How to STOP Unwanted Dog Behaviors

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Remember, we always want to focus on the science of dog training. If you have a behavior that you would like your dog to repeat, then you want to reward them for that behavior. If you have a behavior that you would not wish them to repeat, then you would want to correct that behavior.

Before correcting our dogs, we want to determine if we are dealing with an obedience issue or behavioral issues. If we are fixing a behavior issue and that behavior is not based on fear, then we can correct it day one. If the behavior is based on fear, then we can not correct it. This is very important. If we try correcting behaviors that are based on fear, then it will only make the issue worse. If we are dealing with obedience issues, then we need to make sure that the dog knows the command we are asking them to perform and the dog also must know how to turn off pressure by complying. At that point, we can then give the dog a correction for the obedience issue we are having. For example; the dog doesn't want to stay in a sit stay, so when the dog gets up before being released, we can give the dog a correction for choosing not to stay in the sit stay.

Follow this proven step by step process to get results!

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[Zhahn-Pam]

I am also a dog trainer, have been since 1969. I have 8 dogs and you are correct. I use the same techniques and it works. Excellent talk.

[bdogg]

Nates manual is by far the most helpful and valuable tool to have to help anyone to train their dog. And pairing that with all of his awesome videos, you will have one rock solid dog.

[Michael_oliveri]

Probably the most valuable 10 mins of dog training info on YouTube 👌🏻

[Puckle]

Hi Nate! Thanks so much for your vids, they've helped me a TON with my rescue whippet. When I got him a year ago he was terrified of other dogs and he is now completely over that as well as completely over some separation anxiety. He's trained in a ton of agility tricks as well as obedience, with a very good recall and heel off leash (not perfect yet) and is generally well behaved, but we do have one unwanted behavior I have no idea how to fix: whenever he starts playing with dogs, he'll start barking REALLY loudly at them, not to get their attention, but as if his idea of playing is screaming at the top of his lungs at the dog chasing him / being chased. This happens also when they are running after a toy, he won't get aggressive but he will bark insanely on the way to the toy and then have a fun tug once they both get to it.This is ok with some dogs, but the vast majority of them don't like being screamed at while playing and just stop engaging with him, so he doesn't get to play a lot of the time :(
Since he was rescued at age three, I have no idea what his puppyhood was like, or if he learned playing skills with siblings. He's very nice when not playing, sniffs everyone and lets others sniff him, not aggressive at all. It's just the playtime that's the problem.

Do you have any suggestions for us? Shaking coins at him is out of the question because that would scare/correct the other dog as well, and since this only happens of leash, the martingale is no use. I have no idea how to correct him without discouraging him from play.
We would really like to be able to play nicely with all the other dogs, he's very social and he has a ton of friends in the park, he just doesn't know to get along with them properly!
Thanks in advance!!

[littleninjai]

Awesome explanations once again. Thanks for this video, Nate!

[slats]

Hey Nate, first I want to say, thank you for all of the videos. I have been using all of them for training my German Shepherd puppy. My question revolves around the fact we recently got two puppies of much different size. We have a 10 week old German Shepherd (about 20lbs) and a 9 week old French Bulldog (about 6lbs). My concern is the German Shepherd puppy loves chasing and trying to play. There is zero malicious intent. However, I fear the French Bulldog gets scared and reacts due to fear. I would prefer the GS not to chase and scare the FB every time they see each other. I have been using the no command. My two fears are 1) is this a behavior that I should discourage? 2) if I do discourage this behavior I fear this will set the GS up for failure with playing with other dogs. Thank you for all your help and time for reading this question.

Ps Don’t get me wrong, the FB does a decent amount of instigating and giving it back just as much (without the chasing around the room)

[logan.bylsma]

Thank you so much for your videos. You have empowered me as a dog trainer for my first time pup.

How do you know if your puppy is whining in his crate due to fear or out of manipulation?

[LuisGuendulain]

Awesome video! I got a question tho, how can I tell if my dog is barking to people out of fear?

[Beccajj]

I love the use of children and video games! The more I train my dogs the easier it is for me to train the rest of my family. I’ve used it with my donkey and he has went from running away to coming up to my gate. He turns about and backs up respecting my space to enter his field.

[zn]

LEASE PULLING - Enjoying your videos very much. We are on day three with out 9 week old Golden. Working on the basics of the coming home and routine and have found your advice invaluable. I am stressed because he really does not like any lease restriction or pulling. If I try to stay in the area we have decided for potty training he will fight the 6ft lease restriction to where I think he will hurt himself and I pick him up, reposition/redirect and start again. Some trips have been successful and we praise and play. I am trying to stay in that area until it is time for the play reward or go back inside to the crate and try again. I tried some Initial experimenting and it seems to show he may be too young to start even your basic training suggestions, what age can we start? Maybe he just needs a little more time to adjust? In a low distraction environment today I tried some, come when pressure, mark, reward but the little guy exhibited some I'm going to sit here even if you have a reward. He even flinched and sat back down while looking at me, like nope I'm not doing it because you want me too. He seems to like praise and making us happy in other things. Overall he has been a great pup so far and we are very excited to have him in our home. Do one of your videos address this? Patrick

[jaxonve]

Hi my 14 weeks old german schepard, have starting to bark and react to other dogs.
We also have a 3 year old jack russel that do not care at al of other dogs. And they are great together.
Any sugestion..? Would realy appreciate it..😊

[mjnuss]

Hi Nate, just discovered your youtube channel and subscribed, love the content, really well put together! Wondering if you cover this one of your videos - over the last year my dog has become increasingly afraid of strangers to the point he refuses to get out of the car at times. I'm trying to positively reinforce meeting people with treats but many times he's uninterested in the food, even if it's high value. How can I help a timid dog be more comfortable in social settings?

[AaronShen-sb]

I’m walking a neighbors dog bc he’s a senior and in poor health. The dog loves me and whenever I come get him he jumps and becomes so excited. So the long walks we have are great and beneficial for the both of us. But when I rest, he gets impatient and starts barking and other times barks at me aggressively like it wants to bite me. I get stern and yell no, but that does nothing and the dog keeps barking at me. So he understands treats, so I start saying treat and he calms down. I’m sure that’s the wrong thing to do, but I haven't figured that out yet. And he has tried to bite me and have tried to bite my pants or my side belt area. I’m afraid one day he going to actually bite me when he’s wound up.

I’m starting to think Dog’s have mental illness like ppl. bc it kind of comes out of nowhere. Once he’s blown his top, he’s back to normal and we continue with our walk. Oh and this is a pitbull / boxer mix.

[rosannamitchell]

Hi Nate, love your videos and currently using your techniques to train my puppy gsd. He is now 13 weeks old and is out and about walking, but he's barking at every dog he sees. What is the best way to break out of this habit please?

[abutler]

How does keeping a dog in the garage/backyard during work hrs affect the dog? does it increase unwanted behaviors ?

I don't have much of a choice whether he is inside and the best place I have is the garage with access to a decent sized backyard for now, is that okay ?

[timewithsd]

Hi Nate.
Your videos are really awesome. I am training my 8 months old American labrador by using ur lessons. Iam a big fan for ur lessons. I have a query. My puppy behaves very well everywhere except in the car. When he sees any animal like cows or dogs outside, he growls n barks very loudly n never listens to me. How can I correct that. Pl. Guide me.

[imofthefew]

My dog got attacked on one of our walks a few months ago and has began lashing out at other dogs recently since then (even ones she used to be friends with). She will be curious and have her tail wagging, sniff and greet them but later will snap at them or try to bite. There have been too many instances to recount but I had read behavior like this can result as trauma after a dog attack and I believe she is fear reactive. How can I train her not to bite at dogs that approach her being the behavior is likely fear based? A trainer had suggested the prong collar but I don’t want to make her behavior worse as you said.

[lori-leeregimbald]

Do you have any advice for correcting fear based behavior? I have a rescue who is fearful of adult males, especially large ones, which is difficult and frustrating for my 6'3" deep voiced husband as she barks at him every time she sees him, including every time he enters a room.

[michelestanley-parish]

Nate have a question for you. Trying to get my service dog to stop begging. I’ve been sending him to “his spot” while I eat. Now he is starting to whine. Should I move “his spot” so he can’t see the food? If I do that due to how close we are he’s going to whine more. Help what do I do???

[tterexx]

What do I do when my dog growls about the correction? Example - dog is super fixed on paper tissues found on walks. Dog knows the command leave it super well for treats, but also Leave it/Drop it for tissues in the house, in the garden, in training setups. Dog ignores Leave it and Drop it on a walk and wants to eat a paper tissue - dog gets correction - still ignores command - gets another correction - growls. What to do?