HOW TO Play With A BALL ON A STRING The RIGHT WAY!! Belgian Malinois Training!

What's Up Everyone!! This video details how to properly teach/ play with the ball on a string as well as TROUBLESHOOTING for dogs who bite the STRING!
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[@islandgypsy1096]

So simple, don't give the dog the opportunity to get the string. Yet I was the trainer holding the end of the string😂😂 Thanks Andy! Keep training us hoomans

[@AndyKrueger]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@chelseab5467]

I've only recently seen these rope balls and had no idea what to do with them. Thank you for the demonstration. Now I can't wait to get one when my puppy is old enough. Thank you Andy Krueger Dog Training!!

[@christinenatvig2313]

The look in Jaspers eyes when the camera went up close. What a beautiful specimen he is. I see he has the gansta lean like mine when he is in couche watching the ball. Lol

[@AndyKrueger]

💪🏼💪🏼

[@iveeberlin4615]

Lol Jasper's face when he was offered the string

[@ragdollyally]

I thought that too, he was like, wtf dude, you cray-cray??!

[@kipsterchi7418]

Excellent example of breaking down the basics and executing. Foundation is key in all of this.. great job

[@AndyKrueger]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@rico4you]

Jasper is having Fun and Andy is having Fun! High quality he bites here!!

[@AndyKrueger]

💪🏼💪🏼

[@spc69_]

This is why I watch. I don’t even have a dog. Amazing how fast he is.

[@AndyKrueger]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@dad4079]

Jasper the ultimate demo dog. I always evaluate trainers based on their dogs, so respect, man

[@AndyKrueger]

Thank you

[@johncspine2787]

My GS pup’s crate is behind my couch, in the morning I fix my own coffee and breakfast first (after taking him out) and put him back in his crate (or everything would be destroyed..12-13wks) and watch vids like this. Suddenly, my pup seems to have bat-like hearing and reacts to dogs playing on the videos,..! He’s barking at Jasper’s breathing!

[@arnoldlayne9469]

The snap in that boy’s bite!! This is why Mals are so intimidating, from down stay to “stay down!” in less than a second.

[@deanbalouris330]

Andy, you make me roll with laughter with comments like “Don’t be a baby”!

[@woodsplitter3578]

Dog posters on the fence look awesome!

[@AndyKrueger]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@marshabecker3956]

Andy, I love your videos. My BMGS mix washed out of a S&R, police dog training program as too distractable. She was a kennel dog after that for months. 9 months later she learned to play safely with her 65 and 68 year old parents because of your videos. She is so good off leash, just wants to be where we are. Thank you for insight into the goofiness of her BM half! We feel so fortunate to have her.

[@CplMAC1144]

Jasper is one incredible dog. His heel is beautiful. You’ve done great with him.

[@crathus67]

Dude, thats so beatiful to see!

[@brianp.2152]

By far my Mal’s favorite toy/training tool

[@cssrivieramazza]

Thank you it has made a big difference in my engagement in obedience/play, with my dog. And this comes from a dog trainer

[@AndyKrueger]

🙌🏻

[@daniellecavallari7226]

Man , you are an amazing trainer. Ive said it many times. But I love your content.

[@ŠárkaRodriguez]

It was easy to teach my Mal not to bite the rope, all thanks to you!!! Thank you very much!!!!

[@jadaj3ss46]

Wow! This whole time I didn’t think it was a huge issue until this video. Thank you! I thought my dog was just missing the ball.

[@SchnelleFelle]

And again an amazing Video Andy 👍🏼🙌 Greeting Form germany SchnelleFelle 👋

[@AndyKrueger]

🙌🏻

[@erlineandrews]

"Don't be a baby!" LOL. I like his abrasiveness.

[@freddyolivera-mm5wd]

Hola donde puedo comprar esas pelotas que usas para adiestramiento.

[@matthewposnick2479]

Great idea

[@sjbellotti]

Love the content Andy. This has been helpful...such a simple fix.

[@eyeshezzy]

You make it look so easy 😅

[@AndyKrueger]

🙌🏻

[@ragdollyally]

My Mali/dobe has excellent targeting skills and has a great ‘out’ and ‘yes’ but there’s a BRILLIANT bit in this video that’s just helped me because mine DOES sometimes drop it mid game and it hasn’t occurred to me to tell him ‘out’ to protect my hand from him going to regrab it! Going to start that from tomorrow!! Also, he loves tugging as much as he does winning it so he tries to get me to take hold of the string as quickly as possible and he kind of ‘punches’ his muzzle (with the ball in his mouth) into my hand as if he’s trying to give me the string but because he’s accidentally caught me with a tooth doing that, I’ve taken to having him out it onto the ground. I don’t know if you can visualise what he’s doing and how it can lead to me getting my hand or wrist bitten if he’s punching at the air with the ball in his mouth trying to ‘put’ the string into my hand as I’m reaching down for it. Can you help with what I could do to teach an alternative behaviour that involves keeping still while I take hold of the rope again - having him sit or lay down and outing it is all I can think of! He NEVER grabs the rope, he was taught to play with a ball on a rope by a great trainer who does IPO but he’s so driven he can’t wait for me to get hold of it and start the game again if he wins it and I don’t know how to sort out that habit that I’ve inadvertently created!

[@inkwhiskers9948]

Your boy sounds amazing! My GSD doesn't have a clue how to play tug (my fault entirely). Wish I could help you.

[@cynthiaaustin1763]

Just a thought. Could teach him duration in saying one, two, three, then give the reward of the game. Might be safer to teach with food first. This helped me in reigning in my dogs insanity for the ball. 1,2,3 is like "yes" but keeps the dog in "pause" almost. Can lengthen the time in-between the count as dog gets it. It is a trick I got from watching Otto Von Mueller and his Belgian named Monkey. Your dog sounds so amazing.

[@ragdollyally]

@@cynthiaaustin1763 thank you for this suggestion - I’m having difficulty visualising at what point I’d be looking to teach that duration in the cycle of play though, because it’s happening when I’ve let him win the ball and he doesn’t actually even really want to win (I let him just so I can tell him how strong a LYIN he is (haha) - I think I enjoy that more than him haha) - so I’ve let go of the string and he thinks he won it, and he is trying to help me get hold of the string more quickly when I’m actually already leaning down to catch it - his punching at me makes it harder and if only he would keep still, I’d find it easier to catch the string without having his teeth banging into my wrist or hand - I have a black arm today with a little graze from the tooth but he really punches hard as he’s so desperate for the tugging to start again. I wondered if I am inadvertently rewarding his impatience by proceeding to grab the string and starting to tug again. I’m going to have a look that guy up and see if I can find an example of what you’re referring to with the 1-2-3. Thanks for the idea 💡 Hopefully Andy might see my question and have a suggestion too. I’ll have to film Arlo doing it as I might be able to see an obvious mistake I’m making by watching the game and his shoving his head at my arm.

[@randallruble7941]

Good questions: shows how one must adjust and polish the details according to the personality of the dog.

[@GusI727]

What size ball?

[@WollongongSkyWatch]

So good I watched twice!

[@AndyKrueger]

💪🏼💪🏼

[@Nuggett33]

OMGosh, lol. He's having so much fun! And he's training, love it and thank you 😊

[@barbarafruitbat1245]

Gorgeous. Fantastic trainer and amazing dog!

[@nreifer04]

Smart stuff. Could you do a video on steps and toys to get a dog interested in tug? Or should I just not force it? If I put pressure on a toy my dog just follows it and uses so little bite pressure I can just pull it out a lot of the time. 8 month old long hair GSD.

[@AndyKrueger]

I always listen to the dog. If they tell me they don’t want to play that game, then I don’t play 🙏🏼 I’d find a different activity the dog is interested in 👍🏻

[@ragdollyally]

I wish mine would sometimes bite with less pressure - my trainer can flick it out of his mouth because he has perfect timing and knows when the dog is adjusting its grip and that’s when he’ll flick it out, but when he plays with me we have to use a particular kind of rubber ball because he gets his teeth embedded up to the gum line in a solid rubber ball 😂

[@GusI727]

Have you tried a really long string on the ball to better animate the ball? Animate the ball like a little critter running around.

[@nreifer04]

@@GusI727 yea, he will chase balls. And the only thing he will tug somewhat is big palm leafs lol

[@GusI727]

@@nreifer04 try a leather bite rag or something on a string/ flirt pole. Make your dog is engaged/great mood in a low distraction environment. Keep the dog on leash and block them from checking out. Be patient, enthusiastic and cooperative w the dog.

[@northernredneck9997]

Love how direct you are. Idea for your next shirt. "Don't be a baby".

[@AndyKrueger]

Haha!! Good idea!

[@karenbates4987]

Hahaha! I’d buy one of those! Every time I get my hand bit that is all I hear in my head!!

[@inkwhiskers9948]

Outing when the dog bites the string and refusing to play with her worked for me, but my GSD has huge ball drive and low tug drive so I guess it was easier for me

[@AndyKrueger]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@iqdogtraining]

The million dollar question!!

[@kirstipic]

Each time you said "Jasper couche' my dog did it. I should have named her Jasper! 😂

[@kyleranney8930]

Great video. Thank you!

[@michaelnebel3785]

Thanks for the tips.

[@ashley9325]

YEAH!! Don’t be a baby!!👊🏼 Question: if you execute the bite perfectly, and you let the dog win, and the dog (on leash of course) regrips on the string as he circles back to you, would you “Out” him? And be a bad trainer because he wasn’t ready to win it? That is one of my favorite Patreon videos!!!

[@Thediydog]

I have the same question! My dog will drop the ball when he wins because he wants to chew on the string.

[@AndyKrueger]

Then that dog is not allowed to win yet bc he doesn’t understand the full game!

[@ashley9325]

@@AndyKrueger Always comin in with all that LOGIC!!!!

[@AndyKrueger]

@@ashley9325 😁

[@sannehansen4156]

I have a Ball like that, I just didn’t to use it like that… maybe because my Rottie takes the Ball every time Happy training

[@Guitarlord26]

Loved the video. Thanks Andy! 👍

[@wheels2199]

Exactly what I needed my lil man goes for the string most of the time. I’ve been using a ball without a string which sometimes tends to be more painful at times, Lol😵. I’ll look into getting one like you had. Thanks Andy. Eddie wheels 😬👨🏻‍🦽👍 Nj.

[@xmtzyz]

3:50 what on earth your a pro 🔥🔥👍

[@karenbates4987]

Jasper is awesome! Do you have a video on how to teach a proper out and how to end the game correctly? My dog use to out really well but now anticipates the end of the game and stops outing.

[@AndyKrueger]

Sounds like you are too predictable.

[@karenbates4987]

@@AndyKrueger Will try to switch it up more. Thanks

[@fredhassenDogtraining]

Very true. Well shown

[@kimberlylevin2191]

Do you teach "leave it" or "dont touch it" etc? searched your content; didn't find it- have al. ot of deer droppings; don t want my dog eating it! as always, thanks for the awesome content! love your energy & succinct sessions!

[@AndyKrueger]

Thanks! No, I actually do not teach the word leave it, etc. For the deer droppings, it would be a simple NO, then positive punishment. If done correctly, you’d never have to worry about it again 👍🏻

[@benjaminvos60]

@@AndyKrueger I'm curious about the positive punishment and what the correct way would be. I have started teaching my dog the leave it command but I notice I end up scanning the streets for things he would pick up/eat. As too prevent him from picking it up by executing the command before he grabs it. Same goes for things in the house. I'm not always there to tell him to ''leave it'' So for a few things I have already applied positive punishment. I don't want to overdo it but some things just leave a stronger impression. A video on the subject would be cool as I've seen little info about it. Keep up the awesome vids! Learning a lot!

[@somethingsaboutmary3134]

I am just not going to swing a ball around my mal like that 😂 I already know I’m going to get bit! Please keep doing videos on proper play, it’s been very helpful with my furry velociraptor!

[@AndyKrueger]

🙏🏼

[@hansolo3433]

Awesome Mal…. Great Vid

[@giuseppepandolfo4815]

Crazy ball drive

[@AndyKrueger]

It’s decent

[@rushdavoncort5163]

Great vid Andy! I have a question for ya. at around 4:40 you use the dogs name for an out and also a back up. later on you mention how if the dog drops it you "OUT" him. can you quickly describe the differences in commands and how you use them or perhaps point me to a vid of you already explaining it? Appreciate your vids!

[@igodino15]

Agahaha! “2nd thing, don’t be a baby…”

[@tanksouth]

Thanks

[@MuradKablan]

You're the best!

[@KR41390]

Great video! How do you train a dog to push into a bite rather than tug backwards?

[@jenniferelliott5473]

He just did a vid on this. Search his videos

[@AndyKrueger]

Check my video from a few weeks ago!

[@KR41390]

@@jenniferelliott5473 Thanks!

[@KR41390]

@@AndyKrueger Awesome, thank you!!

[@officialfitrizz]

My puppy sometimes doesn't pay attention to the food I'm offering and just wonders off. How do I get her to Focus on Me during training. Can someone help?

[@AndyKrueger]

The puppy is telling you that you’re boring! Be more exciting!

[@iandandridge3600]

Any tips how to get a ball driven dog to like the ball on a string as much as a regular ball? Hes not food motivated and I am trying to use it in obedience training. Unfortunately I cant toss a ball on walks! Hes not into the string part.

[@AndyKrueger]

Why do you think he is not food motivated?

[@watchmoivies123]

So my dog will take the ball but if I throw it and he goes to get it and he comes back he takes it by the string so what do you suggest I do

[@AndyKrueger]

1000 reps minimum with zero opportunity to touch the string. May take several months to fix 👍🏻

[@watchmoivies123]

@@AndyKrueger thank u

[@francesiadams7723]

How is Jasper and Freddy around your dogs ? I see her some time in your videos

[@karenbates4987]

If he is constantly wanting to sit down or lay down with the tug is he just tired? Or wanting to just keep possession? Bite is good through the whole thing just gets kinda dead on the end holding but not really pulling. Using the tug I can get him to out pretty good but with the flirt pole, not so good. Crazy drive with the flirt pole.

[@AndyKrueger]

Sounds like he is bored with this interaction.

[@karenbates4987]

I’ll see what else I can come up with. Thanks

[@matthewposnick2479]

JASPER!!! BADASS!

[@dirkkuerschnerpeasantfield8913]

Where do you buy these balls from? The stuff I have is crappy and too small. Thanks!

[@nccountry1412]

Me: My dog ate my hand instead of biting the ball. Andy: Don't be a baby.

[@AndyKrueger]

😂😂🙌🏻

[@matthewposnick2479]

Is that a Starmark ball?

[@watchmoivies123]

I wondered if it is a star mark also I didn’t see where he put it in the description

[@Kovidkillermalinois]

Me either. I couldn't find it

[@AndyKrueger]

It’s made by complex canine on IG. I tagged in the video 👍🏻

[@watchmoivies123]

Andy. Can you send the link to the ball ????!!

[@AndyKrueger]

I tagged it during the video. @complexcanine on Instagram 👍🏻

[@watchmoivies123]

@@AndyKrueger So I don’t have Instagram is there an 800 number or website that I can find the spa is it called something else because I see something that looks very similar but it may not be it I want the one you have

[@AndyKrueger]

@@watchmoivies123 Sorry! They are only on Instagram. I’m sure you could find a similar one someplace else 🙏🏼

[@watchmoivies123]

@@AndyKrueger well it definitely looks like that star mark ball so either they buy the ball and make it or it’s just a totally storm mark that they sell If anyone buys one and says that it says star mark on it we just let me know thank you again and have a great day

[@AndyKrueger]

@@watchmoivies123 I believe it is.

[@Thediydog]

Thank you for this! I see that I need a lot more practice! 😅 My dog wants to chew the string. If I let him win the ball, he moves to the string and starts gnawing. Same with tug handles. Would you address that any differently? I’ve been outing when he starts to chew, but I think I need to do many more reps like you showed here, and out the instant he thinks about the string.

[@AndyKrueger]

Don’t give the opportunity to bite the string at all for 1000 reps minimum 💪🏼

[@Thediydog]

@@AndyKrueger Thank you so much! I did some practice today and will keep at it!

[@gillesfhal9561]

Top!!! 😉

[@erised-san]

My dog doesn’t go for the ball hard like I would like him too when we play without teasing him. If I just have the ball in front of him and give him the get it command he grabs it but weakly, is that normal? Is it because this way of playing is new to him so he needs time to build the confidence?

[@GusI727]

The more the dog enjoys the game, the harder they play

[@MikeH0311]

My shepherd literally brings me a ball 24/7 she’s absolutely crazy over the ball constantly bringing it to me and dropping it on my lap lol then stares at me till I throw it

[@AndyKrueger]

Sounds like the dog needs a Place command! 😆🙌🏻

[@MikeH0311]

@@AndyKrueger yea that’s definitely something I should work on

[@arzkh7601]

Jasper 😍🥳🤩

[@rivonice1]

I recently was given a mal,Zuko is turning 2 months this Oct 27…can I start training him with tug ball?

[@AndyKrueger]

Sure 👍🏻

[@InterdyneInternationalK-9]

Oh No, Sensible "Stuff" on KZbin _ "They" are going to Throw you Off for that Andy. Not good 🤣 🤣🤣Cheers ~ 😜🐾🐾👍

[@AndyKrueger]

I hope not!! 😆🙌🏻

[@carolcrosby2177]

Jasper's eyes...that's what a crackhead for the ball looks like. LOL Thanks Andy!

[@teddybedlam2022]

tHANKYOU GOD FOR aNDY

[@graywolf4208]

Great pointers Andy but you obv haven't had the pleasure of training my malinois and my groenendael. Both my girls will gladly go for my hand if we're playing tug. They will literally go for my hand if it's on the other end of a 2 feet long rope with nots at the ends to grab on. :)

[@AndyKrueger]

Ouch! Sounds like they need to be taught how to play!

[@maple8859]

Why is it wrong if the dog grabs the string? I fetch one of those orange balls with a blue band and my mini poodle brings it back holding it by the band. I thought that is better than having him run back with his mouth wide open while holding the 2.5 inches ball. When we tug with it, I hold the ball, or the end of the band.

[@AndyKrueger]

Then why have a ball on the string at all? 😆

[@maple8859]

@@AndyKrueger I can throw a ball, it gets further, it bounces, it rolls, the puppy gets exited. I can’t throw a rope and get the same results. Has your snarky comment given you extra joy in life? If so, I’m glad I contributed to someone’s wellbeing for a few seconds.

[@AndyKrueger]

@@maple8859 Geez it was just a joke, sorry 🙏🏼

[@maple8859]

@@AndyKrueger it’s ok, I didn’t even realize the answer was from the video’s author. You made a great video, so you deserve the right to make jokes, even if they may be a little prickly. Meanwhile I’ll continue to allow my puppy to fetch the ball while holding on the string, it looks more comfortable rather than running with his mouth wide open. And the string helps me throw it better, because I throw like a girl. Plus it reduces the chocking hazard. But yeah… great video!

[@nikagomelauri]

how to increase ball drive? my dog does not really care for any toy. I would like to play fetch with her, but she brings the ball only for treats. game itself is not interestin for her.

[@AndyKrueger]

Just give it time 🙌🏻

[@nikagomelauri]

@@AndyKrueger she is 2.5 years old 😃 don't thikn she will play fetch without treats.

[@AndyKrueger]

@@nikagomelauri Why does she need to?

[@nikagomelauri]

@@AndyKrueger it's just great way to tire out dog.

[@GTWCS14]

The ball is great if your dog is hectic on the tug

[@BinK-Doanhcuocsongngoaiohanoi]

laern alot from your chanel

[@kyleranney8930]

Where are you brother?

[@AndyKrueger]

Haha sorry no live this week. I’ll jump on early next week 🙏🏼

[@randallruble7941]

Nice---only expose the ball.

[@convidtruthshallout]

Why say ‘jasper’ instead of out? I only use my dogs name if I’m calling him. For release of the ball?

[@AndyKrueger]

These are the rules of the French Ring sport. There are extremely specific guidelines for the commands to be used and when 👍🏻

[@convidtruthshallout]

@@AndyKrueger okay thanks for this.

[@AndyKrueger]

@@convidtruthshallout He can also let go on ‘Out’ and ‘Done’ 👍🏻

[@morefifacollege8971]

Andy's advice and videos are always good to watch and implement and his honest, his not a hypocrite like some dog trainers, who force and rub it in a person's face to neuter their dog. I took my 7 month old male German Sherperd to other dog training centre close to where I stay. This lady is forcing me to neuter my dog. Don't know why trainers force a person do that. I think the vet and some of the trainers are all together and want to make money.

[@AndyKrueger]

Thank you 🙏🏼 Don’t let anyone tell you to spay/ neuter! It is 100% up to you 🙌🏻

[@morefifacollege8971]

@@AndyKrueger Nah I won't let her force me not even going there again even though the training price is very reasonable. My mom also told me this neutering thing is a new thing back in the 60's, 70's etc there was no such a thing, it's just a money making thing. I watched your video where you talk about neutering. I work on obiedience training everyday so I don't think there is a need to neuter my boy. I also was on your patreon for a while but had to sadly cancel it for financial reasons. But soon I will be back. I will telling the lady I follow your advice cause you give good advice. Lol she was telling me to stop handing feeding also all the things you implement. You one of my favourite dog trainers on youtube, I just like implementing with my dog your methods of teaching and training✌️. Keep up the great content, I will share your content with other dog owners✌️

[@AndyKrueger]

@@morefifacollege8971 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@vladlist8155]

👍🏻

[@francesiadams7723]

Has Freddy or Jasper every bit you ?

[@AndyKrueger]

@@francesiadams7723 no

[@LawEnforcementTodaycom]

Hi Andy, I have a question for you, what is the most durable flexi leash to use? I am currently training a 60 pound Pitbull.

[@AndyKrueger]

Sorry! I’m not sure, I always break the ones I use! ☹️

[@LawEnforcementTodaycom]

@@AndyKrueger ok....no problem

[@raven4720]

Andy you bastard ahahah. Did you do Jasper OUT Jasper Out , to condition his OUT by anticipation?when say its name. Hello from Romania

[@PaulGresham-hm2wu]

Could you keep your dog from being scared of the kennel

[@randallruble7941]

"The only reason the dog is biting the string is because you taught that."

[@SWTAlucard]

💣 🔥 Mister Krueger dropping knowledge!!! 🔥 Quick question: how do you get the dog to RUN back to you each time, even if close to you? My gsd grabs the ball and all (a few things to improve on after seeing the video 🥲) but never comes back energetically like Jasper, though he still wants to bring me the toy and tug with me. Only runs if I’m very far, otherwise he walks back to tug. What am I doing wrong?

[@AndyKrueger]

Be more exciting to the dog!

[@Feelingsi]

Just adopted a puppie from the humane society they put her as shepherd but she’s has every trait of a malinois I’ve owned many dogs non on this level of needy it’s crazy but she’s got a great bond with me which is great cause my border collie loves my girl so much lol

[@1212haro]

You didn’t say yes when rubbing the rope on the dog’s muzzle, like you do with the ball.

[@suespadaccini8518]

Don't be a baby! 🤣

[@mitchellkuta5405]

Dog looks a bit thick 😳 🤣🤣🤣 kidding just remark from the live. Actually sure you hear too skinny. Looks good to me and more good tips. 👍

[@AndyKrueger]

😂💪🏼💪🏼

[@MayaMPsych]

It's not dog training, it's hooman training... the dogs are already A-MAY-ZING

[@paz_3450]

Lmao "the right way". Smh i point to the rope and give my girl the leave it command. And she won't touch the rope.

[@sergebabak2437]

Your dog is showing too many stress signs

[@akosbudai314]

In my opinion there's no such thing in the dogs world as "ball drive", that's PREY drive, and i never seen a prey, like a rabbit going into a dog's face, tapping his nose before. You start moving the ball and 1. You gonna get bit? I have a 6,5 years old mal and not got bit a single time while playing. Watch out for your dog if you are playing together, move the ball in a way that the dog can easily get a bite on it. If you holding the rope, the nearest part of the toy gonna be the ball, not the string, why on earth the dog would go for the string? And the 3rd one, "you gonna completely screw up all the dog's targeting"...what? 🤣You gonna screw up the dog's targeting with succesful bites on a moving object more than with holding still a toy in front of his mouth?

[@samuelmandarelli2645]

If you start very young… do you think that a Caucasian Ovcharka could be trained to immediately STOP! what he’s doing and SIT! on a one word command such as NO!

[@AndyKrueger]

You want to train No to mean Sit?

[@samuelmandarelli2645]

@@AndyKrueger I want the dog to STOP whatever he’s doing and sit immediately when told NO. Yes…

[@samuelmandarelli2645]

Are familiar with the Caucasian Ovchakra?

[@AndyKrueger]

@@samuelmandarelli2645 So then why not just say Sit? Will accomplish the same thing with one word instead of two.

[@samuelmandarelli2645]

@@AndyKrueger Ok… Obviously not. NO! Is one word… I’m pretty sure anyways. Scenario: 1 235# Caucasian running towards the UPS dude. I yell “NO!”. Dog immediately stops and sits his ass down. Scenario 2 Stranger knocks on my door. Dog goes ballistic. I say “NO!” Dog stops going ballistic and sits at the door where he was just going ballistic… Scenario 3 235# Caucasian on lead for afternoon walk… decides to chase down and eat that damn dump truck that’s been driving by all day aggravating him… “NO!” Brings him to a dead stop and sit… rather than sit… stay… heel… blip… bling… bloop… while being dragged to my death in mortal combat with a dump truck. One word. “NO!” Stops him dead in his tracks… no matter what he’s doing. Running, jumping, drinking, eating… but especially when being overly protective. “NO!” Plants his ass on the ground and disengages him completely.