For Fans of Dog Daddy Only: This is What We are Doing to “Dog Daddy “ and Why 

Because he wants the publicity not to actual learn.

I'd love to see this guy try to use his methods on some of the fear aggressive dogs that de Oliveira works with!! Seriously. If you train your dogs from puppies to be well socialized and you are a calm, assertive person who understands the way dogs see the world you'll be fine; but if you're trying to change the behaviour of a dog who has been poorly raised with clueless owners Zak's methods will get you nowhere.

because he cant do it. He is shit scared of these dogs as most people are who have little to no experience.

Ofcourse there are multiple ways and Augusto is always open about his multiple methods and how the shorts don't capture the full 3 hour class. That said, Zak George has no method for training the very aggressive dogs.

There are many ways to train a dog, but abusing a dog is not the moral choice.

Who's abusing dogs? You assume lots while knowing little about what he does and how he does it. Just like Zak. I think this is more about Zak's youtube views than actual dog training.

@@billharding8411 Purposely provoking a dog and choking it is animal abuse.

Waiting for Zaks training of a hard to control dogs instead of training puppies.

😂 because he doesn't produce the same results for family dog owners.

There's a reason for that. He basically only trains his own border collie which isn't even well trained after several years. Just a case of a fake dog trainer going after a real one who is actually saving dogs lives and answering the call of desperate owners around the world. People who drive witch hunts and virtue signal like this are quite often the worst people of all.

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@@kevj9589he must’ve snitched DD when he went to Australia 😎🚬

@@jdrankwalter😂😂😂

EXACTLY!!

Yep. A lot of people seem to forget that using DD’s methods are usually a last resort because they’ve exhausted all other options. And in the end, it’s way better than having to end its life.

Putting people's lives at risk is not a better solution. This makes the dogs even worse bite risks.

@@GoldenWolf248 have you even watched Augusto? He's literally doing the opposite saving people from getting bit and he's not resorting to shock collars like many lazy trainers.

@@ComeHere-KittyKitty there are other more humane ways to go about training an aggressive dog.

Why are we here in this life, why do we die, what will happen to us after death?

@@nevergiveup5939😂

​@@zakgeorgeAll the answers to these questions are in the Quran God said in quran (And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me).He also said([He] who created death and life to test you [as to] which of you is best in deed - and He is the Exalted in Might, the Forgiving ) There are many Verses in Quran that talk about what will happen to us after death try to read it to know the truth

Nah we are not wondering that, we know why you do it, there is no better propaganda than controversy. Prime example of a little angry Chihuahua Zak going against a GSD DD with such good mental that not only does he not bite the little devils head off but even offers him money to get better at dog training and educating himself.

​@@zakgeorgeI see you are getting hate from many but I am glad to see that despite this you remain strong, kind, and polite while still expressing that this is wrong. Thank you so much for addressing this issue.

Not potentially. Most certainly. Practicalit aside, DD is a millionaire. He has a lot of money and influence. This is a litmus test. If he’s able to crush someone who could easily wipe him into bankruptcy with court cost and fines, imagine what he will do, or can do to a regular trainer Or a mom and pop doggy daycare. Surprises most is that they are no professional organizations taking on this guy. They’re either on it, or as useful as the United Nations.

Sadly too many people think with their emotions, especially nowadays when society has become the softest of cotton puffs. Tough love used to be a thing, but no more. They fail to see that a few seconds of discomfort is better than euthanization or a shelter. 😥

@@dianadelcastillo1896 or a few minutes of stress and discomfort is better than years of living in stress and discomfort just so people like Zak can say "I only give treats!"

Because Zak George is JEALOUS of what he cannot do, and that's alot ! 😅😂😅

🤣@@joannelucas6760

Hahahaha, love it

Here are some more videos for you to learn all about these issues! Each one of these videos has extensive sources cited with links in their descriptions! I highly encourage you to check them out, and I welcome comments and questions about anything discussed in these videos, too! Ask away! * State of Emergency: The Dog Training Crisis is Here. The Case Against Aversive Tools: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-BWM_gHMQaUQ.html * Have I been wrong about dog training this whole time?? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bkulCnZpQMU.html * Why You’ve Never Seen me Train an Aggressive Dog: ru-vid.comVXM1l7Ae_VA?feature=share * But what about dogs who correct each other? Is this a valid rationale for using aversives? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zjvEuOtC3MQ.html * Why the Alpha Myth is Wrong Twice: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-K9vSrUiJlFU.html * What Kind of Collar? Why Some Dog Trainers Don’t Want You to Use a Harness: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EgLLbaQPtgs.html Thank you again so much for being here and seeking to improve your life with your dogs ❤ See you in the comments!

What a horrible thing to organize. Augusto is doing so much good in the world and what you're doing is so counter-productive and negative. There are so many corrupt things to protest....why on earth would you spend your energy targeting one of the few people doing so much good for dogs? The videos you're showing here aren't even close to the whole story...you're not showing the follow uo and how much better all these dogs get...he's preventing many of these owners from putting their dogs down. He's teaching them the whys and how to read their dogs, so they can give them a better life and prevent them from attacking someone. I'm so baffled by your behavior. Please stop this destructive, utter nonsense. Like humans, dogs need discipline and strong guidance. You're not doing dogs any favours here!!

@@zakgeorge ZAK GEORGE will you be held responsible for any acts of outburst, hate speech or violence that may occur due to your suggestion to protest???

Thank you for your common sense, BTW, DOG Daddy is NOT ABUSIVE. His thousands of happy clients will tell you, he did not hurt their dog.

Absolutely love this! Have you ever found the need to use physically aversive methods as part of the behavior modification plan outside of emergencies?

@@zakgeorgenever! We may use light body pressure (stand in front of our dog’s view of a trigger) to help them look at us but that’s probably the most physical/aversive thing we do. It’s paired with a “leave it” command and a reward when they look at the handler. Eventually you fade stepping in front of the dog. That’s pretty much it. My personal dog is extremely dog reactive and now we are able to walk anywhere without little to no reaction from her. Sure it took longer to train this way than yanking her around for 10 minutes, but I know she’s much happier and confident

Good on you and your dedication to dogs. Lovely.

I do the same with foster and rescue Border Collies. They are scary intelligent and they shut down when not treated properly - as in R+ training. I use parts of the “Trust Technique” methods, but without the esoteric BS.

I have been working with rescue pitbulls the same way, with mostly positive, but sometimes barriers of myself to distract. NEVER abusive force. I have worked with some even scheduled for euthanasia because of a bite or attack incident. It may take weeks or sometimes months of showing the dog I can be trusted and then reinforcing that with slow socialization. I have NEVER had to resort to violence and psychologically "breaking" any dog. I have been enriched and made better by learning from Zak as well. Also, I fell in love with every rescue and kept them, rather than rehome. So none were ever rehomed. I wish I could help more, but the rehoming part is so hard.

YES!!! Amen to that! And couldn't agree with you more!

does childrens aid society say one time kids discomfort is ok or are they on u @@TheConspiracyTherapist805

This right here. Especially when the alternative for so many of these dogs is to literally be put down

The only difference is that they'll still live in fear and anger afterwards, they'll just hide it better

@amxzingseries1848 No, they don't. Have you seen them dogs years later. Complete transformation. No aggression, anxiety, etc.

EXACTLY

As a Balanced dog trainer, Former police K9 handler, and dog lover thank you so much for spreading this message! You're amazing and you're an awesome caretaker of your furry friend. Proper training is so so important and as you said there are absolutely dogs that required a balanced training method. Thank you!

As a Balanced dog trainer, Former police K9 handler, and dog lover thank you so much for spreading this message! You're amazing and you're an awesome caretaker of your furry friend. Proper training is so so important and as you said there are absolutely dogs that required a balanced training method. Thank you!

Thanks for sharing. So good for people to hear this.

Exactly! He''s using selective clips to attack DD at the first stage of taking the leash with dogs that don't trust and want to eat him alive bc they aren't trusting him as their handler yet and he proves every time that the dogs really want to be confident and lead by a handler who makes them feel safe. Also these two are using "science" and "psychology" as weaponized terms to discredit DD. Shameful and petty if you ask me. DD is humane and loves dogs, otherwise he wouldn't be doing it the way he is and I think this guy is in it for the money and he is jealous and threatened by DD's success story in my opinion. It's pretty evident that Zak is selective with which dogs he works with to make his own videos and this isn't anything more than a YT war he's started with a guy who wasn't trying to focus on him at all. It reminds me of the way we see political youtubers on each side doing nothing but attacking each other for content. Like they watch each other's channels just to have content as they talk about the other. This feels very much the same as that. Zak needs to meet DD and take his challenge for the $50K that DD has offered him to meet up and prove his methods on the same type dogs that Zak doesn't get to pick and choose. (Though if he really believes what he is shoveling out he would not take the money and just accept the challenge). 'Doesn't matter if takes Zak longer, if he really believes his methods are better then I don't see DD having a problem with documenting it with a dog that he is given at the meeting, as long as it is on the level and Zak isn't allowed to edit and DD should be present during the sessions while he works to prove himself with a 110 pound aggressive dog that came with a muzzle and an owner who is at the end of their rope desperate for help, for instance. FTR I have applied some of DD's and Ceasar's methods and they have worked with my 110 pd 2 year old GS Rudy. I see no problem, we are happy and he goes everywhere with me behaving well with me now, but I still have work to do on meeting other strange dogs and people.

Thank you for sharing your story! These people that spread hate for DD do not understand what it takes to work with aggressive dogs. Zak won't but yet they praise him. For what? Bullying a young man that is actually saving lives of these dogs and their owners.

@@standandfight5573 100%

He can't, because real dog training is not done in couple hours. DD is just suppressing unwanted behaviour with outdated methods

@user-ie6lk5wy2v DD has been doing this for years so where are all the people who unhappy with the long term results of his training?

@@user-ie6lk5wy2v YES, YOU ABSOLUTELY SEE REAL DRAMATIC CHANGE THAT CAN TAKE PLACE VERY RAPIDLY. WHAT IS MORE DIFFICULT IS THE PERMANENT CHANGE THAT WILL REQUIRE CONTINUED TRAINING!!! ZAC HAS NEVER TRAINED A LARGE WILD AGREESIVE DANGEROUS BREED

@@user-ie6lk5wy2v NOT per the hundreds of families he has helped!!!

Is your dog aggressive?

Zak won't do that. 6 months ago, on Dog Daddy's youtube, DD offered Zak $50,000 to train the same aggressive dogs that Dog Daddy trains, using Zak's methods to show everyone that his methods are better than Dog Daddy's.....but Zak won't do it. Which completely ruins Zak's credibility. And now just makes him look like a fan who lets DD live in his head, rent free.

Zak is afraid of very aggressive and reactionary dogs.

his method will never work on the dogs DD helps. Have you watched a long video of DD then come back

Prove he evaded a court order and didn't pay. These people did not go back to the court of law and get the court to issue an order so they could seize his property when he allegedly didn't pay? That is the remedy in the US. I call bs on their claim to not have received their judgment and they didn't pursue that further in court. If you can't prove it's true then at least say it's alleged.

@@ZaryaTheLaika You might be right about his past but my comment was about the training challenge. Everyone makes mistakes. Why are you deflecting?

@@ZaryaTheLaika I'm not even a huge dog daddy fan myself but Zak is soooo cringe. Zak would never accept the types of dogs that dog daddy works with. Its borderline harassment how Zak is stalking him and taking protestors with him. Zak isn't even Canadian yet hes trying to get the CBSA to ban him sooo cringe. Zak shows his true colours by not accepting the DD challenge. "I won't platform somebody who abuses dogs" excuses. You'd think he would want to do everything in his power to show DD better ways of handling aggressive dogs. Zak knows full well hes going to lose thats why you hear all these excuses.

Exactly

This guy refuses to take on any truly aggressive dogs that need rehabilitation from the pound to get ready for adoption

Zak has a few series where he trains untrained and sometimes aggressive shelter dogs

@@sarahjames5176 do you have links to go with those?

@@sarahjames5176 he has not dealt with any vicious dog to the degree DOG DADDY has. DOG DADDY helps those dogs that everyone else has GIVEN UP ON, including trasiners, vets and owners. Without DOG DADDYS help those dogs would have either lived a life of hate or euthanized

@@sarahjames5176 Please share a link. Which are you referring to?

Great point.

Threatening to put down a dog is purely emotional. Zak is stating facts. There is absolutely no reason to get into the ethical comparison of death and long-term stress / fear when there are people willing to spend money and time to understand their dogs. This is not about "Dog Daddy" but his fans and other people that are getting misguided by him. Yes, there might be one less "trainer" "saving" dogs that are otherwise put down without the "Dog Daddy" but there are millions of people not getting misguided on the other hand. Furthermore, as stated, these "methods" are in no way treating the underlying issue and science clearly proves that it might worsen aggression long-term. So, there might not even be any positive impact on "Dog Daddys" side of the story.

@@ericb8985 One big problem without condoning any training philosophy or ranking it. The science is not there. Nobody made any scientific evidence yet one way or the other. This is a matter of conviction to some people it might even look like a somewhat like a religous conviction. It is not science just because one wants to believe in a certain way just because ones belief system gets confirmed with circumstancial indications. I have done a little research and there is no scientific proof one way or the other. My point is that the subject tends to get too emotional - and both sides should try and see it from the perspective of the other. One indirect point you were making is that some thing has gone wrong before a guy like Dog Daddy is called to fix the issue. That will be me repeating the point of trying to see this from both sides.

@@Vagn-uy9zx I appreciate you trying to find a common ground. However, there is a lot of science out there. Pavlov’s classical conditioning dates back to 1897, Skinner’s operant conditioning to 1971 and there is a lot more when you consider „The comperative Analysis of learning“ (Bitterman 1975) discussing learning for all animals. Comparative psychology is no certain field of research but reading studies on learning of horses, humans and rats surely benefits the understanding of learning of dogs. Let’s go back to Pavlov and the so-called „Defensive Conditioning“. It states that unwanted stimuli cause undesirable responses such as fears. Furthermore, a previously unconditioned neutral stimulus that always precedes an unwanted stimulus soon also triggers the same response thereby becoming a conditioned stimulus. In the example of an owner beating their dog, the pain (unwanted stimulus) might cause fear (undesirable response). The owner approaching the dog is, if not already conditioned otherwise, a neutral stimulus and it always precedes the beating. This will soon result in the dog already experiencing fear when their owner approaches as this turns into a conditioned stimulus. As you can see, no further neutral stimulus will ever be able to counter this response long-term as it will ultimately be conditioned to trigger the response itself. The only option to take the fear off the dog is to introduce a stimulus that is already conditioned to a more desirable response (so-called "systematic desensitization"), e.g. offering treats resulting in excitement. The understanding of classical conditioning changed throughout time as described in „Pavlovian conditioning: It's not what you think it is“ (Rescorla, 1988) and there is a lot more to consider when observing learning. In our example, the owner approaching the dog with treats can cause either one of the responses (fear, excitement) depending on the maginitude of the stimulus, the aversion to pain, the liking of the treats and many more. However, there is some more science to consider: „Learning under stress: how does it work?“ (Joels et al, 2006) describes that stress impairs learning unless it is experienced in the context and around a time of event that needs to be remembered, or when the hormones and transmitters released in response to stress exert their actions on the same circuits as those activated by the situation, that is, when convergence in time and space takes place. A scared and thereby stressed dog is therefore impaired in learning as long as the learning doesn’t focus on the given occassion or the already associated actions (fight & flight). It will have a hard time to learn desirable responses or calm down. That’s the main reason why trainers like Zak will always try to stay below the „threshold“ triggering the undesirable behavior. Possible ways to improve the chances of a desirable response in our given scenario is to approach slowly, to not approach at all and throw the treats and so on. In the perfect scenario, you won’t ever see the scared responses and therefore think that the dog trainer never faced „really aggressive“ dogs. Now there is of course a lot more science in psychology and sometimes even the tiniest details matter but the overall consensus with animals alike is that they are best motivated through rewards and that strong emotions skip rational thinking („Thinking, Fast and Slow“, Daniel Kahnemann). From what I have seen, the „Dog Daddy“ does not comply with any of these wisdoms and directly hurts dogs.

@@ericb8985 I very much appreciate your response and I agree with your list of littature. What I was reading into the discussions was the science of reinforcements - negative and positive and the combinations and balance of that in dog training. In that case I would have been more correct, my bad. It is my understanding tha all public trainers even Dog Daddy recommend and prefer positive training methods because it is the best for for all parties involved. Where the disagreement starts between trainers is when or maybe even never to condone the use of some sort of negative reinforcements even small ones. I am not inspired to try what Dog Daddy is doing in the videos with agressive dogs and I don’t think and hope people do. Good or not so good I have the impression that his abilities are unique or rare, here I am just judging from the videoes. The dogs shown in the videos are reacting bad and the reason to that is an important thing - if Dog Daddy helps the owner and dogs to get over that using a harsher approach is as I see it probably OK. A better approach earlier to avoid the behavior Dog Daddy is helping with would be preferrable of course. The amount of stress the dogs are in at the beginning of the videos is huge. Adding a stressor of outside control and on the surface is solving the issue is what gives me the impression of that it is probably OK. The long term stress is arguably already there and if it is now gone (on the surface) it can be conscieved as a good thing. What the short videos are not showing is how the dogs and owners are doing long term even next week I will admit. Without beeing ethical but practical. If an owner of an agressive dog is to put the dog down or use Dog Daddy to fix the issue, what would the average owner choose??? I have a very unscientiffic impression that more and more dogs are allowed to behave as they want and grow into bad dogs. Could it be explained with lack of training or ineffective methods?

Becouse dogs can't fucking understand what you are saying . You can't compare fucking human to a dog.

Because a dog is a dog. Would you use a leash and collar on a person?

Try those things on animals that don't want to please you. Take a domestic cat. That 10 pound tabby will destroy you if you tried that on them. There are people that train wild animals. And they NEVER use any positive punishment. It's the difference between Siegfried & Roy verses the old lion tamers at the circus with a whip. Dog training need to get away from the way they trained circus animals.

​@@stephendurnan3609you think Sigfried and Roy didn't use +P? 😅

Dogs are NOT people. D

Great question thank you! I have links in the description of this video to a handful of additional, more in-depth videos I have made on this topic. In each of those videos’ descriptions are extensive sources and resources to back up the information that’s presented! I would recommend starting with the video called “state of emergency: the dog training crisis is here!” Or “have I been wrong about dog training this whole time?” because those two are extra citation-rich 🙌

What a great reply. I will delve into this. I have a new Lab puppy coming in a week to join my 11 year old Lab. This would be a great time for more education and a reset on perspective for what will now be my fourth Lab over about 35 years. Looking forward to the journey and will also comb through your videos and books as well for a new fresh start and perhaps some revelations!@@zakgeorge

Thank you for sharing your story with us. It serves as a somber reminder of why we must continue to advocate for ethical practices and insist on transparency and honesty in a

Post this everywhere!

I’m sorry for your loss 😢

Lies.

@@Jaisha26 I wish they were.

This is what positive reinforcement loves to do - bash everyone else. DD shouldn't be around dogs. But Zak shouldn't be either. Jeff Gellman got death threats, his family got threats of harm and rape. Wonder how many death threats DD is getting because of Zak's crusade - that ends up being another nothing burger to increase views and cause more division. Zak went to war with Robert Cabral and Ivan Balabanov, more nothing burgers. If B.F Skinner were required reading - dog owners would be kicking Zak's arse for his lies. They are certified in garbage.

😂 I like it. Zak needs to use positive reinforcement to deal with dd behaviour.

Haha underrated comment

@@joshymana6411, I second that!

oh the irony

I hope Zak answered you ?

lol, so much so for the growing eyeline.

I thought the same… Threatened or Aroused? Hmm😮

He's probably just responding to his attraction to dog daddy. Come on out of the closet dude

You are one conspirator theories. You are crazy. Read the comments on his videos.

You're tripping' dude. Slow down on the Ritalin.

I agree with this and thank you so much for your hard work. I know it’s an emotional job!

So how do you help an aggressive dog? I’m not talking about a fearful dog, just an angry aggressive dog.

​@@ccap3211they cuddle them lol😅😂😂😂😂

absolute nonsense. try training a dog like mine any other way than this. I'd much rather Dog Daddy correct my dog than a big mastiff get angry and attack him. His training methods suit certain dog types and you just don't use the sane methods. I would genuinely enjoy watching you attempt to do a more effective job than DD. stay in your own lanes and stay humble

@ccap3211 first you need to understand how to manage but also look at it from the dog's point of view. What are those outside stimulus that causes the fear. Very few dogs are "aggressive " but rathscared to death and they do not know how to respond

Nope he can't train shit

He'd never do it.

No, he can't train these dogs

Love this idea 😂

ZAC you are just jealous because you can't help the dogs like he can. I have trained my gentle poodle, my pit bull and my German short hair pointer with his methods with wonderful results. None of his methods require any roughness❤❤❤❤❤ you need to become informed. Your clips are of dogs that he is training that are trying to bite him and he is just showing them that he is the leader. Your techniques may work with a few dogs but it is irresponsible too say they will work with all dogs. I am a licensed behavioral psychilogist by trade and see no issues with his training. He is the biggest dog lover I have ever met in person.

Literally gave dogs trauma??

@@amxzingseries1848 maybe gave snowflakes trauma. The dogs are better than ever.

EXACTLY.

Wow, that’s an amazing point.

What happens when you can’t give it treats atm? ENABLING THE BEHAVIOR.

Ty

Agreed. In the dog world, when I dog grossly mis-behaves they aren't gentle or human with each other. Too often we try to treat dogs like humans. They are not. And the dogs he is more physical with a large very strong dogs.

With professionals trained in the field, you'll rarely see the aggressive dog behave aggressively because the professional knows their triggers and trains them with enough distance from the trigger (which gets smaller over time) to keep the dog in a stress-zone in which they can learn. Aka the professional handles the dog in such a way to prevent aggression from occurring.

@@TransmogenyShow us then??!!!! That’s all we’re asking! Why doesn’t Zak come to one of DD seminars and show us this method. Case closed then 👍🏽

Couldn't agree with you more!

Have you Put it around your Neck and pulled? Have you pulled from behind?

It's interesting how in Zac's videos Dog Daddy clips are sped up and look harsher because of that. I can't help but to suspect there is a personal issue between Zac and Dog Daddy here. All the long-term issues that Zac raises as concerns, have they actually happened with Dog Daddy's dogs that he has helped?

@@That_one_witchy_guy You don't get it. If you never had need for using one on a large breed that has been bred as working guard dogs or for pulling then you obviously don't understand the premise and how pressure is actually applied when placement is done correctly. It's not meant to cause pain and you don't have to use it that way when placed correctly. if it slips down around the shoulders they will pull against it and still large breed dogs don't really feel what you think. The ends are dull. We aren't talking about yanking around a Yorkie on a prong collar. Even the Dog Whisperer uses a slip choke collar on the dogs he works with that are small to medium sizes. The prong collar is only meant to direct and correct, if someone is yanking and having their dog pulling against it the whole time they are using it wrong and don't have it placed right. There are people DD has worked with who wouldn't walk their dogs due to using harnesses that their large breeds would pull them with the whole time so they couldn't enjoy the walk with the dog pulling them down even, especially when reacting to other dogs or people, so they gave up. With the prong collar placed right and some instruction on how to use it correctly DD helped people start walking their large breed dogs again and eventually you don't need it when they are behaving out of habit and consistency. No one is trying to hurt our pets using a prong collar, we are trying to build a more healthy relationship that we can trust our large breed pets are going to respond to and ultimately behave with confidence so at some point it isn't needed. We want to trust our dogs aren't going to be a liability to others and for them to trust us so they follow commands and will be calm and confident. I had my doubts at first with my two year old German Shepard bc of all the people who want to complain about it and don't understand it's use, but after watching DD and taking those pointers I have since changed my mind and gotten great results with my very large GS.

Definitely talked more about how he knos the way but with no proof on how to correct things. Also he backtracks n says "not attacking" but yet he jus continues how they are wrong n hes right with no examples. Funny that is.

@@LDYFOX408 if your talking about DD, he shows examples of his training and the reasons. He very much is passionate about training owners to do the right way. As he trains he tells the psychology of why certain moves are for a dog.

I've got a AKC dutch shepherd and also a Australian Shepard mixed with blue heeler. We're training with an outstanding trainer who has been doing this for over 30 years and is very well decorated in the field of breeding, training police and service dogs protection and detection and of course general obedience classes make sure dogs can live a balanced and meaningful life I'm glad you didn't listen to this guy who's just really wrong and maybe jealous and definitely overzealous . We use these same training as Dog Daddy more or less.. correcting with a lead or prong has made a exponential difference in our dogs lives already and until we can link up online and communicate to them this is how they train their own packs right this very moment

And I don't think you would use a prong collar if it hurt/ abused your dog !❤

Prong collars are highly effective tools that are not painful or abusive, used correctly.

What idiot does a tiny yorkie on a choke chain? My puppy class last winter begin spring isn't perfect either. I also didn't learn anything on puppy class. I had Lola at 8 weeks. And the puppy course only started at 13 weeks. By then I had already learned everything from Zak. Pyppy course teaching you methods that could go horibly wrong. And also went wrong 2 times, and then i was totally done with it. It took me 2 times, because i was a bit desperate. She was jumping up, biting my clothes. And that wasn't much of a problem while i was wearing a thick leather winter coat. But when it turned spring she was biting my boobs, outch, destroying my shirt and bra. So at puppy class they recommended putting your knee up when they jump, not hard, just gentle. But still that shit is dangerous. If the timing is bad, they end up with your knee under there jaw, with the risk of biting their tongue off. Second time it went wrong, was inside on a slippery tile floor, she splayed her paws so far, like bambi on the ice, in the movie. Not healthy for a puppy. I had that experience too with my Lola. Some dog escaped the yard, and attacked my Lola. Luckily she was wearing a harness, and i could lift her above my head. My sister in law, recommended to keep her awake for at least 3 hours. And in this situation overstimulation is good in a positive way. Keep your dog busy, playing, or chewing or puzzle games, but don't let them sleep. Then they most likely do not store that negative experience. And it worked for my Lola, because she still loves playing with other dogs. She even wants to go to the dog that attacked her. So i dont think she remembers anything.

Dogs that small don’t need choke collars. That’s so uncalled for. They’re for bigger dogs with bad aggression issues. That lady sounds insane/

@@ccap3211 Ye that's pretty insane.

You've never watched one of DD's long videos showing a full training....have you? Anyone can take clips and make anything look traumatic and/or horrible...DD is awesome and saves dog's lives!

@@normawitter7773 I actually *have* watched a couple of Dog Daddy's videos, but I don't need to watch the long ones to see that dragging a dog around by the neck is going to be traumatic for the dog and risks physical injury. It's absolutely DISGUSTING that you call this "life saving." And he knows what he's doing is wrong, because he actively hides what location his workshop will be at until about a week beforehand. If you know or even just think you're in the right, you don't do that.

I've watched quite a few of the shorts and have never seen him "dragging" a dog around by it's neck.......so, someone ain't being straight!@@CaffeineWords

@@normawitter7773 Yeah, it's you because there's multiple videos and clips of him doing this 🙄

@michaelhersman2661, best response so far!

Yes, that’s what I see. I think Zak shouldn’t have started this argument.

You don't need to abuse a dog under the label of 'saving' them. Unnecessary force is just that, unnecessary. Dog Daddy is a performer who likes to do supposed quick fixes when in fact he has done nothing sustainable nor created a safe pet for anyone.

my dog was scheduled for euthanasia within 48 hours and was pulled from the shelter by a rescue. i couldn't touch him for 6 months without him biting me. he lunged at people and other dogs on the sidewalk. he couldn't go to vet appointments without a muzzle, and was refused from multiple dog groomers for aggression. 7 years later, he is rehabbed with positive reinforcement ONLY. justifying this abuse by saying it saves dogs from euthanasia is BS. it's not necessary. it is a continuation of abuse and neglect.

@@candaysium aw congrats I'm so glad to hear that. At the end of the day people just want to help their dogs so I hope there's more exposure of situations like yours so people like dog daddy can potentially improve their practices. I use a shock collar and it completely changed my and my dogs life. And this was after 5-6 years of bashing my head against a wall trying positive reinforcement only. I've only had to use the shock a handful of times and she is so so so much calmer and happier for it. Just my experience.

​@@candaysiumSeven years later? That sounds more like your biting beast of the field grew old and tired, than any PR methods making a difference

Ty

Have you been to his seminar ?

A human would go to prison for treating another human in this manner. !!!!!

He literally saves dogs from being euthanized so you're saying you want to see more dogs put down.

Absolutely.......

Very happy!

No, they're not. Heads bowed, tails tucked, they look terrified of him.

You would have to be blind not to see the success with The Dog Daddy then the owners…..😏

What success? Suppressing dogs, so that they no longer show fear signals, but doing nothing to actually cure the fear?

​@@MarketaSovova you're gaslighting

He's been offered $50,000 from DD to show his methods but not will. Probs because he has none!

Most of these dogs are physically trying to attack him and that’s why he’s holding them out on the leash trying to create distance from them.

It’s all for show, likes and $$

You're confusing appeasement language (dogs basically asking us not to hurt them any more) with happiness. You're confusing a dog in a shut down state with a relaxed one. This probably happens because that's what Dog Daddy is telling you - that guy is not your friend, he's just a dog abuser - may he rot in prison! And if dogs are those vicious beasts you're describing, we shouldn't keep them around - don't you think?

@@alexsarbu3978 oh please...so you speak dog huh? Where did you go to school for that? The proof is in the pudding and just ask any one of Augusto s clients how their dogs are doing now? I guarantee you that they are happy and their dogs are doing great, they are happy, unafraid and finally content. PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING!

@@alexsarbu3978 DO YOU EVEN REALIZE HOW MANY DOGS THAT AUGUSTO HAS SAVED?!? HE GOES TO SHELTERS FREE OF CHARGE AND TRAINS THE DOGS THAT THEY ARE ABOUT TO EUTHANIZE BECAUSE THEY ARE UNADOPTABLE. HE DOES THIS FREE OF CHARGE...HE HAS SAVED THOUSANDS OF DOGS AND YOU SAY HE SHOULD ROT IN PRISON?!? YOU ARE NOT WELL. SO IF HE GOES TO PRISON WHICH HE NEVER WOULD BECAUSE HE DOESNT ABUSE ANY ANIMALS BUT IF YOU HAD IT YOUR WAY THINK OF THE THOUSANDS OF DOGS THAT WOULD END UP GETTING EHTHANIZED BECAUSE THE ONLY PERSON WHO WOULD TOUCH THEM IS IN PRISON. BUT YOU GUYS ARE OK WITH THAT RIGHT?!? EUTHANIZE THEM BECAUSE DOG DADDY WILL ABUSE THEM, RIGHT? THATS WHAT YOU ALL WANT. ITS ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE WHAT ALL OF YOU ARE DOING WHEN U WOULDNT TOUCH ONE OF THESE AGGRESSIVE DOGS WITH A 10 FOOT POLE! AUGUSTOS RESULTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES AND HIS CLIENTS AND THEIR DOGS ARE FINALLY HAPPY AND YOU ALL WANT TO SHUT HIM DOWM. DO YOU REALIZE HOW MANY DOGS WOULD BE KILLED IF YOU GOT YOUR WAY?!? HOW MANY DOGS LIVES HAVE YOU SAVED FROM EUTHANASIA?!? SERIOUSLY, HOW MANY? BECAUSE I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT AUGUSTO HAS GOT YOU BEAT!!

@@alexsarbu3978 by the way, DOGS WAG THEIR TAILS WHEN THEY ARE HAPPY AND COMFORTABLE....not when they are 'asking someone not to hurt them anymore' ...do you realize how ridiculous that sounds?!? A tail wagging dog is a happy dog!! It's as simple as that. Most of augustos dogs have wagging tails at the end of his videos and many many times they smile and try to give him a kiss, thanking him.

​@@TheConspiracyTherapist805 Believing the myth that "DOGS WAG THEIR TAILS WHEN THEY ARE HAPPY AND COMFORTABLE" gets people bitten. "But he was wagging his tail!" - never mind the dog's stiff posture, hackles raised, lips licking and growling. Or, in DD's case, many appeasement signals. Yet you try to mock me with "so you speak dog"? Dogs wag their tail in many different ways, and for many different reasons. Show me a dog which, after DD's "training", does the helicopter wag - not timid, slow wags with the tails lowered. Tail must move butt - that's a happy wag (typically, not always). Learn, and avoid getting bitten!

Ty

That book that changed my mind was 'Don't Shoot the Dog' by Karen Pryor. She trained dolphins and developed 'clicker training'. That is used to train many different wild animals. Hell, I have domesticated cats that would tear you to shreds for using any positive punishment on them. And you can train cats using only positive reinforcement to do all sorts of tricks.

@@stephendurnan3609 that’s the one we read!

I don't want to be rude, but dogs are not humans. It is demeaning to dogs when we treat them as if they are, as if they are children. We have to look at dogs and how they understand corrections amongst themselves in order to be able to train them in a a way which doesn't cause them stress. We have to learn their language. I had a dog which I trained with Zak's methods, it was fine up to a point. However, it ended in tears because in the moment that I needed complete control, I discovered I didnn't have it. It was too late. A dog's nature is it's nature and it can often be disguised, but we must not forget it is never going to change. My current dog has been taught differently, positive where it works (and it does work well), but if she shows aggressive behaviour she will learn, in that very instant, that it is unacceptable to me. I have only had to correct her once. It was put to the test when she took off after a deer, but came to an instant halt when I told her to "down". The deer got away and my dog did not have to be muzzled. I will also say this, I train hours every week. It never ends, but the training is fun for her. Something new everyday to engage and keep her interest engaged. In conclusion, I think dog trainers should show more professionalism than to launch attacks on other trainers. I know Zak has been invited to join discussions on training methods, but he avoids it. It seems indicative of his willingness to launch covert attacks and not to take responsibility for them.

If you see him in person he is not abusing these dogs. I am a psychologist by trade and am extreme dog lover.

Absolutely! I’ll do my best to give you an overview of how we approach this Working with a dog that exhibits aggressive tendencies, regardless of size or breed, requires a comprehensive and tailored approach. Here’s an overview of the method I would employ: 1. Assessment: I would start with a thorough evaluation to understand the dog’s history, environment, triggers, and the specific manifestations of its obsessive-aggressive behavior. This step involves speaking with the guardian, observing the dog, and possibly consulting with veterinarians to rule out any underlying health issues that might be contributing to the behavior. 2. Creating a Safe Environment: Safety is paramount. We would design an environment where the dog feels secure and where we can work without risking any harm to humans, other animals, or the dog itself. 3. Identifying and Addressing the Underlying Causes: Obsessive-aggressive behavior is often a complex issue with various underlying causes. We would identify those and address them through targeted interventions. This might include addressing anxiety, stress, or fear that could be driving the aggressive tendencies. 4. Implementing Positive Reinforcement Techniques: We would work with the dog using positive reinforcement to build trust, confidence, and alternative behaviors. This would be done without laying a finger on the dog and would involve rewarding desired behaviors and gently redirecting undesired ones. 5. Monitoring and Adjusting: A tailored training program would be implemented, closely monitored, and adjusted as needed to suit the dog’s unique needs. Regular check-ins with the guardian and careful observation would allow us to fine-tune our approach for optimal success. 6. Long-term Support: Dealing with obsessive aggression is often a long-term commitment. I would provide ongoing support, education, and tools to help the guardian continue the work and maintain the progress achieved. 7. Collaboration with Other Professionals: If needed, collaboration with veterinary behaviorists, nutritionists, or other specialists might be part of the comprehensive strategy. 8. Compliance with Modern Behavior Science: The entire process would be aligned with modern behavioral science principles and would focus on enhancing the dog’s emotional well-being, thereby fostering a harmonious relationship between the dog and its guardian. Please note that this is a general outline. The actual approach would require a detailed understanding of your specific situation and might vary accordingly. Great questions! Thanks for being here!

@@zakgeorge thanks for your reply, seems quite generated and more focused on everyone rather than an individual. I have tied all the behaviour, vet, trainers, treats, sniffing, all the stuff you say in your video and nothing would help. I was just wanting to know if you had a different approach. Thanks a bunch.

​@@donnakukka753hey zac. Ignore guys like these. If they actually tried these things it would have been in the initial comment. They're just looking for the attention

EXACTLY

Untreated pain is also a very common cause for reactivity. Imagine a dog dealing with joint pain and then the owners just add more pain with a shock collar. It’s awful

The dog daddy told me he doesn't use shock collars.

Have you checked out Richard Hines?

Ty

Your dog is reacting to his actual fears and nervousness and that needs to be addressed with sensitivity just as if you had fears you needed to resolve. Create positive associations for your dog, adding your own frustrations into the mix is probably just increasing your dog's anxiety.

I think your girl is extremely lucky to have you 😊 I think, with a reactive dog like your girl, you are the gateway to her experiencing things in the world. Because she trusts YOU, she'll let the vet examine her. Same with my reactive boy. Vet has had to prod & poke him all over. He is cautious but trusts me to keep him safe. You lose that trust from your dog & I don't see a good way forward.

@@SBOK41 Thank you for your kind words. I fully agree, that trust is everything. All the best to you and your boy!

@@alexandradittmann8588 Same to you & your girl 😊

Exactly! I would love to see Zak get near my 160 lb St. Bernard with severe people aggression. He would attack him immediately. Throwing treats wouldn’t do a thing.

I agree with absolutely everything you said other than Beckman is a terrible balanced trainer. Tom davis is a much much better resource.

he wont this already happened once they even offered to donate a ton of money to an animal welfare group for a debate

I’m tired of people treating animals like babies 😂 bro They literally do worse to their selves when they fight other dogs because of their aggression! It’s only a few hours of tugging and training and it works…not actually injuring anyone.

Regardless the species, any form of attack is consuming energy and risking injury. There is not a single animal willing to attack without an underlying reason (hunting for food, protecting their kids, ...) and you won't solve this reason by "winning" against them. All you can achieve is to suppress and scare the animal to not try to attack you again but this might change with every new situation. "Dog Daddy" is intentionally crossing the threshold of scared dogs to show an impressive before-n-after. There is a lot of scientific proof that you can comfort and desensitize animals long-term when they are still below their threshold, but zero scientific proof for "Dog Daddys" methods. It might be hard to believe that Zak has a lot of experience with similar dogs when he just doesn't poke the aggressive behavior out of them for everyone to see, but it should be easy to stick to logic and facts?

​@ericb8985 thank you for saying this ! This comment section is so, so disappointing

So kill all those dogs, is basically what you are saying, because if any of those dogs bite you...

It might end up hurting you though. Treating dogs like babies results in dogs killing their owners, because they think they have the power.

@@zeldarose7167 it isn’t about treating your dog like a baby. It is all about trust and respect. A dog will not kill it’s owner because it thinks is has the power. Dogs literally can’t think like that. They, unlike us humans, don’t have the capacity to understand revenge or schemes. Studies have shown that our dogs view their owner in a very similar manner as a child does their parents. Is it not our responsibility therefore, to make sure that we treat our dogs with the same level of respect, love and care that we would give to our children? Once again, I am not saying we should treat our dogs exactly like our children, but rather that we should see them as equally important as the rest of the family and treat them as such and give them the love and respect they deserve. Our dogs may only be a small part of our life, but for them, we are the center their entire world.

You shitting on him but your dog is still dangerouse and you are not doing anything about it... pfff...

What the fuck did i just read.... first of all, are you a dog trainer? If you are not then you are like Zak, speaking random bullshit while you know nothing. Not even how to approach a fearfull dog. Do you know that certain breeds dont like to be touched around the head? My younger rottie was like that when she was little, I solved the problem tho, you want to know how? Education, something you and Zak clearly lack. I feel sorry for your dog, I really do, i dont like dogs suffering at all that why I became a pro trainer in the first place which is why im sure of the next part, you will make your dogs behavor only worse if you dont get help from a balanced trainer asap, positive only will not fix the problems you have. Its clear to me who the bad guy is in this story and it aint DD

I have two problems with your post : a) You self-proclaimed animal lover PURCHASED a dog. Why did you not adopt from a shelter if you are so concerned about animal welfare ? b) If you "can't handle her issues" .. she will have to go somewhere else. Well, I suggest you contact the Dog Daddy as a last resort before you get rid of her, or even worse.

@@svenkreft9784 Not everyone can rescue. I am an animal lover who purchased a dog. My pup is training as an assistance dog (my second) and predictability of characteristics based on breed type, pedigree and methods the breeder used to raise puppies were essential so that our training has the best prospect of success. Why can’t I get a rescue and risk washing the dog out and rehoming? Because I love my dogs dearly and cannot fathom rehoming - and I can’t just collect dogs. Thus I’m very careful with selection. Many people similarly need to be careful about choosing a dog they are capable of training and caring for, and others choose to buy a dog in order to save it. I don’t agree with purchasing to save but I understand completely why people do it and know they love dogs.

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Could you share please? This guy is a scumbag.

Ahh, the UK, where they euthanize dogs for just looking like pitbulls. Ain't they humane? What is wrong with you people?

Because the owner has allowed the dog to get away with an attitude that they are uncomfortable being handled by another human, which is dangerous! Dogs need to know how to be handled, they are domestic animals. Love your dog but also train your dog. Zak Georges methods will get large more dominant dogs in that condition. People buying into this guys garage will do harm to there dogs. Watch Beckman for some solid dog training

@@rob6362The dog is looking to its guardian for help.

​@@rob6362Beckman is also bad he's all for DD he was on a podcast with him.

@@rob6362 now now, don't talk about things you have no fucking education on. dominance isnt a trait for a start, its about realtionships. so there's no 'dominant' dog.

How often does Zak work on aggressive dogs with a bite history? Dogs look to their humans to be the leader. If you are not willing to be a leader and punish bad behavior (which we do to our kids), they will become the leader and do whatever they want.

@@ZaryaTheLaika dog daddy is using negative reinforcement in these videos.

I have definitely posted resources in the description. Also, my video dog training crisis details so many sources. Overwhelming really.

@@zakgeorge My apologies, I did not see the expanded description! And in particular, your dog training crisis video contains a LOT of relatively recent and up to date studies as well in the description, like you said. I urge anyone looking for studies to start with that video if you haven't seen it. I took a brief peek at them and some of them are studies that have been used at my University for teaching/discussion purposes in animal behavior classes, which is always great to see.

@@synicalrabbit, even scientists say that scientists can skew any “scientific study” for their desired outcome. Do not unquestionably believe someone that you think is more intelligent than yourself. They are only human, just like you and me. They do not have all the answers, and they are not dead right to everybody-question authority. Challenge anyone who says they are to be believed because they are a “scientist.” maybe they got their diploma from the online “Get any Diploma, Any Diploma Right Here. Come one, Come all. No one can be right to everyone.