Mastering Leash Walking and Training for Ghost Town Explorations with Your Dog

[@zakgeorge]

First, I have to know what you guys are thinking of the BarkBox ad!? Also, is this series meeting your expectations? Thanks y’all🤔😉

[@gisellevinter1060]

Yes

[@sammysamandjjcclan]

Loved it

[@PamelaDalmatian]

They’re a little corny and over the top for my taste 😅But I know others like it, and I’m willing to look past it 😏lol

[@silentrebuke]

I am really loving this series! I followed inertias puppy videos too, but I really love how you are showing the gradual transition from structured training to real life skills. Thank you for that! I also find the ads over the top and corny... but I don't fault you for it. I know sponsors are important- and honestly I would rather an over the top ad that's obvious, than some influencers who make a genuine seeming video only for it to lead into a sponsored ad. That really frustrates me- it leaves you wondering if the whole thing was just a contracted commercial. Make it obvious its an ad and let the viewers decide if they want to "buy in"

[@annielyst]

The ads are fun and creative. I did bark box and pup box my puppy's first year. I prefer pup box. I am enjoying this series. Happy Birthday Bree!! Did you ever get the breed results for Veronica?

[@MrLayovic]

I've never read a book so fast! kzbin.infoUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU Learning about his dogs and experiences was just the icing on the cake - bed this book through and through. We're working with our new pup and Brandon's advise was just what I needed. Wish he'd just come and train for me haha but it's good for us and happy to have this new set of tools to use on our pup.

[@joshdillard8791]

Zak trained a pit bull I had 15 years ago. Turned out to be the best dog I’ve ever had. The way he is with dogs is amazing.

[@zakgeorge]

Hey Josh!

[@Eggo215]

What’s the name

[@questions6742]

Happy birthday Bree! I loved the grass clump training. I used to think leash training involved arduous long distances. It’s so refreshing that you teach small distances with focussed content is much more effective and efficient! Thanks to both of you!

[@rrjohn5]

Zak... I'm cracking up! Your ability to make a commercial irresistible is impressive! I didn't skip ahead. Bark Box NEEDS to give you a raise!! 😁 Oh, and excellent content😉😄. I love watching Veronica grow! And Inertia... such a sweetheart🥰🥰

[@zakgeorge]

Wow, thanks!

[@AGallegos288]

I’ve always respected the way you train your dogs, never using punishment or pain and just using fundamentally great training techniques.

[@absurdistsloth]

happy (belated) birthday to Bree! I think ‘leave it’ is one of the hardest things to teach a dog, but it’s sooo worth it to teach it the Zak George way 😁

[@Karrikua]

That’s strange, I have taught it to three dogs and it was super easy. I think you just need to take it very slow, and increase the difficulty slowly but surely. But ofc dogs are different.

[@Shutterbugin]

Agreed that dog friendly places are a must but for the sake of training I think this was done fabulously. Cool weather, close to the car so you can intervene if necessary, quick visit to check on them.. Dogs shouldn’t be left in a car but really this situation was perfectly planned and I’m sure they would have ended the dinner if necessary. I’m loving this series. Real world situations with less than perfect dogs (don’t tell them I said that), and you have great opportunities for teaching! Oh and happy birthday 🎂🎈🎉

[@PamelaDalmatian]

Not “Hi! I’m Zak George!”, but “Hi! We’re Zak and Bree!” Love it

[@Crowcifixx]

This is so helpful. I have an 11 week old standard poodle who picks up ALL the trash off the floor, stones, twigs, grass!

[@judithtrigg1694]

Happy birthday bree.love this video.love how you have patience.I've got 8mth at the moment no patience.barking eating, sticks,now she limping.what a princess.she also eats blackberries of the Bushes we walk past.

[@Here_This]

😄Inertia did put the frizbee on the shoulder ! "If daddy doesn't react , I deliver the frizbee anyhow !" Too cute ! 🥰

[@JenKirby]

Inertia is giving you a very funny look when you are opening the BarkBox. Happy Birthday Bree!

[@angelacantwell6273]

I really think it needs stressed and there be a disclaimer about NOT leaving your dog in the car when to hot or to cold. I know some of us know this of course, but this still happens all the time. Horrible leaving them out there in 80+ degree weather

[@carolynbishop8798]

Great reminder to work on that stay at the door. Thanks for all the “real time” advice and travel safe!

[@sandrasanders9290]

Happy Birthday! This is a great video. This is a big problem for our one year old yellow lob, grass being the worse, then he gets sick. Thank you!

[@rebelscum7605]

My goofy girl is a grass clump eater too, geez what a weird obsession! I like the funny ads, they're quirky and engaging. Just wanted to say that I got my rescue girl when she was 4 months old and have been training her based on all of these puppy (and now adult dog) videos. I can't tell you how many people say she is so well behaved (she is now 2 years old). She still struggles with jumping people from time to time and grabbing gross stuff when we are hiking so even though she is an adult now I still got something worthwhile to work on with her. I love this format and thanks for all of the wonderful content. My girl Rocket thanks you too!

[@Cruzan9]

Happy birthday, Bree! Best wishes and happy training.😊 So, the mining town was cool. I know there's lots more and you could only upload so much; I really like what you've shown so far. I see Veronica is growing nicely. I'm very curious what she'll look like full grown. Keep up the good work guys!

[@zakgeorge]

Thank you! 😊

[@denataylor7377]

Happy birthday. I really enjoy your videos and training tips. It has helped with my training with my rescue Doberman. He had no obedience training when I got him and you've helped tremendously

[@francescamamlin450]

Veronica definitely has some chihuahua in her

[@emilyg5199]

Bark box ads: super creative and fun! Nice work! Training: Loving this series! I have a 4.5 month old pomapoo so this is totally relatable and REAL (unlike some other stuff that seems pre-trained and unrealistic). The real time stresses, frustrations, and progress help me keep things in perspective and reminds me that training is dynamic. THANK YOU! Happy Birthday Bree!

[@Lourdes-nc3sp]

Ah, just the video I needed. My dog is a saint in general but he has picked up the most revolting things, which I won't even name here 😂

[@zuzuspetals9281]

And my puppy is focused on frogs, cicadas, moths, and other crawly creatures on the road, so picking them up to show her “leave it” isn’t as easy, while she and the creature are running around the yard. Still working on this, she’s very scent oriented.

[@katzwhite5962]

My 14 wk puppy last wk in the park ran towards me with a used condom in her mouth. It's safe to say my 'leave it' command sounded like a drill seargeant's command and I'm only a 7½ stone petite female. I was NOT going to be putting my hand in her mouth to extract😫😖😱🤢🤮 There is a patch of grass near my house and every day I have to take a bag to pick up the rubbish first before walking my puppy. Selfish, dirty humans.

[@michaeladickinson5669]

I get my cockapoo puppy in 3 weeks and I must have binged watch every one of your series and I feel super prepared for what’s ahead and I can’t wait to welcome her into our family . P.s Happy Birthday Bree!

[@janhankins911]

Congratulations! Enjoy that sweet little puppy and train away!

[@PaxTheDog]

BTW Bree's birthday is on May 21st. This video was filmed 3 months ago.

[@Ms777Lena]

I did the same when I was awating for my poodle pup to arrive and then was bitterly disappointed that she wouldn't take treats. She is in general perfect puppy and I am still hoping she will take on treats, at least I'm trying.

[@janhankins911]

@@Ms777Lena Try some different treats. I have a little poodle mix that won't take a lot of treats, but readily takes others (usually the more expensive ones!!).

[@Ms777Lena]

@@janhankins911 I tried with coocked chicken breasts and she takes them for a minute than await in front of her bowl for it to be put there. The same with bought treats. But I'll keep trying 😊

[@chasenwangXOXO]

Happy birthday!!! I just got a puppy and she's 12 weeks old! Watching your vids to train her, she knows how to sit now.

[@Targya]

Oh no you destroy the the leaning tower of Pisa! I love your Adds! Happy Birthday Bree and enjoy your journey! Wish you all the best for the new year of your live

[@mossii-]

Happy Birthday Bree! I'm so happy she's more present in your videos.

[@rather-reverend]

Happy Birthday, Bree! Zach's videos were always good, but you mke them terrific!

[@zakgeorge]

So true!

[@Christopher-vf6kx]

Have to say I love the overland training you and your wife are doing. Having two australian shepherd pups going through the same. Probably the most stable, loving and confident dogs they are turning into because of the pack travel situation. Thanks for sharing this experience.

[@laraybooker9465]

I'm a Hugeee Fan Happy Happy Happy Birthday Breeee 🤸🏻‍♀️🤸🏻‍♀️🤸🏻‍♀️🤸🏻‍♀️🤸🏻‍♀️🥰🍾🥳🎂🎉😘

[@phoenixgate007]

Happy birthday Bree! And I love Inertia making sure you had her frisbee, cuz you know you could throw it again.

[@justicefosho]

😆 🤣 cute intro. 😍 Cute family. Happy birthday Bree 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊

[@beckyt8698]

The abandoned mining town looks so cool! I’m loving watching you all explore the country - and the dog training too!

[@Ziggy151]

Happy birthday Bree🥳 I have loved watching Veronica grow into such a nice young lady. You have helped me so much with my reactive pit bull rescue. He is still nuts with other dogs and I don’t think I can change that but I am going to keep trying. Love your vids

[@ArgiesWasTaken]

I've been a fan of yours for years, and it's now that were finally picking up a dog! Happy birthday Bree!

[@Kocan7]

Happy birthday, Bree. Also, those ads are getting better and better, it would be a shame to skip them.

[@zakgeorge]

Glad you like them!

[@susanollington5257]

Your videos make me feel so much more equipped for when I can have a dog one day 😊

[@joyfulk9services]

Good for teaching a blank slate, young puppy new things. If getting a rescue dog or older dog that have rehearsed habits and behaviours already just make sure you always draw your k9 education from many sources and come up with your own style that works for you and your dog. It is never one size fits all 😊

[@carolsh1983]

Great video, as always. Next time you are in Central WY, they they have a surprisingly great little geological museum that I think you’d like. I loved the Bark Box ad. Just the right amount of cheesy. Delightful.

[@amandasummers4467]

Happy Birthday Bree! I'm going to have to try to train my 5 month old puppy like you did with the grass but with....rocks...yes rocks. I live in Arizona where we have no grass and just rock yards....so they're everywhere.

[@gestiperiferici]

I'd love to hear more about ESA dogs, therapy dogs and how to train them 🦮🐕🐕

[@ouronia1]

You are so funny Zak... i love it. and i love the both of you. you and your beautiful wife. Happy Birthday Breanna! (spelling?) keep making these positive patient training videos.. so loving and fun. thank you so much for all you do.

[@PaxTheDog]

Brianna or Bree

[@ouronia1]

@@PaxTheDog thank you. what a beautiful name! again, Happy Birthday Brianna! i love what you are doing. i am enjoying the training lessons in real live situations... and i am enjoying the trip also. such beautiful scenes.

[@FWS_Sinister]

Zak has some of the best ad reads on youtube

[@ml3110]

I don't know how long you guys are going to be there, but one of the best places to go eat is Fort Diablo in Glenrock. 🥰 I lived in Glendo, Douglas, and Casper. I love my Big sky Wyoming! ❤️ You guys have a great time and be safe!

[@echanos]

My dog loves clumps of grass too.We’ll have to practice more outside. Happy birthday Bree.

[@janhankins911]

I think clumps of cut grass is a delicacy for most dogs! Both of mine sure love to chow down on them.

[@JanineMKartist]

she's such a cute puppy.

[@nancywolfrum2652]

Happy Birthday Bree 😀 and yes, dogs might not care about language, but I am going to send you happy wishes in German too: Alles, alles gute und liebe zu deinem Geburtstag. Mögen alle deine Wünsche in Erfüllung gehen. Danke and thanks to all 4 of you for your videos. Awesome stuff 😂

[@mssdn8976]

My 5 month old puppy is 5 months too. She’s amazing on leash, just walks on my left and at a good pace, easiest dog I’ve ever trained. She’s happy to stay in a crate at night and when we go out anywhere, just a couple of hours though

[@jennybozynski1660]

Happy Birthday Bree! May God bless you with a wonderful day!

[@glendasuchi5376]

Happy birthday Bree! I am enjoying the trainings because I get tips on how to fix issues I see come up with my American pitbull. I love getting ideas and how to scaffold lessons so that I can take my dogs skills to the next level. It also gives me encouragement and energy to actually work with my dog.

[@7beauties161]

Happy Birthday Bree! I am learning so much from your training videos. Thank you!

[@EmadShenouda-u6n]

Happy Birthday Bree 🎉 I love U guys

[@NyreeAlana]

Happy Birthweek Bree! You're such an awesome dog Mum! 💛

[@ArlynSigeti]

Happy Birthday, Bree 🎉🥳 I just adore Inertia ❤️ Veronica is too cute and a very good puppy!

[@susanshaw6417]

Welcome to Wyoming! my home state - Happy Birthday Bree! I enjoy your traveling videos and would have loved to met up while you were in Wyoming.

[@destinylecywood]

Happy birthday Bree!!!

[@siklawolfy3325]

I love the way Zak always looks like he hasn't slept in 2 weeks

[@wastefulzap9396]

I’m a new subscriber, happy late birthday Bree! :)

[@exdog5]

Hey Zak and Bree, wanted to thank you for your extremely accessible and informative videos! Also, I'm really interested in what type of pants you're (Zak) wearing in this video? They look both practical and comfortable. Thanks again for helping us feel more confident in our training with our two Yorkies!

[@janesanchez213]

I think some dogs just simply like the taste of grass and it’s really not harmful unless treated with pesticides or fertiliser. My little 1/2 chi loves to lay and rub in grass. Your little pup sounds exactly like coyotes in San Diego county. She’s a doll.

[@sheressawerner278]

I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. Over the last three months I have probably watched over 150 videos of dog training. I have yet to see when the addresses the issues I have. I am 71 years old I’ve had three back surgeries and two knee replacements and numerous other health problems. I cannot get down on the floor and be able to get back up. I wish you would show what to do when you’re some limited mobility for the owner. I have taught my dog Charlie, to sit , lay and come most of the time. Charlie will play tug and go fetch. House training has been a problem as to go to the backyard there’s a deck and then you have to go down the steps , some days I get down very easily other days I can’t get down at all so I’ve been training him on a potty pad ,most of the time he does pretty good but he does not initiate going on it on his own I need to take him in there and tell him to go potty. Any help would be greatly appreciated .

[@karenfeathers8253]

Hi Sheressa, I just shared with someone else my pup would not leave me until 9 months old. I do not know how old Charlie is but one visit with a going dog trainer may help. I wish you the best !

[@sheressawerner278]

Charlie is 5 months old. I don’t have a problem with him following me. What need is to how to train him when I am unable to get down on the floor or bend over frequently. All the videos are of healthy mobile adults. I just would like some ideas to train Charlie since I have some mobility issues. Thanks for your first reply.

[@sallyharris1093]

Happy Birthday Brea!🎉🎉🎂

[@rockinrobin75x]

Happy Birthday Bree 🎉🎂🥳🐶🐾

[@yasminheskey8981]

Loved this really is gunna help me with leave it. I do think Veronica is a little spoilt but that maybe because of the van she will learn with the barking and separation anxiety in time

[@carolemuenzer5490]

Happy Birthday Bree enjoy your continuing trip with the dogs

[@applehead_mjinnocent3826]

Zak, you're amazing, Looking forward to watch this! 🙌🏻

[@marygorchidsmore2058]

Happy birthday Bree! Hope you had fun on your special day 😘 💗

[@pinkglitterandglam]

Happy birthday Bree!

[@jeno264]

Happy Birthday Bree!! 💖💖

[@HollyOly]

The bright side of a barker is that they’ll report IMMEDIATELY if you’ve created frustration! No sloppy training allowed! 😆

[@galaxyandluna]

Happy birthday Bree

[@ChallysAnimatedLife]

Will definitely give this one a watch! Thanks as always Zak!

[@saraaras2616]

Happy birthday, Bree!! 🎂🥂😃

[@katja4458]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BREE!

[@jamesr9227]

*Zak playing ball with Veronica* Inertia: Let’s see if I can get his attention with a frisbee. “Dad, what’s this?” Happy Birthday Bree!

[@UNKNOWN-zb3qm]

She's adorable I want her!!!

[@carolinemerkel1690]

Veronica is adorable!

[@sciblebears]

Happy Birthday Bree

[@dasami03]

Happy Birthday Bree! 😁

[@brendabolin7178]

Happy belated birthday Bree!!

[@MsPardal123]

😂 Happy Birthday Bree 🎂🥳🎈

[@ShieldMaiden95]

Happy late Birthday Bree!!! 🎂🎉🥳

[@RobynFriedman]

The Bark "commercials" are a little corny for my tastes, but thank you so much for dealing with the issue of dogs picking up stuff. My 13-month-old Havanese still picks up twigs, grass, duck poop and even picked up a cigarette butt once (yuk). He is great with "leave it" and "drop it" in the house, but loses control outside. Now I know how to work with him outside. Thanks!

[@KiraSieni]

Yup. I'm going through all this with my 4 month old lol

[@cynthiaingram9949]

Happy Birthday Bree 🌹🎂🐕

[@nicolebrennan4200]

Happy birthday Brie!! 🎁🎉🎈

[@carolinemerkel1690]

Happy Birthday Bri‼️‼️

[@boguslawgorny7036]

After watching your video, and I used to do research and watched and analyzed animal behaviour from tapes, I have few questions: I would like to see continuation of the video after 8:10, there is clear editing cut. Also at 9:15 she is clearly avoiding pieces of grass, why she is avoiding rather than walking without showing an interest. There is also clear avoiding movement at: 9:57, I would like to see continuation of the tape after 9:58, when she is approaching a big piece, again there is editing cut. I just like to see unedited tape to understand training process better.

[@faeriesandrainbows]

Happy birthday, Bree!

[@reagan9213]

I feel like some of this is so advanced being able to know when to reward as well as timing when you have a busy day etc. it feels out of reach to train this way unless you’re an expert with lots of time. The not barking for example and knowing how long to wait

[@colby4027]

Lmaoo

[@AJGetz95]

Happy Birthday Breanna

[@ambitionroad]

this video wasnt that satisfying for me compared to the others in this series and i honestly think it's the title... what you're teaching is basic obedience so even a "balanced" trainer would do it the exact same way. i really want to know what breed veronica is lol!! i do love watching your adventures & hbd to bree xx

[@zakgeorge]

It seems like most of the balanced trainers I’ve seen say that they use positive reinforcement in the beginning, but I haven’t found this to be the case. They pretty quickly go into using physical corrections that are pretty harsh in my experience.

[@ambitionroad]

@@zakgeorge you would have to tell me who you mean i guess but i follow mostly balanced people and they would all say "leave it" is done this way 🤷‍♀️ my favorites are beckman and Tom davis

[@quorthunsargeras7054]

​@@zakgeorge That's odd... All of the trainers I've worked with in the past ONLY teach using "positive" methods. They introduce prongs and ecollars after the dog 100% understands all the learned commands via positive reinforcement. If you try using aversive methods without teaching, you're going to discourage the dog from wanting to do anything. Unfortunately, as much as we want to put our trust in organizations such as "AVSAB", the recently released studies they've been putting out are very questionable and uncreditable. The beauty if science is, sometimes it's wrong and corrected in the future by better scientists and studies.

[@tonkatoy4207]

My 3 month Goldendoodle must be part bloodhound. He has his nose on the ground the entire time I take him out to relieve himself. Even when I offer treats to stop sniffing and eating off the ground, he'll take the treat and go right back to sniffing. By the time I try to get his attention on another treat he's chewing on something else that was down in the grass that I couldn't even see, but not the grass.

[@aleje5761]

Happy Birthday Bri 🎂

[@novamagicalfantasy2015]

zak how long do you train a puppy during a session. i have 13 week old and a 4 yr old and 8 mth old can i train them together

[@RyuukiCho]

She’s so 🥰 cute!!

[@emilyromanello9476]

So happy you brought up separation anxiety! It's great to see Veronica's and also inertia's progress from when she was a puppy. Patience goes a long way. Happy birthday Brie! The ads are so fun...loved the leaning tower of Pisa. Inertia is becoming a skilled actress :-)

[@alexwalker8440]

Have a very happy birthday, Bree!

[@irinaabdikulova9308]

Hi Zak. My name is Irina. It’s so great full to watch all your videos. Really helps a lot! I have a problem to teach my 5 year old French bulldog to lay down command. I am trying with his favorite treats but he wouldn’t do it and always stands up. Do you have any advice for me please. Thanks.

[@carolynvines2027]

I hope you had a happy birthday, Bree!

[@Here_This]

Happy birthday , Bree ! 💝🎂 ( 😉 Mine was yesterday . )

[@tristaware2119]

All my pups did was pick up grass. It took a lot of time to get them to stop but we did it. I think the commercials are a little dorky but cute