Shelter Dog Obedience Training

[Glassblower718]

yea, right... I pressed like also... wonder why sooo many guys like this Vid... ok, sure... im not going to say it either !

[ShelterMuttLover]

@MusicLoversUtd If you have any specific questions, please send me a PM. I recommend always practicing recall inside the home first, then venture into the backyard, front yard, then eventually to large open spaces like parking lots and parks. I always teach my dogs the sit, down, and stay along with recall. Good luck!

[ShelterMuttLover]

@MusicLoversUtd I would recommend teaching your dog using a long lead first before walking a dog off-leash.

[JaheiraVanHeaven]

WOW amazing work!

I'm going to adopt a doberman in about half a year (of course from a dobe rescue organisation!;) but before that I want to gain some experience with dogs by helping out in my local shelter =)

have you received some special training or are there any books/websites about obedience training you can recommend? :)

[ShelterMuttLover]

@JaheiraVanHeaven So happy to hear that you are looking into adopting your next dog. And yes, working with shelter dogs will give you a tremendous amount of experience working with a wide variety of dogs! I don't have any formal training experience and don't read any books/sites, but there are various trainers on YouTube who have amazing training tutorials. Good luck, and keep me updated on the adoption!

[JaheiraVanHeaven]

WOW amazing work!

I'm going to adopt a doberman in about half a year (of course from a dobe rescue organisation!;) but before that I want to gain some experience with dogs by helping out in my local shelter =)

have you received some special training or are there any books/websites about obedience training you can recommend? :)

[sarah4life050399]

Very cute dog and so very well trained! You two would make excellent advocates for shelter dogs :)

[TheAnnGirls]

This is amazing! Good for you for trying to get the word out about shelter dogs. Love the vid (: How did u learn to teach him all of those tricks without any classes?

[Yersylein]

When i have food in my hands my dog is like that too XD

[ShelterMuttLover]

@Yersylein That's great !!

[rukarukakaykay]

he couldnt have had agression issues

[ShelterMuttLover]

@rukarukakaykay He has truly come such a long way from how he used to be. People who never knew him beforehand can't believe he had any issues either although he still gets tense during dog-to-dog introductions. I know his limits, boundaries, and we work together to build his social skills on a daily basis.

[karchelles]

I have a rescued Minihuahua - half Min Pin and half Chuhuahua. I love my children. I ADORE my dog.

[ShelterMuttLover]

@karchelles Thank you for choosing to rescue!

[sua51]

This is amazing! I have five rescues at the moment - 2 of them seniors - and wouldn't trade them for the world! I volunteer at our local shelter and are working towards making it "No-Kill". Thanks for your inspiration!

[ShelterMuttLover]

@sua51 Thank you so much for choosing to rescue your dogs! 5 dogs must make a fun pack to live with!

[MercuryLovex3]

I have him since September last year :)

[MercuryLovex3]

Thanks, he's almost 11 and didn't have any chance of getting adopted. Now he's mine and no one will ever get any more chance of having this lovely friend ;-) I'm also doing bitework with him, he's such a good student, doing all the best he can to please his master. He's the greatest! But I have to admit, Vinny is better trained :-) Can't keep his attention for such a long period. He can perfectly do 30 steps in attention but not like you do, I love it! :)

[ShelterMuttLover]

@MercuryLovex3 Again, I'm so glad to hear you adopted him! I don't know when you adopted him, but most people do not take a chance on older dogs - most are euthanized very quickly at shelters. I have a soft spot for seniors & special needs pets <3

[MercuryLovex3]

Just love the way you're working with your dog. I have a malinois from a rescue center and I'm also training obedience with him. He's such a grateful fellah :)

[ShelterMuttLover]

@MercuryLovex3 I love Malinois! Thank you so much for choosing to rescue him. Congratulations, and good luck with the training!!

[MercuryLovex3]

omg, he's so adorable!! :) great work you've done with him, congratz from belgium

[ShelterMuttLover]

@MercuryLovex3 Thanks for watching !

[ShelterMuttLover]

@MyDogAndHisTricks Thank you. I will definitely take a look at your videos!

[LadyAnura]

oh my goodness, he is ADORABLE! and so well-behaved!

[ShelterMuttLover]

@LadyAnura Thank you for your kind comments!

[TheQuitara1]

simply amazing!!!!!!

[ShelterMuttLover]

@TheQuitara1 Thank you!

[MrDiamonds01]

superb job well done

[ShelterMuttLover]

@MrDiamonds01 Thank you!

[wolfzila]

Wow. Very inspiring. You did a great job with your little guy!

[ShelterMuttLover]

@wolfzila Thank you!

[imgoingraw]

I love Vinny Love!!! ha.. Please tell me how I can train my MinPin "Roo" like this. Whats the trick?? She is such a loving and obedient dog with just the few things that I have trained her in but I dont know what to do besides take her to classes and thats very expensive. I would like to do it myself. Do you have any real tips even just on the obedience stuff?

[ShelterMuttLover]

@imgoingraw I just got your PM & will reply right now :)

[i2iK9]

All I can say is WOW! I've been training dogs for 35 years and this is as fine of work as I have ever seen. It's obvious that your connection withe Vinny Love is deep and complete. In looking at your page and other videos I am also impressed with your commitment to shelter dogs and to positive reinforcement training. Keep it up!

[ShelterMuttLover]

Thank you so much for your kind words & support. I appreciate you taking the time to view & comment on my video. Thank you, it means so much to us!!

[nataliawasilewska97]

could you add some videos on dog training?? please

[ShelterMuttLover]

Is there anything specific you are looking for? Please send me a personal message & I would be more than happy to help you. I don't make dog training tutorials as there are plenty available online.

[DreamComeTrueK9]

fantastic job!!!! and what a super cute dog!!!

[ShelterMuttLover]

Thank you!

[DreamComeTrueK9]

no prob..take a look @ my video responses..hopefully you post them..GOOD JOB AGAIN!

[alepete1616]

I think you have done a marvellous job; you are a great pair! You have inspired me! I'm taking on a shelter dog just before Christmas (when I'll have 15 days holiday from work). He's a beautiful 3 year old Lab-mix, and has been in the shelter for two-and -a-half years. He's in Rome now, and I live in Padua, near Venice. If he turns out half as obedient as your lovely pooch, I'll be very happy! Thank you!

[ShelterMuttLover]

Thank you for your kind words & support. I'm so glad to hear we've inspired you! Thank you & congratulations on adopting your new dog. I wish you guys many happy years together, and good luck with the training!

[elisahafdis]

great, as i said so many times before!

[MEM0912]

He's always looking at you!He must really love you!!

[ShelterMuttLover]

I actually taught him the "look at me" command so I can get his attention if he starts fixating on other dogs. It's an excellent command for teaching them focus control around distractions!

[cphmwebkinz10874]

Wow! You really know how to teach dogs! Wanna train mine to be that way? Lol!

[dogscatskp]

Briliant idea using your hand @ your side for cues!! Especially for little shorties:))

[ShelterMuttLover]

Aww thank you. I use both hand and voice commands :)

[Munira125]

This is really cool, excellent job! What method do you use to train?

[ShelterMuttLover]

Thank you! I use lots of positive reinforcement, impulse control, and attention-getting commands.

[cattleprodanus]

Vinny rules! wanna train my border collie? :/

[ShelterMuttLover]

Aww, thanks! Most Border Collies are workaholics that love to have a job. You should give trick training or agility a try, it's fun and I bet your BC would love it!

[cattleprodanus]

I will take that under advisement. Thanks :)

[julzwertt]

This is so awesome and amazing! And the message sent along with it, that one should adopt from a shelter makes it even that much better. I love you and this dog and I've never even met you!

[ShelterMuttLover]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[EyesForLies]

You are the "Steve Irwin" of dogs!

Simply Amazing!

[TheHanayan]

すごいすごい！！

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[lyshaug]

Good job :)

Great recall!

[Fallen5t1]

Excelent Job!! congratulations to you and Vinny