Anxiety & Fear are Rampant - Learn How to Fix it with a Simple Plan of Action!

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[@rptrick79]

0:01- 4 Cures for fear and anxiety 0:19 - Timelines for each and when to move on to the next method 0:58 - How to get death threats from crazy people, Germans and French fries 1:45 - desensitization and habituation explained 4:35 - Counter conditioning 6:10 - Treats from the Scary stimulus 6:33 - Enter Chicken Guy and How to fill a Starbucks parking lot with a bunch of dogs and at the same time drive the price of chicken through the roof 9:16 -The pull-in method (spinning in circles)

[@BDTraining]

Love it.

[@Veredzil]

Dude you’re fast!

[@annatetiad.4991]

You have really helped me and my pack after we had an incident of fighting. Everything you teach makes sense and I have a peaceful house again. Thank you.

[@BIBLE-UNBUTCHERED]

Pull in method looks like a simple process, not harmful and the dog will learn 'its not going to die' eventually. Thanks for the tip Joel.

[@marcedoreste]

Best informative channel hands down for dog training. Anyonr with trained dogs can clearly see it. Dude, seriously. You get it. No bs. Appreciate the time you spend into explaining everything so well too. Chapeau.

[@Flutterby411]

My naturally extroverted exuberant dog was severely traumatised when sge was 3 years old and developed a generalised fear, of first all people, but then for the longest time it was mostly a fear of men. My girl's body language used to catch strangers attention so much they would ask what happened, I would explain, and I was so fortunate to have tonnes of strangers instantly and without me having to ask, lower their bodies, even sitting on the ground and I would hand the stranger some treats, they'd give my dog 10 minutes and in that time she'd do her quick sniffs and dart back a few times, then she'd offer a paw to shake hands, she would take treats and the strangers would give her enough time to reach a point where my dogs fear turned into play bows and joyfulness to meet them. I always wondered if I was pushing my dog to far in my hope to recover her from a fear level that was heartbreaking to see. She was aged 3 then. Now she is 6 and she's almost back her OTT eager to meet self again....I wish she wasn't so greedy to meet people, but I'd prefer that over her being morbidly fearful. I practiced desensitisation and habituation techniques in a desperate bid to recover my dog. She's 6 now and she can still be triggered into being skittish with men, but she bounces back real quick - she's more resilient and back to exuberant again. She comes across as super friendly and coy or shy at the same time. I learned not to be afraid to ask a stranger who commented in my dog in passing, if they had a few minutes to spare to meet her properly and usually they obliged. Now....we do dog obedience to have her learn that she doesn't have to meet everyone she meets (which was where we were at when she was 3). I use R+ methods with my dog because that's what works for her - but in regard to trauma recovery I had to support her in a way that helped push her past her fears, always finishing on a good note. And strangely.....my dog does not hound other people for treats after using that method- its as if she knows it is just reserved for when she needs to build trust. You've outlined all the steps so clearly. I feel more validated now and am glad I didnt accept that my dogs phobic level generalised fears were permanent.

[@rev9fan1]

Death threats from force free trainers just means you're doing something right! 😂😂

[@richeywcassel]

What are they going to do, feed you to death?

[@rev9fan1]

@richeywcassel hahahaah right?

[@TheBehm08]

The nudge from the husky was SO sweet. He didn’t have to do that but he felt comfortable enough to try

[@SomeMinorDogTraining]

For anyone reading this: I know that dog training can be difficult sometimes, but you're doing great. Keep up the good work, and your dog (and your own sanity) will thank you for it! ❤️💕

[@scottwarner1017]

The treats from the stranger is surprisingly simple.

[@infin8ee]

Does anyone remember the saying, "sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind"? Not that anything that's being done/said is cruel . Maybe the dog is uncomfortable for a short time but the long-term outcome is to save the dog's life . I'm so over the "do-gooders" who do nothing but throw obstruction into the path of people struggling to just live with their reactive/fearful dog. Ythis is real world training not rarified "book learning". Thanks for sharing your experience and advice, especially on social media where the jackals are always lurking to criticize and demonize trainers.

[@User7688.--_]

👏👏👏

[@zuzuspetals8323]

Nick Lowe, 1979! 🎼

[@lonwoock9881]

Stop worrying about what haters say. You do you. Constructive criticism is good for everyone. However, YOU are the expert! I don't watch your videos to find out what your critics think. I care about what techniques you think are effective.

[@User7688.--_]

👏👏👏

[@DaLeada100]

👏🏽💯

[@aphaseelec]

💯

[@markus_aurelius_888]

Absolutely 👍

[@analogR]

All great advice!!! I did all of this over the last year and a half with my rescue, she is doing good. It takes time but I am ok with devoting time to her. Thank you

[@pittymama4500]

An owner giving the treat versus the scary stimulus giving the treat is the difference in rewarding the dog for being fearful and getting the dog over that fear.

[@lindahomerealtor5461]

Appreciate all the specifics and scenarios that you discuss here!!

[@lisaleondires9576]

Very helpful video ❤. My new favorite “Joelism”: “I have 3 kids” 🧒 👧🏻👦🏻!!

[@BullsBayK9]

I speak on my tiktok lives about this a lot. Sometimes flooding is absolutely necessary, especially when the dog has a very unrealistic world view. Exposure is 100% the way to work through fear.

[@TriggaTreDay]

The treats from the scary stimulus and the pull in method will be great for my dogs aggression/ fear.

[@neebeeshaabookwayg6027]

Okay, i had a phone call, i am back❤.... I have to do the pull-in method... it was starting to work at the vet, before winter came... none of the others worked... I was just afraid the he would stop trusting me, of i pulled him to something traumatic... but, small step at a time❤ ... thank you again❤, dear joel❤❤

[@targetsunshine6060]

Oh my goodness what a great explanation of “hard to teach an old dog new tricks”

[@lekevehcreations]

I got a German shepherd pup he was 12 weeks but wasn't jabbed so couldn't socialise him properly until he'd had all his vaccinations, he's 7 months now and still fearful of people, if anyone stopped to talk while on a walk he would back off and bark at them, u used to give them some treats I had on me to give him some just using my own initiative. I'm Inna gsd dog group and asked for some more tips and advice, when I said about giving them treats for him loads was saying it was a bad thing to do and not do it so I stopped because I'm no expert, he's started lunging at people now and I'm scared on walks he's going to hurt someone. So glad I saw this video because now I'm going to start doing it again, he's really food driven so I have high hopes 😊 thankyou

[@neebeeshaabookwayg6027]

This is hopeful... he has gotten better with: trucks at the fence... sudden noises from humans working nearby .. and, seeing folks in yards, 😊when on leash.... my hardest challenge, is finding human relationships....I only have 2 helpers that rarely get over here-- but, i will not give up... he completely falls apart if anyone gets near him, and shakes... but, never growls or gets mean.. the VET has now volunteered to let me bring him for visits, if I call first ... will let you know how it goes... we are starting now that snow and ice, is gone .. PS--- he was a street rescue dog, and lived with a dog hoarder, and, he is nearly 3 years old, now... I had him 1 year and half--- he made very solid progress with all your training advice... I knew about training, but, NOT for these older bad habit situations... I am forever grateful fir you❤

[@butchp1384]

Such a pleasure watching you work with these animals. I foster and have used many of your tips. Thanks!

[@AyvahSims]

Literally crying in frustration because of my fearful reactive dog and this is the first video that came up lol

[@The.Vikingr]

There is hope!🙏 Wish you all the best

[@anthonysteen56]

If you follow his exact - to the T - you have a high chance of fixing it. To a T

[@AyvahSims]

⁠​⁠@@The.Vikingrthank you 🙏

[@AyvahSims]

@@anthonysteen56yeah his results with problem dogs are amazing

[@UmbreonLuv1]

I've done similar methods with my cats actually to help build their confidence and be comfortable with scary people or situations

[@user-fv4it3wj8c]

"Hey buddy, you got chicken" 😂

[@savannahkennedy3056]

If it wasn’t for you, I would have no idea how to train animals. I’m so thankful for the free videos you share for us! I get compliments on how well behaved my dogs are and that’s because of these KZbin videos and how helpful the information is.

[@RLeeVanCamps]

My dog was watching you work with that dog. 😊

[@tsbrownie]

Have you seen dogs learn from other dogs? The case where I have witnesses involved 1 of my mother-in-law's 4 dogs. 3 of the dogs were lined in front of me learning to sit and shake. Dog 4 (older female) tries to force her way in from my right to get attention. I push her away and go back to the first dog on my left. He's pretty smart and is picking it up the fastest. He gets the sit and shake quickly and lots of pats and rubs. His daughter is next. Ditto. Dog 4 tries pushing in again. I push her away harder. Give her a firm "NO." Now I work on dog 3 (who is the dumbest dog I've ever seen), but he's slowly getting it. I can see that Dog 4 is now standing, watching, studying why and when the other dogs are getting my attention. So now I go down the line: Dog 1--sit, shake. Dog 2--sit, shake. Dog 3--sit, shake (wrong paw, but OK). I turn to Dog 4, she sits and lifts her right paw. No direct instruction. 7 years later she still remembers her commands. (Dog 4 is very smart, cunning, and ruthless and would not trust her around a child. Frankly I think she thinks she has me trained to pat her when she lifts her paw. ;)

[@BlueSkyDogs]

Desensitisation and habituation.... Got them both in there then Joel😉

[@lucygoosy819]

Was thinking the same thing 😂.

[@MissDoreen]

Thank you I’m so grateful for finding this. I have a beautiful rescue dog from a puppy mill. Her name is Ginger and she has severe PTSD and eating disorder.😢 I was wondering if you happen to scroll through the comments. Is there anything that you can do to help me with her PTSD anxiety and over eating? Thank you so much. Have a blessed day.✌🏽☺️❤️

[@daleenalberts5829]

Awesome thanks 🎉

[@martynastepien8448]

I will try the pull method. My 3 months old GSD puppy is scared of walking outside, during day and night. She just sits and doesn't want to move any further and pull me back home. I have tried desensitisation and counter conditioning but the improvement is minimal and I don't know what else to do... Felt bad when I pulled her to walk with me and thought I am doing something really bad but I will try to be more confident today. ❤

[@RatdogDRB]

I love that method of using the long lead and slowly reeling the dog in. My niece/nephew's dog refuses to come to me (don't know why, she's just a four-legged chicken). She has come and sat next to me by accident a few times and sat there enjoying the head scratch and pets she was getting from me, but the memory isn't a lasting one. I'll have to give this one a try. Thanks.

[@jakester455]

DD is big on the pull-in. He drags them in pretty hard but he's subtle, too, he'll tag their butt or touch their back when they get close enough, and then release some tension, and then pull them back in and touch them again. It works great.

[@joannecolclough823]

I really enjoyed this video, as ever, clear and practical. Loving the backdrop 😍

[@zuzuspetals8323]

Nice background. I especially like the seashell killer-whale rendering! Thank you for this! It’s most helpful as a reprise after I dogsat a fearful husky rescue for 2 weeks. Now on to the video.

[@zuzuspetals8323]

Thank you for the “jackpotting with chicken” idea. (I tried Zuke’s minis, and it was a bust. Also a few roasted hot-dog bits, which caused GI issues.) Excellent, helpful video again, Joel. You’re a great gift to us and the dogs.

[@zuzuspetals8323]

The boop at 13:04 is a triumph. Hooray for “rehearsal of goodness”! Love that phrase.

[@ltpdogtraining6325]

This is such a great instructional video, Joel! I truly respect & appreciate you. It's a great honor to learn from you in the Beckman Coaching Program!

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

​@@zuzuspetals8323they have a Berks uncured that's nitrate free and nitrite free. Susan Garrett also has a great recipe book for the treats she makes if you're so inclined. Hope that helps.

[@zuzuspetals8323]

@@robinrutherfordcost4748Thank you for the kind suggestions.

[@KC-ju6mv]

Joel!! We all need to hear your opinion about Kristi Noem and her untrainable wirehair pointer

[@AndyJarman]

I visit a beach cafe everyday. The customers look forward to feeding him and bring kibble for him. It's turned him into such a tart! Thinks he owns the place, I'm begining to suspect he may be right.

[@grt49er]

Interesting take on an issue.

[@awesomearizona-dino]

There should be a dog training Olympics , there will be about 3 to 5 trainers that would be head shoulders above the rest, including Joel here.

[@solideomusical]

How do you figure?

[@AthelstanEngland]

13:04 That touch was a proper heart melt moment. The owners must have been so delighted as must you. And whilst it looked super patient, in fact that only took 4 minutes.

[@tanatribe]

The nose took over, dog wanted scent information

[@joshpinchuk7061]

Mr Beckman, Can you train me to be motivated and organized? Then I can take the dog course :)

[@LowKey_lolizam]

I can give you a big percentage of dogs actually dying, on New Year`s or other celebrations including fireworks and similar kinds of irrational, incontrollable fear of loud sounds, when no treat works. I`ve been watching you for years and never saw you address that.

[@dimitrap2505]

We moved to a house with a huge backyard, while my mals are ok and having their time of their lives, my husky is very nervous in the yard, she follows me everywhere, wagging her tail, panting and whining. I talk calmly to her and let her sniff everything while I try to give her some distance but I think it's a very slow approach, I feel like she needs a push, she seems incapable of snapping out of her nervousness. Your video came at the perfect time!

[@gunaannadurai7195]

Thanks for the helpful video, Beckman Dog Training! My dog, who is 3 years old, has a fear of trucks and mini trucks, likely because of an accident he had when he was young. He seems scared by both the sound and the appearance of these vehicles, even unusual ones. Do you have any specific advice on how to help him overcome this fear? I really appreciate you creating these informative videos for free. It's a huge help to dog owners like me!

[@SchoneMarisha]

and what about the other scenario, when dog is terrified of other dogs?

[@katantoni]

Thank you for this video. The scary stimulus in our case are cats....our rescue dog is fearfull of them, luckilly not all of them, but very often she will freeze, lay down, glued to the road/pavement not able to respond to any kind of contact etc and refuse to walk. Sometimes if I throw a treat pass her nose to another direction it works and I can get her move, but often I end up lifting her up in my arms to get by them. Any advice would be highly appreciated.

[@Sosha666]

Getting the scary thing to give treats, needs the cooperation of randoms - but yes definitely - clubs can be good for this. Re anxiety, I’d add a don’t make a big deal out it, owners seem to be really good at reinforcing it. The “dislike” for the last method, would be as you said , it needs to be done right and if it goes sideways, you are worse off. More people will do it wrong than right. You’ve a dog that chooses avoidance . someone tries a less careful / thought out/ pull in and flight becomes fight. The would be hero backs off quick. The lesson for the day becomes attack the scary thing and it goes away.

[@underduress5761]

This is a much needed concept to understand. Very well articulated! Thanks

[@ChristisSaviour]

This was interesting. Unconventional approach yielded super results. Do you have a video on dealing with dogs howling when left at home. It's difficult to know what can be done because I'm not there! I've tried ignoring them when i get home and putting in a room on their own so they see my presence wasn't worth calling me home for, but this is yielding small percentage...evidenced by home cam.

[@kimoda9451]

this is good. i have to say i think i was using #4 without really knowing, as it just made sense to me when i knew my feaful/anxious shelter rescue would not respond to the other 3 AND the scary object is an inanimate object! i think methods 1 and 4 are my go to with her!

[@maggiem.5904]

Great video. I loved watching the pull-in method in real time. Is that dog part coyote or wolf? It looks lankier than a husky.

[@bradjohnstone2926]

Fantastic video. How do I get other dogs to give my dog chicken?

[@User7688.--_]

😂😂😂

[@ShadowClone1989]

Do you have any tips on how to deal with fear of storms and fire work? My old streetmutt from Romania came with trauma from men, plastic bottles and loud banging noises. We managed to get rid of all fears except the loud banging noises. The only thing that seems to calm her a little, is a "stress vest" that squeezes her. Would love to give her peace of mind at her old age.

[@AndyJarman]

My lab goes through periods when he's on edge. He's like a very superstitious person, he scares himself by imagining things. I caught him growling at a black plastic bag in the back yard last week - heckles the whole nine yards! Comes and goes, I see it as a chance to reassure him and increase his trust in me.

[@whatsupthom]

I really like the idea of treats from the scary stimulus - do you have any recommendations for how to do this when other dogs are the scary stimulus?

[@dbk7591]

His old videos have good info on this. I watched a lot over a year ago. Mostly his first method, exposure ... but from a distance where you dog isn't reacting. Watch how Joel stands and stays calm. He does add treats after the dog is calm. I did it with my fearful dog and now she sees another dog and looks to me and waits for a treat. It works with skateboarders and bicycles and all kinds of scary stuff!

[@whatsupthom]

@@dbk7591 Great information, thank you!

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

​@@dbk7591that's awesome! The engage disengage game! Level 1 and 2. Good for you!

[@shlimey04]

I have a question. Where does prince stay at for most of the day, the facility or joels house?

[@chromosomexy8327]

im trying this tomorrow my 6month male nurtured Pomeranian is randomly chashing children, adults, other large dogs, mostly moving targets. its so random i cant work out if its aggressive behaviour or anxiety or trying to protect me and my 2 female Pomeranians.

[@rammix1]

I don't believe allowing to get food from strangers is a good thing in any context. As much as I respect Joel as a pro, can't accept this method. There are dog haters who would intentionally feed a dog something poisonous. There are people who can try to steal a dog. There are stupid "kind hearted" people who would unknowingly give a dog something unhealthy or dangerous. Etc. Strangers are strangers. For using a similar food related approach I would introduce the person first, give him the treat, encourage the dog to accept the treat from that specific person. A dog must not accept anything edible from ANY source except his owner or people specifically invited to the "inner circle". So, there are the other described methods available.

[@BIBLE-UNBUTCHERED]

I'm with you, we've had dog poisonings in our area over barking. "Stranger Danger" - like with kids.

[@gutierrezliftz3367]

I don’t think he’s saying let anybody feed your dog but it could be a family member your dog hasn’t met and u as the owner can supply the chicken for them. Unrealistic to ask a total stranger to feed your dog.

[@rammix1]

@@gutierrezliftz3367 He talks about teaching the dog to accept food from anyone. Re-watch if you don't believe me.

[@User7688.--_]

Was I completely wrong? Too long? Too much? What? 🫤

[@RLeeVanCamps]

I think he means treats you give to the stranger

[@germanquijano3315]

In the case of a car being the stimulus, what would be the aproach of treats of the scary stimilus?

[@ltpdogtraining6325]

Friend parks car. You approach with dog. Friend throws juicy 🍗. Dog comes closer & eventually sniffs car. More 🍗! Dog touches car. More 🍗! X sessions of this later, car engine is running...repeat above. Eventually car is in parking lot, running. Friend drives slowly forward & you follow car (at X distance) with dog (so it appears car is moving away from dog). Car stops. Dog approaches. More 🍗! Etc. etc.

[@germanquijano3315]

@@ltpdogtraining6325 ty!

[@mtnman1984]

Is it possible for another dog to be able to help? The right dog though. I helped a friend's rescue get over her fear of men with treats and my two very well socialized dogs. She wasn't having much luck on her own, but we did a few walks together just to start her before having her go solo in public situations. Seemed to move the ball forward well.

[@empatheticjoy]

How about fear of buses, bikes and the postman? (my dog really freaks out when she sees one even) I can’t ask them to give my dog a treat. It is a problem for us as we live in a big city and I walk her 3x a day.

[@dragonhart1342]

Do you have a closed porch? If the dog can be outside and the treats in a box or basket the postman can take treats from, that might be helpful

[@susanfifer5744]

Our beagle pup didn’t like buses, trucks on our walks daily , but now we just stop and I say bye bus, and wave and as soon as they pass by she starts walking happily .. Not afraid anymore . She just turned a year and I tried to get her use to all the noises around us when she was a young pup.. Now that spring is here lots of new noises again, scooters, bikes, motorcycles, chain saws, lawn mowers, etc so reinforcing her that’s she ok with my words help as we live close to a hwy that semi trucks 🚛 drive by ..

[@empatheticjoy]

@@dragonhart1342 no, we live in a flat

[@empatheticjoy]

@@susanfifer5744 yes, it would have been useful for her as a pup but I adopted her when she was 1.5 years old. We see the postman out in the street, so all I can do is to hold her, otherwise she really freaks out. She might have had a bad experience with one.

[@Pitohead1904]

How would you go about training 2 dogs at once? Or would you recommend doing training sessions separately?

[@BIBLE-UNBUTCHERED]

Not into having my Protection Dog accept treats from strangers - we've had poisonings over barking issues, in our neighbourhood.

[@User7688.--_]

Hi @BIBLE-UNBUTCHERED, I think Joel's point is that the dog may consider the person you want it to meet, such as your family, friends, or neighbors, as a stranger. Therefore, the approach is to have the owner give treats to the person, who will then give them to the dog.

[@BIBLE-UNBUTCHERED]

@@User7688.--_oh ok on an individual basis, I get it. Sorry I was thinking in public. Thanks

[@Babymercy8]

How's the kittens??? Is Prince still in love??

[@wormholewilly3037]

so what if my dogs are just super scared of thunderstorms or gunshots way out in the distance. One of my dogs get so scared that she looks like she is starting to hyper venelate

[@VioletIndigo]

I am confused about my dog’s reactivity. Sorry for the huge text, haha. She is a 6 month old working line GSD. I got her at 4 months old. Overall she doesn’t seem to get scared of things, vacuum, things dropping, etc. don’t scare her and she doesn’t bark either at them. However if she hears noises she doesn’t expect from a different house level she’ll start barking. That isn’t really my issue but thought I’d mention. My issue is that if she sees a human or dog, she’ll start barking like crazy. Doesn’t really pull, just wants to stay in place (so I have to pull her away, but she doesn’t really pull towards the person/dog. Maybe a little). However, with humans, once she is close to a stranger, she turns into a wiggly cuddle worm. Zero fear, just wants to get pet and jump on them and roll on the floor. So why the scary barking two seconds earlier? She refuses treats if we are anywhere near something interesting, and even if far away she is more interested in watching the area than treats, even when hungry. With dogs, from 30ft away she’ll bark. She came in contact once recently with a dog up close and at first she stretched her nose as much as she could to sniff, then started barking at the dog who didn’t do anything. For the dogs, I do think there is some fear, but for humans it doesn’t make sense that she would find them scary at 5ft away but loves them at 1ft. Later I saw her scary bark from afar towards the ball she loves to play with, then go running to go get it to play. After that I wondered if she is “scary barking” for things she actually wants, not because she’s unhappy/scared? There was also once when a couple walked by us and she was “scary barking”, and as soon as they passed us, she wanted to go with them (quietly). Desensitization has been helping a bit, but very very slowly, treats from us doesn’t seem to do much if anything for this, treats from others I haven’t tried, but as soon as they are close she wants to play with them anyways, and pull-in doesn’t make sense for her because she will come, she never tries to run away from people. The thing that seems to work the best is desensitization from afar, or walking more closely with a yummy treat to distract her, but it is very slow and there are always people who end up getting close and setting her off, especially if they stare at her. I took her into a store that allows pets and she was interested in sniffing everything. We crossed a lady and she just sniffed her purse lol, we crossed a few people with zero reactivity until one employee was staring at her, she barked loudly a few times as we walked away and was fine after again. Any advice?

[@jasonr6689]

If the scary stimulus is a sound, how do you do treats from the scary stimulus? For example, my miniature schnauzer gets scared of sudden loud sounds. Like a loud car engine, or someone hammering, or a nail gun. Stuff like that that he can hear from far away and never see the stimulous. Only thing I could remotely think of is find someone with a loud car and throw some treats from the window, lol. Unfortunately when my dog hears this, he shuts down and won't even take hot dogs. Or somehow hook up a Furbo or electric treat tosser to throw while the loud sound is playing on the TV. Any ideas?

[@Lauren_K]

I've seen in another video "Leash reactivity is common during a fear period, here's how to handle it.", you corrected the dog with the butt flip. Do you recommend this for a dog who are reactive barking at the stimulus?

[@calebbearup4282]

My dogs think that every bicycle and motorcycle needs to be scared off. I've gotten them a bit more used to bicycles by being on one myself and coming around the house with them in the yard. They freaked out till they realized it was me. I did that several dozen times. Maybe not I should use this to convince the wife to let me buy a motorcycle ;-)

[@juggalosteef1]

The pull in method is literally flooding. Now there isn't anything wrong with doing that if it helps,but that is absolutely what you are doing

[@User7688.--_]

No, it is not what he is doing.

[@pa-dutch-korean9678]

Hello...I have a dog that is very dog reactive and we went to the beach today and got into fights with 3 other dogs. He's a 4 year old 20 pound non-neutured Havanese. Today, during one of the episodes, I put him on his side, but when I looked it up online, there was an overwhelming amount of articles saying this is not what you should do in this situation. Is this ever okay to do? Does it make it more difficult long term or when I'm not there? I know he doesn't get around dogs much and most of the dogs where I live are feral. He's come a long way in the last 18 months though because he used to not be able to walk by cats or dogs without freaking out. Now I can take him past dogs and as long as we he's not next to them, he doesn't go crazy. I have also started taking him through the dog kennel a couple of times a week. Any advice would be great.

[@OffGridDogs]

Podcast suggestion the Kristi Noem controversy

[@BDTraining]

Agree

[@rptrick79]

You mean the one about getting her grill fixed for free? I mean I wouldn't pay either because they didn't do a great job. Or the fact that she may be the Mother of the feral child from Mad Max. They have similar attributes (see above comment). Or the one that pertains more to this podcast....maybe the biking accident scrambled her brain? I find it hard to believe that @ 14 months was untrainable.An impatient spoiled brat is what it sounds like

[@OffGridDogs]

@@rptrick79 lol what she did to her 14 month old bird dog

[@OffGridDogs]

Sounded like she got frustrated with the situation and blamed the dog instead of herself for putting the dog in a situation it couldn’t handle. Lots of dog owners take their frustrations for a dog misbehaving out on the animal when they should only be mad at themselves.

[@My-22-Cents]

Like most dogs that have issues, it all seems to boil down to the same things. Lack of constant and consistent socialising, training, physical and mental stimulation. Owners not researching and getting themselves the wrong breed. As was likely the issue with her dog. Fixable most likely, if she cared to put in the effort. I may be unpopular here, but as far as the way she put the dog down, I have no issue with that. I’m a farmer from Australia, and have put many animals down that way. Wether stock or pets. I find it quick and instant, if you know what you’re doing. Distract with food and a well placed shot is no where near as stressful as a visit to the vet for animals that seldom visit one, IMO.

[@ashleymoser7455]

how do you suggest doing treats from scary stimulus when the scary stimulus is another dog and not a human chicken dispenser? I've been waiting until my dog looks to me after locking eyes on a dog to give a treat. this work?

[@BDTraining]

No it’s a completely different process with a dog. Unfortunately it’s a more difficult process. More desensitization, more time, and making one friend at a time.

[@analogR]

I realised this. We see a dog approaching, she stares. I say calm calm and keep walking. Loose leash unless she jumps . I keep walking. If she is calm I say bravo calm and treat. But, saying this, my dog is a BC Croatian shepherd mix. She needs to be walking at least 2,3 km to be mentally able to grasp this. So I walk. She is crazy for the first 2 km, I keep walking no treats or reactions. After 3 km I know she is mentally exhausted enough to walk past dogs calmly with the bravo calm. It takes us 7 km around the busy city where we can't avoid dogs. We take a day off and then repeat. It works well. You need to find how much exercise your dog needs prior to being able to grasp the teaching. I am a preschool teacher, trust me I know what I'm talking about:)

[@analogR]

Just to add, she is a rescue, tail cut off by humans, very scared and gentle dog

[@Veredzil]

Lisan al Gaib! 👏🙌

[@ConfusedGeriatric]

LISAN AL GAIIIIB

[@anthonysteen56]

Beckman live idea…when you are dealing with big and powerful breeds that are independent aka bullmastiff, Akita, cane corso, Boerbol, LGDs, how do you make sure that you’re the boss without risking getting bit or making their life like being in bootcamp?

[@Royalbliss206]

I have an American StaffordshireTerrior she's 65 pounds of pure muscle she was a rescue, actually she has a video on utube,( before we got her) 😂 of what you don't want from your dog while walking🙄 I will tell you she was boss ,she would pull ,drag me down dirt paths like I was ice skating , go after other dogs without hesitation with no reason it was a nightmare😡, then first step was a prong collar ,better but not great ,then I see this guys video of never letting your dog thru a door before you, I don't even let her go thru a door 1st in the house ,this small thing changed our whole dynamic, she now sees me as the boss ,literally changed her whole attitude and I have never had her go after another dog again or pull me she also walks in heel, weird but 100 percent true Hope that helps

[@OffGridDogs]

Be more specific because lots of these powerful breeds you named are quite different in their tendencies . For any breed especially LGD consistency and patience with calm confident energy wins trust and respect. You better be the leader with these types of dogs. I would add to the other replies advice using spacial pressure to move the dog out of your way in the house limiting rooms and furniture helps clarify whose in charge.

[@perdikos7633]

Hey I don't really know what to do with this so I may just ask here: The dog of my gf urinates almost every time he sees me or the first time I pet him for the day. 2.5 years old now. He isn't afraid of me, but this is becoming a little bit of a problem. He knows me 1.5 years now. Is he way too excited because I am the one that plays with him? Can I somehow get rid of this behaviour?

[@underduress5761]

I've heard this is common in "puppy mill" dogs and is a result of small genetic pools, but it would be a great topic for Joel to address or share his thoughts on in the podcast

[@perdikos7633]

@@underduress5761 hopefully he stumbles across it and has something to share!

[@perdikos7633]

Hopefully joel sees this. I don't really know what a "puppy mill" is, but I know she got him from the local organisation that shelters stray dogs and puppies until they find a home

[@vanderferreira3094]

chicken guy, hello

[@ryanwilson5842]

Theres gotta be a better way to do this, other then being quiet and weird while pulling the dog... like going down to its height, slowly pulling in, saying come here....

[@kovarek1]

I think, people don't want their dog to get used to accept treats from strangers. That is why they do not use treat from other people method

[@underduress5761]

I think that depends on the fear level of the owner. Some owners are more fearful of strangers than the dogs lol It's like that Craigslist Killer incident. It happened once and because it was all over the media, people became fearful of the 1:350,000,000 incidents and don't want to meet people from the internet 😂 Fear is a very powerful weapon

[@underduress5761]

I know if the media heard of one incident where a stranger poisoned a dog, that would make national news and it would be on every syndicated morning afternoon and evening broadcast to perpetuate the fear they are known to do

[@willismabobiii]

More dog, less vlog

[@klospike]

First! :-)

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Nope last ...we don't count losers with nothing to say...we don't care about people playing a stupid game for attention

[@klospike]

@@DENVEROUTDOORMAN Ohkeeyy ... :-/ But, if you meant your words ironic, then its funny! :-)) thanks! Have a nice day :-)

[@roberthynesdogtraining]

What is fear but lack of trust and understanding? What conquers fear? Building trust. How are you building trust in the relationship? Talk about over complicating everything.

[@vanderferreira3094]

but you don't even train dogs wtf

[@roberthynesdogtraining]

@@vanderferreira3094 What is more important? Relationship? Or Training? Choose to build a relationship with your dog - and you can put people like Beckman out of business. And Joel knows this.

[@user-mr9ez2dc8f]

Exposure conquers fear. A good relationship can help.

[@roberthynesdogtraining]

@@user-mr9ez2dc8f It's trust that conquers fear - your dog doesn't trust you and chances are very good that you don't trust your dog. It's a toxic relationship all around. And if you have to teach recall - the dog doesn't want to be with you. The dog doesn't want to be your friend. but punish it more. That's dog training. People are trying to train a dog they don't have a relationship with.

[@roberthynesdogtraining]

@@tide5402 Keep on looking, there is plenty of content. Even my 10 pound Miniature Pinscher is my helper dog.

[@n00bslyr]

Ditch the AI generated image next time

[@DragonDen-ko2fl]

#1 rule NEVER EVER let strangers, strangers that that person who doesn't know that person, feed your dog. that person could've put poison in that chunk of meat, that person could easily kill your dog by knifing it, and third that person could easily dognap your dog. only let people who knows that person who's by your car and who knows the dog feed the dog. DONT LET STRANGERS FEED YOUR DOG. DONT EVEN LET THEM BY YOUR CAR. so this video its not a really good example of how to train your dog to get over his or her fear of things. this is just my opinion. but take it like it is.

[@rev9fan1]

Did you have a stroke or something?

[@User7688.--_]

Hi @DragonDen-kf2ol, I think Joel's point is that the dog may consider the person you want it to meet, such as your family, friends, or neighbors, as a stranger. Therefore, the approach is to have the owner give treats to the person, who will then give them to the dog.

[@fatkidsdontrun9394]

What's so difficult about the "treats from [stranger]" is that the "stranger" can conduct negative actions that impact the experience. The "stranger" might: move fast, reach out to pet the dog when they take a treat, try to hand feed the dog, stare them in the eye, yell or laugh loudly, speak baby talk to the dog. That all needs to be controlled as well. Great method. Joel knows exactly what he's talking about.

[@underduress5761]

Yes, the "stranger" isn't just anyone off the street. The stranger is a controlled actor that comes in to help the owner.