Hi Zak I just subscibed and I was wondering, I wanna get my 1 year old JRT into frisbee like you & ur dogs my question is does it matter that she Is a lot smaller that a border collie? Like will it effect the quality? Ect pls respond :)
My dog LOVES frisbees, and we're pretty comfortable throwing / catching / jumping for it. I'd love to do some (basic) tricks, but can't find advice for it anywhere. Most videos are about more complicated tricks, and I don't want to jump right into that.
Could you maybe give some recommendations what "starter tricks" could be and how to approach them? There aren't any frisbee dog groups in my area that do more than throw/catch, but I really would like to do some more with my dog.
I would absolutely LOVE to be a dog trainer! My only dilemma is the pay and how to get to that point. I want to have a job that will take care of the bills. I have a deep passion for dogs(especially bcs) and I know if I had a job involving dogs, I would be the happiest person in the world. Would you recommend for me to go for my dreams or settle for another job like a veterinarian?
@Snoozey123 In art school we were always told we had to own that we are artists and approach clients as artists(as opposed to someone who really likes doing art as a hobby). Label youself "dog trainer" in your own mind as firmly and as soon as you can. Even if you're still timid about your skills. That will communicate to clients. You will definitely pay the bills if your getting market price...Dog training can actually be quite lucrative. It's full-time wage for part-time work.
does zak or anyone know where to buy good dog frisbees in the uk? i tried dtworld but it costs too much postage and the frisbees in the pet shops are not great quality my dogs destroys them quickly or im afraid they hurt her mouth :( thanks! I love your videos too zak i'm so happy you are making them again!! :)
I wish my dogs could catch frisbeee, or even fetch. I hope to get them to the frisbee stage later in life. I have recently found an object that they will chase and grab in their mouths. Yes, its an orange. :D
should i make my dog high pry drive even stronger? what about Frisbee for small dogs?
for first time trainer/owner with a real dog, (we had many before but they where very tame and easy to control). the little stuff make a huge deal!!!
you should make a list of what not to do to your dog(scream, hitting etc!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! because it would help allot of people, unless you already did.
I'm not sure I understand the message of this video. Why would you (or anyone) strongly advise getting guidance and advice from a professional before teaching your dog how to play frisbee?
I guess it makes sense if you're looking to do the vaulting and all the high flying and dangerous stuff, but "starting out and dog frisbee" doesn't strike me as something that is dangerous or particularly difficult.
Zak, I just brought home an pure bred aussie. I put him in a crate the first night and it seems that he liked it. The next day he started crying alot. It seems that he doesn't wanna go back to his crate. What should I do? Everytime I put him he cries alot.
It bugs me when people say that it's impossible to train agility/competition obedience/frisbee without the use of a trainer. I trained my dog by myself in 8 different sports and I'm only 15. I do however feel like working with a trainer is beneficial as my agility Q rate did increase when took some actual lessons with my pooch.
I am so totally saddened by @jonochi1. Your dog deserves so much better than you. Sorry, harsh but true. I hope you have the good fortune to find someone who will take better care of you when you are old than you take care of your aged dog.
I and I assume a lot of other people, didn't have the option to get help from a professional. Frisbee is not exactly a popular sport around here. In my province there's maybe 4 competitions a year. When I started there was only two other people competing. The only frisbee class available was teaching proper throws, nothing to do with vaults or tricks. Watching videos online is pretty much how I learned. We're finally getting a real frisbee seminar so I'm excited to get some professional tips.
Zak what do you do if your dog is getting somewhat old and doesnt hold his pee in anymore? im getting annoyed and i have a illness that makes it bas when im mad and i need to find a way to fix it. and also ive tried diapers but he is a big dog and he has so much pee that it goes through the diaper. btw hes a irish setter
@jonochi1 I'm sorry that this is so annoying to you, but dogs, like people age. You cannot train a dog to be young. I would suggest that you become more understanding and accepting of who your dog is. If you cannot deal with this, please find a home where your dog will not be "gotten mad at" for doing something they cannot help.
@zakgeorge21 Absolutely! My oldest dog (he's 7) has Addison's Disease and tends to drink more water due to being on daily Prednisone and having salt added to his meals. As a result, he can't really "hold it" longer than five hours. This means that I now have to arrange to have someone come let the dogs out midday when I work long hours. You do what you have to do. My dog doesn't like having accidents in the house any more than I like to clean them up!
@jonochi1 you don't watch many of Zak's videos, do you? Don't get annoyed at an older dog who has incontinence problems. There's your life lesson that might help with getting mad about things that are not under your control. I am sorry about your illness, but the way you phrased that question made me feel worse for the dog than I did for you. Find a way to get him out more often, or maybe a doggy door. Hard question to answer when nobody knows your living situation. Don't blame the dog
@cfiidan its not like im yelling at my dog. and i dont think its fair for people to tell me that i should give my dog to someone who is more fit to take care of him. because your right you dont know my situation. ive been helping him for over a year now on this problem and i was just asking if there was a better way for me to make it so he didnt pee on the floor i wasnt asking for a lecture on how im a bad dog owner considoring i live with 3 dogs and my house is the doggy hotel in our community
@jonochi1 Thank you for choosing to respond to me, as I did my best not say anything in a disrespectful manner. I think many of us did. In fact, take a second to reread Zak's and others posts, only this time put the most caring inflection on it you can. There is another light to see all these comments in, which is to say that you found yourself in a "doggy loving community" here too. Its hard to read a question "phrased" like that, and not make some assumptions.Relationships grow apart sometimes
If it is truly old age and incontinence, than there is nothing you really can do besides except it, and love him more than ever now. Its not really a trick or potty training you are teaching him, so in a years time if you have not resolved it and continue to be mad at it, than YOU have a lot of work to do.
@jonochi1 Have you tried talking to your vet? They can potentially prescribe a medication to help with incontinence(the term used for the issue you decribed).
@jonochi1 I would highly recommend that you, in addition to becoming more understanding (or following Zak's advice), you meet with your veterinarian. There are medicines and diets out there that will help with incontinence. They worked well with mine. Hope you can come to some sort of solution!
@jonochi1 As what Zak and seasch said. I would also try taking him out to relieve himself more often. As dogs age their bladders become weaker, just like people. And just like people dogs can suffer from kidney failure and in the case of a male dog prostate problems. So I would definitely take him in to see his vet. Hope all works out well!
can ur dog forget a trick?
XxMeAndMyDogsxX 4 months ago
can ur dog forget a trick?
XxMeAndMyDogsxX 4 months ago
Hi Zak I just subscibed and I was wondering, I wanna get my 1 year old JRT into frisbee like you & ur dogs my question is does it matter that she Is a lot smaller that a border collie? Like will it effect the quality? Ect pls respond :)
Miatia123 7 months ago
Do you think that training a dog for personal protection is a good thing, Zak?
nikiosko 11 months ago
just liked your facebook page. love your videos and dogs!!
lablover4563 11 months ago
My dog LOVES frisbees, and we're pretty comfortable throwing / catching / jumping for it. I'd love to do some (basic) tricks, but can't find advice for it anywhere. Most videos are about more complicated tricks, and I don't want to jump right into that.
Could you maybe give some recommendations what "starter tricks" could be and how to approach them? There aren't any frisbee dog groups in my area that do more than throw/catch, but I really would like to do some more with my dog.
Sachmeth 1 year ago
Zak,
I would absolutely LOVE to be a dog trainer! My only dilemma is the pay and how to get to that point. I want to have a job that will take care of the bills. I have a deep passion for dogs(especially bcs) and I know if I had a job involving dogs, I would be the happiest person in the world. Would you recommend for me to go for my dreams or settle for another job like a veterinarian?
Snoozey123 1 year ago
@Snoozey123 In art school we were always told we had to own that we are artists and approach clients as artists(as opposed to someone who really likes doing art as a hobby). Label youself "dog trainer" in your own mind as firmly and as soon as you can. Even if you're still timid about your skills. That will communicate to clients. You will definitely pay the bills if your getting market price...Dog training can actually be quite lucrative. It's full-time wage for part-time work.
hend6475 1 year ago
does zak or anyone know where to buy good dog frisbees in the uk? i tried dtworld but it costs too much postage and the frisbees in the pet shops are not great quality my dogs destroys them quickly or im afraid they hurt her mouth :( thanks! I love your videos too zak i'm so happy you are making them again!! :)
balletickid 1 year ago
I wish my dogs could catch frisbeee, or even fetch. I hope to get them to the frisbee stage later in life. I have recently found an object that they will chase and grab in their mouths. Yes, its an orange. :D
MuttsAreMyLife 1 year ago
Will there be a new season of Super Fetch? Such a great show and wish there was more.
TimZarraonandia 1 year ago
@jonochi1 Try talking with several veterinarians and get some tips from them. They deal with those issues often.
candipoox 1 year ago
should i make my dog high pry drive even stronger? what about Frisbee for small dogs?
for first time trainer/owner with a real dog, (we had many before but they where very tame and easy to control). the little stuff make a huge deal!!!
you should make a list of what not to do to your dog(scream, hitting etc!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! because it would help allot of people, unless you already did.
galtzur21 1 year ago
I'm not sure I understand the message of this video. Why would you (or anyone) strongly advise getting guidance and advice from a professional before teaching your dog how to play frisbee?
I guess it makes sense if you're looking to do the vaulting and all the high flying and dangerous stuff, but "starting out and dog frisbee" doesn't strike me as something that is dangerous or particularly difficult.
sk1zz0t 1 year ago
Zak, I just brought home an pure bred aussie. I put him in a crate the first night and it seems that he liked it. The next day he started crying alot. It seems that he doesn't wanna go back to his crate. What should I do? Everytime I put him he cries alot.
xxxxjoselitoxxxx 1 year ago
@xxxxjoselitoxxxx You really need to make your crate a safe spot to be. This guide may help you to reintroduce your dog to his crate.
Just start from the beginning
rottwild4ever 1 year ago
It bugs me when people say that it's impossible to train agility/competition obedience/frisbee without the use of a trainer. I trained my dog by myself in 8 different sports and I'm only 15. I do however feel like working with a trainer is beneficial as my agility Q rate did increase when took some actual lessons with my pooch.
zoeagility15 1 year ago
I am so totally saddened by @jonochi1. Your dog deserves so much better than you. Sorry, harsh but true. I hope you have the good fortune to find someone who will take better care of you when you are old than you take care of your aged dog.
TrinnyandSkye 1 year ago
I and I assume a lot of other people, didn't have the option to get help from a professional. Frisbee is not exactly a popular sport around here. In my province there's maybe 4 competitions a year. When I started there was only two other people competing. The only frisbee class available was teaching proper throws, nothing to do with vaults or tricks. Watching videos online is pretty much how I learned. We're finally getting a real frisbee seminar so I'm excited to get some professional tips.
CanadianAnimalLuver 1 year ago
wow, we just missed each others comment on that Zak. It had me a little worked up as well.....
cfiidan 1 year ago
Zak what do you do if your dog is getting somewhat old and doesnt hold his pee in anymore? im getting annoyed and i have a illness that makes it bas when im mad and i need to find a way to fix it. and also ive tried diapers but he is a big dog and he has so much pee that it goes through the diaper. btw hes a irish setter
jonochi1 1 year ago
@jonochi1 I'm sorry that this is so annoying to you, but dogs, like people age. You cannot train a dog to be young. I would suggest that you become more understanding and accepting of who your dog is. If you cannot deal with this, please find a home where your dog will not be "gotten mad at" for doing something they cannot help.
Zak George
zakgeorge21 1 year ago 39
@zakgeorge21 Absolutely! My oldest dog (he's 7) has Addison's Disease and tends to drink more water due to being on daily Prednisone and having salt added to his meals. As a result, he can't really "hold it" longer than five hours. This means that I now have to arrange to have someone come let the dogs out midday when I work long hours. You do what you have to do. My dog doesn't like having accidents in the house any more than I like to clean them up!
SarMoniet 1 year ago
@jonochi1 you don't watch many of Zak's videos, do you? Don't get annoyed at an older dog who has incontinence problems. There's your life lesson that might help with getting mad about things that are not under your control. I am sorry about your illness, but the way you phrased that question made me feel worse for the dog than I did for you. Find a way to get him out more often, or maybe a doggy door. Hard question to answer when nobody knows your living situation. Don't blame the dog
cfiidan 1 year ago
@cfiidan its not like im yelling at my dog. and i dont think its fair for people to tell me that i should give my dog to someone who is more fit to take care of him. because your right you dont know my situation. ive been helping him for over a year now on this problem and i was just asking if there was a better way for me to make it so he didnt pee on the floor i wasnt asking for a lecture on how im a bad dog owner considoring i live with 3 dogs and my house is the doggy hotel in our community
jonochi1 1 year ago
@jonochi1 Thank you for choosing to respond to me, as I did my best not say anything in a disrespectful manner. I think many of us did. In fact, take a second to reread Zak's and others posts, only this time put the most caring inflection on it you can. There is another light to see all these comments in, which is to say that you found yourself in a "doggy loving community" here too. Its hard to read a question "phrased" like that, and not make some assumptions.Relationships grow apart sometimes
cfiidan 1 year ago
If it is truly old age and incontinence, than there is nothing you really can do besides except it, and love him more than ever now. Its not really a trick or potty training you are teaching him, so in a years time if you have not resolved it and continue to be mad at it, than YOU have a lot of work to do.
cfiidan 1 year ago
@jonochi1 Have you tried talking to your vet? They can potentially prescribe a medication to help with incontinence(the term used for the issue you decribed).
zoeagility15 1 year ago
@jonochi1 I would highly recommend that you, in addition to becoming more understanding (or following Zak's advice), you meet with your veterinarian. There are medicines and diets out there that will help with incontinence. They worked well with mine. Hope you can come to some sort of solution!
seasch 1 year ago 5
@jonochi1 As what Zak and seasch said. I would also try taking him out to relieve himself more often. As dogs age their bladders become weaker, just like people. And just like people dogs can suffer from kidney failure and in the case of a male dog prostate problems. So I would definitely take him in to see his vet. Hope all works out well!
crystalwolf2006 1 year ago
First comment! ;)
NickBenger 1 year ago