I want to commend these owners. The woman is obviously skilled and has done a lot of work with this dog. Great that Joel and Prince are able to give them the help they needed. 👍🏻👍🏻
Love to see an owner that takes responsibility in their dog's behaviour and tries everything to help him improve. This woman is amazing in implementing things, I'm sure things are better by now.
She's done an amazing job with what she has. He's very much eager to please her. There's just something going on that's atypical. That's the unpredictable nature of dogs. There's always that one that is the exception to the rule. The one that just out of nowhere does something completely unpredictable. When she says she'll exercise this animal for hours and it still will be a complete nervous wreck, I believe her. This dog would probably die of a heart attack before just calming down and relaxing. Anyone judging her needs to experience a dog like this in person. It's like going through life only meeting happy healthy humans and then suddenly you're meeting a human who's just left the insane asylum who doesn't operate like anyone you've ever met before. Sure you get him to put on some pants and eat a cheeseburger, but you give him a pair of shoes and he starts hitting himself and you with the shoes! Like WTF are you doing?!!? The shoes go on your feet Bro!
Totally agree. It's brilliant to see her so competent and also to realise that she was doing so much right yet still had issues because of some little things that made such a big difference with this dog. The breakdown of these issues was awesome.
i agree; most owners are afraid to put too much pressure on their dogs; you need to tell the dog what you want, else the dog will be just guessing all the time or making their own decisions.
These shepherds are intelligent, super-active, working dogs, with nothing to do. It makes sense that he can't settle down, is constantly treating others like they're the wolves who have come to attack his flock, which he must protect at all times. Getting him exhausted is probably difficult, since his people aren't distance runners, but he really needs to get very tired every day and to have a job. He seems like a hyper-vigilant, under-employed, intelligent, protective dog.
I may have missed something. Did they get a working dog breed because they have a need for his work or are into agility training? Or was he a rescue they thought needed them? If not for either of those reasons then a mutt from a shelter or rescue group makes more sense.
Yup. Working dogs like this dont "get tired after a mile" like she says. That's an excuse for sure. As a Husky/Cattledog mix owner, our dog needs an hour of park play time sprinting in the morning and probably 3-4 miles in the evening to be satisfied and happy. No way this dog only needs a mile.
These dogs are awesome. I’ve had several over my life time but I lived in the country at the time. I used them to help herd cattle and patrol the property. They definitely need a job and they will behave just fine with proper training this dog remarkably improved. I think it will be OK.
I couldn’t agree more. Dogs need a job. If your life is boring l, get a boring dog or don’t have a pet. If you need a working dog give it a job and the life it needs.
Love this “back to basics” approach where the dog has to “prove” his way forward. Totally shapes impulse control. Excellent! 💪🏼 Hope we can see this dog again on your channel and see the improvement!
This is a WORKING dog, without a job. Since we got two kittens our GSD Mix has become fantastic. 😂 He has a calling now, at least so he thinks. This Aussie needs work, loose weight and disciple. THEN they will be great family dogs as well. Never seen an Aussie being this difficult. Great vids and teaching here, as always. Thank you!
I love aussies so much. I see the herding/protection anxiety. In my experience they are high strung. Their brains are always working and your advice was so spot on about keeping them guessing. I think one of the easiest things to teach an aussie is "recall" because their main objective is to be glued to their person. Getting them to slow down their brain will never happen, hence the constant vocal whine. Neurosis is definitely an accurate diagnosis. Amazing training session!❤
Really great series. Was good to watch the owners progress as well. Maybe people without sheep who are thinking about buying an Aussie Shepherd will think twice after watching this. The "most Aussie Shepards I've seen are neurotic messes" is correct. They belong on farms, herding sheep. Most that are "pets" will be frustrated for sure. Don't do that to a dog peeps! But anyway. Great series. Loved it ♥️
Australian shepherds and the likes really have a hard time in “modern lifestyle” because most of the time their needs are not being met if you realize that they are used to herding and roam hectares of land!! Great on the female owner to have the mentality of “cut this sht out” and staying calm!
You said exactly what I was thinking. Those sort of dogs can run all day and it's in their dna to want to herd. I find it hard to watch the dog as he seems so frustrated. He needs to be on a working farm working sheep or cattle. He is in beautiful condition but his brain is not being stimulated or being used in the right way, Kudos to the owners, but I wouldn't have a herding dog in an urban setting (I'm only guessing that's the sort of area they live) even if I had access to rural areas/parks etc.
Agree, but what does one do once they have a dog like this? It better be trained or it will end up hurting someone or ruined. We adopted a mini Aussie mix in 2020 from a shelter in TX with many of these problems (we were told she was a Sheltie mix, and maybe she is, but she looks and acts more like an Aussie). I am so thankful for this teaching. I'm using many of these methods and she is so much better than when we got her (including nipping, barking, whining, etc.) The pop has been the single most help! I thank you so much! And, yes, I'm over it with her!!! And we love her.
“He knows what exit we get off of the freeway and he amps up”. My WLGSD pup 10months old…….knows the way to my partners when we get to his town and starts getting excited as she loves loves LOVES it there. Lol She has horse friends and people friends and lots and lots of open space to play and train with me.
This was a great trilogy. The woman was freakin great listening to your suggestions and following through. Bravo to her. Your Prince is no different than any health care worker, they don't do it because it's easy, they do it because it's their job and it's helpful to others. I wonder sometimes how many reactive dogs never got checked as puppies by their Momma or early socialized. Nothing better then puppies being put in their place. Prince does the checking just on a much more extreme level and that level of checking down the road could be a life saver to a smaller dog caught up in the reactiveness of this Aussie . Prince would have been a fabulous rescue hero dog of any kind, he just has all the skills!
I think you got them off to a great start. I think their lives are all going to change for the better. I'm looking forward to seeing them when they come back for a follow up session!
Joel is the best dog trainer that i have ever seen he knows what he is talking about i just love when he gives the dog's a little pop on the lead they look at him as if to say i will not be doing that again and what can I say about Prince he is not stressed out he has a job to do and he does it perfect he will put a dog in their places with out hurting them it looks as if he is say enough is enough for this.well done ✅ Prince just love this dog 🐩.he is so sweet and so cute at the same time.
Joel is the best dog trainer that i have ever seen he knows what he is talking about i just love when he gives the dog's a little pop on the lead they look at him as if to say i will not be doing that again and what can I say about Prince he is not stressed out he has a job to do and he does it perfect he will put a dog in their places with out hurting them it looks as if he is saying enough for this.
I Like the Work you did with the dogs. You and Cesar Milan are the best Trainer for Dogs with Problems. I want you to put you at the same step like Cesar Milan because you and him did the same work and it helps a lot of Dogs and People. It#s not only to training the Dogs, the Owner has to learn to. ! Thank you for your Work and your Videos.
Did you ever consider the Dogs job as introducing him to sheep herding? Maybe that will help his mental stimuli? I just found your TH-cam channel today and I am loving it. Thank you so much. Your training is so common sense!
Australian shepherds are absolutely like this when they aren't given strict rules and when those rules aren't enforced. This is the classic picture of a family who didn't know the breed they were choosing.
Yes, to the comments commending the pet parent. Joel thank you for sharing the importance of Prince's work and for sure gentle leader should sponsor you! .....and I still think McCoy needs a job herding some goats!
My Aussie has never been a problem on a leash....matter of fact, I have always been able to take her even to a pet store without holding the leash at all. I just slap the side of my leg and she stayed next to my leg dragging the leash behind her. Only when another dog came up to her would I hold the leash, not because she would stray away, but I wasn't sure how the other dog was going to react. Never even put much training into it, she just did it....smartest dog I've ever had. My BC is another story....the Gentle Leader was a lifesaver with her. I could run her for an hour straight and she still was impossible to walk without the Gentle Leader. But now that she is 14+ with bad arthritis and cancer, getting her to even walk to the end of the block is a chore. But she's sick, so we let her choose how far she wants to go.
What a great video. This is just how my Doberman acts. I have walked her one time with the new gentle lead and it makes a difference. Thank you so much. I just want to walk by other people who have dogs!! I have hope now.
I had a German Shepherd that was extremely protective of family. We were generally scared to have friends or family around because he was so protective. I wish we had someone to help us train our dog like you train these dogs. Iron sharpens iron. Dogs train dogs.
This is helpful. My Kelpie/Cattle Dog Mix is not as anxious as Mc Koy but she reacts to other dogs. This video really shows the techniques. I have been trying to perfect the popping leash. It works. Thankfully my pup gets in and out of cars and houses calmly. And she is good with people and cats.
Prince is an awesome dog and has a great life. All dogs aren’t lap dogs. Some have a purpose and Prince is here to teach other dogs how to behave. Great techniques you and Prince are the dynamic duo ;)
Never and Always are Big words, especially when rehabbing a creature well-known for living in the moment (=on instincts) ... Maybe a point to ponder when the dog starts showing signs of wanting to change and being more obedient (=responsive) to the master's commands is to try waiting a bit longer to reward the State of Mind more than the Behavior. In this way, the dog Master can reach the ultimate goal of having the dog attain a more peaceful and relaxed state of mind. This should inevitably lower everyone's anxiousness level by a lot as well as greatly diminish the dogs whining. if not eliminate it altogether. Thanks for sharing these great videos and big kudos to the ultimate dog master Prince whose corrections are absolutely priceless.
By about the 16 min mark McCoy the Aussie is thinking " what just happened? Where am I? What's happened to my old reality? Jeeze, I better figure out a way to adjust , and quickly!! This lady ain't playing!!"
Finally a reactive video on an Aussie. 🙏🏽People can’t seem to understand when I walk my Aussie that he isn’t just a fluffy and trusting/nice pup immediately. My Aussie is reactive and nontrusting. Petting is off limits for us right now but we’re working on it. Loved this video and I’ll be utilizing this method inside and outside. My only question is should I initiate this leash popping inside my home first and then transitioning to the outside?
This was so good. And I’m glad I saw all three videos. Convinced be in getting a gentle leader leash for my 11 month old pit. Macoy maybe didn’t learn much on how to be less aggressive, but he sure learned obedience and instructions when given, and that could lead to less aggression in such a great way. This is a win for me. Love it!
Great video. Thanks for sharing this technique. This would have to be the single best video for on leash control I have seen. On with the Halti and off to work with 2 of my dogs that need this.
The only way to get a dog to calm down & settle into strange people, strange dogs, & strange places is to exhaust them while doing what is uncomfortable for them. Eventually they will get so tired, they’ll forget why they were so hyped up to begin with. & then do it some more. & then some more after that. Repetition becomes habit & practice makes perfect. I like to go out of my way to show my dog an optional place to be as soon as we get to these strange places, filled with strange people & dogs, ( point to a spot on the sofa for her to sit while we’re all in the living room, or a nice quiet corner on the floor where she can curl up in & won’t be stepped on, or showing her a spot in the sun or under a table when we’re all outside or at the pool, etc.) (I also take into consideration, when assigning these spots, that my dog really likes a good vantage point to me or where I will be, and I pick them accordingly. A little understanding helps go a long way without crossing the line into spoiling or catering towards bad behavior. ) ( BTW it may sound extraneous the way I explained this but it takes 3 seconds to walk into a room, see what looks like a nice place for yur dog to sit, & then pointing it out as such to Yur dog. ) in order to let her know that she can become comfortable in an uncomfortable situation on her own time. though most of the time she never ends up using these spots unless she genuinely wants to sit down, 99% of the time, so-SOO much of the situational anxiety’s dissolve knowing that there is a place for her to fit into these strange, or maybe in her opinion, scary, social situations. Not to be confused with allowing Yur dog to take advantage of these “spots” to where they can be used as actual escapes from the situation & or become possessive over them ( letting Yur dog act a fool as long as they do it EG: on a sofa, in a corner, or under a table at the pool.. ) Not to make the mistake of setting Yur dog too far out of the way as yu want them in the same situation as yu are, not away from it. As the dog trainer said in part 1 “ inside the circle of trust.” When she doesn’t have a “spot” pointed out to her, she acts just like the Shephard in this video.. Anxiety induced, hyper-ventilator panting, whining, walking in circles, up & down up & down… given that this Shepard HAS “a place” at home, he’s been conditioned in the same kind of way that my dog is, & I 100% guarantee that if they showed & articulated to this very well trained, yet anxious dog, a spot for him to lay in the office, his behavior would have changed significantly, especially over time & in different locations. & even if it was the spot he was already laying in. So for this, I fundamentally disagree & find it especially inappropriate for a dog trainer to tell someone, who’s coming to them for help, that their dog’s anxious whining will NEVER go away.. as that is just un-true, especially with the right methods & enough time working with them on it. Letting a pet owner know that the more they work with their dog, the more whining there will be & FOREVER is a major deterrent as that whining shit is hella annoying, & who wants to go out of their way, put in all of the work, & a fantastic amount of comfort & time for their dog to still be so clearly, painfully, & LOUDLY succumbing to hysterical anxiety?
I want to second the notion that this woman is absolutely a dedicated pet owner. She watched a bunch of videos tried like crazy and reached out for help. Obviously, you need to finances to be able to get special training like this And that's why I love the dog daddy so much. Because he goes around the world, giving many people free training. It's nice to see somebody so successful Not be so greedy like so many of the overpaid athletes on this planet.
I can't help but wonder how well this dog has improved since this video. I am glad to hear how many times he said, "Over it" during this trilogy. This was my first exposure to your videos and I will look into more.
Joel, 25 years of showing,Obedience and breeding Gsd’s. One of my requirements in my contract is Puppy must start obedience training and graduate from a class either with me or another trainer but a German Shepherd Has to be trained.We have recently changed our puppy contract,and we have started Require went that they watch your channel well they’re waiting for their puppy to be old enough to come home with themreferred them over to your TH-cam channel
It makes sense that you should not punish the dog for being anxious, but only if they let their anxiety get the better of them. Even people don’t have conscious control of their emotions, but they do have control over their behaviors. So you should only correct them for things they have control over.
A little more of your philosophy with every video. It gets clearer and clearer with every one that leads to me being able to get better and better with my own dog. Thanks!
russell j hi from victoria australia. I love your no bull approach to fixing these dog issues, thats being said the issue is that people call this breed an australian shepard but we dont have them and dont breed them.Our working dogs are border collies kelpies and blue healers is this an american creation
I think this particular dog needs to be on the farm herding sheep. cuz he just so highly reactive and high-energy. Cuz that's what these type of dogs were breed for. They anticipate every move.
Thank you so much for this!!! This is so much like my dog with being protective over her owners, and being aggressive towards people and dogs. When walking our plan was to give her positive association with treats but it just feels like I'm distracting her and not solving the problem and what if I run out of treats? I have already been doing the loose leash with her for a few days and see improvements in when we're walking although I have not been confident when there has been someone else also walking but now I feel so much better after watching this video!
people keep buying dogs based on looks but some dogs are breaded for a special porpoise, like this one. all puppies are cute but right dog for the right task is gonna make training way easier
They have a good looking dog, huge difference in it’s behavior. I learn more in these videos than the dogs. Watching Prince in action with these dogs is one of the most impressive things I have ever seen. It totally reinforces my love and respect for dogs, but it makes me really disappointed in 99.999999% of dog owners. Good job as always
At what age is a gentle lead appropriate to begin to use? I have a 5 month old Catahoula that is still pulling after about a half mile walking with the Martingale collar. I don't think it pops enough. I'm a hiker and would love to get her under control BEFORE she weighs 50lbs.
McCoy’s almost bro 3yr old Aussie w/super similar issues was explained so well why anxiety & may become expressed as almost aggression but isn’t an aggressive dog in Aussies in a training on upstate canine/how to make dog have anxiety. Hope isn’t deleted info & helps owners of these dogs, in addition to this very good site.
Have been around Aussies my whole life. They are great, but once in a while you see one that's just a big nervous wreck like this guy. Wish them the best.
I absolutely love this!! Does anyone know how he is doing today? I would LOVE a follow up video on how this cutie is doing. I have a mini american myself so ik how wild they can be lol
I have heard that yanking a gentle leader too much or too hard can cause harm to the neck of a dog over time. This video is showing some severe yanking which seems like it could cause damage. I've never used a gentle leader before so I am not sure about the long term effects. I've only used harnesses in the past. Is there a way to teach this same behavior but using a harness?
I’m not sure why Joel never addresses his natural instincts to herd , and nip. This is 100% normal in these herding breeds. An outlet would help emensely
i have to do the pop with our rescue dog the gentle leader is so good with her. after 4 or 5 tugs she does a very good job after that. if i stop walking she will even stop and stare back at me
You have the best videos. Wish I could take **9 month old** rescue border collie mix to you, but I'm stuck trying to find a trainer out here in Texas. How can I tell if I've found a good dog trainer for my pup?
Making the correct choice when choosing a breed would solve the majority of people's issues. All dogs can be trained, but choosing the right dog for your circumstances will make the job so much easier.
Looks like a herding disorder. Dogs like that are meant to boss sheep around, so when there are no sheep, they herd other stuff. A neighbor's sheepdog used to nip at me on my bike like that when I was a kid.
By the end of these three videos, the dog is sooo much more relaxed. Not perfect, still some lunging at the other dog, but not anything like the whining, jerking mess the dog came there as. Good job!
I want to commend these owners. The woman is obviously skilled and has done a lot of work with this dog. Great that Joel and Prince are able to give them the help they needed. 👍🏻👍🏻
fr choosing the wrong dog too
Love to see an owner that takes responsibility in their dog's behaviour and tries everything to help him improve. This woman is amazing in implementing things, I'm sure things are better by now.
She's done an amazing job with what she has. He's very much eager to please her. There's just something going on that's atypical. That's the unpredictable nature of dogs. There's always that one that is the exception to the rule. The one that just out of nowhere does something completely unpredictable. When she says she'll exercise this animal for hours and it still will be a complete nervous wreck, I believe her. This dog would probably die of a heart attack before just calming down and relaxing. Anyone judging her needs to experience a dog like this in person. It's like going through life only meeting happy healthy humans and then suddenly you're meeting a human who's just left the insane asylum who doesn't operate like anyone you've ever met before. Sure you get him to put on some pants and eat a cheeseburger, but you give him a pair of shoes and he starts hitting himself and you with the shoes! Like WTF are you doing?!!? The shoes go on your feet Bro!
This trilogy was better than the final Star Wars trilogy that Disney released. Also, "Gentle Leader" needs to sponsor you.
Underrated comment 👏
That new trilogy doesn’t count as Star Wars. That was an alternate universe to the real Star Wars
This dog has a stronger character arc than every character in the Disney Trilogy.
Oh come on!!!🤣😅😂
This.
This owner is doing fabulously!! What a relief it must be for her to be getting these kinds of results on leash.
Totally agree. It's brilliant to see her so competent and also to realise that she was doing so much right yet still had issues because of some little things that made such a big difference with this dog. The breakdown of these issues was awesome.
i agree; most owners are afraid to put too much pressure on their dogs; you need to tell the dog what you want, else the dog will be just guessing all the time or making their own decisions.
These shepherds are intelligent, super-active, working dogs, with nothing to do. It makes sense that he can't settle down, is constantly treating others like they're the wolves who have come to attack his flock, which he must protect at all times. Getting him exhausted is probably difficult, since his people aren't distance runners, but he really needs to get very tired every day and to have a job. He seems like a hyper-vigilant, under-employed, intelligent, protective dog.
I may have missed something. Did they get a working dog breed because they have a need for his work or are into agility training? Or was he a rescue they thought needed them? If not for either of those reasons then a mutt from a shelter or rescue group makes more sense.
Yup. Working dogs like this dont "get tired after a mile" like she says. That's an excuse for sure. As a Husky/Cattledog mix owner, our dog needs an hour of park play time sprinting in the morning and probably 3-4 miles in the evening to be satisfied and happy. No way this dog only needs a mile.
These dogs are awesome. I’ve had several over my life time but I lived in the country at the time. I used them to help herd cattle and patrol the property. They definitely need a job and they will behave just fine with proper training this dog remarkably improved. I think it will be OK.
I couldn’t agree more. Dogs need a job. If your life is boring l, get a boring dog or don’t have a pet. If you need a working dog give it a job and the life it needs.
i have a husky, also a working dog, but not working
he's nothing like this
this dog has a mental issue
Love the "cut the crap" energy that owner gives off. 👌 Excellent! 👌
This door method is pure GOLD. I use it and it WORKS! EVERYONE should use, it works w kids too LOL.
Love this “back to basics” approach where the dog has to “prove” his way forward. Totally shapes impulse control. Excellent! 💪🏼 Hope we can see this dog again on your channel and see the improvement!
Or “graduate” to the next step
This is a WORKING dog, without a job. Since we got two kittens our GSD Mix has become fantastic. 😂 He has a calling now, at least so he thinks. This Aussie needs work, loose weight and disciple. THEN they will be great family dogs as well. Never seen an Aussie being this difficult. Great vids and teaching here, as always. Thank you!
I love aussies so much. I see the herding/protection anxiety. In my experience they are high strung. Their brains are always working and your advice was so spot on about keeping them guessing. I think one of the easiest things to teach an aussie is "recall" because their main objective is to be glued to their person. Getting them to slow down their brain will never happen, hence the constant vocal whine. Neurosis is definitely an accurate diagnosis. Amazing training session!❤
Really great series. Was good to watch the owners progress as well. Maybe people without sheep who are thinking about buying an Aussie Shepherd will think twice after watching this. The "most Aussie Shepards I've seen are neurotic messes" is correct. They belong on farms, herding sheep. Most that are "pets" will be frustrated for sure. Don't do that to a dog peeps! But anyway. Great series. Loved it ♥️
Tine for another job offer? She's a natural! Great video!
Wow! That’s an owner who’s going to succeed…. she’s awesome!
Australian shepherds and the likes really have a hard time in “modern lifestyle” because most of the time their needs are not being met if you realize that they are used to herding and roam hectares of land!! Great on the female owner to have the mentality of “cut this sht out” and staying calm!
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Exactly! A majority of working breeds needs aren’t being met in a typical modern lifestyle.
You said exactly what I was thinking. Those sort of dogs can run all day and it's in their dna to want to herd. I find it hard to watch the dog as he seems so frustrated. He needs to be on a working farm working sheep or cattle. He is in beautiful condition but his brain is not being stimulated or being used in the right way, Kudos to the owners, but I wouldn't have a herding dog in an urban setting (I'm only guessing that's the sort of area they live) even if I had access to rural areas/parks etc.
Agree, but what does one do once they have a dog like this? It better be trained or it will end up hurting someone or ruined. We adopted a mini Aussie mix in 2020 from a shelter in TX with many of these problems (we were told she was a Sheltie mix, and maybe she is, but she looks and acts more like an Aussie). I am so thankful for this teaching. I'm using many of these methods and she is so much better than when we got her (including nipping, barking, whining, etc.) The pop has been the single most help! I thank you so much! And, yes, I'm over it with her!!! And we love her.
“He knows what exit we get off of the freeway and he amps up”. My WLGSD pup 10months old…….knows the way to my partners when we get to his town and starts getting excited as she loves loves LOVES it there. Lol She has horse friends and people friends and lots and lots of open space to play and train with me.
Wait, What! The dog finally seemed to settle at the end. Great video, very helpful in doing the stop and pop. The owner is fantastic.
I am impressed with the owner's dedication and persistence going through all of the hard work. Well done
The owners are a godsend to that beautiful but ramped up dog. I saw LOTS of improvement in his behavior; there is hope for a good family dog here :-)
This was a great trilogy. The woman was freakin great listening to your suggestions and following through. Bravo to her. Your Prince is no different than any health care worker, they don't do it because it's easy, they do it because it's their job and it's helpful to others. I wonder sometimes how many reactive dogs never got checked as puppies by their Momma or early socialized. Nothing better then puppies being put in their place. Prince does the checking just on a much more extreme level and that level of checking down the road could be a life saver to a smaller dog caught up in the reactiveness of this Aussie . Prince would have been a fabulous rescue hero dog of any kind, he just has all the skills!
McCoy's mom is doing fantastic. This video is so helpful in understanding leash popping.
I think you got them off to a great start. I think their lives are all going to change for the better. I'm looking forward to seeing them when they come back for a follow up session!
she's a natural and willing to learn more! great owner
Joel is the best dog trainer that i have ever seen he knows what he is talking about i just love when he gives the dog's a little pop on the lead they look at him as if to say i will not be doing that again and what can I say about Prince he is not stressed out he has a job to do and he does it perfect he will put a dog in their places with out hurting them it looks as if he is say enough is enough for this.well done ✅ Prince just love this dog 🐩.he is so sweet and so cute at the same time.
Joel is the best dog trainer that i have ever seen he knows what he is talking about i just love when he gives the dog's a little pop on the lead they look at him as if to say i will not be doing that again and what can I say about Prince he is not stressed out he has a job to do and he does it perfect he will put a dog in their places with out hurting them it looks as if he is saying enough for this.
I Like the Work you did with the dogs. You and Cesar Milan are the best Trainer for Dogs with Problems. I want you to put you at the same step like Cesar Milan because you and him did the same work and it helps a lot of Dogs and People. It#s not only to training the Dogs, the Owner has to learn to. !
Thank you for your Work and your Videos.
Did you ever consider the Dogs job as introducing him to sheep herding? Maybe that will help his mental stimuli? I just found your TH-cam channel today and I am loving it. Thank you so much. Your training is so common sense!
This lady was awesome. I LOVE how fearless she is in providing her dog the structure it SO yurns for. 👏 This dog is in GREAT hands.
Australian shepherds are absolutely like this when they aren't given strict rules and when those rules aren't enforced. This is the classic picture of a family who didn't know the breed they were choosing.
Yes, to the comments commending the pet parent. Joel thank you for sharing the importance of Prince's work and for sure gentle leader should sponsor you! .....and I still think McCoy needs a job herding some goats!
My Aussie has never been a problem on a leash....matter of fact, I have always been able to take her even to a pet store without holding the leash at all. I just slap the side of my leg and she stayed next to my leg dragging the leash behind her. Only when another dog came up to her would I hold the leash, not because she would stray away, but I wasn't sure how the other dog was going to react. Never even put much training into it, she just did it....smartest dog I've ever had.
My BC is another story....the Gentle Leader was a lifesaver with her. I could run her for an hour straight and she still was impossible to walk without the Gentle Leader. But now that she is 14+ with bad arthritis and cancer, getting her to even walk to the end of the block is a chore. But she's sick, so we let her choose how far she wants to go.
Brilliant improvement. Well done to the owner she made great strides very capable👏👏👏👏
My Aussie is the same. This trilogy was incredibly helpful.
Wow, that dog has really trained her well.
What a great video. This is just how my Doberman acts. I have walked her one time with the new gentle lead and it makes a difference. Thank you so much. I just want to walk by other people who have dogs!! I have hope now.
“he must meet all prerequisites before(earn) entering the house “
Wow, he’s so much better in one day!
You can tell who’s the boss in this relationship 😂
SHES AMAZING!
I love watching progress on these tough cases!
Another great video to complete the crazy Aussie series 💪☺️
Very great tips Joel, thank you. I enjoyed watching this 3 part series of this tricky dog and his owners! Looking forward to updates :)
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Go back to the first video and look at how she walked in with the dog.
Look at her now walking him in this video 💪🏼
I had a German Shepherd that was extremely protective of family. We were generally scared to have friends or family around because he was so protective. I wish we had someone to help us train our dog like you train these dogs. Iron sharpens iron. Dogs train dogs.
This is helpful. My Kelpie/Cattle Dog Mix is not as anxious as Mc Koy but she reacts to other dogs. This video really shows the techniques. I have been trying to perfect the popping leash. It works. Thankfully my pup gets in and out of cars and houses calmly. And she is good with people and cats.
Prince is an awesome dog and has a great life. All dogs aren’t lap dogs. Some have a purpose and Prince is here to teach other dogs how to behave. Great techniques you and Prince are the dynamic duo ;)
Never and Always are Big words, especially when rehabbing a creature well-known for living in the moment (=on instincts) ...
Maybe a point to ponder when the dog starts showing signs of wanting to change and being more obedient (=responsive) to the master's commands is to try waiting a bit longer to reward
the State of Mind more than the Behavior. In this way, the dog Master can reach the ultimate goal of having the dog attain a more peaceful and relaxed state of mind. This should inevitably lower everyone's anxiousness level by a lot as well as greatly diminish the dogs whining. if not eliminate it altogether. Thanks for sharing these great videos and big kudos to the ultimate dog master Prince whose corrections are absolutely priceless.
By about the 16 min mark McCoy the Aussie is thinking " what just happened? Where am I? What's happened to my old reality? Jeeze, I better figure out a way to adjust , and quickly!! This lady ain't playing!!"
Thanks for the gentle leader explanation im excited to try again tomorrow with it.
Finally a reactive video on an Aussie. 🙏🏽People can’t seem to understand when I walk my Aussie that he isn’t just a fluffy and trusting/nice pup immediately. My Aussie is reactive and nontrusting. Petting is off limits for us right now but we’re working on it. Loved this video and I’ll be utilizing this method inside and outside. My only question is should I initiate this leash popping inside my home first and then transitioning to the outside?
Yes, absolutely. Watch the Loose Leash Walking (LLW) videos. He shows exactly what to do. Hope this helps.
@@User7688.--_ I just now realized I saw a video that says part 3 of 3 😂 thanks so much I’ll defiantly have to check that video out.
This was so good. And I’m glad I saw all three videos. Convinced be in getting a gentle leader leash for my 11 month old pit.
Macoy maybe didn’t learn much on how to be less aggressive, but he sure learned obedience and instructions when given, and that could lead to less aggression in such a great way. This is a win for me. Love it!
Absolutely loved this 3 parter
This trainer is primo . What he was able to accomplish in a short time is profound. Imagine more weeks of this level of corrective training.
Great video. Thanks for sharing this technique. This would have to be the single best video for on leash control I have seen. On with the Halti and off to work with 2 of my dogs that need this.
The only way to get a dog to calm down & settle into strange people, strange dogs, & strange places is to exhaust them while doing what is uncomfortable for them. Eventually they will get so tired, they’ll forget why they were so hyped up to begin with. & then do it some more. & then some more after that. Repetition becomes habit & practice makes perfect.
I like to go out of my way to show my dog an optional place to be as soon as we get to these strange places, filled with strange people & dogs, ( point to a spot on the sofa for her to sit while we’re all in the living room, or a nice quiet corner on the floor where she can curl up in & won’t be stepped on, or showing her a spot in the sun or under a table when we’re all outside or at the pool, etc.) (I also take into consideration, when assigning these spots, that my dog really likes a good vantage point to me or where I will be, and I pick them accordingly. A little understanding helps go a long way without crossing the line into spoiling or catering towards bad behavior. ) ( BTW it may sound extraneous the way I explained this but it takes 3 seconds to walk into a room, see what looks like a nice place for yur dog to sit, & then pointing it out as such to Yur dog. ) in order to let her know that she can become comfortable in an uncomfortable situation on her own time. though most of the time she never ends up using these spots unless she genuinely wants to sit down, 99% of the time, so-SOO much of the situational anxiety’s dissolve knowing that there is a place for her to fit into these strange, or maybe in her opinion, scary, social situations.
Not to be confused with allowing Yur dog to take advantage of these “spots” to where they can be used as actual escapes from the situation & or become possessive over them ( letting Yur dog act a fool as long as they do it EG: on a sofa, in a corner, or under a table at the pool.. ) Not to make the mistake of setting Yur dog too far out of the way as yu want them in the same situation as yu are, not away from it. As the dog trainer said in part 1 “ inside the circle of trust.”
When she doesn’t have a “spot” pointed out to her, she acts just like the Shephard in this video.. Anxiety induced, hyper-ventilator panting, whining, walking in circles, up & down up & down… given that this Shepard HAS “a place” at home, he’s been conditioned in the same kind of way that my dog is, & I 100% guarantee that if they showed & articulated to this very well trained, yet anxious dog, a spot for him to lay in the office, his behavior would have changed significantly, especially over time & in different locations. & even if it was the spot he was already laying in.
So for this, I fundamentally disagree & find it especially inappropriate for a dog trainer to tell someone, who’s coming to them for help, that their dog’s anxious whining will NEVER go away.. as that is just un-true, especially with the right methods & enough time working with them on it. Letting a pet owner know that the more they work with their dog, the more whining there will be & FOREVER is a major deterrent as that whining shit is hella annoying, & who wants to go out of their way, put in all of the work, & a fantastic amount of comfort & time for their dog to still be so clearly, painfully, & LOUDLY succumbing to hysterical anxiety?
I think your dog training philosophy also translates to teaching humans. The insights you have with communication is pretty awesome 👍
Yikes this one is CRAZY good! The PROGRESS is shocking!! Love it!!!👏🏻
The dog seemed alot calmer learning the pop 😅
I want to second the notion that this woman is absolutely a dedicated pet owner. She watched a bunch of videos tried like crazy and reached out for help. Obviously, you need to finances to be able to get special training like this And that's why I love the dog daddy so much. Because he goes around the world, giving many people free training. It's nice to see somebody so successful Not be so greedy like so many of the overpaid athletes on this planet.
I can't help but wonder how well this dog has improved since this video. I am glad to hear how many times he said, "Over it" during this trilogy. This was my first exposure to your videos and I will look into more.
Thank you for sharing about dogs so many people need to know and understand dog behaviour
Joel, 25 years of showing,Obedience and breeding Gsd’s. One of my requirements in my contract is Puppy must start obedience training and graduate from a class either with me or another trainer but a German Shepherd Has to be trained.We have recently changed our puppy contract,and we have started Require went that they watch your channel well they’re waiting for their puppy to be old enough to come home with themreferred them over to your TH-cam channel
Im glad Joel, that unlike a certain other trainer here on youtube, You take "charge" of the situation, and show the owners how to lead the "dance"
Whining will stop when he settles down and feel less anxious.
at the end, around 19 min, dog lays down and pants, seconds between whines!
It makes sense that you should not punish the dog for being anxious, but only if they let their anxiety get the better of them.
Even people don’t have conscious control of their emotions, but they do have control over their behaviors. So you should only correct them for things they have control over.
such a great series!
A little more of your philosophy with every video. It gets clearer and clearer with every one that leads to me being able to get better and better with my own dog. Thanks!
I will try this with my reactive dog for sure!
Great owner, tjey just needed to know what to do. Great video
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hi from victoria australia. I love your no bull approach to fixing these dog issues, thats being said the issue is that people call this breed an australian shepard but we dont have them and dont breed them.Our working dogs are border collies kelpies and blue healers is this an american creation
I think this particular dog needs to be on the farm herding sheep. cuz he just so highly reactive and high-energy. Cuz that's what these type of dogs were breed for. They anticipate every move.
Love the videos!!! Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for this!!! This is so much like my dog with being protective over her owners, and being aggressive towards people and dogs. When walking our plan was to give her positive association with treats but it just feels like I'm distracting her and not solving the problem and what if I run out of treats? I have already been doing the loose leash with her for a few days and see improvements in when we're walking although I have not been confident when there has been someone else also walking but now I feel so much better after watching this video!
YES I've been waiting for this video
people keep buying dogs based on looks but some dogs are breaded for a special porpoise, like this one. all puppies are cute but right dog for the right task is gonna make training way easier
They have a good looking dog, huge difference in it’s behavior. I learn more in these videos than the dogs.
Watching Prince in action with these dogs is one of the most impressive things I have ever seen. It totally reinforces my love and respect for dogs, but it makes me really disappointed in 99.999999% of dog owners.
Good job as always
At what age is a gentle lead appropriate to begin to use? I have a 5 month old Catahoula that is still pulling after about a half mile walking with the Martingale collar. I don't think it pops enough.
I'm a hiker and would love to get her under control BEFORE she weighs 50lbs.
Also I support your view on Price. A dog needs a 'purpose' just as much as we do.
“Train him! Make him stay by you. Get him to obey.”
The dog learns & obeys.
“I want him to leave you.”
😆im sry but that was a lil funny.
Folks forget that these are working breeds.
McCoy’s almost bro 3yr old Aussie w/super similar issues was explained so well why anxiety & may become expressed as almost aggression but isn’t an aggressive dog in Aussies in a training on upstate canine/how to make dog have anxiety. Hope isn’t deleted info & helps owners of these dogs, in addition to this very good site.
Dude checks watch during outro he dgaf I can't blame him.
Have been around Aussies my whole life. They are great, but once in a while you see one that's just a big nervous wreck like this guy. Wish them the best.
I absolutely love this!! Does anyone know how he is doing today? I would LOVE a follow up video on how this cutie is doing. I have a mini american myself so ik how wild they can be lol
I have heard that yanking a gentle leader too much or too hard can cause harm to the neck of a dog over time. This video is showing some severe yanking which seems like it could cause damage. I've never used a gentle leader before so I am not sure about the long term effects. I've only used harnesses in the past. Is there a way to teach this same behavior but using a harness?
YES PART THREE WOO
I’m not sure why Joel never addresses his natural instincts to herd , and nip. This is 100% normal in these herding breeds. An outlet would help emensely
Your dogs are amazing. Can you train squirrels to work with dogs?
i have to do the pop with our rescue dog the gentle leader is so good with her. after 4 or 5 tugs she does a very good job after that. if i stop walking she will even stop and stare back at me
You have the best videos. Wish I could take **9 month old** rescue border collie mix to you, but I'm stuck trying to find a trainer out here in Texas. How can I tell if I've found a good dog trainer for my pup?
I can imagine the positive reinforcement trainer blaming the dog’s behaviour fully on the owner even though she puts a lot of effort on the dog
I‘ve seen part 1 but cannot find part 2….could someonehelp me?
Hey Joel, it’s Kerry again from Kenric Shepherds (Ddrshep)!!! Got this down pat. Tysvm!!! Now , Riddle me this….. How do I get her OFF my leg?????
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Making the correct choice when choosing a breed would solve the majority of people's issues. All dogs can be trained, but choosing the right dog for your circumstances will make the job so much easier.
Looks like a herding disorder. Dogs like that are meant to boss sheep around, so when there are no sheep, they herd other stuff. A neighbor's sheepdog used to nip at me on my bike like that when I was a kid.
What's up with the not wanting the van on camera? Just curious x
I would love to see or hear followup ...
weird question, what would the process be of transitioning your dog to a normal leash and collar after doing a lot of work with a gentle leader.
Will the dog be able to protect himself with that lead?
Herding dogs are a bear to train. They want to herd every dog, but dogs are not cattle and don’t want to be herded.
By the end of these three videos, the dog is sooo much more relaxed. Not perfect, still some lunging at the other dog, but not anything like the whining, jerking mess the dog came there as. Good job!
The guy paying for this session looks very uninterested. He wants to get this done and go back home 😂.