Im surprised that anyone would have anything but praise for jean Donaldson-do you people know who she is?! Proud to say that she is from Canada! LOVE the explanations, have read 4 of your books, and send this link to many to help them, help their dogs lovingly. Keep up the great work Jean!
@80spopQueen People using this method count calories and adjust calories at meal time to be able to use high value treats in situations as this. I use my dog's meals for training, if I need a higher value treat such as chicken or steak I adjust dinner calories. Using their meals as training treats builds on the relationship and keeps the dog from getting too many calories and gaining weight.
I have a four month old Chocolate Lab that has totally responded to training with food. He is amazing and we have a relationship where he is not afraid of me. Maybe it does not work for all dogs, but I'll tell you labs are very motivated by food. He already comes, sits, stays, heels, whoa's, out (kitchen), kennel, no bark, fetch, everything I have asked of him with relatively little effort. I actually used the exact same method for getting him to accept the Gentle Lead. Worked for me.
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I am concerned that these very well educated classically trained behaviorists are dismissing Cesar Milan's Method all too entirely. Let me be clear i do not want to make trainers with a degree of education out to be elitists or ignorant dopes; but a truly good trainer does not employ just one method but utilizes all available techniques. "Pack theory" which is what Cesar Preaches has very practical applications which Jean donaldson dismisses and rebrands at every turn. Please keep an open mind.
Cheese ! Dogs dont eat cheese. Man is the only animal that eats milk products after weaned. Any trainer that recomends hot dogs and milk products is not thinking of your dogs best interest. Hot dogs are not good food for humans ,why would you give it to your dog? Food training a Whale at sea world is not the same as food training a dog. Whales and seals dont live in your house begging for food, or run along your fence messing with the UPS guy
This comment is clearly biased against the use of food for training purposes. Dogs are an animal just like whales and seals and are primarily motivated by the activities which are their Primary Reinforcers...i.e. food, mating, etc.
Our four dogs have been trained using cheese and hot-dog products for years without showing any ill effects as a result. Our 15 year old shepherd and 15 year old cattle dog mix (both super skinny and with the bodies of 8 year olds) are a testament to this.
I just wanted to thank you for this video. I tried your method and my puppy went from hating his gentle leader to loving it in only 10 minutes! Thanks!
this is wonderful i was thinking about useing one with my dog (golden retriever) i am gonna get my dog's fave treats and do just like you did in the video
beautiful chow
bkershaccount 2 weeks ago
Im surprised that anyone would have anything but praise for jean Donaldson-do you people know who she is?! Proud to say that she is from Canada! LOVE the explanations, have read 4 of your books, and send this link to many to help them, help their dogs lovingly. Keep up the great work Jean!
InDogsWeTrust11 8 months ago
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is this vid literally you feeding your dog fat food for mediorocrisy
80spopQueen 9 months ago
@80spopQueen People using this method count calories and adjust calories at meal time to be able to use high value treats in situations as this. I use my dog's meals for training, if I need a higher value treat such as chicken or steak I adjust dinner calories. Using their meals as training treats builds on the relationship and keeps the dog from getting too many calories and gaining weight.
bravescatz 8 months ago
I have a four month old Chocolate Lab that has totally responded to training with food. He is amazing and we have a relationship where he is not afraid of me. Maybe it does not work for all dogs, but I'll tell you labs are very motivated by food. He already comes, sits, stays, heels, whoa's, out (kitchen), kennel, no bark, fetch, everything I have asked of him with relatively little effort. I actually used the exact same method for getting him to accept the Gentle Lead. Worked for me.
rkrulish 11 months ago 2
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i work with dog and other animals. food training is insaine and all about selling garbage to the american public.
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readyourDogstaff 11 months ago
positive reinforcement is not the only aspect in a healthy canine relationship
jimbob0592 11 months ago
@jimbob0592
dontini3 4 months ago
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I am concerned that these very well educated classically trained behaviorists are dismissing Cesar Milan's Method all too entirely. Let me be clear i do not want to make trainers with a degree of education out to be elitists or ignorant dopes; but a truly good trainer does not employ just one method but utilizes all available techniques. "Pack theory" which is what Cesar Preaches has very practical applications which Jean donaldson dismisses and rebrands at every turn. Please keep an open mind.
jimbob0592 11 months ago
Cheese ! Dogs dont eat cheese. Man is the only animal that eats milk products after weaned. Any trainer that recomends hot dogs and milk products is not thinking of your dogs best interest. Hot dogs are not good food for humans ,why would you give it to your dog? Food training a Whale at sea world is not the same as food training a dog. Whales and seals dont live in your house begging for food, or run along your fence messing with the UPS guy
readyourDogstaff 1 year ago
This comment is clearly biased against the use of food for training purposes. Dogs are an animal just like whales and seals and are primarily motivated by the activities which are their Primary Reinforcers...i.e. food, mating, etc.
Our four dogs have been trained using cheese and hot-dog products for years without showing any ill effects as a result. Our 15 year old shepherd and 15 year old cattle dog mix (both super skinny and with the bodies of 8 year olds) are a testament to this.
technogurus 11 months ago 3
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Oh, wow! It only took $4 worth of cheese to put on a collar!
kicknaxe 1 year ago
@kicknaxe Yes, and my dog's happiness is worth EVERY penny!
InDogsWeTrust11 1 year ago
@InDogsWeTrust11 Well said:)
Canislupess 1 year ago
Jean,
as always, your videos are great. I love the shot of the dog putting the GL on her own face.
clickertrainer22 1 year ago 2
I just wanted to thank you for this video. I tried your method and my puppy went from hating his gentle leader to loving it in only 10 minutes! Thanks!
tacorubio 2 years ago 3
Great video. I've watched it several times in preparation of fitting my dog with her gentle leader. Thanks for sharing it.
DensterNY 2 years ago 2
Yeah. i've used gentle leaders with 5 dogs-- luv it! made my life easier:)
dvh34 2 years ago
GREAT! Love it!
pitzncatz 2 years ago
Amazing. I'm sending this to any client that has or plans to use a Gentle Leader. Her dog is BEGGING to have it put on!
ketharin 2 years ago 2
Pet Parents should HAVE to watch this video prior to using a Gentle Leader!!!!
flutterbyjen 2 years ago 2
brilliant! really worked.
her book the culture clash is also great. if u have a dog u need to read it.
chomsk66 2 years ago 2
this is wonderful i was thinking about useing one with my dog (golden retriever) i am gonna get my dog's fave treats and do just like you did in the video
MissouriAngel2 3 years ago