Fantastic Dog Training/Help Videos from Zak George!! You Tube

i have been using some of Zaks methods with my new puppy.
I have come across a fantastic dog trainer called Zak George he has heaps of different videos on Youtube for puppys and older dogs.
All sorts of different methods and problems we may need help with. I have been learning about my new puppy and used some of his methods in the last week. Hope this helps some.

His you tube channel   https://www.youtube.com/user/zakgeorge21

I've watched a few of his videos - some I agree with and some I don't.

The main problem I have with many of these trainers who do 'this is how to do it' videos, is that they present their method as a 'fits all' one and they don't even mention what to do if it's not working for you and/or your dog. Don't forget that they will show you a clip of it working perfectly, not one where the dog didn't quite get it or where the owner's timing was off. For me, training is about keeping your eyes open and your brain active, questionning what you're doing all the time and, most importantly, understanding how animals think and learn. Then these videos can be useful, for getting fresh ideas and alternative things to try. On their own, they're too simplistic.

You can't fault his enthusiasm, though!

LizP wrote:I've watched a few of his videos - some I agree with and some I don't.

The main problem I have with many of these trainers who do 'this is how to do it' videos, is that they present their method as a 'fits all' one and they don't even mention what to do if it's not working for you and/or your dog. Don't forget that they will show you a clip of it working perfectly, not one where the dog didn't quite get it or where the owner's timing was off. For me, training is about keeping your eyes open and your brain active, questionning what you're doing all the time and, most importantly, understanding how animals think and learn. Then these videos can be useful, for getting fresh ideas and alternative things to try. On their own, they're too simplistic.

You can't fault his enthusiasm, though!

Good points Liz, i suppose what works for one might not work for another, the ones i have tried have helped some with my baby