How I Trained My Dog to be LEFT ALONE in the House!

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[@landoncollins1069]

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.

[@dianebassett1930]

Brandon? You mean Zak?

[@thomasacamel5309]

That was funny when intertia is just like sprinting around the chair

[@iswim992]

You should make a bloopers video with you and Inertia!!! 😆

[@ellamarie3910]

Yassss😌💅💖🔥👄🥺

[@LLN799]

No

[@iswim992]

Shawn benjamin oniha why not it’s be hilarious

[@Miszi89]

Yes!! 😂😂

[@bronzemusicc]

Yes

[@user-qw2ui4je5s]

I’m about to get my second puppy ever and I’m so excited! These videos have been helping a lot, and they will help even more once we get him! Thank you!!😁

[@democratic_chocolate2067]

Having a older trained dog makes training a lot easier considering puppies learn from other dogs faster. My older golden trained my new lab super quick and both are off leash 247

[@samanthar24]

Thank you Zak!! Your tips have helped with my new dog so much.

[@chewvictoria_]

Thank you Zak! You really helped my toy poodle, Maxi learnt many tricks and to behave properly thanks to you, your videos and Inertia!!!😀😖❤️☺️

[@globalfreaking]

8 mins of video of which 2-3 are product placement. And only one tip that is relevant to the title (tire your dog out before leaving). Other than that, no useful Tips really...

[@pablopablobar5855]

Thanks for the review👍🏻👍🏻

[@mrchrister886]

Thank you. I don’t have any time for product placements

[@Xephaholic]

Finally the truth 🎉

[@expmars]

This 8 minute video helped me having my house completely safe and entire with a shorthair pointer.

[@supernintendochalmers6628]

That's the cutest puppy eyes I've ever seen. It's just tired looking, 'just learning to take light in', puppy eyes. 😍

[@AmyHelena]

This video was perfect timing! I really needed this right now thank you 🙂🌟

[@jugglingwithbeats3339]

Hi Zac!!! I love your videos and they’ve helped me with my new pup.Thanks again!!

[@daltonneedle4686]

Hi Zak, I love your videos. I’ve been binge watching your episodes because I’m getting a mini goldendoodle in August. Thanks!

[@kaiaenglish1615]

I just got a border collie/Australian shepherd puppy and your videos are a lifesaver! I was so excited to have videos to watch that are with a dog similar in breed

[@MrMallardGames]

It's wild seeing Inertia grow, because I got my puppy Winnie when you uploaded your first video. They're also about the same size. Winnie being a 1 year old Aussie. Acts a lot like Inertia.

[@InsideTheDogWorld]

Great video! I think many dog owners need this. I do sometimes simular videos like this but not as frequent as Zak. I think you're doing a great service to millions of dogs in the world

[@swn69]

Adopted a 9 month old pitbull a little over 3 weeks ago... he has balls, chew toys, squeaky toys, chew bone... and still chose to chew on my fence, and still play bites me.

[@mitza420]

Is there any improvement?

[@henriettesastadhenriksen5584]

This entire series has been great so far! I actually ordered your book first and from there ended up watching all the videos and ordering your second book. I am so happy to have found resources that mirror my own belief that dogs needs love and care not punishment. We are getting a new puppy tomorrow and I have gotten so many new ideas. It has also been great for my younger children who do not remember the last family dog and the older one has been super engaged and curious.

[@henriettesastadhenriksen5584]

@Natalie Wainwright I respect your opinion, though it's not very helpful unless you offer an alternative and elaborate on what you think is the correct way. Or link an article, book, video etc.

[@henriettesastadhenriksen5584]

@Natalie Wainwright I'll check it out. Robert Capral seems to follow the same beliefs as my dad. (He trained rescue dogs or something before I was born and then of course my previous family dogs) though of course some things have improved and people have learned a lot since the 80's. I will check out the suggested people though and see what more I can learn.

[@danidosez]

Thank you so much Zak! You’re the best dog trainer I know of

[@malinataylor9184]

Watch the channel freestyle paws, leerburg TV, or Robert cabral to see what real dog training looks like, and what you can accomplish when you know what you are doing. Zak George is a fraud who's method of training gets millions of dogs euthanasied because these types of trainers won't except that positive only doesn't work

[@ashleyoverton9276]

So glad I found your videos! I haven’t raised a puppy in a long time (the last one we adopted at 1 1/2 year old last year and he was a champ!). We just adopted a new puppy yesterday (7 week old Golden Shepherd) and he’s a little cutie but dang, I forgot a lot from the puppy stage! Thanks for making your videos detailed, fun, and informative! I’m looking forward to using these techniques with him!

[@johnfkennedy5529]

I’m getting a puppy in 4 days and I’m super excited!! It’s a border collie and I’ve been watching ur videos non-stop to get me prepared

[@malinataylor9184]

Use Leerburg if you want a well behaved dog. Positive only, like what Zak George does is a big lie! It results in aggressive, or reactive behaviors and will make your dog insecure. Positive reinforcement is great for teaching a new puppy, but they also need structure and discipline to understand how to behave in the real world.

[@zoeflorence]

@@malinataylor9184 i mean u got a point but ESPECIALLY when the dog really young scolding and disciplining can make the puppy very insecure which also can result in aggressive behavior. So id suggest to train with only positive reinforcement in the first weeks so that ur puppy can built trust and learn that "working" for the owner pays off. Of course within time your dog also needs to learn bounderies. Therefore it helps to establish certain house rules BEFORE the puppy gets brought in the household. Also dog training is a lot of intuition which you will learn overtime. Dog training isnt black and white and you will get to know your dog and get a feeling for what reaction of you is appropriate in the respective situations. What I'm trying to say is YES you need to set boundaries for your dog and YES a bit of discipline is necessary but in the first weeks you should just concentrate on potty training (which will work very well with positive reinforcement only and scolding your dog for having accidents will only make matters worse), forming a bond with your puppy, building trust and showing ur dog that being a good boy/girl pays off ;)

[@zoeflorence]

Oh- and socialize socialize socialize as much as you can without overwhelming your pup

[@sparkles_xx]

You are my idol, my dog Luna has become a very well mannered dog now thanks to you are your vids, I don’t know what I would do without you thank you so muchhhh ❤️❤️

[@Kelly-vc4rs]

I so needed to manage separation anxiety! More please!

[@DiyVlogGirlOfficialYT]

Your dog training videos with Inertia really helped train my labrador puppy!!!

[@ibrahimaboelneil8358]

U have a lab i always wanted to get a lab. How energetic are they.

[@DiyVlogGirlOfficialYT]

I have two black labs, they are quite energetic, but they are not guard dogs. If you want a lab to chill with and love, then go for it. They are adorable!!!!

[@mistysadventures8449]

omg, I love your vids! I really hope everyone is having a great day :)

[@AdashaAmazing]

I going to get my puppy in 8 weeks and I love your videos, love your advice just make your videos longer with more advice and tips!

[@nananini3895]

Yesss I needed this video! Thanks

[@clairelinsenmeyer1172]

Hi Zak we are getting a puppy on the 29th! we’re super excited and your videos have helped us so much and I am great full to have a amazing dog trainer on KZbin to watch! Also the breed were getting is a eight week old golden retriever lab mix! Again thanks so much!

[@malinataylor9184]

@Anushka kumari what are you talking about? 8 weeks is the perfect age to get a dog

[@start3976]

*By the looks of it, my dog will never be ready for this.*

[@layla5409]

I got a Aussie puppy two months ago this helps SO much!

[@ciaradiver8956]

In getting a puppy and I’ve been watching all of your videos and I feel like I’m learning so much so thank you sooooo much for making all of these amazing training videos

[@ciaradiver8956]

Natalie Wainwright ummmmmm ok.....

[@malinataylor9184]

Yes, Ciara Diver is right! I use McCann Dog Training and Robert Cabral and they are both amazing channels. Another great channel is Leerburg, because they show you both basic and advanced training.

[@ciaradiver8956]

Malina Taylor ok I’ll try them then

[@malinataylor9184]

@@ciaradiver8956 thank you! Good luck training your pup!

[@ciaradiver8956]

Juniper The Mal thanks😁

[@laurenprescott1034]

Hey Zak, my fiancé and I are wondering if you have ever considered making some longer video? We love your content but always find ourselves a little disappointment by how brief they are. Especially since you only release one (occasionally two) per week. We are solid fans, we have purchased both your books, are using your 30 day perfect pup, have signed up for Pupford and Barkbox, and overall just adore you. We just would really love to have some more in depth/longer videos to enjoy after waiting a week for your content. I hope this is something you will consider.

[@psandylay1628]

Yeah especially in this one it looks like he just got into the theme and the video ended

[@sparkles_xx]

Yes Lauren Prescott I totally agree

[@newforestpony9567]

So handy for puppies homed in lockdown and owners now going back to work after lockdown is lifted.

[@hundemetropole9084]

Thank you great tips and the most importent thing you train her with love which is perfect👍♥️🐶

[@arbryan3034]

Your videos really help thanks my training has been doing very well

[@Fatima-kd9fh]

All of this information helps alot

[@CanineConservatory]

Great video for people to better relate to their dog

[@mandyshores1818]

My puppy does well at home. We haven't left him more than 45min. I bring him to work while I train him (he's 3month old border collie). At work (care home) he barks when seeking attention while I'm providing care. It's so frustrating. He's got all kinds of toys. I know it takes patience. Thank you for your videos!!!

[@ciaran5588]

I said in another video that I re-homed a little girl of 5 last week. Her genetics are a little bit of everything, but mostly, she is the crazy doggo at the start!! 😁 I went out for an hour today & she had torn the rubbish bag open & it was everywhere & I left the press where I keep shopping bags & her's & my rescue cats food & treats. She had dragged the food bags out & I'm sure she had a good go & getting them open. I need this video, BAD 😁

[@cheese1792]

we might be getting a puppy and even if we dont itll still be worth watching these because theyre interesting

[@lindaxiong426]

This is spot on. My golden that I've had since 8 weeks who is well trained was left alone at 7-8 months. My GSD that I adopted at 1 year old, he is still not ready bc I literally had to train him like a new puppy...

[@susannahb2723]

You and this set gives me heavy blue's clues vibes

[@LotusYeshe]

I can't leave my puppy loose with potty pads he'd shred them out of frustration now he hit 7th months (he wouldn't at 5 and 6months when he escaped the bedroom). Other than that in one big room he behaves until we're back. Tho now it's more comfortable to know he's behind pen plays ! We're both hating the crate now, I think it's good between 3months and 6months but now it's really a pain !!

[@helia3972]

I am learning a lot of things thanks.

[@liv_eltonj4446]

Love your vids Zak I’m from England and I love dog training I would hope to have a job with dogs like police dog handler or something :) your videos really help and I love you enthusiasm ( and inertia / Indy ) xxx

[@shadow_wolf2158]

Pretty early and that's good now I can help my dog

[@Michaelathomas333]

Wow he can train so well😮

[@nada2268]

I just love how inertia and indie were just wrestling while you explain 🤣

[@eshikaahemnani3803]

IKR

[@katecollins2471]

Dang. I am a fan but this video was basically just "you'll know when the right time is. ok bye!"

[@stark537]

IKR Lol🤣🤣

[@andoisgoated]

I’m glad I didn’t waste 8 minutes and saw this first

[@hollychuter8129]

Thank you so much for your videos and book, tbey have been invaluable ! I have a 15 week old puppy that already knows sit, down, jump, paw, leave it, and working on stay! Now if I can just keep him from harassing the cat....

[@tedmmutie8352]

Yay i am going to get a dog soon but with your help it will be sooo fun

[@VodKaSlam]

Someone with a Puppy with severe separation anxiety like mine at 1 year old. Do this. 1. Play with your dog or puppy for at least a half hour running around a lot. 2 make sure you give the dog plenty of water and take it out before you leave. 3.Most importantly if you only have 1 dog.... Get CBD Dog Treats. Hands down helps with their anxiety and will fall asleep majority of the day. 4. Each week lower the dosage of the treats until you don't need it anymore or unless needed. Hope this helps... It helped us

[@beautyonthego6302]

i love your video zak they really work

[@smart3541]

I love to watch his video 24/7

[@danielphillips5229]

soo cute when she ran laps

[@superclips6539]

You're the best trainer I've seen on KZbin Zak.

[@Cafe11A]

Hi Zak how are you??? I am your biggest fan

[@amodhs5004]

i love the intro ( THIS IS INERTIA )!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheJRo]

Zak has a nice shoe game 👟

[@alexiberardi6409]

Respect that you also show the bad bits.

[@frankafranka4092]

hiii i love you and your videos soo much❤️

[@iamrachelgully]

We brought home our puppies (yes 2!!) at the beginning of December 2019. We originally had them in a pen, but they quickly learnt to climb out. We made the decision to let them sleep free. The first few weeks was troublesome (they completely tore up my rug!). They now sleep in our bedroom (any tips for stopping them sleeping on the bed lol). Due to Covid, we've been home all day with them - I'm nervous when we need to leave them home alone as we don't have crates and have never crated.

[@itsuplike9947]

My dog sleeps around.. i usually notice this when im laying around downstairs.. we got a baby gate, and put treats down stairs along with a potty pad. He did have to understand that when potty pads aren't around, he needs to go outside, but that only took a couple of days. I reccomend a treat dispenser with a cam

[@MelissaNuttall83]

Thank you for your videos! Also I wanted to know where you got your artwork of your dogs, I've been wanting one of my dog

[@guitarairborne4847]

Zak is way better than Pawfessor!

[@kampover]

My 10 month old puppy has separation anxiety. We have been training leaving her alone since we got her, we train every day and now we worked it up to two minutes without her screaming. She's not destructive but she screams. We're leaving her in the crate most of the time. Last weeek we left her in the bedroom for 30 minutes when we had to leave and she did a little better, but still she barked.

[@AdityaSharma-mm1mo]

Zak please try some fun pranks with your dog and see there reaction that will look cute

[@ddangamess5355]

I'm going to get a dog in a year or so I am still in school and I want to know if I can leave a puppy if I exercise and train all the time that I'm with her well most of the time anyway. Do you think that me spending 6 hours a day at school and around 8-10 hours with him or her. Really appreciate these videos. Thank you in advance.

[@cafexbear]

finallly i found a vid that wasn't posted 5 years ago! :)

[@postu]

Zak, I was wondering: how do you keep inertias face from getting tear stained? Does she just not have much discharge or? Thanks! I was just wondering because I'm planning on getting a small maltese pup for me and my family! Really excited, and getting all the pro tips from my favorite dog training channel!

[@MichelleS-Gamer]

We left our dog at home, he was such a good boy. He only destroyed a few socks :)

[@PajamaPlaywithMarley]

I don't even have a dog, but here I am.

[@zayne8490]

So cool

[@cfaith1111]

I’m getting my first puppy on Saturday 😄 I CANT WAIT EEEEEE

[@pixie0098]

Good luck

[@cfaith1111]

Pixie 0009 Thank you!

[@halloweendancing]

What kind of puppy?

[@cfaith1111]

Sarah Shulkin A golden retriever 🥰

[@andreakrey2179]

Where did you get those paintings that are on the wall? I would love to get one!

[@kathycayton7039]

Zach I love your videos! I have used all your teaching methods and Captain Jack is doing so well. Puppy biting is at a minimum. Thanks so much for your help. I have a sunroom full of windows that is off my living room that I have dedicated as his room. It is air conditioned and heated. While we are home he can run freely through our designated rooms: living room kitchen for your his sunroom our bedroom our bathroom. When we are gone to work I Leave him in his room. He does a little howling but does not seem to have anxiety. I go in the other room to nap and he doesn’t keep me up. I work from home and feel guilty for putting him in there but due to my sewing business I can’t chance him getting one of the quilts. He is 5 months old and I walk him a couple miles each day along with yard play. What are the best things to have in his room for our work days?

[@MarkSpencerAZ]

OMG Zak Inertia looks just like our little Cocoa Bean, our rescued Australian Shepard trying to play with our neighbors older dogs.

[@puzzlesandmore7100]

Great video! This will really help with my new puppy. Can you please also make a video about how to stop your puppy to be eating his poop, it is a big hassle and t will be a problem if he is left alone. Thanks!

[@Jemrisla]

My pup is 11 months old and we still can't train her out of it. Her diet is great, it's a behaviour she learned from the pack she lived with before she came to me. She needs a poop-gobbling intervention!

[@fyrnarose5903]

Best way to deal with this one is to manage it by cleaning up his poop right after he does it, hopefully it won't be reinforced and he grows out of it.

[@henggaocai8276]

I ordered one bag of Solid Gold and I think I am good on dog food for the next year.

[@nisthakesharwani]

Can you make a video, for ‘how to stop puppy crying or confronting puppy crying at night?’ That will be very helpful.

[@gabrielpalomino6188]

How long did you work as a dog trainer?

[@MaheshPereraMomoHesh]

The recommended videos that you mentioned about separation anxiety and barking aren't in the description :(

[@zakgeorge]

Fixed! Thanks for the heads up!

[@atharva1594]

Amazing video. 👏👏👍👍💖💖

[@lainearida985]

Hi Zak - Did Inertia have "the zoomies?" I have a 2.5 month golden retriever and it's driving me insane. I know I'll have to deal with this for a while but was wondering if you had suggestions on how to handle better. He will jump at me, flip himself into a frenzy and swing from his leash in mid air. It gets intense. Thanks!

[@ivysdiary1248]

it is normal, my pup is now 13 months old and still has them(but it gets less and less). when it's outside I would give him a long leash so he won't hurt himself. If it's inside I would close all the doors and give the pup some space to calm down

[@A-l-b-e-r-t]

I’m getting my dogs when I move house sometime soon

[@rcm23]

Do you have tips for a new dog (1.5 years old now) that was good at being alone at home with his older sister but has reverted now that she has passed? Btw- putting on your videos while we’re away was the trick when we first got him to calm his separation anxiety which worked for over a year! But now we’re having problems now that he’s alone. 😞

[@sudhanshupathak1891]

Inertia is back and so am i❤️

[@cristinemont]

You have a serious demeanor but man do I think your hilarious! I feel like Inertia is a perfect representation of yourself ❤

[@raisingupaussies8541]

Cool video!

[@Neechan91]

great video :) My Aussie puppy is 3 month now and she is doing well. But my friend is warning me about the puberty time xD. Did Inertia had some kind of Puberty behavior like ignoring commands, rebelling?

[@toastedmello4249]

Hehe I love it do the points were she has some bloopers hehe 😂 plssss

[@A.Ward4]

Any advice on what to do differently when it comes to getting a 3.5 month puppy as opposed to getting a 8-week old puppy?

[@MetalMouth6963]

So I got my puppy when she was 4 months old and honestly taught her like I got her at 8 weeks Really the only difference is that there may already be some habits that you'll have to work through

[@michaelgraziano8591]

Who did the portrait paintings of your pups? Would you share contact info for them? Thanks for the videos and advice.

[@isdrailaalexiarafaela3422]

Love it

[@michelleyaya8627]

My bf and I have a 9 week old mini australian shepherd. We've been working on training her to get used to us being outside of her area so she's alone in her play pen/crate. But as soon as she's through whining, she just falls asleep and hasn't picked up that she can play while she's alone. Any advice?

[@pugseyco3058]

Hey Zak I have a question... (anyone else can answer too) which is the best type of grass for a new puppy? Because we are moving into a new house and we are getting a border collie. It would be helpful to get an answer! Many thanks 😊

[@Wowkaaar]

Question witch is not related to video topic. We have Blue Merle border collie (Shadow) which is in exact age and long of coat as your Inertia. What are you doing about shedding? As we are brushing him, using gloves to get rid of that hair every day or 2 and yet, the hair is everywhere! Any product or ideas what will help? Thanks in advance.

[@arjunkhanna9072]

Thx

[@arinverma4168]

Wait for this one after ringing video

[@naomif9964]

I've let my 7 month old puppy alone in my bedroom for about an hour a few times now. There seem to have been no destruction, he just barks when I leave, but sleeps when I come back. Could I leave him alone for longer times or is he too young?

[@sohayousef3183]

I almost watch you all day and all night

[@sreeragsreekumar6543]

Madly in love with your content.....😘😘😘😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️❤️