One of the very few channels that does not do this glossy "show off" rubbish and actually shows people everything. Thank you so much, Joel! I am learning all sorts of different styles of dog personalities too, which helps me to assess other dogs we may meet on walks too. Brilliant, mate!
I really appreciate that Joel often does multiple videos with the same dog and follow up videos. Often, on other channels we only get to see one sliver of an experience a dog has with a trainer but here we get to see it all
I really like this owner, he’s listening and so invested. He just wants to make it easier for HER. Not for himself, great owner right there 👏🏽. Well done Princey and Joel as always!
I agree. The part where her owner says that we know she’s not an aggressive dog but other people on the street don’t know. They just see a dog who “looks” potentially dangerous/aggressive to the untrained eye, or the passerby. You can tell how much he cares for this dog and wants to give her the best quality of life possible. I love dog owners like this!
It's great how the mic gets your breathing right when you take the muzzle off, that way we can see that even the pros get nervous and how they deal with it.
FINALLY! A dog that most closely resembles mine. That natural correction moment is my dog’s energy completely, her walking behavior is identical. She uses her whole body and sometimes just lays on other dogs, really throwing her weight around and she’s just way too much for them. It’s nice to hear the language Joel to describe this dog’s personality, it’s encouraging as just a trait rather than discouraging as a pathology or something. We use hemp oil with ours and it has gotten her at least to a trainable level which has been huge for her. We can definitely tell when she hasn’t taken it. “Dominant, High energy” is definitely her, except the guarding any and everything with her life is still the toughest part to deal with. Mine IS aggressive in this way. Still, thanks for filming this!!!
The lab tested, high quality CBD is a good idea. I also discovered that magnesium (not magnesium oxide) works really well for these dogs who's nervous system is off. I just started experimenting with high quality essential oils, but animals are way more sensitive- look up which are safe for dogs. I'm sorry but I couldn't help but lol when you tried to walk her, because I totally understand. It makes my head spin.
Agree Joel great to follow as fantastic trainer. Doggy Daycare Farm Trips on TH-cam (Australian dog daycare and training) amazing to watch also as due to Covid closures they took rescue dogs that were on ‘death row’ and the transformation was amazing to watch. Well worth watching Luke on DDFT for his style of training and the results were quite emotional eventually as dogs reformed and re homed so wonderful. They have continued to take last chance dogs…..and endless litters of backyard bred puppies with no future and who doesn’t like watching puppies 🐶👍
I'm dealing with this with my two year old rescue at the moment. I wouldn't say she's as dominant as Indie, but definitely high energy and a rough player who is very leash reactive towards other dogs on walks. We're still trying to get her to meet more dogs in a controlled setting like this, but there aren't many willing to help. She also has the same issue of always needing to be a couple steps in front of me, regardless of how many corrections I give. She won't quite pull on the leash anymore like she used to, but still won't stay at my side. I wish you were up in Ontario, Canada lol
Charlie I think started to give her gentle warning bites/mouthing when she was too much and she had to go to battle. Man Joel it's not often I hear you recommend calming stuff, very interesting she is just wired. More mental stimulation via tricks/obedience/exposure may help with the frantic ness, like regular training schedule of basic obedience, but man good luck. Good video love the nonstop dog behavior action.
Thanks for the great info. I just adopted a dog that is a duplicate of Indy. A handful is a mild way to describe her. She's over the top dominant, high energy, and leash reactive. She's always got to be in front when walking, too. It's an uphill battle with the training. Keep up the great videos. Very informative!
That might be the toughest dog to train I've ever seen on your channel! Super curious to follow up with her. Is the owner going to do a board and train maybe?
Working as a human nutritionist in the UK, I used exactly the approach I would take with a hyperactive child to help my VERY excitable dog. Give her the wrong food and 12 hours later she is literally bouncing off the walls. Working through diet issues and problems with gut bacteria (which change the dogs neurotransmitters) has helped her so much. She is now able to focus enough for us to teach her key skills to relax and enjoy life 🙂
What food and/or what brand dog food do you recommend introducing to dogs? I’ve had thoughts about how diet is affecting my dog. Any tips are appreciated.
@@jays.3702 We use Natures Menu Country Hunter range in the UK. It's a frozen raw food, that you thaw when needed for the dog. The big difference with this particular product is that it's 80% pure meat, and the veg added in is low starch e.g. swede, carrots, etc. If we use food that is 20-30% sweet potato, rice, or potato, this starch just sends her wacky, and loose bowels. Most food is 40%+ of starchy carbs, even when its grain free etc, and it just feeds her bacterial problems. With our dog we also have to be careful about meat choice as she has several intolerances too to Turkey, chicken, and some others, but is okay with duck and rabbit. One word of warning - the first week particularly you can see some increased behaviour issues when you cut the starch content of the diet - this is because as bacteria die-off they actually create more toxins and more reaction initially. Good luck.
she gets highly stimulated as much as my Australian Cattle Dog who is now 2years old. It may just be in her genes to be that stimulated. I have done hours of desensitizing with my boy (since 8 weeks old) and he still gets triggered easily(he greets with high energy and wants to play to rough). It will be a life journey for both of us.
This is my Shepnee (German Shepherd/Great Pyrenees) to a T. Super reactive to everything so I always have to keep an eye on her and bring her down before she goes over threshold.
@@BlizzardxThexWolf yep, I have learned a lot of dog management skills to handle him in the outside world. We are constantly training to mentally drain him. I love my boy's energy, and personality. I wouldn't want it any other way.
@@leemp337 It's a must with high-energy, working breeds. I'm raising a, currently 9 month, Heeler/Hangin Tree x Corder Collie/Austrailian Shepherd. The energy/drive, and intelligence is off the charts. He's extremely friendly, but he's bossy, rough and extremely persistent. My favorite kind of puppy. The harder they make you work for it, the better your bond will be.
My dog is exactly like this. Thank you for posting! My dog is mostly friendly but he's just tooooooo much. So intense right away and that's how the escalation starts.
THIS IS MY DOG! The struggle walking her is spot on. When I got her at a shelter, she pulled like a Belgian horse. Unlike my other dogs, she did not catch on to my changing direction and popping the leash. When I first got her, if people appeared 200 feet away, she'd fixate, quiver, and go into a frenzy, lunging and snapping. She'd pull me over and drag me across the lawn at the park. She's worse with dogs. It's been almost 4 months and she's much better. After trying lots of things, the gentle leader and muzzle have been the best investments. I wasn't sure how to do a correction on the gentle leader so thanks for that! I've taken her to a dog park where she can be outside the fence, and have had a few OK meetings... but she's unpredictable. Why the shelter thought she was a good match for a 75 yr old lady I don't know! I wanted a quiet old dog. I met her and I did ask whether she was good on a leash and friendly with dogs... let's say they evaded the questions!
I learn something from every video of yours that I watch. I can't wait for a new one, and watch them as soon as I see them. Educational, entertaining and addictive...A+, 10 out of 10
Great job with this dog Joel. She is the toughest dog I’ve ever seen to train. It is hard to train a dog when they are like this. I think he needs to get her a ton of exercise to try to wear her out. Maybe that will help!
I'm going the opposite way - I think long stay duration work is the key. It worked for my dog, shes also a rough player, but I keep her boundaries very clear. Even at the park with many other friends' dogs I will send her to 'rest' alone while we talk if i see she's becoming too much for the smaller dogs.
Your HONESTY I absolutely love. You revealing your thought process. Amazing coordination trying to walk that dog!!! I look forward to seeing more of Indie🐾❤️
I watch every single one of your videos. I don't even have a dog. Pretty sure that's a sign of great content! LOVE how you work Joel, keep it up. I think it's beautiful to see the moments where the dogs go Oh!! That's what you want me to do! It's the cutest.
I love that you don’t have a dog, but you still watch Joel’s videos. If I didn’t have a dog, I would be the same way. Joel is so good at what he does, and he’s very entertaining!
Prince is such a natural leader. Props to you. I also really appreciated you mentioning CBD as a potential treatment for dampening her natural high energy. I hope this owner is able to find a natural solution that helps her reach that "Goldilocks" zone. This is a great dog that just needs some extra TLC to enable her to meet dogs at the right "frequency." Great two part vid. Love it.
I have watched close to a hundred of your videos now... and I can honestly say I agree with absolutely 100% of your training methods. I have a rescue 16 month old female Vizsla. She had 0 socialisation with dogs up until I got her at 6 months (she lived in 3 homes before I got her and the last she lived in their back garden in the shed with no people or dogs around her all day every day for at least 2 months..). I've had her around 50-100+ new dogs now and she has been good with all of them bar 3 different dogs during her fear period. She is reactive on lead to dogs (usually small dogs) barking in her face and not leaving her alone or any dog excitedly rearing up infront of their owners on their own leads towards her. Regardless, she wears a muzzle at parks just in case she reacts to any grumpy dogs until I can trust her to leave them and come to me on command every time. My problem is she has developed lead frustration reactive recently because she thinks she has a right to meet every dog (baring in mind, when on lead walks she has not been allowed to meet every dog because when she has too much energy she is a bull in a china shop which most dogs don't like so she is not allowed to meet them in my point of view.. until she settles down next to me then they can come say hi to greet her). I know I don't do everything right because she still has some issues but watching your videos has helped me without question with understanding her body language and reactions and I can't thank you enough. We still have a long journey ahead but I wish your facility was in England because I would LOVE the opportunity for you to meet her and tell me your thoughts on her. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTENT, no gate keeping on dog training with you which I appreciate so much, you have already helped me with training my dog in the short 10 months I have had her :)
Joel--- thank you so kindly... your stamina, yet, grace, under pressure, and desire to do a good honest job, is a treasure to us... I took care of kids, as a babysitter, and then, was a young mom of four, and now a grandma: it helped me learn to work with my dog pets, over the years.. sadly, I have one regret as to one of my dogs: when I naively trusted my ignorant-as-to-dogs, due to his upbringing, husband 😔... I made sure to NEVER never trust someone again... WE NEED trainers, teachers, coaches, like you, (and, césar, too) ... I NOW have 2 new adopted rescue dogs (learning that there was more to their history, than they really told me--- although, what they DID tell me, was true: they are not vicious, or, biters, thankfully.. THUS-- I really needed help!! One was an extremely fearful retreating avoiding-nearly-everything, dog.. the other was used to running free in yard, with that companion dog, doing whatever they wanted 😳... yet, they lay to rest, in the house , at your feet, when inside.. well-- because of YOUR work here, I am ABLE to have successs with these dogs, and NOT give up, from the unexpected issues, or, from 2 dog relationships at play--- which I was ignorant of.. thank you with all my heart, for doing what your gut-feeling LED you to do with your life ❤ .. you have the reward of seeing so many success stories for dogs/owners and, a good conscious 🤗🥰... may God continue to bless you and your home...
This truly is what a lot of people deal with, with their dog.. I watched the time stamp over and over, where she got mad.. Maybe what triggered her was the pup got kinda trapped and tangled... Pups face went up and over Her face.. and She took that as an attempt to dominate Her.. The second bad behavior, you will hear a pup yelp and that got her to react. Not sure who yelped but she was upset afterward at the retriever. Love the 2 part videos, breaking up the sessions.. Allows me to take in more of your training and really get a feel (perspective) for the dog.. Another Thumbs up Mr. Wonderdog.. :)
Thank your for this video, Indie is a definite handful alright! My 10 yr. old bulldog mix is just like Indie, and I appreciate your insight into the personality traits that you have to learn to manage. I would love to see more Indie videos, and btw, her owner is terrific.
Yes, more videos on how to deal with high energy, dominant and rough players. Dogs who love people and dogs, but instinctually want to be the boss all the time and take themselves too seriously. Herding breeds as pets who need to figure out what their job is, and do it, while fitting into society.
Well.. I’ve got the male dog equivalent -almost identical in shape, colour, features. He’s a muscular, 49kg Bullmastiff/GSD cross. And now at 3 years and 4 months, leash reactivity is much improved (it is mainly fear and prey chase-based), rough play potential still there, so cannot be let loose at the park. But have to say, attending weekly dog pack boot camp, he’s gone from surly OTT muzzle-wearing dog, to non-muzzle, smiley mooching around pooch. Thanks to Martin Shave at K-9 Rehabiltation, Chipstead, Surrey, England.
I found changing to raw from kibble made a massive difference to eliminate alot of hyperactivity. Excess carbs they don't digest, or at the very least a low low carb kibble of it must be kibble. Yes to essential oil blends. There are some blends for diffusers and collars. Even little pouches that can hang or attach to the collar. Yes to CBD oil, low daily dose, usually takes 3 to 5 weeks consistently to see good results. And melatonin as a daily supplement in their food can reduce anxiety and hyperactivity too that I've had success with. Exercise is obvious. Alot of mental stimulation like obedience, scent work, adding a weighted vest or backpack and swimming for sure. All of the above for this girl.
I love the videos. I dog sit for friends sometimes and at least one of the dogs I care for is a pretty crazy, hyper, mouthy 2 or three year old dog, who “talks back” and is dominant with her sister. Sweet dog, but a handful, though. I’m learning all I can, so maybe ai can work on these methods during my next sit with them this summer.
My little dog is a lot like her. I have found licking to be a great calmer for her. Lick mats, frozen kongs and also snuffle mats give her a job she has to work at. I bet that dog would get a lot of her crazy energy out if she had a job like finding a hidden item, search and rescue or something like that, gotta keep that overactive brain busy with something constructive or it’s just like people with anxiety they think too much and it gets overwhelming for them. Such great work with her, being able to safely meet some dogs was probably so enjoyable for her :)
I totally agree that she is “too much.” Like she doesn’t understand how to match her behavior to canine social cues, and her excitement takes over. I genuinely think she wants to be friendly with those dogs, but she gets so overstimulated with no impulse control. So wrestling gets too rough, growling is used in awkward situations, and she’ll walk over a dog if it allows her too! She’s got a lot of energy and feelings.
Hey Mr. Beckman. I've been getting into a lot of your videos and you reaffirmed so many of my personal beliefs with dogs. I was hoping you might have a video with bloodhounds and how to train them; picking one up in about a month. I want to get him into SAR and know the way you leash walk them is different. Appreciate the videos and really appreciate your in-depth breakdowns of the behaviors we see.
I use Adaptil diffuser for my dog. It has pheromones of female mother dogs. It plugs in an electric outlet. Adaptil makes a spray and a collar which I have not tried. I also use a treat with Hemp and Valerian root from Pet Honesty. I have been thinking about trying CBD oil but think what I am using now is helping my reactive dog.
Don't know how common it is in US, but here often Bach flowers are used to help dogs be more balanced (sold in drops). It's natural remedy and not addictive.Though of course its efficacy is disputed, like all natural remedies... :)
Yes, was going to recommend Bach Flower Remedy. I think it works, at least def did for my cat in yrs past & for people I’d say it works. Good products & gentle.
My Dog was like that .. now he will turn 3 soon and finally "likes" me more than other dogs.. but I doubt it will ever go away.. he just wants to meet all dogs :D what helped for me was a lot of excercising
Wow. I have an amstaff and this is a duplicate of my dog. Been giving him cbd and has been working and is now able to relax at times. But the energy level is just like my 11 mo old pup. Gotta stay ahead a few steps when walking no mater how many corrections. He’s rough and have not been able to meet other dogs because of it. Thanks for this videos. They have helped me a lot with my training. I would like to see a video of what you think about e-collar training.
She was being very smelly with the other dog, I slowed it down and it looks like the other dog attempted to correct her slightly. She was being too much so the other dog gave two very half assed little ‘stops’ and she escalated it because she was so stimulated is what I saw!
Carrying backpack is not work, its just extra weight that dog doesnt think as work. I dont have proper work to my dog yet, other than walking on the heel on walks.
Just having the explanation in introduction helps me to recall reasoning on practiced leash walks in public domains. The dog park is still out of my desire after seeing greetings into fight.
After watching introduction and I saw ending of observation with c b d recommendations.! The dog needed a free run and take a bowel movement, kinda disappointed Joel.
She seems to really be overstimulated with all those meetings. She has had so many new impressions. Just like any person who experienced too many very strong first time emotions which are difficult to handle.
i agree. especially easily triggered dogs, like the mali mix i think she is, cannot always handle their nerves all too well. they need some time and proper guidance.
So much like my male/neutered rescued Siberian Husky... Moved beyond proper side submission; progressed through leash popping and/or leash pinning; sporadic displacements. And what works best for calming I've learned is a couple of "Old Indian Lessons" - O.I.L. - both literally and metaphorically. R.A..W. diet also really helps these "SUPRA Canines."
I came back to the "bite" moment, i didn't see the trigger on the first time. It seems that she got mad when the other dog tried to smell her from the side
Has anyone ever seen dogs like this calm down when they lose that excess weight? I'd get overweight fosters from the shelter and they'd lose weight just by playing with my dog and eating normal meals, and it was a very small sense, but I could tell it was like a weight was lifted off their shoulders. They could finally fully relax and lay around in the sun. Maybe it was just all the play since my dog was quite young then and they were exhausted. Have you seen the same thing?
Adaptil Helps your dog feel calm and comfortable by mimicking a mother dog's natural nursing pheromones. they make a few different items I used the diffuser and I believe it relaxed my dog. Edit: They also have a collar not sure if it will work for an excited dog but might be worth a try.
Can you please teach us the pressure points of leg touch and under the ear?? I know I'm asking for trade secrets free, but I'm in rural Australia there is no chance I can see you in person. Very grateful for your training (of me) via your videos so far. 💖
Hey, Joel. This might sound a little weird and whacky, but when my dog was a frantic puppy, I would stroke and groom him using dog-calming music (there are seriously dozens of videos on YT.) You use it at the best time, obviously, but it kind of breaks that pattern of behaviour. Worth a try. 🙂
New Canadian subscriber since last Thursday march 2022. I have a request @ Joel Beckman - would you please consider placing your power-breed/ pitbull videos on a playlist 4 Quick Reference. In Canada Pitbulls dont get second chances by the authoritys . In the 7 days ive had my rescue the results from your methods have astonishing 😆. My boi is only 3. Im confident our progress will continue the more i follow the example u set sir. 👌
I believe the term "dominant" is defined as whomever actually wins the scarce resources. A dog might huff and puff all they want and still not end up winning anything. So by "dominant" here you mean a dog who tries to assert itself all the time.
Hi Joel, Do you have a link for the head harness? It looks a little more robust than the gentle leader which might work better for me and my very strong 9mo GSD pup. I like the gentle leader, but It scares me when he gets too excited and pulls, I just worry it'll come off or he'll get out of it somehow. I think I've found one that looks like it, but it's always nice to get your recommendation. Thanks!
This girl is a wild woman. Very tough challenge. Her owner could try massage to relax her. Lots of long, slow, calming strokes. Acupuncture is another thing he could try; it's supposed to release pent-up, stagnant energy in the body, and she certainly has that going on.
Looked like she got frustrated that he didn’t stand still so she could smell/lick as she wanted. It’s like she got so frustrated that she couldn’t get to him when he just kept running away. Or maybe that another new dog showed up at the side and she noticed it just before it happened.
Licking mats and enrichment toys works great. fill them with the dogs favorite food and maybe cbd oil. Check out sodapup enrichment bowls, mats and toys. I can say it works great from experince
Did Joel ever say what the other gentle leader product was or if he preferred it over the gentle leader? I would still love if he had a sponsorship or something but I think I need another one soon!
thats my dog reptar american bully american pitbull cross has to meet every dog wont back down from any dog makes high pitch screams he has really tested every skill i didn’t have yet when i got him but he is the best boy a real funny boy
Charlie got tangled in the leash, dog behind the fence, white wall. Reaction to all the spatial pressure? To calm over excitement before and during a walk or at any time so a dog doesn't go in hot, I hold the leash straight up in the air (not strangling the dog, just controlling the head and keeping it facing front) while I face the dog up close (frontal pressure) so we're facing each other - similar to Joel's collar hold - but dog is standing still, the dog can't ignore you or look at that dog, then I put my feet like a duck and walk straight into the dog, make him take 4 or 5 steps backwards. Straight back. Now he really can't look at that dog or anything but me. For really high levels of excitement or over arousal, SEVEN STEPS BACK. Or repeat. There you go. Instant CALM. It's like down shifting a standard transmission on a car.
Re things to calm ... I've had fantastic success with Bach Rescue Remedy (the usual spray bottle for humans is what I've used, though they now do a 'pet' version at an inflated price). My first dog - for reactivity to fireworks (she wasn't scared of them - she was highly annoyed!); my second dog - for car sickness (finally a cure after 9 months of drool 'n' hurl). Dose for a smaller dog = 1 squirt; for a larger one 2 squirts, either directly on on the tongue (not down the throat, but ON the tongue), or if they're happy to, to lick off your palm. Give the dose slightly in advance - so for this girl it'd be a few minutes before setting off on the walk. Repeat as necessary.
Bach Flower Remedy is good for taking the edge off anxiety. Found at many places, pharmacies, Whole Foods. Safe for pets (helped mine) & people. Several products incl drops.
One of the very few channels that does not do this glossy "show off" rubbish and actually shows people everything. Thank you so much, Joel! I am learning all sorts of different styles of dog personalities too, which helps me to assess other dogs we may meet on walks too. Brilliant, mate!
I really appreciate that Joel often does multiple videos with the same dog and follow up videos. Often, on other channels we only get to see one sliver of an experience a dog has with a trainer but here we get to see it all
I really like this owner, he’s listening and so invested. He just wants to make it easier for HER. Not for himself, great owner right there 👏🏽. Well done Princey and Joel as always!
I agree. The part where her owner says that we know she’s not an aggressive dog but other people on the street don’t know. They just see a dog who “looks” potentially dangerous/aggressive to the untrained eye, or the passerby.
You can tell how much he cares for this dog and wants to give her the best quality of life possible. I love dog owners like this!
Joel “ you’re gonna meet your friend”
Indie “is it my friend 🤔”
Other dogs “ heck naw she’s too much”
Prince “ she’s ok just give her a chance”
😂
I love that conversation. Now, what about giving each of the dogs there own voice and do it.😂
@@User7688.--_ 🤣😂 I’ll do each one next time
Love the story about Bosco. My dog can never meet enough dogs, but still overwhelms them when he does.
It doesn't get more real life training that this. Her energy level is off the charts! Great work. A definite "teaching" moment for us.
All I can say is-great video Joel!
And, I’m tired now. Indi wore me out.
It's great how the mic gets your breathing right when you take the muzzle off, that way we can see that even the pros get nervous and how they deal with it.
I love how he give the same reinforcement to both dogs and his clients. “Good Joooobbb”!!! Just dog training mode all the time
Joel is just... The best.
FINALLY! A dog that most closely resembles mine. That natural correction moment is my dog’s energy completely, her walking behavior is identical. She uses her whole body and sometimes just lays on other dogs, really throwing her weight around and she’s just way too much for them. It’s nice to hear the language Joel to describe this dog’s personality, it’s encouraging as just a trait rather than discouraging as a pathology or something. We use hemp oil with ours and it has gotten her at least to a trainable level which has been huge for her. We can definitely tell when she hasn’t taken it. “Dominant, High energy” is definitely her, except the guarding any and everything with her life is still the toughest part to deal with. Mine IS aggressive in this way. Still, thanks for filming this!!!
The lab tested, high quality CBD is a good idea. I also discovered that magnesium (not magnesium oxide) works really well for these dogs who's nervous system is off.
I just started experimenting with high quality essential oils, but animals are way more sensitive- look up which are safe for dogs.
I'm sorry but I couldn't help but lol when you tried to walk her, because I totally understand. It makes my head spin.
It was nice to hear you talk about alternative approaches, like including cbd (or meds)
Great conversation
Best dog trainer on TH-cam, so practical and informative that can translate to real life 🙏
Agree Joel great to follow as fantastic trainer. Doggy Daycare Farm Trips on TH-cam (Australian dog daycare and training) amazing to watch also as due to Covid closures they took rescue dogs that were on ‘death row’ and the transformation was amazing to watch. Well worth watching Luke on DDFT for his style of training and the results were quite emotional eventually as dogs reformed and re homed so wonderful. They have continued to take last chance dogs…..and endless litters of backyard bred puppies with no future and who doesn’t like watching puppies 🐶👍
I'm dealing with this with my two year old rescue at the moment. I wouldn't say she's as dominant as Indie, but definitely high energy and a rough player who is very leash reactive towards other dogs on walks. We're still trying to get her to meet more dogs in a controlled setting like this, but there aren't many willing to help. She also has the same issue of always needing to be a couple steps in front of me, regardless of how many corrections I give. She won't quite pull on the leash anymore like she used to, but still won't stay at my side. I wish you were up in Ontario, Canada lol
Charlie I think started to give her gentle warning bites/mouthing when she was too much and she had to go to battle. Man Joel it's not often I hear you recommend calming stuff, very interesting she is just wired. More mental stimulation via tricks/obedience/exposure may help with the frantic ness, like regular training schedule of basic obedience, but man good luck. Good video love the nonstop dog behavior action.
Thanks for the great info. I just adopted a dog that is a duplicate of Indy. A handful is a mild way to describe her. She's over the top dominant, high energy, and leash reactive. She's always got to be in front when walking, too. It's an uphill battle with the training. Keep up the great videos. Very informative!
This is my dog exactly. He looks similar too. He’s rough, rude, super strong. Working on him. Good video.
Of course she loves Prince and thinks he’s the greatest!……..he’s a gorgeous boy
That might be the toughest dog to train I've ever seen on your channel! Super curious to follow up with her. Is the owner going to do a board and train maybe?
Working as a human nutritionist in the UK, I used exactly the approach I would take with a hyperactive child to help my VERY excitable dog. Give her the wrong food and 12 hours later she is literally bouncing off the walls. Working through diet issues and problems with gut bacteria (which change the dogs neurotransmitters) has helped her so much. She is now able to focus enough for us to teach her key skills to relax and enjoy life 🙂
What food and/or what brand dog food do you recommend introducing to dogs? I’ve had thoughts about how diet is affecting my dog. Any tips are appreciated.
@@jays.3702 We use Natures Menu Country Hunter range in the UK. It's a frozen raw food, that you thaw when needed for the dog. The big difference with this particular product is that it's 80% pure meat, and the veg added in is low starch e.g. swede, carrots, etc. If we use food that is 20-30% sweet potato, rice, or potato, this starch just sends her wacky, and loose bowels. Most food is 40%+ of starchy carbs, even when its grain free etc, and it just feeds her bacterial problems. With our dog we also have to be careful about meat choice as she has several intolerances too to Turkey, chicken, and some others, but is okay with duck and rabbit. One word of warning - the first week particularly you can see some increased behaviour issues when you cut the starch content of the diet - this is because as bacteria die-off they actually create more toxins and more reaction initially. Good luck.
@@joknight1148 thank you for the reply, very informative. 👍
Its almost like a mugging on how physical she is with the other dogs lol!
she gets highly stimulated as much as my Australian Cattle Dog who is now 2years old.
It may just be in her genes to be that stimulated.
I have done hours of desensitizing with my boy (since 8 weeks old) and he still gets triggered easily(he greets with high energy and wants to play to rough).
It will be a life journey for both of us.
This is my Shepnee (German Shepherd/Great Pyrenees) to a T. Super reactive to everything so I always have to keep an eye on her and bring her down before she goes over threshold.
@@BlizzardxThexWolf yep, I have learned a lot of dog management skills to handle him in the outside world. We are constantly training to mentally drain him. I love my boy's energy, and personality. I wouldn't want it any other way.
@@leemp337 It's a must with high-energy, working breeds. I'm raising a, currently 9 month, Heeler/Hangin Tree x Corder Collie/Austrailian Shepherd. The energy/drive, and intelligence is off the charts. He's extremely friendly, but he's bossy, rough and extremely persistent. My favorite kind of puppy. The harder they make you work for it, the better your bond will be.
I really like this dog🤍✨ sweet difficult precious doggo 😆🤍
Another great video from Joel. Thank you to the owner and Indie for sharing.
Finally, after watching 1000s of videos like this, a dog that behaves pretty much like mine.
Ditto
My dog is exactly like this. Thank you for posting! My dog is mostly friendly but he's just tooooooo much. So intense right away and that's how the escalation starts.
This!
Lavender essential oil. Place in a diffuser for her to enjoy -- maybe 10-minutes or more before your walks. It might help.
keep this style of video up! your production quality gets better every time.
THIS IS MY DOG! The struggle walking her is spot on. When I got her at a shelter, she pulled like a Belgian horse. Unlike my other dogs, she did not catch on to my changing direction and popping the leash.
When I first got her, if people appeared 200 feet away, she'd fixate, quiver, and go into a frenzy, lunging and snapping. She'd pull me over and drag me across the lawn at the park.
She's worse with dogs.
It's been almost 4 months and she's much better. After trying lots of things, the gentle leader and muzzle have been the best investments. I wasn't sure how to do a correction on the gentle leader so thanks for that!
I've taken her to a dog park where she can be outside the fence, and have had a few OK meetings... but she's unpredictable.
Why the shelter thought she was a good match for a 75 yr old lady I don't know! I wanted a quiet old dog. I met her and I did ask whether she was good on a leash and friendly with dogs... let's say they evaded the questions!
Almost a Henry sighting! I got two boxers so I'm all for any Henry action. Awesome video and thank you for the free content.
That dog is so spazzy!
Wow what a tough case! Nice work all and I have faith the dog will learn.
Great insight into a dominant, reactive dog. This is exactly what I'm dealing with. Great stuff!
I learn something from every video of yours that I watch. I can't wait for a new one, and watch them as soon as I see them. Educational, entertaining and addictive...A+, 10 out of 10
This is so fantastic...real as it happens stuff....that energy is almost like neurotic..like with people who run life at 100 mph constantly.
Great job with this dog Joel. She is the toughest dog I’ve ever seen to train. It is hard to train a dog when they are like this. I think he needs to get her a ton of exercise to try to wear her out. Maybe that will help!
I'm going the opposite way - I think long stay duration work is the key. It worked for my dog, shes also a rough player, but I keep her boundaries very clear. Even at the park with many other friends' dogs I will send her to 'rest' alone while we talk if i see she's becoming too much for the smaller dogs.
Your HONESTY I absolutely love. You revealing your thought process. Amazing coordination trying to walk that dog!!! I look forward to seeing more of Indie🐾❤️
I watch every single one of your videos. I don't even have a dog. Pretty sure that's a sign of great content! LOVE how you work Joel, keep it up. I think it's beautiful to see the moments where the dogs go Oh!! That's what you want me to do! It's the cutest.
I love that you don’t have a dog, but you still watch Joel’s videos. If I didn’t have a dog, I would be the same way. Joel is so good at what he does, and he’s very entertaining!
Prince is such a natural leader. Props to you.
I also really appreciated you mentioning CBD as a potential treatment for dampening her natural high energy. I hope this owner is able to find a natural solution that helps her reach that "Goldilocks" zone. This is a great dog that just needs some extra TLC to enable her to meet dogs at the right "frequency."
Great two part vid. Love it.
I have watched close to a hundred of your videos now... and I can honestly say I agree with absolutely 100% of your training methods. I have a rescue 16 month old female Vizsla. She had 0 socialisation with dogs up until I got her at 6 months (she lived in 3 homes before I got her and the last she lived in their back garden in the shed with no people or dogs around her all day every day for at least 2 months..). I've had her around 50-100+ new dogs now and she has been good with all of them bar 3 different dogs during her fear period. She is reactive on lead to dogs (usually small dogs) barking in her face and not leaving her alone or any dog excitedly rearing up infront of their owners on their own leads towards her. Regardless, she wears a muzzle at parks just in case she reacts to any grumpy dogs until I can trust her to leave them and come to me on command every time. My problem is she has developed lead frustration reactive recently because she thinks she has a right to meet every dog (baring in mind, when on lead walks she has not been allowed to meet every dog because when she has too much energy she is a bull in a china shop which most dogs don't like so she is not allowed to meet them in my point of view.. until she settles down next to me then they can come say hi to greet her). I know I don't do everything right because she still has some issues but watching your videos has helped me without question with understanding her body language and reactions and I can't thank you enough. We still have a long journey ahead but I wish your facility was in England because I would LOVE the opportunity for you to meet her and tell me your thoughts on her. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTENT, no gate keeping on dog training with you which I appreciate so much, you have already helped me with training my dog in the short 10 months I have had her :)
Joel--- thank you so kindly... your stamina, yet, grace, under pressure, and desire to do a good honest job, is a treasure to us... I took care of kids, as a babysitter, and then, was a young mom of four, and now a grandma: it helped me learn to work with my dog pets, over the years.. sadly, I have one regret as to one of my dogs: when I naively trusted my ignorant-as-to-dogs, due to his upbringing, husband 😔... I made sure to NEVER never trust someone again... WE NEED trainers, teachers, coaches, like you, (and, césar, too) ... I NOW have 2 new adopted rescue dogs (learning that there was more to their history, than they really told me--- although, what they DID tell me, was true: they are not vicious, or, biters, thankfully.. THUS-- I really needed help!! One was an extremely fearful retreating avoiding-nearly-everything, dog.. the other was used to running free in yard, with that companion dog, doing whatever they wanted 😳... yet, they lay to rest, in the house , at your feet, when inside.. well-- because of YOUR work here, I am ABLE to have successs with these dogs, and NOT give up, from the unexpected issues, or, from 2 dog relationships at play--- which I was ignorant of.. thank you with all my heart, for doing what your gut-feeling LED you to do with your life ❤ .. you have the reward of seeing so many success stories for dogs/owners and, a good conscious 🤗🥰... may God continue to bless you and your home...
Bach Rescue Remedy is great!
“You’re gonna meet Charlie”
The way she sat down and looked up at Joel, my mind gave her the dialogue of “Ohhh he sounds cute”
This truly is what a lot of people deal with, with their dog.. I watched the time stamp over and over, where she got mad.. Maybe what triggered her was the pup got kinda trapped and tangled... Pups face went up and over Her face.. and She took that as an attempt to dominate Her.. The second bad behavior, you will hear a pup yelp and that got her to react. Not sure who yelped but she was upset afterward at the retriever. Love the 2 part videos, breaking up the sessions.. Allows me to take in more of your training and really get a feel (perspective) for the dog.. Another Thumbs up Mr. Wonderdog.. :)
Shes so hyper. Her tail was going the entire video lol
Thank your for this video, Indie is a definite handful alright! My 10 yr. old bulldog mix is just like Indie, and I appreciate your insight into the personality traits that you have to learn to manage. I would love to see more Indie videos, and btw, her owner is terrific.
Yes, more videos on how to deal with high energy, dominant and rough players. Dogs who love people and dogs, but instinctually want to be the boss all the time and take themselves too seriously. Herding breeds as pets who need to figure out what their job is, and do it, while fitting into society.
I love the Revs high analogy!
Love this video! Thank you for showing us this high energy dog.
Great video! I learned alot! thank you!
Another great video - thank you 💚 Happy St Patricks Day 💚
That is awesome and such a great way to help a dog and owner
Well.. I’ve got the male dog equivalent -almost identical in shape, colour, features. He’s a muscular, 49kg Bullmastiff/GSD cross. And now at 3 years and 4 months, leash reactivity is much improved (it is mainly fear and prey chase-based), rough play potential still there, so cannot be let loose at the park. But have to say, attending weekly dog pack boot camp, he’s gone from surly OTT muzzle-wearing dog, to non-muzzle, smiley mooching around pooch. Thanks to Martin Shave at K-9 Rehabiltation, Chipstead, Surrey, England.
This is 100% my dog. A very similar back story and he acts exactly the same as her.
I found changing to raw from kibble made a massive difference to eliminate alot of hyperactivity. Excess carbs they don't digest, or at the very least a low low carb kibble of it must be kibble. Yes to essential oil blends. There are some blends for diffusers and collars. Even little pouches that can hang or attach to the collar. Yes to CBD oil, low daily dose, usually takes 3 to 5 weeks consistently to see good results. And melatonin as a daily supplement in their food can reduce anxiety and hyperactivity too that I've had success with. Exercise is obvious. Alot of mental stimulation like obedience, scent work, adding a weighted vest or backpack and swimming for sure. All of the above for this girl.
We have a dog we rescued that's just like this! I swear you were filming our dog! LOL She's 11 months and a handful!
Same
I love the videos. I dog sit for friends sometimes and at least one of the dogs I care for is a pretty crazy, hyper, mouthy 2 or three year old dog, who “talks back” and is dominant with her sister. Sweet dog, but a handful, though. I’m learning all I can, so maybe ai can work on these methods during my next sit with them this summer.
Reminds me of our husky sometimes. I thought I was a bad owner but will definitely be using these techniques.
Wow. You are so good! Real.
My little dog is a lot like her. I have found licking to be a great calmer for her. Lick mats, frozen kongs and also snuffle mats give her a job she has to work at. I bet that dog would get a lot of her crazy energy out if she had a job like finding a hidden item, search and rescue or something like that, gotta keep that overactive brain busy with something constructive or it’s just like people with anxiety they think too much and it gets overwhelming for them. Such great work with her, being able to safely meet some dogs was probably so enjoyable for her :)
Greetings of the netherlands you really helped my with maniois x rotti
I totally agree that she is “too much.” Like she doesn’t understand how to match her behavior to canine social cues, and her excitement takes over. I genuinely think she wants to be friendly with those dogs, but she gets so overstimulated with no impulse control. So wrestling gets too rough, growling is used in awkward situations, and she’ll walk over a dog if it allows her too! She’s got a lot of energy and feelings.
That dude is huge
Hey Mr. Beckman. I've been getting into a lot of your videos and you reaffirmed so many of my personal beliefs with dogs. I was hoping you might have a video with bloodhounds and how to train them; picking one up in about a month. I want to get him into SAR and know the way you leash walk them is different. Appreciate the videos and really appreciate your in-depth breakdowns of the behaviors we see.
I use Adaptil diffuser for my dog. It has pheromones of female mother dogs. It plugs in an electric outlet. Adaptil makes a spray and a collar which I have not tried. I also use a treat with Hemp and Valerian root from Pet Honesty. I have been thinking about trying CBD oil but think what I am using now is helping my reactive dog.
Don't know how common it is in US, but here often Bach flowers are used to help dogs be more balanced (sold in drops). It's natural remedy and not addictive.Though of course its efficacy is disputed, like all natural remedies... :)
Yes, was going to recommend Bach Flower Remedy. I think it works, at least def did for my cat in yrs past & for people I’d say it works. Good products & gentle.
Thank you for another interesting video. My son struggles with a very high energy dog. Never considered oils...hmm. worth a try
Something we were recommended from my vet for our frantic dog was occasionally giving him Chamomile and Valerian tea!!
Rescue remedy!!! It’s awesome
My Dog was like that .. now he will turn 3 soon and finally "likes" me more than other dogs.. but I doubt it will ever go away.. he just wants to meet all dogs :D what helped for me was a lot of excercising
Wow. I have an amstaff and this is a duplicate of my dog. Been giving him cbd and has been working and is now able to relax at times. But the energy level is just like my 11 mo old pup. Gotta stay ahead a few steps when walking no mater how many corrections. He’s rough and have not been able to meet other dogs because of it. Thanks for this videos. They have helped me a lot with my training. I would like to see a video of what you think about e-collar training.
She was being very smelly with the other dog, I slowed it down and it looks like the other dog attempted to correct her slightly. She was being too much so the other dog gave two very half assed little ‘stops’ and she escalated it because she was so stimulated is what I saw!
Great Video, thanks for being real! I see palm trees, where are you located?
Alternatives to training you mentioned at the end, Lavender essential oil is the best and safest for calming. Good quality, pure, no synthetics.
AnimalEO is a website where you can get vet developed essential oils safe for dog and prescribed for different issues.
Her lil tail never stops wagging only when she sits down
this is my Dexter. He revs on high. Constantly
I have heard giving a dog like that a job really helps. Such as carrying a back pack ( for dogs) . Spit balling hear. Good video and info.
Carrying backpack is not work, its just extra weight that dog doesnt think as work. I dont have proper work to my dog yet, other than walking on the heel on walks.
Just having the explanation in introduction helps me to recall reasoning on practiced leash walks in public domains. The dog park is still out of my desire after seeing greetings into fight.
After watching introduction and I saw ending of observation with c b d recommendations.! The dog needed a free run and take a bowel movement, kinda disappointed Joel.
She seems to really be overstimulated with all those meetings. She has had so many new impressions. Just like any person who experienced too many very strong first time emotions which are difficult to handle.
i agree. especially easily triggered dogs, like the mali mix i think she is, cannot always handle their nerves all too well. they need some time and proper guidance.
So much like my male/neutered rescued Siberian Husky... Moved beyond proper side submission; progressed through leash popping and/or leash pinning; sporadic displacements. And what works best for calming I've learned is a couple of "Old Indian Lessons" - O.I.L. - both literally and metaphorically. R.A..W. diet also really helps these "SUPRA Canines."
I came back to the "bite" moment, i didn't see the trigger on the first time. It seems that she got mad when the other dog tried to smell her from the side
Has anyone ever seen dogs like this calm down when they lose that excess weight? I'd get overweight fosters from the shelter and they'd lose weight just by playing with my dog and eating normal meals, and it was a very small sense, but I could tell it was like a weight was lifted off their shoulders. They could finally fully relax and lay around in the sun. Maybe it was just all the play since my dog was quite young then and they were exhausted. Have you seen the same thing?
good grief, my arms hurt just watching this.
Adaptil
Helps your dog feel calm and comfortable by mimicking a mother dog's natural nursing pheromones.
they make a few different items I used the diffuser and I believe it relaxed my dog.
Edit: They also have a collar not sure if it will work for an excited dog but might be worth a try.
Can you please teach us the pressure points of leg touch and under the ear?? I know I'm asking for trade secrets free, but I'm in rural Australia there is no chance I can see you in person. Very grateful for your training (of me) via your videos so far. 💖
Hey, Joel. This might sound a little weird and whacky, but when my dog was a frantic puppy, I would stroke and groom him using dog-calming music (there are seriously dozens of videos on YT.) You use it at the best time, obviously, but it kind of breaks that pattern of behaviour. Worth a try. 🙂
Interesting, never tried that!
New Canadian subscriber since last Thursday march 2022. I have a request @ Joel Beckman - would you please consider placing your power-breed/ pitbull videos on a playlist 4 Quick Reference. In Canada Pitbulls dont get second chances by the authoritys . In the 7 days ive had my rescue the results from your methods have astonishing 😆. My boi is only 3. Im confident our progress will continue the more i follow the example u set sir. 👌
I believe the term "dominant" is defined as whomever actually wins the scarce resources. A dog might huff and puff all they want and still not end up winning anything.
So by "dominant" here you mean a dog who tries to assert itself all the time.
the timid dogs are like ya no thank you...I'll stay away from her.
Hi Joel,
Do you have a link for the head harness? It looks a little more robust than the gentle leader which might work better for me and my very strong 9mo GSD pup. I like the gentle leader, but It scares me when he gets too excited and pulls, I just worry it'll come off or he'll get out of it somehow.
I think I've found one that looks like it, but it's always nice to get your recommendation.
Thanks!
This girl is a wild woman. Very tough challenge. Her owner could try massage to relax her. Lots of long, slow, calming strokes. Acupuncture is another thing he could try; it's supposed to release pent-up, stagnant energy in the body, and she certainly has that going on.
Are you using the gentle leader under the muzzle? Or have the leash clipped to the muzzle?
Looked like she got frustrated that he didn’t stand still so she could smell/lick as she wanted. It’s like she got so frustrated that she couldn’t get to him when he just kept running away. Or maybe that another new dog showed up at the side and she noticed it just before it happened.
Licking mats and enrichment toys works great. fill them with the dogs favorite food and maybe cbd oil. Check out sodapup enrichment bowls, mats and toys. I can say it works great from experince
Did Joel ever say what the other gentle leader product was or if he preferred it over the gentle leader? I would still love if he had a sponsorship or something but I think I need another one soon!
thats my dog reptar american bully american pitbull cross has to meet every dog wont back down from any dog makes high pitch screams he has really tested every skill i didn’t have yet when i got him but he is the best boy a real funny boy
Charlie got tangled in the leash, dog behind the fence, white wall. Reaction to all the spatial pressure? To calm over excitement before and during a walk or at any time so a dog doesn't go in hot, I hold the leash straight up in the air (not strangling the dog, just controlling the head and keeping it facing front) while I face the dog up close (frontal pressure) so we're facing each other - similar to Joel's collar hold - but dog is standing still, the dog can't ignore you or look at that dog, then I put my feet like a duck and walk straight into the dog, make him take 4 or 5 steps backwards. Straight back. Now he really can't look at that dog or anything but me. For really high levels of excitement or over arousal, SEVEN STEPS BACK. Or repeat. There you go. Instant CALM. It's like down shifting a standard transmission on a car.
Re things to calm ... I've had fantastic success with Bach Rescue Remedy (the usual spray bottle for humans is what I've used, though they now do a 'pet' version at an inflated price). My first dog - for reactivity to fireworks (she wasn't scared of them - she was highly annoyed!); my second dog - for car sickness (finally a cure after 9 months of drool 'n' hurl). Dose for a smaller dog = 1 squirt; for a larger one 2 squirts, either directly on on the tongue (not down the throat, but ON the tongue), or if they're happy to, to lick off your palm. Give the dose slightly in advance - so for this girl it'd be a few minutes before setting off on the walk. Repeat as necessary.
Bach Flower Remedy is good for taking the edge off anxiety. Found at many places, pharmacies, Whole Foods. Safe for pets (helped mine) & people. Several products incl drops.