Training My Puppy To Listen Around 22 Guests!

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[@rosacoelhozcll]

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.

[@bunniejanie]

thanks for showing the tantrum. my pup does that when she's tired instead of napping. she will start getting nippy and walks around like a drunk sailor, stumbling on toys, barking at everything. I thought she was aggressive and thought pups would just fall asleep when they were tired because that's what you usually see. turns out she's not aggressive, just a toddler!

[@Jackysutarrodetierra]

I died when she fell off that chair. Goofy girl!

[@vidals8306]

Jackysutarrodetierra 😜😂

[@kawaiikoala5837]

Same 😂

[@ivanatrunkl1559]

Jackysutarrodetierra 😂😂

[@zakgeorge]

That was pretty funny!

[@vincent_cnds2051]

Jackysutarrodetierra and zak’s reaction when she fell 😂

[@shaxfiend]

Ok so is no one going to say anything about Zak’s shoe game? I swear he has on a new pair of stylish shoes in each video. I almost look more forward to seeing his new shoe choice than Inertia’s new tricks 😂😂. Love it!

[@pdm49z]

yo same, we love a multifaceted dog trainer

[@mishalegrange]

I'm looking forward to inertia's multi coloured harness and flower

[@ranbirb5725]

His Jordan Fit flames 🔥

[@catpreece916]

🤣I was so wondering if anyone else noticed how well 'heeled' he is too( oh yes I did that pun).Love checking out his shoes!

[@crisolgomez9033]

"inertia you shouldnt be bratty on youtube" haha killed me

[@jasmynmelissa7015]

When Zak said “I don’t know what this is all about” about the baby shower decorations on the couch chair. I cracked up!

[@rrjohn5]

Me, too!😂

[@jazminevaughan5635]

SAME!

[@chrystalretherford6929]

good dog values love iit

[@chrystalretherford6929]

thank you

[@Warnerboyz31]

I would teach this to my dog but i onley have 21 guests coming over

[@amymorrow5005]

@Miizzi you do realize that it was a joke right?

[@amymorrow5005]

@Miizzi lol that happens to me too 😂

[@neonice]

I was so scared the balloon would pop.😂

[@boglenight1551]

I know right, me too. It’d be such a fast track to an anxiety issue.

[@zakgeorge]

Yeah, gotta watch her around that one!

[@apathyguy8338]

​@@zakgeorge I guess I'll be that guy (the buzz kill.) 1 in 9 choking deaths for babies are do to latex balloons and they don't bite them. I'd have to assume the choking hazard for dogs and puppies is much greater.

[@MISSMARLENE7]

Apathy Guy you are totally correct. #1 choking deaths for children 0-8 years old. No balloons please.

[@straightup_jorkinit]

I know like how does it not she got some sharp fangs going

[@paytonrae5337]

I really like vulnerable training videos! I like seeing the struggles too! It helps me feel not as hopeless with my dog

[@TheSeverum]

you can tell Zack is more nervous in this video.

[@yazanyazzoon6372]

Yeah

[@cafexbear]

really? well them Zak, you do fine. You don't need to sound great cause you already do.

[@thEOnlystev31]

I love this series. It's so comforting to know that even an expert trainer can have a goofy puppy! My puppy Princess is such a goof ball and I've had so many positive experiences with trying to get our communication down! Sure sometimes it's frustrating to me but I also think about how frustrating it is for my puppy!! I don't see these hiccups of unwanted behaviors as bad anymore, rather I just need more time and patience for my puppy because I can tell that she is trying. Love you guys so much and thank you for the guidance with my first puppy ❤️ 😁

[@user1lol666]

Ok but how many fresh nikes are you gonna bust out this time. Sneaker collection video maybe please??

[@zakgeorge]

😂😂 Maybe one day!`

[@morrezer]

Yes queen

[@astroriley6280]

She really is a force to be reckoned with

[@MegaTp4]

No she is

[@sea4771]

Inertia is so cute!! 2 more weeks til I get my golden retriever puppy!! I’m beyond excited. Zak your videos help me a lot. Thank you so much! ❤️

[@zakgeorge]

Congrats!

[@sheluvskai9611]

7 weeks till I get my golden retriever puppy I'm literally binge watching these to get extra information because I help my friend with his dog

[@morrezer]

10 months till I get my havapoo puppy

[@lou-annewegrzyniak5662]

Zak, i think this is my favorite video in this series so far! Watching you train inertia with a crowd and dealing with resource guarding was so informing! Definitely learned a few things this episode that I could apply to my adult dog. Loved that we had a longer video too (and multiple videos this week!!) keep it up, I can’t wait for more to come!!

[@zakgeorge]

Great feedback! Thanks👍🤗

[@baylietouw5102]

Are u gonna teach inertia her multiplication tables? 😂

[@Enderia2]

Someday

[@littleflypig1172]

inertia with the balloon is so goofy

[@ashleebirtcil2384]

Legit almost peed my pants when she fell off the chair.

[@mayqueen7525]

That bone looks smoked, be careful because this cooks it and makes it prone to splintering.

[@alexhart3528]

Best series on KZbin! 👍

[@zakgeorge]

Really? Thanks!👍😁

[@Enderia2]

@@zakgeorge its true tho

[@jennaridgway8889]

I’ve been watching you videos form the start and everyone of them are awesome. P.S Love you and inertia X

[@pdm49z]

been watching him since 2017, love him so much! total game-changer with our rescue pup! so glad to see inertia doing well, not to mention that dope name! love the trend of science-y dog names for you Zak!!

[@AP-px3ni]

my dog literally will not come down the stairs if he knows there is a even one singular balloon down there

[@kawaiikoala5837]

She's so cute! Making big improvements as always! Super goofy and energetic ❤

[@ovceto]

Since I started watching your videos I am wanting to have a puppy to train.

[@vidals8306]

I’d love you take Inertia to the City! Show us some tips and tricks we can use, not in a suburban setting 👍🏼

[@RedBanana_]

I’m training my border collie Willow to be an autism assistance dog, the main issue is the fact that I go to school, then when I come home I’m so incredibly stressed that I just hide in my room..

[@RedBanana_]

Miizzi Well, I have anxiety as well as autism so I’ll probably train her to alert or something when I show signs of anxiety.

[@RedBanana_]

Miizzi thanks

[@dogtube8154]

Great vid. Really helping with my lab. He's doing great thanks to u!!

[@ccxspots]

8:22 every shoe person is crying right now

[@sophiessrobloxworld1126]

When she is falling off that chair I cracked up but felt so bad 😜😜😜

[@melissahuewen5287]

“Oh hi, baby!” My heart 🥺🥰

[@corgisandweims]

When she climbed up on the side table, I just about fell over laughing, and was shocked, at the same time! I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a puppy try to climb up on a side table...LOL! That trick with the book was really cool! She seemed to catch on to that pretty quickly! She’s learning so much! Thanks for the fun video! I’m always excited for the new ones in this series! It’s been so neat to watch her learn and grow! I can’t wait to see more! God bless and hugs to you, Bree and all of the fur babies!☺️❤️

[@MovingMangoPilates]

She’s really really cute. I have been watching your videos since I have my little toy poodle 3 years ago and it helps a lot with training him. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@workerJB]

The training of Inertia is really showing . My new dog arrives this week , will be a giant schnauzer , your app comes really on time , thank you Zak

[@manorton6709]

How to convince your parents you need a puppy? Everything Zak said, then I would add how about offering to raise a puppy for a service dog organization. You might be able to convince your parents, if they know there is a way out (12-14 months), some to all expenses paid by the non-profit, and a support network in place for challenging times. Google puppy raising in your area.

[@occultatorm2514]

Hey Zak I was wondering what’s your professional opinion about letting dogs sleep in the bed instead of in a cage?

[@pdm49z]

would also love to hear from him on this, especially around a dog that has crate-related trauma/is a rescue

[@2Fast4Mellow]

Do you mean you're bed, on a bed for your dog? If it's your bed it depends on the size of your dog and the size of your bed. If you (and your partner) are in bed and there is enough space for everybody even during the night when you might turn (and maybe kick) during you're sleep. If you're single and you're dog is used to sleeping on your bed, you can get some resource guarding issues with your guest and the dog. This can even happen in the middle of the night. If the dog start biting during the night (for whatever reason), leave the dog off the bed! But just because it might not be a good idea to let the dog sleep on your bed, doesn't mean you have to crate the dog. There are lot of dogs that like to sleep under the bed. If the dog is under the bed and you wake up, call the dog from under the bed to avoid standing on the dog or that the dog might bite you're feet. Personally I've placed some dog pillows in the corner of the bedroom where I let my dog sleep.. Then of course there are also people that want to keep their dog in their crate during the night. One benefit is that the dog gets used of being alone, so you can easier train on leaving anxiety during the night because you're home.. But the most important thing is doing the thing that you like, you're in charge. Just make sure that you keep an eye on your own and the dogs safety..

[@nickolastiguan]

IMO, you should get your dog used to sleeping in his crate first. Because if you ever need someone to baby sit your dogs, it is likely that family won't let your dog ok their bed.

[@Courtdecor]

My dog is very fearful of his crate due to whatever happened before I rescued him, he does sleep on his bed at night though. He prefers his own space at night but doesn't feel comfortable enough to sleep in a crate. We have been working with him on crate training for the past 3 years I've had him (he is 4). I think it depends on the dog. I'm getting a puppy in December and he will 1000% be in the crate at night. And we will see where that goes as he gets older. I like cuddling with my dogs as much as the next person but I think everyone having their own space is a better solution.

[@YamishiTaicho]

I actually put my pup's crate away recently. He's super well behaved and will sleep in the crate if I want him to, but he prefers not being boxed in (makes him a bit more sensitive to sounds and more likely to bark). Instead, he sleeps on a big spinning circle chair on the other side of the room during the week, and I let him sleep with me during the weekends.

[@sierrashanafelt7902]

Just binge watched this entire playlist! I have loved seeing Inertia grow as well as y'alls relationship! So excited for the next video!

[@zakgeorge]

Wow!😃 thanks!

[@merlenepillay3358]

You have a wife you look so young

[@Enderia2]

He’s just a giant 13 year old

[@Ryan-om5yi]

I'm queening out right now, but I love that beige jumper you have on at 8:48 ahaha

[@dianaa4149]

You outdid yourself on this one, Zak! It just doesn’t get anymore real than this! Loved it!!

[@sabinewimmer6410]

Can I double or triple like this episode???? Your complete series is mind blowing. I hugely appreciate how relatable and relevant your training scenarios are. I am also a fan of the subtle and informative product presentations. I am hoping that your sponsors are seeing a big increase in sales, so that you are enabled to keep doing what you are doing. I truly love to watch and learn. Thank you so so so much.

[@taylorsmith9508]

hey zak!!! I just got an 8 weeks old husky puppy and he’s biting everything! every time he bites something I put a toy in his mouth but it just seems like he’s biting everything except for his toys! do you have any suggestions? please help

[@alvabengtsson1198]

What breed is Inertia?😍❤️🐶

[@Enderia2]

Border collie!! So cutee

[@lizd.2343]

Getting my 2yr old labradoodle to listen to me in strange places and feel safe and calm with smalls changes. I was that weird person yesterday walking her in a little jog in an empty park pass the service trunk with the guy that was working on something to discourage pulling when she sees something. She is doing so much better!

[@shilohmenendez9110]

This is great my dog needs to learn this

[@Adamas11]

Keep these vids coming Zak! Off topic, I can’t figure out your sneaker game. Can you do a vid on this topic?

[@ambam64]

I remember when my puppy had a resource guarding issue. It almost destroyed our relationship. There are few things she so craves. I gave her one of those edible Nylabone bones. She craved it so much she didn't want to give it up. That's when I thought it'd be a good time to train her on not resource guarding. Well, it went worse than with Inertia. I had never seen her act so vicious, she's normally a sweet little collie. When I tried to take it away from her, she snapped several times. She really hurt me, and I finally got fed up with her behavior and put her in her crate, in which I got hurt even more, and put the rest of the bone away. I was so scarred (in more ways than one) by that whole event and about how I treated her, that's when I considered giving her up. I thought I had messed up by punishing her (plus I didn't even look at her for the rest of the night), but my sister said I did exactly what she would have done. So she started her own resource guarding training with her and right away had better results. She now lives with my sister, who proved to be much better with dogs than I could ever be.

[@ambam64]

I'm not exactly sure how she trained her, but I think it was by touching her while she was eating and getting her used to having her food touched and taken away.

[@eviebuckland7700]

AWWW! Thankyou this has made my weekend! Xx

[@shanya213]

Love this because I will be getting a border collie in the next 4-5 months:)

[@lildishh4163]

Sherlockthecollie how is your collie now

[@lildishh4163]

Also I’m getting a dog dodo u have any tips

[@neainez6376]

Anyone else think that inertia looks like hero from the super collies

[@jamesaust3272]

Hope you see this, what would you rate Inertia as a "learning puppy"? Obviously all dogs are different, and come with different speeds. In your experience how would Inertia stack up against other dogs you've seen/had? Thanks man, love the videos

[@whoopsidc1750]

Me training my dog: beLLA NO!!

[@Enderia2]

Train yourself.

[@sofijagajanin7936]

Hey Zak where do you get your clickers??

[@margauxmongin4197]

Sofija Gajanin you can find them at any pet store

[@LittleMissDes94]

Hi Zak! My puppy is about the same age as Inertia, so I came across your vids as soon as I got my Aussie puppy. My biggest task lately is getting her not to pull on the leash. Will you be showing videos on pulling? I ordered a front clasp harness as I read those help & it helped my older dog as well.

[@saramations]

how old was your other dog when you used a front clasp harness? how old is your puppy? i never found front claps harnesses to be usefull on puppies. they just never set up a good line of communication between me and the puppy, and i don't like the idea of having that force go across their chests.

[@LittleMissDes94]

My other dog was introduced the front clasp harness at 1 year old. He responded very well to it. We tried the no tug mouth harness but he didn’t like that one at all & it didn’t help & we stuck with it for quite some time to try. The older dog actually sprained my wrist on a regular leash from yanking me forward while walking so we definitely had to get the front clasp harness. My 5 month old puppy has not tried the harness yet as I am still waiting on it to be delivered. Part of the problem is we walk them together most of the time but since that is how we will be doing it because it’s much easier for us we want the puppy to get used to it. I’ve actually read that harnesses that clip on the back like why Zak uses on inertia encourage pulling.

[@katk7505]

@@LittleMissDes94 he has a video on leash training already, but not specifically with inertia or a puppy. My Aussie is the same age as inertia though and that's what we did. We just use a collar though.

[@rhapsody206]

I am loving this series because I am getting a dog in about 3 weeks and I am learning so much to show my cute little schnauzer how to behave

[@fannitrainedstars]

Inertia is such a clever girl!😍♥♥♥ I think when she will be an adult she will knows everything that you told her.😊

[@AngxlicSunsetYT]

Can you do more videos on how to handle aggression in the house. Are dog is not aggressive out of the house, just in the house. It is just other people though, not us.

[@robotech6424]

It’s great to see that you encounter the same problems as the rest of us when you’re training a dog. 💕

[@pixellia5343]

I will start measuring with the “Inertia System” too! Inertia Hight, Inertia Jump Range, Out of Inertia Range.

[@greenwald007]

Do you give out advice on dog training? My one dog has suddenly become very aggressive and possessive with her toys around my other dog to the point of causing injury. How should I handle this?

[@teukka623]

Where i can get those long leashes seems very useful

[@lizt3568]

I’m getting a golden retriever puppy this friday. Your videos are sooo helpful! Thanks!

[@rebeccac1913]

I just got to the part where you were doing your Instagram live feed for the Q&A and I heard the question where you talked about how even if they were a high school age student, it would be pretty hard to train your dog. When I was 16 (almost 17), I got my first dog that was solely my responsibility. I went to high school and had a part time job where I worked at least 20 hours a week and my pup is now a fully trained service dog! It only took her 1.5 years to become a fully trained service dog so it 100% is doable with the right motivation and family support.

[@Nuadin]

I want you to know that my mom's dog, who I've been caretaking, reacted to Inertia's whines at the very and was unhappy sure couldn't find her.

[@yumi.nipponita]

Is “wait” the same as “stay”? Btw, I love all your videos! 🥰

[@lakeheadlabrador6055]

Yumi Yamada yes. Some people just prefer using one over the other

[@lunasystem7098]

or where do you buy Pupford dog stuff

[@cherylsolazzo6153]

Love your sneakers. You and inertia are doing amazing

[@therealjigsawjp]

I love the shoes your wearing! What kind of air max/Jordan's are they??!

[@sushicat777]

You should be giving her raw bones, not smoked bones!! The smoking process dries them out and makes them prone to splintering. Not to mention that the smoking makes them lose all their nutrients.

[@sonnyandcobi]

Resource guarding is of particular interest to me. Six years ago I got a poodle that a vet talked an elderly couple into giving up. He was 4 yrs old. Just about all they taught him was resource guarding. The man would take his toys, food and treats away from him and tease him with his cane. They were going to put him down because he bit the wife and she was afraid of him. They finally agreed to let him go and I took him. He no longer guards his dish but we still have trouble with treats and anything he finds on the floor. We have had success that when he picks something up, if I see it coming I also grab it. I don't pull on it, just hold it. When I tell him to let it go, he does. It might take a minute but he will let go. Tiny successes. I finally got him to sit but not lay down. He now walks great on a leash but rears up and barks like a maniac when he sees someone. That needs a lot of work.

[@adcruz929]

Super off topic but where did you get the dinosaur head? It's awesome! Lol

[@helend2820]

This is the best episode yet! Thank you, super helpful, all the real world challenges in particular are so useful to see.

[@EmiliaChape]

Hello Zak, I heard you say before that for puppies you normally take 10-15 min session each time. When did you increase that to 20-30 mins a session with Inertia?

[@zakgeorge]

Nothing is cut in stone. It really is day by day and dependent on what her mood is and what she’s willing to give that day.

[@blood._.pop1236]

My puppy thanks you

[@FastdounutTV]

I lost my dog today in an accident. I can't believe she is gone.

[@xxlizziezxxful]

I’m so sorry to hear that 😓

[@FastdounutTV]

@@xxlizziezxxful Thank you

[@CubeartAnimations]

;-;

[@chasstaub6715]

Will this method work around 23 guests? Or 21? I only have gatherings of these 2 amounts of people.

[@jamesbuie215]

My wife is recovering from having a brain aneurysm burst last year and her Shih Tzu cross seems to realize when my wife is anxious and helps calm her down the Shih Tzu is approximately nine years old and I would like to teach the dog how to be more of a service dog

[@divyaavnoor2078]

"Just a really weird guy at a baby shower training his dog" made me laugh lol

[@rather-reverend]

Umm - about that book. That's wasn't the baby shower album, by any chance, was it?

[@zakgeorge]

Haha😂😂. Nope.

[@rather-reverend]

@@zakgeorge OK. I was just ... checking. Sometime we guys can get a little caught up in stuff and maybe not make the VERY best tactical decisions.

[@danisan5]

I can't wait to see how inertia is in a few months. My lab puppy has gone crazy since about 6 and a half months lol. She's now almost 8 months and it's been a trying time haha. Just the initial exuberance that I'm sure all lab owners are aware of. She settles down in a few minutes, but boy, it's a long few minutes... It will be interesting to see how Zak's training evolves as she gets older 😊

[@latiendadejuank]

Nice channel friend

[@judymermon8166]

Love this video

[@naowright9308]

I am very impressed with Inertia's progress. I am happy for you Zak and your lovely wife.

[@lunasystem7098]

Zak where do you get Pupford treats

[@kevenperez879]

Hi Zak. I’m new to your channel. I just picked up 2 Australlian Sheppards. What is the best way to train 2 new puppies?

[@lynnrixson1094]

Fabulous once again 😁😁

[@karenfarrar2983]

Hi Zak, hello from down under. Love your videos. My 9 months olds Golden Retriever tends to steal toilet paper from the toilet holder or anything from the bin and if I don’t get it out immediately, she will tend to guard it and will growl and bite if I do try to get it from her. Any advice?

[@paytonrae5337]

HELP THE RABBIT

[@trixieout]

This is Zak's dog with distractions. This is my dog when we're completely alone.

[@CubeartAnimations]

Is there anyway to slow down shedding during the main shedding season? I like Shiba Inus and have done a lot of research but my parents don’t want a shedding dog :/

[@Sophie-xs6cw]

Finn Ziegler really you would want to speed up the shedding during the main shedding season instead of slowing it down. Then you can get it over with quicker. If you’re going from cold season to hot, you can put a a light blanket on it and it will trick their body into thinking it’s very warm outside, which will cause then to shed out quicker!

[@CubeartAnimations]

Thank you!

[@chiararosati2162]

But....what is a baby shower?

[@Kay_rose]

Getting my baby border collie in 3 days! I’ve been watching your videos religiously. I’m going to prove to my friends that force is not necessary to raise a good dog :)

[@SUPERfabulousJess]

When you were training with the confetti you used the leave it command. What was the difference when you were practicing with the toy. You used the command wait instead of leave it. I'm super curious, I love your training methods, I also love seeing you train her at the vets. When we have clients come into the clinic I always encourage this!!!!! So awesome to see!!!!

[@eloconnor6841]

SUPERfabulousJess I think it’s because eventually she will be allowed to pick up the toy hence the ‘wait’ however he didn’t want her to get the confetti or accidentally eat it and so she was told to leave it alone completely

[@SUPERfabulousJess]

@@eloconnor6841 ahhhh that would totally make sense

[@yousimp9421]

I mean I WOULD do the get your tail thing for my dog if he had one. Cons of having a Mini Schnauzer-

[@alexaranda8152]

Tell him "bite your butt" 😂

[@yousimp9421]

Alex Aranda yessss 😂

[@svampebob007]

looking at decorations through the eyes of a man is like looking at decoration thought he eyes of a puppy. "I don't know what that is, but it's at puppy height, also this is at perfect puppy height, and then there's this... although not puppy high definitely very interesting for a puppy" Now remove the puppy from the equation and it's basically just a grown man wondering what the hell all of this is and how he'll have to clean it up later.

[@koda_the_husky2879]

Totally the first **is the 54th to comment**

[@straightup_jorkinit]

U r so good at training and Inertia is so cute and clumsy and it’s so cute when she just waddles around when she runs

[@hannafaith1160]

Even I’m weirded out by that hanging rabbit 😂

[@beautygeek4]

As puppies get older can they do longer training sessions?

[@nestor8682]

Zach is too busy training his dog then going and spending time with his wife and her friends in the baby shower

[@omibologna]

My puppy is literally obsessed with people so it’s hard to get her socialized. (She is a big dog and is pretty intimidating) and she is super strong and jumps on people too, she completely ignores me with other people around or even if she just hears their voice from upstairs. I haven’t been able to stop her jumping and being crazy around people and she is getting bigger and harder to manage too. I’ve been trying to work on it as much as I can but can’t seem to get her to listen even with rly good treats.

[@ceidhlafynesx]

Naomi Blackford you should look at shanec1992 on instagram ❤️

[@saramations]

sorry to say that your dog isnt listening because you're not a good leader-- but you can learn! look up the video by mccann dogs on becoming a good leader for your dog!

[@omibologna]

@@saramations I am a fine leader she listens with everything else almost perfectly! that's why I am so confused on what to do.