Does your dog have leash reactivity or pull?// WATCH

[@noel1376]

Knowledgeable without being arrogant, Professional without talking down, Calm but passionate enough to hold my complete attention. Giving real advice in real time that we can actually use ..I love it

[@drillsergeant623]

There is arrogance & talking down with him. For the most part he’s a perfect example of, I’m right you’re wrong, peasants.

[@pollen1253]

@@drillsergeant623honestly I don’t care how he acts because for the most part his techniques work the best for my dog. I think arrogance can be earned if you’re actually right lol

[@ericdowney6374]

@@pollen1253 and @drillsergeat 623 are both right. Good on you both for airing this point that could stop some from benefitting from his no-nonsense approach.

[@joshstorie246]

He is extremely arrogant he has no idea what people have or haven't done constantly mentioned he's been in thousands of people's home iff that was even close to the truth he'd be a multi millionaire and not doing KZbin videos how ever I do like how he is not opposed to reinforcement training as he mentions constantly treat training only teaches your dog iff I do this I get a treat he is my preferred trainer to watch but arrogant he very much is

[@sarajamesaerial]

Literally the opening 5 words were completely arrogant. But he knows his shit so, I'm gonna keep watching. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@janemorrow6672]

Three years of struggling with my dog and this one video has just changed everything. I’m convinced this is the one and only video anyone needs to watch if they have a reactive dog.

[@ltpdogtrainingNJ]

Yes! Well-stated. I agree 💯%.

[@CashBentley311]

i’m bout to wake my 11 week old puppy up to do this method! training time I feel confident. This morning walk was a little stressful because my dog was leaving me running at the birds, looking at every person branch on the ground. Everything was exciting.😂😂😂 to him but what I was saying 😢

[@M10_D17]

As always great stuff. When I started using this method I made the commitment to giving the walk a 30-60minute time slot in my day. And my dog got as far in the steps and away from the house as he earned. My friends would poke fun because some days it just looked like I was walking back and forth with my dog never going anywhere. Two months and now he can go around our neighborhood(1 mile) loop and is perfect. I comment on a lot of your videos. I can't stress enough how much they have helped me shape my dog into a well behaved canine citizen.

[@japanesecinema6736]

Aha. This is me walking back and forth in my driveway. I probably look funny but it is working.

[@geostorm9351]

I have done this. He walks fine now but gets reactive when he sees a dog. Do you encounter that problem? If so how have you handle it?

[@carolynandtom]

I have yet to leave my driveway as well

[@yola2616]

I have been trying this method with my dog as well. Has anyone experienced their dog barking, growling, or trying to get the leash from you because of them being frustrated?

[@GahBoe]

What I see is patience, timing, and follow through. I really appreciate the reminder on breaking it all down into individual steps; and only progressing under your terms. Great content. Keep it up

[@brendawallgren8354]

Joel, you are SO RIGHT about the incremental earnings. My dogs walk like champs bc of your method. And it does ONLY work if you rinse and repeat until they get it right at each stage. Thank you! My 100lb. Goldendoodle used to be such a terrible puller. Now I can walk him and my Great Dane at the same time without any problems. Thank you so much for your free help and expertise! Really generous of you and very much appreciated! Blessings to you and your family!

[@caseymackey746]

I have often told my clients to have some one video them when they are struggling with getting the difference between what i show them and what they are actually doing. It has really helped some, others dont find it necessary. Just a fun exercise to aid them to see the difference. Thanks for all your great videos and help.

[@User7688.--_]

@@caseymackey746, he does help so many people and trainers. Do you use Joel’s methods in your own training?

[@janetpeterson2146]

I not only have watched numerous videos of other dog trainers and techniques, I am also a dog trainer. I did not learn the cues, signs, nor the 'if we let the dog do this here, he is going to do that there', rational, which is disappointing. I have been watching your videos for only a couple of months and have learned so much more than I could ever have imagined. I am blown away by the simplicity of it, yet when not explained/taught your way, the problems seem to be insurmountable . I love your channel and am here to stay! Thank you so very much for all you do, and are doing to help us humans understand and enable our dogs to be the best they can be.

[@Duke79]

This guy really understands dogs! It’s not only training them to be good, it’s also understanding the dogs. Respect to this guy and appreciate you a lot for teaching us!

[@BDTraining]

Thank you

[@lizl4349]

Thank you Joel for your generosity in sharing these "owner coaching sessions"! These detailed explanations and pointing out that 1000's of us are accepting seemingly minor mistakes at the door are helping me see my mistake. My new Joel Beckman training "pep talk" mantra will be....... "Good is the enemy of the best!"....I have to require "the best" FROM MYSELF to get "the best" from my dog. I have to take more time to make an honest assessment of measuring if i am doing this to the same level of Joel's demonstrations. Thank you again for these detailedvideos!❤

[@paulalarsen7697]

You are the trainer for regular people. I've never owned a dog until a year and a half ago and you are the ONLY one who has taught methods that actually work for me. Thank you!

[@carrielea6009]

True story. I had the best walk in 4 years TODAY. We just walked. A few corrections, but not many. Booker doesn’t react to other dogs behind fences etc. and I’m grateful for that. He was a puller so he could smell stuff. Beautiful walk we had! No pinch collar, just a regular leash and collar. Grommet? Gorgeous!

[@lindakostick]

We have an 8 month old standard Bernedoodle who is very strong. Your methods are wonderful! I'm getting compliments from neighbors because they can see her progress. Her confidence is getting greater every day. Thank you so much.

[@idonteven18]

I know this is a 2 year old video but Joel THANK YOU your method works. It takes longer than people think it will not to mention every dog is different. Some dogs take months, some dogs take 5 minutes, some dogs take 1 correction, some dogs need a correction every time. Every single dog is different. Every person is different. It takes time, dedication, patience, and effort. Keep trying. 🙂

[@tarrynthedoula]

I have a super hyper and reactive rescued pitbull. We adopted her at 4 months old and she's been with us a month now. Can I just tell you that I tried your method in front of the house during her late night walk for only about ten minutes and my dog already started responding to my stops by sitting down next to me without any commands. I had to make sure I didn't accidentally put another dog on the leash. I mean I could not believe how quickly she responded to this method. The trick is in the leash "pop". When I did it for about the third time, my dog literally looked up at me with this shocked expression and admittedly I told her "yeah that's right, I'm the alpha now" ha ha ha. Amazing! I can't wait to keep working with her using this method. Thanks Joel!!

[@cyberdev2000]

Hi all, my dog was not one to allow a stranger or dog too close without barking and lunging like an out of control lunatic whilst on the leash! I was embarrassed to walk her and seriously worried about the risk if she got loose as she does bite. She is trained very well with many commands and the relationship between us is amazing. She is very well exercised and has a job too. So I thought she was guarding us while on a leash or perhaps she was not socialised or maybe even mistreated in her previous home? So when it was suggested to me to practise ''Loose leash walking" I found one of the many videos that Joel has uploaded on his methods and followed them. I had two issues though so I had to adapt a little. One, my front door has a spring to close it and two my dog will not allow me to use a gentle leader, prong collar, normal collar or any collar to correct her, she will just turn and bite me! (I believe this was caused by a so-called 'trainer' using a cheap shock collar on full power). So, I ask her to sit and wait, I open the door and then ask her to come, I then ask her to sit while I lock the door and before moving off ask her to heal. If she pulls straight off, we reposition to sit near the door and start again and again and again till she waits for me to move first. I'm using a pulling harness with a short-chain leash, yes a harness. I corrected her with a disapproving tone of hey! and kept repositioning her before moving off. Same if she reached the end of the leash. So how did things go? Well, I spent a whole day (about 10 hours) with us practising and I only found the turn into her to be the hardest thing to deal with as she walks ahead of me a little. (Luckily she knows the commands to turn left or right). Anyway, we saw a cat in a gateway, right next to us. She walked straight past and just looked. unbelievable! We saw about twenty dogs and walked head on to about half of them, she huffed and puffed only at one of them who was barking a lot at her. She did not react to a single person. On day two, about a half-hour into our walk I 'fake' removed the leash and perfection continued, about an hour in I removed the leash. I know my dog is very quick to learn new things but I didn't expect these results. It's truly amazing! So I wonder how or why walking nicely on a lead might stop reactivity etc. I can't say I understand but I know it works. Perfection comes with practice but we have done so well together already that it was worth typing this huge comment! Thank you so much, Joel and the team from Beckmans!

[@NO_OPEC_NO_PROBLEM]

This video is a game changer, now I realize how much sense it makes. The reward is the walk, but getting out the front door is the key. Our dog used to dictate the walk, the pace, leash pull, everything. After one session with the Joel method he was 50% better, and kept a better loose leash. Lots of corrections were needed. Still a long ways to go.

[@snotgobblerific]

This is how I've always walked my dog and she's been off leash for 8 years now, constant learning everyday is a training day every moment is a chance to reinforce previous lessons, your dog doesn't need to be a circus dog just keep on top of those obedience basics at all times.

[@beautyglow8368]

I just can't stop sharing your videos with family and friends with reactive dogs! Thank you for giving chance to all of us who are unable to physically visit your facility to understand where we go wrong! Thank you for always being so straight to the point! 👏👏👏👏👏 Stay safe and God bless! 🙏🏻

[@hilja33]

Spot on! Which is why my dog never EVER catches me off guard anymore. You taught that to me. Thanks 🙏

[@sugar9469]

Love the way he talks to the dogs such a great tone, assertive but nit in a mean way.

[@angelicaortiz263]

I’ve been learning so many things from your videos. We have a now 5 month old Cane Corso and after watching this video we have tools to help us train him. My husband is now using your “earn the walk” method.

[@julieadamen]

We adopted a rescue Golden Retriever (English) at 16 months. She'd been kenneled most of her life (20 hours a day!) so had some issues with how to behave properly around people and especially dogs. Though she has been doing well and is a fast learner, and **better** at now pulling on the leash but goes apesh** when she sees other dogs. I walked her today with your method, starting at the front door. We started over 7 or 8 times, and then it just clicked for her. Kept up the method for 2.5 miles (a lot of turning around, stopping and sitting, or going backwards 20 yards and stopping. I think it's a new day for us. :-). Thank you.

[@ParrotVolancy]

I would love to see this with a craaaaazy high-energy dog just to experience the process and to see how many times they repeat the same mistake before they realise it and settle down. Please do share if one of those types of dogs comes in and you can record it!

[@elaineoutdoors9581]

Same here, my dog is VERY high energy and strong (9 month old Germanshepherd 80#), plus my dog is stubborn

[@cocorenee9383]

Me too I was thinking the same thing. These dogs were super calm and well behaved. My dog literally starts running around the house when I pick his leash up

[@StephanieGagos]

His video on the 18th of August (2021) has a higher energy dog kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpabaImvZ8yeY9E

[@ParrotVolancy]

@@StephanieGagos Oh, I think I missed that. Thank you!

[@elaineoutdoors9581]

@@StephanieGagos thanks, but that pup doesn't even come close to mine...

[@markmedley6849]

The dog I was walking this week is very strong. It pulled so hard it knocked me over, ran off and I ended up chasing it all around the hills of Malibu. I looked up how to stop this on KZbin after a horrible day. After watching this video, the dog is now 80% better. She is completely tolerable. I now need to work on the 10%. Thank you, Joel!

[@suzibee9796]

What about the other 10%? 🤔😄

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

I love the fact that Joel doesn't need prong collars or even slip collars. This is part of the reason I refer his videos to my students. He gets results without the pain principle being relied on. Would be great to see it with the gentle leader and also the front correcting harness. If you can organize the other videos mentioned to be placed in the show notes - even better. He has the little dog video, puppy video, Great Dane video meeting the dog on the walk even, and my favorite is the Rottweiler video which I think shows the leash reactivity the best of all.

[@susantuite8598]

I started using your method about 1 month ago with my 5yr old GSP. After years of rewards based training that didn't really work, I finally can take a loose leash walk on a flat buckle collar w/o pulling. I only treat when appropriate behaviors are offered instead of the constant treating that was encouraged by all of my previous trainers. I'm so glad that I stumbled upon your videos. TY

[@beckysmith3849]

That IS our problem! You say “I can do this all day”.... Then reality is we don’t make that commitment. But that is the only way to see actual results?! How many of us have started out with determination and patience only to find ourselves letting little things slip because we’re in a hurry or exhausted🙋🏼‍♀️ Guilty. Thanks for calling it out Joel.

[@NeuroticNav]

This is a fair point, but the actual reality is some of us don't have all day, so we look for those "quick fixes" and try to get by with those. We might not have all day, but it is our responsibility to MAKE that time for our dogs. You have time for what you make time for.

[@travelingpsychicsupperclub5015]

I literally said “we can do this all day” yesterday about 3 houses down. 😂 Then she walked perfect. I think she’s starting to see that phrase as a mark … hey- I’ll take it! Also in the vid- Joel: “we’re not going on a walk” and turns around. Brumley: “huh?” … “aw man” Also Brumley is the perfect name for that dog. Love it

[@Texas240]

​@@NeuroticNavI'm a little late, but for other people who the algorithm is just now pointing it to, "can do this all day" really just means "can do this for the duration of our walk". Most people decide how long they're going to walk for. If it's 30 minutes and the dog is learning slow, you might not make it out of the driveway in those 30 minutes...on day 1. But, eventually, the dog will figure it out if the person doesn't give in because they want to get their steps in or they feel silly, etc. PLUS, dogs can actually detect energy or a person's attitude and subtle body language. If you decide that you're only giving the dog the walk they earn, the dog will register it.

[@louisebrackley433]

I am commenting as I do not know if I can message the channel I am blind and raising a dog to guide. He's now 14 months and is a excitement puller and excitement reactive to dogs on a leash. I need him to be head and front leggs ahead in guiding position but I don't need him pulling. I need leash tension until he's calm enough for a pull harness handle. I do not get much warning of approaching dogs because I can't see them and end up correcting and either moving away where I can or preventing him pulling and barking while the sighted person moves on with their dog. I have used a variety of tools and swap them around depending on how much control I need with. Prong collar, dominant collar or slip leash, a half chick colar being our mildest control and a K9 bridle headcollar when taking him on a run to the park. I have a sighted friend who walks with me in the park and guides me. The dog is only half guiding on this walk because he is young and excited and too young for complete guiding focus when the distraction is too high! If you have any suggestions or descriptions of your techniques I would be very interested. I ask for a wait at the door and gate and I get that. The pulling level is dependent on if the dog needs a run or hasn't been walk, where we are going or he thinks we are going and if other dogs appear and I don't hear them! He's a mongrle dog, dad Rottweiler and mum GSD cross dalmatian. He can be obstinate but responds to praise and corrections. He can get tolerant to both bribery as it were like treats because although he likes food plenty of things are higher value. He can also can become tolerant to corrective tools and this also means I keep changing the tool dependent on situations. I tried a 2 point or front clip harness but it is no use to me training a dog to guide. It turrns the dog from a forwards facing straight line principal and gives no directional feedback to me! It is a totally sighted consept I cannot work with. Also is getting my dog to look at me or reading a dog's body language. All my cues are physical or verbal from me to the dog! All the cues from the dog to me are physical such as him leading me, putting paws on checkouts, stopping at curbs or steps. Leash tension either from guiding or me feeling his body tense. Again mostly from excitement but a lot of the time I don't know what the stimulus is or the exact emmotion.

[@mmcreads]

Your patience, repetition, and dedication to helping us (and for free lol) is honestly so admirable!

[@User7688.--_]

I am subscribed. 👍Thank you Joel for all that you do for the parents of all dogs.

[@geoffhillier8738]

Man I love your tutorials, thanks so much. You’re so right that the owners are doing it wrong, I’m guilty of making mistakes. I’ve learned a lot in the last 20 months of Malinois x GSD ownership and you’ve been a great inspiration 👌🏼

[@SiloCode]

I feel you are the best trainer on the internet. I have watched a few different trainers to say the least and your instructions provide the best results and they make sense. I went to one trainer who sold me a prong collar from his bag of tricks to keep my dog from pulling. That was the last lesson and we never went back or put the collar on. Your method requires patience and repetitiveness, but isn't my dog worth it! Thank you!

[@allyschires2683]

Thank you so much for all the time you dedicate to helping us dog owners! I had tried your method but, admittedly, I need to correct the way that I am doing it. I have a 9mo old Rottweiler and as of lately he has decided to push some boundaries which is unacceptable because he’s 80 pounds. He’s friendly but pushy, and being the breed that he is, he needs to be on his BEST behavior because there’s already a stigma. :) Today is a new day and let the training begin (again!)!!

[@botchgoddess]

I had an 80 pound rott too :). I never had the chance to see these kinds of videos back then, I wish I had. Both our lives would have been a little better, I think. He was the sweetest dog I ever had. But as you say, they have to be perfect because of who they are and it can be a little exhausting. You have to be perfect too :). But so rewarding, because imo rotts are the best.

[@LB-ox1kw]

So I spent this morning watching several of your videos on pulling and leash reactivity and I was finally able to comfortably walk my dog a mile through some trails. While I had some reaction, he was self correcting by the time we were out the door. Finally have a method that my dog is responsive too. Please keep them up.

[@_iamcrouton_]

I have to say, this video was uploaded and made available on a night where I was at my wits end with my (almost) 9 month old pup. I've been doing the pop and correction for about a month and it felt like he wasn't connecting the dots. He was capable of making it down our driveway, but after maybe 100 feet from my house, he would just be out of control and forgot I was even there or lose his mind if he saw a dog, then he'd go into this tunnel vision, psychosis state because I'm correcting him and either be uncontrollable, or if a car drove by, he would go berserk and try to get the car. I never thought I was missing steps, just that I knew I was doing something wrong and this video really cleared up soooo much for me. After one walk and me following the proper steps, we didn't go very far on the walk, but I was seeing more check-ins and instead of trying to chase after 10 cars, we lowered the number down to 2-3, not perfect, but he had more impulse control than before. Joel, thank you thank you thank soo much for posting all your videos and explaining your analyzations of the dogs behavior. It's helped me a ton with my little guy, him being my first dog and part pit bull, I know he has to be on his A game 110% of the time and I feel like we're going to get through our rough patches because you've helped me out so much! Thank you again!

[@DebiQ1830]

I love this comment. So happy you and pup on on your way to walking success!

[@_iamcrouton_]

@@DebiQ1830 Thank you! Much appreciated!

[@susanmckernan4644]

Spouse and I are watching your invaluable videos together so we can be on the same page with training. Submitting our examples to you is another great tool for teaching. Thanks. Each day I look for more opportunities to learn from you.

[@User7688.--_]

Great idea!! ♥️ We should have done that. One may be doing everything and practicing and the other hasn't started quite yet.

[@ltpdogtrainingNJ]

Thank you, Mr. Beckman! I just watched this today, after following (or at least trying to!) your techniques & advice for over 2 yrs now. THIS video was just what I needed to be reminded of now. Most useful to me were: 1. My dog's 'earning the next 3 feet of our walk' concept. Brilliant! 2. My dog's 'earning quotient' changes from day to day, minute by minute, situation by situation, even, and I must remember to always follow this Method progression EVERY time I'm with with my dog. 3. Just because I've first 'taught' this to my dog 1¼ yrs ago, doesn't mean I can now skip steps in this progression. To date, my 2yr high-drive unneutered male Rescue Rottie still gets emotional {whining & growling in frustration when I have him at heel & don't allow him to meet/play with them like I allow (with neutered individuals) at the dog park} when he sees other dogs. 4. My attitude needs to be 'I won't lower my standard, my friend. "I can do this all day!" 'You want to progress forward? Then stay on my page.' 5. I realized after watching this video that Mr. Beckman always looks at the dog when going in the opposite direction so he can perfectly time the correction & "Bink"-strength appropriately, commensurate with the dog's age & attitude. I totally forgot to 'check in' with my dog as I turn! Thank you, Sir!!

[@tessadavis471]

You are the freaking MAN Joel! Thank you! We adopted a GSD she’s 6 months old. We have an 9 month old GSD already who is an intact male. He’s not reactive at all but when he wants to do something he pulls hard: and even just walking normal he tries to pull and keep a tight tight leash. We have tried soooo many things and this will be my next move as soon as I’m off work today. The walk is the reward. The walk is the reward. The walk is the reward. 💪🏼

[@ericdowney6374]

Haha! Brumley was too good for a walk; trade him in for Waimea. Golden point @14:45, "They are going to show you the future in those moments. It's your job to train them in that moment, because then they are going to be better for for the next moment. And if they are not better at the next moment, you go back to the previous moment or step. You're not leaving that house until they're perfect." This is the detail behind Joel's mantra (now mine too), "I could do this all day." Then at the closing bell he throws out the bonus general all-purpose life advice "Do it better than you think you need to do it."

[@caseydecarlo3661]

Love your pulling/reactivity videos. You are talking to me in this because I thought we were doing it right by being calm before we head out, at the door, and in the driveway....what I didn't get is that we can't stop there, they need to earn every step on the street too. I get it now and it's helping. Thank you!

[@christynacey]

Your method absolutely works when done the way you do it. I have a 110 lb female and her 155 lb brother that I take out together. Without your method, this would be impossible, because they love everyone and most all dogs and want to say hi to everyone. Thank you thank you Joel for teaching me how to have a pleasant walk with my very strong pups! 😁

[@mishmash9123]

I'm just starting this with mine. My youngest is super leash reactive. I literally just started the technique tonight. Did you work with them individually then together? I tried that tonight and cannot believe the difference. BUT we haven't encountered a dog yet.

[@seattlebeard]

This is so helpful. I'm learning how to do this and I appreciate your no b.s. instruction. We just hired a professional trainer whose techniques are very similar to yours. It's been worth every penny.

[@mixedmama]

I love your videos. We rescued our 85 lb boy 3 weeks ago and we have now made it to the corner. It has been work, but I see a difference. I will not stop working with him.

[@dawkinswashere--tcg9199]

Joel pointing outside and Brumley trying to peek around the corner to see what he's pointing at---so cute. What a good boy! Great content as always Joel--thank you!

[@anthonysavarese1415]

Joel, this is your best video on this topic to date. Thank you so much! For reference, I have a 6.5 month goldendoodle and he's improved his leash walking so much

[@lizatse1298]

I have followed your method for my puppy for 3 months now. He improves a lot with his leash reactivity, not pulling that much but still acts crazy when he sees other dogs. I am definitely not doing your method enough on each walk. This is a great video and I am going to try it next time. Thanks :)

[@SteveWKk]

How old is your puppy?

[@lizatse1298]

He is 13 months old.

[@SteveWKk]

@@lizatse1298 So, pretty much an adult! Lol. Not a puppy..... Yeah, by his age you can go full steam ahead with your corrections and letting him know you're the boss. I have a 3 year old female lab, I let get away with bad behaviour wayy too long. Wish I knew better at 1 year....

[@lizatse1298]

@@SteveWKk lol I still think he is a puppy. Thank you for your advice :) is your dog well-trained now?

[@SteveWKk]

@@lizatse1298 Thats part of the problem! We treat adult dogs as if their puppies.........and let bad behaviour slide because of it..... My lab is a sweet dog.....loves people.............but has gotten away with pulling on the leash and being leash aggressive for way too long. But following Joels methods has really helped.......just over the past couple of months. :) Don't be afraid to raise your voice and tell him to Knock It Off!!!

[@T.J-and-Soul]

I totally get what you are saying. That first step out the door is the most important.

[@pipgarofalo6392]

My 4 month old german shepherd puppy is brilliant on his leash as I used this method from his first ever walk. I love your phrase "do it better than you think you need to ". It can be applied to so many things.

[@markeastep7172]

I did this today with my Pitbull for reactions to animals and cars. And it works perfectly! Thank you Joel for all your great information!!

[@SixString_J5]

Joel... you're burn a hole through my heart right now. I make my leash reactive dog sit to come in and out and I make sure he doesn't leave me through the door...... but then it's just stay by my side sort of time cause you need the exercise the walk provides. As always, you're giving me great direction to take my diy training sessions.

[@kiwami2410]

Your videos are the best, thank you so much. I have a reactive rescue and I'm viewing all your training and it's so helpful. Thank you for creating this amazing content for us.

[@signespencer6887]

So completely right!! With my dog I did the door training would not leave till he waited respectfully. Only a few times of leaving the door and going back into the house and he got it. Then we Did lots of stops and increasingly complicated turns when on out walks. It became a fun game between us to see if I could catch him out or he could keep up with me. Did the same off leash in the woods- where there were lots of intersecting paths. One day he figured out he could take a shortcut across the woods to get back to me more quickly than retracing his path to the intersection and then running down my path to catch up to me. All without me giving any commands to him at all.

[@chrystalhutchins3831]

Cane Corso! My breed and how I started watching you! Thanks for all your great videos!

[@cynthiaweber1646]

Lovely Cane Corso. I love my CC , he is the best dog I ever owned.

[@smith12885]

I’m grateful I found you. Your style is closer to what I do naturally so I can learn the rest. That said, I have a puppy I may need to bring to you.

[@tarahranton9066]

THANK YOU! This was a light bulb moment for me! We’re implementing this immediately!

[@Erika-gm2tf]

Thank you for the reminder of the vigilant subtleties necessary for truly effective leash training. I've had my 3+ yo rescue bull terrier mix for 8 months, and through daily training, he's not the maniac he was when I got him. Walks are so much more pleasant, but in the last week, I've started retraining him for leash walks. Even though we stop and sit at the door each time and stop and sit as I close the door behind us, he's doing a lot of it by rote. Watching this video today helps me see he's "not with me" MOST of the time. We live in the city and started going to dog parks a month ago, once I was confident we had recall. He's been brilliant at the recall, but he was picking up dominant behaviors--behaviors he's already prone to--from the poorly trained and unmonitored park doggies. It's amazing what people think is fine for their dogs to do to other dogs and strangers! So I realized we had to go back to making sure he's "with me." We're not getting much mileage on our walks these past few days, but my doggo and I are learning and relearning a lot now. And he's learned many things in 8 months that make training so much more precise, fun and interesting. Thanks for this supportive video--perfect for me to see today.

[@tylerseward3854]

I love you that a lot in a lot of your videos you say "I'll do this all day". That's exactly what they need! I adopted a bull terrier about 4 days ago, and not pretty on the leash yet. When we go out, we're out for about 2 hours, and that's not because we're taking a long walk. It's because we need consistency in obedience and knowing where we should be at all times, unless I say okay 😅

[@philcannizzaro7512]

I appreciate your patience with us knuckle heads. But we're getting it. I (finally) realized with this last video that I was going on the walk I wanted to go on. I need to go on the walk that my dog earns going on!

[@Pink_Aqua]

Definitely a good one to watch! I need to be doing more for sure!!

[@bostonmommy8698]

This is truly the best method been doing it for years. It's a cane Corso puppy Can you please do more separation anxiety videos. This is the thing I can't fix. He literally will freak out till he cant breathe. Tried giving his favorite marrow bone but he is so worried won't even chew on that and he normally does flips for them. Thank you 😊

[@alfred55]

I watch all of your videos and they're great! Your methods are easy and very effective and I've never seen anyone else use them. I'm thinking of working with aggresive dogs in the future so please show more of them!

[@mmckerley1]

Great video! The dog has to earn every step of the walk.

[@artvandelay7251]

I just want to say WOW, thank you so much for your method. I didn't realize how important getting out of the house the right way was. I was doing all the other stuff, turnabouts, corrections, etc but it didn't help much because we already got out of the house on the wrong foot. I just spent about 15 minutes getting out of the house the right way and my very eager and energetic husky has never walked more nicely on the leash. Thanks again!

[@shawneeperea4151]

Such a typical Bernedoodle lol. So happy go lucky. Just like my boy 😊🖤🐾 I’m assuming surgical shaves on his legs? He seems to be walkin’ off. Cute boy.

[@sugar9469]

100% wow so bloody true . I don’t even have a dog but want to learn so much before I get one so I am ready to treat him right 100%. Thank you great advise.

[@HOLISTICFOODCHEF]

Loving this guy!! Best method and trainer for me thus far. I perfectly understand this, and recognize all my mistakes. THANK YOU Beckmann!! 💕

[@jillsorbera7247]

Hey I just did the "proactive stops" and it worked like a dream!!!!!! Now my 83-pound pitbull mix just walks right beside me I think so it's easier for him to keep track of me lol tytyty

[@Cathan1856]

Just started watching your videos, tired of my pulling dog and was only using some of the methods, some of the time. I need to sharpen up so he can sharpen up. Thank you!

[@janemorrow6672]

This is the video I need. I’m one of those ladies with a reactive dog that’s too strong for me.

[@klwilliams1958]

You may need a gentle leader when first training.

[@Denise-vn8wz]

First time here, so I hope the trainer doesn't mind my comment. It would help if you wait a little longer, until your dog calms down completely. The dog in the video is still in an excited state when he gets rewarded with moving forward. It takes a little longer for the initial few steps but when your dog realises, he's rewarded only when he's calm, you'll find the whole training so much easier and psychologically less work for you both. Also pay attention to when you say "good boy/girl". e.g. Don't praise for doing half the task or for being excited. Good luck.

[@littleninjai222]

Too good Joel! Your videos probably could save so many pet owners a lot of money working with professional dog trainers if they just followed this one method! Thank you!

[@User7688.--_]

I subscribed! 👍 Thank you, Joel.

[@reneemckinnon5731]

I can’t believe I only just found this video! It would’ve been posted a few months before I started following the channel and it never showed up in my feed until today after I cleared my watch history (I had problems with YT and was told it would help). Super helpful and informative, I didn’t think about using the “ok, we just go back to the previous area and go again until you learn to do this one right and I feel kinda stupid 🤯 Now I’m glad I had problems with YT, I never would’ve seen this otherwise, and I obviously wasn’t connecting the dots from your other videos 🤷🏻‍♀️ Thanks again 😊

[@nanceynoway9275]

This is a little long but important. Because I am human and all humans have opinions, I'd like to share mine (yes, yes, some of them do stink, but at the risk of sounding arrogant, this one doesn't.) I'd like to dissuade everyone of using a prong collar. I have a Pitbull who, no matter what I tried, would not stop pulling (through my determination and desperation to get him to stop, I found this video series from Beckman). He is almost 5 years old now, we have owned him since he was 4 months old, he weighs a whopping 90 lbs. so when he pulls, he has a lot of muscle to put into it, this means I'm not the one with control, he is. We have used every method, and aid possible. At the advice of a pet store clerk, we purchased the prong collar (something we would soon after come to regret doing.) We first tried everything else before resorting to what seemed to be a cruel method (yes, I know, we did think it to be cruel, but we thought we had tried everything else there was... but then here I am with this Beckman's method we had never heard of before, but I digress...) The prong collar, we were told, was "safe and not cruel at all." We were even shown the rubber tips, then the clerk explained to us "those tips are to prevent the dog from being injured by the prongs." Well, our dog was absolutely injured by the prongs. The prong collar did nothing to discourage him from pulling (yes, we used it "properly.") Apparently, at some point during our walk, a couple of the rubber tips had fallen off, my dog continued to pull until the prongs had actually tore into his skin. It wasn't until we saw his injuries that we realized the rubber tips had popped off. We took the collar off, nearly accepting our defeat (believing this was the last option we had). I'll be back to let you know if I have any luck with this method. After watching several of your leash training videos I'm confident I can accomplish the task. Too bad you don't have videos on how to train your spouse to stop letting the dogs call the shots.

[@yulgrebzz7111]

Your videos helped me a lot with my 6 month old puppy. He’s better on the leash, but still a lot of work to do for leash reactivity when seeing another dog… didn’t have the right method. But now, i’ll follow yours to see how it goes! Thanks for all the videos!!!

[@margiefeliciano-cadoret4462]

Thank you for sharing, and being completely transparent with the truth.

[@jongray4828]

I may not have been as consistent as you emphasize but I have seen significant improvement in my dogs ability to walk pleasantly through the neighborhood. I just see it as training for the both of us! I’m hoping I’m improving along with my dog but I’m still a work in progress, lol. I’m guessing the second dog was a silver lab.

[@davidharford5839]

I'll be damned. I have a two year old 80 lb dog who goes nuts when he sees other dogs while on walks. He also pulls like crazy. I never corrected him before we got out the door. This was the key. We spent about 10 minutes just calming down and doing circle back corrections until he would sit by my side with the front door open. It was ONLY then that I could be firm with him as we went on our walk. Granted we had about 5 more corrections just to get to the end of the driveway but he's already paying attention to me and not pulling just with minor corrections. THANK YOU!! Lots more work to be done but this video saved me. Now I just have to get better at holding his bag of poop and correcting at the same time.

[@patriciamedaris8552]

So far this method is working! We haven't made it off the carport yet, but our big test is coming up. We have super aggressive/reactive dogs on 3 sides of our fence so we're going to try this in the back yard where there has been physical contact between my 2 cane corso mix pups and a neighbors dog at the fence. I am disabled so its a bit difficult for me, so I have to make slight modifications to this method. But so far so good. Thank you so, so much for your videos. Your methods are allowing me to train my own service dog. 🧡

[@alexandrapomeroy8050]

Ahhhhhhh! First time someone has said you doing the training indoors before going out! Doh, so simple but obviously why it doesn’t work. Yay, thank you

[@patriciaupdateme1970]

Thanks for your wonderful videos @Joel!! From Montreal I have applying your techniques. My German Shephard is much better now thanks to you. I do have a question though- I live in a place where there are tons of dogs, so a dog can suddenly pop up around the corner and my dog goes bonkers. What can I do if this happens? I turned around as you recommend, but it happened that when I did, there was another dog behind me. Happened all too quickly! Like when one arrives to a four-intersection way! What to do? Wish I lived closer to CA! Merci!!

[@jillsorbera7247]

omg u the BEST!!!! I know it prolly feels like u teaching the same thing a million times but it's soooooo helpful!!!! 🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️

[@Percival3Smithers]

The Beckman Loose Leash works. The bit before leaving the door is everything. My dogs hesitate at every move even before I ask them to. You are the GOAT. I like CM, always have, he just doesn't have your science depth.

[@epic321123]

Joel has been in thousands of our homes, without our knowledge... remember that he is always watching

[@name.terrie]

You sooooo ROCK!!! I saw some little nuances that I can be/do better. Thanks heaps for helping us help our pets and the dogs we foster. I have a little guy that has a strong prey drive. He's doing pretty dang good until we come upon a rabbit. He's only 8.5 lbs and a couple of weeks ago when we were just starting employing this technique...he actually hit the end of the leash and flipped all on his own🤪 (he's on a harness - his neck and head width/circumference are pretty much the same so I was concerned he'd slip a collar). This technique is really, really helping. Wishing you all the very best!!!

[@chriswong8400]

Thanks for making it all so clear Joel. Keep up the Great explaning!

[@beatas8643]

Second dog - cane corso :) And this big black fluffy dog barked :)

[@lisaleondires9576]

This was a LIGHT BULB 💡 moment for me. NOW I understand The Method and what I did wrong 😑. Thank you for making this video. Also I love your “kitchen” 😂😂

[@alli992]

My husky wouldn't leave the gate this morning. Doh. She's trained not to leave until I give her command. I was the one who forgot the house rule. Thanks for all your videos. My crazy husky seems to be doing a lot less lunging on walks. In totally amazed.

[@klwilliams1958]

Great truth! Love this style !

[@WolffLyfe]

Just wanted to stop and say I’ve been using a version of your method for years with great results but took a while. Never did the earn your way out the door step before. Game changer. I’ve had my 7 month old puppy and adult foster dogs for a week now. Star loose leash walkers, foster even sits at each stop about 70% of the time. Even going to the dog park they rarely pull from excitement any more while I watch most other owners being pulled to the entrance by their dogs. Watched my neighbor get yanked down the road the other day by her husky, if I ever catch her outside again I’ll suggest this method and the gentle leader so both their huskies can be walked at the same time. Happy calm dog on loose leash = happy owner with no pulled shoulders.

[@NotDennisSchwarz]

Great video as always, love your method. Helped me a lot with my French and English Bulldog cross. Second dog looks like a Cane Corso 👍

[@ArtofRobinMitchell]

i think cane corso too :)

[@barbarajean7208]

Joel, I love your videos! You totally crack me up and I feel like you are talking right to me. Thank you for this content.

[@aimssmythe6036]

I’ve been trying to get my dogs leash reactivity under control for a bit now and for the most part she’s ok but as soon as she sees another dog she doesn’t listen to me at all. She’s 3 and I just adopted her 5 months ago so I know it’ll take time. She tends to pull me but I’ve been trying the turn around method which has helped but needs fine tuning. She’s pretty friendly around other dogs when she’s off leash but freaks out whining and barking when on leash and I just want to learn how to set her up for success rather than potentially setting her but for failure. She’s not food motivated or tow motivated outside of the house so it’s been a struggle but these videos have really been helping me so thank you

[@ChanCecilia]

Thanks, Joel. Our beast has made so much progress with your method and the gentle leader. One quick question, what should we do when we are challenged and over the threshold freaking out? In our neighborhood, there are many dogs roaming their yards on invisible fence. And often, when we are cornered by them and other dogs or people walking by us. When the dog is over the threshold in situations like this, what is the best way to handle it?

[@starligh629]

Really great video ,made me go back to training ,thanks for sharing and greetings from the UK . This video has really given a lot of help . Blessings to you.

[@debratower171]

Thank you... another Well explained video! Still working it with Trooper🙋‍♀️idn... going to say a Mastiff..or Corso.

[@jf6962]

At 4:10 I felt like I was being trained. 😂😂😂😂😂😂 I have 6 month old puppies and we still haven't left my yard because they are Hella crazy.

[@cristineroquim534]

👏👏👏 thank you for this !!! The reason behind the reaction

[@JenniferBealeunleashpr]

Great process for teaching dog self control.

[@MarinaMandarinaWoolyWorld]

Great lesson 👍 thanks! My dog is perfect with leash in the house, and even the word "walk" doesn't make him reactive. But as soon as the door is open and he is on a leash (so he knows he is coming), then the "fun" begins 😆😖 he is a smart boy, but I have never had time to do this. Gonna start tomorrow (it is too late tonight already), hopefully soon he'll be a nice dog to walk on leash 😊 thank you for some useful tips ♡🐶

[@User7688.--_]

I'd love an update on how he is doing.

[@adrianadelia6957]

Joel, your videos on leash reactivity are phenomenal. Thank you for putting these out there and they have helped me substantially improve my walks. I really need your advice / help about why she is reactive in the elevator and main door to the apt bldg outside. She is “with me” as outlined by your beginning steps. It’s the people that are coming in and out of these place or turning the small corridor in the lobby. She barks and lunges at people coming in and out of the elevator or the double doors of the apt building exit. I’m getting worn out by the nasty looks and comments from residents in my “dog friendly” building in the city. I get why they are annoyed, but she’s a havapooo and only 10 lbs but they look at her like she’s Cujo. I’m at my wits end. Lastly, do you qualify “leaving you” if she is walking ahead of me not pulling. Or walking to the left or right of me but not at my side (but still not pulling). Hope you can clarify! Many thanks!

[@terridavis9278]

I saw it. He walked past you at the door the first time. He didn't pay attention to you. He was like see ya. The second time he stayed behind/beside you. I understand it now. Great demonstration. What breed is that dog. He is HUGE. Second dog is a Cane Corso or banddogge. I couldn't tell who barked you where standing in front of them.

[@wildog47]

Is a bernedoodle.

[@terridavis9278]

@@wildog47 Thanks. He is a nice looking dog.

[@kamakazikriss]

In away this sounds a bit harsh, but its honest and real. I have had many trainers thalk about the turn but never have I heard about these " baby steos" maybe if I had done this I would have a dog who walks better. I have had a hard time training her because of a bad back but I think this would really help despite my back. I have to add that I started doing this today with my dog Korra. She has so much energy at 4 years and has always been puller. I have back issues and have had a difficult time working with with her doing what other trainers told me to do but I started her at the door and she failed. After 3 tries, she got out the door and to the driveway gate. After about 5 minutes she was walking by my side at a perfect heel down my driveway. If in doubt, try it because it works!

[@angebrowne1371]

Ur so 👍🏽 yes I do everything ur not s,'pose 2...Thank U Joel BEST trainer.. Thank U 💖 me going 4 walk lets try again...I cry he 2 big until I found U Joel I have more confidence now THANK U