Off Leash Training: How to Train Your Dog To Listen Off Leash

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[@zakgeorge]

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[@ravenodums2844]

I have a 7 week old shih tzu how do I let him know he did the wrong thing when he doesn't pee on the pee pads and when should i start training him

[@milliejohnson503]

does this still work when ur dog sees other dogs?? live the videos!

[@annakeshish]

Are you going to make the skateboarding trick video?

[@BeNachos]

Hey Zach! I've been a fan of your series and book for a while, and am getting my first puppy in a week! In my neighbourhood during the summer, people use fireworks every weekend. I'm wondering if you have any tips on helping my dog with not being scared of fireworks?

[@tescomealdealtv8211]

Zak my 10 month old quad breed dog ( mum is a shitzu and chihuahau dad is maltishion ) is coming in season for when they bleed could you do a video on how to keep them calm through a time like this, please and thank you ?

[@princeharley389]

My human needs to watch this.

[@princeharley389]

@@mithravelan2000 Am I a Joke to you. Do you know how hard it is to type with my little squishy paws?!?!

[@Anthony-kf4hw]

Mithra Velan stop show some respect

[@Anthony-kf4hw]

Mithra Velan I know but what’s so funny saying lol for no reason the dog needs to tell it’s owner

[@beargut1]

LOL This is so cute

[@kiwiandkona949]

Hah yea mine too! 😂

[@brittanywood1760]

I find myself cheering for the dog when it does the right thing 😂

[@gmanhi5]

Brittany Wood me too!

[@harryclaire5213]

The real reason everyone should watch this channel. I don't even own a dog, I try to do all these tricks on my friend's dogs

[@thelastrebelshow1627]

Everyone on this channel seems like total rookie with dogs, walking a dog on leash forms a bond between you and your dog andis the safe way to go. You should only have your dog off leash when training in a fenced off area or property with nobody around unless the dog knows them. I’ve had dogs all my life and they literally want to be on leash and I have Belgian Malinois so don’t tell me their wimpy or something stupid like that.

[@alexthoma9137]

@@thelastrebelshow1627 your dogs are just wimpy

[@thelastrebelshow1627]

@@alexthoma9137 I bet your mommy won’t let you have a dog. 😹

[@girlyqueen6380]

Me the whole time: How hasn’t he ran out of treats? 🤔 😂

[@noahgentili1433]

dog trainers have lots of treats on them and don't give too many treats at once. I work for 1.5 hours on Tuesdays with my dog and I have plenty left.

[@Stretches_R6]

Has wife

[@44bulldogbuddy]

panic at.the.shasha or maybe he’s sponsored and a millionaire u broke boy

[@madisonmorris7394]

I use a small handful of Cheerios and it lasts a lot longer than you think

[@jamiehankins1058]

for real

[@ghettonoodlez7457]

Athena,🤚stay *Wiggles back enthusiastically*

[@PAIDinBLOOD118]

Because Athena isn’t trained with implied stay.

[@danieltommie7625]

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[@Alexanderhood42]

Lol my dog's name is Athena

[@rebelchamorro]

I like this guy, he depicts training in a realistic way. Lots of other people show easy tempered dogs and how their training process magically occurs in a few minutes. He really reinforces how this needs to happen gradually. Good stuff

[@TrevonGray]

First video I watched and the mental explaining of what distractions are and how to work them around what interest them so you have total control.

[@worstpossiblename8139]

Didn't realise how lucky I was with my dog. His hardly trained at all, knows sit and high five. His never been trained off the leash or anything, but he always comes back immediately off leash when called. Just him knowing his name was enough surprisingly.

[@malachibruce8738]

Those are the easiest commands. Well besides to recall. So u got lucky with the recall.

[@XxItsRuexX]

Same with my lab. Had her since 8 weeks old and has known recall since day 1.

[@rhysgrady4401]

very lucky!! that’s a good boy

[@aric9560]

My dog comes to me... Even when I try to go to the bathroom

[@abandonedbucharest7704]

Same. Even when I take a sower my gsd comes after me and sleep on the bath floor

[@Haferkoko]

My dog hates showers but when I take a shower she stands by the shower, and when I open it she comes in and licks the water off every surface and off my legs.

[@beargut1]

Ha

[@MrNikkimaxine]

I will

[@grmpa05]

Its because dogs are vulnerable when they go to the washroom. You will notice when they are doing the deed they will stare at you, as you are their protector. When you go to the washroom many dogs will try to remain with you to ensure they are keeping you safe.

[@envyrefrag2942]

Me: let’s simba off his leash Simba: *plays the song don’t stop me now by Queen*

[@hiimpotatoe3248]

simbas my dogs name lol

[@tomneila8496]

This is a perfect off-leash training video.

[@johno6861]

I have 2 dogs, one perfect off leash, other one never, goes deaf when she sees something.

[@corgisandweims]

She’s such a cutie pie! I absolutely love it when you can see the wheels turning, and the light bulb comes on, and she just gets it! It’s so fun to watch them figure it out! It’s one of my favorite parts of training! Thanks for this informative, fun video! You’re always so good with the doggies! Love it! Hope you’re all having a wonderful day! God bless and hugs to you and Bree, and the fur babies!☺️❤️

[@yuurishibuya4797]

I don’t own a dog, don’t like to have one at home as I have hectic schedule. I love your show. It’s so relaxing. 😴

[@WaterBottleBlues101]

What a beautiful dog. I love GS. Thank you for sharing.

[@davidmiller8975]

I love my Duke but I needed to get him under control, after he bit my MOTHER during a visit I realized I was letting him run amok too much. Between these videos and the Brain Training program ( goodboy°.°today ) ( remove °) he has finally been acting much more like a good doggo. Real test comes in a month... during my mother's birthday party.

[@dogbtslover8354]

Was your doggo good around your mother now?

[@GermanShepherdDaphne]

Update please

[@jamylhurtado]

What breed is your dogo??

[@maiyonnah.3983]

We’re all wondering how your dog is! I had a dog named duke , sadly we had to rehome him

[@jamiehankins1058]

my dog is still a 9 month old puppy a big dog still play bites some but when playing and running with her she likes to jump a bite not good when training to be a working medical dog i really need help

[@DragonKingGaav]

We are getting our puppy next weekend and I SO can't wait to start training him with Zak's course and videos!

[@jamiemichellepena9014]

Thank you for all your amazing content! We started listening to your book and we can’t wait for our new Rottweilers to arrive. With your training videos and consistent training we know we’ll be good dog parents. Thanks Zak!

[@andresleiva6973]

Training dog off leash can be very frustrating. Thanks to show how to do it and how to build up the training.

[@hobimysunshine7]

You're amazing!! Thank you so much for teaching so so many useful things in your videos!! Everything that I've taught my dog I learned it from you 😊👏🏻

[@kirstybrown4691]

I’ve been watching your vlogs for a while but never commented until now, I just wanted to say your love for dogs really comes through and you’re helping me learn a few things before I get my first puppy in September

[@StevenRaden]

I wasn't sure about having a dog but I have watched about a hundred of your videos and they have really helped. You are fantastic with them. The little things you notice and do are crucial to a good training experience. This video is definitely in the next phase of our mini Aussies life.

[@dvlslittleangel]

I love how he shows the training in a full video. I feel like a lot of training videos show the method on a dog who already has had some experience with the commands.

[@JuliaN-fi9zw]

For anybody wondering the way you walk your dog is also incredibly important! When me and my dog walk she is required to always walk next to me so when we’ve started switching to her walking off leash she is walking next / behind me no problem

[@Sherry_and_Izzy]

Awesome video came over here from Instagram! You're Instagram is so helpful and entertaining!

[@Hawk0206]

This video is really well done and extremely helpful, nothing wrong here! Love the video~

[@ashleydible3554]

I'm late to the video but I just wanted to say I really enjoyed the amount of content in this video, especially the failures. I think seeing your failures is the most important part of your videos and I wish we saw more of them--knowing what you're "supposed" to do or have happen is easy. But failures and miscommunication happen every single training session and it's so valuable to see examples of you working through them and moving on with the training or taking a step back/breaking it down.

[@mistysmeanderings6428]

I have been waiting for off leash videos. Thank you!

[@superstankydanky808]

Its never gonna happen with this system.

[@aubreeprickett6494]

I’m getting a German Shepherd puppy in 1-2 weeks and I’ve been binge watching your puppy playlist.

[@Haferkoko]

Watching these videos reminds me of when I trained my first dog... She is now pretty much fully trained and I'm planning to get a second dog eventually and train them like this again because dog training is so much fun and rewarding. :) I can't believe some people miss out on it completely!

[@irofflucy1392]

really great positivity and patiences! very inspiring

[@brookefrontiera8650]

Loved how you broke down the come when called part and then how to add distractions. What I loved most though was that Athena didn’t listen at first because those are the exact behaviors I’m working with my dog. It was great to see the medications you made right in the moment! Your videos are helpful beyond imagine....As always 😊

[@superstankydanky808]

Can you please tell me how long you've been training your dog?

[@cinnamongirl622]

Beautiful work (as always) Zak! 🤗

[@prinstonfonseca1350]

I just love watching your videos

[@filizyuksel5771]

Thank you for making these videos

[@junky802]

This was really help full. You showed what it looks like to actually do it.

[@hardyncoko5813]

Great video, thank you for making it I'm learning so much.

[@ThePrivet18]

I don’t even have a dog. This is soooo entertaining,you’re truly amazing!

[@wills7604]

I learned more in literally 2min than I did watching about 90% of the long winded trainers who have videos on youtube. Goods hands on demonstration, not just someone staring at a camera trying to sell their training videos. SUBSCRIBED!

[@vickyferguson1]

The people and there dogs are so verry lucky to have your help.i watch all your videos and ive been trying hard but cant get my dog to even come to me! He is a mini Pomeranian his training got put on hold as he broke his little leg. It be great to see how you handle and train such small dogs. You are the only dog trainer I watch so would be grateful for some videos on tiny dogs please !!!!!!!!!!! Thankyou for all your vids

[@YoloMasterGamerTag]

If you do more videos like this I guaranteed you will get way so much support then you have now, this is a great video

[@freewings5509]

“You’re gonna need the most amazing dog treats”

[@user-fw1vy6wo3u]

Your dog is so precious 🥺

[@nickdavis3129]

love the start technique. Can't wait to try with my 3 month old pup

[@karsonhill9153]

Bro you are Sooo good at this you helped me teach my dog how to sit lay down and potty train I love your videos

[@rubyrain3689]

This is perfect for me! I'm going to be getting a female german shepherd puppy, and I can't wait to train her with all I've learned from you!

[@vijaykarthick2215]

You're a life saver ....💖

[@breannabusch892]

I loved the video really helped for my new bobtail stella

[@trinitychamberlain8940]

I just got a Weimaraner puppy. He’s going to be coming in June near my birthday. I’m so excited but I’m also overwhelmed by all the training I’m going to have to do. This is actually super helpful and informative! Can’t wait to sign up.

[@inkwellflood8276]

In a few weeks im getting new member of the family, something that will grow upto been big yet clever - i cant wait, I'll be watching your tips to, great video.

[@ryando2877]

Did the videos work for you?

[@breannabusch892]

Can you do one with off leash walking? I loved the video and really helped for my new bobtail puppy stella❤️

[@qiuwen9928]

wohoo...what a happy training time. And she is absolutely smart ❤️

[@sunisungGalaxy]

well what do u think german sheepherds r selected as army dogs for nothing

[@beargut1]

Yeah

[@JimmyB463DP]

Great video! We are working on this right now.

[@cassiesunshine405]

I just signed up for your free training class I’m so excited!!!!!

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How do we sign up?

[@guess1117]

Would it be possible to share that with me? The site seems to be broken :( Thank you!

[@mjm.2984]

update?

[@Clap22]

I love how innovative Zak is. He’s always thinking of the next best or easiest way to train dogs and it’s absolutely a joy to watch!

[@codeBomb515]

You’ve helped me so much! Love your videos!

[@angelaportillo6777]

I cant wait to try this with my dog! I've had trouble getting her to come back and listen to me outside for the longest time. She's a very smart girl and knows a lot of tricks, thanks to your channel :) But when she sneaks accidentally out of the house and is off leash she just takes off

[@violetcheetah2532]

Subscribed! Such a beautiful dog. I’m getting a white Pomeranian/pomskyish puppy soon (not the teacup one. The normal one) and I will use this vid and other vids to help Thank you, I appreciate you making these vids, they really are helpful.

[@TheSamboy93]

Mcmillian is incredible! We watch his show lucky dog and can't believe what a selfless helping person he is. The book kzbin.infoUgkxfKlzfzw0sMZ_RgZNzMeOPu6d4b5i5XWl has his training methods from both the show and new tricks i had not heard until i got the book. Simple dog psychology and pointers to make the methods stick. Great insight to the thinking of dogs. There is so much more we know now about our dogs. Fear in training no longer apply. I cannot say enough about this book and it's author.

[@brianb9410]

Your most impressive video yet!

[@jackielee5837]

Wow great video! Engaging and direct. I learned a lot and feel excited to try these tips out 😊

[@rjameskipp6734]

I really like your approach to training. I've always disliked those who've told me to do aversion training... My Smudge is my child. He's an energetic 7 yo Chihuahua who just loves people. I just need help training him in certain areas. I've ordered your audio book and will watch all you videos. Thank you again.

[@aundreaxm]

You’re so amazing!!!

[@aepbuzz]

i rescued my 14 month old german shepherd last week friday and she is so smart and obedient so this well be easy to teach her.

[@bobandjerishaffer1001]

I start the training w a 15’ lead. Also use an 8’ and 30’. Easy to sew from 1” black webbing and metal snaps ... see your HW store.

[@godofshinobi5511]

That makes so much sense

[@CreativeDiamondDogs]

Really good stuff. Athena was wonderful to see. :D

[@ddeonu9301]

1 the technique I'm amazed 2 I love how enthusiastic Athena is🥺🥺

My dog thinks that his name means “come”, but I’m not complaining. He often comes, but not always. If he can’t see me, he’ll come 100% of the time, because he fears that he will not be able to find me

[@moonshadow9349]

I've locked my dogs out of the house to let them play a bit....... they sit at the door they r like me when I was a kid

[@kevlingcustomtitantrons9375]

@@moonshadow9349 lmao.. that's both funny, and depressing

[@kathrynepaul]

Just saw you training a stubborn dog, the pit bull... so I see how you face the challenges. Thank you..

[@juliaxxx6427]

I love your videos about dogs about dog training what do you do is a wonderful Work to see with dogs I would like to meet you in real life of course your dogs 2 🐶🤣

[@icydice6867]

Awesome. Thank you for sharing

[@aubreybaker8228]

Yes! What a good girl. :) She did fantastic with the lesson. I used to have a crazy long leash for my first dog. We lived on 100 acres and used the long leash to work like this, and then let him run around with it attached for a while, because he'd be easy to grab if needed.

[@javiergordillo7748]

Hey zak great video your videos are really helpful to me could you please do a video on training a k9 puppy. I subscribed liked

[@KarambitValor]

Thanks for your video's sir!

[@efrenlopez4280]

Great trainer.

[@androssimplelife]

you are the man!!!

[@joaquinlagos3207]

Hey Zak, love the videos. Could you do a video on nutrition/food? I'm really struggling right now deciding what to feed my dog. She's currently on Hills prescription (joint care) but have come to be made aware that many of those vets foods are not actually that much different from their regular counterpart. I've also been made aware that vets have limited info on nutrition/food and had an afterthought of one time asking my vet how much should I feed her and the response was follow the guide on the bag.......didn't think twice about it at the time but now I'm clear it's because he really didn't know.

[@shanablackwell4702]

This is the seratonin i needed

[@hellsguitar929]

Congrats on 3m followers

[@casilaemmanuel8069]

thanks helped alot got a australian shepard for my birthday now tryna train her and worked within a week of training, if you are scared to let leash off at park maybe do a few test runs in the garden lol

[@InsideTheDogWorld]

Long leash for safety - Associate every recall with something positive and.. That's basically it! (After 4 years I still reward my dog with words every time)

[@TylBjj]

Thanks for the info

[@soge4872]

He got the most brightening Yes ! I've ever heard

[@NicholeLynne28]

I have been devouring your videos as we are bringing home a puppy next month. 😁 Thanks so much for the instruction! Question: what length long lead do you prefer? I notice they come in 30, 50, and 100ft lengths. Thanks again!

[@signeweilander7769]

Great video!

[@Hut177]

Love this videos!!

[@Hut177]

Love this videosss!!!

[@sheanicole9514]

Not sure if you will read this because it is so many months later, but I have a year old husky and Australian Sheppard mix and without training she was able to be off leash and stay by me. The only catch here is her best friend (also a husky mix that is very alpha and well trained and is over 5 years old also a female) was with her by her side the entire time. I know from experience that when she has her alpha around (dog alpha not just me) she listens to what the dog alpha listens to. She will follow her and do as she is told and even listen to me better. We were on a 5 day hiking/camping trip and I didn’t need her to be on a leash at all even though I was very anxious and super worried she still followed the group (which she was super familiar with all the humans and the other dog). I feel like that will make training easier because even though there were other people and dogs around she stuck by our group. Any comments?

[@emmamorgan6991]

This is a really good video

[@cortneylewis3582]

I'm just trying to be prepared for when I get one. 🥰🥰

[@stephaniehoward6026]

My 6 month old female German Shepard doesn’t come back to me at all! This helps out a lot. Awesome. Thanks

[@KE-yq2eg]

What a beauty.

[@haseblack309]

Can you do one for service dogs, specifically how to train them not to get distracted and to be calm in public places like stores and restaurants?

[@deannaballard1382]

Beautiful dog. Looks like my Zuko.

[@prettyboiwill5041]

That’s crazy I named my dog this and just wanted to learn more about teaching a dog and I run across this !!!

[@scraw6389]

I’ve had my rescue lab mix for about a month and he’s really helped me become more active and I’m now realizing how important good training is. I’m so so glad I’ve found your channel. You get right to the training and give great advice. Saving this to work on tmw! Im curious if it would be easier to get training across if I take him for a walk first? Thanks!!

[@ryando2877]

How have the videos worked? I’ve been thinking of using them to help me train my future dog.

[@joeglass4074]

I love your dog 🐕

[@brilyn0039]

How long is the leash you use? I’m seeing some on amazon that are 30ft, 50ft, and even longer. Thank you. This was perfect timing. We just started training our Beagle pup to be off leash in our yard. We live in the country with lots of wooded areas and she often gets distracted from a scent trail.

[@Spottedsavior]

Briana Keith it’s like 30ft

[@viixter06]

The feild where we train "off leash" is not completely fenced in so we started with a 30ft lead once that was reliable we moved up to a 50ft lead and so on....a year later were at 200ft lead (repurposed climbing rope!!!) I quickly realized that although they were reliable at 30ft they werent when i gave them free rage which is why i invested in a variety of lenghts. Now 1.5years old at 200ft theyre reliable 75% of the time (the 25% is if another human or dog appears lol! Were still working on that one!)

[@user-pj4ql8rt6y]

Will the 30 Day Perfect Pup With Zak George still be available in June? That's when I'm bringing my first pup home!😁

[@jackcroston8956]

Shes a lovely dog