As someone who's in infant and child care for 10+ years, I've realized very quickly that the happier, more well adjusted kids come from parents who practice structure. Kids like structure, dogs like structure. It's very clear to see if you work with either of them.
Yeah you're right but it's a balance. I remember kids who had parents who crossed that threshold into being overbearing. They raised the sneakiest kids who were into all the bad stuff lol.
To an extent, like the first reply says. I think the older the kids get the less barriers there should be in many things, there should be chores but they should be negotiable (trade one chore for another or another time) so long as it gets done. Privacy is the most important thing as well. You're gonna end up with kids who go no contact as adults if they have helicopter parents.
yeah kids like and need structure in thebsense that they need routines and parents who can clearly give them an idea of whats right and wrong but the "what i say goes" attitude doesnt work with children. thats how you end up raising someone who rebels in the worse ways because they didntnhave freedom
6:45 “My methods for decreasing aggression are: 1. Don’t let the dog jump on you 2. Don’t let them pull you down the street 3. They need to come when they’re called 4. They don’t sleep in your bed. That is from working with aggressive dogs and ... seeing the correlation between dogs doing whatever the heck they want in life and then being aggressive. The most bang for your buck is being vigilant in your everyday life with (these 4 things) ... You need to run the show in your house.” 6:31 “You are the boss of your house. You mean what you say and you say what you mean. You don’t request a lot of stuff. You’re not asking. Carry yourself well.” My own comment: Absolutely agree. Consistency and clarity over time pay off. Joel says relationship is not the main thing, it’s discipline. He’s probably right - a dog can be trained by someone it has only just met. It may not be about the relationship, but it damn sure is about communication. Your dog needs to clearly understand what is expected, and what is not tolerated. A lot of people expect dogs to understand what they want, without really taking the time to clearly communicate it to them. You do this by reinforcing/rewarding what you do want and correcting/punishing what you don’t want - consistently, over time. It’s not rocket science... it’s behavioral science.
I feel like a relationship is made of how you communicate and discipline is the communication tool, and therefore the discipline is part of building the relationship. Goes into being a consistent firm authority, they can trust you.
As a teenager going to my first dog training class, I was suprised that the first thing the instructor said was that the class actually wasn't about training the dogs, it was for training the owners. And the trainer's "most important rule" always sticks with me... "Don't ask the dog to do something you are not going to enforce." Like if they don't come when they are called, go and get them, and bring them back to where you were. I've actually carried over that philosophy (in a softer way) to my kids. I don't ask a lot of them, but if the few chores they are expected to do are not done, whatever fun thing they are doing gets interrupted by one of "dad's chats" where I annoyingly talk about how their actions affect other's view of them, and how that might jeopardize future benefits, until they comply. Now half way through their teens and so far going well - and significant that my eldest comes to me to ask advice about her friends - girls & boys. Her friend's parents consider her the "responsible one" in the group.
I had a similar approach to child raising: I don't ask anything of them that I can't explain why I want it. My kids are used to reasoning -- they reason, and they expect me to reason with them. So if I can't give them a good reason why I want something, maybe I need to think about whether I really want it after all. That doesn't mean my kids are the judges of whether my reason is good enough. They aren't. But they're allowed to ask what I want it for, if they can't figure it out for themselves. Not always right away -- they know that if something is time sensitive, I'll tell them to do it now and ask questions later. But eventually, they will get a chance to find out what I had in mind when I asked for that thing, if it isn't obvious. If they don't like it anyway, that's their problem -- I'm still the boss -- but they can find out why I asked, if they want to know. And if I don't feel comfortable with my *own* reason, then I need to rethink whether it's something I ought to be asking in the first place. They don't get to judge the adequacy of my reasons... but I judge them, and I judge them before I speak.
I really like the way you do thing's. You are a very personal person. I'm going to be getting in touch with you about my 3yr old Frenchie that was given to me. He wasn't socialized as a puppy he need's to meet Prince.
My dad used to have dogs and all of them were well-behaved. I used to think our family got lucky. But looking back at my dad's personality (consistent, relentless, disciplined, strict) I now realize that even without reading books or consulting any trainer, he probably just did a lot of things right because his personality was a natural good fit to be in charge of dogs.
Watching your videos and implementing your methods has made such a difference in my dogs. When you said ( of a dog in a training video),"They aren't ready to be on a walk yet." It was like a light went on. Once i began putting in the effort with the door work it got easier to get both my dogs on the same page for other issues. No more lunging or barking like lunatics. I didn't know how to get them to pay attention to me- but YOU did. I'm glad i found this channel. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.
So right.....same for me. The biggest aha moment was, is that the leash has rules. The leash goes on, and I'm in charge......there'll be no pulling or dragging me around like an asshole.
The lightbulb moment for me was when you said “if you let them blow you off once they will always blow you off”. Thanks to you I have a better dog because he has a better owner.
I literally found this channel last week and started implementing the leash methods 09/27. As of 09/30, My 1 yr old Pyrenees mix is almost to where we can let him off leash, just need more corrections with other dogs, rabbits and squirrels. My 2 yr old Pyrenees mix, is a lot more stubborn and we weren't as firm with her from the get go. However, she'll probably be off the gentle leader by the end of this weekend. This man has been a life saver for me! Now I just have to get my wife on board, lol.
THE LACK OF Discipline is the main reason for A LOT of HUMAN problems as well. The fact you know and understand this is why you are good at what you do.
This resonates with me on so many levels. My dogs have been extremely well behaved, able to sit in the yard with no collar or leash and watch all the neighborhood dogs go by. I could take them anywhere and walked freely off leash at my side. What most people don't realize is by being strict and disciplined when training them, they had an AMAZING amount of freedom because they EARNED it and respected their boundaries. Invest the time early and you'll have many years of wonderful experiences....
I remember my first year of teaching - I had went through college basically learning the "be the nice and understanding teacher" and I was having a heck of a time controlling the classroom and even felt bad when I disciplined my students. Another teacher on the other hand followed the same principle you teach with dogs. "What I say goes" and her classroom was perfect. I thought the students would hate it, yet she was their favorite teacher. Dogs I'm coming to learn as I implement the same things in their lives are the same. Dogs and students alike actually love having boundaries and knowing that there are rules they need to follow (they may not like it at first, however) but they actually learn that it's the best thing for them. I'm no longer teaching now, but I implemented what the other teacher does in future years and it made a world of difference. Glad I started being this way with my dogs because they were basically like my first year classroom and now they are turning into my later year classrooms.
Looking back, the teachers who had seating charts, planner checks, one class i had we would go over homework as the first thing we did, structural things like that ensured the students knew how things were run.
Yup... made some mistakes early on, believing the "ignore/redirect bad behaviour reward good"-mantra. Problems started sprouting (ignoring me, not getting off couch when asked, mild resource guarding)... Fixed some of those issues using positive reinforcement (solid "off" cue for couch, etc), but his whole attitude still had this "whatever, mum"-vibe. Called his breeder, she told us to NOT put up with any crap from the dog, and to make it clear we're the boss. One firm correction is all it took. His whole attitude changed within a minute, and never had ANY issues with him again. So glad we learned the lesson early before big problems started.
@@tanubhavshrivastav9102 you need to binge watch all of Joe‘s videos. Start with the Doorway Method videos and remember your dog has to graduate the first step of the doorway method to get the next step, all inside your house before you even get to your front door. Then watch all of the Loose Leash Walking videos. This will give you the background and information you need. Each of his videos has a lot more information than one just what the title says. Enjoy! 🌟
I couldn’t agree with you more. I run the show with my pets, kids and students. We still have a lot of fun and have balance, but it’s understood that there are times when the expectations come first.
Thank you for confirming my dog shouldn’t sleep on my bed, my dogs have never been allowed to do that. I love your practical no nonsense nature with dogs and being so clear. You’ve helped me so much. I must tell you the change in my dog with things I was struggling with are coming along so well, am so thrilled and it seems I just made things simpler using your methods. PS, I think my ginger cat is actually the boss of the house anyway.
If you get the points 1-3 right = no pulling, no jumping, good recall, then it doesn`t matter much where your dog sleeps. As long as you are running the show = at the walk, in the park, wherever in your house or whatever you do, it doesnt matter. Imo it`s more a question of taste.
Yeah, you can let your dog sleep in your bed if you want, but they do need to understand that it is a privilege not a right and they only get the bed if/when/because you allow it and if you say get off the bed then bed time is done. You can even ask things sometimes, but if you're going to do that they need to clearly know the difference and understand that when you're not asking it's not optional; you have to communicate the difference between asking and commanding, between what they want and what has to happen because[ for whatever reasons known or unknown to them] it actually needs to happen whether it's especially wanted or not, and they need to know that they can trust your judgment on that. It's a lot like with kids, and how you can do both having fun play-times and also keeping rooms cleaned up afterward[ even though that might not always be so much fun at all], or such. ^-^ (in my opinion, anyway😁😁)
We raised our dog in a very structured and disciplined way. He didn't initially sleep on the bed, but once he got to be a few years old, we let him. He is naturally very submissive, and it has no impact on him at all. People marvel at his behavior. It depends on the dog.
Oh man I made the mistake of letting my puppy investigate everything “new” around the house because I didn’t want her to be scared of anything and now she thinks EVERYTHING is hers to investigate and is constantly in the way or super interested in what I’m doing 🤦♀️ working on that now but wish I’d set better boundaries early
@@m.z.593 yes, I've tried them many times. however, once she spotted them and knows that the other dog saw her, it's already too late to grab her attention (her eyes are different). She doesn't lunge/bark, while fully alerted, until she knows that the dog saw her. And, she is very fine if she is allowed to greet the dog. Sigh..
@@m.z.593 thanks for your advice! I will try with TV method as I recently noticed that she now reacts similar to dogs on TV (before, she only wagged wanting to play).
From my experience, a Doberman has naturaly high confidence in almost every situation. If he listen and knows his place, you will never find a better dog =)
I've been watching lots of dog training videos (for years) and finally I've found you! My soul is comfortable and happy with ... What you do and how you do it.
I checked a trainer in my area a few days ago for on board training. I wasn't sure about him because he is compulsion trainer and promises results in two weeks. I don't like compulsion for teaching and two weeks means a lot of pressure on the dog. So i started to re-watch some of your videos and with what i saw from the trainer and your videos it finally sank in. JUST STOP ACCEPTING BS FROM THE DOG. My dog already knows to wait at the door until i allow it. But i did as you said and stayed in place and corrected him for getting to far ahead. 2nd time he already got the idea. When i say go, we go. No more sniffing and going to sniff other places. When i release i follow him for a bit to find a spot and then go and keep going. If he stays behind he gets corrected. It took like two walks and he completely stopped freezing in place until i agree to go where he wants to go and stopped dragging behind. In today walk, which is two days after i started this, we saw a new Malinois. Now my dog goes nuts over Malinois, German Shepherds and Huskies. So both sat in front of each other in some distance. Both aren't exactly relaxed but no growling. Then someone came with two more Malinois and in my head im like "fffffff were surrounded". My dog did a little growl and i immediately corrected it. He stopped and two second later he got more relaxed and tail wag so i allowed him to approach. I could tell he is still kind of nervous by the hair on his neck so i was ready to pull him back. But it went very well so we approached the first Malinois also and they just started playing. No growling, no humping or anything. He did growl later on two dogs he already decided long ago he doesn't like them but quick pop and going the other direction. I believe that will change too with time. Were only two days in. This video really is what its all about. stop taking crap from your dog. Not just correcting when they snap. Some dogs needs more restrictive rules to understand how to live with us in modern society.
Man Dobermans are the best. They have the highest training capabilities, good attitude to other dogs (unlike German Shepherds or Malinois who tend to intimidate other dogs with their high energy and in your face assertiveness) and , above all, the greatest looking dogs out there
I lost my dog, who for my family was a "unicorn", to cancer last year. He was perfect for my family. I had forgotten how it was that I managed to train him to be that way. You've helped me remember with this video. I will be glad to utilize your videos for my future dog. Thank you for the work you do and thank you for sharing it on youtube.
I really appreciate that you admit to doing some not so ideal things with Bosco. It makes you trustworthy and relatable. You're learning too. I REALLY struggle to accept the idea that doggo can't sleep on the bed. My dobie is my ESA/therapy dog and he's my cuddle buddy. There are times I kick him off the bed. But one of my absolute favorite things about my dog, is how he cuddles like a person. He's my snuggle bug and he knows when I really need it. I remember what it was like to not have a dog that knew when and how to snuggle, and I don't want to not have that.
My siberian husky and my german shepherd are both very patient with other dogs. I think it's because they have always been trained with firm boundaries from me, and they have both had a lot of socializing and varied experiences. Therefore, they are both very confident and able to share that positive attitude with other dogs they meet. I'm grateful that I did as much as I did with them. I brought them everywhere I could when they were young. I appreciate hearing how you came to a similar dog, but I also strongly feel that good breeding plays a big role in the outcome of the dog as well.
Yeah I made the same mistake with my other dog Bentley ; literally thinks it’s his god given right. Now I’m dealing with those noises and stuff, and the gentle lead is helping out so much, even the neighbors have given me compliments. The sad thing is he is super-friendly but the noises deter most. We’re getting there, though. This gentle lead seems to be the final frontier, thank you!
Exactly the same. Mine wants to say hello yo every dog, and it's totally my fault. People put the fear into me when she was a puppy of 'oh, she's gonna be a big aggressive dog, she needs to be friends with everyone' , just because she's half akita 🙄 She now gets frustrated on walks when I don't let her say hello and jumps around like an idiot! Borrowed a friends dogmatic head harness and she was a million times easier (I have another dog too so was getting too difficult if I took both out and we saw loads of dogs even tho the other isn't reactive)
@@Leanne2201 That is the same thing I'm having problems with. My 8 month Dobe, had a couple mean little dogs it met early on and I think because of those 2 separate meetings where the dogs were showing aggression and snapping at her, now that she's getting older she's quicker to react aggressively when she see's another dog coming by. BUT sometimes I think she just wants to meet them also, or some of them so makes these awful groaning sounds and spins around on the leash, completely forgetting I'm even there. She does that a wee bit with passing cars too but its more controllable. This AM though she lunged at a car near our walk so put her back in my car and said that's it, were going home. She knew she was in trouble but the amazing thing was as we pulled up 2 big german shepherds were walking by 8 feet away and she saw them as I parked the car. So I opened the door and said, you're already in trouble so don't even bother with them. And surprisingly she didn't make a peep as she got out and walked in the house without issue. So maybe there is hope! Anyway I do have the gentle leader but left it off this AM, she's still getting used to it and wanted to give her a break from it. I honestly hate using it on her but she does walk better with it as she's a very strong walk ahead type. Just never had to use it on any of my last 3 dobes, but she's a world of a difference more challenging than they were.
We follow very similar rules/approaches, and both dogs very well adjusted and happy. Kids and dogs are not interchangeable and those who treat their dogs like kids have already failed the dog.
Love this video! I gotta confessed that I used to only follow positive reinforcement, until I found your channel. And part of me always wondered if the dogs can be happy if we get that “harsh” with them. Seeing how Prince was clinging to you like a cat made me see that yes they’re definitely happy. Cheers
I agree with this. Being the boss is important. And to add, consistency is key. You can't sometimes be the boss. You need to be consistently the boss. Dogs learn quickly what is expected of them and what you want them to do when you are consistent. Seeing how some of my family have raised their dogs, my family aren't the boss. The dogs get to do what they want. Bad behaviour encouraged (feeding at the table). And when the dog does the wrong thing people yell at the dog from a distance rather than getting up, saying no and stopping/redirecting the behaviour. The dogs don't listen. They pull on a lead. They sleep in the bed, often with little room for the humans. They destroy their toys/bed as well as the humans things like shoes. If they get out of the front door they are likely to run off. They bark at any disturbance. They push in demanding attention. They also have behavioural problems from being too boisterous to aggression. My dog? In my home my partner and I are the boss. From day one we were consistent with the house rules with our rescue greyhound. If we said off the couch she either got off or we got her off. She was not allowed on the bed unless invited up. If she had or was chewing something that wasn't hers she was told no and the object removed. Same if she was attempting to destroy her toy. When toileting and she was having accidents in the house it was the dog and me outside until she relieved herself. When she did the right thing always lots of praise. Always a gave her a good girl, a pat or a treat. What we have is a dog who listens. She will come when called. Will get off the couch when asked. Waits when told to wait. Will lie down when told to lie down. Will go to her bed when directed. She has also conquered her fear of stairs, able to go up and down them now. She also has learnt how to use a doggy door. And why is this is all important? It protects the dog and everyone around them. It means she isn't running off out the door. It means she isn't under peoples feet. It means if I need to remove her from a dangerous situation I can tell her to go to her bed, getting her out of the situation. She is polite, gentle, doesn't pull on the lead and doesn't beg for food. Sure we are lucky with temperament and she would have had training due to her racing days. But we also chose a breed whose temperament suits our lifestyle and also a dog who isn't too big we can't physically control or pick up. When I meet other well behaved dogs I find a similar pattern, the owners are the boss. They are consistently in charge. They are on top of bad behaviour. They reward good behaviour. And their dog is usually of a size they can physically control. The second big thing that also helps with dog behaviour, exercise. A tired dog is a good dog. They aren't bored full of energy looking for mischief. I find this also helps with the dog's anxiousness if prone to anxiety. It's better when a dog is tired and wants to sleep ignoring you when you leave the house, rather than them wanting to follow you where ever you go.
I am so heartened to see Prince enjoying some quality time with you. I also wholeheartedly agree with the "be the Boss" philosophy. That at the core is what works every time.
I got a german shepherd pup a few weeks ago. Everyone was worried he would have an attitude. I say what I mean and I mean what I say. I have had ZERO puppy biting issues with him. We had that discussion" the day he came into my home. So far a very happy well adjusted pup.
Man, i’ve been watching bosco and prince for a while now. Thank you for all the tips, i had this all in mind already but thank you for solidifying it all. My puppy just turned 12 weeks and he is going to be great, i’ve set boundaries from day 1 and he’s so well behaved and balanced. I will keep it up. You are so very much appreciated for your channel Joel, Thank you from me and Mac
Raised with a Hungarian Vizsla and my parents bought a second one when I was 20 y/o. The second one is a saint because I taught myself how to get him to listen and know that I'm in charge. I now have a Shiba that is 1,5 y/o and it's a complete opposite dog in mentality. Does whatever he feels like whenever he feels like - including listening. Granted he's only 1,5 y/o but dear god is it frustrating when I call for him, tell him we're going for a walk or similiar things and he just stares at you like you're stupid, and of course he had to be very territorial... It's a challenge out of this world compared to the family vizsla. Love dobermans and I really want to be an owner of one some day, great to see how affectionate and responsive they are!
Love the video, especially the part where you explained the realization of what your dog could do. Feels like the moment you said Prince found his best friend in that pit, sometimes things are just different and the dog knows more than we could expect. Keep doing what you do making the world a better place for dogs everywhere!
Please do make a video on the in depth concepts you are talking about in this video. The philosophy of being a proper leader and still having happy dogs and childrens is really something people can learn from. Keep doing the good work, you are a very rare trainer
COULD NOT AGREE MORE!! The lack of follow through with dogs kills me. When I say something, I do it. If I ask you to sit-you get two tries then I’m pushing your butt down. Love your style and methods!
Makes perfect sense. Thanks for sharing these stories of Prince and Boscoe. The only thing I would differ a bit on is the relationship comment. However , it's not that I disagree with the essence of what you said... it's that I believe relationship is truly about how the animal relates to the human, and vice versa. That means, to me, that discipline is a factor in the relationship equation. My dogs are also working dogs; they are working livestock dogs and help me to run my ranch. Our relationship is part and parcel of our working together, and a key factor in that is discipline; the dogs must understand that the sheep are mine, and they they have to take care of them and treat them properly. The dog must have discipline for both me, and for the stock. I think that discipline helps to build a very powerful relationship. Although I work with my dogs on a daily basis, and am not a typical pet owner, I have gained a lot from your videos and I truly appreciate them.
I love how you get to the point right from the start. Excellent tips and education here. I also have a Doberman and love watching Prince in your videos
I totally agree ! I had a dog like yours . She passed away we miss her so much ! Now we have a new lab 9 m old . Its been difficult to get her attention . I was thought just like U said , if you tell them to do something they need to do it . Our dog that passed , we had the best life with her ! I pray our new pup will get it 🙏 Thank you so much for what you do ! You have a real gift with the way you connect with people !
That’s exactly the way I raised my dogs and it works!! Having a dog comes with the responsibility of loving them, exercising them, challenging them, understanding them, and disciplining them! You cannot have a well balanced dog and relationship with them if any of those are missing!! Loving them means using tough love sometimes to establish who’s the leader!! My dogs were perfect gentlemen and it was no accident…they need that trusting and loving leadership!!!
That's exactly why I keep one dog leashed when the other walks off leash. Both off leash allows them to run the show, no more! They take turns now and it's working so far. They don't seem to mind switching.
So, my first dog Yahtse…. An “Arctic Shepherd” as I called her, a 125 lb wolffish looking shepherd mix, Sounds very similar to what you described with Bosco. With almost no training, she was a regal matriarch. She’d hang out and just watch her friends, but would step in if anything got to wild. My best story was her watching our local evening dog group, like she did. Two dogs were chasing the same frisbee, and one blind t-boned the other. A scuffle broke out… Before anyone realized what was happening, my dog Yahtse, had her friend, a golden, underneath her on her back, and Yahtse was staring down the circle of dogs gathered as if it was a schoolyard fight. You could almost hear her say, “ this stops NOW!”. Her friend (not remembering that dogs name now) finding herself in a submissive position, snapped at Yahtse, who looked down seemingly saying “I just saved your arse”. Yahtse then casually stepped away knowing she did her job. I still miss that dog. She would have been a great trainer.
Thanks for the “secret” Joel 😆 I love that you are consistent. People who have watched your channel for any length of time can usually answer their own questions (if they’ve been paying attention). That’s not to say that I don’t also find that I’m learning a lot from your videos. I especially enjoy watching footage of interactions between dogs, especially when it’s slowed down. There’s so much communication that we don’t see, unless or until we KNOW what we are looking at. Thanks for another great video Joel! Bosco, Prince, you guys are good boys💛
I love you men, that's the right attitude, as a dog owner. What you say goes, unfortunately many dog owners treat the dog as if they are humans. They are not. A disciplined dog is a happy dog 🐶.
Thanks for answering my question Joel, you're putting in the work with your YT channel and it's a great place to be around right now! There's more interaction on this channel between you and the audience than some online courses I've taken for college credit. You are the professor! I like the idea of taking an ethic/mantra like "What I say goes, but don't ask for a lot!" and just apply it everything you do with the dog. Walking on a leash, recall, sleeping in the house? Really good case studies, with specific techniques demonstrated in multiple videos on this channel. I think I'm starting to "get" the Beckman school of training, at least at a basic/classroom level. Of course, having a puppy and applying this stuff to novel problems is the goal, but this is a great "teach a man to fish" video. Thank you!
This is the best, and is how we also were with our dogs and other animals on the farm. It’s the natural best way of all and we love watching and learning from you Joel.
Hello from the other side of the world, I recently found your videos and followed your methods on my reactive frenchie boy. I’m super super stoked to see my boy making a far better progress in just a couple of weeks, than we had with the rest of the other methods out there for the past two years of his life. 🙏🏼 Thank u!
I’ve watched so many of your videos. I started two weeks ago with my as of today one year old boxer. I like this video as I believe it states the most important aspects of owning a dog. My last boxer was hell. This one in the last two weeks has come SOOO far! Difference discipline / follow through, exercise, and letting a dog be a dog. He is improving night and day each day! Thanks man for all you do! Mawx
This has to be the best video by far I have seen in a while. Thank you for sharing so much years of experience with us. Definitely it’s all down to discipline and making your word count.
Dobermans are so passionate about their owners. I had the great opportunity to work with a few via my pet sitting. You can see how much they want to work, how much they want to be connected with their owners and their people. Great dogs. Not for everyone, these dogs need to W-O-R-K. Want a couch potato? Get a Greyhound. lol
I completely agree! I was a bc therapist and consistent is KEY! People thought I was being "too strict" with my puppy until I did a recall in the middle of play and he happily was by my side in seconds allowing the other person time to correct their puppy. I love your videos!
In your videos, you’re no nonsense, getting straight to the point, and that’s why I subscribed. I have no patience for trainers who yammer on and on and on . . . (snore). However, watching your casual loving handling of Prince was so beautiful. I had begun to wonder if you ever just played with your dog, if it was always “work, work, work.” Such a joy to see you both off-duty. Thank you for sharing this behind-the-scene moment. Heartwarming. ❤️👍🏼
I love your no BS approach to dog training. I’ve watched countless other trainers on RU-vid but only you methods have worked for me and my Aussie/German shepherd. We’ve made LEAPS over the last month. Thank you
Watching this video kinda makes me sentimental, reminding me of my Doberman Prince. He died about 20 years ago and I had doubts that I did things the wrong way raising him. Scared of being too “hard” on him. But now it gives me peace hearing you say how you raised your dogs, because for a big part I did it in the same way. Never asked something twice but I give him a lot of love and a warm home with strict rules. He was loving and caring for my family and I still miss him very much, even after my second Doberman and my cane corso , you never forget your first dog. Thank you so much for posting this, warm greetings from the Netherlands.
Since you mentioned it, would love to hear your thoughts on picking a puppy from a litter/what are reasonable breeder policies and what aren't (for example, a lot of them nowadays insist on choosing for you, often sight unseen)
Someone did ask the question during his last q and a and Joel said he didn't have a the expertise to give out adive like that a belevie. But you can go back and watch it . I could be remembering it wrong .
