Did you know that Christmas have pagan roots? I am so sorry for this family, they seems like they are struggling with money, I wish I could help them. It is so sad .
My aunts shepherd is like this. Very aggressive and barks at everyone. He bit me in the face for leaning over her shoulder. I've told them many times he needs training and more socializing but they never listen. I even told her he will be put down if he attacks someone. I can't stand people who can never except that their dog has issues. You definitely saved this dog from the shelter and a short life
The fact the dog bit you in the face and you’re aunt is still delusional enough to think he’s okay and doesn’t get the pup training is worrying dude cause most likely the dog will bite someone and be put down.i say if she doesn’t do it do it yourself or get somebody in her family that’s competent enough to do it
Careful man I watched a video of a girl who got mauled by her grandmother's mastiffs, she is scarred for life. Don't ever trust that dog again, it's a disaster waiting to happen.
Big props to the father of the family who took his authority over the dog super seriously during the session. He used it very well to help prevent some potential bites
I have a strong feeling he's stepping in after screwing this all up. A lot of parents don't put any effort into the family dog. They treat it like it's a toy, and then get surprised when kids, who can't even take care of themselves, make the dog a completely antisocial, directionally unaware neurotic mess. The worst dogs I've ever had to deal with, were taken care of by latchkey kids. The parents were too busy watching T.V. or whatever. I could be wrong, but I bet I'm not. I'm too honest for customer service. People hate the truth. P.S. after finishing the vid. That dog got put down. I'm still pretty sure this is the result of negligence. Gj, guys.
@@ToxicSmoif He doesn't, just some bitter know it all on the internet. I'd be impressed but guys like this are a dime a dozen online. They just can't help but project their own real life misery onto others. It's rather pathetic really.
Big props ?? you have NO IDEA of dogs, right ? the father IS ALL THE REAL PROBLEM !!!! whan the dog was free he never visit one time the father !! this tells a LOT !! i hope the father reads this !!!
I’ll never forget a German Shepherd named Milo. I was staying in London in a fairly rough estate at an ex’s relatives. I went out for a walk to the shop and back and took their their dog Milo. He was very well trained, perfectly obedient to people that were approved of by his owner, a tiny woman who had 100% vocal control. He walked off the lead constantly and ignored dogs and people alike, all he wanted was to keep apace with his people, sometimes on a wide flank. Two men came out of an alleyway and starting coming up behind me, and I heard them talking about robbing me. Needless to say the same moment they got right behind me I unclipped his lead and Milo did a very sudden swoop around behind my legs, turning to face them, and stared them down without moving except his lifted tail and a fearsome growl. That nearly knocked one of them on their ass, and they suddenly decided to cross the road and leave very quickly. I only had the pleasure of walking Milo twice, but I know I might owe him my life - at very least my wallet and my phone.
It was also during lockdown and there was a wave of dog thefts that people used for breeding whilst everyone wanted puppies. Maybe they thought it was a more timid dog that would have been easier to snatch? I heard them saying something along the lines of 'shall we fuck him up then' 'nah leave it' 'lets just rush him' from two massive yardie looking motherfuckers in trench coats that had circled the park following me and proceeded to suddenly walk twice as fast to catch up to me
That's a beautiful relationship you have with Prince. Not only because of the love you both have for each other, but he is actually helping you teach the younster in ways a human can't. He's becoming a good apprentice to Bosco. Thanks for sharing!
@@margaret-rosedonnelly4454 I love your comment. I never thought id it that way. We don't see the impact that these sessions have on both of them, do we? I watched the video again after reading your comment. Yes, I saw it while watching the video a second time. Yes, we can see the emotional, intellectual, and physical impact of it on both of them.
I also feel like Prince really enjoys the work - maybe that’s where the playfulness comes in? He knows he’s safe and is having a good time teaching the youth of today! 😄
Insecure. Not terrified. He is trying to get hold of the situation. Running around, checking every person regularly. He got no guidance, no rules, how he is supposed to be behaving. Therefore he is the one, who tries to control the situation. It is a completely natural behavior. The family needs to set more boundaries regularely. He has to understand, that it is not him, who needs to control situations, because the family is capable to do so. So he can relax, and back down.
I've had German shepherd's since I was 13 and I'm 56 this year. But in this case this shepard looks confused and looks it isn't in the back garden often either. The owner has realised now they have to get the training in as the dog is becoming more and more barking and nipping and barking. Its their fault that the dog is like this as they didn't socialising enough exercise enough training enough to get used to people especially kids. They are probably thinking it doesn't bite our kids so it won't bite other kids How wrong they are. Again the dog is always at fault not us the owners fault. YES it is your FAULT because you couldn't be bothered to train their dog. They have got a great breed of dog to train who loves to train with their owners. They love to learn every time eve in the home you train them to. I just wish people would find everything out about the breed of dog they want to buy. Then they will know what to expect from their dog. It bloody easy.
@@brendapurvis4803 It could very well be that they got this dog from a shelter and it already had these issues. So while yes socialization and sufficient exercise are extremely important, the young age of the dog does, for developmental reasons, suggest that something else is going on (and probably more than one thing). Since these folks were willing to drive multiple hours and pay out lots of $$$ for help, I would hesitate to judge that they're actively doing things to make this situation worse. They may very well have adopted a dog with multiple, layered, issues that they are simply not knowledgeable enough to fix--which most people aren't, hence going to the a specialized behavioralist. Just another potential perspective to consider from someone who has worked in animal shelters!
When there is a lack of human leadership dogs will take the lead. I noticed the kids and father also touching the dog (reward in the dog's mind) for basically nothing other than existing. After watching my Weim with her pups til they were 4mnths of age, I noticed the gradual weaning of affection by her, and her discipline was strong if they continued jumping on her after the first warning. Those are the pups that are a dream to train.
@@brendapurvis4803, the family went to Joel for an assessment of their dog, not for training. Joel takes the leash to test their dog for his evaluation. No, Joel is not to blame. The owners are not to blame. The owner was there for an assessment of their aggressive dog. Joel showed and explained body language, scenarios, training methods he uses specifically for the type of dog Joel he has assessed he is. Joel asked them a ton of questions. The assessment was longer than the video. As I understand it, the family lived three hours away.
@@brendapurvis4803 I TOTALLY agree!!... Ive had GSDs since I was 16. Been training for 48.....Im 67 !!! This pup is insecure..and confused.. because of lack of leadership..and no rules boundaries..and zero socialization..Probly no exercise either... Definately NOT crazy !! Wish Noel would give more background....instead of blaming the dog..
Prince is like a translator between humans and dogs, such an amazing dog. This tells you what an enormous potential dogs have with their intelligence and behavior to evolve correctly with the right training, attention, care and love.
I’d be curious what would happen if Prince was a father. Would he immediately train his offspring to be like him? Not only disciplined enough to handle their stuff, but to then train and teach other dogs? Prince is smarter than the fictional dogs with human character in those 90s movies 😂
How do you even train a dog to be like prince he is unbelievable his control and dominance is like he’s a human in a dogs body knowing exactly what the owner wants
This dog has a strong will and he trained the people around him. He became so accustomed to this within 6 months that he's decided he's his boss. He's listening to his family, when he chooses to bc he does love them, and they feed him, that's about all. He has learned that he can do, so he does do.
He also doesn't trust his owner's judgment so he substitutes his own. Dogs are happiest & most calm when they don't have to think because the owner's going to take care of all the big decisions.
I nearly learned this the hard way with my GSD. Luckily I stepped up my game and now we have a well behaved 7 month old puppy, still a T-rex at tines, but generally a good dog to be around. These dogs need firm leadership, something this family clearly lacks. These are not handbag dogs, they are fiercely loyal, need lots of reassurance from the alpha and various outlets for their high energy needs.
@@matthewjoy4244 This is an excellent account for other people who are thinking about getting a dog to see as good advice. Unfortunately people approach getting animals in the same mindset, and consumerist mentality, that they have grown accustomed to when they are shopping for everything else. What I mean by that is they'll pick out animals by their appearance, their popularity, and their own preconceived notions of the animal in question. So the same way that they buy clothes, cars, or whatever else. They'll see a dog and they'll want that breed, or that look of a dog, or see someone who has a really awesome dog, and decide that they want that "kind" of dog. They don't really understand what that person has done to train their dog, and they don't see what is the "behind the scenes" behavior, training, etc. I know bc I have done it myself too! We need to stop thinking about animals in this way. We all need to think about what type of dog will fit into our lives, and then just understand that we are going to love the animal we end up with, and that is all that really matters. We need to learn how to be honest with ourselves too. When we see an animal that we think we want, we need to learn what the animal needs first, and be honest about if we will seriously do what they need from us. This is something that people can be really irresponsible about. You have done a wonderful job! However, not everyone will really rearrange their goals, and schedule, to be the correct animal parent. I understand, bc like I said, I have done this myself. We just need to learn a different behavior when we are deciding to get animals. If we can learn, and teach others, to just approach this decision making process, then it really will make such an enormous impact for animals. It's always better to prevent something, instead of fixing it once a situation becomes a problem. Just thinking about these things would make a big difference in the number of neglected, and surrendered, animals. ❤ I had a GSD she was actually my daughter's dog, she passed away last year from a snake bite. 🥺 So give your good boi extra hugs, and kisses on behalf of us, and our beautiful, sweet, intelligent, loving girl Ava. ❤
This is so interesting. Also, props to the family for paying for a professional to try to help their dog and not just allowing him to behave like that or immediately getting rid of him.
@@User7688.--_ If you call it wisdom to get information about raising a dog before!!! you get one, especially a German shepard, then I can´t help you. In m y world it´s called common sense.
Did you even watch the video? The dude literally speculates that the dog has mental disorder. No amount of research would have helped them with that you stupid dumb fuck
@@ephajanke3242 I agree and it seems pretty obvious to me they haven’t trained the dog at all. I see owners who let their dogs control them all the time. It’s such a disservice to the dogs.
frfr, at like 16:35ish the Shepherd was trying to get his muzzle off to go harder.... would have been a different narative had it popped off. I think you were right, Sir Beck, to call that dog crazy
Everytime I watch these I’m just completely impressed by Prince. Amazing level of discipline! The fact that he is trained to help other dogs be more sociable and under stands when its the carrot or the stick really is interesting to watch! He is also simply a beautfiul dog! Especially when he stands completely stoic
My shepherd turned aggressive suddenly at 6 months, and she had plenty of socializing. Took me a while to train her up after that but she’s worth it 💯 she needs pressure and commands and work so I give that to her so she’s much more confident. I don’t even need a leash for her now she’s so good. Highly insecure overly anxious dogs with a high drive can become awesome workers
You are saving this GSD's life. 12 more months without help and that dog would be either in a shelter or put down after an "accident". Keep up the good work.
@@spirithawk2418 100%, GSDs are not naturally like this. They are super smart and work things out very fast, this one has some kind of defects from poor pedigree/breading.
@itp5x5 A GSD ran at my old blue heeler in full attack mode once. Mine ran it in a circle just to take a bit of sting out of it then let it catch up. Just as it went to bite him on the bum he spun around and bit it hard once by surprise on the back of the neck. Shut the GSD completely off. It just immediately sat down stunned. Mine then approached in full alert dominant state face to face just to see if it really wanted trouble or not. He was such a good dog especially compared to my current one.
@@djdarklyceum Mmm I disagree. GSD's have a risk being dog and people aggressive. To act like they don't is risky for everyone. They need strong training.
HOO-RAW PRINCE! Those types of dogs are one in a million! And you’ve had two! To me that means they were made. By you. Genetics plays a part but you also picked them! Thank you for sharing that very difficult lesson. As a trainer myself, I was emotionally drained just watching it. You did a great job!
I don’t understand people that get these large working breeds and allow them to get like this. If your going to get a dog like this you need to make sure you have the time to train them the first 6-8 months. The worst think is a large working dog that’s untrained and aggressive, it’s dangerous.
I was exhausted after the first 10 minutes of the video, I can only imagine how tired all of you were after this session. This pup has a long way to go but can make a great turn around. My first dog was a fear aggressive dog and I had to learn from scratch everything as I also trained her. Just 30 minutes of training was so tiring from the mental strain. We kept at though and it was so worth it.
I know some people get real upset when they see dogs this distressed, but they don't understand that these dogs are red zone, and if they're not immediately moved off the path they're on, they will end up hurting someone and being killed. So we have to do what we can to correct the behavior in the best way possible as fast as possible to save their life. Edit: prince is an awesome dog. A great example for dogs who need to learn how to interact with others.
people should not see this as distress. the dog is already living in daily distress, thats the sad part. ur right, this dog needs corrected behavior immediately or it will continue living in this
Prince is a doll. I love when Prince starts his correction, he blocks their escape routes forcing them to take the lesson. He is Absolute. You and Prince are a phenomenal tag-team! ❤️
I don't blame the owners at all for this. This dog has a really challenging personality to deal with. In a situation where he's reactive at people and other dogs, it's such a tense and anxiety inducing scenario that it's hard to think about it rationally or decide what to do in the manner that you show here. This dog really didn't give them much wiggle-room to work with him. So glad you were able to help both this family and this dog because they desperately needed it.
When you have a puppy, you need to socialize it. If it barks at people, you tell it to stop. If it keeps barking, you MAKE it stop. You are master and if you don't dominate the dog, it will dominate you. This is a serious problem when your dog could harm someone. So it is the families fault simply because they probably didn't know this.
I love that you have raised Prince to be a Trained Socializer. He instinctively knows how to calm an agitated dog down. And you do 3verything right to facilitate that. And you are amazingly perceptive to their psychology. Great work my friend.
Okay I have watched a whole lot of dog trainers on RU-vid. Many of them have GOOD methods and advice. But you are one of the first I've seen that uses dogs to communicate with dogs and who seems to understand the language dogs speak. It is so encouraging to see a trainer who allows the animals to be animals and not trying to act like they are humans or treat them like humans. Great work...you have a new sub sir!
@@jackclark1994 yes, from what I’ve seen Cesar likes to introduce problem dogs to a solid, stable pack of dogs instead of going one on one most of the time.
@@mkoic11 Nah… He usualy always starts with One dog at a time… He chooses a dog with a certain demeanor each time.. He used to bring his Blue Pitty for a while before the dog passed away, But Cesar Milan also doesn’t really explain things properly either I’ve noticed …
I agree with the OP. Dogs can communicate with each other in ways humans simply can't. I use my dog to socialize the neighborhood puppies but I'm not sure I'd ever put her in a situation with a large aggressive dog. How this guy uses Prince is straight up amazing and I think he's on to something.
I will share my experience with aunt and uncles doberman. She is kind of a ball of energy. She runs around all the time and can be a pain to deal with. However, even when she wasn't trained, when she warmed up to you, she would lick you and give you love within thirty after you met her. Sweet dog but still a puppy.
Doberman’s are very smart and great dogs for police , military and personal protection work. They’re particularly good at the last job because they can think for themselves and are big and strong enough to protect you but still agile enough to go in the car with you and pretty much anywhere else. A while ago a gentleman online who trained dogs for this purpose said in his opinion, they were the best breed . Number two were Giant Schnauzers and third were German Shepherds. Having worked with all three I’d agree.All very trainable but require a lot of socializing and consistency.
My German Shepherd might have been like this. For the first year and a half of his life he fought like hell to be 'the boss'. It was exhausting but I never gave him an inch. He is now the biggest sweetheart and so happy. There was a time that I thought he might never stop trying to be in charge though, it just went on for so long. He is so stubborn, even now, but at least he has finally accepted that I'm the boss and that's not going to change.
Props to these folks for going the extra distance to get help for the dog. Most other people(random folks on walks, or someone getting a delivery) with a dog like that would just say "oh he just likes to bark" or some other lame downplay because they don't want to admit their dog has a problem.
Exactly my though, even if they may contributed to the problem before they sure are trying to tackle and do the right thing. Wish this really suceed, for this kids and the dog.
Wow, the voiceover explanation of the thought processes and the subtle body language moments. Thanks a million for this video, I am learning, dealing w my reactive rescue dog.
Hi I have a reactive rescue. He’s 6 months old and has only just started with the reactive show! Lord above he’s working me and he’s huge for his age 😳😳🙈
@@donnajenkins285 Donna rejoice he is so young, you are in a good spot to form him: I say this bc my rescue is 2 years and as I listen to Joel, he would say your dog is just now entering the Fear phase. My dog seems never to have left that phase of development--she takes off like a rocket when a curtain flutters or the stove fan goes or something drops. But she's NOT afraid of other dogs, wants to kill them. Yours will only get bigger and stronger, so I encourage you to watch all Joel's videos and do it, you can! Good luck with your lucky boy.
@@pmlm1571 My 2 yr old GSD is JUST LIKE yours! Everything you described. I got my dog at 10 months and she told me that she used "the kohler training method (which some people think is cruel)".... and she hit him on the butt with a metal spatula. He lived with 5 brothers and when they played they drew blood. I think my dog is the submissive one of the pack. If you make a noise on the floor with your foot while he is sleeping he jumps up and runs away. If you are in Western Washington lets have them meet with muzzles on! :)
@@StratMatt777 StratMatt, good to know there's somebody out there with the same dog behavior--it's a bummer, isn't it? Your dog's backstory seems the opposite of what he in particular needed, sorry about that. So he has no confidence, would you say? I introduced my rescue dog to bitework, and at first she was puzzled and timid, and then she turned on a whole other, confident personality. Pakmaster Larry Krohn has a lot of videos on training/play; I have a new appreciation for how much learning/training/relationship can happen through play. I would LOVE to get our (muzzled) dogs together, just what they both need!!! But southern CA here: it's not the moon, but might as well be in re: western Washington... I did have real success getting her one dog friend: they began by trying to kill each other through a fence, and now my dog whines and runs up and they greet nicely through same fence. It was homework for a while:-) So at least I know my dog is capable of that...
@@pmlm1571 My dog is absolutely NUTS about chasing the ball. It is ALL he wants. So he is very confident and aggressive in that! The only command he just WILL NOT do for me is "drop it". ;) Eventually he sort of does it. Well now he is nosing my arm so I guess he has to go out! You are so lucky because I think this dog trainer is in San Diego!
I have had many dogs, and once I had a doberman. It was the most fascinating experience in my life with dogs. These are really smart dogs, ages ahead. And because they are smart you have to respect them. Please don't go buy a doberman if you don't have the time, space and energy to work with them. Look at him walking, standing, running, it's a masterpiece in motion, so elegant and in the same time so serious. Gotta love dobermans 💜
I just love watching Prince's body language and communication with other dogs! It's just fascinating. He never picks a fight, and he can be inviting and generous, but if the other dog is being an ass, he'll let them know that he won't be pushed around.
Brandon mcmillan is the most gentle, thorough and effective dog i've ever encountered. My friend and i love the dog show and never miss it. So many times we've shed a tear of happiness just seeing a dog's life changed forever when proper training is applied and they go on to live their lives the way they should. I have brandon's book ru-vid.comUgkxK8-VQWpYThx4IC6MiIvb6VS1ebTzzdxq in two formats. Not only the paperback version but also the kindle version to refer to when i don't have the paperback along with me. I have used his methods with my cavalier kc spaniel and turned a non-disciplined furbaby into a companion who has traveled thousands of miles with us across the country. He is a near perfect dog thanks to brandon's methods. I don't get one cent of kickback for recommending brandon but i do it because i love dogs. They deserve to be given a chance. Brandon's mission in life - to rescue dogs and place them in a forever, happy home - is very dear to my heart. I recommend his methods to anyone who has a dog - young or old. I've seen him take even old dogs and teach them. Brandon was an animal trainer before his current mission. His parents were animal trainers. His methods are the best i've ever found. Your furbaby will thank you for spending the money on this book. Don't hesitate - it is worth every cent.
You're absolutely amazing! Your ability to understand dog behavior is phenomenal. So many dogs have these same issues and hopefully all those dog owners who struggle with the same situations can come across your videos. 👏🏻👏🏻
I just discovered this channel, Prince is amazing, the fact that he KNOWS that it's his job to teach and train and tell them "no!" is incredible, he's so smart, brave, and gentle.
Geeze that dog seemed very manic and confused. Totally understand why you're suggesting possible mental instability. There was a tremendous amount of mixed body language & reactivity from him. I would hope that the family is able to direct his energy on some type of work, most GSD are so hardwired to work, if they don't they can become so unecessarily hyper vigilant and reactive. Hopefully dedicated daily training and work will get this guy on the right path.
@@chase4116 i feel like they just didnt socialize the dog whatsoever probably reinforced the way he acts on walks by reacting to what hes doing by petting to try and calm or something else my gsd acts like that for the first person he see's on a trail and once i dont react and stay calm and just keep going the next person he doesnt do it to dog may even feel like the leader
@@StratMatt777 Depends on what they're driven to do. Doc diving, agility, french ring, schutzund, scent work.... If theyre willing to please and have drive, take your pick.
Very true. My dog is a whippet/border collie mix with hormonal imbalance issues, and demonstrated (at times still demonstrates) very similar behavior when he came to me at 18 months. It took me three years to work through all of his triggers and we never really had an opportunity work though cats for example. And I don't think we'll ever get through a vet visit without me holding him physically. Now that he's seven, we are able to live relatively normal everyday life, but I really needed to think to be able to actually enjoy my dog. My main job with a dog like this is to keep him from experiencing those peak emotions that make him lose control. We walk three hours daily, but I'm required to stay constantly alert to our environment, making sure that nothing can sneak up on us so that his brain doesn't get to practice those wrong hormone reactions. He needs to wear a muzzle on all walks, just in case, because he had gotten to practice aggression and biting before he came to me. And even three hours of exercise isn't enough to keep him properly stimulated. If I don't keep his brain engaged, he starts becoming reactive even with all the walking we do. He knows how to find my keys and phone, we do nose work, go for skateboard runs, do urban agility and even go climb easy bouldering walls together. He *needs* to have a job but because he's not really capable of partaking in any traditional dog hobbies because getting him used to new people and dogs takes several hours every single time, I've had to get creative figuring some work out for him. We're running out of tricks to learn but at least he keeps me busy!
Powerful breeds need determined, disciplined owners. Poor GS seems as though he has never been corrected in his 6 months of life. Hope this family can adjust and begin to be the owners this dog needs. Best of luck. P.s. Prince is awesome
That's exactly it. It's very obvious the family lets him run amuck and doesn't know how to discipline him. He has no guidance or boundaries. Hopefully they can learn to discipline him and guide him into a healthy mindset and behavior.
Nah, it's more than just lack of discipline. Even with zero discipline, the average 6 month old GS is nowhere near this crazy and resistant to everything Joel and Prince did.
@@ryancmoore3000 Most working line GSDs with rather strong character would go "this crazy" left alone without an experienced owner and loads of everyday work. GSD not properly challanged with work will find a job for themselves - here, a very usuall for GSD, protecting his family. THIS IS NOT A CRAZY DOG.
The neighbor down the road has a GSD like this. No training. No socialization. No boundaries. No exercise. Just a dog in a yard. By six months old, he was barking very aggressively at people who walk by. We live on a popular walking path that leads up to a forest. Groups of people and families walk by regularly. The dog flips out. When he was still young, I saw him interacting with another dog in a nearby field. The owners saw play. I saw continual domination of the other dog occurring. No play at all. The last time I interacted with the dog he was outside the fence and he rushed me. He's several years old now. There's no leadership from the owners at all.
Very well done, great explanation of the situation and what the young shepherd needs to learn. It's a life lesson that many young people need as well, as you said. You have some beautiful helpers, they seem to be as patient as their daddy. Enjoying your channel!
Love how thoughtful you are of your clients time and money as well as yours! The fact that your training techniques can switch to handle what ever situations he throws at you is fantastic. Great job!
I've been on a binge watch of your videos. I have 10 y old german and scottish shephard mix. He didn't have siblings to learn boundries with so I had to take care of that. He had problems with pray instincts but reactive hard pulling back (collar wasn't good for him so I switched to a harness and it changed everything) and diversion of attention solved it. I know him so well after those years that I react to his body language automaticaly and shut his wrong ideas down before they turn into action. At this point he doesn't even bite back when attacked (by jack russel from hwll). When I've got my pup there wasn'y really any school of thought in dog training I vibed with so I learned along the way but I'm glad to see that vids like yours are available to make notes and apply to our own pups.
Great to see sometimes the problem isn’t fixed in one go, I say this because that is reality. I think when these people walk with him with the muzle, little by little he will become more relaxed. Goodluck to the owners and the dog. Thanks for showing the video.
Muzzles do seem to help. We got a cheap nylon one at a pet store. My 9 month old puppy would flip out when I tried to groom(brush/comb) her. Baths are NO problem. So we muzzle her, and all the biting, thrashing, pulling, tugging away, stopped. She figured out she can't bite so she just sits there calmly now.
Agree, a muzzle every time they go out on a walk. Practice and teach heel inside the home, in their own yard, in the front yard….. teach a sit stay, place, recall in the yard, every single day, multiple times a day. It’s all the little things that will eventually make a difference.
My mal was like this at 5 months, would also growl and lunge at peopple. Thats why the prior owners didnt want him. He is one now and it takes tons of daily training to manage him/keep his skills sharp but he has made so much progress. Im thrilled at the progress hes made. Hes a cool dog. So interesting to watch someone else work a dog like this.
I have a mal mix... What did you do to stop that behavior? I'm looking everywhere... When I got the dog I had money for trainers and now... I can't afford a trainer... And I don't know what to do... How did you stop yours from reacting? Xx
@@VirtualBFFs mentally stimulate, physically exhaust. A high energy dog like a malinois needs to get rid of a ton of energy every single day. Like my Shepherd. I had to play ball for like 30 minutes while giving basic commands over and over daily to start. After a more relaxed mental state was acheived then the real training started. When they are wound up they just can't focus.
Prince momentarily took the high ground on the step, which shows that he totally wanted to show the young man that this is my yard and your behaving unsociable lol. Prince is a lovely dog💯
At 16:32, you can really see how intelligent GSs are, he's trying to remove the mask from his face so that he can fully participate in the battle, he knows he's at a disadvantage with the mask on.
Whether it really is a German Shepherd thing or not, I'm glad you pointed that out. It's probably important for people to realize how these fights aren't completely wild. Just like Prince, even for the GS there seems to be room to think and thus have that sort of awareness.
Most dogs don't like having a muzzle on their face and will try and rip it off. Even the stupidest of pugs or chihuahuas will try and rip off a muzzle, its not really an intelligence thing here. The only dogs I've encountered who put up with muzzles are dogs that have been trained to be muzzled (very rare but appreciated in the vet field) or dogs that give up once its put on or tolerate it. This GSD probably wasn't ever trained to wear a muzzle and with how unruly he was, he prob hated wearing it.
Thank you so much for your channel. I deal with rescue horses with horrible behavior problems brought on my well meaning humans and I also train dogs. Your channel provides real, practical, logical, quick and humane solutions to common problems.
Thank you for your descriptive narrative explanation of training dogs. This is eye opening. I had no idea its this complicated. AGAIN THIS IS EYE OPENING to how dogs can teach other dogs and how humans need to reinforce good behavior.
Definitely a tougher case. Hopefully, the family can manage to right the ship and get him to a healthy normal. I do wonder if there's something wrong mentally in this case. Prince was an awesome help as always.
Joel’s a freakin legend! 😎 He always gets right to the point and does what’s best for the dog. I love all the parallels between dogs & herd animals (especially horses). Horses & dogs have some similarities. Like when Joel talks about “your out dude! You’re outta the circle of trust” That’s what a lead horse will do to a young inexperienced horse or a horse that isn’t acting right, so to speak. They get run out, they have to be alone, outside of the protection of the herd.
Amazing work!!!!!! Absolutely amazing!!!!! You’re caring, understanding and most importantly you’re stern! They need that and some humans are too soft to Understand that. It’s an unspoken love language.
Thank you for telling it like it is! I have Cane Corso/Great Pyrenees mix pups and at 18 weeks old they are 60 lbs, stubborn, and smart. I have to be firm and stay firm so these dogs become balanced, stable, and happy adults. Some people don't agree with me on being firm always refer to what I call "dog training tv shows that are more for entertainment purposes". Having a 120-150 lb dog that is unruly would be dangerous and irresponsible and I figure they will thank me later when my dogs don't hurt them or their pets. Please keep being you and doing your training videos... ppl need to see real training with real long term results.
i'm really thankful for your videos, and I've been on a binge with them. The jerking the leash till they look back/loose leash deal. That is the only language my pitbull understands. When her front parts get spun behind she walks like a proper 55 lb lady. Big thanks.
Doberman is perfect for this job.... I have a Dobie/Rott/GSD mix and I'll always offer to introduce her to hostile dogs... because she 'aint scurred. But also she is gentle at heart and will always try to de-escalate.
This looks to me like an unsure but very confident and mischievous dog. Probably because it was young and unsocialised. Interested to see how it progressed
I am so impressed! Just found your channel. My mom raised Akitas. I've grown up with strong breeds. I love watching the body language of Prince. Great work!
This was an amazing example. The GSD is an amazing breed, but they're not for everyone. You have absolutely saved this dog's life. Another year and it would have been virtually uncontrollable
I love the way you think and explain things. Actually rational, surprising some people don’t get it. “You can’t go up and poke the mma fighter”, yeah, respect is needed in this world and some people learn the hard way.
Prince is THE BOSS! I love watching him. He's the adult in the room. He assesses the situation every time, with calm, confidence, and knows how and when. It's incredible to watch. He's amazing!
So nice and calm Doberman you have💙 I so agree with the way you read the dogs in your sessions. So accurat. You are going to help soooo many missunderstod dogs. Love from Norway
Thank you for sharing this. I enjoyed your method and approach to this case. If there are any, please post future appointments with this client. I'd love to see how this progresses.
Just a follow on to my comment below - this is an absolutely brilliant video and people who have never had a dominate high prey drive GSD will never understand why alternative softer approaches very often fail. A very firm and uncompromising hand is needed to get them on the right path. Thank you for posting this video.
I really like your videos, and your explanations are brilliant. The way you explain training and behaviour is very good. ou are so good at what you do!
My Bishop is 6 months old GS. He sooo mouthy. Just had a crazy encounter today with my neighbor's 2 yr old Cane Corso. He wasn't aggressive (Bishop) instead he fled like hell when Chewy got under the gate. Yelping like a lil baby and murder was on the menu for him!!! 😮 No teeth came out from either dog. But 65lbs vs 100+ lbs was insane. It all happened so fast I couldn't even see the dog chase. . Here I am trying to make sure he's not broken by the experience. New Subscriber!!
I do sit out with him at the park at least 2x a week for an hour. He barks he gets told off. He doesn't he get praise and a treat. Been doing this for 2 mths.
@@huntresssnow3669 don't know if this will help but when they starting barking at times you don't want them to and wont stop, grab their muzzle and force their mouth shut and tell them no. They'll shake it off but should stop. Of not grab again and force them to look you in the eye and blow on their nose. Mind you I've never had a German Shepard. But I have had a chow, a herding dog, a basset, a newfoundland, (all mixes) and a pure bred bassenji and worked well for all of them.
I recognize that deep sigh! Find myself doing that quite a bit with my pup. 😀 Thanks for the videos; I appreciate your technique. More about just letting the dogs be (or not!) be dogs.
