As a person who majored in human psychology I can confidently tell you that it works on people too c: To an extent of course. Although very social creatures, we still are our own person. Surely it's the same with dogs Interestingly though, whenever me and my friend would have a nap, the dogs in the house would also start to calm down, and lay down eventually. Whereas, if we were active, they would be active with each other. So, there there is a big aspect of humans being the leaders, who somehow dictate the vibe in the house
This dog shows very interesting behavior.. so confident with the owners, then looking terrified with Joel. I think a tale of two dogs definitely describes.. thank you again to Joel and the owners for teaching us.
That wasn't confidence he was showing with the owners, he was in protection mode and felt he has a job to do. With Joel he was acting submissive because his "protector" energy was no longer needed and he was trying to process how he fit in the new situation. If he was terrified he would have been trying to get away or possibly even trying to bite. And he did none of that.
Even after that jerk move of peeing on his mom, Joel still brought the best out of this dog, look at him paying attention to his owners talking at the last shot of the video, just so good
good job to the owner for bringing his massive young dog to Joel, the session rocked that dog's world for the better, and I sincerely hope the owner will be "New Dad... All the time", thank you Joel
Dude, I wish your vids were, at least, an hour long. You're so good to watch and I've learned sooooooooooo much - about my dog AND about me. There really is a "new dad/mom in town" 😉. Thank you 😊
Not sure why people are so down on these owners. He took instruction well and they were seeking help. Noone knows what is like to have a highly reactive till they get one. You learn to suspend judgement on owners very quickly.
@@MommyOfZoeAndLiambecause this dog doesn’t need it really. He’s not over the top out of his mind, this is him needing all the biological help he can get to be a confident dog that’s well rounded. His genetics are clearly against him here as it stands
This is such an interesting video- so crazy how different that dog is with his owners vs with Joel. When Joel handed the leash back to the owners- bam! Instant change in body language from that dog. Just goes to show how different energy level, assertiveness etc can really effect a dog’s behavior.
I’ve watched almost all of your videos and I’ve never laughed so hard as when you said “there’s a new dad in town and he ain’t to be messed with. Like I’m in a western or something” thank you for that 😂 but seriously I’ve been watching your videos for years and finally got my own puppy a couple months ago. I get comments all the time on how “good” he is at 7 months old. I give you all the credit. Thank you!
This is exactly what happened with my Pit when I first got him at about 1.5 years. He acted crazy and aggressive UNTIL he met the trainer. He had me put a prong collar on him, with a leather leash and said, “now hand me the leash “ As soon as my dog realized this strong secure guy had the leash, his tail went between his legs and he almost went into a crawl. I was stunned. My dog was a fearful faker.
Learned this the hard way. Luckily, I am harder than our pit bull AND he's lost me 100 pounds in walking daily. The shelter said he was a mixed. The embark says he's 100% apbt. Welp...
Teaching people is the hardest part of dog training. When my husband and I got our current dog, he rarely followed-up with commands. He'd call her to come, lure her in with a treat. If she didn't come or figured he didn't have a treat, he wouldn't follow up. "She doesn't understand, she doesn't speak English," was one of the ways he justified the behavior. I had to keep telling him to "make her come" so she'd learn the word and respect his authority.
This was a GREAT VID!!!!! The fact that the dog tamped down sooo much with you Joel shows that the dog is trainable! I love your pep talks to the people! The guy IS a different dad now! What you said to him was fantastic!! I'm not a trainer but run a lot in the neighborhood and walking my dogs this is the main problem I see--people just need instructions on how to be the boss. It helps the dog and it helps in other aspects of peoples' lives too! Thanks for doing this!!! 🐾❤️🙏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Good on the owners for trying to get ahead of things! This is a beautiful and massive dog! No way would anyone want things to get worse as he gets a little older. Its a lot to have a dog that soze catch a person "off guard" when just walking. As strong as the owner is it just takes 1 second for that big boy to yank a grown man off kilter. It seems that hes just insure of a lot of things being young just seeing his body language with you having the leash. He wasnt really even auper interested in Prince when the fence wasn't in the equation. Just looking all around. Hopefully with more socializing and structure he'll fall in the happy middle. Too strong of a dog to let go by the wayside and let someone find him at a shelter. Glad these people care enough to find a solutionand or middle ground and change some things gor rhe better.
@@WollongongSkyWatch I could see that, point was that this dog is too strong to not get used to everything so the owners don't have to be as concerned with it. It's always a concern because dogs do dog things from time to time but if you don't know your dog and don't put in the work then you may be off kilter at some point and only have yourself to blame.
So grateful for people like you guys who share this knowledge. I’ve had big dogs all my life, but I never realized how much I didn’t know until I met a few trainers and started watching videos like this. Can’t say thank you enough for the education! You explain and break things down so it makes sense from not only our perspective but the dogs as well. You’re also very respectful about it, I’ve noticed a lot of trainers I’ve met are kinda jerks about things lol.
People get these serious-looking massive breeds to try and look tough.. And then they get pulled around, barked at and peed on by that dog, bamboozled as to what to do. Always fascinating how the dog trainers re-train the owners to talk, stand and walk just as much, if not more, as they train the dogs. Such a great video 👏
Thanks for sharing. Love to see your dedication, patience, compassion, understanding and love expressed in the training sessions (also 'new dad in town' - great stuff: funny but very true and very needed!)
People don't get this. I'm 130 pounds and have a 80lbs pitbull. Yeah he blows me off at times but he stops/sits if I have to come get him. Because he's got respect for me. See the reason (like with the person we bought our house from) real working, more specifically hunting dogs, are kept outdoors is so that they don't desensitize from our lifestyles. We have a kennel building at the very back where his were kept. With hay food and water dishes, collars, leashes still there, kennels a run and open dog doors. With that living situation they don't get used to our constant noise and emotional extremes, nor the incredible array of smells, etc. Point being is that dogs are far more tuned into our emotions than we are, hence psychiatric service dogs being a thing if you're acting confident like joel chance are your dog will relax. Big difference vs aggressive though
Joel youre so funny for the part where you saod "i cant believe some of the stuff i say sometimes" haha thank you for sharing that thought 😂 great video as always, that dog is huge! Very important to have a handle on fear.
GORGEOUS American bully!! I have a female that is almost his twin, and she’s also a bit big for her britches (at just 10 months) ! I can’t wait to see what you teach these owners in this session.
“A new dad in town” mad me laugh but somehow true though , needed to happen, your such a great, dog by dog , situation by situation trainer ,excellent to watch , thanks gain
Interesting case, and also a very common situation with most young adults (humans and dogs 😂), got to remind them they don’t rule the world 😂 Prince remaining unfazed is so cool to watch..!
My sister had a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, a big, goofy sort. He got along with everybody, however, one time someone stopped them to talk on a walk and he peed on the guys leg. She had no idea why he did it. Additionally, our Malinois was a fairly well behaved dog. One day he actually growled at someone, and it was so out of character we couldn't believe it. Granted, it was at a flea market, and the guy was coming in behind us to look at something. Still, although we felt that was a possible explanation, we didn't take him anymore. I guess it goes to show you, that you have to be aware and have control of your animals at all times. It's for their safety as well as others.
I just saw Victoria’s Stillwell video and her “fix” for an aggressive dog was to literally rehome it. It is so freaking embarrassing to see someone like her “ALL positive and treats with dangerous dogs and has almost 2M subs . But Joel actually FIXES the problem or some cases does his best to the point I bet with that other dog it wouldn’t need to be rehomed. Joel u deserve millions of subs man . The world is becoming to soft . I felt bad for the owners and for the dog within that Victoria stillwill video
Tbh, she’s not all positive, not even close. She has always typically done what’s best for the owners and the dog comes second. If the owners can’t handle it, I agree the dog needs rehomed and then a better owner can rework him.
@@bigbossadidoss8678 you have to watch the video to understand. When it comes to basic obedience and not serious issues with dogs, I recommend Victoria but anything that you see when it comes to serious dog issues that are dangerous she’s not the right person Think about it that dog I’m referencing, had a problem when it comes to socializing with other dogs, and Victoria did not fix the problem - she literally helped the family by rehoming a dog that still has the same issue which therefore means if the new dog owner with that dog decides to get a dog or wants to go to the dog park he screwed because Victoria just took one problem and gave it to another homeowner I understand you like her because you’re defending her, but I to follow her and I like some things but it’s quite obvious when you see a channel like this and a channel like hers that she obviously chooses to not work with specific issues because she is all positive. If you can link me something or tell me what to type out to find a video where she’s not all positive I would like to know.
I love your channel so much, and I just adore Prince. I had a dobie growing up, and Prince is such a handsome perfect boy. Prince is an absolute king of dogs and so beautifully respectful and responsive. I won’t post what I honestly think about this pit’s behavior but I will say I see this *far* too often with pit adopters (the woman keeps giggling when Joel points out correctly that he has a huge head and massive body and bite strength - these things are not funny yet she giggles when he’s fixating and lunging), and his extremely intense fixations on Prince (and he’s only a year old?!), his growling and lunging, the urinating on the owner (I know Joel won’t say it but that’s very disrespectful), and they don’t seem to be aware that he is constantly trying to get his muzzle off, and I don’t think they have a good idea what they will be dealing with in another year…just yikes. Thank you Joel for putting in hard work and being honest.
I am commenting at 5:03. I always appreciate the grace you are willing to give. "A dog isn't always one thing." Reminds me of one of my favorite sayings, there are no absolutes, except that there are no absolutes. It also ties into the owner as well which I think you would agree (you don't comment on the video at this time, I will continuing watching and see if you have anything more to add sorry if I jump to conclusions), he is giving corrections, but it is also clear to me (as of 5:03 in the video.) that the owner is still unsure of what is okay and what isn't. The owner needs to arbitrarily tell the dog what is and isn't OK, because they are the owner and the dog needs to know that what is and isn't OK comes from their owner.
My boyfriend and I rescued a 1 yr old intact German Shepard. He's in love with my boyfriend. He's great with me too, but really loves him! I had to tell my boyfriend to correct him off of me bc he was protecting him. Finally got my boyfriend to do it and now he's stopped! The dog has to be corrected by the person they are protecting for it to really be enforced. He was caged the 1st year of his life, and the owner was scared to death of him. He's amazing now and a father and a leader of the pack with the best temperament for the job!
The lady was scared of him barking, its a loud bark but nothing threatening. She shouldn't have him, she's got really bad nerves and with her being scared she could never let him out.
The size and strength of a dog is completely immaterial to the conversation when it comes to the welfare of the dog in question.( it only matters from a safety to others standpoint) Because all dogs need leadership regardless, the only difference is the 5 pound Pekingese can’t kill anyone. But they all suffer just the same with crappy nonexistent leadership. The problem is the owners of small dogs get away with it.
By the way my dog is twice as big as that dog in the video and has easily pinned several pit bulls that attacked him and he is a perfect gentleman because in our house even the cat is above him in the hierarchy.
omg i have been looking everywhere for a video like this. My dads wife have a chihuahua who is suuuuper submissive around people he knows. Like you can point at him and he'll be on his back in a split second. And on leash he is suuper "confident" or what to call it and is leash reactive. So i hope this vid will be helpful :3
Completely off-topic here but you have such a beautiful yard and the fence in the upper portion of your yard looks so dry and the wood will probably begin to rot out fast. You really should stain/paint it soon so that beautiful fence stays looking nice and lasting several more years because I’m sure it was not cheap. Love these videos.
New viewer here! I love your work. It’s intuitive and smart and effective. Question: are there ever any instances where you recommend a client spay or neuter their dogs for behavioral reasons?
Absolutely! I initially thought neutering was a must for this dog, but he was a little skittish at times and once I took the leash I saw a second side to him which changes my mind.
This is why bully breeds have a reputation for unpredictability. Their temperament is wildly inconsistent and people dont know how to track it or control it because they've been lied to by the public that this is the best family dog. "it came out if nowhere" 🥴
What dog messed up your deck fencing? Has to be recent I have never noticed it before. Anyways the fact that we have a different dog when you take the leash tells us a whole lot about him and his life at home. But it also tells us a lot about him being very capable of being a great dog with the right approach. Owners definitely need to let him know though that he is not the boss. As of right now, he thinks he is when he is with Mom and Dad.
it's always a case of training the owners. I speak as one owner who needs training. The dog does dog stuff. The human teaches it how to live with humans and that it can't always do dog stuff.
@@AR-ss4blok, so technically it is a pit, but ust a large one? Seems to have the height and length of an American bulldog. I assume both are in there somewhere. Very large and beautiful dog.
@@rptrick79 No, they are completely different in temperament and size. The American Bully dog is a happy and loving companion that closely resembles a Pitbull dog. Although thought to be a Pitbull, the American Bully is actually not and was first bred to remove the aggressive traits which can be carried through Pitbull breeds. Because of this, the Bully breed is now a very loyal and friendly companion that does especially well in family homes with children. (Research on the breed will confirm this)
I would love to see more vids of this breed XL American Bully. I have one, beautiful dog, but she's so big, nobody wants to play with her off leash except my big lab. She always jumps up on the back of his shoulder and runs around him in circles. What can I do about it? Thanks for any advice.
I'm not Joel, nor am I a dog trainer. What I see in the videos and what I saw with my own GSD is that with the handshake, the difference can be subtle, but it's there. You know when people have “an air about them,” and you're not quite sure what it is, but it's different than a regular guy. I know with my girl she knew when I meant business. I’ve heard Joel mention that if you have the energy of the boss, the dogs can feel that energy through your arm that is holding the leash. This has been my experience with my all-black 70 lb German Shepherd. She could see a deer in a yard across the street and start to run, and I would say her name as a question, and she would stop on a dime.
Joel do you ever give the clients specific instructions on how to give the dog structure and set and enforce rules? That goes along way toward helping with their necessary attitude change.
I know it works. But understand why you’d be suspect. Think about it this way, it’s impossible to measure, because you’ll never know what would have happened without it.
Ooof I would like to see a "tail reading" with dogs that have fully curved to their back/side tail, like mine (Mudi breed) 👀 coz I see and understand everything I see here & what You explain accordingly (stiff tail etc), its just much harder to read that part of their body language with a curly tail 🤔
A great talk over of dog behaviour again.This is my 10month Dobe. Except he bites me when bold. I can't do what Joel does but can come up with ways I can manage if I understand. Yes, get strong! Plus melatonin. It has reduced my dogs reactivity by 80% but has no sedation.
Only dog I've ever encountered that would purposely just walk up on a dog or human and take a leak was a super dominant A-hole of a Husky. Total bully of a dog, would literally push dogs to the point of fight or flight. If they were flighty, hed continue sometimes until it was him biting. Been quarantined several times for it. Wouldn't listen to the owner half the time. If the other dog was either "even keel" or just confident the Husky didn't even bother messing with them. He did it to my rottie mix when he was young, my boy jumped put from underneath, on the Husky's back, stood his ground and it never happened again. Long story for peeing on people, but i dont think this guy is that. It looks like he just didnt no what to do and was nervous.
He might not be into you touching him, but I strongly suspect that if done right (particularly if you had lowered your height), it would have brought him up much faster with you. You could have went from petting demeanor at his level and transitioned back to more stern level (though less forceful) at the upper level and he would have probably taken to it well.
there are certainly pros and cons with either gender. Some of the fiercest, most protective and highly unpredictable dogs I've encountered have been bitches in heat. Intact males-especially giant breeds-can be a handful.
One-year old and un-neutered to boot. He's a seething mass of testosterone. Half the issues this couple is having with their dog would IMO go away if the dog were neutered. Peeing on the female owner...wowza, that is just outta control!. I fail to understand why these owners that come to you with dog problems don't consider neutering them as part of the process of getting that behavior under control. Wondering if this is discussed with owners during sessions? Just to relate a personal experience: I adopted a beagle husky mix and kept him intact until he was a year old to ensure that those parts of his development that relied on hormones were complete, and then I fixed him. in the months leading up to that I had to endure him peeing on EVERYTHING: me, my couch, my stereo system, and on store inventory when I took him into places that allowed dogs, plus I had negotiate aggressive behaviors toward other dogs, humping, excessive sniffiness, etc. Within weeks of the neuter, all of this crazy behavior stopped. I wish that part of the commentary about these dogs would address the issue of intactness and its effects on behavior and what motivates owners to want to keep an intact dog if they have no plans to show or breed the dog.
It seems there is a common factor with alpha dogs and their owners. I've noticed in many of these videos, on here and other channels, the owners seem to be very timid and/or oblivious to basic dog obedience. begs the question on why choose such powerful dogs?
@@Omar_Little Take your hatred for Pitbulls somewhere else, I'm not interested. This is a different breed whether you agree with it or not little buddy
He's a big dog, but he looks too small to be an XL Bully. They tend to get even larger than the one in the video. At most he might be a pit bull/American Bully mix, or maybe even a pit bull/Mastiff.
I'm not one to brag or think I'm above correction. I have a Great Dane mixed German shepherd and I have many issues with him. One issue I don't have though is being the alpha. I will not in any way accept my dog trying to be the leader or disciplinarian of our house. With that being said I feel he struggles with his role and place in line. He knows he is not number one and not number two. However he constantly fight for 3rd position between my other dog and our child. Not aggressively, but mentally and with the little dog games they play.
The Dog is scared of that trainer, what he did with him before he get the leash. in minute 9:12 he is touching the dog and you can see how scared he is. that has nothing to do with that good trainer
I wonder if the owners have had that dog since it was a puppy......because it looks like it might have been abused, which is why it was so fearful when someone else (a male) had the leash. Maybe.....
There's 2 types of people that own pitbulls: the softhearted ones that rescue and have no idea what they're doing, and then brag that they rescued a pitbull and it turns into an untrained nightmare, or the ones that get one to look cool and do next to no training and it also turns into an untrained nightmare. Glad this couple decided to seek your help because without it, it definitely seems like they are the 2nd type of people.
You left out the third type, like me, who love the breed and take the time and make the effort to train a pit bull. My girl is a senior now at 11, but has never so much as growled at, lunged at or bit another animal or person. And btw, I have two other large breed dogs I can say the same about. It’s about knowledge, and this young couple have sought help from one of the best trainers I know.
And then there's me, someone who loves the breed and wants to get one to not only have a loyal companion, but so I can also be a good advocate. I've wanted one for years and have done a lot of research on the dogs in that time. It's something I take very seriously.
@@tightshipskip You mean like with any large or powerful breed of dog? People sure do love pretending that this is a pit bull specific issue. There are breeds that are far stronger, ones that would put pit bulls to shame.
yeah yeah, ooh that mean human wacks / punishes / corrects unwanted behaviours in dogs. @@saffyfeefee Yes, I do! And i have dogs that will never need Joel's personalised help :)
