We already know that your expectations for a given dog will vary, depending on the breed characteristics. Some are very pattern cognizant, others are going to struggle with focusing on specific tasks when there are distractions elsewhere. You like to let the older dogs, and those younger ones who are settled into your routine of work to mentor/teach the "new kids", and the really high energy dogs, you like to lather 'em up with lots of activity to help them to focus more when it's time to learn. Some will have to meet high goal standards with the skills/challenges course, others, not so much. You tend to read where the dog is at, and know how to progress them from where they're at to the next level you want them to achieve. Newer dogs get lots of food rewards for a desire to participate and check-in often with you so they learn how to gain access to the things they want to do by doing their homework. And... the camera man has to keep a close eye on you to keep you from digging out your black shoe polish for all dogs with coats of a different color. LOL Good stuff, as always Stonnie.

Learning from your videos I take my GSD out in the morning walk her to her first field we play train and run about having a great time then she goes through her sniffing field no play then we head onto the road she walks along walls anything I can use as my adventure course she sits and watches the little children crossing the road going to school then we head onto her third field another play train and running takes about to 2 hours then home for a big breakfast she will relax about the house for the rest of the day until her evening walk 40 min it's taking me her three years to get a lovely well mannered girl that I walk with pride

My guess: You will work the jack russell, the australian shepherd and the white lab the same - with exercise being the key factor. "A tired dog, is a good dog." - Facts!!! Stonnie, because of your videos, I have a wonderful 3 year old yellow lab. I started with you when she was 8 weeks old. I appreciate you sir.

Your system works and makes complete sense. Love your honesty and transparency. Anyone can see who watches your videos that the dogs are incredibly happy and thriving. Am a fan of your work, keep going. I am learning lots, thank you.xxx

6:00 min mark is golden information. I love how you bring up the point of expectation of breeds and people getting the wrong dog for their situation. You are not mean, judge mental or preachy but you are 100% truth telling.

So funny to see the JRT's ignoring the other dogs to mess with each other.

We’re watching ALL your videos as they appear in my favourites. I share them all the time with the adults who live in this house so that we’re ALL on the same page when dealing with our Frenchie puppy. 😂😂😂 The result is a happy little dude who is a good boy learning good manners. I’d say adjusting our ‘expectations’ is the key to success.

Thanks, Stonnie, for telling owners the true information. It’s too easy to say ‘ yea, I can help you” and take the check and leave the person with an unsatisfactory result. Being true to your method makes for better results for the dogs and the owners, especially those who are well set up to fit with your system.

Mr No Name is so attentive, he runs circles around you as you proceed down the path trimming the trees and stopping to talk into the camera. He follows your lead, watches for your cues. Does that ever concern you? I mean for how close he stays to you? I think it’s great!

Hi. From wet Wales in Great Britain. Congratulation on the new farm. Look forward to seeing it in you videos. ..... getting my 10 weeks old black lab pup next week. Only dog to have ha ha ......been watching you train Mr No Name over the past months ( best name for a dog) trained my last black lab over 20 years ago . Looking forward to getting started with your ideas . I live in 22,000 acres of forest so plenty of adventures to be had. Thank you for all your input. Cheers sending Cwtches ( hugs) from wales.

My best answer is: You'll tailor your system to individual dogs and their individual circumstances by: Adjusting your expectations of each dog and their progression based on their breed, individual characteristics and home environment (ability to focus, energy levels, willingness to work, temperament, confidence, exercise opportunities etc). As for Tucker's unique situation, I think you'll be tipping the scales towards mentally challenging tasks since challenging him physically will be tough for the family, and really getting his basic vocabulary in check and implementing it in an ever expanding range of environmental conditions. He'll likely do some extra stuff like walk on a leash that's tied to a pram, and learn to hang out and relax in busy urban environments (cafe's etc). As for the Weimaraner, I imagine you'll put a little extra effort into rewarding him for paying attention and regularly checking-in when you're on adventures, and exercising some extra patience with him when you're teaching him that paying attention and doing work = freedom. He may also get some extra attention on confidence-building activities like swimming. I think the basic framework of exercise followed by work followed by freedom, all rolled up in a well-shaped environment filled with a diverse range of dogs will remain the same as always, with only minor tweaks for individuals to suit the expectations you have for them.

Beautiful video, fun to watch as always, and congrats to your new farm, Uncle Stonnie!!!

First off I always enjoy your videos. You aren't a formal, sit stay type of trainer. You teach dogs skills necessary to be able to navigate their environment safely and be polite. The aussies you will need to work on focus and giving them a task. The terriers very similar but more just listening and paying attention and not running off. The weimerriner (sp?) will be confidence in it's surroundings. The labs will be more small obstacle course and body awareness (the specific word escapes me for the moment). And even within all of that you will tailor the needs and adjust to the specific dog. I would love to have an adventure area such as yours. I am lucky there is a state park that is open to dogs off leash. It's large open and has several creeks/rivers running through it. It's a city dogs dream. When my lab was young I would take him there to let him just explore. He loved it and always came home tired and happy.

Great as always uncle Stonnie. I expect that you will meet each individual dog where they are at and give them a basic vocabulary and make sure they have good manners. I have been a fan of your channel now for a couple of years and tried some of you techniques with our dog. We are limited to our adventures cause of our urban environment and me personally by my busy work schedule. So I am sure you will take the individual dogs owners limitations in consideration as well, for example if you have a farm dog or a city dog, with a busy owner or an available one. I look forward to hearing more about you dog training school and hopefully I will be ready to come out to the blue grass in an airstream when you are all set up. 😎. Thanks again for all the great content.

This is my first time watching your videos and love your approach! At my late stage in life and working a full time job, I'm now doing a two year course in canine behaviour. I must say my heart dropped a bit when you advised people to go with a Master of the dog training craft and not those less experienced. Someone gave you the experience when you started out so perhaps I would suggest people not only do research but follow their gut instinct as to which trainer to work with. I may not have a body of work but have volunteered to rescue and rehabilitate dogs. In my village I'm also known as the 'dog lady' and people come to me with their dog problems. I also walk dogs. All for free and the joy it brings to my heart. 😘

Well said!!!

Congratulations!

To be honest I listen a little but I just love the scenery and watching the dogs running and playing.

Lab lover here but I have immense respect for the bravery and tenacity of the JRT. A few years back my husband and I were about to go on a walk in the forested area behind our lodge in southern Mexico. Due to the large population off deadly venomous snakes that time of year, the owner would only give her okay if we each carried a stout stick and took her JRT. That little dog ran relentless recon and found a snake. The snake didn’t win.

I just found your channel. I love it. I have springer spaniels, field bred. They need work/energy burn to be well behaved . I’m looking forward to exploring your vids. Thanks for posting them.

Great vid Stonnie! I think it's commendable that you're a man of principle. Would you consider making a video about how to introduce a dog reactive or shy dog into a group of dogs? I remember you touched on it in your "protective dog vs scared dog" video, but it'd be great to see it in more detail. Maybe like a progress overtime where you document overcoming specific issues. Keep on rocking 🤟

Gotta luv dem labs! 🐕‍🦺

I am lucky enough to be 51 and retired so I have plenty of time to spend with my fox red lab Shadow (I call her foxy red lab). I think you are doing it right. I go by the farmers dog style. My dog is with 24/7. If I do a store run she is with me. If I take out the trash she is with me. You get the idea that she loves being around me. I take her to adventures in the forest and lake or river everyday. I think you are doing it right . Tired dog is a good dog

Congratulations for the new farm uncle Stonnie 🤠

I have a jrt mix they are awesome dogs lots of energy and a love for jumping lol

LOL. You didn't lose Loki. He was perfect.

I think you will take into consideration breed specifics, family life style and their own individual mental capabilities they possess to figure out how your best approach for each will be. Also tons of hanging out time socializing and exercise. I love your sort of layed back approach, it is but it isnt if that makes sense at all lol. Congrats on your new place and plans cant wait for more videos ❤

Hi, Stonnie, Love the way you weave into all the video's storylines your very astute social and political views. Really don't know if I faithfully watch your videos for the super excellent training philosophy or your sublime wit. But.......compliments aside..... my thoughts on your request re. the dogs...........borrow some sheep or at least some Indian Runners for the two stock dogs..................that "Now you're talking!" expression will instantly come over their highly expressive faces!

Great video as always Stonnie. That’s a tough question on how you will Taylor your training to the different breeds and personality of the dogs in the video. I’m thinking you may not have to make too many changes at all. You will focus on your basics of come, up, easy, wait and stay on the obstacles course. The Difference may be more in the adventures side as I’m going to assume (maybe wrongly) that the Jack Russell’s and Australian Shepard’s would not take to some of the more intense adventures you go on. Regardless I think your training is awesome and really enjoy your episodes. Peace and Calm. 👍🏻😎🇨🇦

Looking forward to hearing more about your dog training school. And congrats on the new farm!

What training do they need ?Very simple: Australian Shepherds - Train on Sheep, Goat or Cows, Weimararner: Hunting Birds,, Labs: Sit on lab, (or play fetch,) Jack Russel: Don't know. I have the first three dogs at the moment. I always try to simulate the training which is closest to the breed. Even without having access to sheep you can train an Aussie the basic sheep dog commands like (come bye, away etc.) its lots of fun and my dogs love it.

Haven't seen your videos for a while. Trouble with.my phone. Congratulations on your new farm. I have a Jack Russell/Chihuahua mix. She will be 2 this month. I am really looking forward to your new videos. I live in the country with lots of room but, I still have to keep her on a leash cause she gets a scent and totally forget everything I have taught her. Much love from Texas. From me and Cookie.

3:11 Stonnie, they can call you a snob, I just call you having good taste! :D We lost our Lab, Moose, in April of 2020 and haven't been ready for another dog. We're thinking this summer we'll be ready again and when "Lab" pops in my head, the next thing is "Stonnie" so here I am. Keep at it Stonnie.

I’m newer to your channel but I love your videos. Have you ever done a video on your dogs? Introducing them to us! We all know and love Mr No Name and I think it would be cool to see how many dogs you have!

When I was a tree pruner I always wondered if I could train a dog to haul branches on the ground to the truck. :)

My first dog was a Jack Russel (family dog, I was in 3rd grade). I was in high school when my parents got 2 labs. 3 months ago I got a Goldendoodle 💕

Your system incorporates mentors, environmental socialization, exercise, learning by doing, progressive exposure, and helping each individual dog be the best version of themselves and making good decisions when no one is watching. You do not have to change or tailor your system for each dog just consider what can be achieved in the little amount of time you have with them.

Tailoring one's training based on breed specific characteristics is challenging for those of us who somehow ended up with a mix-breed puppy who has the characteristics, instincts, and divergent inclinations of two or three different breeds.

I would definitely join your dog training school.

For the small dogs without land it would be convenient to teach small obstacles, obedience, and easy energy draining activities such as fetching . Also make sure they are good dogs from neighbors perspective for the big dogs with land you will most likely do activities that encourage them to trust their human in order for them to gain confidence in most situations. You will need to teach those to come when called, stay still when told to

Dogs are as different as people are. You are always good about pointing out "breed specific" tendencies but the variability of personality can be quite different. Expectations to the contrary would be seldom met.

I have two short jrt's... one stays by my wife and does what ever she wants like bringing her chickens back to the coop. My short JRT only wants to hunt small game with me. My shepard stays by my side and helps me herd the goats. My Malinois is 12 weeks old mostly bites everything she sees.

You've said you're like a Montessori director where you provide and shape the environment in which the dogs learn best. Based on that, and your philosophy of exercise being paramount, I think you'll tailor each dogs' training based on their energy level. The white Labs, the easier going dogs, will likely have less running around, adventuring, and exploring than the Aussies. You'll probably use the 4 wheeler to run the Aussies as they were bred for hours and hours of running and herding. Aussies are super smart, alert dogs that need a lot of mental stimulation, and problem solving too, so I'm sure you'll factor that in with something more organic and natural to them. I suspect you will tailor each dog's training based on what they were bred to do. Have the Aussies herd you, George, and the "cameraman" on some 4 wheelers? I just hope you will catch that on camera. :)

The guy from my local electric company who comes out to cut branches usually leaves a nice pile of throwing sticks for my dogs. I gave up the idea of off grid 12 volt due to the excellent customer service.

Well...I guess I haven't listened enough. We had a short hair that didn't work out way back when my 36-year-old son was 12. He got her as a reward for finally learning to read and finishing Where the Red Fern Grows. Her name was Little Anne. Although we had a 5-acre place and worked to train her, we couldn't "break" her from running off. She always ignored our son, and it broke his heart. He was glad to see her go. He did better with our mini schnauzer. So...I don't know how to train a bird dog. Probably, you'll simply do what you always do with the labs. Jack Russel will take lots of getting down on the ground like in that vid you made with Charlotte a few weeks back. The shepherds' training will be more like malinois (without the protection part) as they are herding, biting farm dogs. I guess I pay more attention to the lab stuff because we have labs. Although I've been watching these videos for over four years, I'm still going to hire you to train any new lab puppies we get in the future (and Charlotte any new little dogs--lol). We're pretty good at exercising and working with them daily. Training new skills isn't a problem either. However, the beginning phase has been a great big fail for us. Thanks for your interesting videos-they have helped immeasurably.

Stonnie I have watched a bunch of your videos and haven’t found one that mentions what type of slip leads you use to walk all the dogs I would love to know because they look light and comfortable for the dog.

Pausing to do as told: So, I assume you'd tailor your approach with the darker-colored Aussie Shepherd towards more time spent in the "class room" (after vigorous exercise first, of course). You'd also take him to more situations in public - kids playgrounds, public parks etc. Focusing on him being calm, coming when called, and having those good manners from your neighbor's perspective. With the other dogs, fun adventure stuff on that new farm of yours would make up the main part of the schedule.

I'd say the weimaraner needs socialization and exercise. Good dog if they get their exercise and training. The australian shepard needs training. they don't need training because they are a bad dog. They are just always looking for their next project. Needs training just to give them something to work on mentally and keep that brain as tired as their bodies. Jack Russell. Don't know them well. I think they can be territorial or defensive. A nice little athlete as well. The white labs need to learn how to be black labs and the black labs need to be patient and realize these other dogs will never be them. LOL

Stonnie! Id love to see a kennel video! Whats your daily maintenance like?

hey stonnie love the content! one question, i dont see many if at all any dobermans in your videos, is there a reason why? just curious

Hi Stonnie I’m to new to your channel to tell what your going to do but I look forward to seeing what’s going on ! You say u like the black labs , Do you prefer male female dogs ? If so why ? I have always had female labs , yellow 😁 I have a 10 month old one I’m training and she’s been more difficult then the rest .

I don't think you tailor anything differently for any dog that's destined to be a family pet (other than meeting them at their skill level). It seems to me that you preach the same for all. Train them to be still have good manners so you can take them with you wherever you go whenever possible. Thanks for making great videos!

Tucker will need a lot of challenges course time to learn commands and manners. His mom with 3 kiddos will need a well behaved dog who can stay focused. The yellow labs will follow the black labs and learn from them, because they want to be them. The Weimaraner will climb some trees and do just fine. The jrt’s are smart as whips! They will need minimal instruction with as much attention as you and Miss C will give them. Can I join the first instructors class? I’ll bring my 9 month old English chocolate chubby! 😊

What I'm I am just starting out and haven't gotten the chance to fully perfect a system. My challenge right now is to get experience.

Stonnie how do you tell the dogs apart? Like all the black labs

At 9:40 I first thought that you had a black small animal, like a mouse or something following you 😂 I was confused as to why the dogs didn’t notice it

Stonnie I use the electric caller only to get him back to me sometimes is that okay

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A tired dog is a good dog

If the Aussie shepherds are like working border collies, then just using exercise to manage them won’t work. You just end up with a fitter dog. They need mental stimulation and training. Herding, searching, obedience, agility, heel work to music, flyball etc

Weimaraner needs ways to scent/track to drain his energy. Australian shepherds need some type a of physical and mental stimulation everyday with a good fair leader. Jack Russell's were bred to kill/ hunt rats so you probably need to drain his energy in some type of that way also lots of patience. White labs need a good walk/ run/ good game fetch to drain that energy those happy go lucky dogs naturally willing to please should be pleased with simple obedience training

Thoughts on Akitas?

Does an old dog learn new tricks? Are some habits impossible to break in a mature dog?

Nice how large is your training farm?

Majority of my clients have dogs that don't best suit their lifestyle. It's like riding up a high all the times.

Hi

How do you tell a client that a dog is just not right for them?

The problem is that I get no response when I requested info on bringing my dogs to you

Wished you were my neighbor :)

Pair of Jacks wins over a pair of Labs in the game of scene stealing? bob in Nevada

The first two minutes were hard to understand due to the music drowning you out.

Advice changes because each dog is different...no such thing as one trick fix all with dog training.

I'll tale a trained dog over an ill mannered dog (and owner) any day

My best answer is: You'll tailor your system to individual dogs and their individual circumstances by: Adjusting your expectations of each dog and their progression based on their breed, individual characteristics and home environment (ability to focus, energy levels, willingness to work, temperament, confidence, exercise opportunities etc). As for Tucker's unique situation, I think you'll be tipping the scales towards mentally challenging tasks since challenging him physically will be tough for the family, and really getting his basic vocabulary in check and implementing it in an ever expanding range of environmental conditions. He'll likely do some extra stuff like walk on a leash that's tied to a pram, and learn to hang out and relax in busy urban environments (cafe's etc). As for the Weimaraner, I imagine you'll put a little extra effort into rewarding him for paying attention and regularly checking-in when you're on adventures, and exercising some extra patience with him when you're teaching him that paying attention and doing work = freedom. He may also get some extra attention on confidence-building activities like swimming. I think the basic framework of exercise followed by work followed by freedom, all rolled up in a well-shaped environment filled with a diverse range of dogs will remain the same as always, with only minor tweaks for individuals to suit the expectations you have for them.