Deb
Cocker Tommy 2 yrs who can bully some very young male dogs, He’s coming along great following your advice. My other cocker Riley 3 yrs is very different, a bit nervy but not reactive at all just vocal. I give them separate training and they are both great separately , however when together Riley barks much more even when excited to see a dog which automatically sets Tommy off as if he’s unsure what’s going on. I take them out separately often to try curb the pack behaviour any advise please
Gail
My 10 month GSD has developed into a playful bully and
seems to be resource guarding certain areas of the house, but in a good natured way. My GSD attempts to prevents my older smaller dog from entering the house and will chase him into another room at times. Is this a behavior I should be addressing? If so, how?The two play fairly well together outdoors and seem friendly most times. My GSD has never growled or seemed aggressive and her obedience training is progressing well.
Tara H
Hello,
We have a 18 week old Mal that our trainer just started on a prong. He is doing really well with it in the few day he has used it. He no longer pulls on walks and is almost non reactive to cars and people now. My question is, Do prongs tend to slide down neck a little while using? Do you think 18 weeks is to young?
I have watched all you videos on the prong already. Thank you for what you do. We are learning lots
Take Care
Tara and Kratos
Angela
Hello and thanks for all your help thus far! Your suggestion to put a harness on our 5.5 mo. Gsd/Mal mix to help with getting her to drop mulch/debris has really helped! Over the last few weeks, she has a habit of what we call “velociraptor attacks” when we go on walks. She starts growling and lunging at my husband, and when I leash correct, she continues and goes to bite my legs. There’s no real trigger that I can connect it to, so I’m wondering if you have any thoughts or suggestions?
Riggan
Lance and I hike daily through woods/creeks off leash. Maybe 1x/1-2 weeks something/one will be too much for him (noisy hikers, groups of bikers, etc). He hops off the trail to his safe zone (@ 2-10 ft). He will respond to sit/down. I can go to him, but his fear won’t let him enter the “danger” zone to come to me. As soon as the threat passes, he comes. Should I force this or let his confidence naturally build? He does not try to run and is no threat to people. He just needs some space. Thanks!
Sharon
3yr GSD who reacts aggressively when sees other dogs. My son can manage her with a martingale when sees other dogs. I can only manage her with a gentle leader/halti when other dogs in sight. What can I do to transition away from the gentle leader? I’m worried that using a prong around other dogs could backfire & would like to use the martingale like my son. Sometimes during our walk I am unable to distance from other dogs to suit her comfort zone (have been slowly working on her comfort zone)
Stephen A
Early on I trained him to heel coming around me to my left side which after seeing many videos appears to be old school. When in high drive he over shoots and then will repeat the return leading to a wrapped leash around my legs if I’m not quick enough to counter act. I have been told not to stim him when he is next to me though I see you may have a different take. I’ve been working on a left side return with some success. Can this return style + overshoot be corrected and how.
Thanks
Kathy U
How do you train to transition from prong collar?
Joy
My pup used to ride well in my Jeep but lately seems afraid regardless of things that I’ve tried (back seat hammock, seat belt, bed on the floor) so I am debating purchasing a crate for the back of my Jeep in hopes that 1) She will be more comfortable and 2) She will be more safe. Thoughts on this? Any brand better than others?
Lois H
I actually have two great toy boxes for Maggie. One in the kitchen and one in the living room, both overflowing. Today (Sunday) after giving her plenty of attention and exercise, Jack and I just wanted to relax and watch golf. Maggie wasn’t done playing and brought out the most annoying toys and wanted us to play. I now have a totally different attitude towards toys after watching your video. How do I undo this mess I created? Help!
Emil
Hi Robert, My 3.5mo old Mal walks on 16ft retractable leash. He rarely pulls, but he’s still running all over within that distance, smelling everything, picking up branches. Gets automatic correction if he reaches the end. I saw Siggy’s leash video, but wondering at what age should puppies start loose heeling vs allowing them to explore the environment? I impose occasional check-ins by calling his name and don’t move forward until he come back to me. Nevertheless, he’s very distracted on walks.
Jessica
18mo female working line GSD. High drive. Good obedience/house manners. Her favorite game is to carry her tug in her mouth and push her soccer ball with her nose for you to kick. If the ball is kicked fast, she will charge after it growling/hackles up. She is not possessive of it and wants to give it to us for more play. She would do this for hours if we let her. Could this cause her to be more aggressive towards small animals and objects that move. Bikes/cars/etc. have all been a challenge.
Traci V
Zoey was purchased to become a personal protection dog. I am a certified “positive only” dog trainer(I’m a balanced trainer) through Animal Behavior College. She has bonded with my husband but I got her for me to handle and train as the PPD. Will she allow me to handle her while training her as the PPD or would it be best that my husband be her handler while she is in training…?
Manuel C
Hi Robert, Lani our female Malinois is an extraordinary puppy. We brought her home 20 days ago and she has become very attached to me. Due to COVID I am teleworking, sharing long hours in my office with Lani, plus walks, training sessions; crate, potty training, down, is going very well, but detachment from me is difficult for her. She gets very anxious the moment I walk away from her. I am planning to move my office to another room, and gradually give other more space. Your advice is valuable.
Christina
Hi Robert and Janet! 6m old boxer, Ziva, recently started snarling/growling/barking w/fur standing up lunging & smacking the glass with her paw on my electric fireplace at her reflection. She doesn’t react this way to dogs she sees from the house,in public,or when dog friends visit. I’ve had the fireplace since I brought her home at 8wks and it’s never fazed her until now. “Leave it” works until she sees her reflection again.Overall training is going great thanks to your website. Any advice?
Kelly
Hi Robert & Janet! Thank you so much for taking the time to answer all of the questions! I feel so much more informed after listening to your AMA’s & training videos. Just great stuff! My question is at what age would you start rattlesnake avoidance training? I am on a ranch in So.Cal and do it, along with the vaccine, with my older dog (3 yr GSD), but don’t know when to safely do this with a younger dog. My pup is 3.5 months. I don’t know if this is something you start at a year old, etc…
Koby R
Hello Robert I have a 4 month old mal who is very dog friendly and a 4 year old lab mix who is very well trained but loves to play with the pup should I allow them to play together or limit the time they have to play your thoughts please and thank you
Cody
My 8 mo old hound mix (duke) understands sit, and not breaking until I allow him. He is learning the motion of down and will offer it when we are playing fetch. He does not do it if I say down yet, and I’m wondering if I am not training correctly. Also he will sometimes down if I ask for sit. At this point (training for 3 months) should I correct when he downs instead of sit to teach the difference? Thank you!
