Hey, I need seriouse help with my german shepherd puppy, when we go for walks the only he wants to do is pull to get back home (pull backwards) so i cant stop and go with him :S he's 16 weeks and was locked up in a barn before we got him. He hasnt learned anything.
Great video. Thank you. I have recently adopted a 5 m old lab/husky. She is fairly calm but still pulls on her leash. I am going to go outside and try these techniques as soon as I'm done writing this. I have a question for you. Would you be intrigued at making a video addressing kennel issues? I think my dog cries and barks all day when she's at home in her kennel.... Any suggestions would be great! Thanks again.
I just watched two of these videos for the first time. I have two pretty disobedient puggles-obviously my fault and look forward to trying these techniques-course one pulls, the otherone lags but we'll see-I'll get back
You give an awful lot of treats Your dog is already trained to do all the things you are showing us. So it would be very different with an untrained dog.
TAB, I really love your methods! I am looking forward to your next video because we are having problems walking on a leash with our puppy. She just lays down immediately when she feels even the gentlest pull of the leash. We've coaxed her with treats but then she just lays down again afterwards. She is comfortable putting on the leash and wearing it around the house but as soon as someone tries to coax her gently with it she plops down. PLEASE advise in the next vid! Thank you!
There is some really excellent advice and tips on this video, and I'm so glad you've used a larger dog here. It's easy to click a small dog before it surges ahead, but when you have a GSD or an ESS, two steps and they are already close to pulling. I like the way you stop and change directions. And your dog is an absolutely beautiful, one of the prettiest GSDs I've seen in a long time.
my dog doesn't pull, he sits! he is fine with the leash on when im not holding it. so, when he sits i call him to me and reward him, but then he sits again. i've never trained a dog before, so i don't know what im doing. please help...he's a great dane , so this is kinda important before he gets too big.
I am using the stop and go in another direction w a rescue dog. I also add the go around command to return to the original path. I find this useful to teach him because I am also attempting to train the dog for Frisbee.
I'd like to see these videos on maybe a dog that's not fully trained for more examples. That sheperd is obviously well behaved so some of the problems aren't being highlighted.
The problem with my 7 month old whippet is that he pulls to go back home, not because he wants to explore the world. He is just too scared of everything!! This is very frustrating and a lot of times i make the mistake of pulling him. I have no idea how to solve this! When he is out he is so scared that he doesnt care about treats..he is just in a frenzy to go home!
I love your philosophy and awesome training! One question - when a dog pulls against the way you are walking (like they stop and go for a tree along the sidewalk for instance), what would you do? My dog is a large breed, and I have been a bit inconsistent with her. This is my fault and I take ownership of that, but is there still hope for training? She is 8 months old. and pulls a LOT, and is CRAZY around food (must be in kennel for our mealtimes). Any suggestions Thanks so much!!
@axelflintstone Maybe before walking, you can find a way to get out some of that pent up energy...perhaps throwing the ball for a while? You said that she is crazy around food, maybe while walking you keep treats with you and when she stays a long side you for a good while and doesn't pull, reward her. So perhaps she will get in her mind that staying by you means food.
@axelflintstone , patience is the key. Watch more vids. You can make it were you can eat and your dog lay down and wait to get something when you finish. 8 months is young and a good time to train your dog. I love the way he show people how to do it.
I really like your videos! They've been helping A LOT! I just got a shiba inu puppy and she already knows a few tricks. I was just wondering if it's really healthy to be giving my dog all those training treats in addition to her meals. How much is too much? How much do you feed your own dog?
I was wonder I have two dogs that work off each other, they know where I'm going and the park I'm taking them too. After the run they are very good at walking, but its at the start is where my problem lies. Do you have any suggestions on two dogs pulling. Good videos.
I had tried in the past something similar and it really doesn't work. My dog as soon I put the leash on him gets so excited he starts pulling like crazy, almost choking himself. First, I wait for him to calm down, tire him a bit by walking inside the yard but as soon as we're on the street he doesn't care about anything (including treats) but to get to the places he wants to go (e.g. to a nearby tree to pee or sniff) and this goes on for the rest of the walk. He just keeps pulling and pulling..
@Charamia2392 Your dog does this because the leash is something that causes excitement. Put the leash on him randomly throughout the day without taking him outside so he'll stop associating the leash with excitement. If you start off with your dog in an excited state, then the whole walk will be miserable. You just need patience. Don't reward your dog until he is calm, even if that means you have to wait 15 minutes in the doorway or the driveway until he calms down.
@Charamia2392 Glad I could help. It took me going out and back in the house for 20 minutes before my dog got bored and calmed down. But it works! It took about a month of hard work, but after it my dog could walk calmly and on a loose leash.
I dont doubt for one minute this guys ability to train a puppy into becoming a well behaved and rewarding companion. I do wish however that a dog 'trainer' would be so kind as to shoot a video of how to correct pulling. not just prevent it. It is much easier to build a puppy than to repair a dog. Someone show me what to do with a dog that pulls like crazy from the word go. My dog wouldn't consider relaxing for enough time to reward with a treat.
I was asking you for some help with our australian Shepherd a few days ago. we were very worried he just was never going to stop jumping on us and bitting. It's amazing how just a few days he has come along. obvioulsly we just needed to be persistant and patient and he has come along.we turned and ignored like you said, put in pen if he didnt stop and then let out and rewarded if he didnt jump. he hasnt stopped but its far and few in between! we are loving our calmer Chewbacca! Thank you!
part three: its to the point where we cant get home without getting jumped on, bitten and having to guide him with a treat all the way home. he wont even go in that direction without being bribed by a treat and we all end up being icicles and frustrated. He also started doing this inside to us when we get excited but we put him in his pen till he calms down. help!
@Ladiebuglane1 I read in a training manuel that when a dog doesn't listen, you ignore him until he figures out that he will not get ANY attention from you until he does as he is told. When he calms down from trying to grab treats from your hands, don't give him a treat! It tells him that he will get a treat if he does something he knows he's not supposed to and stops. Instead, ignore him and then start walking again when he calms. Eventually, he will figure out he needs to stay.:)
PART two- so for the last week we have done your stop pulling technique and it works on the walk but on the way back home he is jumping up and bitting us to get treats out of our hands and chewing on the leash. we keep stopping and making him sit or say "off"(when he jumps up and bites) and then "yes" (replaces clicker) and give him a teat.he figured out that if he jumps up and bites he will get a treat once he listens to us and stops. how do we get him to just not do this at all?
We have a 5 month old (got him at 8 weeks) Australian Shepherd. Our neighbors down the road have one and she is very trained so we asked how they trained her and have been following their way of praise and occasional hold down to calm down. worked while little but now he is bigger and trying to show us he is boss. now we are trying the click training. works with what we have already taught him. However walks are so unbearable with him.
This works great! I spent an hour this afternoon doing these exercises with my GSD/Malinois mix, and she was an absolute angel on the walk this evening! Thanks!
i only have a little dog but he can really pull, so much its almost choking him. i like this technique and will give it a try, hopefully ti will stop him choking !
I've tried this but my dog doesen't listen to me when she is outside she bites the leash and pulls everytime she want's to go after someone or something . In the house she is calm. I don't know what to do heeeelp :(. P.S: I have a black labrador witch is 7 month old.
Hi, I will be getting a German shepherd very soon it will be about 3-4month old and i`ve seen most of your videos and learned alot, but will this tips work with a puppy or should i wait a little??
I was just at our local park dealing with this exact problem with our 16 week old lab. Our adult lab,Sadie, is a mama's girl and was pulling my boyfriend to get to me, so I was coaching him in the stop and go backwards move while trying to teach our 16 week old, Lucy, not pull the leash. I have changed my new pet buy from a slip collar (which I hate) to a clicker. I will also be going to the backyard solo-mission with Lucy. Too cool!!!
My dog does the same thing , it's a shar-peï , and she's a female . When she pulled I say "Stop." clearly , and apply a little pressure on the leash and I stop myself at the same time to let her know that I'm not going anywhere iF she keep going on that way . When I do that , she stops and stares at me , like "What?" (That is quiet funny :D). Then I say " Minie , sit." and when she does I say " Good girl." with an encouraging tone . But I am going to try your way to learn . :)
@MEXICANpubes find something the dog hates my dog hates loud noises so i put a coin in a tin and when the lead becomes tight i rattle the tin making a loud noise that she hates and she learnt to associate a tight lead with a nasty noise and it stopped pretty much straight away you could use a loud whistle or whatever and once they are by your side give them praise if they find something they wanna smell let them and they learn they dont need to pull to investigate things hope this helps :)
Although i've been applying your technique in order for my 'Frenchy' not to 'pull', she more or less behaves like a tractor and, normally, after 10mins of watching her trying to strangle herself, i simply give up and take her back home where, at our terrace, she performs a lot better!
@MrUniqueosmosis Totally agree! ! I trained my first frenchy (male) a couple of years ago and, somehow, it felt easier... This one has a lot more energy and the fact that she is still a puppy (8 months) is not helping with the 'distracting factor' ;-)
@aBux8aRNi german shepherd is better. They are so easy to train whereas with huskies you will waste a lot of money because of how much time it takes to train them. But, you must excersize them a great deal. You should not get either of the dogs if you dont have an open yard for them to run around in. Take your shepherd on frequent walks and trips to the dog park.
I want to start clicker training...my dog is about 1 year 3 months old. We adopted him from a shelter 2 weeks ago. He LOVES treats, but when I bring them out and he knows they're in my hand, he jumps at me trying to get them. Do you think this will be a problem with clicker training?
@mushberry2380 no, just click as soon as the dog stops jumping and reward him. The dog should stop if you do it right. also aside from that work on sit command with a leash and incorporate that too. If you dont know how to properly teach sit then just use the leash to pull up while you use your left hand to push the hind down. Once he touches the floor, say sit and click and reward. Create the behavior you want. Its very simple.
Hi Tab, your videos are great. I have two Aussie. The boy walks great on the leash, but the girl does not. I'm just starting to work with her in the apartment ( we don't have a yard at the moment). How long should I work with her inside before I try to move the training outside with distractions?
I have a swiss sheperd and having looked at a lot of dog training vids on youtube, I think these are the best! Simple, straightforward and full of love for dogs.
Also, I agree so much with your response to jbeyer243... do you not feed your dog every day, jbeyer? Part of the reason your dog wants to please you is because you are their resource provider. My dogs WORK for their meals. I don't bribe them, I mark & reward good behaviors that I want to encourage, to teach my dogs what I want from them. I use petting and playing and life rewards, too, but food is a valuable motivator that you should consider using.
Please reply, everytime my dog is outside it cant even sit still. As soon as I open the door, the pulling begins. When I work with my dog at home, he's perfectly fine until we walk towards the door. How can I get him to loose leash walk?
Thanks for posting, I will definitely use these techniques when volunteering in the animal shelter as we have a few pullers there..I am just a bit confused about this whole "clicking" business. What exactly is "clicking", what does it do and what does it means to the dog? Thanks again. =)
Need advise. My 3 years old dog has no concentration nor eye contact with me once she step out of the house.Treat & toys don't work on her.Once her hunting mode is on, she'll just ignore everyone except cats,birds or other dogs.I've been trying to apply methods like stop/walk opposite direction,even walk after the bicycle work out ,she's still pulling. Any tips that I can try to make her focus in order to train her? Thanks
too much work. My dog pulls like crazy but it responds to my verbal commands. So when I pull the leash back an tell him to stop pulling and I repeat this a few times my dong won't pull any more. But some times I like when it pulls me.
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I agree with a lot that you've said, but I don't like treat training. Your dog has one goal in life: to please you! No matter the dog, I dislike treat training. I feel that they are only following the order to get their treat. I prefer positive affection, that way your dog realizes that you are the master and pleasing you is a reward! The best way to get your dog ready for training is to treat them as a family member.
@jbeyer243 Would you go to work if you were told that you would never get paid? Sure, dogs at first may do something to get a 'treat'...but it is over time, patience, and loving guidance that you can develop a bond that will foster unconditional obedience. That's what treat training is about.
@tab289 WELL SAID, 100% agree. I hate when people try to tell you that training with treats is bad. You are creating a behavior with treats, once the dog knows the behavior, you can switch to other awards, like praise and toys. Partnership with your dog is key.
@jbeyer243 I here that from some of my clients and the next this I will hear is "my dog never listen's to me - it is like they have ADD or something"... remember if you want to use praise as your sole reward, you can't use praise at any other time - no casual "good dog" as you pass by or your only reward loses value and meaning for the purposes of training. Since I am going to feed my dog anyway I may as well get their brain going to work for it.
@jbeyer243 I completely disagree. There is no nothing dog should do for you by default. And they DON'T understand that you're master and they should please you forever. You firstly should become valuable for your dog. Make your dog want to work!
@chudochannel I am going to disagree with you, for one my dog incredibly smart, some dogs are stubborn like their owners ^^^, and you have to be patient and if you don't have the patients to train your dog you will never succeed. My dog was trained before he was 4 months, just take time to do something and don't be lazy or impatient.
@jbeyer243 will have to disagree with you that any dog's only goal in life is to please its owner. Do you realyl believe that your dog gets up every morning telling itself "what can i do for my human today?" this is an anthromorphic notion in the fact that dogs have and always have done what works for them. Does this mean that your dog cannot love you or do things for you because it is fun? Of course your dog can love your attention and your company but do they actually need you?
@eviltango You can actually train your dog using their dinner kibble if you'd like to, but if you choose a higher value reward, think of it as a "taste" not a meal. A small moist treat that takes them 1 second to taste and gobble up will not fill them up quickly. The taste is the reward, not the act of eating. Even for a German Shepherd you only want to use a treat the size of a pea. Big enough that they don't inhale and choke on it, but small enough that it's not filling.
I like the video. however, my dogs are almost impossible to be stopped for pulling, as soon as the door opens, they charge. I can't even stop and change direction.
My 12 wk old Lab listens Fine Inside of the house, but as soon as we transition outdoors she's just so full of life to listen. Getting her attention is like Pulling teeth, even with minimal to no distractions being around. Just being outside turns her into a maniac.
I've watched all of your videos and have listened well but I don't know what to do to get to that next level and train her outside.
I have a mad border collie who heels well when off leash but pulls really badly when on leash. He does everything perfectly in the garden but then we get outside and he's like he never trained that before. He gets so distracted, sniffs and pisses everywhere.
I have a 4month old black lab... she is so distracted all the time makes it impossible to get her attention on me...and she know the treats are in my pocket she keep jumping on me...
I prefer not to give treats to dogs as a reward, and it seems to work much better (you simply get a dog who thinks your hands are magical food dispensers). I also prefer not to use a clicker, and this has worked for me just fine.
If you do not use a click and a treat you will more likely get a dog that respects you and sees you as the pack leader. Your praise is enough for them, and you will get a dog that will follow your commanders because it wants to please you.
@SuperAwsomegirl101 Its a clicker made specifically for pets. Go to PetsMart, i have seen them there at the check outs but if you dont see them, just ask the cashier.
our dog is so excitable, from the time she allowed out the door we disappears. It becomes her walking us. said less distracting the street is quiet and all is asleep. She just bolts. snapping us forward and her a dead stop. There seems no time to do the redirection. How do we keep her focus? Treats and such are not enough. It got to be painful for her as it is for us.
@trailmix1970 I would suggest using a walking stick as a barrier keeping the dog behind you. If they're too high energy maybe take them on a bike ride first, or on roller blades to drain energy.
These are excellent training videos. I've been working with dogs, and horses, for many years, and have learned some helpful new principles and tactics.
While many people teach right when they start getting ahead of you, you turn the other way. What about when the dog doesn't walk at all and just stands there if you are not going the way it wants? If I stand there with my dog for a while, he will look at me but still won't walk. I would try to lead him to the way I want to but he will pull his body back and refuse to walk. I used treat but after he gets it he will stop, or turn around. What can I do? Thanks!
@ditch13 One technique I heard of is instead of pulling the leash forward, pull it up, and when the dog takes a step forward, release the tension. They'll learn that you want them to move forward, and if you pull the leash up instead of ahead, they can't dig in their heels, so to speak. That worked for me at least.
@shortygirlxo just go to a pet store, there's a few different types, i have a red one(cheap ass whistle added too, sounds like that one cheap one you buy a kid and they blow your ears out with)
thanks to this guy my german shepherd knows all basic commands and hopefully she will be doing more soon... how can i stop her from jumping on me when i walk in the house??
@cocopuffsvideos She jumps on you because she's excited that you're home and wants attention. Practice walking in and out of the door first. When you walk in make sure she doesn't rush to the crack of the door trying to barrel through to you. Wait until she calms down and open it a little more. If she tries to get through again, say "no" close the door back to a crack and wait.
@cocopuffsvideos Repeat and gradually open the door more until you can walk all the way in. If she jumps on you NEVER give affection and turn your back to her. Wait until she calmly sits down then give her loads of praise! This worked for my GSD. :)
Hi - thanks for the great video. What is your view on training collars such as gentle leader, that make it harder for the dog to pull? Do you think that these help with training, or are they irrelevant?
Love your videos! Beautiful sheperd you have, how old is she? Have you had her since she was a puppy? How long does it take to teach her something new? I just got a make sheperd puppy 7 weeks old, I look forward to teaching him, your videos will be a great help!! :)
The only thing I dont like about this is how grabby the dog is with the food. This dog could really stand to be taught how to take food "gentle". Its an extermely easy command to teach too.
@pmcclain71 In my limited experience gentle leaders need to be carefully adjusted, especially for dogs such as GSD which have long narrow muzzles - too tight and it digs into the flesh; too loose and it rides up into the eyes.
Tab, I've been using your videos for a while to guide me training my 11 month old Borador and I have to tell you that of all the videos I've seen on UTube yours are easily the most informative and helpful. Thank you very much - great job and please, keep them coming.
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fullfist 6 hours ago
Hey, I need seriouse help with my german shepherd puppy, when we go for walks the only he wants to do is pull to get back home (pull backwards) so i cant stop and go with him :S he's 16 weeks and was locked up in a barn before we got him. He hasnt learned anything.
EvilBaBe12 3 days ago
Hey,
I wanted to ask how long does it take until the dog really stops pulling?
My dog is a really pulling-champion and she has so much force. Its so ehausting to go with her for a walk.
yorii996 3 days ago
Great video. Thank you. I have recently adopted a 5 m old lab/husky. She is fairly calm but still pulls on her leash. I am going to go outside and try these techniques as soon as I'm done writing this. I have a question for you. Would you be intrigued at making a video addressing kennel issues? I think my dog cries and barks all day when she's at home in her kennel.... Any suggestions would be great! Thanks again.
ILOVESUMMMER 5 days ago
Hey, can you help me?
i got a problem, my dog is running away from me when i walk to him.
its not that he is afraid of me but he thinks we are going to play then.
I really need your help!
Mail me if you have time for this (timwit@hotmail.nl)
P.S. please everyone thumbsup so he can see this.
timwit333 1 week ago 2
Shit...I was looking for a video on how to make my dog START pulling.
Mr13born79 1 week ago
I just watched two of these videos for the first time. I have two pretty disobedient puggles-obviously my fault and look forward to trying these techniques-course one pulls, the otherone lags but we'll see-I'll get back
iggymacy 1 week ago
You give an awful lot of treats Your dog is already trained to do all the things you are showing us. So it would be very different with an untrained dog.
MultiDebE 1 week ago
TAB, I really love your methods! I am looking forward to your next video because we are having problems walking on a leash with our puppy. She just lays down immediately when she feels even the gentlest pull of the leash. We've coaxed her with treats but then she just lays down again afterwards. She is comfortable putting on the leash and wearing it around the house but as soon as someone tries to coax her gently with it she plops down. PLEASE advise in the next vid! Thank you!
TheCassloop 1 week ago
There is some really excellent advice and tips on this video, and I'm so glad you've used a larger dog here. It's easy to click a small dog before it surges ahead, but when you have a GSD or an ESS, two steps and they are already close to pulling. I like the way you stop and change directions. And your dog is an absolutely beautiful, one of the prettiest GSDs I've seen in a long time.
langleywrite 2 weeks ago
I love the video, it's easy to understand than most of the videos i've seen.
findmamasan2010 2 weeks ago
my dog doesn't pull, he sits! he is fine with the leash on when im not holding it. so, when he sits i call him to me and reward him, but then he sits again. i've never trained a dog before, so i don't know what im doing. please help...he's a great dane , so this is kinda important before he gets too big.
michelle555usa 2 weeks ago
dont work on my dog,its a german shepard border collie mix.she is learning every dumb trick but dont walk nicly on the leash.
Feenstaubgold 2 weeks ago
Better than that midget mexican on TV.
Consolized 2 weeks ago
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ro6341 2 weeks ago
the changing directions thing works like a charm. tried it today and my puppy picked it up right away. thanks. your vids are great.
theDudeAbides1100 2 weeks ago
my dog is still pulling no matter how many times i switch directions or just dont move
yesseniarios1 2 weeks ago
thanks good teaching :)
loadingplzw4it 2 weeks ago
I am using the stop and go in another direction w a rescue dog. I also add the go around command to return to the original path. I find this useful to teach him because I am also attempting to train the dog for Frisbee.
RBlake1026 2 weeks ago
You simply cock block the dog.
1EyedSharingans 3 weeks ago
I'd like to see these videos on maybe a dog that's not fully trained for more examples. That sheperd is obviously well behaved so some of the problems aren't being highlighted.
strider119 3 weeks ago 10
My dog pulls frequently and has been doing this for some time now... I would like to know if it is too late to apply this technique?
SPLEES266 3 weeks ago
What kind of treats are you using??
Im going to start walking with my "puppy' and i need some treats...
candygirl6291 3 weeks ago
@candygirl6291 I have the same question lol. He has so many treats!
TheAngeloSoro 3 weeks ago
@candygirl6291 Dried liver treats it what I have found to work the best air-dried seems to really get them going1
ilyfoamy 3 weeks ago
@candygirl6291 my dogs are pupperoni freaks, i cut them up into little pieces and they're pretty stinky
lilyatwt 3 weeks ago
I'd like to see him use this gentle technique on my dog, yea.
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dude ur eyes are creepy ,, good job though ^^
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readam29 1 month ago
The problem with my 7 month old whippet is that he pulls to go back home, not because he wants to explore the world. He is just too scared of everything!! This is very frustrating and a lot of times i make the mistake of pulling him. I have no idea how to solve this! When he is out he is so scared that he doesnt care about treats..he is just in a frenzy to go home!
cseychell 1 month ago
i have this problem too
SimonFlow24 1 month ago
I love your philosophy and awesome training! One question - when a dog pulls against the way you are walking (like they stop and go for a tree along the sidewalk for instance), what would you do? My dog is a large breed, and I have been a bit inconsistent with her. This is my fault and I take ownership of that, but is there still hope for training? She is 8 months old. and pulls a LOT, and is CRAZY around food (must be in kennel for our mealtimes). Any suggestions Thanks so much!!
axelflintstone 1 month ago 7
@axelflintstone Maybe before walking, you can find a way to get out some of that pent up energy...perhaps throwing the ball for a while? You said that she is crazy around food, maybe while walking you keep treats with you and when she stays a long side you for a good while and doesn't pull, reward her. So perhaps she will get in her mind that staying by you means food.
centerofthecircle666 1 month ago
@axelflintstone , patience is the key. Watch more vids. You can make it were you can eat and your dog lay down and wait to get something when you finish. 8 months is young and a good time to train your dog. I love the way he show people how to do it.
MyTommy65 2 weeks ago
I really like your videos! They've been helping A LOT! I just got a shiba inu puppy and she already knows a few tricks. I was just wondering if it's really healthy to be giving my dog all those training treats in addition to her meals. How much is too much? How much do you feed your own dog?
bobbolit 1 month ago
I was wonder I have two dogs that work off each other, they know where I'm going and the park I'm taking them too. After the run they are very good at walking, but its at the start is where my problem lies. Do you have any suggestions on two dogs pulling. Good videos.
pokey29usus 1 month ago
My Blue Heeler figures this all out. He would just learn to pull then come back for a treat.
unclearless 1 month ago
My dog only "sits" if there's carpet :(
6eternalhate6 1 month ago
@6eternalhate6 LOL what a fancy dog! My puppy only poops if there'se a carpet! Joking...(sorta)
bobbolit 1 month ago
I had tried in the past something similar and it really doesn't work. My dog as soon I put the leash on him gets so excited he starts pulling like crazy, almost choking himself. First, I wait for him to calm down, tire him a bit by walking inside the yard but as soon as we're on the street he doesn't care about anything (including treats) but to get to the places he wants to go (e.g. to a nearby tree to pee or sniff) and this goes on for the rest of the walk. He just keeps pulling and pulling..
Charamia2392 1 month ago
@Charamia2392 i have this same problem man and did you found out what to do?
SimonFlow24 1 month ago
@Charamia2392 Your dog does this because the leash is something that causes excitement. Put the leash on him randomly throughout the day without taking him outside so he'll stop associating the leash with excitement. If you start off with your dog in an excited state, then the whole walk will be miserable. You just need patience. Don't reward your dog until he is calm, even if that means you have to wait 15 minutes in the doorway or the driveway until he calms down.
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@laurafeg Thank you for your advice! I will most definitely try that. And don't worry.. I'm extremely patient when it comes to his training. :)
Charamia2392 1 month ago
@Charamia2392 Glad I could help. It took me going out and back in the house for 20 minutes before my dog got bored and calmed down. But it works! It took about a month of hard work, but after it my dog could walk calmly and on a loose leash.
laurafeg 1 month ago
Good stuff in this video. Certainly helpful for the training of my little dog. Looking forward to it. :-)
deepblue69uk 1 month ago
I dont doubt for one minute this guys ability to train a puppy into becoming a well behaved and rewarding companion. I do wish however that a dog 'trainer' would be so kind as to shoot a video of how to correct pulling. not just prevent it. It is much easier to build a puppy than to repair a dog. Someone show me what to do with a dog that pulls like crazy from the word go. My dog wouldn't consider relaxing for enough time to reward with a treat.
ashowebbstar 1 month ago
I was asking you for some help with our australian Shepherd a few days ago. we were very worried he just was never going to stop jumping on us and bitting. It's amazing how just a few days he has come along. obvioulsly we just needed to be persistant and patient and he has come along.we turned and ignored like you said, put in pen if he didnt stop and then let out and rewarded if he didnt jump. he hasnt stopped but its far and few in between! we are loving our calmer Chewbacca! Thank you!
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I love all your favorite videos!!!!
Bedroomeyes004 1 month ago
Click what? What are we clicking?
KnicPro 1 month ago
This is fantastic. You did a great job. Your timing is absolutely perfect. Look at how relaxed the dog is. Wonderful job!!!
wolfwatcher64 1 month ago
part three: its to the point where we cant get home without getting jumped on, bitten and having to guide him with a treat all the way home. he wont even go in that direction without being bribed by a treat and we all end up being icicles and frustrated. He also started doing this inside to us when we get excited but we put him in his pen till he calms down. help!
Ladiebuglane1 1 month ago
@Ladiebuglane1 I read in a training manuel that when a dog doesn't listen, you ignore him until he figures out that he will not get ANY attention from you until he does as he is told. When he calms down from trying to grab treats from your hands, don't give him a treat! It tells him that he will get a treat if he does something he knows he's not supposed to and stops. Instead, ignore him and then start walking again when he calms. Eventually, he will figure out he needs to stay.:)
MissB2TheLynn 1 month ago
PART two- so for the last week we have done your stop pulling technique and it works on the walk but on the way back home he is jumping up and bitting us to get treats out of our hands and chewing on the leash. we keep stopping and making him sit or say "off"(when he jumps up and bites) and then "yes" (replaces clicker) and give him a teat.he figured out that if he jumps up and bites he will get a treat once he listens to us and stops. how do we get him to just not do this at all?
Ladiebuglane1 1 month ago
We have a 5 month old (got him at 8 weeks) Australian Shepherd. Our neighbors down the road have one and she is very trained so we asked how they trained her and have been following their way of praise and occasional hold down to calm down. worked while little but now he is bigger and trying to show us he is boss. now we are trying the click training. works with what we have already taught him. However walks are so unbearable with him.
Ladiebuglane1 1 month ago
This works great! I spent an hour this afternoon doing these exercises with my GSD/Malinois mix, and she was an absolute angel on the walk this evening! Thanks!
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anyutsa 1 month ago
i only have a little dog but he can really pull, so much its almost choking him. i like this technique and will give it a try, hopefully ti will stop him choking !
alzeNL 1 month ago
Thank you so much for uploading. Im planning on getting a lab soon, and this video helped alot. :D
StopReadingThisXP 1 month ago
I've tried this but my dog doesen't listen to me when she is outside she bites the leash and pulls everytime she want's to go after someone or something . In the house she is calm. I don't know what to do heeeelp :(. P.S: I have a black labrador witch is 7 month old.
anyutsa 1 month ago
Hi, I will be getting a German shepherd very soon it will be about 3-4month old and i`ve seen most of your videos and learned alot, but will this tips work with a puppy or should i wait a little??
-Thank you very much :)
DonBahaa2 1 month ago
@DonBahaa2 start as early as possible! while they are young, you want to teach them appropriate behavior so they have this for adult life.
sja36 1 month ago
I was just at our local park dealing with this exact problem with our 16 week old lab. Our adult lab,Sadie, is a mama's girl and was pulling my boyfriend to get to me, so I was coaching him in the stop and go backwards move while trying to teach our 16 week old, Lucy, not pull the leash. I have changed my new pet buy from a slip collar (which I hate) to a clicker. I will also be going to the backyard solo-mission with Lucy. Too cool!!!
cooper0874 1 month ago
does it apply to the early ages dogs or to old one too. I got a dog of 6 years and i got exactly the same challanges of pulling the leash.
dipesh43 1 month ago
My dog does the same thing , it's a shar-peï , and she's a female . When she pulled I say "Stop." clearly , and apply a little pressure on the leash and I stop myself at the same time to let her know that I'm not going anywhere iF she keep going on that way . When I do that , she stops and stares at me , like "What?" (That is quiet funny :D). Then I say " Minie , sit." and when she does I say " Good girl." with an encouraging tone . But I am going to try your way to learn . :)
lovethewild05 1 month ago
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lovethewild05 1 month ago
BEST training video I have seen so far. Thank you and keep posting!
shyrellmelara 1 month ago
I have to train my pit because my grandma and mom go for walks and want to take the dog hes gonna be pulling them.Thanks for the video.
MEXICANpubes 2 months ago
@MEXICANpubes find something the dog hates my dog hates loud noises so i put a coin in a tin and when the lead becomes tight i rattle the tin making a loud noise that she hates and she learnt to associate a tight lead with a nasty noise and it stopped pretty much straight away you could use a loud whistle or whatever and once they are by your side give them praise if they find something they wanna smell let them and they learn they dont need to pull to investigate things hope this helps :)
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primerose890 2 months ago
Although i've been applying your technique in order for my 'Frenchy' not to 'pull', she more or less behaves like a tractor and, normally, after 10mins of watching her trying to strangle herself, i simply give up and take her back home where, at our terrace, she performs a lot better!
Maybe i simply need to be more patient?
Thx
bastospe 2 months ago
@bastospe yup nothing comes over night just like it takes to train your hands to play the guitar you have to take time to train your dog.
MrUniqueosmosis 2 months ago
@MrUniqueosmosis Totally agree! ! I trained my first frenchy (male) a couple of years ago and, somehow, it felt easier... This one has a lot more energy and the fact that she is still a puppy (8 months) is not helping with the 'distracting factor' ;-)
Thx
bastospe 2 months ago
@bastospe No problem, if this dog has more energy need to do more exercises to drain that energy out like would do with a lil kid ;) .
MrUniqueosmosis 2 months ago
@aBux8aRNi german shepherd is better. They are so easy to train whereas with huskies you will waste a lot of money because of how much time it takes to train them. But, you must excersize them a great deal. You should not get either of the dogs if you dont have an open yard for them to run around in. Take your shepherd on frequent walks and trips to the dog park.
Wicha329 2 months ago
whats best a german or a husky?
aBux8aRNi 2 months ago
Whens the best time to train them this?
ThatsAsian 2 months ago
Your German Shepard is really cute. They are my favorite breed after Samoyeds.
SerpentQueen03 2 months ago
Great video! Very informative, thank you!
jennibunny 2 months ago
I wanna get a German Sheperd, Name her solea and have her sent to you so she can be confused with your dog haha :D
DistincTHD 2 months ago
Your videos are awesome!
ricardokenji1 2 months ago
thank u VERY MUCH!!!!!!
hobo0606 2 months ago
I want to start clicker training...my dog is about 1 year 3 months old. We adopted him from a shelter 2 weeks ago. He LOVES treats, but when I bring them out and he knows they're in my hand, he jumps at me trying to get them. Do you think this will be a problem with clicker training?
mushberry2380 2 months ago
@mushberry2380 no, just click as soon as the dog stops jumping and reward him. The dog should stop if you do it right. also aside from that work on sit command with a leash and incorporate that too. If you dont know how to properly teach sit then just use the leash to pull up while you use your left hand to push the hind down. Once he touches the floor, say sit and click and reward. Create the behavior you want. Its very simple.
Hudson2012 2 months ago
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Hi Tab, your videos are great. I have two Aussie. The boy walks great on the leash, but the girl does not. I'm just starting to work with her in the apartment ( we don't have a yard at the moment). How long should I work with her inside before I try to move the training outside with distractions?
Thank you, for all your videos
MaciandMicasMommy 2 months ago
What is your dogs favorite treat?
USFA45LC 2 months ago
I have a swiss sheperd and having looked at a lot of dog training vids on youtube, I think these are the best! Simple, straightforward and full of love for dogs.
ketakaty 2 months ago
You are so amazing, Tab!!! Pls marry me!!!!!
Also, I agree so much with your response to jbeyer243... do you not feed your dog every day, jbeyer? Part of the reason your dog wants to please you is because you are their resource provider. My dogs WORK for their meals. I don't bribe them, I mark & reward good behaviors that I want to encourage, to teach my dogs what I want from them. I use petting and playing and life rewards, too, but food is a valuable motivator that you should consider using.
erikeetparakeet 3 months ago
Hey tab289 can I send you a vid of me walkin my dog to show you and maybe you can help?????
TheFutureLiesHere 3 months ago
I have a question...Does a dog have to master a trick completely before you try teaching another one. How fast should you introduce new tricks?
orbohu 3 months ago
Please reply, everytime my dog is outside it cant even sit still. As soon as I open the door, the pulling begins. When I work with my dog at home, he's perfectly fine until we walk towards the door. How can I get him to loose leash walk?
muriellesguy 3 months ago
Thanks for posting, I will definitely use these techniques when volunteering in the animal shelter as we have a few pullers there..I am just a bit confused about this whole "clicking" business. What exactly is "clicking", what does it do and what does it means to the dog? Thanks again. =)
stefgi32 3 months ago
Good tecnique, gonna try it on my dog. You're a good trainer with awesome contact with your dog! Gonna subscribe. And btw, damn nice neighbourhood.
poophorsie 3 months ago
Need advise. My 3 years old dog has no concentration nor eye contact with me once she step out of the house.Treat & toys don't work on her.Once her hunting mode is on, she'll just ignore everyone except cats,birds or other dogs.I've been trying to apply methods like stop/walk opposite direction,even walk after the bicycle work out ,she's still pulling. Any tips that I can try to make her focus in order to train her? Thanks
MrBandband 3 months ago
too much work. My dog pulls like crazy but it responds to my verbal commands. So when I pull the leash back an tell him to stop pulling and I repeat this a few times my dong won't pull any more. But some times I like when it pulls me.
UltraFighter18 3 months ago
I've been doing all the wrong things -- hope my 11 month old pup isn't ruined for life. This sure takes patience.
ohiocanal 3 months ago
Thank you so much for uploading your vids! You truly understand dogs and how to treat them. Thank you!
KittyMingChee 3 months ago
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I agree with a lot that you've said, but I don't like treat training. Your dog has one goal in life: to please you! No matter the dog, I dislike treat training. I feel that they are only following the order to get their treat. I prefer positive affection, that way your dog realizes that you are the master and pleasing you is a reward! The best way to get your dog ready for training is to treat them as a family member.
jbeyer243 3 months ago
@jbeyer243 Would you go to work if you were told that you would never get paid? Sure, dogs at first may do something to get a 'treat'...but it is over time, patience, and loving guidance that you can develop a bond that will foster unconditional obedience. That's what treat training is about.
tab289 3 months ago 68
@tab289 do you still uploade vids?
minecraft2400 3 months ago
@tab289 WELL SAID, 100% agree. I hate when people try to tell you that training with treats is bad. You are creating a behavior with treats, once the dog knows the behavior, you can switch to other awards, like praise and toys. Partnership with your dog is key.
Hudson2012 2 months ago
@jbeyer243 i'd love to see you try to train a fearful, hand shy dog or one who is independent and doesn't see praise as a reward at all..
rachelrosss 2 months ago
@jbeyer243 I here that from some of my clients and the next this I will hear is "my dog never listen's to me - it is like they have ADD or something"... remember if you want to use praise as your sole reward, you can't use praise at any other time - no casual "good dog" as you pass by or your only reward loses value and meaning for the purposes of training. Since I am going to feed my dog anyway I may as well get their brain going to work for it.
DoggyDogma 2 months ago
@jbeyer243 I completely disagree. There is no nothing dog should do for you by default. And they DON'T understand that you're master and they should please you forever. You firstly should become valuable for your dog. Make your dog want to work!
chudochannel 2 months ago 12
@chudochannel I am going to disagree with you, for one my dog incredibly smart, some dogs are stubborn like their owners ^^^, and you have to be patient and if you don't have the patients to train your dog you will never succeed. My dog was trained before he was 4 months, just take time to do something and don't be lazy or impatient.
lemmecu12step 1 month ago
@jbeyer243 will have to disagree with you that any dog's only goal in life is to please its owner. Do you realyl believe that your dog gets up every morning telling itself "what can i do for my human today?" this is an anthromorphic notion in the fact that dogs have and always have done what works for them. Does this mean that your dog cannot love you or do things for you because it is fun? Of course your dog can love your attention and your company but do they actually need you?
crookedriverranchman 1 month ago
i dont have a dog yet but this video was very infomative!
however aren't those too many treats? i mean is your dog still hungry after 30min of training?
serious question, id really like to know
thanks
eviltango 3 months ago
@eviltango You can actually train your dog using their dinner kibble if you'd like to, but if you choose a higher value reward, think of it as a "taste" not a meal. A small moist treat that takes them 1 second to taste and gobble up will not fill them up quickly. The taste is the reward, not the act of eating. Even for a German Shepherd you only want to use a treat the size of a pea. Big enough that they don't inhale and choke on it, but small enough that it's not filling.
knivesdiablo 3 months ago
u r awwwwwwwwwwwesome. seriously
soundofsilence0777 3 months ago
dude u look like a guitar player from SAOD :)))
666mAgg0t4life666 3 months ago
What treats do you feed your dog
kk6downing 3 months ago
I like the video. however, my dogs are almost impossible to be stopped for pulling, as soon as the door opens, they charge. I can't even stop and change direction.
sze96random 3 months ago
Where do you get a clicker
Thespllshify 3 months ago
@Thespllshify you can get one a your local wall-mart store
mrkyleguy1 3 months ago
My 12 wk old Lab listens Fine Inside of the house, but as soon as we transition outdoors she's just so full of life to listen. Getting her attention is like Pulling teeth, even with minimal to no distractions being around. Just being outside turns her into a maniac.
I've watched all of your videos and have listened well but I don't know what to do to get to that next level and train her outside.
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herchaty 3 months ago
Excellent, really helpful. I am interested in how to teach two puppies to walk together.
serafino984 3 months ago
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21903357 3 months ago
nice vid man, lovely dog too, all the bestx
blackkhalisi 3 months ago
I have a mad border collie who heels well when off leash but pulls really badly when on leash. He does everything perfectly in the garden but then we get outside and he's like he never trained that before. He gets so distracted, sniffs and pisses everywhere.
kardovakaterina 3 months ago
I have a 4month old black lab... she is so distracted all the time makes it impossible to get her attention on me...and she know the treats are in my pocket she keep jumping on me...
pratiii86 3 months ago
Hi-
I have 3 cocker spaniels how do I train these dogs, can I train them together or do I need to train them individually?
JBatchelor62 3 months ago
Great Job....
1goldenridge1 3 months ago
Thank you so so so much you made my life a lot easier when walking my dog I am so so great full thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!! :) xxx
jemjemo7 3 months ago
you make it look so simple! 0.0 thank you!
kostariddle 4 months ago
This is a good video, it's helpful.
GlenWHD 4 months ago
I will try it, but....
pjam55 4 months ago
I prefer not to give treats to dogs as a reward, and it seems to work much better (you simply get a dog who thinks your hands are magical food dispensers). I also prefer not to use a clicker, and this has worked for me just fine.
If you do not use a click and a treat you will more likely get a dog that respects you and sees you as the pack leader. Your praise is enough for them, and you will get a dog that will follow your commanders because it wants to please you.
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BennyDACHO 4 months ago
Thank you! your video is very helpful. I hope to have my dog trined well for walking very soon. :)
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9633779161 4 months ago
how long does it usually take to train your dog to walk on a loose leash?
almostrd3 4 months ago
dude there is something wrong with your eye
MMVTW 4 months ago
what are you clicking with in your video's???
SuperAwsomegirl101 4 months ago
@SuperAwsomegirl101 a clicker :P
go to a dog shop and ask for a clcker if u need one....
whatsmyfreakingname 4 months ago
@SuperAwsomegirl101 It is a clicker. Do a search for "dog clicker" in google, and also look at some video's on clicker training.
gheywood1 4 months ago
@SuperAwsomegirl101 Its a clicker made specifically for pets. Go to PetsMart, i have seen them there at the check outs but if you dont see them, just ask the cashier.
GiJordyn 3 months ago
dam i got scared when i saw him
jovcabrate 4 months ago
NO TOP COMMENT? HERES MY CHANCE!!.. BOOBS! DO I WIN?
MrBassdrop808 4 months ago
our dog is so excitable, from the time she allowed out the door we disappears. It becomes her walking us. said less distracting the street is quiet and all is asleep. She just bolts. snapping us forward and her a dead stop. There seems no time to do the redirection. How do we keep her focus? Treats and such are not enough. It got to be painful for her as it is for us.
trailmix1970 4 months ago
@trailmix1970 I would suggest using a walking stick as a barrier keeping the dog behind you. If they're too high energy maybe take them on a bike ride first, or on roller blades to drain energy.
oMuStIiA 4 months ago
These are excellent training videos. I've been working with dogs, and horses, for many years, and have learned some helpful new principles and tactics.
Thanks!
TheJtabor 4 months ago
@grigojh you'll get used to it... kinda.
TheNeohax 4 months ago
its great vids and u r a great teacher for dogs and masters 2 now i have a pitbull boxer dog he is about three months or a little less now.
i want to know whats exactly is the best age 2 train this dog for the commands??!!!
thank u
88mrx88 4 months ago
While many people teach right when they start getting ahead of you, you turn the other way. What about when the dog doesn't walk at all and just stands there if you are not going the way it wants? If I stand there with my dog for a while, he will look at me but still won't walk. I would try to lead him to the way I want to but he will pull his body back and refuse to walk. I used treat but after he gets it he will stop, or turn around. What can I do? Thanks!
ditch13 4 months ago
@ditch13 One technique I heard of is instead of pulling the leash forward, pull it up, and when the dog takes a step forward, release the tension. They'll learn that you want them to move forward, and if you pull the leash up instead of ahead, they can't dig in their heels, so to speak. That worked for me at least.
oMuStIiA 4 months ago
Very helpful. Thank you! I"m just beginning this with my dog, so wish me luck. Heh :)
scottfrenz 4 months ago
the problem with my dog is that 1. he is old and hard to train 2. he walks ahead of me and pee
s on alot of things so i am not sure how to train him at all plus how do i get a "clicker?''
shortygirlxo 4 months ago
@shortygirlxo just go to a pet store, there's a few different types, i have a red one(cheap ass whistle added too, sounds like that one cheap one you buy a kid and they blow your ears out with)
ShigekiHizashi 4 months ago
@shortygirlxo You can buy them from most pet stores.
oMuStIiA 4 months ago
thanks to this guy my german shepherd knows all basic commands and hopefully she will be doing more soon... how can i stop her from jumping on me when i walk in the house??
cocopuffsvideos 4 months ago
@cocopuffsvideos She jumps on you because she's excited that you're home and wants attention. Practice walking in and out of the door first. When you walk in make sure she doesn't rush to the crack of the door trying to barrel through to you. Wait until she calms down and open it a little more. If she tries to get through again, say "no" close the door back to a crack and wait.
julessg4 4 months ago
@cocopuffsvideos Repeat and gradually open the door more until you can walk all the way in. If she jumps on you NEVER give affection and turn your back to her. Wait until she calmly sits down then give her loads of praise! This worked for my GSD. :)
julessg4 4 months ago
Hi - thanks for the great video. What is your view on training collars such as gentle leader, that make it harder for the dog to pull? Do you think that these help with training, or are they irrelevant?
D0dderz 4 months ago
Love your videos! Beautiful sheperd you have, how old is she? Have you had her since she was a puppy? How long does it take to teach her something new? I just got a make sheperd puppy 7 weeks old, I look forward to teaching him, your videos will be a great help!! :)
Tarrensdogs 4 months ago
The only thing I dont like about this is how grabby the dog is with the food. This dog could really stand to be taught how to take food "gentle". Its an extermely easy command to teach too.
Masatisan 5 months ago
MAKES TOTAL SENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!! The treat is key!!!! And not big ones either! JUST as you showed!!! looks like our dogs treat bowl... lol
pmcclain71 5 months ago in playlist More videos from tab289
THIS is our hardest of all training... teaching him not to pull when walking..... the gentle leader made his face swell :(
pmcclain71 5 months ago in playlist More videos from tab289
@pmcclain71 In my limited experience gentle leaders need to be carefully adjusted, especially for dogs such as GSD which have long narrow muzzles - too tight and it digs into the flesh; too loose and it rides up into the eyes.
D0dderz 4 months ago
Tks a lot!!!
Redslenny 5 months ago
..i dont think i could teach , cause my german shepherd is 4 yr old now..!!
rocksid100 5 months ago
where do i get one of those pouches? looks like it would hold a beer perfectly!
astralman77 5 months ago
great video friend. just got a new dog and this is exactly what i was looking for!
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Supritist 5 months ago
good video, thanks for your positive attitude !
kkdh9 5 months ago
What about when you're walking multiple dogs? It seems like competition to be in front sets in. Do you have any hints for dealing with that?
melisse1229 5 months ago
I have a dachshund. Is this any different with a small dog?
tabithafields 5 months ago
@tabithafields Nope, except you have to bend over :P
magicalcrazyness 5 months ago
Great video! Do you have a video on basic click training? And what kinds of treats do believe in using when rewarding them.
dodgerbuddy7 5 months ago
Tab, I've been using your videos for a while to guide me training my 11 month old Borador and I have to tell you that of all the videos I've seen on UTube yours are easily the most informative and helpful. Thank you very much - great job and please, keep them coming.
mrmomoto 5 months ago
what treats do you give your dog?
ahmedabuzayed 5 months ago