How to train your puppy to FOCUS HEEL - pt. 1 Flip Finish

Training my German Shepherd puppy to focus heel. pt 1
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[@lindajane1982]

This was awesome! I tried with my 6 month old shepherd and worked so well. Thank you!!!

[@linachee-duran502]

I watched this whole thing I don't even have a dog right now...

[@LoVE.B.]

@Lina Chee-Duran, you are on your way to owning one.

[@testdan]

I watched sheild k9 so many times ,every time I hear cherp I get excited and start munching .

[@NODAK9]

@@testdan 🤤

[@guillermomartinez9849]

@@testdan same thing happens to me 🤣

[@sticks0662]

I don't have a dog either, but hopefully, someday, I'll have one.

[@hadassah8549]

EXCELLENT!!!! I used to train. I’m in my 60’s. It’s hard to find a good trainer Love watching! I will tell people about your You Tube channel I’m just helping people right now at no charge. Because some want to train but can’t afford it and some just don’t have a clue even though there are Free lessons on You Tube🧐. I can’t believe the people getting dogs and think they are born with knowing what to do!😩

[@vitaliivanov3036]

training my Labrador with your videos (without the attack part) and the results are impressive. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Greetings from Bulgaria

[@tangthepilgrim8515]

Man this was so insightful. Seeing ‘pushiness’ in a new light as a power to harness and channel into obedience. Too often I lose my dogs attention, probably because of a subconscious fear of allowing her to be perceived by others as poorly behaved or “dangerous” (she’s a bull breed). Thanks for the lesson!

[@dwDragon88]

Beautiful puppers

[@mattjsamet]

Thank you for your kind help and free advice priceless !!

[@Ledgewand]

Great videos dude with the right amount of detail - it’s going to help me and my pups soppppp much. Thank you man 🙏 sending love from the U.K. ❤️

[@thomaschia7090]

Best video on training puppy to heel.

[@angelokirkwood8211]

His bark is beautiful

[@Karina-Loves-Andreas]

Again--you ARE THE BEST TRAINER, lol!! Utilizing some of this today! You ROCK!!!!!❤❤❤😄

[@r.i.s.t.o]

I use the same terminal marker, so it feels like home watching your training videos :D

[@bean1396]

You need a million subscribers! Such great videos!

[@davidw6828]

Till he almost bites me haha. Next level trainer. I don’t have the balls for that

[@katerinaadriah]

This video is fantastic! Thank you!

[@javiervalles3972]

Your videos are simply amazing, I have never seen someone explain so clearly and believe me I see a lot of videos about dog training, I have a two-month-old Malinois, it would be great if you made a video about the bark command, greetings from Mexico I wish you much success! (I am using a translator)

[@Karina-Loves-Andreas]

Here's the video you're looking for where he teaches the command to bark😊: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXrWp4NtpqqGpq8

[@bradstanky]

Love your videos man

[@LawEnforcementTodaycom]

Great how-to video .....thank you!

[@jenniferw5095]

He's beautiful and bossy. Loud bark.

[@mayaajami3427]

Thank youuuu that was sooo helpful

[@Azazel518]

great vid on building drive in the dog to keep it's attention 👋

[@elizabethquinn9689]

Beautiful dog

[@mrs.pulliam839]

This is good. Thanks for posting this video.

[@emmawolf7845]

love this

[@markfcoble]

Thanks. Appreciate you sharing.

[@Gen3tx]

I just took in a 2 year old mal because he was too much to handle for the last onset and I agree with you saying there is no such thing as too worked up for training. I noticed the more pushy and mouthy he gets the quicker he learned and he’ll have a real solid form whenever you actually use the command when he’s calmed down

[@BaconNDCheese]

can you make a video discussing the "imprinting period" of a puppy? and how it affects the puppies growth and habits down the road? Thank you!

[@Karina-Loves-Andreas]

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[@Antonietta-Michaud]

I've started doing this with my 11 week old GS

[@karesasmotts]

Thank you for this. I have a 4 month old Giant Schnauzer that I am working with and he struggles with keeping focused.

[@kennelizigadogspets1704]

Great video thanks 🙏

[@STORMIEDOO]

Awesome!!!

[@piyushjaiswal2235]

Superb

[@ashoushtrainingk-9736]

Good job 👍👌👌

[@lucypassmorev]

Good dog

[@danielmeade1573]

Nice horses 🐎

[@JamesSmith-pc6bh]

My dog isn't a GSD but he does listen very well when I have food in my hand. As soon as the food is gone so is the obedience.

[@SM-om5jn]

Food gets faded and replaced with a toy. You need to work on motovation and more conditioning.

[@ccrider43]

You never reward with food..!!! Praise is all you need.

[@nyfries]

@@ccrider43 lol and here you are at a video where the whole video is him rewarding with food

[@ccrider43]

@@nyfries LOL, And did Not Watch the Whole Video because it is not proper training. This kind of video is to be expected from KZbin back yard trainers that think they know it all. Praise , Praise , Praise is all you need when training.

[@nyfries]

@@ccrider43 yes that is fine for pet training and for most type of training. This video is about focus heeling positioning of the dog’s body is vital. It’s not something most pet owners train for. Using food to lure the dog into proper position is the simplest way. The treat and lure is phase out as when the dog understand the concept. Although I would like to see you do competition style heeling with just praise and have the dog be in proper position, not just loose leash walking. Please make a video.

[@GirLee316]

I love that you use positive reinforcement to train this. No pain, no force.... Just fun and respect!

[@randolphso3747]

He was conditioned that way. There was prongs or corrections. Just not in this training.

[@rebeccasuraci7666]

Awwww booooodiful bark 🤣

[@MasterOfAllBulldogs]

GOOD VIDEO

[@jacobs-h398]

THis guy is a genius

[@marybaker5319]

Hi I found d this video how long do u train him to follow your hand to make that circle in front of you before you go to your side please thank u

[@lexinieves9936]

Great video! Just starting to learn protection training and your videos are a help. Quick question though, can you kindly explain the chirping noise your doing for the pup? Thanks!

[@susanlippy1009]

Have you heard of marker training? His chirp is the same as a click from a clicker. Advantage is no extra equipment to fumble with.

[@Jenny-bc5kz]

Elite member ( puppy course, off leash and rehab) with 7 month old Corso. When called into finish he bites my hand or arm out of excitement . Marking the nip with NO isn't enough . I try and practice the finish with lower energy. What do you suggest on how to correct. I don't want him to think he is being corrected for the finish with NO and +P but the biting needs to stop.

[@SoloStage]

So i hand feed kibble as well but my working-line bites my hand like crazy. I know its what I should expect. Is there a better way to hold the kibble maybe? Or should I just continue to suck it up and take the bites. He is 5 months now. Czech.

[@leyo5]

At what age should you start with this training?

[@chriscampbell4330]

Purchased 6 month old male shephard very timid what are some tips to bond best and gain his trust

[@divinestouch463]

You need to get a training spot in the U S 😩

[@wendyk806]

Could you show how you transition the dog from always expecting a treat? I don’t like having to carry treats on my walks. It isn’t enough to keep them from chasing off at someone or something anyway.

[@adiestramientocaninorodrig1230]

do you have on line courses?

[@shubhamsakhare3797]

Can you please tell me about your shoes??

[@javiervillarreal8367]

Can u teach the bark like that

[@johnmurphy2655]

Anybody have a link to part 2 lol can’t find it anywhere???🤣🤣🤣

[@marybaker5319]

How do u get him to bark when u want him to

[@eefstt]

Could you please make a video of how you transition from walking to heel with a food lure to using the toy. My 6month old girl is pretty decent at following the hand, even when its off her nose. When i try putting the toy under my armpit she gets out of position after the first step. Thanks in advance 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@cretudavid8622]

Use a leash. Don't let her go out of the position.

[@stevo17500]

How do you stop him from jumping so much

[@benjaminAgagne]

Wish all my clients had well bred Mals and Shepherds 🤐

[@trey4lifeguy6]

What kind of kebbel is that

[@gregvogel165]

What is the practical reason for A focus heal vs just heal ? What is the order to teach a puppy what they learn ?

[@susanlippy1009]

For every day? Well if you are in a busy environment and must walk through a crowd of people and dogs having your dog focus on you vs the environment could be the difference between enjoyable and lawsuit.

[@candor777]

Suggestion on how to get dog to work for kibble?

[@susanlippy1009]

Don't over feed the dog. Begin your training in a boring environment only moving into high distraction environments once the skill is learned and proofed. If your dog has zero interest in food the most likely reason is that they are not hungry. If you just ate a fancy steak dinner and are full you want this plate of plain steamed broccoli? No. Maybe you might take a bite of cheesecake but you don't want my broccoli. Youse your normal meal rations and train as a part of feeding. Keep your pup at a lean weight that's healthy.

[@candor777]

@@susanlippy1009 thanks for the response. The dog is not over fed. And can go multiple days without eating and still won’t work for kibble.

[@susanlippy1009]

@@candor777 are there allergies at play? Or maybe just food sensitivity. Both will cause a dog to shun kibble. My rottie cannot eat many brands. Science diet makes her sick. Purina she refuses to eat. There are some more whole food refrigerator foods she seems good on and oddly seems to be fine with cheap Bill Jack. If pup is shunning food it might be issue. Plain Yogurt can be helpful and pumpkin if pup seems off. I use the refrigerator food as it comes in nice round bites I can feed easily like kibble. Since it's actual food it has nutrition and isn't empty calories. Out and about I often just use meat as it's high value. Plain kibble has been pretty much phased out unless I'm in a rush.

[@yvonnasun]

If my dog feels like Im not giving the reward to her right away it means it's not for her so she avoids it by looking away or lying down. I can't get her to heel 😭 as she won't try to eat from my hand like that She also doesn't follow my hand if I try to lure her into the position

[@cretudavid8622]

Force her to follow your hand, use a leash

[@ThePhysedCoach]

Why do you "cherp"? is that to let him know he's in the correct position? Thanks!

[@susanlippy1009]

Marker training. It marks the exact position or behavior you are rewarding. His chirp is the exact same thing as clicking a clicker, just requires no additional equipment.

[@immad3adkid]

Tried this and bad luck for me. It's hard to get a shar pei's attention. I hope you have any suggestion aside from good treat. Thanks in advance! And once I get his attention, he bits my finger before eating the treat 😔

[@susanlippy1009]

Are you working in a very noisy or distracting environment? Shar Pei dogs are a hoot. But they are also not as inclined to focus on us as German shepherds and Mal's. Find a room that's uncluttered and out of the flow of household traffic or train in the morning while family asleep. Smaller space is better and begin with a leash or long line on pup so you can gently bring pups attention back when needed. Don't just dump food for free, use that meal to train first then let him have any leftover after. Do not overfeed your Shar Pei. So many of them are too fat! It's not cute it's deadly. Long life over rolls.

[@ElaineC223]

What if the dog's head doesn't follow and kind of hesitates and doesn't follow the hand?

[@susanlippy1009]

You progressed to fast. The puppy in the video has already learned how to learn this way. Start with simply touching your hand and progress to tiny head movements. Eventually pup will spin. Soon a bulb goes off and the dog understands that following the target or the hand is what earns reward and it becomes faster from there.

[@nefenzinga]

I want my dog to take food from me softly without biting me and being wild but still have that bite power and still have her be agreesive when I want her to..is that possible ?

[@amygles8783]

Yes. My girl is like that. I trained her with peanut butter or something soft. Put it in you hand, make a fist and make a small hole so she can put her tongue inside and lick. If she bites pull away your hand and start again. That way she learns to be gentle if she wants food. You can also introduce a new command. That doesn’t make your dog friendly to everyone, just to your hand :)

[@Six2226]

My gsd female is 3 years old now..... can I do this with her now ???? Shes toy driven, not food driven.

[@batshevasagiv6979]

I trained my neighbors dog to heel, she is a Belgian Shepard - lab mix, shes 5 years old. i honestly think its never too late to train your dog, dogs are smart at all ages and love to please

[@NODAK9]

Try a lacrosse ball as her reward. Food should be a motivator and sometimes we use turkey hot dogs (which sounds terrible) but they work extremely well in limited use while the pup associates positive behaviors/reward.

[@thelastrebelshow1627]

I have a puppy exactly like that one so close it’s scary.

[@Karina-Loves-Andreas]

You are lucky then!😄❤🐾

[@thelastrebelshow1627]

@@Karina-Loves-Andreas Her names Luna and she’s doubled in size in the two months since I left the first comment. I have a male too his name is Rommel, then there Reggie my Pit/Sheppard mix. And Chopper my Pit/Border collie mix who’s almost 16. You’re right I am lucky. Thank you.

[@freedomforall88]

Good video. I like to train without food. Although it's easier with threats.

[@SM-om5jn]

Your dogs hate you.

[@freedomforall88]

@@SM-om5jn you know nothing, my dogs are healthy, I feed them live nutrients unlike the food you buy in the store. We exercise 2 to 4 hours daily. I don't feed them treats. Maybe you need to quit eating so much sugar and preservatives food and maybe your mind will come back. Have a great day, peace out.

[@hmongty37]

How do you get your puppy to bark?

[@vikingdogmanship]

people want strange things.... jeez

[@NODAK9]

Depends on their drive, etc.

[@binil7162]

Bro puppy available

[@DarrenakaHeater]

Humans are easy to read cause we use language. Amazing how you guys learn about dogs that don't speak. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@michellemanning2518]

????Recommendations...1yr old mal that wont focus heel he has a trainer who's our k9 officer and trainer for the department he started our basic and advanced obedience and ecollar had to start from scratch he got attacked by and bullied by our form foster pitbull who became possessive over me and aggressive towards him so my mal is dog fear reactive...well we've been trying to get a focus heel tried food and his tug ball is a no go with training he way to fixed on chewing on it like a pacifier lack of a better word I seen the heel stick already have one on my list on Amazon but anything else he just wont look up he responds to fuss anywhere I can call fuss and he comes instantly and will sit right at my feet and look up my trainer said some dogs will and some wont and he made the comment he moves around alot like a "cop" maybe hes to alert and intuitive to his surroundings idk I'm not a fan of training with food cause they tend to only want to listen to food and I value my fingers lol cause he gets to crazy with treats and forgets easy and his teeth are sharp

[@williamphillips2940]

How can I get my dog to bark

[@susanlippy1009]

Barking does have genetic component. Certain breeds were bred to talk a lot as it was advantageous to the job at hand. However you can influence the behavior by encouraging it. Reward when your dog does bark and they will bark more. Watch to see what triggers barking and use that information to predict when the dog will bark and add a cue when you know they are going to bark. Rinse repeat and eventually you can trigger barking on cue.

[@shabbyguy4334]

"Choep"

[@530WARRIOR]

Man I got motion sickness from the camera moving too much.

[@matthewwallace568]

Only haters give these videos a thumbs down. When do puppies tend to be more responsive, before or after a meal?

[@shieldk9]

Hunger helps.

[@user-es9nb5wj6i]

Hi a lake my kanel

[@mattbegnoche2081]

What age do you start Ecollar training on a GSD puppy ?

[@vikingdogmanship]

In Norway? Never😄

[@NODAK9]

Never, you shouldn’t need one.

[@cretudavid8622]

@@NODAK9 if you want to have the best trained dog in the world that is reliable under any circumstances than an ecollar is the best way.

[@sylonncarr8338]

High food drive

[@jordancolkitt1201]

I cant even get my gsd female to look at me long enough to do that😅

[@golfinguna]

Jordan Colkitt, You should do focus training with treats. Hold the treat in front of your face. as soon as your dog makes eye contact give her the treat. practice this, she will soon get the message.

[@justagirlandherdogs615]

Who else checked their phone at 3:18

[@paraghard-working8770]

Butty full trening is good and thankyou

[@mathieujasinski2383]

Rewarding the jumping and the barking, and almost feeding him a whole meal in a training session.. I'm not convinced this is the right way to train any dog

[@jimgriffin4015]

I don't agree, the finish has nothing to do with heeling. Its completely separate exercise. Great pup btw

[@Apex_K9]

Your absolutely right....it is a great pup

[@leica0000]

Is 9 months too old to start teaching this?

[@DougHinVA]

'real quick' ? what is that for ? Why put that in at all ?

[@aor3a.r613]

My dog won't follow the food no matter how hard I try

[@susanlippy1009]

Have you used smelly foods? Do you train when the dog is hungry? Are you starting in an area with low distractions? Has the dog been taught to touch a hand or target first? All dogs are capable of following your hand with food, but they may not do so if they have been taught to not take food from hands, are fearful or submissive or are confused as to what you are asking or distracted by environment. Which one is the culprit for your pup? Change that and start by teaching pup to take food from your hand then gradually add motion. In small increments.

[@ccrider43]

You never reward with food.!! Praise is all you need!!

[@susanlippy1009]

It's obviously working for him. He has successfully dogs in both sport and police fields and a successful breeding program. If praise works for you then great do that. He is showing how he trains, feel free to make a video showing how you train and detailing your successfully trained dogs in sport or working environments. I'll happily view both and decide how it is I wish to train.

[@marcmanitou4182]

Really annoying nervous panning the camera all the time. Why? Nice puppy, by the way.