How to STOP your dog barking/ lunging at visitors & dogs; aggression

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“Dogs want to feel safe or in control. But they only give up control once they feel safe.” Humans are the same way.

as someone in the middle of training a dog to not be aggressive towards other dogs, these tips really helped. i can now walk my dog in an area where other dogs are. she isn't comfortable enough to upclose with other dogs but her walking manners have greatly improved

The fact that Jazz immediately felt safe & bonded with this man shows how talented and educated on dog behavior he is. Amazing!

This made me cry. I can't believe how you trained this dog who I thought had no hope. When she looked back to see your response to the other dog on the dog path- that was simply beautiful. I have never seen training like this before- she trusted you. Now I know for sure it is always the human & never the dog that has the problem. I am sub'in.

what a beautiful dog. It brought tears to my eyes seeing her transform into such a confident dog with so much personality.

This video made me truly emotional. They just want to protect us and themselves. We have to trust them as well as allow them to trust us. It’s all about understanding.

I watched this video in desperation after my BC/heeler mix terrorized my father-in-law when I opened the front door the other day. I started the exercises immediately, practicing heel on our walks and thanking/removing her when she barks at the window. In a matter of days, she's started to calm down and realize that I have the situation in hand. This morning a tree service crew was working in our front yard, and when they rang the doorbell, she went wild at first, but calmed down when I told her everything was okay. She didn't rush the door, trying to "get" the man. While I'm not ready to invite strangers inside just yet, this is remarkable progress. Later, when he knocked, she barked once, then stopped when I reassured her, again, that everything was okay. We still have a lot of work ahead of us, but I'm feeling hopeful that we can help calm her anxiousness and reactionary fear. Thank you, Nigel.

This method is INCREDIBLE! Walking our 5-month old Belgian malinois has always been a major stressor in our day, but literally 2 days after watching this and she is improving so fast! She doesn't bark at everyone we pass and she calmly watches people go by out our front window.. great tips!!

I had the same problem with my 2yr old shepherd, barking started at 6.00am every morning. The first day started doing your techniques and noticed an immediate change. The second day, there was a few little barks in the morning. Third day, no barking. Just shows how smart these dogs are. Thank you for saving my sanity and my my boy.

5:57 Lol, look at those ears. It's like she's thinking, "Noooo, not the bathroom again! I've reflected! I promise....Just a few more barks, okay??" :P

Omg, you have literally CHANGED my life!! It hasn’t even been 2 days, and my dogs are showing SIGNIFICANT difference! All these years I’ve relied on putting negative aspects on it, but in all actuality my dogs were only trying to protect me when I should be protecting them!! I really do feel they trust me, and it warms my heart so much to see the impact 🥺 I’m recording my journey to so once it’s all done, I’m going to post!!!!! In hopes of inspiring others as well and letting everyone know THIS is the true and HUMANE method of teaching a dog good behavior!!❤️

This is true dog training. Calm. Consistent. Positive. Understanding. 👏👏👏👏

When Jazz turned to you to see if it was safe my eyes gave in T.T

Great video, but wish it had shown the owner "after" she came back and if she was able to handle him the same. I have often found that trainers handle extremely well, but we still need help because they've learned to trust the trainer, but we are still us.

WOW! I have never seen anything like this. I have never seen barking handled in this way. And you demonstrated success.

I love how you show it takes practice/consistency by replaying it over and over. He’s a good boy 💗

Sadly many dogs get euthanized because of behavior that can be rehabbed. Good work for saving Jazz's life.

Is it normal that I started tearing up? This is so adorable how he saves the life and even makes it happy for this lovely dog!❤

I started using Nigel's technique early evening on May 7th, and Lucy was at the bay window barking like crazy! As I approached her, I told her thank you, peered outside and looked around, I then put her in the bathroom quietly. I've also done this at the kitchen door, then I walk her to the bathroom and I set the timer for 3 minutes, and so far so good. I can tell she is already starting to calm down and for the first time in over a year I've had my blinds (new) fully open! Sure, Lucy is still going to run to the window, but I know she is already calmer by her actions. Today, I will be working with her in our yard! Lucy is a very healthy and spoiled 5 year old, but the thing is I never thought that they needed to feel protected by us too! I always thought it was the other way around, and it is also, but it has to go both ways in our relationship! Everyone should watch this video, it is the best I've ever seen so far! I also have had 3-4 trainer's during her 5 years, and nothing worked, and I didn't like their techniques like using a choke collar or while walking using her leash as a whip on her backside. No one needs to ever hurt their dog for any reason at all to get them to listen.