I love how he's telling people "this is something wrong with you" without it being condescending or insulting

As much as I wish I had sent my dog to Brandon for training before bringing him home kzfaq.infoUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU I am so grateful for this down-to-earth, practical guide. His training techniques and tips really work. Thank you as well for dedicating your life's work to rescue dogs, and to rescuing those of us who want the very best for our 4-legged family members.

This video is pure gold. I’m guilty of this - lack of self-confidence which is then projecting to the dog as reactivity. Loving leadership and guidance.

She may have missed the initial socialization period but socialization is never over. but that’s to sounds and new environments. We got our corso at 4 months imported. I spent the first few months taking her everywhere with me introducing her to new places, ppl, sounds. She’s VERY well socialized. Almost looks for ppl to gloat and fawn over her. DONT ever stop socializing.

Why do people who can't handle these breeds buy them ? I'm looking at re homing a Belgian malinos . I wanted a pup but there are so many of this breed abandoned I feel I must have a rescue

Breed selection is so important people Do your homework If it’s from a shelter spend time Visit multiple times Do your homework!

LOVE this! I have seen this problem so many times. Thank you Will for stressing confidence and mentoring the owner.

Thank you so much for this video! I can absolutely relate and this has really helped me to understand how me lacking in confidence effects my walks with my dog! Although he’s not at all reactive I still worry! Thank you for posting this invaluable help!

I love these videos, another fantastic result. I've got a 9 year old Carolina dog who was very reactive to other dogs and people just like this Cane Corso. Using Wills techniques and realising it's all my own doing, my dog is now a completely different girl (after just over a week at this point) who is a joy to walk, we can meet other dog owners and stand around chatting while she just sits there happily looking up to me. She's also more loving around the home which is a nice byproduct. Her new behaviour is fantastic and I thank Will and his team very very much for making these videos, and making possible something that I never thought I would see.

So good, Will. Thank you. I have known for three months that I am the problem -- mild-mannered, soft-spoken, 100 lb lady, with a 50 lb Belgian Shepherd puppy. Pup is now 11 months old. I have tried being the 'tough boss', but tend to slip back into my genial, easy-going manner. This video is a reminder to me to work harder at being 'hard-nosed' leader; to practice every day, on every walk. Still, this puppy is very intelligent, very clever, and I'm sure she has me figured out. She knows who I really am. The two of us are so great together when we are rambling through wild woodlands and wild moorland. We can be ourselves. But, I know it's true that we must be different when we are in civilization -- on guard and alert, as it were.

Love this so much! People are the problem, I'd love to see more about how to project that confidence and leadership to the dogs. I feel like I'm doing well but he does get reactive although we're just starting getting out on walks and working on loose lead walking, not formal heel yet.

Fantastic video will. First time I’ve seen a person openly state it’s owners that are the issue. Nice point saying they are also the solution. Loving the videos keep them up. 👍

You are the best Will ! You explanation is great. You break it down for novice dog owners like myself. I have a medium sized rescue. After I got it home, second day I had him, he was aggressive towards people. It is through your videos I've learned the dog's mindset, and behavior's CAN be changed. I've just started training for loose leash and am confident in how to do it because of your videos. I've also been focusing on entering doorways first, and "planting the flag". Great training tips ! A BIG hello from New Jersey in the U.S.!

Love how much sense you talk in these videos.

Great advice. Especially the part about living in the moment and not dwelling on the past. Good life advice in general. 👍

I am a rookie with dogs and have been walking dogs at a shelter. These videos are helping me tremendously, thank you!

Running into this same issue right now with my corso. He is 8months old he was socialized as a pup but has recently started reacting to other dogs and people. I tend to get nervous when we meet new people as he is so reactive and strong. (I know I am the problem.) Im just not sure how to snap out if that mind set to be able to properly guide him. Thank you for this video I’m going to try this in hopes I can get my boy back on the right path.

I’m happy I came across this video because I now realize proper fitting of a prong collar, proper stance and what I need to change in my actions so my cane Corso knows what I expect. Love cane Corso more now that I own one after years of wanting one. They’re unbelievably great breeds if trained right, as is any breed. Thank you for posting such great videos.

Great vid. I recently adopted a highly intelligent but highly reactive dog. Although progress has been good and he is calming down, it only works when I’m projecting high confidence. Looking forward to turning it up to 11 in tomorrow’s session with my good boi. Love the channel.

Excellent ! Glad you were firm with explanation , nice to see 👍

Hi, the explanation of how to walk and turn is wonderful. It is critical for a handler. TY

As a female with a larger dog who is human and dog aggressive this video was super helpful and I am realizing that I need to be more of a leader and confident to my dog to help him

Thanks man just adopted a 2 year old male Corso a week ago very fearful & timid when I first met him. My aunt has a male rot & was very aggressive towards him while he was still very scared & calm forcing him to be aggressive back & I believe since then he’s been stuck in that. Now he’s pretty antsy when others dogs are around & when people are walking by he starts to move around a lot, growl a little & try to go towards them. The other night we were on our usual walk & I believe he didn’t want to go this way we usually go. He began rubbing his snout on me which I noticed then kept trying to walk he stopped then started jumping on me then started gnawing on my arm a bit harder each time I kept pushing him off telling him no then once I started to walk in the direction back towards home he stopped. Grew up with mainly pit bulls having them in the backyard but this is my first Corso & started walking out in public hopefully your video’s & some others will help until I get him into a program.

Very helpful! Thanks, dude.

One of if not the best trainer I’ve found on KZfaq. From a trainer.

It’s so simple, and makes so much sense once it’s explained.

That was an incredibly empowering video. Amazing dog training lessons and life advice! Wow!

Great videos mate, thank you!

Thankyou for all the advice it's helping me alot how to deal with our dog

I dont even own a dog and I had to give this video a like. I love how you emphasize the important keys to leading a dog.

Tough love. Much more of this is needed between owners and their dogs. My Corso is the most amazing dog. Got her at 4mths old with no socialization, previous owner was shameful. So much work, but SO rewarding. Calm confidence is key.

Wishing the best for Zilla and her owner ❤️ crushed this one Will. Lots of fun to be there

Great video Will thank you.😊

That was really helpful. I‘m struggling with the same issues with my rottweiler and it’s really exhausting.

Great advise, my corso is reactive at times and needs firm leadership.

Our Xolo is REALLY excited and reactive which makes me struggle to walk him or make him focus on me and obey me when there are distractions. I tried every dog training channel on youtube and sure treats and toys work, but most trainers dont show punishment / corrections that are stiff enough for Xolito. You fixed everything, I feel like I know now how to correct, at what intensity, and when. THANK YOU I can now walk him without my elbow being pulled out of socket lmao also nice Mjollnir and perfect attitude, I suppose you are into what I am into. Love it

I have much respect for you as a person. I can really tell you are a good man.

It's funny watching Cesar Milan for years when at a families home treating their dogs problems, the smart people would say "Cesar hasn't come here to train our dog I think he's come here to train us"! Spot on advice but such people can't do it on their own.

She’s beautiful 😍, all she needs is her owner to be a better leader. I love this breed . Literally changed my life and our other pets life ❤️💪

Fantastic breakdown.

You are never mean Uncle Will, but good for you for trying - always the great people trainer to help the dogs.

Feels like a much deeper life lesson here. Freaking amazing stuff!!

Word! Owners training.

Cracking honest job 👍👏

one of the best videos yet mate

First time Corso owner. I've really learned alot about controlling this beautiful dog. At three months old he acts like a gentleman. He will always be on guard but now its controllable. Thank you sir.

Thank you I needed to learn how to handle my small dogs when I an walking them at a park and neighborhood.

Every time I go for a walk with my Corso alone I get tense in areas I know there will be other dogs. I know it’s my fault. I hear you in the back of my mind saying take charge, have a lose arm, and shoulders back. We work every day together to become carefree and happy together on walks

Excellent video!

I have a question, how would you deal with a boxer dog obsessed with eating bees? Every time I approach the issue seems to get worse. And my dog is getting stung in dangerous places more and more often.

What a beautiful, wonderful lady. The owner looks good too

Hey Will, with the chnage of direction technique I find my German pointer ,Greyhound cross puppy gets frustrated and starts to bite at the leash and starts to chew it and try to pull it away. Any suggestions on why this is the case or how to manage it?

Leash work skills and commands like Here and sit are important with reactivity..a owner who knows how to walk with their dog will have the confidence, time to observe and scan their environment in order to take action before the reactivity shows itself !!

Our nacho is as big as her if not a bit bigger , he is a cross between a dog de bordeaux and a scotts American Bulldog and he is an excellent guard and family pet he went through a stage of being a bit growly with other dogs but more we socialised him with the right dogs he is turning out fine . Your videos are helping me out though so thanks . 👍

I PLAN ON GETTING 2 CORSOS AND TAKING YOUR PERFECT PUPPY COURSE. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!! I LOOK TO YOU FOR SO MANY ANSWERS IN BECOMING A GREAT LEADER!!

This is amazing, i have a Staff x German boxer, he is like this when he is on the lead. I try to folow these videos. Just cant afford a behaviour specialist 😣 just have to be mega on it.

Nice. Keeping it real.

Tough love is necessary

Tried to post to you on Instagram but - Hi Will, I’ve been watching all your videos , we have purchased the slip lead and your 7 days to perfect heel. We have a 35 pound golden doodle . He has been a nightmare pulling , resource guarding and jumping up at everyone . I realise now that this is because I haven’t acted like a leader for him . Yinni is great but my wife is pregnant and she now doesn’t want to walk him. Whilst trying to do the training with the slip lead on Yinni has a tendency to grab , growl and bite the lead. I then lose control and don’t know what to do from that point . I end up leaving him to it. Any tips you have for this? Thanks,

I have a Pomeranian and will not use a pronged collar. My Pom has been attacked by a large dog as a puppy on a walk and now has developed a large fear towards dogs. She will chase after and bark hysterically at them. She’s close to 7 months old. Any advice for training in this sort of way - without using collars?

What's the reason for the Prong? Never in 40 years have I used one in training. Also, haven't really seen any aggression in this dog

Amazing!

Hi there. Just wanted to ask. You mention prong in the video. Is that a special type of lead or something? Thanks

Any suggestions for a puppy who seems to be afraid/aggressive towards men? He is fine with my husband now but when he first meets men he grawls and will nip if I'm not holding him or have him right by me

Hi Will, just picked up my Cane Corso from 4 wks of board and train, trainer said I need a behaviorist, thats she's not a usual Cane Corso, meaning she's unpredictable..do you know anyone I can contact here on Oahu, Hawai'i?? Trainer said it will get worse and I may have to put her down...she just turned one years old.

Great info we have 4 cane Corso and I’ve been trying to explain this to my wife I sent her this video to let her see you explain it because she makes me walk them always because they pull her and they don’t do that to me

Great video

I got a 2 1/2 years old Cane Corso her problem. I got her when she was about a year, so her training is kinda late. She don’t like loud noises and passing trucks or cars. She tries to attack them.. She don’t know that’s dangerous.. I think it started by lawnmowers and other loud motors when she was younger.. how do I stop this?

Love this video. I have a 14 month old Cane Corso (the sister to my male) that was sent to me from Ohio because they couldn't handle her. It was that or probably a rescue. She has the same problem. And is worse behind a fence or barrier. Including a crate. She is coming along great now. I've had her since December. I'm one of your students in your academy and looking forward to having her be a full rounded canine.

This is brilliant to show that dogs need a pack leader. 👍👍 well done. Love this.

I just love your common sense!

Great Video as always Will am recently on a prong with my German shepherd and it's working with heel work her thing that makes her pull is a squirrel so am waiting tosnee one to help correct and re direct her mind off that 2 me

Sorry in advance but im gonna steal your line "if you're the problem the nice thing is you're also the solution". I always find it hard to explain to people that theyre not bad dog owners for making mistakes, especially since most mistakes come from a place of love w a lack of knowledge. And more importantly that we need to just forget the past and move forward

Hello Will. My girl goes for my cats when they are feeding on the side. This is after she has been fed. We have been acting on and following your guidance. She cuddles up with the cats and plays with them at all other times good is the trigger.. I can pick up her bowl, take her food away..etc I’ve had major improvements following your guidance and regaining our connection. Aisla is so intelligent and not what I expected at all from an old thyme bulldog. I’ve worked with a variety of mastiffs for 23 years but I’m not sure how to resolve this issue.

Gorgeous dog!

I do wish breeders/importers would stop cropping and docking! I get docking in working gun and such dogs due to injury but why mutate their ears? My 5 month old puppy has beautiful floopy ears and it is part of her character. Beautiful corso in video and I'm looking forward to seeing my pup, Ouija, when she's fully grown

FionaClaire was a stray that landed on my lap unexpectedly. I was challenged everyday by her wanting to lead me. She is pure muscle. I am not afraid of her. I stick my full hand in her mouth to yank out pinecones, palm frawns and ground garbage all the time. I did have to resort to a training collar that I pretty much only beep and vibrate. This was due to her busting out of a leash and being able to chase cars at 35 miles an hour. She is a gorgeous runner regardless of me being petrified watching her chase cars on a busy street. Her static level is the lowest 1 out of a 100. I used it on myself to make sure it wasn't painful. I might have to use shock once every two weeks if that to remind her that my voice is the leader. I take this collar choice very seriously, it was hard for me. The beep and vibrate are an extra long hand that reminds her that I am here, I got this. She now checks with me instead of nearly yanking my arm out of the socket when cars pass. She now listens 99% of the time when I tell her to heal or stop. She has always been social with people and other dogs that I usually have to gauge the other human and their dog's body language. Very slowly she is becoming a chill dog. You can find many beep, vibrate, sonic, and static options. Never ever use static on aggression. I use it on her car chasing obsession. FionaClaire actually huffs at me now as if to express 'fine' with voice commands.

The dogs don’t need much training in this case. The humans need the training.

Will really is in the dogs mind

My God, ears cropped, tail cut off, imported as a baby, what are we doing to these animals?

I just bought a cable Cirso pup. He's 2 months old and hates being picked up. He's bitten and growled at me.

I am dealing with this too… how would you handle a dog like this at a cafe? I have mine on the floor next to me while sitting at the cafe and she barks at everyone also missing that social period because of COVID.

I love the way you train dogs 😁 .....and people

I have a one year old vizsla and it is incredibly energized she really likes food and treats, now she has a big problem once I bring her out doors to walk she starts pulling I watched your videos and did some exercises and I vas impressed ,it worked well next day I take her out and she starts pulling so I do it again an it works but she never gives me any attention so its just wen I pull a little on the leach she comes and the next day she forgets she is in another world every thing is just so exiting except the man walking her unless he has treat, wat do I do

😢 so sad to treat dogs like this - no need at all. Positive training works! Why treat a dog like this when there’s more positive ways?!

That's a beautiful Corso puppy!

That is so brave.... it takes a "good pair" to face a dog like that when it is growling.... i was worried just by watching this video😋

I feel like shes saying... yeah, right, ya, okie dookie. With a glazed over look in her eyes and bring in the clowns, playing in her head.😭😂😬

I have a 1 year old Aussie who has 6 different incidents of attacking other animals out of fear. I know it's my fault and I'm doing what I can to work with her. I get upset when she's labeled as a bad dog because it's not her fault, it's on me.

How can I make my dog not be aggressive with dogs or friends/ family but still guard me against strangers? Right now it’s more fearful reaction and I don’t want that but I also don’t want her to be nice to everybody. Anyone have resources? She’s a Border collie/ Lab mix

I wish you were in the US Id come visit with you Bout my dog

It's so interesting to hear I could be the problem. We have a reactive Frenchie that just wants to play with every single dog that goes past. I never let him, tricky when other people's dogs come over. I don't let him but he will lunge and jump. We live in a densely populated area and there isn't anywhere I can bring him that other dogs won't be, especially at night which is when I mostly walk him. I would love to hear any suggestions please :)

Too many people acquiring dogs that they have no idea how to train...with incidences of dog attacks on the rise people really need to do their research before they choose a breed....shame about the cropped ears, barbaric in my opinion!....well done Will, you know your breeds....🐕

Does anyone know how to contact will please

I know Corso faces - as soon as I saw this dog's intense crazy eyes you can see the magnitude of her fear (even though she looks and probably would be dangerous)

What can I do if my cane corso is too much of a scaredy cat?

Why use a prong on reactive-fearful dog here? (This is an honest question, no irony here, I use martingales on reactive-fearful shepherds because the prong could make matters worse and I never worked with this kind of protection dog before).

Was hoping to see the corsos reaction to you having your dog out.

Have a Corso that is fearful and protective. Some serious corrections really helped.... but he will still attack the other dogs in our home.

Can you please come here to Australia 🇦🇺 and train my boy he is a Rottweiler but he never was socialised as I rescued him from bad owners if you know anyone good here please let me know thank you 😊