Don't Waste Your Money On These 9 'Dog Training Tools'

It's EASY to get caught up in good marketing and buy a bunch of junk you DON'T NEED for your dog. AVOID these 9 "dog training tools" that are overrated and will set you back in your dog training!

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Don't Waste Your Money On These 9 "Dog Training Tools"
00:26 - Pee Pads Can RUIN Your Puppy Potty Training
01:25 - Giving Your Dog Clear Information Will Transform Your Training
02:07 - There Are Better Ways To Stop A Dog From Chewing EVERYTHING
02:46 - Avoid This Dangerous Dog Leash
03:21 - Get A Quality Leash Not A CUTE One!
04:05 - You Want A Dog Leash That You Are In Control Of
04:46 - What Kind Of Dog Leash Should You Use?
05:22 - Dog Toys Are Fun BUT They Aren’t Always Safe!
06:01 - What Kind Of Dog Toys Should You Use With Your Dog In Training?
07:09 - A Harness Is Not The Answer To Loose Leash Dog Walking!

Thanks for watching,
Happy Training! ~Ken

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[McCannDogs]

Now that you’ve got the right equipment, we need to talk about The MOST Important 20 ft. In Your Leash Walking Training!:

[marcedwards]

The amount of conflicting information out there is insane! Zak George & Victoria Stilwell say use a harness from day 1. The instructor in my puppy socialisation class says don’t play tug with your dog. The person who trained me to be a dog trainer is a fan of pet corrector spray under certain circumstances (combined with a verbal cue). No wonder dog owners are confused, frustrated and many give up on training and simply tolerate bad behaviour. Love your content. Keep up the great work!

[whittark]

Great video! I would like to offer one small amendment regarding harnesses. Some small dog breeds can develop tracheal damage from collars. Harnesses are great for these breeds— even puppies— because they’re pulled from the back instead of by the neck. Toy or XS dog? Check breed guidance & with vet before using a collar.

[ScarletLetter]

The trainer told us to get a special type of harness, and she even gave us the link. She pulled as soon as I put it on her. No matter how much training and treats, nothing worked. I tried the collar, and what a difference it made. She still has some work to do but a huge improvement. Thank you!!!

[WollongongSkyWatch]

My pup (now an adult) broke the front ring on a no-pull harness as soon as he saw a maltese terrier run past. Leather leads are the best. I still mine from the early 2000s, locally made by a lovely man who added rings to the handle to make it either shorter or to sling over the shoulder when off-lead.

[Sanddaal]

Well. Its a no for collars for me. My two are small and the last thing i want is to choke them. The harness works for us. I agree about the retractor lead however i use those ehen we're walking thru the park or beach walk.

[reagan]

I use a front clip harness for my dog since we are still working on leash walking. She doesn’t pull on the harness but does on just a collar and I worry about her neck.

[juliecrowe]

My dog hot horners syndrome from pulling on collar (he doesn't normally pull but was in situation where he just got a bit excited) use a harness now no further problems

[miss_shigatsu]

i had a german shepherd puppy back in 2009 that i never fully got walking well on a leash. when he was about a year old and 100 lbs already, i tried one of those "easy walk" harnesses that attach in the front and he'd just keep pulling as it cut into his armpit, until it made him bleed, and he'd just keep pulling. i learned my lesson and never used one of those again.

[nachoijp]

I tried not using a harness on my doxie and he chocked himself. Collars are definitely better at conveying information, but if your puppy has a faulty self preservation instinct, a harness is not a terrible second choice; although it takes a bit more effort to make them understand not to pull

[diannemclaren-brighton]

I'm very disappointed you did not give a caveat that harnesses are a necessity for smoosh-faced dogs like Pugs and Frenchies. Collars should not be used on these dogs for anything other than holding their tags and looking cute. Attaching a leash to their collars could result in serious injury.

[sarahwbs]

Can you explain what the problem is with harnesses? I worry about my dog damaging her trachea on her collar when she pulls or lunges on the leash.

[Toni_Snark]

I tried one of those "no pull" harnesses, had it adjusted just right. The first correction from the side pulled my dog's front legs out from under her and she landed on her face. It immediately went into the trash.

[skeller]

We have a puppy and we do use the bitter apple spray for cords because I mean I think you know why we also use a tranning leash for our 5 month old puppy only for now because she is still getting use to walking on a leash and she dose not have a recall

[laylaflame]

Completely wrong on harnesses. Stop relying on lead corrections to communicate to your dog and you may change your opinion on harnesses. Harnesses are often safer, especially for puppies with delicate necks, they remove the risk of permanent neck damage in dogs that pull and are safer to use in the car and on long lines. The idea that for your dogs to understand lead pressure that it needs to be attached to their neck is nonsense. Consistency in teaching them tension in the leash means they can't keep going, and focusing on positive reinforcement to reduce frustration in the learning process, is the way to go.

[gungravevn]

How do you feel about gentle leader head collars, I have one for my dog?

[christined]

Veterinary dentists here in the US warn against nylon bones because they can break teeth.

[giraffezebra]

In my opinion a small dog needs a harness. A collar can seriously damage a small dog. Maybe it’s different with a large dog because I have only had dogs under 15 pounds. Every breeder, trainer, and vet I have talked with in my 40 years training dogs insists on a harness for health reasons.

[shanaconley-wj]

If only this video was uploaded a month ago lol! 🥴😩 we are expecting our Furbaby to arrive within the next week, and I started purchasing so many items for her ahead of time. She does have bones and toys that you can put treats inside of but I also got her harnesses that I’m sure she will not fit by the time she is done training lol. I also got her a toy that have smaller toys inside for her to take out. Also, I don’t know if this is a pro or con but the collar I got for her is more decretory than anything, but it does seem to still be good quality. 😩

[RobertWGreaves]

We have a Jack Russel Terrier mix. We have now been leash training for 3 months but with little success. As soon as he discovered there is not going to be a constant flow of tiny treats he simply ignores us. He does not seem defiant, just disinterested. If we keep his attention with tiny tiny treats, we do not get far before he needs to throw up. He pulls. We switch directions, we distract with treats, but he has a very short attention span and is hyper aware of everything else. He loses his mind at bicycles, motorcycles, children, cats, birds, and cars. Seems curious but OK with other dogs. This dog was abused prior to our rescuing him just shy of being 1 year old. He does not seem defiant, but he ignores commands unless there is a treat. If we speak loudly, that gets his attention but he freezes, and if we walk towards him, he runs. We tried house leashes, he simply destroys them in minutes even while we try to get hold of it. We are at wits end. We are retired and on a low fixed income. We might need to give this dog up. He can be sweet and want loving but is very hard to train. I am in my 70’s and have successfully trained several other dogs. But this one is a major challenge.