Learn how to help dog on dog aggression with my simple method

Watch dogs play and learn how to keep things calm so no one gets hurt

[@karilacrosse5011]

Great stuff, thank you! Gotta say though, the grey dog humping away in the background had me ROFL 🤣

[@buzrash]

Yeah I don’t know how he missed that. Humping is totally unacceptable unless for mating purposes

[@MaximillianandRubyGrace]

They don’t always hump For mating. I could be wrong, but I read via akc the dog is either over excited or exerting dominance. Mine I know it’s only when he’s super hyper. That being said I say off when I see it

[@slut333]

LMAOAOA

[@ieshaanksareen]

3:37 Joel protects doodle from the lab, meanwhile he sneakily humps the ridgeback.

[@jennymunday7913]

He didn't just hump him, he did a conga line with him too XD

[@Ireneapeare]

@@jennymunday7913 😂

[@jaygonzales8258]

but humping is not a sign of aggression 🤣🤣 its a sign of affection lol

[@solideomusical]

People hear *'punishment'* and assume *'abuse';* they hear *'cold beer'* and assume *'alcoholism';* they hear *'hard work'* and assume *'slave labor.'* Not sure why that is but I like the fact that you aren't tiptoe-ing around people's hypersensibilities.

[@lindamoore3050]

100%agree

[@anthonybly]

I train dogs professionally every day and have been for over 25 years and I respect your content. I just want to support you in that I have saved 100s of dogs from being put to sleep as well as being put in shelters/rescues by implementing punishment. Punishment is used 5 to 10% of the time but has a 75% plus efficiency in stopping the unwanted behavior. Daisy, the tan dog, had been harassing the black and white dog the entire video UNTIL you addressed it. I don't always agree with what you say but mostly, Im right there with you. So people, pay attention.

[@laurenpridemore2346]

I've managed yards for years and you're spot on. This method works, new handlers try to be too soft and don't understand what they're looking at so they let problems go, dogs get hurt, relationships between dogs get ruined, there's redirection on the handler, etc. It's a fucking mess, dc groups get chaotic without this kind of no-nonsense leadership when it comes to safety. Also, I used the term "discipline" in front of a positive-only trainer years ago, they practically short-circuited. Lol

[@charlotteharris4690]

I totally agree with your method..I am a professional dog trainer and I use mostly positive training. The marker that stopped the behavior and the follow through.. amazingly simple yet profound. You put my methods into words. Thank you

[@aarr8656]

This is my number 1 favourite dog training channel by far

[@rushodai929]

The little kid running into the street was the best analogy. I also appreciate the tip about water making the dogs go nuts, something to remember, thank you Joel!

[@allisonc7655]

I support your training method all of the way!!! But it is sooo hard when you're the only one in the household that knows that these little things MATTER and nobody else will apply proper correction when needed to!

[@tguy4257]

The kids forget and my wife get puppy eyes it's square one

[@doront472]

Great attitude, calm, assertive, looking for harmony within the pack ....like parents should be with their kids.. People / parents should learn from a good trainer

[@Kelcier]

Im not saying watching these videos has just immediately taught me everything i need to know but it has definitely gotten me in the right headspace going into my dog training journey so thank you guys!

[@ivangeorgiev5137]

I own 2 big dog's who are well behave you has to run the show. I correct my dog every time when i see behaviour I don't like. And ppl ask me why I'm so hard on my dog's. And i ask them do you like 37 kilogrammes Rottweiler to approach you aggressively and answer is NO. So i agree with this video on 110 percent.

[@albertmarkish]

You are awsome! I learned from your videos and now my dog is the best friend with all the dogs in our dog park. And she also walks on a loose leash after using your technique. Thank you very much for sharing!

[@emmysue673]

Joel I've been using your methods for months and the respect and love my dog has for me has grown a ton! I have a American pitbull terrier and I want him to be his absolute best and prove that their are no bad dogs. I'm hard-core when it comes to reactivity, this stuff matters yes you said it!! I work in pittie rescue in a place where they are illegal🚫 using this method has helped our rescue so so much, can't thank you enough! My leadership has exceed and my dogs understanding of what I need from him has improved tremendously!! thankyou from Canada 🇨🇦🙏

[@ypalmer86]

This post is very encouraging. I have the same dog breed as you and mine needs alot of work. I'm just starting out but I pray I get to the level you are.

[@patdwyer6274]

This bloke is fantastic! 🙂👍

[@dogmumma10]

Grey Doodle Humperdinck was going to town on that poor Ridgeback! HAHAHA! Love your methods. Thank you!

[@cashregister8431]

The background humping at 3:40 made me laugh! The guy holding the camera zoomed in...News interview fail.

[@kylasbibi]

Straight no chaser! Love it! Great content!

[@bernadettetibazi9969]

Punishment=firm establishment of boundaries - If you don't have it, then you have mayhem. Right on Joel - love all of your videos and content. Thank you so much!

[@sandraoi2006]

LOVE your channel and this video is great, as we’ve had play escalate to aggression bn my Aus Labradoodle and cousin’s Aussiedoodle. Working on being the punisher, haha

[@concernedcitizen3476]

Definitely keep making the videos Joel please. Theyre gold. Things are getting better with my rescue, but I sure dont quite have the knack yet. Thanks a ton Beckman. You really make my confidence grow.

[@SamFAHntha]

I was the thousandth like! Woohoo! Also, totally agree with everything you said and did.

[@iSylvan]

My 4 month old GSD was being rowdy with everyone she played with, and often overly so with smaller dogs. Already seeing results using your method of marking with a clap or yell and walking her down when she's doing uncool stuff like nipping while running, biting a "downed opponent" or biting uncool areas like the throat or underbelly.

[@poppyfielding5349]

i love that you are real and genuine in your approach. Its direct and gives direction. Ive learned so much from you. thanks so much

[@goofykitty286]

So true! Great video.

[@mandyray23]

Love your videos. Thanks

[@reyhernandez7810]

Agreed. Always so straight forward.

[@r.8896]

In this video, you mentioned aggression and biting a kid on the face. I can relate to that potential nightmare. I like saving dogs lives, so I like to adopt rescues. I have desensitized both of my rescue dogs around kids, people, loud noises, sudden movements, or objects. I used to take my dogs to a local off leash dog park. Unfortunately, I had bad experiences from a--holes with their dogs. My final visit was when an ugly, "Karen," started screaming at me about one of my dog's biting her kid in the face. She threatened to call the police and scooped up her crying kid. I calmly walk-up to the kid and gently turned his face side to side and saw no marks, not even a scratch. Instead of calling this Karen a liar and getting in an argument, I just put my dog on a leash and put him in my car and left. After that horrible interaction, I don't go to dog parks anymore and cautious of people around my dogs. There are people out there that want to instigate something and looking for a large payout.

[@loredelore7286]

Another fantastic video. Best dog trainer on KZbin.

[@caseymackey746]

Good video. No nonsense teaching...good stuff. Thanks

[@calmk9clinic655]

I love your content! A brand new trainer here, but I have rehabilitated 2 rescues so far one of them with severe aggression issues... me and my first dog and she’s an absolute superstar when dealing with aggression have started to help other people with their dogs now and it’s just kind of happening... I love the fact you are using the word punishment, and just putting it the way it is! Looking forward to your next video.

[@hilja33]

You’re channel is a godsend really. I also watch upstate canine academy but without a prong collar (hard to source herm sprenger in Australia, his techniques wouldn’t work w/ big Kelpie X who has fear aggression/reactivity to ppl (used to be reactive to everything that moved - bikes,scooters, bus, car, brooms, vacuum which I fixed) just big issue w/ppl any place apart from the dog park. Your flat collar loose leash walking has worked so well with him. Now working on keeping him below his threshold with ppl coming near/inside the home. He actually did almost knock an old lady over and also got out the side gate and sprinted across the yard and jumped 1 metre down onto the road to circle and bark at a passerby. My pit bull never did crazy stuff like that when he was being protective, always calm and controlled. I’m on a big learning curve here.

[@remanenterock]

"The Punisher" 😀...thanks for your videos, helped me a lot with incorrect behaviours. Love your methods. Greatings from Argentina!!

[@Dogsloveitsupertraining]

You are the best!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Oldwoman1977]

I wish I could clone you! I love your videos and try to implement the things you say to do, thank you 🙏

[@Deafsinger68]

Your comments are a balanced approach to what is rapidly becoming a cultural issue in Britain. I walked the highest mountain in Britain last week with my dog off lead, as always. On the way down we had issues with 5 dogs walking up. Two dogs attacked mine while they were on lead and mine walking past. One dog was on a tight lead and the owner shouted a warning to me that her dog doesn’t like other dogs. This mountain is one of Britain’s most popular walks. I would love to have said, train your dogs before you bring them in to this environment. Balance and awe ness is needed.

[@baileyarivor693]

Yes please!keep making these videos!❤️

[@yangher5061]

Great video keep these coming!

[@thecadschool3656]

thank you for sharing ur knowledge and experience

[@squarebiznesman4112]

Great vid. Ive watched a couple now, and some of your methods have definitely been effective on my 3 month old puppys. Dog life seems brutal, so your stern demeanor, and strong dialogue, works. In my opinion. Keep it Going. Peace

[@pmlm1571]

For starting a puppy well, may I recommend Larry Krohn who has lots of great videos on playing such that a puppy emerges from puppyhood pretty much trained:-)

[@blindpro6404]

Great video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@PaulaDTozer]

Mark the behaviour and apply the deterrent. I am the regulator, aka the balancer of energies. Nobody gets run over or overwhelmed on my watch. That's how I interpret your instruction. Thank you for clarifying, Joel. The subtleties of dog behaviour are the challenge for most, as most people who consider their dogs fur babies have applied human attributes to their dog and interpret the dog behaviour on those terms. It muddies the waters. A confused owner creates a confused dog. A permissive owner can also create, at the very least, an annoying dog, and at the extreme, a dangerous dog. Thank you for your clarity on what to look for - it is very helpful.

[@nicolem2543]

Can you please do more content on dog body language and how to be better at recognizing all of the little clues to look for to anticipate a fight and stop it before it starts? Also, can you please talk more about leash reactivity and the reasons behind it vs actual aggression? Thanks! You’re awesome. The loose leash walking techniques have really helped us.

[@jenn6721]

Good stuff, my man! Now if you could *pretty please* do a video on food aggression/food guarding with puppies or dogs in general, that would be awesome! My almost 5 month old German shepherd mix has developed a pretty moderate food guarding aggression that is leaving me so defeated.

[@galedelatorre366]

Love this!

[@lisemathieu9441]

Thank you

[@jennymunday7913]

My husky mix (2.5 years old) was a rescue dog, who was given up by his elderly owners at 6 months old because he kept jumping on them. Correcting the jumping took like a week at most, but stopping the biting they didn't mention took longer. He's still mouthy but I allow that by invitation only. I really feel like they stuck him out in the back yard and never did anything with him. His big issue now is being too rowdy when he plays.(With coonhound mix puppy 12 weeks old and pit bull 3 years old) I've started clapping and yelling HEY! then walking him down to correct him and its really helped. He's so high energy though its like he loses his little doggy mind and I have to snap him out of it. I have noticed he's starting occasionally to stop after a few seconds and think so its working. :) One day he might chill out... lol who am I kidding, his nickname is Wild Longdog for a reason.

[@rachelwilson7625]

First thank you very much for all your training videos 👍😀 I have a 16 month female French Mastiff (Tilba) She has improved 100%from loose leash training. She socialise at the doggie park, and is building confidence. Now and then needs direction not to rough play with the little dogs. She doesn’t react but has been bitten by some small dogs and one in particular will harass her nipping and biting her. (She had enough one day and the owner couldn’t call his dog off her, and my dog went to chase the other dog down but thanks to all the training from your videos, she responded to my call and we left the park. We leave now when that dog comes. Do you have any ideas what’s up? As these dogs that don’t like my dog are okay with the other dogs. Thanks Rachel

[@x02dragon]

Are we ignoring 3:38-3:54! And the camera person panning away 😂😂

[@BDTraining]

Are you talking about the humping? I saw it after I made the video. I would have definitely stopped it had I seen it.

[@lukesmith2340]

@@BDTraining i clap and yell no and follow up with the walk down but my dog just runs away and goes into zoomie mode. If I can grab her collar and get her to sit she just calms down then goes crazy after ? Just rinse and repeat ?

[@chickenpollo9424]

@@lukesmith2340 maybe work first with a long leash so your dog has freedom but can't scape too far, so you can do the follow up.

[@4everdreamer569]

AND at 5:32-5:40 same dogs. I would be pissed if it was my dog who it kept happening to and i'm paying for my dog to be there where the behavior is supposed to be being corrected. Sorry but Beckman was looking that direction both times...not sure what he was looking at??

[@BDTraining]

@@4everdreamer569 I wouldn’t have you as a client, you seem a little loony.

[@theflyrap]

Nice Video 🔥

[@naokookada9885]

I completely agree with you that this method works because you are speaking in a language that dogs understand. It’s been challenging for me to be a boss to my strong male husky, but I’m working hard to keep the balance of love and structure. I’d just love to know how to deal with his reaction(growling and some dominating behavior towards younger intact males). Some says it’s better not to let him rehearse that kind of behavior. I wonder it’s better to let him meet and correct or avoid meeting with the other intact males.

[@robertbaelen7656]

A meeting among dogs can be at a meter from each other. They smell very good, forgotten?

[@GeorgeVivanco]

Thanks Homie

[@MP-yc2ou]

Can you do a video on stopping dog from attempting to mount other dogs? love the vids btw! one of my favorite dog trainers on youtube

[@lillieberger2883]

He did. It’s called dominant behavior.

[@DOGMAN-ex4is]

HI Joel, thanks for the continued learning , would you recommend me getting a muscle for my dog who attacks a particular dog when invited into my house while I go through these steps of teaching? Keep up the good work.

[@BDTraining]

Absolutely muzzles are great so that no one goes to the vet and it allows all humans to relax, which is half the battle.

[@dcd19622]

@@BDTraining can you, or have you done any videos on getting a dog to overcome his fear of water. I have a one year old GSP and he is scared to death of water. Wont go near it except a water bowl. If i pick up the hose he runs. Wont even go near the pool if someone is in it. Been that way since he was brought home at 8 weeks

[@bhumikjoshi3430]

@@dcd19622 My dog was like this until very recently. What I found out was his initial association to water (I bathed him while he was little) was fearful and hence , he was nutty about getting water on him. I turned this recently into a plaything , I used the hose and ran away from him making funny noises. He played right with it and by the end of the playsession , didn't even flinch about the water.

[@ASO-xh5vu]

3:40 noticed that? Hahaha

[@MacksCurley]

The big old lab is actually disciplining the two younger dogs as they were becoming disrespectful to each other, the big old lab is being a leader by controlling the situation before the two younger dogs get out of hand.

[@JS-hq8iq]

Definitely keep making the videos - always some great tips. Question - any tips for prey drive? - Have young drivey ridgeback with strong aversion to cats. ALWAYS on lead outside the yard - and he's getting pretty good at "my rules" for leash walks, but cats (and there seem to be a lot lately) are the exception - have tried your mark & punish, but particularly if cat is moving -it is a real battle just to hold him. I swear some nights it's like the cats are testing the dog's halti - and they shouldn't- no question he's strong enough to break it if he really tries ...and he's quicker and more agile than you expect...Spray of water in my dog's face has worked in past if I'm quick enough - but as he's gotten older he's become more fixated (about 2.5yrs now). Sorry for long comment - be grateful for any tips!

[@dianna9283]

Yes, I’d like to see a video on managing prey drive too. I know the key is preventing the dog before it goes into full blown mode but sometimes my Rottie will spot a rabbit before I do and it’s a battle to get her out. And yes, I agree about cats. Just this week when walking my Rottie, a cat walking on the street came right up to her but was super sweet. They sniffed each other, lol, and then the cat tried to rub up next to my Rottie. I was expecting the worst like this cat had some sort of death wish but then she just took off and Rosie didn’t negatively react during the encounter, luckily.

[@robertbaelen7656]

A cat reading doglanguage and acting like not to disturb the dogs feelings.🤣😉

[@robertbaelen7656]

And now learn your dog to read cat language en not to disturb the cats feelings.👍

[@JS-hq8iq]

@@dianna9283 gosh you were lucky!- Unfortunately my ridgey's first 2 cat experiences were surprise cat paw swipes (one "justified" I.e. he wasn't sure what he was sniffing and stuck his nose in a fence - had no clue cat even lived there, but 2nd was full ninja cat - stalked us and came out aggressively attacking and backed us onto a road (I would have laughed if I was watching) - ever since then he has been really suspicious of cats). I don't know if its straight prey drive or prey + fear? Like the situation you describe, the cats that present the challenge for us are just out and about on their own (sometimes hunting wildlife). We have worked on cats in their own yards (both enclosed and not) and he's much better - it's the roaming cats /on the footpath that are the issue for us. P.s I take a spray bottle of water on our walks- if you are quick enough, Dianna, it will dissuade a cat from approaching if necessary- and it doesn't hurt the cat, of course and may help prevent injury or worse.

[@dianna9283]

@@JS-hq8iq Thank you for the spray bottle suggestion!

[@venelog22]

I agree with your methods and I do the same with my dog, however most of the time, its other people's dogs that is usually the problem and they don't correct them. My dog has been attack a few times and now developed a fearful reaction when another dog runs up to him. Do you tell other owners at the dog park to keep their dog in check?

[@williamwillson1347]

Hey, thanks for making this helpful videos. I have a question, I have a dog and his age is 1 year and 3 months, not neutered yet. When I apply this method, he doesn’t listen to me and starts trying to bite a dog neck. I don’t know what triggers him to act this way with some dogs but it’s annoying since I can’t bring him to a doggy park :/

[@KofiAbakh]

Yes I do like these videos

[@nicola4789]

So the punishment would be (if the dog doesn't stop) to go get the dog by the collar and let him chill somewhere? Thank you!

[@jessicaparry4194]

Our dogs like to bite at the back heels of each other during play or to start play. Should I be marking this behavior?

[@patriciaeverodriguez]

My two boxers do the same. I was wondering the same thing.

[@taylorlogan1610]

I have a year and a half french bulldog that doesn't know boundaries/ respecting personally space and always rough playing. We tried the method of keeping it on the leash, but don't believe it is working. What type of training or method that can help out?

[@lialorusso1887]

I work with groups of young dogs ( training daycare setting) we are not allowed to punish or correct. I agree with your methods 100% My question, what to do when yelling isnt allowed? or when they redirect on to you? Especially when a game of keep away gets nasty and i cant reach fast enough?

[@robertbaelen7656]

Hahaha what a struggle ? its like your aloud to jump but never hit the floor. 🤣😂

[@adarshnp2061]

How can I contact you? Iam from India

[@scrappyjak1]

Our Golden Retriever is an intact 2 year old. Over the last week or so he has been putting himself in between me and other dogs when I say hello/pet them but now he is having a go at the bigger ones. Most of these dogs we have got to know over time so not strangers. He was bit in the face at the beginning of the year by a dog he didn't know and we thought maybe that had something to do with this problem. Monday he went for a friend's dog while I was petting him and today a Mastiff went up to my husband for pets, but when it came up to me my dog came rushing in between us and started to have a go. I did shout and hubby got him away quickly this time and I did tell him off but I'm worried when I'm on my own as he is so strong and can't always get hold of his collar straight away. Otherwise he is a lovely dog and loves to go up to dogs and say hello. Any advise would be very appreciated.

[@rollcity9244]

Are there ever instances where you allow dogs with matching temperaments to get a little rough and wrestle?

[@lakelifestateofmind5432]

Curious about the same thing. I have a four month old boxer pup that plays rough (neck biting, back leg biting) with his mom.

[@dannyh5937]

"Your dog biting kids in the face matters." I'd say so.

[@jclorden]

I am a Doberman owner (1 year 2 months). Question, why do you choose to use Dobermans as companion trainers? I love Prince and Bosco was a complete boss!

[@bogusparasite6655]

people come here to learn about correcting a dog behaviour and what they worry about the most is semantics? this guy shows methods and more importantly results, what he calls it or what you call it doesnt matter.

[@janirasanders2370]

Will all your dog/leash reactivity videos work for my dog who wants to chase and lunge at moving things on the TV and shadows? Please help

[@robertbaelen7656]

Hahaha, it was funny at first now it is a problem.

[@luksicmaja5966]

The best sentence I have heard in all theese 3 years of watching chanells obout dog training is when you said ......YOU CAN SOLVE THE DOG AGRRSION.THE QUESTION IS DO YOU REALLY WANT TO BOTHER OBOUT IT.😀 I stay for a moment ,give myself a nice thought obout that and said.YES 😆 So,now we are getting better evry day.At least if I don't solve the dog agresion I will have a nice dog who is better in all other issues he has😉😄Walking on loose leash,better come and stop barking unnececearly

[@luksicmaja5966]

But ooooh how I wish to have one moment of your Prince!!!

[@tovafischtein5918]

Is this system should work when a dog ( 5 month old) tries to bite people he doesn’t know who are coming into my house? He is a rescue mixed.

[@rachelwilson7625]

Hi again, just found out today at the dog park, the same dog (Kelpie)11 months old that harasses my dog French Mastiff, also did the same thing to another dog. Good and bad results, now I know it’s not my dog but hopefully the other dog can be trained as he is still young.

[@beatingrelationshipocdwith9145]

Joel is it okay for owners with powerful breeds such as Rottweiler‘s to not have them in the backyard when hosting barbecues or parties as sometimes I get worried how will my ruler react around certain strangers and can’t always keep my ion him as busy hosting and I’m also vision impaired. I feel like if I put him on the side of the house behind the gate I am neglecting him from socialising and also putting the stigma on the Rotty breed ps he has been a little bit antisocial with strangers and nipped one

[@sootudios]

What if the aggression is too quick and spikes too fast? I tried correcting when the tunnel vision happens when a bigger dog is approaching… but as they get about 1 to 2 m close, my shiba inu starts growling aggressively. I know one of your videos you say that you need a smart calm and social dog to train with, but what are some smaller steps while being near or trying to socialize with other big dogs?

[@candhmcmahon848]

I have two boxers (male and female) and the female plays SO rough with my male. She’s much smaller (60 lbs and he’s 90 lbs) and she’s always after his neck and heels. Is this a behavior I should try to get her to stop? He just plays right along with her but sometimes I feel she’s extra rough…

[@chiefhokie]

The biting of the heels, while it might seem benign, in my opinion it could be dangerous if they're running around and someone nips at them. A fight can break, an injury can easily occur, etc.

[@robertbaelen7656]

Stop it!

[@armorose]

Please post / teach a bit on Resource Guarding. I spanned through your uploads but couldn't find it.

[@jameschild1321]

He talks about resource guarding most often, in regards to how the dogs are reactive when with the owner. So on leash reactivity videos, feisty Fido etc. They say this person is mine, you can't come near them, or the dog gets triggered when owner pets another dog. The primary lesson applies to most resource guarding IMO.

[@pmlm1571]

What James Child says, ditto. Resource Guarding is what most all dogs are doing when people think the dogs are "protecting" them. Instead, the dogs are guarding what they regard as their assets.

[@skybornex]

Question. I get the marker, the yell. But how do you make sure you're "punishing" the right one? Especially since there are several dogs involved.

[@robertbaelen7656]

Breakingup the dogs in their moment is the punisher, yelling is the marker. The one with the most pleasure in the encounter gets the biggest impact(punishment) let them cool down for a brief moment and let them reengage.

[@jameschild1321]

I agree with your training methods for the most part. Did you just miss the repeated humping from the doodle?

[@honza1905]

Hello, I have 2 experienced Huskies, they're friendly, well behaved (well, they're still huskies) and overall they know how to behave when other dogs are present. Now I met a new dog (pitbull), she's about 2 years old, originally from other owners that it is now and she cant stand presence of other dogs. Current owner of this pitbull is too soft and in my opinion cant make enough dominance over the dog so it seems like pitbull taking charge when they're outside. I've tried to socialize pitbull with my 2 huskies and it went well for about 5 minutes, after that, pitbull began to attack my female dog over and over again. It is very important for me to correct this behavior. Is there any advice or approach I can take to correct her so we can work for it wont happened again? Owner of the pitbull is visually very concerned about her behavior so it might be over protective behavior towards her owner? I'm able to work on pitbull without owner, just need some advice what to try. Thanks in advance!

[@rabidrabbit1741]

I work at a doggy daycare and just want to ask is it healthy play for more than two dogs to play together? For example if two dogs are playing, and a third joins in but is NOT bullying or being rude is that okay? And if it is, why is that okay? Sometimes i feel we over manage the group and it causes the dogs to disregard us and become more chaotic.

[@Flippokid]

If all dogs have a good time, that's totally fine. If one dog is overwhelmed, intervene. If one dog stops because another dog is getting in his way, redirect that other dog. I don't have any idea why it wouldn't be okay, except for people feeling they lose control of the situation. That's okay, they don't need to micromanage everything.

[@robertbaelen7656]

Its okay, let them play, no teaming up and no bullying.

[@Sploocher]

Dogs lives matter👍

[@supermouse1001]

Hi I am living Amsterdam Europe my name is Inga and I have a American Bully classic in general a good boy. Born 29.08.2020. He is barely of leach anymore because he attacks other dogs mainly male dogs . A friend of mine thinks he dominant I am not yet sure. I correct strongly to get him out of his tunnel vision. He has a good friend also male not spayed they are like brothers rolling on there back belly up very happy play. He never attacked me when playing he gets excited and tries to hump me after we played for 7 /8/9 minutes and push him off. I keep that kind of play limited. We bicycle together we walk about 50 km a week so gets enough exercise. He loves people and children and if possible kissing a lot. I am training him on the word come on the leach of the leach in house so that it becomes a kind of a muscle memory. It is hard him not being of leach. I have seen many of your video and my Beau is not Bear but I need help and think your approach is the best one with dogs ….Thank you for time best wishes

[@stephaniedena3587]

How can you tell the difference between a play growl and a real growl?

[@patriciafunck1295]

Hi from Germany! What if the dog will not react to your intense yelling/clapping? Sometimes it's like I'm not there at all. Thanks for your input

[@shannonfrink7939]

You can keep dog on leash or long line until it learns to respect your verbal correction. That way you can pop the leash after your verbal if it doesn’t listen, as well as still have control to intervene physically to stop if necessary. Dog only earns being off the leash with being responsive.

[@patriciafunck1295]

@@shannonfrink7939 Thank you very much for your Feedback

[@beatingrelationshipocdwith9145]

PS sorry that was not meant to say ruler it was meant to say Rottweiler

[@vanshika7754]

Whenever my pup sees a dog , or a cat ( especially if it's too close) the hairs on his neck stands, he pants very much, barks until it's gone and most of the times will pee . Is this aggresive behaviour or he's unsure/ scared... please reply

[@floribarra6594]

My dog did the same thing when she was a pup and let me tell you if you don’t do something now it’s just going to get worse at first it was fear but now that she’s bigger it turned into aggressive behavior.

[@loiseffinger9505]

My 6 mo old Goldendoodle can play rough. Do I stop and say hey even though he's a puppy

[@MaximillianandRubyGrace]

So is it appropriate to use an ecollar on a non aggressive but over excited 15 month old Newfoundland(he’s 150lbs) who runs over and humps a dog half his size?( I ask because I got a no from another trainer)

[@annaburns5382]

People who say don't yell at the dogs are projecting human stuff onto dog stuff. Does not work. I have seen my dog get tunnel vision, especially with scents. He followed a scent out of the front yard, and he knows not to go out of the yard. There was a chain link fence right there, so I banged on it and it made a loud noise and took him out of his trance. He came right back to his yard. My yell will not interrupt him. I need to find a different way. Maybe I should get a whistle. When the dog next door comes to the back fence and acts aggressively and my dog engages with him, I have started using a bull horn. That works great! It stops the engagement at the fence.

[@Flippokid]

Whistles can work. Leave it commando will also, if you put in the work. First with treats on the ground, then work your way up to balls, frisbees and sticks. First before you throw, then while they're in full chase mode. Practice that regularly.

[@solideomusical]

@@Flippokid So the dog will abandon his pursuit of a Frisbee or ball when told to 'leave it'?

[@Flippokid]

@@solideomusical Eventually. But you gotta practice it a lot. They have to expect to be called back at any time.

[@solideomusical]

@@Flippokid That command would be 'yugely' useful given my dog's prey drive. I think I will work on it. Thanks!

[@Flippokid]

@@solideomusical You know how to teach it?

[@Aedony]

It also matters to have a good bond with your dog, no? If you always just yell at your kid, it won't like you very much. It will avoid you when it gets the chance. I think doing positive stuff is also important. Like taking the time to play ball with your son, or go fishing or whatever. They will listen to you, because they'll think what you do makes them benefit. Sure, there is a time for everything. Of course you wouldn't say to your kid "if you don't steal gum when we are at the store, I'll take you fishing this weekend." ... I guess you'll get my point.

[@matthewf532]

My dog likes to snarl at other dogs and can be very dog aggressive. He has never bit but we want to correct the behaviour. What do you suggest?

[@Jensen68]

Yup thats my dog the Tan dog every dam time. He's a greyhound cross and he's highly prey driven. We went on a walk with 5 other dogs and we had to do that about 5 times break it up. As soon as there's speed involved boom he's over the dogs. Hard because he's a rescue we don't know what happened before we got him.

[@ieshaanksareen]

Only if the owners of other dogs at the park knew this and would correct their dogs. They would sit at the same spot and their dog now thinks it's his territory and gets aggressive if a new dog goes there while the owner just sits and watches them be aggressive. I've got a 9 month old lab, got him when he was 7 months, super nice and I have to protect him at the park from such dogs.

[@MaximillianandRubyGrace]

This why I don’t bring my dog to a dog park, and he’s 150lbs! It’s the people I’ve seen who do nothing

[@ieshaanksareen]

@@MaximillianandRubyGrace Similar thing happened today, took my dog to a park and there was a Staffie there who won't stop growling and humping my and other dogs. Also would jump and bite my dog's leash when I was about to leave while the owner just stood there watching and talking to his mates. Eventually I had to push the dog away myself and had to yell at the owner because my dog was getting worried. How deluded are some people.

[@MaximillianandRubyGrace]

@@ieshaanksareen I really don’t understand why people do this.

[@Zgall053]

So how can you prevent your dog from blowing you off? one of our biggest issues is stubbornness and the dogs just blatantly ignoring/disregarding commands

[@PLT123]

Stop apologizing for being stern or punishing dogs. Youre great! All the cry babies on here can go watch fefe getting positive reinforcement training.

[@The_Woof_Pack]

Does anyone know all his play rules? I know a few but I don't know all of them. I have a large pack of dogs and I've never thought of making play rules for them.

[@BDTraining]

“Play Rules”? I like it. Here they are: no humping (I didn’t see the humping in this video), no rolling other dogs, no nipping the legs while chasing, no rough prey drive chasing, or anything that makes another dog uncomfortable. I may have missed some.

[@pmlm1571]

Joel Beckman, you are my top, go-to teacher, and following your lead has helped me the most with my dog-aggressive rescue GSD/Mastiff. Re a topic you raise in this video, I have often stumbled over your use of the term "punishment" -- not for P.C. reasons but because the dictionary says: To subject to a penalty for an offense, sin, or fault; To inflict a penalty for (an offense); To handle or use roughly; damage or hurt. Instead of any of this but especially the third meaning, I see you put pressure on the dog to prevent, stop, and shape. Punishment implies dog is rational and can connect a penalty imposed after the fact, with the prior fact itself. Instead, I see you putting pressure in the moment, creating an instant association in the dog's mind between his action and good/bad. Two different things. Also, sorry but, "negative reinforcement" seems a pretty dumb phrase some "expert" with an agenda invented. I think it means pressure? Just my two cents. Thanks to the moon for your reasonable, clear, no nonsense explanations complete with demonstrations helping us regular dog owners. A huge contribution to the world. I have also learned a lot from Larry Krohn, and Matt Welch is valuable too. Tom Upper Canine also good. Zack, sorry, not realistic, though a reminder of the broader landscape and good for a reset if one has narrowed too much down and lost the fun and light touch.

[@robertbaelen7656]

Negative reinforcemant does not mean pressure. Negative is a minus a taking away, a reinforcement is making stronger, more, when you want more of the reward you may considder doing more of the previous. So NR is taking away a reward, so you may considder to do less of the previous. NR feels as a punishment.

[@pennystanton3520]

Of course you have to punish bad behavior. That word should be used. If we have bad behavior we're going to be punished. I love your videos by the way