How To Stop Dogs Reactive Behavior

[@tilly_s]

I love how Will is honest and says okay, you have a hunting dog, he has a prey drive, him wanting to run up to sheep is him hunting, you are not going to get rid of that BUT... here's how we might tone it down a notch. At the end of the day, I think we all must be very aware what kind of dog breed we have (especially us owning working or hunting dogs), how high of a prey drive they have, and not expect perfection - not expect our dogs to be polar opposites of what they've been bread for for centuries. But learn how to steer that into the direction you and the dog are comfortable with.

[@jillianover10000]

I adopted a 2 year old husky/GSD a year ago. She'd been found as a stray. We went to training for her to learn to walk on a leash and to get a recall, which we were quite successful with. We recently moved from a very rural area to a city, and reactivity when walking past other dogs has been a new challenge we didn't used to have. Your videos are such a big help with us getting through this change!

[@Ashley-lx9wr]

Great video Will! I like to watch one of your videos just before I go for a walk... Gives me the reminder that it is my walk and they are following along which puts me in the right state of mind. I give them breaks along the way to sniff and mark their territory and then we get back to it. Love your videos!

[@douglashartman729]

This is where I had a hard time for two years. I didn't have a break/free command so walking wasn't structured and would get pulled here and there. Now we walk nicely and heel, and after several houses or so I give them a few minutes of "Free" sniff and mark time. Then it's back to heel and walking, or as I've hear here, migration time. :)

[@rootsmudge]

I love this it's so much more helpful to see a training sessions in an environment with distractions. It feels much more realistic.

[@OneManSays]

Loved this video! I’m starting to realize that I love dogs, especially training them. I’ll be watching many more of your videos to grow in my ability to train. I have three Goldens and I used your techniques to teach my dogs to walk on the leash with out pulling. I was shocked how quickly it worked! I’m now going to try and stop one of my dogs from barking at strangers during walks. Thank you 😁

[@Hamilton_Gilpin]

Probably one of the best videos I've seen from you. Training an owner is a much better way to transfer skills to us as an audience. You've helped me train my mixed breed massively :) He's a mixed Lab/Shepard/Street breed, so It's tough to get a grip on his natural urges but approaching 4 months old, I'm seeing lots of this hunting behavior from him. If I'd of gone full love and no leadership, I'd of completely failed to train this dog so again cheers bruv, you're making the world a much safer place than you know.

[@pattid1470]

We just adopted a Catahoula/Beagle mix,2 yrs old.. No background and I had no idea what a catahoula breed was.. We thought with the coat coloring he was aussie mixed.. Surprise on what the breed instincts are and at 52lbs how strong he is.. I did train my german shapherds in the past but this breed is so different.. I searched here and watched video's for fear aggression and non were "him".. That is till I watched your's and took him for a walk using your correction.. I felt so good to see he was reacting to me and not other dogs.. I cant wait for out next walk and to keep it up.. I need him to accept and ignore other dogs as we go camping and stay in state parks with so many dogs..Thank you Will

[@darcn3872]

Always a help to watch these. As someone with a reactive dog. That line where it becomes redirected aggression is something we struggle with. Where circumstances take over the threshold point. Where i live, loose dogs running at us regularly.. t Hope this can be covered in a some way in the future.

[@Ashley-lx9wr]

It's hard to get the hang of all of this at the same time but I'm working on it and it helped in 2 situations tonight where 2 separate off leash dogs ran at my reactive great Dane and I on our walk: position yourself between the dogs, give your dog a sit or leave it command and then use your body to create distance between the off leash dog and your dog. You are showing your dog that you will control the situation, not them. You have to be mindful of what your dog is doing while keeping your eyes on the off leash dog. It can help when you yell hey or no at the other dog. It made one dog run home, the other dog I just had to keep it at a distance until the owner finally came out on the road to get it.

[@SilvrRazorFeather]

@Ash ley but having a reactive dog on the end of your leash makes it impossible if not dangerous to be in between the dogs. If the problem is my dog being reactive, and another dog comes running towards us then good luck getting a successful sit or stay.

[@Ashley-lx9wr]

@@SilvrRazorFeather I understand what you are saying. Every situation is different. And it's not fair when an off leash dog approaches a leashed dog so the best we can do is try to manage the situation. I'm not sure if Will has a video with tips for this.

[@darcn3872]

absolutely, that the heart of it is that every situation is different. In many the position,body will help. And keeping body to create the distance between them. Especially the trigger dog is at a distance of some sort. However i have learned the hard - painful way of the danger of being in the middle and the reactive dog redirecting. By then the reactive dog is over threshold ( particularly with repeat offender trigger dogs), after many years of successfully having dogs, finding myself in this situation is a fright. Also its' shown me that some folks who profess to be dog lovers, actually only care about their own dog, and don't consider the other dogs experience. the infamous "my dog (off lead) just wants to play with your (on lead reactive ) dog such uncontrolled situations are probably too dangerous/problematic to capture in videos, as every situation is different. Here's to us all being the best calm consistent leader we can be every day😃

[@alfredturco9715]

Hey Will, could you post a video of a full length walk with yours or a clients dog? So we can see how it starts, when/if you give corrections, how it ends etc? Thanks for another very helpful video!

[@truegrizzlesfan2292]

He can't do that, he will lose to much money. He selling these videos in longer length for a reason. I would take his knowledge and apply what he's saying

[@ThePaulOLoughlin]

My favorite dog trainer on KZbin!! Helped me so much recently with my first dog ever at 30!!! Love the vibes and videos!!

[@bradbarber728]

Thank you Will ! Your videos have helped me with my 18 month old German Shepherd Ally. I wish I lived in your area I would love to have you help with her training in person . I watch all of your video presentations and use them to keep her 10 +++++++pray drive in order.

[@debrawarrick2911]

I've had remarkable results, with a properly fitted and properly used prong collar with my Shepherd. At 5'2" and under 100 lbs, I needed a tool that would work quickly to effectively get my Shepherd's attention on neighborhood walks. He's such an obedient dog though, just putting it on is enough of a signal for most walks. I have to make next to no corrections with it vs a traditional collar that would include a lot of pulling and pressure on his neck...causing more harm, if you ask me.

[@maxbleazard]

I’m looking into a prong collar for my staffy boxer x. I’m just afraid that she’ll keep pulling until she hurts herself despite all the usual corrections as advised by Will xx

[@jenniferamyx78]

@@maxbleazardI think the idea that a prong collar will hurt the dog is wrong. My 94 lb female ridgeback will choke herself repeatedly on a regular collar but responds beautifully to the prong collar and has never choked herself or yiped with the prong on. Not only does the prong give me so much more control, but SHE clearly prefers it! Dogs are happier with clear leadership and the prong allows me to communicate clearly with her.

[@KyleWiggins-t4s]

@@maxbleazard when you get one, put it on your self and tug,you will see the pongs don’t embed they skim the surface and pinch. Also the pressure is applied equally around the upper neck, no tracheal damage.

[@jtucci5711]

Damn, I just love your videos as I am one who appreciates a well behaved dog which unfortunately is seldom seen in today's society due to a number of factors probably IMHO the greatest in hearing owners state they just don't have the time to train their dog in spite of being embarrassed by their behavior in public or worse that they aren't embarrassed by their ill behaved dog. If people would just watch your videos and extract 10% it would be a better world for all dog lovers. I personally have owned 4 GSD in my lifetime and have recently lost my faithful friend of 14 years and feel a bit lost especially when I go for my daily walk and I can promise you if I ever get another dog I will subscribe to one of your training sessions because from all the videos of yours I have watched you make soooooooooooooooooo much sense and I never don't take into account that you make it look easy because you are a professional. Thank you Will and CHEERS!

[@micaelacalvetti7499]

Best video I’ve seen on reactivity

[@georgecardiff1946]

Fantastic video Will ,you could see the difference already, once changes were made for dog 🐕 and handler in the video, super.

[@maxbleazard]

My dog is EXACTLY this. She has 100% prey drive. She walks like an angel when there is nothing that spikes her interest (aka small furry doggies). When she sees something she goes deaf to me and she will pull and pull until she chokes. I literally have to stand in front of her and physically turn her away from what she’s trying to get. I’m looking at a prong collar because I think it will cause less trauma to her neck. When she’s in that ‘I don’t give a s**t head space I have to use the handle on her harness that I walk her with, literally just for that handle. I don’t have a lead attached to it. I CAN clip her lead to it if I need to but I don’t use it for walking her generally. This vid was so useful

[@synchronoise71]

Good channel! Recently got a border collie pup and your videos are very helpful, especially for a first timer. Thanks 😊

[@pattyvester1320]

Excellent advice!

[@jhonycruz421]

Greetings Will from Frederick MD, USA 🇺🇸 . Absolutely love your videos brother. They have helped me so much with my new cane corso puppy 🐶☺️!

[@mariamonrealmonroy9358]

This video is amazing! Wish you were close!🥹

[@syiunshi]

Very helpful video

[@jesturmi]

I had alot of problems with my husky, not aggressive but he wants to play with every dog he meets, only thing that changed my and his life was Gentle leader, we are now getting better on a regular collar also, but training with the gentle leader is insanely good, slip lead second.

[@nicoledejong6074]

Thank you for all the videos and info you are sharing. Are you able to do a video about how to help a reactive dog be okay with seeing/walking past other dogs, after having been attacked by another dog?

[@name.terrie]

Quite helpful tips and nuances. Thank you!

[@ursulaatkan]

Thank you for this again great and touching video! 😀

[@DiaryOfLydia]

I’m early to a video! Keep going with the awesome videos

[@pojepoje4054]

wish I were in the position where I can give something back. unfortunately. appreciate all your tips.

[@mewsette75]

Great video! I hope there is some tip on how to stop my dog from barking at people WITHOUT dogs...people with dogs, he's OK with, but without dogs... not only barking mad, also jumping at people :(

[@user-lc7jd8cu3z]

I love your videos there so helpful with my bullmastiff puppy!

[@thekatt...]

My shepherd is fine around poultry, cows, pigs, goats but strange dogs, especially barking ones or small white one's..not so much. You've sold me on a prong collar, and maybe a bungee leash. Jack's a big boy. Weighs almost as much as me. 🎄🇨🇦👍

[@voodoorezt7522]

Amazing. My dog who at the beginning showed "aggression" towards cats, deer, and sheep. Started quite recently to show play drive when closing in. And I wondered if I should correct it or ignore it. But I guess Correcting it would be good. He has a low toy drive generally so I was quite unsure what 2 do. thanks a lot!

[@Ravonix9]

Thank you so much. My teenage malamute is pretty reactive towards another dogs. He would like to ditch the weight on lead and go play with everyone. Have got it better with stranger dogs, but with dogs that we have played it goes from 0-15 in a sec. Have searched about this with my malamute. And if I have corrected him correctly. Also could you make a video of how would be proper way to react or handle the situation where reactive dog gets reactive towards another dog etc. who appears out of nowhere(blindspot), comes around corner etc and owner don't have much time to correct.

[@kellykilfeather]

I would love to understand how he distinguishes between prey drive and reactivity on a walk. My Rommie Shepherd rescue reacted exactly the same way towards cats when on a lead, excitedly lunging, sometimes aggressively growling or snarling, sometimes looking like he just wanted to chase, but with time and training and patience he learned to accept the cats and not react… to the point that the cats would groom his ears for him, and come out with us on a walk. He was the same with foxes too, but got to be ok with them (I rescue foxes) and we also had a vixen that would come out with us on a walk, tagging along at a distance of a few feet. But his reactions initially looked the same as this dog with the sheep… at least to me. What is the distinction?

[@stevedockter4581]

I have a dog (German Shepard) that has all of the same behaviors. She is very challenging to train, and very frustrating. I've had to use the prong collar, which a lot of people say is abusive, but it was the only way to get her under control. I've finally been able to use a slip collar with success, but I'm the only one in the family she listens to. Your explanation of the prey drive was very helpful. I had an aha moment with that.

[@evewhite2581]

interesting to read this cause I'm having this issue with my GS and someone suggested a prong collar and I've not tried yet. I am worried about what others will say.

[@keakey18]

Same with my German shepherd retriever mix. I guess I’ll try out the prong with other training techniques

[@richardmarsden6516]

My dog does the tune up walks brilliant but just need to work on how to stop the reactivity but I'm guessing just takes time

[@donnaberryhill1855]

will i noticed this prong collar is snug.. is this best for beginning?

[@daveswords2112]

Brilliant channe l m8.. Odd question can u control multiple dogs separately to an individual dog in a pack. I.e. Dogs sit command o r fido heel. Cheers

[@CrayFishHandMade]

Thanks Will for this video been following your weekly tips and tricks for a couple months now, and Implementing them weekly as far as possible in my "Pack Migrations", have a very strong prey driven "Chocolate Lab" exhibiting very similar behaviour traits and this beautiful Black Pup, and now have some more tips and tricks to implement getting her a little more managed on Lead Walks. Thank you.

[@auricgoldfinger8478]

Great video

[@freedombug11]

Is there any way to ENSURE that these negative corrections will not make the dog's aggression even worse, that can be carried out by a person who is not a pro dog trainer or expert? And will the method in the video above work with a normal flat collar? How about front-latched harness?

[@jesturmi]

Aren’t prong collar banned in the UK too ?

[@melissahardy4705]

I have recently brought home a jack Russell puppy and she is great but is starting to show signs of yapping. We are attempting to use the que quiet and then reward appropriately but I'm worried it's wrong or doesn't seem to be helping. Could you help please?

[@georginamccavana2374]

I have a pugalier who is reactive to dogs he wants to run up and say hi but he just yaps and yaps and he always pulls. I have been direction training him, but he just runs in that direction he doesn't calm. Trying to stick with it tho, trying to pick up what your teaching

[@convidtruthshallout]

Unable to use a prong collar on my Tervuren/malinois cross as he’s fur is too long. Even an e collar has little effect on low settings because of the fur. He is aggressive reactive towards dogs, cats, people, children. I only allow him off lead if he’s on an ecollar so I can stop him immediately if I see another dog, deer etc.

[@CitizenWarhorse]

It's my understanding that E-collars and Prong collars are not good for aggression and can increase it instead of decrease. Have you tried a head halter? They're pretty good because it makes your dog to look away if they pull or lunge.

[@markd5395]

Any tips for a 1 year old gsd/gray hound with reactive behaviour, picked a lovely little girl up the other day but has serious issues with being left alone and aggressive behaviour to other animals, last owner stayed in and never left the house so she is uncomfortable being left alone and barks and Lurches to other animals while out on walked

[@alanmckinstry9276]

I'm in the same boat with my greyhound. Ex racer who passed all the small dog assessments but is very reactive to almost all dogs. Gentle leader has made it so much easier to control these situations and implement corrections. Found that with a standard collar I was correcting him and he didn't even notice!

[@makailynthesizzler]

I have a service dog in training. He’s not aggressive towards other dogs but it’s reactive when he sees them and wants to play. He whines and He will completely ignore me even with a treat or prong. Any tips? He’s a 1 year old poodle

[@espiritualme2048]

How can i contact him???? Or is just for KZbin???😔😔😔

[@anitahendrix7573]

My problem is in the car. I have 3 20lb terriers and in the car if a person gets to close or they see a dog they go nuts. Since I'm driving I can't be distracted. I have collars on them so trying that but hard to correct while driving. Any ideas???

[@anitahendrix7573]

Meant to say ecollars on all 3 dogs.

[@leahjohnson8866]

If I 'pop' at any level my Shepard starts to bark, what would I try in this situation? Scatter feed, U-turns, back and forth laps?

[@darren-up9vo]

Great tool the prong with strong dogs if used correctly as in your video I have 2 weimaraner it is a godsend

[@TwistedAdventures42]

I've gotten some dirty looks and a few comments for pulling my dogs away from sniffing, even when using a verbal warning. I don't get what the big deal is. Yeah, "that's what dogs do," but when they are stopping every 5ft it gets old pretty quick. Especially, when I know it usually means they aren't actually walking with me and they are mentally 1000 miles away. Once I taught them to focus on me so much improved! I don't know how to get that across to some people tho

[@dougwelch8098]

I could see that the owner had decent lead handling skills when doing the drill. What was missing, and most owners are crap at doing, is praising the dog when the behavior is right. The literally went behind the owner twice after you clapped and distracted the dog. The dog was looking for direction from its owner, as it got from you.

[@elaineg136]

Will, I have three dogs, 2 girls and a boy. Walking the boys is a nightmare, they're trying to out-sniff and out-pee each other and pull their sister who is walking correctly. I would like to see a multi-dog handling series...can you recommend a video or do a show on that? Thank you!

[@anitahendrix7573]

Me to I have 3 dogs and two walk very good the other wants to barge ahead and upsets the others.

[@rebeccav.7723]

Have you thought about walking one of your boys with just the girl? She might correct them

[@teganofford558]

it’s my Gully boy!!

[@kelleywyskiel8513]

People who aren’t professionally training a dog don’t need choke chains and prong collars. You see them left on the dogs like it’s the normal everyday collar and that’s abusive

[@chiron591]

I would really appreciate a dog trainer showing how to train very small dogs. Its always with large dogs,and the use of a prong collars. There is no dog trainers teaching anyone how to train unruly small dogs. Which there are litterly millions who need help with bad dog behaviors. They dont even make a collar small enough for small dogs, you have to buy a cat collar. The small dogs are being neglected.

[@neilurquhart8622]

Interesting but would have been much more useful to see real world dog reactivity using real dogs.

[@zsahe21]

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[@towpottsfam7631]

This couldn't be more like my dog if it tried!! So funny they had a young male black lab for this subject! Lol and unneutered? I'm going to try implant ( chemical castration,) to see if that helps as a last resort as he loves to scrap with other unNeutered males. Actually last resort will be prong collar... not sure how that would stop him wanting to compete with other males. Whereas maybe a drop in testosterone will...

[@JodyHwd]

Dog reactivity

[@fraxinus_ash]

Jfc having a high prey drive dog around livestock, no muzzle on, nope nope nope. This is so stupid

[@Kazza150]

Prong collars are illegal here in New Zealand. Seeing one in this video broke my heart. Your training skills are better than that. 💔 😔

[@suesmith3323]

Usually love your videos but can't agree with prong collars think they are cruel