I feel like some people just say really dumb things… it’s not that hard to understand why you do what you do. I can’t get over how I’ve been training my dog for month and they had such bad leash reactivity, she hated my neighbours dog, and now we go on walks together she doesn’t react badly to dogs anymore, she listens more. I’ve only been doing this for three days. People underestimate how strong dogs are and how that really doesn’t hurt them
I’ve recently ran into this channel and yesterday began practicing some of the leash reactivity tips and instantly I began to have control over my dog. Not 100 percent fixed but through repetition we gain strength
Greetings from South Africa. 😁 I’ve recently completed a dog trainer and behaviourist qualification, the loose leash techniques taught were obviously not like yours. I found your videos seeking stronger methods for a major problem dog (my adopted Doberman), I have not come across another dog as bad as him in any TH-cam video. I almost felt there was no hope for him, but I refused to give up. Your method helped me make dramatic improvements today, his first day. 🙌🏼 so a massive thank you, you’re fantastic.
I've been using this method for ages and I have improved many many people's lives by making their relationship with their dogs happier. It all starts with the walk. Once you get the stop and pop in place properly everything else you want to teach becomes much easier. Thank you Joel you have helped so many people and dogs.
Brilliant method! Teaching the dog how to self-regulate PRO-ACTIVELY! Most other methods either use too much force (WAY too late ... when they're already adrenalized & thus beyond reason!), or just train the dog's body to do detailed behaviours without training the thinking mind... it's like they can physically be in perfect heel position with their head up, but their minds are not With You! Instead, they're tuned out, planning their next solo adventure (without you)! But in the Beckman method, if I understand it correctly: when on-leash, & eventually when off-lead, as well, dogs actually learn how to focus better ...& always ask themselves "where's the boss?" & "Are we together on this adventure?" Their confidence blossoms as they feel Together with their human! Thank you, Sir! Sincerely, A professional dog trainer who will apply what she learned (from watching over 30 of your videos) to a particularly difficult leash-reactive dog for a client
I just typed a way to long paragraph but i juts wanna say i used this door method before i started my walk today and today was the first time my dog was checking in with me on the walk and not pulling. Ive been following this guy for a while his advice works. Much love to you man
Thankyou, this method of training is so obvious, that I am amazed it is so simple. I think I heard a "penny dropping" sound when I thought about your methods. Direct Simple Lack of Rocket Science with a reinforcement of the fact of who is leading who!
I have a 4 month old standard labradoodle, so being quite big already, I forget she is still very much a puppy. She has been very quick to learn the basics like sit, lay down and paw (she will give you both paws crossed over "like a lady" as we say 😂) but while relatively decent on walks, she is extremely reactive so i will definitely be "starting from scratch" and beginning the steps inside before going back to walks at the park. Thank you so much for giving us an easy method and thorough explanation that doesn't require all the bells and whistles.
I'm not going to lie . I didn't like your method at first I found it very harsh . I did today find myself having a big leash reactivity issue and gave your method try. And I'm going to have to admit that I was very wrong and you were right and this was very helpful .
I practice this menthod every time i leave my house w my 65lb pup. Today the leash spontaneously disconnected, like just fell off my dog while loose leash walking! He took off around the corner but came right back! I was in disbelief. I shouted "Brody, come!" I knew I would never catch him. He came right back to me. I love Joel's methods, but damn was I glad to have a big fist full of treats to reward a perfect come. My neighbor came outside with her dog at that exact moment and I still can't believe my dog came straight back to me instead of running up on the neighbors dog. Thanks Joel for teaching us softies how to make giant beasts into good dogs. 🥰
I Love your videos- the honesty, the imperfect production style. I prefer this to professionalized youtube video, with perfect audio etc. Watching you is so helpful. Thank you!!!
THIS! Thank you for showing a reactive dog. I'm working with my dog currently and this looks like his behaviour. Very excited - I've already seen progress from only a few short walks around the house/yard.
I've watched this video probably 10 times because of the reactivity issues with my dog. But I finally had to comment because I literally crack up every time the young dobe bounces gleefully thru your shot between you and the very studious dog you have on the other end of the leash and your "duuude" response to his goofy a$s it all just cracks me up every time. Thanks Joel for the priceless training info and unscripted comedic breaks too!! 🤣😁
Beckman's Board & Train environment provides an endless stream of various types of leash dogs, distraction dogs and staff to run camera. These elements add a unique bonus level of quality and perspective to fixing leash reactivity. Plus his super-effective training methods actually work! My 11-month crazy doodle is 90% better at not pulling on walks, and after an initial correction she's 80% better when encountering other dogs. What a blessing!
So well presented..thank u...i do this all the time..can leave all doors open i.ve 5 dogs and they never try to leave....its astounding how people could think this is anything but giving the dog the choice to make the right decision
Amazing videos, really does work, my 3yr old staffie has leash reactivity toward smaller dogs but this method is great, wish i had discovered ur channel a few yrs ago, keep up the GREAT work...
Thank you so much for your videos! We have a newly adopted Great Dane, and you can tell he didn’t have any training with his previous owners. He walks all over the place when we go on walks, he doesn’t know any commands, and he’s tested our other Dane twice already. But your videos has helped us get progress within 3 days! He still needs a lot of work but we’re seeing his behavior get corrected!
Hi what do you do if the walk is good untill they see a dog. So if the dog leaves me do I stop the walk, but then even if the dog goes nut I have to wait untill it's calmed down or do I correct the pull but carry on walking
Discovered your videos the other day in trying to figure out how to make my neighbour’s dog mind. I am the one who walks him he is 7 month old malamute. I have implemented your training techniques and can’t believe how well he is doing! You are the best thank you so much. 🇨🇦😊
This is my third comment on this video haha, after watching it the first time I've had a couple days to try the LLW method out. This method was invaluable, I've tried so many methods positive to negative and in between and nothing has worked as well as your method. It takes the right precision and timing but once you get it the results are amazing. Thank you so much! 👍👍
I am 65 years old and have been training dogs since I was 18 , I’m always looking for good trainers who have good methods, you have new options I haven’t seen and I find them amazing. I’ve gone through a bunch of your videos and am highly impressed, I’ve tried your method on a few dogs in my family and have great results. Thanks thanks thanks
Beck thanks for all your help walking my Akita used to be scary. She is 8 months 107 pounds high prey drive used to freak out a a simple leaf blowing across the street. Since I started watching you vids prey drive has been lowered and walks are enjoyable for both of us. It’s not perfect yet but we are both learning. Thanks again your friend from Vista
Thanks for your Chanel🙏🙏🙏 it's been very helpful even though I've been a previous pet owner for 14yrs And currently a new dog owner again 🐶 same breed pitbull mix like after watching your videos our new dog is already picking up our commands faster then our previous teachings....Thanks again you've been such a great help
I'm glad I saw this video. My trainer teaches the same thing. I was always afraid I would hurt the dog with this correction. I was questioning this method, but now I see it is the answer to getting my puller to stop.
I've developed my own training "style" through the process of raising my two dogs, and I have found that I relate to your style the most. However, I think your techniques always seem more effective because when I yell my guys can tell it's more from impatience and frustration than leadership.
I haven't had a dog in my life for a few years. Your videos make me excited to get back into training after an unfortunate hiatus. I think the slack leash method is one of the most important things I instill on a dog. Seeing someone getting pulled uncontrollably by their dog just looks awful and miserable for both parties. Keep up the good work, earned a subscriber here!
I would love to hear more education and see more training of chihuahuas. I personally dont own one, i have a field trial labrador, but i feel there should be more awareness as these dogs are always problematic, anxious, stressed out and aggressive due to their irresponsible and uneducated owners. Love your Videos!
Great video as always. Thanks for all the useful information you’re providing to us dog parents who need it. I’ve noticed my dog is good when it’s just us on a walk but when I walk with another dog or friend he thinks he can misbehave on his loose leash walk. Any advice?
Joel, I have gotten great results with your method. From what you are saying about comments, at first I thought the same thing, but when I then realized that the correction ONLY came from the dog's going beyond the boundary set by the leash. The leash simply must be obeyed. I didn't understand that at first either. I am almost completely silent when doing the corrections, the leash does the talking and conveys the perfect message to my GSD. I also started using a halti as you suggested but the leash kept ending up between his front legs. The solution I came up with was to tread the leash through a harness, under the D ring double fabric at the top. The only drawback is all corrections are to the left side, but it works. Had him 2 weeks now (3 year old) still very reactive depending on the distance.
Got a reactive to everything (except dogs) 1yr Australian Kelpiex- lab big boy and so different to our previous dog - calm dominant pit bull. Was even considering prong/e collars which I was really against up until quite recently. I have to teach him not to react to everything. But struggling with the pulling on walks & ppl coming to/nearby our house he’ll charge at them, growl, bark. At the dog park he pretty much ignores them as he goes into work mode chasing the ball chasers. He’s so calm and gentle with our kids but flips with everything else. Was close to giving up. Your channel is so on the $ with everything.thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Tried this on my Jack Russell and is working far better than i expected. If you know Jack Russell’s it seems more than universally impossible, my advantage is that she’s 9 and slowing down in her years but this method 100% works with time and patience.
i have a 10 month old german shepherd and he loved to pull me. I tried treats to keep his eyes on me and other methods which never worked. I found your channel maybe 3-4 days ago now and he is already like a completely different dog. THANK YOU. I hope one day to be able to walk him off leash and everything you say always makes sense.
29k views is ridiculous. there’s so many trainers out there getting millions of views doing absolutely nothing. I hope more people can discover you so they can actually get the help they need!
This method is just awesome sir! Works amazingly well on my cocker spaniel. One thing I still struggle with though is dog reactivity in elevators and corridors, any additional tips on how I could get a handle on that?
Very informative, I use a prong collar with my puppy (5 months 54lbs) for walks but I'll try this. He is reactive with other dogs(not in a friendly way) and people (in a friendly way). He does check in with me on walks and stays by me but starts to get excited when he sees people and gets very distracted turning around looking at them and sometimes trying to lunge for attention. With other dogs he just puffs up (no barking or whining)and makes the leash tight but solely focuses on the dog and not me. I can definitely see the value of using a 6ft leash instead of shorter leashes from your method.
Best dog training videos out there man. Really helped me and my dog. My dog goes crazy in the car trying to attack doors and cars on the road through the windows. How would you go about correcting that? We've used peanut butter on the back hatch to create a positive association with that as he used to attack that when it closed. Now he loves when it comes down. But the barking at cars and jumping at windows is a problem. Not sure what method to use
Joel, thanks for the great videos. I have 2 labs. They are getting better at loose leash everyday. Would you recommend 1 dog on each side or both on the left side?
I have a 4 year old border colly and he is so agressive to dogs that I almost lose a hope after 2 years of work with him.I watched and tried a lots of methods ,each one for months, and the problem is he react well on all them at first.But once he get used to it the methid doesent work anymore. He knows what am I going to do and he turns back on his track and leaves me .In seconds he is agressive again.I hope this method will be different.I started a few days ago and it is already better.I am not the one who gives up, so I hopee consistency will do the work .But finaly someone who shows and not only taks more obout reactivity on dogs.I am greatful so much for the advice
5:56 *dog bangs head on door while receiving correction* Beckman: “I’ll do it all day” Lol! But great video, would love to see a follow up with the first dog.
I've been watching your videos for my newly adopted 1 year old dog and we're making progress! I do have a question though, so far, I have the constant pulling to a loose leash, but he still wants to walk ahead of me. However, if shorten the leash, it feels like he starts pulling more again. Do I just do the same routine but with a shorter leash?
This is wonderful! I have a question: my GSD puppy is 4 months old. She simply lays down on the ground and refuses to do anything when I tried to take her for a walk. What I should do then? My
Love your videos. I have a 5 month old shiba puppy that pulls on walks and is leash reactive. I have tried this method but no matter how many times I correct him he continues to do it. Any tips on when they just don’t care about getting corrected?
Thank you for the videos! I have rescued a dog who was never on a leash or in a house. She's reactive to so many things. Could you do a video on noise reactivity?
I am watching and learning…so much! My ten month old lab is doing great until we run across other dogs on the walk. A few, in particular, that are barking and lunging approach and ends my appeal. The other person stops to control their dog but my instinct is to walk away…pulling the 95 pound dog along. He is strong and powerful. A good puppy but it takes my full body weight to change his mind in these instances. Am I doing the right thing? We also have a 60 lb female lab that is 14months old. At this time we walk them separately but I will have to walk them, together, this fall. The two of them have out-strengthened me in the past and I worry about them being out of control on a walk and someone getting hurt.
Great video. Thanks! So if you loose leash walk how does your German Shorthair Pointer get exercise? I usually use a 26 foot retractable when we hit a field and run him around. He is 10 months! Subscribed thanks!
What I understand is that you should also be training a near 100% recall with "come" and that way you'll be able to let your dog off leash once you hit a field. I'll loose leash walk my dog whenever I want to calm her down or there are fast moving cars around. When I get to the park or a safe place I let her off leash.
I recent adopted a 3year old lab who was never leash trained, did not even have a collar. First two days miserable with pulling Five minutes in the back yard and the technique worked!! Totally different dog. Loose leash with very few corrections for several weeks dven with distactions like other people and dogs around our neighborhood. BUT took HR to a more stimulating environment downdown...all out the door...corrections meant nothing She is very strong 60+ lbs with low center of gravity and I am a 56 year old 110 lb woman. I could not get any slack to correct and she just learned she's stronger than me. We are not going to take her to town until we figure this out. She is still really good around the neighborhood with occasional corrections on ever walk but now is extremely dangerous if she sees another dog. Almost took me down a few days ago. She could really hurt me or anyone walking her. It is weird she was calm around other dogs until after the downtown thing. What to do?
What sort of collar is best for this method? We currently use a martingale type and I am thinking his flat standard collar may work best with this method because the martingale has too much "play" for the correction to be instant. If a flat is best, then does it matter where on the neck it is worn and how snug should it be? Thanks!
Hello from South Africa! I've been watching your videos for about a year now. I love your realistic and honest approach to training. It's not that complicated. Consistency is so necessary. I have two GSDs of different ages. I've struggled for 4 years with our big boy and his pulling on the lead. No other methods worked. Using this method we went on our first walk today where I literally had his lead hanging over my finger and he was with me at every step. Our young girl, only 1 year old , does not pull, but she is very vocal and reactive when on the lead and I have been using this same technique and I'm already seeing improvement. I wish you weren't on the other side of the world as I could absolutely use more of your stellar advice for our little gsd girl. Thank you so so much for sharing your knowledge and explaining the technique so perfectly!!!
I guess I just need to keep trying. I’ve been using your method to teach my now 11 month old Golden Labrador loose leash walking and she is great when it’s just her and I. This has been this way for months! Stopping all the time and she checks in and stops right with me. But the moment she sees another dog it’s like a switch on her brain goes off and she just loses her mind trying to go after then. (Not aggressively!) I don’t have a ton of dogs in the area so I’m wondering if I should be taking her outside dogs parks using the same technique to get her to chill out? What do you think?
Is there certain collars that are better? And certain lengths of leashes that are better ? My dog pulls like a freight train the collar slides to the base of his neck so he starts pulling with his chest
Can you do this with a truly leash reactive dog? It would be good to see a before and after. I have been taught this method as well and my dog is perfect out of the house and on walks with normal distractions, but most dogs is another story.
My dog responds so well to this method and has gone from a menace on the leash to a saint in a short period. How can we transition loose leash walking via this method to a proper heel? I find my dog behaves quite well now and knows the leash range, but tends to walk in front of me and sometimes into me.
I need to implement this with my dog for when he pulls but what do you think about them stopping and sniffing? My retriever will pull to get to a patch of ground and then spend ages sniffing. How long should they be allowed to sniff for, if at all?
We have a 5 month old beagle with no fence so he is always on leash, either a lead and stake or I walk him around the yard with a long lead to be able to sniff. We use the short leash for walks and potty breaks. Is it reasonable for him to understand that the short leash means stay with me and the long lead is for being able to roam free. He has leash reactivity towards other dogs and I’m concerned that his constant leashing is only adding to his confusion and reactivity.
🚨🚨Hi! I have a small 6lb yorkie who pulls and is very reactive on walks. I have no issue holding him back as he is a toy size. Because he is a toy size I was recommended to always use a harness. Do you have any tips with using a harness. It seems like it may be less effective than a buckle collar. He has no repercussion when the leash is popped. 🚨SOS 🚨please lol
Hi ...This might be a silly question but does it matter how long the leash is? Does a longer leash give a better correction? I use a leash that's around 1.2m long on a Labrador.
What about dogs with high prey drive? My catahoula is perfect in the house, and walks perfect when there are no cats/dogs/rabbit, but is constantly seeking and no matter how many times I correct, his focus is on the cat/dog/rabbit.
I have two french bulldogs, one is 8 years old and the other one is 3 years old. I put them both on a loose leash. I was trying your suggestion with the older one and it seems working with him. It is just when he sees the other dogs I can't really stop him to lunge at the other dogs so I have to pick him up. On the other hand, the younger one is really stubborn, she will stop if I try to change her direction. I have to give her treats so she will move but still having a hard time with her. Can you give some suggestions on how to fix them for me? I would be really appreciated
So my mom has a dog now I think it's a staffy and his head is small and his neck is so huge. He slipped off the collar once. I cant seen to get it tight enough to stay on. Can you do this method with a harness? I dont think it would be the same. When he gets tired of it hell start jerking his head around super fast because he knows the collar will come off. Hes 63 lbs right now.
I learned your method and I'm doing it with my two beagles. Before they were pulling me like crazy because they are nose driven breads. But this method is so after two training sections I can walk them both together at the same time on one side. Thank you so much. Also I still have one issue with one of my dogs. If I'm going around some fence with dog behind and he's barking then my dog doesn't "leave me" but he starts to bark too. What I should in these situations please. Should I correct him for bark or stay calm? Thanks
@@robin212212 at first I was correcting him for barking with leash pressure or with cue but he is so focused on the other dog that any correction works.
Thank you> I have 3 dogs that I walk together. Any tips of how to use your method while walking? Should they be all on your left, or should I divide them within the 2 hands? Should I do the stop method for all while only one is pulling? Thank you
I feel like some people just say really dumb things… it’s not that hard to understand why you do what you do. I can’t get over how I’ve been training my dog for month and they had such bad leash reactivity, she hated my neighbours dog, and now we go on walks together she doesn’t react badly to dogs anymore, she listens more. I’ve only been doing this for three days. People underestimate how strong dogs are and how that really doesn’t hurt them
I’ve recently ran into this channel and yesterday began practicing some of the leash reactivity tips and instantly I began to have control over my dog. Not 100 percent fixed but through repetition we gain strength
Hahaa same
Me too! Amazing! My dog is like, “what”?
Same 🙂
Yes, an instant change. This helped me so much.
Greetings from South Africa. 😁 I’ve recently completed a dog trainer and behaviourist qualification, the loose leash techniques taught were obviously not like yours. I found your videos seeking stronger methods for a major problem dog (my adopted Doberman), I have not come across another dog as bad as him in any TH-cam video. I almost felt there was no hope for him, but I refused to give up. Your method helped me make dramatic improvements today, his first day. 🙌🏼 so a massive thank you, you’re fantastic.
I've been using this method for ages and I have improved many many people's lives by making their relationship with their dogs happier. It all starts with the walk. Once you get the stop and pop in place properly everything else you want to teach becomes much easier. Thank you Joel you have helped so many people and dogs.
Brilliant method! Teaching the dog how to self-regulate PRO-ACTIVELY! Most other methods either use too much force (WAY too late ... when they're already adrenalized & thus beyond reason!), or just train the dog's body to do detailed behaviours without training the thinking mind... it's like they can physically be in perfect heel position with their head up, but their minds are not With You! Instead, they're tuned out, planning their next solo adventure (without you)!
But in the Beckman method, if I understand it correctly: when on-leash, & eventually when off-lead, as well, dogs actually learn how to focus better ...& always ask themselves "where's the boss?" & "Are we together on this adventure?" Their confidence blossoms as they feel Together with their human!
Thank you, Sir!
Sincerely,
A professional dog trainer who will apply what she learned (from watching over 30 of your videos) to a particularly difficult leash-reactive dog for a client
Unbelievable explanation. Well done.
@@BDTraining Thank you, Sir! I see you are just as kind & respectful to us as you are to the pets you work with! We are honored!
I just typed a way to long paragraph but i juts wanna say i used this door method before i started my walk today and today was the first time my dog was checking in with me on the walk and not pulling. Ive been following this guy for a while his advice works. Much love to you man
Thankyou, this method of training is so obvious, that I am amazed it is so simple. I think I heard a "penny dropping" sound when I thought about your methods. Direct Simple Lack of Rocket Science with a reinforcement of the fact of who is leading who!
I have a 4 month old standard labradoodle, so being quite big already, I forget she is still very much a puppy. She has been very quick to learn the basics like sit, lay down and paw (she will give you both paws crossed over "like a lady" as we say 😂) but while relatively decent on walks, she is extremely reactive so i will definitely be "starting from scratch" and beginning the steps inside before going back to walks at the park. Thank you so much for giving us an easy method and thorough explanation that doesn't require all the bells and whistles.
I'm not going to lie . I didn't like your method at first I found it very harsh . I did today find myself having a big leash reactivity issue and gave your method try. And I'm going to have to admit that I was very wrong and you were right and this was very helpful .
I practice this menthod every time i leave my house w my 65lb pup. Today the leash spontaneously disconnected, like just fell off my dog while loose leash walking! He took off around the corner but came right back! I was in disbelief. I shouted "Brody, come!" I knew I would never catch him. He came right back to me. I love Joel's methods, but damn was I glad to have a big fist full of treats to reward a perfect come. My neighbor came outside with her dog at that exact moment and I still can't believe my dog came straight back to me instead of running up on the neighbors dog. Thanks Joel for teaching us softies how to make giant beasts into good dogs. 🥰
Thank you for your videos. Wish I found them earlier. Made more progress in 2 days then I have for 5 months. Best trainer on TH-cam.
I Love your videos- the honesty, the imperfect production style. I prefer this to professionalized youtube video, with perfect audio etc. Watching you is so helpful. Thank you!!!
THIS! Thank you for showing a reactive dog. I'm working with my dog currently and this looks like his behaviour. Very excited - I've already seen progress from only a few short walks around the house/yard.
I've watched this video probably 10 times because of the reactivity issues with my dog. But I finally had to comment because I literally crack up every time the young dobe bounces gleefully thru your shot between you and the very studious dog you have on the other end of the leash and your "duuude" response to his goofy a$s it all just cracks me up every time. Thanks Joel for the priceless training info and unscripted comedic breaks too!! 🤣😁
Beckman's Board & Train environment provides an endless stream of various types of leash dogs, distraction dogs and staff to run camera. These elements add a unique bonus level of quality and perspective to fixing leash reactivity. Plus his super-effective training methods actually work! My 11-month crazy doodle is 90% better at not pulling on walks, and after an initial correction she's 80% better when encountering other dogs. What a blessing!
So well presented..thank u...i do this all the time..can leave all doors open i.ve 5 dogs and they never try to leave....its astounding how people could think this is anything but giving the dog the choice to make the right decision
You give very good detailed information and I get exactly what you are saying and how you demonstrate it proves your point. Excellent job!
OMG. Thank you for the loose leash walking playlist!
Amazing videos, really does work, my 3yr old staffie has leash reactivity toward smaller dogs but this method is great, wish i had discovered ur channel a few yrs ago, keep up the GREAT work...
Thank you so much for your videos! We have a newly adopted Great Dane, and you can tell he didn’t have any training with his previous owners. He walks all over the place when we go on walks, he doesn’t know any commands, and he’s tested our other Dane twice already. But your videos has helped us get progress within 3 days! He still needs a lot of work but we’re seeing his behavior get corrected!
Hi what do you do if the walk is good untill they see a dog. So if the dog leaves me do I stop the walk, but then even if the dog goes nut I have to wait untill it's calmed down or do I correct the pull but carry on walking
Discovered your videos the other day in trying to figure out how to make my neighbour’s dog mind.
I am the one who walks him he is 7 month old malamute. I have implemented your training techniques and can’t believe how well he is doing! You are the best thank you so much. 🇨🇦😊
This is my third comment on this video haha, after watching it the first time I've had a couple days to try the LLW method out. This method was invaluable, I've tried so many methods positive to negative and in between and nothing has worked as well as your method. It takes the right precision and timing but once you get it the results are amazing. Thank you so much! 👍👍
I am 65 years old and have been training dogs since I was 18 , I’m always looking for good trainers who have good methods, you have new options I haven’t seen and I find them amazing. I’ve gone through a bunch of your videos and am highly impressed, I’ve tried your method on a few dogs in my family and have great results. Thanks thanks thanks
Beck thanks for all your help walking my Akita used to be scary. She is 8 months 107 pounds high prey drive used to freak out a a simple leaf blowing across the street. Since I started watching you vids prey drive has been lowered and walks are enjoyable for both of us. It’s not perfect yet but we are both learning. Thanks again your friend from Vista
I love this video. You just put it all together for me. I was doing this but wasn't sure the correct sequence.
You are encouraging me to become a dog trainer with your method! Amazing videos as always, thank you so much!
Thanks for your Chanel🙏🙏🙏 it's been very helpful even though I've been a previous pet owner for 14yrs And currently a new dog owner again 🐶 same breed pitbull mix like after watching your videos our new dog is already picking up our commands faster then our previous teachings....Thanks again you've been such a great help
This was so informative, thank you!
I'm glad I saw this video. My trainer teaches the same thing. I was always afraid I would hurt the dog with this correction. I was questioning this method, but now I see it is the answer to getting my puller to stop.
I love the cheeky doberman so much 😂❤
Thank you so much for this.
Excellent as always. Just great info.
I've developed my own training "style" through the process of raising my two dogs, and I have found that I relate to your style the most. However, I think your techniques always seem more effective because when I yell my guys can tell it's more from impatience and frustration than leadership.
I haven't had a dog in my life for a few years. Your videos make me excited to get back into training after an unfortunate hiatus. I think the slack leash method is one of the most important things I instill on a dog. Seeing someone getting pulled uncontrollably by their dog just looks awful and miserable for both parties. Keep up the good work, earned a subscriber here!
I would love to hear more education and see more training of chihuahuas. I personally dont own one, i have a field trial labrador, but i feel there should be more awareness as these dogs are always problematic, anxious, stressed out and aggressive due to their irresponsible and uneducated owners. Love your Videos!
Best dog trainer ever, it’s great to see the channel is growing!! Much deserved
Excellent info.
Thank you
Great info. I look forward to doing this with my dog
The most effective method. Nice
Great video as always. Thanks for all the useful information you’re providing to us dog parents who need it. I’ve noticed my dog is good when it’s just us on a walk but when I walk with another dog or friend he thinks he can misbehave on his loose leash walk. Any advice?
Great video and examples. Make total sense to me. Wondering about prong collars, I'm about to start with one with a new trainer.
Great vid fella 👍
Loved it!
It works! 7 plus years of trying everything!
sooo helpful!!!
Love your videos 😁
Joel, I have gotten great results with your method. From what you are saying about comments, at first I thought the same thing, but when I then realized that the correction ONLY came from the dog's going beyond the boundary set by the leash. The leash simply must be obeyed. I didn't understand that at first either. I am almost completely silent when doing the corrections, the leash does the talking and conveys the perfect message to my GSD. I also started using a halti as you suggested but the leash kept ending up between his front legs. The solution I came up with was to tread the leash through a harness, under the D ring double fabric at the top. The only drawback is all corrections are to the left side, but it works. Had him 2 weeks now (3 year old) still very reactive depending on the distance.
Got a reactive to everything (except dogs) 1yr Australian Kelpiex- lab big boy and so different to our previous dog - calm dominant pit bull.
Was even considering prong/e collars which I was really against up until quite recently.
I have to teach him not to react to everything. But struggling with the pulling on walks & ppl coming to/nearby our house he’ll charge at them, growl, bark. At the dog park he pretty much ignores them as he goes into work mode chasing the ball chasers.
He’s so calm and gentle with our kids but flips with everything else. Was close to giving up.
Your channel is so on the $ with everything.thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Tried this on my Jack Russell and is working far better than i expected. If you know Jack Russell’s it seems more than universally impossible, my advantage is that she’s 9 and slowing down in her years but this method 100% works with time and patience.
i have a 10 month old german shepherd and he loved to pull me. I tried treats to keep his eyes on me and other methods which never worked. I found your channel maybe 3-4 days ago now and he is already like a completely different dog. THANK YOU. I hope one day to be able to walk him off leash and everything you say always makes sense.
29k views is ridiculous. there’s so many trainers out there getting millions of views doing absolutely nothing. I hope more people can discover you so they can actually get the help they need!
This method is just awesome sir! Works amazingly well on my cocker spaniel. One thing I still struggle with though is dog reactivity in elevators and corridors, any additional tips on how I could get a handle on that?
Very informative, I use a prong collar with my puppy (5 months 54lbs) for walks but I'll try this. He is reactive with other dogs(not in a friendly way) and people (in a friendly way). He does check in with me on walks and stays by me but starts to get excited when he sees people and gets very distracted turning around looking at them and sometimes trying to lunge for attention. With other dogs he just puffs up (no barking or whining)and makes the leash tight but solely focuses on the dog and not me. I can definitely see the value of using a 6ft leash instead of shorter leashes from your method.
Best dog training videos out there man. Really helped me and my dog. My dog goes crazy in the car trying to attack doors and cars on the road through the windows. How would you go about correcting that?
We've used peanut butter on the back hatch to create a positive association with that as he used to attack that when it closed. Now he loves when it comes down. But the barking at cars and jumping at windows is a problem. Not sure what method to use
Joel, thanks for the great videos. I have 2 labs. They are getting better at loose leash everyday. Would you recommend 1 dog on each side or both on the left side?
Works epic!
Also, the bouncy little dobie reindeer tho! 😂
😂 I just found out about cropped ears, never knew that existed, I was trippin out on his ears wondering what that was 🤣
This method works.
I have a 4 year old border colly and he is so agressive to dogs that I almost lose a hope after 2 years of work with him.I watched and tried a lots of methods ,each one for months, and the problem is he react well on all them at first.But once he get used to it the methid doesent work anymore. He knows what am I going to do and he turns back on his track and leaves me .In seconds he is agressive again.I hope this method will be different.I started a few days ago and it is already better.I am not the one who gives up, so I hopee consistency will do the work .But finaly someone who shows and not only taks more obout reactivity on dogs.I am greatful so much for the advice
5:56 *dog bangs head on door while receiving correction*
Beckman: “I’ll do it all day”
Lol! But great video, would love to see a follow up with the first dog.
he will be with a headache all day.
🤣👌
Have a five year old Brittany has been a night mare to walk
Have started using this has helped a lot trying to get him further down the street
I've been watching your videos for my newly adopted 1 year old dog and we're making progress! I do have a question though, so far, I have the constant pulling to a loose leash, but he still wants to walk ahead of me. However, if shorten the leash, it feels like he starts pulling more again. Do I just do the same routine but with a shorter leash?
This is wonderful! I have a question: my GSD puppy is 4 months old. She simply lays down on the ground and refuses to do anything when I tried to take her for a walk. What I should do then? My
Alright, got it. I think. My dog is doing great! I have a little trouble with the correction as I have some hand deformity from RA.
Love your videos. I have a 5 month old shiba puppy that pulls on walks and is leash reactive. I have tried this method but no matter how many times I correct him he continues to do it. Any tips on when they just don’t care about getting corrected?
I’d love to know the ages of the dogs that you’re working with in the videos! It’s interesting whether some of these are older or younger dogs 🐶
Thank you for the videos! I have rescued a dog who was never on a leash or in a house. She's reactive to so many things. Could you do a video on noise reactivity?
My dog pulls and lunges at everything. If a leaf 🍁 blows, he’s lunging. A car, truck, person, dog, squirrel, bird, if it moves….he’s on the run!
I am watching and learning…so much! My ten month old lab is doing great until we run across other dogs on the walk. A few, in particular, that are barking and lunging approach and ends my appeal. The other person stops to control their dog but my instinct is to walk away…pulling the 95 pound dog along. He is strong and powerful. A good puppy but it takes my full body weight to change his mind in these instances. Am I doing the right thing?
We also have a 60 lb female lab that is 14months old. At this time we walk them separately but I will have to walk them, together, this fall. The two of them have out-strengthened me in the past and I worry about them being out of control on a walk and someone getting hurt.
Great video. Thanks! So if you loose leash walk how does your German Shorthair Pointer get exercise? I usually use a 26 foot retractable when we hit a field and run him around. He is 10 months! Subscribed thanks!
What I understand is that you should also be training a near 100% recall with "come" and that way you'll be able to let your dog off leash once you hit a field. I'll loose leash walk my dog whenever I want to calm her down or there are fast moving cars around. When I get to the park or a safe place I let her off leash.
Cant wait to try this on my 45 lb hound mix. She is small but mighty. Lol.
I recent adopted a 3year old lab who was never leash trained, did not even have a collar. First two days miserable with pulling Five minutes in the back yard and the technique worked!! Totally different dog. Loose leash with very few corrections for several weeks dven with distactions like other people and dogs around our neighborhood. BUT took HR to a more stimulating environment downdown...all out the door...corrections meant nothing She is very strong 60+ lbs with low center of gravity and I am a 56 year old 110 lb woman. I could not get any slack to correct and she just learned she's stronger than me. We are not going to take her to town until we figure this out. She is still really good around the neighborhood with occasional corrections on ever walk but now is extremely dangerous if she sees another dog. Almost took me down a few days ago. She could really hurt me or anyone walking her. It is weird she was calm around other dogs until after the downtown thing. What to do?
What sort of collar is best for this method? We currently use a martingale type and I am thinking his flat standard collar may work best with this method because the martingale has too much "play" for the correction to be instant. If a flat is best, then does it matter where on the neck it is worn and how snug should it be?
Thanks!
Joel - I have a 10 month GSD. Can I use your method with a prong collar or does it have to be a flat collar?
Nice video! Just found your channel this morning. Are the dogs on the leash a great pyrenees and a newfoundland?
Hello from South Africa! I've been watching your videos for about a year now. I love your realistic and honest approach to training. It's not that complicated. Consistency is so necessary.
I have two GSDs of different ages. I've struggled for 4 years with our big boy and his pulling on the lead. No other methods worked. Using this method we went on our first walk today where I literally had his lead hanging over my finger and he was with me at every step.
Our young girl, only 1 year old , does not pull, but she is very vocal and reactive when on the lead and I have been using this same technique and I'm already seeing improvement. I wish you weren't on the other side of the world as I could absolutely use more of your stellar advice for our little gsd girl.
Thank you so so much for sharing your knowledge and explaining the technique so perfectly!!!
I guess I just need to keep trying. I’ve been using your method to teach my now 11 month old Golden Labrador loose leash walking and she is great when it’s just her and I. This has been this way for months! Stopping all the time and she checks in and stops right with me. But the moment she sees another dog it’s like a switch on her brain goes off and she just loses her mind trying to go after then. (Not aggressively!) I don’t have a ton of dogs in the area so I’m wondering if I should be taking her outside dogs parks using the same technique to get her to chill out? What do you think?
Is a neck collar ideal/necessary or would a harness work as well?
Is there certain collars that are better? And certain lengths of leashes that are better ? My dog pulls like a freight train the collar slides to the base of his neck so he starts pulling with his chest
Hello love your video's I have a yorkie who charges out the door grabbing the lead in his mouth I'm going to try your method 🤞🏴
Can you do this with a truly leash reactive dog? It would be good to see a before and after. I have been taught this method as well and my dog is perfect out of the house and on walks with normal distractions, but most dogs is another story.
Watching this with my dog…. My dog sits when Joel says sit lmao 🤣 💀
Mr. Beckman, where are you located? I am learning so much. Very effective like now, not in a week...........thank you.
He is in la
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What is teh best aga to start this type of training? I have a5 month old westie and am struggling with.
My dog responds so well to this method and has gone from a menace on the leash to a saint in a short period.
How can we transition loose leash walking via this method to a proper heel? I find my dog behaves quite well now and knows the leash range, but tends to walk in front of me and sometimes into me.
I need to implement this with my dog for when he pulls but what do you think about them stopping and sniffing? My retriever will pull to get to a patch of ground and then spend ages sniffing.
How long should they be allowed to sniff for, if at all?
I have a short dog. Bassett. can Turn technique with short dog? thanks.
Does this method work with giant breed dogs like a St Bernard that could potentially be stronger than the correction?
We have a 5 month old beagle with no fence so he is always on leash, either a lead and stake or I walk him around the yard with a long lead to be able to sniff. We use the short leash for walks and potty breaks.
Is it reasonable for him to understand that the short leash means stay with me and the long lead is for being able to roam free. He has leash reactivity towards other dogs and I’m concerned that his constant leashing is only adding to his confusion and reactivity.
I've looked back through some videos, but couldn't find anything on the collar/leash choice. Would a 6' slip lead work for this method as well?
I noticed you use flat collar. My dog uses prong. Can you still use this method with prong too?
🚨🚨Hi! I have a small 6lb yorkie who pulls and is very reactive on walks. I have no issue holding him back as he is a toy size. Because he is a toy size I was recommended to always use a harness. Do you have any tips with using a harness. It seems like it may be less effective than a buckle collar. He has no repercussion when the leash is popped. 🚨SOS 🚨please lol
Hi ...This might be a silly question but does it matter how long the leash is? Does a longer leash give a better correction? I use a leash that's around 1.2m long on a Labrador.
Joel, I just got a reasue dog that is 3 years old and is still reactive on leash. Can using the loose leash method still work?
Hi Joel can you tell me what length is your lead
What about dogs with high prey drive? My catahoula is perfect in the house, and walks perfect when there are no cats/dogs/rabbit, but is constantly seeking and no matter how many times I correct, his focus is on the cat/dog/rabbit.
Can I do this with a harness
I have two french bulldogs, one is 8 years old and the other one is 3 years old. I put them both on a loose leash. I was trying your suggestion with the older one and it seems working with him. It is just when he sees the other dogs I can't really stop him to lunge at the other dogs so I have to pick him up. On the other hand, the younger one is really stubborn, she will stop if I try to change her direction. I have to give her treats so she will move but still having a hard time with her. Can you give some suggestions on how to fix them for me? I would be really appreciated
So my mom has a dog now I think it's a staffy and his head is small and his neck is so huge. He slipped off the collar once. I cant seen to get it tight enough to stay on. Can you do this method with a harness? I dont think it would be the same. When he gets tired of it hell start jerking his head around super fast because he knows the collar will come off. Hes 63 lbs right now.
I learned your method and I'm doing it with my two beagles. Before they were pulling me like crazy because they are nose driven breads. But this method is so after two training sections I can walk them both together at the same time on one side. Thank you so much.
Also I still have one issue with one of my dogs. If I'm going around some fence with dog behind and he's barking then my dog doesn't "leave me" but he starts to bark too. What I should in these situations please. Should I correct him for bark or stay calm? Thanks
If you don't correct and just stay calm how would your dog know you want him to stop barking?
@@robin212212 at first I was correcting him for barking with leash pressure or with cue but he is so focused on the other dog that any correction works.
Thank you> I have 3 dogs that I walk together. Any tips of how to use your method while walking? Should they be all on your left, or should I divide them within the 2 hands? Should I do the stop method for all while only one is pulling? Thank you
Teach them separately then walk together, doesn't matter which side but be consistent with each dog
I have a Great Dane , he is 5 months old
He is scared of dogs that are of his size or bigger than him
Can you suggest me any tip to change his fear