How to Train a Fearful & Aggressive Goldendoodle 

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Fact: Those adorable black Labs in the background will do NOTHING but be kind and love up on her.

Aw, thank you Stonnie! Please make a another video on Ruby! I’d love to see how she’s doing in a few weeks.

Ruby is so much like a younger version of my doodle. Oh how I wished I had your knowledge when she was younger!! She is a very well adapted dog now, but it was such a long, long journey and she is still a fear driven dog deep down. Please make another episode with Ruby in a few weeks. I would love to see her progress.

Thanks to your working with me over 4 years ago, our Standard Poodle is a really great companion. When we got him, he was terrified of everything and everyone. Meeting a new person caused him to roll over on his back and pee everywhere. Your guidance on taking him on puppy adventures and a huge variety of situations brought us to our current happy state. And SO TRUE about the dog having confidence that you make the right choices, and wouldn’t ask him to do anything unsafe.

Such a nice job, Stonnie. Poor little thing. Glad she found you.

I would love to see the moments you spoke off where she wouldnt walk on a leash, couldnt be petted, and couldnt do the obstacle course. It is especially those moments where people struggle with

Oh my how fun to see her running and playing at the end!! So heartwarming 😊

My very tired poodles head has been shooting up and down every time the whistle blew. She couldn't resist that last call and jumped off the sofa and ran stright to Uncle Stonnie on the TV 😂 Lucky Ruby to have a family putting the effort into getting her the help she needs to have a great life.

Another great video about a tricky problem. But I think anyone who is considering getting a German short-haired pointer should watch it too! let them know that if you want one, they are going to be up in your grill almost every second until they are trained to chill out.

Hello Stonnie! You are simply the very best. Think and spend time with the dog. Rethink and spend time with the dog. Repeat the process, think and spend time with the dog. It is amazing how simple it really is. Always love seeing your excellent work and thank you for sharing your insight! 😁👍

I like the methodology - no bs, no crazy theories. You're very firm but caring w your dog(s).

That was so awesome watching her run at the end!

The black labs on top of the table at the beginning are darling!

Thank you for helping me understand my fearful & aggressive Goldendoodle. Thanks for the tips!!!

Drop Everything New Stonnie video..!

Thank you!! Just got a pup that is fearful and anxious about everything new.

I have never seen a silver lab here in Norway before. I saw one for sale at a kind of "craigslist" ad. It was grey and had blue eyes I could not help myself asking if it was a weim mix. The lady admitted to it, but sold it as a "pure" lab. She changed it to lab mix after i called her out thoe😅

Stonnie says : there is an inverse relationship between amount of exercise and anxiety. For people too. Exercise your dog people - it’s good for the pooch and you.

Well Done Stonnie! ♥️🐾🐾♥️

That's a dream crew of black labs right there 🤩🖤 Good job with the doodle 👍 you are the best Uncle Stonnie

I appreciate this video as I have a scare-di-doodle who is reactive. Can't wait to see her progress.

Go, Ruby, Go! Thank you for sharing your talents with us all, Stonnie!

We've watched you for years now, and think that this is one of your best videos ever. Really enjoyed it!!

Mr. Dennis, man you’re a blessing. I’ve learned a lot from you and your videos. Thank you sir from Texas.

Yes! My havapoo seems to think everyone is a huge threat to us! Excited to watch this video for some tips! 🙏🏼😄

I don't have doodles, but when my staffy X pups reacted to a blowing bag or other strange item in the environment, I walked straight up to it without saying a word to them. Sometimes it can be a simple matter of a bag being caught in a bush that wasn't there before. Now they're curious and investigate everything they concider strange. I see many ppl with fearful dogs, and it's hell for both dog and owner.

Stone my pup loves your videos he watches you religiously wishes he lived closer so he could come play😍

Excellent work brother! 💯💪👊

I love that GSP! 😍

Love this stuff. Pack theropy is amazing Love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

LOL Scardie-Doodle is right. Have a niece that has one. Biggest 4-legged chicken ever created. But when she forgets to be afraid and accidentally wanders over to be within reach, discovers anew how great it is to get petted and her ears rubbed. You'll get her to blossom, Stonnie. Good stuff.

Ruby looks more like a Poodle than a Goldendoodle. My poodle can be quite sensitive and high strung. Great video.

This was so good!

My doodle is happy & confident, but daily I wish I'd known you before I started raising humans lol

I have never seen a silver lab...beautiful.

happy to see again your video !

Love your dog training style Stonnie!

New to your channel and absolutely loved every second of this

I'm curious how old the doodle is Stonnie. Your explanation of how to get a pup through this nervousness / afraidness is awesome. 👍

I adopted a 7 yr old mini aussie who had been a puppy mill mommy and the shelter adopted her at an auction. When I was looking for a second dog, there were several former puppy mill finders on petfinder. They all wanted the adopters to have an existed confident dog, preferably about the size of a lab. We have a goofy black lab mix who is quite confident. I think our black lab is one of the reasons they chose us since there were several people who wanted to adopt our new one. It is amazing how much our new dog has changed in the 8 months we have had her, and I think a lot of that is due to the lab.

You make veary valuable work! Respectful greetings from Austria!

Is there much rain where Ruby is from? I got lucky(?), it rained for 6 weeks straight when I brought my pup home. Got that one checked off the exposure list immediately.

I’ve had two golden doodles and both have been fabulous dogs because they are fun loving, generally good with people who don’t know dogs (which means my family) and keen to please. I relate to what you are saying - there are plenty of them that are very nervous and it’s not clear to me why, especially in relation to water as both poodles and golden retrievers were bred to be water fowl field dogs and by nature can be very relaxed. I love your mentor dog model and plan to have my now adult dog be the mentor to our next dog which I hope to find in the next year or so (getting older so going from a big breed to a slightly smaller one but field breeds for their smarty natures).

Great to see a master a work

Another brilliant example of how to train a dog. Thank you for your help and fabulous video.

Outstanding work!

What a great trainer, pay attention new dog owners.

I absolutely love your training philosophy and style. Do you do specialized lab training? Gun, titling type.

Excellent! Thank you! 👍

You are a great communicator

17:56 the poodle and golden doodle did this because they know the camera man always survives

Lol😅 that black poodle was distracting her! 😂..I saw a Huge improvement! Kudos for your training technique! First time I’ve come across your channel..Ive the mom of a 6 mo doodle and trying to find tips!)☝️thanks for sharing

Thank you very much! Very good channel! Subscribed!!!!

More videos with the poodle, uncle Stonnie!

Love this!

Thank you!

Bravo dogs, bravo!! OH MY GOSH!!!

Wow, when seen next to each other, you can really see the Weimaraner in that silver mix dog. Pretty though.

My aunt had a Yorkie that was fear aggressive. I took her to obedience class and she was better behaved on the leash - to a point.

Thanks much. Great Video. This is very much my doodle also.

I would loved to learn why and how to change the behavior of my dog of being fixated on dogs..(he was doing that at daycare and the cat but not with all the dogs..) he wasn't neutered but neutered now and does the same..not sure why..

Great video! She looked like she was starting to loosen up at the end. She played with the other little dog and her tail was up in the air. Great job Stonnie and Ruby!

I have a labradoodle very similar to Ruby but without the aggression. She barks at everyone and submissively pees all the time. She is over a year now without much progress. We have another male labradoodle that is super confident but she is not learning his behavior. Have to keep a roll of paper towels on the ready because she even pees when her family comes home….any advice anyone?

Great video. Thank you

Where can I find a silver lab?

I always looks forward to your videos! Thank you for this great content. Any updates on your homeschool the legislation work in your state?

What treats do you use?

Her tail is perpetually in the "I'm scared" position

It’s my understanding from The AKC that labs come in three colors - black, yellow and brown. How do you have a silver lab? A Weimaraner is grey and can look a lot like a labs. Great trading video and you have made it clear how they become afraid.

How do you correct in the moment when a fearful dog acts out/aggression?

My large doodle is similar. My dog is fine with me but starts getting excited and jumps on guests and totally ignores me.

Do you have any videos of before she got to this stage please?

Do you have any videos on how to work with over protective dogs/GSDs?

Hi Stonnie. Have you gone to any school for dog trainers or have you built everything through experience and reading books?

Hey Stonnie what do you use are a reward treat? I have a 7 month old lab and to start her training I just used her regular dog food. Well now she doesn't like that as a reward and usually doesn't take it from me unless she is hungry. I see you always have little treats and was wondering what you recommended.

would you know the breeder of Ruby?

Should we buy finished duck/family dogs?

What I would really like to see here is how @Stonnie Dennis handled Ruby's fear and aggression during the first few meetings

Stonnie, are dogs nervous and scared because of genetics or from the lack of socialization?

How do you approach the initial interaction with Ruby and the other dogs so other dogs don't get bit and injured by fearful Ruby? Obviously, exercise Ruby first, which reduces anxiety, but then what next? Sit with Ruby on a very short leash? How do you prevent getting caught in the cross fire and avoid getting bit yourself?

Your advice, here, is a cut above. You [likely] don't realize it, but you just answered The Palestinian Question. Bless You, Wise-Man.

TOP JOB, UK

I have a dog just like this I would love to your help I can come to Kentucky How can I speak with you?

Every dog wants to be a lab. Every lab wants to be a black lab.

ever worked with a portugese water dog?

I have never heard of a silver lab🤔 Super cool!

She’s leaning away from you as hard as she can go.

🤎🤍

👍🏻🇨🇦

Silver Labradors don't exist, that dog is a Weimaraner Labrador mix.

Almost every doodle I have met or had to train/help train is neurotic&so draining. Ugh😢😢😢 I try&try to be kind and positive with every breed but omg they are all a mess and take extremely quick reacting handlers and they bite,snarl&snap without warning constantly.🥺 I would never trust one with a child.😨 Then these owners do the 'carry' or 'pick up' in response to everything (basically rewarding them for the bad behavior). Every groomer I know crys anytime they have to deal with one. I wonder why they lack so much confidence bc labs, Goldens or poodles are typically a breeze to work..gene pool must have back fired maybe?

Barking = cowardice. Guess that explains american law enforcement.

Poor Ruby....give her a freakin haircut so she can see! As a groomer of 45 years, many of the fearful dogs I've seen have hair all in their eyes and face. Constant surprises coming at the poor little dogs when sight is hit or miss. Set the dog up for success!

If you use these techniques, you are just buying your time before getting hurt by a dog bite. This is like putting a person in a room full of snakes and force them to get use to snakes. This is ridiculous. Of course she is conflict. This does not work with most dogs that are fearful or scared. Get a dog from a shelter and try this technique. It will not go well.

Problem poodle ???? WTF

I’ve never seen an aggressive Goldendoodle.

Golden/Labradoodles were the worst thing to happen to dogs. Took perfectly good breed of Goldens and Labradors and ruined them with a Poodle

Loved this session. Good to see a pup that is struggling and how well you handle it. Would love to see her progress.

Building confidence in fearful/reactive dogs is so underrated. Another gem of a video from you Stonnie