My CANE CORSO PUPPY Is Making Me SO ANGRY!

[@jamieabele9239]

I thought I was the only one who falls apart with my dogs on bad days. I'm so relieved. Thanks Will. You're the bomb for being so honest with us.

[@lauren1026]

When you're in the 'wtf have I gotten myself into' puppy stage...It's a thing and it passes

[@aprilkaivo5278]

Thank god, cause I’m in the thick of it now!! 😂 13 week CC puppy madness.

[@porterdaxton8871]

You prolly dont care but if you guys are bored like me atm you can stream all of the latest series on InstaFlixxer. Been streaming with my brother during the lockdown =)

[@chaimaryan2366]

@Porter Daxton yup, have been watching on Instaflixxer for months myself :D

[@TheWolfKinggg]

Them puppy blues it will pass just got to be calm and consistent

[@theforce5191]

I'm living it now. 7 week old came corso.

[@determinedskeptic]

Bloody hell I needed this. Had a terrible day with my boy (17wks) with crate training. Absolutely did my effin head in how bad it went. I was so wound up myself and I’m trying to calm an anxious pup!? What a plonker! That’s never gonna work Thanks Will. Really appreciate-and needed-the honesty

[@florianstatescu254]

Your channel is probably one of the highest quality dog behaviour channels that I found on KZbin. It's quite a shame you have only a few thousand subscribers because you deserve much more. I love the honesty, I love the videos and to see that you're willing to share knowledge which others would try to squeeze every last penny out of it. Don't change man, always be this real because not so many people are these days. You have my respect sir, and I wish only the best to you and your family. Only a handful of people are like this these days, and you're one of them. You earned my respect. Hope you'll feel better and looking forward to each and every video to come.

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

Thank you so much for your comment. Really appreciate it.

[@spencercartwright2181]

I already regarded you highly before this video. After watching this it's clear to see why you're my number one KZbin canine behaviourist. Keep it up, Will!

[@sandisueturner4784]

Yessss!

[@Mark-xl9gv]

I take my hat off to your honesty. Most people would not show or tell you about the bad times. Keep a your chin up and stay positive Thank you for all your advice

[@cptjck_9327]

After a nightmare day with my pup, this is the video I needed to see today - thank you, even 3 years later it's still a really helpful video!

[@jenniferreich2967]

Thank you for sharing the frustration. Helps to understand that frustration is part of the training process and things don’t always go as even you would like. I especially love that you shared the dog feels your emotions. I’m so grateful that you share what you know; The good, The bad and The ugly.

[@OAPMrTickle]

It's good to see your problems because it shows I'm not the only one😁

[@gordonbushby1753]

completely agree

[@susanpitt4742]

Absolutely bloody fantastic! You are a hero Will for making such an honest video. Your love of Mable and Sully shines through it all. Thank you for being a wonderful human being and showing us all the way forward through the bad days.

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

Wow, thank you!

[@StilettoSupermom]

I’m a trainer of service and personal protection dogs. I’ve trained Dobermans, Bullmastiffs and Boxers and I find, for puppies, physical and mental exercise like hide n seek with their toys or treats before training make a huge difference. If you’re going through a busy stressful morning with kids etc I would leave your fur baby at home so by the time you get back your headspace will be clearer. You’re doing an awesome job sometimes we don’t give ourselves enough credit and you should! Thanks for sharing looking forward to your next video!

[@julialake5728]

I am watching your videos to help prepare for getting my first Puppy and I am finding the open and honest approach so helpful. I feel much better informed about the reality of having a puppy and I am sure others are experiencing the same.

[@tim78117]

You get right to the point. Simple tips like "engagement" or "quick pop" have shed light on training I'm already doing. This particular video further reinforces my gratitude for your channel. For the love of the game.

[@kompakosful]

You have no idea how much this video helped me... First of all, I want to say I'm so sorry that your puppy passed away, I really have no words for that.. I discovered your channel yesterday and already saw so many of your videos. So, I have a 2 month old pitbull puppy and I had the almost exact same experience today. With all the people coming and yelling my puppy's name from all directions, giving wrong commands and driving me and the puppy crazy, and as I came home absolutely frustrated and panicked, this video popped up and calmed me down, so I wanted to say thank you, I really appreciate your channel and your honesty, you seem like a very nice person with much love and appreciation for the relationship between a dog and it's owner and have you manage to pass all this knowledge to us in a very calm way. Thank you for providing us with all these informations and knowledge, I am already a fan!! Greetings from Greece!

[@amyfuller1977]

Thank you so much for uploading this video. I (and so many other people I’m sure) will get so much comfort and reassurance from it. This summer I got my first dog (a Labrador puppy) and I was nowhere near prepared for the sheer frustration, anxiety and self-doubt that bringing a puppy into your life can bring. Now I have discovered this video (and your channel) I no longer feel hopeless and lost - instead I’m excited about what my dog and I can bring to each other’s lives. Brilliant video, Will!

[@MiVidaBellisima]

I appreciate this video a lot. It’s nice to know that professionals deal with frustration when there is disobedience, especially in dogs that have been well trained in a certain behavior and choose to be defiant. For some reason we never see that part in media. TYFS!

[@yavineachtajellybean4664]

@@GermanicHispanic dude wtf

[@angelobowie6880]

I thank God for your channel! Was having this very issue this morning with my new Pup. Seeing someone with your credentials show these struggles instead of just the successes is just what is needed. Really love your work, and it has helped me tremendously. I am now in a different mental space as to how the process of training works and how to manage expectations and reality. Thanx again

[@antiqueexcavator9403]

You are a hero for sharing this. Not many trainers and/or behaviorists would. We all struggle at different levels. By being open and honest about your feelings, behaviors and triggers. You’ve saved many dogs from being misguided or even worse, hurt. Thank you for teaching us. Thank you for sharing both your strengths and weaknesses. You made this dog owner and amateur trainer a better person. That means you’ve helped others as well. That’s why you are a hero.

[@aprilmellott9105]

Thank you! This is the best and most honest dog training video I have ever seen. I have been going through this with an Italian Greyhound puppy and somedays the whining just makes me lose it and I feel like such a failure. He whines about everything and since hitting adolescence he is having fits in his crate, so now I'm training for seperation anxiety although it seems like some of his behavior is just pitching a fit for not getting his way. And alot of the trainers I watch say never punish your dog. Well he would have never been potty trained if I hadn't started scolding him for eliminating in the house. When I'm trying to train in public and everyone screws it up, I get frustrated. People need to get a clue that when you ask a dog to sit he doesn't get the treat if he stands back up, how hard is that to comprehend? Now I see all these things are just part of the process. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@roamingfree6968]

This is an excellent video. Some folks have no idea what it's like to properly train a puppy. It's good for them to see what it intails. I'm so sorry and my deepest condolences on the loss of Mabel. She was a beautiful girl & so smart. She knew love & that is more then many pups ever know. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

Thanks so much for watching. We still miss Mabel but we love the fact she can still help people even though she's no longer with us 💔

[@Adelehalsall]

Thank you so much for sharing a realistic day of dog training with us and your experiences of the challenges it brings. I can’t even imagine the hardship of training a puppy, but I know these feelings from the last 7 months of training our reactive 2 yr old rescue border collie. There have been absolutely incredible days where we feel like we’ve made so much progress and he’s a different dog, playing with other dogs or being calm and neutral, then there have been really tough days where he’s barking at every little thing and nothing seems to calm him down or refocus him. I know that on some of those days, my own anxiety or frustrations were definitely to blame for making it worse and it’s something I’ve really had to work on. Thankfully with time comes experience which also boosts confidence so im better at staying calm these days and approaching things with logic and loving leadership. But even so, there are still challenging days. We don’t give up and never will.

[@stellarraven]

I really appreciate that you decided to share in this video explaining even if you are a professional and experienced dog trainer or behaviorist, that there will be sessions that can be extremely frustrating to deal with and that everyone who raises and teaches a puppy will experience it at one point, but with consistency and the right energy, that they will be able to overcome it.

[@DiscuskwekerijBeSunshineValley]

A video others would hide (like you mention), but the very single best canine lesson you can give. The dogs are rarely the problem, it's us...

[@jaymejohnson5785]

I love the fact your real and not one of them trainers that shows the dog at the end of the session behaving well we’re all only human great stuff mate

[@compoundgains4149]

One of the best videos you've made! A genuine rant is refreshing!

[@valeriemackintosh9171]

Thank you Will for showing us it's ok to be angry and or have a bad day training puppy. Thank you , I'm ok so is my Kelpie.

[@jesuyn3960]

Thank you for much for this video. Sometimes puppy training is so frustrating and I feel like I am a bad owner/trainer to my puppy for letting it get to me. I appreciate your honesty and being open with your own challenging day. It really helped me feel better that it's normal to feel frustrated when things are not working the way I planned.

[@leslienerland9499]

This made me smile and even giggle a bit because I have been on that roller coaster sometimes several times in a day! I have an 8 month old Aussie and some days are just frustrating! How can the same dog be stellar then defiant then loving then calm, then bossy...all in a matter of an afternoon?! I have a similar trigger (crying/whining and bossy barking set me off) and it sends me into an almost panic mode in my need to get it to stop. It is so hard to step back particularly when you are not at home. It helps to know I am not alone 1) in feeling like this, 2) in having days like this and 3) in struggling to turn it to rights. Thank you for your honesty - makes me want to get out there and try again!

[@lisalangevin2324]

Thank you very much for sharing this. I had 1 foster dog in 12 years that pushed my buttons like no other and that is very odd for me. I couldn't put in the time to train her that due needed due to my full time job so the rescue relocated her within the rescue then she got adopted by a couple who took her to training. I have always felt that I gave up on her. She was messing with my big female who put up with her for a while and was as patient as she could be and I didn't want her to get to a point sh had no more patients. I really connected with your story. It is reassuring to know that even the best trainers are human too. I have always loved working with dogs but always thought I won't know what to do in that situation I don't have a solution to every behavior like all the professional trainers I have watched so this stops me fro doing what I would love to do as my career where I will never work a day in myife. Thank you Will.

[@rebekahwright5804]

THANK YOU so much for this. I have an 11-month-old Giant Schnauzer puppy. We have our good days and bad. Some days, our walks and training times are amazing. I really feel like we're making headway and she's the "perfect" puppy. LoL... and then there are the days, I come home so frustrated, I'm in tears. I'm just a regular old lady that's watched tons of training videos, trying to step up my game and do the best I can for her. To hear you talk about having bad days and having to do "resets" was so helpful and encouraging.

[@ashleylitebrite6971]

Yes, we all need to see both sides of training. Thank you thank you!

[@blujeans9462]

So true about how our negative energy can affect a pup! Just a couple of hours before I watched this, I got a warning on my phone that a dangerous storm was coming. I quickly took out my older dog to do her business before the rain came - they both hate going out in the rain. She went fine; then took out the pup. Normally he goes really quick but because the wind was really picking up and it started to rain I started to panic and it was in my voice - he refused to go out. He probably thought something really scary is happening for mom to be so scared - I'm not going out there! :-). An hour later the wind died down and the rain was minimal - he still was petrified to go out!! I had to show him everything was ok now and we'll go out together. Lol!

[@beadanglelee6326]

I absolutely love your videos. I just got a female corso at 8 weeks old. I very never had a puppy in my lifetime, and I'm 60. I've been watching tons of videos, and you help me the most I've learned so much. In fact, she is sitting, staying(sometimes), and she is not biting me . I'm so scared I won't be a good leader. Your videos are helping me so much. TY

[@denisejohnson7447]

Thanks for this. I am frustrated today with my Cane Corso to the point of almost tears. I'm sorry for your rough day but your wife is correct, it's good to see the hard part of training.

[@RC-qu8xg]

Every Corso owner will run into some frustration at some point. Lol Some will experience it more than others just depends on the personality of the dog. Especially those 1-3yrs when they will try to push boundaries. Even as pups they do but when they get older they start to learn what they can get away with because they are bigger.

[@AureliasMyth1]

I know this is an older video, but it's nice to see a professional also has the same struggles at times. It's also nice to know that one bad day or instance isn't the end of the world. Whenever I misbehave out of frustration I beat myself up for days over it. Thank you!

[@KatherineSmolen]

Thank you Will. I'm going through what you experienced through this video right now. Our English Mastiff puppy just turned 2 yrs old on Dec 15th and we recused her from a kennel. She had been in the kennel since she was 3 or 4 months old and was just neglected. No training, loving, or socializing with other dogs or people. She is very shy and gets scared very easily when she sees or hears things she's not familiar with. In fact, she has caused me to fall down 3 times and the last time was on Dec 18th, which resulted with a huge goose egg on my forehead and a black and blue eye. I'm so lucky the sunglasses took the hit and not my eye. I'm so glad you posted this video b/c now I can see I just need to keep trying to train our puppy and get the correct tools, e.g., a prong collar to stop the bolting away when she gets scared. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your encouragement to keep going forward and loving our beautiful little girl. Take care. Katherine

[@katlintarrer8253]

I have a 10 week doberman puppy and me and my boyfriend watch your videos religiously, and honestly this video couldn’t have came at a better time! I was almost in tears to my boyfriend last night with the same “I think I’m losing my mind” speech over potty training and biting with our puppy. Often times it’s seems it’s one step forward, two steps back, but your videos always give us hope! 💛

[@madimac4480]

I am so glad you posted this! The first two days I got my puppy I almost ripped my hair out from his crying and got soooo frustrated. The crying triggers me too. I then found your page on day 6 with him and with only one day of training him to sit, drop (ball) , crying and biting techniques from you, he has changed SO MUCH! I am so thankful for your channel.

[@ashbutler3690]

The most genuine guy I've come across on KZbin, raw honesty is rare these days. I've learnt a lot from this video and many other's from fenrir

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

Thanks so much Ash ❤️

[@geoffhillier8738]

This is by far your best video. Thank you so much for sharing and being so honest, you’ve put me back on track with my Belgian Malinois x GSD. He’s only 12 months old and I had no idea the training would take over my life, but I’m happy trying my absolute best for him. He’s my first ever puppy, so as you can imagine, I have struggled badly at times. I think we’re on track though 🙏🏼

[@jesse2671]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I’ve definitely lost my temper a couple times with my puppy where I’ve just had to walk away (my lab x is absolutely brutalising my hands atm and it’s very painful and frustrating) and I’ve definitely had a couple times where I’ve thought “I’ve made a huge mistake, I need to return this dog” but that has definitely passed each time! It’s so comforting to know that others go through the same thing. All I’m trying to do is plod through each day, put in the work and do my best to stay positive 🙏

[@MrDynamart]

Hi Will. New fan here. I'm a lifelong dog owner (50 years) 2 year dog trainer. I got a German Shepherd 2 years ago and decided to try and train this dog to a higher level than the basic sits and stays of all my previous dogs. I took to KZbin and read a few books to learn how to train my dog. I quickly leaned towards a couple of trainers, you being one of them. I am so grateful to you for the absolutely immense amount of free knowledge that you have given me. My dog is amazing. A work in progress, I'm not a professional but super happy with our progress. Thank you 💪🐶♥️

[@lisawatkins234]

I found this today after a bad day yesterday. You have given me hope. We got 2 puppies about 6 or 7 months ago. And they are beating me down.We had a horrible time outdoors trying to run some energy off. I was ready to give one or both up , but have changed my mind after this beautiful rant. Thank you

[@Maya78]

Oh, I'm sooooo glad you did that! Thank you! Like you said, almost everyone on KZbin, Fb and Insta, just show the perfect product and it seem like a dreamland. Not fun for ordinary people with ordinary problems. So thanks for beeing human, and showing it! Greetings from Sweden

[@Arariel3]

You are absolutely right! Seeing these moments can really be educational and eye opening, especially coming from such a great trainer.

[@fangsnscalesdownunder3941]

Iv'e been beating myself up over every little thing thats gone wrong but I feel better knowing even the pros go through it.

[@kathleenkarsten5739]

12 weeks is the time, EVERYTIME, that I start asking myself, “WHAT have I done?” The good news is it always passes! It’s all part of the bonding process. ❤️❤️❤️ On the crying...have you heard of misophonia? It’s real! Look it up! Crying, screaming, chewing, paper crinkling, leaf blowers...are all some of the things that can set it off. I KNOW you have it by the way you get stressed out even talking about that puppy whining. I know I have it, by how stressed out I get by hearing you describe it! 🤣🤣🤣

[@lovisaratliff5092]

This! For me, it’s when my pup is licking something. Anything. I can’t handle the sound

[@ElephantPatronus]

Oh my goodness! I know this comment is over a year old, but thank you! I never knew this was an actual thing, yet I most definitely have it. It's a relief to know I'm not crazy and others have it, too.

[@catiemyers3429]

Im so thankful you posted this. Sometimes you make training dogs look so effortless that we forget that you struggle with setbacks. If you go through it as a pro, it makes me feel like I'm not doing as bad as I feel I am sometimes. Thank you for such an insightful video.

[@stuartthecobblerandloopyluna]

My first two dogs were boxers, decided to get a boxer puppy as my third as I've found them easy. No barking or biting. The new one barks like a maniac and generally identifies as a honey badger! It's definitely been tougher this time round. Love your honesty. Great job 👍

[@memagz6471]

I had the exact same feelings towards my puppy yesterday. Its so good knowing that even professionals can struggle.

[@emmaberry1783]

Thanks for this, it's so refreshing to hear a professional being so upfront. It's made me feel so much better about my puppy journey. Great videos, so helpful!

[@lynnparis5506]

4 years ago you recorded something I needed today. Thank you from me and from Pete, my new 7 week old German Shepard puppy. 💕

[@LukeB83]

Thanks for posting this. Had a weird situation when my puppy was going for his "puppy exam" at our dog club and he was on Neptune for the whole drill and didn't even pass one element... Have been much better now since then... thankfully

[@JayanXiao]

This is a great video, Will, and you can tell by the comments everyone is on the same page. I'm getting a puppy in February and I'm trying so hard to research and learn as much as possible before the big day but I'll have to face the reality soon that bumps will come up and there will be good and bad days. Thank you so much for expressing your frustrations and sharing what's going on. Your vulnerability and honesty really make this a great experience and make the vlogs amazing. Keep up the great work!

[@christineblue2009]

Thank you soooooo much for your candor! You have me in tears, because I completely understand and I'm grateful to know I'm not alone in how the process unfolds.

[@lindaturrey1883]

I dealt with similar feelings yesterday! My Staffie/pit is such a joy one day and a stress test the next!!! He's teething and I'm determined to be the adult, lol. I loved your video and love your beautiful Mable :)

[@mojoniro8328]

I too appreciate this video and I thank you for expressing how you truly feel at the moment of frustration. Great video and it shows I'm not only one. Mabel is so darn cute just the way she runs with your other dog as he's getting the stick out of the water her excitement is adorable. 🤗❤️🐾

[@empressnoel1661]

Thanks so much for this video! It definitely helps hearing that even professionals get frustrated. My rescue has learned quite a bit so far, but still having those moments. I know that I have to be a good leader and your training is is making me better for him.

[@crow6862]

I have a 4 months old puppy. I had no idea what I was getting myself into and I had no idea how explosive my temper can be until she came into my life. She is smart and an absolute joy but training is hard, specially because every session is also an exercise in patience for me, which doesn't come easy. I watch many videos with tips and I usually end up in tears because I'm left with these feeling of inadequacy since most videos edition make it look so easy and trainers seem to be so chill and relax. Thank you for sharing. I know it's being 2y since but today I feel a bit better about myself and my future with Zana.

[@karriehouse7249]

Will, this was awesome. This is what my husband keeps saying, there is a lot of training that goes into this dog. (Our cane girl will be ready late Feb/early Mar) Are you ready? Research and learning and watching your channels! Glad to know that when we run into a day such as this, all will not be lost. Thanks so much - and thank you Rachel :-)

[@madginger3634]

I love your videos. I usually just whistle to myself when they cry. It stops me getting upset and they usually stop crying. They stop either to see what that noise is or stop because they see I don't care. It might be old school but it works.

[@housewifeuntilheaven1593]

THIS VIDEO. My Husband and I have a drive coming up in a couple of hours and WHAT will we be listening to on the drive? THIS VIDEO. I have laughed out loud a few times, only 9 minutes in because this is exactly what we are going through with not just a 19 week old Cane Corso female puppy, but also with 10, 8, 6, 3 year olds, as well as an 11 yr old Pomimo and a 5 yr old Cane Corso. I totally understand where you are coming from and what you're going through. The frustration and sometimes even anger is palpable so it's so refreshing to know that we are not alone in this and even a professional canine behaviorist deals with real life issues and has bad days. My Husband has to hear this because he has been over the new puppy for weeks now lol. 2 nights ago we were exhausted, had just been in the hospital for Rabies shots with our 6 yr old who was attacked by a stray cat, we got everybody in bed and turned in ourselves. Next thing is we started smelling dog diarrhea THROUGH OUR CLOSED DOOR, so the Husband goes out to discover Gracie Girl had gone massive diarrhea upstairs on the balcony carpet (which we had just had professionally cleaned last weekend), AND she was sitting on her dog bed EATING A CHRISTMAS PRESENT from under the tree, which the Husband had just wrapped and placed. It was a new phone...so yeah, I am the one trying to keep her in the home and do the majority of the training so I am thankful for THIS VIDEO. Thanks Will for being so forthcoming, with the good, bad and ugly! We learned several things after that night. Namely, she has got to sleep in her crate and is still not ready to be left out. She had done beautifully for 19 weeks and then BAM. So yeah, lessons learned and thanks again for this candid video. Merry Christmas to your family❤

[@carmenrichardson2995]

I am from Australia and I have a difficult 4 and a half year old female Irish Wolfhound x Bull Mastiff that I have been working with. I’m getting better and so is she but we still have days where I wonder if I’m doing things wrong. She has some dog to dog aggression issues but is so lovely with people and so gentle with my grandchildren. She is worth putting the effort in. If I followed the philosophy of some people on KZbin who only show their success then I would have given up by now. I absolutely love your philosophy and your values and I just wanted to say thank you for being so honest. I do honestly get frustrated with other trainers who often have some good theories but their videos are all about how good they are and they never show the full story. If more were as honest as you are then maybe less dogs would get surrendered. Keep up the fantastic videos

[@erinheathermcintyre5063]

I'm super grateful every time a trainer I respect talk about this stuff. CRYING PUPPIES is my absolute kryptonite. The hardest for me for sure.

[@PetSources]

On the bad days with my 2 year old pitbull I get frustrated and say I’m not doing the right thing and that I should give her up. Thank you for being open and real about your struggles. It makes me a stronger owner 😢

[@rough_trader]

A1 content. Probably the most important puppy video that everyone needs to watch. Thanks for the honesty.

[@doriansmith499]

The warts and all style is definitely the way to go. There’s no point telling everybody that it’s easy and a walk in the park to raise a puppy when clearly it isn’t. Really enjoy all the videos, good or bad so keep up the good work👍🏻👍🏻

[@debbiefoster6357]

I came across your channel, looking for help with training my 4 year old cane corso. My son passed away 3 months ago, and I took in “Romeo”. He is a 150 pound male dog and I am dealing with my own grief.. and complete bewilderment as to how to train him. Thank you for being so honest…gives me hope that I can get through this stage for both him and I. I know we will have good days and bad, as we struggle through our loss. Thank you again for giving us hope❤

[@radiogirlnyc]

Thank you for this message! I've had dogs most of my life and as a kid even trained them in 4-H. But ... my new puppy! She found my Kryptonite - reactive Frenchie screaming. I didn't know a dog could MAKE this noise. I usually have an abundance of patience, but with her I often feeel so guilty and defeated. I'll hold this story in mind as we move forward. Thank you 🙏

[@ryanjsgrandma2009]

I’ve already commented, but u touched on something that I think we all could have you discuss more in depth, and that is how to deal with people who seem to sabotage all the hard work I do with training my pup. Unfortunately my husband is one who thinks everything I’m trying to change with the pup is soooo cute! Can’t get him to be consistent with me and the training. Very frustrating!! Maybe some pointers on how to deal with these people. Thank you peace ✌️

[@camilapotteiger9026]

My favorite video, thank you for being relatable

[@mkjones7603]

I am so glad I have seen this. I have been to puppy classes today and my pup was an absolute nightmare! When I train her at home and out and about she is amazing. She is very obedient and well behaved. As soon as she got into,the room she was an absolute terror. Everyone else’s pup was quiet and well behaved and there was a group of trainers criticising some how I was holding her lead (taught by will himself) then I was doing this wrong, ( again tips I had picked up from will and another great trainer) and that wrong my pup was misbehaving, I was getting stressed and just wanted to leave and felt like crying! I have been going for 3 weeks now and get absolutely nothing from the course, she is far better behaved following my training (tips from will). It’s last lesson next week and think I might skip it! But it’s nice to know that even an experienced dog trainer struggles too! I felt like a failure and a bad dog owner!😢 Thank you, this has really helped today.

[@djsonfire0001]

I always gave my dogs when they were puppies a couple good chew bones that always quieted them down for a while kept them busy... great video !!!

[@uniquemelvin1186]

Thank you so much for being honest and transparent about your feelings and it reassuring to hear you say we all have our bad days when training a pup and especially the mastiffs. I have a 9 month old dogo that I love so much but I find myself so frustrated with his stubbornness. He is so loving but training has been so difficult. Spent $$$ on training and he is still very stubborn. Practicing patience DAILY ❤️

[@justjewelz2769]

Thank You for reminding Us that even the Best have bad days too. I have been in frustration/not being my best tears a few times. I remind myself my boy is a baby and I am just learning also.

[@YAYGOME]

I’m so glad you decided to post this. I’ve been following your videos with my puppy and had a couple of very frustrating days and this made me feel a lot better!! Respect for being real!

[@cinderella8435]

Thank you so much for your honesty. We have a 4 yo Dogge de Bordeaux and sometimes he is reactive towards other dogs, even aggressive. We think its a portection kinda issue. Yesterday was a bad day and i wasn‘t paying attention when another dog walked by, he decided to Jump right up to him and bark the hell outta him which shocked me because he was actually just laying on the ground relaxing while I had chat with a neighbour. But if I‘m honest with myself, I wasn‘t feeling myself and actually wanted to go home. Now I‘m trying to get back up because I know we have a lot of work to do but still to celebrate a little win, since we had a great trainingssession today with tons of positive reinforcement and him engageing with me while doing some turns. Sometimes its just a lot! So again, thank you!

[@tanjak72]

Thank you. I am relieved zu not be the only one frustrated by myself and my dog. My dog is a puppy only by his own experience, because he was in a shelter for the first 2 years of his life. Now he blossoms and some of his behaviour is guarding me, which I don't want him to in this expanse. We are working on it, but in these times of coronavirus, it is a struggle. Have all a great time and don't lose hope.:-)

[@Sweet_Angel_01]

Im so late to this video but thank you for being so real, last week i had such a bad day due to resource guarding. I ended up crying and even thought of rehoming my cane corso. She’s doing better now and I’m taking lots of time for training.

[@xandramaljaars66]

Thank you Will, simply for just showing you're a human too! I follow your puppy course and just want to let you know that I love it! And I've also been through some frustrating with my pup (Marley 11 weeks old ; ).

[@Calistake047]

Thank you so much Will for sharing this. I think all dog owners can realate to the struggle, and it's really comforting to know that even trainers sometimes have to deal with situations beyond their control (e.g. people stopping by to say hi to your already excitable puppy).

[@tiffanybullrich2582]

I really appreciate that you show this video. It tells a lot about your honesty and it helps people to understand that even dog trainers have bad days and do mistakes. It's important to recognize and learn from it.

[@mindfueluk]

Great to show that you are human too and that you have bad days just like we do and that you need to reign yourself in too. It's brave and builds to your credentials to show this side and not hide it. Loved the open honesty , fair play

[@bangaveragegamer4794]

I remember the first 3 weeks with our Bullmastiff puppy were like this. Most of his training went smooth, but his crate training was a nightmare and when you said "the sounds coming out of this puppy" it really stuck a chord 😂. He ended up being the best dog we've ever had though, so everything you're saying - as usual - is bang on. Perseverance and trust in the process. Great vid, you can see the transparency in you here.

[@denisenoble4010]

this is what we need to see, sorry, but all the time your showing/ saying to us, you do this and that happens, and when we do it may be it does but probably it wont, knowing you had a mini melt down makes you human, it allows us to remain consistent in what were watching and doing with our dogs. So thankyou for sharing, what you may think no one wants to see, it shows your not bomb proof, that you can have a wobble like the rest of us, but like you said you need to acknowledge the not so good time or times with the great sessions. thank you

[@walrus10001]

Hey Will you’re human 😊 Also very brave and honest. Congratulations. I’m certain your candid video will be of huge help to many people who sometimes feel it’s all too much. Like me! Brilliant, thank you

[@ChrisSmith-yj8kq]

We all have those days mate trust me, even more so at this time of the year when everything gets crazier for 2 weeks. I have two young autistic kids, two large dogs (who tbf are no problem at all now both adult) and also I work from home like yourself and so deal with all school/medical appointments on top of that.... some days its really easy to become overwhemed by everything. Like you say the best thing to do in that case is scrap any plans you had and take the time to chill and wind yourself down. Once calm again anything thrown at you is always easier to deal with :-)

[@Regal.pup.]

Will, your honesty is like gold! Thank you so much!

[@brianmclaughlin2621]

Well done to you for admitting you were not at your best don’t kick yourself to much every one can have a bad day the dog is thriving under you and your family 🥰

[@nancycurtis3196]

This video was really helpful. Thank you so much for your honesty!! I needed this video because I too am training a Corso pup and he is so amazing but some days have been really hard.. I too picked a more submissive pup and I wasn’t aware of how much separation anxiety was going to effect me. So, thank you for the reminder that I have to stay calm in order for him to understand what I am trying to teach him

[@nataliedipiero4761]

Love this video BECAUSE IT IS ABSOLUTELY REAL LIFE SITUATIONS ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU HAVE KIDS . You are amazing!!! The Real Deal ❤️

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

Thanks so much Natalie, glad you found it so relatable 👍🏼

[@thegricelife]

I love that you are a realist and show it all.

[@sulnday]

I have a 5 month old bullmastiff puppy and ive only had her for 3 weeks but she is coming along nicely. I just have thise days where she just ignores me and looks right at me KNOWING im saying down or NO. Lol but Mabel is super well off man, we are gunna see her in a few weeks being miles ahead of similarly aged pups!

[@sandrak7587]

Thank you so very much for your honesty!!!!! I truly appreciate you showing us the good and rough times. 💜

[@sandville2396]

THIS is the video that absolutely gets me sold on all of your courses. Thank you so much, this helps a ton.

[@JC-qg6ow]

Your honesty makes you a legend. Thank you so much

[@jessicab1112]

Thank you this really helps because just yesterday I was feeling frustrated with my 4 month doberman. Today is a much better day your video's are great!

[@chelseaahmed5801]

Will, i want to say thank you so much for sharing your knowledge , sharing your experience and your patience to make these videos, they make me a better person and tech me all the qualities I hoped I would embody as a person and lastly help people help dogs which is our responsibility. Thank you so much

[@rosscookson]

Will, I have been following your main channel for about 8 weeks & found this video by accident. It’s great to hear how you had a bad day & struggled to find your way through it, as we all have those days. You questioned in this video whether ‘we’ would all look back on this in a years time- well 3 years on, you have progress a long way and should be proud. Of what you have achieved. Keep up the good work. Best wishes - Ross

[@willhackley1682]

This was so good to see. Glad I'm not the only one who feels like this, and from an expert. Great video and great advice on how to deal with our frustration. Thank you!!

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

Glad it was helpful!