Stop Doing This With Nervous Dogs

[@stubeast4031]

Having a hard time hearing you through that loud ass piano music.

[@giovannimiles1]

😂😂😂

[@_camy_]

😂😂 it just gets louder and louder

[@despoinagoddess]

I’m dead!!! 😂😂🤦🏽‍♀️

[@gatorent.productionbuffrec8797]

Fire whoever did the editing fire them.

[@tykepope]

It’s not about the words it’s about the actions

[@dreamgaits]

Yes, people, dogs need strong leadership. Not weak reassurance that they cannot possibly understand.

[@smith806]

They understand a sympathetic tone, not the words

[@3rdreichball525]

My dog understands words if you use them enough. Seriously. My malinois has quite the dictionary. We even created our own dialect as well. 2 barks for yes. One bark for no. I shit you not. Dogs can understand if you take the time to help them understand

[@3rdreichball525]

My dog understands words. I kid you not. My malinois has quite the dictionary. We even have our own dialect. 1 bark for no. 2 for yes as an example. Dogs can understand words if you take the time to help them understand

[@evergreen4034]

@@3rdreichball525 ... For the Reich, I’ll choose to believe you.

[@CryMeARiver63]

@@smith806 tell that to my dogs .

[@luvulord2]

I had my rescued fearful dog for about 3 months and I was doing the confident leading and as she learned to trust me she was getting better. But then I started adding a soft reassuring "he's o.k." if someone was running towards us or if a noisy motorcycle was going by and ,I don't know, I see a difference in her when I communicate that she is safe with words, adding it to the confident reassuring walk

[@DoctorSess]

I did the same exact thing and she understand it. The all clear.

[@DoctorSess]

I am not trying to completely suppress my dog’s natural instinct to protect: it’s a good thing! Just need to make sure it’s controlled and she understands that I PROTECT HER first.

[@phoenixrising5088]

No words are necessary. They follow positive energy.

[@elsiem7295]

Honestly words definitely work as well when accompanied by action.

[@emilyhunt4368]

I think saying that gives us confidence as well as humans we understand language so if we say it's all good it's okay then we feel that even more and I think that's what helps I use it with my horses as well as dog. Definitely helps me but I speak to myself like that a lot it's a strategy I use for my anxiety that works ( fake it until you make it)

[@jennyalpaca7544]

I always tell my anxious boxer “cmon one of us has to be tough, we can’t both be anxious” since I’m naturally an anxious person too but with training I’ve learned to calm my anxiety and lead! U can def see the difference when u take the lead and they trust you and calm down! My boxer is a scaredy cat but slowly I feel so proud to see her go past benches or trash cans timidly but still goes through them when she used to want to run away in the opposite direction !

[@exoticivy4180]

Wow I just learned some thing important in less than a minute! Thank you! 😁

[@smith806]

Lol

[@alphaomega1351]

I'm a dog 🐕 and this man understands us! 👌 😶

[@jeffreyvences5746]

I do that with my boy. If i hesitate entering somewhere, he'll be looking around more than usual. But if i go somewhere without hesitation, he has the same attitude and follows with confident waddles and tailwhips. 😁

[@lilyxciv5637]

I’ve even noticed my dog randomly barking at things on our walk that I am staring at for too long - because I’m simply trying to figure out why something looks different from the last time we walked there. Lol

[@ryansmith-on5im]

Very good content. Straight to the point! 🎉

[@adventurousdoglover]

I personally always tell them it’s OK and talk to them but I make them go through whatever I’m trying to get them to do. My last rescue was a four-year-old LGD mix and she would not let me walk her or touch her for over a month and I have officially adopted her and can at least walk up to her to put a leash on and walk her to where I need her to go but I can take a lot more time than people are wanting to realize and commit to. Nice video!

[@shedred1967]

Confidence and mellowness counts. If your in a car wreck tense, you get hurt more than if you were just relaxed. When two fighter face each other, the calmer and less emotional almost always come out on top. Dogs respond to your demeanor and personality. My new pups always run when the miss or I yell at the movie screen for whatever reason as it's the only time we yell so it's so very intimidating. Almost all come back when they understand they are not under attack and see us repeat the behavior and laugh slightly uncontrollably. This person is a great trainer. Beautiful dog.

[@Katiee0592]

It's the same with kids. So many parents coo their babies/ kids when they are crying or upset or nervous, for example, when most times the best response is to ignore them and let them watch you be comfortable, calm, and confident.

[@erinfennessy5332]

Yes!! I learned this with dogs that were just bad on leashes too. Stop and sniff everything and pull. You just have to face forward and start marching with authority and don’t stop even if you feel they’re resisting at first. As soon as they see you’re looking forward and marching ahead with authority, they immediately follow you as the pack leader

[@cuzza4321]

This usually works for me until the first time met a dog that flops and will literally get dragged by the neck on concrete for meters. Was so confused never had the confident march not work. I tried using treats but he learnt to constantly stop fishing for more treats. Only method that works has been waiting not looking at him until he gets bored and moves on

[@bennyhotsteppa9388]

@@cuzza4321Same here. I hate pulling the dog so I stopped for the most part. He is good out of the hustle and bustle of the city though.

[@c_v_os]

It’s ridiculous not to stop to sniff stuff. Dogs don’t need the kind of marching walks that people do need. They need to engage with the environment through using their nose and they will obviously resist if you don’t give them plenty opportunities to do that.

[@erinfennessy5332]

@@c_v_os you have more time on your hands than the rest of us then sir 🫡

[@pinkshinx]

​@cuzza4321 got my first puppy and she does the same thing. Ive had dogs brfore but not a puppy. No matter how much i march ahead and am confident, no matter how much i drag her without even looking at her. or changing my approach like stopping and waiting, she refuses to walk and will literally let herself be dragged, she refuses to eat treats. The only way I can think of doing is to give her a very high reward treat and give it to her everytime she starts walking forward untill she gets bored of stopping

[@richardcranium3479]

Excellent advice.

[@DTRIPLESOWKOW]

This is very true. Dogs are masters of body language.

[@jacobsstigger8628]

I love how happy the dog is

[@alanclark785]

the Staffordshire Bull Terrier has a great smile outstanding breed

[@marydavis2695]

THANK YOU for giving us the propper tools to speak doggies language 🥰🥰🥰.

[@kavitagurappaji1427]

YOUR VIBRATION TELLS THEM A LOT!! EVEN BEFORE U KNOW IT SOMETIMES. SO BE REAL AMONGST ANIMALS!! GENTLE. KINS AND LOVING!!!

[@whatwillyoudiefor7774]

He is a beauty. The dog.

[@disco3landrover654]

You have it, my friend. Keep up the good work. As I often say, the problem is really at the other end of the lead.

[@ahzigos]

I have a dog that was really reactive, it was impossible to walk him around the neighborhood because he would bark at every single dog, eventually I started walking faster whenever I passed in front of a fence, and he focused on running rather than barking, then he lost that habit pretty quickly later on, when I became more confident I didn't even need to run, or do anything or give him any commands, my confidence and calm gave him confidence and calm also, don't let the dog push/pull you around, make sure the dog understands that you're stronger and that he should follow/listen to you I like how the guy focuses a lot on "don't use words" and that's true, dogs mostly learn key words or commands, if you want to get something through to them, show them through actions

[@tammyvanburen-duke4918]

Thank you!, I have 3 texas rescue brothers pitbull/pharaoh hound mixes who all act like this. I feel horrible, if I didn't know better they look like they've been abused. I've had them since September last year at 6mths of age. They're getting better but not sure if they'll ever be confident. Not giving up but very long process. Never had dogs act like this before..

[@RaulDukeKnife]

Thanks for being kind to that little Bull!

[@kagurachan4779]

I like this guy, he's a good trainer for dogs. :)

[@jessicaharrison1401]

Brillant video and stunning dog😘❤

[@twentyforsevenrelaxation7286]

Your amazing mate so helpful this channel so glad I found it

[@southenddogtraining1]

Ah glad you enjoy the content! Thank you!

[@deanawells4395]

We are so stuck with my very over nervous grand dog. We do all the extreme treats, clearing our minds and being very calm and confident training. He now holds his urine and poops so he doesn’t need to go outside it is heartbreaking. We have now tried medication (Prozac). I don’t see a big difference yet and I am so frightened that this medication will actually hurt him.

[@TheMancalorian]

Beautiful Staffy

[@joaoportesantava1412]

100% correct! The dogs looks to the owner and how he is handling situations and they panic with you. If you know what your doing the song is right there with you. If you are being attacked then he knows to help you (if he is trained that way). It’s all about what you feel. People have no clue that the dog spends his whole day looking at you, trying to please you and looking at everything you do. They know all the things you do all the time. It’s very important that you stay calm so your dog has a good life and a calm life

[@davidca96]

this is so true, ive found using the words can make me project the action, which the dog does pick up and follows. Some people dont do this and will have nervous actions while trying to tell the dog "its ok". Hes right.

[@tjdoyle9780]

What a cute pupper!!

[@allisonlevy616]

Beautiful explanation.

[@EmluvsJesuschrist]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@bargepoled]

Strong assertive confident leadership leads to calm confident dogs. They pick up on your body language and visual cues.

[@farriermaiden7289]

Well said 👏

[@rioangel8397]

Love Staffies.

[@carolconquest5649]

Strong calm but assertive training

[@j619killer]

That's how my sisters pit is, but little by little he's learning

[@jenbrixton6834]

I would ask my gsd to sit, and just wait until he was ready to move on, once he looked at me I would say hi, let's go,

[@geraldineharvey6804]

Thank you, good information.

[@ohitsthem7601]

Same with people tbh, at least when im panicking

[@fraythedjfraydoeindacut7484]

Show the dog how you want them to be, be a LEADER! They see you’re confident in situations they are not, they’ll follow suit!!

[@lbu9542]

Learned something new today! I loved how the doggie appeared to be smiling at the end 🙂🐶🐾

[@wayofthekodiak3118]

That's you projecting. Dogs don't smile. The dog still had it's tail between it's legs. Trying to hide it's scent coming from the anus. That's a fear response.

[@plantidentificationnewzeal9032]

I'm not sure what you missed about language but that is how humans send energy

[@travelingpsychicsupperclub5015]

Love. And that is a beautiful boy ❤

[@TheoCynical]

So, not to be that guy but this is good advice that spreads to people as well. If people are unsure about something, showing confidence in a situation makes people less stressful.

[@sublow]

Keep up the great work

[@cassthompson3386]

Fantastic video. Very well done and well said 👏

[@slydEvil35]

Dogs and children are not the same. But they both thrive on the same things: consistency, clear rules/expectations, and positive reinforcement. It’s hard to not humanize dog emotions but remember they crave direction and leadership. It’s just up to us how to show them!!

[@CastIronGinger]

this was great info thanks! teaching just like caesar milan

[@kekkelpenneypeckeltoot5700]

Bully breeds have the best smile! It’s their whole face😁

[@clackstaclicky890]

That's a Staffordshire bull terrier

[@kekkelpenneypeckeltoot5700]

@@clackstaclicky890 in the US or at least where we are they are a category of breeds called the bulky breeds and a staffy is part of that. That group is sadly over represented in shelters, given away in parking lots, in sidewalks and busy traffic corners. They’re also “banned” in many housing complexes etc.

[@Inv_Enot]

Whenever my dog Odie gets nervous I’ll normally just hug him and remind him he’s a good boy, he’s nervous around other dogs because as a puppy a German shepherd dragged him halfway across a dog park

[@markgeering5943]

Exactly people need to stop humanising dogs/animals thinking they understand our words! Body language speaks so much more than our voice

[@thereaper89]

My dog understands everything I tell her to do.

[@markgeering5943]

@@thereaper89 it understands the noise and behaviour expected when that noise is heard which is different to understanding the meaning of a word! But again body language and tone of voice communicate just as much if not more than the noises we assign to behaviour we wish the/our/your dog to carry out

[@JohnSmith-uv4ox]

Thank you! This is super helpful, going to implement this.

[@sueshrodes9462]

Excellent.

[@theirishninja8199]

👌🙏spot on

[@susiebrown6646]

Good advice

[@kalayne6713]

The poor dogs I have had over the years. Loved heaps but not led by me, I am a cat lady, I didn't have a clue. I doubt I will ever have another dog but I love learning the right way to lead them calmly.

[@azembejta2463]

Finally someone who's actually taking the time to make us dog owners better handlers and protectors of our family and our bay bees thank you sir

[@southenddogtraining1]

Very welcome thank you for your comment 😊

[@earljohnson2676]

I always talk to my dogs well I have a little chihuahua now and she’s the best very obedient but what he’s doing is absolutely correct there working off your senses and if you get scared they get scared etc . I’m a combat vet and don’t really get scared like I used to been in worse situations. My wife n daughter panic there was a scary dog trying to attack ours and I told her calm down pick her up and walk away walk don’t run just relax where ok We’ll get through this just listen to me

[@HarrySKeith]

Great stuff Sir!

[@soclose2her]

Preach!

[@say6626]

Great advice!

[@sharoneastwood.1025]

BRILLIANT 😊 THAT'S THE WAY.

[@cscloud150]

I hear you completely but I just gotta say those North face joggers are DOPE

[@son_of_jambo2835]

Actions speak louder than words especially with dogs

[@topBnana]

He is beautiful bud 😎✌️

[@user-cv1ti7qd4l]

Great vid ,great job 👍

[@southenddogtraining1]

Thanks 👍

[@meeramoves4404]

A reassuring "its okay" will do wonders aswell. Just ignoring the dog is not as good.

[@andrejohnson7049]

Sounds like the Alfie Solomons of dog training! Love it

[@son_of_jambo2835]

Humans can do this too during football or basketball players are always making eye contact winking double blinking etc without saying anything they know what play to play by hand signs or simple looks

[@PlayingLittleLife]

Well explained ❤️

[@zacu122]

This is the guy that called one of his employers a coward for backing a way from a dog

[@darylmiranda8597]

Body language, mood, and temperament is the most important.

[@Kytreeswerving]

Honestly people are the same. A good partner will help a more anxious partner by showing gentle confidence and giving the unsure person time to process.

[@mikeg1032]

Why did you play music? Did the dog die or something? Otherwise, I'd like to hear this informative video.

[@preston74]

Or perhaps dog is nervous because of damn piano man?!

[@ColdTakes585]

The smile when he realized he had a hooman that was sure and so he was safe 🥺🥺😭😭😭

[@wayofthekodiak3118]

No, that's just you projecting onto the dog.

[@ColdTakes585]

@@wayofthekodiak3118 nah it’s actually a commentary on how dogs pick up on their owners emotions/body language to help them regulate their own

[@wayofthekodiak3118]

@@ColdTakes585 No it's you projecting. Dogs don't smile. Dogs don't love. It's impossible for them. No frontal lobe means no love. The dog didn't even feel secure. Tail tucked the whole time.

[@cianog]

Good points

[@nikicarrie4071]

Wow 🤩 thank you

[@1OxTrading]

Pure Value!

[@josephvella3688]

Can't stress this enough!

[@ARPorganics]

Yes but everything is energy so a little words of expression don't hurt.

[@pyromaniacalmagpie3198]

Bonus if you can determine why the dog is nervous. Mine is nervous about people so I can either completely ignore them and distract him on his walks with something else, like, "hey let's go sniff this fire hydrant !" Or I can like, interact with people when it's appropriate while they stay back from the dog and COMPLETELY ignore him. Eventually my boy at least gets used to specific people just because he's seen me interact with them.

[@PittBlu213]

Great video Subscribed

[@southenddogtraining1]

Thank you 🙏

[@mobstercrow7515]

I've owner trained both of my service dogs and I do neither. I get excited when my dogs get scared, especially if they are afraid of an object or a noise. They both know the "paws up" and "go sniff" command, so if they are unsure or scared of something, I'll ask them to do either of those things after I inspect the object first. I like saying "what is that???" in a very energetic voice. Sometimes I start bouncing around like a caveman seeing fire for the first time and I make a lot of excited noises. It makes my dogs excited and happy to see new weird things, now my service dog puts his paws up on EVERYTHING that is new to him, and his tail wags like crazy while he looks at me. If you ever see a short emo twink with neon green hair making odd noises in public with a service dog, you are probably looking at me. I'm getting my next prospect in 3 weeks and he is a standard poodle, I can't wait to start acting like a baboon again.

[@thesourstation636]

This guy could train humans with this info. Actions do speak louder than words in a bunch of senerios.

[@ItzCornucopia]

I was explaining this to my sister lastnight about a dog that just got dropped off and she’s a super nervous dog

[@joshuamitchell4343]

Wish we had all these skills with other humans lmaooo

[@mattbaker6514]

The whole world needs to see this

[@foremanjacobmiller3589]

Kids are the same way. Don't act ways you want them to avoid acting like. They are gonna be doing what you reinforce. So reinforce confidence positivity and responsibility. Accountability. Humbleness. What you do is more than just What you do.

[@ilciavo]

Great tip! We adopted a 10 months old dog a week ago, and he is having a hard time following. Sometimes he freezes while walking, and pulling makes him more scared. What do you recommend ?

[@monalise6079]

Actions and calm energy are both important to ease tension in a nervous dog. Well said. This is the same approach for insecure children. Cool.

[@illwill9396]

They understand tone of voice as well.

[@ShindlersFiist]

Yup you need to let him self sooth and just relax with him

[@1stamendmentmedia464]

Confident and strong leaders are easier to follow. You OWE it to your dog to be a Confident and Strong leader.

[@girlgirl2534]

I always just tell my girl, you're good

[@john.premose]

Just tell them they’re golden

[@kaleidoscopevision4959]

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[@sherryyocom5389]

Good explanation.

[@user-ok4hc6js8c]

Yes. Pay attention

[@stephaniedaigle4794]

Our Human instincts want to “ comfort” them when they are nervous or scared, however, what dogs understand is that they are beeing “ Rewarded” for that exact behaviour as Touch/Affection is a form of Reward for them, and a lot of times when dogs are Reactive out of fear, and owners try to Reward that behaviour, the dogs connect the two and go “ Oh, so everytime I do this, I get Affection” so it ENCOURAGES that behaviour as opposed to doing what the person wants, which is Comfort them, Dogs need to get GUIDED through situations, they Don’t receive “ Comfort” the same way that WE do as Humans! And that is litteraly one of the Biggest Mistakes that a Lot of people do when it comes to dogs!