Watch as I coach a client through her 100lb dog's leash reactivity. 

I will watch Joels video "all day if I have to"

This is GREAT to see an average owner take the reigns under your guidance. It’s obviously very helpful to see you do the techniques but to see an owner on a walk and see when the techniques should be used is VERY helpful. Would love to see more videos like this.

the "pop.. NOT a pull" concept is one of the more difficult things to teach some people. Keep up the great work and thanks for the great learning tips.

For the merchandise! 😀 “More poppy-Less pulley”

To see someone being coached was like being coached myself. It’s easy to beat yourself up when you make mistakes and so hearing you giving encouragement all the time was extremely helpful. The guy with the comments really nailed it. I personally struggle with focussing on a destination for a walk and not focussing on the journey and the behaviour. We’re improving all the time since watching these videos. Thank you Joel.

Probably the best video of leash correction I’ve seen. I’m a petite woman with an over 80 lb. year old dog. I’ve been challenged like this in loose leash walking and trying to “pop”/flick the leash for corrections and not pull. I was disappointed when the video ended wanting more of watching a real life owner being trained to partner with her dog. I will be watching this over and over and practicing on every walk. Thank you!

Stop. Pop. Walk. We'll do this all day.. I see merch left & right here.. Edit: props to the owner! Way to go girlie, & thank you thank you for allowing all of us subs to see it thru your eyes & movements. I think for so long we've had it drummed in to never punish dogs bc it's cruel. But the more I'm using this method I'm seeing change & he's just as happy as he was before starting Joel's method. So applauding you today! Noticed, she's grabbing the leash lower down, rather than working the handle only. 👏♥️🐾

I’m just noticing how much more you would get out of a private session with Joel versus most other trainers. I appreciate that he’s blunt, direct and straight to the point. Doesn’t sugarcoat crap just says only what needs to be said and nothing more. It really allows you to maximize your time with him. That’s what I call money well spent!

I definitely pull away and NOT POP ! UGHGG I GOTTA GET IT TOGETHER

I rescued a 2yr old pug I didn’t know what I was getting myself into she’s so leash reactive, she goes completely NUTS! When she eventually calms down I stop and cry a little then compose myself. Today a women passing by with her dog stopped and shouted from across the street “it’s too late for your dog!” So I’m a little overwhelmed but I won’t give up on this girl. Anyway we are learning everyday, *Pops instead of pulls, I’ll work on that for Petunia’s sake! Thank you!

‘Walk, stop and pop.” 😁 Reminds me of “stop, drop and roll” if you catch on fire~

Fantastic points for training a dog. Thank you. Thank you to the owner for letting us watch. This is exactly what I needed to see because I fully understand the pops when walking now. Edit : Thank you videoing person. : )

Dude what's up with the cliffhanger. I wanted to see Prince run up to her while she was on the leash 🤣

Probably the most beneficial video yet. I have implemented many of Joel's techniques and I have seen significant improvement. But watching Joel coach an owner with her own dog is extraordinarily helpful and increases my confidence that I will ultimately be successful with my dogs.

Eye opening moment when Joel said that her dog is basically leaving her (walking in front of her), but stopping when she stops. My dog does exactly that and I let it slip through, because I thought that my dog is still with me and that it is fine. But now I will correct that and refine. Thank you very much!!

1) Great job owner!!! You can see in the beginning of the video she is almost nervous and uncomfortable to walk her. At the end, her body is more relaxed, more confident and “the boss”. Dog was like “aw she aint messing around now” 2) great to see Joel guide the client 👏🏻

16:53 I think she did a good job noticing that the dog was about to leave her and gave a good, nicely timed correction. Especially considering this is new for both of them.

I learned a lot watching this. I’m pulling instead of popping. In my head, I think I’m popping but not. I do proactive stops but now I realize, although my staffie stops he is too far ahead of me. So this video made me realize my mistakes in applying your methods…thanks for helping us dog owners who want well trained dogs and cannot come to see you.

My dane is about 150 lbs. and his leash reactivity has been a real challenge on our walks. I can't wait to try these techniques. Thanks very much!

The point about focusing on getting to the destination is such a good one. I’ve struggled with that. I think, “how is she ever going to get exercise if I don’t take her on a walk?!” I’m now reminding myself it won’t always be like this. She’ll get exercise and be happy AND on my terms….some day. 😉

She did a pretty good job considering how big that dog is, I think most people would be overwhelmed by a dog that big and powerful... Great stuff!

Maybe, Joe, regarding the third point of the other comment, it maybe advising people to schedule one hour for what would be otherwise a 15 minutes walk (to the park, so to say). All the process to leave home and the many corrections taking place do takes time, and we should adapt (schedule) the amount of time accordingly, to avoid any rush or lack of focus.

“We don’t want to hold her back from doing the wrong thing.” 🙌🏼 It’s such a dance-btwn the stopping/directional changes, perfecting the pop and it’s timing, and how to maneuver during and after corrections is everything. Thank you for featuring a video on coaching the owner’s handling (, esp a female of a big dog, like me) and the comment you read!

She learnt so fast

Nick nailed it with his comments, I have done every single one of these things and still do sometimes, I am working on my technique with my dog's.

Thankyou! Just walked my big Kelpie x with my 14yr son, 1st time he’s seen me applying your technique, he was blown away with how much less reactive our dog is. Obviously still work in progress. This upload is exactly what we all needed to see.

Hey Hey Hey Joel ! We ask and YOU deliver ! You da man !!!

Bravo Sir, bravo. After watching all your content, this video is the missing key. Complete with proactive stops and an owner developing their timing, this is my favorite video yet.

Honestly, all my respect for this guy… he’s got knowledge and years of experience i can see. I just don’t understand why no one can do a video about a dog who really pulls?! This dog is not pulling at all compared to my dog… i just want to see one only one real video when they working with a real problematic dog. I so curious what he would do with a dog like mine😳 because he can give 100 million popps for my dog it will not stop him. He is so great with everything else and with all his commands, we only have problem with walking on lead ( i developed tennis elbow bc of his pulling). He is also 52kg so not much of a difference between me and him, he is a powerhouse. I wish i could find a video when they having a real pulling, stubborn dog to see how they handle it.

This is my story. I cannot wait to start walking my Dane tomorrow using your method.

It is really hard for some folks to "get" the pop-i-ness needed. They seem to always keep pulling too long. Might help to put the leash in the owner's upper arm and demonstrate on them so they feel what it's supposed to be like. Short, sharp, and immediately loose again. Great video as always!

This was incredibly helpful! I have struggled with leash walking for longer than I care to admit. My dog heals nicely inside but is easily distracted outside even in our driveway. He constantly scans the environment and will forge ahead. Seeing the owner handle her dog really helped to see where I was making mistakes. The mistakes you miss when you watch trainers handle dogs (as they know what they are doing). I would love more videos in this format!

i find her dedication and commitment to learn and improve so attractive.

This was one of the best videos Joel! I've pretty much binged all of them haha. The aspect of "training the trainer" is really nice and especially the clarity of the frequency of stops, and your comments about doing them in the house, leaving the door, etc. It really just helps put it into perspective the day-to-day aspect of training and what we are expected to be doing. I have a 16mo Old English Sheepdog who is 85lbs and reactive to cars, bikes, etc. We've been doing this method 2-3x a day for about a week and today he showed major improvement when we went to the park.Today he was able to walk nicely on the sidewalk instead of lashing out at the cars, and had no reactivity to some kids on their bikes. He had a few hiccups but I could see the hesitation in his steps, and his lashing out was much milder than previous. Really appreciate this help Joel and team, we'll be keeping it up 100%!

Damn Joel, you tricked me at the end. I wanted to see Prince run up to the dog, she was doing so good 😅

Thank you so much for showing an owner using your techniques!!! This type of video is so helpful so please film more. I too have a 100lb+ GD who loses her mind when she sees another dog, kid riding bike, loud motorcycle, 4-wheeler, person on skates etc on leash. This is a terrifying image for most and not the impression of a GD I want people to have. My dog having a great life is a goal and your techniques and training are realistic and beneficial that can help achieve that goal!

If you held the leash while the owner was the dog, they would feel the difference between a ‘pull’ and a ‘pop’. Then swap roles while they give you the pop and you’ll know quickly when they get it. Then add the dog and they’ll see faster results. Used this technique with kids to teach how to apply clear cues, light hands, etc. when riding horses. Seeing it is way different than feeling it. They may think they’re doing what you tell them but if they’ve never felt it done right, they just don’t know.

Tried this on our walk this morning. Couldn’t believe the difference. I usually let my dog smell everything and run over to what attracts her. It totally makes sense though that if you don’t have control over little things how can you have control when another dog or person is approaching. I’m struggling because my dog is very obedient at home and with no distractions but I can’t get her attention on me if another dog or person is on a trail. I now have some hope that things may change if I keep practicing this technique-love your approach.

Joel's introduction is very important, detailed and explicit, and should be fully understood, memorized and internalized by everyone who intends to follow the method. Understand everything first before trying to put it into practice. Thank you very much for systematizing and for insisting in your videos to show us how to practice the method.

I feel like no matter how many of your video I watch I'm always learning something new to help me with my own dog. Love what you do and look forward to the next lesson!

Also, everything Joel said about doing everything in the house until she’s really good at it before you expose her to other dogs. I would add that once you start picking up on your dogs expression and communications you will get a lot more proactive about preventing the behavior from even starting. So if you notice the subtle signs before the dog goes nuts you can intervene and 9 times out of 10, bypass the altercation all together.

So one thing I really liked that this client of yours did was she paid attention and didn’t pull on the leash or give an unnecessary correction when her dog was “with“ her. A lot of people when they are first learning this method (or other variations of this method)just immediately give the dog a correction without giving it a chance to turn around and check in, even though it may look like the dog is about to walk off without you. It’s almost as if you are feeding out the leash/line to give them “enough rope to hang themselves” in a manner of speaking. As you’re giving them That slack you’re getting ready to give a “pop” if you need to. This is why I always reference “feel” in horsemanship. It really isn’t something that can be taught in one session it takes multiple repetitions and lots and lots of practice to begin getting proficient at it.

How true it is if you cant control your dog in your home its sure not gonna listen to you out side....why would it🤷‍♀️ you havent made your self the law. Ive made Joels teachings the law in my house an i have no reactivity outside anymore, to the point where my 2 dogs wont set foot out the door even if a dog walks by......so simple yet 100% effective😁😁😁😁

I learn a little with each video. This time I learned a lot! Really helpful to see someone else going through the learning process. Kudos to the client for allowing you to film the session.

Thank you for this one

Owner did an amazing job! 🐕❤️

I haven't gotten to the Dane yet, but wanted to say thank you for the first part where you demonstrate the loose leash walking and especially what to do at the door. Nice including the comments along with the demonstration.

I messed up with my dog when i first got him and let him meet every dog so now at a year old and 80lbs he whines, screams and lunges because he sees every dog as happy play time and he needs to meet them. It’s hard to practice corrections when the whole neighborhood avoids you. After watching this, I took him to Huntington and after making 3 corrections when we first got there he didn’t bark or lunge anymore. Other dogs on flexi leads and ones that can’t heel were running right up to him and he didn’t react at all. We walked right next to like 30 different dogs with no problems. Already having a solid heel was definitely very helpful before trying this. Thank you so much!!

Thank you. Three great points.

Great 3 points.well said!

Great points !

Hi Joel, jimmy in Australia. 2 dogs 130lb Mastiff and a 150ld great dane and could not walk them together!!!! After learning and watching and practice 20 mins each day both dogs are now perfect and a joy to walk!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much

This video was so helpful!!!

This was great! Thank you

One of the best in your series on leash walking. The big a-ha for me was near the end when you said the dog was smart and realized she could leave for a bit and then stop prior to the pop. My dog was doing the same thing. Now I know how to tighten that up. Also, the comment about "pop, don't pull" was a key point.

This was great.

FANTASTIC @Joel. Good, long, REAL lesson. 👍It’s what we NEED. Thx!🙋🏻‍♀️

Learning so much from your videos! Thank you!!! I

Awesome job, your dog is with you 👏

This was SO helpful for me, thank you!

You are the best dog trainer and channel on RU-vid. The best! ♥️♥️

This is the piece of the puzzle that was missing. I have had my 1 1/2 yr old GSD on a gentle leader for over a year now. He has not been socialized with other dogs due to CV19. So he is reactive to other dogs and people with masks or that stare. He walks on a loose lease, I do the stop change direction thing a lot. I was missing the pop, was pulling more. Will probably have to see Joel for the socialization part. But walks are getting better. Awesome video. You are my go to for training, since I never have had the chance to get to one. ❤

I've been watching your videos a lot lately, I miss my dog, I got him when I was around 14 and had him pretty well trained useing these exact methods. He was so good on leash that I never even held the leash it would drag be hind us, when I stopped he stopped and sat when I walked he walked only time he would walk away from me was to pee or poop. I also trained him so when I snapped my fingers he would sit or lay down depending on the hight of my hand when I snapped my fingers. For anyone still struggling with this, just watch Joel's motion he doesn't pull like he's starting a lawn mower, it's just a quick pop, don't wait for the leash to be completely tight, do it when it's about to be tight. I hope one day I can get a dog again I miss going for the walks and the swims

Brilliant video--we are thankful as always, Joel. Keep it up!

Yes!!! Absolutely. This morning I took Luna out to pee and she saw a squirrel. I didn’t see the squirrel. She took off and I was totally caught off guard. So I wasn’t surveying the area ahead. Just so you know. After using your method at the door, Luna will not go out without me.

This was great ... it's great to see a "regular" owner to a.) see how skilled Joel is and how much finesse he has and b.) to see how owners struggle with putting SO MANY things together! Joel is so skilled, it can sometimes look SO EASY ... but he's putting together about 10 things to make his corrections and walk.

Ok we going for our walk now. A whole new look on it , thanks again

I want more!!!! This was one of the best yet. Real scenario stuff. Thanks you really are saving dogs lives. I get so emotional because I know things are and will keep getting better.

Great video, Thank you 😊

These videos help so much. I'm learning and applying these techniques when walking my 5 months old shepherd and there's been huge improvement. Thank you!

Love this video. Love how you say its a pop and not a pull. I was pulling. Thanks again!

This guy is the best

Lightbulb moment when Nicks comment about looking way AHEAD and preventing the build up in your dog. (Duh) ha haa Upstate K9 guy does the same thing I noticed

The best video , love it

Like the comment as well that "it's a dance". I use that kind of an analogy often as well. Love these videos Joel. Learn something every time even as a seasoned handler and trainer.

This video was so helpful! I'd love to see more loose leash coaching videos! Thanks so much for all your great videos. It has made a world of difference for me an my dog. I just need to master that POP.!

Thanks so much for this video. Your other videos are helping me so much. I so can relate to this lady. The pop makes more sense watching as I’ve been pulling. Plus the gentle leader is definitely a game changer. Thanks so much for all your knowledge 😊

Video cuts off at the best part when we get to see Prince💛

I been practicing this and it is working!!!

Great lesson. And great mum ....

Loved love loves this video! So helpful to see a big, strong dog and a woman owner as I see myself reflected in this!

Super helpful opening comments. Well done, thanks!

So helpful to see you coach her I do the same she does. Thanks!

This is so good!! Love videos like this. It’s so helpful to see you coach an owner.

Amazing video to share with people

Great to see her do it. Her dog is exactly reactive like mine an I can see my mistakes in her.

Thanks so much - using this on on an undisciplined Dachsund who belongs to my daughter- such great work and getting results

Hey Joel. You do a lot of loose leash walking video but I think this one is one of my favourites. It's great seeing you walk the dog but even better seeing you coach someone else how to walk their horse sized dog without ever touching the leash. Thank you for the video!

This is GREAT! Today, watching this, I just improved my technique. Pops instead of pulls. Attention on me instead of reaching destination. Thank you!

Thank you Joel those three points have really helped.. my husband and I have been training our 2 spaniels using your method for 3 days only and have had fantastic results.. each only needed really an hour on day one.. gone from totally pulling every step to getting a few steps then 12, today I walked my year old sprocker boy for 30 minutes ons loose leash! Straight out of the car..second anf third day reinforcement only. We will keep it up!

I thumps up before I watched,cause I know its gonna be a very informative solid video 👍🐕

This client and this dog and Joel have an awesome chemistry going on between the three of them. I think that contributes alot to the walk.

All three points are great and thank you for posting this. I also wanted to say something I started doing as I had a big issue with number 3. I wanted to go for walks with my dog so bad that I would not stop enough. So now instead of going out for walks to some place. I now go out for timed walks only. No destination just a timer. And yes sometimes we are stuck in from of my house walking back and forth like a crazy person but I see a lot more progress. I got this from some article and the individual called them "structured walks" were the sole point is to ensure your dog pays attention to you.

I loved this type of video Joel! I love you showing us with dogs but I always feel like dogs are better with others than their owners, I would love to see more videos like this of you walking your clients through the process with their dogs ❤ because just like you said people constantly say "the method doesn't work for me" then you can walk them through it and see what they weren't doing correctly or at all and let them know what to change or do better on ❤😊

Kudos to owner! Nice job

This is such a helpful video. I took my girl out and I knew when I got it right and wrong thanks to this. It was brain coaching when you're not even there! Thank you so much! I walked my highly reactive girl past a yappig small dog loose lead with only two reactions, both corrected. I'm on day two of following you. Imagine where we will be in a week!!! Thank you so much! Xxx

Your loose leash walking helped me so much. Now our Rottie knows we are not walking out of the house until his with me. I'm now tackling the leash reactivity. Thank you so much from Australia.

Great video

If people have a problem differenciating between pulling and popping, I find it helpful to give them one end of the leash in their hand and doing it with them, and vice versa, until they can show me they got it, before doing it with the dog.

Your videos on leash pulling and reactivity have been a life saver for us. We have a 1 year old border collie who pulls and is very reactive on the leash. I have been working with an educator, I have been trying various techniques and I just couldn't get her to stop. It was getting to the point where we didn't want to take her anywhere where a leash was necessary. I found another of your videos just 2 days ago and have been applying it since, the difference is staggering. We still have difficulties with her lunging at other dogs, at cats and at cars, but the walk in between is nothing like it was before. We'll just have to keep working on the rest. Thank you so much for posting these with such detail.