Learn how to raise dogs like Prince and Bosco

Raising a puppy into adulthood isn't easy learn how I did it with my own dogs

[@MLOB96]

As someone who's in infant and child care for 10+ years, I've realized very quickly that the happier, more well adjusted kids come from parents who practice structure. Kids like structure, dogs like structure. It's very clear to see if you work with either of them.

[@stevenale1002]

Yeah you're right but it's a balance. I remember kids who had parents who crossed that threshold into being overbearing. They raised the sneakiest kids who were into all the bad stuff lol.

[@annabobanaasmr8411]

To an extent, like the first reply says. I think the older the kids get the less barriers there should be in many things, there should be chores but they should be negotiable (trade one chore for another or another time) so long as it gets done. Privacy is the most important thing as well. You're gonna end up with kids who go no contact as adults if they have helicopter parents.

[@taxiuniversum]

@@stevenale1002 Very true.

[@gabyottich7020]

yeah kids like and need structure in thebsense that they need routines and parents who can clearly give them an idea of whats right and wrong but the "what i say goes" attitude doesnt work with children. thats how you end up raising someone who rebels in the worse ways because they didntnhave freedom

[@zzzzzzasleep6407]

They rely on it. Without it, with limited communication.....gets verrrry chaotic real quick.

[@Tonisuperfly]

6:45 “My methods for decreasing aggression are: 1. Don’t let the dog jump on you 2. Don’t let them pull you down the street 3. They need to come when they’re called 4. They don’t sleep in your bed. That is from working with aggressive dogs and ... seeing the correlation between dogs doing whatever the heck they want in life and then being aggressive. The most bang for your buck is being vigilant in your everyday life with (these 4 things) ... You need to run the show in your house.” 6:31 “You are the boss of your house. You mean what you say and you say what you mean. You don’t request a lot of stuff. You’re not asking. Carry yourself well.” My own comment: Absolutely agree. Consistency and clarity over time pay off. Joel says relationship is not the main thing, it’s discipline. He’s probably right - a dog can be trained by someone it has only just met. It may not be about the relationship, but it damn sure is about communication. Your dog needs to clearly understand what is expected, and what is not tolerated. A lot of people expect dogs to understand what they want, without really taking the time to clearly communicate it to them. You do this by reinforcing/rewarding what you do want and correcting/punishing what you don’t want - consistently, over time. It’s not rocket science... it’s behavioral science.

[@BDTraining]

This was a great summary. Thanks

[@User7688.--_]

You are the bomb! This is sooo helpful!!

[@Tonisuperfly]

@@User7688.--_ you’re welcome!

[@AJFilms14]

I feel like a relationship is made of how you communicate and discipline is the communication tool, and therefore the discipline is part of building the relationship. Goes into being a consistent firm authority, they can trust you.

[@Nicholaspoulos]

Love this!!!😍🙏🏻

[@mannycalavera2335]

My dad used to have dogs and all of them were well-behaved. I used to think our family got lucky. But looking back at my dad's personality (consistent, relentless, disciplined, strict) I now realize that even without reading books or consulting any trainer, he probably just did a lot of things right because his personality was a natural good fit to be in charge of dogs.

[@jakebreathes2387]

I love seeing Prince work, but it's really great to see you and Prince just hanging out and enjoying each other. That dog loves you so much!

[@bencoman]

As a teenager going to my first dog training class, I was suprised that the first thing the instructor said was that the class actually wasn't about training the dogs, it was for training the owners. And the trainer's "most important rule" always sticks with me... "Don't ask the dog to do something you are not going to enforce." Like if they don't come when they are called, go and get them, and bring them back to where you were. I've actually carried over that philosophy (in a softer way) to my kids. I don't ask a lot of them, but if the few chores they are expected to do are not done, whatever fun thing they are doing gets interrupted by one of "dad's chats" where I annoyingly talk about how their actions affect other's view of them, and how that might jeopardize future benefits, until they comply. Now half way through their teens and so far going well - and significant that my eldest comes to me to ask advice about her friends - girls & boys. Her friend's parents consider her the "responsible one" in the group.

[@Tyler-vw9bh]

Life goals right there! I will remember this advice, thank you

[@LoiseAndLonzo]

Thanks bro

[@norarivkis2513]

I had a similar approach to child raising: I don't ask anything of them that I can't explain why I want it. My kids are used to reasoning -- they reason, and they expect me to reason with them. So if I can't give them a good reason why I want something, maybe I need to think about whether I really want it after all. That doesn't mean my kids are the judges of whether my reason is good enough. They aren't. But they're allowed to ask what I want it for, if they can't figure it out for themselves. Not always right away -- they know that if something is time sensitive, I'll tell them to do it now and ask questions later. But eventually, they will get a chance to find out what I had in mind when I asked for that thing, if it isn't obvious. If they don't like it anyway, that's their problem -- I'm still the boss -- but they can find out why I asked, if they want to know. And if I don't feel comfortable with my *own* reason, then I need to rethink whether it's something I ought to be asking in the first place. They don't get to judge the adequacy of my reasons... but I judge them, and I judge them before I speak.

[@protonjones54]

Good story

[@JFJF7777]

Spot on mate, the 3 F's: firm, fair and fun. Works with dogs, kids, other people and yourself.

[@annaburns5382]

I love seeing Prince act like a sweet little cuddly lovable puppy. Most of the time he is literally all about business and working. He needs you.

[@GabrielVeda]

Videos like this make me like you, not just as a trainer, but as a person as well. More stories please.

[@alexandriag6606]

Agreed, same here.

[@sandrahursh8566]

Yes same!

[@frenzyviz6296]

Same

[@ahappymom]

Wholeheartedly agree! Thank you for this straight down to earth video!

[@suedobosz9016]

I really like the way you do thing's. You are a very personal person. I'm going to be getting in touch with you about my 3yr old Frenchie that was given to me. He wasn't socialized as a puppy he need's to meet Prince.

[@User7688.--_]

“Say what you mean and mean what you say.” Perfect! I like that.

[@MawakanUPK]

I don’t have a dog and have never owned a dog, I enjoy theses videos for the practicality in a world where practical thought is attacked.

[@amandamilobooks]

This is neat to read. And true, too. The common sense and bald-faced honesty given out here is just plain satisfying to listen to.

[@kevinmay9745]

Great self-restraint in not laughing at Bosco peeing on the San Diego guys house. Basically, Bosco was telling that guy to bring it down a notch! 😂

[@1sbittner]

This resonates with me on so many levels. My dogs have been extremely well behaved, able to sit in the yard with no collar or leash and watch all the neighborhood dogs go by. I could take them anywhere and walked freely off leash at my side. What most people don't realize is by being strict and disciplined when training them, they had an AMAZING amount of freedom because they EARNED it and respected their boundaries. Invest the time early and you'll have many years of wonderful experiences....

[@ReadyDaddy]

my god prince is such a lovebug :) what a great mannered and sweet dog

[@BooksShoesCats]

I think you really see what a good person he is just by watching Prince. Prince loves him so so much! :)

[@katelarouche2835]

Watching your videos and implementing your methods has made such a difference in my dogs. When you said ( of a dog in a training video),"They aren't ready to be on a walk yet." It was like a light went on. Once i began putting in the effort with the door work it got easier to get both my dogs on the same page for other issues. No more lunging or barking like lunatics. I didn't know how to get them to pay attention to me- but YOU did. I'm glad i found this channel. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.

[@Infoseek777]

So right.....same for me. The biggest aha moment was, is that the leash has rules. The leash goes on, and I'm in charge......there'll be no pulling or dragging me around like an asshole.

[@annerhodes1080]

The lightbulb moment for me was when you said “if you let them blow you off once they will always blow you off”. Thanks to you I have a better dog because he has a better owner.

[@yorgohoebeke]

Hello Kate! Which video are you referring to? (the with "they aren't ready to be on a walk yet")

[@blakeumthun8128]

I literally found this channel last week and started implementing the leash methods 09/27. As of 09/30, My 1 yr old Pyrenees mix is almost to where we can let him off leash, just need more corrections with other dogs, rabbits and squirrels. My 2 yr old Pyrenees mix, is a lot more stubborn and we weren't as firm with her from the get go. However, she'll probably be off the gentle leader by the end of this weekend. This man has been a life saver for me! Now I just have to get my wife on board, lol.

[@inspiteofbecauseof4745]

I couldn’t agree with you more. I run the show with my pets, kids and students. We still have a lot of fun and have balance, but it’s understood that there are times when the expectations come first.

[@treedom5094]

That first story about the visit with Bosco is remarkable, wish I could have seen it in person.

[@john-paulmathieu7195]

I remember my first year of teaching - I had went through college basically learning the "be the nice and understanding teacher" and I was having a heck of a time controlling the classroom and even felt bad when I disciplined my students. Another teacher on the other hand followed the same principle you teach with dogs. "What I say goes" and her classroom was perfect. I thought the students would hate it, yet she was their favorite teacher. Dogs I'm coming to learn as I implement the same things in their lives are the same. Dogs and students alike actually love having boundaries and knowing that there are rules they need to follow (they may not like it at first, however) but they actually learn that it's the best thing for them. I'm no longer teaching now, but I implemented what the other teacher does in future years and it made a world of difference. Glad I started being this way with my dogs because they were basically like my first year classroom and now they are turning into my later year classrooms.

[@flip4v]

Looking back, the teachers who had seating charts, planner checks, one class i had we would go over homework as the first thing we did, structural things like that ensured the students knew how things were run.

[@protonjones54]

What grade level were you girls teaching at?

[@pietroparker1148]

THE LACK OF Discipline is the main reason for A LOT of HUMAN problems as well. The fact you know and understand this is why you are good at what you do.

[@thefella131]

The wife runs the show in my house and me and Zac do what We're told. A happy wife = a happy life 😁. Brilliant video 👍

[@AgentRafa]

Yes indeed. As I see it being second in command isn't bad at all:-)))))

[@thefella131]

@@AgentRafa 😜

[@hevxhev]

😂

[@jaszicus]

"My dogs are happy dogs" Understatement of a lifetime lol, they all look amazingly chill, healthy and happy

[@jessiecroxton1264]

I really appreciate you sharing things you now know and see as mistakes you made. It shows you're human and not perfect.

[@PauiKu]

I've been watching lots of dog training videos (for years) and finally I've found you! My soul is comfortable and happy with ... What you do and how you do it.

[@irene2425]

Yup... made some mistakes early on, believing the "ignore/redirect bad behaviour reward good"-mantra. Problems started sprouting (ignoring me, not getting off couch when asked, mild resource guarding)... Fixed some of those issues using positive reinforcement (solid "off" cue for couch, etc), but his whole attitude still had this "whatever, mum"-vibe. Called his breeder, she told us to NOT put up with any crap from the dog, and to make it clear we're the boss. One firm correction is all it took. His whole attitude changed within a minute, and never had ANY issues with him again. So glad we learned the lesson early before big problems started.

[@tanubhavshrivastav9102]

Hey, can you elaborate what firm correction means? It'll be really helpful.

[@User7688.--_]

@@tanubhavshrivastav9102 you need to binge watch all of Joe‘s videos. Start with the Doorway Method videos and remember your dog has to graduate the first step of the doorway method to get the next step, all inside your house before you even get to your front door. Then watch all of the Loose Leash Walking videos. This will give you the background and information you need. Each of his videos has a lot more information than one just what the title says. Enjoy! 🌟

[@tanubhavshrivastav9102]

@@User7688.--_ yes, I've seen many but not all . Gotta watch em' all.

[@User7688.--_]

@@tanubhavshrivastav9102 Watch his “Get to Know Me and My Motivations” video then watch “FIX ALL OF YOUR Dog’s Problems. Trust Me.”

[@tanubhavshrivastav9102]

@@User7688.--_ I'll go watch right now

[@Gormalies]

Phenomanal content sir…..and THE BEST dog trainer in the world my friend

[@terridavis9278]

Agree. I have been learning so much from Joel Beckman.

[@TheLeonard185]

Agreed

[@toob247]

Top 5 on KZbin for sure.

[@velvet_echo]

I've always vaguely wanted a dog, but there are so few dogs that I meet that I actually like. The way your dogs act is just the way I would want mine to act as well. Thank you for taking the time to talk about how you raise your dogs.

[@LdnLady]

Prince is so lovely & affectionate. What a beautiful boy ❤️

[@dmitriciccarelli4082]

Prince is so cool. He just has that quiet confidence about him.

[@Cathan1856]

Thank you for confirming my dog shouldn’t sleep on my bed, my dogs have never been allowed to do that. I love your practical no nonsense nature with dogs and being so clear. You’ve helped me so much. I must tell you the change in my dog with things I was struggling with are coming along so well, am so thrilled and it seems I just made things simpler using your methods. PS, I think my ginger cat is actually the boss of the house anyway.

[@User7688.--_]

Aren't ginger cats always the boss of the house? 🌟😊

[@dirkdulle4996]

If you get the points 1-3 right = no pulling, no jumping, good recall, then it doesn`t matter much where your dog sleeps. As long as you are running the show = at the walk, in the park, wherever in your house or whatever you do, it doesnt matter. Imo it`s more a question of taste.

[@Axiomatic75]

My ex let the dogs sleep on the bed and one male in particular did become more dominating after a while, so there's probably something to this.

[@jaginaiaelectrizs6341]

Yeah, you can let your dog sleep in your bed if you want, but they do need to understand that it is a privilege not a right and they only get the bed if/when/because you allow it and if you say get off the bed then bed time is done. You can even ask things sometimes, but if you're going to do that they need to clearly know the difference and understand that when you're not asking it's not optional; you have to communicate the difference between asking and commanding, between what they want and what has to happen because[ for whatever reasons known or unknown to them] it actually needs to happen whether it's especially wanted or not, and they need to know that they can trust your judgment on that. It's a lot like with kids, and how you can do both having fun play-times and also keeping rooms cleaned up afterward[ even though that might not always be so much fun at all], or such. ^-^ (in my opinion, anyway😁😁)

[@bradleyboyer9979]

We raised our dog in a very structured and disciplined way. He didn't initially sleep on the bed, but once he got to be a few years old, we let him. He is naturally very submissive, and it has no impact on him at all. People marvel at his behavior. It depends on the dog.

[@codexsomnia]

I lost my dog, who for my family was a "unicorn", to cancer last year. He was perfect for my family. I had forgotten how it was that I managed to train him to be that way. You've helped me remember with this video. I will be glad to utilize your videos for my future dog. Thank you for the work you do and thank you for sharing it on youtube.

[@MissFaberge1]

My condolences on your beautiful unicorn. I understand.

[@sarahtara5546]

My siberian husky and my german shepherd are both very patient with other dogs. I think it's because they have always been trained with firm boundaries from me, and they have both had a lot of socializing and varied experiences. Therefore, they are both very confident and able to share that positive attitude with other dogs they meet. I'm grateful that I did as much as I did with them. I brought them everywhere I could when they were young. I appreciate hearing how you came to a similar dog, but I also strongly feel that good breeding plays a big role in the outcome of the dog as well.

[@WhiteDoberman]

"What I say goes." Spot on. As a long term Dobie owner this is great advice. You are the Alpha and they are comforted by this reality in your pack.

[@BeanieBots]

I wish a human loved me as much as Prince loves you!

[@susanpitt4742]

I am so heartened to see Prince enjoying some quality time with you. I also wholeheartedly agree with the "be the Boss" philosophy. That at the core is what works every time.

[@lukekoleas3378]

My brother. The knowledge you share has helped me immensely with my terrorism prone Belgian Malinois puppy, Gratitude.

[@koloblician5330]

Love the video, especially the part where you explained the realization of what your dog could do. Feels like the moment you said Prince found his best friend in that pit, sometimes things are just different and the dog knows more than we could expect. Keep doing what you do making the world a better place for dogs everywhere!

[@user-ze8wg1mp5p]

I really appreciate that you admit to doing some not so ideal things with Bosco. It makes you trustworthy and relatable. You're learning too. I REALLY struggle to accept the idea that doggo can't sleep on the bed. My dobie is my ESA/therapy dog and he's my cuddle buddy. There are times I kick him off the bed. But one of my absolute favorite things about my dog, is how he cuddles like a person. He's my snuggle bug and he knows when I really need it. I remember what it was like to not have a dog that knew when and how to snuggle, and I don't want to not have that.

[@Robin-ym9tf]

Sounds like your dog is a working dog

[@horsegurl1182]

I got a german shepherd pup a few weeks ago. Everyone was worried he would have an attitude. I say what I mean and I mean what I say. I have had ZERO puppy biting issues with him. We had that discussion" the day he came into my home. So far a very happy well adjusted pup.

[@AJFilms14]

This is why I love this channel, you know the difference between authority for structure and hierarchical safety instead of ego tripping.

[@frvncoh]

Man, i’ve been watching bosco and prince for a while now. Thank you for all the tips, i had this all in mind already but thank you for solidifying it all. My puppy just turned 12 weeks and he is going to be great, i’ve set boundaries from day 1 and he’s so well behaved and balanced. I will keep it up. You are so very much appreciated for your channel Joel, Thank you from me and Mac

[@DOGMAN-ex4is]

Hi Joel, like the fact your steps are extremely simple. I’ve always thought that simple is the best way in most situations. Keep up the good work.

[@Skinard14]

This is awesome I’ve been wanting to hear more about bosco for awhile and how you trained him.

[@sandyaung86]

Hello from the other side of the world, I recently found your videos and followed your methods on my reactive frenchie boy. I’m super super stoked to see my boy making a far better progress in just a couple of weeks, than we had with the rest of the other methods out there for the past two years of his life. 🙏🏼 Thank u!

[@michy2630]

I love how you get to the point right from the start. Excellent tips and education here. I also have a Doberman and love watching Prince in your videos

[@adamwespiser9209]

Thanks for answering my question Joel, you're putting in the work with your YT channel and it's a great place to be around right now! There's more interaction on this channel between you and the audience than some online courses I've taken for college credit. You are the professor! I like the idea of taking an ethic/mantra like "What I say goes, but don't ask for a lot!" and just apply it everything you do with the dog. Walking on a leash, recall, sleeping in the house? Really good case studies, with specific techniques demonstrated in multiple videos on this channel. I think I'm starting to "get" the Beckman school of training, at least at a basic/classroom level. Of course, having a puppy and applying this stuff to novel problems is the goal, but this is a great "teach a man to fish" video. Thank you!

[@ghostrAider98]

Please do make a video on the in depth concepts you are talking about in this video. The philosophy of being a proper leader and still having happy dogs and childrens is really something people can learn from. Keep doing the good work, you are a very rare trainer

[@katiejohnstone7946]

COULD NOT AGREE MORE!! The lack of follow through with dogs kills me. When I say something, I do it. If I ask you to sit-you get two tries then I’m pushing your butt down. Love your style and methods!

[@fish5465]

Love this video! I gotta confessed that I used to only follow positive reinforcement, until I found your channel. And part of me always wondered if the dogs can be happy if we get that “harsh” with them. Seeing how Prince was clinging to you like a cat made me see that yes they’re definitely happy. Cheers

[@KingsMom831]

Thanks for the “secret” Joel 😆 I love that you are consistent. People who have watched your channel for any length of time can usually answer their own questions (if they’ve been paying attention). That’s not to say that I don’t also find that I’m learning a lot from your videos. I especially enjoy watching footage of interactions between dogs, especially when it’s slowed down. There’s so much communication that we don’t see, unless or until we KNOW what we are looking at. Thanks for another great video Joel! Bosco, Prince, you guys are good boys💛

[@MawxDesigns]

I’ve watched so many of your videos. I started two weeks ago with my as of today one year old boxer. I like this video as I believe it states the most important aspects of owning a dog. My last boxer was hell. This one in the last two weeks has come SOOO far! Difference discipline / follow through, exercise, and letting a dog be a dog. He is improving night and day each day! Thanks man for all you do! Mawx

[@dlmsarge8329]

Great perspective Joel! Your videos are helpful in so many ways!

[@mmcreads]

Oh man I made the mistake of letting my puppy investigate everything “new” around the house because I didn’t want her to be scared of anything and now she thinks EVERYTHING is hers to investigate and is constantly in the way or super interested in what I’m doing 🤦‍♀️ working on that now but wish I’d set better boundaries early

[@ellenj478]

Same here..she is 2.5yrs now, she developed leash reactivity after 1.5yrs, and it is extremely hard to undo it.

[@ellenj478]

@@m.z.593 yes, I've tried them many times. however, once she spotted them and knows that the other dog saw her, it's already too late to grab her attention (her eyes are different). She doesn't lunge/bark, while fully alerted, until she knows that the dog saw her. And, she is very fine if she is allowed to greet the dog. Sigh..

[@ellenj478]

@@m.z.593 thanks for your advice! I will try with TV method as I recently noticed that she now reacts similar to dogs on TV (before, she only wagged wanting to play).

[@barbarastepien-foad4519]

Seaworld !!!!!!!!!!!!! Seaworld needs to be shut down......

[@oliverolonan2556]

Joel is very eloquent and thorough on how he explains things about training. Cheers!

[@sharlitawilson6503]

I think you're a phenomenal dog trainer. i love watching your videos and watching you make a difference with dogs. Keep going strong.

[@amitkoren948]

I checked a trainer in my area a few days ago for on board training. I wasn't sure about him because he is compulsion trainer and promises results in two weeks. I don't like compulsion for teaching and two weeks means a lot of pressure on the dog. So i started to re-watch some of your videos and with what i saw from the trainer and your videos it finally sank in. JUST STOP ACCEPTING BS FROM THE DOG. My dog already knows to wait at the door until i allow it. But i did as you said and stayed in place and corrected him for getting to far ahead. 2nd time he already got the idea. When i say go, we go. No more sniffing and going to sniff other places. When i release i follow him for a bit to find a spot and then go and keep going. If he stays behind he gets corrected. It took like two walks and he completely stopped freezing in place until i agree to go where he wants to go and stopped dragging behind. In today walk, which is two days after i started this, we saw a new Malinois. Now my dog goes nuts over Malinois, German Shepherds and Huskies. So both sat in front of each other in some distance. Both aren't exactly relaxed but no growling. Then someone came with two more Malinois and in my head im like "fffffff were surrounded". My dog did a little growl and i immediately corrected it. He stopped and two second later he got more relaxed and tail wag so i allowed him to approach. I could tell he is still kind of nervous by the hair on his neck so i was ready to pull him back. But it went very well so we approached the first Malinois also and they just started playing. No growling, no humping or anything. He did growl later on two dogs he already decided long ago he doesn't like them but quick pop and going the other direction. I believe that will change too with time. Were only two days in. This video really is what its all about. stop taking crap from your dog. Not just correcting when they snap. Some dogs needs more restrictive rules to understand how to live with us in modern society.

[@User7688.--_]

Oh my gosh! Exactly! You have it down!

[@brandonmooney315]

I love your no BS approach to dog training. I’ve watched countless other trainers on KZbin but only you methods have worked for me and my Aussie/German shepherd. We’ve made LEAPS over the last month. Thank you

[@RemixModular]

This has to be the best video by far I have seen in a while. Thank you for sharing so much years of experience with us. Definitely it’s all down to discipline and making your word count.

[@MB-lf8rm]

This video is a gift, full of wisdom, a huge help to us, and appreciated more than we can say. Thank you, Joel.

[@LibertyEducator]

I completely agree! I was a bc therapist and consistent is KEY! People thought I was being "too strict" with my puppy until I did a recall in the middle of play and he happily was by my side in seconds allowing the other person time to correct their puppy. I love your videos!

[@annmeacham5643]

In your videos, you’re no nonsense, getting straight to the point, and that’s why I subscribed. I have no patience for trainers who yammer on and on and on . . . (snore). However, watching your casual loving handling of Prince was so beautiful. I had begun to wonder if you ever just played with your dog, if it was always “work, work, work.” Such a joy to see you both off-duty. Thank you for sharing this behind-the-scene moment. Heartwarming. ❤️👍🏼

[@claudiacanales2662]

Prince is so sweet💜 and I love the affection you give him!!!

[@ferret_girl2066]

Definitely saving this video for the future when I plan to have a dog(s), very helpful and I will always come back to these videos in the future.

[@Time2RockUrLive]

Thanks for showing a glimpse of your way of living. You are alright! Thanks for all your content. You are a giant help to me.

[@stephATL]

Another great video. Agree with your approach as it is important to be a leader with your dogs and consistent!

[@jodalry]

I’ve recently taken in an almost two year old rescue female German shepherd who badly needed training in what I expected from her… pretty much every thing on your list. I have been following your videos and using your methods and the results have been surprisingly good. I was so glad to have found your channel and agree with your approach to things like teaching loose leash walking, how to meet other dogs and dog reactivity - all areas that my girl was sadly lacking in. She is a work in progress , but I am so pleased with the results. Many many thanks for your videos. Incidentally, this is my second German shepherd rescue of a similar age, who unfortunately died at the age of 13 years. She had similar issues and it took a lot longer to get to where I am now with my current girl. This has been down to what I have learned from your videos. Again, thanks. 👍🏻😎

[@MontanasandBoots]

Love the videos when you tell stories !

[@anneo.8195]

No nonsense! This is why I subscribed. It is a relief to know that not everybody is drinking the "positive reinforcement only" coolaid. Thanks for sharing with stories, we can all learn from each other's experiences. I look forward to your next video.

[@2greeksandacamera]

This is the best, and is how we also were with our dogs and other animals on the farm. It’s the natural best way of all and we love watching and learning from you Joel.

[@Tj-cg5bi]

I am sooo addicted to this channel (and Prince)!!! Awesome, common sense training (that I needed), but it's working for my dog too! Lol

[@hilja33]

Great upload. Learned so much from you, even tho i consider myself an experienced dog owner. Every upload is a master class in dog training for real life.

[@neimsjake2906]

Definitely a favorite of your videos. I love how you talked about your mistakes and how you would’ve improved in hindsight.

[@pieter_els]

Thank you for sharing this👍

[@richardbarlow9045]

Best trainer on KZbin, simple easy to follow advice, has helped me so much with my bulldog 👌

[@fdentconsulting1103]

excellent vid, love your down to earth honesty.

[@IzzyMartinez01]

Love it Joel. I use your methods and my puppy at 9 months leaves people surprised on why he's so well behaved and chill. It's because what ever i say goes just like what you said and I'm there when he needs something like exercise or when he's distressed. And I'm glad you differentiate between kids and dogs because it's not the same.

[@mozartrn1]

Great advice. Thanks so much for the encouragement. My golden puppy is sweet tempered but needs to have framework or she could be a golden monster! Patience is tested at times no doubt but this video helps keep me going as she becomes a good companion 😊

[@AroulKaliamurthy]

You are an eye opener .. And respect the love u have for your pets ..

[@johnjmariettijr5671]

Great job! This was my basis for raising my pup and it's working out great. I've started watching your videos and applying your methods and the results have been outstanding. Discipline is about love! If you love something you will correct it's poor behavior and direct it into a positive direction. My 11 week old pup is more well behaved than most dogs out there and that is saying a lot! Keep up the good work!

[@Coopercaroline2000]

That’s exactly the way I raised my dogs and it works!! Having a dog comes with the responsibility of loving them, exercising them, challenging them, understanding them, and disciplining them! You cannot have a well balanced dog and relationship with them if any of those are missing!! Loving them means using tough love sometimes to establish who’s the leader!! My dogs were perfect gentlemen and it was no accident…they need that trusting and loving leadership!!!

[@luciole2594]

I'm so glad I found your channel before getting a puppy and thanks to prince my choice landed on a doberman. I'm now starting to see how bad people raise their dogs even the ones I thought were good are not perfect. My commitment to raise Bella to be like Prince is over the roof, so thank you again!

[@astroboy862]

I agree...I was subscribed on KZbin to several dog training channels..Zak George, MCann's, and some others and wheinned them down to your approach to dog training...tk you for the help yr videos have given me and yr continued help in training my Lab ....its about the attitude

[@fatimafreitas2989]

What an amazing video!! Just love the way he explained how dogs should be raised. Love it!!

[@angelanicholson951]

Both of your dogs were/are magnificent!! Thank you for all your teachings! I'm new, so been catching up. Just bought a gentle leader for one of the two dogs who pulls me over as soon as i open the front door. I'm letting him get used to it walking him around the garden, letting his sister have a go, too. They do sometimes run toward other dogs when off leash, but not at the beach, and not to fight, but it sometimes frightens or angers some dogs. They want to play and run (whippet/greyhounds), but it's not acceptable, so I'm learning from you.

[@retiredteacher2015]

As a retired elementary school teacher, I would say that all the time. That is the key to success is to “say what you mean and mean what you say.”

[@baileyarivor693]

Absolutely agree...it is a work in progress but I am getting there with my dogs..... consistency and discipline,thank you for sharing.

[@mmartin5457]

Binge watching your videos and that one word, DISCIPLINE, will now resonate above anything else with my consistent daily training. I have a 1 1/2 year old rescue Saluki mix, Dasha. Less than a year old Husky/German Shepherd mix who was dumped on the street and literally followed me home, Dolly. Twin 10 year old Shih Tzu sisters, Pixie & Dixie and a 7month old male rescue Chihuahua named Pepper. Thank you🙏🌟

[@lailajones7596]

Prince is absolutely gorgeous! ❤️❤️Thanks for sharing 😊

[@depabooks]

Thank you so much for your videos. I've just got a rescue 35 lb female 4 years old. I did the open door thing and really concentrated on the loose leash. Kept her off couch and bed. She's great. We practiced recall and leave it with the voice thingy and I am pretty happy with results. Thank you so much

[@TheHipHopVlog]

Your videos have helped me so much. I'm def not perfect. And I still have so much to learn. Some days, my patience is thin. But for the most part, after following your advice, My dog's behavior is night and day. Thank you for all of this content.

[@ChefDutch_VRM]

Great video very helpful. I’ve been following you and a few other trainers on KZbin for the past year. I really want to get a Doberman one day, currently my living arrangements and my roommates dog is making that goal difficult but I’m still trying to learn what I can in the mean time.

[@debwalls9405]

Great video. Nice to see Prince off work. You and Prince are the best :)

[@geckocanyon]

Thanks for reinforcing what I have been doing with my Dogo’s. Having dogs all my life, 69 years. I have seen mistakes I have made. Just brought my 3rd Dogo into our family. Wyatt was 10 weeks and we were traveling in our motor home with our Lily, a Dogo also. Training like you said. It’s tough! Not everyone raises dogs like this and it shows whenever you meet other dogs. Thank you for reinforcing this practice. Funny how Prince acts very similar to my Lily that’s 11 now. Best dog ever. Love your videos!

[@hellosunshine9915]

I totally agree ! I had a dog like yours . She passed away we miss her so much ! Now we have a new lab 9 m old . Its been difficult to get her attention . I was thought just like U said , if you tell them to do something they need to do it . Our dog that passed , we had the best life with her ! I pray our new pup will get it 🙏 Thank you so much for what you do ! You have a real gift with the way you connect with people !

[@-touya_todoroki]

Did they? How the progress?

[@awildrengarappeared8419]

OH MY GOD YES! I was so 100% about this video and then you mentioned your 4 rules I just jumped up. Enforcing those 4 have always been my instinct, and I couldn't explain to my SO why I was so adamant about not letting the dog do these things. Thank you!

[@monsterjeep3304]

Absolutely agree to those methods. Thank you for making videos like this

[@kristycarrillo2390]

How do you only have 66.8k subs?? Underrated!! I feel like I am binge watching all of your videos!!❤️

[@morganparker510]

Hey, been watching your videos for a while really enjoying 😊🤙 got two dogs myself amd a dog trainer and I’ve been using my boy as a helping hand amd he’s been amazing your story about bossco sounded like mine 😊😂😂 keep up the good work mate

[@mollie.howe33]

You are so right. A dog that does whatever it wants at home will do whatever it wants out with other dogs. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@angelamatteo2255]

I'm totally with you! You and I have very similar methods and I even use your methods at times. But I can't sleep unless I have a dog next to me! 🤷🏼‍♀️🐾

[@VERTICALWisdom]

Such solid content. Thank you.