Labrador Retriever VS German Shepherd | Transferring Dog Training Skillsets

Join Uncle Stonnie as he works with a Labrador Retriever and a German Shepherd to demonstrates key principles involved with properly transferring dog training skillsets between situations and environments.
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[@StonnieDennis]

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[@Obeoneobe]

Hi Stonnie, I love your content! Just went down a "box feeding" rabbit hole of KZbin videos and was curious about what you think of the technique/process.

[@edgar7vn]

Uncle stonnie got him a beautiful malinois

[@StonnieDennis]

@@Obeoneobe I don't even know what that is...

[@Obeoneobe]

@@StonnieDennis I found out about it from listening to "The Canine Paradigm" podcast episode number 4. Really interesting concept. Check it out and let me know what you think!

[@briannaholley9263]

What part of Ky are you from?

[@margaretfleming3554]

Someone give this man a TV show. Sensible no nonsense dog training. Brilliant!

[@debbiesmith2207]

KZbin is the new TV.

[@rachelbarrido1602]

Please, I would watch this series!

[@spaceman51974]

I own a black lab and a GSD. I am constantly getting compliments how great they behave when out and about. Trained both all by myself. It's my hobby and I love my dogs.

[@debbiebolek2117]

Which one is the protective one?

[@DoggyU]

I think I’m on the other side of the spectrum from most of your viewers. I crate my dogs while driving. My dogs are too valuable to me to get to “party” in the back. Crates mean safety for both me and the dog in the event of an accident (aka they are not a projectile). If the dogs want to party, they can do that while we hike, kayak, camp, travel, run and bike together. People are idiots and always on their cell phones. No one ever plans on being in an accident and I couldn’t live with myself if I injured or killed my dog over something that was totally preventable. But my dogs also really enjoy their crates so I don’t feel like they are losing out in that respect. Plus, when they’re muddy and wet from all that adventuring, my car isn’t :) 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@jens5934]

While I understand your reasoning, I personally wouldn’t create my dog inside a vehicle. Accidents have so many variables, one issue is loose pets thrown about in an impact, another consideration might be being trapped inside a wreck on fire…. So many different scenarios that maybe better practice would be harness clipped into seatbelt, so quick extraction is possible? I just think getting a dog out of a mangled crate, buried inside a mangled steel cage of a car could be problematic? I’m happy to have my dogs in the back of my ute and that works for us, but I’m also simpatico with your views, hence just throwing ideas out there to increase the knowledge to base sound decisions on.

[@DoggyU]

@@jens5934 I use crash tested crates with dual exits in case one is blocked. They are military grade crates that hold up better than a car in a wreck. Most of the seat belt style harness systems snap under normal crash conditions if you look into the testing, with the sleepy pod system being the best of the crash tested bunch. But you have to do what works for you. I train working German Shepherd guide dogs for a living, and crates are the best option to keep everyone safe.

[@jens5934]

@@DoggyU I didn’t even know crates like that existed, they sound great. I haven’t done research myself as I’m comfortable with the way I do things, but alway good to know what options are out there to put into ones equation.

[@CH-ec7yh]

I think there was a test done with different ways how your dog is safe while driving and crash tested crates were safest for both human and the dog.

[@r.collins3588]

I feel totally responsible for the safety of my dog .... they are not adult humsns that can weigh the pros and con of their decisions. On my farm roads back of truck if they want... on the public street no way

[@charliebelle6693]

As for the bed of your truck: It's your decision but let me relate an incident with a master beagler. My friend tied off one of his finest in the truck bed and re-entered his kennel for several minutes. He returned to a dead beagle hung over the side of his truck. Rescue breathing was unsuccessful. My Boykin started out in a cage in our vehicles and now rides in the back seat attached to a dog seatbelt.

[@ilkatrailrunner467]

I worked as a field biologist in northern Canada with my first dog- a shepherd mix. He couldn’t ride in the bed because of the unpredictable roughness of the logging roads we were using. So he became part of the crew in the cab- to the point where he became cued by many words we were using to refer to the night time wildlife. So you couldn’t say ‘look’ or ‘hey’ or ‘moose’ or ‘watch out’. He’d awake from his back sleep slumber to fill the windshield with his alarm bark. So the conversation had to evolve to ‘regard, an ungulate’ or ‘behold’ we sounded pretty weird.

[@liezakiel6705]

After a lifetime of having labrador retrievers, I adopted a rescued GSD/Malinois mix. This video explained the breed temperament difference that I've been struggling with. Thanks for the valuable info & I'll keep working on the socialization!

[@StonnieDennis]

I’m glad you liked it!

[@j.browne7352]

Now I wanna go ride in the bed of the truck and drink beer with Stonnie. 😂 You’re the best man!

[@jimkamradt8387]

Safety first stoney. I love my dog to much. Here in florida its too hot. I have a friend who HAD two out door dogs, with no shade. The sun cooked them to death. The little Jack Russell says hey Stoney - I'm here too !

[@rdwilander]

I had a shepherd that rode in the back of my pick up and loved it for about 4 years, he never jumped out on his until I released him ......until one day he did it on his own sadly for his last time. I still let my dogs ride in the back cause they love the air scents but they are now centered tied to the bed so they can't get out until I unclip

[@snowgorilla9789]

Am still on the fence with dogs in the back of trucks had a good buddy who's 7 year old very smart, well adjusted and behaved Dobbi jumped out at 50mph. RIP BEAR he was a good friend and never would have thought he would do something so dumb, niether did his human

[@MB-lf8rm]

That dog Ash -- that's just how my dog is. She is wary. Wary of just about everything. You worry about these wary dogs because you wish they would just relax and enjoy life, right? My 10-month pup, all her senses are on high alert at all times, especially when we are out in the dark. In the dim pre-dawn light this morning, suddenly there was a man getting into his truck. Pup let out such a yell-bark-howl, sounded like the Hound of the Baskervilles. The hair of everyone within ten miles stood on end.

[@Jacksonsjob]

It’s a bit of both for me. I grew up in the country riding in back of my papa’s truck bed with dogs accompanying us. He’d even turn it off and let us coast down mountain roads. You felt like you were flying. In the right rural area, I would still risk it. In more populated areas, no. My childhood cocker that rode in cars for years hopped out of an open window at a busy intersection after a rabbit. Luckily we got her back unharmed. A few years back, a local police dog hopped out of the back of truck or SUV at a stop light and it took them many days to find the dog. Then our little dog and I were in an accident. He was buckled in and I saw the restraint save his life after being t boned. He came flying forward and it kept him from hitting the dash. Emt said he likely wouldn’t have survived without restraints because of his small size. We both walked away with minor bruises and he’s still great in a car because the emergency workers were awesome with the little man.

[@aarondrossart6026]

I can tell you actually love doing this. Really encouraging to see a trainer have fun

[@mfisher002]

I think bed of the truck is totally fine in a lot of situations, especially if the dog wants to be there. Either way I trust your judgement! It's so awesome to see Boone's progress and we can't wait to pick him up.

[@janiceboger5415]

Totally Amazing. I think it's fine to ride there with training and the right environment. Boone is doing a great job and I loved watching the video.

[@pamanderson1417]

Boone seems like such a great dog and it has been great to see him learn and grow!

[@krogden4318]

These videos have shed so much light on why my German shepherd acts the way she does and how I can help her over come the new things that she fears. Thank you.

[@Mitch_Ryder]

You’ve got the right attitude, Stonnie. A fulfilling life involves taking some risks.

[@susanm4988]

I loved this video!! So many thing resonated with me. I have two GSDs and yes-eternal pessimists! Ha. I also really identified with as you get older, the less you want/need to micromanage dogs. I am not a fan of truck beds b/c people don't pay attention to the risks of the road, but in general if you're responsible and pay attention it's likely fine. Thanks again though-I really needed this as my GSDs need socialization bad after two years of Covid and this has given me so many great and simple ideas for what I can do right here at home! So glad I just happened upon this today!

[@michelleanderson8370]

Another great video so thank you! I'm not a dog trainer but have trained a lot of dogs. Helping my neighbour with a new puppy to learn the basics and of course the puppy caught on quickly. Owner thought that was it..I said no, now do it in the back garden, then do it in the park across the street, then do it all over again in a noisy environment, then at a skate park, on the bus, in an elevator, etc etc. Training never stops as there is always something new out there to experience. As for riding in the back of the truck...I grew up breeding/training GSD and our dogs always rode in the back of the truck with no issues ever (but I'm old now). Illegal to do it where I now live so I couldn't do it but kudos to those that can. I don't agree with tying a dog in the back of the truck though...leave it loose or it could choke to death even with a too sudden stop

[@alexandradittmann8588]

Always such a joy to watch Uncle Stonnie and the puppies!

[@RatdogDRB]

That's the calmest JRT I've ever seen. As for riding in the bed, it didn't kill me doing it as a kid... on the freeway for 30 miles (multiple times), even in the rain. I learned to move to where the rain didn't hit me. Now days... in Seattle? They'd call the Police on you. If the dog's got the attention span of a gnat, just rig a tether to keep Fido from bailing out when he shouldn't. Again, common sense is your friend. But, these days, common sense is so rare, it should be classified as a super power (yes, I have that on a T-shirt too). Boone's a good boy !! Tell us some more about that smaller Shepherd lookin' dog. The coat on that one is gorgeous.

[@seanlevoy9446]

This explains so much. I adopted a full grown White GS. That lab is the kid at a HS party manning the keg handing out beers. My GS is the girl patrolling the house monitoring if the cops are going to show up.

[@bettymcconnell1011]

That has been the best lesson for me follow you when I am out with my 3 yr old GSD find her challenges exercise her well but I always thought she was afraid of everything yet looks so confident doing her own thing I now understand her breed better after that explanation thank you

[@northwestgirl930]

I love your content! Thank you so much! You've helped me train my 1 year old golden retriever to be a well-mannered, happy indoor pet who loves to go on lots of adventures!

[@jimwickham6300]

My lab always rode in the back of my truck. Honestly me and my brothers and sisters rode in the back also. It was the best! You and your family are awesome, keep doing it. Thanks again for everything

[@boney4918]

Mr. Dennis right back at it with another great video 👍 Desensitizing the dog from its surroundings was very informative

[@MaxandMe]

My dog doesn’t have fear. He’s so brave. Comes right up to me when the blender is going. Firecrackers on Halloween didn’t phase him. He’ll jump up anywhere and jump into my arms. Confident and outgoing just like Boone. I think his curiosity always overrides any hesitation.

[@debbiesmith2207]

Love Uncle Stonie! I got in over my head with a GSD resue who acts more like a Malinois and she bites for every reason imaginable. Resource guarding, territory guarding, status challenging... Stonie's advice is applicable to any dog, more like "why to" than "how to". Plus, I dig the southern drawl and expressions. Cheers from 🇨🇦🍁🇨🇦

[@katsprat1129]

Just found your channel as a fellow bluegrassian. Really great info. I have a German Shepherd/Black Lab mix puppy and this seemed like the perfect video. I hadn't quite figured out in what ways he manifests both of his breeds but this definitely has clarified to me that he is much more on the shepherd side of things for environment. I've noticed a significant decline is his ability to listen and train outside of my house and my yard. Great info and I think it will help me be less frustrated going forward. I have been very focused on trying to socialize the 14 week old puppy.

[@lj7894]

Love riding on the back of the truck on the farm. Won't do it though on a busy public road. Great video again Stonnie, thank you. Going to start training my dog to get into my WRX. Want to take him places to start Bum training ;)

[@hellosunshine9915]

I love this !! Thank you so much !!

[@Swamp_Lad]

Love the real life approach, have two dogs and although their obedience level and fitness is on a similar level, both have a very different temperament and also very different fears. One is motivated by games and attention, the other is food driven. Your videos really helped to realize to let the dogs be dogs and enjoy their character. Basically with your videos help I raised two awesome dogs to go on trails with. They bring a whole new dimension to any forest or field :)))

[@fitzg002]

amazing comparison of two great breeds, thanks!!!

[@grannygear1001]

There is something working with dogs and training that make you a better person. I was a vet tech and had a pet sitting business for 15 years and never met a dog I did not like. Even cared for a Canadian Timber wolf. Now retired, I so enjoy your videos. Thank you! I am learning for my three rescued dogs. 1) LabXWhippet with a pink belly-trick dog intermediate. 2)Siberian husky- Certified therapy dog with a mind of her own and a dear heart. 3)half Siberian/Malinois. Just loves agility.

[@johnspencer3994]

"There is something working with dogs and training that make you a better person" I present to you, Michael Vick

[@robertschoenbaechler1562]

You have been a great help to me and my family I hope you keep up with this great job

[@StonnieDennis]

I’m glad you like our content!

[@InterdyneInternationalK-9]

Well Done Stoney, Superb Approach with an Excellent Presentation _ Keep Up the Great Work ! CHEERS ~

[@marypalmer2088]

Ok I am 62 and yes times were different but, not only did the dog ride in the back of Dads truck but me and my sisters did too! We would go to town or to a softball game or to the beach, there were 6 of us plus Mom & dad plus the dog, we had to go somewhere. And shut up you trolls, my Dad needed the truck for work and could only afford one vehicle. Today my worry is all these trolls out there texting and driving, that's what they need to worry about! Love your videos Stonnie and family. Great job George!

[@24Mossberg]

Enjoyed your video Stonnie!

[@heatherkoehler3478]

LIFE’S GREAT PLEASURES. Some of my fondest memories growing up involved being slung around a truck bed with the other cabin kids while my dad or uncle drive with a MGD in their lap.

[@solomit1]

Thank you for your insight to understand dog training

[@karonwalls1290]

Great demonstration of skill set transfer! It's so tempting to get the dog to pace with what we want the progress to be rather than us pace with the dog's abilities.

[@TheEthanHunt]

Oh man. All these dogs are BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@thomasmcparland4993]

Stonnie i watch these videos in my home in Ireland i love them. I have both working line german shepherds and labradors. Love your lifestyle mate✌✌✌

[@grandpa_eric]

Cool video, thx Stonnie & Cameraman

[@ixaeon]

Thanks for showing the comparison. You've fulling convinced me I want a lab by this point, lol

[@TheWorkingAussie]

Riding in the back depends on where you're at, the training of the dog, and how fast you're going. I've see a dog in the bed of a truck on the freeway going 60mph+, which I do think is dangerous. I think riding in the back in fine in a more rural type of environment at lower speeds. I remember riding in the back of my dad's truck when we were on his family's property, in east Texas. Also in state parks.

[@giovannilovo7567]

hi, you made me love my blacklab even more - thanks as always

[@kevindwyer2702]

My dogs always ride in the back of my truck, my wife got a 10’week old puppy about a month ago took him for his first ride last weekend about 200 feet at 2 mph and he already knows hup get in the truck it’s awesome wife’s not to thrilled but me and the puppy love it thanks Stonnie

[@Smino69]

I just love these videos so much!, Stonnie please talk to my friend who bought a German shepherd for "protection" (trainers, prone collars, you name it). That dog is a bundle of nerves now.

[@lordofthunder3237]

Amazing content! I have a long haired gsd just like the one on the video hahaha, super skeptical of noises and environment, i got him as a gift from a byb and thought he was gonna do great as protection but boy was i wrong lol, he's super obedient and the best companion but is just not that confident gsd u see in working videos. I've learned so much with him and watching your videos has helped me get him to his full potencial!

[@elizabethquinn9689]

Happy to see Ash so happy! We are coming!

[@debbiesmith2207]

Excellent info, as always. Stonnie is like Mr. Rogers for dogs. Please understand that is intended as high praise. :)

[@patmunro3531]

Here, in the UK, I have a Police Bred GSD, and I know, work with my sisters working bred yellow Lab, really handsome dog/ But temperament wise, it's my Shepherd who's bold, The lab Very skittish. That's why my sister likes to go out with me. Her Lab gains confidence from the Shepherd. I've had shepherds for 50 years. never a "nervous" one. I see them around today, though. But also a LOT of out of control Labs and Springers. If a dog should be constrained inside the pick up, why not also in the truck bed. Slippery floors in both?

[@ivangeorgiev5137]

Uncle Stonnie i pickup my Dutchy week ago. I'm amazed how quickly she learn everything 😂 thanks god i own Labrador who correct her and teach hear good behaviour around ppl and other dogs. Like you say is always nice to have well behave Labrador for mentor dog. All the love from Bulgaria 🤠❤️.

[@Mygretchandme]

Great video. What is your expectation for this GSD in his ability to get comfortable with sounds and the situations you demonstrated?

[@1tacomame]

Up here in Maine. Dogs are in the bed and they love it. Great work!

[@suzyq6767]

Love your vids.

[@bobjarrard]

We always had the high time of the Boy Scout trip when we drove the backroads with them sitting in the bed. Bob PS: That little Jack is begging to be on screen and the star of the moment.

[@guardianminifarm8005]

I've been watching him, too...so cute!

[@ArimaKihe1]

Hey Stonnie, can you go into more detail about the Stress Yawn? I find that my Huntaway does it alot when I'm around, often when I come home from work.

[@williamalexander7481]

Thank you I appreciate this.

[@StonnieDennis]

You are very welcome!

[@CaSEpRoductio]

I think it depends on where you are driving. High speeds on high ways inside a kennel or atleast in the cab with you. Just cruising lower speeds in the bed. Had a friend get in a really bad accident. Truck completely crushed by a 16 wheeler. His dog was in the bed in a kennel and it saved his life.

[@oldgamerchick]

Awesome episode

[@weplaytowin]

Stonnie, I agree with most of your philosophy in regards to dog training, and have found your videos to be a great resource. However, I’ll always crate my dogs, or have them ride in the car with me. Having them loose in a truck bed is just too big of a risk (IMO).

[@danstevens2204]

Wouldn’t have them loose on the road in fact it’s illegal here in Aus. Still being in the back is great for them.

[@mikeewing6035]

A vet friend of mine told me that she treats a fair number of eye injuries on dogs after rides in the bed of a pickup. Its the same mechanism that causes cracked windshields, flying rocks. I already had my dogs ride in crates in the back of the truck. But after that discussion I became a 100% crate user except off road.

[@warmflash]

Thanks Stonnie!!!

[@Shellnbaby]

Safety Sally here: If you're going down the highway I'd say no, but if you're driving country roads then absolutely! We don't have a truck but our windows are always rolled down for our boxer.

[@martyisabeliever]

My girls Loved the back of the truck... going through town vocalizing. "Look at me I'mgoing for a ride in the back of the truck"...

[@conorlinehan4434]

Fantastic stuff!

[@janetchapman5114]

Stonnie, what food do you feed your Labrador ?

[@2009bubbaray]

We were hiking as a family, including our 85lb lab, and towards the end of a 2+hr hike, came upon a series of 50+ steep metal-grate stairs & a bridge like that trailer tailgate. Lab would NOT walk on the metal. None of us were up to carrying an 85lb dog down these steep stairs and we thought our hike just doubled to 4hours (only way around the stairs/bridge was to retrace our route back the way we had come). Thankfully, one of us had a bit of Clif Bar left and our food-motivated lab agreed to take the stairs (good lesson for us, don't finish the dog treats until the hike is 100% over & we are at the vehicle!). We don't like our dogs to ride in the box of the truck unless they are crated and the crate is secured. Current lab won't even do that, so he has ramp to help him into the truck and he rides in the second row. He can jump in, but he's almost 7yrs now and we don't want to stress his joints with the jump down. Where we live (BC Canada) it is illegal to transport an unsecured dog in the bed/box of a truck.

[@garymittelstadt7821]

In the old days, the dogs only got in the cab when it was raining/snowing or REALLY COLD. Then, I had toppers with pass-thru windows and bed rugs. These days, they ride in the cab. Of course my training style has changed somewhat thru the years and my dogs are more companions now than business oriented.

[@TheSwaggaking11]

one of lifes good treasures!

[@dbmail545]

That Mali pup kills me! Comment made before JRT pup presents. Confident around big dogs like a terrier should be!

[@islaystevensoncurrie1016]

Absolutely brilliant, my dog struggles with gun shot and Fireworks, any advise.

[@melblacke5726]

This was a useful video. I have always had hunting dogs and am considering a working German Shepherd for the first time. I dont have any experience in guard dog breeds and am not sure how they train up. I know I have seen many show type shepherds that were extremely skittish and fearful....a couple wouldn't even come out from behind their owners legs. This was something to think about. I cannot abide fearful or skittish dogs. So maybe I don't want a GSD, after all.

[@guardianminifarm8005]

A lot of it depends on that critical word...socialization...necessary for GSDs. Great dogs. Love it when I run into a friendly, calm GSD. But still, they don't care much for strangers. Even socialized ones will ignore most people. They prefer their own.

[@EmiliooooEstevez]

I would advise you to do more research on working line german shepherds. Due to their high drive, they may not be always as calm as a lab (they will be scanning their environment more), but a good GSD is not supposed to be as nervous or fearful as the dog in this video.

[@vernonhall9262]

100%one of life’s pleasures sir

[@accufab]

That Mal puppy is gorgeous.

[@Patricia-lg8vg]

I used to love sitting in the back of a truck - I wouldn't do it on the highway lol because of the bounce! I have no problem having dogs in the back of the truck on the property and on the farm/back roads,

[@mistyhopeshoffner]

Riding in the trucked is one of life's pleasures!! I loved riding in the back of the truck as a kid growing up in the country, plus it teaches you to what to do- or not to do.. 2021 version-my youngest boy (11) would stick his head out the window to teach our rescue Dobbie the simple joy of the wind and feel of freedom. Dobbie loves it, now I just have to un-train my SON as he loves this activity too much and continues behavior.. Any suggestions:?

[@sdfghjasdfghjk8175]

I loved riding in the back with my lab growing up. It depends on the road and the dog. Though I'd generally feel better with either a grate around the bed or a human with them.

[@terrifantetti5923]

I'm in-between safety Sally and let's party. In traffic I want my dog secured just like I would a child. But out in a field I'm all for letting them ride in the back. It just depends on the environment. I love your style!!!! You have made dog training so easy to follow. I love the laid back training. I hate formal training. I get bored so I know how my dog feels. Thank you so much!!!!!!

[@JC-il4or]

Dogs or people in truck beds depends on where you are. Years ago times and traffic were different and I would see and do it in my small town. Today it's illegal in some places for person or animals. I think its more practical and practiced in rural or farm/ranch communities and hope it stays that way. It's pure fun!!

[@crismuniz8903]

Hi Stonnie! I enjoy your videos very much!! I have a 9 month old lab that gets startled with unexpected loud noises. Even though she hasn’t had any hurtful experience that can be associated with those noises she gets very afraid… Can I do anything to help her overcome this fear?

[@pippavanel4170]

Truck or cab, whatever adventure is most fun for the pooch and you! Tho I guess maybe not free range in the cab if s dog has any ideas on taking over the vocabulary of driving :P love your videos and thanks for another touching and informative lesson on why my dog is such a wussy, she is just sceptical about the party! :D

[@thirteenweeksofhell]

Absolutely, the dogs a daredevil!!! He already lost part of his ear and taking it like a champ 😆👍

[@cazgerald9471]

One of life's great pleasures

[@bwebster4835]

I fall somewhere in between the safety sallys and the bed of a pick up truck ppl. I've known a dog to jump out of the window of a car so the bed of truck seems really easy to jump from but a seat belt for a large breed doesn't seem safe to me either. A dog with a head out the window taught to stay IN the vehicle is perfect to me

[@rebeccaoliver7977]

Stonnie, I love how you've shown German Shepherds to be big scared y-cats. This point, which I've only seen you talk about recently, is a huge paradigm shift for me. Also loved the comment about Border Collies and the camera. Would like to hear more. GS are consistently listed in the smart dog category but transferable skills are crucial -- and a huge factor for training time. I think you make too much sense to have the million subscribers you deserve.

[@pippavanel4170]

Same!!! Mr Dennis has revolutionised how I feel about my scardy pup when we are training somewhere new and it's helped me understand her so much more! Also see a lot of that in my own nature lol

[@vikingdogmanship]

Jacks and Labs😊 Makes me blush. Favs🐾

[@r.t.1659]

I kennel my GSP in the back of my truck because I usually have to drive a couple hours. But the other day out bird hunting, we found a bear dog who's gps collar had quit working. We put it in the back of the truck on the way back into town to get service to call the number on the collar.

[@jannellmeagher638]

Let's start by being in aw of this crowd of gorgeous students😍

[@markcalhoun8219]

When it comes to truck beds I think there's two main considerations. Speed and the dog. My lab would love to be up there but she's also zero fear and would definitely consider trying to jump 30 feet off a bridge to go swimming. She's a great dock jumper but she's not the best judge of risk which is where the human has to be responsible. Then with speed, if you're driving 65 mph down the highway with a dog in the back or a friend you're taking pretty extreme risks, in an accident I suspect it would be hard to avoid a manslaughter charge. However if you're rolling around the property or down a hunting trail... yeah probably fairly safe. My dad had a friend die falling out of a pickup going like 15 mph in high-school down city streets, just fell on his neck. So just be sure you're comfortable with the potential outcomes of the risks you choose to take.

[@tinahart1712]

I would say it depends where the truck was driving and what speed it was going. Also the age and capabilty of the dog. But ultimately we trust you Uncle Stoney because you know your dogs and your truck 👍🏻

[@tammyschilling5362]

RE: bed of truck, I think you just have to use your judgement about the maturity of the dog...I've known dogs that would be no problem, and dogs that are complete morons who would get themselves killed within a mile of the house. I think dogs are actually more of a danger IN the car. I constantly see people riding with little dogs in their lap. So dangerous. I personally know someone who was hit by a car when the dog inside started acting up. I really think dogs inside of cars should be tethered in some way to restrict their movement so they can't interfere with the driver.

[@Mitch_Ryder]

Great points!

[@alxhiding]

as far as i know, it's illegal in most places for the dog to be in a car unrestrained (either tethered or crated) for precisely the risks you stated. i know here in Australia, it's absolutely illegal and carries a hefty fine if you are caught with a dog in a car unrestrained ($250~). likewise, if you get into an accident with an animal unrestrained, the fines are orders of magnitude larger ($5000+) if proven to have caused it. but then again, we are a nanny police state so...

[@richardwaid4718]

Regarding riding in the back of the truck. I’ll preface with that I live on 34 acres with 3 dogs 4 cats 3 horses and 18 chickens ( just so you kinda know how I’m wired). The dogs are two labs and a Malinious. In my case I have never nor will never allow them to ride in the back of a truck anywhere except on the property or off rode. The uncertainty of what could happen at high speed on the road especially interstates represents too much risk to them for me. They are almost as precious to me as my children and grandchildren and I certainly would never allow them to ride in the back of a truck. To say I’m risk adverse would be highly inaccurate as I’ve spent a lifetime doing high risk activities, motorcycle riding (dirt and street), horseback riding ((competitive trail and endurance), avid shooter and hunter, etc. Just a few weeks ago I had to make a hard stop on the interstate and evasive maneuver when everyone suddenly slammed on their brakes and the guy beside me rear ended the car in front of him and ended up sideways in front of me. If my dogs had been in the back of my truck it likely would’ve been disastrous. I’ve buried a lot of best friends in my 69 yrs on the planet, only one was due to my slight negligence, all the rest natural causes and that’s horrific enough, that was 44 yrs ago and I still agonize over it!

[@dariocontreras5315]

Dog Riding in the back of a truck is fine as long as done responsibly Saludos desde Mexico comIm a trainer also We deal with our dogs very similarly ... Big fan Uncle Stonnie

[@mell.7817]

Because you asked. My thought is that Boone would probably stay in the truck, but the shepherd may jump out especially if a motorcycle or loud truck goes by. He can barely handle a leaf blower.. To potentially suffer the injury of a jump or worse is not worth it. I do other things that they enjoy. So I vote Safety Sally. I appreciated this video showing direct opposites gives me added reason to be more patient in my training. I have also have two dogs that are diabolically different. However, my Malinois is the party goer and my pit mix is “the nerd in class”. My two could have been the supporting actors for that video.Good material. 😀

[@samuel.andermatt]

1:14 "The watch this problem". In german there is a special word for that "Vorführeffekt" (a literal translation would be: "demonstration effect").

[@anneduncan7569]

Just found your videos and really love them. Have you done any to show how to stop dogs biting owners? I acquired a 6 month old GSD because he was biting his owner. He was completely untrained and unsocialised. After he bit me twice due to fear once fear of traffic the other when I tried to hold his collar ,everything went ok. He is very quick to learn and has amazing stamina. After I had him for 6 months he started attacking me, jumping up at me and biting. Seems to be when I stop walking eg for one of the other dogs to pee. Always when on leash walks until yesterday when he was running free whilst I was doing my run (has done this many times before with no problem). When I finished running- was still walking he attacked me and it was super scary. Although I don’t think he means to hurt me he does and has broken my skin a few times. If I can’t sort this he’s going to have to be put down as it wouldn’t be fair to risk him doing this to anyone else. Any suggestions please?

[@mathpups9394]

I’d tie up the dog from some harness, like to give it a seatbealt. I see jumping of as the biggest risk, it’s not like you are gonna crush such a big truck by driving too fast :D Also I was in a really bag car crush this summer and my dog would had died in the back of the car or off leash. But harness + seat bealt safe her and live goes on😊

[@gratefulwoman1117]

Definitely a pleasure in life. I love riding in the bed of a truck as a kid and so I completely understand why the dog loves it as well.