Here is the most extremely valuable advice that you will receive if you're struggling with your dog... RUN from positive only trainers like Victoria. Search your most local successful BALANCED dog trainer, instead of the ridiculous "positive only" dog trainers like Victoria and you will be amazed at the results, not like the extremely edited TV program that Victoria has, which is fiction.

“Victoria helped them by doing recall training.” 19:28

​@@samwdavis So why are you even here then if you have such a problem with her training lmao

If these people had common sense, Victoria wouldn't have a TV show haha

@@samwdavis What's it like back there in 1980?

For real. My husband is one of those people. He got a puppy. I was doing my best to train her and give her boundaries, but he would yell at me to leave her alone. Eventually, I quit trying because what was the point of me training her if he wasn’t gonna follow up with it. But once she reached 6 months, he expected her to automatically know right from wrong. I used to tell him, how can you expect her to know if you never bothered to train her. Needless to say, he ended up rehoming her. The guy that took her in has been working with her and she’s now doing amazing. I told him, you’re a horrible pet owner, and you’re not allowed to bring any more animals into the house.

@@confucius2833 glad he’s not allowed any pets, while he may not have had bad intentions, it was a bad outcome. If you ever did decide to get a family dog, I do hope you help teach him the proper way to raise a dog so he can also help with training. He needs to open his mind a bit more to the proper way to handle puppies.

@@confucius2833 it's really sad that his refusal to train the dog made it so you had to rehome her. I hope he learns that it was a him problem and not the dogs fault 😢

@@confucius2833sorry to hear that

All mine did 😂

At the end you see all 3 of the dogs side by side having a great time. I'm betting that he is doing just fine.

Done right, you can get results in seconds with dogs. It only takes time and effort to have it stick.

They literally said that they kept up with the training advice for two months to get the results...

@@M077Y that's not the part I'm talking about :) I mean, when Victoria shows them what to do, it seems like the dog just instantly knows what she means. A lot of the older episodes show that it takes a lot more time to even get them to understand what behavior you're trying to make them to.

I couldn't believe they let them loose outside like that

I never let my dog of the leash innpublic only in the dogg park

Her logic was something else: She only takes them out at 3am, so that it’s too dark to see who else may be out there until it’s too late.

I understand it. They are not great on the lead and she is trying to find ways to exercise them relatively safely, because it makes them more manageable. It's a difficult one when you have a problem dog that, because of the problem, can't even be properly exercised. Not an excuse, just an explanation.

That really made me angry. I mean, clearly they're good people for rescuing these dogs, but after the first time of going after someone, the very obvious answer is to not let them do that ever again. But, in the end, they did a fantastic job and listened to Victoria, so great job! ❤️

A lot of those older ones got taken down, most likely because Discovery+’s parent who ran the American version, put them all on streaming and rescinded the rights to stream them for free. As for the UK format, which are the current free full episodes, I’m not sure. Perhaps they changed the format of the show to make it shorter and fit in a tighter time slot? Or they have to edit it down to stream for free?

I have one of these. She has been with us for only a few weeks, and Victoria's techniques help us SO MUCH. Our biggest problem? Other owners who are oblivious we are asking them to stay away because we are training a reactive dog and approach anyway.

@@TrulyMadlyShallowly You can get vests that say "nervous" which makes a lot of people back off. We had the same thing happen with our rescue, she's been abused and is extremely scared. On one of our walks, a guy had his giant (and very cute) German Shepherd without leash, and she ran up to my little heeler, and he was all oh it's fine, she won't hurt her, she's friendly. And I had to say my dog will hurt your dog. All of a sudden he was running to get her on a leash. Was so thankful for the training we've done, our rescue just jumped up at me and had her tail tucked and everything, but that could've turned into a dog fight.

@@TheEliKaulitz oh, good one, thanks! Sounds like you have done good so far! Because that's EXACTLY it. "They're fine, they won't do anything." No, but she may go ballistic at your off-leash dog because she is on leash and best case scenario that's my problem to deal with now for the next half an hour. I love owners who keep their dogs away from leashed dogs as a rule because leash reactivity is so common. We train the hell out of her every walk but the help is appreciated.

This is the kind of videos and showed that should be played on repeat on tv screens at every shelter all over the world

@@yasmineabdulwadood3443 especially the training parts cause those r so simple and ppl who come to shelters for a dog can also watch them to know how to train their new puppies if the dogs aren’t trained yet (Especially those with psychological problems like anxiety or something else)

Yeah, I used somewhat of her techniques, but sometimes I’ll call one of my young girls just to tell them to “go play” and they happily go back to playing.

Oh, dear! Here's what I did recently while fostering a rescue who didn't like his paws touched. You could gradually desensitize him to touching his paws by holding a high-value treat (piece of cooked chicken or healthy dog treat) in one hand, gripping it so he has to nibble at it bit by bit, as you pet his head & down the sides of his neck to his shoulder on one side, then the other, while praising him. Do that a few times and don't react if _he_ does - just stop, and try again, being very subtle about your touch, so he doesn't think of it as threat, but a relaxing touch. Do this a few times per day, gradually lowering one hand part-way down one upper leg, resting your hand monentarily, and removing it if he gets anxious. You can do this when he's relaxed, after he's been walked or played with. You can do it if he's lying next to you on the couch, or the grass. Make the touch "no big deal," just a soothing touch with no agenda but relaxing with and soothing him. You could gently run your hand down to his "elbow" then trail off. The idea is to get him used to having his legs and feet touched, by you (and others the household), when he's _not_ at the vet (stressful for many dogs & cats). Play with his toes, running your fingers between his toe pads (my cats like it) - see if he tolerates that. Reward him with treats, "Good boy" and petting on other areas he's cool with. Last month, I was able to get the foster dog (a sweet, energetic JRT mix) to accept my touch on his legs, and feet, as he worked to eat the treat, bit by bit. I'd do these exercises in brief, *5-minute sessions,* in between having him "break" and catch a stick or roll on the grass for a longer time than the training. He was letting me run my hand along the outside of his paws the same day (me backing off if he winced/got worried), and the second day, I was able to hold his paw, got him to *shake paw* briefly, without him stressing, and I continued the slow approach with a yummy treat he had to unwittingly work for, until shaking a paw was his response to my outstretched hand and saying "paw," and rewarding him.with a treat and/or praise. I've seen this method used on a few R+ dog training channels, Victoria and Zak George (YT Channel) do it. As for clipping your dog's claws, if you have dog nail clippers, you could gradually introduce him to them, again with treats and not trying to use them - just to get him used to the look and sound of them in a non-stressful situation. You might also give your dog something to calm him ahead of a trip to the vet, like Bach's Rescue Remedy, or CBD oil (research the proper dosage for dogs by size), which has a calming effect, but without any psychoactive THC (the "high") in it - usually made from the hemp plant. Or get an Rx of a relaxant from your vet ahead of the visit. I wish you well. 🐕

Stop running so the dog stops chasing and turn your body away from the dog - arms folded, no eye contact or yelling. Hopefully the owner will have caught up & leashed it. Blowing a loud whistle, like the owner had, might startle the dog. I initially thought it was the jogger who'd blown it, but realised later, it was hers, when she used it training recall.

From my experience, stopping and facing them has stopped them in their tracks. Turning my back or walking/running away made them run after us even more. If you have a hiking stick on walks, that could be useful too to keep them back a bit. They also sell pressurized air repellent spray that could help keep them back if the owner isn't around to take them away. And walking backwards to wherever you're going (car/house) until you're safe.

You need to watch attack dogs

Body blocking is great for normal dogs, but when you have fearful and anxious dogs this is much better. This is less aggressive and less confrontational. These are also sight-based dogs so less movement and more brain activity is best. Have the dog work it out themselves and get that brain working.

It depends on the dog and situation. Body blocking with treats is ace with more fear aggressive dogs but the treat is not the point it's the follow through after the block. It's that moment they see that they understand back off and then a "thank you" the treat has to have word too for every command or action you want. Victoria's treats training is great and I learnt that a treat has a lot of words attacthched to it. And no food treat still gets the same result and pat or cuddle or what feels appropriate for all at that time. Learning and understanding each dogs personalities too. I have 5 right now.. and more in the past and I learn so much from each. Plus working in shelters. Having to look out for 100 dogs. You learn about them and they do you. (Volunteers are needed in Mexico) Thanks to Victoria and maybe one or 2 others have helped me a lot!!!

I would also figure body blocking only works when you’re in an enclosed space. All the training we see in this video is outside the home in big fields. Maybe the home was unavailable or not a good place to train for some reason or another. If Victoria walked right up to Kylo and tried to “body block” in a field he’d run away or around her which is ineffective. I also agree with Eventide in that this could be seen as aggressive by Kylo, especially when they’re in such a big area.

In this case I'd say get his attention with a sound not used any other time. Can be a sound you make or a clicker or a whistle. Just something that really grabs his attention and is unique. The second he looks your way act as if you've found something exciting and interesting to look at. As you said, he really prefers exploring and sniffing - this way you're utilizing that. If he likes to play/chase, you can also get his attention then start running away. It'll make him want to chase you and play with you. In both cases, once he is nearby that's when you could do the surprise party thing shown here as a reward. Also, obviously build up that attention to the sound first. Whatever sound you choose, start out by making that sound and giving a treat when he looks. This way he knows that sound means a treat. You do this indoors and at any time really.

Could try toy instead of food.

No im sorry 🙃❤

They said mix, maybe greyhound and border collie?

Seriously just watch the video.. it's within the first few minutes..

@Lau Ra - There are different *"breeds"* of dogs - not _"races."_ Among people is only the *"human* race." Determining "race" by one's skin colour is a social construct.

@@wholeshebang1 Oh shut up..

Get a whistle that only dogs can hear. I forgot what they're called.

It's mentioned in the first few minutes. Pay attention.

Well, she has the space for them and she's a runner. It's not like she sits at home all day not exercising them. Part of what she wanted Victoria to help her with was being able to run with her dogs.

That's literally illegal because it's discrimination. You can't say no to someone because they look a certain way or are a certain age. A shelter has no idea if that woman is a runner, if she'll hire a walker, etc. Your judging ways are absolutely ridiculous.

​@@Eventide215 Unfortunately, it is not illegal in the United States (I don't know about the U.K.), although there is a movement to end some of the more egregious bans. Shelters get away with it because they are not public accommodations and are allowed to enforce what are "blanket policies and restrictions." My parents and sister were denied a dog, any dog, from a major shelter in my state because the shelter deemed them "too old," even though they have a sterling record of adopting and caring for shelter dogs. They adopted from another shelter, had that dog until she passed away at 14 and are now the delighted parents of another rescue. Do a search for "dog shelter discrimination" and you'll see how prevalent it is.

@@sister_bertrille911 It is illegal in the US.. A shelter can *try* to get away with it, but you can then go report it and they'll be in trouble. It's also funny how a lot of times people have 3rd party stories to tell. This didn't happen to you, it happened to your sister and parents. So you very likely don't know the full story only what they wanted you to know.

That's only dealing with symptoms, but not the underlying condition. Maybe dog feels safe in the crate, but I'd consider myself as a failure in providing my dog with a comfortable and happy life if I'd have to use a crate.

@ A good crate should emulate a den and feels comforting to the dog. Mine goes in his crate by himself. its not treating the underlying issue but its definitely the better option than a bite or having zero social life.

@@GriffinWulf Not treating the underlying issue is never the better option when you could actually treat it. Having to use a crate is just bad. A crate does NOT simulate a den. You can have a dog bed that does that. Not a cage.. Also these are fearful and anxious dogs. Putting them in a crate would only make that worse. Crate training is never good for dogs and never makes for a happy dog. Even the few times Victoria uses a crate it's because the owners prefer it even after her suggesting not to. Victoria then tells them that no matter what the gate does not shut on it.

@@Eventide215 a soft sided crate with a bed inside is much more similar to a den than just a bed on the floor.

Why get rid of them? The solution is to train the dogs so their behaviour is acceptable - which is why she reached out to Victoria. Now the dogs are much better behaved, no longer destructive (with physical and verbal boundaries), they have an outlet for their energy without being bothered by other dogs, and their human has the skills and knowledge to keep it up on her own. *Win-win!*

You give up on everything don't you?

Right! And how do they know they were even rescued in the first place, likely just a puppy mill pretending to be saving street dogs. 🤷‍♀️

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