Dog Training Tips and Tricks! Q&A With Nate Schoemer

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00:21 - What is the first thing you try to teach a dog when training?
03:22 - What's the best way to train a kid to handle a puppy?
05:19 I have three dogs. what is the best way to work with all 3?
07:30 - I was just made aware of "fear periods", particularly in GSD around 4-5 months.
12:25 - Do you have tips on getting him to focus?
13:53 - Our beagle barks incessantly when one of us comes home.
17:55 - How to keep my dog in a stay position when I answer the door?
19:55 - We will have people walking up and down the sidewalk in front of our street constantly. how do we stop the dogs from barking at them?
23:09 What would be your five top medium-sized breeds for service dog work?
24:51 - What are the best treats for dog training?
26:54 - What would you say are the key principles to keep in mind every day when you train a dog?
31:06 - What is your opinion on feeding a raw diet?
33:47 - My GSD heels beautifully if I have a ball in my hand, but I'm having a hard time weaning that out. Any suggestions?
37:08 - How do you deal with dogs whining in the crate?
39:00 - What is the difference between “yes” reward marker or “break, Free” marker when training.
45:25 How can I stop my dog from barking at other dogs and people when outside or on a walk?
49:00 - Is it bad to give my dog too much freedom in the house?
52:21 - Can you address some age-specific expectations concerning the recall and duration of skills in different environments?
54:35 - What would you recommend for socializing during the Pandemic?
59:25 - I'm still trying to get my dog to let me pet her head. How should I proceed from here?
01:01:08 - I’ve got a 9 week old Dutch Shepherd and it is very determined to nip fingers, toes, ankles, pants legs, etc. the cuteness wore off pretty quick. It’s pretty frustrating, hope you can offer a good approach! Thank you.
01:05:52 - 3yr old terrier mix just recently started obsessively digging to chase moles. I am never able to catch her in the act therefore am not able to redirect. I have tried setting her up to fail so that I can redirect and reward but she is smart enough to not do it in front of me.
01:08:50 - My 9-month-old GSD does good on leash walks with just me, but when I try to walk him with my kids he pulls and starts barking in excitement.
01:10:21 - how do I train my dog for public access?
01:13:58 - How long should I wait in between bringing the puppy home and service training?
01:14:55 - How do I increase my dog's ball drive?
01:16:06 - How can I get my dog to bite harder when playing tug?
01:17:08 - Do you use a kong? Does it serve any purpose besides being a food dispenser?
01:19:54 - When your dogs come forward off the terminal marker and you hold your hand high to get them to jump for the reward, do you hold the treat in the same way in your hand?
01:21:24 - Do you teach the double down?
01:23:33 Any ideas of how to tire dogs out mentally?

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks for watching today's episode! At my training center, we offer a variety of programs tailored to help you achieve the level of training you desire for your dog, while also addressing any behavioral issues. You can choose from programs where I teach you how to train and work with your dog, or programs where I train you and your dog. If you want to schedule a session, just click on any of the links below to schedule a time to work directly with me. A Happier, Well-Trained Dog, Guaranteed! See you then, Nate Schoemer 1-hour Virtual Training Session: calendly.com/nateschoemer/1-hour-virtual-training 1-Hour In-Person Session: calendly.com/nateschoemer/1-hour-in-person-training-lesson Stay and Train Options: www.nateschoemer.com/services 10-Minute Consultation: calendly.com/nateschoemer/10-minute-consultation

[@twengkiedo]

While watching this video, my dog is acting picky with his food. So I turned away from him and didn't pay him any attention. He finally ate. Thank you so much.

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! I'm happy the video helped! :)

[@louannpabey4329]

I have been using this kzbin.infoUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU as a handy reference book. I read through the book and enjoyed the little glimpses of examples. I love that this author believes in rescue dogs. The tips and training has been invaluable and gave me moments of...."how simple why didn't I think of it" so it's been a great tool. Thank you!

[@josedelacuadra660]

Your training concepts make a lot of sense. Some trainers scares a would-be owner e.g., a Belgian Malinois and discourages an aspiring owner outright. You reinforce the positives and I believe that can overcome obstacles in the training process.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! Yes, if people are willing to put in the time, most people can handle and raise a Malinois. The biggest factor is the time commitment. Cheers! :)

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

My neighbor just put the digging on command so the dog helped her plant her flowers - was awesome and she didn't have to dig the hole. My Greyhound dug to keep cool, so we set up a dirt spot in the shade, he loved it. Hope that helps.

[@miketate9540]

I have been handling guide dogs for 31 years now I’ve had three German Shepherd‘s and two labradors for my partners I’m definitely a shepherd person because I feel like there are degrees of intelligence and the way they talk back and say Julie I have enjoyed watching your video today I’m sure you have lots of people

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks for sharing, I appreciate it. I love both breeds, each one has so much to offer. :)

[@littleninjai222]

Thank you Nate. This is so EXCELLENT. You have a very clear way of explaining things and these questions and tips are exactly what I need.

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! I'm happy the video was helpful! :)

[@veronicalorence7402]

I completely agree, and couldn't have said it better 👏

[@sarataylor5000]

Thanks so much for all the videos I’m working on your basic obedience series 2 months ago I didn’t know anything about dog training. Since then I’ve been training my golden retriever/ boxer so well. She’s so smart and I wouldn’t be able to do it without your videos honest. Thanks so much me and my puppy appreciate you ❤️. Once we get all this down we’re gonna move to your advanced series which should be real soon. Training her has honestly changed my life

[@NateSchoemer]

That's so awesome, Sara! Thank you for sharing that, it means a lot. :)

[@jadelong3927]

I'm getting an Aussie puppy in November to owner-train as a PSD and these videos are super helpful. I've starting using your methods on the family dogs and they seem to be having fun. Thanks for the great content dude!

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thanks, Jade! 😁🙏🐶🐕

[@mitmichelleyueth8399]

I was making dog treats to my furkids while enjoying your video. This is so informative! So often we love our furkids but always using wrong menthols ! You are brilliant and awesome dog trainer, thank you Nate! 🐾🙏🏽🐶🦮🐕❤️

[@NateSchoemer]

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

[@viniciusdeoliveira7637]

Your contributions are awesome, really. Such an organized content and value instructions, straight to the point, on spot. Great job!

[@lindiejenkins3925]

Thanks, Nate, this video provided me with the perfect balance between overview and detailed specifics. Very helpful and thorough!

[@NateSchoemer]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@WilsonElias]

Hi Nate !I just wanted to let you know that you are my go to dog trainer. I just got a new pomsky (ALITA)and she is my first dog. I'm thankful that I find out about your channel a week before I got her. right now she is potty trained , crate trained and a few commands like sit, walk and run. I have a long way to go but you made this journey easier and fun. Thanks. I look forward to your next video.

[@NateSchoemer]

Hi Wilson! Thank you for the kind words, I really appreciate that! That's so awesome! Thank you for sharing your training journey. I love to hear about people have success with their dog training. :)

[@buddistjejus5825]

My parents took me to a very fancy and impressive restaurant.

[@samcarino2226]

I learned again another training and guidelines thank you so much sir

[@littleninjai222]

Nate, I used the bowl over the crate when I had a visitor yesterday. My GSD pup got amped up as soon as he saw my Mom. I said "no quiet", banged the bowl on the crate to get his attention. Probably had to do this about 3-5 times until he got the picture. When he was quiet I gave him treats and lots of praise. Then sat giving him treats periodically as I talked with my Mom. He eventually when into a completely calm state, platz then head down. I'll keep doing this for a while until he gets used to having people in the home again. It's been 4 months with no visitors while he was 6-10 months, but I'll work through this. Thanks for all your great videos and training techniques.

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! I'm happy to hear that the training technique has helped. :)

[@samcarino2226]

Im using already for my training the guidelines you teach sir so glad i saw ur channel training

[@littleninjai222]

Arih is an amazing dog. Great job on the obedience training and her temperament. Having a neutral dog is like having gold. "Uke" is a very good tip. Never thought about teaching that. My GSD can get anxious and I get him moving and doing obedience commands but he'll still bark while sitting or downing. Uke would really help him learn to just completely be quiet "turn off" when in the down.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks I appreciate that and I'm happy you enjoyed the video. Thanks again for supporting the channel! :)

[@gotosleepcrittercontrol.7355]

I just want to take a minute to tell you how grateful I am for what you offer for free on KZbin your videos have revolutionized my relationship with my dog it's enhanced the experience of being a dog owner in ways I can't even explain and I just want you to know that I'm grateful...

[@jirig525]

This was incredibly helpful. I binge watched the basic obedience series and now I am randomly watching all the other videos, specificaly this one helped clear some uncertainties out. Will be needing it in a week as I'm getting my german shepherd puppy. Thank you.

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! I'm happy the training videos were helpful. Thank you for the comment and for supporting the channel!

[@aprilnappe7561]

Thank you and God bless you!

[@SvenEnterlein]

This Q&A summarizes most of your videos that I have watched so nicely. Thank you for taking the time to answer all these questions.

[@NateSchoemer]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for supporting the channel :)

[@ronniem6403]

Awesome Nate, glad I’m able to learn from u and my dog is benefiting from ur training tips. Thank u so much

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks Ronnie! I'm happy the videos are helping! :)

[@andrewpeacock5751]

Another outstanding video, Nate. Thank you. I like this long format too. Well done!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! I appreciate that and thank you for supporting the channel! :)

[@clusterfly100]

Love this video Nate. Excellent advice from start to finish. Thank you.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you Ray!

[@jessicaethington8855]

Love you! So true on all the points!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks. I'm happy the video was helpful. :)

[@davidcreiglow630]

Mr. Schoemer, thank you so much for this channel! My family will be bringing home our puppy from a rescue in a week. We are so excited! I have had well trained dogs before but I was looking to establish more formal and consistent training. I came across your channel and appreciate your info and approach to training. I have purchased your book and look forward to using your training techniques and info on our newest family member. Thank you again for sharing!

[@NateSchoemer]

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing David, and I'm sure you and your family are going to do a great job training the new pup. 😁🐶🐕

[@davidcreiglow630]

@@NateSchoemer Thank you sir!

[@binkaboi5865]

Thanks Nate, answered my question on conditioning Break beautifully. Your content is so great, thanks for imparting your knowledge so openly!

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! I'm glad the video has proven to be helpful! :)

[@boseimm1]

Nate, you covered a lot of stuff...thank you for great knowledge and entertainment.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you, Patrick! It's a pleasure to share my love for dog training. :)

[@xenonaxxes]

This is more informative than all videos on Dog traning out there! Awesome 👍

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, I appreciate that! :)

[@badd99]

Great video appreciate all the tips. Please keep them coming!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, will do! :)

[@jeffvalasek4774]

Just - thank you for advice that works. Had my pup for 4 days now, and he's responding great! Seems obvious that he has one big problem though... His owner, but thanks to you clear suggestions, I can, and will, improve!. Thx

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thanks, Jeff! :) I'm happy the videos are helping!

[@racheltrindle4689]

The explanation of use of the various markers (min 38ish) was helpful -- "Yes" / "Break"/ "Free".

[@diodio520]

Loved it, loved it, loved it! 🐕🐕🐕

[@douglasreid6996]

Thanks for answering Nate!

[@NateSchoemer]

My Pleasure and thank you for supporting the channel! :)

[@LawEnforcementTodaycom]

Nate another great video, you really broke things down to allow me to take my training to another level, THANKS

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! I'm happy the Q&A video has proven to be helpful!

[@boytsovaoks]

Thank you for this video! If you could make a video or describe the confidence building exercises - it would be great!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! That's going to be part of my puppy imprinting series. You can see my future KZbin videos here: www.nateschoemer.com/future-videos :)

[@hermannvelandia3408]

Thank you, it was very helpful

[@NateSchoemer]

My pleasure. Thanks for supporting my channel! :)

[@happydogsvlogph68]

Thanks man very nice tutorial vids ... keep it up always....

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Juvittos! I appreciate that! :)

[@jacklan8743]

Thank you! This is a great channel and a go to for me after just getting my sable GSD. We’ve incorporated a lot of you recommendations and my friends and family are surprised that my puppy does not have a good bowl. Nate, how about more videos with your GSD?

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thank you! I'll have more GSD videos in the future. :)

[@roguephoenix]

this is fantastic. i had similar questions.

[@NateSchoemer]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@ashrafelfeky66]

Thanks for your time and answers, the video is sooooo exciting.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! I'm happy the video has proven to be helpful! :)

[@ashrafelfeky66]

No doubt captain 🌷👌👍

[@ashrafelfeky66]

we are so excited and awaiting your awesome effort to complete the tricks playlist , only the weave video uploaded here., Regards and thanks alot in advance 🌷🌷

[@ThisIsMe3699]

Thanks Nate.

[@NateSchoemer]

My pleasure. Thanks again for supporting the channel Kevin! :)

[@Ken-sk4bb]

helpful information thank you.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Ken! :)

[@irfanraza-lz3ye]

Tysm for the awesome video! :)

[@NateSchoemer]

Glad you liked it!! :)

[@buddistjejus5825]

Ihad to stay in a car for 8 hours on the way to my grandparents because of heavy trafnc.

[@katlinar5606]

I have used digging pits for my last 3 dogs- works like a miracle and they seemed to know exactly what to do as soon as I showed it to them. Never touched a flower bed again!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks for sharing! :)

[@CamilleGG451]

Thank you for taking that time to give them that enrichment! 💕 I do the same and wish people would do that more instead of just trying to teach them not to dig, poor dogs!

[@buddistjejus5825]

Ihad a very specialholiday when |was 10.

[@roosterprice]

Great instructions

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you!

[@omarrivera3961]

You awesome. Keep the good work👍👍

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Omar! :)

[@Toxicacidfire]

I submitted an adoption form today for a 10 week old husky mix (don't know the other breed). When I mentioned it to a friend he warned against getting a husky, he said that they howl all day and high energy, that since I work from home and in meetings quite a bit, it might be a problem. Since watching your videos though, I'm convinced that the balanced style you teach will be successful with most dogs and probably any puppy. I understand that different breeds have differences but I find it hard to believe that a lot of love, training by me (with your help!), and exercise won't lead to an all around wonderful well behaved dog. I intend to hand feed 90% of the time with every feeding being a training and keep the dog with me 90% of the time. I've read that due to their level of independence they have a tendency to choose not to listen to you and it can seem like training isn't working - so you just have to keep it up. What are your thoughts and experience on this, are there breeds you've worked with as puppies where it didn't work or was far more challenging? Any troublesome breeds? huskies? Hope you can get back to me and thanks in advance.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks for commenting and watching this video. Unfortunately, I no longer have enough time to answer every question in the comments section of my KZbin videos. However, you can always send me questions through my Patreon. www.patreon.com/NateSchoemer Most of the questions asked have already been answered in one of my past videos. The basic obedience series has been designed to be watched to maximize results. I would also suggest watching my Q&A videos that are available on my channel as well. Many of the questions are also answered in my dog training manual, which is available on Amazon. amzn.to/2P2tyQH Lastly, if you're curious about what food, treats, or training products that I use, you can see them listed here: www.nateschoemer.com/store

[@Toxicacidfire]

*Update* We changed our mind and decided not to get a husky mix but then 2 months later Montreal adoption organization Animatch called us about a GSD x Husky 8 week old puppy and we adopted! She was rescued with her mum and 4 siblings from North Québec, Whapmagoostui. Apparently pretty much all dogs from there have husky in them. Our puppy Suki may have malamute too, which I think would make her a king shepherd or close. She's wonderfully tempered, intelligent, sweet and fluffy. At 9 weeks old now she's heeling around our neighborhood with the leash trailing (kibble in hand of course) and just overall doing fantastic. She'll have climb, down and spin in no time. Nate, thanks again for your gift of training knowledge. 4 months ago I knew nothing about dog training and now I have knowledge and confidence to raise this brilliant pup I think in the best way. Please keep the videos coming, we will certainly schedule zoom with you if ever we can't figure something out. You are so appreciated 💛

[@valkyriesardo278]

I adopted a husky x shepherd mix at 7 years from a young family. All he needed to improve on was some leash training. He lived another 10 years before he needed euthanasia. Buzz was an excellent dog. He had an ear shattering howl, but that was only during high levels of excitement. He was gentle with children. Deadly with squirrels. He chased my cats for awhile but after a few scratches on the snout they made their peace. I took him on long walks twice a day and took him along when I was doing landscape work. Occasionally a stray dog would run up to attack him. Buzz sent them running away so fast that I never could see exactly how he managed it. He was instantly calm again after the short fracas. That was his most wonderful characteristic, good judgment and even temperament. He never did more than was needful in a given situation.

[@seththesing3500]

Great video, I love your channel it's been really helpful. I was wondering if you could do a video on how to properly walk your dog. I searched your channel but couldn't find anything like this, hopefully I didn't just overlook it.

[@NateSchoemer]

The video on loose leash walking is available in my Facebook group. The links are provided below. I took it down because it received a lot of praise, but it also received some hate because of the pressure used. I will be making an updated version in the future. Video: facebook.com/NateSchoemer/videos/998409530599229/ Group: facebook.com/groups/NateSchoemers

[@seththesing3500]

@@NateSchoemer Thanks for the reply. Can't wait for the updated video :)

[@babygirlpink73]

I can not Express in words How much you have Helped Me Be a Better Owner and Have Healthy Dog !!, Trigger warning: I also have very bad Stalker !! So I am trying to Train My Dog As An ESA Because of PTSD from Abuse..Said Stalker.. I Love Her so much .. Thank you so much Nate!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you! I'm happy the videos are helping. Sorry to hear about having a stalker though, that can be a very scary situation. If you haven't done so already, you may want to report the person to the police.

[@babygirlpink73]

@@NateSchoemer Oh Yes done That already He was in prison for 14yrs but just let out. I have a permanent Restraining order.. I would also want her to be My Protection GSD :) Thank you

[@ElizabethEllisCoach]

So interesting. I really appreciate your ideas about fireworks and look forward to working (gradually and gently) on this before the 4th of July this year.

[@NateSchoemer]

Wonderful!

[@enyioma8]

"What are the best treat's for dog training"? Scooby snacks

[@NateSchoemer]

With a puppy or a new dog in training, I will often start with a high-quality dry food during the training process. I also usually give the puppy raw goat milk from answers, to help ensure the dog is getting enough quality nutrition. If I don't have enough time for a training session, then I soak the kibble in water or raw goat milk and stuff it into a kong or raw bone, then freeze it. In addition, I train with freeze-dried dog food, but that can be very pricey. amzn.to/2W88zMf Usually, a high-quality kibble will be okay. I transition them to raw when all the main training is completed and used the freeze dried dog food while training.

[@ameliaj420]

I'm going to be using your guide in self training a service dog (8 week old Golden puppy I'll be getting in a couple days!). I know nothing about dogs aside from what I have learned in my recent yet extensive research, and I have been flip-flopping between feelings of confidence & being in over my head. Your training philosophy has made me certain that I can do this! As soon as I heard you use words like Operant conditioning & Pavlov I knew I was, in fact, in my wheelhouse to some degree as I am an aspiring psychologist & a bit obsessed with psychology. Now that I see training from a psychological standpoint it is starting to make so much more sense. I know it wont be an easy endeavor, but at least I feel like I have some relevant background.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! It sounds like you're going to be a really good trainer. Feel free to leave questions in the comments section anytime you need some extra guidance. Cheers!

[@salman11223344]

Best out of the bests!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you, Salman! :)

[@elbiocruz4568]

Thank u

[@NateSchoemer]

My pleasure and thanks for watching! :)

[@deborahdeets4611]

I have a 20 month old lab just starting PA work at my doctors office. Need tips on the elevator while it is moving. At 1st, we worked outside the elevator with no fear, and I let him watch people going in/out. Then, we worked inside the elevator without moving with no fear response. We worked on going in/out, no problem. The 1st ride up 1 floor, no problem. The ride down, he had 1st fear response and would not take food. I went back to the beginning outside the elevator, going in/out, going in door shut, doing a few known behaviors, opening door, and going out. I would move on to having him hit the handicap button (this is his favorite task) for people coming in. Then, he ended the session by going outside and letting him have a freedom walk. The 2nd time there, we had the same issue while the elevator went up 1 floor/came down 1 floor. This time, when we got to our floor. I waited inside the elevator with the door open, having him do basic sit behavior until he would take food. Then I worked going in/out with no fear. My questions are what can I do to get him comfortable while the elevator is in motion if he won't take food? He is very toy motivated. If I use a toy for engagement and reward while the elevator is moving, will this confuse the PA working behavior?

[@NateSchoemer]

You're approaching the situation the right way by using a combination of desensitization and counterconditioning. To help your dog overcome their fear of elevators, try offering food only while the elevator is in motion. This will take many trips to the elevator as this will be the only place he eats. Alternatively, you can try using the elevator on a daily basis to help your dog get used to it. With consistent exposure, your dog will eventually realize that the elevator is not a big deal and will follow your lead. I had a similar experience with a dog a few years back who was terrified in public. Using a combination of desensitization and counterconditioning, I was able to fix the issue in just two weeks. I started by only feeding the dog and doing obedience training outside of the house, gradually moving to more locations with slightly more activity. As the dog's confidence increased, we went to even more locations with more activity. By the second week, we were doing obedience training inside of a local Home Depot and a Petsmart. It's important to remember that I did not feed the dog in the house where they were comfortable. I wanted the dog to associate the public locations with the pleasant experience of training and food rewards. I hope this helps. :)

[@amazonshawn97]

Love all your videos for a while now did you notice you can see your goatee growing thru the video!! Haha

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! Thanks!

[@arnaldolima1219]

thanks !

[@NateSchoemer]

My Pleasure and thank you!

[@miketate9540]

I think you have a Lotta good advice to share and definitely enjoying listening to your channel! Keep up the good work! Where are you from and what types of dogs do you have for your own pets?

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, I appreciate that. I'm from Chicago, live in LA, and have two dogs. A Malinois and a fox red British Lab. :)

[@dougmckenzie9475]

Hi Nate- Lots of good content in here. I particularly liked the discussion of using distance and distraction around 45:50. I think it would be useful to add a video or two on distance and distraction to the Basic Obedience playlist, to give more detailed instructions about how to take the basic obedience out of the backyard to the dog park or long walks. Was the footage at the dog park from another video?

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks and great suggestion. The footage was from a dog I trained a few years back and not part of any of my instructional videos. :)

[@denisemaloneypiren3937]

Your point about ongoing training really struck a cord with me. My 15 year old beagle, Jay, has been deaf for about a year but still runs around like a puppy. Obviously he can't hear when I call him from the other side of the room anymore but he has learned that if I stomp my foot and he feels the vibration on the floor, he looks around for me and if he sees me holding his leash or bowl or gesturing for him to come to me, he knows what to do.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! Yes, training should be fun and ongoing. It's a great way to continue to bond with your dog. :)

[@JasonDeats]

A transcript of this video would be a good book with a little editing. Very informative.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, I appreciate that and great suggestion! :)

[@theleviathan0]

Great video. How do you suggest teaching a puppy it's name ? Your point regarding name validating a behaviour makes sense and I'm glad I watched the video

[@NateSchoemer]

I just use the dogs name like normal. Overtime they all learn their name with no issues. You can also say the dogs name before a command to get their attention. I hope this helps. 😁🐶🐕

[@CamilleGG451]

An FYI, I'm also doing all the marker work with my guinea pigs and its totally working! 😆😆😆 I never should have chosen "stand" AND separately, "spin" poor little things. Sounds too similar. So I'm using an upspeak with stand and "downspeak" (?) with spin. Much better. So cute and funny!! Thanks as always for the fantastic vids Nate! (and yes, I usually use them for dogs :D )

[@NateSchoemer]

Haha! Awesome! Yeah, I made the same mistake with Arih using stand and spin. Now I use the word post for my stand command. :)

[@349sg]

Thank you so much for all the videos, they have helped us alot with our GSD. We have one big problem with our 1 year old doggo(I don't know if this is the right place to set a question) but he whines constantly, and even worse when we have to go out. Long story short, he gets plenty of exercise. We play at least half an hour of Frisbee every day combined with some off leash hiking... Altogether about an hour, then training sessions and small walks around the city. He is generally a very fast learner and all in all well behaved. He gets over excited when people approach anywhere except when playing Frisbee, then he doesn't look at anyone else! Not even dogs. But the whining is killing us! He might just walk around the house just whining, I feel he understands it is wrong cause sometimes he whines, looks at us shocked and leaves on his own. We have tried almost everything... Saying no, ignoring him... Sometimes we say we shouldn't take him out because the whining gets terrible as soon as we are ready to go, but then we believe it will be worse if he doesn't get some energy out and it just builds up... Is there any way to discourage this behavior.? It is starting to become really frustrating!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks for commenting and watching this video. Unfortunately, I no longer have enough time to answer every question in the comments section of my KZbin videos. However, you can always send me questions through my Patreon. www.patreon.com/NateSchoemer Most of the questions asked have already been answered in one of my past videos. The basic obedience series has been designed to be watched to maximize results. I would also suggest watching my Q&A videos that are available on my channel as well. Many of the questions are also answered in my dog training manual, which is available on Amazon. amzn.to/2P2tyQH Lastly, if you're curious about what food, treats, or training products that I use, you can see them listed here: www.nateschoemer.com/store Thanks again, and happy training!

[@renaarmstrong2838]

I’d say you’re my favourite trainer.

[@NateSchoemer]

Wow! Thank you, Rena! :)

[@jamescomey5466]

I'm getting a GSD in a couple months and your videos have definitely been my favorite so far. Sooooo much valuable information and THANK YOU for providing timestamps!!! Now I can refer to these Qs when I need a refresher. As someone who works from home due to covid, what would you suggest I do with my puppy while I'm working? Should he be in his crate next to me? Should I block off the hallway so he can roam around a bit with my eyes still on him? I'll be able to take small breaks throughout the day to give attention and train in short sessions.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! I'm happy the videos have been helpful. Yes, either option will work. As long as you have eyes on your puppy, you can have him out of the crate. If you can't watch him, then the crate is the best option. You just don't want the puppy to practice any bad behaviors while you're not watching. :)

[@bentegjeitnes6893]

My German Shepherd mail 19 months, hod a situation with my neighbours Bichon Havainese. The stupid one was me who didnt pay attention and trusted him to behave. They provoced eachother, and because my was the strong one, he was the one who got the opportunity to Ieach out. The dog was not hurt beside of being jumped on and very afraid, but had to go to vet to check eventual inner injury. Now she barks obsessively as she sense my dog, and we would like to know the best was to get them used to eachother. The Havainese is from the owners opinion anxious and guard her and the garden. Mig is reactive to other dogs in leach, and I have therefore head him to behaviour analalyze. He was judged as not anxious, not unsecure, not agressive and over the averige nerve strong. He came to us 7 months ago, and the trainer told me he react due to puberty and because he simply has discovered it and has experented that I haven't found the right way to avoid it or even to stop him. So my question to you is how we can bring this two dogs to become calm with eachother. Also I would like to get tips for getting more enthusiasm in training. We do train each day, he is quite obedient, but as I would like to compete (when I get rid of his outburst to other dogs), I miss the enthusiasm and the constant looking up. I train contact, play, and award with his favorite ball. At the training field he is clever, but without other dogs around. At our walks however, he is not at all interested in me nor treats. I have let him sniff a lot as I know it is calming, but have now stopped that in order to make him have attention towards me instead. Sniffing I use as reward for doing so. Understand that he is driven by the ball being thrown, and not by me, but can't figure out more ways to make him enthusiastic about me than give treats for looking up, play cuddle and train rally obedience and agility. He follows me as a shadow inside, and I am home and with him all day.

[@miketate9540]

He was also very vocal the nearest thing he would do is if we would be working and we would see one of our friends we haven’t seen in a while he was talking it sounded exactly like he was saying hello and he would walk right by and do it and not make a work mistake he was awesome! You would’ve loved to see that dog! If I ever make it out at to Los Angeles I would love to sit and talk with you about dog stuff.I’ll have loved all of my dogs they’ve all been so different and personalities just like people are! I have to say my all-time favorite dog was my third dog my second German Shepherd he was just lots of fun

[@NateSchoemer]

German Shepherds are great dogs! :)

[@NateSchoemer]

For additional support, Join my Facebook KZbin community group. This is a group of people that have studied my training philosophies and principles. This is a location to discuss your dog training goals and endeavors with other like-minded people. To help support the group, I will be doing live Q&A’s every few days or so. Here is the group link: facebook.com/groups/NateSchoemers Thanks and I'll see you there! 😁🐶 The basic obedience series is designed to be watched in order. If you want to have a clear understanding of dog training and develop the essential skills needed to train your dog and fix the majority of issues that dog owners face, start with episode one and work your way through. Here is a link to the playlist for your convenience: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZSbmYtqoah6n7s 🐕

[@NateSchoemer]

My goal is to improve the quality of life for all dogs by educating those who care for them. Your support helps me focus on that mission every day! www.patreon.com/NateSchoemer

[@PunkyVoodoo]

it wont let me join?

[@buddistjejus5825]

Many people go to amusement park or a restaurant with their chi|dren.

[@christopherwallace6938]

are

[@rachelkristina2618]

Your videos are so incredibly helpful, I can't get enough of them! Just wondering about your comments for free shaping behaviours and engagement training. My puppy is constantly distracted outside so I am going back to basics and simply working on engagement training. When she looks at me I say "Yes" and go to give her a treat, sometimes she has already looked away and/or started sniffing or wandering off. If I understand correctly I should not pursue giving her the treat, only if she is maintaining eye contact?

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! It's called a marker because you're marking a moment in time. If your dog is looking at you when you mark, then it's okay for the dog to turn their head to get the treat. You can see an example of it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppmXnaeOebubfrM

[@mypetgiraffe4236]

Hi Nate! Just a comment... Thank You for mentioning Service Dogs! With (emotional support comfort pets) Fraud has become a National Problem. If a person wouldn't Dream of dumping a paralyzed person out of a wheel chair, Why would they do something to endanger My Service Dog and I so that I can no longer go into public... ya? Thanks Again! Love your channel!

[@michellewilkes5801]

*Nate S .... Here's a solution for digging and to my experience it works 100% with every single dog always with that said... Wherever they dig you take their pieces and put it in it then you cover it up with the surrounding dirt They won't take there anymore & end of the story... People are always amazed how efficiently and effectively it works lol But to me it's almost like common sense and I guess it may not work on some but in my experience is never not worked on 100% of any kind of dog anywhere always so give it a try if it doesn't work I'd be interested to know that too

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! That's interesting and worth trying for sure. Thanks and cheers! :)

[@chloekiser6468]

Awesome video! BUT! Now I have a zillion more questions!! First- can you go more into Fasting? I've never heard of that for dogs before! Second- what are some different techniques that you use for dogs with Very High Bank Accounts? Leash pressure and leash popping don't make a stitch of difference when the dog isn't interested in listening. This is usually the case when we're walking-- lizards, butterflies, and shadows and far greater currency than we can offer the dog with food, and when he's seeing red like this, he doesn't even seem to register the physical presence of leash pressure/popping, or verbal no's. We've tried upgrading to treats instead of kibble for these more difficult situations, but he doesn't seem to care about the different food values even under normal circumstances. Would this be an opportunity for "Counter Conditioning" as in your example about the dog park? How does this translate to lizards, etc-- especially when our yard is crawling with them (we recently moved to the desert), and he likes to catch and chew on them in his free time. Third- when you are doing the Counter Conditioning/Desensitizing exercises near the dog park, how long do you attempt to catch their attention before you decide to call it quits? I guess this question also partly about lizards and butterflies too. As we've moved training from inside, to the back yard, and then to the front yard it seems like it's better to quit training than try to get his attention? He has gotten progressively more distractable as time goes on (and there are more and more lizards out). Lately, he has been so distracted by every single thing that he really only responds to obedience training outside of the house if it's dark out. I'm also curious about learning more about how you use toys for training. When you advise to only use toys for supervised playtime/training opportunities, are you referring just to tug toys and balls? We had originally bought a bunch of differently textured toys for the dog to chew on as I remembering waking up one morning as a kid to half my parents' couch missing, and didn't want any repeats of that experience. I've gathered up All of the toys and hid them this afternoon so that we can focus on using them for training, but I am concerned that this is going to push him towards other outlets for chewing. (Though this might just be a personal phobia, he's never chewed on furniture before...) Anyways, thank you again for the great information! Warmly, Chloe

[@NateSchoemer]

Hi Chloe! Below are the answers to your questions. I hope they help and thanks for supporting the channel. :) 1) If you're training a dog that has a very large bank account and the dog needs reliable obedience, then I would suggest trying a herm Sprenger pinch collar. If that's not strong enough, then the next option is a remote collar. Contrary to popular opinion, the remote training collar is the safest most effective training collar available. However, you really need to know how to use it correctly or you can cause more harm than good. If you feel you need to use this collar, send me a text and I'll give you a call when I have a spare moment. You can find my number on my website: NateSchoemer.com 2) Yes, I was referring to toys such as tug toys and balls. Things that are designed for the dog to chew on is fine to leave out. However, I wouldn't leave out anything unsupervised that the dog can choke on or things that are not designed to eat.

[@hannahmedd7132]

I would like to know how to transition from luring them into the position where I can be standing and just say the command and get them to respond

[@rianelopez4948]

I had my dogs used to hearing music loud and soft that is why they dont get bothered by firecrackers unlije most dogs in our area. Soft music is their cue that it is sleeping time. I wish you can discuss the effects of music on puppies and dogs alike.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! That's a great suggestion. Maybe I can do something like that in a future video.

[@Maryellengray]

@@NateSchoemer since dogs hearing is better than ours does it hurt their ears to play load music. I love my music load. I’m getting a Rottweiler puppy and don’t want to hurt her ears.

[@user-jh9el9gk5r]

Training my 5 month old golden to be a service dog! Any tips or Training. Thank you ❤

[@Andres_OnTheRise]

Oh man, I didn't think about this.. I'm getting my pup around June/July. (Fireworks may turn in to a problem) And I'm getting him at 10 weeks so I will only have 3 weeks to take advantage of the imprint time.

[@NateSchoemer]

For sure. You can also use those small poppers you throw on the ground to get him used to pop sounds. :)

[@corymarinan2996]

I got my puppy's favorite toy out as soon as the fireworks started, and made sure not to react myself. And when thunderstorms were forecasted, I made sure to REALLY tire him out an hour before they hit. Not sure if it was those measures, or just my dog's nature, but he's not fearful of loud noises.

[@raulbenitez306]

that raul he got a good question

[@NateSchoemer]

I agree! Lol! :)

[@birdsculptures]

Great content. Do you have any advice for isolation anxiety? My dog does not like to stay home by herself. Thanks

[@NateSchoemer]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/harLpaODlq-Lbrc I hope this helps. Cheers!

[@ewan1587]

Thanks for the QnA. May be you can split the Q&A into 2 parts because viewer have short attention span.

[@margaretmeaker2830]

Hi.. u can always pause the video..then start again later on?

[@NateSchoemer]

Excellent suggestion! I wish I thought of that. I'll definitely do that in the future. Cheers! :)

[@CamilleGG451]

Nate, where might you have info on working with resource guarding? Thanks in advance!

[@NateSchoemer]

I just uploaded a video on resource guarding in my facebook group. Here is the group link: facebook.com/groups/NateSchoemers Here is the video link: facebook.com/NateSchoemer/videos/330785854909345

[@CamilleGG451]

@@NateSchoemer Well it's a major bummer cause I closed out my fb account last year in all the madness!! :( Ugh.

[@jonnamaestro]

Hey nate! I have watched pretty much every single video of yours and i have learned alot! I am preparing to get my own puppy eventually and i am training myself by working on my parents 8 year old jack russel. She is very food motivated, but has a BIG bank account if im using that expression correctly. I have taught her the markers and basic things in the past few weeks just to get started, and she is understanding! One thing i really want to achieve with this dog is her being calm walking past other dogs. I am not sure what the motivation is behind her barking, it seems like aggression, and it would make sense as she has been attacked by a doberman in the past. What would be your best tip to work with this? I know its not gonna be fixed over night and will probably be a process! But i would love to try and fix this for my mom as it can be difficult to walk her at times. Thanks again as always!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! I would make sure the pup is trained and very sensitive to the leash pressure/cues. Then while I'm on a walk, I would teach the dog to focus on me. If the dog leaves the heel position, then I would reinforce it with the leash pressure. If the dog started barking, I would reinforce the sit with leash pressure. I would be showing the dog what I would like them to do in any given situation. If you can't control the pup with the leash pressure, then you're too close to the stimuli. If that's the case, you would have to increase the distance until the dog becomes more comfortable. Confidence building helps prevent a dog from having fear issues, but what if those issues are already present in our dog? This is when we use counterconditioning and desensitization. Counterconditioning is very similar to confidence building, but the main difference is that we use counterconditioning to help a dog overcome something they may be afraid of. For example, your dog is afraid of the vacuum cleaner: • Expose the dog to the vacuum cleaner while it’s turned off. • Reward the dog with high value rewards just for being comfortable with the vacuum cleaner. The dog will start to associate the vacuum cleaner with high value rewards. • Start moving the vacuum cleaner around the carpet (turned off). Again, reward the dog for behaving and being comfortable, but not if they’re barking at it. • Turn the vacuum cleaner on, then off, treating it like a marker. Reward the dog. • Keep turning it on and off, and eventually leave it on, and reward the dog. Now, the dog will no longer associate the vacuum cleaner negatively at all. You can also simulate the sound on your phone by starting at a low volume and gradually increasing it as the dog becomes more confident. Here’s another few examples: When I'm training a sports protection dog, they have to become desensitized to gunshots, because one of the exercises requires the dog to bite the decoy (person in bite suit) while the decoy is firing a blank pistol. We do this by first firing the blank pistol at a distance that doesn't trouble the dog. As the dog becomes more comfortable with the sound, we slowly, over time (could be weeks or even months), bring the gunshots closer and closer to the dog, until the dog isn't bothered by it at all. Keep in mind that each dog will take a different amount of time to learn a new behavior or increase in confidence. I had a dog that I was working with a few years back that was terrified in public, and in two weeks I was able to fix the issue. Here's what I did with that dog using a combination of desensitization and counter conditioning: First I ONLY fed the dog and did obedience outside of the house. The first day I was in my front yard training, as the days progressed, I slowly moved to more locations with slightly more activity. As the dog's confidence continued to go up, we went to even more locations with more activity. By the second week I was doing obedience with the dog inside of a local Home Depot and a Petsmart. It's important to keep in mind that I did not feed the dog in the house where the dog was comfortable. I wanted the dog to associate the public locations with the pleasant experience of training and food rewards. The idea is to be on the same team as your dog, rather than having a relationship based on fear, or the belief that the owner needs to be the "alpha". Proper socialization early in the dog’s life will also help with confidence building. We’ll discuss proper socializing in the next chapter. I hope this helps!

[@jonnamaestro]

@@NateSchoemer This helps alot Nate, thanks alot! I have actually started slightly on obedience and she is actually getting it, aswell as some leashe pressure (mainly to make walks easier) but i will try and use some of these tips aswell! I would preferably go from a distance from dogs to decentisize her to it but it is difficult at this time, and i dont know the people who own these dogs personally either! I will definitely find a way tho, me and Molly are getting closer by the day and we are working as a team thats for sure. As she is an older dog (8years) i thought it would be more difficult to get her attention but she is so food driven it is actually crazy to work with her. Now i should probably focus on getting the heel and having her full attention, before i work on her behaviour with other dogs! That might work. Thanks as always Nate, u dont know it but u may have inspired a future dog whisperer right here hopefully! Dogs are so much fun!

[@jenniferreesdavies3353]

Thank you for these wonderful videos. Will your techniques work with all breeds and types including rescue dogs and street dogs where they may already be older than puppy.. I'm being told some breeds just like barking, for example, and it's the breed that means they're barking rather than anything the owners are doing. Also what is it in the bowl that the dog is jumping into.

[@NateSchoemer]

Yes, these techniques will work on older dogs as well, since I teach the science to dog training. In regard to the science part, keep in mind that when you are training your dog the science is always the same; what varies between each dog are things like motivation, perseverance, intelligence, temperament, disposition, etc. Being able to adjust for each dog’s specific needs is considered the art of dog training. Because of this, not all techniques work on all dogs; and as a result, you have to be able to adjust accordingly. For example; a dog with a very high level of perseverance will continue to work through a difficult task to get a reward-while other dogs may give up early.

[@willbennate]

Thank you for your information. We have a six month old Australian terrier. What collar or harness would you recommend for leash training?

[@NateSchoemer]

My pleasure. The training collar will depend on the dog and your goals. If you want to us a prong collar. First we have to make sure that the prong collar is properly fitted to our dogs. The prong collar will come with multiple links that can be removed or added to get the proper fit. The collar should rest comfortably on your dogs neck directly underneath the dogs ears and jawline, and not so loose that it hangs like a necklace. Each dog has their own correction level. Some dogs only require a very low correction while others may need a higher correction. When I start adding corrections in a dogs training routine, I first start with the martingale collar. If I correct the dog with a leash pop on the martingale collar and the dog continues the undesired behavior, then we have to move up to a prong collar. The reason for this is that you can only pop the leash so hard before you would start physically harming the dog. Since we don’t want to harm our dogs, we must move to a collar that is designed to give a higher correction. The process for teaching the prong collar is the same as it is with the martingale collar. The main difference is that it can deliver a higher correction without harming the dog. Start by teaching your dog leash pressure with the prong collar, make sure you first teach them leash pressure with a flat or martingale collar. Even though your dog already knows leash pressure, you would still want to go through the full leash pressure training process. It’s important that your dog knows how to stop the pressure from the collar at any given time. However, unlike using a martingale collar for leash pressure, the prong collar can turn the training into a combination of negative reinforcement and positive punishment. The pressure from the collar combined with the prongs pinching can create this effect. Now we can use the prong collar with the leash pop style correction as mentioned earlier. Safely using a remote-training collar. In the event, that you are required to use one or you want off-leash reliability, it’s important to understand how they work so that they can be used safely, in which case read onward: Most remote collars have a few options. Let’s go over them. 1) Stim - The stimulation that comes from the collar. This is a muscle stimulator, so it can safely be used in water as well. 2) Test or Vibrate - This can be a tone or a vibration of the collar. Some trainers will use this before they correct the dog, treating this as a conditioned correction. I’ve used the vibration when working with deaf dogs as a marker. I’ve also used it as a recall command. 3) Nic - This is a split second stimulation from the collar 4) Continuous - If you press this button down, it will continue to stimulate the collar up to 15 seconds or so, depending on the brand. 5) Light - Some remote collars offer a light setting for the collar. When you press this button it will turn the light on the collar. Recommended brands: My two preferred brands are Dogtra and E-collar technology. Recommended age; The earliest I would start a dog on remote collar training would be 5 month of age, but I prefer to start remote collar training when they are between 7-9 months of age. Using a remote training collar for obedience: This is going to be different then when we use a remote collar for behavioral issues. When using one for obedience first you must make sure your dog knows what’s expected of them, they have been given a clear path to success, you have taught them how to turn off pressure by complying and they know how to prevent the correction. If you have done this, then you can start the process. Before ever correcting your dog with the collar, you want to get them used to wearing it. For the first week, you want to put the remote collar on your dog randomly throughout the day. You have to make sure the collar is snug with both connectors touching the dog. This get’s them used to the new collar without creating any negative association to the collar. From my experience, if using Dogtra, most dogs work between 15 and 25 stimulations level. I prefer to start at the lower end and increase as needed. If I correct a dog at 15 and I don’t see a change of behavior, then I move the collar to 25. If I correct a dog at 15 and they react with discomfort, then I move down to 10. A simple rule to follow is to go up increments of 10 when the correction is not high enough for the dog you’re training and down increments of 5 when the correction is too high. However, each dog is going to be different, so adjust according to your dog. For example, you may find better results in increasing increments of 6 and decreasing increments of 3. First, it is important to make sure that your dog is directional to the remote training-collar before you use it without the leash. So for the first two weeks minimum, you're going to pair the leash pop with the stimulation from the collar. Meaning, the moment the leash pops, you will press the button on the collar to give your dog the correction. This will help show the dog that you are giving the correction, and the collar is not just some random bug biting them on the neck. When starting the process, have the leash attached to a flat or martingale collar. Follow the procedures that were explained earlier when adding corrections for obedience. For example; you ask your dog to down and your dog chooses not to go into the commanded position. The moment you notice this, you will say “no”, then you will pop the leash. The moment the leash pops, you will press the button on the remote collar. Also, make sure the leash pop is very light. The intention is to give the dog direction, not to also correct with the pop on the leash. In addition, if you pop too hard, the dog may not feel the stimulation from the remote collar. After two weeks of pairing the remote correction with the leash pop, you will test to see if the dog has become directional to the collar, which means your dog understands that it's a correction. You will place your dog on the climb command (without a leash), and you will wait till your dog breaks the command. The second your dog jumps off the climb; you will say "no," followed by a correction with the remote collar. Your dog will then do one of four things, either your dog will freeze in place, go back on the climb, signifying that he is directional, or he will come running to you or away from you, showing he is not directional. If he comes running to or away from you, you will not continue to correct. However, you will place the leash back on your dog and continue pairing the collar with the leash for another week, at which point you will again attempt to see if your dog is directional. Keep in mind that the correction level will change depending on the environment. If you’re in an environment with a lot of distraction, the correction level will most likely have to increase. In contrast, in a neutral environment the correction level may be decreased. Once your dog is directional, you have then reached the status of off-leash trained. Things to keep in mind when using a remote collar: 1. Do not keep a remote collar on your dog for longer than 8 hours max. Ideally, you don’t want to go beyond 4 hours. 2. Do not leave a remote collar on your dog when you are not supervising them. 3. Always check your dog's neck when you remove the collar to ensure your dog doesn't have an allergic reaction to the collar. 4. Make sure the collar is on and charged before placing it on your dog. 5. Unless you have advanced training on the remote collar, do not use the continuation button. 6. Be mindful of the collar’s settings. Do not accidentally corrected your dog at a level higher than what is required. When you should and should not correct your dog with the remote collar. There are times when you can correct your dog with the remote collar even when your dog isn't directional yet, and for behaviors unrelated to obedience training. You can use it to stop unwanted behaviors like digging, getting into the trash or any of the other unruly behaviors mentioned previously. The second your dog starts to dig or puts his nose into the garbage, you can activate the collar. This creates an unpleasant association to the problematic behavior. However, the important thing to remember is to never correct your dog with the remote collar if your dog is actively engaged with a dog or people. You do not want your dog to think that it's the other person or the other dog that is causing the correction with the collar. If you do, there is a possibility that the dog will develop aggression, so be mindful of that. In addition, as explained before, the remote collar is also used for creating reliability with all of the obedience commands, so long as the dog is directional to the collar at that point. Lastly; this should go without saying, but never use the remote collar on your dog in an attempt to stop a fearful behavior. As mentioned before, this would only make the fear worse. I hope this helps and thanks for supporting my channel.

[@simonelabo1027]

Great video for a great trainer! 1 question : How can you teach the dog not to eat other animals escrements? Thanks, simone from Italy

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIHOiGaJjMefnK8

[@nancyvalentine5923]

Extremely informative. Thank you. I would like to get a dog and train it as a service dog to bring into hospitals and possibly visit sick kids. I love dogs. I have had shepherd husky rescues, a chow lab mix, a rottweiler, German Shepherd and 3 great danes. What would you recommend for a service dog to go into hospitals. My German shepherd had police dog training. Her and the rotti where the most eager to please and want to work but great danes are more mellow and laid back so I thought they might be better in hospital situations. Please let me know your thoughts

[@candicew.4736]

😊

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks Candice! :)

[@OhNoYouDidntMan]

Hey Nate, awesome videos. I'm, getting a Rhodesian Ridgeback (my dream dog for the past 15 years) it will be my first dog. I've been binge-watching your videos. Awesome stuff! I have a question - so when other reinforcements fail you are using a correction with a Leash pop, would the collar need to be something specific? You aren't using anything like a prong collar, right? 2nd question - It doesn't make sense in my mind but I would like yo hear your 2 cents on this, I heard it from a dog trainer - Ignoring a puppy for the very first 3 days after getting the puppy - would it make the dog be more focused on me afterward when I start training?...of course there would another person feeding the dog. Thanks

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks for the kind words and for supporting the channel. For the first question, it depends on the dog's correction/training level and the level of training needed. I talk about this in detail in my training manual. Remember, everything our dogs do is based on motivation. They are either motivated to access something pleasant or motivated to prevent something unpleasant. Whichever factor is more motivating to the dog will determine the dog's behavior. If you want to learn more about this, check out my training manual: www.amazon.com/Nate-Schoemers-Dog-Training-Manual-ebook/dp/B07XRJJPQC For the second question; I agree with you, that doesn't make sense to ignore the puppy the first three days. If something doesn't make sense, it's probably because it doesn't make sense. Lol! I start bonding and training a puppy the moment I bring them home. I hope this helps! 😁🐶🐕

[@hekurucuk]

Thank you for the effort, very valuable info. I’d like to ask about the small vtr that you show when your pup was a baby, how you throw her on the couch and how she jumps to plastic bottles. I also want to build up confidence with my 12 weeks old German Shepard puppy, but I’m afraid of those moves because it is said that it cab trigger joint problems about hips and elbows in the future. Even our vet doesn’t have enough opinion about this topic, and I see lots of dirty info online, so I’d like to learn about your opinion about this subject. Thanks in advance

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks again! Jump to 48:44 in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/maSxaJJtftyGotk

[@hekurucuk]

@@NateSchoemer well, so this is a rumor that is much widely spreaded then I thought. These kinds of city legends are too much, preventing us in socialization, confidence building etc. There people even thinking that we shouldn’t do flipping positions in order to not to harm the joints, until 18 month old... I see you girl has grown up to be super. Thank you for the reply.

[@kevinschuiteboer6367]

I have a standard poodle and when my step daughter comes over he goes crazy and I can’t get him to calm down and go on his place

[@turibioburgo8135]

I love your training sessions again my name is trib to become dog trainer Can you recommend any trainers in Massachusetts or Saint George Utah

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! If you want to learn how to become a dog trainer, a great place to start would be a protection training club. Often many of the members are professional dog trainers and they are usually very happy to share what they know to other members. Check the links below to see if you have any clubs near you. Cheers! You can find protection clubs with the links below. French Ring Protection Sport: www.ringsport.org/index.php?pg=clubs IPO Protection Sport: www.germanshepherddog.com/events-new/ Protection Sport Association: psak9-as.org/psa-affiliated-club-list/ Mondioring Protection Sport: www.usmondioring.org/clubs/

[@pennyfullerton7520]

Question about the walking their gsd with family members etc having each member work with the dog and slowly introduced to the walk, what could you suggest if the child or children are too young/small to work with the dog like toddlers or young kids etc

[@NateSchoemer]

I would have the parents enforce all the rules and expectations. Once the dog is trained and can walk nicely with the parents, they can walk the dog together. Have two leashes and two collars on the dog. One parent can hold the leash with the dog on the left side of the parent. The child can hold the other leash and would have the dog on the right side. This way, the child can give all the commands, and the parent can be there to reinforce the rules. :)

[@antonmaximovsky6813]

Dear Nate, love your videos. One clarification: Pavlov was a physiologist, and the term he coined is "conditional reflex", not classic conditioning.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks for that! I've been saying it wrong this whole time. 🤦‍♂️ I appreciate you pointing that out. :)

[@LakiJulie]

Hello! Nate - you are amazing trainer! Thank you for sharing you approach and philosophy! I listened in some of the videos - HOW TO TEACH NAME TO PUPPY, but now I cannot find it.😭 Can anyone help with the link or something

[@NateSchoemer]

Hi, Julie, Thanks for the comment and I'm happy you like the training videos. I don't have a video on how to teach a name to a puppy. I don't worry about that. I simply use the dogs name and overtime the dog will learn it. :)

[@stephaniequiles-ramos353]

I see you have just a few service dog training videos. Do you offer online courses on more in-depth SD training?

[@NateSchoemer]

Becoming a channel member. For only $1.99 a month, you'll receive priority responses to comments, access to live Q&As for members only, custom emojis, badges, and you'll help me continue making great dog training content. Sign up here: kzbin.infojoin I would also suggest watching this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/joK1mJafZp2nrLs Cheers!

[@tcheguevaraable]

hey nate, about the training sessions if i do 3 sessions a day i have to teach 1 command until the dog learn or can i teach for example sit in the morning, down in his afternoon session, and come at night ? thanks for answer all my questions, i really appreciate that!

[@NateSchoemer]

I like to work on all the commands in each session. It makes it more fun. :)

[@judybeverley-harvey5899]

Excellent tips & tricks, you have touched on everything!!! I also want to make training fun & this month when Bronte turns one, he will be eating free dried raw meat by Dr Marty, hope you have heard about him! I having problem's with him acting like a teenager & he got bet he got bit by my nextdoor neighbor's dog, they have moved, thank God, he also attached me a while back, he barks because he's scared, I fell in the gravel with him trying to get away, I felt like I wasn't there for him, owner of dog took over!!! I know you will be able to help me with your great video's!!!!! You are great,!!!!!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks for commenting and supporting the channel. It's much appreciated!

[@judybeverley-harvey5899]

You are very welcome,!!!! Can't wait to see video you have out, on sensitive 🐶!!!! Sorry about the E-mail, I got sleepy!! I will be watching alot of video's maybe more than once, so I can help my teenage staffie!!!!! Thanks again for all your great knowledge!!!!!!💜

[@johnbarlow7292]

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[@NateSchoemer]

Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZDGlK13ZtdnbZI

[@emmalou5955]

My doggo has a fear of certain areas of houses mainly hardwood floors he'll go on some but not others, he won't go on one side of the living room and he won't go through the hall way and I have no clue how to help him

[@NateSchoemer]

You would want to use a combination of counter conditioning and desensitization. Thanks for commenting and watching this video. Unfortunately, I no longer have enough time to answer every question in the comments section of my KZbin videos. However, you can always send me questions through my Patreon. www.patreon.com/NateSchoemer Most of the questions asked have already been answered in one of my past videos. The basic obedience series has been designed to be watched to maximize results. I would also suggest watching my Q&A videos that are available on my channel as well. Many of the questions are also answered in my dog training manual, which is available on Amazon. amzn.to/2P2tyQH Lastly, if you're curious about what food, treats, or training products that I use, you can see them listed here: www.nateschoemer.com/store