Nervous Dog Cowers at Everything | It's Me or The Dog 

But why do most dog trainers, while training the owners on how to teach your dog to walk the proper way make the dog stand right near the owner, very short and loose lead. It hardly gives the dog the freedom it needs to do what he wants?

@@sydney13ism for me I have two kinds of walks, ones structured and the other is sniffing. Usually when it’s a structured walk I walk around other people and dogs, I don’t want her everywhere and I need her to know that if anything, look to me. But when it’s sniffing I really don’t give a damn there’s no one around for her to get too excited about and especially no dogs. I like to separate them bc she understands context better and sometimes when its a free walk and someone walks by she’ll look back to me because she understands our boundaries

@@sydney13ism because you want them to get their exercise in and also want to teach them not to pull you to get to what they want. Like someone said its a good idea to have 2 walks. One structured and one sniffing if you have time

@@sydney13ism it's weird to compare but it's like a kid. The kid can play, run in the playground and yell, but it can't yell swear words or run away or break stuff. See what I'm trying to explain?

@@sydney13ism like dogs can play freely in safe spaces, but on streets with dangerous traffic you need to be more careful. Everyone has to

I thought that was the coolest advice I've ever heard. Dogs can learn so much more than we can from their environment.

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I walk my dog daily and I let her lead the way. She is a 14 year old lab mix so I feel like she earned and deserves to go wherever she wants. She loves to go to the park at sit and feel the wind on her face.

It sometimes takes as long as 2 years depending on how badly they were treated before you got them Hang in there, don't give up on that dog yet, it'll be worth it when they learn to trust again!

Maybe you could do the same thing with Victoria did on this episode maybe it will actually help

Jamie: How is your dog with other dogs? If she is good, it might be helpful to socialize her with other very friendly dogs. Over time she may start picking up on their behavior especially if they come up to you and are very playful etc. Just a suggestion.

@@Myraisins1 she's super good with other dogs! we adopted her with a second larger dog, and she definitely picks up his friendly cues, which helps. almost one year since we've had her, and shes slowly but surely opening up to the rest of the family. she still very obviously trusts me the most, but we are making excellent progress! she'll let other family members pet her now!

If you don’t already know, the full episode was actually posted prior to this clip. It’s called nervous dog licks and bites the walls

Wasn't that maybe because the dog was more used to being off leash than on leash?

Sweet owners? One is talking about getting rid of a dog..

@@VictorLugosi Literally nobody talked about getting rid of the dog in this clip buddy...

@@VictorLugosi “It’s Me Or The Dog” is the NAME OF THE TV SHOW. It expresses a level of desperation. There’s no need to take it absolutely literally in every instance.

@@VictorLugosiwhere? 😂😂😂😂😂

I suppose that would be the next step for Victoria, I would love to see the full episode

I'll bet she just cringes to watch some of these other trainers.

Yup she's up there with Zak George, Susan Garret, kikopup, K9 concepts, partcularly Susan Garret, her channel is amazing. Im not sure I would have kept going with my rescue dog. It was so stressful in the beginning, mainly because I was focusing on outcomes...after listening and watching Susans' vids I'm now focused on building the very best relationship I can with my dog

Agreed

Keep it up. You both have each other. You both will need each other more and more. Xx

Great job! Its amazing what patience and good communication can do to help our pets live happier lives

Dogs like routine, especially nervous ones. So, if possible, get up and go to bed at the same time everday. Walk them, feed them at the same time everyday etc. This applies to your routine a smuch as theirs. Having an idea of what is happening in the house and when helps them feel more at ease. Be as strict/consistant as you can. Over time it helps.

Hoping the best for you. Keep being assertive, putting yourself first, and engaging in self care

How cute 🤗🤗🤗

Same 😢😢😢

😢same

Me too :(

Same

dog sits* it's not a baby 😂

@@lilskipper4683 You are right, thanks.

The new episodes feature only good owners

Then the harness is too loose, I've walked many dogs and have had to inform a lot of owners that either the collar is too tight or WAY too loose and their harness needs to be tighter if they're bound to escape. If you can fit two fingers under a collar or harness you know it isn't too tight, make sure the harness doesn't sag and that it doesn't rub when the dog walks! 😊

@@lilskipper4683 thanks for the advice! i appreciate it. my mom takes her on walks with no problem but i cant so ive always been jealous hahah.

I've got a traumatised Spanish greyhound. I've had her for 3 years now. She wouldn't even sniff the ground until a few weeks ago. Without knowing I have been encouraging her nervousness - but after watching the dog daddy I've adapted his methods with nervous aggressive dogs to my dog as they work just the same. I've had a massive breakthrough with her and she is definitely a lot better in so many areas of her life already. I could cry with relief now. I have a long way to go but I know I'm on the right track. Get a very close fitting collar your dog cannot get out of. I have 2 leads attached to mine, one on my body, in case I drop one as I know she would bolt and not come back. That helps you feel more relaxed on the walk too. You must be able to get a lead on your dog in case you need to leave the house in an emergency or for a vet visit etc - so persevere it's so worth it. I'm happy to tell you more of my experiences with my Nola if you want me to. I almost gave up on her at first as she was so traumatised - but I'm so glad I carried on. It's taken her almost 3 years to start wagging her tail a little bit! I totally understand how hard it is as I've lived it too. But if nothing else remember it is vital to have a collar on yours and be able to put a lead on just in case of any emergency. Hugs from Liz xxx

Thank you. We love her so much and she is happy in her own “Nellie” way ❤

Most trainers don't like those leashes for a number of reasons.

They are dangerous! It also helps the dog knowing that you are with them and is good exercise for humans too!

Did you have to make 5 comments tho 💀

@@gachadlll3530I know not to be rude just like edit your comment next time

@@ruifan123 huh?

The original UK season was filmed almost 2 decades ago!

There's thousands of dogs needing rescue in the UK as well as many countries - as long as dogs are being rescued that should be congratulated!

Yes. Almost certainly she was battered which is how she ended up with broken legs.