an easy task. Was there any reason for everyone to blow up over his video? No. We don't have the luxury of seeing everything Zak sees off camera, nor can we read his mind as to what went into his decision that day. He put Inertia in a situation, she didn't handle it well, he stepped in and removed the animal from the situation. It was exactly the right and responsible thing to do, so people need to give it a rest. I talk frequently with well known behaviorists like Karen Pryor, Patricia McConnell, etc. I give lectures to CPDT-KA and CBCC-KA all the time. I teach behaviorists the science of learning, and the genetics and evolution behind classical and operant conditioning. I shake my head at so many of these bandwagon positive reinforcement trainers tearing each other apart on social media. They clearly don't at all understand the material they claim to be teaching others. I could go through any of their videos and nitpick all of their errors in the same way they are doing to Zak over his video. But why would I? It would make me look desperate, bitter, and jealous, just as it does these folks. Keep doing what you're doing Zak. Teach your viewers, explain your reasoning. Ignore the behavior you don't like in peers on social media, reward the behavior you do. Acknowledging them only reinforces their undesirable behavior.

[@breejustine]

Love your intelligent and thoughtful call to action, the world is a better place with you in it Trevor 🙌

[@thedoggiedojo]

Awww thank you! You too!

[@catherineh6470]

I totally agree. Zak is generous with his time and experience, and always upbeat and positive. I think he had a moment of genuine reaction with Inertia. I don’t see any harm that came of it. Just the fact that he posted his reaction video shows he truly cares about his audience. It’s hard to open yourself to judgement by the whole world. Thanks to Zak and to you for sharing your positive message and love of dogs. Social media is a hard place to exist sometimes. #Change

[@thedoggiedojo]

Awww so great! Thank you so much.

[@TeslaNick2]

He's a braver man than me. I don't envy his position right now.

[@katrinaskidmore9443]

I'm late in coming but thank you so much for this video!! Thank you for adding goodness to the internet.

[@christagarrett1173]

Your comments are right on for every human not just dog trainers!!! Bullying has no place anywhere. Bless you and your words!!!

[@thedoggiedojo]

Thank you so much!!!

[@traininghope550]

I’m happy to see his mistakes and how he worked through it. People and dogs make mistakes. It’s part of life. I hope he doesn’t remove it. I wish there was change in how people are going after the guy. It’s one thing to discuss about how things could have be done differently, but the rage in some people is just frightening.

[@TeslaNick2]

Raging helps no-one. Most of the hostility comes from the force free brigade.

[@traininghope550]

Tesla Nick I am from the FF and I can see both sides of the coin.

[@thedoggiedojo]

So scary! Not gonna change the world for better when people do that. We need to be more supportive and rise above it all.

[@traininghope550]

Doggie Dojo exactly. Help people see but don’t be so darned judging!

[@niamhmrosullivan]

Thanks for saying this and for sticking up for a friend and a fellow professional, when others are dissing him for being human and his dog being a dog! Just subscribed to your channel after watching your great agility video on Zac's! I'm all for the change you talk about. You are giving people a fantastic resource for free!

[@thedoggiedojo]

Thank you! So glad to have you part of this doggie dojo community

[@ginac2772]

Very well said Trevor. " Positivity needs to be louder" love it.

[@thedoggiedojo]

Thank you! Let’s do this!

[@rickischoles912]

I love Zak George!! He helped me learn how to be a dog trainer and I love his positive message and I recommend him to my students because he is so user friendly.

[@thedoggiedojo]

He is really great

[@hugothebear]

Agree... I watched his very thoughtful reply, glad he shows mistakes, it’s always a continuous learning process and it important to show how to move on and recover when something goes wrong.

[@thedoggiedojo]

He could of so made his dogs experience look perfect. But he chose to show the imperfections

[@magiclarry7688]

I agree. We are all colleagues and should treat each other as such. As a trainer and human being I admit that I have made mistakes and I bet everyone else is the same. We are adults. Let’s act like it.

[@thedoggiedojo]

Yes! In fact as a CPDT I am supposed to refrain from tearing others down. Love that my certification makes that a standard

[@ashleyirwin1016]

Change! I love both of you guys so much and you have reshaped how we have relationships with our our babies. I'm so greatful for all your help with my dog. 👏🐾🐕 Thank you

[@ouronia1]

beautifully said. Love you and Zak!

[@tatianafedorova926]

I agree with you! And also I think it is actually very important to share where things did not go right with the training. And to explain that there is nothing wrong with that - we are training live creatures with their own characters and not the machines. I like Zac’s videos - he shows how to work around things and react when things don’t go according to the plan. He is doing a great job!

[@thedoggiedojo]

He really is and I believe we need even more Zak George’s in our industry. He can’t be and do everything. So it is up to us.

[@thorthunder3703]

Absolutely am with you on this. Very thoughtful response and you are looking at the big picture.

[@thedoggiedojo]

Big picture and long game of being positive to one another.

[@tash2166]

Wow that was refreshing ...thank you

[@thedoggiedojo]

Positivity tends to be that way! 😀

[@louise3953]

Exactly! We need to remember that it is truly all about the dogs and learning how to better help them. Great video!

[@katherineberard]

THIS! ALL OF THIS! YOU ARE SO RIGHT! We need more people with your mindset in this world. I'm seriously scared for the future of humanity if we all can't start to learn how to get along. Everything you speak about is the real world way of doing the right thing. If you don't like something....move on. No one forces you to like something you don't like. Let's all start supporting what we do like and moving on from what we don't.

[@judyalley]

Well said, Trevor. Thank you for all your videos!

[@thedoggiedojo]

Thank you! Will keep making them

[@CarolatSoul2Soul]

Yes! We need to promote what we love, stop tearing down what what we hate. This is what brings change. ❤️

[@thedoggiedojo]

Love this! ❤️ We need to move on and not get stuck in these negative cycles

[@brianburton6669]

You're totally right; we have a serious culture problem in our industry. Thanks for posting this to remind us all to do better.

[@thedoggiedojo]

We are always striving to make the world a better place.

[@Jedi_Hawke]

AMEN to everything you said! I love you intelligent and positive stance you are taking to respond this matter.

[@thedoggiedojo]

Thank you so much.

[@erikaaustin6194]

Trevor thank you so much for making this video!

[@thedoggiedojo]

Thank you for the support

[@krispendleton4662]

Thank you for your well balanced thoughtful response to this episode.

[@thedoggiedojo]

You are awesome for taking a moment to comment. Thank you. Lets keep going!

[@ringerheringa3052]

Very wise words! If only more people would have this wisdom!

[@mamabake]

Thank you! We can do better as a society.

[@DrawerFullofRocks]

Thank you for this. I agree with you. I watch both of you here on KZbin, and learn things from each of you. No more bullying on social media, please. I'm so proud of both of you. Thank you for all that you do for us and our dogs. Well said!

[@thedoggiedojo]

Yes! Thank you so much. We got to stand up and rise above the bullying.

[@patwagner9308]

This is great. I agree w/you & I like watching Zak. I like his way of doing things....he comes across as so caring.

[@anitaquinn8572]

CHANGE! I so agree with you Trevor. I’m so Fed up with the bullying and people acting as if they are superior in dog training. There’s no need for that. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. It’s Well appreciated

[@thedoggiedojo]

Thank you! So glad to have you here.

[@Anthony123427]

Great Video, I love everything you said.

[@thedoggiedojo]

Thank you so much!

[@julielance3588]

Thank you for your words. I feel that the dog training, rescue and dog owners think that they are the best and the rest is lacking. we all have the same goal and we all should try to work together. Think of what we could do if we worked together to help the dogs in the world. I have not seen the video, but I will. I have had aggression issues with my dogs and would love to see how Zak handled it. Your message is on point. Have a great day with your dog:)

[@thedoggiedojo]

Thank you! You are awesome and glad we have more positivity going in the world today.

[@lockesdogs]

Spot on!! Well said x

[@thedoggiedojo]

Thank you!

[@romd4031]

Change!!!! You man are from another world! I wish we have more people like you!👏👏👏👏

[@thedoggiedojo]

Thank you for saying that. Showing kindness of hate is so important to humanity.

[@jenniferwalser7223]

Great video! ❤️

[@thedoggiedojo]

❤️

[@kathiburdette4279]

Thank you!! I've used many of Zac's principles with my own dog. He is so amazing now!!

[@elisadeltoro6685]

I've never comment on a video but I think the message you spread It's really important . Your positivity is amazing beacause put down people is not make this world better. Also sorry for my english I'm Italian.

[@coloradocords4paws550]

Oh my gosh I know that I am late on this video but I have so much respect and you for making this type of video as a service dog handler our community can be cutthroat I really appreciate you speaking out like this thank you

[@thedoggiedojo]

Thank you so much for the positivity. It means a lot. Crazy how this post aged given the current events. Just need more people like you in this world.

[@IntrovertCircus]

absolutely. toxicity isn't helping dogs

[@thedoggiedojo]

Yes!

[@jlward07]

Thank you!!

[@thedoggiedojo]

😀

[@kdmorin64]

Really good comment, Trevor! We need more positivity in our world, dog and human alike. ❤️

[@thedoggiedojo]

So true! Why create negativity when there is enough of that. Let make that positive louder together

[@shannabanana83]

I am with you! I stand with you! Thank you!

[@thedoggiedojo]

Thank you! So glad to stand with you for change.

[@teresaclarke6405]

Totally agree with you. If everyone was as open-minded and as kind as you are, the world would be better place for humans and dogs.

[@kellysinclair2004]

Fuck the bullies they like to tear other people down to make themselves feel better what sad lifes they live thank you for supporting zak you both are awesome dog trainers

[@thedoggiedojo]

Little stronger than I would say it...haha. Thank you for your support

[@loridouglas4521]

Great video! We all should be advocates with and for each other, not tearing each other down.

[@thedoggiedojo]

Supporting the process of progress is important

[@kelianneification]

Definitely agree with you!!

[@thedoggiedojo]

Thanks!

[@LLewis-vu9qf]

No matter what I think of Zac's techniques, agree or disagree, I really have to give him credit for having the guts to record his training sessions with Inertia and posting them online. Yes, we need CHANGE. People who viciously attack videos they disagree with are doing no one any favors.

[@thedoggiedojo]

110% agree with you. It only hinders growth and learning to be so negative

[@thEOnlystev31]

I've learn so much from different trainers on KZbin. I've preferred and I am practicing positive behavior reinforcement on my now 7 month pup. However, I still watch and try to study other valid and humane training methods because I believe that every dog is different and can learn and react differently (like humans!). People forget that judgement is only valid with evidence and laws. In the dog training world (like parenting) there is no one "right" way.

[@jaccrazy21]

thEOnlystev31 Yes very well said.

[@thedoggiedojo]

Yes! In my 20+ years of experience. I still learn new ways to teach. Which makes me more versatile to help others

[@bEnderOfWorlds]

If you are interested in "validity" I suggest you look at the AVSAB and AVMA position papers regarding aversive stimulus in training programs. Anyone using noxious stimulus is not in-line with any research done in the last 20+ years. Don't rely on trainers to tell you the science. Rely on the scientists, then find a trainer that adheres to the science. "Reward-based techniques should be used for teaching common training skills as well as to address unwanted behaviors. The application of aversive methods - which, by definition, rely on application of force, pain, or emotional or physical discomfort - should not be used in canine training or for the treatment of behavioral disorders." avsab.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/AVSAB-Humane-Dog-Training-Position-Statement-2021.pdf

[@stephaniehastie4655]

Excellent post.

[@thedoggiedojo]

Thank you!

[@curtisreisinger8591]

Big respect for this video. +1

[@thedoggiedojo]

Thank you!!

[@open_mindeddog_training]

I agree let’s be the change! I am an aspiring dog trainer, so I watch lots of different people on KZbin and I try to figure out my own training techniques for my dogs.

[@thedoggiedojo]

That’s awesome! Keep me updated on how things are going

[@open_mindeddog_training]

Doggie Dojo OK I will. :-) I have a series on my KZbin channel called dog training & Blind, if you want to check it out. :-)

[@TheDogVlog]

I really agree with you. We could use some of our own positive training principles to be more respectful and encouraging to both students and trainers.

[@MartaIreneSeguinotTorres]

They did the same thing with Cesar Millan. Still many cannot do what he actually has done so far. Zak, took example of just standing back up and keep the walk. No one's perfect and each individual will have it based on how they treat others as well. And we'll be here to get them understand that it's ok to fall. What's not ok it's to stay too comfortable in the floor. At least Zack and Cesar had the courage to stand apart and show that with dogs, not being all the same, you still have to look at what works and what not. They stand apart as trainers that are not afraid of showing weaknesses and downfalls and to use them for the benefit of the success of the dog and the trainer.

[@JoanTheBee]

Lol, look, how he liked EVERY comment but yours. I think he might be one of Cesar's haters ;) (since Zak is)

[@sedonarhodes4084]

Zach hates Ceasar. He basically clams he is abusive. Zach is an argumentative Hippocrit

[@anyuser5788]

Sedona Rhodes hippocrit?

[@meanmurine]

@@sedonarhodes4084 It's spelled hypocrite 🤦‍♀️

[@sheilabrausey8120]

Thank you so much for this video. I really enjoy zaks videos, dont agree with everything he practices but its absolutely ridiculous how people are reacting to his video. Its called real life and if people would take a step back they could see these are the rhis real people deal with out in the real world! Its amazing to me to see how all the other trainers are actimg as if everything they do, say, and teach are perfect. It must be nice to live in such a gloriously perfect world like they do. Thank you for having Zaks back and thanks to Zak George for helping all of us "normal" people try to help our dogs to be better, in these real life situations.

[@thedoggiedojo]

Thank you! Great that you are doing research and finding ways that work best for you. So important. Thank you for the support.

[@lauracrabb7169]

This is what I wanted to say. I started watching zak because he did show his mistakes and how he corrected himself. His critics seem to believe that they not only know everything but they do it perfectly every time.

[@genevydsouza9235]

I totally agree with you, we should stop tearing down people and support them if we like them or just ignore and move one. I for one have learnt so much from Zak, KIKOPUP and positive training and still continue to learn as I raise my 6 month old labradoodle. Keep up the good work all you professional dog trainers and stop tearing each other down 😊

[@thedoggiedojo]

Thank you! We can all learn more when we don’t shut things down. I think there is a place though to question and ask for clarification.

[@kingfisherdogadventures6646]

Agreed! Constructive criticism is So important and we need to keep each other accountable. But dog piling vitriol isn’t helping anyone. I’m so excited to see more content being made - be brave everyone!

[@thedoggiedojo]

Me too! I know that people are afraid of the keyboard warriors. But now we got an army for our industry. So cool

[@thepawvoydoghotel9740]

I think you make great points and if you want to discuss a video than do it with your training friends privately and have a healthy critique input. There are plenty of videos on the web that I find extremely detrimental to the message we are trying to promote and change peoples and the general public, pet families idea of what their dog is saying. There are a lot of trainers that think they are doing it right, put out videos and are not open to hear the critique from others. By posting a video I always ask my behaviour and training group/peers what they see how would they do it different. I never feel that I am right. Bullying IS UNACCEPTABLE. I'm sure Zak has watched this back and questioned things in it which he might have done differently. The power of videos.. a great way to learn.

[@thedoggiedojo]

Oh man! I am always self reflective and also learning how to take criticism. I think think that is a normal process of learning. People are so afraid to make mistakes or failing. But not one person got it right 100% of the time. You got to learn to loose in order to win.

[@amirshelli]

Great attitude ♡♡♡

[@thedoggiedojo]

That means a lot! I try to keep it positive. Glad to be supported by other positive people like you.

[@sukilily2936]

Ive really been enjoying Zacs videos. Just found out about him and have been using his techniques with one of my parents totally untrained rescue dogs and have been seeing improvement from only 3 sessions. I realize it will take months and beyond to get where I’d like Paullo and his brother to be, but I’m really amazed at how effective positive training is for us. I also enjoy it much more than I have when using other training methods. My mood is much better when I’m not having to be negative and fussing on the dogs. It is a positive experience for both of us. I think a lot of people want instant gratification and want to poopoo patience and empathy, but I feel sure, and the science backs it up, that patience and empathy, which is the bedrock of positive training works.

[@thedoggiedojo]

Thank you so much for sharing this. Science is backing this up more and more every day. Might be cool to do some vids on that

[@omad7915]

I consider myself a balanced owner and you just hit on the biggest thing i find to be ironic about the positive training community. It seem these people are hateful to other people that have different methods of training their dogs. Much respect to you sir

[@rockyarcher5141]

Be the change! Love you cuz.

[@thedoggiedojo]

Hey! Love you too!!

[@hugobarroso7382]

Yes mate I'm up for a change

[@christinejones2118]

Change. You are leading the way.

[@thedoggiedojo]

Thank you for joining the positivity!

[@rachelmbrix]

Yes, Trevor!!! I made comments on some other trainer's criticism videos echoing the same sentiments. Let's be professionals. How about supporting and advocating views rather than tearing others' down. I love Zak's videos and books and love love love having them to share for FREE with clients. All of my clients love the videos too. We think you're great, Zak, so just ignore the haters. I so very much appreciate you are +R because they're are a lot out there who aren't.

[@thedoggiedojo]

Awesome! Thank you for the support. Also congrats on being a CPDT. I am one too and our code of conduct points us to be more professional with one another.

[@kiitzer]

Amen 👏👏 be kind. Agree to disagree. Learn to look at training from different perspectives.

[@thedoggiedojo]

Truth! Thank you

[@toniliciouzzz]

I'm one of Zak George fan and he helped me a lot training our puppy. I saw your video and I thought it was like the reaction video of the "lady dog trainer" who also posted her reaction. I won't name her because I don't want to share the negatively I had viewed on her video. She was exactly the person you just described that she was just shaming and bullying. I was pissed when she rolls her eyes, make faces and make sarcastic comments as if she was the greatest of all dog trainers, no wonder her channel did not grew! Thanks for being so positive in this world of chaos and hate. You're the kind of people i want to support. I just subscribed and will watch your videos. Thanks

[@thedoggiedojo]

That is so kind of you to say that. Thank you for also taking the time to be positive as well. Lets continue to do so together. You are awesome

[@gvalleygrl2007]

I agree I am going to use his training for my new puppy.

[@chantelmcskimming6633]

Very nice 😊

[@thedoggiedojo]

🐶

[@catherineryan6831]

I agree with you !

[@thedoggiedojo]

Thank you!!

[@SUPERfabulousJess]

Amen🙌.

[@thedoggiedojo]

❤️

[@black1skater2]

Totally agree!! Change!!

[@thedoggiedojo]

Thank you!

[@jaccrazy21]

Yes Trevor!!! I agree!!!

[@thedoggiedojo]

Thank you! ❤️

[@pzuppardo1]

I could not agree more. Thank you so much for making this video. I am a dog trainer & I have learned a ton from Zak.

[@thedoggiedojo]

Zak is so inspiring and so thankful he gives so much to the dog training world.

[@pzuppardo1]

@@thedoggiedojo You're doing it, too! These are great resources for any dog parent

[@thedoggiedojo]

Thank you!!

[@TrainMePlease]

Great message and great point. Thanks for sharing it. I agree with you 100% and hopefully my dog training channel contributes in some way to what you say here. Cheers.

[@debconley2310]

Great video! It’s easy for people to bash others through a keyboard. I have a brother who uses a method that I disagree with and he would go to the mat that that is the only way to train. I think you said some extremely important things here today!

[@thedoggiedojo]

Wow! Thank you so much. Let’s turn keyboard warrior status into us being supportive.

[@dollydollyuk]

Awesome video, thank you. The dog training world is full of bitter people, enshrouded in jealousy, who seem to delight in knocking everyone down. Zak George made a mistake - OMG he's human!!! Honestly it wasn't even what I would call a mistake, a situation developed, as it does in real life. Be positive to each other people, please. Smile at the next person you see, type words of encouragement on the next video you watch. CHANGE!!!

[@thedoggiedojo]

Yay! Thank you for joining in on the change.

[@stanleyprince5585]

Quick training question - i have a 9-month-old Guatemalan street dog. His mother, who was born and lived on the street, was rescued late in her pregnancy and taken to the rescuers home until she delivered. Does it seem normal that Champ (my puppy) might be harder to train than a puppy whose parents were never street dogs? He is unusually independent and stubborn, not to mention the over-the-top energy. Curious if it's just bad training on my part, or behavior that is somehow genetic that i should learn to work with rather than change. Don't get me wrong, he is also a lovey dovey and we have a great bond. Just wondered what your thoughts were. Thanks!

[@thedoggiedojo]

Finishing what rewards in your dogs life is the most important step. What drives behavior? Use that to motivate your dog.

[@stanleyprince5585]

@@thedoggiedojo Huh?

[@sedonarhodes4084]

You should see what Zach Jorge said about Ceasar Mellon. He's also mentioned other dog handlers in a negative way in his videos before. He's being a Hippocrit by even liking this video let alone commenting like he did. He said we can all learn from each other yet he is saying that trainers should leave other trainers alone, that's exactly the opposite of what he has done

[@arye.dogman]

Hay I'm a dog trainer in Israel. your massage is very important and it is something that has always bothered me in the dog training industry. I always have thoughts about putting out content for those who don't speak good English here in Israel, but when I think about the heat that I'm going to get I change my mind. some day I hope I'l have the courage. About Zak, there is a saying in English that says "sow the wind, reap the whirlwind". I happened to see a comment by Zak, warning people to stay away from leerberg and not do business with them.

[@thedoggiedojo]

Please post! We are afraid of what others might say bad about us. Both publicly and privately. When the likelihood that someone is talking good about you is higher.

[@carrietresoor3198]

Right! Right! Right! There is already enough negativity in the world.

[@amberarmitage3548]

I was a tad apprehensive to watch this but this was so kind and true thank you !!! Always choose kind . Another dog trainer and partner lost my subscription early do to their options no thanks

[@thedoggiedojo]

I was so scared to make it! But we need this! We need to be more positively reinforcing in our industry.

[@breejustine]

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💖

[@thedoggiedojo]

❤️🐶

[@lindseycloutier400]

This video is amazing, thank you for making it. Kindness>cancel culture.

[@thedoggiedojo]

Thank you! You are amazing

[@claudiahoyes3270]

Well Said!! Bravo!! Woof! : )

[@joegasparro2395]

You cannot on one hand say 'be open and honest' and on the other side say 'withhold your real opinion.' Every industry has debate, that is how you shift between good methods and bad methods.

[@Theeverydaydog]

:) you are a wise young man :)

[@anniemarsella3355]

Change!

[@thedoggiedojo]

🐶

[@trinejensen3613]

Change👍

[@thedoggiedojo]

❤️

[@songsayswhat]

He could have never posted the original video (or his follow-up). Instead, he knew he made mistakes and posted it anyway. That's important for regular dog owners to see. Great message. Thank you.

[@thedoggiedojo]

Yep! He is an open book. Also has accepted the criticism so professionally

[@MartaIreneSeguinotTorres]

Disagree with you. We have to stop being so picky because we want to have the best business and present the real world of dog training and conditioning. That's what Zak does and it's forreal not as some others that are critiquing but never show the truth about the days it takes or the mistakes then frustrate owners sending them to failure for it never shows that this takes days and almost a year, trials and errors until the final and best product is refined. Also it needs to continually get practiced and conditioned. That that many are doing by erasing is lying and is not being honest. It's like having a child and teil the whole wide world that you never grounded him when you know is a total lie.

[@songsayswhat]

@@MartaIreneSeguinotTorres Um, that's what I said? He could have chosen not to post that video. Instead he did. I admire him for that.

[@robinbennett2895]

Change!!

[@thedoggiedojo]

Hey! So happy to have you a part of my life

[@analarson2920]

This world has not room for bad attitudes, its hard when our president has this attitude with this whole covid issue and it needs to stop everywhere. It should be about change by educating and we are all human. Let us alter situations so we can reveal and transform, it is a good path. Thanks for sharing.

[@ZDanimations]

Preach, its stunning how toxic people are regarding dog training, its crazy!

[@thedoggiedojo]

Agreed! Toxicity not gonna help anyone

[@kelliesnider7887]

Change

[@janetweeks5069]

I am not familia with this trainer but he is awesome!! I love his attitude. He is 100% correct.

[@thedoggiedojo]

That’s so nice of you to say! Thank you

[@hennessygarciahg]

I usually don’t comment or dislike a video. If it’s something important, then I will comment on it. I think regardless if you are a positive reinforcement trainer or if you’re a balanced trainer. It’s not OK to bully people or send death threats. You can have a mature conversation. I believe in positive reinforcement training because it’s been scientifically proven. Now, do I go and send death threats to people or bully them? No, I don’t. We need to be the bigger person. Two wrongs don’t make a right. I want to become a trainer and train animals. I also want to train animals for service work. I love everyone because I’m representing Christ and if I’m showing or spreading hate that is not Christlike at all. God bless you all. I’m praying for you and Jesus loves you.

[@missladyfairpets9094]

This is so good! I don’t always agree with every trainer but at the end of the day it’s supposed to be about the dogs. We can’t get on the same page and we rip each other down and the only thing that suffers are the dogs. There is so much to learn from different disciplines in dog training and not every dog will learn the same way just as all people don’t learn the same way.

[@whatever3563]

The problem is he literally wanted to document how he trains a dog and includes the mistakes if all these people complaining about his mistakes make mistakes too they just aren’t putting them on camera

[@thedoggiedojo]

Transparency is great for learning from one another

[@PawFessionalPals]

When done correctly, dog training should be therapeutic 😎😎😎

[@MartaIreneSeguinotTorres]

Change, we need to have the courage to lift up this industry knowing ourselves and defending each other. Especially, we need to remember that dogs unlike humans are unpredictable. Yes, I have seen Inertia and she's shy at first and then goes to play. I also want to remind people that it doesn't matter whether she is spayed or not, it's a she dog and can still have hormonal issues. Any dog can have it. Also Border Collies tend to bite and go to the face if they have a head tumors, that been said, any dog can do what she did at a certain point of the day. Plus, you gotta see that she totally changed gears once she was at his chest. Which means she still in training and has a very good sense of him as his alpha and now she'll see him more as his protection which is good. She's still need socialization, she's not demanded to be a service dog so please leave him alone as we all work with the same goal in mind, to help dogs and people to get along and be family and docile with each other.

[@thepawvoydoghotel9740]

Have to disagree I dont see her playing once. We learn from our video footage to ensure we dont make the same mistakes again. She asked to not go any further from when she got out the car and again crossing the toad. Hiding under the seat getting some distance are huge indicators he needs out. I would have been easier to hear or may be he would have got less negativity if after the editing of the video he noticed and put it out there for discussion. I do to all of my peers, it's great way to discuss and see what others see

[@MartaIreneSeguinotTorres]

@@thepawvoydoghotel9740 watch all the videos, don't judge the book by the cover.

[@thedoggiedojo]

Thank you! I do think that we have to keep an open mind and come from a place of understanding.

[@thedoggiedojo]

Thank you for you input on this. I like the idea of opening it up for discussion. In fact he mentioned that he was very open to criticism. I think that part is 100% important. I am just not about people criticizing in a way that is not constructive and is bully in nature

[@thepawvoydoghotel9740]

@@thedoggiedojo 100%, he has done a lot, a hell of a lot for positive reinforcement and getting that side of stuff out there. I think, like all, we are only human and we make errors. Noticing those errors especially when had the opportunity to edit etc I think (well I guess more hoped) that someone with his level of skill and credibility would have put it out there as a not what to do and allow people to put across what they see rather than talking over the video stating what he sees she is doing when it's clear she is flooded. Not a technique I think he would use. I'm sure he may have just been having one of those days but what I struggle with (not just this, most things online describing behaviours as an example) leaves open the general public to copy this behaviour and put their dogs in to some serious situations that could be extremely detrimental to all parties involved along with scaring the pup. I've had some amazing behaviourist friends and fb friends question my videos...question away and now I always film a good 5 mins or so prior to the point of the vid and again after. We are here to learn from each other to strengthen our knowledge and better the lives of the dog kingdom and their humans. Peace and love❤🤗

[@CarameliaM]

#bethechange - I'm not very good with filming my dog training, but I'll try. I'm grateful for your and Zak George's videos, they have helped me so much.

[@thedoggiedojo]

Filming or taking a picture or writing a blog or doing a podcast! All great things! You got this

[@daye9777]

Nobody stood up to condemn when the nat geo guy was getting gang stalked