For Fans of Dog Daddy Only: This is What We are Doing to “Dog Daddy “ and Why

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Are you concerned about the effectiveness and safety of popular dog training methods? This eye-opening video provides an in-depth examination of the controversial techniques promoted by Dog Daddy, a figure that’s become synonymous with certain training practices that are now being challenged by the dog training community. By contrasting these contentious methods with evidence-based, humane techniques, we aim to educate and enlighten both novice and experienced dog guardians.
Discover the real truths behind Dog Daddy’s approach as we break down the science and psychology of dog behavior. Learn about the protests against his practices and why so many professionals are speaking out. If you want to ensure the well-being of your dog while implementing successful training, this video will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need. For more detailed insights and ongoing updates, be sure to follow our Instagram page.
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[@hannylouie9227]

Why don't you show up to his seminar and show him how to do it? He has offered fo you to come on.

[@user-rp1lx3rq1s]

The Guide elaborates on the techniques used on the show. The examples given in the kzbin.infoUgkxECnmSvBSv_NGWx4_ChD73pF3NYZwI2F3 are helpful and some of the techniques suggested very useful. One such technique/tool suggested was the lure stick to encourage a small dog to keep up with the heel command. I have a small dog who lags behind smelling any and everything and find it hard to keep bending over while walking to his level. The lure stick is great also for another dogs focus and sprinting at anything that catches her eye. The stories about different dogs, their different temperaments, have been helpful, especially Lulu's: After reading about Lulu's challenges I felt relief concerning one of my rescues that I have had for 10 years. Over many years I have checked out many training books from the library, watched different shows, DVDS, bought training books, taken lessons and this book is the best by far! Kindness, patience and perseverance works.

[@billiho1]

As a dog owner for decades, I think there is always more than 1 way to train a dog.

[@JimiandSamantha]

Ofcourse there are multiple ways and Augusto is always open about his multiple methods and how the shorts don't capture the full 3 hour class. That said, Zak George has no method for training the very aggressive dogs.

[@GoldenWolf248]

There are many ways to train a dog, but abusing a dog is not the moral choice.

[@billharding8411]

Who's abusing dogs? You assume lots while knowing little about what he does and how he does it. Just like Zak. I think this is more about Zak's youtube views than actual dog training.

[@GoldenWolf248]

@@billharding8411 Purposely provoking a dog and choking it is animal abuse.

[@billharding8411]

Waiting for Zaks training of a hard to control dogs instead of training puppies.

[@maiawilcox7985]

Do you get it though? Unless you have been the owner of a human aggressive dog, then you have NO idea how hard, exhausting, and embarrassing it is. You can say you do, but you don't. It is an everyday STRUGGLE. The dog daddy doesn't "punish" these dogs, he makes them face their fears and desensitizes them to their triggers and corrects their anxiety as opposed to nurturing it. I have used only positive reinforcement techniques on my German Shepherd for over 3 years and he is still reactive to humans. After 1 class with the dog daddy, my dog was able to be pet by strangers; strangers were able to shake my hand with my dog sitting by my side; and Simon (my dog), had a HUGE smile on his face. He was the HAPPIEST and calmest he's ever been. "The underlying issue" is fear with most aggressive dogs--the DD allows the dog to face their fears, and then the dog is shown that there's nothing to actually be afraid of, which is why they then calm down, not because they are being "shut down". He desensitizes dogs to their triggers. By allowing a dog to be reactive and doing nothing, or taking that dog "out of the environment" only reinforces that they SHOULD react that way or run away and be afraid--it is automatically reinforcing that aggressive behavior. Aggressive dogs do need a simple leash correction. The dog whisperer also uses leash corrections and tells his client's not to nurture their anxiety and they need to face their fears head on, why isn't he attacked online? Just because the DD is a little bit more "in your face" about it, doesn't make him abusive. I also got to see the DD's personal dogs in the class and they are happy, amazingly well behaved dogs. The DD does use positive reinforcement too. Once the dog is in a calm state, the DD takes their muzzle off and pets them. We were advised against shock collars. We were advised to pet our dog when they react to a person or dog well. We were advised to use leash corrections when our dog gets triggered--not be aggressive--but correct their unwanted behavior. My dog quite literally had one of the best days of his life because he wasn't afraid anymore. I've watched several of your videos on the dog daddy now, and you only show clips from the beginning stages of the DD's class--the classes progress to a pack walk once the dogs are calm; we are able to have our dogs get pet by strangers which is a WONDERFUL opportunity if you own a human aggressive dog like myself; and it literally saved my baby from being euthanized.

[@SignalZeroK9]

As a Balanced dog trainer, Former police K9 handler, and dog lover thank you so much for spreading this message! You're amazing and you're an awesome caretaker of your furry friend. Proper training is so so important and as you said there are absolutely dogs that required a balanced training method. Thank you!

[@jeffwongvancouver]

Thanks for sharing. So good for people to hear this.

[@standandfight5573]

Exactly! He''s using selective clips to attack DD at the first stage of taking the leash with dogs that don't trust and want to eat him alive bc they aren't trusting him as their handler yet and he proves every time that the dogs really want to be confident and lead by a handler who makes them feel safe. Also these two are using "science" and "psychology" as weaponized terms to discredit DD. Shameful and petty if you ask me. DD is humane and loves dogs, otherwise he wouldn't be doing it the way he is and I think this guy is in it for the money and he is jealous and threatened by DD's success story in my opinion. It's pretty evident that Zak is selective with which dogs he works with to make his own videos and this isn't anything more than a YT war he's started with a guy who wasn't trying to focus on him at all. It reminds me of the way we see political youtubers on each side doing nothing but attacking each other for content. Like they watch each other's channels just to have content as they talk about the other. This feels very much the same as that. Zak needs to meet DD and take his challenge for the $50K that DD has offered him to meet up and prove his methods on the same type dogs that Zak doesn't get to pick and choose. (Though if he really believes what he is shoveling out he would not take the money and just accept the challenge). 'Doesn't matter if takes Zak longer, if he really believes his methods are better then I don't see DD having a problem with documenting it with a dog that he is given at the meeting, as long as it is on the level and Zak isn't allowed to edit and DD should be present during the sessions while he works to prove himself with a 110 pound aggressive dog that came with a muzzle and an owner who is at the end of their rope desperate for help, for instance. FTR I have applied some of DD's and Ceasar's methods and they have worked with my 110 pd 2 year old GS Rudy. I see no problem, we are happy and he goes everywhere with me behaving well with me now, but I still have work to do on meeting other strange dogs and people.

[@lisamanrique1770]

Thank you for sharing your story! These people that spread hate for DD do not understand what it takes to work with aggressive dogs. Zak won't but yet they praise him. For what? Bullying a young man that is actually saving lives of these dogs and their owners.

[@olivegaming9386]

@@standandfight5573 100%

[@richardscotford5368]

Zac George organising negative consequence protests to correct Dog Daddy’s unwanted behaviours is the hilarious contradiction I’m totally here for. Hypocrisy at its finest.

[@roberthynesdogtraining]

This is what positive reinforcement loves to do - bash everyone else. DD shouldn't be around dogs. But Zak shouldn't be either. Jeff Gellman got death threats, his family got threats of harm and rape. Wonder how many death threats DD is getting because of Zak's crusade - that ends up being another nothing burger to increase views and cause more division. Zak went to war with Robert Cabral and Ivan Balabanov, more nothing burgers. If B.F Skinner were required reading - dog owners would be kicking Zak's arse for his lies. They are certified in garbage.

[@boxer786ful]

😂 I like it. Zak needs to use positive reinforcement to deal with dd behaviour.

[@joshymana6411]

Haha underrated comment

[@User7688.--_]

@@joshymana6411, I second that!

[@kevj9589]

oh the irony

[@marioquiros5498]

You have more videos in the last 6 months on other dog trainers then your own dog training methods ……

[@jdrankwalter]

😂 because he doesn't produce the same results for family dog owners.

[@kevj9589]

There's a reason for that. He basically only trains his own border collie which isn't even well trained after several years. Just a case of a fake dog trainer going after a real one who is actually saving dogs lives and answering the call of desperate owners around the world. People who drive witch hunts and virtue signal like this are quite often the worst people of all.

[@pamelabalian88]

💯

[@hersheywalker6447]

@@kevj9589he must’ve snitched DD when he went to Australia 😎🚬

[@hersheywalker6447]

@@jdrankwalter😂😂😂

[@claudiaaegsidone]

I don't think it's punishment to give a dog a yank when it's acting like an idiot. Whether it's scared, anxious, whatever.... if you act like an idiot, there will be consequences. The solution is not to give dogs that have aggression a treat because you think it will build trust. No. Showing your dog that you are the leader, the boss, the protector is how you build trust. I think different methods can work for different issues and breeds. However, some dogs need a heavy hand.

[@Realcordy]

What happens when you can’t give it treats atm? ENABLING THE BEHAVIOR.

[@bevhearts3220]

Ty

[@jeffwongvancouver]

Agreed. In the dog world, when I dog grossly mis-behaves they aren't gentle or human with each other. Too often we try to treat dogs like humans. They are not. And the dogs he is more physical with a large very strong dogs.

[@maxman-357]

If it saves a dog from being put to death, it's the lesser of the two evils. Most of these people said, they had tried a number of trainers with no success. JMO

[@TheConspiracyTherapist805]

EXACTLY!!

[@AntareanSun]

Yep. A lot of people seem to forget that using DD’s methods are usually a last resort because they’ve exhausted all other options. And in the end, it’s way better than having to end its life.

[@GoldenWolf248]

Putting people's lives at risk is not a better solution. This makes the dogs even worse bite risks.

[@ComeHere-KittyKitty]

@@GoldenWolf248 have you even watched Augusto? He's literally doing the opposite saving people from getting bit and he's not resorting to shock collars like many lazy trainers.

[@GoldenWolf248]

@@ComeHere-KittyKitty there are other more humane ways to go about training an aggressive dog.

[@boxer786ful]

I would rather have my dog go through a minute of discomfort than a lifetime of anger, stress, fear and unhappiness. Its a torture against dogs to leave them in such a mental state. Millions of dogs saved from balanced aversive trianing.

[@TheConspiracyTherapist805]

YES!!! Amen to that! And couldn't agree with you more!

[@owen420oneil]

does childrens aid society say one time kids discomfort is ok or are they on u @@TheConspiracyTherapist805

[@AntareanSun]

This right here. Especially when the alternative for so many of these dogs is to literally be put down

[@amxzingseries1848]

The only difference is that they'll still live in fear and anger afterwards, they'll just hide it better

[@boxer786ful]

@amxzingseries1848 No, they don't. Have you seen them dogs years later. Complete transformation. No aggression, anxiety, etc.

[@Thecattheratsandthegliders]

I feel like its still not been explained what he has done wrong.

[@amxzingseries1848]

Literally gave dogs trauma??

[@kevj9589]

@@amxzingseries1848 maybe gave snowflakes trauma. The dogs are better than ever.

[@raehughes]

EXACTLY.

[@Secret1one2]

You seem a little obsessed with this certain person rather than addressing the underlying challenge. I would love to see a healthy debate between you and a trainer who uses punishment and have great success with their dogs.

[@Catchandpin]

I’d love to see a video of your methods rehabbing a similar case to the type DD deals with. Any you’d recommend ?

[@sarahjames5176]

Zak has a few series where he trains untrained and sometimes aggressive shelter dogs

[@clynnserle891]

@@sarahjames5176 do you have links to go with those?

[@reneesargent6099]

@@sarahjames5176 he has not dealt with any vicious dog to the degree DOG DADDY has. DOG DADDY helps those dogs that everyone else has GIVEN UP ON, including trasiners, vets and owners. Without DOG DADDYS help those dogs would have either lived a life of hate or euthanized

[@jeffwongvancouver]

@@sarahjames5176 Please share a link. Which are you referring to?

[@alliereischl3337]

We take the “last chance” dogs where I work and we dont even touch their dogs unless it’s a 1:1 session. Even then, might not even touch the dog. Our classes teach owners how to help their dog make the right decisions, regulate their emotions, and figure out why their dog feels they way they do. The city uses us for their last chance dogs at the shelter, too. We do not use compulsive methods. Ever.

[@zakgeorge]

Absolutely love this! Have you ever found the need to use physically aversive methods as part of the behavior modification plan outside of emergencies?

[@alliereischl3337]

@@zakgeorgenever! We may use light body pressure (stand in front of our dog’s view of a trigger) to help them look at us but that’s probably the most physical/aversive thing we do. It’s paired with a “leave it” command and a reward when they look at the handler. Eventually you fade stepping in front of the dog. That’s pretty much it. My personal dog is extremely dog reactive and now we are able to walk anywhere without little to no reaction from her. Sure it took longer to train this way than yanking her around for 10 minutes, but I know she’s much happier and confident

[@cherylannesley937]

Good on you and your dedication to dogs. Lovely.

[@karstentopp]

I do the same with foster and rescue Border Collies. They are scary intelligent and they shut down when not treated properly - as in R+ training. I use parts of the “Trust Technique” methods, but without the esoteric BS.

[@jayce8001]

I have been working with rescue pitbulls the same way, with mostly positive, but sometimes barriers of myself to distract. NEVER abusive force. I have worked with some even scheduled for euthanasia because of a bite or attack incident. It may take weeks or sometimes months of showing the dog I can be trusted and then reinforcing that with slow socialization. I have NEVER had to resort to violence and psychologically "breaking" any dog. I have been enriched and made better by learning from Zak as well. Also, I fell in love with every rescue and kept them, rather than rehome. So none were ever rehomed. I wish I could help more, but the rehoming part is so hard.

[@johnhalley6731]

Show up at one of his events and out train him with an audience.

[@user-ie6lk5wy2v]

He can't, because real dog training is not done in couple hours. DD is just suppressing unwanted behaviour with outdated methods

[@johnhalley6731]

@user-ie6lk5wy2v DD has been doing this for years so where are all the people who unhappy with the long term results of his training?

[@__-xq9gp]

@@user-ie6lk5wy2v YES, YOU ABSOLUTELY SEE REAL DRAMATIC CHANGE THAT CAN TAKE PLACE VERY RAPIDLY. WHAT IS MORE DIFFICULT IS THE PERMANENT CHANGE THAT WILL REQUIRE CONTINUED TRAINING!!! ZAC HAS NEVER TRAINED A LARGE WILD AGREESIVE DANGEROUS BREED

[@reneesargent6099]

@@user-ie6lk5wy2v NOT per the hundreds of families he has helped!!!

[@jlkartvideos9887]

Robert Cabral said well: There is big difference between "correction" and "fysical punishment". And dog needs sometimes corrections. Dog Daddy is using only corrections.

[@bevhearts3220]

Ty

[@joannelucas6760]

Have you been to his seminar ?

[@rob6362]

That big ass dog he was grappling with wasn’t scared, he was dominant. Zack George can’t work with aggressive dogs because he’s not an expert dog trainer. There are thousands of people out there who can teach puppies and mildly hyper dogs tricks while using buzz words and marketing. Mr George is a joke of an expert. Check out Beckmans dog training if you want methods to help with aggression and reactivity. The dog daddy has short treatments that won’t work long term if the handlers don’t learn them as well. But don’t get it wrong, Mr George will not post videos on aggressive dogs for a reason…

[@ccap3211]

Exactly! I would love to see Zak get near my 160 lb St. Bernard with severe people aggression. He would attack him immediately. Throwing treats wouldn’t do a thing.

[@SignalZeroK9]

I agree with absolutely everything you said other than Beckman is a terrible balanced trainer. Tom davis is a much much better resource.

[@mtoy100]

He's the person we are focusing on right now. (7:38). That indicates potentially down the road someone else will be targeted for they're training and/or rehabilitation methods for a dog. Not one training tool or technique will ever fix every dogs issues.

[@blahblah2779]

Not potentially. Most certainly. Practicalit aside, DD is a millionaire. He has a lot of money and influence. This is a litmus test. If he’s able to crush someone who could easily wipe him into bankruptcy with court cost and fines, imagine what he will do, or can do to a regular trainer Or a mom and pop doggy daycare. Surprises most is that they are no professional organizations taking on this guy. They’re either on it, or as useful as the United Nations.

[@dianadelcastillo1896]

Sadly too many people think with their emotions, especially nowadays when society has become the softest of cotton puffs. Tough love used to be a thing, but no more. They fail to see that a few seconds of discomfort is better than euthanization or a shelter. 😥

[@BullsBayK9]

@@dianadelcastillo1896 or a few minutes of stress and discomfort is better than years of living in stress and discomfort just so people like Zak can say "I only give treats!"

[@joannelucas6760]

Because Zak George is JEALOUS of what he cannot do, and that's alot ! 😅😂😅

[@mtoy100]

🤣@@joannelucas6760

[@Vagn-uy9zx]

Using the 1st amendment now as well. Zak George you did not get this issue right. Do not judge Dog Daddy so hard. For what I understand it is a little more complex than you express in this video. Not all issues can be fixed with treats and avoidence, even that I agree it is preferable. If a dog has to be put down - the bar for alternative methods goes up a little I think. Espicially if the dog by doing so can be saved.

[@EllyD_NYC]

Great point.

[@ericb8985]

Threatening to put down a dog is purely emotional. Zak is stating facts. There is absolutely no reason to get into the ethical comparison of death and long-term stress / fear when there are people willing to spend money and time to understand their dogs. This is not about "Dog Daddy" but his fans and other people that are getting misguided by him. Yes, there might be one less "trainer" "saving" dogs that are otherwise put down without the "Dog Daddy" but there are millions of people not getting misguided on the other hand. Furthermore, as stated, these "methods" are in no way treating the underlying issue and science clearly proves that it might worsen aggression long-term. So, there might not even be any positive impact on "Dog Daddys" side of the story.

[@Vagn-uy9zx]

@@ericb8985 One big problem without condoning any training philosophy or ranking it. The science is not there. Nobody made any scientific evidence yet one way or the other. This is a matter of conviction to some people it might even look like a somewhat like a religous conviction. It is not science just because one wants to believe in a certain way just because ones belief system gets confirmed with circumstancial indications. I have done a little research and there is no scientific proof one way or the other. My point is that the subject tends to get too emotional - and both sides should try and see it from the perspective of the other. One indirect point you were making is that some thing has gone wrong before a guy like Dog Daddy is called to fix the issue. That will be me repeating the point of trying to see this from both sides.

[@ericb8985]

@@Vagn-uy9zx I appreciate you trying to find a common ground. However, there is a lot of science out there. Pavlov’s classical conditioning dates back to 1897, Skinner’s operant conditioning to 1971 and there is a lot more when you consider „The comperative Analysis of learning“ (Bitterman 1975) discussing learning for all animals. Comparative psychology is no certain field of research but reading studies on learning of horses, humans and rats surely benefits the understanding of learning of dogs. Let’s go back to Pavlov and the so-called „Defensive Conditioning“. It states that unwanted stimuli cause undesirable responses such as fears. Furthermore, a previously unconditioned neutral stimulus that always precedes an unwanted stimulus soon also triggers the same response thereby becoming a conditioned stimulus. In the example of an owner beating their dog, the pain (unwanted stimulus) might cause fear (undesirable response). The owner approaching the dog is, if not already conditioned otherwise, a neutral stimulus and it always precedes the beating. This will soon result in the dog already experiencing fear when their owner approaches as this turns into a conditioned stimulus. As you can see, no further neutral stimulus will ever be able to counter this response long-term as it will ultimately be conditioned to trigger the response itself. The only option to take the fear off the dog is to introduce a stimulus that is already conditioned to a more desirable response (so-called "systematic desensitization"), e.g. offering treats resulting in excitement. The understanding of classical conditioning changed throughout time as described in „Pavlovian conditioning: It's not what you think it is“ (Rescorla, 1988) and there is a lot more to consider when observing learning. In our example, the owner approaching the dog with treats can cause either one of the responses (fear, excitement) depending on the maginitude of the stimulus, the aversion to pain, the liking of the treats and many more. However, there is some more science to consider: „Learning under stress: how does it work?“ (Joels et al, 2006) describes that stress impairs learning unless it is experienced in the context and around a time of event that needs to be remembered, or when the hormones and transmitters released in response to stress exert their actions on the same circuits as those activated by the situation, that is, when convergence in time and space takes place. A scared and thereby stressed dog is therefore impaired in learning as long as the learning doesn’t focus on the given occassion or the already associated actions (fight & flight). It will have a hard time to learn desirable responses or calm down. That’s the main reason why trainers like Zak will always try to stay below the „threshold“ triggering the undesirable behavior. Possible ways to improve the chances of a desirable response in our given scenario is to approach slowly, to not approach at all and throw the treats and so on. In the perfect scenario, you won’t ever see the scared responses and therefore think that the dog trainer never faced „really aggressive“ dogs. Now there is of course a lot more science in psychology and sometimes even the tiniest details matter but the overall consensus with animals alike is that they are best motivated through rewards and that strong emotions skip rational thinking („Thinking, Fast and Slow“, Daniel Kahnemann). From what I have seen, the „Dog Daddy“ does not comply with any of these wisdoms and directly hurts dogs.

[@Vagn-uy9zx]

@@ericb8985 I very much appreciate your response and I agree with your list of littature. What I was reading into the discussions was the science of reinforcements - negative and positive and the combinations and balance of that in dog training. In that case I would have been more correct, my bad. It is my understanding tha all public trainers even Dog Daddy recommend and prefer positive training methods because it is the best for for all parties involved. Where the disagreement starts between trainers is when or maybe even never to condone the use of some sort of negative reinforcements even small ones. I am not inspired to try what Dog Daddy is doing in the videos with agressive dogs and I don’t think and hope people do. Good or not so good I have the impression that his abilities are unique or rare, here I am just judging from the videoes. The dogs shown in the videos are reacting bad and the reason to that is an important thing - if Dog Daddy helps the owner and dogs to get over that using a harsher approach is as I see it probably OK. A better approach earlier to avoid the behavior Dog Daddy is helping with would be preferrable of course. The amount of stress the dogs are in at the beginning of the videos is huge. Adding a stressor of outside control and on the surface is solving the issue is what gives me the impression of that it is probably OK. The long term stress is arguably already there and if it is now gone (on the surface) it can be conscieved as a good thing. What the short videos are not showing is how the dogs and owners are doing long term even next week I will admit. Without beeing ethical but practical. If an owner of an agressive dog is to put the dog down or use Dog Daddy to fix the issue, what would the average owner choose??? I have a very unscientiffic impression that more and more dogs are allowed to behave as they want and grow into bad dogs. Could it be explained with lack of training or ineffective methods?

[@MyStoryisGodsGlory]

Seems your video is going in the opposite direction you wanted 😂I used Dog Daddy’s techniques on my aggressive high prey GSD and it actually works. My dog has never minded his muzzle and now he doesn’t mind the prong collar. He is just as excited to go on walks ❤.

[@escherised1]

I've got a AKC dutch shepherd and also a Australian Shepard mixed with blue heeler. We're training with an outstanding trainer who has been doing this for over 30 years and is very well decorated in the field of breeding, training police and service dogs protection and detection and of course general obedience classes make sure dogs can live a balanced and meaningful life I'm glad you didn't listen to this guy who's just really wrong and maybe jealous and definitely overzealous . We use these same training as Dog Daddy more or less.. correcting with a lead or prong has made a exponential difference in our dogs lives already and until we can link up online and communicate to them this is how they train their own packs right this very moment

[@joannelucas6760]

And I don't think you would use a prong collar if it hurt/ abused your dog !❤

[@joannelucas6760]

Prong collars are highly effective tools that are not painful or abusive, used correctly.

[@joeybiase4943]

Zak since your the best trainer in the world with the best methods can u show up to dog daddy’s seminars and train the aggressive dogs so the owners can see that there are better ways there is no other way to prove your point!!!

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Nope he can't train shit

[@petert4540]

He'd never do it.

[@user-vt1sk4rs8r]

No, he can't train these dogs

[@MyStoryisGodsGlory]

Love this idea 😂

[@rox9831]

ZAC you are just jealous because you can't help the dogs like he can. I have trained my gentle poodle, my pit bull and my German short hair pointer with his methods with wonderful results. None of his methods require any roughness❤❤❤❤❤ you need to become informed. Your clips are of dogs that he is training that are trying to bite him and he is just showing them that he is the leader. Your techniques may work with a few dogs but it is irresponsible too say they will work with all dogs. I am a licensed behavioral psychilogist by trade and see no issues with his training. He is the biggest dog lover I have ever met in person.

[@Justcarolinna98]

Here for a good convo: veterinarian behaviorists often put dogs on Prozac when positive training did not work. I am not condoning abuse at all btw, professional dog rehabilitators know positive only does not work, and corrections need to be made, but not in a way that is abusive and aversive to the dog. When you’re working with a big dog, you need to match the strength or else it’s life or limb and this is commonly known in ABA Zak.

[@joannelucas6760]

Thank you for your common sense, BTW, DOG Daddy is NOT ABUSIVE. His thousands of happy clients will tell you, he did not hurt their dog.

[@user-dx7qs4bp1e]

“Pay no attention to what the critics say. A statue has never been erected in honor of a critic.” ― Jean Sibelius

[@sergiocas1000]

Hahahaha, love it

[@jfrank9350]

Zach has taken the videos of Dog Daddy out of context. He ONLY works with AGGRESSIVE, (fearful) dogs that are on their last chance before being euthanized or recommended to be put down by vets, shelters and other trainers. He is not showing training sessions of working with your little FLUFFY or the sweet but untrained dogs that ZACH GEORGE works with! I want to see one of Zachs videos where he works with this type of dog. If you only watch the EDITED vids from Zach, you will not get what is happening!

[@jeffwongvancouver]

Couldn't agree with you more!

[@riverland5264]

Certain dog breeds have been banned for their aggressive behaviour and still bite incidents gave gone up, despite the only positive training methods that are 90% of what people are taught nowadays. 150.000 bite incidents with dogs per year in The Netherlands. Count how many dogs are being put down for this. Show us these numbers in America! People do not know how to handle a (fear)aggressive dog. Show us how it’s done in a positive way. I have tried everything, but our shelter dog is conditioned and needed to be corrected when aggressive to other dogs. In a pack, they would correct each other too. That is the language they understand. No kicking or hitting for sure and positive reinforcement for good behaviour, but leash corrections have saved our day and are not even necessary anymore, once she understood. We saved her from an abusive family, we love her to bits, we play with here and give freedom to run. And believe me, she is a happy dog now. Again, show us how you do it. help people with aggressive dogs, until then I am not convinced as I have tried it myself. I think dog daddy shows courage for showing everything he does and let us judge for ourselves. I have not heard he has been arrested by authorities for abusing animals, although all he does is visible for everyone to see.

[@reneesargent6099]

EXACTLY

[@SignalZeroK9]

As a Balanced dog trainer, Former police K9 handler, and dog lover thank you so much for spreading this message! You're amazing and you're an awesome caretaker of your furry friend. Proper training is so so important and as you said there are absolutely dogs that required a balanced training method. Thank you!

[@molatoye9786]

@Zak George, why don’t you use positive reinforcement to change Agusto?

[@ozzie444]

Seems like Zak is losing it mentally. And possibly physically also from his appearance. He's really got his panties bunched up over Dog Daddy. And he even seems envious and jealous of Augusto for some weird reason. Take a break Zak. The world won't stop turning. This is going to eat you up.

[@zzww9483]

lol, so much so for the growing eyeline.

[@your_local_wierd_kid-9996]

I thought the same… Threatened or Aroused? Hmm😮

[@karir7515]

He's probably just responding to his attraction to dog daddy. Come on out of the closet dude

[@PP-mj2io]

Love to see how you train an aggressive dog.

[@raynes2441]

he has a short about this but i would like to see how he trains a dog that doesnt like him-- because if dogs become aggressive in certain situations he just builds them up to it and that's why you don't see tons of aggressive behavior but i havent seen him train a dog that seems super wary of him himself

[@TheConspiracyTherapist805]

@@raynes2441 and you never will because he won't do it. But he will complain about the trainers that CAN do it! Really really don't care for this guy and what he is doing to Augusto. If Augusto was abusing animals he would be in jail. Yet he has NEVER been arrested for ANYTHING his entire life. Zak needs to stay in his lane and continue training the cute lil puppies and leave the super aggressive ones to Augusto because his training actually WORKS. The proof is in the pudding. Talk to any one of the dog owners he has trained and they will tell you that their dogs are doing amazing and it's thanks to Augusto. PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING!

[@ihelpdogs]

Why does he have to train aggressive dogs? Zak George is an experienced trainer giving advice to the average pet owner looking for help with simple behaviour problems. He doesn't claim to "specialize" in aggression. The Dog Strangler also doesn't specialize in aggression. He's an animal abuser who overpowers and shuts down a dog until it submits. He's doesn't actually address the causes of the unwanted behaviour nor does he "fix" any issue long term. You've been duped by a goofy-lookng conman who makes short edited clips for social media to attract followers and earn him money. He's not saving any dogs or helping pet owners in any way, he's just taking advantage of them and doing dogs more harm then good.

[@ihelpdogs]

@@TheConspiracyTherapist805 seems you've fallen for the DD's con game. He's a fraud, period. I will bet you $500 you cannot produce a single video of ONE aggressive dog that DD has "fixed". I don't mean one of his two minute "look at me, im the best" narcissist videos, I mean one that shows a truly aggressive dog at the beginning and completely non-aggressive two months later. You'll never find one.

[@TheConspiracyTherapist805]

@@ihelpdogs then he should leave it to the trainers who DO specialize in that. If he doesn't specialize in it then maybe he ought to keep his mouth closed and leave it to the trainers that ARE successful at it. You don't see DD attacking the way Zak trains his cute lil puppies do you? No you don't. Zak is just getting all kinds of likes for making these videos tearing down other dog trainers and it's really gross. Really gross and it will end up hurting him in the end because people are seeing him for who he really is...someone who cares more about likes than he does the dogs because I don't believe he has made a police report for all these dogs he says are being abused....and that's because they aren't!!!

[@kimwaldie3826]

Wow, you are really obsessed with Dog Daddy! I do get that he’s super famous, highly successful, very popular. Sure seems like the dogs are comfortable with him. Maybe you can focus more on your channel and your business, and prove your methods work by showing us videos of your methodology with these extremely aggressive animals. That could be helpful.

[@Transmogeny]

With professionals trained in the field, you'll rarely see the aggressive dog behave aggressively because the professional knows their triggers and trains them with enough distance from the trigger (which gets smaller over time) to keep the dog in a stress-zone in which they can learn. Aka the professional handles the dog in such a way to prevent aggression from occurring.

[@jondorr4011]

Here's the thing I truly don't understand. If you wouldn't use these methods on a person with behavioral problems, why would you think it's a good idea to use them on dogs?

[@yolandathecrochetaddict6954]

Becouse dogs can't fucking understand what you are saying . You can't compare fucking human to a dog.

[@RyanRoberson-gc1op]

Because a dog is a dog. Would you use a leash and collar on a person?

[@stephendurnan3609]

Try those things on animals that don't want to please you. Take a domestic cat. That 10 pound tabby will destroy you if you tried that on them. There are people that train wild animals. And they NEVER use any positive punishment. It's the difference between Siegfried & Roy verses the old lion tamers at the circus with a whip. Dog training need to get away from the way they trained circus animals.

[@RyanRoberson-gc1op]

​@@stephendurnan3609you think Sigfried and Roy didn't use +P? 😅

[@fu554]

Dogs are NOT people. D

[@k9mutttraining]

As a dog behaviorist and trainer in Central Texas I am surrounded by trainers like Dog Daddy. I have had so many dogs that have been treated this way . Clients have trouble understanding that there is no magic pill or action. As I watch the video one of the sayings I tell client " look at it through your dog's eyes" . The fear, anger, total scared to death from the dog's point of view makes my cry and ill. PLEASE do not go to a trainer that does these actions -- put yourself in your dog's paws for a moment.

[@zakgeorge]

I agree with this and thank you so much for your hard work. I know it’s an emotional job!

[@ccap3211]

So how do you help an aggressive dog? I’m not talking about a fearful dog, just an angry aggressive dog.

[@ceravasta]

​@@ccap3211they cuddle them lol😅😂😂😂😂

[@lucaswilliams2835]

absolute nonsense. try training a dog like mine any other way than this. I'd much rather Dog Daddy correct my dog than a big mastiff get angry and attack him. His training methods suit certain dog types and you just don't use the sane methods. I would genuinely enjoy watching you attempt to do a more effective job than DD. stay in your own lanes and stay humble

[@k9mutttraining]

@ccap3211 first you need to understand how to manage but also look at it from the dog's point of view. What are those outside stimulus that causes the fear. Very few dogs are "aggressive " but rathscared to death and they do not know how to respond

[@jared4265]

Are you going to accept the $50,000 challenge where you show Dog Daddy more effective methods of training with the viewers choice of dog breed? I'd love to see that content Zak. Prove us all wrong that purely positive trainers aren't euthanasia specialists. Lets see you save a dogs life who has serious aggression issues. Put your work where your mouth is.

[@sunsprite4545]

Prove he evaded a court order and didn't pay. These people did not go back to the court of law and get the court to issue an order so they could seize his property when he allegedly didn't pay? That is the remedy in the US. I call bs on their claim to not have received their judgment and they didn't pursue that further in court. If you can't prove it's true then at least say it's alleged.

[@jared4265]

@@ZaryaTheLaika You might be right about his past but my comment was about the training challenge. Everyone makes mistakes. Why are you deflecting?

[@jared4265]

@@ZaryaTheLaika I'm not even a huge dog daddy fan myself but Zak is soooo cringe. Zak would never accept the types of dogs that dog daddy works with. Its borderline harassment how Zak is stalking him and taking protestors with him. Zak isn't even Canadian yet hes trying to get the CBSA to ban him sooo cringe. Zak shows his true colours by not accepting the DD challenge. "I won't platform somebody who abuses dogs" excuses. You'd think he would want to do everything in his power to show DD better ways of handling aggressive dogs. Zak knows full well hes going to lose thats why you hear all these excuses.

[@nickelcitybear]

Exactly

[@nickelcitybear]

This guy refuses to take on any truly aggressive dogs that need rehabilitation from the pound to get ready for adoption

[@jamespuig4858]

Augusto Olivera sold me a dog three years ago. It was a beautiful animal and we loved her. However she arrived here with a grade 5 PFO (basically a hole in the heart). In spite of all his health assurances he sent out a $3500.00 without a vet checkup. In spite of multiple calls and different suggestions to fix the matter he never came through. The dog dies as it turned 2 y/o and we lost the money , the dog and all respect for A Olivera. If this info is in anyway helpful to keep this charlatan off the streets please let me know.

[@zakgeorge]

Thank you for sharing your story with us. It serves as a somber reminder of why we must continue to advocate for ethical practices and insist on transparency and honesty in a

[@Hayri2011]

Post this everywhere!

[@chopsiemurphy3994]

I’m sorry for your loss 😢

[@Jaisha26]

Lies.

[@chopsiemurphy3994]

@@Jaisha26 I wish they were.

[@SP-wp4eb]

Zak: I recently discovered your channel, and I must admit that I find it rather ironic. You frequently discuss your opposition to the use of choke/prong collars in training, yet upon reviewing most of your videos, it appears you primarily work with dog breeds known for their ease of training. I can't help but chuckle at the contrast. Are you serious? You're offering advice on training dominate dog breeds that weigh 130 lbs or more, but the dogs featured in your videos typically range from 5 lbs to a maximum of 60 lbs. It's quite amusing, to say the least!

[@pawsomepuppack]

I think you should show that your methods are the best to Dog Daddy and train the dogs he was going to train and show they can become completely normal dogs! I think Dog Daddy would let you too because I think he doubts trainers like you are effective! This would be a great opportunity to help him understand you can get results as quick to save these dogs too that won’t have long to live if they continue the way they are!

[@xojeany13]

Zak won't do that. 6 months ago, on Dog Daddy's youtube, DD offered Zak $50,000 to train the same aggressive dogs that Dog Daddy trains, using Zak's methods to show everyone that his methods are better than Dog Daddy's.....but Zak won't do it. Which completely ruins Zak's credibility. And now just makes him look like a fan who lets DD live in his head, rent free.

[@denisepacetti4559]

Zak is afraid of very aggressive and reactionary dogs.

[@SoundlessFantasy]

his method will never work on the dogs DD helps. Have you watched a long video of DD then come back

[@rox9831]

I am a behavior psychologist by trade and am extreme dog lover. I have seen the dog daddy in person and he is NOT abusing these dogs. The dogs end up following him around like puppy dogs because they have not been hurt, and they respect him. Anybody who has a problem with him are seeing altered videos and have never seen his work in person. I have a pitt bull, a standard poodle and a pudel pointer, all have been gently trained and run to me when the see their prong collars because they do not hurt And they know they are going for a walk. I've put one on my arm and pulled hard, it doesn't hurt. Zac and his protestors need to see his work in person before they can make such accusations!!!!!

[@That_one_witchy_guy]

Have you Put it around your Neck and pulled? Have you pulled from behind?

[@jeffwongvancouver]

It's interesting how in Zac's videos Dog Daddy clips are sped up and look harsher because of that. I can't help but to suspect there is a personal issue between Zac and Dog Daddy here. All the long-term issues that Zac raises as concerns, have they actually happened with Dog Daddy's dogs that he has helped?

[@standandfight5573]

@@That_one_witchy_guy You don't get it. If you never had need for using one on a large breed that has been bred as working guard dogs or for pulling then you obviously don't understand the premise and how pressure is actually applied when placement is done correctly. It's not meant to cause pain and you don't have to use it that way when placed correctly. if it slips down around the shoulders they will pull against it and still large breed dogs don't really feel what you think. The ends are dull. We aren't talking about yanking around a Yorkie on a prong collar. Even the Dog Whisperer uses a slip choke collar on the dogs he works with that are small to medium sizes. The prong collar is only meant to direct and correct, if someone is yanking and having their dog pulling against it the whole time they are using it wrong and don't have it placed right. There are people DD has worked with who wouldn't walk their dogs due to using harnesses that their large breeds would pull them with the whole time so they couldn't enjoy the walk with the dog pulling them down even, especially when reacting to other dogs or people, so they gave up. With the prong collar placed right and some instruction on how to use it correctly DD helped people start walking their large breed dogs again and eventually you don't need it when they are behaving out of habit and consistency. No one is trying to hurt our pets using a prong collar, we are trying to build a more healthy relationship that we can trust our large breed pets are going to respond to and ultimately behave with confidence so at some point it isn't needed. We want to trust our dogs aren't going to be a liability to others and for them to trust us so they follow commands and will be calm and confident. I had my doubts at first with my two year old German Shepard bc of all the people who want to complain about it and don't understand it's use, but after watching DD and taking those pointers I have since changed my mind and gotten great results with my very large GS.

[@Missycat914]

Zak George, I don't condone the method in the above video, for some dogs there is no solution. I inherited a 90 lb 2 year old female GSD who is dog reactive. I can show you pictures of my bloody knees from being pulled down and dragged when an unleashed dog innocently came up to my dog. I had a very accredited trainer come to our home and we had several weeks of obedience training, and from that she obeys my commands. She failed miserably when I took her to the same trainers reactive dog training class in a very large room with 5 other dogs. On April 30, I took her to a Dog Daddy group training class for reactive dogs, it seemed that all dogs in the room were dog reactive only. Entering the training class 25 - 30 dogs spread around the room against the walls. My GSD went over threshold in a matter of seconds. She proceeded to pull me down and I would have been dragged around if it wasn't for my brother. Dog Daddy seemed to like her and spent a lot of time with her and there was no pulling or dragging her around. Bottom line, Dog Daddy worked with her and 3 hours into the 5 hour session my GSD had her muzzle off and was standing and sitting next to another dog. Can I take her to a dog park, absolutely not, but she is a better dog when we go for a walk, and will ignore dogs that bark at her from their fenced in yard. This training gave me hope, that maybe we can have a normal life. Previously to the training I had her on Prozac which worked quite well until the horrific seizures started; a huge disappointment and I had to take her off of Prozac. I would love to be able to send you the before and after videos of April 30. Question I have for you Zak George - what is your recommendation for the reactive 90 lb GSD that will fight to kill or be killed? This has ruined my life, should I just take her to a shelter and who cares what happens to her? Sorry I'm not wired that way. No boarding facility will take her, I would not be able to even get her in the door without incident. I can't get on a plane with her and spend 2 weeks somewhere so she can get training if such exists. I would pay for Dog Daddy the next time he's in my town to do a private session.

[@joannelucas6760]

I hope Zak answered you ?

[@zakgeorge]

Augusto DeOliveira is planning on doing a meet and greet in Bryant Park tonight August 23 at 6PM. For those who would like to peacefully protest his methods I encourage you to show up and behave peacefully and nonviolently. Remember that supporters of dog daddy are our friends! *NEW YORK* Peaceful Protest at Bryant Park in NYC TONIGHT 8/23 at 6pm! More info: details here instagram.com/p/CwS_l2Rp6xa/ FOLLOW US on Instagram, we are posting lots more about this over there as needed: instagram.com/zakgeorge/ MORE WAYS YOU CAN TAKE ACTION: Petition to Stop “Dog Daddy” in Italy 🇮🇹 www.change.org/p/impedite-a-dogdaddy-di-lavorare-a-roma Petition to Stop “Dog Daddy” in the UK 🇬🇧 www.change.org/p/stop-dog-abuser-the-dog-daddy-coming-to-the-uk Petition to Stop “Dog Daddy” in Canada 🇨🇦 chng.it/vtXdSwpXrW Voice Your Concerns to Blaine Kennels re: recently hosting Dog Daddy "training" event in Minnesota: g.co/kgs/zAhvxA Voice Your Concerns to Moniker Events re: recently hosting Dog Daddy "training" event in San Diego: g.co/kgs/jwyjz1 More information about the significant alleged issues and crimes The Dog Daddy has been accused of over the years: facebook.com/TheTruthAboutGrffinShepherds/

[@zakgeorge]

Here are some more videos for you to learn all about these issues! Each one of these videos has extensive sources cited with links in their descriptions! I highly encourage you to check them out, and I welcome comments and questions about anything discussed in these videos, too! Ask away! * State of Emergency: The Dog Training Crisis is Here. The Case Against Aversive Tools: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIiwkJp-graUi7M * Have I been wrong about dog training this whole time?? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJzYnXakj9WEg7c * Why You’ve Never Seen me Train an Aggressive Dog: kzbin.infoVXM1l7Ae_VA?feature=share * But what about dogs who correct each other? Is this a valid rationale for using aversives? kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJvZdqiFqahmg7M * Why the Alpha Myth is Wrong Twice: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWrZhKWLnq-ffLc * What Kind of Collar? Why Some Dog Trainers Don’t Want You to Use a Harness: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5ivfZWXhrWnndU Thank you again so much for being here and seeking to improve your life with your dogs ❤ See you in the comments!

[@CricketRodeo]

What a horrible thing to organize. Augusto is doing so much good in the world and what you're doing is so counter-productive and negative. There are so many corrupt things to protest....why on earth would you spend your energy targeting one of the few people doing so much good for dogs? The videos you're showing here aren't even close to the whole story...you're not showing the follow uo and how much better all these dogs get...he's preventing many of these owners from putting their dogs down. He's teaching them the whys and how to read their dogs, so they can give them a better life and prevent them from attacking someone. I'm so baffled by your behavior. Please stop this destructive, utter nonsense. Like humans, dogs need discipline and strong guidance. You're not doing dogs any favours here!!

[@reneesargent6099]

@@zakgeorge ZAK GEORGE will you be held responsible for any acts of outburst, hate speech or violence that may occur due to your suggestion to protest???

[@sonepieterse2445]

And what about the dog whisperer? Are you gonna give him flack aswell?

[@TheWackler]

The majority (if not all) the dogs are trying to slip out of their collar or actively attack him. Btw. Hard to know when you rarly encounter aggression lol also I challenge you to do a live session with either Larry krohn, robert cabral or haz othman to debate the aversive methods.

[@standprouddogtraining3346]

he wont this already happened once they even offered to donate a ton of money to an animal welfare group for a debate

[@Realcordy]

I’m tired of people treating animals like babies 😂 bro They literally do worse to their selves when they fight other dogs because of their aggression! It’s only a few hours of tugging and training and it works…not actually injuring anyone.

[@ericb8985]

Regardless the species, any form of attack is consuming energy and risking injury. There is not a single animal willing to attack without an underlying reason (hunting for food, protecting their kids, ...) and you won't solve this reason by "winning" against them. All you can achieve is to suppress and scare the animal to not try to attack you again but this might change with every new situation. "Dog Daddy" is intentionally crossing the threshold of scared dogs to show an impressive before-n-after. There is a lot of scientific proof that you can comfort and desensitize animals long-term when they are still below their threshold, but zero scientific proof for "Dog Daddys" methods. It might be hard to believe that Zak has a lot of experience with similar dogs when he just doesn't poke the aggressive behavior out of them for everyone to see, but it should be easy to stick to logic and facts?

[@user-ie6lk5wy2v]

​@ericb8985 thank you for saying this ! This comment section is so, so disappointing

[@donnakukka753]

My ambull didnt care about sniffing, treats, food or anything, so i am still waiting for your response.

[@ccap3211]

Is your dog aggressive?

[@tearose9938]

What is wrong with you Zack? If you put as much effort into building your own business, instead of tearing somebody else's down, you might get somewhere in life.

[@xCCflierx]

"somewhere in life?" Coming from a nobody to someone with millions of followers

[@maxx8650]

Did you listen to why he is saying this? Or are you trying to tear him down without understanding

[@fakeaccount829]

​@@maxx8650 I found this to be the the entire base of his followrs. They defend him no matter what. They see abuse shown flat out to their face and continue to defend him

[@michaelhersman2661]

An absolute dog lover here. However you are talking two different scenarios. I agree that if the dog is properly trained by the handler from the start as you show they shouldn't get to a position that they display agressive behavior. The biggest issue is the handlers knowing how to handle and train. I disagree with bashing the other side. The other side is showing dogs that have not been properly trained or lead. They are at a point that they need to be snapped out of their current state so they can then trust in the proper training & then training the handler in how to establish the trust and confidence so they can instill the balance of the dog in all of the environments. That provides calm happiness to the dog, the handler & everyone around them. I appreciate what you do on the front side, but I don't see abuse or punishment on the other. I see taking action for the welfare of a dog that was not properly guided and has a chance to be snapped out of the current state to be properly lead to a happier and enjoyable state. In every case it is the handler/environment guiding the training of the dog from the get go & not the dog. Keep doing what you do to help guide handlers to guide their dogs properly from the go, but don't criticize someone trying to bring stability and a better situation to those that need the guidance to fix problems that were created from those that did not properly train/guide their dogs.

[@SheilaG971]

@michaelhersman2661, best response so far!

[@michelewood925]

What are your credentials Zak?

[@michellegable3400]

I have a question, so my dog has epilepsy and it’s been very hard to get used to it, the thing is he won’t go back into my room since the first seizure he finally went back in but he won’t do it with the door closed and I don’t know what to do next, I just want to go back to my room I haven’t slept in my bed in 3 months and I’m trying to not get frustrated but it’s getting hard. I need to have my door closed at night by the way thought I should make that clear

[@homeshows]

Your dog is reacting to his actual fears and nervousness and that needs to be addressed with sensitivity just as if you had fears you needed to resolve. Create positive associations for your dog, adding your own frustrations into the mix is probably just increasing your dog's anxiety.

[@scottjones6624]

Zak, I really found your video interesting. You raise issues that your views are backed by science. I think that is great. But can you provide any links or books that address this body of knowledge? Journal articles? Books? I would like to read further on the science behind dog training. I think this would be a tremendous gift to me and your viewers for those of us who would like to study and learn further about the shift in science supporting the positive training movement. Can you help with this? Perhaps a video on the topic? I want to learn!

[@zakgeorge]

Great question thank you! I have links in the description of this video to a handful of additional, more in-depth videos I have made on this topic. In each of those videos’ descriptions are extensive sources and resources to back up the information that’s presented! I would recommend starting with the video called “state of emergency: the dog training crisis is here!” Or “have I been wrong about dog training this whole time?” because those two are extra citation-rich 🙌

[@scottjones6624]

What a great reply. I will delve into this. I have a new Lab puppy coming in a week to join my 11 year old Lab. This would be a great time for more education and a reset on perspective for what will now be my fourth Lab over about 35 years. Looking forward to the journey and will also comb through your videos and books as well for a new fresh start and perhaps some revelations!@@zakgeorge

[@sylviahorvath9187]

You need a license to clean pools. Why not for training dogs????

[@jennifermariejoyce]

Wow, that’s an amazing point.

[@anmayo917]

Zak, what do you think about veronica from it's me or the dog? She's very strict but i feel like her training methods are similar to yours, would you agree?

[@annetteholtzhausen809]

I am not a fan of specific dog trainers but Dog Daddy's method of training a nervous, reactive dog was the only method that did wonders for my dog.

[@flakastaka7242]

Do the 50 thousand challenge…you should show the whole clip not just the start

[@dagmarleppin6010]

Stop talking your crap. Nobody cares. It`s about the dogs, not his private live he has to deal with. True or not. None of your business. @@ZaryaTheLaika

[@Mrsjdw4]

Why don’t you work with him before trying to cancel him. Go to one of his trainings and talk to him and maybe train his next appointment using your methods to make a better understanding and conclusion.

[@user-vt1sk4rs8r]

He's been offered $50,000 from DD to show his methods but not will. Probs because he has none!

[@DEClark]

Zak. Not to take away from the topic; what microphone are you using in this vid? Sounds good and I like form factor. Thx.

[@oceanlover1663]

So you are making money by harassing dog daddy. That doesn't make you a trainer but an activist. 😅😅😅😅😅

[@Satans_lil_helper]

Thank you. 🖤🖤🖤

[@mariaremick7320]

You are so wrong .He is being alpha and calming dogs within 10 to 30 min. And dogs are wagging their tails. He is not abusive

[@suebrown7882]

I watch your channel and Augustos (as a GSD owner in the uk) and am disappointed at your very selective clips used. No examples of the final outcomes of these sessions shown, or the grateful owners. Many of these dogs act the way they do because their owners are inexperienced and now own dangerous dogs - in these specific cases a short, sharp shock can be needed to prevent a tragic situation in the future. Do you ever work with truly aggressive/reactive dogs and show your methods?

[@TeeJayDeluxe]

There’s no uproar. It’s just you. His dogs are so happy and relaxed.

[@JoannA-sweetly]

Very happy!

[@MarketaSovova]

No, they're not. Heads bowed, tails tucked, they look terrified of him.

[@JoannA-sweetly]

You would have to be blind not to see the success with The Dog Daddy then the owners…..😏

[@MarketaSovova]

What success? Suppressing dogs, so that they no longer show fear signals, but doing nothing to actually cure the fear?

[@dianadelcastillo1896]

​@@MarketaSovova you're gaslighting

[@laaaaauren]

Dang now let’s get this energy around protecting ALL animals against cruelty.

[@ThePenguin369]

[@bevhearts3220]

Ty

[@hasisme1]

Dog daddy also takes dogs that no one else will touch

[@thebcl1547]

Even you don’t understand anything you do understand this behavior is not right. It’s basic instinct. We are all animals!!!!

[@Nefarious.Aquarius]

Does it ever become possible to get a dog to stop that behavior all together? Or at least without implementing those techniques and instead using a less aggressive technique?

[@Messi10unstopable]

Honestly MOST of us would like to see you work with a very aggressive dog like dog daddy to see if its true that only soft positive reinforcement can help a dog that is literally in its last straw.. i think THEN you would get the support you want. But for now i think i can speak for alot of us that dog daddy does bring solution for aggressive dogs.

[@ozzie444]

Absolutely.......

[@theycallmedip]

I just watched dog daddy save a dog from euthanasia. I think the most constructive thing you could do is get in touch with him, collaborate with him, find a dog that is an exact same situation where they're about to be euthanized within a day and show him that your version of training is as effective as his, otherwise I kind of feel like youre treating different cases than he is.

[@master19421]

Yes, that’s what I see. I think Zak shouldn’t have started this argument.

[@homeshows]

You don't need to abuse a dog under the label of 'saving' them. Unnecessary force is just that, unnecessary. Dog Daddy is a performer who likes to do supposed quick fixes when in fact he has done nothing sustainable nor created a safe pet for anyone.

[@candaysium]

my dog was scheduled for euthanasia within 48 hours and was pulled from the shelter by a rescue. i couldn't touch him for 6 months without him biting me. he lunged at people and other dogs on the sidewalk. he couldn't go to vet appointments without a muzzle, and was refused from multiple dog groomers for aggression. 7 years later, he is rehabbed with positive reinforcement ONLY. justifying this abuse by saying it saves dogs from euthanasia is BS. it's not necessary. it is a continuation of abuse and neglect.

[@theycallmedip]

@@candaysium aw congrats I'm so glad to hear that. At the end of the day people just want to help their dogs so I hope there's more exposure of situations like yours so people like dog daddy can potentially improve their practices. I use a shock collar and it completely changed my and my dogs life. And this was after 5-6 years of bashing my head against a wall trying positive reinforcement only. I've only had to use the shock a handful of times and she is so so so much calmer and happier for it. Just my experience.

[@underduress5761]

​@@candaysiumSeven years later? That sounds more like your biting beast of the field grew old and tired, than any PR methods making a difference

[@Jaybird43]

Is DD still coming to NJ on the 11th? Where at? Want to protest!

[@liamkelly5727]

I'm not a dog daddy advocate. I do however have a dog who's in a great deal of pain. We're in the process of trying to diagnose it it. Sometimes on walks (even extremely short ones), he'll randomly start biting me and the leash as part of a pain response. Not aggressive or hard bites, but lots of nips to get me away. Do you have advice on how I'd deal with that? My only options so far have been to let him do it until he calms down (aka be a tree), or to try and get him to sit inbetween my legs - this often requires gently restraining him. Neither are ideal options, and I know he doesn't mean to do it. Any advice?

[@CentralasianshepherdAlabaiUSA]

Did you try to make him hungry n click n treat when he bites you? Try feed him over 12 treats in a five seconds but remain in tree pose too. Also try to cover yourself in hot sauce while you walk him

[@shinethesky]

can you carry something else for him to bite or carry, a soft toy.. ...also maybe at the 1st sign you he may bite the leash use the "touch" game...and reward for that, then "touch" and use that to keep him moving. It may also resolve after find out what is wrong

[@CentralasianshepherdAlabaiUSA]

@@shinethesky or go to dog behavioral specialist to get Prozac for dog and owner.

[@bluesclash]

if hes in a great deal of pain dont walk him till you get the cause of the pain cured. do in house training instead sit stays and recall and 20 minute stay downs ....tire him out mentally instead of physically .this seems obvious ....unless i read your post wrong .sorry if so ,just ignore my ignorance .

[@toMickorNottoMick]

Or take him to a pool and let him swim for exercise

[@Lisadwingard]

The dogs looking back to their owner for help absolutely crushes me 😢

[@rob6362]

Because the owner has allowed the dog to get away with an attitude that they are uncomfortable being handled by another human, which is dangerous! Dogs need to know how to be handled, they are domestic animals. Love your dog but also train your dog. Zak Georges methods will get large more dominant dogs in that condition. People buying into this guys garage will do harm to there dogs. Watch Beckman for some solid dog training

[@chopsiemurphy3994]

@@rob6362The dog is looking to its guardian for help.

[@messengers4198]

​@@rob6362Beckman is also bad he's all for DD he was on a podcast with him.

[@ThePenguin369]

@@rob6362 now now, don't talk about things you have no fucking education on. dominance isnt a trait for a start, its about realtionships. so there's no 'dominant' dog.

[@AverageGuy6969]

How often does Zak work on aggressive dogs with a bite history? Dogs look to their humans to be the leader. If you are not willing to be a leader and punish bad behavior (which we do to our kids), they will become the leader and do whatever they want.

[@jayce8001]

Zak, there absolutely ARE followers of Dog Daddy that are there specifically to watch the abuse and the "breaking" of the dog. Unfortunately quite a percentage of his followers. They all use code words with each other and are also often the largest "supporters" to keep him abusing dogs. He tends to encourage it as well in his community posts. As well as brigading of other trainers that disagree with him. He needs to be de-platformed immediately.

[@User7688.--_]

You are one conspirator theories. You are crazy. Read the comments on his videos.

[@comments.are.turned.off...]

You're tripping' dude. Slow down on the Ritalin.

[@laurafarris904]

how do you feel about cesar millan's training method?

[@user-vt1sk4rs8r]

Zak only loves himself, no other trainers are good enough. Zak is the one and only!!! Legend in his own lunchtime!!!

[@theperson5185]

Hi Zack, or anyone that can answer this really. I live in South Florida and recently hired a trainer for my dog because of a couple of issues I’m having trouble solving myself. I feel like they sometimes utilize rough methods, like for example a choke collar so if my dog lays down on walks or isn’t healing we can drag it and it’ll stop it’s behavior. Slap it’s nose hard if it bites and this has been 2 sessions only. I have seen some good results but would like to get a better trainer, is there any resource I can use or recommendation for a trainer?

[@armandhammer2235]

South Florida? American standard K9 training.

[@zakgeorge]

Remember that if a dog dreads the interaction when you’re training them, that this is a red flag big time.

[@theperson5185]

@@armandhammer2235 doesn’t he use prong collars and dominance training as well?

[@theperson5185]

@@zakgeorge she seems into it, but I think that may just be the treats the trainer brings 😂😂

[@armandhammer2235]

@@zakgeorge Absolutely.

[@donnakukka753]

Well mr zak can you please explain to me how you would handle my 160lb ambull who makes any bully look like a butterfly. He has obsessive agressive tendancies. I would like to hear your approach on this. Very interested in knowing.

[@zakgeorge]

Absolutely! I’ll do my best to give you an overview of how we approach this Working with a dog that exhibits aggressive tendencies, regardless of size or breed, requires a comprehensive and tailored approach. Here’s an overview of the method I would employ: 1. Assessment: I would start with a thorough evaluation to understand the dog’s history, environment, triggers, and the specific manifestations of its obsessive-aggressive behavior. This step involves speaking with the guardian, observing the dog, and possibly consulting with veterinarians to rule out any underlying health issues that might be contributing to the behavior. 2. Creating a Safe Environment: Safety is paramount. We would design an environment where the dog feels secure and where we can work without risking any harm to humans, other animals, or the dog itself. 3. Identifying and Addressing the Underlying Causes: Obsessive-aggressive behavior is often a complex issue with various underlying causes. We would identify those and address them through targeted interventions. This might include addressing anxiety, stress, or fear that could be driving the aggressive tendencies. 4. Implementing Positive Reinforcement Techniques: We would work with the dog using positive reinforcement to build trust, confidence, and alternative behaviors. This would be done without laying a finger on the dog and would involve rewarding desired behaviors and gently redirecting undesired ones. 5. Monitoring and Adjusting: A tailored training program would be implemented, closely monitored, and adjusted as needed to suit the dog’s unique needs. Regular check-ins with the guardian and careful observation would allow us to fine-tune our approach for optimal success. 6. Long-term Support: Dealing with obsessive aggression is often a long-term commitment. I would provide ongoing support, education, and tools to help the guardian continue the work and maintain the progress achieved. 7. Collaboration with Other Professionals: If needed, collaboration with veterinary behaviorists, nutritionists, or other specialists might be part of the comprehensive strategy. 8. Compliance with Modern Behavior Science: The entire process would be aligned with modern behavioral science principles and would focus on enhancing the dog’s emotional well-being, thereby fostering a harmonious relationship between the dog and its guardian. Please note that this is a general outline. The actual approach would require a detailed understanding of your specific situation and might vary accordingly. Great questions! Thanks for being here!

[@donnakukka753]

@@zakgeorge thanks for your reply, seems quite generated and more focused on everyone rather than an individual. I have tied all the behaviour, vet, trainers, treats, sniffing, all the stuff you say in your video and nothing would help. I was just wanting to know if you had a different approach. Thanks a bunch.

[@xCCflierx]

​@@donnakukka753hey zac. Ignore guys like these. If they actually tried these things it would have been in the initial comment. They're just looking for the attention

[@ChristineRosemond]

I've watched many Dog Daddy videos and what is striking to me is how happy and relaxed each dog is after he's trained them. I'm a huge dog lover but I recognise that dogs are not children, and these dogs in particular are dangerous animals that need to be brought into line if they are, not only be safe around humans and other dogs, but also if they are to be contented themselves.

[@alexsarbu3978]

You're confusing appeasement language (dogs basically asking us not to hurt them any more) with happiness. You're confusing a dog in a shut down state with a relaxed one. This probably happens because that's what Dog Daddy is telling you - that guy is not your friend, he's just a dog abuser - may he rot in prison! And if dogs are those vicious beasts you're describing, we shouldn't keep them around - don't you think?

[@TheConspiracyTherapist805]

@@alexsarbu3978 oh please...so you speak dog huh? Where did you go to school for that? The proof is in the pudding and just ask any one of Augusto s clients how their dogs are doing now? I guarantee you that they are happy and their dogs are doing great, they are happy, unafraid and finally content. PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING!

[@TheConspiracyTherapist805]

@@alexsarbu3978 DO YOU EVEN REALIZE HOW MANY DOGS THAT AUGUSTO HAS SAVED?!? HE GOES TO SHELTERS FREE OF CHARGE AND TRAINS THE DOGS THAT THEY ARE ABOUT TO EUTHANIZE BECAUSE THEY ARE UNADOPTABLE. HE DOES THIS FREE OF CHARGE...HE HAS SAVED THOUSANDS OF DOGS AND YOU SAY HE SHOULD ROT IN PRISON?!? YOU ARE NOT WELL. SO IF HE GOES TO PRISON WHICH HE NEVER WOULD BECAUSE HE DOESNT ABUSE ANY ANIMALS BUT IF YOU HAD IT YOUR WAY THINK OF THE THOUSANDS OF DOGS THAT WOULD END UP GETTING EHTHANIZED BECAUSE THE ONLY PERSON WHO WOULD TOUCH THEM IS IN PRISON. BUT YOU GUYS ARE OK WITH THAT RIGHT?!? EUTHANIZE THEM BECAUSE DOG DADDY WILL ABUSE THEM, RIGHT? THATS WHAT YOU ALL WANT. ITS ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE WHAT ALL OF YOU ARE DOING WHEN U WOULDNT TOUCH ONE OF THESE AGGRESSIVE DOGS WITH A 10 FOOT POLE! AUGUSTOS RESULTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES AND HIS CLIENTS AND THEIR DOGS ARE FINALLY HAPPY AND YOU ALL WANT TO SHUT HIM DOWM. DO YOU REALIZE HOW MANY DOGS WOULD BE KILLED IF YOU GOT YOUR WAY?!? HOW MANY DOGS LIVES HAVE YOU SAVED FROM EUTHANASIA?!? SERIOUSLY, HOW MANY? BECAUSE I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT AUGUSTO HAS GOT YOU BEAT!!

[@TheConspiracyTherapist805]

@@alexsarbu3978 by the way, DOGS WAG THEIR TAILS WHEN THEY ARE HAPPY AND COMFORTABLE....not when they are 'asking someone not to hurt them anymore' ...do you realize how ridiculous that sounds?!? A tail wagging dog is a happy dog!! It's as simple as that. Most of augustos dogs have wagging tails at the end of his videos and many many times they smile and try to give him a kiss, thanking him.

[@alexsarbu3978]

​@@TheConspiracyTherapist805 Believing the myth that "DOGS WAG THEIR TAILS WHEN THEY ARE HAPPY AND COMFORTABLE" gets people bitten. "But he was wagging his tail!" - never mind the dog's stiff posture, hackles raised, lips licking and growling. Or, in DD's case, many appeasement signals. Yet you try to mock me with "so you speak dog"? Dogs wag their tail in many different ways, and for many different reasons. Show me a dog which, after DD's "training", does the helicopter wag - not timid, slow wags with the tails lowered. Tail must move butt - that's a happy wag (typically, not always). Learn, and avoid getting bitten!

[@TENshu-beyond]

Hey man I need your help My dog is very aggressive and hyper Can you help me? She is close to finding a new home sadly so I am asking you for help what can I do? Do you have any tips?

[@Frumbumbly]

No he gonna talk ur ear off he can’t show you anything because he don’t know

[@elainem.375]

Yes yes thank you!

[@user-ib3gt7ky4d]

I appreciate how professional you are explaining all of this. You’re not attacking this man as a person but explaining how his methods are harmful by stating facts. You’re awesome at what you do. Thank you!

[@watchmoivies123]

Hi Zach, this is the new book that I just ordered. Do you have it or do you know anything about it? It sounds very very good Positive training for the aggressive and the reactive dog

[@manbear-ri3dm]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@coastalcoyote]

I've only heard of "dog daddy" through your videos, but I still have a question! I have a dog who is easily over stimulated, and almost always really stressed. He's "above threshold" from over stimulation just from being outside for a few minutes. No people, dogs, or other animals need to be there for him to be a panting frantic mess in less than 5 minutes. Just... Any tips, pointers, or videos to watch?? Exercise just makes it worse, to the point where he'll pace all night and can't sleep.

[@rewardyourdogtraining]

Consider if your dog could benefit from anxiety medication. And definitely train a relaxation protocol as well as pattern games.

[@dianadelcastillo1896]

Is he incapable of focusing on you when you try to engage him while you're outside?

[@bluesclash]

if hes not in any pain it maybe your energy ....watch dog daddy videos and take note of his calm energy but shhh dont tell Zac ....not until youve come to your own conclusion .

[@coastalcoyote]

@@rewardyourdogtraining He is on three medications and supplements for behavior, and I definitely notice a difference. Purina Calming care, Zesty calming chews, and Fluoxetine for doggy ADHD. I will look into the games and protocol tonight. Are there any buzz words I should look for specifically while googling? Or even just a trainer/resource you recommend?

[@coastalcoyote]

@@dianadelcastillo1896 For the most part, yes. But it's clear he tries. He will sit and even lay down almost every time, but he will rarely ever look at you. But he... tries? He's just so distracted by everything. It's like... Like what I imagine when a kid first walks into Disney World, except that it's every moment and just keeps escalating. You call his name and he'll start turning toward you but see something else on the way. Or he'll wag his tail, or back into you when you're trying to get his attention, but can't seem to really give it. I wonder if it is anxiety, but he honestly looks like he WANTS to go forth and conquer. He's blind folded in the car, or else he's flying around the car chasing birds and every car we pass, barking and screaming. He has the same craze when people come over that he really likes. It's different when there's a dog, which he'd rather stay back from when he's on leash. But I swear he even gets distracted from the dogs he's worried about.

[@laurenervin1404]

THANK YOU ❤

[@hippiebits2071]

It seems many of his followers seem to be young, impressionable male teens who have no clue what a turn off this guy's behavior actually is.

[@cecilegalibert3064]

Zak talks and talks and talks and says science science science but YET has NO actual videos of rehabbing an actual aggressive dog (the dogs he deems reactive on his KZbin channel are a joke). Those who can, do. Those who cannot, talk a lot about why and how others should do. Also, he has zero official credentials- no degree, no certification. But don’t let him mention years of experience because when balanced trainers do - we’re “old school” and not “modernizing our training.” So many lies!

[@underduress5761]

Question: Is your goal to lobby legislators to enact laws that would use the force of government against trainers that are not licensed or credentialed in your particular ideology for dog training? Laws (or legislative actions) are enforced with force, bringing negative reinforcement to people that do not comply with those actions that are demanded, so is it okay in your mind for government to use negative reinforcement against people that don't do what you want them to do, but not okay to use force or negative reinforcement against dogs that do not do what their own owners want them to do? I see some major ideological contradiction in this course of action.

[@jeffwongvancouver]

It's really suspicious that most of the Dog Daddy clips are sped up by this guy to look more harsh than they really are. Why do you have to speed them up?

[@kayleighgarrett6369]

Thank you for standing up against this.

[@katherinestahl7641]

Support you 100% as a therapist for humans- this really isn’t much different than trauma and people. We have replicated studies so many times shows that physical abuse/punishment in children leads to increase in likelihood for future violence in adulthood. Human learning really isn’t too different than dogs! In fact, we read a dog training book in one of my classes to learn about behavioral reinforcement. The science is clear and has been for YEARS.

[@stephendurnan3609]

That book that changed my mind was 'Don't Shoot the Dog' by Karen Pryor. She trained dolphins and developed 'clicker training'. That is used to train many different wild animals. Hell, I have domesticated cats that would tear you to shreds for using any positive punishment on them. And you can train cats using only positive reinforcement to do all sorts of tricks.

[@katherinestahl7641]

@@stephendurnan3609 that’s the one we read!

[@annainsaudi218]

I don't want to be rude, but dogs are not humans. It is demeaning to dogs when we treat them as if they are, as if they are children. We have to look at dogs and how they understand corrections amongst themselves in order to be able to train them in a a way which doesn't cause them stress. We have to learn their language. I had a dog which I trained with Zak's methods, it was fine up to a point. However, it ended in tears because in the moment that I needed complete control, I discovered I didnn't have it. It was too late. A dog's nature is it's nature and it can often be disguised, but we must not forget it is never going to change. My current dog has been taught differently, positive where it works (and it does work well), but if she shows aggressive behaviour she will learn, in that very instant, that it is unacceptable to me. I have only had to correct her once. It was put to the test when she took off after a deer, but came to an instant halt when I told her to "down". The deer got away and my dog did not have to be muzzled. I will also say this, I train hours every week. It never ends, but the training is fun for her. Something new everyday to engage and keep her interest engaged. In conclusion, I think dog trainers should show more professionalism than to launch attacks on other trainers. I know Zak has been invited to join discussions on training methods, but he avoids it. It seems indicative of his willingness to launch covert attacks and not to take responsibility for them.

[@rox9831]

If you see him in person he is not abusing these dogs. I am a psychologist by trade and am extreme dog lover.

[@sherryann8267]

Dog Daddy has MANY MANY happy pet owners who have quickly and successfully trained even the most aggressive dogs to be less reactive towards people and other animals. The fact that you use your channel to continually disparage your competition says all we need to know.

[@MorningGlorySewingClub]

Passionate frustration is very clearly aggression, I don’t think you realize that you guys are not doing the same thing.

[@chunkylucifa2767]

I believe that the training approach involving "yanking and cranking" bears resemblance to an individual being forcibly robbed. Imagine someone approaching you while you're using an ATM, forcefully pushing, shoved and threatening you - naturally, your response would be to yield and do as instructed. Consider what might occur the next time you find yourself near an ATM and someone approaches you; you would likely become extremely vigilant and prepared to defend yourself. Likewise, I hold the view that dogs subjected to the "DD" training method will exhibit a similar response. These dogs may either submit and yield due to a shattered spirit or choose to fight and bite. In either scenario, the result is regrettable for everyone involved. Thank you Zak for your great work! It is much appreciated.

[@TribeOfGaia]

You, just being attacked by the Ku Kux Klan, running the streets in a life threatening state being armed with a knife and then being approached by someone in the same outfit offering help.. is a better resemblance 🙄

[@chunkylucifa2767]

@@TribeOfGaia Your hypothesis lacks coherence; it's unlikely that anyone would choose to wear KKK attire while offering assistance. Additionally, I've come across your previous remarks criticizing other followers of Zak. I'd like to highlight that a skilled trainer comprehends how to manage dogs within their threshold. Dickhead daddy (I refuse to insult dogs) seems to lack understanding beyond outdated and harsh training methods.

[@TribeOfGaia]

@@chunkylucifa2767 It’s not my intention to criticize anyone in this matter. My intention is to hold Zak accountable for the witch hunt he started by putting a veil over his followers eyes through manipulative content about the dogdaddy.

[@chunkylucifa2767]

@@TribeOfGaia This situation could be readily addressed if DD were to present scientific evidence and facts substantiating that his training techniques are humane, ethical, and compassionate nature. However, we both know that he is unable to do so. DD lacks the necessary education and expertise to rightfully label himself as a competent dog trainer. Ultimately, his methods stand in stark contrast to principles of kindness, ethics, and humanity. It would be advisable for him to pursue proper training and education, which might prevent him from being in his current predicament. In contrast, Susan Garrett has an impressive track record of rescuing numerous dogs, earning multiple international awards, and aiding countless individuals in retraining their dogs. More importantly, her training approach has never involved harsh actions such as yanking or choking dogs. A simple online search will reveal the veracity of these claims. Observing her dogs, one can readily perceive their evident joy and vitality-an opposite portrayal to the demeanour of dogs trained by DD. Please, I implore you to conduct independent research to validate these points.

[@TribeOfGaia]

@@chunkylucifa2767 I did and I do and I keep standing by my observations and my experiences. I became plant based because of all the animal abuse going on in the industries as a standard practice, protected by law.. I’ve seen a lot of footage (!) about what happens to animals just because we need their flesh, skin, bones, milk, feathers, puppies, kittens, company or need to be entertained. So I mean to say I’ve seen a lot of unimaginable , heartbreaking animal abuse and read the despair in their eyes and body language .. it breaks my heart. I don’t see any of this in dogdaddys videos.. I’m sorry. Anyways.. thank you for your time, I really appreciate it! I go back to the other side now. Namaste 🙏🏼🌟

[@petert4540]

I'd like to see you train dogs like that. Really see if your methods work. I don't like you using your influence negatively on other trainers doing the right thing by helping dogs and their owners. You doing this affecting others livelyhood is not cool.

[@aligncloudnine]

I am an animal trainer and some of my dog training clients have made me aware of a daycare/boarding facility that asks clients to use prong collars and other adverse things. They have a question on their paperwork you fill out before you drop off that says, “Is your dog aggressive when being disciplined?”!! How can I go about doing something about this?! It’s terrifying to think that this place is creating a huge group of dogs with terrible, psychological issues….

[@conniedrake3733]

So are the techniques being used, the same Ceasar Milan uses?

[@zakgeorge]

I have seen Cesar Millan use these techniques and he has suffered heavy criticism as a result. But we live in a different time now and these methods belong to yesterday.

[@conniedrake3733]

Thank you so much. Because of your videos, I have a much better relationship with my cockapoo. I almost gave up on him and your videos helped me get through all of his chewing and behavioral issues and he's really a good dog now. All I had was Ceasars information prior, and some.basic guide dog basicis that weren't helpful. Thanks for all you guys do.

[@sn0wchyld]

Something I see consistently among those critical of the more 'aggressive/assertive' training methods is how you deal with a dog that is actually that aggressive, particularly the ones that are agro, not just scared. All too often they'll show 'heres a bad one I dealt with' (one of the main TV trainers comse to mind, but cant remember her name) and the dog was just a big jumpy dog who mouths a lot... not actually aggressive at all. She brought it under control (using punishments no less, albeit far less physical) but it was far removed from a dog that wanted to hurt you, fearful or not. Not seen much of anything of dog daddy, or your stuff... but there seems to be a consistent gap between the level of issue a 'carrot' trainer deals with in comparison to those using both 'stick and carrot', yet the 'carrot only' types are quick to criticise.

[@bevhearts3220]

Ty

[@christilivingfreely]

None of the videos you've shown as abusive are of him training these dogs. All of these videos are of him taking the leash of the dog from the owner. He is not training in the clips you are referencing and you cannot make the claim that no animal behaviorist would support his methods. You're taking these videos out of context. Before liscencing can be created, dogs need to be identified as actual family members in our judicial system because right now, dogs are classified as property. So until then, liscencing is not applicable.

[@ito7077]

Zak, how do you teach a dog right from wrong?

[@zakgeorge]

Teaching a dog ‘right from wrong’ is about understanding and communicating with them in a way that respects their instincts and natural behavior. Instead of thinking in terms of ‘right’ and ‘wrong,’ I approach training by guiding the dog towards desired behaviors and reducing undesired ones. This involves rewarding the dog with treats, praise, or play when they perform a desired behavior, encouraging them to repeat it. By observing the dog’s body language and understanding their needs, I can communicate with them in a way that builds trust, often recognizing what motivates them and using those motivations as positive reinforcements. Training is a gradual process that requires patience and consistency. It’s essential to reinforce the desired behaviors regularly and not to punish undesired behaviors, as punishment can create fear and confusion. If a behavior is unwanted, I work to manage the environment to prevent that behavior from being rewarded. For example, if a dog is jumping up, I would ensure that they don’t receive attention for that behavior but get rewarded when they are calm and have all four paws on the ground. Working closely with the dog’s owner ensures that everyone involved in the dog’s life understands and applies these principles, creating a consistent and supportive environment for the dog to learn. I invite you to explore some of my KZbin videos, where I demonstrate these techniques in practice. Training a dog using these methods fosters a positive relationship, reduces stress, and builds a bond based on trust and understanding, rather than fear or dominance.

[@87ricr]

Hold up.... so you said dogs personalities are not affected by breed ? .... literally breeds were created to have certain traits , guard breeds are for guarding and naturally will be more alert to protect , as compared to companionship breeds , etc ... literally that is the point of breeding 🙄

[@d1resell918]

I hear all of Zak’s points, however, has there been any proof that his results/methods have not been effective? I haven’t seen one person who’s dog he has worked with, have anything negative to say about what happened after the fact

[@ThePenguin369]

There's loads of legal stuff going on in the background but he keeps running away. he left a rental property's yard littered in skeltons, a animal graveyard. this isnt just about methods and beleifs, he's been repeatedly hurting and killing animals for years.

[@cakepop42]

I have just started learning as much as I can about dog training and behaviour over the last year or so. I don't own a dog currently but plan to get a german shepherd in future when I'm ready. I would also love to know enough that I can volunteer my time to train dogs at shelters, particularly ones with problematic behaviours that will prevent them being adopted. Over the time I've been learning I have watched videos from many trainers/behaviourists on KZbin, including Dog Daddy, Beckman, Tom Davis, Will Atherton, Southend, and Modern Malinois to name a few. More recently I have found your channel but haven't yet seen you working with aggressive large dogs. Like on the same level of "they won't let a trainer near them". You have a lot of videos so I'm still working my way through of course. But so far this is what I'm missing from your channel, and I feel it would be generally more beneficial to show how to approach these dogs with your chosen methods instead. Like from the very start when a potential client approaches you saying they have a large dog that reacts aggressively towards people and has a bite history, for example, what process do you go through to be able to start working with this dog in a way that isn't stressful for them? And how long is the process expected to take? What level of stress is considered acceptable for a dog to experience from behaviour modification? If there are videos of yours or other channels you recommend for learning about the above I'd be interested to watch them. Maybe you have or could make an Ask Me style video where you address viewers questions about different training and behaviour modification methods? Apologies for the huge comment... just seeking information and was encouraged by you saying you will engage with people in the comments 🙂

[@CultOfMajora]

Have you checked out Richard Hines?

[@elizabethlacky6068]

I am a Certified in Dog Trainer Knowledge , Behavioral Consultant/ Master Dog Trainer with over 35 years of experience. I agree trainers must be licensed. This will prevent abuse twords dogs .

[@jdrankwalter]

Certified? Can you take a 90 pound German shepherd into a stadium full of people and be well behaved?

[@elizabethlacky6068]

@@jdrankwalter I've taken my 120 lbs GSD everywhere .. no problem

[@annainsaudi218]

I previously replied to a poster who commented that human and dog behaviour were much the same. I liked my comment so much, I decided to share it more widely 🤣 Fun times. I don't want to be rude, but dogs are not humans. It is demeaning to dogs when we treat them as if they are, as if they are children. We have to look at dogs and how they understand corrections amongst themselves in order to be able to train them in a a way which doesn't cause them stress. We have to learn their language. I had a dog which I trained with Zak's methods, it was fine up to a point. However, it ended in tears because in the moment that I needed complete control, I discovered I didnn't have it. It was too late. A dog's nature is it's nature and it can often be disguised, but we must not forget it is never going to change. My current dog has been taught differently, positive where it works (and it does work well), but if she shows aggressive behaviour she will learn, in that very instant, that it is unacceptable to me. I have only had to correct her once. It was put to the test when she took off after a deer, but came to an instant halt when I told her to "down". The deer got away and my dog did not have to be muzzled. I will also say this, I train hours every week. It never ends, but the training is fun for her. Something new everyday to engage and keep her interest engaged. In conclusion, I think dog trainers should show more professionalism than to launch attacks on other trainers. I know Zak has been invited to join discussions on training methods, but he avoids it. It seems indicative of his willingness to launch covert attacks and not to take responsibility for them.

[@jenniferpeterson3481]

I've been saying this for a few years, he needs to be stopped! For the sake of the dogs!

[@cherylannesley937]

A human would go to prison for treating another human in this manner. !!!!!

[@kevj9589]

He literally saves dogs from being euthanized so you're saying you want to see more dogs put down.

[@richardhutchinson9646]

For dog lovers who like watching trainers try watching ppl like Victoria stilwell, graeme Hall, Paul Owen (the original dog whisperer I think has done some advice videos). Stillwell and Hall both have tv shows Hall's is only in the UK I believe but am sure you can find some online them 2 deal with aggression cases all the time and never use punishment techniques like Dog Daddy. Worst case with punishment techniques like Dog Daddy's are dog can die from heart attack (caused by fear adrenaline) or crushed windpipe (from pulling like that on the neck), Dog could go into a shutdown (not a full shutdown there are levels) on edge then you have a ticking time bomb and potentially the dog could cause serious injury to someone or the dog could go into full shutdown and then it won't want to eat, drink or do anything, will avoid ppl completely, they basically give up on life and that can sadly sometimes spell the end if they can't be brought out of it. (To the creator hope you don't mind me putting in my 2 cents lol)

[@billiho1]

Overreact much?

[@richardhutchinson9646]

@@billiho1 never lol

[@christilivingfreely]

You can talk all you want about 'there are resources out there' but when a person who doesn't have a clue of what they are looking for, the resources are not so available as you think they are.

[@MissSnowify]

Thank you so much for all you’re doing with this terrible situation. And especially thank you for showing such compassion to Augusto’s following, as well as providing them with the honest facts and resources to learn more about these concerns. The gentle approach shows and proves your genuine desire to educate and shift the dog training community to much more positive and lifelong shifts, it highlights the genuine care you have for our fellow animals. We love you & thank you.

[@SigningCuer]

Wow! Well said! Thank you. & thank you Zak & Bree!

[@weedhigh2564]

what compassion is he showing us? specify please. Also why do you think we need compassion? Honest facts?? which ones? specify. goes the same for resources. He made it clear he is not here to educate anyone, his own words, you must have not been paying attention.... Actually his actions and words show the exact oposite of care for animals, they show a care for viewership and stirring drama, animals barely come in the conversation. His approach is not gentle, is stupid, in 3 years he cant teach his own dog to heel without puling, that is not a dog trainer. Wake up and smell the coffee darling, follow idiots like him and you will be just more deluded than you already are, if you want a role model from your own community, i would not look at Zak at all, you have so many better trainers, check out McCann, they are PO and they use methods that actually work and are fun for the dogs as well, their training seems super fun to me. You will soon see that Zak compared to them comes off more as a fraud than anything else.