Nicole Creekmore Thank you, Nicole. Appreciate the feedback. If you have any training or behavior questions with Zoey, I offer skype consults, as well as, free youtube videos and a training blog on my website. www.legendsdogtraining.com/ Thanks again! - Alyssa

Thank you so much for the additional info. We will definitely take advantage of it. Our goal is to have a very well behaved gentle giant♡

You are very kind, thank you. French Mastiffs have a special place in my heart, they have amazing personalities.

+LuckieThePit Thank you for watching! :-)

Thank you. This dog belonged to a former client, but it's been years since I've been in contact with them. I'm not sure how she's doing today but I do think about her all the time. She was a lot of fun to train with, so sweet and intelligent. Thank you for watching and writing in, it's appreciated. Best, Alyssa Rose

Luong-Minh Nguyen-Khac thanks for watching! let me know if you have any additional questions about training or behavior.

Apologies for the slow response. I worked on Mat Work before introducing toys into the training. The training mat had a lot of value due to previous training. I also think about the "antecedent arrangement" which is a fancy way of saying that I intentionally set up the environment in a way that makes the behavior more likely to occur. When teaching a dog to bring a toy back you can use a narrow corridor (like the patio in my video) or a hallway. training mat in a shady space on a hot day are good ways to make sure that the environment supports your training goals. I've also used hallways in the same way. Another example of antecedent arrangement is placing the training mat in the shade on a hot day. If you ever need more support or guidance in training you can always train with me through my online classes. Here's a link if you're interested to learn more: legendsdogtraining.com/online-classes/ Best, Alyssa Rose

Nathan Douglas Hey Nathan! Thanks for watching and commenting on my video. The clicking noise is called a clicker. It is used to mark the moment a dog offers desired behavior and predicts high value reinforcement . There should be a 1:1 ration, one click to one reward. My training plans revolve around calming exercises, so I prefer to use a soft clicker (one that makes a softer sound) like Karen Pryor's "iclick" that are more conducive to relaxation. For training food I use Happy Howie rolls (beef recipe recommended) or Red Barn rolls (beef recipe recommended). The Happy Howie rolls are great for dogs on a grain free diet, but the Red Barn rolls are easier to purchase online. Thanks again for commenting. - Alyssa Lapinel, CPDT-KA

Hi Teresa! In what type of situations does your dog become snappy? Best advice for training is to start with simple obedience exercises that your dog will quickly pick up, and slowly/progressively build to more challenging situations. When used correctly, clickers are very useful at building focus and impulse control.

Francine Werda Hi Francine! Thanks for watching and commenting. With fearful dogs it’s very important that you build trust from the bottom up. I would get her on a healthy feeding schedule and then begin using meals to establish a stronger connection. Some dogs are too afraid to take food from a persons hand in which case I would be placing the food in the ground or “rolling grounders” (basically finding a means of connecting during meal time). Do you have a yard? Or does she need to go for walks? If you’re interested , we can set up a consultation by video call. Go to www.legendsdogtraining.com and fill out an assessment form. Thanks again for watching and commenting! Best, Alyssa Rose

damian fan I just saw your post. Would you be interested in a behavior consultation? Not sure where you live, but I offer skype consults. You can go to www.legendsdogtraining.com - fill out a behavior assessment form for your mastiff and I'll call or email to set up an appointment.

How much is it cost?

damian fan It's one hour in length (usually closer to an hour and a half if there is any history of aggression). We would discuss behavior patterns, day to day routine, and training goals. Within 48 hours of consult I would send you a write up outlining a training plan with recommendations for how to manage the behavior during the preliminary stages of training. Cost is 90 dollars.

Alyssa Lapinel 90 bucks for 48 hours of consultation? Damn, that's inexpensive.

De enz that would be a thorough and inexpensive. the consult is an hour, sometimes a little over. I would send you a write up within 48 hours of the consult.