MY DOG GETS ATTACKED! Stopping Dog Aggression In One Session?!

[@johnelona14]

Both the exercises and the games are very practical so dog owners may use them throughout the day to have a well-trained dog. There are training nuggets throughout, both in the step-by-step instructions kzbin.infoUgkxfKlzfzw0sMZ_RgZNzMeOPu6d4b5i5XWl and the troubleshooting sections that will help enrich the lives of both dogs and their owners!

[@andyk8993]

What you said, “let her know this food is coming from my eye.” That was huge! That really clicked with me that it’s so crucial for her to be engaged with me and her that eye contact. Thanks for this important nugget. Well done.

[@justjewelz2769]

Yes, that part was Brilliant!

[@Blitsun]

Mr. Atherton, I don't know if you read these comments, but I just thought I'd offer you here my profound thanks for your videos. You are a BIG guy! But only because you need a big container for your BIG heart AND brain! I have learned so much from your approach to training dogs. This particular video with Bonnie speaks very specifically to our greatest issue with our dog: reactivity from anxiety- AND LACK OF LEADERSHIP! I am getting there, but the other members of the household tacitly encourage bad behaviour and prolong her anxiety/lack of certainty. This naturally slows down our training process, but she's smart dog and will get there. She's a 1 year old Irish Setter. Still, you always give me hope and reassure me of good training habits. I wish you all the best and will continue to watch. Thanks, again!

[@panmeli2259]

Same here I am learning a lot ❤

[@cephalotus59]

What do you do if you don’t have a Sully?

[@DvornyashkaDiaries]

Family members spoiling a dog/puppy and encouraging bad behaviour is exactly the reason why I used to viciously verbally fight with my family members to enforce a point that dog is mine and mine alone. So whatever I am saying and doing in regards to her is right by definition. Period. No explaining the consequences, trying to help people understand works here. People don't understand before really bad stuff starts to happen. So, there is my way and the highway is a best approach. At least in my situation in was like that.

[@judim5379]

I love how committed you are to making your doggy feel better even in the face of unsupportive actions around you from others. I’m sure you are going to have the BEST relationship with your dog. I LOVE Mr. Atherton as well as Victoria Stilwell. I spent untold amounts of hours watching that content and took Mr athertons perfect puppy course before I even found and brought my Aussie heeler girl home. The knowledge I gleaned from him as well as Ms Stilwell have resulted in her being so loved by everyone she meets she even recently sort of started a Wyoming Trojan war between McDonald’s and Burger King over who gave her the best treat. (The final prize was a whole 6 pieces of actual bacon…. Won’t say which place cuz I don’t wanna sit those embers lol) I really really hope you and your awesome doggy get to a wonderful place if security safety and happiness together. I know you’ll do it!!! It’s clear to internet stranger Joe much you love your pup.

[@stacibray1058]

Hello my name is Staci and I have a 4 pound Chihuahua and I just found your channel and I was wondering how much does it cost for you to train my dog

[@busyhero]

If I hadn't witnessed that right before my eyes, I would not have believed it. When you jerked her collar, I thought, "Oh no! She's an anxious dog, that'll make her worse!" My jaw dropped when she started giving you all that relaxed friendly behavior. This seriously conflicts with what I learned about dog training, but wow... I am intrigued. Thank you for opening my mind. I have a reactive 8 pound terrier mix, and man, I do not know what to do about her. How would you do this with a tiny dog? She's been cautious of large dogs ever since I adopted her, but it's getting progressively worse. I wouldn't mind attempting to correct her behavior, but I don't want to hurt her or scare her.

[@ragdollyally]

Will, you're a shining example of a balanced trainer and anyone who 'disliked' this video needs to seriously question their reasons because the former was an UNHAPPY dog, and the session left her HAPPIER. If anyone is so anti correction they they can't see or accept that, they need to think about their moral values. Well done, Sir, a superb video and just for the record, we aren't laughing about your baby talk reinforcement, not one bit! It works! Kudos to you for explaining so well because you're helping a lot of folks out there who are being failed by positive only trainers when their dog has issues. 👏👏👏

[@jamesfarmer5098]

Probably all the positive only trainers disliking this...

[@gailtaylor6488]

Brilliant im going to this with my dog,ill let you know how it goes 🐾🥰

[@denisbrahimaj2567]

This is positive training though, despite what he's saying, he's actually demonstrating a very common technique that Victoria Stillwell uses and he's said good girl so often so I don't know why you view positive reinforcement with a negative perspective. It doesn't mean that you only praise your dog and shower them with treats, of course correction is necessary, no one wants a disobedient, fearful, anxious dog, but not along the likes of leash pulling, shock collar, hitting, laying the dog forcefully to the side. Positive reinforcement doesn't mean you let your dog get away with murder, not at all, not even laying in your bed if you don't want to, it's just about the way you achieve it, with cooperation and trust and leadership(yes, of course that too), or with excessive harshness, a bit of violence and really getting on your dog's nerves.

[@fayecooper604]

This made me cry. Seeing the change and weight come off her is amazing and her tail is lifted. We'll done Will and Bonnie ❤️

[@dbarb0813]

I noticed the tail all the way down the entire time and then after they passed the other dog a couple times you can see that tail coming back up. Amazing. You see her anxiety being swept away. Now I understand why a dog needs a leader. Thank you

[@cindyspiess9963]

Yes ! That is the lesson ! leadership ! Thanks for sharing that you got it ! so many times i'm discouraged because people just don't get it , but here you brought me back to hope . Thanks

[@donnamellow746]

I love this video. Your reaction when Bonnie took her first treat from you, and watching Bonnie’s anxiety melt away has kept me smiling for the remainder of this video. Thank you Will. I will be starting this process today with my dog.

[@patriciamayhue5519]

I could have, too, Will. You are an amazing man and so encouraging for dog lovers like me. I think we all want our companions to be happy and confident but lack the skills to help them. Love your videos.

[@badnelly7819]

I'm on day two with my Mastiff Ridgeback cross pup. I haven't trained a dog in fifteen years and only done it once before and can't fail him so jumping on KZbin typing in his breeding and I found your channel. I appreciate the knowledge your sharing with us for free so our boys and girls get the best from us and we from them. An afternoon of watching your channel has already made a massive difference. THANKYOU ✨

[@darrenburns16]

If only more people were like you, wanting the best out of your pups so you can enjoy an amazing life together. Too many think dogs are babies.... dogs want treated like dogs.. ♥️♥️♥️

[@badnelly7819]

@@darrenburns16 they definitely benefit from being treated like dogs. My boys doing really well...he's also massive lol.

[@metalheadmalpass3939]

Dude, your videos make me feel like I'm not failing as a dog parent. My British Bulldog x Springer is only 3.5 months old but he's already responding to your guidance. Thank you.

[@jimmymcgoo8641]

Dog parent 🙃🥴

[@lighthseskr]

Oh Will thank you. I have an extremely anxious dog. Spent thousands on training to no avail. Even trainer said he's a hard case. THIS will help me help him. We have a girl whose a velcro dog too, but she needs recall and that video is marvelous. You've done more for us than $5k of training ever did. Thank you.

[@leanneabridged]

I've watched this three times now and I finally heard 'Collie" instead of "we're joined by another colleague. I had been thinking how much I loved that you call your dogs 'colleagues'

[@melodyandbryanphillips8304]

😂

[@cindyspiess9963]

🤣

[@TheNinnyfee]

You could see how rounded her back was at the beginning and after the short leadership practice her back was straight. That was really nice to watch. It's also nice how you explain her breed and the issues developing from misunderstanding it.

[@Wob-rt1sc]

Will is one of the few behaviourists who highlights different breeds, which I really enjoy.

[@nopolleyanna]

Amazing! My Cane Corso/American 15 mths male named Cain is already 110 lbs, he was doing awesome, first 3 weeks, we had him about 6 weeks. Lately, last week, he is impossible for me to walk, and draged me down 3 times, I am at my wits end, this is so helpful, thank you.

[@SamhainIreland]

Just pure gold Will. Thank you so much.

[@nadiahunt5133]

Im watching you multiple times a day and implementing it all with my 1.5 year old corso. The work you are doing is life changing and really working. I hope you do this forever, thank you so much.

[@clarestocks3410]

Have you seen Jason on you tube with Cane Corso, he has used Wills way of training with Bruce Wayne his dog what a wonderful dog he has got, x

[@WorkWithWarren]

Wanted to say I’ve found one of your videos about pulling when I was watching my friend’s dog who wasn’t the best walker (amazing in the house though). Your style of training, and explanation of WHY it works connected with me and I found it immensely helpful and made so much progress SO quickly. The other day I was walking this dog and we were approached by a puppy that had been abandoned in the park by my place. She’s young, and I am going through all of your videos now to make sure she turns out as well behaved as possible. I cannot thank you enough for putting this content out! Nothing but gratitude and respect for you!❤

[@debbietaylor2132]

Thank you for rescuing the puppy ♥️

[@vintagehaberdasher]

You are such a blessing. I can not thank you enough for your help. Your "Free Sessions" are worth a mint. You are for sure a true lover of dogs and a true therapist to their owners. Dog wins in the end and that is the goal.

[@romymeermans1202]

I would love an in-depth video on how to perfectly adjust and use a slip collar!

[@cureculture.1498]

Please!

[@bridgetthompkins5525]

Same! How do you use this type of collar??

[@chrisp.76]

The slip collar seems to work with medium and large dogs. Are they dangerous for small dogs?

[@marilynclark9105]

Slip lead are good for all size dogs if used properly. He has another video with a pug that he uses a slip lead. They should always be high on the neck almost under their ears

[@lyndsayhepburn6047]

Check her coming to heel when you said on me too. Love it.

[@catherinerogers3395]

I have a 6 month old pit puppy. Full of energy and pulling me along. I will definitely try your technique. Thank you.

[@cindyspiess9963]

I would train myself to say "I will definitly DO your technique" instead of" try". Try leaves room for error and is weak , "will do" is strong and confident . 😉

[@joannecollins1818]

Great video !! Break everything down for us novice dog owners ! You communicate with dogs on three levels...leadership, treats and verbal praise and Bonnie had crystal clear direction of what was expected of her. At the end she looked like she had been acting correctly all her life.

[@morganroberts1111]

Huge admiration and respect for your skills mate. We need more people in the world like you. Knowledgable. 👍

[@christyleigh696]

Ha! This is our rescue Nixa! I've always called her a short hair Collie! In the house I couldn't have asked for a better Pibble! Off leash she could care less that we are her family.

[@melissapick2688]

Thank you for your advice. I have two cattle dog mixes that had been lovely and well mannered with leash walking for 8 years, much like your lab in the video. After a few dogs attacked them, my one dog's mannerisms changed so much on leash, more akin to the collie in this video. I appreciate you differentiating between aggression and reactivity from anxiety and fear; I don't think it is a common realization but it seems very relatable to what I have experienced. This is what I am seeing in my dog in the last few years. With different attempts at training (positive reinforcement, attempts at blocking or redirection, all mostly leading to a frustrated dog more triggered than before) it hasn't been getting consistently better. Good days and bad days... Sitting calmly for a passing by dog is at 70%, success but walking by other dogs is barely possible without a strong reaction. We will keep trying though. Your video provides a bit of confidence that it can get better. All the best.

[@E30Andy]

I've been using your techniques for about a week now with a gentle leader (around the snout and high neck) and today I just got my dog to walk by someone else on the street while being engaged with me the whole time. I feel like I might be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel and I'm really excited about it. She used to just go ballistic within 100 feet of anything that moved while on a leash. Thank you very much.

[@marilynclark9105]

Be careful with a gentle leader because of the pressure on the top of their nose. They are a good tool just keep an eye on it!

[@Wob-rt1sc]

That must feel so rewarding!

[@cindyspiess9963]

Awesome Will ! Thanks so much for showing us "How It's Done ! 🐕

[@el_rey_gris9321]

So glad to see the positive only crowd loosing steam and balanced training coming in. Between you and Beckman ive seen implemented these strategies and my dog is becoming an absolute joy. She's still somewhat reactive to other dogs while on leash but those barks are turning into play bows and she may whine when she hears a dog barking, but she keeps her eyes on me!

[@el_rey_gris9321]

@squishmallowenjoyer4114 ya, they are pretty cult-like. Out of touch and ideological

[@anette-ze1sf]

another demonstration of how important the exact timing is, and how detailed we have to watch our dogs reactions - I learned a lot in a short time. Thanks again!

[@andrewtomlinson5237]

Christ... that moment when she first comes up to you after taking that first treat. I'm a grumpy old bugger who has had dogs all my life, and currently have 3 Border Collies, so not much that they do surprises me. But when she made that switch to suddenly realising she could trust you. So soon into it.. It nearly had me welling up...

[@fleursdumal8065]

I don't even have a dog but I think it's really cool to see someone train a dog properly without aggression or violence. Plus, I love your voice ;)

[@JessicaMahlberg]

I have a dog reactive dog who has had issues for about a year now, if not longer. Been trying positive reenforcement with some success, only to be back where we started. Seeing the improvement over such a short time made me wanna try this approach. It's about time that my dog and I can go on stressfree walks.

[@NoBody-me5me]

Just brilliant Will, I was taught this and a lot of your other techniques over 30 years ago from my uncle after he brought me a police trained dog that didn't make the cut in South Africa. He was a German Shepard (Caesar) and he was my best friend and still lives in my heart. Your training style gives me flashbacks and beautiful memories. Thanks mate.

[@jonihester4468]

Wasted my time on this video. This guy is stupid!!! My dog needs help. No food no toys no redirection no bull….

[@lZEOBA]

I’m only about eight minutes in to this video and already I had to pause to say how spot on you are here mate! What you are explaining at around the seven minute mark is exactly what “positive only” fanatics do not understand in the least. Thank you for putting it forth so clear and concisely!

[@lZEOBA]

So I’ve finished the video, and I can’t leave any channel that quite like and appreciate without adding at least one critique if I can find one to make, so; I understand you wanting to let Bonnie “look” at the other dog as he passes by and makes circles around you and not correct her for just looking, however I would like to see you not allow her to stare so intently, I find that there is quite a difference and the latter should indeed be corrected. To summarize; as she is allowed to look at the other dog passing by, she should also be periodically checking in with and looking to you for reassurance. But all in all and on short acquaintance with your work, quite well done, superb indeed! Thank you sir for sharing!

[@louisebellawilliamsq1032]

You are absolutely amazing! I have a badly abused 14 month old rescue collie, this is exactly what I need right now with him!!!

[@emilyseggie1710]

It would be so helpful if you could include alternative set-ups to safely work on behaviour if we don't have direct access to another dog to practice with.

[@trishthibodeaux4061]

There is nothing more BEAUTIFUL than a big man saying “ohhh thank you….good girl” to a sensitive little border collie🥰❤️🫶🏼 you are a pleasure to learn from!🥹

[@roscius6204]

6:40 feel free to cry 🤗 That moment was such a relief for Bonnie. Very Beautiful.

[@sharonkopansky6702]

This video and your training techniques made so much sense for me! I learned a lot of what I'm doing wrong. Balanced training proof in the pudding! Thanks so much🙏

[@grant575mixmaster]

wow, that was amazing, you could see that Bonnie was so scared/anxious and you changed that so quickly. I also love how you are emotionally attached during these sessions, it's just great.

[@brandywillis3998]

Thanks so much. I foster and rescue troubled dogs, and this is the most helpful set of training videos I've ever seen. I have taken multiple dogs through training, but your techniques are faster and work better.

[@darrenburns16]

Interesting to see Sully reacting slightly, and needing corrected. That was positive, shows that even the best aren't perfect ❤

[@chatita9527]

I have watched now quite a few of your videos, and I must say that I LOVE your approach! Kindest regards from Berlin Germany 😁🤗🇩🇪 As an afterthought: I like it that you do not show this typical "I-am-in-tough-guy-charge", but that you are "simply" in "dog-relationship-charge"! Often especiallymale dog trainers confuse the two behaviours ... 🤔

[@micahmccasland6740]

This is AMAZING! This is the first thing I have seen that actually addresses the situations I've been having with my dogs. This is so refreshing to see!

[@nathanielstevens7150]

I can appreciate a trainer that talks about the WHY and the canine psychology behind the behaviors. I’ve always been a WHY kind of guy, the more I understand why something is happening the better prepared I’ll be to adapting and adjusting my training

[@sandraliten7665]

I'm a Why kind of person in almost every way! The answer ™it's supposed to Be That way™ doesn't work for Me.... i won't learn anything from that kind of answer so I Will do the wrong thing Again! Some actually praise me for being that person who asks those questions Everybody Else Feels too embarrassed to ask! At Least One thing thats Good With My Autism, If I don't understand and I feel that It Might be important I don't care if others Makes Fun of Me.... Nobody Can Know Everything ;)

[@triciamarie9265]

OH, NO! My 11 yo Australian Cattle Dog Mix has anxiety! I already knew she had a terrible case of separation anxiety. Now I know she has been anxious on walks all these years!! I quit walking her because I couldn't control her and other people's dogs... totally out of control! Now I know how to get that leadership with her and take her on walks again. Can hardly wait for Part 2!!! Thanks💕

[@kayceegreer4418]

@Trisha Marie Do you have heartache pains when you leave the house or when you shut a door or leave your dog in the crate or in the backyard? If so, you have fed her insecurity with a behavior that shows anxiety and stress and sadness and other emotions that, in turn, make her anxious. It is always good, when you first get your dog (most especially as a pup) to come and go to the other side of a door without any emotion whatsoever - without any thinking about the dog. Just go and do it. Even children have to learn to be disappointed sometimes and dogs are no different. We all must learn to live with life's little disappointments, and use our brains to figure out how we must do that. If you are anxious at leaving them because you are emotional over how they must feel or because they want to go with you, and you want to give in to those emotions, then you are showing an emotional instability that is contagious and they will catch it. We must do things in order for the end result = your dog's confidence and feeling secure to be alone for a while. Some dogs are meant to work with people such as a cattle dog, herding dogs, heelers, hunters, etc. Crate training with a Kong ball full of frozen wet dog food or ground meat with possibly organ meats inside is a wonderful distraction for your dog when you leave for the day to go to work. Providing other toys (nothing shreddable or stuffed or a squeekie whose noisemakers could choke them) or chewies in your absence such as pig ears, bullysticks, beef bones with marrow, most especially a cow hoof (or two) is a good method for changing that anxiety problem (whether in the crate or loose in the house, as long as she already has some house manners). Upon coming home, put up your coat, hat, umbrella, purse, briefcase whatever, change/take off your shoes, and then when you're ready to sit down and chill out a second, then you can lavish your dog with love. The dog needs to know that there are things you need to do, too. A greeting is a greeting, a hello and a handshake, or a simple hug, but an all out love fest needs to wait...your dog learns self-control and to delay gratification this way. Myself, I have just departed, saying "Stay 'n be good, girl/boy/doggies" looking them in the eye. Shut the door. Gone. I started with small increments of time, then returning saying "helloo" and check the house real quick (for any destruction), tell them they're good doggy if they were, going ahead and walking through the house doing whatever , then sit down for the love fest. This is all about learning manners and composure and being confident that you're going to come back no matter what you will always come back. I say that hoping that what happened to Hachiko, never happens to your dog ...from my lips to God's ears, Amen? Also when you're home, practice being on the other side of the door from them, for increasing amounts of time. From the get-go is perfect timing, but If you need to begin to introduce this later on, introduce it slowly so your dog-baby doesn't think something is wrong, creating more and different anxiety. Anyway, these suggestions are for your dog. If you love your dog, you need to look to be end result and the ultimate end, which is to do the best for your dog and reduce the anxiety. More often than not, when our dogs have problems, it is because of things that we have transferred to them out of our ignorance, or out of our own anxiety at leaving them and/or worry of hurting their feelings. If it were a child, you would just go to work and leave them at the bus stop, or drop them off at school, say goodbye, close the car door, and go to work right? How is it different? Everybody has to do what they have to do, and your dog needs to stay home, be a good dog, and not tear up your house, and not fret all day. Doggies have to take a nap with one eye shut, keep an ear out for the bad guys, and be cute when you get home. There's work to do, so you just get on the other side of the door and do what you need to do, so they can do what they need to do; that's it; that's all. Reactivity in dogs most always starts with us, so then if we can control ourselves, we can control how our babies grow up. I have actually found that there is not much difference in raising good kids and raising good dogs, believe it or not. You just "don't let them get an inch in the wrong direction, before you give them a good correction". Good luck.

[@grandpapeteh]

You’ve become my Hal Higdon. Let me explain. When I started prepping for a marathon, I studied everything I could find about distance running. There was so much stuff to learn, I got lost and frustrated. When I found Hal Higdon’s training website, everything started making sense. His information was simple and complete and, for the first time, I started making progress toward my goal of becoming a marathoner. As a first time dog owner, I wanted to become a good dog parent so I started looking for a clean, simple, and complete approach to go from ignorant to master dog trainer. I’m not a master but, after 5 years of searching, I’ve found my Hal Higdon for dog training. Everything you say and do in your videos is instructive. I wish I’d found you years ago. Thanks for making and sharing top quality dog training videos. They’ve become my go-to for dog training.

[@MaineGirlOutdoors]

Watching this transformation unfold is so heartwarming.

[@cindyrobertson3798]

I love the sweet high voice from the big hearty guy! I have big sons and its endearing!

[@molopez619]

I subscribed. I watch a few dog training channels and you are the ONLY one that shows the entire process. I appreciate that so much!

[@kayceegreer4418]

At 12:43 she's really starting to anticipate a reward and at 12:45 she has showing that she absolutely trusts it and enjoys it

[@YvonneClearwater]

Mr Atherton: once again you have demonstrated absolute GENIUS level mastery of canine psychology paired with your uniquely, profoundly effective methods of rapidly shaping dog behavior. Wow. THANK YOU!❤

[@PaolaEnergya]

A collie that isn't interested in toys?!? Mine is completely obsessed haha! Brilliant how quickly you improved Bonnie's behaviour, fantastic technique

[@SkeletonQuay5]

awwww her tail started wagging as her confidence begun to build. that's fkn adorable. well done brotha.

[@tonykennedy3462]

Great videos. Great channel. Great dog behaviourist. Persevered with hot dogs and chicken for my reactive dog for far too long without understanding the dog needed leadership. Well on the road to recovery. Thanks heavens for these guys who understand that positive only dog bribery and "ignoring" bad behaviour is complete trip as a stand alone method for every dog

[@beckyhiggins3144]

This is unbelievably helpful. Thank you!!

[@reitairue2073]

7:35 Just wanted to point out how correct you are here, her ears are even looking normal now. Good stuff, learning a lot. Thanks.

[@aenimayoshii]

This is so incredibly helpful, I can't express how grateful I am for you to show us your entire approach on a situation like this! Seeing her starting to engage with you brought a tear, won't lie. Can't wait to see part 2 and planning to go for your 30 day bootcamp very soon :)

[@heidiwhite6068]

You are a phenomenal trainer Will and have taught me so much. My pup has improved leaps and bounds within a week of training your methods. So grateful 🙏

[@dhzimmers]

Thank you for explaining so clearly your rationale on how to apply balanced training. I’m a new but huge fan.

[@heatherwood1011]

You are so great! I have a deaf puppy and you are showing me in laymen's terms (not a former dog owner, 1st time for me) how to let him know that I am in charge, but in a nice non threatening way. Thank you so much!!!

[@ladyJV]

This is great to see becasue it also backs up what Cesar Milan talks about with Dog Psychology.. He gets a bad wrap from so many dog trainer types.. and he is all about the eye contact before delivering reward/treat/food etc.. and how energy and calm, firm leadership is key to a balanced dog. .. I like that you keep talking about how the dog knows a lot of tricks and is well-trained.. and how that differs from dog psychology and behavior training.. redirecting the mind of the dog back to you as her leader.

[@1cbrracer]

Exactly why I don't do tricks... Except spin. BUT I concentrate on obediance and engagement👍 tricks don't mean shit if your dog isn't paying attention to you out in the real world.

[@asp1213]

Enjoying your videos and your methods. It's all about balance! Your leadership and relationship you build with the dogs is fun to watch.

[@adelewilliams2857]

Just brilliant well done love your vibes thank you for helping these broken dogs blessings x

[@susangower4405]

Well done you! So many people struggle with being the boss. You speak so well Thanks!

[@jwatlas]

Great work bud, your videos are easy to consume and understand. No doubt you have helped many owners and more importantly their dogs. Keep sharing the love👌

[@Okeroa12]

You're the man. I'm learning so much from you! Thank you, sir!

[@Moyamoyagirl]

@willatherton : What a GUY! I got chills when Bonnie started to engage with you and you commented "that could make me cry." SAME, Brother. Same. Beautiful pacing, great session, so rewarding to see this little peanut come around. (And love to hear your demeanor and voice "light up" when she started to engage with you.:We all turn into big mushballs when our doggos make breakthroughs!)

[@maryfrances8959]

Have this week used this training tool on a reactive greyhound with great success... I am blowen away by the change in him... Thank you Will keep up the great work that you are doing for the dogs that come across your path....👍👍❤️❤️

[@barryjmarling]

Fantastic video our puppy is 6 months old and starts his walk fine,but tail low. Then as walk progresses starts pulling and tail goes firmly between back legs,this has given me something to work with. Thank you.

[@macfanguy]

Thanks for this! Not that my dog is reactive in this way, but walking beside me is still an issue. But you reminded me that it is OK to show leadership.

[@Perfumery_by_Sabin]

What a video. Crazy what a little leadership can do to a dogs demeanor

[@arniea1976]

I just want to say thank you so much for your advice on here. We rescued a mixed breed Maverick 17 days ago and he was a lost sole pulling aggressive and not interested in toys! He is now walking beside us when walking with no pulling also he now loves toys😂😎 keep up the great work Will🙌🏼.

[@aleksandrabukumirovic5802]

Thank you so much. My border collie used to be extra friendly, but with 12 month started this kind of behavior, and I had no idea how to solve it. Now we`ll work as you suggest. Thank you.

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

So glad you found it helpful, let us know how training goes!

[@GrimGoudin]

I SORT OF figured this out by myself. *Bragging* :) I have a female Staffordshire terrier mix US/UK. I am the third owner and she could not walk in leash at all when I got here. Constantly pulling and charging other dogs. Now she walks heal without a leash thru crowds and past other dogs with no problems. (I am less nervous then the previous owner and more self-confident which helps a lot) I realized that when she charged other dogs I had to walk back with her past the place of the charge. Give her a command like sit and reward her so her attention switched to me. Then we repeated the walk by, over and over and over and over again until it was corrected. I used praise more then treats though. I will try this with my next dog it is such solid advice. What I did different and I don't know if it's bad but when she started pulling the leash I stopped and I did not walk on until was at my left side, at heal, again. Sometimes I would walk backwards to apply pressure with the leash and then she would walk back. Now I can just tell her "walk back" and she will walk backwards and sit down at my side :) Very proud of her! I've learned the most about dogs, from my dogs.

[@HappyDW]

Such a wonderful session!!! ❤

[@A88A88]

6:42 Me too. Love your work! Keep educating the owners. STRUCTURE is all they’re craving

[@gabrielferragutt]

I really appreciate your videos. We got a black mali 3 months ago, he was 4-5 months old and he was being "trained" to guard a warehouse, so he was alone all the time. We didn't had any experience with the breed, but we felt in love with the puppy. We learned a lot with the videos and we are very proud of what we achieved so far. Now our challenge is to bring down his anxiety and fear around other dogs. This video really showed us some beautiful tips to do it. I was looking to buy some Fenrir leads (slip and training) but couldn't find any in stock, any idea when it will be available again? Thank Will and all Fenrir team, you guys are great!

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

Thanks Hugo, we're working really hard with our suppliers to get our store restocked. If you keep an eye on our channel and instagram, we'll let you know as soon as we have more stock!

[@colinbird6436]

Am actually going through training a reactive dog, these amazing videos are so useful. If I can manage to dissolve my dogs (hopefully future rescue dog) anxious resource guarding, this will be my dream come true. Cheers Will, we are making progress after only a few days leadership training, absolutely brilliant mate, cheers 100%.

[@Ned67]

Excellent demonstration of a good training ! Thanks for your precious tips

[@gabevivar]

only real trainer out there that give life changing advice for my dog

[@jordancaddy2753]

Upstate canine academy and Southend dog training are good as well. But wills knowledge is second to none.

[@TheLeonard185]

Masterful: only wish I found your channel before I adopted 3 rescues . Brilliant my friend, thank you.

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

You're so welcome!

[@LauraHopkinsCDL]

Typical Collie. They so need leadership. Great to see. Such psychological breed and very intelligent. Thank you : )

[@jacobmurrie7841]

hi will! Been a fan for years! Would this technique with the slip lead work with a puppy as well? Lots folks have lots of different opinions on puppies and slip leads.

[@AimEmery]

The high vocal inflection is a safety cue, from the leader it means we are safe enough to be happy and playful.

[@redeemedandblessed777]

Wow! Thank you! Your videos have been a good mine for me! I love my border collie puppy and am soaking in all the tips and knowledge on how to be her leader she deserve (:

[@paulinewyatt3613]

Love your videos, I have a border collie very timid, exactly like bonnie and was wondering how many times a day and how long you would do the warm up sessions in order to build our leadership relationship. Not toy driven when on lead outside and won't take treats. If you have any other leadership building advice would be grateful. Have a garden so can start there before going out to front of house then further.

[@sallycheeseman1579]

You really do make a massive difference. I wish you lived near Norwich. I could do with your level headed training with my cockapoo, but as a second best I'm watching all your videos and trying to put into practise all your advice and help that you give us in your videos.

[@ryanjones9899]

What sort of advice would you give for 2 stubborn frenchies, I've recently got to the point where I'm trying to follow your advice and techniques from the videos but they're both rescues with a bad past

[@pretendmynameisclever3229]

It's amazing how all of these demonstrations are free. There extremely valuable

[@myrahouse2368]

I have been borrowing a cutie Dog a miniature Dashound she is lovely, incredibly anxious and timid. I’ve been told I can have her if I want. When I went to take her she snarled and snapped 😙 I was like ow I don’t think I want to take her now. But I did, it went very well. Ideally I wanted a Doberman puppy 😂 but hay hoo. I’ve watched loads of your videos and learns tons. 😊 In the 9 hrs I had her we built a good relationship she seemed much more confident out and about. The quivering was much less and her tail came out of her butt. This is so lovely to see you with this Dog the change is great.

[@narellesmith3171]

many thanks for this video. I have used the techniques with my 13yo beagalier and she made heaps of improvement in one session. she used to bark, lunge and nip other dogs whilst out on the leash, even though she is very good at walking on the leash. I suspect that it was out of fear/anxiety. I added one other technique - calm freeze (crouching in front of her, no eye contact, no talking, holding under the front of her collar until she calms down. Her eye contact is not great but is improving. I have a question PLEASE - should I pull her up for whimpering at other dogs??? A whimper usually turns into a bark but it sounds like a friendly bark rather than an anxiety/fear bark.

[@ladyJV]

Also I love that you mention that you want to PUT the dog in as many situations as possible to see what triggers her in order to deal with it.. so many dog owners AVOID the triggers so as not to have to deal with them.. and it just gets worse and expands from there.. making their lives a minefield of triggers from their own pet dog in order to have peace.

[@christineboyce988]

Wish we had you when we rescued our 2 chocolate labs ages 4 and 5. No training, no collars or leashes. He was 130 lbs and she was 75 lbs. We took them to classes but we would have done better with your info. Thanks for helping so many others.

[@milamila9654]

How would you approach this same behavior with a Great Dane? That lead correction is easy to do with a small/medium size breed, but large breeds are very difficult to give a tug/ corrections too. Love your channel!! 😊

[@bmamlouk]

Hi Will, I have just subscribed to your channel and am really impressed. Simple steps for great connection with our canine friends. Do you have a video on where to start training from the very beginning and the order of the steps that should be taken? Everything appears to be a priority and i’m not sure where to begin.

[@TheRazielchan]

Hello lovely videos I'm learning a lot from you thanks for all you're doing. Quick question though ... how important is heel walking for training everything else when you are outside with your dog. Would really appreciate any feedback

[@G4RY1159]

They beards are big and proud Great stuff, always enjoy these uploads, very interesting. Thanks

[@katieromeo]

These are great! Question - when do you stop and let them sniff?? 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@catherinezercher2512]

Whelp, I'm hooked. Going to fix my dogs. You are great!!

[@sbooontheroad]

you're an awesome trainer, thank you so much for your very helpful videos. They are helpin6ne training my doggies (high energy puppy and adult dog). 👍