Joel I wish you would let us watch more of the session.. Dont worry about it being so long. I think i speak for a ton of your followers that we want to watch more of you working this dog.
Joel probably knows better than we do how long his videos should be to get him the most views, and after all he's running a business here (while also providing very useful free content to help dog owners around the world).
This is a lot like my Aussie . My guy likes people though but he has that crazy nervous energy and dog aggression (unless it’s one of the few dogs he likes) . I throw the ball for hours to exercise and tucker him out- he just keeps going lol.
As much as I wish I had sent my dog to Brandon for training before bringing him home th-cam.com/users/postUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU I am so grateful for this down-to-earth, practical guide. His training techniques and tips really work. Thank you as well for dedicating your life's work to rescue dogs, and to rescuing those of us who want the very best for our 4-legged family members.
This Aussie reminded me of how my Aussie was. He was reactive, anxious, very territorial and protective of me. I put him in daycare on and off for two months and now he wants to play with every dogs he sees at the park. This Aussie needs to know that other dogs equal fun times.
I had the exact same situation with my Aussie mix, after a month of daycare, he was sooooo much well behaved. He still doesn’t like strangers, particularly men with long hair lol? But we are working on it, but yeah it was huge improvement after daycare.
@@taahbooba same here, daycare made such a difference to my pup. Without daycare I would have had a way harder time teaching him not to be dog aggressive
Been taking my dog to daycare since September once or twice a week. It's the weirdest thing he's GREAT at parks off leash, but is still very reactive on a walk.
Daycare temporairly ruined one of my aussies by getting her barking at every dog she sees. Took a year to balance and desensitize her so she is no longer reactive.
Prince is so aptly named! The way he let the Aussie know, “I’m a badass, don’t mess with me!” And then immediately disengaged to model neutral dog behavior for the Aussie was a beautiful sight. What a wonderful being he is❤❤❤
Maximum respect to these owners for getting help. It must be so difficult for them to exercise this dog effectively with all this reactivity going on. I can feel the owners frustration.
I really need to be intentional about this. My dogs reactivity improved tremendously when I started doing structures walks with her to my immediate side. With a quick correction if she was building to react to another dog or for leaving my immediate side. Now, I’m trying to practice more dog sniffing walks in and it’s a different ballgame altogether for me. Somehow she has gone backwards lately. No doubt it’s something Im doing or not doing. Letting her leave me by the door and correcting works, but while on an unstructured walk will be a challenge for me due to her size.
@@delacari444-re7dt , no unstructured walks! Give him permission to stop and sniff in safe areas of YOUR choosing. Make every walk training. Heel, turn, turn again, stop… intermittent treats when doing a good job, praise, make it fun. Remember to keep the leash loose when you see a dog, keep your distance and be confident. A verbal hey! if he even thinks about reacting may do the trick, if not correct with a pop, a serious one. Then keep on going. I actively seek out barking dogs to walk past. There are 2 barking dogs in a fenced yard near me thatcher no longer cares about. It took a couple of times, But the fist time he made the right decision and walked past without reacting, I made a big deal of how great that was and told him he was a very good boy. It takes a lot of effort. Good luck.
@@delacari444-re7dt the other thing that I've done with my 100lb Dobe is say "No Bark or the walk is over, Your choice" before they bark. If the dogs you are passing are in their own yard, I add "they're doing their job - that's their yard. You would do the same thing if it was your yard". Now, of course, the very first time your dog barks after you've told them no bark or the walk is over - you have to follow through and actually take them home. "Nope, you blew it, walk's over." That's all. They go back home. Just chill until it's time to walk again, even if that doesn't happen until the next day. Same thing on the next walk, although this time, they're less likely to bark when you say "no bark or the walk is over - your choice" simply because you followed through on the last walk.
@@lillieberger2883 Thank you for your reply. This is what I did for a while. She met 3 dogs since- family and friends who stayed over a few days/weeks and he’s been fine. I was hoping he could graduate to an unstructured walk :). I’ll need to go back to what you’ve outlined here.
I adopted a female Aussie back in 2020. I found out afterwards she was abused by her former owner, she was so traumatized she was super reactive to everything. Sounds, people, movement, everything. We found out she was doing it out of fear more than anything because what she went through. So I worked with her for about 3 years and now she is loving, playful, social and has a happy wiggle butt(no tail). But it was ALOT of work, love and patience. And it’s so worth it!
I got a patterdale terrier who was the same way and I got her just as we went into the pandemic and I live alone so I could spend all my time with her and now she's the best little dog she's still a terrier but I adore her and vice versa. It's so worth it.
“We’ll do this all day.” Such a help in all these videos. When that plays in my head it’s a reminder to me to stay in training mode when I might lazily give up. And what a payoff! Thank you Joel and Prince and thanks to this family. Good luck with your Aussie!
I have been training dangerous dogs, including condemned dogs, in 2 different countries for 40 years and I find it very interesting how our techniques are extremely similar, with a few notable exceptions. We dont introduce the "problem child" to any of the other kids until much later in the process, and I find Prince to be an absolute champion at "breaking the mold". He does no more, and no less than the minimum it takes to get a backdown, so the psychological impact of "he could hurt me, but chose not too" tells the dog that he can do the same. Certainly a technique I will be investigating. WE primarily focus on establishing dominance in the first couple of sessions (kept to under 30 minutes to let the dog process what it learned) before introducing controlled passing encounters with other dogs and people (we have the dogs board with us rather than the people having to travel). Once we have them calm in interacting on leash and "close" to other dogs and people we introduce them to a full contact scenario. Direct interaction, off leash, in a group, followed by handling by a small child. No tight leash, no pulling...no aggresion. We have a 0% failure rate and some of the dogs I honestly dont want to give back to the owners, they are so beautiful when we are finished. I call what we do "teaching dogs that its ok to just be a dog".
Human psychology can sometimes get in the way of things, too. Dogs are much more physical than us. An air snip is a "hey, you're beyond my acceptable limits" and a light bite like what Prince did in this vid is a "you are way out of line and you need to calm down". I've broken up a far more aggressive fight before and the female drew a little blood from my hand. Some people would call it crazy, but they just don't understand the language. She wanted to maim the other dog, and I said, "you'll have to maim me to maim him", and she backed off. It's the language of physicality. In a second or two, I turned a potentially fatal dog fight into a minor hand cut that I healed from in 3 days, all because something in me immediately understood the language.
@@manictiger absolutely right. We had a neighbor with an extremely vocally aggressive rottwieler and a much more friendly young husky. The husky got out one day so I went to chase him back in the yard. The rottweiler came out and charged me. I just stood there and made eye contact and you could see her expression change...suddenly it went from "I am gonna run you off" to "uh oh, this isnt going well". She backed down and was EXTREMELY obedient, despite not knowing me at all. Dogs talk to us in a million ways and they are a pack animal. read the signs, know when they need to be dominated and when to let them do their thing and you can have wonderful relationships with any dog you meet. I have also NEVER been bitten by a dog out of pure malice..yes, as a training target, but never just because they wanted too.
This dog clearly shows that in the animal kingdom, things are taken care of in the right manner. You can’t fix a dog with love, affection, general obedience training etc. Prince steps up to show who is the boss and puts this guy in-line. I wish more dog owners understood how effective these methods really are. Another great video Joel. Keep it real my man.
People were shocked when on playdates theyd put my pup in its place, thanks to these great corrections from adult dogs my now 9 month old dog is polite, socially intelligent and brilliant in understanding what play is appropriate when. If i hadnt stopped the owners from grabbing the adult dog he wouldnt of learned.
Sometimes the difficult part is finding a well balanced dog that will give good corrections (like Prince. He’s amazing) without taking it too far and actually hurting the other dog. It’s great when the proper corrections/feedback from another dog is possible for sure!
I actually just discussed this with my mom. I have a puppy with 2 adult dogs. The pit mix is beyond playful, gentle with the puppy, and has unerring tolerance. My aussie is 13 years old though and doesn't really care to play at this point. While my pit mix is teaching my new puppy that dogs are friends, my aussie is teaching the puppy that there is a limit to that and that she needs to have some boundaries. My mom was over and got after my aussie for growling and barking but the puppy does need to know that people and dogs have boundaries so I intentionally allow him to make the correction. Now if I ever thought Indi could bite her then it would be a different story but Indi is so well socialized and I've had him in so many different types of situations that I'm fairly confident that I know his behavior
@@mikecurry6847 I don’t completely disagree. But especially for abused dogs, they need to learn that if they act right, they get to experience the love and compassionate side of life, and learn that there’s more to it than just violence and aggression.
This was a great video. Can't wait to see part 2. What I found most interesting is this dog is pretty well trained in my opinion on sit/stay/place etc. but the bad behaviors surfaced regardless. Proof to me that obedience training isn't the whole story. Credit to the owners for coming to you. The mom did the corrections so well I think we are going to see a pretty amazing transformation. Aussies are super smart but they can be tough for sure.
This is proof that reactivity doesn't always have to do with trauma or the way the dog has been raised! Dogs have feelings too! You can change their behaviour but not their feelings
@@stpacificotm4653 sometimes it is just genetics. I’ve had my dog since he was a puppy and he’s always been reactive. He’s not swell balanced dog, lacks confidence, has leash reactivity, fear reactivity, and is territorial. But he’s super smart and extremely obedient without distractions. Now 6 yo and so much better after I found a balanced trainer.
@@lillieberger2883 same with my aussie. Hasn't experienced anything that should be traumatic but has always been fearful, anxious, and reactive, he was lunging at people at 9 weeks old. He has a very solid leave it nowadays though 🤣
I always thought breed has nothing to do with training or obedience.But after 4 years with my colly shepard mix I am now sure seing all videos and other experiences that definitly has to do a lot.Yes.they are just like that.reactive ,excited and very inteligent.It can be an angel and one second later you are dead.So ye.Very difficult and sensitive dogs
I think this woman did a wonderful job! It's difficult sometimes for us females to be firm but when we do you can see a huge change in the dog. Nice work, Joel 👍
I own pitbulls and in my experience, it's exactly the women who can handle the dogs and "keep them in place" while it's the men have less authority with the dogs. Just in my experience over the years.
@@melekeen ya, it's not really a "females" thing, it's a cultural thing. Personally in my life all my extended family isn't capable of training dogs. So everyone sucks equally. It isn't good when I'm actually trying to train my dog 😓
@@melekeen everyone ignoring this.. 6:28 look at guys feet. man in the most effeminate possible stance, claims the dog doesn't listen to him at all because "he's always at work" (bad excuse). reason the dog listens to the woman more is shes the dominant force, male is basically neutered 🥴
She did so well with taking what you said to heart, and you could tell she understood exactly what you meant and exactly what she needed to do to be the boss. Not everyday you see people in these videos like her, bravo.
I LOVE the face on the husband. He's totally fine with her being the ''alpha'', you can SEE the relief on this man's face when the dog FINALLY listens and gets the concept of discipline/obedience your video's are amazing, when you said ''I never pull on a dogs' leash'' I knew your videos would be great.
The husband should be fulfilling his role is the man - the alpha - but clearly isn't. In households with a man and woman it makes much more sense for the man to train the dog since exertion of dominance and aggression are natural traits in line with male archetypes. Woman shouldn't have to be dominant if a man is performing his role they should be able to relax and be feminine and loving, the dog should listen to the woman based on the mans training.
@@chrishayes5755 Who cares? Situation by situation, if it works because she fills the role better than he does, why does it matter? It's outcomes over feels.
@@chrishayes5755 God.. that’s some fragile ass masculinity, not to mention relying on some rather archaic bs. It’s dog training, ffs. It doesn’t matter as long as it works for all parties involved. Besides, not all women are “feminine” and “loving” (or WANT to be), and not all men are “aggressive” and “dominant” dudes who want to be in the driver’s seat. I’m a guy, but I’m not absolutely on-all-fours-rabid about being masculine. In my opinion, existing while also happening to be a guy is honestly masculine enough. I don’t want to be aggressive, or domineering,- and I’m not, I’m soft. But that shouldn’t, and doesn’t, really matter at all. Besides that, if my partner is more proficient at something in comparison to myself, obviously I’m going to let them do their thing. Why waltz in there and screw it up just because I think I *need* to take over the task, simply due to the fact that I’m a guy?
I’m Australian. These dogs run ALL day. They are super smart and energetic, they need to be working/running on farms/big properties. I think people need to research breeds more and choose appropriately to slot in with their lifestyles and make life easier. They probs be better with a Labrador or something. IMO.
Was about to comment the same thing. These breeds will run for hours on end. 20 mins of walking will not cut it. I work with dogs and the dogs that are the most problematic are the working/herding dogs that are stuck in a backyard for 23 hours a day with little to no stimulation.
Absolutely true, but the flip side is owners thinking behavioral problems can be solved by exercise alone and not training..has to be balance in there..@@confusedalien4002
I literally just said the same thing. Do your research before getting a dog and don't get one based on looks get one based on how much time can you spend exercising etc and its in these dogs bones to nip because that's what they do when they herd. It's like people who get a Husky in a 1 bedroom apartment,don't walk it and wonder why it's a demon. My friend had 2 huskies and they got a 3 mile walk in the morning, at lunchtime, after dinner and before bed and that was during the week at the weekends she was off hill climbing with them,I live in Scotland, and they were lovely but because they were beimg given enough exercise.
I thought this woman did a really great job. She was quick, on top of the dog, confident, and most importantly consistant. I Watch all of your content. She nailed it. Good job lady!
Actually worked with a dog with people aggression, his was based on fear as he was only 9months old and the previous owners would punch him and feed him drugs because 'it would calm him down'. They had gotten him at 6months. I worked with the dog for 2hrs and after trying to explain what the owners had to do to help him they told me they were just going to take him to the pound. I took him in and he was an amazing dog and after a few months of work he was perfectly alright with strangers, he only gave me his attention on walks and was so happy. It is the people who make the dogs act the way they do, training and socializing is a HUGE thing. If you don't know what you are doing with the dog get help, in the end it will just make not only your life easier but also the dog will feel more confident and comfortable.
Ahh, you can see and hear the dilemmas this dog is having. Torn apart by different kinds of impulses. How tough his life must have been up till now. I really feel sorry for him. So glad he's getting shown a way out of this difficult situation. Great video!
That's 4 hours I'll never get back after discovering you channel. Thank you for that. I'm just getting closer and closer to getting a dog and I now understand why my aunt was strict with her dogs and pulled like you do when they needed it. Fcking amazing content.
Prince is a truly amazing dog, like he's got true professionalism, doesn't let his own emotions get in the way at all, will stand his ground, do his job, get rowdy when he needs to but in an instant is back to calm, no hard feelings at all, just doing his job and doing it incredibly well
It’s so clear his mind is being pulled in so many directions. The worst thing these owners could do is to “leave him to his own demons” and let the poor dog try to decide which impulse to go after. By giving him direction and providing clear expectations for proper behavior, like Joel did with how to walk on the leash and how to behave around dogs and people, I truly believe he alleviated a lot of stress in this dog. Is it a mental illness? Maybe. Is it fully fixable? Maybe not. But by removing some of the guess work for the dog’s mind and not making him think “what should I do in this situation?” And instead showing him and enforcing behavior you want, you take the guess work out and relax his mind. These owners made a great decision to bring their dog here and I think their bond will be forever better because of it. It’s clear they care about their dog
Prince handled that perfectly. Wow what an amazing dog. Kudos to the owners for reaching out. The lady held grate composure and she obviously knows how to handle dogs. This is just a hard dog.
I guessed, just based on the first scene when they were still trying to just get out of the parking lot, that this is anxiety. And maybe a herding issue gone wrong. When the owner described his temperament as a puppy and how they tried socializing him to everything but he never seemed to calm down, that confirmed it for me. My Australian cattle dog pup was/is the same way. So difficult to socialize because she was cautious and anxious since the day we met her at 8 weeks. It was like a constant "fear period" that she never outgrew. These herding breeds can be alert and cautious and obsessive to a fault. Rewarding calm behavior and rewarding disengaging from triggers has worked wonders. Can't wait to watch the rest of this video
Man Prince is a smart boy. I knew he was but just watching him when he came out to meet the other dog he knows exactly what to do and when to do it. Good boy Prince!!!
Thank you for switching to the regular collar. He's even whining less. He has to keep checking in with Joel because of the loose leash too. That's what I've seen with the use of a prong collar - tends to just jack them up, makes them more anxious because they never know when they're going to get jacked up again. Plus you don't really get a true read for how the dog truly reacts or what they truly think about the other dog with the prong. Awesome video! Love putting him out of the circle of trust too.
@@HeroofSomething prong collar is superior to flat collar for training. just a fact. correcting with a flat collar is causing trauma to your dogs throat / windpipe and it can and will collapse once they get old if they pull too much against it or your hit it against their neck too much. prong is a self correcting tool in many cases.. you just leave the leash loose, the dog applies its own corrections. also you can give very strong and painful corrections if ever your dog goes into attack mode taking away their drive, to do that with a flat collar is a risk. german studies show prong is much safer for a dogs throat. it's a very powerful training tool in the hands of a good owner.
What an excellent correction by Prince!! Another excellent read of the aussie and what he needs by Joel!! Props to the owners for bringing their dog to Beckman's!! Happy New Year!!
The way prince presses his face against your thigh is so adorable. What a lovely dog. And huge improvements in the other dog too - it’s funny how you can literally read the “wtf” expression on his face 😂
Bro I can't help but adore every time I see prince meeting new dogs. He always ALWAYS has that powerful non Barking stance and walk. You can almost feel the pressure he is putting on the other dogs.
Damn I am gutted that you aren’t in the UK! I have total respect for your knowledge and training style. I would have loved your help with my border collie if we were in the same country! 🙌🏻
Love how you just let prince go at him and do his thing! I feel like prince is a good enough dog an usually so gental. To see him switch on like that and be "the boss" was AMAZING TO SEE!
To see the complete Awesomeness of Prince and what a wonderful helper dog he is made me a bit emotional. Wow! These real videos are so helpful. Great job Joel and Princey!❤️
Right at the beginning we see the woman trying her absolute hardest to correct the dog's barking/reactive behavior by keeping the leash short, tugging him back and using her thigh to block him. She is trying to give him a chance to correct himself by letting up slightly, but when he doesn't she's right back to disciplining him. I am pointing this out because people blame the owner 100% of the time for the behavior of the dog, and it's not always because of the owner. Some dogs are mentally ill, or have reactive personalities, or just haven't had a chance to learn the right thing at the right stage in their life without anyone really meaning for that to happen.
ive attempted a few minor behavioral changes in mine and my dog's habits. i began looking at both of their body languages, and ive grown to recognize what they do and dont like me doing. my dogs are mostly food and play motivated, neither have a mean bone in their bodies, but they're diamond white american labradors and they have super hyper energy. jumping and personal boundaries have always been an issue. today marks about 4 months since the last time either jumped on someone, its all because of you. thank you, and more so thank you for uploading these videos cost free to your consumers.
I have a Border/Aussie and she's very smart, but very nervous and reactive. She pulls the leash like crazy, especially when she sees other people and dogs. I found this video very helpful.
Joel, you are definitely simply the best. The lady is so tough and great with the dog. The dog can be happy to have such an owner! If he is not treated the right way, he could become a serious biter, I think. I have an Australian Shepard and he is a smart and wonderful dog. But he needs this no nonsense approach too.
We also have an aussie who didnt deal great with the whole quarantine situation. She is typically easy going but she got extremely territorial and would bark at everyone who even tried approaching our house. We did socialize her very well in her first year of life which definitely helped because we could easily retrain the basics like going into the city (when it was allowed). With aussies it is really important to control them to some degree because otherwise they will become anxious, thinking they have to control everything themselves. Crate training and exposure have definitely helped our dog but it will definitely be a work in progress because of the covid situation.
8:38 it doesnt matter if ur at work and got less time with the dog. its the attitude, the energie what matters. u have to be consequent the whole time. i got the same situation and got less time with our dog and he listen´s more to me than my girlfriend. im showing her how and when to do stuff and its getting better and better. just keep working :)
Joel,you're smart and confident. Man with character. Your familiy must be proud of you,having you as a leader. God bless you and happy New Year. Keep rockin :)
THE BEST ONE YET!!!!! omg!!! My first time seeing Prince big-time correct with those ferocious growls too! Then Joel being Da Man so awesome can't wait to see the rest!!! 🐾❤️🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
WOW, when Joel had the Aussie and said sit! He was like “ yes master”😂 Aussie owners like myself need a special kind of trainer to help us. Thank you for this video series!
I am looking forward to seeing McCoy progress under your training. As the owner of an Aussie/Heeler mix, their high energy and drive can be challenging😊 McCoy’s owners have definitely come to the right place to get him sorted out.
So happy to see this session and hear you underlining the isolation method. I was about to write you about it, as I've used similar kind of routine succesfully with agressive dogs, that wont listen a thing or obey anybody, and I've had amazing results with this. Having the "isolation from pack is the worst punishment" as main point. I use empty ice rink and treats combined to emphasize the point. This way I can hide the owner somewhere near for not being seen, and creating this isolation simulatiom very holisticly. This has been also the most succesful method for teaching a dog to come over when told to. If not, I leave a dog alone in that closed ice rink, and after some time, enter the icerink and command to come and I give a reward. (Usually theyre not interested of food at that moment, and come to you when you enter the ice rink after isolation; so timing the command to this moment has worked well. It is so strong thing, that most of them adopt even a stranger to as an authority to come to, if the option is to be left alone. (One agressive German Sheppard that tried to bite and attack everything that moves, changed her behaviour in only a two hour session to a robot like 100% super obidient dog that followed without a leash and didn't do anything without permission EVER after that, even if there was strong triggers surrounding her) Also other things you do, im happy to see someone actually has sense for dogs. I have now a half wolf, half chec vlack male, that is the most challenging and dominative dog I've ever dealt with. Biggest problem is to get other family members to follow principles. And that sucks and causes lots of gray hair. Dogs are way easier to work with :p Anyway, just wanted to give Kudos, and greets from Finland.
I have 2 aussies myself only 50 pounds, very high drive dogs, the best thing I’ve found for them since they were 8 weeks old is having an hour a day at a big field and tons of socialization . It is a beautiful thing to watch aussies in stride doing what they do. They are so happy after. This Aussie is a great challenge and will be a great companion after your training. 100 pounds he must pull like a train this woman handles him well considering his issues
Dude instant sub. The positive only crowd helped me a lot but wasnt the full picture and seemed to ignore too much of Nature's models. Thx for what you do.
What a fascinating video! So heartwarming to see the Aussie be able to sit calmly with Joel, even while Prince approached. Such considerable growth in such short time! 👍🏼
I'm only 1.5 minute in and I thought that you are describing our dog and situation and literally what we think could be the roots of the issue Cannot describe how excited I am to see the rest of the episode and part two!
I wonder if he's getting enough exercise, that is a LOT of energy, right from the moment he gets off the car. Australian shepherds are a complicated breed, incredibly intelligent but SO high energy that can turn into behavioral problems.
My mindset with holding the dog back versus popping them back (since I was stuck training my step-mom's super stubborn Dachsund puppy) was that that tightness becomes their new "normal" in how you hold them. You want sudden, clear differences between what you want to correct and what their baseline feel is, right? Seems counterproductive. But I totally get it. Most people intuitive thing is to hold them close and away from hurting others. Totally makes sense at face value.
It might be something you start doing instead of always having to be alert for a big dog to pull too. I had that problem. If he pulled and I wasn't prepared I went down.
Thank you! Just what I'm dealing with my recently adopted 3 year old mini dachshund. She doesn't care what size people or dogs she acts just like this. Going to start this right now!
So much similarity to horse training! When my young horse makes a mistake I tell an observer - nothing another 5000 repetitions can't change 😁. It doesnt take 5000, but that phrase keeps me patient and calm and diligently repetitive. Another thing is I see active working breeds not getting the exercise they need, like a horse that can easily trot 10 miles a day being kept in an enclosure for a few days will come out ready to explode! Whereas with proper exercise, it will be cooperative but happy to rest between requests. Also we-all know we simply cannot "hold" a horse that wants to leave, so proper exercise plus solid training to walk on a slack lead is vital. 👍
I'm constantly approaching people who have a dog pulling on a choke collar or prong collar and suggesting what Beckman councils. If the dog is pulling and you are pulling back you are choking your dog. I suggest the loose leash and if the dog tightens the leash - correction (pop). But I also don't suggest choke or prong collars to my clients unless the dog is really out of control and then only initially. Love his tapes!
I have a 3 year old Aussie- I honestly think it's a herding thing/them being very stubborn. I've worked a bit of mines aggression out. We got him when he was 2. He still chooses to nip if you aren't from our house and is very resource protective even to other dogs in the house-think it's part of the one person dog that Shepard's are... aswell as being actually protective and always on the lookout.
Hoping that once he’s more adjusted they can take him for more exercise. Everybody is commenting on him being obese but it’s difficult to deal with a dog that acts like a butthead every time you leave the house. My GSD was a pain in the butt until we got him in with a trainer. He was much like this. - no people no dogs and god no cats. He’s substantially better now and the more we walk. We still have to go out the back door and around because we didn’t manage to fix the issue of stairs and I’m too old to be drug off the stairs.
I competed in obedience with my German Shepherd for many years and my experience with Australian Shepherds is that they are very smart and do exceptionally well in obedience. They bond tightly with their owner. However, this is a high-energy breed that has to have a job to do; if their owners don't give them a job then they are likely to pick a job on their own. It appears as if this Australian Shepherd has chosen to be the protector of his family. The woman in this video is doing wonderfully well with the dog. I wonder if it might help to give the dog a different job be it obedience, or tracking, or herding.
The working dogs, Aussie Shep, Kelpie & Blue Heeler, have an inbuilt urge to help - preferably on farms. I've seen some working dogs nearly go crazy with boredom living in towns/cities. I grew up on a sheep station way out bush & when we were little my Dad used to send one of the dogs to round us up & bring us back to the homestead. Best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤
@@jenniferdaulby5519 Same with the UK working border collie/farm collie; they NEED to have a job to do which exercises their minds *and* their bodies. It almost doesn't matter what the job is, but if they're not given one, they'll find one all by themselves - and chances are, it won't be one that humans will approve of!
Always enjoy your videos. Prince is a super star ambassador for his breed and dogs in general. This owner was done with this dogs behavior. Good for her. She learned fast and saw results. Can't wait for part 2!
What a wise educator you are! I follow your advise and "prescription" methods and I have managed to work miracles with my pack (of all ages..puppy to adult and seniors!!!). Thank you so much!
Prince is an amazing working dog. There are many people who have difficult, even dangerous, jobs that fulfill their need to be useful. There are many dogs who need work to live their best lives.
What an amazing session. These owners are just awesome. They are both really intelligent and just have the it factor to help be a part of getting their dog right. Their strength and willingness is also just so enjoyable to watch. Great video!
i've never heard "don't hold the dog back." thanks for sharing your training knowledge. It's hard to let a dog go wild ... i am so glad to have found your videos. i am learning so much.
That is the quickest I’ve seen Prince gives a lesson 👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼keep it up and it’s good to see someone watching his videos before showing up; good job Joel
I love how this guy says all sorts of stuff about leash training that opposes many prominent dog trainers, and then proceeds to let his yoked up doberman violently nip the hell outta people's dogs while restrained. What a genius!
key and peele would parody Joel so well! Crazy dog walks in and gets a swift uppercut followed by a 1,2 combo to the breadbasket. Close up… “I’ll do this all day”.
My absolute first question to the owners is, what do you do with the dog during the day. The answer is the key in many cases. Too many times they buy a "cute dog" but they have no idea how much it requires. Mental stimulation and exercise is something people do not understand that they need and especially herding dogs.
@@TLFaun , The Aussie has a very thick coat and it is difficult to see if it is fur or obesity. But it is obvious that the dog, right from the start, has had to create its own rules and activities. I hope they manage to turn the dog around. Because it is a nice dog and they really want to be able to enjoy life with the dog.
My aussie is people/dog reactive on walks. I let him run for an hr a day at the park with other dogs...30mins of frisbee..2 walks..and trick training. All we are working on is reactivity..doesn't destroy anything at home alone..hanga out at home fine and plays with dogs fine off leash.
Joel I wish you would let us watch more of the session.. Dont worry about it being so long. I think i speak for a ton of your followers that we want to watch more of you working this dog.
im allways for longer videos cause it means u learn more, even if its just looking the dogs on their free time
A full version and an edited version, with just the highlights, linked in the description would be perfect.
Maybe a 1 hour video once a week?? 🤔
Joel probably knows better than we do how long his videos should be to get him the most views, and after all he's running a business here (while also providing very useful free content to help dog owners around the world).
This is a lot like my Aussie . My guy likes people though but he has that crazy nervous energy and dog aggression (unless it’s one of the few dogs he likes) . I throw the ball for hours to exercise and tucker him out- he just keeps going lol.
I love the way Prince handles himself, and how he always knows what to do, and his sweet loyalty to Joel.
My favorite part is he's this big beautiful strong dog, but the moment somebody pets him he turns into a happy little baby lol
Does Prince ever have a vacation from his duties? Lol
Prince is a boss
@@GlorifiedGremlin That's my favourite part too. I love how his little paw comes up as soon as Joel is petting him under his jaw
Yeah but it's easy when the other dog has a muzzle
As much as I wish I had sent my dog to Brandon for training before bringing him home th-cam.com/users/postUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU I am so grateful for this down-to-earth, practical guide. His training techniques and tips really work. Thank you as well for dedicating your life's work to rescue dogs, and to rescuing those of us who want the very best for our 4-legged family members.
This Aussie reminded me of how my Aussie was. He was reactive, anxious, very territorial and protective of me. I put him in daycare on and off for two months and now he wants to play with every dogs he sees at the park. This Aussie needs to know that other dogs equal fun times.
I had the exact same situation with my Aussie mix, after a month of daycare, he was sooooo much well behaved. He still doesn’t like strangers, particularly men with long hair lol? But we are working on it, but yeah it was huge improvement after daycare.
It's just a neurotic breed tat carries over from it's herding behaviour.
@@taahbooba same here, daycare made such a difference to my pup. Without daycare I would have had a way harder time teaching him not to be dog aggressive
Been taking my dog to daycare since September once or twice a week. It's the weirdest thing he's GREAT at parks off leash, but is still very reactive on a walk.
Daycare temporairly ruined one of my aussies by getting her barking at every dog she sees. Took a year to balance and desensitize her so she is no longer reactive.
Prince is so aptly named! The way he let the Aussie know, “I’m a badass, don’t mess with me!” And then immediately disengaged to model neutral dog behavior for the Aussie was a beautiful sight. What a wonderful being he is❤❤❤
Maximum respect to these owners for getting help. It must be so difficult for them to exercise this dog effectively with all this reactivity going on. I can feel the owners frustration.
This: “Let the dog leave you and then give him/her a pop. Don’t hold him or her back!” Words of wisdom!
I really need to be intentional about this. My dogs reactivity improved tremendously when I started doing structures walks with her to my immediate side. With a quick correction if she was building to react to another dog or for leaving my immediate side.
Now, I’m trying to practice more dog sniffing walks in and it’s a different ballgame altogether for me. Somehow she has gone backwards lately. No doubt it’s something Im doing or not doing. Letting her leave me by the door and correcting works, but while on an unstructured walk will be a challenge for me due to her size.
@@delacari444-re7dt , no unstructured walks! Give him permission to stop and sniff in safe areas of YOUR choosing. Make every walk training. Heel, turn, turn again, stop… intermittent treats when doing a good job, praise, make it fun. Remember to keep the leash loose when you see a dog, keep your distance and be confident. A verbal hey! if he even thinks about reacting may do the trick, if not correct with a pop, a serious one. Then keep on going. I actively seek out barking dogs to walk past. There are 2 barking dogs in a fenced yard near me thatcher no longer cares about. It took a couple of times, But the fist time he made the right decision and walked past without reacting, I made a big deal of how great that was and told him he was a very good boy. It takes a lot of effort. Good luck.
@@delacari444-re7dt the other thing that I've done with my 100lb Dobe is say "No Bark or the walk is over, Your choice" before they bark. If the dogs you are passing are in their own yard, I add "they're doing their job - that's their yard. You would do the same thing if it was your yard". Now, of course, the very first time your dog barks after you've told them no bark or the walk is over - you have to follow through and actually take them home. "Nope, you blew it, walk's over." That's all. They go back home. Just chill until it's time to walk again, even if that doesn't happen until the next day. Same thing on the next walk, although this time, they're less likely to bark when you say "no bark or the walk is over - your choice" simply because you followed through on the last walk.
@@lillieberger2883 Thank you for your reply. This is what I did for a while. She met 3 dogs since- family and friends who stayed over a few days/weeks and he’s been fine. I was hoping he could graduate to an unstructured walk :). I’ll need to go back to what you’ve outlined here.
@@robinrutherfordcost4748 Thank you for your reply.
I adopted a female Aussie back in 2020. I found out afterwards she was abused by her former owner, she was so traumatized she was super reactive to everything. Sounds, people, movement, everything. We found out she was doing it out of fear more than anything because what she went through. So I worked with her for about 3 years and now she is loving, playful, social and has a happy wiggle butt(no tail). But it was ALOT of work, love and patience. And it’s so worth it!
I got a patterdale terrier who was the same way and I got her just as we went into the pandemic and I live alone so I could spend all my time with her and now she's the best little dog she's still a terrier but I adore her and vice versa. It's so worth it.
“We’ll do this all day.” Such a help in all these videos. When that plays in my head it’s a reminder to me to stay in training mode when I might lazily give up. And what a payoff! Thank you Joel and Prince and thanks to this family. Good luck with your Aussie!
I have been training dangerous dogs, including condemned dogs, in 2 different countries for 40 years and I find it very interesting how our techniques are extremely similar, with a few notable exceptions. We dont introduce the "problem child" to any of the other kids until much later in the process, and I find Prince to be an absolute champion at "breaking the mold". He does no more, and no less than the minimum it takes to get a backdown, so the psychological impact of "he could hurt me, but chose not too" tells the dog that he can do the same. Certainly a technique I will be investigating. WE primarily focus on establishing dominance in the first couple of sessions (kept to under 30 minutes to let the dog process what it learned) before introducing controlled passing encounters with other dogs and people (we have the dogs board with us rather than the people having to travel). Once we have them calm in interacting on leash and "close" to other dogs and people we introduce them to a full contact scenario. Direct interaction, off leash, in a group, followed by handling by a small child. No tight leash, no pulling...no aggresion. We have a 0% failure rate and some of the dogs I honestly dont want to give back to the owners, they are so beautiful when we are finished. I call what we do "teaching dogs that its ok to just be a dog".
Great work and advice
Human psychology can sometimes get in the way of things, too. Dogs are much more physical than us. An air snip is a "hey, you're beyond my acceptable limits" and a light bite like what Prince did in this vid is a "you are way out of line and you need to calm down".
I've broken up a far more aggressive fight before and the female drew a little blood from my hand. Some people would call it crazy, but they just don't understand the language. She wanted to maim the other dog, and I said, "you'll have to maim me to maim him", and she backed off. It's the language of physicality.
In a second or two, I turned a potentially fatal dog fight into a minor hand cut that I healed from in 3 days, all because something in me immediately understood the language.
@@manictiger absolutely right. We had a neighbor with an extremely vocally aggressive rottwieler and a much more friendly young husky. The husky got out one day so I went to chase him back in the yard. The rottweiler came out and charged me. I just stood there and made eye contact and you could see her expression change...suddenly it went from "I am gonna run you off" to "uh oh, this isnt going well". She backed down and was EXTREMELY obedient, despite not knowing me at all. Dogs talk to us in a million ways and they are a pack animal. read the signs, know when they need to be dominated and when to let them do their thing and you can have wonderful relationships with any dog you meet. I have also NEVER been bitten by a dog out of pure malice..yes, as a training target, but never just because they wanted too.
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Nice! Bluff called, haha!
Whatever works for your pack, keep doing it, the only wrong thing you can do is not try.
This dog clearly shows that in the animal kingdom, things are taken care of in the right manner.
You can’t fix a dog with love, affection, general obedience training etc.
Prince steps up to show who is the boss and puts this guy in-line.
I wish more dog owners understood how effective these methods really are.
Another great video Joel. Keep it real my man.
People were shocked when on playdates theyd put my pup in its place, thanks to these great corrections from adult dogs my now 9 month old dog is polite, socially intelligent and brilliant in understanding what play is appropriate when. If i hadnt stopped the owners from grabbing the adult dog he wouldnt of learned.
Sometimes the difficult part is finding a well balanced dog that will give good corrections (like Prince. He’s amazing) without taking it too far and actually hurting the other dog. It’s great when the proper corrections/feedback from another dog is possible for sure!
I actually just discussed this with my mom. I have a puppy with 2 adult dogs. The pit mix is beyond playful, gentle with the puppy, and has unerring tolerance. My aussie is 13 years old though and doesn't really care to play at this point. While my pit mix is teaching my new puppy that dogs are friends, my aussie is teaching the puppy that there is a limit to that and that she needs to have some boundaries. My mom was over and got after my aussie for growling and barking but the puppy does need to know that people and dogs have boundaries so I intentionally allow him to make the correction. Now if I ever thought Indi could bite her then it would be a different story but Indi is so well socialized and I've had him in so many different types of situations that I'm fairly confident that I know his behavior
True for male humans too.
@@mikecurry6847 I don’t completely disagree. But especially for abused dogs, they need to learn that if they act right, they get to experience the love and compassionate side of life, and learn that there’s more to it than just violence and aggression.
This was a great video. Can't wait to see part 2. What I found most interesting is this dog is pretty well trained in my opinion on sit/stay/place etc. but the bad behaviors surfaced regardless. Proof to me that obedience training isn't the whole story. Credit to the owners for coming to you. The mom did the corrections so well I think we are going to see a pretty amazing transformation. Aussies are super smart but they can be tough for sure.
This is proof that reactivity doesn't always have to do with trauma or the way the dog has been raised! Dogs have feelings too! You can change their behaviour but not their feelings
@@stpacificotm4653 sometimes it is just genetics. I’ve had my dog since he was a puppy and he’s always been reactive. He’s not swell balanced dog, lacks confidence, has leash reactivity, fear reactivity, and is territorial. But he’s super smart and extremely obedient without distractions. Now 6 yo and so much better after I found a balanced trainer.
@@lillieberger2883 He sounds amazing!
@@lillieberger2883 same with my aussie. Hasn't experienced anything that should be traumatic but has always been fearful, anxious, and reactive, he was lunging at people at 9 weeks old. He has a very solid leave it nowadays though 🤣
I always thought breed has nothing to do with training or obedience.But after 4 years with my colly shepard mix I am now sure seing all videos and other experiences that definitly has to do a lot.Yes.they are just like that.reactive ,excited and very inteligent.It can be an angel and one second later you are dead.So ye.Very difficult and sensitive dogs
Prince is looking more and more like the pro Bosco was in handling fractious dogs. Way to go, Princeee!
I think this woman did a wonderful job! It's difficult sometimes for us females to be firm but when we do you can see a huge change in the dog. Nice work, Joel 👍
I own pitbulls and in my experience, it's exactly the women who can handle the dogs and "keep them in place" while it's the men have less authority with the dogs. Just in my experience over the years.
@@melekeen ya, it's not really a "females" thing, it's a cultural thing. Personally in my life all my extended family isn't capable of training dogs. So everyone sucks equally. It isn't good when I'm actually trying to train my dog 😓
@@melekeen everyone ignoring this.. 6:28 look at guys feet. man in the most effeminate possible stance, claims the dog doesn't listen to him at all because "he's always at work" (bad excuse). reason the dog listens to the woman more is shes the dominant force, male is basically neutered 🥴
@@chrishayes5755 yeah ok big guy
She did so well with taking what you said to heart, and you could tell she understood exactly what you meant and exactly what she needed to do to be the boss. Not everyday you see people in these videos like her, bravo.
Aussie Shepherds ARE high energy dogs. They need to WORK daily.
I LOVE the face on the husband.
He's totally fine with her being the ''alpha'', you can SEE the relief on this man's face when the dog FINALLY listens and gets the concept of discipline/obedience
your video's are amazing, when you said ''I never pull on a dogs' leash'' I knew your videos would be great.
The husband should be fulfilling his role is the man - the alpha - but clearly isn't. In households with a man and woman it makes much more sense for the man to train the dog since exertion of dominance and aggression are natural traits in line with male archetypes. Woman shouldn't have to be dominant if a man is performing his role they should be able to relax and be feminine and loving, the dog should listen to the woman based on the mans training.
@@chrishayes5755 Who cares? Situation by situation, if it works because she fills the role better than he does, why does it matter? It's outcomes over feels.
@@chrishayes5755 God.. that’s some fragile ass masculinity, not to mention relying on some rather archaic bs. It’s dog training, ffs. It doesn’t matter as long as it works for all parties involved. Besides, not all women are “feminine” and “loving” (or WANT to be), and not all men are “aggressive” and “dominant” dudes who want to be in the driver’s seat. I’m a guy, but I’m not absolutely on-all-fours-rabid about being masculine. In my opinion, existing while also happening to be a guy is honestly masculine enough. I don’t want to be aggressive, or domineering,- and I’m not, I’m soft. But that shouldn’t, and doesn’t, really matter at all. Besides that, if my partner is more proficient at something in comparison to myself, obviously I’m going to let them do their thing. Why waltz in there and screw it up just because I think I *need* to take over the task, simply due to the fact that I’m a guy?
@@chrishayes5755 are you insane? Babe this is not the medieval times...
Woah! I was not ready for how deep the dogs bark was when the audio switched
I’m Australian. These dogs run ALL day. They are super smart and energetic, they need to be working/running on farms/big properties. I think people need to research breeds more and choose appropriately to slot in with their lifestyles and make life easier. They probs be better with a Labrador or something. IMO.
Absolutely. Spot on.
Is this one super obese? Looks that way..
Was about to comment the same thing. These breeds will run for hours on end. 20 mins of walking will not cut it. I work with dogs and the dogs that are the most problematic are the working/herding dogs that are stuck in a backyard for 23 hours a day with little to no stimulation.
Absolutely true, but the flip side is owners thinking behavioral problems can be solved by exercise alone and not training..has to be balance in there..@@confusedalien4002
I literally just said the same thing. Do your research before getting a dog and don't get one based on looks get one based on how much time can you spend exercising etc and its in these dogs bones to nip because that's what they do when they herd. It's like people who get a Husky in a 1 bedroom apartment,don't walk it and wonder why it's a demon. My friend had 2 huskies and they got a 3 mile walk in the morning, at lunchtime, after dinner and before bed and that was during the week at the weekends she was off hill climbing with them,I live in Scotland, and they were lovely but because they were beimg given enough exercise.
I thought this woman did a really great job. She was quick, on top of the dog, confident, and most importantly consistant. I Watch all of your content. She nailed it. Good job lady!
25:03 Prince mooshing his face up against Joel's leg is one of the cutest things I've seen all day.
Actually worked with a dog with people aggression, his was based on fear as he was only 9months old and the previous owners would punch him and feed him drugs because 'it would calm him down'. They had gotten him at 6months. I worked with the dog for 2hrs and after trying to explain what the owners had to do to help him they told me they were just going to take him to the pound. I took him in and he was an amazing dog and after a few months of work he was perfectly alright with strangers, he only gave me his attention on walks and was so happy. It is the people who make the dogs act the way they do, training and socializing is a HUGE thing. If you don't know what you are doing with the dog get help, in the end it will just make not only your life easier but also the dog will feel more confident and comfortable.
Ahh, you can see and hear the dilemmas this dog is having. Torn apart by different kinds of impulses. How tough his life must have been up till now. I really feel sorry for him. So glad he's getting shown a way out of this difficult situation. Great video!
That's 4 hours I'll never get back after discovering you channel. Thank you for that. I'm just getting closer and closer to getting a dog and I now understand why my aunt was strict with her dogs and pulled like you do when they needed it. Fcking amazing content.
I just found this channel and I'm glued here!
Prince is a truly amazing dog, like he's got true professionalism, doesn't let his own emotions get in the way at all, will stand his ground, do his job, get rowdy when he needs to but in an instant is back to calm, no hard feelings at all, just doing his job and doing it incredibly well
Wow, this lady is great with her dog! I am looking forward to seeing a complete turnaround, and a well adapted dog emerging. Good going!
Watching Prince correct the unruly dog reminded me of the first time I got punched in the nose.
Prince is a World-class helper Dog!
It’s so clear his mind is being pulled in so many directions. The worst thing these owners could do is to “leave him to his own demons” and let the poor dog try to decide which impulse to go after.
By giving him direction and providing clear expectations for proper behavior, like Joel did with how to walk on the leash and how to behave around dogs and people, I truly believe he alleviated a lot of stress in this dog.
Is it a mental illness? Maybe. Is it fully fixable? Maybe not. But by removing some of the guess work for the dog’s mind and not making him think “what should I do in this situation?” And instead showing him and enforcing behavior you want, you take the guess work out and relax his mind.
These owners made a great decision to bring their dog here and I think their bond will be forever better because of it. It’s clear they care about their dog
Prince handled that perfectly. Wow what an amazing dog. Kudos to the owners for reaching out. The lady held grate composure and she obviously knows how to handle dogs. This is just a hard dog.
This dog seems like one of the most challenging so far. Hope we get to see the behavior improve so the dog can have a more healthy life.
I guessed, just based on the first scene when they were still trying to just get out of the parking lot, that this is anxiety. And maybe a herding issue gone wrong. When the owner described his temperament as a puppy and how they tried socializing him to everything but he never seemed to calm down, that confirmed it for me. My Australian cattle dog pup was/is the same way. So difficult to socialize because she was cautious and anxious since the day we met her at 8 weeks. It was like a constant "fear period" that she never outgrew. These herding breeds can be alert and cautious and obsessive to a fault. Rewarding calm behavior and rewarding disengaging from triggers has worked wonders. Can't wait to watch the rest of this video
I wish they had rewarded him when he kept calm in between the family and the stranger, instead of only punishing him when he barked
I have the same exact scenario for my dalmation. I have had to practice soooo much with him
@@CainXVII No he cant beause he is trying to correct impulsive behavior which is behavior done not for reward.
Man Prince is a smart boy. I knew he was but just watching him when he came out to meet the other dog he knows exactly what to do and when to do it. Good boy Prince!!!
Thank you for switching to the regular collar. He's even whining less. He has to keep checking in with Joel because of the loose leash too. That's what I've seen with the use of a prong collar - tends to just jack them up, makes them more anxious because they never know when they're going to get jacked up again. Plus you don't really get a true read for how the dog truly reacts or what they truly think about the other dog with the prong. Awesome video! Love putting him out of the circle of trust too.
@@SimonWoodburyForget no, just no.
@@HeroofSomething prong collar is superior to flat collar for training. just a fact. correcting with a flat collar is causing trauma to your dogs throat / windpipe and it can and will collapse once they get old if they pull too much against it or your hit it against their neck too much. prong is a self correcting tool in many cases.. you just leave the leash loose, the dog applies its own corrections. also you can give very strong and painful corrections if ever your dog goes into attack mode taking away their drive, to do that with a flat collar is a risk. german studies show prong is much safer for a dogs throat. it's a very powerful training tool in the hands of a good owner.
What an excellent correction by Prince!! Another excellent read of the aussie and what he needs by Joel!! Props to the owners for bringing their dog to Beckman's!! Happy New Year!!
The way prince presses his face against your thigh is so adorable. What a lovely dog. And huge improvements in the other dog too - it’s funny how you can literally read the “wtf” expression on his face 😂
This is prime entertainment right here. Theres all the hallmarks. Its educational,dramatic,suspenseful, and uplifting in ways
Bro I can't help but adore every time I see prince meeting new dogs. He always ALWAYS has that powerful non Barking stance and walk. You can almost feel the pressure he is putting on the other dogs.
Damn I am gutted that you aren’t in the UK! I have total respect for your knowledge and training style. I would have loved your help with my border collie if we were in the same country! 🙌🏻
Fly him out. 😀
Me too, I’d love for Joel to meet my 15 month old retriever who’s very dog reactive when on a leash🇬🇧
Love how you just let prince go at him and do his thing! I feel like prince is a good enough dog an usually so gental. To see him switch on like that and be "the boss" was AMAZING TO SEE!
To see the complete Awesomeness of Prince and what a wonderful helper dog he is made me a bit emotional. Wow! These real videos are so helpful. Great job Joel and Princey!❤️
I agree with you! I got emotional too! What a freakin awesome video. Soooo real and yes he needed a shakeup!
Right at the beginning we see the woman trying her absolute hardest to correct the dog's barking/reactive behavior by keeping the leash short, tugging him back and using her thigh to block him. She is trying to give him a chance to correct himself by letting up slightly, but when he doesn't she's right back to disciplining him. I am pointing this out because people blame the owner 100% of the time for the behavior of the dog, and it's not always because of the owner. Some dogs are mentally ill, or have reactive personalities, or just haven't had a chance to learn the right thing at the right stage in their life without anyone really meaning for that to happen.
Prince is an absolute beauty. It’s a pleasure watching him work! Great channel.
ive attempted a few minor behavioral changes in mine and my dog's habits. i began looking at both of their body languages, and ive grown to recognize what they do and dont like me doing. my dogs are mostly food and play motivated, neither have a mean bone in their bodies, but they're diamond white american labradors and they have super hyper energy. jumping and personal boundaries have always been an issue. today marks about 4 months since the last time either jumped on someone, its all because of you.
thank you, and more so thank you for uploading these videos cost free to your consumers.
I have a Border/Aussie and she's very smart, but very nervous and reactive. She pulls the leash like crazy, especially when she sees other people and dogs. I found this video very helpful.
Joel, you are definitely simply the best. The lady is so tough and great with the dog. The dog can be happy to have such an owner! If he is not treated the right way, he could become a serious biter, I think. I have an Australian Shepard and he is a smart and wonderful dog. But he needs this no nonsense approach too.
"You're my friends now" cracked me up a bit lol
Well done wise prince ... once again you excel
We also have an aussie who didnt deal great with the whole quarantine situation. She is typically easy going but she got extremely territorial and would bark at everyone who even tried approaching our house.
We did socialize her very well in her first year of life which definitely helped because we could easily retrain the basics like going into the city (when it was allowed).
With aussies it is really important to control them to some degree because otherwise they will become anxious, thinking they have to control everything themselves.
Crate training and exposure have definitely helped our dog but it will definitely be a work in progress because of the covid situation.
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it doesnt matter if ur at work and got less time with the dog. its the attitude, the energie what matters. u have to be consequent the whole time.
i got the same situation and got less time with our dog and he listen´s more to me than my girlfriend. im showing her how and when to do stuff and its getting better and better.
just keep working :)
This felt like the toughest one.
I feel drained just watching.
Dog was not settling.
Props to Joel and the pet parents.
Joel,you're smart and confident. Man with character. Your familiy must be proud of you,having you as a leader. God bless you and happy New Year. Keep rockin :)
Great video. This dog changed so much with prince and the corrections
THE BEST ONE YET!!!!! omg!!! My first time seeing Prince big-time correct with those ferocious growls too! Then Joel being Da Man so awesome can't wait to see the rest!!! 🐾❤️🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Great video. I am always so thankful to the owners for allowing them to be videoed so we all can learn. Thanks
WOW, when Joel had the Aussie and said sit! He was like “ yes master”😂
Aussie owners like myself need a special kind of trainer to help us.
Thank you for this video series!
I am looking forward to seeing McCoy progress under your training. As the owner of an Aussie/Heeler mix, their high energy and drive can be challenging😊 McCoy’s owners have definitely come to the right place to get him sorted out.
Wow he's a big aussie. Good on mom bringing him to you! Can't wait to see part 2. Thanks and happy new year, Joel!
That video was intense but a good explanation of your method! (You petting prince at the end was so wholesome)
So happy to see this session and hear you underlining the isolation method. I was about to write you about it, as I've used similar kind of routine succesfully with agressive dogs, that wont listen a thing or obey anybody, and I've had amazing results with this. Having the "isolation from pack is the worst punishment" as main point.
I use empty ice rink and treats combined to emphasize the point. This way I can hide the owner somewhere near for not being seen, and creating this isolation simulatiom very holisticly.
This has been also the most succesful method for teaching a dog to come over when told to. If not, I leave a dog alone in that closed ice rink, and after some time, enter the icerink and command to come and I give a reward. (Usually theyre not interested of food at that moment, and come to you when you enter the ice rink after isolation; so timing the command to this moment has worked well. It is so strong thing, that most of them adopt even a stranger to as an authority to come to, if the option is to be left alone.
(One agressive German Sheppard that tried to bite and attack everything that moves, changed her behaviour in only a two hour session to a robot like 100% super obidient dog that followed without a leash and didn't do anything without permission EVER after that, even if there was strong triggers surrounding her)
Also other things you do, im happy to see someone actually has sense for dogs.
I have now a half wolf, half chec vlack male, that is the most challenging and dominative dog I've ever dealt with. Biggest problem is to get other family members to follow principles. And that sucks and causes lots of gray hair. Dogs are way easier to work with :p
Anyway, just wanted to give Kudos, and greets from Finland.
I have 2 aussies myself only 50 pounds, very high drive dogs, the best thing I’ve found for them since they were 8 weeks old is having an hour a day at a big field and tons of socialization . It is a beautiful thing to watch aussies in stride doing what they do. They are so happy after. This Aussie is a great challenge and will be a great companion after your training. 100 pounds he must pull like a train this woman handles him well considering his issues
Dude instant sub. The positive only crowd helped me a lot but wasnt the full picture and seemed to ignore too much of Nature's models. Thx for what you do.
What a fascinating video! So heartwarming to see the Aussie be able to sit calmly with Joel, even while Prince approached. Such considerable growth in such short time! 👍🏼
I'm only 1.5 minute in and I thought that you are describing our dog and situation and literally what we think could be the roots of the issue Cannot describe how excited I am to see the rest of the episode and part two!
This was amazing! Prince is a world class dog
Wow, so much energy in this Aussie! They need to let this guy run a few football fields lol. Great video as always!
He needs a good guide, or Leader if i may say so🐾
I have a 2yo Aussie Collie mix with very similar behaviors, thanks so much for this video, incredibly helpful and informative!
Aussies always getting themselves in trouble 😅😅 George has had to snap before at couple aussies but they are great dogs just really excited to play 😂😂
I wonder if he's getting enough exercise, that is a LOT of energy, right from the moment he gets off the car. Australian shepherds are a complicated breed, incredibly intelligent but SO high energy that can turn into behavioral problems.
I was thinking that too. Might just need to get out and run around more to get rid of some anxiety
Happy New year Joel, love watching the changes that come with the consistency of corrections. Looking forward to part 2. Keep up the good work.
She is doing a great job! She is on it!
My mindset with holding the dog back versus popping them back (since I was stuck training my step-mom's super stubborn Dachsund puppy) was that that tightness becomes their new "normal" in how you hold them. You want sudden, clear differences between what you want to correct and what their baseline feel is, right? Seems counterproductive. But I totally get it. Most people intuitive thing is to hold them close and away from hurting others. Totally makes sense at face value.
No this is so wrong
@@andresmacho888 then maybe you should explain your thoughts. Instead of just assuming everyone can read your mind.
It might be something you start doing instead of always having to be alert for a big dog to pull too. I had that problem. If he pulled and I wasn't prepared I went down.
Wow, Prince is also a professional dog trainer!
Thank you! Just what I'm dealing with my recently adopted 3 year old mini dachshund.
She doesn't care what size people or dogs she acts just like this.
Going to start this right now!
So much similarity to horse training! When my young horse makes a mistake I tell an observer - nothing another 5000 repetitions can't change 😁. It doesnt take 5000, but that phrase keeps me patient and calm and diligently repetitive. Another thing is I see active working breeds not getting the exercise they need, like a horse that can easily trot 10 miles a day being kept in an enclosure for a few days will come out ready to explode! Whereas with proper exercise, it will be cooperative but happy to rest between requests. Also we-all know we simply cannot "hold" a horse that wants to leave, so proper exercise plus solid training to walk on a slack lead is vital. 👍
I'm constantly approaching people who have a dog pulling on a choke collar or prong collar and suggesting what Beckman councils. If the dog is pulling and you are pulling back you are choking your dog. I suggest the loose leash and if the dog tightens the leash - correction (pop). But I also don't suggest choke or prong collars to my clients unless the dog is really out of control and then only initially. Love his tapes!
I have a 3 year old Aussie- I honestly think it's a herding thing/them being very stubborn. I've worked a bit of mines aggression out. We got him when he was 2. He still chooses to nip if you aren't from our house and is very resource protective even to other dogs in the house-think it's part of the one person dog that Shepard's are... aswell as being actually protective and always on the lookout.
I'm gonna say it's not anxiety it's adrenaline.
100%
I absolutely love watching these videos! They are so informative and we get to see the whole process of correcting and rewarding the behavior.
Hoping that once he’s more adjusted they can take him for more exercise. Everybody is commenting on him being obese but it’s difficult to deal with a dog that acts like a butthead every time you leave the house. My GSD was a pain in the butt until we got him in with a trainer. He was much like this. - no people no dogs and god no cats. He’s substantially better now and the more we walk. We still have to go out the back door and around because we didn’t manage to fix the issue of stairs and I’m too old to be drug off the stairs.
I competed in obedience with my German Shepherd for many years and my experience with Australian Shepherds is that they are very smart and do exceptionally well in obedience. They bond tightly with their owner. However, this is a high-energy breed that has to have a job to do; if their owners don't give them a job then they are likely to pick a job on their own. It appears as if this Australian Shepherd has chosen to be the protector of his family. The woman in this video is doing wonderfully well with the dog. I wonder if it might help to give the dog a different job be it obedience, or tracking, or herding.
The working dogs, Aussie Shep, Kelpie & Blue Heeler, have an inbuilt urge to help - preferably on farms. I've seen some working dogs nearly go crazy with boredom living in towns/cities. I grew up on a sheep station way out bush & when we were little my Dad used to send one of the dogs to round us up & bring us back to the homestead. Best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤
@@jenniferdaulby5519 Same with the UK working border collie/farm collie; they NEED to have a job to do which exercises their minds *and* their bodies. It almost doesn't matter what the job is, but if they're not given one, they'll find one all by themselves - and chances are, it won't be one that humans will approve of!
This is my Aussie, exactly. I've been working on getting her to be better but I just didn't know the right things to do. Thank you for this video!
Thanks so much Joel. Another great and instructive movie.
Always enjoy your videos. Prince is a super star ambassador for his breed and dogs in general. This owner was done with this dogs behavior. Good for her. She learned fast and saw results. Can't wait for part 2!
What a wise educator you are! I follow your advise and "prescription" methods and I have managed to work miracles with my pack (of all ages..puppy to adult and seniors!!!). Thank you so much!
Really great facility! (Bit jealous 🤪)
Very good training methods … and very good dog Prince.. greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Prince is an amazing working dog. There are many people who have difficult, even dangerous, jobs that fulfill their need to be useful. There are many dogs who need work to live their best lives.
I think this dog is just under-stimulated. He is clearly smart and obeys commands well. He just needs to get much more energy out...
What an amazing session. These owners are just awesome. They are both really intelligent and just have the it factor to help be a part of getting their dog right. Their strength and willingness is also just so enjoyable to watch.
Great video!
i've never heard "don't hold the dog back." thanks for sharing your training knowledge. It's hard to let a dog go wild ...
i am so glad to have found your videos. i am learning so much.
Much love from Las Vegas ❤ 💕
Prince has royal confidence. He will present dominance, but then he can go about his way normally. He does not need to prove himself, he already is.
That is the quickest I’ve seen Prince gives a lesson 👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼keep it up and it’s good to see someone watching his videos before showing up; good job Joel
I love how this guy says all sorts of stuff about leash training that opposes many prominent dog trainers, and then proceeds to let his yoked up doberman violently nip the hell outta people's dogs while restrained. What a genius!
you are what people need
key and peele would parody Joel so well! Crazy dog walks in and gets a swift uppercut followed by a 1,2 combo to the breadbasket. Close up… “I’ll do this all day”.
Wishing you and your family aHappy New Year!Keep on Keeping it Real! Respect✌
My absolute first question to the owners is, what do you do with the dog during the day. The answer is the key in many cases. Too many times they buy a "cute dog" but they have no idea how much it requires. Mental stimulation and exercise is something people do not understand that they need and especially herding dogs.
Yeah, this dog is clearly not exercised and engaged enough - it is like 20% overweight .
@@TLFaun , The Aussie has a very thick coat and it is difficult to see if it is fur or obesity. But it is obvious that the dog, right from the start, has had to create its own rules and activities. I hope they manage to turn the dog around. Because it is a nice dog and they really want to be able to enjoy life with the dog.
@@TLFaun How is the Aussie overweight lol. I have an Australian shepherd and she is a tri like her. They just look like that
I think it's also the dog has to respect your authority and boundaries; else it would do whatever it likes regardless of how tired it is.
My aussie is people/dog reactive on walks. I let him run for an hr a day at the park with other dogs...30mins of frisbee..2 walks..and trick training.
All we are working on is reactivity..doesn't destroy anything at home alone..hanga out at home fine and plays with dogs fine off leash.
This is fantastic. Dogs like humans are social animals and hard lessons are a part of of being social. Dogs need corrections just like we do.
Really good session.
So great to watch these vids. One of best trainers ive ever seen
This is so helpful to know how to help my own dogs with their reactivity of course in a safe measure thanks Joel!
What an instant change after those corrections. I wish I had the confidence to use this correctly for my dog