Best way to exercise your dog

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[@ryddimlyfe5899]

Man I found you last night, got up this morning and started the loose leash training and it is the most gratifying feeling when it works!! It bloody works!! I've been out twice already practicing and am just revved up to go again.. poor pup don't know what hit him but he learns so quickly it's inspiring... I have learned so much from you in less than 24 hrs... THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!

[@roxannecapitani1939]

Great to hear! Progress is the most uplifting thing

[@gwangseopshin]

thank you for your enthusiasm. helps trainers thrive and do more good!

[@carolduvall111]

It is a great feeling for sure....life changing for both dog and owner😀

[@dsilverleaf4668]

Ditto eh. Found the channel last Thursday. After i picked up my 3 uear old pitty Rescue ( he is dog reactive) . Bruh.😊 the advice, is on Point !

[@ivanmolina5778]

yes!!! I like how he is genuine and doesn't sugar coat it. Gets straight to results

[@niceone1456]

The reason why I appreciate Joel as a trainer is because he actually has trainer dogs. I can't remember how many times I called up trainers to find out they don't have trainer dogs (dogs that assist your dog's training). I believe a good trainer needs a trainer dog because there are some behaviours that can only be stimulated or stopped by a trainer dog.

[@debloisdogs9993]

I’ve been preaching both mental & physical stimulation to just about every client I work with. And yet, these two videos have opened my eyes even more! Keep going into extreme detail…this stuff is gold!!!!

[@wasabi93]

I totally agree! 😁👍

[@jaeger251]

Watching the video based solely on your comment.

[@littledogRonnie]

Joel, you talk a lot which is a good thing in your case because everything you say is gold. There is no fluff. You provide so much observation, detail and explanation. You don't miss anything and you explain things thoroughly with your clients. I have learned so much.

[@janillmarquez3618]

This mixed methods approach is EXACTLY what works with my Aussie! He needs freedom to sprint and roughhouse with other dogs, if I go 2 consecutive days without the dog park (rain, etc) he starts to get real wired and nutty. On the off days I bring him along to run errands and I can see how happy and adjusted he is when I’m consistent. This is real stuff Joel is talking about here! 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@iris7484]

"they have to get out of the house" yeah you'd think after two years of quarantine we would know the feeling 🤣 😭

[@zonzillamagnus5902]

And you should be mad that it was always a lie to make some people a lot of money

[@dreamgaits]

Not craziness just boredom, frustration and excess energy. I raise Mini Aussies. They need to burn off steam, mental steam, physical steam. Know what kind of dog or mix you have and plan activities accordingly.

[@joelhansen7373]

I’m sure my friends get tired of me always saying, “A tired dog is a good dog.” But I truly believe it’s the secret to my dog’s totally chill attitude.

[@joeyno137]

Yep My exhibits bad behavior like leash pulling and showing aggression towards others, but as his energy wears, he chills out and starts sticking by my side

[@megandherbooks6830]

My pit bull Nikki was a fetcher, she’d go for hours and she loved fetching with sticks so I would throw them into a huge brush pile we had behind our house and she’d root around and fine the exact stick I threw. She never came out with a different stick, had to be that one. Had the exercise with running and mental stimulation in finding the stick amongst all the others. And me being a kid was so AMAZED that she could find the right one! 😆

[@Sokolva]

Really clever, you used that to train her in scentwork, that sounds so similar to the training strategies used to train search and rescue or police scent work.

[@tiffanyclark-grove1989]

My dog always finds the same stick too. I just say Daisy where's your stick and it's always the same one and I have a ton of sticks cause I have a dead fall pile that I keep along my fence line

[@mikefrost1312]

Dogs always know which stick you had! Everytime you grab/hold something, You leave your scent on it.

[@karengreene1999]

Reminds me of a terrier at a place I worked years ago. We would pick up a small rock from a long rock driveway and throw it way down the drive and with all of those stones the dog would find the right one EVERY time!

[@different9860]

Dude your spot on. I have 2 husky puppies that are currently 8 months; they get tired at the dog park with in 1-2 hours vs going on a 3-4 hour walk. As soon as I come back from the dog park they knock out and wake up the next day 😂💕

[@liliderhund6033]

...instead of throwing the ball 50times in row....let the dog sit, throw the ball into high grass...let the dog do some turns and steps, so he forgets the exact direction you threw the ball....let the dog search its beloved ball...that way your dog is likely to be calm and stimulated mentally and physically within 20 minutes...you will be amazed how the intensity of searching by nose easily tires your dog much more than walking it for an hour.

[@anma8959]

My chihuahua does that exact jump on other dogs! Also she runs like the wind. She loves to play with big dogs. Outruns most of them, and if they are too rough she will find a safe spot, like the edge of the water or under a bush and wait till they calm down. Smart dog. Little but fierce! 😁🌷. Great job on the videos!👍👏

[@martelsb4510]

@James Hama nunya

[@tiffanyclark-grove1989]

Yes, my chiweener could run like the wind. I used to bring her, for morale, to cross country practice when we did track sprints. She could lap us like nobody's business, with her tail on a spring💖

[@rico4you]

Great video Joel. Analyzed the situation and you provide a key, effective solution but the best 'keepin it very simple. This is the difference with you...effective and simple! Thank

[@margitmartin8790]

When my dog was still with me( he past away 3.01.22) , we made at least 5miles in forest with many dogs, now I take dogs in to "babysit" them and we go to forest everyday with sometimes 4 dogs, and owners are amezed after they get their dog back! Also I work in vetclinic and you don't wanna know how often we hear that, my dog has a big yard.... No they won't move there, it's like us in the house, couch - kitchen - couch ....and they don't know why they dog are overweight and out of control.

[@sibeldjc1864]

I’m sorry for your loss, even if I don’t know you and didn’t know your dog. I know the pain of a loss though. Wishing you a great year, despite the very sad start!! 🌈🐾

[@margitmartin8790]

@@sibeldjc1864 thank you and your kind words !!

[@bycfr08]

I am so sorry for you loss. You have a big heart for continuing to do by taking dogs to the forest, I'm sure your pup is with you always. ❤

[@margitmartin8790]

@@bycfr08 thank you! He will be in everybody's heart who ever met him !

[@drewd2]

If owners are scared of going to a dog park, they just need to realize that when you're there and for how long is totally up to you. If you go and it loads up with dogs, just leave. If there's a dog that you don't trust just leave. You can always come back. Certain times will always be busier and other times will have few or no other dogs usually. So going to a dog park is not just going to a dog park, there's a lot of control within the nuttiness.

[@saigeonweimer6907]

Didn’t think of it like this...Good points

[@nsharveyful]

This was super helpful for me. I found you because we got an Australian Cattle Dog. He is our only dog and we needed real world solutions for exercising and socializing him. Thank you!

[@Ms.OliversLife]

I hope you’re not tired of hearing from me, but every word of this is pure gold. And fun fact, that GSD looks just like my 85 pound ball of crazy. I will say one other tip. I focused on dog socializing too much, and not enough on people/kids. I’m playing catch up with that. But he’s a sweet boy!!!

[@JustSRK0]

Getting a GSD puppy in less then 2 months, been watching as much of Joel’s content as possible. The man is a straight shooter, no sugar coating or b.s.

[@Whydowegivenames]

Playing with other dogs is what my Rottie needs!! Covid regulations made that dog play time so difficult in the Netherlands when she was a puppy. Now she is an adolescent and just wants this.

[@ellenriddick2461]

This dog is my dog's spirt twin. Wide open nutter! My dog's world changed when i started taking her to day care. I don't like dog parks, but at day care there are minders who call down too much nuttiness. Seriously it changed our lives. Day care 3 days a week. Pack walks, 4 miles, daily. Neighborhood play group weekly. She is in heaven and we can all live together!

[@lakelifestateofmind5432]

I needed this!! 10 month old boxer pup and the energy level is off the charts.

[@candhmcmahon848]

OFF the charts 😆 I have two boxers myself, I feel you on this!

[@lakelifestateofmind5432]

@@candhmcmahon848 It’s so much that I may or may not cry daily about it 😂

[@lucianacoutinho4484]

You need a boxer pool party, so they can play and be exausted by themselves hahaha

[@lakelifestateofmind5432]

@@lucianacoutinho4484 Oh yes!! It lasts a day…then he’s off again 😂

[@lynuevaimage]

Thank you for explaining in detail how much exercise is needed for a high energy dog. I have the same issue, where walking 3-4 miles doesn't seem to be enough. Will incorporate more dog playing and other activities to stimulate her brain. Great stuff. 👍

[@Mitch_Ryder]

A tired dog is a good dog! (I.e A properly exercised dog is a well behaved dog)

[@pattemonaco5195]

I need more "like" buttons for these videos because hitting just once doesn't express how valuable they are!

[@anndoyle09]

She looks happy and content playing with the different dogs

[@jamesbanks9176]

Hey Joel , would throwing the ball into long grass or wooded area and having my dog find it only by scent, would this classify as both physical ( chasing) mental ( scent )??

[@BDTraining]

Absolutely

[@laurynrogers9763]

My dogs playing outside for about 5-10 min in general helps them calm down. I even use lick mats/ snuffle box. It’s easy to say that dogs need to meet and play with other dogs but it’s REALLY not. And im talking about owning a large breed of dog and not a tiny one you can just put in your purse/ stroller & sneak inside a mall. Prove me wrong.

[@jfrank9350]

I am so fortunate to have a 130 acre park in my town (Ventura) with off leash time 6-9AM. Every morning for over 2 years, rain or shine or wind, I've been there letting my dog run. He's a male pitbull and we met 3 GSDs (all girls) and we do a route up the grassy area and run to a big vacant parking lot; 1 1/2 miles. He doesn't do well with group play with a bunch of strange dogs so we head home after 7. The 4 dogs wrestle, run, chase, look for birds etc. He is CHILL for the rest of the day! At night we walk the neighborhood for another mile! So important!

[@joelcosita]

Arroyo Verde Park?

[@jfrank9350]

@@joelcosita Yes! And still going daily! One of the GSDs has moved out of state and my brown Pitty has decided that he doesn't want to be friends with other strange dogs! Do you go to the park?

[@joelcosita]

@j frank we lived in Ventura for 3 years and Arroyo Verde was my FAVORITE place! We moved away in 2019 for a job. If we lived there I would gladly meet up.

[@Cwatt-dc9gr]

Can anyone let me know if a dog park is a good idea for a dog like this? Or does it still need to be controlled environment like it is here? We have a similar issue with this behaviour but have been told not to use dog parks due to the reactive barking etc. No aggression though. Thanks

[@wasabi93]

Thank you for the information!! I really appreciate it!! I don't have a nut case of a dog but I do feel that I need to do more for my dog in some way. This definitely helps me out!! 😁😁😁😁

[@zelina6595]

"have to have realistic stuff, like not walk your dog 4 hours a day" (or something similar) I feel called out cause I enjoy walking my dog 3-4 hours a day, although nowadays we only do 2 hours a day cause he's too lazy to do more lol I have also seen a dog literally rebound with all four paws off a bigger dog before

[@laurynrogers9763]

Explain what dog you have and how anyone can have the time to go walking 4 hrs a day with their dog please

[@jameschild1321]

This made me lol... My dog will walk forever, but when we've taken a less active or less capable dog with us & have to cut it short we're both disappointed... 😅

[@RunTheAtlas]

I have an aussie that would loooove to play with all these dogs

[@iluvmystinkydogxo1507]

my boyfriends sister has a corgi that she bought as a puppy and he is now probably 8 or 9 months old and she has never, not ONCE taken that dog on a walk. The only time he gets exercise and stimulation is when i take him for walks and play catch with him. I'm also the only one who has taught the the dog the tricks that he knows. The poor dog paces around all day and and is on edge because he doesn't get any exercise. Then she wonders why the dog acts "crazy" but it's like what do you expect?? he can't open the door and go exercise himself. I've told her time and time again that he needs to get some of his energy out and she just says "oh I will when it's summer". Ugh it makes me so mad. She even asked me for advice to help make her dog like my dog and i give her advice all the time and does she take it?? nope

[@Annointedforthislife]

💯 I have my athletic dog in doggy daycare she goes a few times a week just for the stimulation. She is a different dog the evening and days following.

[@cleanpowerelectric]

Even though I walk and play with my dog twice a day, whenever I start up my truck my boi gets so excited to go on an adventure and sticks his head out the window the whole time even if his face gets totally covered in snow! This video has given me a better perspective as to why. Thanks Joel.

[@keykey-]

I agree with you but where do go I don't live in Riverside I'm in Los Angeles in the city and I don't do dog parks it's unstafe

[@brittanybecker698]

Biking would be great for this dog! Even pick up the pace and run if you’re dogs an athlete.

[@bumblebee-qf5kd]

💚 All dogs are beautiful and then it's like they go there and they become even more beautiful - the German Shepherd is like a little boxer sparring with her and being so careful not to hurt her too - love these videos - thank you :)

[@charlotteharris4690]

I have a two fold thing to bring. I am a trainer in KC. AND I have a fearful dog. You addressed what I have been telling clients... the dog needs EXERCISE , full out play is great. Thank you for sharing ideas.(especially on the dog daycare and the time restriction there) Now, fear.. I'm talking extreme fear , I'm talking a dog that would become afraid and run away.. all training goes out the window. What would you recommend me to do in the this situation. I think the dog play is great there needs to be a confined area so he can't run away... ideas?

[@jameschild1321]

Thank you for the work you do Joel and putting it out on yt raw & real. Though I've worked with dogs for my whole life, I now have a working dog & they aren't my wheel house. I saw something in this dog that I have seen in mine. My dog has a complex set of issues that only occasionally rear their ugly head, and this gave me the puzzle piece I didn't know I needed when he gets squirrely. Thank you 😉

[@suebrown7882]

By the look of this dog it is at least part border collie - bred for herding sheep. Working breeds need stimulation or problems may develop as they are not simply 'companion' dogs.

[@colleenborchardt9895]

Hello! I want to let you know that I recently have experienced this with my 1 year old Corgi who was constantly beating up on my 2 1/2 year old Corgi. It was constant playtime and he was extremely physical (herding, biting, shoulder bumping, stalking and rushing, stealing toys and chasing the older dog). Having 2 Corgis has really been stressful for me because of the younger dogs behaviors I could not get control of, he had no 'off switch', would not settle down and was always moving. After seeing this video I started wondering how I could get my dogs in an environment where they could play. Well, it happened. 2 weeks ago my husband and I went on a road trip and boarded the dogs with a local couple who had 3 dogs, 2 large and 1 small. I was nervous about them getting along but they did well. My younger Corgi befriended those 3 month old Shepherd and was able to play so hard with this dog the he, my dog , wore out the Shepherd. For 7 days both my dogs were able to play every day with these dogs. When I got both dogs back home, I have noticed a distinct change in my younger dogs behavior. He is calmer, settles down, less reactive and more open to training. I hope this lasts for a lifetime. 😁 You were so right on that sometimes a dog has so much pent up energy that only dog play will help.them. The money we spent for the boarding was well worth it!Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I have been watching your videos for a few months and really enjoy watching them and learning about dog behavior and your training methods. I currently subscribe to an online positive training program that does work well, but it's a lot of work (training always is) and I have struggled with using those techniques when I introduced the younger dog to my home because he was so 'crazy'.. Your videos are a great compliment to my library and they have helped me deal with these 2 energetic dogs.I am a lot less stressed now that both dogs are calmed down. I can't thank you enough for sharing this information! PS: prior to their boarding, I was having to kennel them in order to stop them from constantly running around the house playing with each other, chasing, biting, etc. It was distracting me from working. (I work from home). Now they can be out and will even nap at.the same.time without being in the kennel. ♥️♥️♥️ They also can be in the backseat of my car without brawling. The older one doesn't steal toys as much either. There are so many behaviors that have improved it's crazy.

[@4158970]

I have a hard time going to dog parks, because I don't trust other people to watch their dog, or to understand that maybe letting their dog be a bully and scare/ hurt / roll other dogs is okay. Sometimes there are people who think if they have a dog that is out of control and growling and nipping other dogs that that means their dog is the toughest and that that is a cool thing Maybe I am over reacting, but sometimes people just suck. And often there is that person who doesn't want their dog to play at all, or they think a happy running playful dog is being bad so they are super harsh and yank / hit their dog. All in all, I have had not great luck at dog parks. But I will try again with my Doberman puppy ( 6 month Odin). In the past it was with my English Bulldogs and they were super chill dogs that didn't need the amount of exercise and stimulation Odin needs.

[@lillieberger2883]

Go when it is not crowded. When the crowd comes, leave

[@calliopec544]

My new shelter pup (guessing APBT) is like what the heck lady?! 🤣 Loose leash training, some sit, stay, etc. We’re both enjoying it though. I really think he can be a breed/shelter ambassador. Thanks Joel!

[@ngee9701]

I feel for this lady. When your dog is reactive and not good on a lead, its really difficult to take them outside to work off energy because they are really hard work. And you dont trust the dog. Or your own skills to manage them. So pleased for the pooch (and owner) - look how happy she is running around at Joel’s place

[@vanessaweimer3784]

I’m a little confused.. is it normal in the us to not walk dogs daily? here in germany once daily is considered to be the minimum.. I walk my dog at least 3times a day

[@sarahhiggins7285]

I'm in the US, and yes, it seems that many people here may not take their dogs out on a walk... ever??!!??

[@sarahhiggins7285]

I'm in the US, and yes, it seems that many people here may not take their dogs out on a walk... ever??!!??

[@vanessaweimer3784]

@@sarahhiggins7285 that so crazy to me.. some people just shouldn’t get dogs

[@dannyh5937]

That dog definitely has springs in her paws, the way she jumps is crazy. I can see a dog like this on one of those ESPN shows where the dog runs and jumps in the water to catch the frisbee.

[@tinagreaves9957]

That Shepard was a perfect match for that athlete , this guy knows dogs at the highest level. When the Shepard and other dog ramped up, prince walked confidently and bumped them in between. What an amazing animal and trainer .

[@oathxx024]

I have a 9 month old un neutered Doberman male and i haven't been letting him play with other dogs for about a month or two now. He has started humping and his recall isn't great yet so i don't trust him off leash with dogs or at parks. I am moving to a place with a nice sized community dog park but i am scared to let him play with everyone after so long without play. How do I keep him from humping? How do I make sure he doesn't get aggressive or that someone doesn't get aggressive with him?

[@carolduvall111]

My dog ozzy has shown the same type of agility. I give him hurdles to jump over during his zoomies and play. Tought under, over, and jump so I can mix it up and he can exert more energy. During the summer I carry a kiddy pool in my truck... To give him a fun chill break at the park...its amazing what a couple gallons of water can do to keep your dog cool and stimulated and ready to play more safely.

[@chatxanadu]

what a great idea taking a pool to the park! 👍👍

[@PT84]

I have a vest I put on my boy and he gets to hold all the water in the walk. He thinks he is the secret service carrying all the special water lol

[@andrichristodoulou5305]

What kind of dog do you have?? Does it help on walks?

[@PT84]

@@andrichristodoulou5305 he is a retriever mix I adopted. Yes, it helps him calm down when we walk. I tested him on a few walks without his vest and he was back to being hyper but it wasn’t as bad because I think the reinforcement he got from the vest training.

[@andrichristodoulou5305]

@@PT84 thanks for replying, I really appreciate it..mine is a Labrador mix and is very hyper..I will try your method

[@sharonreilly1856]

I got a lot out of this video. I did not know that sometimes dogs with pent up energy will shake. Shaking is not always fear. This is news to me. Helps me understand my Australian Kelpie/Blue Heeler Mix. My pup is like Superman. Faster than a speeding bullet. Leaps tall buildings in a single bound! She is a rescue. Only had her 4 months now. I have been trying to walk her 2-4 miles everyday.I try to change the route often. I take her to my loft complex's dog run when there are no other dogs twice a day so she can run hard. She loves the herding ball, Chuck It and Flirty Pole. I am trying to get her used to being around other dogs but the progress is slow. She came from an environment where she was being attacked by another dog in the household from the time she was adopted at 9 months until I adopted her at 2 1/2 years old. But she gets along really nicely with my 3 cats. There were no cats in her life until now. She is great with people too! I hope that eventually she will not be afraid of other dogs. She likes to watch them in a big dog park nearby but on walks she is still reactive if a dog is within 10 feet of us. Your videos are helping me learn how to stay calm and handle her the proper way for corrections. Thanks!

[@SP-zu4zv]

Ppl ask me constantly y my elderly dog is always happy and has energy of a (stable) puppy/skip in his step....easy mental & Physical stimulation. Walks everyday but always coupled with an engaging game on his own & with other dogs. Love & known boundaries. That's it.

[@MrPeter924]

Great 👍 dog training

[@joelsayers4603]

Can you pls do a video on how to get dogs like a cattle dog to stop chasing cars and anything moving

[@TheBrandonleu]

That is a beautiful german shepherd.

[@JorgeRamirez-zh9qt]

"Ball of crazniess/nuttyness" put that on a t-shrit Joel.My dogs part GSP and he has alot of bent up engery.Usesd to walk him hours a day mulitple location,But no one has time for that.Trained him to ride next to me on bike which is wonderful but yes can be drangerous if dog not trained before hand.Hes also part bullmastiff so guarding is also a god job just stting outside wacthing everthing ,but NOT braking at everthing .Exercise will slove 80% of most promblems.

[@SimpleLivingOkinawa]

I wonder if some of her funky jumps are just her collie instinct? I grew up in sheep and cattle country in Australia. Of course sheepdogs are taught not to be aggressive with sheep, but watch videos of working dogs in the yards. They are extremely agile and leap up and scramble over the backs of the sheep all the time in the yards and chutes when the sheep are brought in for medication and shearing. Even before learning to herd with the mother dogs, farmers will put pups up on top of the sheep on purpose. Not saying this is good or bad but perhaps it might give the owner some idea of why her dog can levitate up and sideways. If this dog is part Border Collie as she seems to be, her instincts to do what her ancestors were bred specifically to do are coming out - run, herd and jump all day.

[@thomasbodegrim]

Just got an American lab puppy, and man did i go over again and again wether i can really provide the excercise this type of dog needs. Really wish people would do the same before buying a dog,slide would be better for owner and dog.

[@Christopher-vf6kx]

Cool watching prince chiil them both out multiple times so it does not escalate beyond play and into bullying, and check in on her like a boss. The shepherd backed down multiple times without conflict.

[@DOGMAN-ex4is]

Hi Joel, after exercise, dog needs discipline and consistency in guidance and or rules. Keep up the good work.

[@Yeoman7]

I tired dog is a good dog and a good dog is a happy dog. - Steven Hawkins

[@ambiguous9999]

Thank you for these tips Joel. I have a high energy puppy and will use this exercise plan with him. You are so generous with your knowledge and your compassion for this owner shows.

[@sadville13]

How do you not let your dog play with other dogs?

[@donnahymer6441]

I have 2 Australian Cattle Dogs, one is a 9 yr old female and the other is a 3 yr old male. My female is very reactive to other dogs and people, she was extremely well socialized as she was growing up with many friends to play with. At 3 yrs old she injured the CCL in her left rear leg, I couldn't afford the surgery to repair it so with the recommendation of her vet, I kept her crated with several short walks during the day, every day for about 1 yr. It healed nicely according to the vet. Then when she was 4 1/2 yrs old she injured it again. Ever since then she's been super reactive to people and other dogs. How do I get her with other dogs for playtime without re injuring her leg. She plays with my male all the time with constant supervision so she doesn't injure that CCL again.

[@damaristighe3227]

My Corso pup started off as a bodyslam specialist and was obnoxious and challenging when corrected by us in the house. We couldn't trust her behaviour . I was absolutely dreading her growing up. I thought she would be a disaster and need to have a restricted life -I can't physically hold her if she wants to go. Now she's 9 months I'm stunned. She's respectful of dogs and people, she checks in with us and has a fairly solid recall. I find her a breeze to take anywhere - dog parks, beaches. I think a lot of it was she just matured, we also did plenty of playing and training (not enough walking). Always following through calmly is the biggest thing I learned from good trainers like Beckman's. I expect her to get more protective and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it doesn't tip over into anti social. It's a huge thing to have a dog companion without stress and it's my greatest ambition with my dog. We are not there yet, I won't know for another 6 months or so.

[@kathimitchell8981]

I noticed you said no more than 4 hours at a doggy daycare. Please help me with this dilemma… During a work week our Great Dane (almost 7 months) is crated: M/F 6 hrs, W 4 hrs. And T/Th 8 hrs. He can handle it and does good, but I don’t like to leave him so long on T/Th, so we’ve been doing doggy day camp on T/Th. However, this means he’s at camp for those 8 hours. He plays with 8-12 other dogs outside all day. When he comes home, he’s worn out, but also seems over stimulated. He drinks a lot, doesn’t eat much until the next day and seems to forget his manners. Should we continue doggy day camp? Crate instead? Change to 1 day per week? Or keep the same schedule? He is timid to go and the day camp owner said the more he goes the better it will be. What would you suggest? (We have a large yard, a good place to walk him and are active with him when at home, but no other dog interactions at home.) THANK YOU!!

[@jenneab2308]

I thought dog parks were dangerous

[@Flutterby411]

My koolie x border collie is a nightmare to get out of the car at ovals! I make her sit before I unclip and and she's 4 years old and she is finally starting to understand that she won't get to the oval if she barks and rushes on leash - one step at a time. Other places she's better out of the car. That pup needs a "job". My girl is a fetch player and usually she's playing fetch with other dogs (who aren't ball possessive). My friends dogs are her dog friends, so meeting a friend with their dog was the best way for me, I was like this owner and struggled with my dogs hyper-aroused state but she gets to run regularly and has enrichment games at home. Dogs learn the best lessons from their dog friends on how to be better dogs if they have good play mates. The pup in this video is just being a crazy puppy - she's so happy playing! (Ha I'm typing this and you just talk about the job!) My pup is the ball herder...i can throw a few ball in the yard and she'll count them and bring them all back. The owner needs to learn to ignore others' negative comments and give the pup a chance to prove itself at dog parks. It's what I've had to do...and my hyper pup has been liked - whereas it was me who was self conscious when taking her out for runs.

[@kaylaread8048]

This is this kind of dog, who wants to get in a parcour, like policedogs doing it but in a playful way. Don’t know the word for it, but maybe you know what I mean. I’m not a native speaker. Very very intelligent dog. This dog need challenges. This dog needs exercise but not stupide things, in some way mentally stimulated. Very young but very intelligent dog. Like with superintelligent people. These people need also difficult stimulation. Very interesting

[@OAPMrTickle]

My dog (working line Dutch herder) loves chasing a laser pointer. It's the only time that he runs at full speed for 10-15 minutes. He will chase and fetch his ball for hours. I can see a real difference between the 2 exercises. But no matter what I try he doesn't like other dogs apart from one, a Frenchy male. I've been trying for 3 years.

[@pramitaghosh6453]

Great video as always! I'm not sure if it was this video or the other one on this dog Sophie, but you mentioned that more than 4 hours of doggy daycare makes dogs "weird" I think you said. Would you care to elaborate?

[@ashleyzuras8006]

My neighbor above me in the apartments has a dog. Golden retriever and staffy mix. He NEVER takes him outside or to play with other dogs. They had the sister dog but not anymore. It sounds like we live under a bowling alley when the dog runs through their apartment. I’ve tried offering to take his dog out for free. I even got a bunch of stuff for him when he got the puppy. Treat puzzles and chews and things that can help a bored dog BUT the poor thing doesn’t get REAL exercise. 😢

[@fireballfitness170]

You didn't say this explicitly but the calmness may also be due to the fact that the dog has become familiarized with, and desensitized to new environmental stimuli. Actually you do say something almost similar starting at 13:10... That it's the work of figuring out new dogs that tires out the dog... Video also reminded me of the importance of play for two small dogs that lived together. The mental aspect of the play is something I had not thought about. 7:24... The calmness is from mental and physical stimulation... 16:40... A job example for dogs...

[@lambi19]

Ive never seen a dogs tail between their legs yet wanting to play, still engaging and not trying to avoid the situation, care to share your thoughts? its facinating! :) (fun note for me and mb you) I knew nothing about dogs, never had one in the family nor had one myself or even in my surroundings. Got a sibirian husky 8 months ago, think 99% of what Ive learned is from you, no dog classes, no friend who knows it all, just youtube which is 99% you. Oh and I should add, my husky is fucking amazing in every single way, calm yet playful and 0-100 as soon as I release him on command. All of this is because of you so THANK you for that! Awesome videos as always, keep doing you! love it all!

[@mariowunsch1237]

THANK YOU and best whish from germany i have no dogs but i walked 2 and now its much better ps the little one want to attack the 2 years belgian malinois (female) if she plays to rough with him

[@Scraggledust]

My dog is an exact match in spirit and physical build to this dog! Even in the way she plays. I’ve been trying to figure out mental stimulation for mine. Walks, dog parks, toy fetching, interacting…still has boundless energy. If I could afford it and didn’t live far away - I’d be there with my restless rescue. Okay, after watching whole series, this def helps!!! Will start tomorrow!

[@SuperAversion]

Just curious our Vet recommended we keep our puppy out of dog parks till he is 1. Just to avoid having a bad experience with an aggressive dog. She said that could change him for life. We setup plenty of play dates for him with dogs we know but are dog parks okay? How does a person avoid having their puppy attacked?

[@dlwilliamson5644]

If I take my dog out with me on mountain bike rides, is this a job? (I have a VERY young puppy who is not physically ready to be out on the mountain bike trails)

[@pandaosa9]

I know this is an old video, so you may not see this comment. This dog is so much our 3-month-old puppy. He can go and go and go. The 5 minute per month walk rule I saw online did not cut it for this guy, so he's been going much longer. At what age would you recommend allowing a puppy of this age to go be with other dogs to let loose? As his primary person, he's often snapping at me as he has this wild energy that he can't release.

[@randalcore2366]

Huge question where do I take my dog to play with dogs? Dark park is last place I'd take my dog. So many accidents happen there and I just don't feel comfortable in such a place? Or am I mistaken? I have a 5m old blue heeler i got from a nurse who got a him and she works 16 plus hrs shifts etc. 😢he was stuck in a crate. He's grown so much in just a week eith the farm to be on. But we don't have another dog nor a healthy place to take him to play with new dogs. 😕 any advice on places etc?

[@cdm9011]

Dogs were bred to work with humans. That is what fulfills dogs mentally and physically. A bad walk is not it, throwing a ball is not it. Train the dog, develop that relationship and bond and work with your dogs. That is all they want in the world. Once you have that, where your dog is able to off leash and calm everywhere, you can give your dog the best life ever. This advice of letting untrained and energetic dogs that have zero handler relationship just run around with random dogs will do nothing for the dog. Tiring them out is not training. I really dislike this advice when there is no actual training happening.

[@kellys6164]

That is such a cute dog.

[@wrm2882]

@Beckman's Dog Training, could you please make a video on how to adjust a dog who has major dominance issues but needs this type of exercise for their athletic capabilities? My dog has been cut off from this type of exercise but needs it so badly, however because she has been cut off when given the chance she goes way too hard right off the bat.

[@youtubeblogger3088]

A few things I think are worth saying regarding dog ownership. First: If your not prepared to walk your dog every day unless there's a legitimate reason say illness or unforseen circumstances then is it fair to bring a dog in to that lifestyle? Kids have to go to school and dogs have to be walked. It's a big commitment. Second: Please choose the right dog for your energy levels. If your not an active person that doesn't enjoy being outside for a fee hours a day then don't get a high energy dog. There are many smaller breeds that are happy to have a 30 minute walk a day and a run in the park. Third: Why would you bring a dog in to your life and home if your not prepared to commit to training and socialising your dog from day one right throughout its life? So many if not all of these sessions wouldn't need to happen if owners took the time to educate themselves and their dogs while still in the puppy stages. It's different if you bring a rescue dog home that has issues but in that instance you need to ask yourself if your qualified to train and be a responsible owner to that dog. Four: Every dog must be allowed to play off lead and with other dogs regularly. In my experience I've found it is the owner who is afraid that the dog will not come back or the dog will snap or bite. That excuse is lame because it takes us back to the owner not spending the time to educate themselves or to train their dogs adequately. How will a dog trust you if you don't trust it? Why would a dog come back if you never let it off the lead in the first place and it manages to slip the lead? In my opinion, recall training is more important than sit, stay and roll over. All these issues with misbehaving dogs can more than likely be traced back to the owners lack of confidence, lack of education, lack of training and laziness. Dogs are not born aggressive they learn it.

[@pjstar2009]

On carrying weight, be careful not to put more weight on them than is safe, especially a young dog. Ask your vet and stick by that weight limit bec it's not the heaviest weight that's good, it's the work of carrying that's good. Is this dog part hound and border collie? Pay note to what the breeds Only to determine the high level of energy. This dog had so much energy yet so much fear, look at all the times her tail was tucked. Best to all.

[@damiensintes3078]

Great Video, I take both my German Shepards to parks and they play on the Jungle Gym and love the slides. They also have their own backpacks and carry their own food, water, and treats. I also let them run in fields next to the levee system.

[@JanetHaydenBishop]

We have a puppy border collie. At what age can I take her for walks and to the park? She just gets so excited for every person and dog she sees. She just has to jump all over them.

[@domitaly85]

I Have a 2 year old White German shepherd and he has so much Energy!!! When I take him to the park for an hour he's Such a calmer and chiller dog all dogs need to get all that energy and Stress out We need to really put ourselves in there position!!! My dog is so different when we leave the park.

[@aidaja]

hanging with extended family for a week, kids running around, babys crying, 7+ adults generally ignoring my dog, complete shift in behaviour and expectations. She wasn't problematic per say before, but still a significant shift in attitude and behaviour. Doubled the next occasion we had to all hang around. Diversifying experience for your dog comes back with so many benefits everytime. I know this, yet it still amazes me everytime I see a new shift.

[@isaack8453]

So grateful I found your videos. It’s slowly sinking in. It feels simple when you watch but learning to apply things really takes practice. I have a chow/husk and a husk puppy. Our older husk recently died and it makes me appreciate my dogs more. Again thank you so much for explaining so things so in depth.

[@erindavis9303]

My dog use to be super friendly with other dogs and then we moved and now he is being a bully to other dogs and i don’t know what to even do at this point. I’ve tried bringing him to dog parks and daycares in our new city and he has failed the interviews which is new because he was in daycare in our home town. Any and all advice is great

[@Brian_Leca]

Leca is trained to run on a treadmill during winter and rainy days. The rest of the year we have long walks and Leca is trained to chase her laser.

[@ΚωνσταντίνοςΚομνιανός-ξ7π]

Hello sir great video as always I just want to make a question how much the fear period lasts? I mean from what month to what month?

[@TheKenjondoe]

Is there a video showing what to look out for when taking your dog to a dog park for the first time. Like how your dog should behave, and what to look for to avoid dog fight?

[@cordywitt6400]

Great dog, but is that the right owner for such an energetic puppie. I doubt it. Nevertheless I wish them all the best. 🙂

[@mangisty1007]

I don’t trust dog parks they can pick up bad habits and some dog owners are not responsible or pay attention….too scary!

[@BradHutchings]

I have the Boxer girl version of this dog, but now almost 4 years old. Doggy day care 2-3 times a week drains her down to reasonable energy, and I should be taking her to the large dog park a couple times a week as well. The athletic ones are so fun to watch! Really cool to have that dog at the dog park.

[@Mitch_Ryder]

Great video, Joel….thanks!

[@elizabethhallett5060]

what is it with larger dogs sniffing smaller dogs intrusively?