How to Train Your Dog to Alert on Command.

[@kennethahl175]

Mine has a natural alert ability. He used to react around people on illegal drugs. I'm disabled, I taught him to hold his place and stare. People avoid us when he displays his serious side. I also taught him to walk slowly while staring. Never have any trouble. If it's urgent he goes into reverse and sits next to my left side. My right foot is a prosthetic. Always safe when Fred is with me. Still any normal person can pet him. I know I'm lucky. Love the tips. They should help next time I have to train the next one.

[@oziii8474]

How were you around so many ppl on illegal drugs that you noticed your dog reacted? Does the dog react differently to weed in different states? Like bark when it’s illegal but in cali not bark?

[@kennethahl175]

@@oziii8474 he was five years old when I retrained him. Fred was my cattle dog up until my foot was amputated. We started with walks around town. He reacted uncontrollably around tweakers. These people are obviously on something. Regular customers for our local police. I used to be harassed by a local heroin addict. The local police told me that was his problem. Fred always behaved differently around him. His reaction was more laid back almost confused around that one. In order to deal with these people I taught Fred to place next to my left side. He waits for his next order. I prefer to walk away or have my phone handy. I taught him to stare at threatening people to direct his focus from being physically overreacting. Although I'm not a dog trainer we worked our system out together. We spent two months figuring out his new job as a service dog. The training turned out to be a breeze. I use two different leashes with him. The standard short one he knows he's on duty. That's when I need his full attention. The other is a thirty foot lunge line. I use that one at the park. We are always together 24/7.

[@ashleysimkin9965]

​@@oziii8474 😂😂😂

[@mangojeli]

@@oziii8474 im saying .weird ass comment throwing me off

[@VictoriaVaden]

@@oziii8474 adopted my first dog from the SPCA when he was 5 1/2, and he used to react to drugs also. I only knew because I had a going away party for my ex-bf and I couldn't figure out why my dog sat and stared in front of one guy, in particular. At first I thought it was because he had food, but Cody growling. Afterward, my ex told me that he had weed in a plastic baggy in his pocket.

[@alpitshah]

Feel like Nate reads my mind. Whenever I want to know how to train something, that is the next video Nate releases. I am on to you, Nate lol.

[@Caleb-ey1ml]

I feel the same exact way. Great job Nate!!!!

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! Thanks!

[@Hudson4426]

Or is it google reading your mind? 🤔

[@JoshuaWriter]

Haha seriously... He's got videos on everything... Except maybe a force hold. Can't find that one yet. @nate ??

[@winniephua5355]

it is super amazing that you have so many subs but is still able to reply to everyone's comments , you are tge first person whom ever do that , i respect you so much

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you, winnie phua! :)

[@Karina-Loves-Andreas]

So much to love about this video, but even looking at minute 1:20, when Nate is adjusting the leash--Arih is repositioning herself, trying to figure out what behavior Nate is asking for. This is the definition of an "Operant Dog". I have no room, time, money nor heart to spare to bring another dog into my life; my working line GSD is more than plenty. But darn: Arih IS a spectacular, GOOD GIRL!!! I'm so happy she is Nate's dog, what a pair!!💖

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you! She is my little super dog! 🐶😁

[@InternalTaiChi]

Thank you! I have recently had some encounters while walking and felt vulnerable to the potentially threatening situation. Teaching my dog this skill will definitely give me more confidence when walking in various settings. Thanks so much! Great delivery of instruction. Your videos and support has helped me to create a fabulous dog with a deep bond. Can't thank you enough!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks for sharing, and it's my pleasure. Cheers! :)

[@sarikoske396]

This video is an absolute lifesaver - can't thank you enough Nate! What an amazing service/gift/help you are providing. Just wonderful 👍

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you, Sari! I'm happy the videos are proving to be helpful. :)

[@Caleb-ey1ml]

I was literally looking for this kind of video last night and could not find it!!!!

[@NateSchoemer]

I hope it was helpful. :)

[@dannggg]

My 35 lbs shiba won’t scare anyone with this but I’m bored and got to train him new tricks. 😆 We need new tricks and challenges. Thanks for this awesome video.

[@laytonmccormack793]

If you still have the dog teach it to spin but jump at the same time jumping 180, something pretty cool for smaller dogs, nearly 3 year old comment I know 😂😂

[@RomeoWico]

Wow! This is a great command for dogs as a deterrent against bad entities . Thank you very much for sharing your talent and skills.

[@Sky69fall]

Finally, you make sense plus practical application. I am all in. Puppy is coming soon. Hope you have materials, I will take a look. Thanks!!

[@NateSchoemer]

Best of luck and thanks for commenting! :)

[@tallybeaverman9462]

I'm a 70 yr old man of 155 pounds, walking a four yr old 75 pound Bouvier. Lucky for me, she is good off leash, and responds well to "Easy" thanks to you. 😉👍

[@KL-dk1px]

Finally! I’ve been looking for this for months! Subscribed ✅

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks for the sub, and I hope you enjoyed the video. Cheers!

[@notnotyt9669]

4:55 thanks for the brightness

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks for watching and commenting! :)

[@Azrael_Tombs]

His voice sounds like Steve O 😂😂 Steve O is teaching me how to train a German shepherd

[@em0807]

Hahahaha true

[@marychapa7033]

I just came across your videos and I’m so excited!!! I have 2 10 week old Siberian Shepherds and I’m 68 and I need to get this right!!

[@nerdyvixenn1416]

This video has been very helpful! Thank you for teaching this to everyone who need this to help with protection. Can’t wait to teach this to my husky and Shepsky

[@slightlysober_5464]

definitely got my sub. thank you for the helpful videos! you really break everything down and train not only the dog, but the owner! thank you!

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thank you so much! :)

[@praveenrawat6222]

6:22 omg the best reaction 😂😂

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! Thanks!

[@3kingskennels24]

Love it my 3 of my American bullies protect my kids like crazy u can’t yell or make fast movements by them and when my boy he’s always on alert but if I’m tryna test him by myself I say watch it and he instantly stops n looks around n nudges if someone is near

[@BelindaS]

Thank you for the well explained video. Was worried once I train the cujo out of my girl (my fault not hers), she might lack this deterrent. Really motivated me to stop making excuses re training. Seems there is a solution to most peoples perceived outcomes. Great content.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you and I'm happy the training video was helpful. :)

[@jeffg.1471]

Mate you are such an awesome teacher! Learning a lot! Awesome videos 👍👍👍

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you, I appreciate that! :)

[@dogawalk_adventures]

Great work. I’ll have to adapt some of this to my Blue Heeler training.

[@2doohhead]

this is extremely helpful! I should be getting a dog sometime soon and since my city can get pretty dangerous for women in my city- especially when it gets dark or when alone🤦🏾‍♀️ thanks for the video

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks for sharing and I'm happy the video is helpful. :)

[@biblejournal7588]

Um, get a gun. I have one but I don't live alone.

[@jimmyneutron6766]

*in my city* In EVERY CITY some are just way worse or better than others when it comes to safety.

[@workingonit5107]

Love your videos, you do a great job breaking down the moves of each command and then tying it all together at the end. Thanks

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you, I really appreciate that and I'm happy the videos are helpful. :)

[@FreakyFunnies]

Very nice and clever strategy! Thank you for sharing it in such a simple way!

[@tgood-oq4mt]

Best training video! Thank you I have a high prey drive dog that would benefit from this type of training 1

[@suddsmisra]

Super Nate just what is needed

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks for watching and commenting! :)

[@laurietalg2460]

Wow this is awesome thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Love all the videos

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, and I'm happy you enjoyed the video.

[@JanMarieKellyAuthor]

Great video (and idea) hard to do some of this stuff when you are completely on your own for training though. :(

[@rosejaylb]

Thank you so much, just came across your channel. I’m in love. So helpful💖💖💖

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you, I really appreciate that! Cheers!

[@daddyskitz4645]

Can’t believe I’ve done this already with both my staffy and chihuahua! 🤣 no toy only treats. They both perk up to the commands “who’s that?” Or “what’s that’s” . But they have the tone on that command to be specific. Always on leash: So it’s kinda aggressive but they don’t mind me at all now and just aim their attention over where I look or gesture. The staffy gets confused on where I want her to aim her focus, if it’s dark and we only hear a noise and not see some scaley denizen of the dark. But the chihuahua is pretty good on being being focused on which direction to actually bark in. Rather than my staffy pacing around me braying and hackling in random directions looking for something to bark at or waiting for noise to find the direction.

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! Nice! Thanks for sharing. :)

[@iJakeeyxGarland]

Only just discovered this channel, good stuff mate I train my lurcher he’s a good boy :)

[@karlschofield9651]

Love your videos! I’d love to see you with The Monks of New Skete! That would be a great video.

[@crimsonfied5329]

First, and looking forward to this video!

[@NateSchoemer]

Yay! Thank you!

[@Ayabean189]

Love the way you train buddy! Excited to pass onto my girl Laya

[@sophiesmith5922]

Hahahaha! So fun to watch Ari. My girl is just not drivey enough to do this now. Wish I knew this when she was still young!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! Arih's a lot of fun. :)

[@redhaabdulridha2906]

Thank you so much! This deserves a Subscribe.

[@chocortez23]

Nate!! Oh wow, wow wow wow!! This video is an answer to prayer!!!! You don't know how much this is going to help me with my dogs! This video is GOLD!!! I appreciate your work so much and it is such a blessings! The communication gap between my dogs and me is slowing growing smaller and our understanding stronger. Just a question. Why didn't you mark her? And, can treats be used or a toy has to be used?

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! I'm happy the video was helpful. There was no need to mark, since the primary reward comes out within the first second of the command. The barking brings the toy closer and closer to the dog, so they continue to bark. You can try to use treats, but I don't believe it will be nearly as effective as a toy is.

[@jeanius123]

My local police in London Ontario Canada has a K-9 unit that would blow your mind but also I think agree with you in this education video 😀

[@mccally681]

This quickly and effectively produces results to the effects of deterring. But I can’t help but think if there’s a way to do it without what seems like tricking the dog into thinking that somebody is going to come and play with them with a toy and just behave in a way that would deter someone and to actually be authentic with the dog that there might be danger or you are nervous and have you and the dog Be on the same page. Where the dog nose knows To bark with that easy way or may be more aggressive way if somebody approaches them. Dogs are intuitive and yes out of habit They will behave certain ways but isn’t it more valuable to have a dog that is in tune with the moment and the owner whatever they are going through if they’re in trouble or they’re happy or there’s danger than to Treat a dog to pretend to be on alert when in fact they may be in danger and yet expect good things to happen. Now I do believe in like the confidence building like making the believe that they are super hero and exposure to new things I think that’s wonderful and like you know showing them how strong they are as a baby but it’s a little different here because also they are getting excited for the toy so in a real life situation someone’s walking to them and they don’t have a toy wouldn’t that start conditioning them that after that alert sometimes I get a toy but in real case scenarios sometimes they don’t

[@NateSchoemer]

It's a deterrent and shouldn't be something you actually need to use. It's also not "tricking" the dog, if you always reward the dog when you do the training. You should only give a dog this command in two situations. a) During training and you have a reward for the dog. b) If you truly feel threatened and are using it to make a potential threat to go away. I can't imagine someone would have to use this command on a regular basis. In addition, training a dog to actually bite makes that dog a liability. If you want to train a dog to bite, then you should join a protection training club. People shouldn't want to send their dogs to bite a "bad guy." Being a "hard target" is much better. If you send your dog to bite someone, you are literally risking the dog's life. So, sending a dog to bite should be only used in a situation where you believe your life is at risk.

[@keenbtf]

Going to be starting this with my border collie mix due to a recent scare that I had. Thank you for this easy-to-follow video!

[@sebastiansanchez3475]

Best video on this topic

[@pokeamanpokeaman]

That was so interesting, using this method looks simple but effective..

[@nightexe6070]

This is really cool trick. Love your videos

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks so much!

[@timothyomalley1851]

Cool stuff!!!! I still need to teach him how to bark lol

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! Thanks, Tim!

[@simonettanencini625]

Sono dei cani bellissimi e fantastici ❤sei un bravo allenatore 🤗👍

[@michellewilkes5801]

Excellent I love this and it's something I've never seen before That's awesome This is awesome airey is awesome And this trick is wow I love it 10 out of 10 👋🖐️👍

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@chops1352]

The cutest bark ever haahha my friends dog (a french mastiff) has passed now but he was old and lovely and we would play all the time but he could turn him on me at will and it was genuinely terrifying, the thing is he wasn't playing he would have ripped me to pieces. Nothing beats a well-trained dog when it comes to a good deterrent.

[@elijahroshchupkin7271]

I jest got a female heeler And I'm trying my best to train her and this video was very helpful

[@jenniferminshall6109]

I add my word protect!!

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! As long as you're consistent, any word should work. :) I like easy because it doesn't sound like I'm telling the dog to protect. :)

[@exgrunt1]

Awesome video. I need to try that with Ranger!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! I'm happy you enjoyed the video.

[@bek4007]

Tat is amazing what i did with my dogs is on a walk as soon as we see group of people dog immediately come to me ( i used hill command on training as soon as we are alone i command "Free ) soon dog automatically come next to me if we see somebody around Also, our dog trainer told us that muzzle on your dog can do the trick- people see muzzle and assume that dog is aggressive (it does not need to be on dogs muzzle, just hanging on neck ) But your way is weary useful. dog really act like aggressive dog Thanks Nate

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! And yes, your dog trainer was correct. When most people see a muzzle on a dog, they leave the dog alone because they assume the dog is aggressive. The funny thing is that they are safer when the dog is muzzled. Lol!

[@svenfernandes]

this one earned you one more subscriber

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Sven. I appreciate that! Cheers!

[@Yosetime]

I have a great Pyrenees. She doesn't do "training', as described here. But she is a livestock guardian and guarding is in her blood and that is something I don't need to teach her in regards to watching the property or house. She barks when in the backyard at home every time a bird violates her space! But on leash she prefers to ignore people (I actually had to teach her when I rescued her as a one year old as she was scared to death of everything, like everything, including me. She can spot an aggressive or not 'socially acceptable' dog (that is in the dog world) from a block away and lets you know. If she's off leash, and If it's serious she will freeze on the spot and stare that dog down until that dog either gives up or goes in for an inappropriate dominance performance, and 100% of the time leaves with a new lesson, no blood drawn either). But while on leash I teach her to ignore it or walk across the street to get away from it so that she feels secure in my leadership and knows how to address strangers, mostly strange dogs. It's hard to teach a pyr most things that normal dogs do. They don't play with toys, rarely work for treats, and really don't give a hoot what you want. But, still, I am confident, as she has proven in the past, that no matter what, any dog or human who invades my space or hers, gets put instantly in the zone the makes that threat retreat. Thousands or years of bloodline to get that natural action. Her size alone (around 130ish lbs after a diet) makes most people not even attempt to touch her and most dogs with more than 2 brain cells approach respectfully. But I do wish to teach her an alert command for times when she is just frolicking around on leash and not seeming to pay attention (although in my gut I know she really is and as slow as her body normally moves, she's extraordinary fast when in active protection mode). Anyway, I am at a loss on how to teach her the 'alert' command (I call it 'watch'. Pyr's are not like other dogs. I don't want to make her anxious while out on a leash walk. I just want her to 'watch' certain people as we walk and just be aware that I am concerned about someone. Nothing really is a game to a Pyr unless they are looking for a belly rub. So this training in this video will never, ever work for a pyr. I need a way to make her 'watch' certain people and know that I am concerned them. And I want other people, like sketchy people walking behind me or something, to know that I can command my dog to stare them down without getting aggressive if unnecessary. Being stared down by a Pyr is about as scary as being stared down by a wolf or something. I just want her to 'watch' certain people on command. No idea how to do that. Possibly not necessary but I'd still like to have a 'watch' command.

[@gloryhawker1544]

smart technique nate

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Bikram!

[@ajdjsknndndnd6227]

you're amazing! thanks!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you, I really appreciate the support. :)

[@chrispychan4547]

Thank you for the knowledge from Australia, top notch 👍 Sub'd

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome, thank you!

[@LisaSimpsonLiberal]

great video, but how do you turn off the Alert command?

[@NateSchoemer]

To turn off the Alert command, I recommend teaching a "Quiet" command. Start by using a physical cue to guide your dog to stop barking. Once your dog consistently responds to the physical cue, introduce the verbal "Quiet" command just before the cue. With enough practice, your dog will respond to the verbal command alone. Let me know if you need more help with the process!

[@sydneybranham9825]

Can’t wait for a new video.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! :)

[@MotherofGSD]

1. Do you have a video/or can you make a video on how to teach a dog to GROWL? 2. My 2 year old GS Ace has never growled or barked when we play tug, keep away, or dangle any toy or food around him! How do I create the excitement that Ari (sp?) has? I have taught Ace how to speak, but he will bark 1 time and it is usually a soft bark!

[@NateSchoemer]

You can try using frustration like in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpa5iICZrMeZZ9k

[@andrehawk100]

Nate Could you tell us what toys you are using when your training a dog? Where to purchase them? Love the videos.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! If you're curious about what food, treats, or training products that I use, you can see them listed here: www.nateschoemer.com/store

[@acyberchasm]

i was looking for a tutorial like that, thank you!

[@NateSchoemer]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching! 😁🐶

[@shantanudhumal7936]

I was really inspired by ur videos . Ur channel is what I like the most . I had just one question. How ur dogs happen to be so enthusiastic while training? My dog does obey the orders but isn't enthusiastic and is reaction are not that fast as they suppose to be.

[@NateSchoemer]

What Ivan said. You can also check out my video on speeding up your dogs commands: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnqalmqEl6uKpqc

[@jimh3588]

This is a great video!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you! :)

[@Karina-Loves-Andreas]

Nate, have you started doing any "Protection Sport" training yet with THIS dog? IGP, French Ring, or whatever? Oh my goodness--she absolutely looks BORN FOR IT. If you don't title this beautiful girl, it will be a crime. She is AWESOME.

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! Yes, I’ve trained her in French ring, but never competed with her.

[@tallybeaverman9462]

This is one I would have trouble with. When I got my Bouvier at 6 weeks old, she wouldn't even take food from my hand, it took time to get her to do that. The good thing is that I can leave my dinner on the coffee table and go into the kitchen to get something to drink, and know she won't take any food from my plate. She will watch it closely, salivate, but won't touch it, unless I tell her it's ok. Never trained her to do that, she just does it. I can throw a ball, she just looks at it, turns around and walks away. She won't fetch. She won't even play tug of war with a tug. But she decide she would be my personal protection dog around Thanksgiving. We were doing a Bever Removal job for a tree farm, the owner and his family got out of the truck, and they spread out, some going to the pond and others to the back of the truck. She jumped into action, rounded them up and herded them back to the side of the truck, and kept them at bay. She never bit anyone, so I was confident that she would bite these folks. Tried to tell her they were ok, they belonged here, but she never heard than command before and wouldn't let them go. So I tried Eva Come, and she broke loose and came to me. Then I said Eva Down, and she laid on the ground facing me, but still all 4 feet touching the ground and not relaxed, as if she was ready for more action. When I got done securing my equipment, I walked over and introduced her to the family, she licked their hands and was good to them until it was time to leave. The old man said "That dog is well trained", but I never trained her for this, she just turned 3 and was adapting her adult behavior. She did it just like she was trained for it. But now I'm afraid she will escalate as time goes on without any formal training. I want to train her when to bark, when to bite and when to quit so I have more control and she doesnt get out of control. K9-1 gives instruction on it starting with a tug, but she won't ever put the tug in her mouth. Eva plays with the Pitbull down the street, but when the pit yelps like it was hurt, Eva stops and waits for the pit to instigate the play again, she really doesnt want to hurt anything. Maybe she will stay this way, or maybe she will get more aggressive to percieved threats as time goes on. So how do I get her to play tug of war, put honey on the tug?

[@NateSchoemer]

If you want to do protection training, then I would suggest finding a local protection club. Check out these club links. French Ring Protection Sport: www.ringsport.org/index.php?pg=clubs IPO Protection Sport: www.germanshepherddog.com/events-new/ Protection Sport Association: psak9-as.org/psa-affiliated-club-list/ Mondioring Protection Sport: www.usmondioring.org/clubs/

[@yotaforlife8408]

feel like my rotti has this programmed in him .. I just have to say Watch and he get chest out ears up with a snarling look amd walks like that with his head in a swivel

[@ashleynicholls6165]

Great video!! More like this please 🙏

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Ashley!

[@dellcardi4766]

Steve o teaching us good things

[@bdub0983]

This video is very different than I thought it would be

[@NateSchoemer]

I hope you enjoyed it. :)

[@brkaat22]

Nice job 👏 Nate

[@allyodin8063]

My dog doesnt get much excited over toys, he's just not that interested in them...any tips on what else?

[@TheTwistedArcade]

YESS MORE PROTECTION TRAINING VIDEOS PLEEEEASE I’m training my Pitweiler puppy to be a guard/personal protection dog

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks and yes, more to come. :)

[@biblejournal7588]

What a gross mix. Pitts and rotts need to be put down. And in happy to do it. 🔫

[@nickdelgado3324]

Beautiful dog 🤩

[@jaelwhyms7212]

The only thing to add to this would be the person with the leash should be giving the encouragement when the dog is barking “ good girl , easy ,good girl “ etc etc .. that also could make the dog understand it’s not play , and more aggression they need because what crook is going to encourage the dog . When the owner encourages it the dog realizes biting/ barking at guy with toy/ weapon is a good behavior

[@jimmyli5475]

Well, the easy command is excellent as long as you would not say it often.

[@khaliducsi]

you are amazing as usual 🙏

[@Wilderness_therapy]

My can Corso alabai will love this

[@useemehere2]

Great dog training because I also want my dog to bark at my command.

[@hb1856]

Wow great content

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you! :)

[@vikramtheone]

"Taco..., Cheese burger... attack".

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol!

[@Salman-or8by]

Nice work

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@BryceMcAllister998]

My dog will whine but I can’t get him to bark to save my lifeeeeeee

[@abbiegotham5241]

I’m doubting I’ll get an answer but I might as well try haha. At what point should/do you take away the other person with the toy? Can the dog understand the command means to be loud rather than a toy is coming? Should you then use treats and rewards? Thank you!

[@dkeylive3099]

She is doing lovely out :) any video about this ,?

[@NateSchoemer]

Not sure I understand your question.

[@oui2826]

Hi Nate I really hope you'll read my comment. I've got a 6 months old female malinois, which I've tried you technique with. She has a really strong play drive, and teaching her stuff through playing is really easy. However, she doesn't really get frustrated. When I'm trying to get her to bark, she just sits down and stares at me like "dad, what are you doing?" she never barks at me. She does it to people sometimes etc, but never to me. How would you adapt with such a dog?

[@NateSchoemer]

That's how it was with Harley in this video. We just kept teasing her until she barked, including playing with other dogs to get her frustrated enough. You just have to keep trying different things until you get the results. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpa5iICZrMeZZ9k

[@oui2826]

@@NateSchoemer awesome man, thanks a lot. May I know approximately how long it took you to get her to bark for the first time? 15 minutes? More?

[@Melmelba]

I trained my previous dog and current dog to bark on command by just saying “bark” whenever they barked. Maybe this is improper, but has some the trick. It’s also good to teach them to bark by visual cue. I only say this because one of my dogs is starting to lose her hearing.

[@eefstt]

amazing thanks

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank. you too!

[@jordansamson7357]

Can you show a video of you doing the command with out the toy to prove this technique works., because she could be only barking bc she sees the toy and wants to play.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks for commenting. The dog will ONLY bark at the toy if you do not say the command before the toy is visible to the dog. Just like I demonstrated, you have to say the command and then the person comes out with the toy. It's just like everything we do in dog training. The command comes first, then the motivating factor. After enough repetitions the dog will do the desired behavior without the physical cue (motivating factor).

[@nunop.9242]

This video is fantastic and very easy to understand. I just have one question. What if the person is behind you and not in front? Do you just turn around and give the comand?

[@nunop.9242]

@@ivanekovek Yes. Makes sense. Thanks for the help.

[@NateSchoemer]

What Ivan said. Thanks for watching! :)

[@luxqueenmina]

hay nate !! how would you go about getting the dog to stand still between the legs while barking ? i have some ideas off the top of my head but wanted to know your thoughts. thanks in advance!

[@Stxrrlistic]

4 hours ago! I'll call that early! Hi Nate!

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! Hi, Aishat! :)

[@spectrumgaming6282]

When I'm teasing my dog...he watches me as if I'm crazy

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! It can take some time, depending on the dog.

[@freeshooter4084]

My word is get em

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! Thanks for sharing.

[@Karina-Loves-Andreas]

My guy doesn't get THAT excited for a regular ball or tug, but I recently started using a "Lotus Ball" with treats inside for rewarding "downs" and "sits" at a distance. I might be able to train this behavior with the Lotus Ball. If that works better for us, I'll let you know, send video😁

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing and best of luck! 😁🐶

[@Caleb-ey1ml]

also, how do you teach the "done" command where they stop acting aggressively?

[@dylancloud97]

Teach them a release word that u would use to let them out of any position because this is still a command even tho they expect a reward

[@NateSchoemer]

I usually teach the command "all done" by saying the command when I finish a training session with a dog. After enough repetitions, the dog will realize that "all done" means that the training is completed. You can also use a new command to stop the barking, such as a sit or even a quiet command. :)

[@gaborsvagrik4754]

Nate thanks for posting this. So if the bad guy has a back pack and gives it to dog the dog will be happy with the back pack and can go after the handler? Just wondering if you built a default into the dog with tug toy.

[@bradtremblay2111]

Hey Nate! For older dogs (3 years+) do you recommend teaching 1 command per session or is it ok to work several during that time?

[@NateSchoemer]

I always like teaching several commands during each session. It makes the training more fun and interesting to the dog.

[@Journeyman1642]

I’m more interested in Rachel. 😂😂

[@user-qs1lk5dt1f]

Any advice for teaching this to dogs with lower prey drives and higher treat/food drives?

[@oldsap]

if i've taught my dog the bark on command using the word "bark" should i use another command for the alert on command?

[@NateSchoemer]

Yes, because usually when you teach the bark command, the dog will bark in your direction. With this command, the dog is barking and looking for the other person with the toy. :)

[@oldsap]

@@NateSchoemer thank you for the reply