Whining Pulling & Acting a Fool. How to Reduce Complex Behaviors in an Hour.

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[@shmarg1]

“Close the door” “Thank you, I didn’t mean to say it like that” while watching a dog’s every move and breath, listening to owners, talking to owners, watching the owners to make sure they act correct and correct them when needed, managing the environment, using very short and clear wording for a request that needs to be done quickly, yet then remembering about extra politeness and reverting with the thanks and excuses. This is the level and kind of trainer and person everyone should want to learn from.

[@Krpasava]

ahhahhahahhah wtf 😂

[@TheKanglor]

Totally not a trainer here, but my first reaction was that's a dog with a lot of energy and I wonder how much activity/stimulation he's getting from the owners? Just looking at his build, he looks like a working line dog...I imagine it takes a good amount of playing/walking/etc to actually wear him out.

[@GabbyPlaysGames02]

Not a trainer either, but I work at a doggy daycare, and you can definitely tell when a dog is not getting enough stimulation at home. Usually it’s a working or sporting breed, labs, aussies, shepherds, etc. Dogs that really need something to do. And they are the most high strung dogs you can meet.

[@AleisterCrowleyMagus]

Joel I am so happy you are addressing this extreme lunging behavior on leashes (with a certain breed but I won’t say it explicitly but it follows a behavior) that is dismissed as “reactivity” and the owners are excused when they lose control and the dog charges a person or another dog and the owners want it defined as something else (note her loud agreement with Joel when Joel discussed “fear” and mentioned her emotional claims like the dog has “separation anxiety” when the dog is ignoring them completely but they do not like the idea the dog is not in fact afraid at all and is lunging) instead of what it is - lunging towards something that interests the dog - and the dog wants x, y, or z that the dog has fixed on at that moment. The dog is worried about them at all as Joel shows here very clearly. The dogs whining etc is also bullying behavior the owners think is “fear” sadly. Joel gets it perfectly - the dog needs exercise and discipline.

[@BustasGirl1]

My bull arab lunges and pulls like crazy, how do you actually fix it and why do they do it?

[@Arete37]

​I'm not a dog person but my answer would be, "They do it because they can. And then they do it because it's a habit." They do it for the same reasons you pull on them. It takes two to tango. Stop pulling. Let them hit the end of a loose leash. I ride horses. That's what I do with pulling horses.

[@finaldreamerx]

​@@Arete37 Really good advice! You always want to be on a loose leash. So if the dog is still learning, keep the leash loose and long. Right before they hit the end snap je leash a bit so they 80% correct themself at the end end you add only 20%. While snapping the leash turn the other way so they see the back of you. And walk the other way 😁.... this helped me with my 2 dogs.

[@rptrick79]

​@@BustasGirl1probably something to do with prey drive depending on breed and a learned behavior like said below from getting away with it.

[@monmixer69]

SO WELL SAID

[@Veredzil]

Kudos to these owners for seeking help and doing the work. In other hands this dog could easily find itself on medications.

[@sarahalderman3126]

Meds? For what? They have medication to replace running?

[@RawrMeowmix23]

No. Medications like Trazadone, which most vets will prescribe for dogs with anxiety problems.@@sarahalderman3126

[@Luxurywon]

Dog trainers (like Joel) are the best type of people and best dog trainers.

[@BDTraining]

That’s very nice. Thanks

[@underduress5761]

There's no dog trainers like Joel 😂 But yes, he's a pretty cool guy. Society would be much better if more people just considered life with a greater depth than their own bubble

[@Maggs88]

Finally.. a video about pulling and whining.. my Pom whines the moment we stop on a walk.. I thought for long it was anxiety. Now I can clearly see it’s his way of getting me to continue walking.

[@TheWackler]

Dogs like prince are so incredible. The temperment capable of being tolerant. Being able to correct or stop misbehaviour and not get carried away. Being able to follow it with playing with the same dog later and not holding grudges. It's unique. Capable of being stressed out heavily and just getting used to the situation and learning to enjoy it, and investigate and learn about it. It's totally amazing

[@jillsy2815]

Joel's "fingers to the neck" technique works fantastically with my 2 street-rescue pits. Always sound advice❤❤❤

[@mhods4457]

That's Cesar Milan's trick. And he got so much flack for it because it was "mean and hurting the dog". (Of course it wasn't, people are just overly soft nowadays). But yes, it works well. Also poking them in their haunches works miracles when they are ignoring you.

[@jillsy2815]

@@mhods4457Oh! I haven't watched much Cesar Milan but they do seem pretty similar in many ways. I use "stiff fingers" to the haunches as a modified aspect to Joel's "buttflip" move and yes that works well, too. I would just tell those people the dog would cry or yelp if it was hurt. People always see me out with my dogs and people are always petting them so fortunately they can see my puppers are well-loved and I don't get flack. 🐾❤️

[@brucelee9243]

street rescue pits LOL YIKES. hope you don't have children

[@WomanOfWorship]

This dog did not have a leader so he became one...look like he understands now he's not the boss! Great Video Beckman ❤

[@JC8.16]

Great video. Thank you for posting it. I call this FOMO anxiety, or Delayed gratification anxiety. Joel I love how you nailed it, saying something like, “It’s not real, he just wants what he wants.” When I see that the whining etc., is just a form of impatient demand behavior made worse by a lifetime of gratification, instead of some deeper abject pathology, it is exactly time to say, “I don’t care. Feel and deal.”

[@Catbooks]

This poor dog has so much anxiety and pent-up energy, he hardly knows what to do with himself. It's almost like he's stuck in a puppy way of being. The low almost constantly wagging tail, the impulsivity, the difficulty focussing. I think that's why Prince didn't care when he tried to mount him. Prince knows he isn't a puppy, but he's very much got puppy energy. It was a relief to see his brain finally calm down at the end. He'll be so much happier once he fully get it and has more practice at it.

[@zuzuspetals8323]

The Doctor is in! This was fascinating. He pulled like a sled dog and seemed frantic, but the exercise, correction, and “away-from-you-ness” really did the trick. A precipitous drop in neediness and whining will help his family so much. He’s on his way. Great work. Thank you, Joel.

[@yancowles]

'It's not going to not happen', I love Joel's approach and vocabulary.

[@mtnman1984]

First thing I thought when I started the video was the dog has no boundaries and gets nowhere near enough exercise. Love the gentle leader. It really does work quickly.

[@arashkhatami9858]

Joel,oh,Joel! You absolutely are the most no nonsense, strict,to the point and deep inside gentle trainer i've ever encountered and being trained by!👌👏 So proud of you man!🤩🙏

[@slimsunny9994]

I trained my pitbull on a leash late she wouldn’t take the leash at all but I began to take my time with her and just let her know I’m there to guide her. When a car is coming I tell her to sit and we watch the car go by she has been great since.

[@cowwhisperer]

I worked with a dog like this a few years ago, it was a very mentally exhausting. This is a great video, it is wonderful to see the growth.

[@1valg]

Stick to cows 😄

[@akshayde]

this is my current situation for the past 2 years

[@cowwhisperer]

@@akshayde oh man, that's tough. Hope this video helps.

[@akshayde]

@@cowwhisperer im trying to be more patient instead of being dominating

[@kurtwagner4663]

Wow...the dogs eyes in the beginning were just wild. In my country we say someone is under high voltage, if he is overwhelmed and has a lot of pent up energy unable to calm themselve down. This dog pretty much fits that imo.

[@nephistar]

Ja, ich finde auch, er steht total unter Strom.

[@CaduceusErin]

That's what I thought, too. Not really fearful, more very high strung & very underexercised.

[@TheHolonConcept]

I know dogs that act like this one. And I mean *act* 😃 Specifically with that pulling. He looks scared but also wags his tail briefly and can't wait to get where he wants. Didn't really make sense to me untill I saw him looking at the owner to check if he saw him beeing scared but the owner didn't look so the dog just sniffed around again and kept pulling. So I caught the dog acting and he never trusted me again 😂

[@lisaleondires9576]

This was the best 17:50 minutes of my life. It was brilliant the way you analyzed and fixed the behavior . Your knowledge is like no other. And I’ve said this many times in my comments- you care about the owners that are invested in helping their beloved dog.

[@willjames6437]

My 7 year old border collie does the pulling like this and whining on walks. We got her from the rescue 2 years ago. On walks, she totally ignores the person walking her and it is like she is on the hunt for other dogs the whole time when she is out walking. It is like she is on guard duty the whole time- ears up and erratic movements like danger is around every corner and posturing up. She is constantly pulling and often “seeing dogs” where they do not even exist - people carrying shopping bags, baby strollers, and just assumes if there are people a dog is probably there. When she does see another dog she immediately starts whining or if she was already whining it escalates into yips and she will often go crazy like the other dog is a nuclear weapon going to destroy the earth. If they bark or yip at her even from long distances away, she immediately escalates and gets aggressive. We have tried to socialize her as much as possible. We have taken her to parks and watched dogs from a long distance. She still whines and cries the whole time she sees them. We have also introduced her to some dogs and she is ok once they meet but it is often awkward as she lacks a lot of social skills. She has played with some dogs but is often awkward and she often tries to keep them in check. Her social skills have gotten a little bit better but she still is very awkward. One issue is, she will nip at dogs showing any aggressive behavior to humans or other dogs including playing tug of war. It is like she is the “No Fun Police.” We have spent over $2000 on training trying to desensitize her to meeting and seeing other dogs, but it hasn’t helped much. It seems to help at times, but then she has issues when she sees a new dog. If any dog barks or is aggressive in any way it seems to put her back at square one. If she knows the dog she is fine, but every dog she hasn’t met, she goes crazy. It is awful because we got her to take on the walks we used to do, but because other dogs are there we don’t do them anymore. We also took her camping and it was a nightmare whenever she saw another dog. On the paddle board she would leap off to swim to shore when she saw a dog and you can’t tether her in the campsite because she will run full speed and hurt herself when she gets to the end of the line. When at home, we take her to a local school almost every night to run leash free to get her energy out and she loves it, but still will run to the fence and go nuts if she sees another dog on the outside. We play soccer with her and do agility exercises there with her, but if she sees a dog it’s like she loses her mind and won’t listen. I don’t even know what to do anymore except to just love her for who she is. It just makes me sad because I wanted a dog to hike with, do 5+ mile walks with at my favorite spots, and take camping. She is great around people, kids, and cats, but for some reason can’t handle seeing other dogs.

[@jillsy2815]

It sounds like you need Joel! He does phone sessions, these 1-hour sessions and also board-&-train. I have been watching him for almost 2 years now and his techniques have really helped my 11-yr-old street-rescue rednose pitbull. I guarantee he could help you. google his website 🙏🏽❤️🐾

[@aidennetzky3419]

Your best bet is to see if the dog daddy is on tour near you and go to one of his seminars.

[@jetv1471]

I have the same problems with our border collie Sheltie mix . He is an A + student in class … but take him through a he neighborhood he is the Tasmanian devil. He looks viscous and even tries to chew the leash and thrashes his head . NO FUN to walk . Ironically we got him as a puppy mill rescue a year ago he was shut down beyond belief . He still skitters around the house and runs from us . He used to almost cling to our leg on walks . He was the perfect heel dog … but his tail was plastered up under his belly in fear . NOW , he is always pulling us on the leash and we know he’s walking us , not us walking him .

[@willjames6437]

​@@jetv1471 Our dog walks us too.. it is so annoying. Any flat leash she severs in half in an instant using her back teeth. We tried two gentle leaders and she gator rolled and bit them in half and escaped. We have to use a round leash or she will bite it in two as soon as she sees a dog and then run toward them. It is just insane. In training she started redirecting her anxiety from other dogs toward the person holding the leash. She bit a couple times. We had to really get on her and let her know it was not ok. But it is like she loses her mind and isn’t even the same dog we know.

[@aethanix1819]

​@@willjames6437 i think you could 2 kinds og leashes so, that if the dog Bits one over there is still a way to retake control

[@MarianaLejonbalk]

I'm here to thank you so much for helping me with my dog, she's changed her behavior completely after only a few weeks and is now a delight to take out for walks. She is free of her hyperactivity and is no longer a reactive dog, I can see no anxiety with her anymore. What frustrates me though is that a while ago I joined a channel for reactive dogs on Reddit and after the results we got, I recommended you. Immediately I got a lot of flack and my posts got deleted in violation of LIMA. Just wanted to bring this to your attention. I left the channel fyi.

[@peterwreford1520]

If you want to fix a behaviour, you first have to understand it. Diagnosis is extremely important. There's a lightbulb moment for Joel when this dog pulls toward his trainer rather than the owners.

[@rugeramerican308]

I had a dog Just like this one. He was basicly acting like a jerk and bully with people and dogs, and when he didnt get attention hed act scared and give you the saddest of eyes. And dont get me started on the whining... I got his behaviour under pretty good controll, but I could not have him around guest or in public. Because PEOPLE kept cuddling him and didnt listen to me saying dont pet him, please ignore him. But people, even other dog people, are extremly stubborn when they cant love on other dogs... I gave up on bringing him in public after I took him to a cafe, and I saw some concerning behaviour from my dog. a guy i knew there wouldnt stop cuddling the dog nd let my him climb all over him. After a while when the guy got tired of giving affection, my dog was giving the guy some really scary eyes... like, im gonna bite you eyes. That was the last time i brought him in an enviourment where people want to get to him for "cuddles"

[@brandyb51]

I so agree with the “little wins”! That’s so important for clients to see as it keeps them motivated. Great job!

[@lucygoosy819]

Love it. I reckon so many trainers would have just heard the whining & seen the frantic behaviour & assumed he was all fear (then owners feeling helpless & sad for the dog which can amplify fearful behaviour). So cool to see the changes in the owners once Joel pointed out their dog isn’t so afraid of life, and also the changes in the dog over the session. This kind of dog reminds me of the working dogs where I live - that whine constantly when stuck in their runs until they have their brain and bodies engaged. Wishing these folks & that lovely dog all the best.

[@KeyAnnaMarieBelle]

I fostered and raised a stray mom and her babies (mom was less than a year old) and I had similar experience with the pups. They’re so emotional intelligent and hard headed and learning where you give in at

[@TrainingWithKona]

This is almost 100% my situation with my girl but she is even more fixated than the dog here. I really want to see a follow-up to this video about more ways to address behavior like this (the lunging/pulling/attention on things other than leash holder no matter what)

[@TrainingWithKona]

I should note the pulling issue she had, which was just as bad or worse than this guy, has been almost entirely addressed (with no distractions) with Joel's loose leash method and by keeping her to one side during the walk at all times (and shortening when she attempts to cross over) so thank you for those videos!

[@itsjustaname777]

2:27 WOW prince letting him do that...almost like to comfort the anxious doggo

[@bat__bat]

It's not hurting the dog to help it become more independent. And that dog especially is not made of glass. It's pretty great that it doesn't bark at all. That's a lucky thing to not have to deal with, TRUST ME.

[@Lauren_K]

Complex behaviors and whining issues are rarely discussed (especially when the whining is not just from separation anxiety). I hope no one goes after you for "punishing" a whiny dog. You did prove AGAIN that hot dogs/treats don't always work.

[@rptrick79]

Well said. This guy wasn't having NONE of that training "philosophy 😅

[@bettinalykke5151]

I dont think the dog is particularly afraid. The tail is not really in-between the legs, but constantly wagging. The whining and anxiety is learned behavior for attention. Most of this behavior is pent up energy and search for entertainment.

[@vikingdogmanship]

Yep. lack of structure and a job

[@pauliesmrt7562]

I have a very nervous dog in public who pulls on her leash. We have been practicing your method (in crowded areas)for 1 week. I have seen amazing results after 3 years of pulling!! Hardly no pulling anymore!!!!

[@angelahaines5065]

I totally understand how a dogs behaviour can increase like this!! At times my dog thinks life is all about her, she pulls my hand for tummy rubs a lot, so I do have to remind her sometimes I’m busy……. Deal with it!! Great video Joel!! 😁

[@blueppaw4490]

bahahahahaha he loved Prince, and Prince was like "ok i guess you do you bud"

[@robertseebeck9322]

I’m finally making progress with training my 2 year old catahoula with sound anxiety and leash pulling. I reversed the doorway method and used it going in the door home instead of out the door, which actually worked for us. Then on walks I’ve been using the gentle leader more which she absolutely hates, but I’ve toughened up and she’s starting to walk much better on a leash. Can’t thank you enough…

[@annmallett6719]

This is my dog!!!! He is afraid of my vehicle, cat's in his yard, etc. But his indoor behavior is great. But the minute we step out the door to he pulls just like that dog!! I've tried every trick in the book, to no avail! I'm so tired .. he's a sweet dog, loves ppl, but is afraid of other animals. He's a 1-year-old GS, heeler mix, about 65lbs. And I'm old and a petite woman. Albeit, I've certainly gained some strength!!

[@judet3026]

That was interesting to see how the dog had some fear but mostly just wanted to do whatever he wanted to do.

[@theresarodriguez1479]

Loved at the end of the video when the pup was being a good boy, when the customer rewarded his dog with a show of affection and pats on head. Doggie looked up with love.

[@fancyflesh]

I was really happy to her him say if the halter work keep using it. Small wins. I have always felt like the goal was to get my dog off of it but he is UNWALKABLE without it. iv been trying for so long. I feel much less guilty now.

[@BlueSkyDogs]

That little head bob the dog does. Although maybe because if the constant pulling on the leash. My dog had a problem with too much protein in her diet which not only lead to thst limp and head bib but a lot of other "behavioural problems" including fear response and leash reactivity was a lot worse too

[@strayandrongo7461]

Great episode, those eyes. Punishing babies now Joel? That had me rolling lol

[@pageluvva]

You make me feel less overwhelmed (even if I do still feel it often). I am trying I really am. I wish you lived next door 😁

[@rptrick79]

What I saw in the beginning was a higher drive breed _____, a Hyperactive dog that needed exercise, a little unsure about what was expected of him. Kinda like a kid with ADHD. Obviously not been around a ton of dogs. Not a bad dog, just needed and outlet and steering wheel attached. After he got some energy out and a little direction given he was tons better. 3:51- Treats aren't gonna work for a dog in this state of mind maybe period. (unless they wanna keep coming back and spending more money to try) 15:00- Head halter sponsorship? lol 16:21- checking in with Dad for a second Do you notice the whining more when it's a higher drive dog or mixture? Seems to be a correlation with under exercised dogs with higher drives that seem to incessantly whine. Good video, great explanation good turn around.

[@CaduceusErin]

My boyfriend's giant schnauzer is a whiner, not on this level, but he's definitely higher drive & underexercised.

[@vitorisaia]

That's amazing Joel. Seriously. I learned so much from you watching all your videos. You're the best. Greetings from Brazil.

[@MrJoecool9999]

I have a rescue GSD - very reactive - took me a while to realise why - he was kept in a yard for his first 3 years - probably didn't see much all day but the odd bird or possibly a cat going along the wall - I used to have a robin who would come and eat out of my hand every morning but he put an end to that lol...! Making progress and he is 100lb so walks were not pleasant but much better now...!

[@lesliewhitson8215]

Wow thank you, so much was packed into this video.

[@Daniela-vo4hi]

Incredibly interesting case, this one! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@willismabobiii]

love these 'case study' videos!

[@ravihga]

This was another excellent example of your knowledge and experience in dealing with dogs. Loved it. Thanks a lot...

[@marcusecho5532]

To this day, I still can't figure out if his dog's name is "Prince" for being the second man of the house, or "Prints" for paw prints.

[@BDTraining]

Prince

[@Little_Bitz]

😂 that’s a good question. I just assumed it was Prince like the singer.

[@TheBr20042003]

This is how my pit husky acts. So this is perfect. Whining and pulling. Demanding to go where she wants.

[@monikakress3867]

My dog does this too. She wants to go up and say hi to everyone. sometimes they do not appreciate her big puppy energy.

[@vipvip5356]

Excellent session ! Very good job

[@skyleawood2649]

Another great video Joel!

[@cazinaus4917]

What a good boy....so glad he got some pats from dad at the end. Thanks to the owners & Joel, he'll be a much calmer & happier dog now. Good job.

[@desombrevillecheranad9300]

You are right I will keep using the head halter! Thanks for saying this! It is a win..it allows longer, ENJOYABLE walks !

[@ediethiel3026]

“Oh, I found something better.” Shoulder shrug. 😂

[@Lauren_K]

I bought a Halti for my dog (she no longer needs it due to your training methods) and will put a word in for you! I hope you get the sponsorship. I don't see many videos of dog training with head halters. (it's either the extreme of shock collars/big prong collars or the other extreme of ONLY harnesses

[@garya.2281]

"Dont tell him hes a great boy because hes not a great boy", I'm dead 😂😂🤣🤣😭

[@justdawndb]

NICE! This guy is going to be alot easier to live with soon. Id love to see him with a job so he could get an absolute "way to go dog" Another great video! Thank you! Prince had his number from jump ❤❤

[@alexwilson565]

another great video!

[@lydiasterling7349]

love seeing all your pitbull training content

[@Lauren_K]

I know someone who has a whiny dog for everything (going on a car ride, separated from mom, when something she is walking, when we are just standing somewhere). Will help them with this! Keep up the good work!

[@fireballfitness170]

Dogs whine for different reasons. This video is not for all types of whining.

[@bertvsrob]

14:54 I just love how prince supervises all things with a cool eye

[@MrDynamart]

Great video Joel 👍💪🐶♥️

[@Nathanfx2006]

My guess is they've treated it like a human baby for 6 years now they suddenly want it to be a dog 😂

[@Bashy-hy2tb]

My brothers dog is like this, i think a lot of it is to do with not enough attention from a young age

[@jaimekern7519]

Yes ! I had the great experience will no pull harness. Still have very little confidence in my ability to control 3 dog walk may have to invest in another. Great product and assessment of that 6yr old needs alot of exercise, what a sweet dog.

[@francislucas3491]

You sound… JUST LIKE ME.. I love it.. honestly I’m just learning on my own.. but I have helped multiple people at dog parks.. it’s just crazy how little humans know about pups… like wow.. woooooooooooooooowwwww… yikes.. like humans are so scared.. or whatever emotion and the dog is like.. okay leader… your energy is my energy..

[@ohane1]

Prince is awesome, very few trainers will see that behavior. It cannot be trained. Humping can be awful or playful/idiot behavior. I've helped hundreds of dogs and my current dog is the only one I've ever seen that is close to Prince w/ reading & manipulating other dogs behavior. That's what our dogs do tho, thwy read other dogs & adjust.

[@user-pn6xo5fx6e]

I just need you to know your recall video has become a meme on tik tok and it’s hilarious hahahahha

[@LumbagoBurger]

Looking at this helps me find out there's also another way other than prong collars to help pullimg and tugging on a leash, my dog is a pretty medium sized dog with lots of muscle and i refuse to use her prong collar on her to avoid using it improperly, i definitely need to start trying out a new way to walk her! Luna is a German shepherd, Tomaskin Black lab mix.

[@ptroinks]

17:38 That was such a good sit from him! He's getting it :)!

[@lucianaandreatta433]

Time to try it out!!! My doggy is such a puller and whines on walks ://// I’ll start doing this for sure

[@jetv1471]

Excellent thank you . Lucky dog has good owners 👍 too .

[@marilynmccall2879]

Joel, I hope you see this because this video was posted a couple of days ago but I was just watching a video from 2 years ago and you had mentioned if people want a video on how to puck a rescue dog, etc. you would do a video on it. I couldn't find one. I have had mid to large breed dogs all my life. The last three were a border collie and 2 golden retrievers. I am 68 and have been without a dog for 2 years now but it's killing me. I have been thinking about a rescue dog but I also need a smaller dog at this point in my life. I have never liked yapoy little dogs. Could you do a video on this?❤

[@dogtrainerHillary]

Once again… real dog, real owners, real solutions that will benefit the DOG as much (if not more!) than even the owners. My whole business is re-conditioning “velcro” dogs who’ve been (unknowingly) reinforced that the only place they can relax is in Mommy or Daddy’s lap. 🚫 That’s not a happy dog people 🤦🏼‍♀️ That’s an unstable, pushy, needy animal who needs to learn to cope independently in our world. Beyond proper leash walking - another great exercise is “Sitting with the Dog.” (Put dog on leash. Sit down to do some work - but make it clear they May Not interact with you. Use the Leash (or touch, or spacial pressure) to show them that’s NOT going to get them your attention any longer. The only tools required are a 4-6’ leash and your own Patience! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@laurenirvin4803]

Love all of these videos. These are the best training videos that I have found. I have a boy that pulls and has never stopped pulling. We have tried using a gentle lead but he goes into full panic mode so it has made it very challenging. Do you have any videos on how to condition difficult dogs on the gentle lead?

[@TheBehm08]

“Its NOT gonna not happen” 😂 dog training, a love story

[@travisduggins5346]

Watching Dogs with Dogs is so informative.

[@janekeller222]

Prince is gorgeous. My corgi pulls like this. I’m second guessing the whys behind his behavior after seeing this.

[@csuanfa]

Congrats to the channel almost hit the 500000 subs. When i start to folow you, you have like70000. 🙂

[@itsahalmar1853]

This is similar to a Husky/Shepard I recently adopted I'm having an issue with his wanderlust and dislike of leashes.

[@dan_kay]

I have noticed over the years that my clients react negatively to the word "punishment". So I replaced it with "causing enough discomfort to initiate a behavior change". The actual process is the exact same. I also use my fingers to simulate a little bite in the soft parts at the neck or right before the hips. I just call it differently now, and my clients react much better to it and "get it" much quicker. Dogs do things for two reasons: success or comfort. Conversely, this means that dogs give up a behavior or action for the opposite two reasons: Lack of success and ENOUGH discomfort. I have a dog who is so lazy that he would rather lie on a sharp stone than get up and look for a more comfortable place. So the discomfort is not yet great enough to change his behavior. How to create enough discomfort varies from dog to dog. While some will respond to non-verbal pressure without touch, others will only respond with the full commitment of the pack leader. I don't mean hitting, kicking or biting, but rather pushing, shoving and nudging. However, this is a very individual thing and varies from dog to dog.

[@aussieoutbackfarm]

Very well worded, and very true.

[@blueflare3848]

Well said.

[@Arete37]

Your clients need to get desensitized to the word "punishment" because that's what it is. You reinforced their discomfort, validated it, by changing the word. They trained you. Punishment is a clinical term from behaviorism. It means something specific whether your clients like the word or not.

[@dan_kay]

@@Arete37 I will not be able to change a social tendency in this part of the world. I have to pick my battles, and sometimes it's easier to find a way around the obstacle. It's already difficult enough to make them understand that theres such a thing as "positive punishment". For most millennials, the two words and their meaning are mutually exclusive :)

[@aussieoutbackfarm]

@@dan_kay I totally agree

[@xziang]

Thanks for another good vid. :) When you say pulling had to laugh a little for my 'rescue' would go down onto her knuckles in order to get to X to smell it. Haven't gone to the gentle leader yet though but will be soon. Pulling isn't a major issue but if there is a smell she will do anything to smell it.

[@neilurquhart8622]

There will ALWAYS be smells wherever the dog is and it’s natural for them to want to get to it. My 2 year Golden is now learning not to pull towards it by me using “leave” and an immediate very short gentle jerk on the lead followed by walking on a loose lead’ and “good boy”.

[@alexpattenden867]

First few mins of watching this video x I thought immediately - puppy brain 🐶

[@targetsunshine6060]

😊So good that you don’t want to keep making people come back if u can keep that from happening. Some would try to milk it for more money.

[@rptrick79]

R+ "only" for sure...."well we couldn't fix it in this session but with the right flavor treats and time we'll get it! See ya in a couple days"

[@targetsunshine6060]

@@rptrick79 exactly!

[@keenanfreker2779]

Joel your vids are absolutely amazing and I watch them all!! I have been doing you're "stop, pop and walk" style and it works for the most part - some days are better then others... but my dog always walks a head of me to the point where I need to pop the leash....many times. It seems like she doesn't care. When I pop it she will walk with me for a block or so and then back at it again. She is a rescue so maybe that has something to do with it.. any advice?? I will keep doing it and see how it works out as consistency is key. Thanks!!

[@user-p6-3561]

wow

[@bun9000]

"...some of the worst pulling you're ever gonna see" LOL you haven't seen my aussie. He's dislocated my shoulder more than once and I have torn rotator cuffs now. 😭

[@toxicthewolf9videos]

0:36 My dog pulls like that, except he does it because he's excited (seriously he'd go crazy wiggle happy just to walk up to the bus stop with me and my mom in the past just so he can STAND up there and wait with us) or because he's too interested in trying to smell all the smells since we live in an area that deer, rabbits, and other wildlife pass through or he wants to go greet a person or another dog because "oh my god I must smell and I will pull to drag humans over to location even if I choke myself because humans are slow and I want to go this way" We don't exactly take him places though because there aren't many places around here to take him, plus we have a large yard that's around the size of our pasture that he gets to run around in even though he prefers to gallop around the house like a horse or try and playfight anyone who tries to pet him when he's in a hyper state (mostly when he's chewing his rubber bone) and then will literally stand up, spin around while being pet (occasionally stepping on our toes) and wag his tail to the point his butt wiggles.

[@bertvsrob]

Joel even corrected himself at 9:40 - discipline in all things =]

[@RogerThatPetSitter]

My dog is the female version of this guy..she wants what she wants and whines when denied.lol i rescued her at 8 about 3 mo. Ago...workin on it

[@PetsBestFriendNYC]

Great assessment, Joel. I would find a job for him, first and foremost - put a weighted backpack on him, invest in a treadmill, this guy needs mental and physical outlets to get that whining out so he can actually be taught. If he’s sleeping in their bed and couch i would change that dynamic immediately.

[@mya2541]

I'm having alot of trouble walking my 6 year old dog. Shorter story he was 8 weeks when I adopted him he always pulled a little but walks were always enjoyable. He just turned 3 when covid hit and we completely stopped going to dog parks for over a year when we started going back he started having what I think is dominance issues with other male dogs chasing angrily never bitting but acting like a big bully so I try and take him some times but I never feel secure because I never know when he's going to act like that. I think because he's not getting socialized from dog parks when we walk he pulls like crazy now. Id say 70% of the time he'll pull like crazy sometimes he walks great but it's getting so frustrating he always wore a harness IK dumb on my part but I took that away about a year ago thinking walking with collar would help but only for a week or so I feel like nothing I'm doing is working I just ordered a prong collar I'm scared to use it any advise? Also he's my first dog his first 3 years he was super easy loved dogs and ppl I could take him everywhere now he doesn't care for other dogs and walks bad on leash I really want to make his life enjoyable most trainers said that you can't un train dominance

[@Melsincatuation]

Prince does care...he is tolerating it..but oh he cares..if left alone prince no doubt would eventually react !!!like Enough is enough!!

[@aussieoutbackfarm]

Hi Joel, thanks so much for the video. Definitely an interesting case, but turned out not to be so complex. I am interested in doing your Beckman Coaching Program. However, since I'm only 15 years old, I don't have an email, and am unable to use someone else's email address. I have quite a lot of experience with aggressive and fearful dogs. I take on the dogs that know one else will, or can't. But I'm always looking to be a better dog trainer. Is there anyway I could do it eg. logging into a website, ie anyway that's not through zoom sessions or email? If not, I totally understand, but if you could, that would be awesome. Thanks

[@melodieramsay655]

I am wondering if all the whining and acting like he has separation anxiety is more just to get attention which he gets from them every time?

[@vikingdogmanship]

Agreed! Also needs true exercise. A 30 minut bike ride would do wonders. Imagine being an athlete but not be able to let it out in a constructive way. Chaos.

[@Little_Bitz]

How much is the training you mentioned in this video for operant conditioning etc. ? Anyone have any info on it without me having to go sign up for some email just to get an answer.

[@yoyoswift9926]

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