Two dogs who hate each other meet

Learn the process to get two leash reactive dogs who dislike each other to be friends
Detailed leash reactivity video • Training a rescue from...

[@pamelawalsh8153]

I really like that you aren't coddling her to get her to relax. When people coddle their nervous dogs they are inadvertently reinforcing the nervous behavior.

[@TheMinimalistTherapist]

Today my previously leash reactive rescue dog successfully met my friend's 2 excitable Cockerpoos with me saying "Do you want to go meet your FRIENDS!?" In Joel's tone, complete with American accent. I'm very much English. 🤣😂 My friend thought I was nuts.

[@drewd2]

LOL!

[@jameschild1321]

Awesome

[@rachelm7525]

Who cares? If it works..🙂👍

[@TheMinimalistTherapist]

@@rachelm7525 Exactly! And once I explained the context of the joke we had a good laugh.

[@christinag.2137]

I love that phrase because it sets the tone for the encounter although I haven’t had the opportunity to use it yet:)

[@Flippokid]

This is a fantastic guide. There's nothing better than non-edited videos showing the process. Camera person did great too.

[@targetsunshine6060]

I love it when Joel demonstrates the stance and the pop. I want to get a leash for the kids and be ready to pop!! Lol 😂🤣😂🤣 ( I don’t have kids or any pets I’m kidding. Don’t come for me)

[@manu-tonyo9654]

I didn't realise why I was good with animals till I learnt some MA and started recognising the patterns. Time and History, I assume every body under 25 has this knowledge, and let's look after those souls when they are free. EDIT I cant even decipher what the fk I wrote, fkkit, We are all insane by social design anyway.

[@Raethiance]

@@manu-tonyo9654 it was a good weekend eyo? 🍹😆

[@songbird2g2]

7:51 “she’s like ‘Hell, No…’” Joel, you’re too funny.

[@marcusbusekrus8966]

I love this guy. He's so real and not preachy. He always shows you the process from scratch. I can't stand the videos that edit out the process, failures, and/or frustrating moments. That's exactly the stuff I need to see to learn from.

[@tahjglasper7526]

For the inexperienced viewers them walking together at the end doesn’t mean they’re friends now it just means the process of them being desensitized to each other is working it still takes time and even then they might still not actually like each other but you’re building your tolerance

[@lillieberger2883]

My 125 lb Shepherd is super reactive. I won’t have him meet strange dogs, but I have been practicing getting him to pay more attention to me and ignore the other dogs. Usually, if it’s a calm dog walking by, he’s been very good, obeys commands, keeps on walking.. If the other dog is reactive first, he wants to drag me across the street and go at it. Yesterday I was walking him and my daughters husky on the trail and around the corner comes a couple with a doodle. We pull off to a space on the side and let them continue past us and their dog goes insane, my husky puppy (1yo) gets excited and is jumping around, this too usually sets my dog off, but I told him to sit and he looked at me and I praised him. He seemed very happy with himself. There’s a first time for everything.

[@pmlm1571]

Jade is my dog--towards all dogs. Will watch this again with many thanks.

[@alisha_madariaga]

As far as my own personal situation with my dogs goes, this is without a doubt the most helpful video to date. This was great and very applicable for my “real life” scenario .

[@smalls970]

If I hadn't seen 100+ of your vids I wouldn't believe it! Top 10 clips for sure!!

[@franram7426]

I like long clips.... Thanks Joel. I know these clips don't make themselves. You put in a lot of work for me to push ONE BUTTON and enjoy coffee.

[@missonmanband19]

Omg this video is a perfect situation of how my reactive female Doberman acts and it’s hard to settle her down. Thank you for showing me how to use all your methods on calming her down. I know I can do this kind of meeting now during our neighborhood walks where she guards dogs, people and kids on bikes. Thank you Joel. I’ve saved this video so I can refresh my techniques.

[@jeannedeni4947]

This is excellent! Working through a difficult situation -So nice to know the practical aspects needed for a successful meeting and what to do when there is a reaction. Love this!!

[@Court132]

Needed this because Jade is literally my Pit. Thank you!

[@peks4924]

This video turned out perfect for all of us who can relate because the dog was reacting (cooperating for us viewers🤣) every time it gets close! Really showing us what to do and how the meeting is not necessary if the dogs are not ready!!! Thank you!

[@oscarsilva5447]

IMO this was the best real world video closest to what I experience with my Kanelo boy. I would love more videos just like this with two reactive dogs walking by each other and or meeting. I agree with Joel 100% when it comes to the gentle leader. It's a game changer. The only thing my boy reacts to better or as well is a prong collar. We are working to use the prong as little as possible. More videos just like this please!! IMO the best video Joel has in his library!!

[@alisha_madariaga]

I second this

[@marciebushman5668]

By far the best and most informative video on dog meeting

[@giladyassur]

The most significant improvement seemed to be when you started praising Jade for calmness on top of the corrections. Reassurance from you reduced her stress

[@cleanpowerelectric]

Thank you for such a good demonstration of such a nuanced technique. I just recruited a friend and her dog to help me teach my highly reactive boy to meet appropriately. I’ve been getting him (and me too) ready for weeks and I am so excited to try this!

[@gabriellaeaton8400]

What a good Jade, she worked so hard. That was tough for her… miraculous, you do it again💪🏼 thank you so much for the videos learning so much!!🙏🏼

[@Moonflowers11]

Joel breaks it down: "The gentle leader moves the part with the teeth." LOL

[@topcatwarrior]

It makes me happy when you are working with a stubborn and willful dog because I have two of them. I always gain insight that is very helpful with my two girls.👏

[@barkbros123]

Great video brother, there’s many owners that think their dogs is just a human person dog …. And never try to get over that barrier. It’s usually the smaller dog that react aggressively out of fear. The more videos you see the better dog owner you become m. Once again thanks for another banger 💪💪🙏🏻

[@famellies--313-Beatmaker]

If you did read my comment I sent the other day this landed at the perfect time as only a couple of days until I go and attempt to bring the rescue dog bk to my house where I already have one family dog.. Thanks for this content.. Fingers xed for me ayeee.....

[@reflexology52welsh48]

I’ve shared so many of your videos with ppl , love your work!

[@michaelmuller6302]

wonderful. What a result in the last video. Makes me hopefull for my Australian shepard Bilbo, occasionally freaking out towards some dogs exactly like this dog. So great to see this unedited full video. It´s like Tina sang: "youre simply the best!" "Youe re better than all the rest ;)

[@lindahomerealtor5461]

Joel, showing this longer correction/training process - with you doing the corrections - makes this video one of favorites!! Thank you for sharing and all the work putting together these posts.

[@drewd2]

Sometimes I think Carly thinks you're a little crazy. The look on her face at 15:19 was priceless.

[@BDTraining]

All my trainers think I’m a little crazy😜

[@vikingdogmanship]

@@BDTraining It's a good thing👌

[@dlmsarge8329]

This is such an excellent video! Packed with examples of what to look for and how to deal with those unwanted behaviors. It really demonstrated the need for multiple, gradual steps to get where you want to be.

[@relaxingpets]

Excellent video and awesome advice! You can tell the dogs have a great trainer.

[@thefella131]

Just what I was looking for. Thanks Joel 👍

[@Msfelixthecatz]

I love your channel!! Grats on nearing 100k subs!!

[@maddyhall4171]

It’s great to watch you work!

[@gretasimmons8987]

Wow this guy knows what he’s talking about! 👍

[@luluramos2981]

Wow! This just helped me a lot. I kept thinking I was overdoing the pulling and started to feel bad for our dog since he is small. Yet he is like this and more. Thank you !

[@Left-Right-Hook]

Agree 100% as to the gentle leader for intros. I don’t use it for basic obedience, but it’s gold for the exact reasons stated here.

[@helenathiel912]

So good to see how you handle an actual freak out!!

[@rachaelmcculley712]

love you intro and the music, btw! I've been watching your videos for a yr or maybe two and always wanted to say that.

[@jillsorbera7247]

My favorite parts are where u pretend to be the puppydog🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️ This was awesome because u explained everything u were thinking and doing plus the dog's behavior was pointed out and explained. I also loved that Carli suggested passes and u went with her idea. It might be nice to show a slo-mo recap of the dog behavior right after u say what it was cuz I have to rewind/replay several times to be able to see what u were talking about. (could be just me lol) U guys rock!!! 🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️

[@rdwilander]

She was trying so hard near the end to keep focus on you and ignoring the other dog...interesting that she seemed to default a few times to the "down" position on her own which seemed to help relax herself

[@theresevanwyk2000]

Thank you so much for this realistic, unvarnished video. If our dogs were perfect already, we wouldnt be here watching swotting up how to change our own behaviour and expectations; and how to guide our misbehaving dogs. Bless you for having the courage to show how hard it can be.

[@beverlycole4836]

Thank you for this amazing video!! The BEST!!

[@lauramkhitaryan1514]

That malinoa just got a new point of view at his enemy. And the enemy appeared to be a surprisingly nice guy. A good parent's job of showing that point of view is performed PERFECTLY. pam- para-pam-pam----pampam

[@Shellnbaby]

I love this video, very clearly stated on what steps to take. You can tell they're both great dogs they just don't like each other for some reason. Not all people like each other either, no big deal, but we all need to be civil with each other.

[@hollyrealact]

Sooooo helpful…I’ll be using this in the full field in the national park we have started training in for distance purposes (he’s feisty with ALL dogs) but this makes sense!. So far he needs LOTS of space between. 😳

[@philcannizzaro7512]

Excellent video! As for the final bit with the dogs walking together, my dog will often do fine if I meet up with a friend and we just start walking and work the dogs closer. Within 1/4 mile they're walking side by side and grabbing the occasional sniff. But if I try and do a formal meeting there is bound to be a freakout.

[@debbiedaley1609]

It’s hard work to get a well-behaved dog

[@sportysbusiness]

Brilliant, thank you.

[@TheMinimalistTherapist]

Gentle Leaders FOR THE WIN.

[@stephanygates6491]

Excellent to watch the progress.

[@kathynielsen1661]

Awesome video, very helpful. Thank you so much.

[@karenhill8641]

A brilliant video amazing result thank you for sharing this with us 😊

[@susanal1527]

i love this video, especially the turnaround to calm her down and getting her attention back at you. how you show this is very useful In my experience instead of facing each other its easier to start with a walk together starting from a distance and working up to walk next to each other and during they slowly start trusting and bonding together. eventually they walk so close they sniff each others butts on long leash walking. so they meet each other on their own time and not because a stranger comes up to them wanting to sniff them. My girl is not good with strange dogs especially when they're walking up to her but she does sometimes pull to meet a dog she sees and some times freaks out before or during meeting so i rather start walking with strangers and in the beginning if they want to smell her she will growl and snap at them after 5 min and a proper correction when snapping she will just growl and sprint forward and another 5 minutes they are smelling the same bush even had a gsd once that was really in her face and trying to get a reaction from her by being annoyingly playful but she would just ignore the other dog and walk around i love this tactic i found out because she doesn't meet enough dogs I don't trust her off leash with other dogs and facing other dogs she will react over and over again this way she has some positive experiences with other dogs

[@mauracassidy1762]

You made them into an informal pack in a pack walk - all moving in the same direction - you can also witness this similar type of dynamic if you ever see or go on a large sponsored dog walk. They walk alongside or one behind the other - all in the same direction and get used to each other's scents in the air and on bushes & grass & trees etc. It avoids - the face to face - meet - with all the pent up excitement and hormone rush - which can often trigger aggressive behaviour in one or both dogs. However, let us not forget the attitude of the owner / walker as pack leader is always super important - if they are a strong confident leader their dog and even other people's dogs will show respect and know they are lower down the pecking order in the pack and will look to the person for direction. Too many owners have abdicated their responsibility as pack leaders and instead act like bystanders or worse, they think they must always praise and force treats onto their dogs - even for displaying bad behaviour - thereby reinforcing it - no wonder so many dogs are surrendered or dumped as being untrained, out of control and therefore unwanted !

[@gem9561]

Hi Joel I'm struggling with a husky/akita with listening to commands this helps tremendously

[@TZ2nd]

Youve got an enemies to lovers tory starting

[@jenniferrothschild4329]

You’re a GOD! Thank you🐾

[@uns3cur3]

This is the closest dog to Ruby that you have shown to date..

[@susanmckernan4644]

Great demo🤗

[@HeatherRattray-lb8uj]

Thank you.

[@albertobettinardi7964]

great Joel....hallo from italy following you

[@Sentientdreamer]

Hi Joel, is it only the microscopic movements they sense? I'm wondering about smells and energy as well? So appreciate your approach and these videos ❣️

[@kelleycaptain73]

This is the one I’ve been needing. My isn’t aggressive but flips out wanting to meet other dogs.

[@terridavis9278]

This is one of the best videos yet ! I could see and understand the butt thing and how the dog has to be "with you". The dog owner needs to be able to read their dog and be aware of what is happening around them so they are prepared and can control their dog when passing another dog on a walk even if you have to cross the street. Not all dogs are going to like other dogs.

[@michelematice1050]

Your turf is so crunchy! 😂

[@richardstanks6454]

He’s great n Prince n bosoco lovely

[@kevywilliams3304]

HE TREATS THE OTHER PEOPLE LIKE ASSES TOO !!!!!!!!! This MAN NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF !

[@luistiago5121]

Good session.

[@amexred]

I’m gonna have to watch this multiple times . I really need to utilize this technique for two huskies .

[@robertdillon9989]

Amazing !

[@aldrinjulio4165]

Joel, I like your videos very informative and unedited, learn so much from you since the first time I watched your video. If I can share you my 2 cents, in this video the brown dog you handling isn't having problem with paying attention to you but rather her fear of safety overwhelming the conscious of being obedience to you. In the end of the video we can see them being next to each other but if pay attention closely, the crux of the issue which was the tension among them wasn't really resolved. we noticed 2 things. 1. the whole time they close to each other, towards end of video, the brown dog eyes locked in to you. To me, the exercise didn't manage to change her perceive of safety towards the black dog but rather, being suppressed by constant correction for every time she being reactive to the black dog. 2. 16:06 is very good where you asked the black dog to give her back to the brown dog, giving back to them means "I trust you." However, this only last for 10 seconds, 16:16 the black dog stand up and return to the front facing the brown dog: hence showing the feeling of safety and trust between them isn't yet fully established. Totally acceptable, especially since these 2 dogs have previous history of aggression and being tensed to each other. Furthermore, like you mentioned in the beginning, this isn't the most ideal way. I think this video fully demonstrate how human can control dog reactive dog by being in charge and being the "boss." However, since this method isn't purely desensitize the aggression between them, human in this kind of settings have to be 100% ready, since just a little "wrong" body language from either dog can be misinterpreted and trigger a fight.

[@shawnpeters4784]

Great video. I have a leash reactive dog. Trying to get your methods

[@sergeboivin566]

Great advice and technique. The problem I am dealing with is that with some dogs, mine will start to go crazy aggressive as soon as he sees them even at the other end of the street, a few hundred feet away. When he gets like this, a tug, or even grabbing his collar doesn't do anything. It's like he is in a rage/trance and will definitely bite me if I let him (happened a few times). It's very hard to calm him down, until the other dog is far and out of sight. :-(

[@kd1g130]

❤SO GOOD IF YOU HAVE PATIENCE AND ENDURANCE !

[@angelaratzay9034]

Don't get a dog if you lack patience and consistency.

[@morty_911]

Great video! Your method of loose leash walking works wonders for me and my dog! Unfortunately it’s not always such a controlled environment like it is in your backyard. When I get out the door with my dog it’s people everywhere, lots of traffic, it’s very loud. And of course the dog my dog hates the most comes directly around the corner. Doesn’t happen every day, but when it happens it’s bad. Nowhere to retreat, no possibility to work our way towards the trigger. Just two crazy dogs flipping out. But we are planning to move out of the city and hopefully things get a little more relaxed soon.

[@oscarsilva5447]

I'm with you my friend. You described what I go through on the regular. Working through my boys leash reactivity. I'm trusting the process and banking on it slowly working with Joel's methods.

[@User7688.--_]

Binge-watch all his videos. There are many teachings in each video, more than what the video's title says. The methods will come together for you. Remember, it all starts in your house before you even get to your front door. They have to graduate from that point before they even get to your door. They have to graduate from the door opening before you even step outside your door.

[@csuanfa]

One thing: You should write somewhere, that "if you not sure what you do, ask for help from a profesionell!", or something like that. Bc. most people dont know how to handle the leash properly (and the dogs in general), and so it can be bad, very bad.

[@dreamgaits]

Yes, a loose leash does not need to be five miles long. It just shouldn't be tight and tense. It does give me the willies though to see corrections done with a "gentle leader". I know someone who gave their dog permanent spinal injury correcting with a gentle leader. They were never intended to be used for sharp correction. I hate them and would never use them. Halters are for horses.

[@bbycherub2420]

Damn he must've done it hard and straight back. Poor dog. I think Joel should correct more gently at least a little more, but at least he corrects a little to the left or right. My dog corrects himself a lot when he lunges and the head halter moves his head a bit to the side.

[@yourmother6940]

dont blame it on the tool, blame it on the person. unless the tool is downright abusive then its definitely not at fault, just the handler.

[@dreamgaits]

@@yourmother6940 Problem is most people are ignorant about using tools, they get mad, the correction gets strong. the head gets jerked around, the spine gets injured. I would never use a head halter on a dog. That's just my humble opinion.

[@yourmother6940]

@@dreamgaits true true

[@User7688.--_]

@@dreamgaits, I believe there are people that have more common sense then you give credit to him, and 99.6 subscribers that believe he would never have them use something that would be so easily detrimental to any dog. Common sense is real. How many of his videos have you watched?

[@nickrod7339]

great video your methods have worked for me, one thing I haven't see you make a video for is what I am dealing with. My dog running up in front of my feet and laying down and tripping me when I am walking and doesn't move when told, any tips to prevent the dogs from running in front and tripping me when she is off leash in the back yard. breed German shepherded / beagle mix very submissive playful dog lays down when approached and petted

[@ltpdogtraining6325]

Jade was like the "elephant in the living room' with Denali(sp?) doing everything in her power to avoid trouble, not knowing that that very behavior was part of what 'triggers' the bully in Jade. Jade looks like she is so full of pent-up energy, she doesn't know what to do with herself. This video shows immense progress with impulse control for Jade, who seems completely obsessed with fighting Denali.

[@skywongsuwan365]

Best videos bar non

[@tracy3364]

I'm amazed at this video he does it with such ease when she lunges...my german shephard doesn't like any other dogs she barks lunges everytime we go past one... if she goes ahead of me in a walk I pop the lead and she's fantastic now she walks lovely but I can't get her past a dog she's so strong she's almost had me over...I will just try again but the loose lead I just can't seem to get it

[@IridiumZero]

Carly is 🔥

[@lisakitteridge8439]

Joel - can I ask why you don't use "good girl" the first few times Jade walked past the other dog without reacting, so she was clear that was the behaviour you wanted? I think it was around 14 mins before you gave her the first good girl. Would really like to know why you chose the moment you did to praise her. I have a reactive rescue and think I maybe praise him too much, so would like to understand why you didn't praise her at the start when she managed to not react, and why you chose the moment you did to praise her. Thanks!

[@leopardstar6004]

He didn't praise her because she didn't look good. Watch her body language. Ears up shoulders forward hard staring eyes that always lead to the reaction. You don't want to praise the "build up" to the reaction otherwise she is going to think it's OK. Joel gives those many corrections to help her brain stop the stiffness and hard staring. In the beginning Jade is ready to spring. At the end she is much more relax and desensitized to the other dog. If you can't get rid of the build up you can't get rid of the reacting.

[@eagle003]

I’d say it’s because the first “method” was the corrections and when she learned that she had to pay attention to Joel, he reinforced that behaviour. Corrections to get to look to him, good girl to reinforce her intent to look at Joel where he is. (I guess)

[@WayneLandry]

If it's where I believe you saw this in the video (without a tag) it was because Jade still had that hard focus /stare on the black dog, which is what he spent the few mins after explaining what he really looking for, which is to have a more aloof focus on the surroundings than on the other dog.

[@chiefhokie]

I'm wondering if it's because Jade finally looked/focused on him and not so much on the dog? She seems to be checking-in with him a lot more at that point than earlier on where she didn't react but was still fixated on the other pup. But I'm curious as well!

[@lillieberger2883]

@@leopardstar6004 excellent answer

[@shirinw]

Lots of trainers here in europe say that the gentle leader can be dangerous for the dogs neck/spine if the dog flys away from you and you then give a correction (or the dog gives itself a correction as you d say :-) As you have a lot of experience with the gentle leader ... any thoughts on that?

[@sallyostling]

A beautiful example of "handling". That's a big thing the majority of dog owners don't understand. A dog walk is an exercise for both of you. Can you properly handle your dog? Probably not. This is a good place to start to learn.

[@sallyostling]

Also Jade..."but Joel, that's the dog that talked smack about me on Facebook".

[@itsragz2847]

I’ve seen 2 dogs going mad either side of a glass door, soon as it was opened they didn’t know what to do 😂

[@StayAtHomeMeme]

What do you do if the dog is big and doesn’t seem to care about corrections like that. My 9 month old German Shepard barely even registers corrections butt touches, etc. I’ve ordered a gentle leader. But how do you train a dog who doesn’t get affected by corrections?

[@MrLSalazar714]

Muy bien 👍🏽

[@latarciaragland3858]

That's Great😂😂❤

[@blindpro6404]

Amazing, just the reposition and reprogram her. Great video

[@saanketthite5275]

Hi Beckman, I am Saanket from India and I love watching your videos and your Training session. I need help in getting my two dog's together along. They just at each other when ever they see each other and they have been in fights too. I will appreciate your help in this.

[@BarracudaB68]

When Jade reacted @17:17 what was the reason for not popping her then when she was corrected when she reacted at other times?

[@dogmumma10]

My dog does this and I have recently noticed his tail wagging when he has lunged at and unfamiliar dog and also does what seems to be play bows but with that bark/growl/whine thing. Can you confirm that it's dog aggression or frustration? He's so much like Jade behaviour-wise in this clip.

[@mackeep3060]

What is the lead you use? Any link to it please?

[@geostorm9351]

Awesome video. I’m having the same problem with my amstaff. First of all I can’t get him to stop pulling. The gentle leader is working but slowly. Do you have anything on how to get a dog to relax in a car. My goes nuts specially if he sees a dog. Whines and moves and just can’t relax. Tried all kinds of things.

[@User7688.--_]

Yes, he has a video on getting dogs to relax in the car Binge-watching all his videos helped me a lot! Everything came together for me. I’ve learned so much from each video. There’s so much more than what the title reads

[@joharold5330]

Hi Joel I was wondering if you can please help me 🙏🤞 I have a Toy Poodle who will be 2 next month who is like this but with pretty much every dog or now person that comes near us no matter where we are. Went to buy a head halter for her but with a tiny snout & only tiny doggy they were too big for her 🫣 Can you please help me find the right training/walking gear for her to give her these corrections 🙏🤞🐶🐾

[@vyle5933]

Do you have any tips for when your dog constantly bites the leash and mouths at it? He's not aggressive biting but playful biting it. He wants to play tug. So It gets hard to leash walk/correct because he'll just turn around and put it in his mouth.

[@brookedcolon1455]

I have a question. Is teaching a dog to not look at a dog while they're passing counterproductive if eventually their supposed to meet? I ask because, my dog is dominant and I wonder if Im sending the message that this other dog is worth fearing/bad/not good by popping him to focus on me whenever he looks at the other dog. Would that not make him double down on going after the dog once we work up to getting them next to each other? Genuine question

[@Jstorm2320]

Question I have a 2 yr old pitbull mixed with a boxer and border collie that does t really get along with other dogs and is hyper going to meet my border collie who is 12 yrs old and hasn't gotten along with other dogs and barely sees other dog what can I do

[@k91985]

Our dog instead on bowing to play he just leaps straight on to the other dog