Train your dog to play nice

Watch a wild board and train dog's progress with playing too rough

[@addxcted]

I laughed out loud because Prince was just showing how even the best trained dogs sometimes have a mind of their own. "Control your doorway -- *Prince bolts out said doorway*"

[@watchmoivies123]

Oh I just thought the same thing and posted why did he even let him in he should’ve let them out there and keep them out there since he wanted to go out there

[@jillsorbera7247]

Ya that was funny and also shows how authentic Joel is with his vids🐾❤️

[@addxcted]

@@jillsorbera7247 100% agree and it makes me feel better when my dog goes temporarily brain dead to know that even the pros have off moments.

[@MB-lf8rm]

Wise Prince was saying: 'Uh, thanks. But I'm out of this craziness for a while. These nudniks can go nuts with each other.'

[@Yeoman7]

“Ok Prince”

[@ChR1St0p4eR]

I love that Prince escaped on the cue of "control your doorways"

[@inspiteofbecauseof4745]

Control your doorway. Prince says, “unless you’re the coaches kid”. Love Prince!

[@CritiquelHit]

I love how although he is more calm now, he is no less happy than he was when he was all crazy! That is the sign of a great trainer. Behavioral changes without suppressing their exuberant attitude

[@ivanedwards7275]

If it wasn't for you and Caesar Milan idk what I'd be doing. Caesar gave me a foundation and a comfort around most dogs. It wasn't until a decade later I got an aggressive unsocialized Amstaff from the pound and then I found myself lost again. Your videos really helped my confidence grow even more allowing me to go on proper walks again. That snap and fake release leash method helped a lot. I was able to get another dog too! Frankie is still a jerk to other jerk dogs but he's come a LONG way. Thanks again man.

[@terridavis9278]

Wow what a change in Bandit. Fantastic training.

[@Boyhead1973]

Prince said "see ya"... :)

[@asavag3]

Joel! The second camera angle is pretty cool. It's not always necessary, but its helpful when I'm trying to see both you and the dog.

[@koloblician5330]

I've finally been able to get my 70lb pitty around other dogs, my friend has two dogs one close to his size pitt and one a little more slight of build. He has been so much more calm after he gets to play with them and run free in a fenced yard. Both my friends dogs are female and mine is male. The bigger dog will often show her teeth and nip at him because he's still not getting that he is too big to be pushing everyone around and those corrections have been so good for him, he only got a small scratch once and now understands not to push her around. The other dog brings more of his energy and rough play when they run around and she will just ram into him as they are running but he's just so big he doesn't even move. Picking our battles we really let him know he can't be rough with every dog so he gets the corrections with the bigger more cranky dog and then gets to be rough with the younger more playful dog. All of this is thanks to your video and being able calm my dog at doors and for meeting other dogs.

[@barkbros123]

Another banger 💪😍 hope all of you have an amazing day 🙏🏻

[@User7688.--_]

You are one of a kind! 🌟

[@horsegal1971]

I am so addicted to your videos! 🤎🦴🐕🐾

[@bw7839]

Wow!!! Very impressed with what you've done with Bandit. That dog was absolutely crazy before. Just watching him in previous videos made ME exhausted 😫. Hope the owner continues to follow thru with your suggestions.

[@agnesyll]

The multi angle view is so cool! I love that.

[@OpTiK115]

Great video even with "little action" as you say. Its all helpful to the rest of us. Its in the details that we need to learn and understand. The double camera angle is a nice touch, please keep it around or use it in dogs when its one of those where reading a dog's body language is important along with yours.

[@sibeldjc1864]

Joel, with reference to what you say at the end of this video; anything you might say or show is interesting to us, even more so after having waited 2 days for a new video 😅😍 Great video as usual, thx!!!

[@anneo.8195]

Great to see Bandit's progress! Like the additional video angle providing up close dog behavior! There may not have been a lot of action but this was still a great example of dogs being around each other/socializing without high levels of excitement. I also agree that a dog correcting another dog is far more powerful than any correction we could give. Thank you for the great content!! ...Bailey knows Joel's the boss...

[@PlayGamesRideBikes]

Prince storming out 😂

[@skywongsuwan365]

When you said hay..the dogs cleared out. It's like someone peed in the pool.

[@asp1213]

Oh Prince!! 🥰

[@User7688.--_]

Joel is real! He keeps the good, the mistakes, the awesome, and the opps! He let us see it all-nothing to hide. Joel, you are true to yourself. ❤️

[@KetoRitas]

Thanks needed this video my 6 mth lab just runs and jumps into my 2 yr lab who is so kind he never stops him

[@mwilk19]

We have 3 GSD's. A 10 year old male (Zeus), a 2 year old male (Loki), and a 6 month old female (Freyja). Freyja is infatuated with Zeus. She will jump on him, bite at him, and bark incessantly at him. She gets in such a zone that clapping your hands or yelling HEY in a loud voice has no effect on her. If we try to grab her she just runs away. She doesn't do it all the time but it happens often enough to be really annoying. She'll even stand on the other side of the doggy door and bark wildly. It's a miracle that Zeus hasn't given her a hard bite. At 10 years old he doesn't want to be bothered with a puppy. We're about at our wits end as to how to get her out of that zone.

[@sybrstar]

The push back technique is great 👍🏼

[@treebhouse]

LOL! My 2 yr old Husky rescue is so out of control he doesn't even know I excist when he's excited! I'm in trouble, going to check out some of your other videos. 😅

[@benderboyzmagic]

I also have a Husky. They live on the wild side. The only reason I have any control is because of these videos.

[@treebhouse]

@@benderboyzmagic I appreciate your response. I sure have some training to do! I wish I could leave him with the Beckman's for awhile. 😜🙏🏼😂

[@benderboyzmagic]

@@treebhouse I have to train my people as well as my husky. One thing I learned was Be the boss. Firm, not mean, gets me the best results. Mark and correct. I feed her her meals with basic training. Joel knows his stuff.

[@treebhouse]

@@benderboyzmagic Indead I agree! I'm the one that needs the training! He's come a long way since I rescued him but we have a long way to go especially with being overly excited when other people or animals are concerned. He is not agressive just bonkers! He has never been socialized and just loves people! Another problem that came with the pandemic. I appreciate your advice!

[@User7688.--_]

Enjoy binge-watching Joel’s videos. They are addictive! You can subscribe and all of his videos show up. And, if you want to be notified when new videos are posted click the bell when you subscribe. 🌟

[@sybrstar]

Love the PIP format 😀

[@coalbuster]

I thought Bandit was impossible to change. He was 40 pounds of crazy! Good job.

[@bostonmommy8698]

Really enjoy your videos and your set up is amazing

[@meliquoi]

Good for Bandit! So nice to see him progress. Also I love Bailey, so cute, looks alot like my male mix breed, same color/markings.

[@BrianVillegas67]

I love that 2nd camera! 🎥❤️

[@corydoucet3947]

I love your content!! its always helpful, ive taken a lot of what you said and put it to us3 with my bully she is a year old this month and one of the best dogs i know, now our new puppy at 10 weeks is second to her, all because of you sharing your methods and lifestyle thank you for helping people have some amazing family members!!

[@MrLSalazar714]

You can see a big difference. Bandit is doing way better.

[@meganramsey2469]

My Akita is only 4 months old and I’ve heard you say in a recall training video to not train that method until they are at least 9 months old. He’s very smart and will listen when training around the house and yard but of course just as you’ve said “that’s not real life”. When we go on walks he does well not pulling, however if we pass people or another dog he goes bonkers. Like all of our training went right out the window. I do understand he’s still young, mainly I want to correct him jumping up on people and going nuts around other dogs in an age appropriate way.

[@rocketholly4200]

Thank you for the way you explain and describe. Being clear with how our energy and timing of correction is important. And that they need repetitive corrections for it to get through them. It comes down to us as humans to follow through and keep our dogs in check. Like you said, our society isn't the "wild" and we need control of our dogs. Sharing this video with coworker (boarding/daycare kennel in Raleigh NC). We have new staff that are not as educated with dog behavior and they need to see a well explained training method. Thank you for making this video!

[@sallyostling]

Great video 👍. He's doing great 🙂

[@Huw_]

Crazy how perfect your timing is!! Currently have two dogs over for a playdate and my yorkiepoo cant seem to understand when she's being too much for the other dogs (Partly I think its because it her first season). Will try this out on her when shes being too rough to the much bigger dogs that often don't correct her because she isn't much of a threat

[@alexbryant6044]

I've got the same thing going on with my miniature doodle. The 'oodle breeds are nuts! She's getting better but we've only just started to really work on it. Hope it all goes well with yours!

[@LSZEsq]

I LOVE the Picture in Picture!

[@Manne16]

Not agreeing.

[@LSZEsq]

@@Manne16 It’s not a matter of agreement. It’s what I liked. Helps me see Joel at the same time we’re seeing the dogs. If you don’t like it don’t watch.

[@galedelatorre366]

I love this guy! ❤️ I have 6 dogs 🤪 alone use his tactics, they work.

[@jolindo6724]

magic to watch...thanks Koel

[@BiasRott]

At 2:32 Prince just wanted to control the doorway.

[@carolnewman2974]

Thank you so much for this again. I can't tell you how Tank and Riggie have calmed since using your methods!!!! I am grateful looking at your site that you do zoom calls and online training Its good to know I can schedule a time if I need help. Thanks

[@theresarath2791]

My 5yo German shepherd does great at doggie day camp around all size dogs. However, he’s got extreme leash reactivity when I take him on walks and we approach any dog. He practically does somersaults in the air jumping, barking and lunging to go after them. We’ve been practicing loose leash walking daily using a gentle leader and he does ok but all bets are off when there’s another dog. Any video you can recommend that might help?

[@samu5381]

Prince be like “Joel, i’ve been helping you with this nutty dogs for 10 years, its time i get full door control as well”

[@kev23dk]

loveee the new intro :D

[@TheMinimalistTherapist]

I was about to post a question about nuttiness and then realised that all my questions have already been answered if I just follow your method! It starts with teaching the dog not to leave you before you walk out of the door. "We can do this ALL day" 💪

[@jodyhoughton7341]

I don't know what I can do, have a 6mnth GSD. As GSD dogs go, and puppies go, he is mellow, doesn't bark, loves fetch, thinks he's a lap dog. When I go for walks, take him to the pet store, Walmart, doesn't bark, anyone can approach me and him, I don't worry about people petting him, he's easy to correct when walking, he's just chill. BUT! I have had to have some repairmen come to the house, and when my brother came to my house for the first time - my mellow easy going Jax about eats the front door to eat them. I have to lock him up the other day, in the garage so he didn't eat the heater repair guys. I take him to my daughters, she lives in a sober living house with many people, he loves everyone, plays with the kids, won't leave my grandson's side. My daughters boyfriend lives in a mens sober living with several others, and he babysits my grandson and Jax, never have a problem. Everyone at both houses want him and fight over playing with Jax. He's fine, but at home he is fiercely protective. Even with my brother, he stayed between us, and he wouldn't let my brother touch him. He isn't neutered yet, have an appt next week, but everyone in GSD world is bagging on me for getting him neutered so young, another story, but I don't know if he is just protecting me and his territory cause it's his home, or its a testosterone thing with men. I live in rural Utah and I don't get many visitors, so how do I socialize that in the home. I really don't have people that I can invite over to try and socialize him. He barks nonstop, and lunges at whomever, and will bump them away from me. HELP! Maybe you already have a video for this and I just haven't run across it yet?

[@diggles27]

How do you deal with extreme excitement when seeing another dog or going to a exciting spot like the dog park. Once my six-month-old GSD gets within reach of the other dog he behaves well and has fun, but he's barking and jumping around like a crazy person trying to get to the other dog first and often rushing up

[@User7688.--_]

Start binge-watching Joel’s videos! They are addictive. Each videos demonstrates more than one behavior. You’ll learn a lot. Enjoy. 🌟

[@gem9561]

How do I make family members understand the seriousness of training a dog

[@TrustandobeyGod]

How can I keep my dog calm when she sees another dog or is going to meet them? How can I improve on my confidence and calmness? Thank you for your awesome videos, my dog's behavior and my knowledge of training dogs CORRECTLY have improved A TON!!!

[@User7688.--_]

Loose leash method. Down and to the side correction. And, say, “We'll do this all day.”

[@Lalalalala...]

They are all so cute! I really need to work on my dogs. It's so hard because I can't place why they react fine to some dogs and weird with others

[@benderboyzmagic]

My dog is very nippy. I grab her collar like I seen you do with puppies but she will even nip at my forearms. Her go to for communication is with her mouth. I'm basic training again because she listening less, nipping more and making herself dead weight on the gentle leader. She's bratty. I'm stumped. I know getting her better is possible I see you do it every day.

[@laurenfingulin7735]

That's funny, I have a dog named Bailey and one named Bandit! 😅

[@prepaidlegalkpr]

Great content as always. I have been using your videos to help train my 2 shih tzus but first time to comment or ask a question. Charlie - 2 year old fixed male who is scared of everything. He will literally hide under the bed when we bring a new piece of furniture to the house. Gussie - 7 month old female just neutered who is fearless and always happy. They play really hard. Charlie will take the scruff of Gussies neck and shake back and forth. I have started doing "mark and correct" you show in this video. Is that the only thing I can do? Very food motivated. Thanking you in advance.

[@User7688.--_]

Welcome Karen! 🌟 As a subscriber I am so glad you commented.

[@sallyostling]

Joel!!!!!! Zac George has a new project with trying to train a feral dog. It's going really rockie. I would love a "Joel Reacts" to his latest video. It was him and the dog "chop" going insane outside of a dog park. It was really bad and he commented on how harsh corrections wouldn't help. Very interesting to see how you would handle it.

[@pramitaghosh6453]

Great video as usual! I love to see how far along Bandit has come. A question: how long did Bandit need to stay in the board and train before he started acting like this? Also love the new camera angle always seeing what the dog is doing. I had trouble seeing the dog sometimes in that little corner on my phone though, so maybe try switching so the view of you is the smaller window and the view of the dog is the bigger main one? Thanks for all you do, Joel!

[@Cathan1856]

A friend’s Kelpie planted my dog to the ground as my dog had a dominant stance over his shoulder when they first met. It was the best thing! My dog got a bit of shock. They ended up playing fine, but the kelpie set the rules. So my boy is like yep, want to meet and play, does play bows and then when the dogs make that first contact, just has that moment, stiffens up, and does that dominant thing. It’s so off-putting as it looks like a precursor to a fight and just before he seemed like he wanted to play. Should I just “hey” “clap” and correct it? Bandit’s improvement is amazing!

[@User7688.--_]

Yep, I think that's what Joel said in the video.

[@syryder3236]

Your so underrated but I do have to say it is very important what you say and what words you use actually, say what you mean, come to me, now you do it, give me the ball now you have it ect.... 🇬🇧

[@watchmoivies123]

Also why do you have that other small frame up above it it doesn’t really show much

[@TheBehm08]

My dog is great with other dogs and kids as long as she isn’t so wound up she jumps. She even does pretty well with adult women. But she cannot handle 95% of adult men. She either avoids them or she barks incessantly at them even after they’ve been completely nice and respectful to her. How do I get her to not go wild barking? Luckily she doesn’t bite or get aggressive. Sometimes play bites but never hurt anyone. Still need this corrected

[@kristenburkett4274]

Kinda like the new split camera thing. But think it mite be better to flip flop the framing.

[@courtneyjackson4999]

My dog is 2 (and 75lbs) and over-corrects the submissive border collie/heeler x (55 lbs) in the house that hes going at him on two back feet, growling and snarling. No broken skin, but I'm afraid if it goes to far, that there would be broken skin. This dog needs the correction tho, always nipping at his front legs or back legs and doesnt know when to stop. He's a bit of a resource guarder, in the way of the other dog takes it Jacksons going after him. All this happens in a split second, even during play. I also use alot of your methods with my boy too. I'm watching all your videos that equate tho his recent behavior change, nothing since last year, when we moved in.

[@markiuzzolino]

How do you deal with littermates? I have two 8 month old male Weimaraners who play rough all the time, especially when they are excited. When outside, they body slam each other, bite each other’s legs, sometimes they even draw blood. They get along very well otherwise but I would be marking the behavior all day long. Can you give some advice about littermates?

[@greyman7605]

Its amazing how great you are with animals I was just watching the first part to this dogs vids then watched the poodle with the jumping and licking an iv tried the method you used for licking with my girlfriends 13 year old weiner dog shes so stubborn any tips for weiner dogs Joel?

[@idarahmqvist1373]

I have a tibetan spaniel (little fluffy dog 😅) who is too much for other dogs, he runs up, can be rude, sniffs intensely, extremely crazy with females, and most dogs don’t like it. Hard to get him to listen in those instances, also I am a bit afraid to correct in pubic, here the whole country is positive only…or just about. I have to have him on a long line because I don’t trust that he will run up to a large unknown angry male dog and get bit badly. I don’t know what more to do than follow your tips. He listens very well on walks. We train a little everyday. He is 1 1/2 yrs old. My other tibetan, also male, is completely the opposite.

[@idarahmqvist1373]

He was more reactive to unknown dogs before but has gotten so much better. But there are still a few select male dogs in the area that he absolutely goes bonkers when he sees. He will even redirect as soon as he feels a leash correction.

[@jesslovely5365]

Should dogs of different sizes be allowed to play together as puppies? I notice larger puppies do not fully understand their strength and tend to hurt smaller puppies

[@thhb5951]

I have a Pyrenees/gsd mix (7m,F) and my original Belgian/gsd mix (11m,F) where they absolutely love each other. Although I want them to be calm after I say “ enough” and leave each other alone, or to learn to settle in general when one has had enough. How can I get that to happen?

[@virginiareynolds6296]

Ok, you wanted questions: my 10 month neutered standard poodle can be at the dog park & some days, no issues, plays great etc., Yesterday, he played with a couple dogs with no issues, they (both neutered males) left right when another dog, a smaller fixed female, came in the dog park. My dog went into hyperdrive instant humping machine, grabbed her by back of neck & just went at her. My husband & I several times tried to get him, he see us coming, he’d dash away, then go right back at her again, humping away. The owner finally grabbed his dog, held her off the ground (she was a large Labrador) and then we were finally able to grab our dog and drag him - literally - away. The most embarrassing time ever. He goes to doggie daycare couple times a week & I asked if this behavior had been showing up & they said he has been showing signs but not like what I described. What are physical indicators that this behavior will start? I did not see any warning at all! Is it the male/female thing? Also the 10 month age? What do you do when you’re trying to take him for a evening potty/walk, gentle leader on, dog coat on, booties on ( it IS 10 degrees with 2 feet of snow), but he’s not sitting as he’s being told (and usually does) but instead he’s doing what I’d call “death stare” at me? Will not do anything I’m telling him to do? What I eventually did was strip him of winter gear and physically dragged him by his collar, again not obeying me, back in the house and put him in a time out (leashed him to my husband). Half hr later we tried again and had a “so-so” potty walk. But holy cow, he’s being a real pill this week!

[@trevorreaveley3388]

Great video again. I have a 9 month old and on the lead, he's great, follows all of the above commands etc. and has done for a while, but off the lead, it's a different matter. He'll do anything to get to the other dog. I've reverted to a long lead and more reinforcement, but any more thoughts?

[@lisac23]

Why does my 3 year old female want every toy another dog has even if she has the same one. She goes at the other dog like she’s going to attack but she hasn’t actually bitten yet

[@carlosbarragan6729]

when giving corrections by hand to collar during sit. my boerboel will sit but does mouthing at forearm. Id be great to see someone mention it. thxs for all d knowledge !!

[@madebydevrie820]

When my 5 month old Doberman wants to play he bites at our butts. We grab his collar and say no. Then keep him for a bit and let him go. Is this what we should continue as he grows? He goes to a dog part 1 to 2 times a week and walks 25-40 minutes 3 times a week. He behaves pretty well with dogs.

[@tamichildofGod8249]

Questions.... Two females 10-month-old Millie Lab Shepherd Mastiff mix spade 8-month-old Josie purebred yellow lab unspayed. We're noticing the play is getting more aggressive. Found a wound on Millie from rough play that got to much.

[@jeff05989]

my pup is fine when he goes to daycare and meet new dog. but once i am present, he gets super defensive bc i am there and it is near impossible to meet other dogs. it usually takes over 20 minutes of me watchign closely to make sure he takes his guard down

[@chelsea2711]

Same. Mine is an angel until I'm on the scene and I try really hard to discourage him from backing other dogs away from me but idk lol

[@ruthnodsle]

Minnesota here. We have a few elements here that I don’t see you work with. Snow of course, sticks and pine cones. We have two sister weimeroners (sp). Individually the girls are pretty good 5 1/2 month olds. Together it’s lunge, eat everything in sight and wrestle. We know they are high energy dogs and bring them to a fenced area every day to run and play but even then it’s hard to get them to calm down. Any advice on which behaviors to work on first?

[@user-vj6xo4fb1l]

So are some pups just aggressive or is it behavior like this unchecked? I have an 18week American bulldog and she has been donating my dogs once she got comfortable in our home. Got her at 9 weeks. When meeting our dogs and other new dogs she acts scared at first but will build up to this over the top play and just ignoring dog cues. I will now put a stop to it in our home and while we are out. Do some dogs never learn to be with other dogs though? Just wondering at what point if any you know the dog is reactive or has a prey drive or something? I just don't want to end up with my dog hurting someone elses dog. We will start with setting firm boundaries like you've shown with this dog. It gives me hope.

[@loriannemacdonald2549]

What do you do about dogs that are collar shy? Dogs that will nip or bite at your hands when you try to correct them?

[@sybrstar]

How do I make sure the dog doesn’t injure its neck/throat when it hits the end of the leash?

[@Frank7489]

I’ve been having an issue w my dog where he’ll invite me to play and, if I’m busy and say no, he’ll bark. It’s the only time he barks. I try to play with him often but, sometimes I’ll be doing something work related and just can’t.

[@jamesrandal5442]

Dog is TELLING you

[@ckelley1234]

Give your dog a kong with food stuffing to give him a job or train him on the treadmill. Job to do is the secret for this 😊

[@TheBrandonleu]

Dear Joel, My 1 year old female GSD loves barking and chasing other dogs at the dog park. She barks to get them to run, so she can chase them. She is not barking out of aggression, she is just very vocal and she doesn't get into fights. I think it is very similar to Bandit's situation, in that her doggy manners are not appropriate "for the society we live in". I try to mark and correct at the dog park as much as I can, but my follow through is a little lacking. When I try to go and grab her, she runs around and avoids me. I have really tried to enforce the follow through, but after me (and my partner) chased her around the dog park for 15 minutes (literally) with no success, we had to finally give up. She will cannot be caught. What do I do? She does not bark excessively outside of the dog park, so I am unable to set up a learning experience for her that can translate to the dog park. Really struggling here. BTW Thank you for all your tips, they are super effective! We do all of the doorway stuff and she is a rockstar outside of when she sees another dog.

[@dawnlogue3707]

Not sure if you are still looking to answer questions for this video but just in case you do see this I have a pup whom is 5 months 60 pounds I made descision to bring home two more pups 20 ponds same breed labs they get along but 5 month old plays to ruff with younger pups 11 weeks old I keep play separated for now but any tips on how to allow them to be able to play together I do use the clap correct method when she larger dog gets to rough, do I just maintain seperation at play until the two smaller are big enough or continue to allow them to play together periods at a time with supervision as I currently do? Any tips advice is appreciated

[@The_Woof_Pack]

I live on a homestead with 120 acres of family land and I don't let me dogs rush up on each other like that.

[@carrielea6009]

My dog and his main friend are really rough with each other, more so my dog. He growls when they play tug. Not sure how to stop it. I’m working on getting my dog to chill in the house when his friend is over. Slow going

[@calebjamesmaza4499]

How would I correct my younger dog (11 month old treeing walker coonhound) who keeps bugging my older dog (3 year old Labrador Retriever) and when my Lab had enough of the little dog(the coonhound nips and jumps), he corrects him, just as what Bailey in this video showed; however, my coonhound thinks it's a signal to play and then he imitates the correction by hopping on my Lab and then they get rough until I break it up?

[@PlayGamesRideBikes]

My 1 year old Pembroke Corgi gets super crazy with certain dogs immediately, but the other 98% of his friends/dogs that come into our park he has a super high tolerance with and never reaches that point of almost “irritability” with no matter what they do to him while playing. Is it just a matter of “I can’t expect him to be best friends with everyone he meets” or should I be correcting him the times he gets too crazy with that handful of certain dogs?

[@Court132]

How do you go about letting your dog meet other dogs on leash on a walk? My 2 year old pit likes to get right in the other dog's face and stand stiffly for a second then she tries to lunge and I feel like that's where the conflict comes because the other dog feels challenged or threatened..

[@monique7211]

Your dog doesn't have to meet dogs on a leash at all. It sounds like it's better if she doesn't. The leash can add unwanted tension to to a greeting, making your dog act out in response. Plus you don't know how the other dog will react to yours. I personally don't do leash greets at all.

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

Joel has many great reactive dog leash videos. The key is a loose leash, you're not nervous, and you call your dog away or back at the 1003 mark. If you wait till 1005, that's when things happen that don't need to happen. If she gets stiff, you guys just walk away from the other dog, re-approach, want to say hi to your friend, if same thing happens, do a 180 degree turn again, and try again another day. Joel also has awesome videos with the muzzles on. Have to get your dog used to a muzzle over like a week's time before you think about actually using it for real. This is so they are more likely to accept it, won't try to get it off, and they might actually get excited when they see it because they know they get to be around other dogs without fear of attack, provided the other dog has a muzzle on too. Hound of the Baskervilles muzzles - can still bark, drink, pant, and eat. Never want to make them feel bad about wearing it either.

[@User7688.--_]

@@monique7211 Huh?

[@monique7211]

@@User7688.--_ Where is the confusion?

[@vickyfibe5340]

What happens if your dog (collie) is so focused to pounce they won't listen to your clap?? My dog thinks all dogs are a threat and I'm trying my hardest to social her...I need to be in control I was thinking using one of those really long puppy leashes 🤔

[@asp1213]

I think what helped me the most thanks to this channel, was that you have to look at training overall, not just the issue you are trying to correct. I have a 3yo pit that has fence reactivity that was literally dangerous. I was searching for help on fence reactivity and found this channel. Realized she was really barely trained at all. I don't think I watched a single video from Joel dealing with fence reactivity specifically. Instead I started doing ALL the methods in his videos. Plus added consistent walks not just free run in the yard for exercise. Got both of my dogs out in the world. Used the hey and clap for ANY unwanted behavior. The fence reactivity went away. Like. A. Miracle. What I'm trying to say is work on loose leash walking and the door method. Teach a place or bed command. Work on a strong recall with the go get method or the long leash method Joel demonstrates. Get your dog exercised and play with other dogs if possible. Do those things and I bet the focus issue will get better. And when you do the correction for it, the dog will def pay more attention to you. You have to put the time in, but it's actually fun, and his methods work. I hope that helps and makes sense!

[@vickyfibe5340]

@@asp1213 Yes, I've put in all training myself started from scratch and she is so much better than she was....she is almost perfect in all ways apart from socialising, she won't attack but if she feels there getting to much she will defend and sometimes she is so over energised she will go for a dog for no reason, that's when I panic and shout NO but she is so fixated on that lunging she doesn't listen...I will try just leash walking more, not free range playing with her in the park twice a day. Thank you so much for replying I will definitely take on board your advice

[@asp1213]

@@vickyfibe5340 reactivity is not easy, believe me I hear you. It's also hard not to panic or get flustered, I know that too! Try to work on the leash correction as opposed to a no correction. Setting up the walk with the doorway method. And unfortunately just do it over and over again. I've recently started a group obedience class just at the petsmart. Really just because it's getting the dog out on a leash and around other people and dogs. It's made a difference in our daily walks believe it or not. Good luck and keep watching and practicing. It does get better with time and consistency!

[@vivianlevine1]

My dog is a high energy nutty 12 month old Doberman named Ruby who plays well with most dogs. Usually with other dogs that match her play style which is rough. However, When another dog rushes up to her she gets anxious and hackles up and starts to fight. Other times at daycare she will play well with dogs she knows and gets along with, but a 3rd dog will try to play with them and even correct Ruby thats when she doesn’t like being corrected and gets upset…..help!

[@navymomfl7294]

Is it unrealistic for a 5 lb yorkie and 37 lb poodle to safely play together? My daughters dog, Coco yorkie and my dog Gracie poodle both1 yr old love each other, tails wag but my dog play is too rough with little dog. Can that be crrected or is it normal play that should be allowed with same size dogs? Thanks !

[@angiew722]

We have 2 acres. My2yr old bordoodle is wonderful with recall when he has a 30ft. lead on. He knows when I take it off and hears my call and does not come. I go out and try to catch him. Get him cornered, which is super hard....takes a LONG time. I do your method with holding the collar and saying no very sternly. His ears go back and seems to know he is in the wrong. But continues to do this almost every time he is off lead. What do you recommend I do?

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

He's not ready to be off lead yet. He has to earn that privilege by behaving and/or he can drag a long line so it's easier to get a hold of him or step on the leash. Suzanne Clothier's Automatic Check In will help a lot too. As soon as you say the dog's name, that head should whip around. Be sure you're not calling him then the fun is over, leash goes on and you leave. Sometimes as a reward you can say Go Play! Try to just get the dog without calling them to you when it's time to leave or go back in the house. You can also try 2 leads - his regular leash that you take off but the long line is still attached. This is when it's just you and the dog working on recalls and playing, not with multiple dogs - again that's earned. Wanna say Hi to your friend? Etc. Don't want leashes when there are multiple dogs, unless you have the dog close to you as a time out - if he's the aggressor and the other dog needs a break too.

[@kaylaanderson8503]

I have a 5 month old GSD puppy, every time I introduce her to other dogs, she wants to pull full force on the leash, lunge and bite at every dog. And she plays agressive too with dogs, but I always stop it as soon as I see her biting. Every dog she's met avoids her and don't like her because of how she plays. I need advice please. Thank you

[@johnmccann5104]

Hi Mr Beckman,I have introduced an intact 1 yr old Rottweiler (he is being neutered next week) to my two spaniels (1 is 12 and neutered the other is intact 3 Yr old) and neither are aggressive. My problem is the Rottweiler will not leave the old spaniel alone,continuously licking,sniffing and smothering him. There has been minor fights between the Rottweiler and the younger spaniel but nothing serious. My question is how can I get the Rottweiler to leave the old Spaniel in peace.....any help would be gratefully received. Many thanks in advance

[@bethedmondson3588]

I have a one year old standard poodle who sometimes plays with a boxer pit mix. The boxer likes to play very rough. My dog is okay with it up to a point. If the play goes on for an extended period of time the boxer will start slamming my dog to the ground and lay across him so that my dog cannot get up. At this point my dog looks panicked as he flails about trying to get free. I think the play should be stopped at that point, but the other owner thinks that I am over reacting. My dog is very happy go lucky. I don't want these sorts of interactions to negatively affect him. Am I right to break it up?

[@dukerufus5334]

Ok so I have a 4 month old Pyrenees pup and 2 mini schnauzers that are 4 and 2. My pup is starting to show dominance aggression in play etc. How should I go about correcting this.

[@colleenshelton7851]

My puppy, Bunny, 11 weeks old, who has been aggressive towards my mothers' dog, Mandy, who is very old. Bunny will bite at her face and causes stress towards Mandy. How do I stop that?

[@sunflowers1243]

My 11 month old puppy becomes submissive when faced with dogs that are too rough at the dog park. She lies down or rolls on her back then hides under the picnic table to get away from the nutty dogs. What is the method for me to step in with other dogs at the dog park? Should I correct or ask the owners to correct their dogs that are too rough?

[@motherofbeagles8532]

We are fostering a young female pittie mix who respects my senior female beagle but wants to play excessively rough with my male beagle. We've increased exercise and mental stimulation but I'm afraid I've let a bad habit begin. She jumps on top of him, nips his ears and legs and he doesn't like it. Thank you for the video!! Any other advice for me?

[@samanthawyse8378]

What do you do when you can't grab your dog to make them sit? Mine manages to out maneuver me every time.

[@leahlucken6855]

? I have a 1 year old GSD. She is aggressive to smaller and loud animals. How do i help her?

[@alexaevans5613]

My 5 year old pit recently started showing signs of guarding me from our new rescue. She’ll make herself as a barrier or kind of body slam the new rescue. Any advice would be appreciated!

[@typokytty8278]

Help! We own lots of dogs...😅 9 to be exact they are good dogs but there are some hiccups. There are 4 14 week old puppies they play way to rough to the point its a small fight. 2 are going to be service dogs so they cant play like that but this is my second puppy.

[@platini144]

my dogs play rough and jump on each other and but they are not fighting. sometimes they bite each other when they are playing but not rough. do i need to correct them? i have alaskan malamute and border collie