You are so right Will. I so wish more trainers had an open mind. You've helped me and my terribly nervous foster dog and took the time to get back to me with a video. I really cannot thank you enough.

There is none better than Will! Love this guys heart and talent. Dogs everywhere owe him a debt of thanks for making us better humans

Thanks for caring Will. My heart breaks for the owners, and the dog. I can't imagine going through that. I hope they work through this, and it has a happy ending for all.

Hi Will, I am a professional dog trainer in Cape Town South Africa. All I can say is "Spot on"

I just recently joined your channels and enjoy watching all of them! I love how you have a wholehearted love for all dogs and sincerely love and respect each ones uniqueness! Thank you for taking time out of your day to make these videos just to help everyone everywhere! I had watched so many different videos and read so many different pages about dogs and their different personalities but truly felt you have a love for animals as well a deep understanding of their unique personalities! Thank you so much again!

I know this video is a year old!! Will you talk SOOOO MUCH SENSE!!! No dog is the same we need the right tools to help our dog friends! Thanks so much for your videos!

Wow Will!! You knock this out of the park!! I wish everyone would realize this information and stop thinking there is only 1 way to train. Thanks for this Will! This was spot on!

This is why we support you! Your passion and genuineness is inspiring, and it's because of you I feel I can take on dog leadership and become a pack leader for one furchild! Thank you Will. I did your online quiz and recommended me an English Mastiff - exciting stuff!

Love your videos man!! I went to a military style training program with my ridgeback x staffy pup and it wasn't 100% effective with all aspects of my dogs tendencies but watching your obedience videos have helped me void the gap with different methods for different scenarios

thank you for being the wonderful person you are. you do not try to monetize every little thing you do like other people in this field do. you genuinely care about your focus and this shows by how you go out of your way to help people for the simple fact that you don’t want dogs to be put down. thank you for all of the help you extend to us owners and for being a resource for us.

So well said... thank you for articulating this massive dilemma, positive only vs balanced (lumped often with any "other") that we face as dog owners, SO BRILLIANTLY. I love exploring dog behaviour theory and am so glad to have discovered your voice:)

Thank you for caring so much about dogs and for offering their humans leadership tips. How can we become better leaders? Does leader mean being dominant or can a leader be still someone that is working on their self confidence as well?

Thank you for responding this mail, helping this viewer and telling us about this. THANK YOU!

Thank you for the video. My heart breaks for the dog and the owners. So glad they reached out to you. It would be awful for this dog to be put down. Thank you for the balanced training explanation. Love the channel!

Always balanced, always clear.

I had a trainer who was more aggressive with my puppy than he should have been and it made him aggressive. He was a very smart dog that was always a little sensitive to his surroundings and we treated him with the respect he required. Fast forward 7 years and he seemed to have mellowed a bit until one day he was asleep on the floor and my wife reached down to pet him without getting his attention first. He bit a 4" long section of her forearm out requiring plastic surgery. After I took her to the hospital for initial treatment and pain relief we went back home and he was lying in the yard and so happy to see us. Our vet helped place him with law enforcement as we were afraid to keep him but did not want to put him down unless absolutely necessary. Dogs are like people , every single one is different. That being said certain dogs have traits so make sure you know what you are getting. We have a Golden Doodle now that is the best family dog we have ever had but we still miss Tanner and wonder if he succeed in law enforcement as we were not allowed to know.

Leadership is the root to so many problems. I have a rescue terrier. Doesn't like people Have had him for four months now. He's almost eight months old. Right now he just seems to be consciously breaking all the rules taught to him. It's like I have to retrain him. The one area he has maintained in, is that when people come, I expect him to be sitting by my side, with no more barking. I am grateful that training is still there because I believe he would bite. Can't expect miracles overnight,, especially since he's still under a year. I'm reevaluating my leadership role with him everytime I watch one of Will's videos. He is spot on,keep an open mind about what techniques to use.

Underrated channel. Insanely underrated. Amazing video, and here's another comment for the algorithm. Cheers!

I'm so glad I happened to stumble across your channel. The lack of basic knowledge about dogs distinctive character is poor among dog owners these days, and Only Positive Dogtraining and its learningteory alone says absolutely nothing about dogs distinctive character, and that is sad. We are a group of people who have over a year shared knowledge about dogs's distinctive character, sosial language and behavior in a Norwegian Balanced Trainers group on Facebook. A fanrastic lady have for more than a year shared her more than 40 years of experience. Videos of her genuine and natural pack of dogs interacting naturally without human intefering for us to learn first handed dog behavior from the dogs them self. The tricy thing is to make people understand how to infiltrate dog behavior into Balansed Training, and here is where your videos come to help. I've shared a couple of your videos in the group, and I wil share more over time. Best regards from dogtrainer for more than 30 years from Norway. Keep up your good work, dogs and people all over the world nedds you.

My mutt had very low confidence but she had been rehomed 3 times before we got her. i believe everytime we got in the vehicle she assumed she was being rehomed again so she would poop and vomit for about the first week.but it was just when she was put in the vehicle but if i took another dog with her she was fine. I took a mini schnauzer with her to the vet (we had 2 mini schnauzers at the time when she was little) i even took a mini schnauzer with her to puppy class as well. I was struggling with her confidence... took her to a k9 trainer and they told me to take her around things she was afraid of with another dog. When she sees the other dog was not being afraid of whatever she might calm down. well it worked but her confidence shot through the roof when i put her in agility. Good girl became a natural saying for me...

what u said around 12-15 is exactly what I think my dog fears. He is from a shelter in Bulgaria und loves lying around in my flat. A few days ago he broke free of the leash, ignored my recalls and went back straight to the front door, over a busy street. Thank god nothing bad happened and thank god a second time that he did not got lost.

You’re just the best! Thank you!!

Thanks. I’ve been cruising KZfaq for 8 months to train my 1 year old Labrador - my 3rd. My other 2 were trained by me pre-KZfaq. You named my top favorite teachers so I think I’ve gathered so much information and added to my toolbox. Thanks for the reassurance that I’m on the right track.

Thank you for this video. I have a young multipurpose Labradoodle service dog in training, and received her from a school that has people train their own dogs, but with an extremely strict way of doing things. Even if a dog could learn and grow much better with different techniques. This is a positive only online course, though I much prefer a balanced approach since it seems to be healthier for dogs, generally. What you said about the extremes and tribes across various activities of life, including dog training, resonates immensely. Don't get me wrong. I'm extremely thankful for the opportunity to finally get the service dog I need. I just get frustrated with the rigidity that feels like it's got the potential to keep my girl from being all she can be, both as a service dog and a companion.

Fantastic video! Every dog is truly different. Personally I had a mastiff mix that went through so much abuse and neglect before I got her. She was a positive only dog solely because at the first sign of aggression/anger/frustration on my part she would shut down and run and hide in her kennel. However my new puppy, also some random mix, was found with her littermates abandoned left to their own devices since they were 5 weeks old atleast. Because she didnt have a mother disciplining her starting a very crucial socialization points, she is very aggressive when she plays. Granted she is only 6kgs as of right now, I'm highly stressing play with bigger dogs that do discipline her and I do my best to set strong boundaries when playing. Love your videos! Been following your advice for months.

Yeah Will! Absolutely correct and so sensible, people say the same about dogs as they do about dogs as they do people- my way or the hi way! No lots of people, lots of dogs! Great video 💖

Love the new place will my Brazilian mastiff Garmr and I watch all 3 channels and can’t wait to see how great things are going to be! My pup was 6 months on sept. 4th and is 100lbs he’s a stud! Thanks for your time and all the info from your shows!

Hey Will, it's great you're helping people but remember to take a break sometimes and enjoy yourself.

Keep up the good work pal

I’m getting a 14 week old Cane Corso tomorrow, I’m so excited! Your videos helped so much to be a good master/leader.

This man needs to be on mainstream TV, he’s excellent!!!

You are amazing you have help me so much with my dogs , thank you so much ! Keep doing what your doing brother

Thank you so much for this video. We are kind of in this same situation with our 9-month bullmastiff. he is being more bitting than playful bitting.

Will - thank you for all you do. I'd love to see a video on the pros and cons on neutering a big powerful dog. We have a 10 moth old, giant breed and are conflicted with all the information out there...

Thank you for helping everyone. It is much appreciated. I have bought your book, and dog supplies. I think you're great.

Thank you so much for what you do!

Will, your brilliant! Fearful dog is awedul but can oveecome with consistent leadership. Love your channel and love your pure intent to help people.. 🏆❤️👍

Thanks to you and all of your wonderful videos and tips I have a very very well-trained ten-month-old Cane Corso.. don't get me wrong he's still a puppy but we're definitely headed in the right direction

👋🏽 I’m a new puppy mommy of a 14 wk Cane Corso living in Ga. The whole family is at home due to Covid-19 and the Perfect Puppy Course is going perfectly!! (Couldn’t get the discount code to wok but it was worth it anyway) We are concerned about socialization. Our neighborhood is virtually silent so trying to be creative in socializing. HELP!!!

We got a labrador puppy about a month ago and now that he's healthy again he is more active and even more stubborn...my mum trained German Shepards when she was younger (about 40 year's ago) I appreciate her advice and that she wants to help (like many other people) but she learned to train dog's in the dominant way and it just doesn't work for me and our baby boy...i get loads of advice but until now I only saw people thinking in boxes and I stopped listening to be honest...I say thx for the advice and that's it...I also see where I have to work on myself so our baby boy can be the best version of himself and ure video's are helping a lot thx for that❣I hope they could fix this issue

Instead of Balanced I would say leader, every good leader knows that every individual person respond differently and know how to get through to each individual case

I adopted a little black lab puppy rather suddenly, and am having to catch up on her training. She is 9 weeks old at the moment, and so I'm not too worried. She is, of course, very excited and bites or nips a lot. I have been responding with a deep, verbal "no!" and a tug on her leash or collar, but she often growls in response or repeats the behavior. If anyone reading this knows of a video, preferably by Fenrir, on how to help with this I'd very much appreciate a link! As well as general tips on how to be a calm, consistent leader, for example a checklist or something of that sort. The more detail the better! Additional info: She seems to have taken well to commands like "sit" and "come" and I have been using "yes" as marker training, as well as teaching her her name by calling it and rewarding her when she makes eye contact. I am also crate training her, putting food in her crate when I put her in. If she cries and it's been a while since she's been out to do her business I'll go in, get her, and take her out, keeping the trip as boring as possible. I will bring her back into her crate if she starts to play or gets too excited, and then if she cries again take a second trip in about 5 minutes. She usually urinates on the first trip and defecates on the second.

My family adopted a 8 month stray and I have many bruises but now I realize he does it more when he is anxious. I am trying to help him with being less anxious.

Wow...I am a dog trainer and know where you are coming from. Well done, it needs saying

Fantastic video! You have helped me a lot with selecting a cane corso and whilst it’s not always easy with a large guarding breeds with a good trainer it’s possible for myself to own a good dog well trained with fairly low experience. My boys 17 months old and gets better every day. He’s also amazing with my son who’s the same age.

i'm new to your channels and i'm really enjoying your vids

Thank You !!! Love your show and how giving you are and knowledgeable. Thank You .

Hey Will, how about a poll offering which piece of training advice you should focus on in your next video? I'd love one on leash training, my 4 month Boxer is still proving a real challenge in that area.

I really enjoy your videos,i think your an amazing guy love your passion for dogs and your videos have helped me understand much more than I already knew thank you so much for helping everyone. Erik

Didn’t even know there was another channel…im the type of person that wants everything right away…anxiety disorder and m on ODSP…thank you for pointing out thee need for me to be he leaded my dogs want…the last thing I want is for them to feel anxious like me….which in turn is helping me keep my anxiety in check as well…funny how I can control it for them but not for my self tho😂

You sir are awesome! I would love to see you do a video about the swiss Sheppard.

Hugs Will, excellent video. Wish her the best.

I’m with you on the dogs mindset

As with most things in life, there are those that are those who are more expansive in their views and those that are more narrow. I prefer a balanced approach with most things. Actions have consequences. It is true in our every day interactions with people (and family), and it is something that we have to teach our dogs. Being balanced and fair is important---and your three point evaluator (harming itself, others, or property) is an objective way to determine the level of correction required so that the consequence to the behavior is efficacious.

Does anyone know of any reason why not to film the negative behaviour that the dog expresses that your requesting assistance on managing in order to show it to dog trainers/behaviourists. is there a legal reason? or data protection reasons? maybe can their faces be blurred? I just think it would be easier to assess the behaviour as your could watch the video countless times to observe in detail, not bothering the dog with the stress. I wonder if it would be easier to understand what triggers or where their behaviour comes from if you could assess first hand. plus you'd be surprised how many people in the comments call it first o.0. I hope there's a way you can do these explanative videos with footage of the behaviour to make it easier for the newer peeps like myself to understand. Thanks for posting, I appreciate hearing about dog behaviour from the dogs perspective but with a balanced approach to resolving. Keep up the Amazing work!

You are amazing!!! Love open minded people that's real intelligence

I watched u new video about your new office and stuff which Is amazing love your video plus your personality can't wait to sort my Internet probably in a couple weeks so I can start eat high your videos probably again

Thank you so much!

Everything you say makes sense. I will say as you have said before, there are certain breeds that I do not think are for everyone or not even for most people. A Cane Corso is a powerful and forward dog that will take charge in ways that can be dangerous if you do not. I don't think this breed is for your average family. To avoid situations like this people shouldn't just fall for a breed without doing true due diligence and being responsible to the utmost when making their decisions as to what breed to bring into their family at the beginning.

I enjoy both of your channels. I was just wondering if you could help me please with lead training as i have a 4 year old cavalier king Charles spaniel. I was just wondering if I retrain her to when it comes to lead training? Is it possible to retrain her or not please?

I wish you were in the states so you could help me with my bull mastiff belgian malinois mix he's 2 and just had no training 😢

Do I eventually need to wean my pup off of food rewards when training and approximately how and when should that be done? Thank you

Hey sorry if I'm being rude but Will I was wondering if you got the update to my email? Separately I voted for the greyhound for #9 for your last Canine Show video. Great stuff

Great video

Any tips to get your dog from surfing the counters

I have an immune issue that causes weak legs. I watched your best guard dogs for lazy people (I exchanged lazy for weak legs). Could a Bullmastiff be trained for a puppy not to pull at all while I hold a leash? ( I would let go if I needed the dog to protect me. I know this will be a major financial and time investment and would like to match the best dog for me.

I agree completely. I did all positive with my dog until I went to a trainer said would you only raise a kid with ice cream to get what you want no sometimes need a spanking of a time out. My dog is 100 times different.

Dogs for me was so easy to train at all ages. I have worked with all animal and dogs from a young age and then as a deputy/ forster mom for dogs with behavior problems and it was they were scared or abused or insecure. But i got them all homes . But now that I'm disabled I feel horrible and useless that I can no longer help . I wish things were different.

Intrested in your perfect puppy course. Getting a Cane corso in may. Should I wait until I have the puppy or get your course first. Study then implement when puppy arrives home?

I have a 6 month old German shepherd/ Pyrenees take him to town he is barking at people and other dogs. I need some directions as to stop this before it goes to far. I got him so he listens to sit or down but I am really worried about the way people look at us

Be open to learning anything from anyone. When you know all you know nothing.

Great video. Poor Cane Corso! Mixed up pup!

Thank you so, so much for this video. Learning about dog training has been my hobby for the past year or so yet I've not actually made much progress because I've been so completely confused at what methods to use. I feel I can read and watch different methods with an open mind now. - Actually all the issues I have with my dog seem to be about bad leadership. Do you have any recommendations about where to get detailed free help with this? I'm on the hunt now.

Saving lives bro

We allow our CC in bed some mornings because we work that night. Sometimes it's the only way to get some sleep. But my wife said once my Cane corso was sleeping in my spot( I wasn't home) and she put her are around her and she growled. She did it again and our CC growled again but eventually stopped. I told my wife she should have removed her from the bed. Any advice? Oh, our puppy is 5 months old.

hey man your content is amazing im enjoying both your channels but i have a question i really want to be a calm and consistant leader for my dog but i dont know what are the ways to reinforce our relation ship do you have a video talking about it ive tried to purchase your bootcamp program but unfortunatly i can't afford it please help

is it posible to have a cane corso in an appartment with 1-2 hours exercise a day?

Revelation...This is what God is trying to teach me about His and my relationship. LOL.. so far He has taught me many lessons using my pup. He is so funny..and Good...European Doberman pup..love him so much! thanks for your videos!!

Would it be a good idea to do both styles?

Where did you learn your methods? Would you recommend studies for dog training at universities?

so to cut a 17 min video down, leadership is about knowing the dog (person) and apply the tool suited for that dog (person). that is leadership tekstbook 101

Wanted to comment on the canine show but it's disabled. I just wanted to tell you that brasileiro as in fila brasileiro is pronounced brazilayroo, not brasiliero

Thanks for the guidance. I have a 1 year old Cane Coro that does this to a limited degree, but I can control him personally. I would like to be in a better place with him, for other family members. He treats my wife and I great. His sister is a gem though, but may only be aggressive to other dogs she doesn’t know. Gonna get your boot camp course when I could afford since I live in Trinidad and the exchange rate is super high. Been following a while and I enjoy.

Hey mate, Why the price increase on the training packages? It used to be $50 USD now its $75

I love this video!! Sadly it seems to be doggy world politics> animal welfare :( To be open minded is putting your dog's welfare first.

Executive summary; @ 2 minutes: Reading of the actual question. @ ~ 11 mins: Beginning of statement of solution. You can skip the ~ 8 minutes of philosophical blather in between, it adds precisely zero to the solution of the problem at hand.

hi, can you help i need a working labrador breeder in the uk as close to birmingham as possible but will travel as far as i need to. thanks

Hi Will, Well I've decided ,FINALLY, on my breed. I've decided to remain true to my real love and get a rott. I know the breeder very well. Have used her dogs with mine for breeding and have gotten one from her. In fact the pup I will be getting is a granddaughter of a bitch I gave to her years ago. The pups were born on March 4th...11 pups! Will hopefully have mine in May!

Dogs can't speak human, humans have to learn to speak dog. Being a calm, consistent, and firm but fair leader is the alphabet, training is the language.

Definitely avoid the trainer who has one tool in its tool box…..i knda figured that out getting help with a few horses…..in fact it didnt take figuring out. It was blaringly obvious.

My man Will looking like Harry Potter with that scar

I just took your dog breed test 3 times putting in different information each time and got the Staffy each time. Something weird here.

Thanks for all you do, Will and Fenrir team. Couldn't agree more with the dog trainers you named. I have much respect for them and you are included in that list.