Gaining a Dog's Trust: Dog Training Tips

Video Transcript

"Now, we have a little reaction to the pit bulls. We're also very close to the owner, which makes it a little tougher for a stranger to handle her and to get through to her. So I'm going to get her away from the owner a bit, create a little more space there. Good. Good. Good. And every time she comes forward, good, on her own, I'm giving her a chance to reward herself, good girl. Good. Good. Now, at this point, this dog is willing to take a treat from me, but is going to cringe from being touched at the moment. She's not quite at that level where she's ready to have any contact of that sort. Good. Good. Good. Uh, uh, uh. Good. Good. Good. Good. Good. Roby. Good. Good, good. Good. Good. Good girl. Good girl. Good. Good. Good. Good. Good. You'll notice that I was almost on the ground with her to get her confidence to come toward me, and as she's eating the hot dog and rewarding herself for doing that, I start to stand up, but I'm not standing up facing her, I'm turning up bleakly, so as not to be in a threatening position to her. So I'm standing sideways, I'm not a threat. If I'm standing face to face with her, I might be a threat. Good."