Young Cane Corso with Trauma Bit a Child - This Session could be Life or Death for this Dog

[@rptrick79]

0:41 Joel gets muzzle-punched by the ex-runt Cane 1:10 Hand-shack method (spelled incorrectly on purpose, relax frank) And how its applied and when 1:57 Joel wants to feel the strength of this 6-month old Monsta 2:38 shamelss plug for BCP 3:08 story about the dogs early life and how he was raised 3:51 a look at Joels new, blew, New Balance shoes 5:05 Joel empathizes with being raised in a garage 5:36 Cane: Should i eat the golden or Joel i cant decide 6:39 You've got to know when to say knock it off and when to say okay. You're going through something. Been through something and we're going to let this go. Except a bite to a child, that is never let go. 7:41 Joel doesn't care if the dog's tired, you dont just "get to be tired" 9:06 testing for a trigger with the handshake 9:47 owner runs through same scenario and slightly see dog thinking about lunging. (Chest and tail move slightly with death stare) 11:28 tough love 12:03 Joel feels bad for the dog, and takes back the fact that he called him an A-hole earlier 13:41 Dog goes at Joel in the office and gives the death stare and a growl after 15:04 talking about pudding 15:33 testing for another trigger 16:09 turning kids into treat shooters to save their lives and the dogs life (treats from the scary stimulus )

[@justdawndb]

Excellent replay...😅

[@underduress5761]

"Should I eat the golden or Joel..." lol

[@squoctopus]

"15.04 talking about pudding" 😂

[@jakester455]

Why?

[@rptrick79]

@@jakester455 why what?

[@uncommonsensevictory]

Plz do an update on this pup in the future

[@liznewns6494]

It's great to hear that you said "allow the growl", it tells the owner that the pup is uncomfortable and gives owner chance to redirect/ move away. Therefore teaching the dog that the owner is advocating for him. Great video, Thank you.

[@justdawndb]

I loved seeing these Owners taking responsibility so seriously. I really like this dog and Joel sure did see all the good things he did, i think his potential is greatness...i wish people recognized the damage early trauma does to humans so they could then move on to setting things right...id love to see this big boys progression through the next couple of years. Thanks for showcasing early intervention!!! Superb!

[@UmbreonLuv1]

They mentioned they didn't buy him, they just saw the dog in very poor conditions and health and the breeder gave it to them for free. Though this dog is a lot of work, it's a huge act of kindness on their part to take in this difficult dog and try to control it and give it the best life they can.

[@ephajanke3242]

@@UmbreonLuv1 Actually, I was unsure of that too when I was writing my comment and checked the video again and thought I did not send it, but it seems I did. So I deleted it now.

[@squoctopus]

I think Joel mentioned that this man had experience with Cane Corsos? I love that Joel supports and encourages his human clients, and teaches them what to do, and gives them strong or mild corrections as necessary (🙂).

[@squoctopus]

​@@UmbreonLuv1It is, and the clients understand the dog needs work. They aren't the "all he needs is more hot dogs" type. They seem very serious about the training.

[@itsfinneganagain]

💥 👍 👍 💥 Glad to be reminded that dog's arent machines to be programmed, and there is a time and place for compassion within the tougher love. Thanks!

[@PhantomFoxStar]

That Cane has some of the sadest eyes I've ever seen on a dog.

[@livus3787]

right? How he just plops his head down just shortly after he was all growly, "brows" furrowed :(

[@cynthiaweber1646]

I agree. Cane Corso dogs have very expressive eyes. And it's so sad he is just 6 months old.

[@Dogdaddy5561]

So sad when such a young dog has lost expectation that good things are in store for him. I realize this is a very unpopular opinion on this channel but you really can see it in the eyes of dogs that have been trained with respect and are willing to step up and give them your best.

[@rptrick79]

@@Dogdaddy5561 you're really just grasping at straws where ever you can ay? Not a single time has Joel ever said anything about treating a dog with disrespect in these training videos. Half the time he's teaching them respect. Some dog breeds learn a little differently and may need a little firmer hand because "NO" and treats don't always work. He has several different approaches to each situation unlike some other trainers. Btw, mastiffs naturally have saggy eyes so keep that in mind when you're Anthropomorphizing.

[@scoliosis6528]

​@@rptrick79 ive been binging joels vids because i just rescued a 135 pound corso. he showed up at the house w a DIY ear crop, a chewed through steal lead dragging behind him and incredibly malnurished. we kept him in our backyard w/ a covered patio while he got used to us and fed him up, now hes inside for a while and oh boy is he stubborn to train! absolute sweetheart and will do whatever he can to be affectionate, but is incredibly independent, dominant, and strong-willed and spent at least a year(hes still very young, 12-18 months) in awful conditions. seeing these dogs on his channel become calmer and more tamed gives me hope that we'll be able to break through to the little guy, and even after a week of me training him w joels techniques ive seen huge improvements.

[@Bricklinsv1970]

Im naturally good with dogs I will say this dog was beyond my skills. This is why you are a professional! Amazing work here!! Absolute clinic!

[@DrasticSkuba]

Rare to see someone openly admit their limits in the comments. I'm so used to seeing people comment like they know best. Thank you

[@IsThatHuncho]

I’m with you on that, our family had many dogs growing up, and we were usually very very good with their upbringing. We had boxer/greyhound mix super similar to this dog and my gosh was he tough. Personally he was out of my skillset too, and my brother’s and mother. The only person who did well with his training was my grandmother and she was similar to Joel’s teachings. She had generations of experience. If he was left with just us I’m sure we would have had to sadly give him up.

[@Sidtrav2017]

Thank you so much for this video!!! I rescued a “runt” cane corso from trauma. She was super skinny, covered in poop and clearly hit and kicked. At 3 months old she started showing extreme fear and fear aggression at people. I tried to socialize almost every single day with people, kids, dogs, she refused to take treats. She just turned 1 and is now lunging and trying to bite people. I’ve watch every last video you’ve posted to help trainer her. This video was so beyond helpful!!

[@Dogdaddy5561]

Do you have been watching videos for a year and your dog is lunching and trying to bite? and you are hopeful that this video will do what?

[@Dogdaddy5561]

If you use socialization methods as described on this channel, that is not a surprise. I would encourage you to expand your training, understanding by searching out more capable trainers. There are plenty.

[@damaristighe3227]

I can tell you what I have learnt raising my Cane Corso (she turned out great). I learnt a lot and I had to change my own natural behaviour, which tends to be indulgent and permissive. Big strong puppies are a handful (I'm a 60-year-old female - I can't pit my strength against hers). Even without a terrible start in life, Corso's have extended fear periods when growing up (that's a double whammy for your already traumatised dog) Plus around one they are teenagers who start to get unruly and defiant (I notice that's when they're all rehomed). Some people and some dogs can be very resilient after trauma and others are just ruined for life. What really helped me and provided us with the best foundation was THE WAY I LIVED WITH MY DOG at home. I think taking physical and mental control of an unruly dog is really helped by doing the following things: Actually, physically take control of your dog's freedom, timetable and use of space, controlling their access to stuff (it's all YOUR stuff - food toys everything}. Have a routine, same every day. Lots of play and is hugely important, and they love interesting play-training. Regular crate times. Train manners and house behaviour rules throughout the day (we never actually train more than a few minutes, several times a day, when the opportunity arises, taking the time and trouble to always follow through with rules like door manners). Joel's mode of discipline ("I'll do this all day") is very good way to raise them. Take em back and start the behaviour gain. If you're having problems with a dog, total freedom, privileges on the bed and furniture etc. only come later on. Exercise is super important - frustrated dogs behave badly. I also think walks are very primal in setting the relationship between human and dog, moving through the landscape. All this means the owner has to have SELF-discipline and work hard. Two years. The self-discipline also means though you want to give loads of affection to your beautiful, loving dog you shouldn't overdo it and run around after their lurve. You should never be losing your temper and monstering the dog. Calm is king. Having structure makes them feel safe and sure of their place. I would love to get another corso. I have learnt that the best way is to raise them like a beloved little soldier that you have great times and affection with - but you run a tight ship. My girl is now two and has grown into a good-natured, sensible dog who is off leash at the park everyday with dogs and people. She listens, is well behaved and pretty solid on obedience. I'm very happy with her and she has a lot more freedom now that she is self-governing. Maturity is great and makes it all worth it. Good luck with your girl, maturity might not be a cure-all but there are better times ahead if you just train and manage the dog through it. I wish you well!

[@NotFalling4it]

@@Dogdaddy5561You sound ridiculous. Not only did you clearly not read the comment you’re replying to but your spelling and grammar is garbage. Grow up.

[@scoliosis6528]

@@Dogdaddy5561 who are some examples? joel is the only one ive seen give advice that works on my stubborn corso, what are some other trainers I could look into?

[@riekaakier1526]

The most important thing this dog needs is a reliable environment and his owner is his mentor. It takes time, but he listens and learns. You can really see it in his eyes. He needs time and patience.

[@skyblue-lb9kr]

He strikes me as an excellent working dog, the way he looked to you and his person for his next direction. He even self-corrected...good impulse control, potentially. He also showed manners, lying beside his person as you 2 talked. I loved him. Trust and bonding take time. Great video.

[@krystal6137]

First time I’ve seen a dog that genuinely doesn’t know how to wag his tail. It goes low and side to side, clockwise, up and down and counterclockwise- super weird because it should be an innate behavior. I didn’t notice any other neurological symptoms but it’s definitely something the owners should keep an eye out for.

[@underduress5761]

Interesting observation and analysis. Maybe the tail is an outward display of inward turmoil

[@mungbean345]

EXACTLY what I was in the comments looking for. I've never seen a dog with such an inconsistent tail wag. It's weird, and I agree: a good thing to keep an eye on. I have a bad case of Lyme disease and it messes up basic motor functions, and I've seen a few kinds of our farm animals have neurological issues of different varieties (some may have been Lyme related before we knew that was an issue in our area.) I mention this to point out that another symptom for some sufferers of Lyme disease (both human and canine) is "Lyme rage"-a higher than average rate of getting intensely angry over small matters. I'm not in any way insinuating that I think that's an issue with this dog, but putting it out there as a general PSA warning to keep in mind if you see animals that display unusual or erratic motions.

[@underduress5761]

@@mungbean345 The reason that Lyme diagnostics are not scientifically consistent, is because they've never scientifically proven infection. AL Gore Rhythms do not permit much more than that on big tech platforms because the narratives are protected

[@rptrick79]

That's wild! It starts wagging in a circle in one direction then stops and starts to try to go the other way. I sort of wonder if he may have a neurological issue in the hind end. Kinda seems like he's reluctant to walk at times which could be jerkiness/stubborness or it may be both. But then again some large dogs walk a little differently in the rear.

[@OffGridDogs]

They’ve got a lot of work ahead of them it’ll take at least 2 more years for this giant breed to mature physically and mentally.

[@Pisceanratsun]

What i really enjoy in your work is that it makes sense, for visual learners, it's fantastic.

[@bamagolds]

They have a challenge. Glad someone gave him a fair chance and he is getting professional help. He's very large for 6 months. I didn't catch how long they have had him. He looks heathy. He's still trainable, requires time and patience.

[@whosaidthat5236]

Your videos really helped me keep my English mastiff/Australian Shepard in-line since he was a… lol “tiny” puppy. And one thing also about these big dogs well any big dog is, you have to watch and know your dog and its movements. These dogs are absolute powerhouses. The looks I get when my 8 year old daughter or 10 year old son are walking him is hilarious. Even with him being a good leash dog I watch because I know certain things mainly those dang magpies he wants to chase, and it takes an immediate jerk on the leash to stop him so I stay within range

[@angelahaines5065]

I adore your compromise with dogs that have not had the best up bringing!!😊

[@underduress5761]

That's just one example of why Joel's training is customized for each dog and why he really cannot justly answer people's questions about their dogs in the comments. The entire dog's world has to be understood and it makes me cringe to see people wanting his advice on the comments when they're so much more to any dog's behavior than 3-5 sentences can communicate

[@angelahaines5065]

Thanking you for you comment my friend. 😊 I totally understand and agree. I’m not a fan of Zac George either, and not just because he wears makeup lol 😂

[@underduress5761]

@@angelahaines5065 🤷‍♂️😂

[@NuvoVision]

Respect to the owners for trying their best on a challenging dog. Good luck to everyone. 🙏💙

[@damaristighe3227]

The main function and market for Corso's is now with families in the suburbs. Good breeders are keenly aware of how important it is to therefore to breed stable temperaments: they want their puppies to have good lives, be good ambassadors for their kennels and the breed in general. I think that thoughtful, intentional breeding is improving temperaments of Corso's these days to fit in with their modern role. Support good breeders.

[@mvzan672]

DUDE I NEED TO THANK YOU SO MUCH! I just started properly socializing my 1yo pit/lab. Dogs kept attacking him as a puppy. I binged your videos before meeting with this new dog and lady today, and i need to THANK YOU!!!! My dog Ozzy needed ONE correction. After smelling (through a gate) that the other dog was an intact male, he lunged and barked and snarled. i pulled him away, had to yank him away, made him go into a sit position, held both sides of his collar, brought him up to my face. Jerked his head back towards mine if he tried to look at the other dog and i said “no”. very sternly. Ozzy was a COMPLETELY different dog after that. Walked back up to the gate sniffing the grass, walking past the dog. Smelled the dog and walked away. No nipping, biting, jumping, humping, growling, snarling, further barking, head knocking, punching, NOTHING. He gave a few strong stares i didn’t like and yanked him away and told him “no”.

[@uncommonsensevictory]

I really appreciate the psychological approach you take and consider the backstory of the pup when determining what methods and the intensity handed out in your corrections & shaping.

[@justchilling7594]

You didn't mention the age of the child. If they are very young I would say the risk is just too great. This dog needs a calm environment young children are loud they tend to make fast movements and can be unpredictable all not good things.

[@poopooman5209]

they are also the perfect teachers and students at that age too.

[@MarieAntoinetteandherlittlesis]

All great points. Also- Young children are also incredibly fragile, and Cane corsos can do real damage to a young child. The risk is so high

[@poopooman5209]

@@MarieAntoinetteandherlittlesis very true

[@mamadude505]

100%

[@lucygoosy819]

Bravo to the owners for getting professional help early 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Awesome that you could build their confidence too Joel. The reality of rescues right here - tough stuff, but rewarding too. Wishing them all the best.

[@jim_no_rulers]

Looks a little like our 2 1/2 yo female Corso. We have small children as well, so we picked the puppy that rolled over on her back, although we had considered getting her smaller, quieter sister who was the runt. It's been a lot of time training, but time well spent to have her with our family. Hope it works out well for this dog and family. Thanks Joel for helping them and for sharing this session.

[@squoctopus]

I think you were smart to do that. It's really hard not to go for the one we humans see as shy. But I've watched enough Cesar Milan to know that's not the one.

[@cynthiaweber1646]

I don't know if other Corso owners have experienced this , but my corso doesn't like it when people stare at him. It might be a trait of a Cane Corso. So happy for the owners to seek help. A Cane Corso is an amazing companion when trained. Hang in there. You got this!!!!!

[@expendable4h002]

That’s their nature. As shown in the video, they find it disrespectful to be challenged. If they perceive you or another dog as no threat, they ignore it.

[@suefoster1233]

All dogs read staring as a challenge/threat. You should not give eye contact to a nervous reactive or aggressive dog

[@lenabillare4443]

I didn't have this problem with mine. It was a male, 68kg

[@swilliams9511]

My boy doesn’t mind, he is an attention wh*re lol 110lbs and intact

[@xXDiablo86Xx]

Non of my dog react for staring.tho i do whit them all the time..others try they cnt

[@Crazeywolflover]

Thank you Joel for all your hard work. There are lots of us out here that learn well from you and are able to apply it to our own lives and dogs.

[@loyal_dogs]

that's about the same upbringing and trauma my Akita ewacue had. She has been rescued as a puppy but been through so much already and had nothing seen but a dark barn with people being mean to her , hoping it would turn her into a good guard dog later in life. Being soft and forgiving is VERY important and combined with a trusting relationship solves most issues. She is almost a bit athistic, can't handle changes well and is still afraid of strangers. She is 12 now but the absolute sweetest and best dog one could imagine. She loves me, is loyal and obedient, can walk off leash anywhere due to good manners and gets along with every animal and dog. She just does not want to meet any human. If one gets too close, she would growl a tiny but which I allow in her special case as it's just letting the human know that she doesn't want to. If that person would ignore it and just hug her, she'd give in and let it happen. But she knows that I will prevent that from happening. Being too harsh with her kills her trust and would make her worse. Those kinda dogs like my AKita and the sweet dog in the video can be amazing companions with the right owners and deserve a great life.

[@MissSuzapalooza]

Great job owners. Rescuing is hard work. It is not for everyone. Anyone that criticises has never done it themselves.

[@SuperSuchties]

The Unleashed Podcast is perfect to binge on long road trips, Joel. Thank you :)

[@rhegafd]

I love seeing great owners who want to do the right thing by their dog. Awesome owners!! Great pup who seems like hes going to excel in this.

[@christophertorrez7583]

Taking notes! ✏️

[@me-at-63]

And he is just a puppy! Thanks for helping this dog. 🙏🏼

[@dinnyf]

Really beautifully nuanced training!

[@RatdogDRB]

Rachel (Senza Tempo Cane Corso) is a breeder of this breed. She may have 18 of them out all together at once and keeps a good level of energy flowing. She's big on seeing the behavior that leads up to a problematic action on the dog's part and giving strong verbal correction, then following through with making them submit to her authority by laying on their side (head down) until she allows them to get up. And then, no grudge... teaching them how to respond to her as the pack leader. Once established as such, clear/firm verbal is about all that's needed. She has many videos posted. Some of her ways may work well for this dog as he learns that life is good. I agree, this boy has just learned to always be on the defensive and ready to assert himself when his personal space is (in his view) violated. The growling seemed to begin once you bent at the waist and made/held direct eye contact with him and that's when he started talking to you, much like a Rottie might. He seems to need time to sort it all out and learn what his boundaries are and feel confident that his people have his back and won't allow anything bad to happen. I think he just needs to gain some confidence and trust.

[@expendable4h002]

I watch that channel too but she also has said she gets rid of dominant temperament because they are too much to handle.

[@SBranigin1]

Animal Control got involved when our 1yr old staff-pitt mix bit my son then got into a fight with our 4 yr old staff-pitt mix. We only had the younger one 80 days got some resource guarding issues out through tips on your videos. AC says they can't give the 1 yr old back due to incidents in such short time. Absolutely gutted, sweet dog with potential, don't know what I could have done differently

[@Dogdaddy5561]

Maybe you could have trained with people who know what they’re doing?

[@lindahomerealtor5461]

The already rich content in your commentary, including discussion of alternate scenarios and factors, just keeps getting richer!

[@catwoman2596]

I wouldn't chance my child's safety and well-being over a dog that's capable of doing that type of damage.

[@underduress5761]

They were literally bred to attack people. So if you wouldn't bring a traumatized and neglected cane corso puppy into your house with a small child, then you don't deserve to win "the" prizes" for playing "the" games. 🙄

[@solideomusical]

​@@underduress5761wut

[@buffering-rn5xi]

@@underduress5761 this sentence is doing my head in

[@underduress5761]

@@buffering-rn5xi 😲

[@underduress5761]

@@ColdestRage303 My guess is "free corso pup" eclipsed thorough consideration.

[@vikkiwilson5069]

Six months old -omg Corso's have fear periods when young. They do mature into sane sensible guys. Poor boy. He Does listen.

[@zooabsurd6227]

I have a lot of respect for this family for coming this far. However, I would recommend it to re-home the dog. The dog isn't mature until it's like 3 years old, and he is 6 months. My rottweiler changed when she became an adult - she became protective and she doesn't take crap from dogs anymore. If your cane corso is like this at 6 months (puppy) he becomes a total beast at 3 years. This dog isn't a family pet, I am sorry to say it. He would do good at personal and property protection with someone who has experience with this type of dog.

[@tagadaki]

Yeah I agree ! Too much risks keeping a dog like this with a kid. They should consider a rehome with somebody used to the breed. Also traumatic experiences will always be a part of him, same as human. You can work on it, but it's still there and you can't know if one day he will not snap again because of some traumatic recall.

[@SugarDemon1035]

Another puppy mill survivor. Poor genetics + early life trauma = VERY entrenched behaviors and mindsets. I love my puppy mill rescue (schnoodle) to death--but keeping him disciplined is a never-ending battle. I can get him to (barely) behave on a walk and make him stop barking at strangers/guests once he starts. But after 3 years of consistent reinforcement, it's clear to me that while I can change doggo's *behaviors*, I will never, ever be able to change the anxiety (and stubbornness, lol) fueling the behaviors. Those traits are encoded into doggo's DNA, because he was bred for maximum cuteness with no regard for his health or temperament. He's a good doobie. He can be a pain in the ass, but we were made for each other ❤

[@nicolcacola]

Dogs that cant take discipline should not be left in a home environment where discipline is needed for child safety.

[@CharlieTheCaneCorso]

I'm a corso owner and a lover of the breed for what they are...... If the dogs sees it acceptable to go at a child it needs either rehoused without children or needs to be removed from The pool Most likely they didn't put the time in till it was to late These dogs need to be raised correctly patiently with structure and impulse control drills from a young age by a strong handler with capacity to train dogs

[@expendable4h002]

For a CC owner you sound very ignorant of the breed. It didn’t go after the kid, it reacted to a high stimulus environment because it was scared. You should use the context clues to understand the situation. All puppies bite. It’s part of their development.

[@squoctopus]

Joel and Eric - would you consider asking the lady from Pitbulls and Parolees to be on the podcast? I have a lot of admiration for her. I guess she's not exactly a dog trainer but she works hard to help the dogs and make sure the people are a good fit with them. And I noticed she did use another dog to help give the anxious one confidence. Then there's her work with people - she's had ups and downs. Maybe you and she could talk about challenges with rescue dogs/dog trauma?

[@eustace88]

Thank you for not giving up on him, he can do this!

[@ElizabethSeiden-lg6mj]

Hi Joel! Amazing video! My dog Lilly was abandoned by her mother at two months old or less. She has a big fear of bicycles and she’s overprotective at times. If she is triggered by loud noises she barks too much. She is strong willed and she’s still young enough to be trained to be a well behaved adult dog despite her being abused/abandoned.😎🐶🐒🎂

[@debbiehatton8961]

This is a perfect example of why it is so important to buy WELL BRED purebreds.

[@whatsthekeytothekeykat]

Sadly we'll probably see a lot more of this type of thing since canecorso, malinois, and presa carnero etc. gain in popularity because everyone wants a "protection dog". As if it wasn't bad enough for pits and rotties, the whole protection dog trend is a nail in the coffin for these breeds. The bad and over breeding is going to lead to unhinged dogs bred to look "cool". Very few people actually need a real protection dog, and most family dogs will do an fine job of protection if they felt their owner was in danger. 4 out of 5 cane corsos I see you can tell they were bred for a buck and not the breed.

[@blueflare3848]

The worst thing that can happen to a breed is for it to become popular.

[@redmanish]

Yeah these are terrible dogs to have in the hands of a non-advanced owner. I see tons of people walking powerful breeds like Cane Corsos or Dogos on flimsy bungee leashes around here and just getting drug around by these very powerful dogs. Absolutely no understanding of how to physically or mentally control them or how to break focus when they get fixated on another dog or person. It’s a nightmare waiting to happen if the dog lunges, snaps the line (or pulls down the owner) and goes to town on whatever they were aiming for. A few months ago near me a lady had her beagle literally ripped in half by three out of control Cane Corsos who overpowered their owner on a walk and pulled the flimsy dog waking style leash from his hand. The guy was trying to get them off it but wasn’t strong enough. I believe you should only get a dog that you can physically overpower in an emergency. When I had my malamutes (strong dogs but nowhere near the strength of a dogo, cane, pit, livestock guardian dog, etc.) I’d only walk max two at a time because I knew I was strong enough to take them each to the ground with one arm. You have to know your limits and the dog’s power, and plan accordingly. Most average pet owners have no interest in taking the time to do this, which is why they really need a golden retriever and not a dominant, territorial protection or guarding breed. And please for everyone out there with strong dogs: no retractable leashes or flimsy long leads, for the love of god!

[@blueflare3848]

@@redmanish Well said.

[@empatheticjoy]

So much compassion ❤

[@watchmoivies123]

I’m wondering if he had a full work up with the vets he does seem a little depressed and down I’m hoping all is well with him

[@tinasachs8688]

Hope things turn out well for this young pup. Thanks for the video.

[@6VIERTE9]

Beckman does such a great job. I love his tactics. Im not near on the level of dog training but I do feel like he could approach owners a little easier and not so condescending. The owners are alot of the time the problem but I feel like theres ways to go about it without using the owner as a punching bag

[@underduress5761]

How did he do that? I don't remember seeing Joel being condescending to them or using them as a punching bag

[@light_1357]

What did he say here that sounded condescending? Large dogs can easily hurt/unalive other dogs or people. Our society takes having a large breed untrained dog way too lightly. If anything, there should be more stringent requirements for it.

[@jeradhoffman3937]

Really interesting case, thanks for sharing.

[@Jcislrd7]

My dad rescued a golden retriever from the streets, took him in but never gave him training just assumed he was alright. Everytime his neighbor brings over his kids or family bring children he goes after them tries to bite them. Hes overall a chill dog, but whenever theres a kid around he goes after them especially smaller babies

[@mhods4457]

Back in the days where people weren't so soft, if a dog bit a child it was put down immediately. This is not a breed you "practice" being a dog owner on. Horrible idea.

[@squoctopus]

I remember dogs getting away with a lot, unless the bite was bad enough for stitches or something. The kid was usually blamed for "teasing the dog" or "doing something". Which the kid probably was. Still, I'm in the "no bites ever" camp. But I'd grant a 6 month old puppy a little grace if it was a nip and not a true bite. Like these clients, I'd get proper training and advice because it'd be a indication the dog needed serious attention,and there would be a time limit for progress.

[@fireballfitness170]

Great video, important topic, very thorough description of approach and why. 0:28.. this video is on how to adjust your training based on your dogs unique early life trauma

[@LindaGrigsby-rb9zi]

No way would i want to be so alert or ready for my dog to bite all the time. Or lunge, growl all the time. I'm worn out! I could not handle a breed such as this. What is the wife's role? Is husband always going to be around/home?😊

[@squoctopus]

Yes, I was going to ask if the husband would go on the walks with the wife for awhile, or would that make the dog ignore the wife?

[@95Sn95]

His size and aggression at 6mo is mind-blowing, when my lab rottie was 6 mo he was a goofy puppy, I didn't see any defensive big boy traits until he was almost 2 years and 100lbs. He looks like a yellow rottie, but He was smothered with affection from 8 weeks on tho to the point he's very clingy. I used to have a 80lb or so pit/bluetic hound mix, looked mostly pit that had a horrible first 3 years of his life and he was the most gental sweet boy very protective of women and children, BUT he was bullied by a male golden while starving and tied up to a stump at his 1st terrible home (he was a sickly 40lbs when we got him) so he would go from sweet to not happy as soon as he came into contact with an intact male like himself but any other dog neutered male or female not a problem.

[@mnj640]

I've had several rescues over my time each one had mental health issues

[@solideomusical]

How did you know?

[@OnkyoGrady]

Runts really are risky. I've seen two that were just so totally touched by that experience, one to the point where he would snarl (wet, nasty snarls) if any creature walked near him while sleeping. I knew his house, there was zero trauma after 8 weeks that could have caused that, this was entirely from litter trauma.

[@lonewolf6287]

Runts don’t usually work out… especially bigger breeds. Even if they have trauma or not … they are at higher chance of reactivity and nipping … our kelpie was the runt but when pushed he will pretty much always nip- our maremma was biggest of litter and more confident and has never bitten . Only experienced owners should take runts- our kelpie was my partners first dog and we’ve learnt alot since

[@LindaGrigsby-rb9zi]

I have the runt of my gsds litter. The first week I had her we had her 1st vet. Visit. She was 8 weeks old. Told my vet she is the runt of the litter. My vet said that only means her egg was the last to be fertilized or last sperm. She also said she may always be on the smaller side or may not be. She is 4 now. Weighs 59lbs. She is absolutely the best girl. So I don't really know what the big deal is about getting the runt of the litter.😊

[@lonewolf6287]

@@LindaGrigsby-rb9zi I never said all runts are the same way but higher chance… runts in a litter are usually picked on by the other pups ,get less chances to feed off mother and as a result can become defensive and prone to more nipping behaviour. I’m glad it worked out for you. Our kelpie is great in most ways but he will react more negatively if pushed by children etc where as my other bigger maremma sheepdog does not nor has he ever bitten anyone even dare I say it some that would probably have deserved it😅- he was the biggest pup in the litter and very gentle but not a pushover with dogs and with people he is very loving and confident even strangers where our kelpie only likes certain people. My partner and I also raised our dogs differently too but I consider all factors when looking at the behaviour of a dog . A dog chooses to react by biting where as some just never bite … I think Joel is being a bit soft on this dog and dog needs firmer boundaries and quick corrections , muzzled when around children until he improves … he’s young so it doesn’t look good for him to be this aggressive now these people are doing the right thing but this dog is way out of their league- they won’t correct it’s aggression enough because they won’t want it to escalate which means they will be prevented from going many places etc because of this. Many dogs like this with a bite history especially 60kg+ breeds once they bite again and it’s a stranger they get put down . I have a 45kg+ dog and I was well aware of consequences of going to a bad breeder , not socialising with dogs and people enough and not getting the dog used to different places early on

[@GabrielVeda]

My GSD was the runt of a litter of 12. I couldn’t ask for a better dog.

[@lonewolf6287]

@@GabrielVeda well u obviously put in the time I can guarantee you some dogs are easier to train or harder to train than others. When recommended a dog breed ,conditions etc to someone most wouldn’t recommend the runt but doesn’t mean it won’t work out either

[@AshBhang2010]

Soo Good !!!🦮

[@cathyulbrich3481]

The popularity of some of these protection breeds are really concerning to me. First there are irresponsible breeders and then owners who are not equiped to have these types of dogs. There are breeds of dogs that are not meant for ordinary families and require more management than many people can give. I feel empathy for this dog and know the owners want the best for him but I think this a disaster ready to happen and I just hope another human or animal is not hurt before they see they are in over their head. P!us this dog is not even an adult yet so the damage he could do will only increase.

[@Maddosun__]

I would love to see you work with more mastiff breeds, I'm going to be getting a English Mastiff and would love to see your thoughts

[@willyjgonzalez6560]

Enjoyed this episode and the kindler approach ☝️☝️☝️

[@Lcali43]

We have to be proactive. My gsd was attacked as a pup. I do classes 1 to 3 xs a week for over a year. Ive graduated out of the muzzle but i still use it for practice. I wish my trainers helped work thru the aggression aspect of my dog. But i have control of him and 100 watch my environment and surroundings. Its stressful but i d need a lawsuit. Id love joel to help me. Love his content.

[@ykmaggie]

Are you using a gentle leader with the muzzle? That seems ideal if so

[@squoctopus]

Tail wagging the whole time he's trying to nip. For someone like me I'd misinterpret the tail wag and think he was friendly.

[@greg33033]

i like what you said about the man being #1, the owner(s) have to be the alpha at all times. when you say something the dog needs to listen, no matter what. i try and get people to watch your videos but doubt they do because their dogs don't listen, even to the owner. my son, who has two pits used to drag my son and d-i-l on walks, but after a week of vacation with me they can be walked using one finger on the leash.

[@bleddingmaster]

poor dog is at war in his own mind

[@eartheclipse9623]

trauma & a baby really (6 mths) despite being a big boy. I think he just needs a bit of support and guidance as to the right and wrong things to do. He has much to see yet in the world and plenty to learn; he'll get there; he's not genetically aggressive, but more unsure and defensive.

[@kll7680]

I would love if you did a follow-up on this dog. Very interesting video.

[@franks4103]

I can just sense the love with which you train the dog!!

[@carolyngracetoday]

How does someone get homeowners insurance with this type of dog?

[@rezboy7167]

Dog’s large, developed for action and protection. Not a dog for a home or children, surprise this family wud take a dog like this?!

[@erbauungstutztaufgnade1875]

Nice video.

[@flagal519]

This dog needs to be with a robust, athletic young, perhaps military guy, maybe a k9 officer, a single person, very alpha, who understands this dog and can work with him. I would never put this dog, given his background, with a family.

[@ColleneKelley]

Unfortunately some breeders are just about the money and don't raise the puppies appropriately. If you are a family with small children and decide on this breed, choose a responsible breeder before you have feelings for it 🙏

[@LethalRain9]

What is it about the testicles that you think are required for this dog?

[@DidTheSquid]

I would say the requirement is butchness, not gender. A dog like this needs to be with a strong person, not a squeaky prissy person, male or female.

[@ElizabethSeiden-lg6mj]

She was actually scratched on the muzzle by a stray cat with her kitten when on a hike.

[@pamelaguaicochea6355]

❤

[@jerimiah_y]

Definitely not positive only. Don’t call Zak. 🙄

[@underduress5761]

Whack Forge couldn't even handle Shade, the 8 week old cane corso that was brought to him 9 months ago. I'm not even sure he's a biological male 😂

[@squoctopus]

​@@underduress57618 weeks?! Well it was probably scary looking lol

[@hay_Z2021]

Zak makes me sick, he's been one of the many perpetuating lies that hurt people

[@underduress5761]

@@hay_Z2021 I uploaded a short of ZG

[@jerimiah_y]

@@underduress5761 Seems to have a bit of makeup and feminine features now that I think about it. 🫨

[@ElizabethSeiden-lg6mj]

My dog acts like a furry middle on walks at the cat house next door!

[@LondonHasFallin]

Oh nahhh. When you said he bit the man and the daughter. 🙅🏽

[@plastikloser]

Its nice that they want to help him. But not in the same home as a young child hes bitten. He needs to be somewhere else with extreme structure and attention. Under the best of circumstances these dogs are a full time job training a man stopper

[@lucasdevore5443]

You brought up being taken too early from its mom, how would you correct a dog thats the same way but happy-go-lucky to the extreme. Always and perpetually in your face demanding love and attention, but almost perfect on the walks. Its puzzling how good he is outside and so nuts inside

[@heathermanion3259]

When they get him neutered they are going to be doing a another surgery during that procedure to fix the hernia that he has

[@squoctopus]

Does he still have it? I thought somehow it had been corrected.

[@HugoGronstedt-kb2er]

Have you ever helpt a wenerdog cuse my 10 year old is crazy and is now ataking big ass dogs that dont submite to him att the park he ataked a chowchow and somhowe got it to submite becus he runs under the belly and bites so he is stuck and he bites untile they submite so what should i do he dose not bite peapol

[@regexgenerator]

you have to be a troll

[@topcatwarrior]

@@regexgeneratorOr perhaps doesn’t have a command of the English language yet but is trying.

[@lildishsoap812]

Don't go to the dog park

[@squoctopus]

Has he always done this or is it new behavior? I'd love to see how Joel would train him. Dachshunds are tough dogs. They may be low to the ground but they have a lot of heart.

[@Lcali43]

Ya u need training and your dog

[@WILLK-w4i]

The higher the socks the downer the foo. 😂

[@ria600]

You would have been a good human therapist.....😮😮😮

[@ClutchingPearlz]

Face it most people have dogs that are completely wrong for them, they have no training and make the dog behaviors worse.

[@KingsMom831]

Hey dog peeps!

[@underduress5761]

👋🏼

[@KingsMom831]

@@underduress5761Hello 😊

[@lucygoosy819]

Hello!,😊

[@KingsMom831]

@@lucygoosy819 Hi!! 😁

[@donttalktomebye]

that poor dog had so much biological trauma early on. poor baby

[@ElizabethSeiden-lg6mj]

My dog has been on her own since about sixteen weeks old and she is a picky eater.

[@streetskin]

It's the first time i see a bs video from this channel and let me explain : This dog is highly inteligent and empathetic via the trauma he faced; the ACTUAL times that was aggressive was on fake situations and expressed fear by an individual. The most accurate example of my statement is the 4 handshake "shows"; he was aggressive on the fake handshake of his owner, while the owner was full of fear on anticipation of how his dog will react, but he was completely calm and obedient while the same act was done by the trainer. The same behavior is also recognizable during the office session, when the trainer changed his voice to a higher/fake tone; the dog growled and gave him an epic side eye! I bet, anything i own including my life, that the dog bit his owner and the child the moment he saw fear and fake behavior. P.S. I agree 100% with the statements/guidances about the love, the long walks and the corrections JUST because this dog has a "beast" mentality; he gained respect AND survived with his teeth and claws, but he also has appreciation for the ones that welcomed him to a family.

[@chocolatefrenzieya]

Geeeeze, 6 months is still just a puppy.

[@ricocabrera2020]

That foo is hella down.

[@lakentegtmeier3650]

dogs live in the present day-to-day. This dog could care less What happened in the past it just wants to do what it just wants to do and you need to correct it instead of worrying about what’s happened to him Cesar Millan would really touch on all of that worrying about the past is not helping him at all, focusing on the present what’s going to help him

[@MaxAngor]

One two-mile? Man, I walk my pittie two two-miles on hot/cold days and four two-miles on clement days. He simply refuses to stay home most of the time. He wants to be with me. I warn him and sometimes he takes the hint. But if he wants to boil or freeze for 30-45 minutes at a whack, that's on him.

[@expendable4h002]

Mastiff is different than a terrier. They get tired much faster.

[@MaxAngor]

@@expendable4h002 Ahhh. That makes sense. Thanks for clearing that up.

[@skillz0729]

It’s detrimental with breeds like this to breed for temperament. I have a well bred Boerboel…I would not put up with a dog that bit me or my child. Like especially one that can do so much damage.

[@tagadaki]

Honestly, he should have tell the family to rehome the dog with a person that has no kids and is used to this breed if he was completely honest. Also I didnt like that the wife is not involved in the training, AT ALL ! The dog must be a part of the family, not only the husband's dog. If something happens and he is not home, what's gonna happen ? Can she handle it ? She doesnt seem comfortable and thats understandable. But they didn't give her the chance to build any power and confidence around the dog either. Didn't like the fact also that the trainer keeps talking to the dog to avoid reactivity, it doesnt help the dog think by himself and he is overflowed by a lot of informations "sit", "don't move" "good boi" "sit" "stay" "its fine". It's a young dog, he needs to learn, he needs time to assess his environment and to decide what to do, what is good and what is wrong. If he does some BS, then yes, correct him. But there is clearly no need to talk to him all the fricking time, excpet building excitement and making him confused as hell. And I would like to see some training in the real world. Now it's just in a safe environment, one time, doesnt teach anything to the dog. As soon as he will be in the real life, Im pretty sure the behavior will start again. I usually like his training with his dobby, because it's more a problem with dog reactivity. But when it comes to that kind of problem I feel the trainer hits his glass ceiling.

[@jjbinderr]

I don’t agree with how you handled this one. Dogs live in the moment.. letting him grit on prince was not a good idea.

[@suefoster1233]

Your assistant should not be eye balling him either.....

[@Donzaloon]

If you ever got a corso and felt the need to go to a trainer then should have never got the dog to begin with. You literally picked one of the most dangerous dogs and for what? Ego? And now you don’t know how to handle it only at 6 months old lmao. Most of these people are just posers who wanted a big dog that’s popular. Bunch of idiots if you ask me

[@rezboy7167]

Buuut…u peeps are in2 way weird things concerning animals than people