Exposed: What Really Happened at “dog daddy”Augusto Deoliveira’s Tampa event. TW: Dog Bite

Exposed: what really happened at “dog daddy” Augusto deoliveira’s Tampa event. Highlights include - no water provided for the dogs in the Florida heat, so our advocates who were there protesting alerted animal control who stepped in to provide water. Dogs routinely pushed over threshold and forced to react in fear until they shut down (and then were labeled “fixed”… but of course Augusto reminded attendees that they need to repeat this “training” at home as well). Mishandling of a dog in Augusto’s custody led to a dog biting another dog as confirmed by the Animal Control Officer in attendance. And more as you see here.
Thank you so much to everyone who continues to stand up for dogs and against outdated, harmful methods like these. Check here for links to more info and ways you can take action: linktr.ee/zakgeorge
UPCOMING LOCATIONS where “dog daddy” Augusto Deoliveira will be handling the public’s dogs in this manner:
San Francisco, CA - Dec 2
Los Angeles, CA - Dec 16
San Diego, CA - Dec 17
Sacramento, CA - Dec 30
Nashville, TN - Jan 6
Austin, TX - Jan 13
Atlanta, GA - Jan 27
Phoenix, AZ - Feb 5-6
Miami, FL - Feb 17
Tampa, FL - Feb 18
Charlotte, NC - Feb 24
Atlanta, GA - Feb 25
Mahwah/Ringwood, NJ - Apr 20

[@zakgeorge]

This video isn’t just about highlighting flaws in a single workshop; it’s about drawing attention to the pressing need for reform in the dog training industry. Despite the legal status of the practices shown, they starkly contrast with the guidelines of leading animal behavior organizations like the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, the RSPCA, and the AVMA. These bodies unanimously condemn forceful methods, not just for their ineffectiveness in addressing underlying behavioral issues but also for their potential to increase aggression and stress in dogs. Our campaign is far from a personal vendetta; it’s a mission driven by concern for public safety and a commitment to ethical treatment of animals. We stand for progress, aligning with scientific consensus and advocating for methods that enhance, not hinder, the well-being of dogs and the safety of our communities. Your engagement and awareness are pivotal in bridging the gap between outdated practices and modern, humane dog training standards.

[@MommyCassReborns]

what credentials does he have? Just curious. Thanks.

[@davidarredondo2017]

I've always loved your videos but spreading this info has only made my respect for you skyrocket even further! Always reccomend you to people who are needing help!

[@zakgeorge]

@@davidarredondo2017 I really appreciate this. It’s a really unpleasant issue that repels a lot of people and I completely understand why. But when we know something is wrong, we have to speak up. I have a platform and I can’t wonder if I should’ve done something. I must know that I tried my best to raise awareness around this.

[@davidarredondo2017]

@@zakgeorge Keep up the amazing work my friend you are doing a great service to all dogs and dog owners!

[@trualphafox9404]

I can never understand how anyone could be cruel to dogs, or any animal for that matter. Depriving dogs of water and forcing them into submission isn’t training, if anything it’s teaching dogs to fear humans. All Dog Daddy is promoting is cruelty.

[@TLFaun]

just stop bro, emebrassing yourself here.

[@zakgeorge]

Not a chance.

[@LyranSoul]

Guess Instagram stopped you though 😂😂😂.

[@AnimaTriste]

We will stop you, Zak. Believe you me. You and that hag of yours, with her fake echo profiles here.

[@jodyann77]

​​@@zakgeorge You're losing followers because you're too focused on being jealous of dog Daddy! Instead, why not focus on your own training and not worry about anyone else's? Your jealousy is very evident in your actions, and it's only making you look foolish. The comments left by others are clearly in support of dog Daddy and against you. Take a hint and redirect your energy to improve yourself.

[@SniffinTrout]

​@@zakgeorgeyeah zak you almost bout to self destruct from envy, bad vibes

[@rolltide9547]

Why are there no videos of Zak dealing with large aggressive dogs.

[@WH2012]

Indeed. This individual is far too focused on trying to wrongly sensationalize other channels' (invented by him) shortcomings. It's pathetic. This will ultimately prove to dive-bomb his own channel. It equates to TDS. He knows he will get "clicks" by invoking the other guy's name and he tries to capitalize on it because there is no sustainable, meaningful content or expertise that he can offer.

[@M011y.]

He is first and foremost a trainer, not a behaviourist. It’s not where his specialty lies. Most importantly though, good, humane dog training doesn’t have dogs showing aggression as you set them up for success not failure.

[@rolltide9547]

@@M011y. he claims in many videos his way controls aggressive mean dogs better than other trainers

[@lavapop1900]

​@@rolltide9547my question is why can't there be different lanes and avenues for everyone? Obviously Zach trains the simpler kind of breed of dogs and DD trains the more aggressive types. why can't they exist in their own lanes at the same time?? It doesn't make sense to me.

[@rolltide9547]

@@lavapop1900 Because Zak claims he is an expert on aggressive dogs to.

[@Kippycube]

I'm new to this drama going on but what I worry about more is you following DD to the point that your content is soon nothing but following him and criticizing him and what you have built and got known for will fall in the backstage. Lately the majority of your videos and shorts have been about DD, your opinion has been heard many times now. I think you're much more helpful focusing on your own content rather than stirring the waters over the same person over and over.

[@sweetla4750]

He’s too obsessed

[@cerenadefalco7684]

Why didn't you take his offer to teach him how to train?

[@guessguess2220]

Coz zack Georges is à coward!!!a looser!!!

[@sweetla4750]

@@guessguess2220absolutely & so much more …none being positive

[@sheliafarmer]

YOU BEEN REPORTED TO KZbin FOR THREATS AND HARRASSEMENT IN PERSON, YOU CAN'T STALK AND HARRESS AND THREATEN PEOPLE ZAC GEORGE

[@TeslaNick2]

_'YOU BEEN REPORTED TO KZbin FOR THREATS AND HARRASSEMENT IN PERSON, '_ That has never happened. Lying to KZbin is pointless and if you did that in a court of law, you would be in prison for pergury.

[@LyranSoul]

Wow you may be right. Both Zak's and the other trainer's Instagram's are down. Interesting.

[@TeslaNick2]

@@LyranSoul "Both Zak's and the other trainer's Instagram's are down." No they aren't. Why lie ?

[@LyranSoul]

@@TeslaNick2 They were last night dummy.

[@misscrankypantss]

​@@ZaryaTheLaikalmao I was just thinking this. They won't even do anything about something so severe but this person thinks YT will care enough about what Zak is doing? 😂

[@user-vt1sk4rs8r]

That clip of that trainer at the end is doing exactly what DD does. Holding the lead firmly as the dog jumps up. If taken the wrong way people could say they are choking and dangling the dog off the ground. Just an observation!

[@carolinelewis6798]

Wow seriously? Did you watch with your good eyes?

[@SheilaG971]

Agreed.

[@user-vt1sk4rs8r]

@@carolinelewis6798 DD used next to no leash pressure on that dog! And it was on a normal flat collar. That trainer at the end used a great deal of leash pressure. At one stage all paws were off the ground. Is that method force free?

[@keppipojat]

​@@user-vt1sk4rs8r It's almost funny to me how you are so deep in the despair of making your idol look better. This human thrash is literally using a prong collar while maintaining unnecessary force. I hope that the USA will eventually follow other more intelligent countries with the regulations regarding animal welfare.

[@RodSpeak11]

Wow....i look at your videos and it's all talk. I watch Dog Daddy's videos and you see actual footage of his training. He gets results, yet you constantly attack him. Focus on yourself perhaps? Where are your videos of difficult to train dogs?

[@jillk6283]

He has none

[@alexsarbu3978]

By results, do you mean when the dog attacks and bites another, because of the "training", while the dog dangler holds the leash? Yes, that's exactly the kind of results he gets. As for Zak, he has over 800 training videos. Publicly accessible, so good luck claiming there are none.

[@WH2012]

@@alexsarbu3978 KZbin is a "video mill"; pump out content, regardless of quality, and collect the $$. The old maxim always applies, and has, since time immemorial: "Buyer beware/caveat emptor". ;0)

[@guessguess2220]

​@@alexsarbu3978you still see none with difficult dangerous dogs !!!

[@sweetla4750]

He can’t handle it but yet here we are with ANOTHER video about how horrible DD is…complete 🤡

[@rachelssoapbox9343]

I see the dog jumping around not him swinging the dog around

[@ckrigill3844]

😂😂😂 thank you. His ability to exaggerate is crazy

[@Genesizs]

he try's to make himself sound righteous, by trying to go after people who abuse dogs, theres some horrible trainers out there, who hit and choke their dogs. this has to be a jealous thing , Dogdaddy blew up and no wonder he is great with dogs, even more impressive the agressive dogs and yes he fights them for dominance .. it is what works best on a hyper aggressive dog, how do you think they do it in the wild to claim position of packleader , but he does it all in a humane way, letting the dog act out even lunge at him, sometimes even without a muzzle?? and yes it depends how the dog will lunge at him he will pull up down or sideways from him getting bitten, and then taps the dog on the back to try and snap him out of this loop it's going trough this guy must be so jealous of the succes he has that he haven't been able to get himself , with his training methods, i actually like to see a full video of him with a super aggressive hyper dog who lunges and bites and try train that animal, let us see then what you can do ... ZAK. Edit: he is probably more jealous of how many dogs Dog Daddy saved from being put down in a shelter or vet because they said they cannot be saved or changed , to aggressive and to much of a risk ... i bet Zak is one of them.

[@michellereed3272]

So Zak George must be jealous of Dog Daddy? What a strange conclusion to draw. Zak has enjoyed a successful career working with dogs for 16 years. He’s hosted several shows on Animal Planet and has a solid social media presence with about 4.9 million followers and subscribers. His net worth is estimated somewhere between $1.5 to $5 million. I can’t speak to his personal life, but he seems rather content from what I can tell from his 800+ videos. He certainly seems to be enjoying his life and work. Typically, jealousy occurs when a person has something that another person wants, but can’t have. By every standard unit of measure Zak George has been successful. I certainly don’t see anything that the Dog Daddy has that Zak could possibly want. That said, the Dog Daddy definitely has some things that Zak doesn’t. He’s got a tacky wardrobe for starters, but all joking aside, there aren’t any video clips of Zak being downright cruel to dogs. When it comes to the Dog Daddy, well …that’s a different story. There is a video of the Dog Daddy using a stick to poke at dogs locked in crates, and the plethora of videos featuring his questionable training methods. Here’s something else the Dog Daddy has that Zak doesn’t, court cases. Yep, the Dog Daddy has some sketchy business practices too. Now if you’re interested in this guy teaching you how to choke a dog, you can hire him for a single session for $1,500. I have no idea how long a session lasts or what you could expect, because his website isn’t real clear on those details. Maybe you’d prefer 5-10 minutes at one of those group sessions for $400. Oh, and here’s the best deal. You can pay $100 to watch him choke other people’s dogs in person. Zak isn’t jealous of the Dog Daddy. Zak criticizes him, because there isn’t any licensing or regulations to prevent people from getting scammed by someone like the Dog Daddy. Anyone can put up a website and slap their name on a business card and call themselves a dog trainer without any formal training or education in this field. Zak is trying to make people aware of this problem. It’s a valid concern, because this guy is putting people and their pets in dangerous situations. This guy has no verifiable credentials in dog training or animal behavior education whatsoever, and he calls himself “a master dog trainer”. My conclusions about the Dog Daddy are not solely based on what Zak has to say. There’s plenty of credible sources from veterinary animal behaviorists sounding the alarm too, but I’ll take it a step further. I really think this guy is a con-artist. I got a little personal experience this area, because I used to work for one. I’m seeing a lot similarities between my former employer and the Dog Daddy. Image is everything to these guys. The flashy clothes and fancy cars, it feeds their ego and it portrays them as successful knowledgeable individuals. That’s red flag #1. Red flag #2 is the lack of detailed information on his website about his services and credentials. His website is filled with glowing reviews and testimonials that aren’t verifiable. Red flag #3 is his marketing strategy and training techniques. He’s the quick fix guy. It’s the same format in every video. He quickly controls a dog by force choking it with a lease or a prong collar. It looks impressive, but looks are deceiving. Any experienced dog trainer worth their salt will tell you that ideal long term results are achieved by building a relationship based on trust, not fear or punishment. Dog Daddy targets a very specific audience. Desperate owners who love their pets that are dealing with serious behavioral issues. Biting and aggression are serious problems that create a sense of urgency. Owners facing this problem not only want a quick resolution, they can justify the need for it. People in this position are less likely to question Dog Daddy’s credentials, methods or his price. Desperate owners are easy marks. Dog Daddy markets himself as a savior. He takes on the most difficult and aggressive dogs, as if that somehow makes him superior to other trainers. Every dog he trains is literally on death row, and he’s always the owner’s last hope. He’s sold that idea very well, to the point that his social media fans do the selling for him. And they always make the same flawed argument to justify his techniques. Would you rather see him choke a dog for a few minutes, or would you rather see the dog get euthanized? Well, every option looks better when you compare it to death. It’s weird to me how people will fall for this nonsense. As a dog owner myself, no way in hell would I pay someone to choke my dog to resolve a behavioral issue.

[@SunshineDay-fv5lh]

@@michellereed3272you’re correct. It’s almost like Zak has become obsessed with DD and completely lost touch with reality.

[@michellereed3272]

@@AussieTracy Thank you for your thought provoking observation. I’ll forward your feedback to my editor and marketing department. Apparently, I’m not expressing my opinions in a witty or concise enough fashion to suit critics with short attention spans, such as yourself. I apologize for this oversight. I’ll have to focus on your needs more when expressing my personal thoughts in the future.

[@lisaboolee]

Where are Your training videos?? I don’t see you handling aggressive dogs!! Only clips bullying against Your Competition and basic training talks!! The dogs are doing all the moving, charging, fighting in D.D. videos... he is reacting... you need to be observant to see it!!

[@xxEmoxxCandyxx]

Dog Daddy is a shitty trainer which is an opinion recognized by the entire professional dog training community. Notice in these videos and many of his others that he takes these dog reactive dogs before he has established any form of leadership with these dogs, he brings them close to others while they are highly stimulated, causing fights and dangerous situations for both dog and owners alike. He is not confident in what he is doing, he is whipping these dogs around, they do not understand what he is asking of them which in turn makes them more anxious and more dangerous for everyone around the dog. He should not be training nor giving any advice on how to train, or in the very least should not be training such difficult behavioral cases.

[@geralddavis7401]

Well I have watched both and it is pretty clear to me who is the one with a personality problem probably worse than most untrained dogs It's you zak george. Hey just a minute . . . you know what? I reckon Dog Daddy could help you! Why not give him a call?

[@user-eg7dk8vh2o]

Poking dogs with your finger doesn't necessarily agitate them using a prong collar if used correctly and you're using the right kind is not animal abuse even using a e-color is not animal abuse and yes I've put all of those things on my own neck and have tried them but it's the fact that if people don't train dogs the same way that you do then you attack them and call them bad or animal abusers and I don't know about you but like I didn't grow up reading and writing the same way as everybody else and it's just rubbing me in the wrong way that you believe that everybody should train the same way

[@hellabella8295]

Has that dog got a prong collar on?

[@joeyv2083]

@@hellabella8295you were raised by corporal punishment, leave your pets and trauma separated plz

[@qgqtq]

I am sorry, but what the heck are you talking about? One of the side effects is incresed aggresion? Have you watched his films or not? Some of the dogs he is working with would be put down because of their aggresion. When you are working with dogs which may die i think it is better to take them out their comfort zone if there is at least 1% chance that these difficult moments can save them. In this particular video I dont see anything terrible. The dog is just making a lot of noise, but it is not in any serious pain. Rather it is feeling uncomfortable because it is not used to being told what to do. You are funny with your attitude dude.

[@nyuen1961]

Yes! DD works only with super aggressive dogs. Not puppies, not learning tricks but with dang dangerous dogs! Let’s get real

[@TeslaNick2]

_'One of the side effects is incresed aggresion?'_ Yep as demonstrated in this very video. _' Some of the dogs he is working with would be put down because of their aggresion.'_ ZERO evidence that's true. Where are you getting your information from ? _' The dog is just making a lot of noise, but it is not in any serious pain.'_ How do know that ? _'The dog is just making a lot of noise, but it is not in any serious pain.'_ How do you know that ? How do you know the dog is not screaming in pain ? _'Rather it is feeling uncomfortable because it is not used to being told what to do.'_ That doesn't even make sense.

[@qgqtq]

@@TeslaNick2 You interpreted every sentence in my statement like it was a Shakespeare's poem 🙃. Well, I could try to explain to you why i am right, but considering the fact that we met in Zac's comment section i highly doubt that it would make any sense. And your comment is just stupid. I don't want to get involved in this conversation because I know it would be pointless. I hope you have a nice day and you'll never be forced to stop your positive training

[@TeslaNick2]

@@qgqtq How predictable. You're talking nonsense with nothing to back up anything you are claiming.

[@qgqtq]

​@@TeslaNick2Like I said, have a nice day 🙃

[@lexi5526]

There's so much to counter in your videos and I know you read your comments, at least the ones you like, but do you actually hear what people are saying or just reply politically each time. Starting off with the first video, DD isn't even doing anything but holding the leash. The dog is acting up on its own like a child throwing a tantrum when told no. You've now at least twice posted a clip of the "mistreatment" going on when the dog gets a paw over the leash. The only thing that's happening there is trying to untangle the dog from it. He isn't yanking on the leash without a purpose. (And a lot of these dogs have a tendency to bite so you may not want to go poking with your hand first either) "Members of the public are not behavior experts" but you are based on reading a few books and articles? Like said so many times, a lot of these dogs have been turned down by multiple "behavioral expert" trainers. These people are turning to help because they themselves cannot or do not know what to do. They're not supposed to be experts in it either, that's why they'r asking for help. But it still amazes me how dog training is one of the few services you can pay a fortune for and never see any reasonable results. The moment you see results "too fast" you claim abuse rather than seeing it's an actual working method. I bet you've been waiting for the final clip this entire rant season of yours just to use it as your "proof" of increased aggression. We all make mistakes, so does DD and that may have been one. The real thing is how you handle it after but based on your clips we'd never know since you cut them to fit your agenda only. Finally I'd like to repeat what so many have already said is that you hide behind your scientific research and fancy wording without actual proof of anything people keep asking for. At least DD started posting videos of both full sessions as well as more in debt explanations on his methods when this war started, what have you done aside from these hate videos? You claim you have worked with reactive dogs and keep redirecting people to look at your old videos but how about making a new one? Seems to be too hard of a request. Take a reactive dog, show a clip of them exercising their normal behavior in a reactive situation. Show how you'd train this dog. AND the most important part, SHOW the dog in the same situation as the first part, now working with your methods without the reactivity. Don't tell us it takes time, it requires management, it's too hard for the dog etc. That's just excuses for not being able to fix the problem.

[@TeslaNick2]

_'The dog is acting up on its own like a child throwing a tantrum when told no.'_ Dogs are not children and don't have the cognitive ability to "throw a tantrum". Stop anthropomorphising dogs. _'You've now at least twice posted a clip of the "mistreatment" going on when the dog gets a paw over the leash.'_ The paw is the dog desperately trying to relieve the pressure on their neck. _' Like said so many times, a lot of these dogs have been turned down by multiple "behavioral expert" trainers.'_ ZERO evidence that's true. Where are you getting your information from ? _' The moment you see results "too fast" you claim abuse rather than seeing it's an actual working method. '_ If you don't see abuse in a trainer causing a dog to scream, there's something wrong with you. There's ZERO evidence this method actually works. ZERO evidence he's ever saved a dog from euthanasia, ZERO evidence of a dog being adopted from a shelter and ZERO evidence of a dog living a stable life at home with their owners. _'Take a reactive dog, show a clip of them exercising their normal behavior in a reactive situation. Show how you'd train this dog. AND the most important part, SHOW the dog in the same situation as the first part, now working with your methods without the reactivity. Don't tell us it takes time, it requires management, it's too hard for the dog etc. That's just excuses for not being able to fix the problem.'_ He's done that yet you refuse to accept the evidence.

[@lexi5526]

@@TeslaNick2 Dogs may not be children but the action of having a public freakout with not getting your way is still called a tantrum and it's similar to what kids have when they don't get their way. There was no pressure to get away from when the dog stood still. It then freaked out and hit a paw over the leash and made it worse for itself. My information to all your "zero evidence" claims comes from watching both DD and other trainers videos as well as reading their comments where I've found many people who've been to his training seminars point out how the training has actually helped them. You claim there's zero evidence on the methods working yet there's several videos showing the beginning when people show up to DD seminars and an hour later where the dogs are way better behaved. How is that not evidence? Oh wait.. it didn't take a year to accomplish. Zak hasn't done a single video as I described. I've watched all of the videos he's set up and not one of them actually shows results to fixing the problem. If my dog has a problem walking past other dogs, looking at them from a mile away 6 months later, is not fixing the problem. I follow all sorts of trainers on purpose to see different methods of training. I'm not saying Zak is bad but this is not something he can harass individual trainers on when he has nothing else but his "scientific" papers as a backup.

[@TeslaNick2]

@@lexi5526 _'Dogs may not be children but the action of having a public freakout with not getting your way is still called a tantrum and it's similar to what kids have when they don't get their way. '_ Dogs don't have the cognitive ability to have tantrums. Dogs are animals, not people. You're attributing human behaviour to dogs which is called "anthropomorphism". _'There was no pressure to get away from when the dog stood still. It then freaked out and hit a paw over the leash and made it worse for itself. '_ What are you talking about ? The dog was using their paw in a desperate attempt to relieve the pressure on their neck. _'My information to all your "zero evidence" claims comes from watching both DD and other trainers videos as well as reading their comments where I've found many people who've been to his training seminars point out how the training has actually helped them.'_ So you admit it's because they say so. You are basing your evidence on "because the trainer's comments section says so". What about all the negative comments ? Do you believe those too ? _'You claim there's zero evidence on the methods working yet there's several videos showing the beginning when people show up to DD seminars and an hour later where the dogs are way better behaved.'_ The dogs are shut down, not better behaved. _'Oh wait.. it didn't take a year to accomplish.'_ Anyone can shut a dog down in minutes. Shutting dogs down fixes nothing. If training is taking a year, find a better trainer. _'Zak hasn't done a single video as I described. I've watched all of the videos he's set up and not one of them actually shows results to fixing the problem.'_ That's a blatant lie. You're not credible when you resort to outright lies. _'If my dog has a problem walking past other dogs, looking at them from a mile away 6 months later, is not fixing the problem.'_ WTF are you talking about ? _'I follow all sorts of trainers on purpose to see different methods of training. I'm not saying Zak is bad but this is not something he can harass individual trainers on when he has nothing else but his "scientific" papers as a backup.'_ What are you talking about ? Why are you defending animal abuse ? What happened to your humanity ?

[@lexi5526]

@@TeslaNick2 I recommend you re-read my replies since you obviously have some problems with reading comprehension. I gave a clear answer to everything you're pretending you don't understand. If I believed everything going on on the internet I'd also believe all these Zak's harrasment videos like you seem to do so strongly.

[@LyranSoul]

💯. That Tesla dude is another word salad expert. Must have taken lessons from Zak.

[@GiGi-dd5cr]

I have an idea, why don’t you offer to train the dogs he’s tried to train and failed at? Reach out to the owners and see where DD failed, you offer to train them for free if they allow it to be a video so you can show that your method is the right way?? Who thinks that would EVER happen? lol

[@WH2012]

Bingo. 🎯

[@Fallprom]

I agree I see a ton of videos from other less popular on KZbin dog trainers but I can’t find a single video from a client saying anything negative about the guy and their dog was worse off from anything he did.

[@davegoh9057]

That’s the most sensible thing anybody said ,it’s easy to poke at other trainers methods and show how good they themselves are.

[@rubydube7280]

What would you have done with these dogs, Zak?

[@thankmelater1254]

Zak would avoid these dogs because he has trouble with his own average mild dogs.

[@mustangx]

He would drop hotdogs and then talk for 30 mins explaining bs theory then…. Well, that’s it. He’s all talk but no action.

[@mixbyreez]

he would get his hand bitten off , thats what would happen if zak tried his bs hotdog method on these dogs

[@mixbyreez]

zak has to specificaly select a dog before a training , he would look like an id*ot if he did a session like this and helped 0 of 30 dogs

[@Genesizs]

yeah i would like to see Zak train a hyper aggressive dog that has been told by multiple trainers they can't help them and they have to be putt down. i guess saving dog's lives is a crime now. To me sounds theres some jealousy with succes going on.

[@AndrewLockwood889]

Umm the person in the last clip is doing the same thing!!

[@virgo10101]

Zack, it sounds like you’re the one with the ego and you seem to be jealous of what he does. DD does not harm the dogs in any way like you’ve tried to say here. Get out of the business if you can’t keep up with proper ways to train dogs.

[@zofiikucharova]

😂

[@LyranSoul]

It absolutely is personal. On his Instagram Zak talks to another trainer who says he is going to DD's next two classes with all his friends and followers to tell him what a p r i c k he is. Zak is smiling gleefully, smirking and giving him a big thumbs up after that statement saying he appreciates it. If people can't see that it"s personal, they aren't very savvy to bs.

[@karenmichaud1356]

yes it is, he is out of control to the point he is trolling

[@aphyngodiva2551]

I mean he is though.

[@Chris01494]

Ah yes, the same trainer who just a few months back posted a video condemning Zak for urging his followers to leave 1 star reviews for the venues.

[@LyranSoul]

​@@Chris01494 You mean the K9 Optima trainer condemned Zak for urging people to leave 1 star reviews? And yeah, that trainer has his own business and website. I'm sure he doesn't want people leaving him one star reviews.

[@TeslaNick2]

Josh has been going after Dog Dangler for years, nothing to do with Zak.

[@caliboy7754]

Dog Daddy's 3.37 million subscribers think he's doing a fine job training large, aggressive dogs who would otherwise be likely euthanized. Unsubscribed from your channel due to your attacks, and inability to actually demonstrate an ability to train these types of powerful dogs.

[@coreyhamilton6485]

I think he’s just trolling us at this point, he sees an uptick in views and comments with these DD hate videos.

[@LyranSoul]

Prob true. His views on most of his videos are pretty low.

[@TeslaNick2]

Nope. No trolling the video evidence proves that.

[@AnimaTriste]

​@@TeslaNick2 Did you get a Nom Nom from Zak? Good cultist, YES!

[@cherylwoodruff7617]

He also loses subscribers. I was already bored with his training methods. Zak wouldn't be effective training a child, much less a dog. After all this, he also lost me as a subscriber.

[@renerenatorivera9062]

It's been over Four years since I adopted a six-year old Boston/ Rat terrier mix. This dog had been abandoned on the streets after having been a beloved and coddled pet. He must have experienced horrors while on the streets. While he adapted to my family quickly, there were signs of damage caused by his previous mistreatment on the street. He was very friendly, yet very wary of strangers(especially those with sticks or other long or strap-like objects in their hands. He was also very fright reactive towards other dogs. He shows to have had some tracheal damage. I can't use a regular collar because he'll choke with the slightest tug. I've trained him with patience, repetition, treats, and frequent displays of affection. But I realize there are times when strict measures must be taken and a stern attitude must be assumed. I don't beart him or physically chastise him in any way, but he has turned out tyo be a calm friendly , and playful dog that rarely barks and is well loved among the other tenants in the senior residence building where I live. Because of his terrier heritage and his good conditioning (even at at almost age eleven)he is lithe and muscular at 30 lbs.Last year he saved me from a mugging by attacking the suspect(yes , he drew blood). My point is dogs must be trained with a combination of techniques and not just positive reinforcement with treats. This is my 7th dog. I'm 67 years old and he probably won't be my last. Zak should lay off Augusto a bit and perhaps meet and share ideas instead of seeming to be jealously attempting to destroy his competition.

[@joeyv2083]

So you don’t use any of the dog dads techniques but still defend the abuse ? That’s as American as it gets, probably maga in thy blood

[@mtgigi]

Just curious why you spend sooooo much time and energy criticising and bad mouthing other dog trainers, instead of SHOWING us all how YOU woukd train dogs whose behavioural issues, if not addressed, would lose their very lives. Show us how its done instead of hand selecting easy dogs to showcase your methods.

[@zakgeorge]

If I called out child abuse, would I be required to show you how to parent? The fact is I have shown you many dogs and I take it as a serious compliment when you call them easy dogs. Because that’s how it should look from a professional. Actual dog trainers know how to not escalate a dog to the point of thrashing around everywhere. I am not the one who’s been called out by Name by virtually every reputable behavior science organization on earth. It’s not me versus him. It is right wrong period.

[@mtgigi]

​@@zakgeorgeyou're avoiding again. You edit and do NOT show the entire session, just to suit your agenda unfortunately.

[@LyranSoul]

​@@zakgeorgeUmm no, that would be bcuz you're starting with easy dogs not bcuz you're a miracle worker lol. You are a dog trainer calling out another dog trainer with the same job. So his question was valid about asking why you don't show how you do it since you claim force free is the only and right way. That is generally what trainers do....train. As usual, you like to bring up the same old analogies instead of just answering a direct question.

[@LyranSoul]

​​@@ZaryaTheLaikaI'm going to say what my opinion is. Him showing other trainers to prove his point is not satisfactory to me or other people. Your attempts at censoring what people say is useless. If you don't like it, i suggest you just don't read my comments or mute me.

[@LyranSoul]

​@@ZaryaTheLaikaNah i'm not a liar. The comment section is for opinions. Get a grip honey.

[@racinaces]

Why are you so obsessed with this guy? You are on a full-on mission to cancel him. Show us a video of you working with a dog as aggressive as the ones that Augusta works with and how you deal with it.

[@Vale741000]

Could you show us how to do it right? Every time I see you are just talking.

[@aleb_equine]

oh please go do something else this is a pointless road

[@zakgeorge]

I would love to. But I have a platform and it is my responsibility to inform the public about this problem. There are very few in the public who are aware that this is a problem in our industry.

[@aleb_equine]

@@zakgeorge maybe come at the videos at a different approach then... asking open ended questions like...do you think this is comfortable? would you allow someone to handle your dog this way? everyone is different....this is the USA....I mean not everyone understands animal behavior hence why animals end up out of control- he's got his methods you've got yours.....I'd you're truly trying to inform the public: break down the body language properly....again these people taking their dogs to him have an obvious need for help.

[@radicalreactions1633]

Learn how to write sentences and then maybe people can take your "Advice."

[@LyranSoul]

​@@radicalreactions1633You should learn how to stop overreacting.

[@commandernikke]

​@@radicalreactions1633Coming from the moron who defends bad advice in the first place.

[@bettyloohoo77]

Everything you see in this video is completely taken out if context and you know it!! Disgusting behavior just because you are envious of his abilities to train dogs!!! Nasty nasty , jealousy is so obvious

[@TeslaNick2]

_'Everything you see in this video is completely taken out if context and you know it!!'_ In what context is animal abuse ok ? _'Disgusting behavior just because you are envious of his abilities to train dogs!!!'_ Dog Dangler has no ability to train dogs, he only knows how to hurt them. _'Nasty nasty , jealousy is so obvious'_ No-one is jealous of animal abuse. Why are you defending animal abuse ? What happened to your humanity ?

[@KaiSub]

Ok, what is the crucial context that is missing? Cause all I'm seeing is blatant animal abuse and nothing else.. These dogs are not the crazy problem dogs you might think, HE brings it out of them, HE antagonizes them, provokes them, makes them feel like they're fighting for their LIFE.. would you not react the same way if someone suddenly started yanking you around by the neck without warning or knowing the reason why?

[@misscrankypantss]

I've had enough of these DD fans saying it's out of context blah blah blah. Stop trying to gaslight everyone! It's getting pathetic how blind and delusional you all are. Who the hell would even be jealous of a scrawny clown that won't even show his whole face?? Let's be real man. He just appeals to people who have a lack of control in their lives, this makes you feel better about how uncertain life can be. Yall don't ever want to take the time and patience to learn and explore. You want everything to be instant and spelt out for you. For the love of God just go get some therapy!

[@red2thebone]

Agree!

[@LyranSoul]

​​@@misscrankypantssYou need some therapy bcuz you're obviously sooooo angry 😂. Some dude prob did a number on you.

[@Woof-Wisdom]

Your focus on destroying someone else's reputation rather than engaging in a good faith discussion about the issues pertaining to corrective, balanced and "positive only" or "force free" training methods does not bode well. The optics of these call-out videos would lead an educated person to believe your projection of a flawless false-self, coupled with your desire to dominate the dog training industry and your utilizing of "flying monkeys" to achieve these goals points to grandiose narcissism. At minimum, it is narcissistic behaviour. I propose a novel idea Mr George - Learn some self-discipline and gain control of your own emotions before advising others how to best discipline and manage their dogs.

[@SjplayinCODMO]

🎯❤️

[@mella5396]

let people make their own judgment..and focus on your stuff..do you need to check others..when busy I use my time wisely...r u busy...

[@joescambait]

and the war continues

[@zakgeorge]

It shouldn’t be a war. The fact that so many have normalized this treatment of dogs in the name of dog training is the problem. Reform is needed now.

[@joescambait]

@@saskiak5004 we all know what real animal cruelty looks like

[@fuzzygherkin]

@@joescambait That's such crap. Do you know how many times owners have brought their limping dogs into a vet consult with me and told me their dog didn't seem like it was in any pain? THEN WHY IS IT LIMPING?! (And these are all cases where I could prove painful underlying causes, not mechanical ones, and demonstrate improvements in the limping behaviour using pain medication). There is a real disconnect for a lot of people, present company probably included if you can't recognise it in DD's training. If dogs don't express their pain and fear the same way humans do, people dismiss it instead of learning to read dog behaviour. This is the real danger from people anthropomorphising dogs - but sadly people take the statement "don't anthropomorphise dogs" to mean don't treat them like they can experience fear and pain, instead, and believe that people like DD have uncovered the species-specific magic secret to their training. Hence BS arguments like "Look at how dogs teach each other in the wild!". It's a shame that people don't find it a relief that humane behavioural modification is a science that anyone can learn, and you don't have to pay the big bucks to these charlatans to choke your dog to do made up things like "help them to decompress", or to show you where to jab your dog to cause the most pain and intimidation, or to use a prong collar or e-collar in "just the right way" to magically speak to the dog.

[@angel2000317]

@@fuzzygherkin this is the second comment of yours I've read on here that just articulates the issues perfectly! Thank you! Your insights are excellent. I appreciate how you're able to express the ideas and philosophies that I've been learning, encountering, and wrestling with for probably 3 decades. This is what Zak is working so hard to teach. Yes, learning an animals' body language is key! A relationship with any kind of pet should be just that, an actual relationship. A 2-way street, with communication going both ways. They learn our signals and language, and we must also learn theirs and understand their personalities and motivations. The ideas around how we treat animals are sadly so skewed. I was involved in dog 4-H years ago and before I knew better, was taught and used aversive methods operating under outdated paradigms. They caused leash reactivity in my dog and made us both miserable. I saw other dogs also start to shut down as a result of those methods. Using techniques from a behaviorist (counter-conditioning, staying under threshold, desensitization) and taking positive reinforcement classes turned my dog around completely--not only his behavior and performance, but also his confidence and most importantly our relationship. I don't currently have a dog but know that when I do get one again in the future, this understanding of animal behavior science and positive reinforcement will once more create the happy relationship I've enjoyed with multiple dogs and other pets over the years. Having birds has also taught me so much about being a better pet owner. Force isn't the way.

[@AnimaTriste]

If your advices and videos had any truth and effectiveness in them, you wouldn't need to protest against any trainer. Balanced trainers wouldn't exist, there would be no demand for them. It's as simple as that. This is the truth. So what are you promoting? Good dog training? Ethics? None of that. Just bullying, lies, and your mental illness.

[@tterexx426]

The screaming of the first dog sounds not aggressive at all... just scared or probably even in pain from the prong collar. Perhaps she isn't used to a prong collar and really scared and then in pain.

[@radicalreactions1633]

Or perhaps you just contradicted yourself in claiming the dog "isn't used to prong collars," which are torture devices anyway and that they SHOULDN'T get used to them. It's pain.

[@FoxbrushDraws]

The whole point of a prong collar is to cause pain and discomfort to the dog. That is how they are designed and function. Dogs do not learn good behavior, they are simply trying to avoid pain.

[@tterexx426]

@@radicalreactions1633 Yeah well, I just mean that something you are used to is less scary even if it's shit and painful than something you don't know at all. Don't ask me tho; they are forbidden in my country.

[@TeslaNick2]

Yep, ZERO aggression. Could also be in pain for a number of reasons from hip dysplasia or any number of other reasons. Dog Dangler doesn't care.

[@jillmaltby]

Obviously the dog is crying because its not getting its own way DD is doing nothing here. Zak your jelous hes got that many bookings hes had to put some more dates up. Do you ever see DD doing this about you no because hes not a clown.

[@TeslaNick2]

_'Enough with the slander. Where's the actual evidence you claim he's abusing dogs?'_ LMAO. His sales are pitiful. Classes only 1/2 full, 75% reduction in the number of classes, his social media engagement has dropped by 90%. He's going down in a big way.

[@livgroomer3273]

He must have stole one of your women back in the day 😅😂😂

[@JL-oq8rh]

You guys should definitely see how they train the K-9 in the military. Again, can't believe everything social media is

[@booklover569]

The book the military use to train their dogs hasn't been updated since WW2

[@romeofabian8102]

Dog Daddy was literally doing nothing to that Labrador and it was crying throwing a fit. My dog would never do that.

[@avtircaritas8229]

You do know that DD uses prong collars, right? And he's poking the dog where it is known to hurt badly?

[@aphyngodiva2551]

Even if you were to look at this from the perspective of someone that even uses tools, those prongs were way too small for a dog of that size, so the amount of pinching they were doing was *a lot* for the force being exerted on them. That's why it was screaming so bad.

[@romeofabian8102]

@@avtircaritas8229 pressing on a sensitive spot isn’t poking, and he didn’t touch the Labrador that is yelping. You’ve never used a prong collar, but you have to yank it a little so they pinch which he clearly is not doing. You obviously know very little about dogs because many dogs throw tantrums that are not related to any current physical pain.

[@romeofabian8102]

@@aphyngodiva2551 You’ve never used a prong collar, but you have to yank it a little so they pinch which he clearly is not doing. And you obviously know very little about dogs because many dogs throw tantrums that are not related to any current physical pain.

[@avtircaritas8229]

@@romeofabian8102 lol. You mean that I use positive training methods for the dogs that I've trained. Back when I was younger, I did use some aversive training methods. It was just what you did at the time (this was back in the late 1980s). With my next dog, I found out about positive reinforcement training and started using it. It has made a huge, wonderful difference for dogs I've trained looking at the "before and after." Maybe give the science a fair try before knocking it.

[@HoorayForTyler]

Hey Zak, dog trainer of 8 years now. I first watched your countless videos of DD, slandering him and defaming him over and over again. I painted a quick picture based on your clips and comments. But then I went to his channel. You’re really good at trying to trick the general public into thinking everything they’re seeing in his videos that’s not pretty, needs to be instantly shunned. Using balanced training methods are sometimes needed for severely aggressive dogs. I’m not saying his methods are perfect, far from that actually…but as a professional trainer, learn to communicate with the guy about what he’s doing or reach out, instead of doing what you’ve been doing. Instead of pouring all of your energy into shutting him down, why not continue to develop your own craft and leave him alone. If he’s changing people’s lives and helping dogs, why do you care? If you continue to believe that all aggressive dogs can be trained strictly with “good boys” and “good girls”, you’re severely mistaken.

[@PREDATOR07]

Obviously no response. No response also shows the behavior when not sharing same thoughts. Zak just can't stand competition.

[@motionless_horizon]

This genuinely makes me sick. I don’t understand how anyone can watch him and think, “This is perfectly fine! The dog is definitely learning!” It’s like they don’t realize that fear is not the same as respect. If your dog is “behaving” because they fear you, they aren’t behaving. If a dog fixes a behavior because they’re afraid of getting hurt by you, they don’t trust you. Thank you Zak, for teaching me how to best train my reactive dog. He went from barking at every person he saw, to being my service dog, joining me on plane trips, bus rides, to stores, etc. and no longer getting excited or nervous. You’ve helped me learn to pick up on his cues, and how to better understand him.

[@Hogdawg1911]

U do not recognise a dominance battle with a dog raised by weak owners who shouldn't own said dog in the first place, not the trainers fault the length he has to go to to correct years of weak handling and bad habits in moments

[@mshreve72]

When Dog Daddy is poking the dog in the ribs he is doing what a mother does by nipping a pup for correction. I have seen caesar use the same technique. It redirects the dog. Zack I don’t think you are being honest or fair, or you have never trained or owned an aggressive dog.

[@zakgeorge]

Yes. Both of these trainers are highly problematic and condemned for their methods by legitimate behavior science bodies. I am sure if you look into the matter you will learn what we are saying is true.

[@WH2012]

@@zakgeorge Plenty of LEGITIMATE animal behaviorists have a completely divergent view-point. ;0)

[@suedunne2765]

​@@zakgeorgebut WHEN are you going to show us where DDis going 'wrong' to help prove your point

[@marrem6893]

Can you positive only trainers prove them wrong then??? Put out more training videos including extreme cases yourself and show progress and people will completely abandon the idea. Dog owners go to these people because it actually improves extreme behaviour that doesn't work with treats don't you think?

[@lindab8774]

I believe it was the brilliant Susan Friedman who said “every moment spent with our animals is a moment that teaches them about living with humans.”

[@nyuen1961]

So you’re Polly Anna!

[@rodrigosays]

Do your own training man, you already have a following. Why are you so jealous? Dog Daddy is getting unprovoked attacks from you, maybe YOU need to sign up for some training.

[@amberdavis6411]

Will you train an aggressive dog?????????

[@petersenmichiel]

What a BS. This is nothing but personal. If u watch the clip closely, you see the leash is constantly loose. DD holding the line in a loose way. Just standing his ground and let the labrador go his way until he gives up. And the paw thing. Jesus what a overreaction here, as if it was intentionally. You see clearly DD trying to untangle. There is no abuse here. Stop the Drama.... Stop the cancel BS

[@lillieberger2883]

Exactly. Focus on training and leave other trainers you don’t agree with alone. I’ve been to one of DDs seminars. Almost every person there had a story about other Pos only trainers that not only failed them, but advised euthanasia. Not exactly a great endorsement foe your theories.

[@stephaniewright340]

Agree

[@stephaniewright340]

If he was doing something really bad someone would of called the police period..no owner is going to allow their animal being abused period...don't care what the dog does most ppl are against animal abuse... this is personal he needs to get a life and stop attacking other dogs trainers that is more successful than he is...I think someone is jealous...hes saving animals that may not have a second chance... if I had a dog on its last life I would do anything to save him/her... All my dog did was lick ppl ..lol.... but ppl think she was aggressive just because she was 130 pounds Leonberger mountain dog... Sadly she past away at the age of 6 1/2 from cancer thyroid..cancer runs very high in that breed and they have an extremely short lufe....she was my baby and now she will always be my angel...

[@TeslaNick2]

_'If u watch the clip closely, you see the leash is constantly loose. '_ Liar. We can all see the video which proves you are a liar.

[@TeslaNick2]

@@stephaniewright340 _'If he was doing something really bad someone would of called the police period..no owner is going to allow their animal being abused period...'_ Yet the video shows owners watching their dogs being abused and doing nothing. Why lie about the evidence we can all see for ourselves ? _'hes saving animals that may not have a second chance...'_ ZERO evidence that's true. Where are you getting your information from ?

[@deniseboucher2874]

So hard to watch I could not believe people pay for mistreatment at the hands of this guy

[@nyuen1961]

Please watch Dog daddy’s entire video. See the vicious dog transform. See a vicious dog saved from euthanasia. Then make your judgement. Don’t just be fed by ZG. Do your own research

[@deniseboucher2874]

@@nyuen1961 I have watched it and so you’re saying that being cruel is acceptable because it gives you a result? How about getting the same result without cruelty!

[@nyuen1961]

Honey it’s not cruelty to try to help a dog with fear aggression. That’s what DD does. He genuinely helps high kill shelter dogs, street dogs and any aggressive dogs. ZG will never help these dogs. Gutless and a lying fraud. But you believe what you want but I would suggest that you do research into what is being said on the internet, and not just by ZG. Don’t be a blind follower. Not replying anymore. You do whatever you want. Take care

[@deniseboucher2874]

@@nyuen1961 I could agree with you and then we both be wrong

[@KokoFixed]

You're always right huh

[@MostWatchedVideos10mil]

Man up Zak, stop being Jealous of DD. You are plain jealous you don't have the skills that other trainers have.

[@LyranSoul]

Not going to happen. Zak and some of these other trainers like K9 Optima are trying to drum up business. All their testosterone on overload bcuz there is some competition. That other trainers Instagram is embarressing. He swears, acts stupid. Idk who would ever hire someone like that.

[@MostWatchedVideos10mil]

@@LyranSoul Beckman calls this purely positive trainers "Karens" They act as if they are entitled to everything. Zak is a jealous little karen who can't sleep thinking how he can ruin his Daddy (DD).

[@LyranSoul]

@@MostWatchedVideos10mil Have not seen seen much of his stuff but will take a look. And yeah doesn't surprise me. They seem a bit histrionic.

[@MsOWebb]

Okay we get it this person is a bad trainer. When are YOU going to train an aggressive dog? Why don't you show how it's supposed to be done?

[@radicalreactions1633]

When are YOU going to do research or SEARCH for yourself and stop making baseless comments?

[@karenmichaud1356]

@@saskiak5004 are you for real LMAO, ok Dog Daddy has real aggressive dogs, Zac has puppies lol

[@TeslaNick2]

@@karenmichaud1356 _' are you for real LMAO, ok Dog Daddy has real aggressive dogs'_ LMAO. Have you seen the "aggressive dog" that slipped his collar whilst Dog Dangler was making it aggressive ? Dog was running around, no aggression, having a ball. Dog Dangler has never handled a real aggressive dog in his life.

[@ozzie444]

Zak is cherry picking clips of Dog Daddy's videos. Any clips that can be misconstrued as physical abuse and animal cruelty of the dogs, Zak edits the clips to appear as bad as possible. Zak is even criticising Cesar Millan now. You know how every time that Donald Trump is brought to court and charged with phony charges of corruption and misuse of his powers as POTUS, and all it does is raise his popularity and his lead over other contenders just gets larger? Well, every time Zak tries to do the same sort of thing to Dog Daddy, all it does is get people to watch Dog Daddy's videos and Augusto's following grows. So people must see something they like about what Dog Daddy is doing? Probably the best thing Zak could do is just let Balanced trainers do it their way, and Zak do it his way. As of the present time, it appears that shortly Dog Daddy's subscriber numbers will be passing Zak George's. Dog Daddy has invited Zak to come to any of Dog Daddy's seminars and show his methods of positive training and how much better Zak's methods are, to the point that he has been offered $50,000 to do so. Seem fair to me. Zak needs to quit being sleazy. Just show up and prove his methods. Simple, yeah? No reply yet, and I doubt if Zak would ever risk doing that, even for $50,000, because his inability of being able to deal with the types of dogs that Augusto deals with would be exposed, he would lose sponsors and be humiliated.

[@the_fabster9583]

DD defenders are so out of touch and don’t care about science.

[@user-eg7dk8vh2o]

You really want to prove that your methods are all that and then some I dare you to challenge somebody that does a method differently than yours instead of just labeling them bad guys

[@LyranSoul]

He won't bcuz he doesn't want to look like a failure bcuz he has built up this nice facade on YT. So he will just show other people doing it. Which is kind of funny since he has a YT channel all about dog training 😂.

[@PlxEI]

Where is the video.??

[@MsJimmysgirl]

As a dog owner myself, I just don't see how anyone can sit and watch what Augusto does, without thinking that it is harmful to their pets. He doesn't want to change, he is just an ego maniac that only cares about money and not about the welfare of the dogs that he is "training". I would love to hear from his past clients on how their dogs are doing now and if there have been any aggressive outbursts, which I bet would be the case.

[@janhankins911]

Couldn't agree with you more.

[@romeofabian8102]

You’d probably lose that bet. I’ve read a lot of past client’s comments and they’re nothing but positive.

[@trualphafox9404]

@@romeofabian8102 If dogs could leave reviews I guarantee you that Dog Daddy's reviews would be overwhelmingly negative. I honestly question if we're even watching the same video. The dogs DD is working with are screaming in fear, tail between their legs, and lashing out to get away from DD. The fact that the dog DD was working with was so fear aggressive because of his methods that it bit another dog it was walking past is proof alone that DD's methods only increase fear aggression.

[@radicalreactions1633]

Or you're just lying, as usual. Comments from his ACTUAL CLIENTS don't exist but nice try though.

[@romeofabian8102]

@@radicalreactions1633 ooh conspiracies 👀

[@thomas9334]

I see you train dogs that don't need to be trained. 3 Mln subscribers, 14 years on KZbin and so far, your videos are not much different from thousands of other videos of this type. And the fact that they are colorful is proof that you have good sponsors and you can afford good postproduction. Please show me/us what to do with really aggressive dogs (besides euthanasia). Show something that goes beyond the idyllic pattern of your boring videos. Show something that will deserve Respect. Show me real world like I see Dog Daddy's videos. Have you seen (in the Dog Daddy videos) tears in the eyes of owners who got back their dogs that they could not control before? This is what I call RESPECT. And the fact that they are colorful is proof that you have good sponsors and you can afford good postproduction. For now, you're just a waste of time. Please show us hard real life.

[@deadpolygames5377]

100% he should join Victoria Stilwell the dog walker come trainer that only takes on "none " problem dogs would love either of these retrain a real dog that is out of control

[@jackiem4034]

Its amazing how he is able to stand his ground and just let the dog act out its bad behavior... then the dog calms down coz he knows he cannot scare him away by acting wildly... pretty cool how he is able to do that... I am sure the dog will quickly learn to follow his master because he knows his master is not there to hurt him but rather to guide him on proper behavior. Very impressive. Sorry Zak I do not see him poking on the dogs organs. 🤣🤣🤣 Its okay to not like the guy but come on... poking on the dogs organs?!?! really... I don't see him antagonizing the dog at all... he is trying to get the dog to come to him...and eventually the dog walked towards him but you cut off the video... Once again, its not fair for you to not show the results... you keep cutting the video and only showing parts which you feel will justify your argument... but even those parts which your showing does not even show that. As for the dog bite, these are dogs with bad behavior so its not surprising... in fact if I am not mistaken, I think in one of your dog training session, I believe you were in the park and there was a dog bite or fight incident... something like that...so these things happen... Its okay to raise awareness.... and that's good...I am sure people are aware.... but to force people to see your view and only your view and only constantly critizing dog daddy and no other KZbin dog trainer is not fair. Its okay if you have your style... but other trainers have their own style and they I am sure can prove their methods are as effective as yours or even more effective. Hopefully you can show the after effects of the training so that people can properly judge for themselves on whether that is the type of training they would like to put their dog into or not. ORRRR... perhaps you can get a wild dog from the pound and train it and show the world the correct way to train a wild dog.

[@nyuen1961]

Zack George, I don’t wish you anything bad, but I do wish that your viewers would just do their own research and not completely believe the BS that you feed them. Zack’s People. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND WATCH DOG DADDY’S VIDEOS YOURSELF. Watch the whole thing! I swear you’ll be amazed that these are NOT the same kinds of dogs that Zack touches.

[@TeslaNick2]

_'I am sure the dog will quickly learn to follow his master because he knows his master is not there to hurt him but rather to guide him on proper behavior.'_ Blatant lies. He ALWAYS starts by hurting the dog. He literally does the opposite than what you are claiming. _'Sorry Zak I do not see him poking on the dogs organs.'_ Yet we see him do that multiple times in the video. Why LIE about it ? _'I don't see him antagonizing the dog at all...'_ Yet he does that in every video. Lying about it pointless when we have video evidence that proves you are a liar. _'you keep cutting the video and only showing parts which you feel will justify your argument... but even those parts which your showing does not even show that.'_ LOL. You caught yourself contradicting yourself. You accept that there are parts that justify Zaks position and then try and deny it. It's so funny watching these fake accounts dance around talking nonsense. _'but to force people to see your view and only your view and only constantly critizing dog daddy and no other KZbin dog trainer is not fair.'_ NO, what's unfair is allowing animal abuse to continue. Why are you defending animal abuse ? What happened to your humanity ?

[@TeslaNick2]

@@nyuen1961 _'I don’t wish you anything bad, but I do wish that your viewers would just do their own research and not completely believe the BS that you feed them.'_ No BS here, just clear video evidence of animal abuse. No-one wants to watch Dog Dangler abusing dogs. Why are you defending animal abuse ? What happened to your humanity ?

[@AnimaTriste]

@@TeslaNick2 We don't see that as animal abuse. As simple as that. We will never see the same.

[@orangewasejected8308]

@@TeslaNick2if I touched you unexpectedly where you are ticklish just above your hips, I would not have to push hard to get you to jump and make a noise. In fact, jabbing hard would be counterproductive. What you are calling jabbing organs (hyperbole much?) is a simple touch on a sensitive spot that makes the dog focus on DD. He just wants the dogs attention. I have to wonder why you are here going point by point, trying to push a version of events that is not there in the video. You are not changing anyone’s mind, you’re just proving you’ve been successfully gaslit by Zak.

[@derekmacdonald820]

Zak george and crew are all basically stalkers its nuts. I really wanna see his methods on how its done. Video after video still avoiding to show us all how you go about training an aggressive dog. A true aggressive dog would never let you come near at all your treats would mean nothing. So whats the approach. Your not showing anything your so focused on messing around with dog daddy and other actual good trainers. From following you and many other dog trainers the only thing i see you are good at is training puppies and friendly dogs. So again show us how.

[@davidguthrie5941]

Maybe you should just offer DD a treat and he'll stop. You're not being positive by attacking him.

[@cerenadefalco7684]

Instead of stalking that guy CONSTANTLY calling law enforcement and animal control why have you not sat down with him and talked? Why this approach? This is against the law what you're doing to him.

[@alexsarbu3978]

Talk... about what? The dog dangler said he has nothing to learn. He's unwilling to learn, as it's his show of triggering and abusing dogs that makes him money. And speaking up against abuse is definitely legal.

[@cerenadefalco7684]

@alexsarbu3978 Stalking, doxing, cyber stalking, bullying is NOT legal. Zak never took Augusto offer to teach Augusto anything. That speaks volumes. Instead, he's chosen to take this route. You better learn your laws. Augusto is not doing anything illegal. The constant abuse of calling authorities and animal control is a waste of resources used to solely harass Augusto and comes of zero fruition. Wasting taxpayers dollars on a wild goose chase.

[@alexsarbu3978]

@@cerenadefalco7684 Tell me this: why doesn't he sue Zak? I mean, it's him who's hiding, not Zak! But you know why: because he has no chance, and your accusations are all lies. In fact, you guys are stalking Zak's social media, and constantly insult/harass him and anyone who speaks up against the dog dangler. Also, it's the dog dangler who lost lawsuits (e.g. for scamming people as a backyard breeder). It's him who's denied access to some countries and shunned in others. It's him who don't go to certain states. It's him who's hiding, force his clients to sign NDAs, has terms of service which say people have to defend him "at all times". We simply say the truth: that's not training, that is abuse. And the dog dangler is incompetent, to the point a dog he purposely triggered bit another while the dog dangler was holding the leash.

[@TeslaNick2]

@@cerenadefalco7684 _'Stalking, doxing, cyber stalking, bullying is NOT legal.'_ Zak has not done any of the things you are accusing him of. People have the legal right to protest, the first amendment protects that right. _'Zak never took Augusto offer to teach Augusto anything. That speaks volumes.'_ Dog Dangler told Ivan Balabanov he has nothing to learn, he believes he knows it all. _'You better learn your laws.'_ You'd better read the constitution, especially the right to free speech and the right to protest. _'Augusto is not doing anything illegal.'_ Not in the USA due to your lack of animal welfare laws. However he's been banned from Australia, Italy, Gerrmany, UK and other countries because he would be breaking the laws in those countries. _'The constant abuse of calling authorities and animal control is a waste of resources used to solely harass Augusto and comes of zero fruition.'_ Not a waste of resources, Dog Dangler tones down his abuse when ACOs are there to stay legal so the dogs suffer less abuse. _'Wasting taxpayers dollars on a wild goose chase.'_ Nope. If that were try, Dog Dangler would not tone it down. He knows what he does is immoral which is why he changes when ACOs are there.

[@AnimaTriste]

@Cerena, I support your comment 100%.

[@ilovemyfurrykids6607]

I can not wrap my brain around anybody who would advocate for adversive "training." All I see is somebody abusing it a dog! The fact that that is even followed by so many I think points to the mental health crisis in this country. I hope more people will take time to train their dogs the right way and build relationships with their dog 🙏🐾❣️

[@tanyalee7400]

Hi Zak, I like how you train puppies with your method which works out great. My corgi grew up sweet and no fear except she pulls when she gets excited to play with other dogs. So I am still working on it. Anyhow I disagree with you how DD handles large agitated dogs. Those dogs keep lunging. What method can you suggest that not to be biten when DD handles them? Please don't just say his handling is abusive. You have to give an advice. Otherwise its just talk. what method is better to handle a lunging dogs. so the handler does not get bitten. Also i have seen other videos that he just handle them with leash pressure. He doesn't always hang the dogs if the dog doesn't lunge or react insanely. This whole issue is out of hand. He has worked with so many hands on out of control dogs. Also perhaps if you or the Scientific method folks could lower the price of fixing the problem, ppl will come to you. I do believe the scientific way could work but it costs thousands of dollars.. if you lower the price to 1/10th what you charge. Ppl will use PR for the out of control dogs. So think about that i am sure many dogs owners would not go to DD.

[@zakgeorge]

It isn’t just me. It is virtually the entire dog training and behavior science community. It is the consensus that these are outdated and problematic ways to address underlying causes.

[@AnimaTriste]

​@zakgeorge Stop spreading lies. You and the hag if yours, with all the fake profiles here. There is NO consensus. Lie number one. Other organizations, trainers and scientists think diametrically opposite of you. Aggression in dogs is very rarely associated with medical pathology in dogs. Lie number two.

[@lawrencegoslett9146]

Still not an answer mate

[@TeslaNick2]

_'Also perhaps if you or the Scientific method folks could lower the price of fixing the problem, ppl will come to you.'_ Yet people will happily pay $1000/hour to have their dogs abused by Dog Dangler. _'I do believe the scientific way could work but it costs thousands of dollars..'_ No it doesn't. Dog Dangler charges 20 times what everyone else charges and all he does is abuse the dogs. _'if you lower the price to 1/10th what you charge.'_ The price is already less than 1/10th of what Dog Dangler charges. What are you talking about ? _'So think about that i am sure many dogs owners would not go to DD.'_ People pay 12 times more than PR trainers to have their dogs abused by Dog Dangler, so the reality is the opposite of what you are claiming.

[@tanyalee7400]

My sincere opinion is I don't really see any PR trainers have a bunch of out of control dogs like Tom Davis, DD, Cesar, Joe Beckman. It's always lots of, lots of talking without a detail action. Picture worth a thousand words. That's why many owners who have difficult dogs will gear toward the balance trainers on KZbin. Because through hundred different out of control dogs, the owner could find something related to them. VS other PR trainers show a few videos. So please understand why many ppl find balance training more useful because there is lack of information how to use PR to train their dogs. Or it comes down to hey I can't give out free training on KZbin then I can't make money. I rather to hear a honest answer. Btw ppl use the balance training, first it's free to try on their dogs and it WORKS. The annoying thing i found this whole issue is those organizations don't give out dog training session. Veterinary Behaviorist treat dogs with medicine and behavior modification drugs

[@iluvmusic1710]

Are the pet owners complaining about how he handled their pets?

[@haveablessedday7746]

If you don't think dominance exists, look at how this weasel is trying to approach the beef he has with another trainer who is getting his hands dirty and getting measurable and transparent results. Pfff!

[@zetateal6428]

Truthfully; I feel for you, Zak. I understand where you're coming from. It is obvious to any educated mind; that you want to overtake this young man. But why?? Why are you exhausting yourself with all this negativity?? Try to .. JUST RELAX. 🤗 It isn't necessary to work yourself into a frenzy of negative feelings; simply because you cannot wrap your brain around how Augusto is able to do what he does. You're wearing yourself out and making yourself sick. Because, you see; the reason you're So OBSESSED with Augusto is because you're feeling Inferior. You feel excluded. If you can just learn to love & accept 💕 yourself, As you are; you will feel a part of humanity again and will be able to see Augusto through new eyes; and accept him; AS HE IS, as well! And you'll have a renewed calm and joy in your life. Release those negative feelings that imprison you and make you slave to all kinds of misery. Instead; open your heart to the joy and happiness that surrounds you. ❤️ Happy Holidays, Zak.

[@jdrankwalter]

Your personal dog snapped while resource guarding. You are such a sad sad dude.

[@TeslaNick2]

_'Your personal dog snapped while resource guarding.'_ OMG ring the police !

[@jdrankwalter]

@@TeslaNick2 that's what Zak does to other dog trainers.

[@NickleForYourThoughts]

As someone who works as a bcba in the field of ABA this is gross and abusive anyone coming after you that doesnt understand that is dumb. That dog was in pain!

[@katrinagreen4064]

What the heck? I'll say it and be negative because you can't- he won't change his methods. I'll eat my words if he does but I think I am safe.

[@janhankins911]

I think (unfortunately) you're pretty much on target. He won't change his methods. Some of the people who post such negative comments on this site make it apparent that they won't change their methods, either. They think science is wrong, they think the best behaviorists In the world are wrong and they are right. I'm not sure anyone will ever convince them otherwise. The only way those people will change their way is to make sure dog training and behavior consultation is regulated and those people either change or they go out of business.

[@AnimaTriste]

​@@janhankins911 Is regulated by who? You who cannot train one dog successfully?

[@janhankins911]

@@AnimaTriste Right now, training "professionals" are not regulated by anyone (and that's the problem). Many, many professions are regulated by bodies composed of the members of that profession. For example, a regulatory body determines what type of training physicians must have, what happens to physicians who run afoul of the ethics of the profession, what happens to physicians who use practices seen to be not up to professional standards (for example, a surgeon using methods popular in the early 1900's, when newer and more effective and less invasive methods are now available). Physicians are regulated, lawyers are regulated, psychologists and social workers are regulated, engineers are regulated. It's past time dog trainers and behaviorists were regulated by a body composed of the best of the best--perhaps people like Dr. Karen Overall, Dr. Patricia McConnell, Mikkel Becker, Dr. Gary Landsberg, to name just a very few. You would NOT see any of these people using the Dog Daddy's methods. You would NOT see any of these people abusing dogs in the name of "training".

[@AnimaTriste]

​@@janhankins911 I don't know how old are you. But this so called "new methods are neither new, nor are they successful in training all dogs. There are time tested and proven effective methods, which incorporate all ways of learning. All names that you are citing don't interest me. I will never train positive only.

[@janhankins911]

@@AnimaTriste I'm 68 years old, so I've been around a while. I remember when we were all talking about the "Alpha male" (and few people knew any better). You've made your choice to never train all positive and I've made my choice to never use aversives in training my own dogs nor any of the rescues (I don't work with a lot of the rescues with behavior issues now, but I still work with a few and I will absolutely NEVER add to these dogs' fear, anxiety, and confusion by using aversive methods with them. You've made your choice, I've made mine. You won't change (despite scientific evidence demonstrating that you are mistaken) and neither will I (because I have scientific evidence demonstrating that I have chosen the better method of training). So please stop insulting me. And if you aren't interested in the people I've cited, you SHOULD be. These people have worked with dogs that would curl your hair and scare the bejesus out of you. And they use positive methods only. You aren't even interested in changing--you're so convinced you're right that no amount of evidence will make a dent in your "I'm right and you're wrong" armor. Show me a dog who absolutely does NOT respond to positive training and I'll show you a trainer who isn't applying the methods correctly.

[@Miarije]

Commercialized dog abuse is the only way I can think of to describe his practices. God I hope all this effort is going to lead to actual animal welfare laws in the US eventually - that someone can do this and not be fined because 'it's technically legal' is insane.

[@damienkurast]

You are so smart Zak, so when are you going to show us the alternative and not just talk about it?

[@damienkurast]

Also, i think the last comment in this video is 100% about you.

[@Fallprom]

The “scientific” approach on rearing children has changed as well over the past couple decades and look at the results of our newer generation of youths… just because science says and certifications say doesn’t mean jack anymore. I believe certain people/ dog trainers have an unexplainable understanding and connection to these creatures that certifications and science has no way of understanding and after watching some dog daddy videos i can tell he has it. I think it’s something he didn’t learn from all these courses and certification programs. I think it’s a god given sense and connection that most people discrediting him don’t have and will never understand no matter how much studying you do on the subject. I have also watched a couple of these videos discrediting the guy and you all say the same thing citing science and certifications. I think deep down you all know, and cannot watch the guy and deny that he has a way with dogs that is god given talent in the way that some people can naturally play amazing music or paint beautiful art. Some things can’t be achieved through courses and certifications. And if there’s a natural god given talent for training dogs this guy has it and it’s undeniable.

[@rebeccaratliff6229]

What’s he doing that makes them cry? I’ve never seen a training technique that incites crying and you can’t tell why. Shock collar is the only thing I’ve heard about him

[@Hogdawg1911]

Sack can't train dogs Sack duz entertainment on KZbin

[@kavitadeva]

ZAK I AM NOT IN FAVOR OF DOG DADDY. HOWEVER, I AM NOT, NOT, IN FAVOR OF YOUR EDITING, AND WHAT AND WHEN YOU SAY WHAT YOU SAY. YOU ARE USING TACTICS THAT TO BE HONEST ARE QUITE TILTED. I WISH YOU WOULD STOP ALL YOUR ENERGY AT PICKING AND THEN EXPLAINING WHY WHAT DD DOES IS HORRIFIC. IT'S GETTING SOO UGLY AND BORING.

[@zakgeorge]

I’m not sure what you mean. We showed you some of the most problematic things that happened at his workshop. Edited or not, they still happened and they are still inappropriate. Nothing was taken out of context.

[@mtgigi]

​​@@zakgeorgethen you obviously can't read. The comment states you're editing, which definitely takes things way out of context, and criticisms show your skewed view. You have a personal Vendetta against DD. Have the balls to admit it. And also, when will you take up DDs challenge and show us ALL how YOU would do things? I'd rather see a few minutes of a struggle from a dog whose life is literally on the line, followed by a FULL video of how the retraining is done, including retraining the owners, than read reports of dogs killed because of their unaddressed issues. Grow up and mind your OWN business. You DO waste a helluva lot of time nit picking and manipulating things to fit your narrative. That's a very unpleasant trait. Whosoever digs a pit for another, will fall in that pit themselves. I am waiting for THAT video with great anticipation.

[@karenmichaud1356]

@@zakgeorge Yes it was, do not lie

[@LyranSoul]

DD posted it on his shorts too. It's like when a kid screams bloody murder when having a tantrum.

[@kavitadeva]

@@zakgeorge 🐕‍🦺🐾♥️🐕‍🦺 Hi Zak, PLEASE READ TILL THE END THANKS. What I am talking about is in general and this is what I mean, yes dog daddy will take an extremely aggressive dog and do what he does, which is Harsh and abusive. It normally last less than 30 seconds. HOWEVER I have never seen you show him, AFTER those 30 seconds, sitting next to the dog, petting the dog, walking the dog, Even walking the dog near other dogs. So I am not a proponent of what he's doing for 20 to 30 seconds. However, what's bothering me is your obsession is keeping you locked in to only showing what looks like the most radical type of abuse ever. And Zak, I who once was a dog trainer, I just can't believe you will not show the after effect of that dog calming down and DD is petting the dog And before that that dog was bighting him. Now you will say it's not scientifically based. And I want to address that. You know, positive reinforcement training 40 years ago was not scientifically based and how do I know that?? Right now I'm 65 years old. When I was training dogs I was in my 20s and I went to a school to learn to train dogs with Behaviorists not just trainers. Positive reinforcement training wasn't even a thought back then. So what you are calling Science-based now, may not be science-based at all in another 25 30 years. You see everything changes and so now we have trainers that everything is done with the treat. Or some reward and it's quite an effort of parts and pieces. You know Zak, I have a service dog that's why I don't train anymore because I'm disabled. I had a service dog trainer tell me who only does positive reinforcement training when I told her my dog is stubborn, She said there's no such thing as a dog being Stubborn. You see how far it goes. So was it not a stubborn dog but because I was doing something wrong I was calling my pup stubborn. That's what she said. She's wrong. My amazing little guy is a stubborn dog And I've also with doing the little training I do see how dogs can manipulate to get a treat. I have seen this in my dogs, and so for me I am very glad that you do say it doesn't have to always be food, it could be a object, now that's very important because if you make it all about food and you have a food driven dog you're gonna get a manipulative dog at some point. So Zak, that's what I'm talking about and I'm being honest. You know you are a Spokesperson from food, to toys, to all kinds of things. And for some reason you've gotten on this bandwagon You know, picketing him editing in certain ways,,,,, and don't tell me you don't, I know you do I see it all the time. I watch your Videos And it makes you seem like a really bad over the top guy because you're not being fair. Whether you like what he does or not, at least show AFTER DDs initial hard core moves, what the dog is like. And one more thing, an important thing. You say well the only reason that dog come calm down down AFTER DDs abuse, you say, It's because the DOG IS SO SCARED TO DEATH of dog daddy and he doesn't want to be choked again. I do not agree with that. You're acting like you Truly know the dag acts calmer because its terrified of MORE ABUSE. ZAK I TRULY DO NOT BELIEVE YOU CAN MAKE THAT CALL. Sometimes we have to be rough sometimes it's tough LOVE it happens. I don't like it but Not all dogs respond with one method They don't and if you can't see that then you're not a good dog trainer. It's VITAL we as trainers recognize One method PRT will not work for every dog.Remember when Ceasar Milan was the top dog trainer? He did not use PRT. And I found him to be Uncool on so many levels. I really hope you got something out of this. Thanks for reading it. These are important issues. Take care.

[@happydays7143]

Do you have videos showing us what the alternative is ? The Malinois shown at the end is not being aggressive , otherwise that young lady would habe been badly bitten.

[@SandraogMane-vx3fd]

Why is it that the US is so extremely far behind when it comes to dog training? In a lot of countries here in Europe, E-collars and prong collars are banned a long time ago. Any type of equipment that causes pain to the dog are not legal. Does this mean that we experience more bites, injuries and deaths caused by dogs? Absolutely not. As an European dog trainer I am in utterly shock that this is how many Americans train their dog. And this comment section scares me. A scared, stressed and poorly mistreated dog is NOT a happy, confident and well-behaved dog. Not even the police/military forces here use punishment in training. Why you say? ITS NOT NEEDED. Dogs need boundaries, but boundaries shall NOT be "taught" with mistreatment/causing any sort of pain or harm to the animal. This will only cause discomfort, dread, stress, aggression, and more negative associations with the thing they already react to. Sorry for my terrible English, but this really upsets me. I've never seen anything like this "dog training" or heard that this way of thinking is a good way to train and behave towards a living being, and I hope I never will. The US definitely needs more people like you, Zak. Keep doing what you're doing, it takes time but will be worth it in the end. Wake up America!!!

[@Brunodino101]

Zack is yet to show all of us his end results from clients. If you think Zack is a pure HATER then comment with “HATER” on this

[@zakgeorge]

You really verified this by watching all 800 of my videos already?

[@Brunodino101]

@@zakgeorge we want to see it now. Duh 🙄 😂 no one has time to dig through your boring videos dude no offense

[@AnimaTriste]

​@@Brunodino101 I can spare you the time. I looked through majority of them. The dogs that he claims that are trained are not. Like his own dogs, which are a mess. He always pulls his last straw out: overproduction of bullshit here on KZbin. He lies and manipulates constantly.

[@AnimaTriste]

HATER

[@TheFurHotel]

From all the guests at The Fur Hotel, thank you Zak for your training videos!! At The Fur Hotel, We’ve implemented many of your training principles. We will continue to refer our clients to your videos. 💕

[@user-eg7dk8vh2o]

And apparently I should probably say this but I think it's obvious I don't support animal abuse but just labeling somebody a bad guy can literally ruin their life and you don't even know but in other words stay in your fucking lane and mind your own damn business unless somebody is literally abusing an animal and you can tell when somebody is stop labeling everybody a bad guy cuz they don't follow your methods

[@sheliafarmer]

@@ZaryaTheLaika ALL REPORTS WERE FOUND OUT FALSE, JUST LIKE ALL THE FALSE INFO ON HERE, MANY WILL WAKE UP THIS A.M. FIND OUT THEY BEEN BANNED FROM KZbin ALONG WITH STALKING THREATENING ZAC GEORGE

[@TheKak933]

Cannot watch. So many people should not be around animals, much less “training” them

[@Jay-vp3kk]

Man that was tough to watch, how the f***k are those people just sitting there. I understand what Zak is saying about most people not being behavior experts, but still.. if you have a little bit of empathy this is just so obviously wrong.

[@zakgeorge]

They are trusting him. He has declared himself an expert in dog behavior and they believe him. Since there is no regulation in our field, there is no legal recourse. It’s buyer beware. This is why we need reform in the dog training field. If licensure was required, it would be very easy to take his license away to prevent public misinformation like this.

[@Jay-vp3kk]

@@zakgeorge I'm from Sweden and the dog culture (seemingly) is so different here that I'm having a hard time understanding the perspective of seeing this as acceptable (of course there are outliers here as well). You have to certify to be a dog trainer if you're teaching courses and part of the training is just understanding all of this stuff about the science behind animal behavior and why fear/punishment doesn't work.

[@RyanRoberson-gc1op]

​@@Jay-vp3kkit's not at all about "fear." And punishment absolutely works. It's all around us...every day

[@Jay-vp3kk]

@@RyanRoberson-gc1op Okay, I didn't think this needed to be said since most people around this community understand it but let me clarify. When I say fear and punishment doesn't "work" I mean it is not an effective tool in the sense that it almost always does unintended damage behaviourally such as creating reactivity, fearfulness, lowers a dogs confidence level and so on and on and on. Aggresive dogs are often fearful insecure dogs, fear and punishment is a good way to make your dog more likely to exhibit stressful, fearful behavior and therefore increase the chances that the dog becomes reactive or even aggressive. There is no valid justification for using these methods when there are other, perfectly safe, methods that are as effective or more in teaching behavior.

[@radicalreactions1633]

Yeah, which makes both animals and PEOPLE MORE AGGRESSIVE, so how's that "Working" for ya?@@RyanRoberson-gc1op

[@MommyCassReborns]

question, is this what they call helicoptering? I looked it up but have yet to find a example.

[@zakgeorge]

No. On past videos we have shown it. Helicoptering is where an individual swings around a dog by the neck. In this clip, he is prevented from helicoptering because animal control is watching him as well as our cameras. It becomes clear that he doesn’t know what to do when he can’t helicopter or deliver harsh corrections. No knowledge on modern behavior modification techniques as would be expected for anyone referring to themselves as a professional dog trainer.

[@AnimaTriste]

​@@zakgeorge Don't critique a person who has the balls to be in a circumference of a 50 m of such dogs, which in contrast you don't. So, you can't have any experience with them. You are no reference here. Maybe you know, that the earth is round, but in cynology you're the flat-earther.

[@dagmarleppin6010]

Great comment. I love that.🤭@@AnimaTriste

[@WH2012]

Who made this individual the central authority on dog training? Lots of potentially defamatory stuff going on here.

[@LyranSoul]

He's an authority in his own mind with his little PetSmart certificate and the information he read in books 😀.

[@WH2012]

​@@LyranSoul His actions (ZG) have the potential to really back-fire on this channel.

[@dominosteele7853]

What is your background? Where do you claim to have acquired you expertise?

[@victoriac2129]

Great video. Just curious as I've heard a couple of people mention it, did he get a citation or ticket from the officer?

[@zakgeorge]

No citations. No laws were broken. Behavior scientists understand the problem that this creates a public health and safety risk. this is why we need reform within our laws. The United States is severely lagging behind other developed countries in its animal welfare laws.

[@victoriac2129]

​@@zakgeorgeThanks for the reply, let's hope things change soon. Keep up the great work. It's much appreciated ❤

[@sheliafarmer]

@@victoriac2129 ZAC GEORGE IN UNDER INVESTIGATION BY FBI FOR BE A TERRORIST AND THREATENED AND STALKING DOG DADDY

[@WH2012]

@@zakgeorge What will you do when the tables are turned on you?

[@francescamamlin450]

My heart was beating so fast watching the clip with the screaming dog. If someone did that to a dog in my presence I would absolutely lose it. And if someone did that to my dog, I would probably be leaving that event in handcuffs :P I can't believe all those people who were just sitting there like "yep, that looks great to me". I don't mean to judge people who may not know better but my god! Thanks for speaking out. We really need to put a stop to Dog Daddy.

[@sheilafrancl1423]

They probably might be in shock. I know i was when a trainer did something to my puppy to make her stop biting him when he wanted to show the class something with her as an example. After that i just refused to hand her over to him when he wanted to have an example dog.

[@TeslaNick2]

It's slightly reassuring that in a number of Dog Dangler's videos the owners can't bare to watch and turn away. Some do try and step in and take their dogs back but get blocked from doing so by Dog Dangler. He's not just aggressive with dogs, he's pretty aggressive with the owner's too.

[@cerenadefalco7684]

The guy wasn't hurting the dog. The dog was a yelper.

[@mixbyreez]

thats why you and zak , people who know absolutely nothing about dogs it seems like, shouldnt be talking about these topics? How many dogs have YOU specificaly trained , that you jump to a conclusion that the dog was hurt? The dog didnt get what he was used to, so he started yelping , dojnt tell me you dont see that? You think you really saw a dog abuse here?:D I wish you could see the real abuse to jump to a conclusion, he was just standing his ground and dog didnt like that, thats all

[@joymenefee4351]

Talking about pressure points is absolutely correct. Tellington Touch will teach you different ways to cause touch as behavior modification. Even applying pressure above the tail joint on their back area will make them sit. It's literally how I was trained to work with dogs my entire life.

[@user-eg7dk8vh2o]

I also believe you know I might not do that to my dog because that's just me but I'm not going to sit there for somebody else to do it my way and then perceive to attack their credentials and paint them to be a bad person

[@corahasting1530]

Thank you for showing abusive dog training is not the answer. We need more people and videos like yours!

[@BakerbooPaints]

I understand you're trying to educate and effect change, but these repeated critical videos of DD are getting so boring now and it's not the content i subscribed to your channel for. I wish you luck with this battle, but I'll be unsubscribing now.

[@zakgeorge]

I totally understand! In fact, I cannot stand posting content like this! Unfortunately, turning a blind eye and pretending it doesn’t exist is also not an option for me. Classic rock and hard place situation. I am one of the most popular dog trainers in the world. The public is unaware that a problem exists and I need to make them aware of that or at least do my part. If you understood how many of my peers have asked me to address this, you might understand my position better. Nonetheless, I agree it makes all of us feel uneasy and uncomfortable and it is unpleasant to watch. We all must do what we think is best. We are also committed to continuing to post dog training content as we do every single day on social media.

[@radicalreactions1633]

Bye.

[@AnimaTriste]

​@@zakgeorge One of most popular dog trainers, Zak? You are not a dog trainer, Zak. You agreed with that yourself in your comments. And that is also a worldwide consensus about that, even here on your channel.

[@TeslaNick2]

@@AnimaTriste _'You are not a dog trainer, Zak.'_ Yet he's made a living training dogs. How's your credibility ? ZERO !

[@AnimaTriste]

@@TeslaNick2 He has made a living of You Tube influencing and manipulating poor deluded souls like you and advertising pet products. He didn't train one dog successfully. And that's a big difference. I don't post on You Tube, but I train dogs professionally probably longer than you live , judging by your answers. But, to use Zak's words, I wouldn't have to be a dog trainer or expert to see what's right or wrong 😂😂😂😂😂 Don't believe me. Believe Ivan Balabanov, Dog Shield Canine or Upstate dog academy, Cabral and other very successful trainers (if You Tube is your measure of sucess, of course). I would believe even DD, even if I do many things otherwise, because he has some verifiable and proven succes, and Zak has none, zero, nada.

[@user-eg7dk8vh2o]

On that note it only takes 6 months to become a animal behavioralist on that

[@YMTGM]

I can’t believe the amount of people defending DD. There’s alternatives many other trainers use he’s the only one I see flailing dogs around and being aggressive

[@tylervandermooren4848]

@HoorayForTyler @HoorayForTyler 4 days ago (edited) Hey Zak, dog trainer of 8 years now. I first watched your countless videos of DD, slandering him and defaming him over and over again. I painted a quick picture based on your clips and comments. But then I went to his channel. You’re really good at trying to trick the general public into thinking everything they’re seeing in his videos that’s not pretty, needs to be instantly shunned. Using balanced training methods are sometimes needed for severely aggressive dogs. I’m not saying his methods are perfect, far from that actually…but as a professional trainer, learn to communicate with the guy about what he’s doing or reach out, instead of doing what you’ve been doing. Instead of pouring all of your energy into shutting him down, why not continue to develop your own craft and leave him alone. If he’s changing people’s lives and helping dogs, why do you care? If you continue to believe that all aggressive dogs can be trained strictly with “good boys” and “good girls”, you’re severely mistaken.

[@juliekagel3785]

The poking is exactly the same place Ceasars Milan and other trainers have touched its a muscle. Just stating I have seen this recently by balanced trainers and Milan perfect it. He should be managing the dog much closer and that was a mild dog w some issues not as intense as intense issues as needing gloves to handle

[@AKiki-ct1ro]

I got attacked by a dog 2 years+ years ago. Luckily the owners held on tight or id have no face. I lingered there in shock waiting for them to appologize. These guys looked at me with a shock as if to say if the dog attacked you you must be a bad person. Thats the feeling i got so i walked away disgusted. I have a trauma reaction now. But after this long I realized its actually towards either specific breeds or i dont trust the dogs owner (usually someone that isnt humble , calm, more big ego energy) then the trauma kicks in. I think people need to do a mental assessment before they get dogs. Theres no compensation that can cover for a dog injury (face mauled or whatever) this is happening on the daily.

[@zbignoz.tunnlerwitz_109]

That's why racism works.

[@aleksandraziva157]

who are you gonna go for next cesar milan ?? lol

[@raniyuna2930]

So you want to say that only one who recognise dogs body language is just you?🤔 You who couldn't recognise that Inertia was about nipping on other dog? Dog daddy is professional and his methods work. I follow them and my abused dog is now most friendly dog around. And agression? He was agressive on positive training. Now no. That's fact.❤

[@radicalreactions1633]

SHOW US WHERE THE METHODS WORK? Where's the follow-ups, liar?

[@raniyuna2930]

@@radicalreactions1633 I don't need to prove anything to some agressive fanatics fan of that person. I did my experience alone. So you do same.😉 In fact thanks to those hating videos I found help in DD methods. I was complete amateur struggling with positive training, which took us nowhere. My dog was so fearful that he wasn't eating anything outside especially if people were around. No one could touch him. Thanks to DD people around me can caress my dog now without issues. That's my experience and I will spread that for this positive progress is responsible DD and no Zak. Especially if his fans were attacking me just because I wrote under his videos that it doesn't work on my dog. So thanks to Zak I love Dog daddy. 😃

[@LyranSoul]

​@@raniyuna2930💯

[@TeslaNick2]

Total BS. You are lying.

[@TeslaNick2]

@@raniyuna2930 _' I don't need to prove anything to some agressive fanatics fan of that person.'_ So you can't prove anything, what a surprise... Fake account. You don't even have a dog.

[@avtircaritas8229]

You can tell a lot about a person in how they treat animals.

[@LyranSoul]

I agree. That's exactly why i don't eat them. Bcuz the farming industry abuses them.

[@mustangx]

Zak is a fake

[@AnimaTriste]

Yes, you can tell if a person is responsible adult sane person, and not some sicj pervert, who thinks dogs are people.

[@denuitsmoongardens8474]

You mean like going to an animal shelter to work with a dog about to be euthanized to save his life?

[@avtircaritas8229]

I mean that a person who causes pain and fear is not a good human being. And those who would support such a person are ignorant at best.

[@coreyhamilton6485]

How do you have 3.7 mil subs and only 20k views per video. I’m guess 20k of those views are from DD fans.

[@amberdavis6411]

That dogs not in pain, it's literally learned that if he makes that sound that he gets a response

[@cypressoaks]

I feel so bad for the poor dog whose paw was all tied up and yelping. I can’t believe its owner could watch that happen and do nothing. Dogs deserve so much better than that kind of “training”. Thank you for standing up against the madness

[@lbuckley4344]

I agree and think we're excusing the pet owners too much. This is now ignorance when you sit there watching your dog being abused. They think it's just an ' animal' and it's ok.

[@lavender1893]

That part broke my heart, he won’t extend even the most basic decency to the dogs he works with.

[@nyuen1961]

Please, his paw was not tied up. He put his paw on the leash and got tangled in it. Let’s stick to the truth shall we?

[@its_Today_]

Hmm, ok, seems you sorely need glasses, or clearly have extremely limited experience with canine Deliberate behaviours, which they self-learn and employ to control humans. Fact is, that pupper has merely learned that method over time, in how to to control the leash, exactly the same as you’ll see puppers biting the leash btw, only difference is, it’s a less commonly seen behaviour cos not many puppers are smart enough to stumble across it.. Tends to work (easily it’d definitely work on you clearly) riight up until either the Owner stumbles across a way to convince their pupper to stop by themselves, OR until the pupper happens to run into a person who KNOWS and UNDERSTANDS how to NOT React to such clever tricks.. which is exactly what you see here with DD merely holding the leash, Zero ‘bad’ is happening here, unless you wanna say DD should’ve allowed the doggo to continue that silly behaviour rather than just standing until it passes? For the record. Obviously, you’ve never run into such a clever pupper.. Yep, I absolutely have, many many times.. I work with dogs ICYMI, I use whatever technique or tool required based on whichever Best suits whatever doggo needs.. no matter what age that pupper is at the time That’s something you’ll NEVER see zack claim nor do, why? Cos it’s beyond both his abilities and canine comprehension frankly. If you watch his vids closely you’ll see he’s actually extremely fearful of his ability to control a random dog situation, he has zero ability to read a strange dog’s body language, end result being all he creates is insecurity in the mind of his dogs.. one look at Inertia insecurities tells me all I need to know about who zack truly is.. fact is she’ll never be a Calm Confident doggo cos zack has nfi HOW to Create that mindset sadly. Same as those vocalisations btw. Pupper has learnt when it makes that sound, ignorant ppl such as your ‘good self’ back away. End result is, pupper gets ‘stuck’ in that mindset, sadly missing out on a great deal of life and Freedom that Understanding would bring them, clear in the knowledge ppl are NOT out to hurt them, Nothing bad is gonna happen, that penny needs to drop before prior to progress the Beginning of Training. Last thing and I’ll leave you to self-limiting madness of this halfwitted hamhanded ‘trainer’. Beyond the Fact he promotes ‘only one right way’ to teach a doggo (pfft), end result is that mindset condemns any and all doggos that Don’t conform to how he ‘thinks’ they should.. as in, my recently adopted 50 kg’s (about 130 lb), highest prey drive I’ve EVER seen in a dog (I also have a rescue cat, sure couldn’t reward him with toys to motivate him) 5 year old high energy male is 100% NOT food motivated, so where would that leave him in zackie’s perfect world? Condemned to live in a backyard at best, euthanasia more likely than not.. Nope, that’s simply unacceptable. And easily addressable IF you’re Knowledgeable Now he has a great life, sure as hell wouldn’t be possible under someone with a Sole self-limited mindset. Ok, said my piece. Cheers

[@TeslaNick2]

@@nyuen1961 _'Please, his paw was not tied up. He put his paw on the leash and got tangled in it.'_ He was using his paw to try and relieve the pressure of being choked. Stop lying, it's pathetic when the evidence is right there in video form. _'Let’s stick to the truth shall we?'_ Oh the blatant hypocrisy.

[@TheGyerk]

Dude enough with the drama. DD is far from perfect but this sensationalism is getting ridiculous, The "horrible training" in this video almost exactly mirrors your training in "Navigating the Drama: Ethical Force and Multi-Dog Households. He teaches leash pressure by applying light pressure and releasing when the dog comes toward him ( exactly what you do just with a harness) then a dog reacts to another dog and gives a light nip, if anything (same as Inertia does to Shade).

[@TheGyerk]

Also looks like @thinkingcanine is putting much more upward leash pressure on her dog than dd (in this video at least). She's flexing her bicep and like locking her back definitely does not look great. Very weird double standard. Think this initial disagreement has turned into hatred and blinded you, I hope you find nuance and empathy and are able to let go of the hatred. Good luck, wish you well.

[@user-my3sb4sf7n]

Zak, i have a trainings question. And i cant find the answer in one of your videos. Maybe you can make a video about my question?

[@lyubov7203]

Zak thinks we are stupid and can't tell DD and that lady at the end are doing the same thing 😂

[@Vitaminmemes]

I'm a little late but i agree with you, the comments saying youre embarrassing yourself. they're just shitheads not knowing anything about what theyre talking about. Idk if you said this but a big takeaway is that he uses pain and fear to "train" these dogs into listening. This isnt a good way to train due to multiple reasons, depending on the type of dog they can have joint problems. My dog personally her breed has been known to have hip pain. Next, like you said they're more likely to be more aggresive to other dogs and people if they are forced to live in fear. Finally, the only reason people follow him is because he only shows the more "tame" stuff he does like some pulling, leading and giving treats.