Dominance & Prey Drive - Big, Independent Dogs Can Drive you Crazy - 4 Solutions to Common Problems

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[@PawtentialAdventure]

I learned this technique from you/Beckman and someone called me “heavy handed”. But it absolutely works on my Mexican Street Dog who thinks he owns the street. He has been rehomed 4 times because no one can control him..,.except me…using Beckman’s techniques. It just works. Thanks for another great video!

[@NovaandthePastapup]

Love to hear it❤

[@paulvaz5846]

Unfortunately I can’t say the same with y rescued dog. Although he is getting there, slowly but steady. If I put my hands on his collar, he will fight me and turn feral. I let him loose with the leach and when needed, I yell at him and pull him out of there with the leash. He will be winning for a bit but stay put. I don’t know if he is like because he’s scared or something else. He is great with almost all dogs, but there are few big strong male or female dogs that if they look at him the wrong way, bigger then him that he just loses it and turn feral. I haven’t seen one like that here yet witch I would love to learn how to tackle that issue.

[@twilightmarichat1854]

@@paulvaz5846 sounds like to me your dog is dog selective. cool with some yet suddenly aggressive and/or dominant with others. Beckman has shown this but you have to not let go of the collar until your dog basically give up. sometimes it's neccsary to flip them on there side not to be like "alpha" as many trainers thnk it is but to calm the dog down as it's most likily in a really bad mindset. for saftey you should probably have your dog in a muzzle and if you can get people with dog to interact with yours in a safe area so you can do this. some rescue dogs also have trama with handling around the neck also so that needs to be cnsidered as well. I had a rescue onuce that the prevous owner owned a fighting ring and if his dogs looses, he would hoke the dogs with a special thin wire. ik fucked up but the dog for awhile acted feral whenever someone tried to grab it's collar

[@pepplemint3735]

​@@paulvaz5846 sounds like you need to work on diversion-distraction and creating new mental connections. It's basically the "Don't think of a red bear" strategy (if you tell someone not to think about a red bear they will absolutely think about a red bear - you need to give them something else to think about whenever they are in a situation where they might think about the red bear.)

[@suetwoponi8163]

Bless you for taking in a tough case dog. All good luck for you.

[@targetsunshine6060]

Prince”I’m mean you’re cute and we have fun but no you can’t be my girl” 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@lauretta6699]

I was waiting for Joel’s famous line “I’ll do this all day” and I was wasn’t disappointed! Came in at the end 😂😂👍🏻👍🏻

[@underduress5761]

The cool thing was that Prince was like "this is my kinda girl" and never had to give her corrections because she's great, socially. He was having a blast with her. 😂 I watched my sister's female, high energy husky for a month and I ran with her wrestled with her and wore her out. From that time forward I was her favorite person in the world because she didn't have dogs or people that have her an outlet

[@DrunkDalty]

I have a Shikoku an independent, high prey drive, primal dog. He’s 7 months and does all these things the husky does. I’m on top of him with all these methods even tho it’s hard, but like you always say “I can do this all day” . I’m teaching my girlfriend to be consistent with everything like myself and soon he will the best boy

[@ambulldogs84]

These techniques (that I learned from watching your videos) are the only things that have worked with a dominant German Shepherd I found dumped at a local park. She actually could have starred in this video!! She’s come a LONG way but we still have work to do. THANK YOU for all you do! I’m SO glad I discovered your channel! GSDs are my favorite breed and I’m determined to help/keep her. I will not abandon her like her previous owners did. She stayed at the park for 2-3 days waiting for them to come back to get her. :(

[@its_Today_]

That’s so heartbreaking what her previous ‘family’ put her thru.. I will never understand how ppl can abandon their family members, incomprehensible to me 💔 Thank you for giving her a loving home, probably the first time she’s ever experienced someone who Understands her ❤️😎 Yep, True Dominance can be a challenge (good Lordy yes 😆) but finding techniques that work for Your Particular doggo’s problem/issue is all keeping your mind open about never giving up! Glad to hear you both are working it out, awesome 👏

[@ihorburtsev858]

With this type of dogs it is much easier to fix everything before they are 7 month old. And it is important to find/create a company of dogs and owners who accept rough play. No dog parks with these dogs. Btw that dog is great

[@JourneyofArgos]

This looms like Husky/Tervuren mix :)

[@watchmoivies123]

Yes, I don’t see much husky in her. I do see Belgian Taverne.

[@JourneyofArgos]

@@watchmoivies123 Face(eyes) are complete Husky, rest is Tervuren.

[@meganhenderson1715]

​@@watchmoivies123 it's the mismatched one brown one blue eye I think.

[@rptrick79]

*Beckman doesn't stick to his Sunday schedule of dog training videos!* 0:15 - Blonde Husky stares down Prince through fence 0:27 - Joel releases the Kraken 0:32- Kraken and Husky dance in circles to decide who is more submissive. (Not dominant, that's not a word). 0:34- Prince places his foot atop Huskies head for the choke hold but Husky slides out from underneath to not lose the match so quickly 0:48 - Husky chases Prince around curved fence and he uses this opportunity knowing he's out camera angle to take a cheap shot and sweep the leg to make her fall 1:29 - Husky taunting Prince around the pasture to provoke him 1:30 - Prince takes off because he's scared and Husky says "not so.fast big boy" 1:37 - Husky jumps on Prince and says let's do this pointy eared Dog 1:59 - Husky marks to say "I own this pasture" 2:12 - Prince, being the pee connoisseur that he is can't resist but go indulge 5:05- Joel calls Husky and she comes then tries to be like Jett. Joel grabs her so Prince can catch her 7:07 - Joel puts a German shepherd in Time out for acting Jerky 8:23 - Joel flys across driveway to save Prince and whiffs 8:59 - Joel grabs Husky with his hood on as to scare the dog like a Homeless person at the beach on a play ground

[@Judep4237]

Brilliant 😂

[@craigstuartlandry1611]

Absolute div.🤦🏻

[@SnehaAnantpure23]

Absolutely amazing. 👏🏼👏🏼 Only the POD will understand a couple of references here. 😅😂

[@craigstuartlandry1611]

@@SnehaAnantpure23 pod?

[@rptrick79]

@@craigstuartlandry1611 div? "POD" refers to a particular group of people with a particular set of skills, mainly reading sarcasm through comments and not accepting bad behavior from their dogs. Kidding aside it's regular listeners of Beckman Unleashed podcast

[@jerryangel7090]

I have an uncropped Doberman and I got most of my training from your channel. Someone said the way my dobie behaves reminds them of yours at the dog park today and I said I got everything I knew from you! Thank you bro.

[@UmbreonLuv1]

I'd love to see how you deal with dogs that are reactive to other animals (say cats, birds, other pets, etc.) and how you work with that

[@neilurquhart8622]

Me too, my golden goes nuts when he sees cats and squirrels but almost ignores birds as I reckon he’s learnt he can’t fly!

[@mrchris4726]

Same way. Same things like meeting dogs. A leave it, a pop and go your way. If i can do it with my rottie you can do it too. The dog has to understand the "message" looking for you instead of the other dog, cat, squirrel etc. I needed longer, i had him in my leg twice caused by frustration but we got it.😅

[@seiriosmunsterman9254]

Same, have a Malinois who is super reactive to cars. I tried the ‘poping the lease’ thing but his brains go highwire after two cars.

[@OffGridDogs]

My Pyr “accidentally” punched me in the head when we were wrestling. I thought I was going to lose consciousness.

[@rptrick79]

Lol. Don't mess with Taboo!

[@damaristighe3227]

Good Joel trainings! Dominating space is an excellent way to assert your status: 'get out of my way" versus moving around them. Move their butts along by closely following them. It's a '"psyching the dog out' approach. It might feel silly, but these behaviours are so meaningful to the dog it can radically change their behaviour. These behaviours have really increased my authority with my Cane Corso and psychopath Boxer.

[@sergiog.6497]

I really enjoy following you. You help us to gain confidence in owning a new pet companion. Thank you for your guidance.

[@andihd8768]

I don't know why.. but every time you talk about their little butts it just cracks me the flip up

[@watchmoivies123]

Gosh, I don’t see a lot of husky in her, but I do see a little Belgian Tavern

[@rebeccanakashima]

Yes, or a thin coated Eurasier. Either way, definitely Spitz.

[@loyal_dogs]

100% also her movement is typical Shepherd, not much husky. Her physical play-style is very Shepherd too, mine plays similar, especially when his herding instinct kicks in which happens with the dog in the video as well. She is a husky Mix, sure but calling her just a husky is not trustworthy, which is sad as I like Beckman

[@vikingdogmanship]

Looks like Eurasier mix

[@watchmoivies123]

@@loyal_dogs Yes The owner or Joel should know.

[@watchmoivies123]

@@vikingdogmanship Could be.. ?? Owner should know

[@kjab87]

This is super helpful! Our 10-month-old Samoyed is very athletic, crazy fast, mischievous, and independent. Thank goodness he still wants to please, so that's a major plus. Getting out his quick-twitch needs is really the key. Thank you for breaking it down!

[@GetFitwithDogs]

I wish I wasn't so far away, I'd love an appraisal of my Akita. Although, I'm pretty sure I already know what I've got: A lot of independence, a lot of dominance, some prey drive, strong protecting instincts, and being unaltered there is some sexual tension he carries as well. I've worked really hard on him, and he does pretty good, but there are some things I cannot do with him; such as dog parks. He doesn't want to have a go at every dog he sees, but even if it's 1 or 2 out of 10, that's still too much. Being 115 lbs of prime age Akita, it's just not worth the risk. The lives of other dogs and his own life should the county come for him make this all too risky to rely on psychological control. I CAN walk him off-leash and we can pass dogs while off-leash, but not all dogs. If the dog we pass is balanced, chill, ignores him, etc then he will pass right by while off-leash at my side. If it's a reactive dog going nuts at the end of their line with their owner holding that dog back, we can still pass by with him at my side off-leash, but I am likely going to have to correct him to get him to stop paying attention to that dog. However, if a dog is staring him down and is very still, he goes into a zone and my correction will not snap him out of it, at least not to the point to where I can have him off-leash. If I see such a dog approaching, I have to leash him. Is it my own concern that he's picking up on and reacting out over? Possibly, but I don't think so. I think he sees that dog as a threat and a challenge. Once he sees that, he goes red zone. I've done this enough to know ahead of time by observing the incoming dog's body language and energy to know if my Akita is going to red zone, which is good, but it is something that I haven't fixed with him. To be honest, I'm debating on whether or not I want to fix it, because I did get him because I wanted a dog that would protect the family from threats. I am not sure I completely want to subdue those instincts. What I want is for him to be very socialized to understand what is a threat or a danger and what isn't. Those dogs that are posturing up and staring him down... those dogs are ones that are more likely to be a threat as they're allowed to posture up and challenge random dogs and people. He already ignores dogs who are barking at us like crazy. He seems to understand that they're just wary and are warning us to stay away from them, they're not actually issuing a challenge. They're just loud, perhaps nervous, wary, or overly excited. He seems completely unconcerned about them.

[@redwitch12]

From what I know of Akitas, they're extremely prone to aggression toward other dogs. They're also not the most outwardly expressive critters, so it can be difficult to catch their "tells". It sounds like you're learning your dog's cues very well, which should go a long way towards building a strong and effective partnership. Since you can't teach other people's dogs to stop posturing and challenging, your best bet is likely to teach your guy to always check in with you when he's uncertain. His instinct is going to always be to view a challenging dog as a potential threat, but from your description, you've already done an amazing job of socializing him so he doesn't see EVERY dog as a threat.

[@GetFitwithDogs]

Yes, the breed tends to be very unmanageable around other dogs, but I've put a lot of work into socialization with more balanced dogs from the moment I got them at 8 weeks. They've also been around a ton of people, so they're well acquainted with human behavior too. That's not enough, though, as you have to learn their triggers. You are correct, they tend to carry "poker faces" more than other dogs, and they can catch an unobservant person off guard if they decide to go off. I've learned to spot signs with mine, but I'm actually better spotting what energy they don't like from other dogs. I can generally - but not always - tell which dogs they'll disapprove of. I've been told my Akitas are among the most well behaved Akitas people have seen, but they still aren't dogs you can allow to roam around off leash around people and mostly other dogs.

[@twilightmarichat1854]

love Akitas but I an't own them for this reason. I have foster dogs come and go so I need a dog that's ok with other dogs 99% of the time pretty much. beautiful dogs though I have mad respect for Akita owners

[@The.Vikingr]

What you said about fast twitch energy.. hit home. I take my dog for 2 hours of walks a day structured or loose leash. Its not enough, he needs to jump & run to get satisfied

[@evasby4086]

Or be able to sniff on walks (mental enrichment) which wont happen on a structured walk

[@The.Vikingr]

@@evasby4086 yep yep. i stopped giving my dog too much freedom cause he built and built until he was bouncing off the walls smelling everything. Now i try to split the time he walks in heel and loose as long as he stays calm

[@evasby4086]

@@The.Vikingr yes it is a balance.. good luck!

[@twilightmarichat1854]

Side note that is a really pretty husky. never seen one look like that now I want one like it lol. alas ik myself and I can't do huskies

[@fireballfitness170]

Enjoyed the whole video. 7:13.. operant versus classical...

[@fetra54]

It's fun to watch prince calm down the second he realizes you're stepping in. Wish I could see more dog owners with dogs who respond that fast.

[@neebeeshaabookwayg6027]

Oh my ... 😢🐕 ... 🤗 thank you joel, for teaching us.... (sad face, was fir dig that died, not, for how you teach, ❤) ...

[@hardwoodgems]

That dog has a fun energy about it!

[@craigstuartlandry1611]

Not fun all day every day 🤦🏻

[@lucygoosy819]

Beautiful dog. Great video. If the owner was keen, agility training might be useful. Uses fast twitch muscles, burns off mental & physical energy, gets the dog focussing on the owner & ignoring other dogs (with high stimulus environment), builds & strengthens the bond, and gets them doing what dogs like this love to do.

[@shannonfrink7939]

Great video. Super helpful breakdown of what is needed!

[@erikv2540]

Hey Joel great video. I do really enjoy the longer format videos so look forward to seeing some of those but these are great too

[@CompleteK9Canada]

Great video!

[@Martin-W]

Another great and informative video!

[@watchmoivies123]

Oh, I’m so glad you love her. Good luck with her training.

[@OffGridDogs]

Yes Huskies are fast! Beautiful dog.

[@Bionic6tothe6]

This too is my rescued husky, named Kitty, independent until she want a pack to bully. Glad for this video, because it explains why I'm her third owner. More important, the confirmation for fast-twitch work out, where I notice 15-20 minutes of bikejoring @ 6-12mph intervals and 10 minutes of sniffing around buys her 3-4 hours of content.

[@Introvertednailqueen]

The older dog dying 🥺☹️ Thank you for helping these dogs through your training and education.

[@rosstisbury1626]

thanks interesting

[@AthelstanEngland]

"You've kind of got to be a new person at times" that simple phrase I think sometimes sums up the seemingly magical powers that balanced trainers like you, Caesar Milan and The Dog Daddy have. It is that different energy along with this great advice that is hard for owners reproduce. Can I ask is the Caesar neck bite and Dog Daddy's under hip poke for the same purpose as your example here. It seems it is? I had great success with the neck bite with my Labs but got a rescue Lurcher who is proving more of a handful. Gonna try this. Thank you.

[@emmacharliehth5011]

I’m a firm but fair leader thanks to you, some dogs the treats only method works, but if you have a breed like a husky, you have to prove that you’re strong, tough and they should have a healthy respect. I’m not advocating for hitting, kicking or beating a dog.. my husky malamute knows if I shout “enough”, he has to stop whatever he’s doing or he will have a correction (collar grab, made to sit, focus on me and maybe a time out if I need time to self regulate to not make things worse).

[@livus3787]

My 2,5 yo mudi dog is sooo friggin athletic (cuts, jumos, turns, flups, speed lol all, althou medium-size; would love to see Joel deal with a mudi sometime 😁), loves rough play, but from one sniff knows its an elder dog or which dog don't want to play, im so glad for this

[@tonyfreehauf4463]

good job ...oldtony

[@StayAtHomeMeme]

We just got an Australian cattle dog puppy and he gets feisty like this sometimes with our older dog (she does it back too so its not just him) But when he gets to be too much we shout “hey!” And they both immediately stop and look at us and look guilty. It’s so funny. Like they know exactly why they just got corrected and they stop. And then eventually if they get too riled up again and start face nipping it happens all over again. Hoping that making and correcting at such a young age will result in him not doing it to other dogs when he’s older. But we live out in the country so it’s really hard to socialize him with other dogs. I don’t know where to find any that I trust.

[@thejackalbaby8385]

a new term to replace "dominance theory" (bc it triggers ppl). When I train I call it "boss behavior". Same thing but sounds softer and it inherently sounds like something that can be fixed. Which of course, it can!!!!

[@lucygoosy819]

I like this & think I’ll use it, thanks!

[@nichtschoenaberselten]

Thank you once again for sharing. I happen to see my dog in the husky. Stubborn, athletic, provocative, dominant. We managed to dial that in and found him some friends to act out with. Still, he needs a strict regime and is willing to test my ability to lead every second. Would have been a much harder journey without the information from your videos.

[@graceburford2398]

I see potentially Tervuren, Anatolian, Aussie, and Husky. My Rottie-Husky-etc mix is ALWAYS so surprised when we back up our commands or corrections, in ways my old Shiba Inu-Corgi cross wasn't. Not in an uppity, needs-to-be-in-charge way, just a ehh-are-you-really-gonna-make-me way. Husky blood is a guaranteed make-me but otherwise happy-go-lucky attitude.

[@tinkerinWstuff]

The grab and stare down shown here is the only thing that works with my GSD and gets his brain to settle

[@GentakuRool]

My first 4 dogs were like this but to be fair 3 of them are pit mixes. When you have stubborn or independent dogs it’s like dog training hard mode

[@user-hx2ty3sq1w]

looks like the terrace needs some attention before the weeds become dominant.. Yet another video full of useful advice and worth watching.over again.

[@zuzuspetals8323]

Amazing slow-mo! Beautiful dog. Thank you for the excellent analysis and instruction, Joel. p.s. Curious if “boxing” is typical for huskies. If yes, does it relate to prey drive and the kill?

[@bradbell3041]

This is very similar to my Ridgeback. Strong, fast, athletic, and likes to play rough. I don’t know anyone near me with another larger dog for play dates/sessions for me to correct behavior. I wish Joel was in the East coast!

[@damaristighe3227]

My Cane Corso recently had a play date with a Rottweiler - we had to flatten ourselves against a wall when they started thundering around at top speed. They certainly got it all out.

[@Michellemutts7848]

Im not a trainer but I do work with packs of dogs daily and do this with the boisterous or over dominate ones, if the dog doesn't get the hint from the other dogs I step in. The problem is too many owners are too soft with their dogs inside the home so when they go outside they behave badly. I always recommend to people that pack walks are so beneficial for their dog for many reasons but sadly many want to Molly coddle them and not allow them to be dog then wonder why they have problems.

[@Smitch2909]

Hi, useful video. When you grab the dog and interrupt the behaviour are you saying anything to the dog or looking for any particular response before you re-release?

[@dookshi]

Would I be correct to consider a Rhodesian Ridgeback pretty much a substitute for a stuborn Husky? If so, would the same 4 methods apply? Considering age appropriateness, of course. My 4 months old RR has learned all the commands like a champ for quite some time now, but I'm still withholding myself before applying no nonsense followups when she sometimes deems her idea "better" than mine. :-)

[@myrrhavm]

My dang dog thinks her name is HEY! Been correcting myself on using her name and not HEY! Funny thing is everyone in the hood thinks she’s a great dog because she walks off leash. Not beside me, usually a house ahead or behind as I constantly say HEY! Keep up, HEY! slow down. Doesn’t jump on anyone unless they’re in our house which I don’t understand, after 3 years of HEY! Still pisses me off. Thinks if you don’t say STAY at the opening of a door you must mean it’s OKAY to run out and greet the world as I yell HEY! Damn it dog! Easily 12 more years of this and I’ll be in my 70s yelling HEY!

[@ravensglenn]

😂 funny , I know if a dog who's name is Oie. Oie you . Oie stop. It's a New Zealander thing . 🤣

[@jimbrady1372]

Reminds me of a Malinois/husky mix.

[@Pitohead1904]

How would you go about training 2 dogs at once? Or would you recommend doing training sessions separately?

[@dakota5815]

This dog is a lot like our dog (GSP/Lab mix) although our dog is arguably more athletic/quicker & has a higher prey drive. The good news is he's still a lot of puppy as he's less than two years old. We've done all of the above & even tried an e collar, but in the end about the only thing that seems to work is being around dogs that are either confident, dominant, or "tolerant" although depending on the dog he's with changes how well he listens & if one or any of the corrective methods have an effect. The problem is finding those dogs, but more so owners who are willing to have play/training dates. Dog parks are impossible. We get him 3-4 miles of walks a day & get some running/fetch in. The exercise doesn't knock much off when he meets a new dog (GSP's are a Beckman 'all day' kind of dog - there is no end to the energy/drive), but we try to meet all the new dogs (especially larger dogs) we can since we've figured it's about socialization. He's improved & is getting better with more socialization/training & just from growing up, but has a ways to go. He's good in the house and listens quite well as long as there isn't another critter within reach. I wish there was a quick 'do this then that' training solution, but we haven't found the magic combo, other than lots & lots & lots of repetition...

[@JrFFoo]

German Shepard gotta be a top tier breed fr

[@m.e.holley7613]

Hi Joel, This is slightly unrelated, but I would like to know your opinion on the Governor Kristi Noam shooting of her 14-month old hunting dog Cricket. I bet your audience is curious too. I'll just say up front that I think it was an abhorrent act. I believe that investment in her dog's training would have been the moral, rational, and humane thing to do. I think as a career dog trainer you would have an informed reaction that we all respect. Thank you for your work and sharing your knowledge. I have learned so much.

[@Annettemarie988]

This dog is EXACTLY how my dog is. She's a Border Collie, rough player, super athletic, high prey drive and her behavior with other dog was exactly like that dog, she's calmed down with training, but how do we "battle" the prey drive in her?

[@Fattyfatcow]

I think this dog is beautiful. I definitely see some Belgian in her. Just her style of play and the mask. Husky Belgian is my guess. I’m likely wrong but still.

[@cazinaus4917]

That tail though

[@shirinw]

🙏🏻

[@user-db4et1lm2z]

@Beckman's Dog training. I have a 9 month old female Lab. Since she was a puppy, she fixates on other dogs. Not from aggression but in a way that I found unhealthy. We managed to train a lot of the fixation away on leash but when she plays with other dogs she will run along side them and just obsessively lick the side of their mouths. She is not dominant or bad in any way but she annoys every dog she meets. Can this be praydrive along with submissive behaviour? I realize that she is still a young dog and it can get better when she matures but I would like to be able to break her obsessiveness. Is the "go get method" the best way to go for this type of behaviour? Would really appreciate any tip you might give me. Thank you! Greeting from Germany.

[@christynguyen7564]

One of the issues I have when my pup plays with other dogs is when the dog is unleashed. If it gets a little too much and I try to calm/correct my dog, the unleashed dog goes after mine and it keeps going. All while the other owner just lets it keep happening

[@annalisacandaso-robertson9179]

It's so difficult to try to find dogs to help your dog when they have these issues. Liability issues make the risk not worth it. Nobody wants to set other people's dogs up to be chew toys for their dog who has issues, when those other dogs can get real injuries. That's why dogs like Prince and trainers like Joel are so special and unique. I wouldn't trust anybody else to not totally freak out when dogs start going at each other. Most people just don't know what they're looking at or when to intervene.

[@kathleensnyder7784]

I have two husky mixes, brother and sister. They are big, strong dogs with crazy prey drive. They have dug dozens of deep holes on my backyard and they act just like this husky with each other and other dogs at the dog park. They fight with one another and it’s impossible to separate them. I’m not sure how to handle these behaviors given they are always together.

[@dontlook8748]

Husky?

[@M00_be-r]

Looks like a Mal/Huski mix but looks can deceive ;)

[@ChristinaDogMom]

Can you make a video on how stop a dog from jumping on the back “trying to dominate” new dogs.

[@BlueSkyDogs]

Joel I have a question about people..... I posted a video of my dogs threshold manners and how it is a vital part of training. I had a comment ... "Can you explain why please" Is this kind of question the reason for the way that you speak to people? ! Lol

[@user-wv5cd1es1x]

I am a little embarrassed to ask and hope this question gets thru. I have a 3 month old German Shepherd that seems to view me as a chew toy. I got her at two months. She is also very stubborn and wants to do things her way. I been told that German Shepherd puppies can be very mouthy. I am not blaming the dog as much as I want to be doing the right things for her. I have a lot of chew toys and use treats to reinforce positive behavior. I give her plenty of exercise, which I can because I am retired. Most of our contact is her mouthing my ankles, hands, pants and shirts. I have her on a short leash so I can give her corrections but that does not seem to work. I have a crate she sleeps in at night by my bed and she does pretty well in that. I realize this is a lot of info. But after watching some of your videos there are a lot of factors that can be at play. Anyway, this is a long message and may require a long response. Thank you so much for your insightful videos. Stephen H.

[@viktorholmgren8978]

Stephen, put your hand infront of your puppy, let it bite your hand. Everytime it does, press your thumb hard on its tongoue like you are a cactus. It will learn to interract with you without biting. You can also say "NO" as a marker and do that if you wanna correct your puppy biting ur ankles/cloths. Also ur puppy is really young. Focus on potty training. Good luck!

[@michasowinski4345]

she is just like my dog except mine is a male and even more independent

[@cardsuponly]

At the end of our walks when getting close to home, my puppy would bark and jump at me and bite my clothing. How do i correct this? Please help!

[@bullarabcookie]

Akita cross

[@KingsMom831]

Hey dog people 🐕

[@lilly5157]

Hey!😊

[@KingsMom831]

@@lilly5157 😊👋

[@underduress5761]

✌🏼😎

[@KingsMom831]

@@underduress5761 👋😊

[@k91985]

My dog is ok in the house. Let's me go through doors and waits to go in and out of u tell him to. If he sees a dog with a ball while out he acts silly. But off lead he is just flying around at top speed. I darnt let him off till the middle of the night incase he starts jumping on other dogs

[@Ketowski]

She looks like a Malinois mix, as well as husky.

[@vikingdogmanship]

Maybe husky x gsd or Eurasier mix

[@paulski247]

I have to ask. How do you not get bitten by some of these dogs. I’ve learnt so much from you but I’ve always wondered how no dog seems to react. I train dogs (not certified) under another trainer and we get some highly strung dogs. If I were to take one by the collar, I think I’d get snapped.

[@DakotawolfManson]

Looks like a husky mix, maybe border collie/ husky mix

[@blueflare3848]

No. The coloration isn’t even close to either of those breeds.

[@watchmoivies123]

Might even have some ciow in him or her or Mali

[@BuenoSister]

I had emailed them about the training program but the link that was sent was blocked by my internet company as a phishing page. Has anybody else been able to open the link and successfully sign up? I just wanna make sure it’s legit before I unblock it.

[@timetter7062]

you think this is a bad husky?

[@melodieramsay655]

I don't think she is aggressive at all, just a bit dominant and very excitable, like a dog who hasn't really been taught manners by her owner.

[@PibPibPibPib]

some on get that dog a tear tatto

[@neilurquhart8622]

A what?

[@melodieramsay655]

Don't think that's100% husky but more like a husky/shepherd mix.

[@BDTraining]

Yeah it’s a mix

[@GetFitwithDogs]

Joel, Thoughts on viral story about Kristi Noem executing her dog? I did a video on it on my channel but was curious about your thoughts.

[@GetFitwithDogs]

Would love to hear you discuss this on your podcast!

[@blueflare3848]

Wait, what?

[@JoeR203]

Jesus! How hard could she have hit that other dog? When you said she is obsessed with Prince I started thinking it might be because he's a Doberman. It sounds weird, I know. But I've had no less than 4 people who live in my condo complex tell me that my Doberman is the only dog their dog will play with. They said if they take their dogs to the park, it avoids other dogs. If they visit friends or relatives who have dogs, their dog doesn't play with the other dogs. My Doberman is the only dog they like to be around.

[@mikehayes3014]

I’d like to know why you chose such an unimpressive dog like a Doberman???

[@Krapvag]

e-collar training would work great with this dog

[@Seraphim-]

You need to watch all of his vids, he explains why that it doesn’t work. Dogs sustain pack units through hierarchy, contrary to wolves as they are family units. You have to show strength

[@Krapvag]

@@Seraphim- are you talking about e collars or this dog in particular?

[@ihorburtsev858]

@@Krapvag E-collar is a great tool when you know what you are doing. If you know what you are doing you don't appear in such videos. If you use e-collar and don't know what you are doing you only make things worse. You don't need e-collar to establish borders and hierarchy.

[@Krapvag]

@@ihorburtsev858 I have a dog with very similar energy and personality as this. I went from seeing it disappear at the scent of a deer to completely off lead walking around busy town in 2 months of training.

[@rptrick79]

E-collar have their place but not here and not in most people's hands tbh. I think a lot of people think of them as this "magical fix" but in reality are going to f*ck their dog up trying. A lot of "trainers" use them and do the same. There are other ways to help not just reach fry the dog or.on the other end of the spectrum stuff it full.of treats til in can't walk it so far and sick lol. This dog likely wouldn't be treat motivated anyways

[@NastyZTuned]

I have a 13 month old German shepherd female un neutered, she refuses to obey me only after my wife has a temper tantrum and yells at me, I stay calm during the tantrums but immediately afterwards my dog will dis obey, ignore me etc

[@kvlthegreat]

That is definitely not a Husky. That looks like a Malinois mix or Shepard mix.

[@tomisadumbass1879]

What's a good rule of thumb for what behaviors would be deemed unacceptable?

[@BDTraining]

If your gut tells you it’s unacceptable then it’s unacceptable

[@suzettekirby9725]

I'm sorry but a dog died because of this dog??? She would have been outta of here imagine that other dogs owner n how they feel??? W.T.f.

[@lilbitchproductionsyo3821]

I see dogs like this all the time in daycare and it seems like I'm being rough but if I don't grab them and exert a little bit of strength (I'm 5'2, these dogs could easily overpower me especially these huge high energy doodle mixes, please stop making doodles PLEASE!), they terrorize everyone and everything and it eventually escalates into fights because the energy gets too high and no one is in their thinking mind (including me lmao)