How do I teach my dog not to pull on leash?

[@jessicasadilek3004]

This totally works. My dog pulls on the leash like its her job. Today, we made it 15 steps without pulling

[@KhanKhan-dr5ic]

Nice!

[@equinoxproject2284]

Haha..."her job"...

[@jooneemoon]

This is the approach that I use and it works! However it takes a lot of patience and determination and a willingness to appear to be a lunatic dancing in the street.......like twirling around and stopping, stepping back and then moving forward when your dog is back in 'heel' position. What I have realised in being consistent and determined is that my dog knows that we only move forward when he is next to me, not ahead of me. My dog is a labrador/schnauzer crossbreed rescue dog with a serious will to be the leader. I had some really difficult times when we started out together and I had some injuries because of my ignorance in how to approach training and managing a large and willful dog. I have only two legs which is no match for his four but he has adapted his pace to suit mine when we walk. After all, I have always said to myself that he can never go any faster than my pace when we're out together so it makes sense to teach him to adapt to my pace rather than having my arm pulled out of my socket and each of us suffering the walk. On a positive note I am delighted to be able to say, after two years of hard work together, that our walks are now a pleasure.

[@danam4536]

two years! ok, so maybe I just need to be more patient :)

[@hayleypaton5627]

Great succinct and to the point video. Sure beats some of the other videos out there. I always feel kinda funny when I keep turning around in circles walking a dog that pulls but it gets the point across to the dog....even if neighbors and strangers give me weird looks.

[@susantorrico1266]

I used this technique with my new Rescue BFF (Australian Cattle Dog/Lab Mix) and she got the message pretty much right away. I took her with me to Lowe's and she walked so nicely, I almost forgot she was there! THANKS! "Leave it"... and this trick... GREAT Info. I still have trouble getting her to "look at me", but she'll get that soon enough. Thanks again!

[@arthurazs]

This is surreal. I managed to walk 10 minutes without my dog pulling the leash :O We haven't encountered other dogs, though. This is the moment he pulls the hardest. Gonna keep trying this technique, thanks!

[@JamesScottGuitar]

Arthur Zopellaro There Are Different levels of excitement depending on the environment. So, make sure to slowly graduate to slightly more exciting environments, so as to encourage success with his loose leash walking. Going from your front yard with little to no distractions to walking past a dog park would an example of just that. Too much excitement all at once will lead to a loss of control..which is natural. Giving him a chance to learn stimulation control gradually will lead to long term success and lots of confidence walking with you. Like he mentions in the video there are many ways to incorporate rewards into this type of training, and you should explore what those rewards might be for your dog, and incorporate them into your walks.

[@anjnapratap2519]

Hello Kevin. Your technique works! My 6 month old lab puppy is receiving basic obedience training by a certified trainer here who is also very good but your very doable and psychologically perfect no-pull-technique comes out tops! Well done!

[@genesiskravitz8621]

Dante is such a good boy and demonstrator.

[@JamesScottGuitar]

Nicely done, sir! I love using different reward markers with my pup as well...could be her tug toy, or treats, or a simple release. Dogs love play as rewards!

[@kristinjohnson8826]

This video helped me see how to reward dogs with toys. Thanks

[@teresajudy7232]

I am glad to see instructional videos on how to train a dog without the use of spiked collars. I know they all say that those do not harm the dog. It just doesn't sit well with me. I'd hate to have to use a spiked collar every time I want to take my dog walkies.

[@tc2777]

We've been doing some of this already but I haven't incorporated treats or turning around. I will add this today to our training. thank you. one week in and without those there has been marked improvements so I am excited to add the next steps.

[@epiccookiepower6448]

my dog pulls WAY TOO MUCH and will literally continue pulling even if he is completely out of breath and freakin choking himself, it is horrifying to take him on walks :( and nothing seems to work

[@moraless_h1367]

Get a harness

[@elizabethxxpaige]

+EpicCookiePower try a "gentle leader" They look a little like a muzzle, but are NOT a muzzle. They really worked for my 100 lb dog who pulled like crazy. I hope this helps!

[@no_peace]

We used a Gentle Leader for maybe a year or so with our dog. It helped a lot but there were serious problems with it because of her/our shortcomings. She is a lunger. Even when she is walking just fine, if she sees a deer or something that we don't see often (she's getting better with cats after a lot of practice), she'll lunge violently and, depending on the collar/harness, she may hurt herself. If she sees a dog she doesn't like, she'll lunge violently at it then crash repeatedly at the end of the leash. I really didn't want her neck to snap, so we quit using the Gentle Leader. We got a Front Range by Ruffwear and I think it's a lot safer for her. If she gets over her threshold, I can lift her off her front feet so she can't knock me over, or get closer to the dog, or thrash on the end of the leash, and there's no pressure on her neck. Because she can't react as badly, she doesn't practice freaking herself out, and partially because of this, her behavior has improved. I know these comments are old but I just wanted to mention it in case anyone reading now or later on might find it useful (I think I would have!)

[@suse910]

That is why you should stop walking or even turn around whenever he is doing that. It will save you and your dog a lot of stress, discomfort and pain.

[@1wayDrell]

@@suse910 i do that and my dog just runs the other way...these dumbass methods don't work

[@JustCedThings]

I've tried turning the other direction. After about 2 or 3 times of changing directions, she just sits and will not move.

[@nancyholcomb3874]

I am so excited to try this method! I recently took a tumble trying to walk my 70 pound dog. Others have suggested either the prong collar or constant treats- and I didn't want to do either. You method looks perfect. Wish me luck!!!

[@ashleychudson]

Love your videos! It's awesome to see someone who doesn't instantly push a prong collar. My only suggestion is maybe record sound separately or use a mic? Sometimes it's hard to hear! Keep on keeping on and thank you!!

[@KevinDugganctc]

Thanks for the feedback. I actually had a mic on and the sound was recorded separately but there was a ton of background noise that we were fighting. Everyone had to blow the leaves out of their yards that day.

[@Aedony]

+Kevin Duggan, CPDT-KA It's probably easier for you to record the session without comments and then add comments later when you're editing. So you can pay more attention to the dog :)

[@jedge1976]

Thanks Kevin, this is very helpful and makes a lot of sense. Really appreciate it!

[@Imganna]

Excellent Kevin

[@marknassau6504]

Just wondering. Is "lets go" the key phrase to get the dog in motion? I've been walking Buster some already and try to say "let's go" vs come on as I feel "come on" may be confusing with the Come command. Thoughts? I had been accustomed with my other dogs to saying heal to start walking with a slight tug on leash with the dog always on my left..

[@BrittanyNicoleAllen5]

I’m training my service dog and pulling is a big problem. I’m going to try this technique and see if it works. Thanks :)

[@dmo848]

Patience is key i learned

[@TonyLaycockJr]

Thanks for the Video. I am a dog trainer in Selmer,TN and have started my own dog training business called Companion K9 Dog Training. I'm working on getting my CPDT-KA so learning from trainers is my goal. Ok, I really wanted to say that you have a really good video.

[@BekiRose]

Hey, Kevin. I've got an 85lb Rhodesian Ridgeback mix. He's a great dog but pulls a lot. I've been using this method and it's slowly slooowly starting to make a difference, but there are a lot of distractions where we walk and with a regular body halter, he can be hard to pull away sometimes. I noticed in another video, it looks like you have a halter for your dog with V with metal clips and a front leash ring. Any idea on where I can get/order one from?

[@VikiPV]

Hey Kevin, thanks for your video. I've been trying this method for a while with my 10 months old Vizsla. She is a really good work dog, but she is easily distracted on walks by smells..obviously :) However, I feel that turning the opposite way is not really a punishment for her. She is fine with the turning and simply starts looking at and sniffing for other new things in the new direction... I keep on practicing, but I don't feel it really works...I really want to take her everywhere, but with this pulling..it's impossible. Any ideas about changing "the punishment"? What else could it be? Thanks, V.

[@sarahthani1643]

this actually work. I'm a petite gal and i got a german shepherd for my first dog as a gift. she pulls like CRAZY. being the big dog she is and the small owner i am, she could send me flying XDD. but this method really works for us. she's a smart dog so she gets the message real fast. walked passed cats, people playing badminton, children. all is well^^

[@kellyrauch6401]

I love this method! I taught an Elkhound how to walk on a loose leash using the turn around method. It does take patience but it works. Do you do any training with show dogs? I have one now and need some guidance.

[@KevinDugganctc]

Hey Kelly, Currently I have not done any work with show dogs. Feel free to shoot me an email though to [e-mail] if you have questions though. Thanks, Kevin

[@leoniekervin9356]

Thanks, that was really helpful. I have an eight month old Australian Kelpie, and this might be the answer to our leash walking problems. I'll give it a go. :-)

[@ryahmarie2265]

Good tips in this video. Thank you for posting. It may be easier for some to understand if you're more clear with what you're doing. I would suggest maybe a recap at the end of the video.

[@danascully8272]

Hi. Do you have any tips for walking 2 dogs at the same time? I have two rescues (a border collie/lab mix and a black lab/? mix) that I got at the same time. They are highly energetic and very hard to walk on a leash. Both dogs pull and nearly pull me to the ground. Several times they have yanked their leashes out of my hands. I am going to try this method on them one at a time. But, do you think there will be a problem once I walk them together again?

[@AThickBurrito]

Yes! this is exactly what i needed to watch! i have a dog who gets A LOT more excited with a ball, even when i'm holding treats. How often should you train your dog this until you start seeing results of no pulling? i know every dog is different but, any approximate time frame? thank you! you get a SUB

[@ambiep86]

We are fostering a 3 year old 160lb great dane female. Can I use a front clip harness? The owners that surrendered her used a leash that tightens which I really don't like. She pulls a lot and it can be hard to plant my feet and go opposite direction. Could I start with treats to get her to stop pulling and go opposite direction?

[@KevinDugganctc]

You certainly can. I usually use a Freedom Harness (www.freedomnopullharness,com). Another one I use from time to time is and EasyWalk Harness. If you use one of those and focus on teaching the behavior it should work just fine. If your dog is still too strong you may want to look into a head halter like a gentle leader.

[@michaelvonbrockdorff8471]

Cheers budd, well done

[@SiovansinSere2]

I always enjoy your videos, but the dogs you use actually seem to listen to you! :) When mine pulls and I stop in my tracks he just stands there. He would stand there until the end of time if I let him. When I call him to do the turnaround pop and walk he just smiles at me and wags his tail. He'll come back eventually, but isn't interested in using treats or toys so I only have my voice and motion. I'm hoping someday he'll give me more respect!

[@lerouxeverson925]

what collar would you recommend for this type of leash pulling training?

[@JustLukus]

I have an 18 month old german sheppard, only recently got him but the previous owners never trained him to do anything or gave him discipline. I find it hard because he is an older dog and alot stronger then me.. any tips?

[@Tori_TLCR]

This works. I am a regular person. I don't require a "military style heel" for my dog. I do want a nice J-loop, loose leash walk however. He can sniff the ground while we stroll, meet people that want to pat him, meet nice dogs but he CAN'T PULL ME. You only have to look like a lunatic the first day or two. After that, the dog (mine at least, I can tell him "hey, you're pulling, back it up a little" (yes, a full sentence, he understands it). He backs up or goes into a heel position then we walk again. If he's really distracted, I stop walking. The second he feels the tension on his leash, he backs up on his own or heels on his own now. It's fantastic! Now, there are sometimes when he gets really distracted (birds, squirrels, leafs blowing by). I make him sit and we go through a few tricks/commands he knows for treats. It's wonderful. Walks are fun again. Have only started working on it three days ago. He's so much better. He "got it" the first day, you could see the wheels turning in his head. Before, he wasn't trying to "dominate" or lead. He just literally didn't know there was an etiquette to walks / what I wanted. Now he does and I can tell he's liking walks more too (no tension on the leash, no slip lead, funky harness, just the regular collar he's used to wearing all the time) and mom's not mad anymore, and there's the occasional cheddar cheese/hotdog treat too.

[@uberedpower8760]

Great trainer. I am visiting my cousin in Singapore now. They have 2 big dogs. Will see if i can teach them using Doggy's tricks. Will let you know ..... Arthur

[@rhdtv2002]

One thing I started to do is if my dog is to my left I use not just my arm an redirect the leash but use my left leg against the leash as well when redirecting.

[@lizzyPaeziita94]

I'm going to try this!

[@lilchi721]

It kinda works for my brothers Pitbull lab mix but she's really strong dog and she still will pull you after working with her a while. Tried doing this with one of my dogs and he still wants to be out in front and will pull.

[@beauhess3719]

I'm getting a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog in December and I plan on letting him pull me while I skateboard. Do you have any tips for teaching the difference between loose leash walking and pulling?

[@Ellie-rb5ds]

aster hess they sell special harnesses for pulling objects. Look up dog bjorning I think

[@MyHiddenComment]

thanks kev

[@choosy69]

I like this video... some dogs are not treat motivated, I much prefer the toy focus

[@AwesomeBlassom]

Would this work with a retractable leash if I lock it at a certain length or should I use a normal leash?

[@gladys3084]

my dog keeps on barking and scaring people also we are using a retractable leash can you make some videos on that thank you so much Gladys and snoopy snoopy is a schnauzer and he is 2 years old

[@b-hc7ov]

I've been trying this for about 2 months hes been getting better at turning around and pulling on the opposite direction any other methods?

[@TinaJackson]

It seems that you got better results when incorporating positive reinforcement with the toy (once you determined what his strong motivator was) rather than the positive punishment. He actually seemed confused (maybe that's my own perception) when you tried the positive punishment but was absolutely clear what you wanted when using the positive reinforcement, the ball.

[@johnboyginger]

He’s a pretty mild puller. Very compliant. Please do a session with a wild puller.

[@haysweetlife7097]

Love your vids! Do you have content that address reactive dogs?

[@chrisginoc]

Jasmine Edoria Reactive to what? There are different types of stimuli. KZbin/Google: counter- conditioning. That should solve any reactive problems. It takes time. It took me 3 months of daily, constant work to fix my cattle dogs car reactivity... he wanted to chase any and all cars. I can now finally walk him on a busy sidewalk.

[@haysweetlife7097]

+Chris G he is reactive to dogs, people, cars and motorcycles. I'll google counter conditioning thanks

[@bickle8931]

i love the doggo in the video im just wondering why hes so big. my german shepherd is on the large size 120 lbs hes not over weight hes perfect according to the vet but hes not girthy like other shepherds i see

[@HeatherOevering]

I want to try this with my I don't know if she is an am staffer or a pit bull my fiancé don't want to use the prong collar

[@leafarlope7234]

I have tried this and it works great at the park, but not when we actually want to go somewhere, especially not when the dog is full of energy on its first walk. how do you transfer this to a more everyday scenario?

[@KevinDugganctc]

With all of the consistency of not allowing your dog to move forward when the leash is tight, and getting lots of rewards and going in the direction he wants when the leash is loose, you see a lot less pulling and then you can actually start to cover some ground. If he makes it to a smell or whatever he was interested in without pulling, let him sniff/investigate it as a reward. It all comes together with consistency.

[@cmbros8254]

How Much Time Dog takes to build this habit?

[@noriyealice5916]

my dog is 7 going on 8 years old and he's been pulling like CRAZY his whole life, is it to late to teach him this now..? because I'm sure we've all the saying you can't teach a old dog new tricks?..

[@choosy69]

Hi I believe you can teach you dog at any age. I had my grandmothers 15 year old dog when she passed away, she peed in the house, bit everyone and wouldn't sleep alone, and her recall was awul....it took me 3 weeks to sort her out. I was of the same mind as that 'old dog new trick' however, I was patient and consistent and very specific with what I did. Good luck, I'm sure you can do it xx

[@bulletingames6849]

What's that dog kind it looks pretty awesome

[@beauhess3719]

Bulletin Games German Shepherd I think.

[@amandahofis]

I was trying this method for my puppy. But after a while I felt soo frustrated because she has a lot of energy and she likes to run until the leash ends. I kept stopping and walking a different direction. I now realise what is wrong is my patience. I get irritated and frustrated even though I know she won’t know what I want until I make it clear or her by just keeping it up. I needed to hear “take a deep breath”, haha. I will continue with this method for her. She is only four months old.

[@LaniMac05]

Thank you!

[@davidg2973]

All dogs go to Kevin. Very clever :)

[@naveenchandangp5381]

your training is great i tried this also for my male golden retriver he is 13 months old he doesn't stop pulling if he pulls the leash will also break so please help me with this problem

[@MusaKhan-qq9xi]

my bully kutta dog 33" pulls me like a toy

[@RickieVz1]

Hi, just found your videos. What about if the puppy pulls either way? She pulls. I stop and go the other way, then she pulls the other way too. Help. Thanks

[@suse910]

Just stand still. De dog wants to walk, you stop.

[@Tori_TLCR]

Give her a sharp vocal correction the instant she pulls, tell her, "let's go". Even if you have to repeat this one second later. Give a treat and a good girl the instant she walks next to you, even if that's only followed by another correction/pulling. The first day is the most frustrating / all over the place. But you will see the wheels turning in her head the instant she "gets it". She won't improve 100% when she does, but she will start understanding and if you're consistent, she'll learn to walk properly very fast

[@AwesomeBlassom]

So, should I try to teach my six month old puppy to walk good on a leash first or start taking her places first?

[@noonjuni]

I am going to try it today. I got a bernese mountain dog and she pulls hard. The worst part when she will see another dog. When I walk normally she walks with me but she walks faster and faster and then pulling starts.

[@jacky195]

I try this with my Rottweiler and turn around but she still seems to pull even if I turn in an opposite direction what else can I do? will a harness help? also last question ahah but how can I stop my dog from barking at other dogs while I go on a walk?

[@wICKEDeL1]

did u figure it out, what method did u use?

[@mudhens4ever]

Jacky Alfaro - Kevin has not answered your question? Disappointing.

[@mcclurej8818]

I can help.

[@skittles1342]

Jeffrey Bangarang that was a little on the creepy side bro

[@mcclurej8818]

Sorry, I'm a positive reinforcement trainer with my own KZbin page and Facebook on dog behavior and training. I can help you with your dog if you'd like. I offer Skype sessions to help pinpoint the problem and teach clients.

[@noobygaming9049]

will this training work on a 1 year old German shepherd dog ??????????????????

[@no_peace]

This is pretty much what I do with my dog, and we've had a ton of success. But she's a bonehead, and recently (colder weather, rain, shorter days, less exercise) she's been having a harder time not pulling. Every so often we'll have such a horrible walk that my hand is numb by the end, even though we don't go forward when she's pulling. She's really a bonehead. She is sometimes so excited that it doesn't matter if we turn around, or if we stop moving forward, because she enjoys going the other direction or stopping just as much as she enjoys going forward. (Or, it's windy, or rainy, or there's a rock in someone's yard that looks like a bad guy, and she's on high alert no matter what.) Like, everything in the environment is rewarding for her. We're both really frustrated. She's reactive (although she's improving there as well) so if anyone else is at the dog park we can't be there. They close early in winter, too. She does a lot better when she can run around (playing fetch) before walks, but it isn't always possible. Does anyone have a force-free training idea to address this? She's a good girl but she really doesn't understand what I want and she's so impulsive and energetic and anxious (seriously, you can't understand how spastic she is) that she can't keep a loose leash a lot of the time even when we have a good foundation (like with "sit" or whatever--she knows what it means but sometimes she can't or won't make herself do it...other times she clearly doesn't know what I want). I'm realizing some things now that I'm putting everything together, but I'd still really appreciate any compassionate and informed outside input. Thank you! PS I really like the delivery in this video. Everything is presented in a way that is really simple without too much going on at once, and in a really linear way that makes sense to my brain. Thank you!

[@TheeHorizon]

Im sorry to hear your struggles, if it make any difference, my dog is just like yours but less intense. He's also impulsive, energetic, easily excitable, reactive(dogs, people). But with lots of impulse control training. (sit-stay, down-stay, wait before going out doors, sit and wait for me to give release cue before eating meal, go to mat) His frustration levels, and impulsive issues have gotten much better, he's thinking before reacting now. As for his dog/people reactivity we used this clickertraining.com/images/content/the-engage-disengage-game.png and he is *AMAZING* now!!! No barking and lunging out of frustration from not getting to meet other dogs/people! As for our walks, they are amazing now that we have is reactivity handled, but just like yours, we have some good and some bad due to his excitement pulling. Its frustrating for us too. *I hope this helps you and and your buddy. I also just wanted to let you know that you're not alone in your endeavors of trying to train a crazy dog lol*

[@washingmachinesworklongerw8233]

I have a one year old cocker spaniel puppy. She is very stubborn. She still hasn’t learnt how to walk on a lead without pulling, and has pulled us down hills and across dangerous roads because she is strong. We bought her a harness so her neck wouldn’t be damaged with all the pulling she does. I tried this video but it hasn’t worked. When my dog pulls and I stand still and try and go the other direction, she sits/lies down for minutes on end and no matter how much I pull at her lead she stays there unless I give in to her wanting to go a certain direction. I don’t know how to deal with her and if anyone can help me?

[@13Moondancer]

Ah. A ball! My dog loves balls. Sorry for jumping in with previous comment.

[@shannonb3192]

Just curious, why is the choking sensation the dog experiences when pulling not punishment enough?

[@stephaniesanchez2421]

I hope you will read this and can give me some advice or anything really, I rescued a bull mix type dog from a high kill shelter very sweet boy but has alot of issues he has destroyed alot of things in our home cost us alot of money, he tries to go after our house cat, he doesn't care for the two other dogs, when on walks it is horrible I tried this method but he is so overly excited , he barks and howls and yanks and pulls and goes bazurk! Qhen he sees another dog nomatter how far the dog is it is even worse when he sees a cat, he seems obsessed with cats, if he sees a bird a squirrel or any other animal he goes crazy aswell. There's no stopping him or getting his attention with food toys or whatever. I tried a few methods and advice but it doesn't seem to qork qith him, some have suggested the prong collar which I don't really want to get because idk of it'll hurt or something. In the house he also jumps on counters including kitchen counters , destroys things , jumps on everything qhen excited mouths alot and jumps a you alot, also when I try to train him with treats he wants to take the whole hand with it! He is very rough when taking the treat, my husband is at the end with this we have gotten into huge arguments about him and he finally said it's me or the dog, idk what todo I don't want to takw him back to a shelter he was already returned once or twice by previous people and idk who I would give him too who will probably end up taking him to a shelter, I really want to keep him I see great potential in him, just don't know what todo.

[@DrawingWithFire]

@stephaniesanchez you might want check out Zak George as well. He has some good videos too...

[@janice7851]

Will this work for my husky?

[@RatedArggg]

I'm currently training TWO puppies at the same time. So far they're making a little progress when I just stand still and wait for them to stop pulling. If I go in the opposite direction, they don't care.

[@victoriawatts761]

Marta Bergen train one puppy at a time, that way you can focus all your attention on that pup :)

[@reneeharloff9288]

I have a dig doberman that pulls on leash every trainer wants to use treats but he is not food motivated so treats don't work I never thought bout using a toy that got his attention l. thanks

[@spencer1344]

Any advice on how to stop my dog from chasing cars

[@YeseniaRamosG]

I have a Pitt bull and she loves to take me on walks when it should be the other way around. I've used the spike collar and it's not doing anything. Help!!

[@GaryNasca]

+Yesenia Ramos G. I have a pit as well. I have a few suggestions. First, how much exercise is your pit getting each day? She should be getting about 1-2 hours of exercise each day. The more exercise the more likely she will be to listen to your commands. If you don't have that much time. I recommend getting her a doggie backpack and add weight to her bag so she is expelling more energy on the walks she does get. Also, I'd suggest a harness over the spike collar. Have you trained her to sit? If so, I'd recommend that you stop walking, say "NO," make her sit, and then resume when she is calm. Its taken me a long time to teach my pit not to pull.

[@YeseniaRamosG]

+Gary Nasca she knows commands, but she only listens to me. I have a huge property in the back of my house so I take her on walks all the time and I let her loose to run around and play. but she loves to pull and she's just pure muscle, I'm pregnant and I want to train her to walk with me so that way I can still walk her even once the baby is born. but I'm afraid of her pulling and pulling.

[@ifsheisgonetowherethere6259]

What do you do when the Dog doesn't care which way your going. Pulling right, left back and forward .. nonstop? I just got him and my hands are already raw from him leaping and pulling on me. Thank God my back hasn't caved in yet.

[@Alohawest]

Where are you at? State, county city

[@KevinDugganctc]

I'm located in Kent, Ohio.

[@samanthakennedy4815]

Any tip on a dog that plants himself and refuses to change directions??

[@sweetdreams2049]

come to Canada I need your help lol

[@kiow.573]

I've tried this probably 50 times now and i end up walking in the same spot for half an hour because my dog doesn't care in which direction we're going, he's pulling anyways.. I'm pretty desperate

[@Msleelee9487]

I will try again my dog just wants to do what he wants he likes to jump up on you too nipped my chin so I don't want to get mad because I will lose it and i'm trying to have patience i'm not use to the Lab breed i'm use to small dogs so i'm struggling.

[@Alohawest]

I have a 3 year old Bloodhound who does pretty good but you know a bloodhound is a tough dog to teach, her is Dammit for that reason.

[@drawingwithpedro4129]

It works

[@alialbalushi234]

plss some body tell me how i could take my strey large dog to a woulk with belt or lesh??

[@KambizNazir]

What happens when you don't have a reward? Distractions?

[@treyn7094]

The people who disliked are cat lovers

[@christinewhite3935]

I am at State College, PA--boy, do I like your method! I tried training my dog (and having good success!) using our "old" method. Then, my class has started--"no, no. Don't do that!" and "do it this way--don't turn around when you want them to follow you--just stop". WHAT?? My puppy (she is a nine month old adopted girl) is very confused! I think I'll ditch the class and continue training the old AKC method! I love the Monk of New Skeet!!!

[@eri7-11]

My parents German Shepherd is so spoiled. I tried to turn the other direction and he planted his feet and refused to move in the other direction.

[@hyenagametalk7293]

my dog acts like i do not even exist with his attention and just gets irritated when i do any of this and doesnt accept treats as rewards and sits in place until we move the way he wants

[@LadyDancer55]

What if you go the other direction and he stops in his tracks and won't let you make him go the other direction?

[@Ash-yl7kv]

he is punishing you xD

[@TeslaNick2]

Wait the dog out... even if it takes an hour...

[@Pornality]

Pulling is a very common issue and this video address that however if the dog blows you off and controls you by refusing to follow your commands that's got to be addressed. The dog has no focus and does not pay attention to you.why would a dog not do what allows them to get rewarded and gives them a home.you are the source of their food, their walk there everything, that's a big responsibility, one the dog doesn't want to have and shouldn't. If the dog doesn’t feel like you are in charge and can protect it and keep it safe then it will fill that position of being in charge.To have to be protecting and figuring out what to do is stressful for a dog, it simply doesn’t understand what’s expected and how to respond. When it's ignoring your attempts to gain control it's because of the miscommunications that you’re having, you need to work on engagement exercises in your relationship with the dog, it’s showing how it doesn’t believe you can handle whatever may happen and it doesn’t trust you can be the leader.Training should be fun but they should be learning to follow your commands. Nothing compulsive or harsh, no special trick. Clear consistent structure, gives the dog confidence in you and Allows it to enjoy being a dog, not a behavior problem. Of course, these techniques work but nothings going to work if your dog doesn’t have a clear relationship with structure and purpose, nothing can fix Behavior issues without the human-canine relationship clearly established. The good news is you want a good relationship with the dog and have it engaged with you not just complying. when it focusses on you and responds, it's a happy dog no need to worry about everything because it's struggling with The world humans control. Fun, patient and fair Training with games, toys and numerous techniques you can learn.when you choose to make training focussed and engaging .its a pleasure to teach a dog in a relationship and not Treating it like another problem to solve instead its-an opportunity to learn. All this is easy to say and it takes patience and consistency. I had a reactive dog that bit, she bit a policeman and bit a lawyer. I had no idea what to do back then except manage it.Once I learned about getting my dog to trust and focus on me and allow me to be in charge it was A completely different bond and the kind that I hoped for and the dog desperately wants. Things changed and it made it much easier to be around people that didnt mean it was cured , I never trusted completely because she had a bite history.the outcome was still 80% better, 80% is pretty good. Today I have a much higher standard for behavior it needs to follow a command the 1st at the most 2nd time its asked 90 to 100% of the time ( 90 is realistic and 100% is a goal). Enjoy your dog As frustrating as it can be it becomes fun and gratifying when you start to see the changes.For some of us, it becomes one of the best relationships we will ever have, just ask my ex-wife.

[@Resonance1919]

I cant get my dog to look at or respond to me no matter what i do...

[@jacaughron55]

Certified....dog trainer .......is that like a Sasquatch expert ...????

[@SelmaAymara]

The whole dog training community confuses the hell out of me :/ People say so many different things and I don't know who the hell to listen to...I know "try the different methods and see what works for you" but there is so much...and I can't tell who is bullshitting. I just don't want to mess my dog up by changing persona every half a month. Some say positive reinforcement is the key and others tell me to have absolute dominance over the dog and be the "alpha" and earn his respect. Some think the dog whisper is amazing and some think "he's a dumb cunt who doesn't know shit about training dogs" I don't know.. Anyway, don't know what I'll gain by righting this comment. I just hope I'm not the only one confused with this. Everyone just seem to have it all figured out ya know...

[@no_peace]

Scientific research supports force-free training. It works for all mammals. You can't train a bear by being the "alpha." You aren't the alpha with a bear, lol. (Alpha hypothesis isn't valid, though, which I think you have read about!) I'd encourage you to read analysis of scientific research on how all animals, including humans, learn. A lot of people get results by mistreating their dogs. It can work. You can create a successful kid by abusing them, too. That's the traditional model, it's what people know, they're proficient with it. It gets some results. But you don't have to do that. And in many cases it will backfire, especially with people who don't know what they're doing. And it will damage your relationship with your dog, who you promised to care for. Attempts at force-free training can fail, too. You have to understand the reward systems going on around you and your dog, or you won't get anywhere. That can be really hard. It would often be easier (and tragic) just to get a prong collar. That's why most people do it. Not because it's better for most dogs. Not because it improves your communication with your dog. I think that's why it's confusing...Both ways work to get certain things done most of the time. But one of them is harder and takes longer, and one of them causes some serious issues when it doesn't work, and often causes some serious issues when it does work, too. It's just easier and has an appealing mythology. www.amazon.com/How-Dogs-Learn-Mary-Burch/dp/1630260398 www.dogbehavior.it/index.php?journal=dogbehavior&page=browseSearch&op=sections&path%5B%5D=view&sectionId=2

[@TachAventura]

I recommend you to watch Cesar Milans videos and maybe to purchase hes book aswell. I learned so much only from hes series! I was a dogsitter and had problems with pulling dogs! The key is you ENERGY! Dogs are reacting so much stronger to energy than to words!

[@suse910]

Cesar milan is an absolute dog abuser!

[@TachAventura]

Suse I dont agree with you! Do you have any proof for this accusation?

[@Tori_TLCR]

Every trainer is right about SOME things. Not everything works for every dog. Also, a lot of people don't know how to apply Cesar's techniques appropriately and both those for and against him FAIL to see that Cesar does use positive reinforcement and changes his approach depending on the dog. You need to learn about dog behaviour, body language etc. and figure out what kind of dog you have. Very few dogs are dominant "alphas" think of it like this, how many ants are there and how many of them are queens? Same with dogs. Most dogs are followers, not leaders. Most dogs benefit from a pro-positive approach. If I treated my soft-tempered, submissive but slightly (naturally more cautious/timid) dog like he was some "alpha" vying to rule my household, that'd either result in a dog that's completely shut down or super fear-aggressive. Instead, I go heavy on the positive reinforcement and give him very mild corrections (usually vocal ones, not even leash tugging etc.). The result is a very confident, happy, submissive and obedient dog that wants to please me.

[@jacquelinebeaulieu1566]

No one ever demonstrates with a beagle or hound that keep de smelling the ground .

[@johnjresat8]

my dog is so hyipar i don't know what to do

[@kawaiicutie22]

+Hanna Jresat lol same, I use this technique and she pulls either way! Like I've literally tried using this technique for hours and she still pulls

[@huili3088]

Treats don't work outside on my 8 month old German shepherd

[@adnansayyed548]

That is what i call an overweight german shepherd

[@lenashroom]

Sorry i tried everything, nothing works with my dog.

[@ALXD1974]

Μωρο μου εσυ....αλλα από σκυλια δυστυχως μαλλον δεν σκαμπαζεις.

[@13Moondancer]

My dog doesn't like treats of any sort.

[@seasonprice4567]

But...My dog isn't like that She would try and bite on the leash. spin around, Try and get Loose,

[@alee0294]

This wouldn't work for me. My Labrador goes crazy as soon as he see's me getting the leash. He runs around and goes as far as going into the house and waits by the door before i get a chance to put a leash on him

[@DougHinVA]

no. it's a damn commercial