Oh geez watch from this point 5:31 he sounds like he has ego issues. "How about just have a good dog".... haha lol He says forget cues, then calls the dog and says "did you hear my cue"...haha This guy is very insistent, he's explaining that he wanted the dog to do what the dog chose to do themselves. He's making it up as he goes. Search "Michael Ellis Leerburg".
Update on Ace - I have gotten him involved in playing some of the games th-cam.com/users/postUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU and I can see a difference in his confidence already! My other dog played along and he became intrigued - now its a daily part of our routine - about 3 times a day we do the shell game and the muffin tin game. I am so grateful for coming upon your training techniques!
I’m dying at Prince peaking over the fence and his little ears 😂 I love your methods. Half of the battle is the follow through. And doing it “all day”. No nonsense.
I binge watched every single video of yours, it's criminal that you don't have more subscribers. Thank you for bringing a professional viewpoint on free videos. You are the man
Always feels like the purely positive training is "How to find ways to avoid tough love". Just like life, life is not all a game. And individuals that think that everything is a game, are the most dangerous people.
Sorry you’re finding life hard. I used to think like this also till I started raising Dog Guides and working with search and rescue teams it made me realize how incredibly intelligent dogs are and how incredibly willing they are to work with us. I’m not a pro trainer have just taken courses required for this. I raised my own dogs using the same method and never found it necessary to punish/correct. Never found it necessary to do anything all day. Maybe a few minutes every day consistently.
I have to agree, when it comes to "come" and "stay" you can NOT mess around, if only for their safety. You don't scold them or coddle them, you correct them appearing stern and displeased about it. This is what I'm doing more of today, now. Thanks!
I had a neighbor across the street with a pittie, one day it roamed several houses away and she called it back. The dog returned and she proceeded to remove her flip-flop and hit the dog with it yelling at it to not run off again. Yeah, call your dog and when it comes beat on it. That'll teach it to come when you call.
@@KalenaEmrys Pitties, like my rottweilers, get a bad reputation because of bad owners, I have met many wonderful pits, and my two rotts were loved by everyone that met them. My neighbors regularly reached over my fence to pet them, no one was afraid of them. But they were trained from day one, rules and boundaries, never had to be forceful, what I got from it were ambassadors for their breed.
Update: perfect focus and recall exploring off-leash in a peaceful, familiar area outside! I'm the proudest dog mom. Correction when he's being sassy and stubborn took after 1-2 tries each time at the worst. Have cat treats, will recall! 😆 (I transitioned back to his kibble again)
I'm so happy I found your channel. After 5 years of struggling with positive only training, now you're videos have given me 100% more confidence and results than ever before. Thank you so much.
@ChillinVillain, I was wondering if it wasn’t too late for my rescue dog who I just adopted a few months ago. So you are able to train yours even if you’ve had her for 5 years?
@@gazelleflix the saying you can’t teach an old new tricks is nonsense. You can always work with a dog and improve their training 100%. Positive only won’t work tho, it must be balanced.
You are 100 percent spot on. Five minutes today with my doodle who is ten months old and he’s a dream. I really really admire your certainty, consistency and strong stance in general. Ty so so much
This worked wonders on our dog. Not just the GO GET but the touch when arriving at me. My dog thinks its a game when she has to touch my hand and never came so consistent. Even while playing with her favorite dog friend she comes immediately. After just a few trainings
The thing I like the most about good dog trainers is how they don't hesitate in telling "f#%k off!" to those emotional broken people who can't help but insist on phantasies about the world.
Thanks for the content man. You have revolutionized the way I look at dogs. Please keep it up. Doesn't matter if you start repeating yourself; It's good to see these things with different dogs and different environments. Also, love how you're not putting so much effort into editing your videos. Makes all this feel authentic and you can really see the full context of the conversation between you and these dogs. Cheers man hope you are doing well.
You are an awesome trainer, I like your methods. I’ve tried the constant treat methods from other TH-cam trainers, but it just trains my puppy to only listen to me when I have food in my hands. She’s a smart pup, so when she don’t smell food on me she’s like “Meh, I ain’t doing anything “. Your techniques, on the other hand, are logical and practical and have been giving me better results. Thank you!
This is the exact method I used on my first Amstaff I had years ago. He would come to me from a pond he loved on the property half a mile away with whistling. It works!
Dogs crave a BOSS. When they have a boss, they can just relax and enjoy being a dog. Once they see you as the boss, they become even more eager to please just being glad they have a boss. Most dogs. Not all dogs. The exception to this are far and few. This was an awesome video.
I have the same attitude with dogs and my two dogs before I met my fiancé are amazing, good all around dogs. Got a 60lb rescue beagle greyhound with my fiancé and he thinks I’m BEYOND cruel because she’s BEYOND stubborn. Well guess what xD Did it anyway and never let his misunderstanding get in the way. Took 3 years to get this stubborn and anxiety filled rescue to where she is today and she’s amazing. Kind of hard when one dog parent disciplines and another dog parent lets them do whatever they want.
Im in the same shoe Renee. My husband thinks to even control our dogs on a leash it's cruel. Got two huskies!!!( Pulls like tractors) and a pup boxer. After seeing that huskies never learnt much BC he interfere now I decided he's not allowed to walk my boxer nor stuffing him with treat all the time without working for it. I take him to classes and I have a big dream to train him up for protection work. It's soooo hard when you not on the same page. Same applies to kids...... Good luck to you guys x
One problem I have is using "OK" as a release command. Way back a long time ago I used to use OK too, until one day I was talking with someone and responded with "OK" to something they said and my dog took off after another dog to play. I use "Free" to release my dogs from commands now.
A technique that a lot of hunting dog trainers use is to have the dog drag a rope with a knot tied on the end. You can step on the leash as they run by or just grab it when you get close enough. Really helps when the dog is playing 'keep away'.
I have binge watched your movies and learned some new ways of thinking about training. I have been training dogs since about 1980 and you always learn to change things. You have given me many "aaaa.oooooh.mmmmmm. I understand". Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I like this, It’s tough love. It’s not always easy. But it’s sure nice when the dog does what you asked of it with out all of the jumping around squirming fuzzy feeling that it “learned” by getting away with it because he became the boss. Keep it up.
Great vid, thanks for all puppy references, i think it's important because a lot of people search for early training or just tutorials before they get their dog! Thanks man!
Thank you 🙏🏽 for explaining this straight to the point! Listen you have to monitor and manage your dog part of your responsibility as a dog owner is being able to maintain control of your dog!
you are the mf boss!!! thats what its all about . greetings from argentina . i have myself a 5 dogs pack and this is the only method that works. i had my gf for a time trying to do positive reinforcement and the pack did not respond to her at all. they respond to hierarchy. keep up the good work!!!!! thank you for your content
I've taken my pup to a few training classes and the calmness training was something that the trainer did when she worked with the dog, but it was never explained to me that I should be doing that too. I didn't know exactly what attitude I was supposed to have to get the consistency and results she was getting in class vs how I was supposed to continue the training at home. Your advice opens my eyes more every day, thank you so much
First, I can't get enough of your videos! I have a new rescue dog that is already pretty chill. Really hit the jackpot with him. My last dog was a spaz. Reactive to dogs, people, the door, everything. She only new commands for our daily in the home life. When we were ready to get another dog I committed to wanting a trained and well behaved dog. I've had my new dog for a week and a half and he's now loose leash trained, he has a 90% come recall success rate and improving (I go get him and don't put up with non compliance), I've got him marker trained with 'yes'.... all thanks to your videos. Keep up the good work! Now I have more work to do with my family and getting them more consistent in their commands and expectations of the dog. They are so jealous of how the new dog is obedient and connected to me. They can have that too with speaking the right way to the dog and having clear boundaries and expectations of the dog.
Every single word of these videos is gold. 1 year old weimaraner and so may big steps in only 2 weeks after watching these videos. We had great success so far but progress became stale. This is exactly the content i needed. Thank you
Something that a trainer told me once that stuck with me, "In everything you do throughout the life of your dog; you are always teaching them something." As a parent, this is true of your kids as well-- l LOL. But when I keep that at the forefront of my interactions with my dog, I am always mindful of what I allow and how they behave.
My ex street dog. would come beautifully - until it was time to go home, then she'd just stand defiantly about 30 yards away. She didn't run away, which made the whole thing easier. She got the message PDQ, (after about a week of fetching. Now she comes when called to go home, albeit a bit reluctantly, but comes non the less. Thank you We have just adopted a second street dog, and I'll definitely be following this regime with him.
This method worked wonders on my freshly adopted 3 year old german shepherd mix! After just two times! On the third time he just got that I ain’t playing! Ive been binge watching your channel since the first day I got my dog and it helped so much in building the relationship between us! Thank you!!!
Thank you!!! This is the video I needed about puppies under 9 month!! I shall be patient for now!!! So happy it is okay to just keep using treats for now!!
100% has worked with my female dobie based on watching and implementing your videos. There's always more to do when the consistency of training. You're method makes the most sense for me and Daisy.
My 7 month old lab does not come to me when I ask. He just looks at me and walks to where he was headed, usually the fruit trees. Now, if I say, are you hungry or you want something to eat, he comes running. I had other issues to work on first, like, don’t eat Kona’s food, he would bum rush her to eat her food. He does sit and waits till I release him to eat now and then waits till Kona is done before he checks out her bowl. Don’t get me wrong, he still can be sneaky if I’m not watching him. I guess I got a little lax, because he had eye surgery and had to wear a cone for a month and sedated for a good two weeks. Now watching your videos has helped me get with it on training. Love your no nonsense approach
Oops! I missed the "nose touch to hand" video. I will look for that. Thank you for telling us the steps. The "Go Get" has been working wonders for us! My puppy does come to me whistling at the dog park since she was 3.5 mos. which has saved us from aggressive interactions with other dogs when they come in the gate and she wants to say hello. Anticipation is everything. I am integrating verbal "come" back in as it gets cold and I realise that my lips get numb and I can't always whistle. Recall has been a bit of a roller coaster as she went through adolescence and became more independent. We are now back on track with the go and get and I look forward to catching up on my training with your videos and solidifying her recall. She is wicked fast and unfortunately will still do zoomies in the neighborhood if I miss an exercise session and a gate or garage door gets left open. I am so grateful for your videos and excellent instruction!!!
All right you really got me with the say yes thing I've been on the fence about continuing this kickboxing class not used to doing something so difficult and used to being sedentary so yeah I'm guess I'm going to keep going
I laughed at that doberman in the back of the wood fence being nosey lol. I really like these videos, they are very concise and informative. Good stuff for training my Pembroke.
Great training. All dogs require different training and respond accordingly. Training is not a one size fits all...ever. Extremes are not good ...a balance is ideal. Keeping your pet calm is key to learning and they definitely need to know that you mean business. Thanks for your wisdom.
I’ve been searching TH-cam and been coming across lots of softcock approaches to training, that raise babies that only react to food. We need more of this , thanks for this video !
I love your videos and attitude. Learning to be the boss was the key for my home, this includes my kids and furries. Once I embrace being boss life got so much easier, calm, and harmonious.
Dude!! THANK YOU!! 🙏🏽😊 I call it tough love ❤️ cause I’m stern with masculine energy (Logically Sound) and loving with feminine energy!! (EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE) Awesome 👏🏽😎
Yep. Used this method forever. Tell em once, if no response, tell em again and make em comply. Works on horses and children also. Nice to see a common sense dog trainer. Well done. I'm impressed.
Tbh, I think your videos are THE very best ones to watch & follow on TH-cam. I don't even have a dog, but I recommended you to my son the other day, as he has just acquired a 4 month old pup. And I would recommend you to anyone else that gets/has a dog.
Great videos! I just subscribed. You are real and authentic to training a dog! I've seen many other videos from other trainers I've watched and yours does not compare! I have had my rottie in obedience probably spent more than I should have until I found a good trainer like you. He's 3 and a half. He's got a bulldozer for a head. He has hurt me in the past (not on purpose) because I wasn't firm or stern enough.He responds much better now that I have changed my tune! lol Ive learned the hard way with him. BUT, I have to be stern with him or he will walk all over me. Thanks for all your hard work! Love the dobbie in the background!
I adopted a 10month old mastiff and had zero dog training experience but she needed me to take the chance on her given where she was coming from, so I did....then I was told about your channel.....be the boss was some of the best info I have got so far and it so true, she's now doing amazing with the help of your video so thank you very much for these and I will continue to support and recommend "He said be the boss 😡" that's right Karen yes he did because its a game changer when you do.
Love your channel. I've trained a couple of great bird dogs (labs) in the past and not everything you ask them to do is fun (think, swim across a river with ice on the banks to fetch on the other side). There's no way to "treat train" that kind of drive. It's serious work, but they do it because they love doing a job right. After six months old, they never saw another treat, but their drive never slacked off until they got too old for it.
Hi Joel! Amazing video! I used the stop and don’t let the walk continue so my dog gave me a look to obey me and she was astonished! I remember when you said don’t let the dog sleep in my bed. Although, I let her but not to disrespect me. A Vet. said if you let her sleep in your bed then she’s on your level! My dog still doesn’t stay! I’m going to work on this one tonight!
Funny this was in my recommendations today. Just yesterday I think my dog finally got the message. We were at the dog park, he jumped the fence to chase after a runner (to herd them). I caught him by the collar and "told him off". Today he tried doing the same thing several times, but immediately came to me when I called for him. Good stuff.
I needed this instruction today. I have a 7 month old very hyper puppy. The training I have been using is not working...I am frustrated and weary...yet I know it is my fault. I will continue and make the necessary changes so our puppy has a successful outcome. He is my responsibility and it is up to me to lead and be consistent in teaching him what he needs to learn. Thank you...I just subscribed.
Picking up my 8 week old Lab puppy in 2 weeks. She will be my 3rd dog ever. I was a clueless dog owner with the first one. I was a much better owner with the second one, especially with his nutrition. I'm extremely motivated to be a great dog trainer for this next puppy. I've watched videos by McCann's and Larry Krohn. But your videos tie it all together for me. Thank you.
I totally agree. My dog is headstrong and I correct her whenever she wants to try to pull some shenanigans. Can't let them learn that owner will let them get their way. She works for me-I don't work for her. I keep telling her I'm the one who pays the bills. I give her treats when she does her work properly.
Finally! Someone who loves and understands dogs and doesn’t treat them like human babies!!!
For real , ppl treating dogs like baby , and make them sensitive 🤦♂️
And he isn’t too harsh, I’ve seen trainers starve dogs just so they listen
Oh geez watch from this point 5:31 he sounds like he has ego issues. "How about just have a good dog".... haha lol
He says forget cues, then calls the dog and says "did you hear my cue"...haha
This guy is very insistent, he's explaining that he wanted the dog to do what the dog chose to do themselves. He's making it up as he goes.
Search "Michael Ellis Leerburg".
@@williamwillaims watching his video “Get to know me and my motivations” night help in understanding Joel, his training and education. ☮️
My dog gets bay treatment from me and assistive treatment from my dad and he listens to me more both both and all humans very well
Update on Ace - I have gotten him involved in playing some of the games th-cam.com/users/postUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU and I can see a difference in his confidence already! My other dog played along and he became intrigued - now its a daily part of our routine - about 3 times a day we do the shell game and the muffin tin game. I am so grateful for coming upon your training techniques!
Gotta try this
I’m dying at Prince peaking over the fence and his little ears 😂 I love your methods. Half of the battle is the follow through. And doing it “all day”. No nonsense.
I was too focused on the training I didn't even see prince at all what time is he at 🤣
@@unicornwizhez4115 6:08
@@singodofui oh I saw after I rewound but thank you I appreciate that🤗
"I can do this ALL Day Long" 🙂
Me toooo
I binge watched every single video of yours, it's criminal that you don't have more subscribers. Thank you for bringing a professional viewpoint on free videos. You are the man
It's because people are stingy with the likes and shares. If people like the video it will be suggested more by the algorithm
Spot on
He's been a godsend to me with my new rescue. He deserves a large following unlike some others
I am extremely grateful as you share your experience and knowledge videos. I wish I had seen your videos months ago.
Best training videos online by far and I've already directed 2 of my buddies here for their dogs they have problems with.
At 6:10 Prince peeks his head over seeing what's going on! So precious 😍
I know, it’s so funny. I thought about putting some text in the video pointing that out.
@@BDTraining haha, I thought the same thing, like "um, I'M the good dog". Thank you for the content--really like your training methods!
Doing it at the very beginning lol @0:26
Good observation
Always feels like the purely positive training is "How to find ways to avoid tough love".
Just like life, life is not all a game. And individuals that think that everything is a game, are the most dangerous people.
True. Often the ones with dogs or kids that are out of control.
Or the most stupid/ignorant.. hence dangerous
Sorry you’re finding life hard. I used to think like this also till I started raising Dog Guides and working with search and rescue teams it made me realize how incredibly intelligent dogs are and how incredibly willing they are to work with us. I’m not a pro trainer have just taken courses required for this. I raised my own dogs using the same method and never found it necessary to punish/correct. Never found it necessary to do anything all day. Maybe a few minutes every day consistently.
I have to agree, when it comes to "come" and "stay" you can NOT mess around, if only for their safety. You don't scold them or coddle them, you correct them appearing stern and displeased about it.
This is what I'm doing more of today, now. Thanks!
I had a neighbor across the street with a pittie, one day it roamed several houses away and she called it back. The dog returned and she proceeded to remove her flip-flop and hit the dog with it yelling at it to not run off again.
Yeah, call your dog and when it comes beat on it. That'll teach it to come when you call.
@@longbowshooter5291 it's only bad humans that make dogs behave badly. My Pibble is my service dog in training and he's effing perfect.
@@KalenaEmrys Pitties, like my rottweilers, get a bad reputation because of bad owners, I have met many wonderful pits, and my two rotts were loved by everyone that met them. My neighbors regularly reached over my fence to pet them, no one was afraid of them.
But they were trained from day one, rules and boundaries, never had to be forceful, what I got from it were ambassadors for their breed.
Update: perfect focus and recall exploring off-leash in a peaceful, familiar area outside! I'm the proudest dog mom. Correction when he's being sassy and stubborn took after 1-2 tries each time at the worst. Have cat treats, will recall! 😆
(I transitioned back to his kibble again)
I'm so happy I found your channel. After 5 years of struggling with positive only training, now you're videos have given me 100% more confidence and results than ever before. Thank you so much.
@ChillinVillain, I was wondering if it wasn’t too late for my rescue dog who I just adopted a few months ago. So you are able to train yours even if you’ve had her for 5 years?
@@gazelleflix the saying you can’t teach an old new tricks is nonsense. You can always work with a dog and improve their training 100%. Positive only won’t work tho, it must be balanced.
Doberman looking over fence: Somebody, said treat? Who said treat?
I love when he says "what a good doggie!" and Prince immediately sticks his head over the fence lol
My older brother recommended you today, I'm adopting an 8 week old pup this weekend. I've already watched about 20 videos :)
You are 100 percent spot on. Five minutes today with my doodle who is ten months old and he’s a dream. I really really admire your certainty, consistency and strong stance in general. Ty so so much
same age doodle, just found these videos and they make so much sense! working on "come" with Miss Life's a Game! Day 1 was yesterday.
but you made a fatal mistake at step one: you bought a doodle. how irresponsible and unethical.
This worked wonders on our dog. Not just the GO GET but the touch when arriving at me. My dog thinks its a game when she has to touch my hand and never came so consistent. Even while playing with her favorite dog friend she comes immediately. After just a few trainings
The thing I like the most about good dog trainers is how they don't hesitate in telling "f#%k off!" to those emotional broken people who can't help but insist on phantasies about the world.
Exactly. We need these type of people for parenting too.
@@RFernandez18 absolutely! That's the most important thing in the world.
I heard them described as “the bunnies & bubbles brigade” - definitely not grounded in reality!
I had a dog once that I trained the "fuck off" command! I'd say it, and he'd go lie down and chill out 😂
Thanks for the content man. You have revolutionized the way I look at dogs. Please keep it up. Doesn't matter if you start repeating yourself; It's good to see these things with different dogs and different environments. Also, love how you're not putting so much effort into editing your videos. Makes all this feel authentic and you can really see the full context of the conversation between you and these dogs. Cheers man hope you are doing well.
You are an awesome trainer, I like your methods.
I’ve tried the constant treat methods from other TH-cam trainers, but it just trains my puppy to only listen to me when I have food in my hands. She’s a smart pup, so when she don’t smell food on me she’s like “Meh, I ain’t doing anything “.
Your techniques, on the other hand, are logical and practical and have been giving me better results. Thank you!
I love this, it's really all common sense and respect. Raising a dog is constant training and consistency and meaning what you say.
This is the exact method I used on my first Amstaff I had years ago. He would come to me from a pond he loved on the property half a mile away with whistling. It works!
Dogs crave a BOSS. When they have a boss, they can just relax and enjoy being a dog. Once they see you as the boss, they become even more eager to please just being glad they have a boss. Most dogs. Not all dogs. The exception to this are far and few. This was an awesome video.
You’re the boss! That’s why the human is the Master. With structure you have a happy, balanced companion! 👍🏻
This helped more than any other resource available! The purity is good. It’s unbiased and logical.
I have the same attitude with dogs and my two dogs before I met my fiancé are amazing, good all around dogs. Got a 60lb rescue beagle greyhound with my fiancé and he thinks I’m BEYOND cruel because she’s BEYOND stubborn. Well guess what xD Did it anyway and never let his misunderstanding get in the way. Took 3 years to get this stubborn and anxiety filled rescue to where she is today and she’s amazing. Kind of hard when one dog parent disciplines and another dog parent lets them do whatever they want.
Im in the same shoe Renee. My husband thinks to even control our dogs on a leash it's cruel. Got two huskies!!!( Pulls like tractors) and a pup boxer. After seeing that huskies never learnt much BC he interfere now I decided he's not allowed to walk my boxer nor stuffing him with treat all the time without working for it. I take him to classes and I have a big dream to train him up for protection work. It's soooo hard when you not on the same page. Same applies to kids...... Good luck to you guys x
One problem I have is using "OK" as a release command. Way back a long time ago I used to use OK too, until one day I was talking with someone and responded with "OK" to something they said and my dog took off after another dog to play. I use "Free" to release my dogs from commands now.
I agree. Too ubiquitous a word.
Love this guy, favorite trainer.
We enjoy your training. Your principles apply with child rearing, too. As a teacher, I have many parents that need your training.
Yes!
I know a few areas that need his training…on people.
YES. I completely agree with you, very well said.
As a mother, I agree.
Indeed. This is the same method I have used forever. Ask once, make em do it. Works for horses, and CHILDREN too.
I cannot thank you enough for the insight. I love every video. Thank you.
I love that you explain that you are intentionally putting the dog into a learned helplessness condition to achieve the reliable recall.
A technique that a lot of hunting dog trainers use is to have the dog drag a rope with a knot tied on the end. You can step on the leash as they run by or just grab it when you get close enough. Really helps when the dog is playing 'keep away'.
You are so right!! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!!
Thanks so much for this and other videos.
You’ve helped me immensely train and raise my puppy.
you tha realest! BEST ADVICE EVER! this no nonsense approach is realistic and it works!
So glad I found this, it's exactly what I need for my adopted dog. Excellent explanations and demonstrations here...
Amen!!!👏👏👏 as soon as you said "you are the boss" I knew you were a good trainer!😄
I have binge watched your movies and learned some new ways of thinking about training. I have been training dogs since about 1980 and you always learn to change things. You have given me many "aaaa.oooooh.mmmmmm. I understand". Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Yes it works! You are so good at what you do.
I like this,
It’s tough love.
It’s not always easy. But it’s sure nice when the dog does what you asked of it with out all of the jumping around squirming fuzzy feeling that it “learned” by getting away with it because he became the boss.
Keep it up.
She is a joy to watch.....her indecision, half compliance and then complete obedience for all of 30 secs in a stay..... good to watch.
Great vid, thanks for all puppy references, i think it's important because a lot of people search for early training or just tutorials before they get their dog!
Thanks man!
Thank you 🙏🏽 for explaining this straight to the point! Listen you have to monitor and manage your dog part of your responsibility as a dog owner is being able to maintain control of your dog!
you are the mf boss!!! thats what its all about . greetings from argentina . i have myself a 5 dogs pack and this is the only method that works. i had my gf for a time trying to do positive reinforcement and the pack did not respond to her at all. they respond to hierarchy. keep up the good work!!!!! thank you for your content
I've taken my pup to a few training classes and the calmness training was something that the trainer did when she worked with the dog, but it was never explained to me that I should be doing that too. I didn't know exactly what attitude I was supposed to have to get the consistency and results she was getting in class vs how I was supposed to continue the training at home. Your advice opens my eyes more every day, thank you so much
First, I can't get enough of your videos!
I have a new rescue dog that is already pretty chill. Really hit the jackpot with him. My last dog was a spaz. Reactive to dogs, people, the door, everything. She only new commands for our daily in the home life. When we were ready to get another dog I committed to wanting a trained and well behaved dog. I've had my new dog for a week and a half and he's now loose leash trained, he has a 90% come recall success rate and improving (I go get him and don't put up with non compliance), I've got him marker trained with 'yes'.... all thanks to your videos.
Keep up the good work!
Now I have more work to do with my family and getting them more consistent in their commands and expectations of the dog. They are so jealous of how the new dog is obedient and connected to me. They can have that too with speaking the right way to the dog and having clear boundaries and expectations of the dog.
Yes I agree with the last comment. You are a genius! For sure I’m gonna be watching all your videos and learning! Thank you!
Great teacher, this man!
I love your energy and your sternness
Please, Please,Please ... keep helping us calm our dogs! You're the best Joel ... thanks for all you do!
I like this guys attitude. Good work fella thanks for the videos 👍🏴
My favorite trainer. No nonsense.
You're the best! Love your style and how the dogs prove your techniques right
Thank you so much!! This really helped with my 85kg Saint Bernard! Keep up the great videos!!
Every single word of these videos is gold. 1 year old weimaraner and so may big steps in only 2 weeks after watching these videos. We had great success so far but progress became stale. This is exactly the content i needed. Thank you
Something that a trainer told me once that stuck with me, "In everything you do throughout the life of your dog; you are always teaching them something." As a parent, this is true of your kids as well-- l LOL. But when I keep that at the forefront of my interactions with my dog, I am always mindful of what I allow and how they behave.
Exactly! It’s called discipline. In our society, today, most people don’t like that word. This is evident in school, workplace, and personal life.
My ex street dog. would come beautifully - until it was time to go home, then she'd just stand defiantly about 30 yards away. She didn't run away, which made the whole thing easier.
She got the message PDQ, (after about a week of fetching. Now she comes when called to go home, albeit a bit reluctantly, but comes non the less.
Thank you
We have just adopted a second street dog, and I'll definitely be following this regime with him.
You are the best! Good years are coming for you!
This method worked wonders on my freshly adopted 3 year old german shepherd mix! After just two times! On the third time he just got that I ain’t playing!
Ive been binge watching your channel since the first day I got my dog and it helped so much in building the relationship between us! Thank you!!!
Thank you!!! This is the video I needed about puppies under 9 month!! I shall be patient for now!!! So happy it is okay to just keep using treats for now!!
100% has worked with my female dobie based on watching and implementing your videos. There's always more to do when the consistency of training. You're method makes the most sense for me and Daisy.
You have helped me so much with my new dog who was very hyperactive. I really appreciate your videos. Thank you.
My 7 month old lab does not come to me when I ask. He just looks at me and walks to where he was headed, usually the fruit trees. Now, if I say, are you hungry or you want something to eat, he comes running. I had other issues to work on first, like, don’t eat Kona’s food, he would bum rush her to eat her food. He does sit and waits till I release him to eat now and then waits till Kona is done before he checks out her bowl. Don’t get me wrong, he still can be sneaky if I’m not watching him. I guess I got a little lax, because he had eye surgery and had to wear a cone for a month and sedated for a good two weeks. Now watching your videos has helped me get with it on training. Love your no nonsense approach
Oops! I missed the "nose touch to hand" video. I will look for that. Thank you for telling us the steps.
The "Go Get" has been working wonders for us! My puppy does come to me whistling at the dog park since she was 3.5 mos. which has saved us from aggressive interactions with other dogs when they come in the gate and she wants to say hello. Anticipation is everything. I am integrating verbal "come" back in as it gets cold and I realise that my lips get numb and I can't always whistle.
Recall has been a bit of a roller coaster as she went through adolescence and became more independent. We are now back on track with the go and get and I look forward to catching up on my training with your videos and solidifying her recall. She is wicked fast and unfortunately will still do zoomies in the neighborhood if I miss an exercise session and a gate or garage door gets left open. I am so grateful for your videos and excellent instruction!!!
All right you really got me with the say yes thing I've been on the fence about continuing this kickboxing class not used to doing something so difficult and used to being sedentary so yeah I'm guess I'm going to keep going
Thanks for showing us all the details, I am learning so much from your videos!!
I laughed at that doberman in the back of the wood fence being nosey lol. I really like these videos, they are very concise and informative. Good stuff for training my Pembroke.
Great training. All dogs require different training and respond accordingly. Training is not a one size fits all...ever. Extremes are not good ...a balance is ideal. Keeping your pet calm is key to learning and they definitely need to know that you mean business. Thanks for your wisdom.
I’ve been searching TH-cam and been coming across lots of softcock approaches to training, that raise babies that only react to food.
We need more of this , thanks for this video !
I love your videos and attitude. Learning to be the boss was the key for my home, this includes my kids and furries. Once I embrace being boss life got so much easier, calm, and harmonious.
Dude!! THANK YOU!! 🙏🏽😊 I call it tough love ❤️ cause I’m stern with masculine energy (Logically Sound) and loving with feminine energy!! (EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE) Awesome 👏🏽😎
These are such helpful videos! You're the boss!
I like it when he says … when u are the boss problems go.
Wow everything you say makes a lot of sense so glad I stumbled across your videos 👍🏻
Yep. Used this method forever. Tell em once, if no response, tell em again and make em comply. Works on horses and children also. Nice to see a common sense dog trainer. Well done. I'm impressed.
Tbh, I think your videos are THE very best ones to watch & follow on TH-cam. I don't even have a dog, but I recommended you to my son the other day, as he has just acquired a 4 month old pup. And I would recommend you to anyone else that gets/has a dog.
This is Golden!!!!! Thanks ❤
Great video again! I watch these all the way through
I find it adorable prince is checking in behind the fence
Great videos! I just subscribed. You are real and authentic to training a dog! I've seen many other videos from other trainers I've watched and yours does not compare! I have had my rottie in obedience probably spent more than I should have until I found a good trainer like you. He's 3 and a half. He's got a bulldozer for a head. He has hurt me in the past (not on purpose) because I wasn't firm or stern enough.He responds much better now that I have changed my tune! lol Ive learned the hard way with him. BUT, I have to be stern with him or he will walk all over me. Thanks for all your hard work! Love the dobbie in the background!
Very good no bullshit video's you make! I love your style and learning a lot for my own dog. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge..
I adopted a 10month old mastiff and had zero dog training experience but she needed me to take the chance on her given where she was coming from, so I did....then I was told about your channel.....be the boss was some of the best info I have got so far and it so true, she's now doing amazing with the help of your video so thank you very much for these and I will continue to support and recommend
"He said be the boss 😡" that's right Karen yes he did because its a game changer when you do.
Love your channel. I've trained a couple of great bird dogs (labs) in the past and not everything you ask them to do is fun (think, swim across a river with ice on the banks to fetch on the other side). There's no way to "treat train" that kind of drive. It's serious work, but they do it because they love doing a job right. After six months old, they never saw another treat, but their drive never slacked off until they got too old for it.
This is brilliant. Thank you. I was beginning to feel I was in the wrong in how I'm training my puppy
Hi Joel! Amazing video! I used the stop and don’t let the walk continue so my dog gave me a look to obey me and she was astonished! I remember when you said don’t let the dog sleep in my bed. Although, I let her but not to disrespect me. A Vet. said if you let her sleep in your bed then she’s on your level! My dog still doesn’t stay! I’m going to work on this one tonight!
Funny this was in my recommendations today. Just yesterday I think my dog finally got the message. We were at the dog park, he jumped the fence to chase after a runner (to herd them). I caught him by the collar and "told him off". Today he tried doing the same thing several times, but immediately came to me when I called for him. Good stuff.
totally agree and this off leash work is so valuable. Stress it so people understand the difference from leash and the value of off leash training.
I needed this instruction today. I have a 7 month old very hyper puppy. The training I have been using is not working...I am frustrated and weary...yet I know it is my fault. I will continue and make the necessary changes
so our puppy has a successful outcome. He is my responsibility and it is up to me to lead and be consistent in teaching him what he needs to learn. Thank you...I just subscribed.
Perfect. It couldn't have come up in my recommendations list at a better time.
I love your videos. I grew up in a military family. I can compare your training to dogs to the military upbringing I got lol . I love it!!
Right on! No baloney! I say what I mean, and mean what i say. Simple.
Picking up my 8 week old Lab puppy in 2 weeks. She will be my 3rd dog ever. I was a clueless dog owner with the first one. I was a much better owner with the second one, especially with his nutrition.
I'm extremely motivated to be a great dog trainer for this next puppy. I've watched videos by McCann's and Larry Krohn. But your videos tie it all together for me. Thank you.
how's it going? my black lab is 5 months and quite the handfull but SO smart... keeps me on my old toes 😁
Thank you for ALL your videos
Gosh I’m so glad I found your channel
i love it Prince poked his head over the fence he had to look
Really great video! Thank you for this.
Thanks for sharing it!!!
Best dog training videos ever!!
I totally agree. My dog is headstrong and I correct her whenever she wants to try to pull some shenanigans. Can't let them learn that owner will let them get their way. She works for me-I don't work for her. I keep telling her I'm the one who pays the bills. I give her treats when she does her work properly.
Used your methods this morning three goes and she got it thank you
Im binge watching like crazy since i discovered this channel 😅
Same!
Love this approach I'm utilizing now
Ayo, listen to THIS MAN! Put your feelings in your pocket. KNOWLEDGE doesn’t care how you feel about it; it just IS!
My xl intact male collie finally understands that I am the absolute boss! Inside or outside
Thanks Joel 🥰