Pet dog owners creating dangerous situations with their dogs

[@ramansohal4114]

This podcast was absolutely genius, just genius. I am novice dog owner and have a Bernedoodle and my breeder who is also a trainer recommended your videos. She also cautioned against focusing solely on training classes that teach the dog obediene and how to do certain tasks. She said the most important element is how the dog behaves with you and in your home. It took me a minute to understand this but I think many in like me in the novice category confuse obediencde for "good behavior." My breeders caution and your vidoes have put me on the right path. Thank you for this video - it is amazing.

[@SheilaG971]

I listened to this entire video while cooking supper tonight. I’ve listened to you many, many times. I can honestly say that between your comments in the beginning of the video to your answers to questions asked, I came away with some serious “gold nuggets”. I have a Pitbull/Great Pyrenees mix (2 years old) and I have to keep him in check constantly although I enjoy the heck outta working (blood trailing wounded game) with him. I always think I’m too hard on him but I realize that that is just not possible with him. About a month ago he started chewing up his bed (he sleeps beside me on a leash attached to the foot of my bed since he was a puppy. He never runs loose in my house) and I reprimanded him a couple of times and he flipped me off so I calmly got up, took his bed away and put it just out of his reach for 3 weeks. I gave it back a week ago....no more chewing on his bed. He HAS to have structure! He ain’t no dummy. Thank you for putting this info out there! It could save countless dogs AND owners a lot of misery!

[@vikingdogmanship]

Amen!

[@ricardocarneiro7797]

What you said at 1:12:00 about GSD and Border Collies self mutilating is on point in my opinion. I have a well bred working B.C. and I train him and play with him A LOT as I got him on purpose to do dog sport. If my dog wants to work & play in the evening he will chase his tail and rip mouth fulls of fur off his tail and lick his legs. Some comands and put him in the crate helps him switch off and relax and get out of that mindset. In my opinion even the highest drive dogs can be satisfied with a 20 min play/obedience session twice per day, chase and catch or possession games, if not there will be little things like you said start to happen. Walks are NEVER enough for a high drive dog, these dogs are faster and fitter than any human we cannot fulfill them by just walking them.

[@loosingparts6159]

We’ve owned a few GSD’s and currently a 6 month old. I can tell you these dogs are NOT for everyone. At the 6 month age you’ll swear they’re possessed. These dogs are super smart and will manipulate their owners without you even knowing it. They need a lot of work, all the time. A loose leash walk every day. We do give him the freedom of a dog door when away, it’s closed when we’re home. Everything our dog gets is from us and he has to give us full attention to get it. We’ve had really good luck and turned out some awesome dogs. I still learn things every day and only listen to a handful of people. The honest passion I get here is just what I need sometimes.

[@davidb1975a]

Your comment about Dog Parks is exactly why I stopped taking my dogs to one that's near the house. I got tired of policing other people's dogs.

[@JuanJohn013]

Try a big park that let dogs around at night

[@davidb1975a]

@@JuanJohn013 appreciate the suggestion.. but.. there's not one near where I live.

[@alidaruiz9258]

Amen.

[@abominationaj1]

This is great information/insight sir absolutely true. I've said this to my managers at Sit Means Sit and caused a lot of friction with them and the owner. These people were training for years and I came in with my personal experience and research with my own dogs, able to train, lay down with, touch sensitive areas on "aggressive dogs" that these people wouldn't touch without a muzzle or catch pole. They were amazed that my dogs could sit on a damn place cot all day without actual training, like that was really proving something. My dogs are pack members that have rules to follow like "don't walk around like you own the house and go lay on your bed". It was ridiculous but thanks to dog people like you and Cesar Milan teaching about relationships with dogs and the dumb shit average people do that makes there dogs worse, I am able to be the dog trainer that I consider myself. Keep at it man, you're helping somebody.

[@sonjamuller461]

Thank you Larry, you got me thinking it all over and making a restart with my GSD...

[@nicoleallen6768]

This video was exactly what I needed at the exact right time. I’ve done a LOT wrong but I am ready, willing, and able to do everything necessary to fix it. My dogs clearly had too much freedom and thought they were running things around here. Leash and crate. I’m doing this.

[@KyLoG7]

This video really hit me. I've followed a lot of your advice and actually think I have a great dog. The comments on love being a drug, and I'm excessively loving her for my benefit not hers... really made me step back. Glad I came to my senses. Knowing we can get better with these changes is a welcome surprise.

[@lisaclark6977]

@Larry, I've been following you over a year and I truly appreciate and respect you. I have seen other trainer's and instantly said no way. You have a very special love for what you do and for each dog. I had a friend asking questions on how I did certain things like potty training. I'm sending her your link to your YT & FB. She has a love for pits and being I am so leary of pits I know she's going to be able to find everything she needs going back to all of the videos you have put out for us. I do still want, need to get with you one on one with my girls. I really just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you and the work you do and the work you do putting these videos out for all of us. But seriously you are the only person I watch, I fully trust 100% and you never used abusive manners to teach our fur babies. Just know how much you really are appreciate you. Thank you.

[@LauraHopkinsCDL]

So right Larry in the pet dog world it is a disaster. Everything MUST come from the owner/handler. People need to listen to this. I always put a lead/leash on pups to go toilet. I think people see highly trained dogs on the Web and for some crazy reason that these dogs come ready made. They do not understand it takes work in the house with boundaries, behaviour then training. Things must be structured. I've seen it , a dog peeing on its owners leg ...sigh. I said I would help but I got " I don't want to change his personality"... errr what??? The dog also charges the Tele when animals are on a show. It barks non stop in the car. It would be so easy to fix, if only the owner wanted to . Great chat Larry. Thank you . What I love is that , like me you are still prepared to keep learning . No arrogance : ) Agree there are 4 types. Well said. Border Collies are well known of self mutilation. They need to work, lots of structure, physical and mental stimulus every day come rain or shine. I agree the intelligent breeds can really suffer when not fulfilled with work. My dog comes first . She works 24 hours ads my Service dog, least I can do is give her what she needs . Thanks again Larry. Wish you did more of these : )

[@joda7771]

I grow up with labs and as adult I got my own dog. I now realize that I didn’t know anything about dogs at that time more than food and walks. 3 years ago I got a totally new breed, a Cane Corso and I started to absorb all I could about dogs. I love this new world with dogs and to keep on learning from you Larry.

[@canecorsomom2023]

Same. I owned several dogs and got my fist cane corso. It kinda of hits youbwhen you bring it home what a huge responsibility you have to the dog and you start learning everything you can and work harder with that dog than you've ever worked. You dont want to see your corso become another statistic

[@JPMNRB]

This the best video I needed for some issues I am dealing with one of my dogs. I really appreciate it

[@elizabethbaker2902]

I wish I had seen this 2 years ago when it first came out, but I'm very appreciative regardless. I'm one of those people who has taken my dog to numerous obedience classes just so he could see and experience other dogs as he is leash aggressive toward dogs he doesn't know. After watching this video I realize there are many things that I probably did to make him leash aggressive. But thanks to videos like this I have improved over the years, as has he. Thank you for being honest and telling me things that no other trainer has bothered to explain.

[@susanwhite7202]

I hate it when people get a 2nd dog for company for the 1st obnoxious dog that they ignore!

[@liannebenn2097]

I want a second dog to help my older girl and me feel young again as I discovered by accident a young dog around the house does us good. I am already polishing up her behaviour as she will need to be twice as well behaved!

[@liannebenn2097]

@Jen D. It is amazing how many people with dogs don't understand basic body language. Even without learning formally if you watch how can you not understand the basics? Dogs tell you everything they feel and thus what is likely to happen. We are now even lucky enough to be able to avoid problems and find solutions here too. I have lived dog all my life and always learn more from here. A big thanks to the balanced trainers who share their experience!

[@Karina-Loves-Andreas]

I gotta say, if you have 2 15 year old Labradors that sound pretty healthy--wow, you're doing something right! Keep enjoying those dogs, I hope my young German Shepherd gets a good long run on the planet, too!❤❤❤

[@tufanoncel4680]

I rewatch it 6 moths later. Steel think it is the most honest, most valuable video of yours. ( Along with Sophia playing a dog on e collar video😍) ✌️🙏🤠

[@K9_Queen]

This video is gold. If only the “average pet owner” paid attention & put in the real effort to prevent the problems from the start

[@cellanddanielle]

Instead of setting the dog up for failure

[@sonjamuller461]

A perfect reminder of how it works, Larry! Thanks so much! Greetings from Germany!

[@rowvision9461]

Wow can not believe how this video was the one I needed to see completely changed my way of thinking and understanding my dogs and how to deal with them thank GOD!!!!!!

[@packk9246]

I fixed my puppies car fear/chasing reactions to other dogs and people by getting ihm on a heel (not focused) which is very very strong now and correcting him on the e collar not for lunging or being reactive but by correcting him for breaking his heel. I could see it on his face when a car drives by and he starts getting nervous but held his heel and the car goes past he looked all confused, like 'What? nothing bad happened here' from that point on he became less nervous/reactive and now he is blady perfect.

[@tribbburgo377]

Hey Larry I just don’t know what time you usually come on for your Q&A’s I’ve been learning quite a bit from you and you are a very fair trainer and a person

[@Kyam60]

I wish I could binge watch your videos. I constantly preach to my clients much of what you have said here. It's amazing when a client is stunned when you take their dog and start training. I would love to attend one of your seminars. You will be at a friend's training center in Arkansas soon, but I can't make it. Thanks for your insights.

[@yixhing]

Hi Larry, thank you so much for this informative video, today a huge fight broke out between my dogs regarding food. Luckily there no blood drawn but it was pretty scary breaking up their fight. And after listening to your videos I’ve realized that I’ve been encouraging the new 8 month old dog some behaviors with my older dog which I had for 2 years. So now from today I’m trying to control the younger dog movement like putting her on a leash in the house, I’ll try it out for 4 days cage abc leash and to see a positive change her behavior.

[@Joeybz1]

I just bought your book last week and found you on KZbin because of reading your book. The e-collars arrived yesterday. I have two Border Collies. One is 4.5 and a half brother who is 10 months. The 10 month old is having issues with other dogs. He is fine with us, but he starts dogs fights with his brother a couple times a day. I need to nip this. He is a sweet dog, but we do take out dogs out and this needs to be nipped. However, in the car he is an angel and the other one goes crazy!

[@susanhawkes2519]

Management - crates.

[@samtoney4783]

I am a novice dog owner with a boxer. I don't fully understand how to build a foundation of respect and communication. My 15 month old boxer is so easily distracted and then gets hyper focused on cats, dogs, vehicles, etc. When it is a structured walk ( just him and me) he is well behaved and enjoyable for both of us. But if we have another person or another dog. It gets to be a mess. No focus. I know I'm doing something wrong (probably a lot of things). You say work on the foundation but I'm unclear on what that means.

[@jw-vx8im]

Keep watching Larry's videos

[@LauraBeeDannon]

Robert Cabrall and Mike Ritland are good too.

[@susanhawkes2519]

Need to proof the commands he knows on structured walk. Add other person for 2 minutes, 10 ft apart. Next time 10 min, 10 feet apart. If gets messy go back to the 2 min interaction at 10 feet. Gradually increase the contact time keeping the distance the same. Then, keep the time the same & start decreasing the space between you & other person.

[@SavedbytheHolySpirit]

I loved your information. Thank you for your honesty And not sugar coding traing

[@Bornmong]

You're the man. Been listening to you before i got my dog and still learning. My dog is good thanks to your knowledge, thank you man.

[@kaydabot9368]

Love it Larry been following you for a while. Trained my last boy based on your advices and just picked up my pup Darla yesterday. Feel so ready to train and realize good leadership is the most important part of dog training.

[@frankmassey979]

Sure do like your way of thinking. Have been watching some of your videos & they have very helpful.

[@MsRingMagazine]

Such a great video and what a wealth of information. Thank you 🙏🏾.

[@lklencho]

@@MsRingMagazine 🙏🙏 thank you

[@jfernandito8205]

You have explained everything I kinda knew and needed confirmation on it, you explained everything so damn perfect, humans use the “love” as a damn addiction to keep petting them, and the dogs have that same addiction to getting love. Both owner and dog need rehab

[@JalikDaStudent]

Larry Speaking Realness. Over Affection Is a Drug listen Up

[@terrywright1513]

My other post is rather long and you may not read it. So I am letting you know here quickly that I think your no nonsense, strait up, Dr Phil doggy sense way and attitude on training is fanflippingtastic!!! Dog owners NEED to hear more trainers like you. Cut the crud and get with it. Good job, I'm a fan.

[@aarastynholisticawareness4773]

Love what you said about there is no one style of training! Balance is static, positive only is unrealistic in this world. Every method has to be about the individual. That is Wholistic... be flexible, aware, present and able to adapt to the needs of the dog and the individual who lives with that dog.

[@SK-bl9yy]

Thank you so much for your time, great information!

[@Zhahn-Pam]

Larry, I am the same way with my clients. Thank you for this video.

[@shawnmazurek1017]

Great stuff as always. Appreciate it Larry

[@achap9812]

Always enjoy listening you explain things I tend to understand

[@saramations]

"in the pet dog world, people just don't give a shit" made me laugh because it' often time true.

[@bettymcconnell1011]

Glad you mention board and train thanks for information

[@deborahgerth7651]

I’m new here and have 2 Great Danes 🐾🐾🤷‍♀️⏳I’m so glad to find a really good trainer 🏆 I’ve gotten off to a pretty bad start😢

[@leelindemann7729]

Not just pet dog world! I was visiting a schutzhund club for the first time. These people had titled many dogs. The one lady had a mal inside the ring and we 6 or so were on the outside. She asked us to talk to her mal and help her get acquainted with ‘crowds’. As I bent over the tall fence just enough to see her, she LAUNCHED herself at my face. Think Shamu coming up out of the water. All teeth and growl. This was NOT a friendly dog-in that moment at least. I was SOOO glad the fence was between us. I was shaking. I was mauled by a shepherd when I was 6. Grabbed and drug 40 feet down a steep hill. But I own shepherds now! I am not projecting fear. I asked the other trainers if I did something to trigger her. They said absolutely not and the dog lost working privileges for that day. Lucky I still had a face. I can’t help but think this was not the first time this mal went nuts with aggression. But she’s still working it in public.

[@susanhawkes2519]

Don't approach a strange dog from over its head.

[@Jaybo454]

We assume that this is what happened with the dutchie that we just adopted. He came to us not knowing a down command at the age of 1. Taught him all his basics in just 2 weeks (not to a perfect or high level), and he absolutely loves to work and they didn't do a damn thing. Now, we are having to deal with reactivity and frustration tolerance that could have easily been prevented if they did the right work with him. I find myself pissed off every single day at them for doing this to him. Thank you for educating people on this matter.

[@SawBladeXDX]

bout 2 years now i been studying dog training to try to improve myself for when i get my next dog and it been kind of a enjoyment to learn more how dogs tick and stuff. I knew I was lack compared to competition dogs.... but I realized there are way worst people out there that are just unbelievable. Even the family wolf dog was no where near as bad as these dogs. live with people now the say how bad and how aggressive the ecollars are but they have fed 2 dogs to their deaths with human food, 3rd dog has diabetes and still they feed him human food. 3 dogs have ran away and been hit by a car. Yet trained dogs are the ones abused.

[@SherPunjabi86]

Thank you for this! It's wonderful!

[@stefaniem1330]

"Taking your dog to the dog park is like taking your kid to the crackhouse." Epic❤

[@susanwhite7202]

All super good info @Larry Krohn! Not sure where Raven and I fall in all of this. I have strict rules and boundaries for her in and out of the house...no sleeping on my bed, no furniture, she has always gotten fed once for 10 min...the only issue is loose dogs coming in her space...when I walk her if a loose dog comes within 3-4 feet of her she grabs them by the back of the neck....she has 100% recall out in an open field...was gonna see you in Tucson but switched to Los Angeles 2021

[@susanhawkes2519]

Nice.

[@nicolesnyder4893]

Hey Larry with the leash biter, could you get a couple leashes and when he goes to bite lure out with a piece of turkey Burger? keep trading while you say out.. Also teach out with a ball or toy before putting the leash to the out test .. I taught out really easy that way. I used a game.. It was magical..

[@susanhawkes2519]

Love using distraction & trading up the resources.

[@tonyadams09]

Great video sorry I missed the live video but great knowledge.

[@hannahtattoo]

I know I'm joining this conversation a little late, but I wanted to say how much I appreciate your videos. I literally was doing so many things wrong. I was so frustrated. I could see how much potential my dogs had, yet the bad behaviours started to creep in. I knew I was failing them. I really wasn't doing terrible things to my dogs, I was just slack with consistency and allowing small problems go uncorrected. Your advice has turned my relationships with my dogs around. They are so much happier and I'm so grateful for that. Would love to know if you have any experience with shar pei, and if you note any breed specific traits 🙏

[@mommabird2813]

I’d love to own a GSD yet I know I’m not the right person and GSD is not the dog for me. We did adopt a “boxer mix” turned out to be a Pittie Mix and she’s a lovely dog who is responding well to training from day one.

[@tomnieblas2243]

Thank you Larry 😊

[@TOKYOVANILA]

You are human trainer as well, I love listening to you explain things, so real and true.. GREAT WORK.. But you impersonating what the dog is saying is actually hilarious 😂😂😂😂

[@boochairman1742]

Confusing… how you stop the counter surfing?

[@alidaruiz9258]

Mr. Krohn I wish you offered your services here in Mexico. People see how well my dogs behave and the pet owners want me to help them with theirs. I can't. I've never dealt with their kind of problems. Dog brutality here with top level competition trainers and their outrageously expensive dogs is sickening. The common approach is; "if the dog isn't doing it, it's because he's being defiant, let's beat the crap out of him". That is so rarely the case. Usually they did a lousy job teaching the exercise and the dog doesn't really understand what's being asked of him. Here machismo makes things even worse. They watch my dogs do perfect retrieves, perfect stays but no Way will they ask my advice. One has a nice dog but he is a non stop whiner on his down stays. For 2 years now he's tried to correct the problem by frying him with e-collar. No way will they ask me because I'm a woman, I'm American, and I'm a good bit older than they are. Not to brag but I had some very nice multiple Hi in Trial obedience awards, placements at National Championships. Not number one by any means, but you know I secretly took his wife aside. She has a beautiful working shepherd and she was headed down the same road. I asked her if she would mind if I helped her. I gave her step by step instructions and explained what we would do and why. I doubt any of your listeners go as far back as I do. One of my heroes was Ann Marie Silverton. One of her great philosophies was: "teach the dog each exercise so he does not know there is any other way to do it than the right way then you never have to correct. There's an IGP test on 8/3. If she listened to me and does everything else well, she should get a great score.

[@mikedunbar7583]

Hey Brother!! I can’t thank you enough for your videos! I thought I was good with dogs, and you have single handedly helped me transform my Rottweiler! What I can’t find is help to get her to stop trying to heard my fiancé’s pit. They are not aggressive to each other, she just constantly follows the pit around trying to get her to stop moving. Can that instinct be reduced? I tried to search you videos because I don’t want to waste your time if you have covered it before, but I can’t find anything on by bearding. The leave it command works for a moment, but then she wants to heard her again. She’s about 2 years old. Thank you again for all you do!

[@matthieubroguy3247]

Maybe you should crate her while the other one is free to move around the crate

[@vikingdogmanship]

Is the Pit calm or high energy? Does the Rott still herd after they both had a good walk/training session? Would you be able to catch it on camera and make a vid? Would be interesting to see the situation and how the interaction between humans and dogs are in the home. Larry has a VERY good video about this. I will se if i can find it again and send you the vid link.

[@mikedunbar7583]

@@vikingdogmanship thank you! I just now saw a notification that there were replies. The Pit is high energy and is always moving. When the Pit is around, the Rottweiler doesn’t notice anything but the Pit unless I call her. She just doesn’t want the Pit moving. They play a lot now that they are more used to each other, but every now and then, the Pit gets tired of her and snaps, and the Rottweiler then makes her pay for it.

[@cellanddanielle]

The link to your website isn't available anymore

[@victoriafaucher7391]

Thank you, Sir. I was wondering if you also have online classes.

[@robbiegrant6036]

Really enjoyed this video Larry

[@cathybergeron6130]

OMG I'm the dumb ass with the bells on the door. It's worked great so far but getting rid of them immediately before it becomes a problem. 5 month old Great Dane.

[@grt49er]

Sorry about late comment, but did he say he purposely associated his verbal marker with prey drive? Or is he saying he just tried to increase interaction?

[@pittymama4500]

Any owner of a true Pitbull knows that when you keep multiple intact high drive dogs together even the best owners deal with this! I'm a normal house wife/mom with 4 intact pitbulls and I've had to break up more fights than I'd like to admit too! The worst is female on female because my girls are 🔥! I keep bull horns to gain control of their attention. You cannot judgethis man by a short clip in the huge realm of life with his dogs. It's an unfortunate product of owning these dogs and being off your game with them even a little bit! Our commands mean nothing when the are leaning on instincts. Even when you have good obedience, accidents can happen.

[@leewilliams2721]

super helpful, thank you!

[@rehabilitatingbuzzy3281]

Obedience is stupid? Whoa. I specialize in rehabbing reactive and unsocialized dogs and everything I train leads to the dog learning to focus on me and do what I say. I can resolve seriously bad behavior by teaching tricks or obedience or agility or sled pulling. Anything. The relationship is what matters, not the sport. It doesn't matter at all whether I told him to run a tunnel, lie down and stay, or roll over. Whatever activity suits that particular dog, that will be the vehicle for getting him mentally balanced, calm and confident. Obedience is a perfectly good vehicle for learning that.

[@heatherjay3267]

Which e collar do you use?

[@sarabellaj]

All about trust. Dogs fight cuz they dont trust you to be able to handle the situation. So they step up and say youre not seeing this threat or youre letting another dog disrespect my space. 99% of Dogs fight are over protection and resources. Its not cute when you let one dog steal the others ones toy or let one sit on your feet and chase off the other dog. You are a resource to the dog. I have 3 dogs two intact male corsos and a female Caucasian Sheppard also intact. I dont have dog fights. Im not a big person. Or a dog trainer. But ive taken alot of dog that other people couldn't keep anymore and i made a lot of mistakes and wasn't always the leader i should have been. But i started watching mother dogs with there puppies and really paying attention to how and why they gave affection or corrections. The didn't get to eat till they were calm the didn't get to go past the invisible line mom set for them they didn't get to be to aggressive with the other puppies or bite. How the mom protected her pups when there was a threat. But i learn everyday with my dog and understand something i didn't understand the day before. I try and keep my dogs both physically and mentally tired. Before they come i to the house. And i often feed them from my hand before I put down the bowl. You can get away with alot more with one dog then you can with 2 or 3 or 100. And they will always show you where your weak as a leader. There issues are usually your problems magnified. I love that larry is always open to saying well shit that didn't work what eles we got😂🤣 as for the poop dog, that dog dont have respect for you as a leader. If it did it wouldn't dare to attack you. Thats my opinion anyways. My one dog out weighs me by 50 lbs and is an independent and stubborn breed. Is she thought for one second she could push me around she absolutely would. In her mind im the most powerful being in the universe. And im the reason shes survives. She could put me in the ground or hospital in 60secs. But she doesn't know that.🤣🤣 its a lot of small steps that dont seem like a big deal. that lead to a big one that cant be ignored. But that's just my experience.

[@StuartJS13]

The whiskey breaks are favourite parts

[@GCOSO]

How can I connect with you Larry ? I'm in Italy 🇮🇹

[@terrywright1513]

I'm listening again it was so good. If your beard is what you are talking about having an odor, that happens and I'm glad men take care of it. Just an FYI, for another to smell it they basically would have to be kissing you. LOL....... keep up the great work.

[@pr0spect4139]

I don't know what I'm doing wrong with my 6 month old puppy. I got him 2 months ago and I've tried to watch every training video and read every training book I can but each day I feel like I'm messing everything up. Maybe it's me and my wife showing to much affection or giving too many treats. I just want the best for him. And he's good for the most part but then it's like a switch is flipped sometimes. He's very reactive towards people and other dogs especially. He's terrible on a leash. For every 10 minutes he's good on the leash, there's 30 minutes He's not. And the list goes on. I just feel like I'm messing him up and it's starting to get to me

[@JPMNRB]

Structure man, we want to treat dogs sometimes as if they are a child but they aren't, you are giving them too much freedom and they don't deserve it. I am having an issue with one of my dogs, the other 2 are great but this one has always been a drama guarding stuff. I have made a lot of progress.

[@terrywright1513]

You had a reverence for your dad. Every child should have the same... as should a dog.

[@lisbetsoda4874]

Where do German pointers fit on the Smart dog scale, according to you

[@sophiedemeere1389]

The comments on love being a drug, i am so guilty of this and will stop right now. 6 weeks before i go solo overseas to visit my family so 6 weeks i can train myself to be a better dog owner and let my dog be a dog, sure his behaviour will get better that way. Thanks Larry

[@dogtrainingsuraksha2129]

Thank you❤🌹, Sir👍

[@kizziah7777]

Mine has been behind a portable fence for 5 months due to 2 cruciate ligaments repairs back to back. Now she is attacking what use to be her best friend. I have been strict with her confinement. Now it's time to set her free.... Only now .....I can't!!!!!! Where do I start to help them become friends again?

[@jw-vx8im]

Great Video and advice for us to action

[@lisbetsoda4874]

Wish I had known you were live.

[@corrieharris774]

Your right Larry. Took my dog to a trainer for a board and train and he e-collar'd the shiiiiiit out of my dog🤬

[@primalcritters]

Hi Corrie how are you? I'm just curious, I'm a pretty experienced dog owner and so I'm wondering if he burned the dog or you just did not like the trainer using the ecollar at all? The reason I ask is because e-collars can be very useful at times but they are VERY controversial. I believe they are controversial because most people use them incorrectly. In order to use them properly you need the proper equipment, meaning a good quality e collar that costs a couple hundred bucks. The cheap ones that you can buy on Amazon can burn your dog's neck. The expensive and well-made ones have various settings and can issue a minor correction that I have used on my own neck and really was not hurt by. Most dogs are very smart and get it immediately and know that as long as that e-collar is on their neck, they don't want the little shock or vibration. Also, and most importantly, you're not supposed to only shock the dog, but also to train a behavior or stop a behavior in tandem with the ecollar so the dog understands and learns something rather than just being punished. It's kind of equivalent to a static shock. This is just my personal take. I am not a dog trainer, just an experienced owner. The last thing I will say is that ecollars should be a last resort but if it's coming down to saving a dog's life then absolutely use the damn collar. I do a lot of rescue work and I cannot tell you how many dogs are returned to shelters for poor Behavior. Behavior that I believe could have been redirected with the proper equipment. The pinch collar is also something that some people find controversial but when used properly is not harmful at all. I'm talking about the Herm sprenger pinch collar. If you have a large dog, powerful dog, Shepherds, Mastiffs, etc you need them you absolutely need them and it's a training tool. For the assholes that leave the pinch collar on a dog 24/7 then yes that is cruel. For the dog owners that use it while walking the dog and training the dog and take it off there after, they're doing it properly turn right now one of my dog's is a Dutch Shepherd and we use the pinch collar when he's walking and training and he does not mind it or Flinch at all. He is very intelligent and understands the quick for a correction Just wanted to put this out there. Have a wonderful day

[@corrieharris774]

@@primalcritters I love the ecollar as a tool. He didn't burn him but it was used to force him to do the commands, it was just a horror. Not the 1st dog this trainer has done it too which I later learned. Smh.

[@primalcritters]

@@corrieharris774 gotcha. Thanks for the info. I'm sorry about what he did to your good boy. I hope things are going well for you and your dog right now. Take care of yourselves and and you have a merry Christmas and happy holidays!

[@loveflying4488]

You mentioned digging in the yard. How would you punish to stop that? My puppy has started doing this at 13.5 weeks in the grass.

[@vikingdogmanship]

What kind of breed do you have?

[@liesalllies]

Imo digging is a natural dog behavior that is fun for them, so I have a special area where my dog is allowed to dig. If he was ever digging somewhere I would say NO and move him to the area he was allowed to dig in. Sometimes i bury bones and toys in it to encourage his continued interest in that spot. If you don't have the ability to have a digging area for your dog or you don't want him to dig just keep interrupting the behavior and they'll give up on doing it... Probably. Some breeds are really really hard wired to dig in which case I would definitely try to give them an outlet for that behavior.

[@susanbrocksmith4255]

The key is it takes every single person in the household on the same page or it’ll fail

[@waynept1]

When controlling our puppy's space, can we use his play pen where you are saying "crate?"

[@petert4540]

Great video 👌

[@Rohan-go4oo]

I looked up Zak George and Stillwell, I realised I had watched videos from both, over the years, the are both full of inane advice.

[@taramc955]

"It's like. taking your kid to a crackhouse" LOL fact.

[@BestoftheBeast33]

Pet owners just don't give a shit and yet they care too much about complete nonsense.

[@Flippokid]

When I first got Marley I was hesitant to shape her personality. I wanted her to develop one on her own, within my boundaries. I failed to see that I shaped it regardless, by doing nothing (sometimes). She turned out great, because I wasn't a total idiot. But there are definitely things I'd do differently with the next dog.

[@susanhawkes2519]

We are ALWAYS training.

[@vikingdogmanship]

Amen🙏

[@lisbetsoda4874]

That deodorant was probably one of the new healthy ones. I find they do Not work as well

[@KatieMcKnight420]

They do work you just have to adjust to them cause they dont have stuff that blocks you up in them :)

[@tinalynn4722]

The part where you said that affection is not natural to them I can see that with my 10 month old Rottweiler, Sergeant. he does not like being coddled or pet, he gets mean, first dog I ever come across that did not like affection. It's me that's going to have to get used to not cuddling and petting.

[@susanhawkes2519]

Rotties take a while to warm up. Serious attitudes, hearts of gold.

[@tiffanyhurst143]

I live in west virginia where in west virginia do you train

[@jpz6872]

Truth!

[@cellanddanielle]

Overview: Research your dog's before you buy one because it looks cool

[@eileendumont8697]

I have an aggressive dog that attacts me when I let him off lease.?? ( with no dogs or people around) I have started taking a ball out with me, it works and keeps him working. Is this a right thing to do? He does not like men? He goes crazy when he sees other dogs and jumps out at them in aggressive attack mode. Sometimes if people get to close to him he does the same. especially if they are running free!? He was like this when I got him at 5-6 months....I’ve asked for help, but he still does this at 18 months. I ve worked hard to help this dog, that was almost put down. In house he is different !?

[@sof_al89]

I’m just starting the “no freedom” method with my husky puppy 7 m/o and I just don’t know how to shake the feeling that I’m hurting her :( I know it’s probably for the best on the long run but it just hurts so much for me as an owner:( I been trying to train her first with positive reinforcement and then with balance training but she just doesn’t care about my as an owner neither for my husband that is also her owner. She bites the leash like crazy and doesn’t listen at all. I want what’s best for her and even tho she has been a pain in the ass I can’t see my life without her and makes my cry just to think about it. Thanks for all your help. I’ll be trying the two leash method as well :(

[@LauraBeeDannon]

Huskies aren't really bred to be pets but more working dogs. I hope things work out for you. Robert Cabral is a great dog trainer that has free videos too.

[@sof_al89]

@@LauraBeeDannon yeah! I been trick training a lot just to show her something new haha :( she’s been doing great with a lot of training and help of the leash and her crate. And also with the e collard but mostly I changed her routine and put a lot of structure and she’s changed a lot. She’s is not perfect but I’m confident she’ll get better! Thanks for your comment!

[@grannygear1001]

Hi

[@terrywright1513]

PS So many trainers spend so much time trying to use words they don't have the diction to do so. They stink at the action part of training.

[@juanita8663]

Hey Larry

[@kelhienglerth640]

Can I help my dog, american shepherd, not to panic when there are loud noises like fire crackers or gun shots (in our woods). Tha k you for sharing!

[@incanada83]

Well, I may sound silly but, dogs , just like kids, are the reflection of the family/household they are living in/with; stupid people have "stupid dogs", and stupid parents have stupid kids. Some shouldn't EVER, "have" any. While you are right on many issues, we, never, ever, crated our dogs. Never told them where they can sleep, pee, have access to water etc. All of our dogs we were privileged to share our home/lives with, were obedient, social, funny and most of all, being dogs. Never had to take obedience classes/training etc. All we did/are doing, is WANTING to learn what particular dog's needs are and fulfill them. The affection/quirks from them, is just an added bonus. Interesting content by the way, but we never had to deal with any of those "dangerous situations" Thank you :-)

[@glitterandangel]

I didn't even know you did lives!!!

[@gregscott2563]

Blanton's I hope