Training My Own Dog: An Honest Look at Where We are Now.

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[@zakgeorge]

Thank you so much for congrats on 3 million subscribers! Kona and “New Puppy Survival Guide” will be back Sunday!

[@abyanakoenig3172]

Just read the Dog Training Revolution in preparation for adopting my first dog! Love your methods and relationship with your dogs. Looking forward to reading the Guide to a Well-Behaved Dog as well.

[@joycranker1555]

Zak, thank you for helping me train my dog.

[@Epark1801]

What breed is Inertia?

[@jeffk464]

The best dog for going on walks with moose around is a Maremma.

[@fake......]

@@Epark1801 border collie

[@margaretfleming3554]

I have a Deaf son and am amazed at how our dog picked up and responds to sign language commands only and not just verbal ones.

[@Isabella-de7kv]

Body language actually trumps verbal commands when it comes to dogs. ☺️ you could show the sign for sit and say down, and they would still sit. ☺️

[@JVasquez80971]

I second Bella. It’s way way easier to teach sign commands to dogs than verbal commands. Downside is in order to get the command the dog needs to be looking at you.

[@asheriyermusic]

That's awesome

[@dawidbylka2706]

my dog exclusively responds to hand gestures

[@LauraJSelby]

Can you talk sometime about traveling by air with Inertia?

[@beeshep]

YES please! I have a little Havanese that screams and wants to be on my lap the whole time :(

[@donnachong7814]

She must travel in a crate in cargo? Do you give her any calming remedies or meds?

[@Bbelblelo]

its probably a private flight situation guys. I sincerely doubt hes flying inertia in cargo lol... many airlines dont even do that anymore bc its too stressful on animals and the liability is too great.

[@internetchocolate6733]

Yes, yes, yes!! I might be getting a new puppy this summer and one question I can’t seem to answer is what to do with a dog on an airplane

[@robnierreyes7197]

came down to the comments to ask this specific question. I am glad its the first on the list. Looking forward to hearing Zak's experience.

[@teddiemocha5884]

Maybe you could do everything she knows vid? Or tricks that are most important or came in handy? Lastly how about a pointless but cool tricks vid!?

[@phantomdog6427]

Yes I love all th tricks

[@Aurora_00]

When she slid on the floor by the gate after you called stay, Inertia looked so cute! Zak, can you do an update video on Inertia's agility training?

[@thedosaking2898]

She was so adorable!

[@qaz010wsx]

Wow, when she froze instantly, it was amazing.

[@kellil3845]

I live in the city in Alaska and one of my biggest problems is my tiny dog wanting to chase and bark at moose. It's great to see another dog trained around them, I'll have to give it a try. It's fun to see the Alaska videos too, I've never seen anyone throw themselves on a snow bank haha. I have some moose tips for you! Normally if you leave them alone they'll leave you alone. It was abnormal when that moose charged that man. I suspect those people probably did something to spook the moose. They're pretty skittish. You usually can pass them if you walk by quietly and quickly. So if you have a barking dog you of course want to immediately turn around and walk away. Otherwise as long as you're not too close. I'd say at least 10 feet of space to walk by quickly and quietly and you'll be okay. Some people make the mistake of hanging out to watch the moose while standing way too close which kinda looks like what the guy in the road was doing. Also you NEVER want to try to scare a moose away or aggravate it in anyway. That's like the number one thing you don't do. I've never seen anyone carry bear spray in the winter. I think you're safe on roads without it until spring. Although it's great to see newcomers take precautions It's unfortunately not uncommon for tourists to come to Alaska and get themselves in trouble. Usually it's getting lost in the vast wilderness of Alaska and not making it back. Most Alaskans myself included never go off trail. Unless you have the right skills and navigation equipment. Most people do not. At least not in the city.

[@jeffk464]

Yeah, but who's training the Moose not to trample you?

[@llw04939]

Yep, Solid advice. Only newbs carry bear spray LOL.

[@chaseanderson207]

Zak is the reason my dog is potty trained.

[@Yeoman7]

Edit: YOU are the reason your dog is house trained.

[@joshyoung3848]

Edit 2: Zak is the reason you are trained to train your dog to go potty outside

[@tracietrog3426]

Same!

[@iceey2119]

90% of people watching this dont own a dog

[@ashleighventer110]

Yep

[@linanilsen4235]

true, but hopefully in the future

[@Trazel]

i do a mini schnauzer

[@mad_dy747]

i have a dog :) im a part of the 10% that do. (no hate and im not trying to me mean or annoying) :)

[@thanosp-forty7653]

yep

[@samanthahu4803]

That snow bank didn't look soft at all 😂.. and Inertia's snappy heel is the best 💜 she's so responsive. She's so happy and super smart!

[@vatsalshah4582]

Could you post a video of how to teach them "Switch"? Would really need this on city street and road conditions.

[@zakgeorge]

I have a few videos ago in this series.

[@asheriyermusic]

Victoria stillwell and Zak would make the perfect good cop bad cop dog trainers

[@fraxinus_ash]

That's a collab I'd love to see.

[@tracietrog3426]

I would pay money for this.

[@angelapiccolella1491]

My two favorite trainers.

[@daisy485]

Ihave a poodle pupper named Basil. We've had him for 3 months and he's going to be 1 on February first! You've helped me train him so much, so thank you Zak! Inertia is so cute and smart!

[@Kasaundra321]

I have a poodle too and congrats

[@Isabella-de7kv]

I have one too ☺️

[@staciii]

Such a cute name

[@kathrynpobjecky2658]

OMG the way she slid across the floor for that stay was AMAAZIIIIIIIING

[@verdadesdeldiadehoy2134]

Ikr

[@ingeborg-anne]

12:06 "And Intertia's bedroom is up there, but we have to teach her how to go up the ladder." Inertia's face: When do we start?? :D

[@premachandran113]

I HAVE A DOG AND YOUR TIPS IS MAKING MY DOG GOOD THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIPS SIR

[@jpvoxdawg]

WHY ARE WE YELLING?!

[@FearOG]

@@jpvoxdawg WHY ARE YOU YELLING

[@jpvoxdawg]

@@FearOG I DON’T KNOW WHERE I AM!

[@FearOG]

@@jpvoxdawg OK IMMA JUST GO TO SLEEP

[@not.janeliz]

Can you make a new video of convincing ur parents to get a Border Collie

[@ultravioletstorm]

Bree on the stairs trying to get Inertia’s attention just brightened my whole day

[@kaitlin5264]

Wow, fantastic job! Inertia was able to slide to a stop before the stairs when you threw the toy and told her to stay! That was a great example of how well trained and responsive she is to you. Totally awesome!!

[@danaology.]

Most people are scared of spiders or snakes, I’m deathly afraid of moose even though I’ve never seen one. And this is coming from someone who lives in Australia, where pretty much everything can kill you 😂

[@kellil3845]

Moose are just like big skittish cows. You get used to them but it can be stressful sometimes if you have a dog. Moose come into the city during wintertime looking for food and take naps in your backyard. Which is usually neat, when I was a kid we'd throw raw lettuce and carrots to the moose from inside the house. After we got dogs we had a couple close calls because we didn't see the moose sleeping in the corner of the yard at night and let the dogs out. Of course the dogs barked at the moose and got charged but it missed so they were ok. Most people know enough not to make noise around a moose or aggravate it. We leave them alone and they leave us alone. The moose is like our city mascot in Anchorage. Most residents have a healthy respect for moose and don't mind em. Oh and springtime is the one time of year female moose get really defensive because they're protecting their calves. But everybody knows that here and is extra cautious around baby moose because the mother is usually very close. We stay far far away and everything works out ok.

[@corettaha7855]

We love you Australia! Marlboro country is how we describe your many-varied ways of being killed on the land. Australia not for the faint of heart, which is why you never meet an Australian who isn’t friendly and up for adventure.

[@jeffk464]

They are incredibly dangerous.

[@diadiaa892]

16:07 Interia’s like how d’you know that??🤣🤣🤣

[@duruiz]

I clicked, ZERO regreats. hahahahahahahaha

[@ThisOldPanda]

Living in the uk i cant get over just how stunning your new home and alaska is. Man what a beautiful part of the world

[@idesireit31]

I love the house but I hate the cold

[@sarahmartinez4138]

14:41 those moose are so huge it's almost unbelievable. my eyes see it but my brain refuses to compute

[@carmelodriscoll6155]

Wow! 3m subscribers..congrats 🍾 Great video, Alaska looks a stunning place ❤️

[@kibrika]

Zac: "So many of you have been asking about Inertia and what we're working on today..." Showing fork in dog food. Me: "To use a fork?"

[@hauskalainen]

Gosh how did you teach SWITCH? I know you are busy but if anyone else knows a video I missed please point me to it

[@_Ryuu_]

Who else just loves these tips? Great!

[@antjebracke]

Love how you stimulate tolerance and patience towards the dog! And what a great adventure you are on in Alaska. Inertia is doing so good, amazing!

[@ingeborg-anne]

Moose and grizzy bears? Exactly where I would buy a summer home :D Lovely to see Inertia again - she's such a good girl! (Edit: Throughout the video I kept going "OH MY GOD SHE'S SO GOOD! SHE'S THE GOODEST GIRL!!!" I want my dog to be that good

[@kimw349]

Love that you will be doing Alaska videos, as this is where I live, and really gives me actual training I can use on our walks that relate to us. Heel and switch, how you react with Inertia to dogs barking, loose dogs, leash tension and why, awesome video!! And you crack me up with your slip and dive, and that Bri doesn’t allow you to drive. Love you guys!!!!!

[@jodie2773]

Inertia is so gorgeous!!! You have done a lovely job with her. I love your training techniques and how you let her be a dog as well. Thank you for all the great information you share with us 💛💛💛 p.s. LOVE the new place in Alaska!!

[@juansebasfamv4325]

Gonna be honest. That food from NomNom looks so good, I kinda wanna eat it myself.

[@zakgeorge]

I have! And it’s super good...like if you were trying to eat really well!

[@idesireit31]

Shes amazing. I love how she looks to you for affirmation and direction throughout the walk. You have trained her so well and I can tell she really respects you .

[@alexicet7445]

DUDE you moved to Alaska? Maybe I'll run into you on the trails! You've been such a hugely positive impact on my understanding of dogs, keep doing what you're doing. And if you're in Anchorage this weekend, my huskies and I are racing in ASDRA's 3-dog class. Welcome to the neighborhood! Careful around the big hairy neighbors!

[@anissa8119]

awwwwwww I didn't realized how much I missed Interia! she makes me soo happy what a stinking cutie!

[@chrisrickey414]

Zeal, can you show us how you taught her to “switch”?

[@crystalfrancis9799]

Welcome to Alaska! My husband and I were surprised to see you in our neck of the woods. I told him, he’s at beluga point! (In the intro) Yeah, stay clear of moose, especially a mama and a baby. Also, you usually don’t have to carry bear spray in the winter but do whatever makes you feel safer. if you live on hillside you’ll see a lot of wildlife. You’ll love it in the summertime too.

[@valtherealtor]

We are in Canada and know the bears sleep through winter, so we were wondering if they were awake in Alaska for some reason hahaha!

[@patriciah3235]

Lived in Alaska and wore a lanyard with bells (anti bear bells!) Sometimes you will see bear tracks and wonder aren't they hibernating? Not all!

[@CentralasianshepherdAlabaiUSA]

So nice to see our puppy Chingiz pulling sled

[@eugenemachii7799]

Thank you so much for keeping this channel fresh. You have made training my puppy much easier. I'm not sure I could have done it without your channel and books.

[@kavinprashant.m5268]

3 million subs ??? You are doing nice job 👍... Congratulations 🎉🎈👏

[@anm115]

I was born and raised in Alaska so I thought I’d share a few things that might make things a little easier on you! 1. Practice driving on ice and purposely (but safely!) losing control in a large empty parking lot. Trooper friend of the family recommended it and works amazing to gain those important skills in regaining control on slick roads. 2. Bears usually start waking up March-ish. So, right now you’ll be just fine from them. 3. The other people are right on mama moose being super dangerous. If you see one moose immediately look around to make sure there’s no young nearby. But usually if you give them space you’ll be ok. 4. When on ice, if you don’t have crampons, practice the shuffle. Pretend you have ice skates on and shuffle around till your off the slick part and it will help. 5. Check out Flattop for hiking when the snow melts. I think you guys will love it! It’s a very popular hiking spot so there’s lots of people and not a lot of big game that comes around that trail. And it’s gorgeous!! Local secret: when you drive up Upper Huffman to get there you’ll notice a part where the road dips down. If you turn around your car there so it’s pointing back towards the city, put it in neutral and be patient for about 30 to 45 seconds your car will be pulled up and over the hill. Some people say it’s an optical illusion, others say magnetics. Either way, it’s cool! Love your videos!

[@zakgeorge]

Great advice!

[@angelapiccolella1491]

Agreed on all points, great advice. I've driven on ice since I was a teen and doing the practice driving like that is key. Panic is the worst enemy to any bad situation in the cold. My last bit of advice: Always have your car packed with emergency gear, food, flares, cell phone charging pack, ect. ❤

[@Mariah-cs8mq]

I’m getting my first puppy next month and I’m so glad that I found your channel! I’m very confident that I’ll be able to train him well because of your channel 😊🐩

[@sammerpanther580]

Zak gets so much hate on TikTok and I’m glad he lowkey addressed a lot of the stuff being said about inertia (that I’ve seen). His methods has helped me have a beautiful relationship with my dog!

[@naomif9964]

What kind of hate is he getting? He's so nice

[@sammerpanther580]

@@naomif9964 mainly hate from dog trainers that only believe in balanced training. Some of the people in the dog training community on TikTok degrade other trainers instead of remembering that it’s about the dogs.

[@GrandisSilva]

Sammerpanther I've seen a rant video here by a trainer who used zoomed in clips of Zak's (his head was hidden) and said so many awful things about him. But that guy uses shock collars to get his 'amazing' results, and his criticisms were really aggressive and not backed up by actual counter-arguments, just basically 'I do it better'. And he chose clips I had already seen, where Zak is clearly showing the issue that needs addressing with an untrained dog - so of course it looks like a messy situation with an untrained dog?

[@erissmith845]

As a new dog owner I really appreciate hearing it's okay to let your dog be who he is (as long as it's not a destructive or aggressive ). Watching dog training videos I sometimes feel sad (and a little bit stressed) for all these dogs having to be perfect all the time. I don't mind waiting if my pup wants to explore

[@laurenbruges8784]

The view from the house is stunning omg

[@bombeii3749]

Hey Make this a liked comment

[@lotemgubert5010]

Thanks for another wonderful video! How did you get Inertia to Alaska? Did you fly there? If so, how was your experience with flying with a dog?

[@kristenpringle1635]

That sliding Stay at the stairs was incredible!

[@vaibhavk4618]

Yay , our good girl inertia is back.

[@fake......]

Congrats for 3mil subs Zak, you deserve it! :)

[@brittanygeren8881]

That was the most beautiful stay I've ever seen. Loved it so much

[@fraxinus_ash]

Bear... spray...? You wha? Love, an English person 😆

[@mollyoldfield746]

It's pepper spray designed to scare bears away

[@llw04939]

I live in Alaska! I saw the intro and said outloud " that looks like Hatcher pass"... and it was. Where in AK are you?

[@juneryan8322]

I have encountered a moose while in a vehicle, I gave him plenty of room. It was also mating season, so I was extra careful.

[@FrozenFox20]

Am i only one who doesn't even have a dog?

[@addied7533]

the ice part was funny. i was walking with my dog on ice and she saw a rabbit and ran and i fell. 😭😂

[@duruiz]

The moment she slid after the stay I was like "YEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAHH!"

[@shadowdarottweiler6253]

I can relate with regards to the walk. As puppies am not looking for perfect behaviour. As long as they have some eye contact and work it more and more on each walk.

[@colleenanne4032]

What a wonderful and diverse episode! Could you show how to teach when the pup covers their face? Like are you ready for a nap?

[@ozren5553]

Dear Zack ... I love your channel, it really helps raise a dog. We have a King charles spaniel puppy from 3 months of age who has been with us for 4 weeks. For now, everything is going well with socialization. But we have a problem with urinating and pooping. We don't know if that's why she's still a puppy or not, but before going to bed she does everything in the yard, I get up around 03.30am to do the urination outside (and do it neatly), but when I get up around 6.30am she urinates in front of the door almost every morning . Are my expectations too fast to learn to wait, is the problem that we don’t keep her in the crate overnight or is it all just a puppy? I would appreciate any response. Greetings from Croatia and just keep it up. Greeting

[@vigneshrk]

no fancy shoes up in alaska, huh? lol congrats on the house!

[@queenofsheba8420]

also, I'd like to teach my dog how to climb a ladder, so if you could make the video for that, I'd be grateful! thanks

[@stephw1363]

Great new place! Always love to see Alaska as well as Inertia! ....you guys need some clutter....want some of mine?

[@victoriaamerine1409]

Love your videos! 💖 You all do a great job! I’m excited to soon train my Airedale puppy!!

[@JB_Hobbies]

How old is she in this video? Edit: never mind. I caught it at 8:01. Wow, okay, I was starting to have way unrealistic expectations of my 4-month old puppy. Although, I think I might still attempt to teach her switch as a command instead of doing what I have been doing which is to use a leash to lead her from side to side. Works fine most of the time, but still, would be nice to have my dog do it on her own.

[@georgiannaporter2224]

the slide stay was so awesome hahaha

[@_Ryuu_]

3M!!!! Bravo!

[@obedientpawsdogtraining2729]

Zak, when it comes to dog training, your name comes to the top of my mind. We love you, Bree, and Inertia. Other dog trainers are not as good as you, the one and purr-fect dog trainer! -Sincerely, Joel

[@sevajoshi3333]

y'all are so lucky it's snowy there!

[@kibummmm]

Moose: wanna go? Guy: COME AT ME BITCH Moose: nvm I'm sorry bye ;_;

[@Spyinak]

Lovely home. You should check out an AKC scent work trial in Alaska this summer. Scent work is great for exercising a dogs the brain and wearing them out. I bet Inertia would love it and your viewers might be interested in teaching it to their dogs as well.

[@gunjanmisra6735]

I'm from India and I have some puppies and his videos have been a great help🤩

[@sharko6579]

I JUST REALIZED HIS INTRO MAKES SENSE BCS INERTIA IS THINGS IN MOTION STAY IN MOTION wow thats actually so clever anyways hows everyone else day going

[@2xShox]

also its winter all the bears are hybernating

[@jenmontzingo]

Another great video! The moose scares me as my cousin died in Alaska from a moose stepping over the guardrail on a freeway and directly onto their car, crushing it. Be so careful! 😬 I’m sure you are!!

[@elizabethkoechl7666]

I love Zack George it helped train my boxer lab doazer who is 6 month's old

[@courtneyharrel5500]

So amazing! I want to be like you! My sons name is Zachary George🤗 I’m watching you as we are getting a new hunting pup soon. Our yellow lab will be 11 in March so needs to retire. I haven’t trained a dog in years. It’s like picking up a foreign language all over again.🤪

[@audreykaker7736]

She is amazing!!! Your videos make me excited to own a dog in the future and really have a PARTNER and not just a "pet"

[@Sabrina-vr5kw]

We live in Alaska on 2 acres. This is a very real issue for us! Along with brown bears. Would love to see a detailed video of how to train a dog for emergency retreat.

[@annarose8460]

Love it! Alaska is beautiful. Can you do a video about how to keep your dog from jumping up on the counter and stealing food? We have a golden retriever who is 4 years old and she never understands the consequence we give her - putting her in her crate. Help!!

[@psalm1047]

Then give more meaningful consequences. The dog decides what's aversive to him or not, what's rewarding or not. He's self reinforcing his behavior by counter surfing and your punishment doesn't phase him. You should try other type of punishments such as a pet corrector, a squirt bottle (if water is actually aversive to him), or you can also put him on a leash inside the house, with a prong collar the correction would be more more meaningful, if he decides to counter surf while on leash, you pop the leash and tells him a stern "No".

[@marinarasaucey]

Now this is the content I’ve been looking for! As a lifelong Alaskan, I worry about my dog and moose interactions. I’d love to meet you, Bree, and Intertia around Anchorage sometime!

[@stacyfalcone692]

Great video. Love the view. But please make sure to come back to NOLA! haha

[@sophiefitch6368]

Could u make a video on which chews you use? It's really confusing because some people say e.g. bones are good and some people disagree cause dogs can break their teeth. I have a teething puppy and it would be nice to have an opinion.

[@jazminevaughan5635]

Super fun video, awesome to see how far she's come! I pick up my puppy in a few weeks and I'm going back and rewatching inertia's journey from the beginning.

[@darleneferster6065]

I love this guy! He is such a realist and tells/shows you the truth about dog training! It takes time and repeat! repeat! repeat! Its so real I can watch him forever. I love that he is a trainer and his dog has behaviour issues and he has had her since the beginning. Rescue dogs with behaviour problems get such a bad rap. This shows that they can develop with all Dogs!

[@alicecooper1370]

Does anyone else get really frustrated at how good Inertia is? and my dog is there like, "no i will not be doing this i want to play fetch ~sigh~

[@adambalboa3073]

Great video! Love seeing the Inertia series!

[@zakgeorge]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Crazyeditz20230]

You are a great dog trainer

[@Melanie44Michael]

We love your videos! Our puppy is learning quickly using your training ideas. Could you train Inertia to talk to you using an interactive sound panel?

[@benjaminpetros4070]

Even though you have been the one training Inertia, will she still take commands from someone else ( like Bree)? For example if Bree was walking her and she asked her to switch sides would Inertia listen?

[@dancinlemur]

Don't often comment but I really enjoyed this! So nice to see you two working together towards the end and seeing you really enjoy inertia, what a clever girl she is, your hard work is really paying off

[@godwin8266]

Thanks Zack I have a little golden retriever I have seen. Your videos to stop puppy biting and separation anxiety . Thanks I will train him!

[@ladypisces6802]

Oh my god inertia is doing Soo good!! That stay at the tops of the steps was amazing! It was cute how she slid a few inches. She truly tried to stop herself. Maybe put a little mat there to help her with grip at the stair case. Just so she doesn't go sliding down on accident? Just a thought.

[@kareenguilloux1991]

Most amazing stay I've ever seen. Beautiful

[@MT-jr9so]

Would love to see you training Inertia to climb that ladder!

[@zoia2026]

That's amazing! Inertia is so well trained!

[@sofyanet545]

Videos about Inertia is my total favorite! Probably because she has a similar personality to our dog and they are the same age. Alaska is totally beautiful! Looks very similar to Russia lol (that's where we are from)

[@Manichka]

Zak, how are you without gloves over there?

[@courtneystiner2617]

just now watching this. Hey are you getting a new puppy anytime soon?

[@abbie8845]

you should do a video on training her to go up the ladder