It appears that so much of Inertia's behavior is now becoming second nature! She does so many great things automatically i.e. giving you great eye contact, healing, sitting and performing tricks instantly when asked! Of course there will always be room for tweaking on some skills but that's what training seems to be all about!! Inertial needs to take a bow and get a high value treat (maybe a small piece of bacon :) for her tremendous progress!
That's all useless if you cant take your dog on a walk nicely. She be pulling him every where they go. Even before they go into the store she is pulling. He even said if your dog wont listen to you In your house then they wont listen to you outside before you walk. So struggle outside with so much distractions then go into the store?? Wow. Way deceive your viewers. Just like going to a dog park. Your dog isn't listening outside would you bring your dog inside? Bad dog training
Loving that your videos are proving how the positive reward based training is at least as succesful if not more so than the older 'traditional' styles. Sure people will moan inertia should be better behaved by now, but it appears she's at the point you want tlher to be at. She isn't disobedient but simple acting like a young collie pup with oodles of energy and enough curiosity to put scientists to shame. Allowing that freedom of energy and adventure is healthier for the animal than demanding complete obedience at such an early age. Also, thankyou so so much for showing the fails and struggles. So many new dog owners are disheartened when they can't replicate the perfect obediance other professional trainers RU-vid videos.
I love this series because it not only teaches you how to train your dog but it ALSO isn’t click bait AND it shows you the experience of having a dog and if you are considering on getting a dog I recommend Zak’s videos I appreciate that you take time out of your day to make these videos so thanks for that too! 💕
I know that area of Atlanta. I used to do some art shows around Ansley Mall around 2003 or so. There was a place called Aurora coffee that has the best organic coffee and they let me hang paintings there. The actor that played Webster also lives in that area. Too bad all the restaurants are closed for dining in. There's a place called The Olive Bistro off Ponce De Leon and as far as I know, they still have my paintings there. I miss Atlanta since we are in Florida. One day I'll get back up there.
You must do what you have to do to bring joy to your dog and also help them be the best they can be. You have always helped me train my dogs and I am very grateful. Thank you for the advice.
WONDERFUL video Zak!! Inertia is growing up to be such a smart, pretty, sweet dog. It feels like yesterday I was watching the video of you bringing her home! 😰😍😘
Bree was so funny! I hope you guys have met your new neighbors or they’re going to think a couple of nuts moved in 😄. Inertia is doing so well with all that traffic. Impressive.
Someone from Reddit recommended you and I have to say smartest decision I’ve made! I even bought your book because you got me so excited about my puppy and I’s new journey together! I’m sure you have a million comments but I’m hoping you could maybe give me a quick answer? I followed your video on getting my new puppy acquainted with his harness and it worked for getting it on! I tried playing with him to distract him from it once it was on and used cut up ham as a very special treat for doing it but he just hates it I think. He doesn’t want to play and just lays around almost depressed now. Should I take it off or let him get used to it? Maybe just leave it on in increments? I hate to see him upset or unhappy.. any tips?
I loved this video! This looks a lot like what our walks look like (stopping to smell while crossing the street, trying to eat debris in parking lots, etc), and it was great to see Inertia do some of the same things my Ziggy does and how you respond!
When will it ever stop? Looks like never he cant even do it to his own personal dog. Remember episodes before he said its guarantee to work stop leash pulling and distractions while walking. He still cant walk her without her doing that. She did not progress at all walking in high distractions it's always a excuse new environment etc. My 5 mth. Old gsd walks way better then inertia he is even off leash on high distractions
@deadcool 2 blah= indenial of the truth.. Tell me where I'm wrong. You cant that's why you say that. Hahaha with no response then that. And also show me a video of him walking nicely on a regular walk with no treats high distractions just walk around the block and to go potty that's it. He cant!!! And you cant show me. Hahahaha
One of the first things I teach any dog is curb barrier. My own Ruby will not step off of any curb till I tell her to come. The sloped cross walks still get her now n then though. But a regular ol curb she aces on. I do this to protect dogs so they will not run out in streets and get hit.
Your methods really fit my new rescue dog! He already has wonderful manners and is pretty chill, we just have to learn how to communicate. Your videos are so helpful!
I recently acquired a black lab coon 6 month old puppy. He knows basic commands but he was totally an ass on the leash. I dont think his previous owners worked with him on the leash at all. So since Friday when we got him we've worked hard on jerking and pulling on leash. Today was an accomplishment I'm highly impressed by how well he did today virtually almost no pulling or jerking.
Thanks for all the great video's! They help me a lot to understand how to train my new puppy and to know how much time and energy you have to put in to make your dog a well trained sweetheart. My puppy got born today and I can't wait to bring him home!
I am wondering why his expectations for the dog are so low? Like not really wanting her to heal, stay, etc.... She gets away with a TON!! I understand it is a new environment, but that shouldn't matter. She's old enough to really behave.
Because a healthy minded dog is actually better than one who 'behaves' perfectly at a young age, but is mentally stressed. He's following the latest science on dog training. Not the old dominance and punishment based stuff where we impose human ideals onto non human creatures.
Keriel Watson, I have seen many many dogs, mine included who are not mentally stressed, yet better behaved. A young 7 month old puppy Iknow right now, is significantly better behaved, and actually over confidant. You can train a dog without ruining them, tht is all I am trying to say. If it was my dog, I would be expecting better behavior by this age.
@@Sarah-vs3lo hun, what makes you think you know what's going in your dog's head? You know the reoccurring thing said to people suffering with depression or anxiety? "oh wow, I never knew you were struggling". Said even by close family, friends and partners. So if humans can't even tell when a fellow human is under mental stress, what makes you think you can understand another species when you've had zero academic/professional training? You do not know what your dog is experiencing. You're guessing at best. Inertia is only a puppy, and of a breed that can take three years to reach mental maturity. To be demanding obedience in situations like in the video, before she's even a year old? Lol yeah, that's not healthy
Loved the crosswalk examples. I don’t own a dog at the moment but I hoping to get one in a few years and having the dog not run into the road at the crosswalk is something that is always on my mind when I’m out walking.
The things we have to do for our dogs...BTW my inactive german shepherd is starting to learn some cool tricks because of your training videos. Inertia is very intelligent too, you can see it in her eyes. Keep up the positiveness
Inertia still doing a great job in busy environments. Zac I have dramas with my pup biting the leash when we walk. Any tips on how to fix this? Or a video perhaps 🙏
I'm relieved to see that she still gets super exited when meeting new people 😂 my 5 months old puppy still gets crazy when meeting new people, and it has been frustrating me a bit.
Awesome! She’s doing great! We live in a downtown area and we walk to the front of our neighborhood and just sit there doing “a sit stand sit” A lot. cars going 30-40 miles an hour is a huge distraction!
Well you cant just stay inside either. If you got a dog you meed to take it out and train regardless of a virus. But obvoiusly avoiding as much humans as possible.
Early. Zak your channel is the best dog training channel ever this really helps me train my dog. Btw I am always waiting for your videos. Huge fan. Lots of love from India❤❤❤
I have a puppy the same age and have been following the series. I live in a major city so the training has been a bit of a challenge with all the distractions.
I literally was just doing this kind of training with my 6 month puppy today haha, he's always pulling and distracted! We've tried many treats and I think he's just not that food oriented. How is it that some training centers show videos of 2 weeks progress of dogs that learn to perfectly relax, heel, etc.? How do they do it?
These trainers usually use a balance of different quadrants to build the behavior, not just treats and luring. I'm a trainer myself and I'm currently training my puppy (a few weeks younger than Inertia). I have been using corrections from a very young age and she has been "perfectly relaxed heeling" off-leash/on-leash, in busy streets, on crosswalks, by cars, past people and dogs for months now. I'm not saying this to brag, but I just want people to realize that ignoring bad behaviors is very counterproductive. If the dog starts pulling, do something about it. The more you allow it, the more rewarding it becomes (I pull, I get to sniff). Step back, turn around, ask your dog to sit by you or lure him with a "touch" or treat into position and THEN walk. It might be frustrating the first time, but if you stick to it everything becomes clear. There are no "but's" and "if's". It isn't stressful for the dog, because you still reward all of the good, but you just also correct the bad. A dog that is pulling is not happier. Being distracted doesn't make a dog happy, and "letting a dog be a dog" is no excuse. My dog knows she needs to respect the leash: if she gets to the end of she needs to loosen it back, even in a "break". If I ask to "heel", she forgets about the smells and focuses on me. It's not cruel and she's still enjoying the walk by my side... the only difference is that she is relaxed and focused on the right things. Now that she is in this state, if a squirrel runs by, a dog walks past or a car drives beside us, she won't be overwhelmed and she'll be reassured because she knows I'm in charge (if anything happens, she can just follow my lead... in her mind I CAN HANDLE IT, so she doesn't have to). A dog can only follow a treat for so long. That might be the reason why your dog isn't food motivated. Which, by the way, is a learnt behavior, not a trait characteristic or personality issue. Animals *need* to eat, that's how they survive, so thinking there could ever be a fox or wolf or dog that is "just not that food oriented" is impossible. All animals are food oriented, BUT they can get bored of food if they don't find it valuable anymore. If you free-feed your dog and give him tons of treats without him working for them, he learns that food is always there. Why should he ever work for food if he can have it without effort anyway? I would highly recommend you start using his meals in training. Put his food in a baggy and put it in your pocket, train with it for breakfast. The dog will have a meal, be mentally stimulated and you just made the dog realize that food isn't "free" and if he works for it, he can get it. (Do this *for* breakfast time so the dog is naturally inclined to want food). I'd also recommend you look up "engagement training", there are some wonderful ways to make your puppy more eager to work for you and more focused on commands. I wrote out these long paragraphs not to make you feel bad, I'm really passionate about dog training, I just wanted to help you. I sincerely hope you find this useful.
I love the progress you are making with your pup. this channel has been such a big help to raise my puppy. it would be really nice if you specify Inertia's age in each episode.
I love how enthusiastic you are and honest too. But how come you guys aren't in “lock-down” like me in Canada (I’m exaggerating but still stores aren't open now)
oh… that makes sense. I didn't think of the logistics of being a youtuber. Hope you and your family are doing well. I got your book and your audio book to help us with our female-pitbull-lab rescue. Watching the videos with Jacob has helped. Thanks again to the entire Zak George team
Hey Zac I was just wondering in which episode you teach leave it and stay? Also I want to say this series has been extremely helpful to me as in 2 months I’m getting a border collie.
I like to actually see Inertia in this new setting. I have a Bullmastiff puppy, same age as Inertia, and I live in the centre of Sofia (capitol of Bulgaria, 2m people) and in the beginning it was very difficult going anywhere with him. He was so scared of everything. Now he is fine with all the sounds, but we still have some work to do with getting his attention. Busses, trams, ambulances, kids on skateboards, even horse drawn carts, Sofia is full of distractions. So it is good to get a bit of confirmation that it is a difficult training environment. If anyone wants to see him, he has an Insta :P instagram.com/bobo.the.bullmastiff/
It is so hard to train well for me its hard and you made it look so easy for me but its actualy hard but i know that it will be worth my time and good job bree
Do you plan to take the crosswalk training further? For example intentional disobedience (where Interia learns to know when it’s safe to cross or not and make her own decision). Hope I explained that well if you’ve never heard of the concept. Love your videos.
Some dogs and cats have tested positive for covid 19 antibodies. you might want to make sure she gets her treats right into her mouth in higher traffic areas because highest concentration of covid is often found on the ground/floor. just to be safe :)
This depends on which organization and what owner trained team you look at in most cases our biggest concern and fear with being owner trainers is the judgement not being able to say that we're from some really well known organization means theres nothing to back us up and we get judged constantly. Personally Ii always have the fear of if my dog sniffs something or doesn't sit immediately when I stop I'll be deemed a fake team that dead set fear most of us have means that our dogs are held to extremely high standards and if they cant hit that point often times they end up being "washed" out of work
Exactly! I really don't understand why he is tolerating all the pulling. It's not any better or "nicer" to the dog, it's not clear... just plain confusing! For service dogs, there is no time to waste. Commands are clear and the dog need to reach a standard, still very positive!
Inertia is going to be a service dog? Zak's service dog, or is he just training her? Why didn't he mention it in the video? Where'd you hear this, or did you just assume it?
Hi Zac, I'm getting a Sarplaninac puppy in about a month and I'm wondering how to go about socialising him amid the covid-19 lockdown. Most vets currently are only open for emergencies which I don't think includes general vaccinations. Therefore, I won't be able to take him to the dog park. I know that the first 8-17 weeks are critical for socialising so would love some guidance here. Thanks.
Love from India 😍❤️😍😍 your videos are awesome.. TQ for your videos. Will u please tell me which camera model, you are using to film your videos.. Please tell me..
Don't feed them too much/often. Don't feed food that is better than the treats you train with. Don't ask too much before rewarding. If it's too difficult to earn a reward the dog will give up. 9 weeks is pretty young. It's good to start training early. Just keep your expectations realistic. By 3 months a puppy that can sit, wait and is partiality potty trained is good progress.
Oh hey, that’s not too far from Orpheus Brewery. I’ve gone a few times and have planned on taking my dog there for additional training in more urban areas once he’s become more reliable in the busier areas of the suburb I’m at. I like their beer and the fact that they’re dog friendly. 😆 Of course, that’s been postponed until it’s safer to go for more than just picking up some stuff and leaving. 😑 But I didn’t know the store you went to was dog friendly! I’m always looking for more, especially being a smaller space (but again, kind of harder to do in these strange times because I know they’re curbside only right now.. 😅).
Ziggy SJ If you take a look at Kikopup training a young border collie I think you will agree that Zach George is, at best, mediocre as a dog trainer and that he is not getting the best out of Inertia.
@@ianglenn5905 it's true that there are times when there could have been an alternative method to get a better result, but in comparison to a dog that was trained by a non-professional, inertia is doing pretty good! I guess it just depends on which way you look at it
Ziggy SJ Zach If you have a dog and want to train him/her I suggest you learn from a competent trainer. Zach George is not an expert dog man, he is a dog food salesman and conman.
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How should we approach other owners with dogs on walks? My female has been snapped at every single time, I don’t know if she comes off too strong with invading space or their dog is just protective! They claim the dogs nice but now we’ve been avoiding owners, which I know is not good for our golden in terms of socializing I don’t know what to do :( (She’s very submissive and won’t snap or fight back)
Maybe try to find dogs that are calm and socialise her with them, so she can have positive experiences with other dogs. If dogs seem to take exception too her then I would suggest treating her when she sees another dog ect do she doesn't become anxious or even aggressive. If even non reactive dogs seem to snap at her when she appears and it is her rather than the dog, maybe train her to heel when she sees another dog so she doesn't get injured. Hope this helped slightly xx
Never let dogs meet on leash. It inhibits their body language and the leash pressure and excitement combined causes tension that can cause the friendliest dog to snap or start a fight
So I don't think this has anything to do with this video but my dogs are fighting. They love eachother and would never hurt a fly at any time except for when they fight. It happens once everyother month and we don't know what sets them off but they draw blood and will not let go no matter what you do. Hit them yell at them try to say treat or food but they don't stop and we have to pull them apart when they regrip. We also tried to let them fight it out but we're scared they may kill eachother and I don't know what to do most of the time they're great buddies and love eachother...
@@Olivia-wr5op no they aren't we had the first for awhile before we got the second. And we don't need a gate or anything we just separate them for an hr or more then they're fine again. A little tense but they won't get in another fight...
