The “not getting frustrated” part is the hardest for me 😅

Zak’s greatest skill isn’t training dogs, it’s making treats out of thin air when rewarding. I swear I see some appear out of nowhere.

"See, her tendency is to want to move forward" Well, you did name her Inertia.

Thank you so much for a realistic walk, I always feel bad after watching everyone else's perfect training sessions 😂😂😂 this actually feels doable

So nice to see an actual dog in training on a walk rather than pre trained. Will be using tips on my 8 month lab

I think the most important thing was what you said right at the beginning, which would go over most peoples heads. You gave her a long walk then you played with her and then you started the training after. Which means she ready and finally focus.

this guy is so incredibly positive and patient. He'd be such a good special needs teacher or even just a teacher of very sensitive children. Like me. When I was young. :)

this guy has ultimate patience. For me dog training seems more like I need training to be patient haha

The relief on Zak’s face when Inertia acknowledges he is in fact more exciting than poo. 😂👍🏻❤️ 16:17

This reminds me of a trick I learned from " Forward Fast Dog Training by Kelly Ferris "... If you want to get a dog to stop jumping up on people you quick turn your back on the dog when they jump and leave through the door. When dog finally stops jumping you give him a treat. Great video!

I love that Inertia wasn’t already perfectly trained in this video. Made me feel much better about how my non perfect training sessions go. I live in the middle of the city so leash training is difficult! Always people trains cars dogs noises etc. This helps me not be so frustrated. Also my puppy is 15 weeks old today and it has taken a while for her attention to develop so I’m hoping she’ll be able to focus better now. Thanks for the video.

I love that he shows when the dog is having a hard time focusing too!

Zak rly out here looking clean with the nikes

This video is so reassuring! I have a 5 month puppy who has difficulty paying attention to me on our walks. I thought that it was because he was testing boundaries and my leadership, but this reassures me that he just needs to learn more impulse control. And impulse control, like humans, takes time and practice to master. I no longer feel like a puppy parent failure.

I tried this ONCE with my dog, and already the changes and improvements are AMAZING. I will continue doing it until he is fully trained to walk correctly!

Im loving this way of training. Not knit picky and obsessive or show offish. Just comes naturally. Rewarding the good ignoring the bad and staying patient.

This is legit the best advice/ training video I have ever seen, you not only touched on the fact that a neighborhood walk was something to work up to, but also you mentioned that we need to train the dog to be focused on us at all times and that we need to train that into them, legit this is incredible, for some reason alot of dog trainers and even vets just leave some of these integral parts out of the lesson.

Inertia's crawl is the cutest thing ever, I'm also happy to see that the flower on her harness made a come back. Thanks for the amazing video Zak and Bree! ♥

Inertia is a gorgeous dog, and very intelligent.

I love the way Zak speaks , his tones makes everything reassuring.

I like how you suggest doing just 30sec to a minute mini training session throughout the day. Your videos are so helpful.

I love how patient and ethical your training is! You've taught me a lot❤ thank you!

It is so nice to see a dog trainer who rewards behaviors he wants the dog to do rather than punish the behaviors he doesn't want him to do!

"This got real very quick" 🤣 so true! Love how you share true training scenarios. This was so helpful, can't wait to try tomorrow with my pup.😊

I don't usually visit this channel for training, but huge kudos for showing the whole process with all the mistakes as well as the successes. Important to show the whole picture. Not enough dog training videos on KZfaq do this.

"But for a dog training video, its ideal." DIED! LMAO 😂😂😂😂😂 I love how effective your positive attitude toward training seems to be. Thanx you for showing us. Also, camera perspective on point too

Sidewalk: *exists* Zak: *walks in the middle of the road*

Having videos like this for free on the Internet makes me so excited to have a dog! I’m adopting a 6-month old pup and have to wait a couple of months for in-person obedience classes, and this is gonna come in clutch

This is so good. Too many times we only get to see a well trained dog. Here, we get to see it from scratch, mistakes, and quick adjustments. Very well done. I just need a dog now.

Shared this with a friend who’s yorkie is pulling and barking at passing dogs. Thanks for posting!

I loved this video because it shows realistic situations to work through. I've scanned the internet for dog training videos for walking but most times, I find videos of demonstrations with already-trained dogs so you don't see the common struggles that come with training your dog these new tricks. As a beginner, I wasnt sure if I was even doing it right because of the constant distractions but now I feel reassured! Thank you for this thorough video.

I’m very grateful for his demeanor, willingness to offer a realistic insight into training. I have felt defeated due to seeing only end results in videos . The most important insight for me the awareness of the dogs feelings which has lead me to be more understanding and less frustration.

I love how you always think about and consider what the dog could be thinking or feeling! Love your videos

I love your videos. My pitbull has learned so much, I would be lost without your positive training videos. She still needs work in public but she’s getting there! Only a year and 5 months. :) I always take her to the park to run before going out in public. Playing fetch for 45 mins at least! helps sooo much. A good dog is a tired dog.

Your untrained dog behaves better than my trained dog

Oh that pulling was so relateable! My dog loves to bury her nose in every interesting patch of grass.

These training tips really do work almost immediately. I’m working on training my Dachshund puppy , Jax. We watched your video and practiced walking, while using “look at me” and treats when he gets distracted, it’s working. Walking has been a challenge but with this video he has become less distracted. Thanks so very much.

I really appreciate you showing us the whole process including the ups and downs. Sets much more realistic expectations for new dog owners :)

“Thanks for looking at me instead of that dog poop.” 🤣🤣🤣

I've been working with my shepherd for about 2 years. Nothing has worked until I watched your video. Have only practiced twice so far but MAJOR improvements! Thank you very much for your post!

I can't get over how real your videos are! I've learned so much about how to 'take a step back'. Thank you so much!

ahhhhh!! the little flower on her harness! Im so obsessed. Inertia is such a pretty girl

CONVERT. This video is long and I studied every second of it. My 3 year old dog and I have made incredible progress in just a few days! I can use her collar instead of a harness! This is game-changing. THANK YOU!

Our Aussie was HORRIBLE on a leash. We dreaded walks, we tried books etc, and nothing. I watched this video and we did this 2 times a day for 2 days, and Moose is perfect!!

I'm happy I found this today and it immediately gave me energy to get outside and walk. Although I don't avoid walks by any means (my dog goes 3-4x a day) they're not always the most pleasant. My pup is just over a year and tends to pull. He ignores people but needs to greet every single dog. We had 2 yappy dogs following us today and instead of walking away, we stopped and I kept my dogs attention. Thanks for this video :)

Love how this is so real and you can see that inertia is still learning. Compared to all the other videos where the dogs respond right away. I can’t wait to try it with my pup

Thank you for this video. I rescued a wild dog and have been domesticating her, I'm going to start walks soon and this video gave me a big insight on what to expect from her as well as how much more patience she is going to need from me than a regular dog.

This is great, the most realistic dog walking video I’ve seen. Makes me happy that when my dog was constantly distracted and didn’t always listen that it’s okay, and you just need to keep going :)

I love how you describe everything you do and why you're doing it, Zak. Thank you for helping me to train my new puppy - 1 1/2 year old blue heeler/GSP mix!

Thanks Zak, I have spent months watching all kinds of training videos. Your's clicked for me. I have had some success. My puppy is only 9wks old, but consistency is already paying off. I love your techniques and how you appear to really enjoy your dog and dogs you video with you.

Soo helpful such a real life walk! I love seeing how you face all the distractions with her because sometimes I get frustrated my pup will be doing so good, then a gardener comes and all attention is gone lol

I FEEL so much better at my walks with my dog, when I see this 😂 He's a professional dog trainer and he also barely get his young dog to listen to him

Always a pleasure to watch you! You inspired me to become a dog trainer as your methods aren't force or pain or anything of the sort, they are simply allowing the dog to learn and have fun! I try to recommend you to everyone I know!! Keep up the good work

I find it with my dog if I do a “training” walk for 10 minutes and we cover a new area in the neighbourhood, the way back is easier. Usually I go back the same way for that reason. Thanks for your videos! Good to see a trainer go through the same issues.

You have the patience of a saint. Thanks for the realistic length of video and showing the struggle. Not another 3 minute video like look my dog walks great 🤦

Love your videos- patience is key!!!! People need to consider that dogs are dogs, they don't automatically know what we want from them. Appropriate behavior to dogs is much different than human appropriate behavior

Without your videos me and my new pup Milo would be lost. You help me understand him and his drives. Thank you!

Wow she is doing so well in her training. Keep it up!

Thank you for dealing with the bullies who insist this training doesn't work. I have a 3yr old Cocker Spaniel who is a dream because of your training and I didn't have to hurt her to get that.

I tried this tonight on my aussie who is 3 months old. I wasnt walking her bc everytime on the way out the door it was look out pulling. I tried his techniques and Holy crap night and day difference. Im so glad I found this channel!!

I know you say its a bit embarrassing to you that you re a dog trainer and inertia is the way she is, but honestly its far more helpful for me watching to see a dog like her and learn how she is being taught. I'm getting an Aussie puppy in a month when he is ready to come home and seeing you with her rather than a well behaved dog gives confidence. I've had dogs with what I call an unruly personality and I understand the training process so much better seeing the fails with Inertia than other training videos. So thank you for continuing to share how to train this type of personality instead of just an obedient dog. You make me feel like I can succeed no matter what personality the puppy has.

I’m loving your video’s! I’m getting a Bichon Frise in about 7 week’s, As soon as he is ready to leave his mommy. I feel that after continually watching your training sessions over and over I’m equipped to hit the ground running now! Thank you Zak! Blessings to you, Brie and your furry blessings.

Love this video! My dog is border/cattle and has so much respect to learn constantly comparing our two dogs and seeing where he can learn what I’m watching. Glad yours isn’t a pro just yet our dogs are similar. Mine has a bit more energy but is learning slowly thanks so much

I have a 2 year old jack Russell who has pretty bad leash manners, and seeing your dog’s reactions and how you deal with them is really helpful!

She reminds me so much of my 1 year old Tervuren here. He's super easily distracted, and he's very fascinated by birds. I'm working on desensitizing him to it, but he still acts like a puppy most of the time.

This video is exceptional! You are an amazing trainer and I love your positive association reward based training techniques! I love this video demonstrating real life challenges of walking a dog outside in an actual busy neighborhood! Thank you so much for sharing your videos on KZfaq! Our dog is a rescue from S. Korea DMt so she is very fearful and gets extremely uncomfortable leaving our yard. She gets spooked by overstimulation and drags me home in a total panic. I didn't want to keep forcing her because it sets her back so I avoided it but this inspires me to keep trying, even just a little at a time and work in small sections. I need to limit her exposure and allow her to build her confidence. Thank you again! I've had 3 behavioral trainers and our girl is extremely food motivated but not when distracted and scared by things outside. After watching this I'm ready to try again and may ask a few neighbors to be outside to be ready with a few treats so she has something exciting to look forward to as we make our way down the street! ♥️🐕 thanks again! This video is one of the best I've seen!

I prefer the energy of Dog Daddy. He’s so calm and confident and his energy is soothing. I guess it’s just a matter of what and who resonates with each person, but after watching a whole bunch of vids from this channel and Dog Daddy’s, and trying techniques from both channels with my crazy 9 mo Pom puppy, he responds best to Dog Daddy’s techniques. I watch KZfaq vids on our huge tv and my Pom will watch every Dog Daddy vid and I swear he’s picking up on commands by watching how the other dogs respond. He ignores everyone else. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Its such a relief to see a dog that is untrained and how this actually works in practice. Thank you . I’ve learnt so much but most importantly I’m learning patience and perseverance 🙏🏻

HI ZAK IM A HUGE FAN INERTIA IS DOING SO WELL!!! CONGRATS 🥳

I see you a low key sneaker head respect

So happy to have your help! It's been years since I had a puppy. You have to have a lot of time. Now I do... He's doing well with your training tips, so thank you!

Wow such a successful first leash work for Inertia. Congrats to both!! And thanks so much for sharing such a real life training situation.

when I started watching you Inertia was a little puppy and I watched just for fun but now I think I might have a puppy soon and that will help me to train it

She is soo cute😍 I have a 11 week old puppy and we are working on obedience. She is doings well with you!

I love how you are positive and kind when training.

Thank you for not making one of those many many training videos on youtube where it goes: Step 1: a problem dog Step 2: we walk back and forth and now we magically always have their attention. Step 3: magic perfect dog. It's that easy folks. It only took me 25 minutes.

Wow this is so motivating! I'm not doing much training with my rescue yorkie mix because I'm hopelessely lazy and impatient, but maybe I'll start teaching him some new tricks. It's so educational to see how much progress Inertia made in the long term - in some videos she looks kind of too wild (I would just give up) and now look at her! I'm impressed.

This is dog training. My dog is super excited (my fault probably). I have to do this stuff. A walk with no pre-destination. Remove the expectations. Omg, I am at the look at me part, bro, I have tried this step. Good video bro.

Zak if no one ever told you you are a lifesaver!! I love you for these videos man.

My expectations for my puppy were high. Then I saw this video and I’m reminded that it’s important to take baby steps. Thank you for the helpful video!

Real talk....those Nike’s are fire 🔥

OMG , i like how effective your positive attitude toward dog training seems to be

Watching Zak train with our 12 week old Yorkie and she keeps sitting and watching intently. So fun!

Love your patience, appreciate such a realistic video!

"I'm really avoiding tension because I want her going through the motions and to think through her actions so she understands that she's to stay with me. Not because I'm pulling on her, but because it makes sense for her to want to be near me." This is one of the best points I've heard regarding leash training. Too many owners rely on the general concept of learned obedience, but don't consider how a dog's thought process impacts how quickly they can pick up desirable behaviors.

Zak George always with the fresh kicks

My dog is going through cgc training. The thing she isn't the best at yet is loose leash. This is very helpful.

I tried using this method... works like a charm !!

"Then the wind distracted her." This is my dog as well XD I take my lab mix 'outside potty' and he is so distracted that he forgets to go.

My do gets so fixated on something on a walk that he won’t move n treats have 0 effect on grabbing his attention lol u can put the treat in front of him n he will look around it . I’m like really . I love ur videos they give me hope .

Thank you SO much for making videos with dogs that have real challenges, and for being open and honest in your training methods. I’ve watched far too many training videos with dogs that have already been trained to work the challenge being presented. I’ve seen so many trainers who only want to show their own perfection. The end result is a video that leaves the viewer feeling defeated.

When I'm stumped about a dog training client I have, I come to Zak's videos. He always has good advice, and positive and healthy methods. Inertia is a perfect demo dog.

its 4am and Ive just realised this was posted, sleep can wait

As a physics major, what a beautiful name for a dog :D Very fitting

If only it was this easy for all humans to be as patient and calm like this guy

just got a two year old dog today and he is very strong and high energy, ill def be using these tricks for him!!

It's funny because my dog has hand signal (silent) and verbal commands to signal tricks. So I can do them without making sound as well. But if someone who's left handed (I'm right handed) asked for a hand signal, she gets confused.

No one: me making my dog watch this hoping he'll learn something too: Edit: Since someone is mad about me spelling no one wrong I fixed it :)

These videos gave me encouragement. My dog has basic training but she’s really not well behaved so this feels good to see that I can fix this

Currently trying to get my 5months old pittie trained. Thank you for using you actual untrained/pretrained puppy. Such a good girl.