What all dogs need

[@lilmee7469]

I always say: dogs are like water. They find the crack and spill through. They show you your weakness and you must fix it. NEVER blame the dog. If he is healthy, the problem is your own. If the dog has issues, the responsibility remains with you to help him.

[@josephgodin2260]

Well said 👍

[@lizpetruzzi7700]

Excellent comment

[@josephgodin2260]

I have Rotties and rescued a Amstaff at the shelter. I was told that all she needs is love.....good thing I have had them for like 30 years. Structure and training then affection is what they need to tell people

[@aprildanae7487]

This. I was told the same thing adopting a pitbull, and it's like...no that's only part of the equation. These people in rescue or shelters have hearts in the right place, but do a disservice when people with no experience or weak wills adopt large dogs that need leadership.

[@marshallandgunner2775]

I have a big beautiful Rottweiler, he is a great boy!

[@Iamandrewgoldberg]

Freedom is ultimate reward

[@tash2166]

Sad realistic thing... People who appreciate dogs and agree with your words... Tend to watch you... These people who spoil dogs am not sure if they will be watching, they probably tune into how to perm your dogs hair and paint its toe nails... I wish your voice could be posted through letter boxes. Over radios and in all dog walks.... Because it annoys the shit out of me when I pass so many owners not even correcting their dogs bad behaviour.... Its truly sad fact that majority will not change there ways... Bit I'm hoping word gets out and one is better than none... I admire all the work and videos you do.... So thank you.

[@lilamacguinness1232]

well said totally agree with you.

[@paulaczarnomska2712]

Larry, so many people don’t understand. I’m first time dog owner, my clients take from my advices with success (I’m only dog boarding/daycare/walking person) in literally one week and some look at me like I’m crazy. They think dog needs to ‘have fun’. My own dog isn’t perfect but it does understand there is the line. Thanks for all the advice. The fact you give it for free is crazy. Once you retire and go train with Dave, I need to see it, please ♥️

[@theresacameron107]

“Affection, Affection, Affection. Everybody wants to give affection versus DIRECTION.” I’m always looking to give CLARITY to the owners I train along with their dogs. Have to say I said to myself, “Golden nugget right there!” 🤣 Thanks for always taking the time!

[@jillzy1182]

Theresa Cameron. You’re right. I’m guilty of that myself.

[@bitedawg]

dam...you took that thought right out of my head!

[@robin212212]

I agree 100%. I have fostered over 20 dogs, including 6 puppies over the last three years and learned via trial and error that you need to be the leader to your dogs. If you treat your dog like a human you will create issues. Always being lenient and playful with your dog will only make him think you are weak and that he should step up and be the leader of the pack. Leaders of the pack do not have to listen to other pack members if he does not want to.

[@giantpaws]

I'm going to save this for when people ask me "what can I do". Thanks!

[@furbabyfluffykins6550]

I came for the adorable emoji, but stayed for the lecture. Thank you Mr Larry! 😊

[@milenataylor2]

I needed to hear that, Larry. I am one of those dummies who love their dog way too much. I am taking it to heart and going back to the basics.

[@Daveron]

I really enjoy listening to your point of view. You videos are helping me raising my dog.

[@gerardcarrington8694]

Larry I've only just started watching you today mate, this is honestly one of the most valuable videos of ever ever seen... thank you so much for sharing this knowledge. Peace ➕

[@pablomejia8631]

Thanks Larry, I called you literally having a break down after breaking up my dogs fighting. This video is exactly what my family and i needed to hear.

[@tash2166]

Oh I'm so glad this video has done is magic... :))

[@fredwray1794]

Thank you so much! Excellent advice. We've been struggling with our 6 month old puppy who is much more aggressive and frankly different than our 4 year old dog, who is very gentle. We have been struggling with what we're doing wrong.

[@Karina-Loves-Andreas]

I WANT to give affection, affection, affection (just like you said). I LOVE this stinker so much!! But I'm trying to moderate my ways so I can create a stable German Shepherd. I appreciate these videos so much. Still planning to cuddle & baby talk at night before bed, lol! ***If you tell me that's dumb, I guess I'll change that too, but I think bedtime cuddles and morning snuggles are okay & healthy bonding, esp since he's asking for it :)

[@benhardwick1970]

Just started following you! Probably the most amazingly helpful video I’ve ever watched on KZbin. Thank you

[@kristinahewer6982]

That sure does cover it all. I get so sad about mishandled dogs and even sadder that so many people never really enjoy their dogs. We should all have to pass a dogs and kids test before we can have either. Thank you for what you do. 💜☮️☯️

[@Blacksoulbrushes]

Best advice I ever heard, 👍

[@prairiecoyote7238]

We live in a soft culture of offence and laziness..Thats why people condone herm sprenger collars, Garmin E-collars and allow dogs to act like goons. Our dogs reflect our society...most are trainwrecks. Great talk Larry!

[@mpb8867]

Awesome info Larry! Cut and dry, black and white...no exceptions, no excuses! Thanks for all the great videos!

[@mikeharris896]

Larry, you talk so much sense man.

[@NickCattonCo]

I know you've said it 100 times but this one really hit home. Thanks, Larry. As per your advice on the ecollar live a few weeks back, I've gone right back to the basics, making progress, but this is a welcome call to tighten up even more.

[@jwiyual]

I love your content man. I started following your page last month and your methods have helped me and my 1 y/o rescued Bully. He's the aggressive (scared) type and he's been making great progress with your help. Can't wait till he's ready for some E-Collar training. I'm currently working on sharpening his obedience and recall skills. Keep up the great content!

[@LauraHopkinsCDL]

Structure,structure,structure is key. I agree totally. Thanks Larry. How we live with our dogs is major. Great video as always : )

[@brybabe5017]

Loveeee your work Larry. Your content has provided such beneficial tools in helping me build and strengthen my bond with my dog. 🙏🏻 I truly appreciate your dedication and your willingness to provide FREE content to pet owners/trainers! Thank you!!!!

[@bitedawg]

most casual pet owners are looking for "wash&wear lassie",they hire a "dog trainer" to teach their dogs the basics,yet there is never any follow thru,and the dogs is allowed to "practice disobedience",until the trainer comes back next week...there-by making progress impossible(to the owners dissatisfaction)...I love your videos and appreciate you making this content available!

[@blind_ninja]

Great video, will share with all the dog owners I know, especially the ones who tell me that my dog is so good!

[@henriettemensingawieringa2335]

Vital information, thank you.

[@melissaalexander1042]

Thanks to your videos and a few others, I have a very well behaved dog for first time in my life. I do allow dog on furniture and she sits in my spot but if I walk in room she moves immediately. Now if I could get my 4 year old grand daughter to do the same thing and behave as well as the dog that would be great.

[@CharityUniqueBlackwell]

You rock. I’d trust my baby girl with you!

[@tash2166]

Brilliant advice. Heaps of sense. Shame people don't make sense to their dogs... I'm just tired of going on walks and bumping into spoiled dogs. Growling and barking at mine... I'm searching far and wide for a field to claim as mine and my dog lol

[@perfectlymyself]

Lots of great advice here. However, controlling your dog's access to water is not safe advice to give on a broad scope. It can backfire health wise: Dehydrate your dog. Mess up his digestion; especially if only given dry food. Affect the health of your dog's organs. It's a basic right to have access to water. If your dog throws up water, give it smaller amounts at a time. These days, there are special water bowls that will slow your dog's intake, just like there are bowls for slowing food intake. Keep an eye on your dog. If your dog is in an excited state/panting a lot when drinking water, it may come back up. Allow a quick refresh, then take the water away for 5 - 10 min. allowing time for the dog to calm down more, then offer water. There are many variables that could make controlling water intake a bad idea: Age, a hot climate, dry food, general health, an owner, lacking common sense; taking it too far. Your dog's faith in and respect for you as a leader/guardian doesn't stand or fall with, who controls access to water. Lack of water (hydration) = vet bills. Good luck. Other than that.. plenty of good advice.

[@tabzjr]

I love my dog.

[@marshallandgunner2775]

I love my big boy too!

[@clipsfromcherie]

Thanks, that was good. I have two GSD, one is easy happy to do anything quickly and easy, and the other likes to go slow and test everything. I raised them both, the one testing actually has more drive and confidence, she's a better dog, but a lot more work. She has less freedom than my easy dog, I don't think that's ever going to change.

[@theBUSHBLADE]

HI LARRY, Your videos are the basis of my Ecollar training (for ''COME'' DESPITE DISTRACTIONS) of a 30 inch at the shoulder, 120 pound, two year old Malamute (intact male) who lives in bush Alaska with me. This guy is a good natured 24/7 rough-play energy-ball. I also have your training manual and a SPORTSDOG PRO-HUNTER 2525 Ecollar with two mile range. THE PROBLEM IS NO CONTACT WITH THE DOG DESPITE THE ECOLLAR BEING SUPER TIGHT OVER A WELL BRUSHED NECK. I don't want my dog (smart and already basically trained) to be confused/damaged by erratic (on-off-high-low) Ecollar stimulus. Can you please do a vid on this? Other trainers of thick furry under coat dogs may have similar problems with both long and short prongs standard in these ($350!) Ecollar units. THANKS! LOVE YOUR WORK

[@allisonanderson2225]

You talk about dogs being “pushy” for affection. How would you recommend dealing with that? We have a 6 month old Great Dane, and I have been watching your videos all day really interested in learning and changing his behavior. When we sit on the couch he is pushy and nudgy, usually it is with his toys, but I recently took away his toys unless we bring them out. So now he does it for affection: thank you in advance!

[@nickhuber9830]

I have a 10 Month old German Shepherd/Husky mix. I have been working with my dog for about 2 months or less now. And we have 2 other dogs as well. You said the dog needs to be created, and on a strict training regimen. And let the freedom and everything he does come through me. I’m just a little confused on that part, he is an awesome dog, but after I get done training with him, I just let him go run around outside with all the dogs or play with the other dogs inside, I just need a little clean up with that, I’m just a little confused. I don’t want my dog get to see all of us and the other 2 dogs having a great time, and he is sitting in the create. Do you know what I mean? But if I can have a dog that respects me, all eyes on me, and listens 24/7. Then I will add that into the mix as well to be more strict on him by doing all of that. Please UN-confuse me haha, thanks man. Love the videos

[@JM198282]

Love your videos, can you do a video on good diets for Rottweilers.. especially raw diet. Love your knowledge!! 👍🏾

[@luanacarleton6623]

Is it ok to put the dog in a room instead of a crate? Or is that still too much freedom? While rebuilding the home structure (after an incident -a fight) what is an appropriate amount of time to be in the crate or in the room during the day? I have my two dogs on leashes when not in the room/crate but wasn’t sure if there is a certain length of time they should be in the crate during the day. Assuming they shouldn’t be out on leash all day.

[@lindylopez3606]

Have you always controlled your own dog's water bowl/intake? If so, have you ever considered that you taught your own dog not too be able to self-monitor how much water he can handle because you've been controlling it for most of its life? I have never heard of this issue (drinking it all then throwing up) with water in my entire life, but I have heard of this issue with food where it is normally restricted and monitored by the owner. My only concern with this is that if they do not get adequate water intake, it can lead to kidney failure (or them dying on a surgery table for a spay/neuter due to anesthesia used and bad kidneys, for example). A lot of water is necessary for their bodies since most, if not all, kibble dog food tends to have high sodium (salt) as it is used as a preservative. But thank you for the other insights and tips you have provided. I am a dog sitter/walker (with training mixed in when I interact with them if necessary, especially with my re-occurring clients). Maybe one day, I'll branch out to include training in my services. You have become my one source for dog training. I respect you. Keep posting your thoughts, love hearing them! Wishing you health and happiness during these crazy times :)

[@leonorf2730]

Michael Ellis talked about accidentally creating water obsession in puppies. It comes from restriction, you are right. Restricting water intake after 8pm is not uncommon to help a young puppy hold it through the night, but if you aren't careful and you get unlucky, well... you get Larry's problem. Or what I would consider a problem, anyway. He isn't wrong about it being more common in drivey dogs, but it is undesirable and preventable.

[@marshallandgunner2775]

Awesome Larry! wish you were in Canada

[@kensk9335]

Larry, love your content, how would you differentiate freedom and exercise? I'm from India and the second I'm out for a walk there's packs of dogs all over the place. So, my question to you if I were to be more precise is: how do you exercise your dogs, physically? Treadmill?

[@dianedicresce2708]

I wish I can get my husband on board with me. What do you do to get your other half on board with training? I can't even get him to watch a video on how to walk my dogs the way I do it. Everything I tell him goes in one ear and out the other. There's absolutely no structure when it comes to him and my dogs.

[@gabbys2468]

Diane Dicresce I’m sorry as it sounds like your husband doesn’t care about your wants and doesn’t even care to listen

[@jonnsmusich]

Put him on a leash and teach him to trust and respect you...

[@tash2166]

My advice is... You take control. You be leader of your dog. You enjoy the walks the fun a dog will give.... Yes I was pretending to be Larry for a second... Giving advice. Quite enjoyed it lol... As for your hubby... Well he misses out big time.

[@dianedicresce2708]

@@jonnsmusich My dogs or my husband? 🤣

[@dianedicresce2708]

@@gabbys2468 only when it comes to my dogs.

[@omarahmed7349]

make a video about protection work

[@TheChoice2121]

If I work during the day should I be crating my g shep/Malinois mix? She usually has free roam around the house

[@deeramos9416]

I have learned about all kinds of great tips that work. We have question i have a power chewer. What do u recomend.

[@dirkvdh576]

Back to basics !!

[@Karina-Loves-Andreas]

Interesting. I DO keep water bowl out, free access. But when my German Shepherd is playing & getting treats, I. HAVE to stop him, force breaks when he drinks water, or he'll gulp it down so fast he vomits EVERY time. I'm not planning to take his water bowl away, but this is the first time I've heard someone else say their dog will do same with free access. I have to limit (slow) his access when he's worked up, playing, getting treats.

[@pamelanicole6233]

How do you start by bringing your family so that the dog can wait for there guidance as well when being on command. Also I have to Dobermans and the girl growls at the boy when going close to her well she finishes eating.

[@ljbnetwork3540]

Hi Larry, thanks for this video it really helped me out! I'm overseas in the UK. Do you do any online training at all?

[@jaemartin8666]

very helpful

[@BuddhatheRockstar]

I almost punched myself when you didn't say, Kibe Bryant. Then, you said, KOBE BRYANT ❤❤❤

[@mihaeladog7187]

Dog showing you the middle finger 😂 So true.

[@hawk8966]

Hi I'm David and thank you for your awesome Videos, People are going to be wearing masks for a while do you think it will have an impact on the dogs ?

[@majesticwonFine]

My puppy likes to chase cats, would that be the same as with other dogs? I do take control, but maybe I'm missing something. I see his behaviour improving, just so many cats around... o_0

[@millan32]

When you say crate it. Do you only mean crate? I have been thinking to make a 5 x 5 “kennel “. Would this still work? I do control his food and water

[@dogsfromthecity]

It depends on what kind of behavior issue u have. Some dog's main issue is jumping, and just a fence won't help. Crate is still the safest and reliable place to control the dog space.

[@anamoralsb]

I think this trainer crates their dogs when not at home because he probably spends most of his time there, so the crate is only for a while. I only crate my dog at night to sleep or if she gets too excited because that's her "chill" place. When I'm at work, my dog stays on her large kennel with her toys (never the whole yard). It depends on your dog, what you're trying to control, and your lifestyle. Hope that helps.

[@gabbys2468]

Are you saying that whenever the dog isn’t crated, you need it on a leash everywhere you go in the house? Is it not terrible to have your dog crated all day while you’re at work and then come home and crate it some more while you’re cooking dinner, showering, working out, etc... I guess what I’m wondering is how do you keep a dog on leash all the time and how reasonable is that?

[@Hedda91]

Also interested in this as I have a strong corgi who used to have issues marking/doing his business in the house. Started crating him when we weren't home and getting WAY more structured while outside but what about when we are home as many are now?

[@vanessabennett7922]

I think you can either, tie the dog to you while you're home. Or at minimal, have the dog drag their leash around the house, so you have some control over your dog, if they are getting into something they shouldn't. Tethering is also a possibility too, that's what I had to do with my puppy, because she kept trying to sneak upstairs and eat the cat's food. I always have my puppy on a leash if she is out of her crate.

[@leonorf2730]

@@vanessabennett7922 The umbilical method is not a great idea unless you want a velcro dog. Baby playpens are better, they allow a lot of interaction while encouraging independence.

[@NotReally_Wayne]

The dog has to earn its independence. Re-watch the video. Keeping the dog always on leash, tethered, or crated is for correcting behavioral issues.

[@gabbys2468]

Wayne Straughter but what exactly does it mean by they need to earn it? For example, if my dog is just laying down chewing on a bone and being good, she needs to still be on a leash? Or is it just when she’s acting out?

[@jb0502]

Perfect

[@jdlvtrn1]

Do those who ask, explain why they do not assert themselves? Have they been conditioned to think that authority is automatically abuse?

[@danijjoycee]

What do I do about a dog that breaks out of its crate when left alone ?

[@Nothingregular]

... lock & reinforced the crate

[@gigemguy09]

Please tell me you know who Tom Segura is...

[@Maryellengray]

What? Tom Segura? What’s that got to do with dog training.

[@araarslanian1397]

I respectfully disagree with you comment on dog reactivity and respect. My 5 month old working line German Shepherd does nothing in the house without my release command. Not allowed to walk out the door or in before me. Must sit and wait for food and water. Must sit and wait for his toys. Will run into his crate on command from anywhere in the house even when in the middle of his favorite game which is tug. His heel is spot on...I can walk 3 miles and his head will never go past my left leg...will auto sit when I stop. His off leash manners with other dogs is right where it should be for a 5 month old. However, when on the leash, I have no control on his dog reactivity. That does not mean he has no respect for me as a leader. I can walk him through a crowd of people off leash...he will not look away, sniff, or pee unless I release him.

[@viktorholmgren8978]

If your not experinced and know what to do to overcome this. Get professional help as soon as possible. I'm having similar problem.

[@araarslanian1397]

@@viktorholmgren8978 I have calmed him down a bunch in the last 3 weeks or so to where it went from a reaction from as far as a block away to now about 10 feet away. I used my friend's 4 year old Doberman and 2 year German Shepherds as my decoy. He plays great with them off leash but hates it when he is on leash and the others are off leash. How have you approached your problem?

[@Rotty801]

In the same boat, high working drive Rottweiler

[@anamoralsb]

I'm dealing with this as well with my 6 month old. At home she will listen to me, but the moment we go out, she goes crazy. Working with my friend's dog right now to fix this. We had to start working half a block away from each other oof