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great video zak! long time watcher, 1st time commenter. i’ve been doing the
same thing with my dog who i rescued last december. due to the harsh winter
i wasn’t able to get out and start training her. she would pull
unrelentingly every time i put her on leash. using similar methods, as in
i stop each time she begins to pull and await her eye contact and then we
proceed when the leash is slack. keep making your great videos. – stony
My dog needs some work, she’s more of an escape artist than a puller. Got a
harness that won’t let her go now, but I’m going to an obedience class to
fix her anxiety problem anyway.
Sad to say my sweetheart of a German shepherd is a nightmare on walks.
Squirrels, cats, dogs, forget it. He also likes to bite my shoes every now
and again when I run with him, he’s a herding breed haha. I think he has
great potential, but he is very dog aggressive and I don’t know if I can
trust him
Zak, Let me get this straight, we kill 4 million dogs a year and you have
the balls to lie to people that it takes months to get a shelter dog to
walk on a leash without pulling simply because you don’t know how to use a
proper tool for a particular situation?
If a shelter dog still pulls on the leash, jumps, or lunges, after a couple
of WEEKS they don’t get adopted and they get euthanized. You’ve got some
ego, man. Your ignorance about leadership training techniques is fueling
the misinformation and lies that you’re pandering with all the scare
tactics and charged words … and the sad fact is … people will believe
your bollocks because you sold the sizzle of it feeling good to them while
the real steak reality is that more dogs will die because of it. You
crossed a new line. I can’t believe that I was once a fan of yours and
enjoyed your marker techniques.
You really don’t give a crap about helping dogs if it requires you to break
out of your comfort zone or doesn’t fall in line with your “feel good”
facade. You’re not rehabilitating dogs. You’re just a trick/agility
trainer. You would never even touch some of the dogs that are rehabilitated
by the trainers you publicly bash. Yet, even though you bash em, somehow
you have no problem sharing sponsors with them? That’s beyond hypocritical
and unethical. But, hey, as long as you get paid, right?
Newsflash. It’s not about you! It never will be.
Death before discomfort … you’re just downright cruel.
Lila, a golden retriever 4 months old puppy at the beginning of the ride
pulls a bit, minutes later, calm and walks very well; but later starts to
pull a little, especially when we are close to home.
The walk took 2 times a day, + / -2 km (1.24 miles) each ride.
My Springer pulled terribly as it’s their nature to be out in front
flushing game. I first trained her off the leash to come and sit next to me
whenever I said “heel”. Now whenever I feel the pull on the leash I just
say “heel” but this time continue walking and she just comes back to my
side and walks alongside me.
We tried several different harnesses on our husky to stop the pulling but
they didn’t work. It was hard to get her energy out because she wouldn’t
fetch and didn’t like toys. So we bought an X-back sled dog harness and
she pulls me around on my longboard, snowboard, and bike. Amazingly, after
teaching her things like when to wait and when to go, she walks on leash
really well now and she can even walk off leash and will stay beside me,
ignoring the other dogs and people walking around. Squirrels and rabbits
are another story though…
I would love to see some videos of how to deal with dog aggression and
people aggression humanely. I have seen many videos from other trainers,
but I would LOVE to see one from you. :)
I really like your method. Brandy (the beagle mix on the right) has been
through beginner’s training, but continues to pull on the leash. The
trainer had us just standing until the dog loosens on the leash, however,
that didn’t work really well at all. Brandy would just strain on the leash
until I performed an action, like pulling her back to me. I like this way
much better because it gives me an action to perform, which is what she
needs. Foster, my little fluffy guy, seems to be pretty good on the leash
so far.
My dogs walk great on the leash but we’re thinking about a puppy so we
appreciate the refresher course. I remember picking up the pace the first
few minutes of a walk. I understand thought that you want your puppy to
give you eye contact and to walk at your pace and not theirs. My dogs are
natural walkers I guess because I’ve never had much of a problem. Clicked a
leash on them and they walked at my pace. I didnt have a dog (long passed)
who pulled and I used the reverse direction. He got it after a little
training. You need lots of patience with a puppy biting you and your shoe
laces
I love that you used a rescue Pit for your video. Most of my client’s dogs
are Pits. I would say the biggest challenge for most people is learning how
to walk with their dog on a loose leash. It is also the most frustrating
skill to teach the humans because they are conditioned to hold the leash
tight, causing the dogs to pull.
Can you, at some point, address the dangers and pitfalls of retractable
leashes?
Your method is ineffective. You the expert had a terribly hard time . I
believe you are not disciplining your dog and the dog does virtually
anything she wants.(disciplne does not mean beat the dog)
My 10 year old BC is great until he sees another dog. We can’t walk passed
the other dogs we see yet but he happily will let them go by if we step off
the sidewalk and give him a few high value treats.
My puppy is 4.5 months and a dream on a leash. Every time she sees another
dog she knows treats are coming so she loves passing other dogs.
We’ve had our dog for 10 months now. He is very smart and we know he
understands commands to walk by our side and to slow down, but unless he is
tired after a brisk walk, he will be pulling us very hard once out of the
house. I hold the leash loose enough to allow him free movement, but I
also hold it near my hip and secure it fast once he pulls, then I stop. He
knows I stop because he is pulling, so right away he moves to my side, but
in only a few steps he will be pulling again! What to do in this case?
We’ve concluded he is simply stubborn, since he knows what he is doing.
I love that this video show how to walk a tough dog rather than a dog that
clearly has already been trained! You showed great versatility in your
approach – illustrates very well how sometimes what you think the dog wants
isn’t what they find rewarding and how important it is to trade in their
currency!
renetto
We may need to do a colab:)
BlackOwlOutdoors
great video zak! long time watcher, 1st time commenter. i’ve been doing the
same thing with my dog who i rescued last december. due to the harsh winter
i wasn’t able to get out and start training her. she would pull
unrelentingly every time i put her on leash. using similar methods, as in
i stop each time she begins to pull and await her eye contact and then we
proceed when the leash is slack. keep making your great videos. – stony
EvelineUK
Loving these videos, where it’s clear that the dog.. ummm.. needs a little
work…. 😉 Hope she’ll find a forever home soon!
clydefav
Zak, how do I stop my dogs from constantly wanting to stop and sniff while
on the walk!
Aeryun Stöcklein
Now THAT’S what I’m talking about!! More “real” videos like this please. I
feel we can learn the most from the not so pretty training sessions. ;)
Irish Saddlebred
My dog needs some work, she’s more of an escape artist than a puller. Got a
harness that won’t let her go now, but I’m going to an obedience class to
fix her anxiety problem anyway.
Dante Amani
My dog walks well but pulls when he encounters people or other dogs. He
also picks things up as he walks, so I would appreciate a video for that.
seldin911
That’s y pit bulls are killer dogs
BlackShepherdAzzy
Sad to say my sweetheart of a German shepherd is a nightmare on walks.
Squirrels, cats, dogs, forget it. He also likes to bite my shoes every now
and again when I run with him, he’s a herding breed haha. I think he has
great potential, but he is very dog aggressive and I don’t know if I can
trust him
Carlos Castro
Zack, is there anyways I can teach my puppy to eat a bit cleaner. He always
spills food and water over his bowl
Drea Tunstall
Terrible
Nyklor
Zak, Let me get this straight, we kill 4 million dogs a year and you have
the balls to lie to people that it takes months to get a shelter dog to
walk on a leash without pulling simply because you don’t know how to use a
proper tool for a particular situation?
If a shelter dog still pulls on the leash, jumps, or lunges, after a couple
of WEEKS they don’t get adopted and they get euthanized. You’ve got some
ego, man. Your ignorance about leadership training techniques is fueling
the misinformation and lies that you’re pandering with all the scare
tactics and charged words … and the sad fact is … people will believe
your bollocks because you sold the sizzle of it feeling good to them while
the real steak reality is that more dogs will die because of it. You
crossed a new line. I can’t believe that I was once a fan of yours and
enjoyed your marker techniques.
You really don’t give a crap about helping dogs if it requires you to break
out of your comfort zone or doesn’t fall in line with your “feel good”
facade. You’re not rehabilitating dogs. You’re just a trick/agility
trainer. You would never even touch some of the dogs that are rehabilitated
by the trainers you publicly bash. Yet, even though you bash em, somehow
you have no problem sharing sponsors with them? That’s beyond hypocritical
and unethical. But, hey, as long as you get paid, right?
Newsflash. It’s not about you! It never will be.
Death before discomfort … you’re just downright cruel.
Thowed Essay
i have a 3 month old pitbull, how do i get him to stop biting my shorts as
i walk lol
vriosm
Lila, a golden retriever 4 months old puppy at the beginning of the ride
pulls a bit, minutes later, calm and walks very well; but later starts to
pull a little, especially when we are close to home.
The walk took 2 times a day, + / -2 km (1.24 miles) each ride.
Andrew Scotchmer
My Springer pulled terribly as it’s their nature to be out in front
flushing game. I first trained her off the leash to come and sit next to me
whenever I said “heel”. Now whenever I feel the pull on the leash I just
say “heel” but this time continue walking and she just comes back to my
side and walks alongside me.
Teh Lazy Spartan
81st :D
Jim Wallak
My German shepherd is brilliant on walks!
Deidre Cross
My Douglas has a looooong way to go!
QuintessentialStefie
Chloe is full of shenanigans!
Janet Kreisman
My dogs are terrible. I can’t seem to stop them from pulling.
Keith Treason
We tried several different harnesses on our husky to stop the pulling but
they didn’t work. It was hard to get her energy out because she wouldn’t
fetch and didn’t like toys. So we bought an X-back sled dog harness and
she pulls me around on my longboard, snowboard, and bike. Amazingly, after
teaching her things like when to wait and when to go, she walks on leash
really well now and she can even walk off leash and will stay beside me,
ignoring the other dogs and people walking around. Squirrels and rabbits
are another story though…
John Fleshman
She pulls terribly but no I have not given up. She tries to chase loud
vehicles and any small critter that runs away from her.
TheChillimouse
my dog is terrible exept when he is wearing his backpack then he goes super
relax right by my side and just pulls then when he needs to GO.
Courtney Rowe
I would love to see some videos of how to deal with dog aggression and
people aggression humanely. I have seen many videos from other trainers,
but I would LOVE to see one from you. :)
Gladis Prado
Please do the video! and my poodle just needs a little work.
Tab Parfitt
I have a excellent walker, a needs work walk and extremely bad walker lol 3
dogs
Linda DeChow
I really like your method. Brandy (the beagle mix on the right) has been
through beginner’s training, but continues to pull on the leash. The
trainer had us just standing until the dog loosens on the leash, however,
that didn’t work really well at all. Brandy would just strain on the leash
until I performed an action, like pulling her back to me. I like this way
much better because it gives me an action to perform, which is what she
needs. Foster, my little fluffy guy, seems to be pretty good on the leash
so far.
Drea Tunstall
Would love to see a video of leaving things alone on the ground
Sasha Aimey
C
Vanilla Paw
Awesome Video – thanks so much <3
Joy Victory
My dogs walk great on the leash but we’re thinking about a puppy so we
appreciate the refresher course. I remember picking up the pace the first
few minutes of a walk. I understand thought that you want your puppy to
give you eye contact and to walk at your pace and not theirs. My dogs are
natural walkers I guess because I’ve never had much of a problem. Clicked a
leash on them and they walked at my pace. I didnt have a dog (long passed)
who pulled and I used the reverse direction. He got it after a little
training. You need lots of patience with a puppy biting you and your shoe
laces
Arlyn Sigeti
I love that you used a rescue Pit for your video. Most of my client’s dogs
are Pits. I would say the biggest challenge for most people is learning how
to walk with their dog on a loose leash. It is also the most frustrating
skill to teach the humans because they are conditioned to hold the leash
tight, causing the dogs to pull.
Can you, at some point, address the dangers and pitfalls of retractable
leashes?
pfavayi
Your method is ineffective. You the expert had a terribly hard time . I
believe you are not disciplining your dog and the dog does virtually
anything she wants.(disciplne does not mean beat the dog)
Paige adele
My 10 year old BC is great until he sees another dog. We can’t walk passed
the other dogs we see yet but he happily will let them go by if we step off
the sidewalk and give him a few high value treats.
My puppy is 4.5 months and a dream on a leash. Every time she sees another
dog she knows treats are coming so she loves passing other dogs.
Caramelo
We’ve had our dog for 10 months now. He is very smart and we know he
understands commands to walk by our side and to slow down, but unless he is
tired after a brisk walk, he will be pulling us very hard once out of the
house. I hold the leash loose enough to allow him free movement, but I
also hold it near my hip and secure it fast once he pulls, then I stop. He
knows I stop because he is pulling, so right away he moves to my side, but
in only a few steps he will be pulling again! What to do in this case?
We’ve concluded he is simply stubborn, since he knows what he is doing.
jesus juarez
my dogs just pulls to much and all she wants to do is smell everywhere
outside and that’s is the thing why she pulls to much
Victor Bog
sometimes our Mudi 2 month year old puppy is the best ever at walking on
the leash. Other times he’s just terrible what should I do?
Deb Murray
I love that this video show how to walk a tough dog rather than a dog that
clearly has already been trained! You showed great versatility in your
approach – illustrates very well how sometimes what you think the dog wants
isn’t what they find rewarding and how important it is to trade in their
currency!
ROBTAT2
Not sure id play tug if war as a treat with a pit bull , or any dog, but
good video