I've said that a hundred times but i'm so thankful for your loose leash walking method. It's the ONLY method that worked, i'm not kidding. Our dog never flies out the door anymore. He rarely pulls. And it's not only that. This method made him listen to me more in general and not only when it comes to walking on a leash, cause he senses i'm not playing around anymore!
Love the "not messing around" training methods. I've done all the fun, treat filled training methods and channels too and they definitely don't work for those hard- headed dogs. This channel is the best!
Hi I agree, I have gone to training classes and spent hours walking my two, trying the gentle method, treats, praises etc and if anything the male is getting worse.
I have a Labsky and an American Bulldog. If I didn’t take shit seriously, I would be getting bulldozed on a regular basis. The treat shit doesn’t work, at least for my dogs. My praise is more effective.
Ha it's my dog and my toddler that feeds off each other. This is a very helpful video, and I love how straightforward you are. To the point and not here to mess around.
The gentle leader has been a godsend for my reactive cattle dog. I messed around with a lot of other channels and methods before. I think I'll stick with the "I'm not messing around channel."
The gentle leader did the same thing for me too! I can finally walk all THREE of my ACDs together all because of the gentle leader and his method. Sometimes I wish that I can walk without the gentle leaders but whatever lmao.
I'm sitting back in my chair in complete awe... No one could have done a better job with these dogs than you did. I have learned so much from you. I get so many complements from people when I take my 110 pound mastiff/ridgeback on a walk.. I owe that to you Mr. Beckman. You are a gifted dog trainer and that's why I call you Mr. Wonderdog..
@@gregchambers6100 this is the first time hearing of this Boerboel breed.. He looks a lot like them but my Tyson looks more like a light tan Bullmastiff. But the DNA test says he is mostly Mastiff and Ridgeback. When his hair on his back goes up, its dark black line from his head to his tail..
@@lorianderson8145 Very cool. You've gotcher self a lion killer. Great with kids, social, loving, long living, total family happiness. But anyone you perceive as an enemy he will immediately stare at. Identify and might eat them.
@@gregchambers6100 Greg... you pretty much described my Tyson Boy to the T... lol I'm just glad that he ended up with me and not someone else that doesn't know how to handle such a dog.. So, since you seem to have some knowledge of this breed.. what's the deal with him leaning on me when standing still.? I can't seem to break him of it.. Trust me.. I've tried everything..
This is what I call “crack head energy.” Love these kinds of dogs because they’re so excited about life and being around you, but it also makes it even more imperative to teach them impulse control.
This is incredible, Joel! Double pops, I'm in complete awe! I don't think anyone should question you after this one. Not that you've proven yourself only now, you've done that every day!
These videos have helped me so much with my rambunctious American bulldog mix! The gentle positive-only training was great for my mellow greyhound, but the bulldog definitely needed stricter boundaries. He’s coming along so nicely. Thank you!!
Thanks for sharing this video. I have Akita/Akbash brother and sister 16 month old pups. She is 95 lbs and he is 120 lbs. Your methods have helped so much. Walks are better, attitudes are better, recall is better. I'm just fine tuning everything. They do feed off each other's energy and they're strong enough that when I'm walking them together they can pull me over if they go after something. It doesn't happen very often though because of your methods. 95% of our walks are loose leash. I can't thank you enough Joel! Thank you thank you thank you!
Yes, I agree. Two 100 lb Dobes, can actually walk with 2 fingers per leash. So great and Joel's videos are really game changers for us, our dogs, and the other dogs!
The other day Joel was talking about PRO-ACTIVE corrections & the importance of them & why it’s critical to PAY ATTENTION to our dogs and all the little signs that many of us miss. ESPECIALLY when we are handling more than one dog, we need to be focused, it’s our responsibility to keep our dogs & other people & their pets safe too
Can't agree more with you! Especially when people even walk their dog/s while texting or watching their phone. Hello!?! Is that the way you drive too? Put the phone down, and be present for your dog - is there a feral cat or squirrel, or another dog up ahead? Check your mirrors, including rear view ones. Step in front of your dog - tell the loose dog No! Go home! Right!?!
@@robinrutherfordcost4748 yes!! I was actually going to mention horseback riders who are on their phones. That’s often a disaster. If people can’t communicate effectively with a 1000-2000 pound animal when their phone is impeding the communication what makes us think it would be any different with another animal, such as a dog? I love your sentence “be present FOR YOUR DOG” I completely agree! It’s the least we can do for them.
Thanks for doing this. 2 dog walking is totally different than one at a time. I've got two Boxers (hard headed and loveable). Would love to see more 2 dog videos. Thanks.
I just got back from a walk with my 2 huge mastiff/boxer cross/bitzer rescue dogs with lead reactivity. We got closer to a barking dog with no reaction than ever! It's a miracle!!
I've seen a couple of trainers over the years. Big, angry dogs and massive anxiety from both me and the dogs and for years I couldn't figure it out. When my giant dog lunges and drags me before I even know what's happening seemed impossible. I FINALLY GET IT THANKS TO YOU. He doesn't get to go if he leaves me! Omg! Finally! There are no words for my gratitude. 💖
@@Gennosuke84 to be fair, my old boy is pretty set in his obnoxious ways and we've settled on short but peaceful walks. I do know how to deal with my young dog now though! The relief, knowing I don't have to keep reliving this nightmare because I finally got the point.
Discovered your videos only this week. It's so interesting and refreshing to watch someone really teaching a dog instead of using treat bribes. I have a 4 month old puppy and finally feel that I'm learning how to work with my puppy! Thank you so much!
I really hope we get to see some follow up to these two. I have two Pyrenees mixes (both well over 100 lbs) and they are nearly impossible to walk together. Both are "in front" walkers. The older female (2-1/2) is the most stubborn dog I've ever met. The male (1-1/2) does pretty good by himself and I can let him off leash once I get away from the busy streets. Also, I'd like some advice for a spouse or significant other that doesn't have the same tenacity or outlook that is needed to fix the dog issues. That would probably make for an interesting video.
I saw a battery pack online somewhere that said “all day” on it I was like oh I need that for Joel lol but it wasn’t the whole thing I need the “we can do this all day”
Thanks for the sibling training! I so need this. One would be almost perfect! Two is very stressful! Gentle leader training! Thanks, Joel! Keep up the great work!
So in awe.. I used to do a sort of "flipping" with horses. We would buy from want ads or auction, train, compete then resell at Gaming/gymkhana circuit events. I learned alot of similarities between horse learning curve and dogs. Horses are flighty and thus a good grip on trust and respect is vital. Dogs are so willing to please and quick to pick up on consistent direction. I was doing this in the early 80s and you sir are the only Dog trainer that makes so much sense to me. I love how you use dogs to assist in a way a human simply can't. Prince is awesome as was Bosco... poetry in motion those two! Just like horses we have to learn to speak/communicate in a way they understand and be amazed at how the respond. Thank you for these amazing videos. Two unruly teen/young adults that feed off each other's crazy goofball energy and you got them to understand and respect you. Flawless
Hello Joel, I'm so happy (and relieved) to find you have videos on how to handle a powerful dog!! I definitely must develop a tougher attitude with my rescue puppy (who I thought was a white Labrador but turns out to be a Pyrenees/Pitbull/American Bull Dog) mix! She is a sweet nine month old girl but VERY headstrong and physically powerful. While driving through the neighborhood yesterday she saw a couple of dogs running around in their front yard and she launched herself OUT OF THE BACK WINDOW of the car while it was moving!!!! Fortunately, she was not injured. I don't know how she managed it because the window was halfway up!! I've since purchased a very sturdy harness and an extention (2 feet) that clips into the seat belt buckle and the harness. I've owned big, strong dogs in my life (German Shepherd, Airedale, Labrador and a Chow) but I've never (ever) experienced anything like Stevie. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your videos - they are a tremendous help. I love your no- nonsense approach. Thank you.
I do not think you are being too rough at all. I am impressed! I have a 5 m/o Lab mix puppy and a 2y/o Boxer Mix. They act like these two. Can't wait to try this out. Thank you.
This video is *very* helpful to me. I have only one dog; but, still, there is so much in it that helps me with my one, very strong, excitable, young dog. Among the many points you make is, "He respects strength." I need to keep that in mind.
I am so happy I found this channel. Since getting my dog, the only training I saw was positive reinforcement and it was NOT working. You shouldn’t have to damn near beg a dog to act right. It only took one day of this type of training and now my dog doesn’t pull. Ty so much!
there is not one thing that I don't like about your training methods, over the last month (since I discovered your site) I have learnt so much, and I'm not new to dogs, I've been training in IPO for over a year, had big dogs for 40 years, this is not a new style, it's how we trained our dogs years ago with excellent results but in recent times we've been guilted out by soft method trainers...so refreshing to see these no nonsense steps up here for the benefit for people struggling 😁
First those two dogs are gorgeous. Second, their owners are living my life. I have two Dane-Bulldog mixes and I recognized all of this. We have improved greatly working with them at thresholds, purchasing head collars (can you believe I just purchased them and they are 16 months and 100 pounds each ?!). Can’t wait to try that head holding move the next time we get ready for a walk!
Favorite dog training channel hands down. This works! I have a very strong hyper pit. These techniques are the absolute best path for stubborn dogs. Thank you.
I stopped the puppy course I was taking. They were too soft approach for my dog. Your method of loose leash walking has helped me so much! Thank you for all the video's 🙏
Thankfully I had seen this video before my new rescue got “ganged up” on by two sibling dogs at the dog park, they started to circle around my dog. They check in with each other like you said and take turns running up to my dog and nip at her and growl. I intervened and shut it down. They were feeding off of each other! Going into a “frenzy” and one of them started it and then the other one increased. Wow, so thankful for this video.
Lol, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle! Awesome video as usual, Joel. Refer my students regularly, especially with older dogs that the owners have had a while. Just took my older Dobe to our dog club meeting. He reacted to the Standard Poodle that was there. Just did a bup, bup, bup, took him to an out of sight area, until he was ready to go back to the meeting. Had my carpet square, clicker, treats - not another word from my Dobe, even when the Standard Poodle tried to egg him on. My boy would look at the other dog, not react, then look to me. Yes! - click treat. TY for checking in, Dude!
I wish I had found this channel earlier! The soft approach has set me back with my rottweiler. Using the techniques on this channel has helped. Only problem is he makes it look easy😄
I'm so happy I found this channel! I've been working with my GSD daily for months now and she's still reactive on leash. She doesnt pull anymore, but the second she sees another dog, it's over. I've tried the treat methods and it works, as long as you have treats. Without them, she's almost worse than she was before. We came home from a walk this morning and I ended up in tears from being so unbelievably frustrated. Not with the dog, but with myself because I'm at a loss for how to help her. I CANNOT WAIT to try your tips. I'm positive it'll make a difference for us.
Like it - I love it! Your method has worked fantastically well with my giant breed Caucasian Shepherd- we go nowhere until I’m happy with her at the door and again at the gate. We have a few minutes of engagement training in the garden every time then we go on the walk - she walks brilliantly and it’s all down to you!
The learning channel. Yes! I have learned so much! I was just able to walk my lab mix with 6 deer within 6 feet of us and she didn't pull! Thanks to practicing your methods every time we hit the door now!
Would love to see more with two dogs working together! Have two that are both pretty great on their own but they do definitely build on each other and get over excited when meeting other dogs or even just trying to teach obedience/tricks in the same space.
This is amazing. Very helpful! I have a dog reactive doberman and a German shepherd, two females and they are both a little nuts. I walk them on either side but seeing other dogs is a challenge.
Would love to see more on these two when walking out in the neighborhood. We’ve got two same scenario large breeds and they feed of each other when walking together. When walking alone they are fine and can be controlled.
Just gotta say, this channel has worked better than any other for my 1 year old American Bully/ Pitbull mix who’s still intact. Treats and rewards simply don’t work when you have a dog that’s stubborn and dominant.
My goodness! These dogs are simply gorgeous! It's terrific that they ended up with Joel who can help the owners mold them into the best version of themselves.
Beckman’s Dog Training, I’ve been watching your videos for about 3-4 weeks now. This is the Video that I decided to Subscribe to your Channel. Really liking your content.
I very much appreciate your guidance. I have 2 Rottweilers, male 2, female 11 months. They're pretty good, but I'm really learning and benefiting from your teaching. I say, "Who cares what the critics say. Dont watch if you dont agree. Those who know, get it. Thank you very much.
Amen. I have 2 Rottweilers, boy and girl. They aren't as bonded as these two lovely pups in the video. Adopted at different times. But my girl is the instigator on walks. I finally switched to a head halter and it's so much better when we pass dogs. I used to have a slip lead for her but she doesn't respect it. She pays more attention now. Easier to tell her "here we arent going to see that dog". She LOVES little dogs. Almost pulled me over at the vet to meet a little dog. It's great she's a friendly dog but shes big and doesn't know her size. And I'm not gonna walk around with a rotti pulling me around. No way. She does better when we dont walk with my boy but like you said they feed off eachother and we she reacts, he reacts. So, Love this video. Makes me feel better about switching to the head halter. Thank you for this!
Always helpful!!! Been doing the loose leash for 6 months with fantastic results but I still learn from every vid!! Ty so much! Joel you are such an amazing trainer & person!! 🐾❤️🤗
Very helpful video! I do daily walks with two 2-year old Great Dane littermate siblings and have encountered the craziness that comes when one feeds off the energy of the other. Your on-leash technique has really helped me keep their attention on me and not on other distractions (i.e. other dogs).
Love your channel so much I use these techniques with my American bully puppy and he is so well behaved at 4 months old thank you for these videos this is real training
My dogs combined weigh less than I e of those bulldogs. But they definitely feed off of each other when they see another dog, especially if they have already met them. This was a very helpful video. Thank you.
Love This video!!! Learned a lot from this video! My husband and I are Rottweiler owners and we need all the training we can get!!!! Khia is our 10 month old; she is an awesome dog and has already learned many commands!! We allowed for her to fly out the door for walks but not now!!!!!… in a matter of a fews days( after doing this training we watched on your channel) she’s already more calm and knows that she’s not going unless she’s cool!!! Looking forward to so much more training and knowledge!!!!
Lol, she's stubborn. She lowered her tail a little bit after he put on the leash, but she was just waiting for him to give her the tiniest opening. She finally lowered her tail about 6 minutes into the walk. Ha! Yeah, I like this guy. I just subbed.
Joel... -Thanks!.. -Youre a Master-explainer of dog behavior! I watch ALL your lessons, even if i dont have the issue with my dog; i always learn something new from you! Keep it up! Lots of Love and Respect! //Chris from Sweden
I want to thank you, Joel. Your videos have helped me to have a better relationship with my dog. It’s a rottweiler, I honestly have lots of criticism about having a large powerful dog. I have three daughters, and when the topic arises the first question is when is the dog going for training. I have found in your channel a guide, and I love that you repeat the exercises with different breeds, different levels of reactivity, and beyond being boring or tedious, I find it reaffirming and instructive. I was not able to walk my dog without almost ripping my arm when he sees another dog, but I bought a gentle leader (by the way they should pay you) and with the guide of your videos, now the walk is better for both. I just want my dog to be a dog, not to do tricks or anything, he is so smart and lovely, he is in the house all day and is like a gentle big bear, loved by everyone. He behaves and thanks to your advice, we are a happy family. Thanks again, keep up the good work!
That's great! Have you seen Joel's Rottweiler video? It's like the foundation video for leash reactivity. My stepdaughter has a Rottweiler and a Dobe. They say they'll never have any other breeds.
@@robinrutherfordcost4748 of course! Also loved the best breed for protection video. I was not surprised, Rotties are THE dog. My girls love him, and I feel so happy and secure to have him around.
As always, I appreciate learning new techniques! I was wondering about the neck massage as I noticed you had done it on the Labrador video a few days ago (cooper? I think, can’t remember for sure). Appreciate the camera zooming in to show exactly what you were doing. My dog isn’t total spastic like these two seem to be, but is when we pick him up from daycare or boarding. HOping this will help us. Thanks again as always! And WOW -just noticed you hit 114K subscribers! And i knew you at 35K!
Oh how I love them American bulldogs. I had two and they are so good with kids, my grandkids. Now I have a cane Corso “TITAN” male and he is very different but good so for with kids (2&3 yr olds) he is 4 months and work on him everyday teaching new and obedience stuff. Keep up the good work
