How to handle your protective dog and i'm very direct with a client

[@T3ddyRuxp1n]

I am a contractor, whenever I work in a home with a dog I always ask the owner to shake my hand or initiate some sort of non threatening physical contact. Works very well, problem is I see so many dog owners that have scared dogs because THE OWNER is fearful. Calming down a dog starts with calm owner.

[@anthonygiorod2314]

Poolguy here, I agree man with the physical contact. It makes a big deal. Gotta love the owners who swear their dogs are friendly while they snarl at you through the fence

[@mikefrost1312]

MOST dogs really won't do anything though lol especially if it's just a house pet & the owner is right there & has let you/brought you into the property. barking is just their way of telling the owner someone's there, or they're just trying to tell you to go away because they don't WANT to bite you! Dogs that REALLY want to attack you, will typically just sit & watch you hoping you get close enough.

[@waltersobchack8886]

All bad dogs have bad owners.

[@mikefrost1312]

@@waltersobchack8886 false... Some bad dogs just have bad genetics & are unstable! No matter what you do, not gonna turn an unstable dog into a "good" dog

[@Schwabian]

Similar to todays anxious smothering parents

[@johnfisher1021]

Update on Ace - I have gotten him involved in playing some of the games kzbin.infoUgkxECnmSvBSv_NGWx4_ChD73pF3NYZwI2F3 and I can see a difference in his confidence already! My other dog played along and he became intrigued - now its a daily part of our routine - about 3 times a day we do the shell game and the muffin tin game. I am so grateful for coming upon your training techniques!

[@damiana4360]

This a virus don't click on this link!!!

[@LammyHowl]

My Dad, a dog trainer, always tells men in relationships who want a dog to choose one based on how the wife/girlfriend feels about the dog because, most of the time, she is the one who will be with the dog. This video is a great example of why Dad has that rule. Thank you, owners, for being so brave and willing to find a solution, and thank you Joel!

[@GayTruckDriver]

I dont know, the dog usually follows the man of the house in my experience.

[@judymiller5154]

​@@GayTruckDriverhubby and I trade - last dog was his choice, his responsibility, his care and training, with me helping. Current dog is mine, with him helping. He sometimes disagrees, but always ends with "your dog, your rules". He says I spoil her being on the couch, but I'm pickier in some commands ("come" always means close front-sit NOW, he often repeats commands "off-off" or combines like "stay down") BTW we both chose labs 😁

[@masonarmand8988]

@@judymiller5154 That's terrible, and gross you let your dog run your couch

[@judymiller5154]

@@masonarmand8988 Why? I have a washable cover on the couch. I'm sitting on the couch, having my coffee first thing, and my Millie is sleeping beside me with her head on my lap...she is a great joy and comfort to me.

[@crossanddream2]

​@@masonarmand8988whats wrong about it? My family lets our dogs up on the couch and bed, so do friends who owned dogs. They don't care since its not like they sre ruining the couch or anythin

[@Kentuz92]

I like that Joel does the voice over and clarifies that he feels like every party was at fault, even himself. - Because he knows he put himself in a situation where he was within range of the dog but was willing to take the risk because he had already judged that the dog would not bite. Cool video with a really nice dog and an owner that cares, she just needs some guidance.

[@TPinesGold]

• Pro hosting scheduled consult at his facility. • Young, untrained dog. • First time dog owner, completely transparent about lack of experience, lack of instinct and history of fear of dogs. Who is responsible for setting the stage for success? Mistakes happen. Let's be honest about accountability. "Don't shame the owner", he says.

[@bethwasserman2882]

Not at all. She's in way over her head.

[@scottrobertson9788]

@TPunesGold this is a very insightful comment, well done! I think he should be congratulated for not editing out that interaction but describing it as A little bit her fault and a little bit his is nonsense. Shouting ‘Lady!’ at the client and berating her for allowing the dog into his space was completely unprofessional. Of course she would assume that he would have given her instructions if he wanted her to handle the dog differently.

[@mintchimp4203]

@@scottrobertson9788 i think it did a few good things actually...it made her accountable for her dog, it set the tone of his "no nonsense" brand, and most importantly, it basically shows exactly how this lady has been training her dog. she knows her dog isnt great with new people, and let her dog get to him without even noticing/paying attention

[@bw4048]

@@scottrobertson9788 couldn’t agree more

[@dnache7553]

“I don’t like it.” “We don’t care.” Sounds similar to a conversation I had with my children. 😂

[@UnifiedFriends]

Did you pull on the leash as they moved recklessly, ohh wait 😂

[@asp1213]

Reaction of the first four minutes: I did get a little chuckle over Joel protecting his ummm "region" lol Second, sometimes I get a little frustrated with owners that get guarding breeds and don't really know what that means. I think I would have had the same reaction of 'lady why would you let him do that!?!' The thing that sets this owner apart from so many others is that she is there for help. Most don't even realize that they need help until it's too late. I didn't have the same issue with my dogs, but I did have a serious issue that humbled me, so no judgment on this owner! Kudos to this owner for realizing she needs help while he's still young too. I'm looking forward to seeing this dog improve.

[@drewd2]

This is exactly what Joel didn't want you to do. Joel said that we don't know their situation. Maybe they live in a dangerous neighborhood, as an example. Also, what her and her husband want seem to be at odds, and there is a fine line that can be found, but it's difficult. She wants a more friendly dog and he wants a guard dog. It sounds like they knew what they were getting and knew what that meant to me.

[@asp1213]

@@drewd2 you didn't read what I said. I said it was the reaction of the first four minutes and that I sometimes got frustrated by owners that got guarding breeds etc. until something happened with my own dogs and I was humbled and it changed my perspective. I also gave kudos to the owners for taking the initiative to get help. I'm not sure how that was bad? I post on this channel all the time and I don't pick on owners, so if that sentiment wasn't clear than I apologize, I don't pick on owners on this channel, period.

[@drewd2]

@@asp1213 Don't worry, I read it. He said this is not the right time to talk about whether a guarding breed was correct for the owner or not and then that's exactly what you talked about.

[@asp1213]

@@drewd2 I think your interpretation or perception of what I said is off or you just feel like starting a fight. So we are going to have to agree to disagree.

[@andreasvedeler80]

@@drewd2 Shut up

[@adriyo2]

He presents training in 7 days. Each of 7 items are commands that he believes a dog should know. They are presented in part ii of the book kzbin.infoUgkxK8-VQWpYThx4IC6MiIvb6VS1ebTzzdxq . The parts of the guideare divided: part i know your dog part ii the seven commands part iii cures for 7 behavior problems. Each chapter presents a topic, a dog's story, and a "what to do". It was written simply and you can jump from chapter to chapter to review anything as needed.

[@terridavis9278]

Thank you owner for bringing your dog to Joel so we all can learn. Great video. Beautiful dog.

[@bordercolliesdownunder7245]

Well said🤗

[@scwheeler24]

You don’t see those very often

[@catherineabramson5460]

Bless her heart, the owner is really on a different planet from her dog. So much communication is needed.

[@markschwartz7480]

I'm not sure he gives her enough credit. A trainer is there to train people, too. How did he figure she couldnt learn what to do if he taught her? As a first time dog owner who probably couldnt afford a guy like Beckman, instead of learning from him in person I've been forced to watch a million videos (thanks for the vids, Beckman!) read a bunch of books, and try & err. The self deprication is a business tactic. He cant insult her if he wants her money. Did he sense something low IQ and loaded with cash in her? Possibly it was allowing her agressive dog on a leash near his nuts that screamed stupid and her ability to afford him that screamed boarder, 'cause I've seen dogs with much more issues not board. Or maybe she just made a rookie mistake and he decided not to train her. Hey, he's human. Let your aggressive dog near my nuts I'm gonna take you for everything I can. I've heard you men are really sensitive about that area.

[@LethalRain9]

Ok pickme

[@jasminesingh1863]

Just say you dont have a trianed dog ​@@LethalRain9

[@Kateyliss_]

My Giant was my first own dog at the age of 18, o'boy was it fun and challenging, I couldn't have gotten a more perfect first dog for me. He always kept me thinking and getting creative, giving me the drive and motivation to study and read even more, finally I could unleash my passion since being a toddler. We went on journeys together and took on new challenges. Thanks to his tough nature he was very forgiving, so I could easily do over and do right. Once he got old I thought of our journey togheter, and I said to him "You were put here so I could get my things together, you knew all this all along didn't you. You were just waiting for me, you just needed me to get ready. You were the one challenging me, not the other way around.". His gentle eyes pierced my soul almost as he said "Yes young lady, you got that right.". I'm about to be 37 soon and I still honor him and I'm so grateful to have had him in my life, my best friend. I can't wait for her to blossom with this dog, this dog is awesome, he's just waiting for her, he's ready, just tell him what to do and he's on his way. I wish her all luck. I'm happy that they met you, and thank you for another great video, as always.

[@dogs24165]

LOVE your comment so much! The Giant with the white in my pic is my first. He truly is a once-in-a-lifetime dog. He's my #SoulPet!

[@KiraSieni]

Tears in my eyes reading this.

[@RealDallasFed]

Well, that's just absolutely adorable.

[@leahdresser2290]

Love Giants. Very headstrong, but very intelligent and trainable. Being direct with owners is one of the hardest parts of dog training. Maybe THE hardest part. I wish that it was easier to teach an owner confidence. Be confident, people!

[@Flavoaw1013]

"Lady, why would you let him do that?" LOL i have been watching alot of Joel's videos and 100% of it makes sense. He's basically saying lets look at what the dog is doing and no more, "oh he's just protective or he's just nervous." A good dog owner doesnt write off his dog's bad behavior as saying oh hes just a dog. Prince is a dog and he doesnt like it either. But sometimes Joel says rash things to customers and im sitting there blinking my eyes. He is bold lol

[@JimmyLeeJr]

People who have had dogs know better, maybe don't know how to correct, but know they should correct. She kinda got thrown in the pool by getting a dog for the first time. A lot of people think they are powerless over their pets. You learn that's not true, or go insane.

[@calbaking]

Fortune favors the bold. People are not bold anymore typically and it is extremely effective in many situations.

[@elizabethdaniel512]

He needs to shock people like that

[@guitarlessonsnow3431]

He put himself within range of the dog. He also had already decided that the dog wasn’t a biter! Not necessarily the owner’s fault. Give the animal space until you’re both comfortable.

[@leagueaddict8357]

Same with people, you punish them when they behave poorly irrespective of how they feel, it is never effective to make an excuse for it in society people need to behave in a certain manner so that society can continue to function, and if everyone constantly does whatever they want it can't function.

[@nekobx2094]

The owner seems so nice and wanting to learn.

[@lourobin2728]

10% work with the dog. 90% work with the human. The biggest problems is us humans don’t speak/understand dog. Communicating our intent to our four legged companion goes a long way. Your videos teach this communication. ❤️

[@vrdla]

thank you for the no shame comment joel, everyone feels so entitled to their opinion in reality it doesn’t mean shit cause they have no idea on someone’s family life. appreciate what you do a ton, helped 3 owners randomly after telling one lady that the knee up while your dog tries to run at you may help, and i shared them all your youtube and all thanked me. joel you’re the man

[@hatinlife5259]

I don't know what you're on about, but if you're referring to his way of addressing her earlier, for someone running a business, you need to be professional, so no-, his shameless comment is bad for business and unnecessary.

[@Shahara-ws5tj]

At the end of the day this lady doesn't need a dog. She's clearly scared and clueless. She let her husband run her life and pick this type of dog out that she can't even handle. She LOOKS afraid and overwhelmed. And the dog is damn near dragging her. She can't control it. She said she's never owned a dog before. Not a good breed to start with.

[@kirstenherbert5143]

This lady is a good owner. She recognises that she has much to learn. This must be one of the harder parts of Joel’s job - when the owners of the dog don’t quite see eye to eye. How to reconcile a dog whose role is both guard and family pet? I used to own a huge ridgeback mastiff who had a very strong prey and protection drive. In Australia a dog bite can easily lead to a euthanise order, so I felt it imperative to accept her nature and train it to be under my control. With the right training school I taught her detailed obedience, socialisation plus (controversially) careful protection training so that she only went into protection mode (just barking, not bite trained) when I gave her a “guard” cue, and there was a strict “stand down” cue. She would then be asked to go up to whichever trainer whose role was to be “the aggressor” and be quiet and accept a pat from him. She learned the difference between working mode and off duty. I think this lovely dog could achieve this.

[@TheBurrito171]

Want to hit home how important it is for owners to be aware of animal bite legislation in their locality and country. I worked in a larger shelter, and most bites can be said to be provoked by people. Laws can dictate that dogs get one chance after a bite, or that strays get no chances unless someone can prove ownership with photos. I've seen cases where, for example, a beloved neighborhood stray who was normally friendly, was provoked to bite, and then ended up euthanized despite the whole neighborhood coming out to try to save the cat. NO ONE had photos where they could meet the requirements to prove ownership. So this stray cat was killed for something that wasnt its fault. If pet owners know how truly fragile their animal's lives are in the hands of the law, it can motivate them to be serious about training their dogs so that they avoid bite scenarios. This is one of the big reasons why pure positive is a sham. Its better to teach your dog the right way to interact even if it involves some punishment and unpleasant stimuli, because neglecting to do so could be a much bigger risk to the dog's wellbeing.

[@technicalvault]

That is exactly the thing, too many people buy a big ol’ dog for protection not realising they have to be trained and trained reliably. Something that takes a lot of time and consistency to get right. It’s not fair to the dog otherwise, how are they supposed to know how to behave if they’re not taught?

[@titanbuck7]

@@technicalvault I agree and add that too many ppl who don't understand dog language go ahead and breed fearful protection breed dogs...because they bark and act aggressive. These ppl need to know that an afraid dog is WAY too likely to bite out of fear and when afraid...they are rarely to assess a situation to determine IF aggression is even needed. It is extremely frustrating to me. Calm dogs that sit and observe a situation are often overlooked because they don't tear down the driveway and act like they are going to kill someone. If a person wants that, any Boxton terrier or Jack Russel can do that. Lmao.

[@tiffanyclark-grove1989]

@@TheBurrito171 so well said💖

[@nayrod4529]

No, she didn’t do her homework before getting this breed. I will say this lady shouldn’t get a dog. It’s common sense! He even asked her why she allowed the dog to go near him. That’s an example of not knowing what she’s doing.

[@Drewpost19]

I mean I have to put the blame 90/10 on Joel here. Obviously she’s there because she doesn’t know how to handle her dog.

[@janemorrow6672]

I’ve been struggling with my dog for a long time. She’s a big ridiculously strong GSP cross. I used the Gentle leader after watching your videos. It’s taken a while for me to get her properly under control but we have steadily improved. In the last 48 hours I’ve been able to go to a collar. This process has been magical. Many thanks indeed. Actually watching these videos on a daily basis has made all the difference in the world. I have a new script in my head. One that consists largely of ‘Leaving me..pop’. And ‘There’s your friend’. And ‘Sit’.

[@asp1213]

Luckily your dog is a female so you won't start saying "guhboy" 🤣🤣 Seriously though, I agree how much difference these videos make!

[@bycfr08]

Yah those last 2 sentences just keep playing on my head…😊

[@jenbingham0914]

@@asp1213 when your dog starts to recognize that "Gooodboooy" is the same as a treat or a good pet then that phrase means a million bucks when your dog is off leash and you call themm to come from a couple hundred feet away. You cant replace that signal or "mark" with a treat, toy or pet fast enough. You can pick a different word to use like "yes" or "right" but its the same training technique. So when my 12 week old Mastiff puppy comes running to me on a 50 foot leash, the immediate reaction is a "guhboy" then a treat when he finally gets to me. I had a neighbor teach their dog "Phooey" instead of "No". You pick the words and phrases that you are inclined to use with your own dog n dont dare make fun of someones choice of praise or command. My boy knows "Hold On" instead of "Stay" because I dont want just anybody to put my dog in his place.

[@tanyablais2992]

And, “I’ll do this all day”

[@comfortsnail6342]

How's your dog now? Year later.

[@rico4you]

Joel honest and straightforward..making things clear. Smart and Powerful trainer. KEY to progress.

[@Flippokid]

Okay, the good news is he's not really that bad. A couple pops from Joel and he was completely within criteria, both with other dogs and checking in. So it's mostly the owner having to learn how to be a boss. How to communicate what's unacceptable.

[@adamm5054]

Amen

[@lZEOBA]

Yup. Owner also needs to lean how to read dog body language and whatnot.

[@Cathan1856]

It’s hard for me to imagine someone never owning a dog when you just have grown up with them all your life. I feel for her and not being so confident and also just not having an understanding of dogs that years of ownership can give you. He’s a nice dog. Wanting to learn and get direction is half the battle won. Best of luck to her, don’t get discouraged, don’t need to be dog handler of the year, but just practice, practice, practice. I feel I want to give the owner a pep talk. 😃

[@rafaelah3521]

People also need to understand that somebody who is a first time dog owner, often knows little to nothing about a dogs body language, how to communicate with a dog, how to punish a dog. Please don’t be so quick to judge, guys. I’ve been there before. And I did not do things wrong because I was too lazy, not paying attention or whatever. I did things wrong because I simply didn’t know any better. I can clearly see this lady is willing to learn. The fact that she looks sad also tells me how much it affects and hurts her. Means this is serious to her, which is very good. She just needs support and to learn the basics first.

[@asp1213]

Very well said. Listen, I've had an entire almost 50 year long life that has revolved around animals. As a vet tech in the past I know I looked down on some people with dogs that had less than perfect behavior because I "knew better". Until I had my own dog show me in a pretty tragic way that I most certainly didn't. It is not an easy thing to ask for help or admit you don't know what to do. I found this channel because that's where I found myself, it's not a fun place to be. I give these owners a ton of credit.

[@oui2826]

The thing is... You do your homework before you get your dog. Way before. I wanted a Malinois my whole life, I've been thinking about it, watching videos about the breed and education for about 2 years before getting one. Leggit every day. The thing is people get dog like they'd get a cat

[@User7688.--_]

Rafaela, I think you are absolutely right. Thank you for commenting. What you said was a reminder to all of us to consider and be sensitive to the owner. Again, thank you.

[@asp1213]

@@oui2826 I agree with you, that is the best way to go about it but.... you can do all of that, even own the breed for years, etc etc and still have a dog or situation come along that throws you for a loop. You are definitely going about it the right way, especially with a tougher breed like a Malinois, but being open minded and humble enough to know there is always more to learn isn't a bad idea either.

[@oui2826]

@@asp1213 yes I agree a 100%, but come on, knowing to hold the leash tight when your reactive guarding breed is near a person he's never met is just common sense 😭

[@elaineeverhart7100]

Wow...I really admire this lady! This is her first dog and she's reaching out at the dog's young age....She's a great owner...That dog will be even more amazing ❤❤

[@leftsock7351]

The Gentle Leader/Halti is a game changer. Was a skeptic at first but after using it for 6 months now, I'm a total convert. Walking my 120lb boy now is a total breeze, no worrying about pulling/lunging/meeting other dogs/people as the dog is so easily controlled and as a result is less reactive. The power steering comparison is spot on, these head halters are force multipliers so only minimal inputs are needed - no aching arms/shoulders/back from trying to restrain a determined dog who is straining against a standard collar

[@fleedum]

Should I use it for my small dog? He raises his shackles and sometimes launches himself. After a smell it's usually okay. Just the greeting is rough. Most of the times I interrupt him but as I'm walking 2 dogs at a time, my attention is not 100% directed at him, so it still occurs. It's like a "don't mess with me" facade (small dog syndrome?). "Freeze until I smelled you". He's not dominant, just quick with the "you don't get to touch me" snaps. He's lived on the street quite a while and resembles a German Pinscher or terriër mix. High prey drive, alert, protective, his nose and eyes up while on leash.

[@doodles54321]

@@fleedum It works great on small dogs too, I really like it because with a harness or regular collar I have to correct the pulling almost constantly, while the gentle leader corrections require so little effort and make a HUGE impact on the dog. I walked two small dogs for a family friend and they were very chaotic to walk, until I got them on gentle leaders and their attention was suddenly on me the entire walk, instead of other stimuli (dogs, big cars, children, etc)

[@gretasimmons8987]

Dog can feels her emotional state and is making choices for both of them! He needs some guidance and understanding! He a very smart dog!

[@AndyJarman]

Did you notice how the real problem didn't spend an hour driving his dog to Joel's place? He sent 'the maid' to do it. Her getting Chico to behave is going to be a big lesson for him.

[@renesrensen2258]

Just my thoughts too. Great example to buing a dog, wich You don´t have a clue about. And when troubles hit You, You just send the wife and dog to training....

[@Taureantiger888]

The maid? She's the wife. Maybe her husband travels and that's why they got a protection dog and she's the handler. This is very common.

[@ThePimmy11]

​@@Taureantiger888 they used the air quotes around maid because they were not literally calling her the maid. They're suggesting the person who should be responsible for the dog they chose isn't there being present for how to deal with the dog they chose. They're suggesting this woman's partner views her as a maid rather than a partner.

[@topcatwarrior]

Chico, which is a great name for a big dog, is very handsome and smart, just young. Props to his owner for wanting to learn how to handle him, despite her novice role and underlying fear of dogs. Guardian breeds need an extra level of understanding and Joel is the one who can help Chico be at his best. Looking forward to seeing more of Chico and seeing him progress. Also, kudos to Chico who handles Prince’s bold welcome to the yard.😂

[@NeshomehPPC]

Fun schnauzer fact! At some point, standard schnauzers were used as herding dogs, and they were specifically intended to jump and push at the animals instead of nipping to control them. Much better for valuable animals if they don't have teeth marks on them. So it's very in-character for a schnauzer to jump aggressively, but NOT be a biter.

[@gremlizi]

That's actually really cool

[@Anon_E_Muss]

That explains a lot

[@asp1213]

This was good to see how you handled this dog with some people issues, using the treats a little more than with other situations, etc. This was a slow burn, but the longer video allowed us to really see what you were doing. First time dog owner and admits to being fearful of dogs, wow that's a lot of bravery and/or desperation to take the step to come to you. It sounds like they've had some trainers, thank God she's working with you now. My hope is with training and some confidence in her abilities she'll be able to enjoy the dog even more, he's a beautiful animal.

[@Hpt96]

Whenever Joel says “that’s a good boaaayy” I too feel good 😩🙏💜

[@AprilCunningham]

First-time dog owners who are humble like this is so good for us to see. I would also like to see if she is using the prong collar correctly.... (meaning he just pulling on it and not using the perfect timed 'POP'

[@rafaelah3521]

Poor lady looks like me when my ex brought home a tiny lost puppy (even though I had told him no) and it grew up to be a big powerful mix of bully breeds! She reminds me so much of myself 😂 I had no idea about dogs, my dog was just confused and overwhelmed, pulled me everywhere on the leash and I just followed. I was in such a bad mental state, it was really the worst time of my life! Now I have to laugh when I think about it, cause the bad times are over. But I can feel her! She’s doing the right thing, Joel is going to be so helpful 💪🏻

[@JorgeRamirez-zh9qt]

Great comments Also same situation my girl brought a dog home after I had sad no.learned alot thanks to a trannier and Joel videos.Also agree with Joel " dog needs to be a dog"in my case i have GSP and Mastiff mix .sometimes he just needs to run it out ,sometimes he needs to be guarding.In any case she came to the right man for the job.

[@rafaelah3521]

@@JorgeRamirez-zh9qt I feel you! Ours is an American staffordshire mixed with others. Don’t wanna mention how many times I cried myself to sleep the first year of his life, because of being unable to control him. It was really really bad and people giving me weird looks and comments on the street made it worse. But I can’t describe how much better it is now. Patience is the key. Gsd- mastiff mix must be beautiful!

[@asp1213]

@@rafaelah3521 I feel you! The worst thing is how hard it is to find a trainer that can truly help. That's why this channel is so amazing.

[@JorgeRamirez-zh9qt]

@@asp1213 very true with my trainer had good advice ,but some of the traning was not in real world situations like Joel.Also suggest we let the dog be a puppy till 6months ,but i realiazed now with guarding breeds traning strats from the moment you bring your puppy home and everday from their on.theirs good days and bad ,but when iam feeling discourage and frustrated Joels videos is my pick me up to get back keep constante in my traning.

[@rafaelah3521]

@@asp1213 That’s right. There are so many bad trainers out there! It has been hard for me too.

[@deeanna8448]

I'm a veterinarian, and people do this ALL...THE....TIME! I'll be in an exam assessing a reactive dog to find out how best to approach. The dog will start coming toward me barking and the owner just lets them keep coming. Like you said, it's not rocket science. Shorten the damn leash!

[@KingsMom831]

I think you are always very diplomatic, considering how ridiculous some dog owners can be. To be clear, I’m not at all saying this woman is ridiculous. I applaud her for getting in contact with you & doing the board and train. Thanks for another video, Well done Joel🙌🏼

[@idarahmqvist1373]

It could be the wrong choice of breed even if they had their reasons. As a first time dog it’s a tough breed. The big question is what you do when you realize it, and what changes you are willing to make for the dogs well being. Great to get good help! He seems like a sweetheart!

[@user-md7mk7fb8g]

I think this highlights the importance of being a new and inexperience dog owner. Have your trainer and training program set up ahead of time so as soon as you get your puppy/dog you have a plan on what you're working on so you are equipped with good tools. Best training is proactive and pre-emptive. This owner will get there. Joel's great.

[@reallunacy]

She actually seems really nice and I'm thrilled she decided to get a little training for both her and her dog. It'll go a long way towards them both being more comfortable.

[@Flippokid]

Re: husband wanting a protection dog: A good protection dog is well-trained and completely under control. It takes months for professionals to train one, let alone some guy with little or no experience. It's just not going to work. But... People who are looking for a score don't know that it's not has had training, so yard guard will work fine. Just make sure the dog knows not to eat anything from other people.

[@WollongongSkyWatch]

Re: husband wanting a protection dog: and is missing in action when the solutions are being sorted out.

[@Flippokid]

@@WollongongSkyWatch Probably working?

[@marsarm]

This dog needs way more structure from his people and needs to know when he's on guard duty and when he isn't. Being intact probably doesn't help but hopefully they can work with him on the behaviour and relationship.

[@sharonshumpert1917]

You are correct. I have one and I had his “bits and pieces” removed. It calmed him down just a bit.

[@justchilling7594]

I believe breeders need to be more honest with owners especially first time owners about what to expect from their dogs so that the owners can make an informed decision about what dog is best suited for them. Too often money is most important thing on who they sell the dogs too. If you still decide that you want a particular breed at least you can come up with a plan on how to train your new dog because you know what to expect.

[@kirathecanecorso6776]

If a good breeder had done a proper interview with this lady the breeder would had known this breed was not right for her and not sold her the dog. This lady has no experience with a guarding breed and the breeder should had done their job. Just thank goodness this dog has not done harm to anyone under her care because in her hands he's a liability at no fault of his own. It starts with a good responsible breeder and sometimes they just have to turn people away.

[@maxclips3152]

A good breeder will refuse to give you a dog just because you want it

[@beautjebeauceron2801]

She has no idea what to do with a dog, not only this dog, but no dog at all. That’s her fault and Oke the breeder is also wrong

[@lucianacoutinho4484]

At least she wants to get better. That's really good! Some first time owners doesn't has a clue that they're horrible to other people or dogs

[@peks4924]

A lot of credit to the owner for getting help and willing to learn! If she keeps learning and keep at it everything would be fix in no time cus honestly the dog is not bad at all IMO! I saw a young large breed that’s confused and no structure!

[@nannernose3133]

My Giant Schnauzer was a great protector, but she also had a hilarious sense of play and humor. That long back got her at 15&1/2 years.

[@mefford67]

*She wasn’t in control of her dog at any time during the initial conversation.* *I’m impressed she was open to the criticism and Chico is lucky to have such a good owner.* 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@SessaV]

I grew up with a giant schnauzer. She was so sweet with me (though she almost stomped me as an infant when a cat jumped in the window over where I was laying). My mom was scared to death when my dad (a Detroit cop) brought her home. My mom never had a dog, and was afraid she wouldn't be able to train her. She never was able to stop her from barking at people, which saved her from getting car jacked once, and no one ever broke into our house in Detroit. When my brother was a toddler he would pull at her tail and ears. She would put up with it for a while, but eventually react like she would with another dog, growl and snap. She never bit, but she was a 100lb dog snapping at a 3yr old. We ended up giving her to my grandma (she adored my little Ojibwe grandma), who I spent weekends with, so she still had me and my dad around. She was so happy just taking care of my grandma (who didn't drive, so my dog got lots of walks), and laying in the flowers watching for people while my grandma gardened. My mom knew enough to know she couldn't constantly keep an eye on my brother, when I was 5 running around as well, plus she had a daycare with other small kids. I think she would have figured something out if we didn't have someone my dog loved willing to take her. We've had cats ever since lol. Mostly because we travel so much, but also because until recently we didn't have the time to devote to a dog.

[@joannaallton4519]

My standard Schnauzer is like this. Very protective of our family and barks at every person who moves. This was helpful :)

[@Solaris0071]

As an Austrian (European) I find it refreshing that you do not shame your clients. You always try to find your own mistakes first. I am not even a dog person and I like the videos as it is mostly about communicating with very different people.

[@andya1976m]

This was... Omg... Thank you! I have a 13 month old girl, Loona, and what you tell about "she need a life", it was a wake up call for me. Yes, she and I need a life. After she come in to my life, I have challenges, not with her, with myself, with a meaning crises. And this was not good for us. It's also my first dog, I don't know anything about training, and with my state of mind, I just let her free. I need to give us our life back. Gratitude! ❤️

[@jameschild1321]

It definitely gets complicated when the adults in the home want different things from the dog. It is possible for this dog to be polite and guard... But is the husband reinforcing negative behaviors? It seems the woman is open & willing to instructions. I sincerely hope this works out for her sake & the dogs!

[@forwardever6906]

Joel you rock!!!! My banded dog is going through the same issues, and Ive followed you for a while following your guides. Your methods are excellent and your understanding of dogs blows me away everytime.

[@janelewis7747]

I don't judge anyone. She's bringing him to you to learn. Kudos to her

[@markschwartz7480]

Right, but the woman let an aggressive dog on a leash she controlled go right up to his testicles. If I was a guy I'd board the dog and take her for everything I could, too. From what I've heard, men are pretty sensitive about that area. Besides, stupid but good, loving people deserve a nice dog, too. His decision to just board was a win-win for both owner and dog. The more vids I see, the more I like this man.

[@wellnative1]

Good on the owner for asking for help. A lot of people don’t. I hope Chico and mom are working as one now and much happier. 😊👍🏼

[@ElizabethSeiden-lg6mj]

My puppy is an American Bulldog and a Pitt Bull. I have learned that most people don’t know much about dogs and their behavior of their breed. It’s important to find out more about their breed before adopting them so they can be more confident.

[@marketingmadesimple8125]

Bought a gentle leader after watching a bunch of your videos and pops with a flat collar not working for my English coonhound. Took him on a 15 minute walk today with the gentle leader and he did GREAT!! Thanks for all you do.

[@KiraSieni]

Definitely a hard dog breed/ size to start with but good for her for realizing she needed help. I really like your videos. So many people are anti any correction these days. There are ways to correct your dog that are not harmful. There are some dogs who are fearful and should have even less correction and dogs that need stronger correction. Every dog is different. And you do have to be careful not to let them associate something, like another dog with something negative. There's a line, it's different with every dog, and you have to be intune with your dog and their energy. I watched one video where you used eh-eh as a warning before correction and I've never met someone else that uses that, giving your dog a chance to self correct. My previous dog was extremely reactive at first (during adolescence). I literally sat on the bench outside the dog park for hours until she stopped reacting. Then I took her to the side of the fence and sat there where she could sniff dogs through the fence. Then we graduated to inside the dog park but on a leash, and finally I was able to release her to play. The whole process took an entire day. And for the first week I still went through the steps as a reminder. I also worked in an animal hospital where a person would board a chow chow. That dog was so reactive that they had to use one of those dog catcher slip things to get him outside. If you walked by the cage he would literally attack the cage door. And since people reacted with fear, and stress, and by avoiding him it just made it worse. I spent every one of my breaks and lunches just sitting on the floor in front of him ignoring him or giving him treats. By the end of his first week of board I was able to walk him out on a slip lead like any other dog. His owners literally cried with happiness and gave me a tip when I was able to take him out to them like any other dog. It makes me sad when people give up on dogs so easily. If that chow who attacked the cage ferociously any time that someone walked past, could be rehabilitated to the point he could be handled normally in 2 weeks, there is hope for most dogs.

[@bostonmommy8698]

I'm so glad she's getting help now before dog is fully mature so this can be a good dog. They are a great breed if from good breeders that would help puppy buyers from the beginning and direct them on how to raise them. Great video can't wait to see videos when board and train.

[@catneedham4913]

It’s so less intimidating when Giant Schnauzers have their natural ears 😂 I know they’re still a serious breed

[@Joy_56]

@Pigeonsandpoultry if your mutilating an animal because you think it makes them more' intimidating' you probable shouldn't have one..

[@KiraSieni]

I find the same of Dobermans

[@catneedham4913]

@@KiraSieni yes! And the Cane Corso

[@Taureantiger888]

@Pigeonsandpoultry it's the poodle in him. My Standard Poodle is such a sharp watch dog..they were used as watch dogs in the past. My boy is so alert to everything but knows how to act.

[@steffbobeff]

So cool to see a Giant Schnauzer on your channel. I have a male who just turned one. He is great with adults and kids, but almost too playful with other dogs. He isn't dominant towards them, but annoys them to the point they growl or get aggressive towards him. Hoping he will chill out a bit around 18 months.

[@joannaallton4519]

My Standard is 2.5 and his breeder said he'd chill at around 4. Your giant will probably take longer!

[@shoutout.kokain8713]

That fact is she is there WILLING and PLEADING for help! ❤

[@aoka9522]

After I watch more and more of these dog videos, I can see the dominance in the dog among other things in these interactions and I can say, the dogs I had were very much like this and now I know how to properly raise a dog and I know where to look if I have difficulty training them.

[@johnnyappleseed9543]

After seeing this, I realize that ive been using most of these techniques naturally, this is great training...

[@barkbros123]

I feel for her , that is a lot of dog man

[@dandelions2414]

I am so excited to see one done with a giant schnauzer! They are the most beautiful cuddly giant teddy bears if raised well. My parents bred these for a good 10 years and we had many litters and personally we owned and kept 7 of them. I have owned several dog breeds since but the giants were very special and gentle. Don't be fooled by the big bark. They rarely are aggressive and bark when anyone comes near your home. We always took ours to obedience classes and were well socialised so that is always key to a good dog. Ours never have bitten or been close to biting anybody or shown aggression. An aggressive bark is very different and distinct to an alert bark. A giant will accept anyone you accept into your circle. this lady just had not made her dog aware of what was expected or wanted from her anxiety that she put onto the dog and in turn failed to let the dog know she doesnt need protecting when on a walk from people or dogs. I nalso find it disturbing that she keeps her dog in a crate when visitors are around. Avoiding the problem is not the solution. He needs socialisation with people

[@gregb1469]

Pro tip, if you’re afraid of dogs. Don’t get a Giant Schnauzer. I would put them in the avoid breed, for first time dog owners. But she’s getting a crash corse in being a dog owner with that dog.

[@jedijakobi8978]

100% single best product indeed, I like to put the treat inside the gl trick when conditioning, so they enjoy putting it on . I like how direct, honest, real with the clients you are .

[@TheMinimalistTherapist]

So glad Chico is going to do a board and train. I feel like a gentle leader is going to change this lady's life.

[@donnajohnson9324]

Thank for sharing your knowledge with us, I hope everything works out well for the family ❤

[@alexandrae5346]

I LOVE that you point out the dog's natural disposition. A lot of trainers will pretend a guarding, protective breed can be trained exactly like a small, toy breed. They treat it like "why did you get this dog?" and like people like this lady are burdening them. The dog picks up and it can make the dog's natural disposition worse.

[@CamMcB]

Thank you for explaining my dear departed husky. She was a thousand fold better when we went for a woodland five mile hike once a week sometimes twice a week. Her regular walks did not do it, nor did occasional interactions with other dogs. She was 75 lbs and standing put her feet on my shoulders 5'5" frame.

[@ticiaking7581]

I've been watching your channel for the past 7 months at least. Our dog is 1 1/2 yrs old. I have a new confidence with my dog. She's a "COVID dog" and I hope you can do more on these dogs. We live out in the forest and she didn't have the "urban or suburban" experience my past dogs had. This is so new for me and she's afraid and fearful...we're trying now to go out and about more to desensitize. She loves people and dogs. The loose leash walking on a flat collar has been so good. We barely get anywhere, but we're both so much more confident getting nowhere :) Just wanted to send some positive feedback that is totally unrelated by the current video lol!

[@cheyannerockett8870]

I love how he was direct and honest and said what many would think in the situation. I believe that dogs earn their freedom from potty training to having a full loose leash. I am glad he told her off the bat.

[@myrrhavm]

That’s what we have in the house. A one year old female horse. Hates the gentle harness but works like a charm. It’s a miracle if anyone can get their dog use to it. Can literally walk a dog such as that boy through a store or crowd with one. Beckman’s dog show is Roxis favorite. Good thing she listens because we’d need a new TV by now if she didn’t.

[@AndyJarman]

We hand fed our lab through the gentle leader for a week, just getting him to put his head through the snout loop, not clipping it on. Then every time he fed we put it on him, no lead, just wearing it. For a week. He associates it with food now, not being controlled. It's the human that's guiding him, not the gentle leader controlling him. The gentle leader is his food time ritual.

[@lukeiamnotyourfather444]

It's so interesting to see how prince reacts to different dogs!!

[@JC-cu4ek]

I miss my guard dog, RIP Earl. He was fantastic and extremely well trained. We adopted him when he was 5. Extremely protective but only aggressive if someone attacked or intruded in our home- happened twice: one attempted theft and one attempted home burglary. He was a black lab; not a typical guard dog but you couldn't tell him that.

[@JC-cu4ek]

And thank you for telling the viewers not to judge or say that she got the wrong breed. This woman is obviously willing to rise to the challenge that big dogs and guard dogs bring with them. And, as a woman, I completely understand the need to feel a bit more protected. She got the breed that was right for her; she just needs training. We all do when we get our first new breeds/pets.

[@danpatterson6937]

There is a lot here, some of it dog and some of it people. Very good interaction with a dog that needs a chance to work and be productive.

[@DOGMAN-ex4is]

Hi Joel, don’t blame you for getting upset, many corrections of dogs are common sense and that situation was just common sense. This owner allows this dog to pull too much. This owner needs serious guidance on dealing with this guy. Keep up the good work.

[@markynaylorgribschaw2900]

I'm a really big fan I love how you put something in your video that you might not be proud of and you're honest about it good job

[@Davy-lf4cj]

Good lady seeking help👌 And she created a lot of learning to all of us, specially what happened at the start.

[@Schwabian]

Thank you Joel- I have learnt a great deal from you- love your work- very appreciated-

[@bluerainbow11]

I love how Prince low-key trolls dogs sometimes. He is a nice dog, but I've seen him pee on dogs through the fence so many times. 🤣

[@Ms.OliversLife]

Maybe she needed some instructions as she arrived. I think her intentions were to let him say hello to you. It’s hard to know what to do. Good job Niko!

[@BDTraining]

I agree (sort of) that’s the same thing my wife says. But I like to see how my clients act, that first impression is the only time I’ll see how they really are.

[@Ms.OliversLife]

* Chico, sorry!

[@ltpdogtrainingNJ]

What appears to be common knowledge to seasoned dog people is totally unknown to people who are new to dogs. Me: "Please have a firm grip on the leash, two hands pressed to your hip, & keep your dog 10ft away from me while we walk together." My client: "How far away is 10 ft?" Me: "Twice the length of your leash." (Dog barks & lunges aggressively toward me, head gets to 1 ft away) Me: {facepalm. My bad.} Lol.

[@lynnharr8953]

@@BDTraining Love your videos, you're the best trainer I watch and I admire you. Yes the place was inappropriate and you were harsh, but I have to say I have never ever seen any man not thrown off balance by a dog running up to that area like that, poking, snuffling and then looking them in the eye. I live in a rough neighborhood with some break-ins and my late dog would do exactly that to random men he did not trust who knocked on my gate or came into my driveway. He wasn't allowed to display guard behavior in general in public or anywhere outside of my home or car, but he really enjoyed giving that greeting as a start to a "relationship".. And it was useful. He stopped one man from coming into my yard once and that same man out of his mind on bad drugs, broke into a house and tortured and killed a man he did not know later that night.

[@User7688.--_]

When Joel asks for your opinion and comments at the beginning of the video he is NOT ASKING you to shame the owner or write unnecessary mean comments about them. He is Not Asking how the dog would have been better off...yada yada yada. The owners are there for help, they want help, they should be commended for being there.

[@kd7ign]

I was making a delivery to someone, not going in the house. Their dog was inside throwing himself into the wall below the window. I got back in my vehicle thinking he could come through that window. The lady says,”he’s just protective”. Ya think?

[@ophirb25]

From what I see his biggest problem is his owner lack of leadership. Then at the end she actually says it - I'm afraid of dogs and she is with him 90% of the time.

[@johnbalko1820]

You seem over it, or the owners, in the first 25 seconds, I luv it. I have 2 male litter mates n im religiously watching your videos n learning a lot... I still have a lot of work to do with them since my ex left. But I appreciate your style! Fyi, I grew up on a farm in Minnesota,dealing with a lot of dogs n animals. Your method reminds me of how grandpa taught me to deal with animals....but I've made mistakes early on with my 2 dogs. Thanks for your videos. John

[@TKevinBlanc]

When it comes to the cajones, polite goes out the window sometimes.

[@BDTraining]

That’s funny

[@TPinesGold]

Apparently, dog sense also goes out the window. Joel did precisely the wrong thing to deal with the situation ... his action triggered the brief escalation and also reinforced the assertive approach that preceded it. If Joel is being honest with himself, he knows this. Could be why Joel briefly lashed out at the client -- he was more likely mad at himself.

[@SP3NCE]

Saw real progression here with this dog, and the owner seemed a lot more confident by the end which was nice, i hope she came back.

[@vikingdogmanship]

Kinda cool that the Giant Schnauzer are speculated to be originated through some combination of great dane, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Dobermanns, Boxers, Bouvier des Flandres, Thuringian Shepherds, and the Standard Schnauzer. All the Boss dogs on one;p

[@staceyhall7159]

He's a handsome good natured dog

[@vBrkzz]

Im glad you told her off at the beginning to Make her realise the simple stuff

[@SweetG80]

"Prince.... Don't do it" *does it, every damn time* 😆

[@MrTeslaFG]

I love how real Joel is. No sugar coating.

[@SmokinAce609]

Chico is a really good dog. Good on the owners to get training for him young. He’s a big boy!

[@donnajohnson9324]

I love the lady is wanting to learn as much as she can this will help her in the future as well ❤😊

[@kimmywimmy7305]

It’s so important to match a dogs breed and temperament to your abilities and temperament. I’ve had dogs most of my life. After being dogless a few years, and after some traumatic life events, I was ready for a dog again. But I knew I needed a mellow breed. Previously I would have been able to handle a more dominant breed, but I knew I didn’t have it in me to take on a likely headstrong dog while still recovering from the trauma. Opted for a whippet, and am very pleased with her. Combined my life experience and my dog experience, and made the choice of breed that fit me, and by extension my family. Mellow but still appropriately excitable. Maybe one day I’ll get that ridgeback or Doberman (I love svelte short-haired breeds!). For now, our Pearl really emulates her name and everyone is happy. Know and accept your limitations!! So important when choosing a dog!

[@signespencer6887]

My daughter and her husband taught their Black Russian Terrier (120 lbs, deep deep voice), to bark on command. And then to woof in response to ‘do you want a walk now?’ - because sometimes she wants something else. She stopped barking otherwise. As my daughter says ‘if you are rewarded for doing something, it becomes less fun to do it without a reward’

[@anthonyluisi7096]

I felt bad for this lady . She truly had no idea how to deal With this beautiful giant schnauzer ; however , she knew she needed to learn … kudos …I can tell she’s uncomfortable with her abilities with Chico . I think her husband should be there also .

[@MeeJunksEavy]

That dog was great. It's the owners that need the education.

[@Arete37]

Joel lost it for a minute in the beginning there. "Why would you do that?!" Made me laugh.

[@targetsunshine6060]

Joel: Lady how do you keep him from biting? Lady: I don’t know how Joel: first step…….don’t let him get close enough 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 Oh Chico

[@NicoGee1]

😂💯🙌🏼 Joel is a good honest man. It’s all about learning. “What you don’t know you (Unfortunatly) don’t know”

[@sissyphussartre2907]

Most of these people are like Flander's parents, "we've tried nothing and we're all out of options!!"