Teach the release command - dog training

Once your dog walks nicely on a lead, comes back when called, is calm around other dogs then you can teach them the release command (in context of the walk) to communicate to them when it is time to play.

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[gfkcfcm]

Wow! Dante seems like a completely different dog now! But he actually is the same dog with a good education thanks to an excellent teacher. What an inspiration!

[adrianvanlyere]

It is inspiring to see how much your dog has calmed down, and lovely to see how beautifully he now stays by your side and interacts with other dogs!

[gwenmueller]

Amazing! I want to move to the UK and be your Apprentice

[s.s.]

You done an amazing job with this dog, which my dog is same
I hope I reaches this stage when my dog walk with me and listen to me and not bother small dogs

[janemiles]

I think what you have done is awesome !

[graceygrumble]

That took a lot of patience, coupled with a real knowledge of a dog's needs. You're, truly an inspiration.
I've delayed my retirement, because there's nowhere to go, so I haven't got a dog, yet. Sadly, there will be no shortage of abandoned 'lockdown' dogs. I'm hoping to step up to the mark, soon.

[bettymcconnell]

What a great job love the little dog hope he finds a great home

[hcmiranda]

Amazing! A big difference since the beginning

[allancoyne]

Excellent work with Dante, congratulations!. So impressive....

[DF-tevm]

Very nice ! Not sure all dogs can achieve that, my girls excitement level is extremely high when seeing new dogs, but I will keep trying to work with her, and safety too.

[ninanielsen]

Nigel, Love your videos! Any videos on jumping dogs and helping them keep all 4 paws on the ground when greeting people?

[peggymcdonnell]

I love watching your videos ..thank you so much for all the great work you’re doing… I love that harness… But everytime I put a harness on my mini Aussie Mia she just turned eight months well the 19th she will be eight months if I put a harness on her she pulls if I put a collar on her she pulls the pulling situation is not good… Everything else .. will most everything she’s so good., I’ve taught her lots a little tricks.. she’s really good at those… But coming that’s a whole Nother story that’s all on her own time..Unless I get annoyed with her… Then she comes… Again thank you so much for all these great videos

[gazgough]

wow dante is doing amazing im so pleased for him! im busy working on my boy (2 year old staffy) on his leash / heel walk and i think hes slowly getting the idea (fingers crossed) although being my 1st proper dog (as an adult) the training has been very hit and miss mainly due to me. thanks for the videos they have helped a lot. Dante looks like a world has been lifted off his shoulders and i hope to do the same.
all the best

[jessiewong]

I watched your videos on Dante and Jazz and i find so many similarities with my Japanese Spitz dog. I have had 3 trainers before and the last one ended with him in the vet with a heat stroke. Miraculously he survived that and I have given up on him ever being trained to behave well on walks without lunging and going into a frenzy whenever he sees another dog. But with your videos I am going to try again. Your methods and advice are not what I have seen before and I find them very insightful, for example, paying attention to nuances and emotional intelligence rather than rule based, and letting your dog actually see us taking charge of the situation and putting him out of danger’s way. Many times, i have been told that dogs can sense the energy of the human and we need to exude this confident energy but I find that really vague. And also I noticed that you never stop touching or assuring Dante that it’s ok when he sees another dog and starts whining cos I was told that’s wrong and I am encouraging the dog’s anxious behaviour and not allowing him to confront his fears. Your approach is completely different and I really wanna try them. For once, I feel my sog has another chance!

[qwertykotchka]

Total pleasure to watch how you have progressed with Dante. May I ask how long it's taken to get to this stage? ie since he came to stay with you? I realise with every dog it is different and that there are countless different factors to take into account (genetics, heritage, diet, history, health, environment etc and every dog is an individual) so you may consider the question pointless. But I am just interested as you mentioned that Dante had been rehearsing his reactivity for several years and it is obvious that you don't live in an area that it is easy to take a dog reactive dog outdoors. On the plus side he's currently living with an incredible trainer so I'm kind of thinking, given a worst case X scenario what is the best possible outcome? ( and then maybe multiple it by 50 for us everyday, normal, Joe Bloggs type dog guardians!!!!)

[globalnomad]

Absolutely amazing.. how long did this all take? Come to Berlin! I will fly you over myself …

[TMMaule]

Amazing transformation! it really does give us hope. Will the courses "bad manners" and "problems on walks" on your website cover these sort of topics in more detail once they are up and running? Expecting great things after completing the nervousness and aggression course and the seminar, really great content. Thanks Nigel.

[welsh_vegan_allotment_holder]

He's doing great now. Is Dante staying with you permanently? Sorry if you've been asked this before but what harness do you use and would you recommend it for my Frenchie? He has used a Julius k9 but I find he behaves better with a regular collar and lead and to be honest the k9 is a bit small so if I'm going to buy a new one it'd be good to get one that you recommend. Thanks and take care 🤘

[jessicatranter]

How long from beginning with Dante did it take you to get him to this stage?

[mickheathcote]

How do you correct aggression towards visitors, Nigel. This is a new behaviour that recently showed, previously he did'nt bother. 10 mth old G.S.D. We are his fifth house move in his short life, because of his behaviour, and determined to give him a good life as a member of our family.