The Secret to Raising a FEARLESS Puppy… NO MATTER WHAT!

[@sandrapandalesque8903]

"you want to go check it out and see what it's like?... It's just the world" one of the cutest most comforting philosophical quote ever :D

[@janine9115]

When our dog was a puppy we played youtube clips of thunderstorms and fireworks while playing with him and while he was in his crate sleeping. We gradually increased the sound until it was quite loud. Worked a charm and he's now 18 months old and has zero fear of either. Veronica is adorable!

[@wholeshebang1]

That's a great strategy to normalize potentially frightening sounds and sights.

[@cgallo8197]

I can relate to this - Bree: "you normally pay attention to me, why not now?" I have asked that very same question soooo many times. My dog Brooklyn is a rescue, we've had her 5 months and she's about a year and a half old. Starting from scratch with her as she did not know ANYTHING when we adopted her. Watching the previous different training series' with older dogs, then with Biscuits and now Veronica is helping me to train Brooklyn even though she's not a puppy anymore. A little harder to do as she already had some undesirable habits that have been challenging to overcome (think George, Chop and Moira). I really enjoyed Bree taking the lead on this video, I hope it continues. Having both Zak and Bree explaining different parts of the training sessions was nice.🙂 Thanks!!

[@joekusnier4774]

As much as I wish I had sent my dog to Brandon for training before bringing him home kzbin.infoUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU I am so grateful for this down-to-earth, practical guide. His training techniques and tips really work. Thank you as well for dedicating your life's work to rescue dogs, and to rescuing those of us who want the very best for our 4-legged family members.

[@YukonRoseinLV]

I'm so glad you mentioned fear periods! So many trainers don't, and most people don't know that their puppies go through 2 fear periods. My boys developed the oddest random fears during their second fear periods. My older corgi decided he's afraid of laundry in the dryer when the door is open and the dryer is NOT running. He's fine if the door is closed. He's also developed a fear of plastic bags. My younger corgi decided fluffy white dogs and dogs taller than him are terrifying. We're still working on getting past those fears and they're 4 & 6 now.

[@daniellemeuleman2398]

One technique that has really worked with my pandemic, naturally skittish dachshund-Jack Russell puppy is to “charge up” the word Friend. Once I did this I say it before I see something (usually strangers and bigger dogs, when he’s on leash) and it does seem to catch him before he gets fearful and is more willing to see that thing as a friend, rather than fear

[@angelamatteo2255]

Definitely believe that ending on a positive note is best! That way when they remember their last session... it's a positive memory. Even if you have to take the training all the way back to the simplest command for the dog to succeed. 👍🏼

[@mandyluna]

"It's just the World". That was so cute. You got this Veronica!!😍

[@Liz-ro7jz]

I love seeing so much of Bree working with Veronica! It’s useful to see someone who is not a professional dog trainer. Veronica is very cute!

[@rklover13]

I have been watching so many of your and Victoria Stilwell's videos to work on desensitizing my reactive adult dog. I appreciate the content you provide.

[@allaboutcanines]

I recommend my clients who have puppies in the early socialization time to take them (in the cart) into your local box hardware store, CVS, Target so they can see/hear tons of things without being on the ground. Lots of great noises, things and people to see. I have them set up a blanket or towel in the bottom of the cart so they are comfy. If the pup is super young, carrying them in a baby bundler or the like can give them that life experience without danger of Parvo too. Great fun.

[@ChicoProductions2012]

Good idea with Lowe's and Home Depot. Dogs are not allowed in Target or CVS unless they are service pups. If you're able to visit at these locations, the store has a dog-friendly manager.

[@lynnrixson1094]

“She’s come to the right place “. Too true ! Thank god she’s with you. A lucky pup😁😁

[@dustinchastant973]

Thank you for posting a video with Zak struggling. This makes me feel me better with my dog and that it is normal to fail at training. Most of the videos Zak makes everything looks so easy and it's not.

[@RyanLolaNala]

Hi Zak and Bree, I hope your both well, I love you guys and love your videos keep them coming Inertia is so sweet with Veronica I loved how she put a paw on her as if she was cuddling her brilliant video as always ❤

[@lorelaicharpentier723]

Thank you Zak so much for really making positive reinforcement training the center of your career and for being respectful of other trainers at the same time. You are the main dog trainer I watch on youtube, and I have learned so much from just your videos. Just thank you for showing people that they don't have to use aversives on their dog to train them. Keep up the great work!!

[@katherinehomer8326]

Excited to see what you guys have in store for us! I'm really liking this series, Veronica behaves a lot more like the dogs I foster with her fear and barking. I'm excited to see how you guys teach her!

[@hollydawsonjames1999]

Oh my dog Ruby, a box pit, she has so much anxiety bedtime there’s a thunderstorm. She doesn’t bark, but paces and carries her favorite toy your room. I reassure her that I’m here and let her sleep next to my side of the bed. She is getting better. We are getting a corgi puppy, so I hope this will help her.

[@vixlin]

I absolutely adore the fact that while you’re frisbee-training Veronica, that I can see Inertia watching you guys. 🥺

[@suzannerogers5623]

The ‘fear periods’ are similar to something I’ve observed with small children. Up to about age 5, as they reach each new level of independence, they tend to become more nervous and clingy for a little bit as the new level of freedom, independence and boundaries are established and the solid fact of mom/dad and expectations etc are reaffirmed.

[@ullaogasawara6824]

looking forward to all episodes, this so entertaining and enriching, I just love you guys!

[@StickyE-ok7by]

Your the best dog trainer you helped me learn a lot about dogs

[@mamameo135]

Inertia peeking through the window during frisbee training is too adorable. 🤩

[@yogalifeandwellness3561]

Excellent, excellent video! Thank you for this. it's good to see how you deal with a puppy not interested in training. This entire video is full of valuable information. Thanks to both of you!

[@sinfashion0]

Hello Zak. I just want to say thank you so much for your informative videos. I fell in love with your videos after watching the first one. You explain beautifully. I have my new baby girl pup finally. I LOVE animals but couldn't take care of them because of my life long cancer battle. I've been watching your videos and work with my puppy and it works AMAZINGLY. I can't thank you enough for putting time to teach us, Especially new pup parents. My baby girl literally changed my life, i have less anxiety now, i love all the hugs and kisses and the play times. She is my world. Good job my friend keep up the good work. You have #1 fan here. ❤🐕😊🙏

[@karenfeathers8253]

"Fear Periods-Barking At Other Dogs-You Are From Alone" Every week your video has amazing & practical advice! It's like you are watching me walk my puppy in Sacramento, CA 🤣

[@cathunsworth7915]

This is a lovely video. I felt you sold Inertia short though, in those last minutes. What I saw was Veronica reacting to the barking, then seeing Inertia wasn’t bothered, so she felt able to abandon that to go be with Bree. Please don’t underestimate Inertia’s job in teaching Veronica how to be a dog.

[@NyreeAlana]

That's a really good point! They do learn a lot from each other and having an experienced, calm dog to learn from can be invaluable to teaching them what's "normal".

[@doyouliketortles]

pausing the video at Angela's debut to say this: I love Angela. What a cutie!

[@wallsofgab]

Covid has been super hard trying to get my dog used to the vet - we haven't been able to go in with our dogs until very recently, and it's STILL only one person at a time. Only with an appointment, and you have to call before you enter. :/ There's gonna be a lot of work to do when everything's fully open with all our scared 2 year old dogs.

[@katie-kb6qd]

my puppy is so weird. storms and fireworks don’t bother her, she has no issues with random noises or people or dogs, she was just already so socialized when we got her??? she adored the vet too which was insane! it’s one of her favorite places. idk who socialized her but i wanna thank them so much 😭

[@akaiakira]

Don't know if Zack actually reads comments,i doubt it but just in case. A good way to expose them to a WIDE variety of noises is using an alexa or any high quality speaker to play Walking Tours on YT. City sounds all around,very unexpected.

[@capla374]

These programs are so good, Thanks,

[@karissawancowicz]

I loved this episode. We adopted a dog in 2020; she was victim to abuse and backyard breeding. She’s very fearful so she barks at everything. I want to socialize her more but idk if that fearful barking will ever really change. Plus, much of the time I feel lost on how to help her overcome her fears so that the behavior will change.

[@coder1173]

Zach, I would like some ideas on how to teach the puppy to have fun with the crate during the day( eating or just resting )but to know when it gets bedtime that she knows it is time to stay for the night with no playing This is my first puppy ever and I am so excited. I just want to be the best fur baby mom. Thank you! Tammie/ Birmingham

[@angelamatteo2255]

In the dark is a way different experience. Especially in the fear periods. Distance, duration and destination changes the whole scene. You guys are so fun to watch! Thanks. I frequently refer my clients to your videos when they have a hard time understanding something or they ask for videos on what we're learning. I feel confident they will get great information that they can feel is also consistent with most of what it teach.

[@שליבראון]

Hi where do u get the light on the harnes on veronika how does it called when i wont to get it.thanks

[@jeneuweenlaf948]

Talking abt fear periods - my dog used to look at the doorway to a particular room like she was looking at something that was there that the rest of us couldn't see; as he sat under the dining room table.

[@lisetteem588]

I love you two. Smart, interesting. Kind to dogs. x

[@JenKirby]

When I got Marzieh she was 8weeks old. I put a Martingale collar on her and put her food in a metal bowl. Big panic. She hides freezes and shakes when she hears 2 iron metal things knocking together. I changed the collar and the food bowl straight away! Things were going great until the day I took her to the vet last year. We were walking along a narrow pavement when a series of empty lorries went by with cranes on the back. The cranes made very loud metal noises and Marzieh did the full panic. I wasn’t expecting noisy vehicles to go past. I wasn’t able to work on this until last Friday which was her third birthday. The world famous Appleby Horse Fair is happening so I took her to where a lot of traffic was going by. There were a few big vans which made her wary. But the very scary thing was horseshoes clopping. I worked on the problem with treats and I got her to the point when she looked for the treat instead of diving for cover!

[@forestana2908]

Your videos are very cool. I am a huge fan. I think that what you do is very important for people to realise how to actually train a dog. Thank you!!!

[@esmeralda478]

Thank you for making me feel not so alone! I am struggling with training a puppy I found on the street, and I can't find a home for her. Her training goes out the window ANYTIME someone new (or even someone she knows) shows up. Every outing with people or other dogs feels like a disaster. She is 6 mos old now but is the size of a full-sized dog. 🙄

[@carolynvines2027]

It was so cute when Veronica was falling asleep in Bree's lap. 🧡 Have we started guessing her breed? I'm usually pretty accurate with adults; but puppies, they're more challenging for me to guess. I'm going to weigh in anyway. The hair was making me think Golden Retriever; but the color made me think, possibly Irish Setter? I was also getting the potential of German Shepherd. Then, her markings made me think Beagle. Those ears though, they have me stumped. Do any of my guesses line up with yours? Hmm.... the speckles of the feet have me questioning my earlier Beagle assumption. I didn't know you had a cat?!? I don't recall ever seeing her. Maybe, I just forgot. That's how I feel about harnesses. When I'm trying to teach a dog not to pull, I feel the harnesses is safer than anything that will put pressure on her neck. In my "book", my dog's safety and security come first.

[@carmelodriscoll6155]

Another great video. I really enjoy watching your training methods, so natural and easy going.

[@t.o.e.g.y.8602]

My new puppy is 5 months old, would this training still work for her or would I need to take a different approach.

[@carolynstewart8465]

Of course!!!

[@aaroncamblin4306]

Good book and good videos definitely real world dog training

[@kassiavaleriapereira4344]

Can you please add links to the harness you are using on her??? My Luna is a little Houdini... 😍 thank you...

[@petecordaway8332]

About to get my first puppy and been loving the videos

[@theowenmccarthy]

Is there a way to teach a dog that something is optional, like teaching them the word "cuddle", while also letting them know that it is acceptable for them to choose not to cuddle if they don't feel like it?

[@m.t.legend4876]

Hey Zak, I had a quick question. I got a black lab puppy about 6 months ago. We've since had to move states and while I was using positive reinforcement (and using your videos for help) we did seek out the help of a professional dog trainer who stated he used positive reinforcement as well (only before we paid him). Since then, he has told me that he uses prong collars to teach the dogs to walk on a leash and other methods I'm not sure I agree on. (Including dragging the dog into place by force if he doesn't want to go and actively forcing the dog to do things like pulling on his leash to get him out of the car). Do you have any tips on communicating with the trainer in an effective way? We have already paid him and it wasn't cheap, so I'd like to be able to have a conversation with him but I also don't want my dog to have negative responses because of training methods used.

[@susinok]

My 11 week old Lab puppy is so very non-reactive to the weather. First night he was with us, I had to take him out to potty in a full on thunderstorm. No problems. No reaction to the noise, the rain, the thunder. He reacts a bit to lawnmowers and cars, but more in the sense that he's watchful. He's a very quiet dog, unless he's demanding MY attention.

[@christie8273]

Wow, Angela is such a good cat!

[@annielyst]

Where did you get the light for the harness/collar? At midnight last night, my 2-year-old decided she needed to bark vociferously at a kid's car left out in the neighbor's yard. I love how you and Bree are partnering in the training and videos. You make a great team!

[@jaykrappenshitz4992]

The very thing that scares the kids scares the dogs with lightning. It's the shadows it creates in the room. Outside there's a lot fewer things to create the moving shadows.

[@vvvdeannavvv2375]

Inertia waiting for her turn @8:26 haha

[@jolinawolf6908]

I love these videos, quite helpful! Anyone know what type of harness they use?

[@marsiblake8205]

Do you have Veronica on flea and tick control? If so what do you use?

[@jackiecrofford8262]

Veronica, the Hopping Frog! LOL!

[@kinley.-.]

I have a husky puppy named lunchbox and he’s pretty contradictory with being scared too.he constantly challenges my two adult dogs at home, they will have their meanest face possible on and growl at him very angrily and he doesn’t care at all and will continue to do whatever they’re annoyed with. But when i take him other places and he meets new dogs, he’s very scared of them at first if they get too excited. It’s really weird to me because in my experience huskies are very “full throttle” as i say 🤣 lunchbox is just on 100 ALL THE TIME but when he’s out and meets another dog that’s like that, it scares him.

[@kavitadeva]

Hey Bree, I am really enjoying you being so involved in this video. You're a breath of fresh air. I hope you will continue this trend for awhile. By the way who makes Veronicas turquoise harness. It looked like rough wear or kurgo but I can't tell. Would you please let me know, I love that harness. Thank you guys for a really nice video, very enjoyable.

[@kyle7700]

Hey Zak I'm new to the channel and owning a puppy but im loving your videos. I have a question. Im having trouble training my 8 wk old puppy to even sit because he instantly sits and starts itching his harness. So I don't think he's sitting on command. He just instantly sits and itches if he stops for even a second. He got his flea treatment 3 days ago so I don't believe it's that. I switched to a harness from a collar hoping that would help but still no luck. Any tips? Thanks so much!

[@lethe.archive]

inertia’s face when you said ‘not naming any names’ 😂

[@coder1173]

Zach, I would like some tips on , How to train the dog to eat meals and rest in the crate durning the day but know that if is night time

[@cinnamongirl622]

Shameless plug @ the books 😂 Adorable...all of you! 😁

[@angeliqueduplessis2018]

Can you do a Labrador pls i can't train mine so well

[@denzternilsen5601]

Haha, I love Innertia intensely watching the frisbee training with Veronica from the window

[@sheemaa3490]

at 17:36 there is something running in the background

[@spiritualjoy721]

Our newest pup just turned two on Memorial Day. Unfortunate she broke her fibula at two months old and was in a cast for several weeks. While that did not stop her from trying to get into stuff at home🙂 it delayed her outside socialization. By the time she was healthy enough it was already too late. She failed her six-week training course at PerSmart. At two she has to be tranquilizer and muzzled for vet visits for grooming, immunizations and health checkups. Help!!!

[@margoco4058]

Hi there, I was playing with my dog 2 days ago as I always do and threw her toy and she looked at me straight in the eyes and wait for me to say "take it". However, all of sudden she became super confused and afraid. She did that twice where she would look at me, "sniff me" and then go away. The day after, I litterally could not enter a room where she was or she was living. Now she is coming to me again but she is afraid of any toys or me if I get nearby the toys. I do not know what happened and I do not know what to do. :-(

[@CarinSomers]

My tibetan terriër is 15 weeks now, when she is scared or unsure she first tries to run away but as I have her on a leash she cant so she does the next best thing ,she sits and observe the situation . When we are on a walk I just walk on without talking to her and she walks besides me . Our main issue we have with her is the puppy biting. It is not possible to cuddle with her at all. She tries to bite your hands immediatly. We tried redirecting to toys she is allowed to bite in, we tried saying no and walk away, nothing really helps and when it gets to bad the only thing we can do is put her in her carte.

[@brandeeschman9192]

What brand of harness is your puppy wearing?

[@Valentino_xX]

I JUST GOT A PUPPY AND IM SO STRESSED OUT I CANT SLEEP BECAUSE HE WHINES SO MUCH WHEN ALONE, AND HES ONLY ALLOWED IN MY ROOM FOR NOW, I'VE BEEN TRYING TO POTTY TRAIN HIM.

[@vanessafanelli5646]

I always like you all videos!

[@kaylirosales3083]

Hey zak! I just got my puppy about three days ago, and so far he’s been doing great but I have a feeling he’s going to develope separation anxiety, he’s always next to me and is a couch potato!! Everytime we try to go out for walks he prefers to sit down on the grass and cries every time in not with him how can I make him more confident without me to actually WANT to go on walks? He’s 8 weeks and very much still a baby but I wanted to get him more hyped to be around us!

[@jenniferrichards1620]

My puppy fav toy also is an iPhone too. She grabs it from my back pocket all the time.

[@kjamesjr]

I often find super early socialization is a bit mute. I’ve actually had more luck socializing my dogs between 6 - 12 months.

[@AvaniGryffindor]

Please do a video on how you are going to deal with fireworks! We got a dog last year and he was great with fireworks, however this summer he got spooked! Any advice would be great!

[@shannon4061]

Not fireworks specifically, but my puppy is pretty reactive to sounds so I’ve been playing KZbin videos of sounds she has trouble with at low volume and giving treats. As she gets more used to it I increase the volume and stop when I see major stress. Try again tomorrow.

[@Erin_29]

They make hemp treats. Works well for my dog when she's anxious. Not sure if you'd be into that kind of thing though. It's not for everyone.

[@thelucaslife7911]

where do you get these leashes from? the really long one you have in this video? and what 30ft leash would you recommend for a large dog?

[@pucklebearry]

you can look up "long line leash" on your preferred shopping center's website normally. c: I cannot help with the second part tho, sorry lol

[@shannon4061]

I bought a 30 ft Leash at petco, then I saw a much cheaper one last week at tractor supply

[@thelucaslife7911]

Thanks so much! When I searched using the exact words "long line leash" I found some. Market place for $25 50ft

[@roxyusa5165]

Zap, I’m hoping you will respond to a question. It’s regarding your Moira German Shepherd series. I committed to fostering a wild crazy energetic jumping mouthy 10 month old dog from the shelter. I’ve been watching your series on Moira which has freaked me out on what I am getting myself into. I pick the dog up tomorrow and my biggest concern right now is what to do when I go to work if he doesn’t like the crate. I only work 3 days a week, away from home for 6 hours. If he doesn’t like the crate do you have any suggestions for me what to do with him. I’m concerned he would escape from an ex own. If he will settle in the crate he could come to work with me and get 10 minutes of exercise and play every hour. If he doesn’t settle he has to stay home.

[@harshilahalpara3444]

Can someone plz look at Inertia in the windows when Zak is playing freezbee with Veronica..😭😭

[@riverstone6011]

I need some help with my dog! She is a year and a half Australian Shepherd Blue heeler. She has become uninterested in the idea of playing fetch. Don't get me wrong she still loves to chew on the balls, but every time we bring out the tennis racket (the weapon of choice) she runs back to the house. just running around the open space or going for a walk. She's fine, but the second we get out the tennis racket she runs for the hill or just lays down. I don't know what happened?

[@Mom2Melody]

What brand of harness is Veronica wearing?

[@PaulsVlogs42101]

My little mini golden doddle does not mind the rain but gets super stressed out with thunder and lightning, It gives her major anxiety. She also has a small history of seizures. I say small bc she's only 5mo old. any suggestions on how to help control her anxiety?

[@rachelt7000]

Zak, I have an adult rescue that is full of fear of most things, including members of my household. Any help for this before we have to bring her back to the shelter? She won't even eat or go outside if I'm not around and I work A LOT. Her fear has also made her reactive to some people whom she's bitten and we can't continue to risk that. HELP!

[@jamesbeal6127]

need help how to stop my dog from aggressive biting when my kids are running at park he is 7 month old Pomeranian spitz

[@ilovehandmadestuff]

I’m getting my puppy next week and they are about 16-17 week old maltipoo. Does that mean it’s harder to train her?!

[@nednistas3600]

For your next series of training dogs you should do an Australian shepherd because they are said to be one of the most behaved dogs

[@mollylipe-taylor1147]

We have a 2.5 year old, super skittish rescue dog. She adopted at the start of the pandemic AFTER her "key socialization time". Is it too late to help her??

[@M-rook]

What breed is that sweet puppy? Very cute.

[@jeffk464]

Wow my Aussie needs this, she runs away as fast as possible from anything she's afraid of. You should have seen her when she saw a horse.

[@creampuffman42]

My dogies love thunder storms!

[@budaowengtube]

Is it just me or does Veronica look a lot like Brie. :D

[@judyfrances9517]

Veronica is adorable. Such a cutie pie. I'm just hoping that Indiana is OK. I jump around on the videos a bit, looking for what's relevant to me so I'm afraid I may have missed something.

[@beth8401]

Aww she's a very fearful little thing. Just wanted to make you aware that zoomies doesn't always mean joy and excitement. A dog can zoom as a way to release their fear and anxious energy.

[@nealesmith1873]

Very interesting! We also have a big dog, a small dog, and a cat.

[@araceligonzalez5200]

My 6 month golden retriever has been biting a lot lately and it hurts, how do I stop that ? I’ve tried turning away, directing him to a toy and putting him in the crate none of that works ..

[@Drew-gi5yb]

You can give them chew toys and treats. Try giving them bone and play tug with them once they start getting into that biting mood.

[@jamesmeredith2713]

Did you move to Alaska permanently

[@tanyaortiz3501]

Can you please share how you keep your dogs bug free now that you’ve been traveling across the country… thank you Bree and zak

[@nxdevera]

Zak, love your videos and they've been a blessing for me and my two pups! They know so many tricks and are very well-mannered! However, I really need a video explaining how much is too much for dog play/how to get two puppies to play nicely with each other. Is pinning the other down acceptable play if the other doesn't disengage and chooses to go back to play?

[@d1vy0m]

How many videos I see your dogs are so cute

[@d1vy0m]

I don't have telegram and I m just 14 years old srry Zak and for the package your next video will do that for me

[@elliehatcher2363]

I’m learning a lot from these videos. I am looking for recommendations for tools to help my new dog. She’s a 1 year old Aussie and she is VERY fearful. We’ve had her for 5 months and though she will come to me and follow me, she still doesn’t trust me. I can’t even get a leash on her. When I can get one on she freaks out, urinates, and defecates. We are lucky we have a huge yard and lots of property but I must be able to take her to the vet, for fun, etc. Can anyone recommend some tools for working with fearful dogs. This dog is awesome and I want to give her the gift of a fear free life! All my current techniques are failing me.

[@joanlynch5271]

There's a rabbit on the hill behind you at 0:45.