Learn how to help fear and protective reactivity (Part 2 of 2)

Watch as I teach clients how to help their German Shepherd who barks at people and has on leash reactivity

[@aSweetDisaster77]

The conversation about how to handle his aggression toward her step dad and strange men approaching when out in the public was SOOOOO valuable. It would be amazing to see Joel do a session out in public dealing with this issue, if that's possible!

[@MollyBollyJollyJoe]

I agree. My dog is so simiar to this dog. When they freak out its so hard to get them to realise that people are okay. I'd love to see you work an owner through the sencerio discussed at 7:19.

[@Britt0nYT]

Gentle leader was a LIFE CHANGER for us and our Corso, thanks to you man!

[@jgmgreen01]

Same, my dog broke 3 prong collars before I switched to gentle leader + flat collar. Also wears a muzzle but mainly because I don't want strangers approaching us lol

[@TheMinimalistTherapist]

Oh his little mind was BLOWN when Joel corrected him around the 13 minute mark. As Joel got him to sit you could almost see him going "This guy isn't going to let me just bark at random dogs any more!? WTH!?!"

[@aSweetDisaster77]

That correction was great to see. It'd be awesome to see it in slow motion. Looks like pop to the side, pop up, SIT, release.

[@silvershade2723]

Time stamp?

[@chelseag724]

@@aSweetDisaster77 you can slow it down if you click the little settings icon and change the playback speed (:

[@justchilling7594]

My trainer was an elderly lady she used to use this growling kind on voice when the dog wasn't listening and man that got their attention real quick!

[@Morganrss]

Haha i use that too 😂 it definitely does get their attention and makes them listen quick!

[@tiffanyclark-grove1989]

@@Morganrss me too lol. I think I am part wolf though😀

[@moonchild1710]

Maysha is one of the most gorgeous dogs I've ever seen, she's like a model

[@Cathan1856]

I’m the boss of the dogs in my home, has always been that way. My husband wasn’t raised with pets, so he doesn’t get it. My dog that I have now has been the hardest in regards to reactivity, pulling, and a few other quirks. This video reminds me that I need to be in charge and stay in charge and to keep the training up. We keep improving, so on the right track. Gentle Leaders 💪, that dog changed a lot with one.

[@jurajkrajcik4410]

Hello. Did the dog changed after time you have used gentle leader also without it? Or no matter how long you are using GL after you use classic leash he gets back to his reactivity. Thanks.

[@Cathan1856]

@@jurajkrajcik4410 I have to go back and forth with the gentle leader and the flat collar, haven’t consolidated completely yet, but he is much better. Yesterday at obedience training class and six other dogs, didn’t pay attention to any, did so well with the flat collar on. At agility day he goes in the gentle leader as the environment is too much and he’ll react, but not as often. On walks, we are able to get past a dog with minimal fuss. It’s taken a while, don’t give up, we’ve turned the corner. I just keep watching the videos and refining my technique as I get different pointers from them and get better myself.

[@HanahBanananana]

For the comments about male/female leadership, it's about getting across you are the leader. I have an J. Akita and she messes around with my husband way more than me, because when I correct her I'm dead serious, I'm not joking and she knows it. If he walks her she is all over the place, the moment I take the leash she *knows* (side note, I'm not a tall super strong girl, I'm very average). Now, he's new to the dog world and I'm teaching him, gotta be patient haha.

[@luckydubefan808]

What a beautiful GSD!!!

[@music0wnsmys0ul]

My male doberman also the sire. He is a tremendous aid in teaching his pups respect and calmness. Gotta ❤ dobies.

[@peks4924]

It’s always a big sigh of relief for owners to hear that their dog is not aggressive! Should be enough motivation for them to keep working on the dog consistently, otherwise it could turn into an aggression!

[@carrielea6009]

He’s much better. Hopefully owners will watch back these videos, so can practice. I had a Rottweiler that went for training with this little gal down the road years ago. She was no nonsense. We got to her house and Chester jumped out of back of car without permission, and she picked him up, put him back in car and said, STAY!!! Chester was like, OK, whatever you say mam! He always waited after that one lesson.

[@sairhug]

Fantastic stuff - these have been some of the most informative videos so far. Those owners must have been high-fiving each other all the way home. Their boy is going to see them as confident no-messing leaders from now on, all thanks to your techniques.

[@JorgeRamirez-zh9qt]

My dog used to do a bark or two when when we met new people ,almost like a small child inturpting their parents for atttention when their busy.He seems to know when ppl are dog lovers and loves socializing now.My dogs is a unnurted cane croso mix and mostly some large Huskies and GS dont like him and bark thur fence like this dog was doing. Glad your clients are learning the right corrections ,because i seen plently of ppl not doing anything about their dog so i just leave dog park so it wont stress out my dog.

[@pmlm1571]

Great work, excellent owners, lovely dog.

[@liznewns6494]

Such a helpful video as always, a week into a German Shepherd cross Foster arriving, and using your methods have totally turned her around. "I'll do this all day", has ensured I remain calm and patient during her settling in period. Thank you. 😊

[@PetsBestFriendNYC]

Just had a new client yesterday, lab mix, both fear and protective rescue from Puerto Rico. Met them in front yard, dog was over threshold, had shook both humans hands, only when the Male after my instruction to, positive punish the barking, is when she stopped, she never barked at me again, we then went for a walk and my goodness she was almost perfect as they said she was reactive on leash, not once did she outburst after we walked and they handed me the leash. She did however bark when we entered the home and i went to leave, but we also had him correct her again. We will trust and continue the process until she becomes confident and aware of her job. Well Done, Joel.

[@jurajkrajcik4410]

This is my dog exactly. German shepperd too. Thank you Joel your shared experience via your channel helped me in 3 months. My relation with my Simba changed a lot to better. Still struggling with dogs sometimes but i believe it gets better.

[@oodragondrew]

This will be very helpful , I have a 6 month old all black german shepherd just like him! Thank you for posting this!

[@sylwiagacon3852]

I would say the most useful video for me so far !! That’s what I need to deal with my dog. She freaks out the min I start talk to people. I think the keywords it’s hi how are y and she starts barking/ launching to the person. Obviously I do my best i make her sit and try to calm down and it’s working but it is funny and also it might be a problematic. I’m 100 % it comes from the fear she is 8 months and we went through so different stages… so hard more videos like this it helps me a lot to drive the bus lol

[@jillsy2815]

I'm so glad u explained how to handle nice strangers! I tried it out with my street-rescue 10-mo-old rednose (twice today!) and it works! hurray🐾❤️🐾❤️

[@jillsy2815]

awwwww Princey got a kiss🐾❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@asp1213]

This was excellent. So interesting to start to pick up that certain breeds act certain ways. He's a beautiful dog and seems really smart and bonded with his owners. I think if they continue to work with your methods he's going to be awesome. He just needs to learn the rules, but 'creepy guy' better watch out! 🤣

[@luckydubefan808]

GSDs are very protective. I had a mixed GSD and once I was walking him in a parking lot off leash at night and a homeless person approached me and my dog came from behind barking at him and kept circling around him as he stood there so I told the guy not to come any closer or my dog would bite him.

[@terridavis9278]

Another great video.

[@selenacaputo1166]

I learn something new with every video. Now to implement! PS Prince’s coat looks amazing 💫

[@sherryanimallover7506]

There's also the good growl when my dogs sence evil in someone I always listen to that.

[@purebeautygift]

Wow well done Joel and team. Those next 7k subscribers from 100k has happened so fast!

[@judybeverley-harvey5899]

I really enjoyed this, going to watch part 1! I am going to get my new neighbor to watch this, his 🐶 busted out of the deck to get to Bronte, Staffie & get to me barking really bad, my 🐶 just went to bathroom & we went inside, this dog may be protecting his 🐶 guest he has sometimes I don't know!!!!

[@dcdc139]

Good content. We have a 10 year old small terrier that we rescued. Amazing dog in most respects (affectionate, great with other dogs, great off leash walker, I use her as a small tool to train my larger, younger pup - she looks like a small rabbit kind of), but one thing, holy shit she's terrified of my father-in-law for whatever reason. Even when he calls the house, she starts barking aggressively. Definitely something about his voice.

[@rachelm7525]

Joel, you are so right about a man's voice and build being more effective at giving commands. I don't care if it's un-PC...it's true! 😏

[@debbiedaley1609]

Agree 100%

[@breesechick]

Diddo

[@Penelope416]

Maybe but I also think a lot of women don't assert themselves enough. If women asserted themselves and had more confidence and stayed in control of their emotions, then they would be better at training dogs.

[@towpottsfam7631]

It's about being assertive and consistent , males and females can do this...

[@rachelm7525]

@@Penelope416 yes, I think you nailed it. Many women 'baby' their dogs and they're afraid to be firm, like "he won't like me anymore"! 😏

[@jgmgreen01]

Very helpful and not trying to upsell.

[@Jono_52]

Not sure if you will read this, but here's hoping. All the way from South Africa. I have 10 month old Boerboel, well socialized and not neutered. Lately, introducing people into our home has been a challenge. The breed is known to be great with kids, however, he is not doing well with new kids coming into the house and I have to separate him by closing him up in a different part of the yard. I tried all the methods i normally do which has been successful in the past and a lot of what you talk about, sleeping in the bed / being the boss I have done since 8 weeks, he isn't on our level per say. Where I think people / dog aggression is somewhat easier for you to manage is because these dogs are in an unknown environment (although I love the channel), I would really like to see you work with a dog like this in their home, or in the Step dad's home and i know that's not easy to do, time and video wise. Boerboels are very protective over their home/space, he's 110 pounds and still very much a pup. I would love to have him be a lot easier to introduce. My conclusion is hormonal, young and figuring things out, however, I don't want this to escalate, he's going to be 200pounds and very string in a year. I\ll continue to correct and get a gentle leader. Thanks for video's like this, helps a lot, and potentially saves further frustration.

[@mkester03]

Not sure what you think about this technique, but my trainer was big on claiming space (at least for me and my GSD). So, for someone approaching in a park that I wanted to speak to (or was willing to engage with), I put him slightly behind me, sitting if necessary , and i take a half step forward so I'm claiming the space between us and the "other". At that point, I have security under control and my GSD is on backup. I've found that any time I take the "security" lead, my shepherd falls in line. My wife has suggested I try to fix the leash reactivity that is worst with me by screaming at any dog I see before he barks. I'm not sure it wouldn't work but I'm not over the social stigma enough to give it a try. I have noticed that the times I've yelled at people for having their off leash dog charge us or I've stepped into a charging/barking dog, my dog is far less aggressive though still very stimulated.

[@-Eazyy-E]

i am saving money every paycheck to go to u...hopefully one day you can help me

[@bumblebee-qf5kd]

💚

[@jswarpaint6215]

A couple of minutes into the video and its simple the step dad is nervous around the dog so it makes the dog nervous the step dad needs to practice calmness around the dog do not have eye contact with the dog and if the dog growls this was not even addressed if the dog growls the dog is to be confronted and conveyed to that growling at the step dad is not allowed. The dog should not be allowed near the step day either until it gets real calm. Finally this dog is pacing around to much it needs to be able to be told to sit still and wait more than likely when they are at step dads place this dog gets to go wherever it wants.

[@targetsunshine6060]

Pt 2 Yippie !!!

[@trooperandcooperale3057]

Think the camera is picking up Joel's mic and getting feedback when standing close by.

[@Deested]

Would love to see a bunch of random people meeting the dog as mentioned @7:00 with all the corrections while dog is constantly barking. I have a 5 month old Gsd that is reactive (not aggression with intent to bite) to anybody in public just talking from far away or making any movements towards us. The weird part about it is that she’s been in group training since 8 weeks going twice a week. There are 15-30 dogs/handlers and she isn’t like that with anybody there even though there are always new people and dogs.

[@sadville13]

When you said fear aggression for lack of a better word, could it possibly be preventative aggression? In order for him to avoid anything negative happening to him or his family he becomes the aggressor first possibly?

[@Mimijona]

I also have a dog with natural protection tendencies and he has reacted to creepy drunk guys a few times but basically only those kinds of people ever, thankfully, but the other day I got to pass my drunk neighbours in my apartment building in my small staircase and they were big guys obviously drunk and asking if he would bite and Im just trying to not engage and be able to pass while advocating for my own space with my hand just because the staircase is small. And I guess since I felt confident though I obviously didn't like the situation my dog stayed on my left as we barely passed by them with no reaction at all. But I don't doubt that if I had acted differently or they would make sudden movements that he would sense that it's different as he has done in the past.

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

Awesome! Plus the fact that you said as long as they continue to do what you just taught them, they don't have to come back. What are your thoughts on wearing a Baskerville muzzle on a walk in our busy neighborhood. It seems to give the dog more confidence to actually go up and say hi to people. I will say, let him come to you and I'm watching his body language the whole time so will tell the people when to stop petting him. My husband doesn't like that idea since he's a Dobe, but I don't let him meet strangers without it being on because I don't trust that he won't do anything. He never has to anyone else, but he's snapped at family members including us when petting goes on too long, even if he asks to be petted. Any suggestions would be helpful. Have usually only seen this type of behavior with little dogs, not 100lb Dobes. His full older brother can meet/greet anyone without any issues or a muzzle on.

[@sylwiagacon3852]

Also like one of the subscriber mentioned below, would you be able guys do some video in the public not int neighbourhoods like parks/busy city with some reaction/fearful dogs ???? That would be great help.

[@fjohngte]

It looks like it is easier for the man to control their dog than the woman. I have also noticed this with my dog. My dog will listen to me much better than my wife. I was wondering if Mr. Beckman could do a video using a woman as the main source of correction? Is it harder for a woman to take charge of a reactive dog or is it just a matter of being assertive? Thank you!

[@Prog47]

I've been watching your videos for weeks and don't even own a dog 😅

[@trooperandcooperale3057]

My GSxBoader Narla female desexed, met a black Kelpie female and was fine with it's hyper mentality, but then the neighbour, wanting to met Narla, bought over her medium black female Labrador, as sweet as they come and Narla wanted nothing to do with her and was actually aggressive to her. I get We and our dogs don't have to like everyone but there's no need to be an A.Hole about it. Prince and Chester seem to both choice a mutual respect to not be bothered with each other, in the end they are governed by the smell of each other. Chester sure liked the little Boader Pipa. btw Chester Not marking everything was interesting, Narla will mark after any other dog.

[@jonasharris6]

I've been searching for a video on training my 7 month to not mark all the time on walks. Does anyone know of Joel covers that in any of his videos? (I've been searching and can't find a good video on it anywhere.)

[@lisalindberg9980]

Just keep him/her moving. Only stop in an area not conducive to marking. Make sure they go before you walk and give them set potty stops. I have always had marking girls and I am pretty much a pro. Lol. You got this. And boys are easier.

[@annmeacham5643]

Any of his loose-leash videos, he’ll mention, “He’s on a leash! He doesn’t get to decide to just stop any time he wants.” So you’re the boss, be the Boss. When he starts to slow down to mark, you start walking faster! You decide if and when he gets to stop and sniff or mark. I suggest that for the time being, NO MORE MARKING on your walks at all. He can mark in the backyard, dog park, etc. but keep him focused when walking on leash. A very brisk pace with lots of stops, turns, circles is a training walk versus a relaxing stroll. The time for those relaxing strolls will be after you’ve taken the time for training and he understands that a leash means business, right? You’ve got this; you can do it!

[@MB-lf8rm]

That can be so exasperating ! An hour walk, going from point A to point B, can take three hours !

[@downeastjd1711]

@@MB-lf8rm It's a necessary evil. We brought the dogs into our homes. It's our responsibility to raise them.

[@jacobewilliams972]

Can you do a video on ear cropping and tail docking

[@MB-lf8rm]

What about when walking down the street? Walking along a crowded street? We need to know how he reacts to passersby, like among Christmas shoppers, etc.

[@santoscortes9656]

Think about being 2 feet tall and walking right next to people being 4 feet taller than you. It can be really intimidating.

[@davidwithey6036]

love your videos but please try and fix the humming

[@MB-lf8rm]

what humming ?

[@davidwithey6036]

@@MB-lf8rm only on some videos etc when I stick my wireless Corsair headset on it's really loud. (no it's not my headset lol) only does it on some of his videos. games and other videos fine. Same in some videos on my laptop speakers but not as bad. Really needs to look into sorting it. The videos so good I bare with it but sometimes gives me a headache that bad.

[@towpottsfam7631]

He doesn't like men approaching his female owner. Issue is protecting the female owner I think

[@diegomontalvo9004]

Did you say at 9:45 " they (german shepherds) hate huskies"??... puff, all right, it's not my imagination. The hate seems to be reciprocal, any ideas why?

[@tonyveguilla8358]

Both of my male Aussies hate most male huskies. Some individual females they are okay with but besides the macho dominance I believe that it is due to their resemblance to wolves/ coyotes which herding dogs are bred and genetically programmed to protect against.

[@fleedum]

Mine hate dark unneutered labs, flat coats etc. sometimes even the females.

[@LingaBirdie]

I have 3 malinois and 2 huskies. The males are just enemies, I spent so much time training and desensitize them. They are ok now, but this is so true!

[@nixe4912]

@@tonyveguilla8358 My Rottweiler loathes nearly all Huskies - that reason makes so much sense!

[@towpottsfam7631]

@@fleedum I bet, I have an unneatured male black lab and loads of dogs start on him!

[@anotherstar8125]

how long did it take to train this dog? how many sessions?

[@Kate98755]

18 weeks, when she's tired she gets nasty mean to me, it's really tough to not take it personal, and it's basically such rude behavior....how old does she have to get when i can not give her excuses...oh she's tired, oh she's a rescue...because i've already started to push back to knock it off, not acceptable...i put her in time out, which seems to work most of the time..,what would you do? desperate for an answer

[@jennamicieli2931]

I totally don't agree about a man being able to give more effective voice commands. A woman's voice can absolutely sound authoritarian (source: my Italian mother) but a lot of women lack the confidence/personality to emote like that.

[@Penelope416]

Yes. I so agree. I was just saying this. If women assert themselves more and had a no-bullshit mentality, less emotion, then they would be better dog trainers.

[@towpottsfam7631]

Omg #everydaysexism women lack personality 😳🙄👎

[@maddyhall4171]

I’d bet that the female owner babies the dog and the guy is less likely to baby him and more likely to give corrections when needed. Generalizing that “all men are more effective” may not be entirely true but it might be true in this case right now.

[@shawn11207]

Sit in chairs and ignore the dog. Dogs have 5 min memories. That dog won't care at all and will be happy. My GS would just sit on that fence and look at me no matter how vicious that dog is.

[@Johnny5sWorld]

My biggest observation that I always consistently see with this videos is that its the owners that can't follow simple instructions. Its unfortunate because all I see is good dogs with bad behaviors that have been allowed. In this video and part one there is a moment where you explain to Keegan that he should be two hands ready to pull the dog when he comes close to Prince, you even gesture on how to place your hands and Keegan still uses one hand and you can see his reaction is slow and one handed so he is unable to really move his dog effectively away from Prince. Nothing actually happens but it would annoy me since you are being very clear. The same thing happens with the girl when she handles the dog and you are having the male introduced behind the fence. She gets one decent "pop" right at the beginning and then every subsequent "Freak Out" is barely even a casual walk away which was so weird to watch (The causal pulls are @11:14) It was clear the first weird interaction around the 9min mark were successful when she actually did the pop so why not continue with that level of energy. Its always been clear from back in the day from all of Cesar Milan's shows on mainstream TV that is has "mostly" been the attitude of the owners that is a clear driver in the bad behaviour of the dogs and once Cesar has the leash a lot of the bad behaviour stops within the first 2-3 corrections. I am happy that the owners brought the dog to Joel, just wished more people paid better attention when he speaks. Our 3yr old Female Euro Doberman had over 4 trainers until I found someone like Joel who was easily able to articulate directions and why certain behaviours caused problems with the dog and now our girl has been doing amazing for the last 2.5yrs. I do however agree with Joel on one big factor, most dogs respond better instinctually with Male owners when they are assertive and clear with commands. I think like Joel mentions, its the tone of voice, its the strength felt in the leash and those types of aspects that the dogs respond too. My wife, has been working on this but still has an issue speaking with authority to our Dobie and I can see that she doesn't listen to my wife on the first command because of this at times unless I am in the room. Anyways, great job again Joel.

[@Nomorezoa]

First

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Nope last cause ya got nothing worthwhile to say

[@MB-lf8rm]

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[@maddyhall4171]

Seems like some mommy issues. If you’re using the word fear for lack of a better word, I’d go with the word insecure. He’ll blossom with clear leadership

[@BDTraining]

I think you’re right

[@mlb5929]

Yesterday, I watched a video of yours with a young lady and her large Russian Terrier. Your reaction to her dog scaring you was 100% unprofessional and rude! You later admitted some fault was yours, the dog and the dog owner? You are supposed to be professional, knowledgeable, and in control. That was all on you, man up and own it! That young lady and her dog are there for you to teach, guide, and support them not scold her and her dog. You were clearly fearful of the dog ( which most people would) yet again I say, you are the professional, act like one. I've seen you do some good work with the dogs, you dropped the ball on that one and could not own your own shortcomings. Work on your people skills.

[@PrincessOPD_Utah]

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