Leash reactivity is common during a fear period, here's how to handle it.

[@laurenlu95]

I like when he says, “I’ll do so many stops - I don’t care” lol. So true though - I have all day when it comes to pulling. Eventually the dog gets sick of the delays and complies. Don’t let your dog drag you! Stay consistent and it will happen. Just ask this guy in the video.

[@Jesswithlessstress]

"I'll do this all day" said in every video. Lol

[@nando3922]

It is the exact thing I used when I got my Siberian Husky. First few walks took a couple hours, went only about 200-300 feet lol.

[@User7688.--_]

@@nando3922 Joel’s Doorway Method is where he starts the training so that it doesn’t take hours while on the walk. The Doorway Method goes right into Joel’s Loose Leash Method with the “pop” for the walk.

[@nando3922]

@@User7688.--_ the doorway method isn’t a complete tool to fix pulling, it to get them to focus on you. My Husky obeys my doorway, but once you head out on the trail and walk their instinct kicks in. I’m extremely happy with the stage I’m at with him. I can walk and forget he’s on leash - not many huskies owners I know can say that. These guys just want to pull and pull. Love these huskies!

[@matokrajniak1901]

When I try my dog freaks out starts growling and biting the leash ...

[@ryddimlyfe5899]

I have to tell you this your method is just the best!!!! After finding you at the beginning of the year and using your method, I finally started having really nice calm walks with my young dog... I go away and leave him with friends for 10 days and I came back to a wild 10 month old leash reactive dog!! Yikes!! Not to worry! One walk with your method and he snapped right back!! How can anyone ever thank you for this amazing gift you just keep on giving??? And I'm going to try out all of the lessons of today's video..Thanks Joel you are a boss!!

[@pamelakrumvieda3153]

Thank you for your insight. I try to tell people that they are the cause and the solution to their dog's reactivity issues. They get very defensive, especially if they already own dogs. They think owning a few small lap dogs is enough experience to be an expert in a large working breed. I've heard Joel say you need to work with hundreds of dogs before you can even call yourself experienced with dogs. The day/night behavior change when with your friend and then back home is a great example of the human being the cause and the solution. Great job with your dog!

[@tracymills3174]

I’ve been binge watching all your videos, and my 3 year old, Australian Shepherds’ life is improving every day as a result! I’d love to keep seeing more dog meeting videos, esp. with Aussies.

[@gabym255]

How is he now?

[@PeptoAbismol]

@@gabym255 the australian sheperd is now laying low in Cuba after committing many war crimes

[@michaelflores23]

I’ve watched a lot of your videos but this one in particular was a huge unlock for me and my 2 year old rescue husky. She’s older than your recommending for treats here, but adding just a little bit of them (just a few of my reinforcements included one) was huge for our 30-min routine walk, first time i was loose leash the entire time. We did the entire walk with almost no pulling, we encountered 1 dog and required some corrections, but could continue after. I was shocked. Usually we make it just 3 minutes into the walk before I have her on a short leash because of the wandering and pulling. I can’t say it was just this video that did it as we’ve practiced a lot of your guidance, but I think adding in the “we aren’t going forward until there’s no walking in front” plus just a bit of treat reinforcement was huge. Thank you for these.

[@pmlm1571]

Passing by Chester was the most instructive part for me: the way the puppy lunged and got stopped but you let him do some demonstrating meanwhile. Like a dance. The whole walk was really great to see, all the details of him being "fear" period and like a truck, and you dealing. Thanks as always.

[@dadsalleb]

I really like this kind of video. Not edited video helps a lot to understand/observe what I need to do and how dog behaves.

[@benji.B-side]

The rescue dog I took in, a Boxer Staff cross, had severe leash reactivity when I first got him. He was as bad as the worst dogs that I've seen on here. Anxious, dominant and very strong. Im my house he would bark at lampshades, hoovers etc. I sorted that out in a couple of months, now he is great in the house. With lot of work and calming methods and a lot of treats outside, I could get to within 40-50 ft of another dog before he reacted but no closer. Using Beckman's leash popping method and the use of my legs and touch, I can now get within 5 ft of a dog before he reacts. When he does react now, it is a playful reaction, not a fearful, lounging reaction anymore. I have even manage to even get him to sniff a couple of dogs, and they sniff him. Still work to do, but this method is the better than any other method. Thanks Beckman, subscribed!

[@User7688.--_]

Nice!

[@Cathan1856]

Went to training last night and there was a super reactive GSD there. Him going off set my dog off, the “butt flip” worked wonders, I always use it now. I could use ‘leave it’ then, with a couple corrections on the flat collar and he would hear me, and we were good for the session. Love your methods. 👏

[@User7688.--_]

Wow, that's cool!

[@mariajeannotte5088]

Keep those videos coming, there's always something different from one dog to another. I've been working on walking with my 5,5 month old puppy. She's getting better (and so am I 😉) thanks to you. I repeat so many of your phases in my head as we're walking; I can do this all day, give enough leash to hang herself, we're over it, etc.

[@User7688.--_]

Joel says to be soft with pups. He’s added more puppy videos lately.

[@jessicajarsak7812]

@@User7688.--_ I saw one of those too and he says be soft with puppies like under 7 or 8 months old? A 5.5 mo puppy doesn’t need as hard corrections as an adult dog. They’re still learning bonding and learning their environment and how things work in the world and discovering everything in his world. I had two 5 month olds last year. They are now 1 1/2 and almost 1 1/2 year olds. Border collie lab and a border collie. Lots of energy, especially in the lab mix. Different personalities too. Both fun dogs though.

[@thatfoojosh]

I haven't had my dog one month and after watching videos from this channel my dog doesn't pull anymore. He does have reactivity when coming across a dog but we are working on that. Honestly this guy knows his shht. His methods are the best by far.

[@gwenkilby]

Can't even tell you how much I appreciate this video! I was expecting too much from my 7 month old pittie, then saw your video on dog life stages and realized I was pushing her a little too hard, but I went a little too far with the patience. This is exactly what we needed. Bless you for these videos!

[@matel9477]

This is a great video. My aussie behaved the same way and then implemented some of your moves for correcting with the stop and pop and he checks in more often.

[@izzymae731]

I want to give you, the trainer, the highest compliment from me... Cuz a large part of training is training the owner, which would be me, and you are so good at explaining your points, in a way that helps me to really understand 😊

[@espiritualme2048]

Everytime I watch he's videos i loose myself appreciating that beautiful place... What a nice place to live!!!😍

[@User7688.--_]

I know, right?

[@GregOrangeDoor]

What an intense dog trainer. “This is walk, we are not having fun” 😂

[@angiekulis1828]

Not a fan of his constant “snapping” corrections.

[@austyn5004]

@@angiekulis1828when you have a herding dog who’s spun out, it’s basically the only thing they’ll respond to (maybe)

[@hay_Z2021]

​@@angiekulis1828 well, never get a high drive/hard headed dog then! 😆👍💯

[@nikkisue5498]

So glad you've made this content, thanks very much, my 9month old staffy is picking up the concept quick. Thank you.

[@thedoggieinnlisaannestella3478]

I love your explanations and your way of talking to your public. :)

[@User7688.--_]

He can be pretty darn funny, and he doesn't even know it until we tell him how funny something was.

[@PrettySunShines]

That leash training of yours solved my dog pulling of 5 years in a few minute!! It is magical and since then my dog never used the prong collar. AMAZING!!!!

[@dbk7591]

Yay, new video! Classic Joel. Foundational! It works! Missed Friday Night Live.

[@annarborthenorris5455]

Hard Headed. What perfect description. I have been looking for a word that fits this type of behavior. I love this guy's teachings!

[@adeldallas]

Would love a video on reactivity in locations with lots of people and possibly dogs in tight spaces. Like home improvement stores or farmers markets. We have a 12 month old Great Dane big enough to take us down.

[@TarotDesdelaConsciencia]

Wow you are amazing, thank you for this. My dog is only 6 months old but I am preparing for the fear period. She is naturally happy and friendly but I am noticing on our walks hints of the desire for barking at dogs even when they are behind a fence. I was distracting her with treats but now I know not to. Thank you again.

[@kamerynmarie456]

I watched this video last night…mind you I’ve watched your channel for a few months and I started your method on my 7 month old pit pup….she did phenomenal!!! She is a quick learner so I wasn’t too shocked but when I tell you she was by my side for a good 2 blocks….she was so good!! We do however have leash reactivity for other dogs and we seen the same one from yesterday…..she still had fur up and stood there with her weight pulling against me….so I just pulled her bc the leash had no slack at that point….then I sat her down after walking a few steps and she stood there looking at me and got a reward Edit: I’m glad I found your channel before I could start leash work with her because she’s getting really big….she’s already around 70 lbs at 7 months old….she’s just gonna bulk out more and I can’t have a big ass dog pulling me down the street (for reference I’m a little over 100lbs so…that would be a big issue)

[@jessicajarsak7812]

You would totally be pulled down the street. So good to start now.

[@allanwheelock9808]

I love this channel, is the only one addressing how to perfect behaviours with olders dogs with a balance between positive reinforcement and discipline.

[@User7688.--_]

Love the analogy of not paying for every “guhboi,” or your children. My first born’s chore was to clean the bathroom from top to bottom. I never paid him for “contributing to the household, we both live here.” ❤️

[@david5667]

This method has worked wonders for my weimaraner puppy and me. Before I saw this video I wasn't enjoying walking my dog. It felt like a constant tug of war battle that my pup was definitely winning. He didn't really pay me much attention on walks and use to try and pull me over to every tree and post he saw. After just two days of applying your methods he is a completely different dog. I can now walk him with a loose leash, which I never thought would be possible. He's paying me attention now which he never did before. He's not perfect but after 2 days I'm amazed how quick this method starts to work.

[@AmericanProud7]

I don't have a dog but I want one. I had a dog and was a terrible owner (not abusive). I didn't enjoy her and she didn't enjoy me. I want to learn how to have a happy loving life for both my dog and my self I enjoy your videos because it is the common sense method. You have no magic incantations. You explain what a dog is. You explain the role of the owner. You share the nature of the dog and the response to the training. You teach how to communicate non verbally with your dog. It is such a different approach. I've learned so much and I want to be a good owner. Thk u so much for your work

[@ItzCornucopia]

Sounds like your good on your way to being a responsible dog owner (more responsible than most) ^^ I hope you find the dog meant for you!

[@solomondesigns1155]

I have a 170lb 11month old male english mastiff. He has been an absolute handful lately. Especially after bringing our newborn baby home. Your videos are giving me hope!

[@taylorcyphert]

the "fear period" just blew my mind. I have an aussie/cattledog/collie mix and hes very barrier reacrive especially on a leash. We know he needs socialization so we take him twice a week to a wonderful doggy daycare that small groups him with dogs selected best for him who are slowly introduced. We are always working with him, but just knowing that we need to give a little grace as theyre learning just made me relax so much!

[@Kasonas]

I like this, that you let him look for a minute to get it out. Instead of leash pop after leash pop, just for looking. Like my trainer wants. I had to tell her to lighten up. Last night, on our neighborhood walk, I let him look at the German Shepherd that is also reactive. I let him look for a short time, but then told him lets go. I was so happy he made the choice to move on, instead of lunging crazily like he usually does. Even the shepherd only let out one little bark instead of going crazy.

[@judybeverley-harvey5899]

Great training before you went on the walk as well as during the walk! It's great letting us know that dogs go through things in their brain at certain ages, as you did you were patient, we need to remember that!!!!

[@seanbowers9304]

I’m so SYKED to do this with my dog tomorrow. Thank you so much! I have gone way too soft on my 7 month old in her fear period. Fallen into soft Dad not her leader.

[@snapdragon2441]

My dog is currently in a fear period (8 months old, male). Really hope your advice works, I love him so much. I have an older dog who walks perfectly who I have also had from a puppy but my new one is something else!

[@ORGANPARTY]

Same w me😞 my 11 month old sdit is amazing on walks but my puppy I took in from my family was never socialized and lived near aggressive dogs which is making training her outside really hard

[@raejay3308]

My mom used to say “I am not going to pay you to be a member of this family” no allowance. We did get paid for taking chores off their hands. I really like your methods. You give him treats to get his brain in the right spot but not for everything. I need my dog to listen even when I don’t have treats. The walk is for me too I don’t what to wrestle with the dog the whole time. I don’t relieve my stress that way. I have a very smart 150lb mastiff and your methods have been perfect for us. Her thing is she wants to run to play with other dogs. But her dragging me to another dog is terrifying for everyone. The other dog is seeing the mountain bounding at them uninvited sometimes they want to guard some times they want to run. The owners just want to run.

[@alwayslearning9337]

Thanks as always Joel. Very clear. Particularly liked that when Blaze became reactivity there were no verbal commands which as you said he wouldn't have heard. In my case I have used the verbals and that given the likely tones of anxiety in my voice just added to the distraction. Thanks. Valuable lesson 🙂

[@yvonnechater6337]

I adore your patience and the way you speak so calming. I am trying your methods on my 18 month old French bulldog, however she is more determined to ignore me. However I agree that a lot of the problem is not socialising enough ❤

[@DF-te2vm]

The very name for this vid is inspiring in itself...... starts the thinking process

[@sickactor]

This is straight fire! I have been teaching my dog for 2 days on this technique in our basement parking lot and I've seen huge progress. I tried bringing my dog to the park doing this and was it a 10 difficulty so I had to leave. Baby steps.

[@Kate98755]

years ago a trainer taught my dog “curb”, you swipe your arm to indicate where the curb is, door frame, gate, it’s not a stay….the dog knows, they want me to not step over that line, it’s temporary, the dog knows it and quickly learns it’s only a pause before the reward, a walk, or to go outside…i’ve used it on my puppy from the beginning, she doesn’t lung from doors or the gate.

[@targetsunshine6060]

Great as always. Easy to follow, step by step instructions just GREAT! Thanks Joel !!

[@MarciaBrodhacker]

PLEASE do car reactivity! Dog reactivity is good but car reactivity is so so dangerous & I’m tirelessly & fearfully 😬 dealing with this! My neighborhood anxiously awaits my success! LOVE your approach! It’s the only approach that gives me hope!

[@jaxborton]

Would love to see a small dog series

[@missonmanband19]

Love the butt flips, you can look if your calm. Great job getting dog to focus back to reality. I feel better now when I walk my dobe and keep the focus tips 💕thank you Joel

[@Adianodelih]

This Little guy Is awesome😍😍

[@Neelfy01]

My male 1 1/2 year old Border Collie is just like Blaze. He is reactive to some dogs usually bigger male and possibly intact dogs. I do need to work on loose lead and correction and the butt flip to distract him he is reactive. Thanks for giving for the inspiration to keep on working with my dog to help him and me. Your videos always contain awesome info and techniques that make so much sense without all that kind of "zen" nonsense 👍

[@GarethandKea]

Love your videos and the way you explain things! Do you have a video on dogs that go into ‘stalk’ mode when approaching other dogs/ birds etc? I have a herding dog (kelpie) and she crouches down, head doesn’t move, body goes stiff while we’re walking and it’s almost impossible to break her fixation. Any tips or videos? Thanks again, all the way from Australia ❤❤❤

[@maria_xoxo1539]

This method has helped me help friends and family and my own dog. I tell everyone about you.

[@peanutthelion815]

12:29 "this is a walk. This is hardcore." I see merch opportunity

[@jillsy2815]

13:04 wuuuuttttt lol ur anticipation/athleticism dang🐾❤️

[@wiederSommer]

I'm so glad I found your channel, I learned so much about body language, behaviour and how to handle unwanted behaviour. Could you do a video on training (tips) for a dog, that shows fear (and also growling/barking) when he has been left alone for a couple of hours and the owner comes back home?! Its so crazy, the dude needs at least a minute until he finally recognizes its "a friend" coming home and not a threat... Happy for any kind of idea for dealing with his. :)

[@User7688.--_]

Binge watch all of Joel’s videos and it will all come together. Enjoy 🌟

[@barbieg6806]

OMO I wish you could train my ACD.. Our Maze, has learned a lot from your videos, but have the issues with walking sometimes and his reaction to other dogs. Bikes, and walker he is better at leaving it. Like your videos . Thank You,

[@kevinschuiteboer6367]

Hi Joel What you are doing is different what I am going to say The saying I see it really works Thank you

[@lupo10]

I have a just turned 10 Month old rotti dog. He’s been great on and off the lead since he was a younger pup but recently he’s become just like this shepherd. Takes half the walk to get him to get on point again. Need to do more before leaving the house by the look of it.

[@RufyDMonkey156]

Thanks man...you are awesome!

[@mikag05]

Here for the dog training, but I got trained to train my kids as well 😅 thank you

[@User7688.--_]

I know, right?🌟

[@tubeiferous]

All new parents or parents to be should be required to take a dog training course!

[@fleedum]

Great video & yes, you cleared that out perfectly! Some are bold "I want to pull to what I want" and some other's have a different reactivity. I would love to see daily or weekly progress on this one, seeing whether the dog reactivity gets "better" or he'll have those freak-outs at least once a day (crossing dogs). We can already see in the video the second possible freak-out is well prevented but does it help his mental state in the longer term? How he feels about crossing other dogs? It probably will get better from rehearsing and maturing. With my anxious, reactive one, I redirect with kibble, prevent with pop, touch or voice and as last resort letting it play out and correct.The latter seems less preferred for his mental state. All in all it's great to have all these tools and perspectives thanks to these great trainers.

[@primetimecanuck1254]

Joel, Thank you for this video. I will try to incorporate the butt flip into my training methods.

[@dylanblack1320]

Hey there, thank you for the video. Very helpful! I just rescued a year and half old female Australian Shepard that seemed to be very neglected and has no prior training or quality time spent. She is beyond fearful of everything, is not correctable to name or recall and will pull to the point of digging/scratching her nails to pull away. Ive had her now four days. Any videos you have to help with recall and leash reactivity like this one to help her with recall and staying with me? She is not food or treat driven by any means

[@tracymills3174]

Told my neighbour, “if you hear me tell my dog to ‘sit her butt down’, or ‘I can do this all day’” it’s me trying a new training method, because waiting for her to make the right choice, then treating her, has not been working. She needs clear, strong, leadership from me, and that is what B.D.T. is teaching me on this channel. Thanks so much!

[@User7688.--_]

You got that! Same here!🌟

[@songbird2g2]

5:03 Joel, did you just tell Carly to leave the door open? All of my childhood memories of my momma yelling at me to close the door behind me just flooded back …Lolol.

[@kelleycaptain73]

Really appreciate this one!

[@LillyMarz777]

My Aussie is the toughest dog I've ever had. And I've had Pits, GSDs, and Rotty mixes. I would buy a shirt with I don't care, I'm over it. 🤣

[@cassidykiser5571]

Same haha I have a Texas heeler she’s half Aussie and half heeler and holy guacamole she is a lot. I’ve had huskies, GSD’s, Pointers, Coon hounds, etc and my Texas heeler is right up there with my last dog who was a red tick coon hound

[@pmelaglover9913]

I have had Aussies for years. They are very intelligent but also very protective. The one I have now,Ollie,has kicked our but as far as walking socializing etc. !!! We have pretty much tried it all. HELP!!

[@Giggle_Pickle]

Do you do zoom consultations? I live in the UK and your videos has been so helpful bit we still struggle with dog reaction/being protective....I follow all your tips...my girl still just goes for other dogs but she is selective... clearly I am doing something wrong.

[@GsCConcrete123]

interesting thanks I have a border collie just 6 months old my one is big as well.

[@jamesjefferson8353]

How long does the second fear period last?

[@quangstars]

Which collar is that? It doesn't seem like the gentle leader head collar?

[@NovaandthePastapup]

This video is exactly what I needed for my large, leash reactive aussie! I've used all kinds of tools and her heal is great but the reactivity is nuts. The butt flip is the key, corrections don't work. Now when this happens im going to try this instead of just correcting the crap out of her and her not caring....she is almost 2 years old so no excuse to be an idiot when we see other dogs.

[@jillsy2815]

Gentle Leader (head harness) makes all the difference with big dogs. Suddenly ur corrections matter. I hv 3 big dogs so I know🐾❤️

[@NovaandthePastapup]

I learned how to use it from this channel and got one about 2 weeks ago, and yes it really does!!! I was amazed because prong didn't work as well as I assumed. Gentle leads are a blessing. Now I'm training my parents dog with one and its awesome

[@jillsy2815]

@@NovaandthePastapup Yay! I'm so glad! Your parents are going to be so happy. I guess u gotta train ur parents too though, eh?🐾❤️

[@sandymcnamara4133]

What type of collar does he have on?

[@cianta2576]

Hi Joel, I always see trainers recommending the butt touch, and ordinarily I'd try it, but what do you do when your dog redirects in high stress situations (seeing other dogs is in this category) and would turn around on me if I touched him or was too close in those situations? He has never broken the skin, just ruined the sleeves of a coat or two. I know he is only doing it because he is overwhelmed and frustrated, and he has gotten better with it with some corrections and training, but I still don't feel comfortable doing that at this stage. Any advice would be helpful because I do feel like we are missing a crucial step in fixing his reactivity since we can't do this. Thanks!

[@SisyphusDungball]

I'm not a professional. My own personal experience is that if your training for reactivity, don't let the dog get into that hyper-stressed / hyper-stimulated state when trying to correct. If they are already in that state, I would say the best thing would be to just remove the dog from the situation. If corrections are working in low stress situations, you can try moving to a situation that is potentially more stressful and try to correct as soon as you notice the dog is ramping up their reactivity. I also don't know your dog or your situation. If your dog is erratic or "turns" on you randomly in situations where the stress level should be low, you may want to see a vet and determine if the dogs is in pain or perhaps has a neurological issue.

[@cianta2576]

@@SisyphusDungball Thank you! He has gotten better and does not redirect quite as much. I need to get better at correcting before the ramp up, it is hard because he goes from 0-100 so fast once he sees something like another dog. With enough time, and walking away, coming back after a few minutes, he starts to calm down and is able to sit/lie down around the dog. My problem now is he's so startle-able. We'll be laying there talking, another dog not far away, if the dog moves or someone gets up, it triggers him to blow up and start barking/lunging once or twice, then he goes and calms himself down and looks/sniffs around the room etc. Even if no one moves, it's like he's fine until suddenly hes not. We were doing the same thing, he was lying probably 5 feet from another dog. She didn't move in the slightest, wasn't looking at him, and he suddenly jumped up and started barking like he'd been startled, but nobody moved. He has been taken to the vet and fully evaluated. Beyond some anxiety which he is on a low dose of medication to manage it day-to-day, he's perfectly healthy. Neurologically of course we can't really know for sure. He is a year old now and has mellowed out a lot, he is good with other dogs at a pretty far distance, but he has improved. Hopefully with enough exposure he'll start to feel more comfortable and relax a little. Oh if only Joel wasn't across the country!

[@SisyphusDungball]

@@cianta2576 Glad to hear he's a bit better, definitely sounds like a case for someone like Joel! Joel knows how to desensitize dogs and has the advantage of having many dogs around, I could imagine boarding with a trainer like Joel could help.

[@cianta2576]

@@SisyphusDungball Yes! Definitely think he just needs more exposure, it's hard to do in my small town area. But I am never losing hope, and am looking into more local trainers to help! Thank you for your advice as well!

[@tammyhannon651]

My light bulb moment was this week, I have always understood the concept of “with me”. But I took it to the next level of understanding when I told my dog, “your with me on this walk, I am not with you!”

[@AlexandraSandoval-f8w]

Can you please come to San Bruno I beg. You !

[@DisforDogs1]

I would love to see someone making a change without yanking the leash. Because that is the best way to go about it! So many ways Too bad people are always yanking the leash

[@judybeverley-harvey5899]

Great training on the

[@Kasonas]

Do you recommend a martingale chain (training) collar or flat collar?

[@Int3x0r]

I love your videos and they've helped me a lot. Could you consider making a video about learning your dog to accept other pets? In short: I had 2 cats (males, 10 and 12y old) before we adopted our labrador/shepperd mix. The cats bailed for a few weeks (they could get inside a room where the dog couldn't get into for food and water), but now the dog has kind of "claimed" the house and garden and he chases the cats when he sees them. I regret that a lot, because I'm sure our oldest cat would give him company when we are working. Thanks.

[@Denisedf1994]

that's a difficult one, but can be solved. I adopted a dog from Spain (greyhound). the shelter said he would be good with cats but once home he was rude to the cats and wanted to grab them when they ran. it really helps to get angry during an outburst; 'HEY! have you gone mad!” and then make yourself very big and really feel that anger. also say "no" and "leave it" every time he focuses on the cats. of course, reward a lot the good behavior l, eat cookies together with the cats. My dog ​​now gets along very well with the cats. keep going, it’ll be fine :-)

[@Int3x0r]

@@Denisedf1994 Thanks. That's what I do, but it's hard for the cats, because they run away all the time so I can't get the dog and cats to get to know each other. By running away they only trigger the instinct of the dog. I guess it will take some time :)

[@sundoesshine8800]

@@Int3x0r exact same. Mine gets along OK but if there's a distance more than a few feet, the dog rushes cat and I can't break it she's so tunnel visioned.

[@amitkoren948]

My Anatolian shepherd mix is so much worst then that lol. Butt flips don't work. I even got to a point i just pulled up the leash until he was in the air choking (and thats a 88 pound dog) and still going crazy while choking. For me, after i tried so many thing and so many ways and so much money, a prong collar did the worked in less then a day. I am very very gentle with the collar. the first corrections were harsh because he went forward and basically corrected himself. but after two or three times, that was it. Hopefully, in a few months he will get in the habit of moving away from people and dogs he doesn't like and i could take the prong off.

[@jackieknight5804]

I read this and I thought it just sounded like animal abuse. Where on earth is the fun in that. I’m in the UK and luckily prong collars aren’t allowed. Just horrible, brute force is not the answer. Ditch the collar.

[@amitkoren948]

@@jackieknight5804 That collar is the best thing i ever done with him. After 3.5 years and about 5 or 6 trainers, he thinks twice before trying to attack other dogs. There shouldn't be any fun in attacking others. Its bad. But now he is manageable around other dogs and now he can learn to have fun around them. Unfortunately you sound so narrow minded that you think if someone uses prong then all he does is yanking the prong yelling no. Thats what happens when he attacks other dogs, thats not even close to all i do with the dog. So, UK do not allow prong, they prefer to kill the dogs they cannot fix with treats and damage the throats of the dogs they try to manage with flat collar. good job. Too bad you see abuse but not 3.5 years of effort, persistence and thousands of dollars. Thats how blind you are.

[@aliyaanwald6149]

what do you do if the correction is what sets the dog off because they keep pulling at the dogs

[@LilMissGGG]

This comment is not related to the video but I have a question or video suggestion. How would you handle a dog that is a Houdini at getting out of the yard? Watch them constantly and Mark and punish the behavior when they try? I have a pit that can get over even a 7 foot fence, we had to spend thousands at our last place building a fence with planks facing upward to make it 12 foot and even then he learned to find weak boards knock them out jumping up and at them then would jump up and squeeze through. What’s the best way, besides exercise to get rid of excess energy since he’s high drive/energy, to stop that jumping the fence behavior??? I’m really curious what your approach would be or if you’ve ever had to work with a dog that had this issue??? Please answer or make a video!

[@emily6302]

I’m so obsessed with all your videos and with our puppy she’s gotten remarkably better at everything! But I have a VERY stubborn American foxhound who is 4 years old and I was wondering if you have any videos or tips to help with stubborn dogs? He knows his commands but chooses when to listen, he’s very leash reactive after being attacked at a dog park and he’s 85 pounds which is more than half of what I weigh so any tips would be so helpful. Thank you so much for your videos

[@jillsy2815]

Get a Gentle Leader head harness. Ull be amazed. I hv 3 big dogs (including an 85-lb pitbull) so I understand

[@emily6302]

@@jillsy2815 I definitely will be trying it out thank you so much for replying with your experience :)

[@jillsy2815]

@@emily6302 Yay! Glad to help! 🐾❤️

[@juliewalsh7401]

My 6 yo border collie mix is also a rescue( got him at 2). A few years ago he was attacked at a dog park and his and my anxiety both ramped up. Before that he would play with any dog! Using a gentle leader and the doorway training really helps!

[@belle-uv8on]

When you say gentle leader, do you mean halti? So when you’re correcting the dog it’s pulling on the dog’s snout not neck, right? Just want to clarify. Thanks.

[@WritesFantasy]

Aw man. I wanted our dog to walk like that. Had it trained pretty well in our 3 month puppy too. He's a Samoyed. So he likes to fight and bite the leash when he doesn't get to be in charge.

[@nf325]

One of my dogs wants to pull me out the door and the other fears leaving the house. I carry the fearful one across the street and then she'll walk loose leash but the puller I need to try this with I guess on a walk without the calm one

[@katsoutofthebox]

I wish we had areas like this around us. We cannot get 2 houses down the street because there are barking dogs (behind a fence) in like every other house. We literally cannot even leave our street to go practise somewhere else :(

[@patriciag6260]

I really could use your help! You are incredible! I have. 13 month fixed English bull terrier, he is nuts and leash reactive. We have been working on but I wonder if he is still in fear mode when we walk him

[@sherylW315]

Hi … I wonder if you think that Aussies and mini Aussies have more issues with leash reactivity than other breeds? You worked with My Aussie Bear at 6-7 mos on this and it seems like alot if the Leash Reactive dogs on your videos are same breed

[@tryndemisha6719]

I have finnish spitz and the pushing butt and taking hands to collar doesnt seem to work, i dont want to break his neck

[@VeeGKay]

What has happened to his tail? And is this something that would affect behaviour? Thanks

[@joeloua2705]

Yoo 140k Subs already just seen the 100k few months ago awsome man.!

[@derrickblackmon420]

I have a 3 month old puppy. I know I should be lenient with him but I'm afraid he will get used to going wherever he wants while on the leash (I want him to explore the world and understand it more) and when he's older it will be harder to break him when I do decide to be more serious

[@Soundless_life]

How's your dog now?

[@derrickblackmon420]

@@Soundless_life he's alright . I can control him most times with little leash reactivity. However I can't control him when he sees this female dog he really fancies. Her smells drives him nuts. I don't want to get him neutered so I have to avoid her

[@rootsinrivers]

Wondering if you have ever worked with disabled/reduced mobility dogs? They all may experience these situations, but tugging to get their attention is no longer so easy as it could make them fall over ..any thoughts?

[@JesusWitness-EXJW]

Hi Joel, I noticed that you are correcting the behavior instead of moving farther away. I have a reactive older dog (3 year old lab) who people have been telling me to move farther away from the distraction. Ive been telling people not to approach us (hes friendly but doesn't like men getting to close to me) and yesterday had to walk across a whole soccer field to get him off hyper fixating on a small dog. Should I just stay our course and correct him like this? Im afraid of looking mean myself or looking like I have a mean dog when he just acts like a lunatic on lead and hes a really friendly sweet dog otherwise..

[@BeTheDogYT]

"Stop talking to your dog when they're in a fit because they don't hear you" AMEN!!!!!

[@1brokenbychrist]

Subscribed! 😊

[@beaniequeentv]

I have a 7 month old Australian Shepherd mix who gets excited around other dogs but recently we had an incident after walking past 2 reactive dogs who started attacking eachother after seeing my dog which caused her to go into a barking frenzy. Is there anything I can do to prevent her from getting reactive due to other dogs reactive energy?

[@chenqu4807]

How long is the leash?

[@manuelatax]

What is your mindset when the dog is reactive? Does the dog pick up your mindset? Because a lot of people talk about that and also about energie.

[@blashernandez5986]

Hi Joel. I have a 9 month old pup that is currently right in the middle of a fear period. My question is, What do I do when my dog is actually very afraid of something while we are on the leash? He saw an RC car for the first time recently on a walk and immediately tried to bolt in the other direction. Others are also free to provide feedback, I just want to help my dog become trustworthy enough to not be worried about when we go hiking and to respond the best I can.

[@jaidakenana]

What do I do if my dog just stops walking during our walks and just stands? Sometimes he just doesn’t want to go where I want him to go…

[@FunCrazyWildJJ]

Does this work w a body harness as well? Or does it have to be a collar?

[@macho041289]

I have a 5 month old golden retirever. He pulls while on walks but not as bad but he does pull. I use to use a harness but now i just use his collar. Is 5 month old a good age to start this method?