Using Corrections in Dog Training : Using Dog Roll Corrections

Dog rolls should only be used when a dog refuses to be calm. Learn about using dog roll corrections to instill leadership roles and balance a dog's behavior in this free pet training video.

Expert: Mark Siebel
Contact: www.DoggieStepsDogTraining.com
Bio: Mark Siebel has owned Doggie Steps Dog Training for four years and has worked with over 4,000 dogs. He teaches about health and nutrition for a new dog, general obedience, and behavioral adaptation.
Filmmaker: Dustin Daniels

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[jbenal]

The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior has issued a position statement explicitly warning against techniques such as this, which reflect poor practice in behavior modification and are also dangerous to the human performing them.

[VidorWireHairVizslas]

good grief! great way for people to get bitten by their dog! unbelievable.

[dabija123]

Simply stupid. Alpha roll is a very dangerous and unnecessary way to correct your dog.

[MelodyPythonVeria]

@brianthedogguy It may have been, but I wasn't alive then. I've never thought this was a good way to train a dog. From the first time I got my first dog positive reinforcement was what I thought, and still do think, is the way I can train a dog the best, and to not give my dog fear or cause my dog to think that my touch brings punishment.

[MelodyPythonVeria]

Actually, rolling the dog and pinning it is not something a wolf would do in a pack. It really tells nothing to your dog.

[brianthedogguy]

I find it interesting that most people commenting on this video are admonishing a practice that was the norm in dog training up until the early 80's when puppy classes and positive reinforcement became more popular and more available.

Clearly the trend - at least on this page - is for positive reinforcement based training. It seems amazing to me that there can be such a huge shift in thought, attitude and culture in just a few decades. Are we so fickle in our beliefs?

[dharmadogclicks]

You, Sir, are a moron! You need to take down these embarrassing videos and get an education re: animal behavior...

[andreseeta]

yea, ok.. how are you supposed to do this to a dog who is trying to bite?? of course he's able to roll that dog over, it doesn't have aggression issues.

[peteducation]

Sigh. That poor dog was displaying all sorts of signals that he was uncomfortable - even before that scary man touched him. Grimacing, panting, eyes squinting, lip licking, etc..

[RatsRule]

Another epic fail from Expert Village.

[thezooprincess]

Never alpha roll your dog! If you are having problems with aggression, contact a veterinary behaviorist or an accredited dog trainer!