Joel's instructions are great!!..practical and common sense with the technical expertise for function. Thank you! Love your videos; they are so helpful!!
@@gamingbloopersroadto100 He placed him as the n°1 dog trainers in the world. Only bullshit "positive" trainer are blind enough to not recognize that ;D
Hi, just wanted to let you know that I deeply appreciate the depth of the content you provide on this channel. The philosophy and methods applied are among the best and, quite honestly, are too good to to be as free as they are. I adopted a dog who was in the pound for over 2 months and she's been great in her training except for leash reactivity and tension around other dogs. I was afraid that she wasn't making the best progress in those areas until today-- we had a MAJOR breakthrough. Watching your videos are not only teaching me to be a better owner but they have kept me motivated to take it one day at a time and not to make excuses for my dog. Thank you, truly, for what you do.
This video works wonders. My family and I adopted a young rescue, and recently inherited an older shepherd when a family member passed. Both dogs were unsocialized and many fights happened before we learned to catch them early. We watched for body cues, and grabbed their attention to stop fights from happening. Now they get along wonderfully. I also don’t let the dogs push me around. Following through with your commands is so key.
Tone and attitude are so important. I have so many real life instances of experiences with other peoples’ dogs that I’ve stood my ground with either tone or posturing. Many times the adrenaline afterward almost knocks me on my butt.
Same. My neighbor has a Doberman and at the time, I didn't know her. She came out running towards me and my pitbull. I sent her home with a stern voice and didn't budge, but my dog sat behind me and didn't make a sound. Afterward I thought about how it could've gone.
Watching your content has truly helped me understand my Puppy and other breeds as well. It really really forces things I say to people about dogs. You're a legend.
Great video! I love the fact that you point out when aggression IS serious, and especially the responsibility of the HUMAN to actually control the dogs’ behavior and OBVIATE the acceleration of aggression triggers and leading indicators. I also commend you pointing out the “lost the opportunity.”
5 years I have kept my dog away from other dogs as she lunges. Have learned such a lot from you. Thank you so much for the videos you post. I am truly greatful.
This is such awesome content. I’m training my first dog as an adult and the idea behind not getting walked on came intuitively for me in many ways, but other people kind of look at me crazy for it. I know some of that may be that I need to have a better method of addressing things so I’m more consistent. I think this channel is going to help me significantly. Thanks so much!
Another great video. Thanks and keep them coming! I have such a hard time conveying this message to my puppy people. They want to spoil them rotten and I say who wants anything that is spoiled or rotten!
OMG! Just came across your channel and have been doing a lot of the things you have said as my 4-month-old pup is a bit reactive. She's not aggressive just very excitable (particularly barks at dogs & certain people walking by). I wasn't sure if my "boss approach" was good but I was seeing improvements and feels greats to know there is some basis in it!
Love watching & picking up some truly wonderful & spot on tips on dog training (people training too!). I've had GSD's for over 30+ years & am still learning ways to work with this strong/stubborn breed. My current pup is 11 months old this month (about 90lbs), and have to admit he is probably the strongest yet...and that's saying something! Couple of months ago, I fell while out walking him, and have to admit it made me a bit afraid of going out, because who likes to fall & get a nice big scrape on the face (and a black eye...with people looking at you sideways! lol). Well, long story short....I found your site on here & have been using quite a few of your training techniques. It's made a BIG difference...in me AND my pup! I can't thank you enough .... and while we have a ways to go, I'm feeling pretty comfortable being out & about with him...Thank you!
Just got a rescue three days ago...I appreciate that you validate "Your The Boss" valuable information - Bella and I are doing great and yes...I am the Boss! Ty!
You are so awesome. I have a story about my lab/ Cataholla and a friend's dog. My Ollie is a crazy boy full on most of the time and my friend's dog nipped him pretty good and I was a bit nervous to get them together again but they have two other dogs that Ollie loves to play with so we decided it would be best to try to get them around each other again so they can eventually get over it. Ollie definitely watches him and stays clear of him when they are together but we always stay on top of their visits so we stay in control of them. I love the way you teach and control your animals. Thank you for the teachings.
I love these videos where you're correcting multiple dogs in the same video. You might not catch every nuanced behaviour but the dogs all know how's boss and they need to be on their best behavior. He's in charge.
Such a great vid! Thank you Joel, I have learned so much the past year with my crazy rescue dog and watching your channel.... My dog is a 1000% better because of it and now I hope I can share and help my Girlfriend with her dog too!
i really like ur videos man! there are a lot of soft dog owners who let the dogs do whatever they want, i show them your videos to get a good idea of what to do.
I greatly appreciate your style!! It’s funny. Cause some of what you are saying is good for me, even as a dad. And other things in life. But I’ve only had a shepherd/lab for 2 months. He’s now 4 months, 30pounds. The vet thinks he’ll be about 70pounds full grown. This is not a “purse” dog. So, your style seems to fit well. If I can’t control my dog now, imagine as an adult? Thanks for your no nonsense teaching! All the best!
I've said it before and I'll say it again, this guy is the best dog trainer EVER, and i just know that he's a fantastic father just from watching and listening to his reasonings on things that can ultimately be applied to real life, he's my go to guy for everything dog related training
So helpful Re: body language and picking up a disaster before it happens. Often at dog parks I see owners chatting with each other, staring at each other or into the middle distance, when they should be looking at the dog group and “reading the room”, so to speak. Joel you are teaching us to watch for triggers and early signs and I am so grateful as I raise my beautiful, as-yet unneutered male who at 4 months is still gaining 3-4 pounds per week and is destined for 150 pounds… but I’m the boss. I get it. I’m working on my HEY!! We should all get in front of a mirror and practice that. But warn your family, your dogs and your neighbours first 🤔
being the dominant leader is more than just they "know you mean business". It creates a safe space where they know you're in charge and they can relax. Most aggressive dogs are trying to take care of/protect their owner, and in a human world that's super stressful, their brains are on high alert and easily triggered. If they're confident you will deal with all the problems, it lets them be kids, they have nothing to worry about because mom/dad is on duty, they just need to listen to you and everything will be great. Same thing for human children, they need to know you have safe boundaries for them otherwise they grow up stressed out.
So this is interesting. Thanks. My Yorkie was put to sleep and now the Schnauzer/dachshund is so much less protective and barky. Like she was doing it all for the little man. Appreciate you dude. You conferred your bossness on me. Cool.
Thank you so much, I've been debating this stuff with the wife. My totally socialized Corso hit 13 months and decided he a bully at the park just after I was outa town for 2 weeks. Door bed , being the leader!!!! Yup
You get so many beautiful Aussies for training…fun to see you working with "my" breed. Crate-training is so helpful. My Aussie pup sleeps in her crate, which she's always done. It's her expectation, she's perfectly fine with it-in fact at night, when I say "Time for bed!" she runs into her crate and waits for her little night-night treat, then lies down and chills. She's NEVER had an accident in her crate. I wouldn't want her sleeping on the bed with me because she's a busy, busy girl…she'd want to play with me or the cat (who does sleep in bed with me), chew on the covers, jump off in the middle of the night and do god knows what unsupervised in the bedroom while I was asleep. Crate == I get a good night's sleep, and so does she…plus she doesn't learn any bad habits or get them reinforced. Win, win.
Great video. I got my 2 dogs together with my brother’s 3 big dogs last weekend. My smaller cairn terrier can be aggressive, every time he growled or even looked like he was going to I immediately shouted loudly at him and put him out of the room for 5 minutes or so. Only had to do it twice, he was fine after that.
Great video! I have been watching you for years. I wanted to see if you have any advice for dogs that growl at other dogs that get close to them while on leash in places like waiting in the vets office, dog stores, or walking into doggie daycare (highly stimulating places). I have a male goldendoodle who is 1.5 years old who is perfect off leash around other dogs but has started to do this when in situations like this while on a leash. I have found it difficult to do the proper corrections when we’re surrounded by people and there isn’t much space to move around. Do you have any advice for this?
just found your channel. Hehe, you are just one of the normal guys, who train just the logic thing. Good dog teaching is just the thing, that is just the most logical in the world, if you are able to forget aaaalll the unnormal thoughts about dogs and dog training we have heard through all our life. There is just one thing that you and many others forget at your explanation, when you use often the word "boss": For a good majority of people in the world, the word "boss" is (subconsciously) connected with being rather aggressive and mean-dominant towards the staff below him, or at least being the one, who dictates in a cold and intransigent way what the others have to do. So, that's in the one or other way an at least a little bit aggressive behaviour of the boss. But being like that, such a boss, to dogs, fails totally to get nice and well responding dogs. Unfortunately many, many dog owners, especially beginners, hear in videos or TV these explanations of "you need to be the boss" and then get affectedly a bit aggressive or bossy towards their dogs, often weirdly "playing" the boss, often when it makes not much sense, neigher for a human nor for a dog, "but he has now to obey...". I would consider to find a different expression for "be the boss". The day I understood the difference of playing the boss and being my dog's best friend who says to him (with the tone of my voice or sometimes in words) "I am more experienced like you, I will makes all important decisions" ...and "I know what is good and bad or dangerous and I will protect you in case"... since then the aggressions were gone and we are a team. But I have to want to always play this role of the convinced more experienced who makes the decisions.
I'm going to start this with my husky... I have two well behaved dogs and one husky who is ok with humans (not aggressive) but horrible with other (bigger) male dogs... The jumping is my first hurdle I think because he climbs over anyone he wants including me
I agree 100% - it is intense stuff. Until you have seen 2 powerful dogs go at it and they will not will let go, you don't understand. Once you see it, it changes you. I never had these problems until I adopted an American Bulldog that have been left in a chicken coop for weeks. Once I got her mange cleared up and re-fed, she is a BEAST. I broke her of the pulling, the jumping and she comes so wonderful it makes me tear up- but she went after my other dogs 2 days ago because I let her sleep with me and she was guarding the bed. I felt sorry for her because of her past. Mistake! . That is over. I am going to get her a Sealy Dog Mattress and she can go sleep in her crate.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍🏻 brilliant! Slow progress but we are getting there.. it's so easy to overlook the basics.. my dog rearly growls or bark at other dogs(the ones he is uncomfortable/overwhelmed with) instead he would quitely mount/snap at them..2.5y.o intact b. collie male.. we are usinng a muzzle.but it's hard to see the body signals and correct on time.. he swiftly switches between curious to reactive to curious and to reactive again.. very randomly.. especially when the other dog is calm.. not sure what triggers him.. it would be nice if the camera focus on potential dogs with silent reactivity if possible please 🙏🏻
I have an Australian cattle dog mix. What I’ve learned is that you are always training your dog. You are either training them will good habits or bad. Even when I’m out having fun with him, throwing a frisbee or a ball, sometimes when he is running to get it I’ll randomly yell stop. He’ll stop. I’ll make him wait patiently for a few minutes, then I’ll let him get his ball. You have to do things like that so you know your dog is going to listen to you when you give it commands, especially when it counts, like if your dog is running toward the road or some scenario like that.
Hi Joel, I own a daycare center for dogs in Quebec. I am trained in R+ but you open my eyes about many things and I appreciate. Being the boss is a must here but is frown upon in R+. My question is about one particular 2 years old springer spaniel so reactive when another dog is nearby she attacks savagely to protect . Fortunately she does not bite to make holes but is not scared of any size dogs.I could desensitize gradually but I lack the time with her . She does not have that problem at home since she is the only dog in her household . Can you show me a faster and more effective way? Love all your advices. Claude
Joel: could you do a timeline of when to start certain techniques during puppy stages(since their brains are still developing): Example: Loose leash from beginning “Go get” start at 6months?
@@BDTraining I asked this in the past. Really a topic that we are interested in. Thanks for responding to your subscribers, and keep up the incredible and free content.
Another great video. Can you further explain mean mugging and side eyeing? My lab will often stare as dogs as they approach then lie down then wants to rush up to them and play. He often growls when bigger unleashed dogs run up to him while he leashed and then I have break things up. More tips on this would help me. I’m interested in your tips on walking your dog on a trail where your dog can easily come face to face with another dog. “ Be the Boss” would be a great T shirt. Thanks again.
Mean mugging is when they stare at another dog in the distance, with a stiff body posture. Sometimes the head goes down between the shoulder blades as well. Similar to this picture i.ytimg.com/vi/_QSmkn2QR34/maxresdefault.jpg
Completely different than Cesar the dog whisperer who doesn’t encourage yelling or talking, Cesar has his way and this guy has his way. I like this guy because he doesn’t have to physically touch the dogs like Cesar he just uses his loud voice
So I’ve been training my sister in laws puppy (a different sister from my channel) I have seen my work already work. It’s been 2 days today is day 3. And I have seen a change. I am so grateful for these videos and other trainers. So a trainer told her never to say NO. uhhhh what do you think joel??
great video Just spent quite a bit of money with a positive reenforcement trainer and got absolutely nowhere. I cant spend my life avoiding other dogs and distracting with treats, I need results. Going to try this next time
Best training session I ever had with my 80lbs Blackmouth-Cur was when I had to administer eye drops to him by myself... I had to go full jujitsu on his hairy butt and put him in some kind of modified doggie full body pretzel hold. We were all kinds of tangled up on the floor, but I was able to single handedly hold him still And hold an eye open with one hand while administering the drops with the other. As probably the most stubborn dog I’ve ever had in my pack, he was much much more attentive to me from that day forward. It’s hard to give a dog eye drops by yourself, they don’t like it at all.
I continue to learn so much from you. I have a 2 1/2 yr. old dog that is reactive. I started to yell when she starts to show the beginning of aggressive behavior or growling at people or other dogs to get her attention and stop the behavior. It’s working but my neighbors think it’s mean and they feel sorry for my dog. It’s not because I am stopping the undesirable behavior from escalating. What if anything do I say to these people?
My advice is to not care what they think. I also deeply struggled with people thinking I'm being mean until I realized they have no idea what its like to have a reactive dog, therefore their opinion of what I have to do to correct it doesnt matter! They would get it if they had to deal with their dog acting ballistic, but they dont get it cus they dont personally live with it!
Joel.is correct. There is much to be said about establishing a relationship with you as the superior (not the equal or the subordinate). My dog will now pretty much 'stand down' with a voice command and sometimes a leash correction on a simple flat collar when he sees another dog or a squirrel. Before he had a prong collar, flat collar and two leashes (one for backup) and it was all I could do to restrain him. Large, strong willed dogs with aggressive/dominant tendencies are not 'fixable' but they are manageable given the will, the time and proper guidance.
Joel has several videos regarding resource guarding. Watch more videos because he will talk about it when he sees it happening. Don't forget to subscribe. It helps keep Prince in kibble. 🙂
This video makes so much sense. My problem is we have a neighbor who has a dog same age as ours. 1 yr old. Her dog is leash reactive to everything that moves, barks and growls and is also an unnutered male. Listens to her when alone and has gotten much better but.. We'd love being able to have the dogs play sometimes while we visit (we have. Huge fenced in field). Would i have to be the boss over both dogs to make our dogs not growl at each other? I dont think this method would work if my dog listened and hers didnt? With that said our dog growls at male dogs.,even a 14 week old puppy once (before i watched youe video on how to stop it). I dont like that he growls at all male dogs..
can you do a vid of a insecure intact male? introducing to another dog on leash and off? mine used to be good with other dogs but covid made it worse not being able to constantly work with people and other dogs
Too many people just want their dogs to LOVE them......but along with love needs to come RESPECT.
That goes both ways!!!!!!
Thank goodness there is finally a dog trainer that talks common sense.
Joel's instructions are great!!..practical and common sense with the technical expertise for function. Thank you! Love your videos; they are so helpful!!
I think he gets it from cesar
@@gamingbloopersroadto100 He placed him as the n°1 dog trainers in the world. Only bullshit "positive" trainer are blind enough to not recognize that ;D
@@Planthier76 yup
@@Planthier76 how do u feel about Cesar Millan?
When Joel yelled HEY I got startled as much as the dogs did, haha.
me too 😂
Yeah, he's really over the top,
Hi, just wanted to let you know that I deeply appreciate the depth of the content you provide on this channel. The philosophy and methods applied are among the best and, quite honestly, are too good to to be as free as they are.
I adopted a dog who was in the pound for over 2 months and she's been great in her training except for leash reactivity and tension around other dogs. I was afraid that she wasn't making the best progress in those areas until today-- we had a MAJOR breakthrough. Watching your videos are not only teaching me to be a better owner but they have kept me motivated to take it one day at a time and not to make excuses for my dog.
Thank you, truly, for what you do.
I agree.
This video works wonders. My family and I adopted a young rescue, and recently inherited an older shepherd when a family member passed. Both dogs were unsocialized and many fights happened before we learned to catch them early. We watched for body cues, and grabbed their attention to stop fights from happening. Now they get along wonderfully. I also don’t let the dogs push me around. Following through with your commands is so key.
A dog owner is the PACK leader. The dog must always listen to the leader. Love your training videos.
Tone and attitude are so important. I have so many real life instances of experiences with other peoples’ dogs that I’ve stood my ground with either tone or posturing. Many times the adrenaline afterward almost knocks me on my butt.
Same. My neighbor has a Doberman and at the time, I didn't know her. She came out running towards me and my pitbull. I sent her home with a stern voice and didn't budge, but my dog sat behind me and didn't make a sound. Afterward I thought about how it could've gone.
I'm with you on your training methods Joel. Makes total sense to me. Thanks for showing us.
Watching your content has truly helped me understand my Puppy and other breeds as well. It really really forces things I say to people about dogs. You're a legend.
Great video! I love the fact that you point out when aggression IS serious, and especially the responsibility of the HUMAN to actually control the dogs’ behavior and OBVIATE the acceleration of aggression triggers and leading indicators. I also commend you pointing out the “lost the opportunity.”
Thanks Joel. Love your approach to training, your techniques have really helped with my rescued 90 pound golden retriever. Keep up the great work.
I looooove the intensity and realness!!! I really needed this, thank you dude
me too..lol
Love this advice! So many of these videos are really helping me with my reactive cattle dog puppy!!!
Thanks, Joel. I needed to see this. High energy pup, 8-months,
still learning about life in the civilized world.
I just love your whole attitude...its refreshing...a trainer that mixes up the fair with the no nonsense do as your told method..👍👍😊
Loving to see as your channel grows and grows, my dog is respecting me now even in difficult situations..because „this lady means business“ 😂🤷🏻♀️👏🏼👏🏼
5 years I have kept my dog away from other dogs as she lunges. Have learned such a lot from you. Thank you so much for the videos you post. I am truly greatful.
So it interacts with dogs now?
This is such awesome content. I’m training my first dog as an adult and the idea behind not getting walked on came intuitively for me in many ways, but other people kind of look at me crazy for it. I know some of that may be that I need to have a better method of addressing things so I’m more consistent. I think this channel is going to help me significantly. Thanks so much!
Good work, thanks for showing this so clearly, you are the best.
Another great video. Thanks and keep them coming! I have such a hard time conveying this message to my puppy people. They want to spoil them rotten and I say who wants anything that is spoiled or rotten!
OMG! Just came across your channel and have been doing a lot of the things you have said as my 4-month-old pup is a bit reactive. She's not aggressive just very excitable (particularly barks at dogs & certain people walking by). I wasn't sure if my "boss approach" was good but I was seeing improvements and feels greats to know there is some basis in it!
Love watching & picking up some truly wonderful & spot on tips on dog training (people training too!). I've had GSD's for over 30+ years & am still learning ways to work with this strong/stubborn breed. My current pup is 11 months old this month (about 90lbs), and have to admit he is probably the strongest yet...and that's saying something! Couple of months ago, I fell while out walking him, and have to admit it made me a bit afraid of going out, because who likes to fall & get a nice big scrape on the face (and a black eye...with people looking at you sideways! lol). Well, long story short....I found your site on here & have been using quite a few of your training techniques. It's made a BIG difference...in me AND my pup! I can't thank you enough .... and while we have a ways to go, I'm feeling pretty comfortable being out & about with him...Thank you!
Oh Joel ... I needed to hear ALL of this! THANK YOU!
Top of the line dog training content. Thx for sharing your invaluable pieces of knowledge....
Great video! Thanks for explaining it so clearly! You make me think I could have a well trained dog.
Thank you. This is important, logical and easy to follow information that, after only two days, is already helping me with newly reactive dogs.
Just got a rescue three days ago...I appreciate that you validate "Your The Boss" valuable information - Bella and I are doing great and yes...I am the Boss! Ty!
You are so awesome. I have a story about my lab/ Cataholla and a friend's dog. My Ollie is a crazy boy full on most of the time and my friend's dog nipped him pretty good and I was a bit nervous to get them together again but they have two other dogs that Ollie loves to play with so we decided it would be best to try to get them around each other again so they can eventually get over it. Ollie definitely watches him and stays clear of him when they are together but we always stay on top of their visits so we stay in control of them. I love the way you teach and control your animals. Thank you for the teachings.
I love these videos where you're correcting multiple dogs in the same video. You might not catch every nuanced behaviour but the dogs all know how's boss and they need to be on their best behavior. He's in charge.
Learning so much from all your videos!
Love this! Truer words have never been spoken. I was raised by parents who lived by "Mean what you say, say what you mean".
Such a great vid! Thank you Joel, I have learned so much the past year with my crazy rescue dog and watching your channel.... My dog is a 1000% better because of it and now I hope I can share and help my Girlfriend with her dog too!
i love your training methods.
Thanks for always giving it to us straight.
Love how you train- great work
i really like ur videos man! there are a lot of soft dog owners who let the dogs do whatever they want, i show them your videos to get a good idea of what to do.
I greatly appreciate your style!! It’s funny. Cause some of what you are saying is good for me, even as a dad. And other things in life. But I’ve only had a shepherd/lab for 2 months. He’s now 4 months, 30pounds. The vet thinks he’ll be about 70pounds full grown. This is not a “purse” dog. So, your style seems to fit well. If I can’t control my dog now, imagine as an adult? Thanks for your no nonsense teaching! All the best!
THIS IS EVERYTHING❗️Thank you Joel.
Great video, would love to see more videos about your philosophy and opinions on various other (dog related) things!
I love how zeplin was like oh shit I’ma stay over here for a bit
I've said it before and I'll say it again, this guy is the best dog trainer EVER, and i just know that he's a fantastic father just from watching and listening to his reasonings on things that can ultimately be applied to real life, he's my go to guy for everything dog related training
So helpful Re: body language and picking up a disaster before it happens. Often at dog parks I see owners chatting with each other, staring at each other or into the middle distance, when they should be looking at the dog group and “reading the room”, so to speak. Joel you are teaching us to watch for triggers and early signs and I am so grateful as I raise my beautiful, as-yet unneutered male who at 4 months is still gaining 3-4 pounds per week and is destined for 150 pounds… but I’m the boss. I get it. I’m working on my HEY!! We should all get in front of a mirror and practice that. But warn your family, your dogs and your neighbours first 🤔
Your vids are always really good. Thanks.
That Ridgeback is a beauty. Stuff stuff stuff. I love these vids
being the dominant leader is more than just they "know you mean business". It creates a safe space where they know you're in charge and they can relax. Most aggressive dogs are trying to take care of/protect their owner, and in a human world that's super stressful, their brains are on high alert and easily triggered. If they're confident you will deal with all the problems, it lets them be kids, they have nothing to worry about because mom/dad is on duty, they just need to listen to you and everything will be great. Same thing for human children, they need to know you have safe boundaries for them otherwise they grow up stressed out.
The loose leash walking DEFINITELY helped decrease reactivity in my dogs!!! 🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️
I’ve been wondering about the bed thing. Thanks for explaining why.
Thanks for explaining that not letting dogs sleep in your bed isn’t forever. I was resisting this, but now I understand how it works, I’ll do it.
I was actually ready to unsubscribe, like "oh, he's not for me" but I clicked this video and heard what he said.
So this is interesting. Thanks. My Yorkie was put to sleep and now the Schnauzer/dachshund is so much less protective and barky. Like she was doing it all for the little man.
Appreciate you dude. You conferred your bossness on me. Cool.
That little black one (doodle?) is so cute!! I love the way it prances around!
I question my own behaviour when you correct the dogs, it's that good.
Loved how the Doberman was making sure all was well. Subscribed after watching this one
Best trainer out there 👍👍👍
Thank you! Your tips have helped me
Nice Job as always. Love to watch. I want a doberman so bad.
Very helpful video. Thank you
Definitely needed this😅
Much for your advice. We just took over my son's dog that has had aggression issues and it's being a challenge but were his last ditch effort.
As I was watching this my dog growled at something outside and I said “HEY! Lay down” and she completely stopped thank you so much!
The best advice!!! 🐾❤️
Thank you so much, I've been debating this stuff with the wife. My totally socialized Corso hit 13 months and decided he a bully at the park just after I was outa town for 2 weeks. Door bed , being the leader!!!! Yup
You get so many beautiful Aussies for training…fun to see you working with "my" breed. Crate-training is so helpful. My Aussie pup sleeps in her crate, which she's always done. It's her expectation, she's perfectly fine with it-in fact at night, when I say "Time for bed!" she runs into her crate and waits for her little night-night treat, then lies down and chills. She's NEVER had an accident in her crate. I wouldn't want her sleeping on the bed with me because she's a busy, busy girl…she'd want to play with me or the cat (who does sleep in bed with me), chew on the covers, jump off in the middle of the night and do god knows what unsupervised in the bedroom while I was asleep. Crate == I get a good night's sleep, and so does she…plus she doesn't learn any bad habits or get them reinforced. Win, win.
Great video. I got my 2 dogs together with my brother’s 3 big dogs last weekend. My smaller cairn terrier can be aggressive, every time he growled or even looked like he was going to I immediately shouted loudly at him and put him out of the room for 5 minutes or so. Only had to do it twice, he was fine after that.
SUBSCRIBED! Ive got a brand new (to me) German Shepherd thats 4yrs old that is very dog aggressive. Can't wait to get her settled out!
Great video! I have been watching you for years. I wanted to see if you have any advice for dogs that growl at other dogs that get close to them while on leash in places like waiting in the vets office, dog stores, or walking into doggie daycare (highly stimulating places). I have a male goldendoodle who is 1.5 years old who is perfect off leash around other dogs but has started to do this when in situations like this while on a leash. I have found it difficult to do the proper corrections when we’re surrounded by people and there isn’t much space to move around. Do you have any advice for this?
just found your channel. Hehe, you are just one of the normal guys, who train just the logic thing. Good dog teaching is just the thing, that is just the most logical in the world, if you are able to forget aaaalll the unnormal thoughts about dogs and dog training we have heard through all our life.
There is just one thing that you and many others forget at your explanation, when you use often the word "boss": For a good majority of people in the world, the word "boss" is (subconsciously) connected with being rather aggressive and mean-dominant towards the staff below him, or at least being the one, who dictates in a cold and intransigent way what the others have to do. So, that's in the one or other way an at least a little bit aggressive behaviour of the boss.
But being like that, such a boss, to dogs, fails totally to get nice and well responding dogs.
Unfortunately many, many dog owners, especially beginners, hear in videos or TV these explanations of "you need to be the boss" and then get affectedly a bit aggressive or bossy towards their dogs, often weirdly "playing" the boss, often when it makes not much sense, neigher for a human nor for a dog, "but he has now to obey...".
I would consider to find a different expression for "be the boss".
The day I understood the difference of playing the boss and being my dog's best friend who says to him (with the tone of my voice or sometimes in words) "I am more experienced like you, I will makes all important decisions" ...and "I know what is good and bad or dangerous and I will protect you in case"... since then the aggressions were gone and we are a team. But I have to want to always play this role of the convinced more experienced who makes the decisions.
Lol.. "oh Joel that was so mean - no it wasn't" grow a backbone it will help with 90% of issues. Thanks Joel ur the best
I'm going to start this with my husky... I have two well behaved dogs and one husky who is ok with humans (not aggressive) but horrible with other (bigger) male dogs... The jumping is my first hurdle I think because he climbs over anyone he wants including me
I agree 100% - it is intense stuff. Until you have seen 2 powerful dogs go at it and they will not will let go, you don't understand. Once you see it, it changes you. I never had these problems until I adopted an American Bulldog that have been left in a chicken coop for weeks. Once I got her mange cleared up and re-fed, she is a BEAST. I broke her of the pulling, the jumping and she comes so wonderful it makes me tear up- but she went after my other dogs 2 days ago because I let her sleep with me and she was guarding the bed. I felt sorry for her because of her past. Mistake! . That is over. I am going to get her a Sealy Dog Mattress and she can go sleep in her crate.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍🏻 brilliant! Slow progress but we are getting there.. it's so easy to overlook the basics.. my dog rearly growls or bark at other dogs(the ones he is uncomfortable/overwhelmed with) instead he would quitely mount/snap at them..2.5y.o intact b. collie male.. we are usinng a muzzle.but it's hard to see the body signals and correct on time.. he swiftly switches between curious to reactive to curious and to reactive again.. very randomly.. especially when the other dog is calm.. not sure what triggers him.. it would be nice if the camera focus on potential dogs with silent reactivity if possible please 🙏🏻
I have an Australian cattle dog mix. What I’ve learned is that you are always training your dog. You are either training them will good habits or bad.
Even when I’m out having fun with him, throwing a frisbee or a ball, sometimes when he is running to get it I’ll randomly yell stop. He’ll stop. I’ll make him wait patiently for a few minutes, then I’ll let him get his ball.
You have to do things like that so you know your dog is going to listen to you when you give it commands, especially when it counts, like if your dog is running toward the road or some scenario like that.
Awesome again thank you.
Hi Joel, I own a daycare center for dogs in Quebec. I am trained in R+ but you open my eyes about many things and I appreciate. Being the boss is a must here but is frown upon in R+.
My question is about one particular 2 years old springer spaniel so reactive when another dog is nearby she attacks savagely to protect . Fortunately she does not bite to make holes but is not scared of any size dogs.I could desensitize gradually but I lack the time with her . She does not have that problem at home since she is the only dog in her household . Can you show me a faster and more effective way? Love all your advices.
Claude
Joel: could you do a timeline of when to start certain techniques during puppy stages(since their brains are still developing):
Example:
Loose leash from beginning
“Go get” start at 6months?
I just saved your comment. I’ll try to do this in the next few days
@@BDTraining I asked this in the past. Really a topic that we are interested in. Thanks for responding to your subscribers, and keep up the incredible and free content.
Yes! Excited for this!!
Another great video. Can you further explain mean mugging and side eyeing? My lab will often stare as dogs as they approach then lie down then wants to rush up to them and play. He often growls when bigger unleashed dogs run up to him while he leashed and then I have break things up. More tips on this would help me. I’m interested in your tips on walking your dog on a trail where your dog can easily come face to face with another dog. “ Be the Boss” would be a great T shirt. Thanks again.
Mean mugging is when they stare at another dog in the distance, with a stiff body posture. Sometimes the head goes down between the shoulder blades as well. Similar to this picture
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@@pol4r19 Hey thank you for that!
Great training. Just to the point
Thank you! Do you have any suggestions for how to stay on top of the smaller stuff in a large space such as a dog park?
Completely different than Cesar the dog whisperer who doesn’t encourage yelling or talking, Cesar has his way and this guy has his way. I like this guy because he doesn’t have to physically touch the dogs like Cesar he just uses his loud voice
So I’ve been training my sister in laws puppy (a different sister from my channel) I have seen my work already work. It’s been 2 days today is day 3. And I have seen a change. I am so grateful for these videos and other trainers.
So a trainer told her never to say NO. uhhhh what do you think joel??
Love the realness!!!!
That was fun! What kind of dog was the curly black one? ❤
great video Just spent quite a bit of money with a positive reenforcement trainer and got absolutely nowhere. I cant spend my life avoiding other dogs and distracting with treats, I need results. Going to try this next time
We have a rescued Lab... love these videos
Another good lesson!
Best training session I ever had with my 80lbs Blackmouth-Cur was when I had to administer eye drops to him by myself...
I had to go full jujitsu on his hairy butt and put him in some kind of modified doggie full body pretzel hold. We were all kinds of tangled up on the floor, but I was able to single handedly hold him still And hold an eye open with one hand while administering the drops with the other.
As probably the most stubborn dog I’ve ever had in my pack, he was much much more attentive to me from that day forward.
It’s hard to give a dog eye drops by yourself, they don’t like it at all.
Be the boss. Excellent advice. Not enough take it.
When Joel yelled, I straightened up too! 😂
Great video thanks! Maybe could you do some videos about stray dogs attacking you while you walk your dog? What are the best moves? Thanks!!
You've made me feel like a not so nasty dog owner. I can't lie. X
I continue to learn so much from you. I have a 2 1/2 yr. old dog that is reactive. I started to yell when she starts to show the beginning of aggressive behavior or growling at people or other dogs to get her attention and stop the behavior. It’s working but my neighbors think it’s mean and they feel sorry for my dog. It’s not because I am stopping the undesirable behavior from escalating. What if anything do I say to these people?
Ask for a volunteer to be attacked by your dog. Watch them scatter.
My advice is to not care what they think. I also deeply struggled with people thinking I'm being mean until I realized they have no idea what its like to have a reactive dog, therefore their opinion of what I have to do to correct it doesnt matter! They would get it if they had to deal with their dog acting ballistic, but they dont get it cus they dont personally live with it!
I have a reactive dog too, and agree with Carlene Mae. Don't bother wasting your time or energy explaining to people who probably don't have a clue.
Joel.is correct. There is much to be said about establishing a relationship with you as the superior (not the equal or the subordinate).
My dog will now pretty much 'stand down' with a voice command and sometimes a leash correction on a simple flat collar when he sees another dog or a squirrel. Before he had a prong collar, flat collar and two leashes (one for backup) and it was all I could do to restrain him.
Large, strong willed dogs with aggressive/dominant tendencies are not 'fixable' but they are manageable given the will, the time and proper guidance.
I’m happy for you now spread the word. I’m doing so with the family. And I started with proof of my own do.
Great Video, thank you!
I needed this
Also pls hv cameraperson focus on the dogs as u r talking🐾❤️ You are amazing -- changing my life!
Btw you should do video chats and charge. Like if I wanted to call you and talk/ask questions. I’d pay for it for sure.
Total common sense! Brilliant!
Hi, great video as always. Does this apply to resource guarding over food as well?
I think we need another video for that
Joel has several videos regarding resource guarding. Watch more videos because he will talk about it when he sees it happening. Don't forget to subscribe. It helps keep Prince in kibble. 🙂
This video makes so much sense. My problem is we have a neighbor who has a dog same age as ours. 1 yr old. Her dog is leash reactive to everything that moves, barks and growls and is also an unnutered male. Listens to her when alone and has gotten much better but.. We'd love being able to have the dogs play sometimes while we visit (we have. Huge fenced in field). Would i have to be the boss over both dogs to make our dogs not growl at each other? I dont think this method would work if my dog listened and hers didnt? With that said our dog growls at male dogs.,even a 14 week old puppy once (before i watched youe video on how to stop it). I dont like that he growls at all male dogs..
can you do a vid of a insecure intact male? introducing to another dog on leash and off? mine used to be good with other dogs but covid made it worse not being able to constantly work with people and other dogs
I dont know if u remember me from yesterday. I just did a walk on a coller. Ty Best walk ever