This isn't just any leash. It's an XL David Grant.
Ergonomic soft grip handle, robust double belt...
and a Z3 safety system for large, rebellious dogs.
It's tight, but it hardly chokes.
It weighs 860 grams...
and features a small chrome coupler.
It includes cogs that interlock
and which are patented as a "safety feature".
Know what a "safety feature" is?
I can go into a wine shop, for example,
leaving my dog tied up outside, knowing it can never run away.
Never, ever.
I bought this because Sigfried is very special.
He's huge, aggressive, unruly and hard to train.
I can't just trust the first person who's going to look after him, right?
Right.
You really have to let him know who's in charge.
Sometimes he doesn't want to go out and stares at you
without budging.
What you must do is bring your face slowly up to his.
But very slowly.
And look him straight in the eye.
And then you say to him, "Sigfried, you're a bastard."
"Fucking bastard, move right now...
I'll beat you so hard you'll regret it forever."
"Obey me...
or I'll stick a bag over your head
so you suffocate while you're asleep."
I'm only telling you this to avoid problems.
It's not necessary to say that to a dog, is it?
If I teach him a couple of tricks
I think we could discipline him.
I mean... it's not necessary.
Yes, it is. And a lot more besides.
Sometimes his barking pisses me off.
It's the same thing.
A dog barks because it wants something.
Food, water, attention.
Bark.
- Normal, he's a dog. - I meant you. Bark.
Pardon me?
It'll just take a moment. To put us in context.
Say "bow-wow".
I need you to show empathy for the animal. Know what empathy is?
- Yes... - What does the word mean?
- To put yourself in someone's shoes. - That's it.
Do you feel empathy for Sigfried or shall we stop?
- Bow-wow. - Give it some feeling.
Bow-wow! Bow-wow! Bow-wow! Bow-wow!
That's it! When he barks non-stop like now...
you have to put on his leash...
I want you to get familiar with the safety rules.
What if I just meet Sigfried?
Want to meet him?
He's at the vet's, had a fight with a mastiff.
Sigfried obviously tore him to bits. He can be deadly. You look jumpy.
I know that you mean well,
but he's just a dog.
He'll be safe with me.
What I'm concerned about is that you're safe.
My daughter was here the other day, he jumped on her.
He didn't mean to attack her, but he's so big...
I can't have my daughter being afraid in her own house.
What if guests come?
Imagine Xabier Puerma, the minister.
He's a friend of mine, comes here quite often.
With jaws like that, amputation is the only solution.
I need to be sure when choosing a candidate.
I won't let any of that happen.
Getting this job means a lot to me.
For God's sake, Daniel, you're bright. Don't be naive.
The job is yours.
Don't look now, but the upstairs’ window...
Jesus, don't look!
The curtains...
Don't look! Do you want her to find out?
My mother's watching us.
Sigfried means the world to her,
and she's making sure I give you all the instructions.
She'd kill for that dog, and if I don't do this...
But between the two of us, this job is yours.
Let's put on a show and you're in.
If she cares so much about Sigfried, why doesn't she talk to me?
You don't want to know why...
She can be relentless, much worse than Sigfried.
Cosme!
I don't want a baguette! I want a loaf!
Cosme! Put Imanol on, put him on, Cosme!
He's at that age... Well, you know.
It'll just be an act, I promise.
All right, as I was saying, if Sigfried doesn't stop barking
what you do is put on his leash...
Why aren't you barking?
Bark like before so I can explain it to you in detail.
- Bow-wow! Bow-wow! - You pull on the leash till he stops.
Good, Sigfried! Good boy!
Taking him for walks.
He usually behaves,
but sometimes, if he passes another dog...
If it's a female, OK, but be careful if it's a male...
He can get aggressive and start a fight.
Would you mind pretending to be Sigfried by getting on the ground?
- On the ground? - If you don't mind, on all fours.
- What was that? Did you hear it? - Daniel, please, help me.
If you leave, you'll get me in trouble...
Honestly, it'll only be ten seconds.
We put on an act and that's it. Then I'll give you cash, an advance.
- How much? - I don't know...
- Between 100-500? - OK, I want the cash now.
Happy?
All right, if Sigfried barks loudly like you were doing before...
Would you mind? You're great at it.
Bow-wow! Bow-wow!
What you have to do...
is pull it tight.
If he puts up a fight, pull harder.
When you've managed to calm him down, stroke his back.
You can give him a treat, too.
It's over!
I don't care about your dog or your crazy shit! You've lost it!
Take this off! Take it off me right now!
I'm sorry...
Sorry.
I didn't mean to embarrass you.
Sorry, Daniel!
I'm really sorry.
I feel so ashamed.
She makes me do these things. Sorry.
There's a trick to opening it, push down and towards you.
I'm really sorry.
Sometimes I forget that I make people uneasy when they're with me.
Please forgive me. I'm so sorry, I feel ashamed!
Please forgive me.
Sorry, Daniel.
- I don't want to make you do anything. - No, thanks!
- You're free to go if you want. - This is a lot of money.
She can be very generous, she can afford it.
Right, well I want her to be twice as generous.
According to your CV, you speak German.
I did my Erasmus in Cologne.
Dogs there don't bark like in Spain.
They don't go "bow-wow", they go "woof-woof".
Sigfried is a German name, like his breed.
Get on all fours and bark in German
so I can explain the last bit.
She'll be satisfied and we can call it a day.
I swear this is the last bit. Don't look!
Three times as generous.
This explains it perfectly.
When you want Sigfried to do something
and he decides to disobey, you take control.
Remember what you had to do if he decides not to obey you?
Look him straight in the eye and... And?
Speak bluntly.
That's it. Look him straight in the eye and speak bluntly.
If he refuses to obey, look him in the eye and say:
"Sigfried, you queer...
If you don't get on all fours right now...
and start barking in German so I can explain the last bit
I'll fuck you up for life. Get me? Did you get me?
Fucking cunt of a dog!"
Woof! Woof! Woof!
What are you doing?
Engaging the "safety feature",
so you can see for yourself how efficient it is.
Coming, Mum!
No, no, no, no! Crap!
Hello? Hello?
- Help! Let me out of here! - Help!
- Down here!
Jesus, no...
Help!
Please help me!
Help!
Fucking weirdo!
IT'S TIGHT, BUT IT HARDLY CHOKES