Tried this with my 7 year old pit, yesterday, after watching this video and it was amazing how simple it really was. You made it look so easy and it really was this easy. After 3 tries I was able to have my gate wide open with a loose leash and my dog just sat there and waited for me to walk out before he moved!!!! My wife, 5’ tall, was even able to walk our 125 lbs. Rott down the street and back without him dragging her!!!! I couldn’t believe it. Training is not over by far but just after a few minutes, 100% improvement. When I would open my gate both dogs would just charge out and I’d let them. First time I ever walked them together not using pinch collars on them. I couldn’t believe it. Thank you, Beckmann!!!
I did this with a friend's Boxer. She was 7 years old and always walked my friend and his wife and never learned a loose leash. It took 45 minutes of this boxer constantly pulling and getting redirected before we were able to actually go on a walk. I had that "we can do this all day" mindset and the dog turned it into a challenge 😂
I find that giving treats can often confuse dogs. Sometimes it's the timing by the owner, where the dog does only a part of a routine correct, the handler ruffles around for a treat while the dog looses concentration again, then gets rewarded for the loss of concentration (whatever it does wrong in the ends up getting a reward). I prefer to give very small hints like yes/no, yep/good, clicker etc. as the guide and once the whole exercise is completed they get showered with cuddles, treats and/or praise. Food motivated dogs struggle to concentrate when there is food around. That said, teaching tricks like follow my hand, drop, sit etc. where a dog needs to get guided by the trainers hand, then food works well, particularly in young dogs that lack concentration anyway. Thank you Mr. Beckman for another great video!
This video has helped me massively mentally because I was feeling like an absolute failure not being able to train my Golden to walk nicely - given how many times I see on the internet that they're "one of the easiest dogs to train". I am using this method every day but can absolutely see where I can improve myself and then hopefully the doggo going forward. He is a hurricane in some environments and it's been difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel but I'll use the mantra "all day" to keep my mindset in the right place
This training is gold. I think one thing you should have mentioned is for the person to remain perfectly CALM while correcting. This isn't a punishment. There's no need to yank in anger, yell, or show any frustration at all. It's simply a method to change the pup's already ingrained thought process to lead YOU. Do not let him sense that you are angry or frustrated because it will confuse him. Hopefully you wouldn't yell at your toddler for not being potty trained!
Totally support your method - not shoveling treats into the dog all day! It’s really helpful when the dog isn’t already perfectly trained while you show us what to do! Thank you so much for your work/teaching.
Thank you so much for these videos! I am walking two big older dogs, and they were so bad at rushing out the door and pulling, now I have them stopping and looking at me first, sitting, until I say ok. 😊
I had to get over my initial embarrassment and self conciousness over doing these stops/drills in public lol But doing these door stops, front yard stops, and whenever I come across a parking lot have been making such a difference and I'm a beginner when it comes to dog ownership.
What an awesome video!!! Almost hard to pay attention to bc of how GORGEOUS that Golden is, I’ve been reading up on conformation a lot and this Golden is impeccably bred, for anyone wondering.
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Love the way the dog gives a look straight to camera whilst still indoors as if to say " I'm doomed, this isn't going to plan "
That dog is so funny. When you fixed his collar he was like shoot he knows
Thank you for saying, "we're not looking for perfection." Simply getting the dog to check in and not run out an open door is half the battle.
Tried this with my 7 year old pit, yesterday, after watching this video and it was amazing how simple it really was. You made it look so easy and it really was this easy. After 3 tries I was able to have my gate wide open with a loose leash and my dog just sat there and waited for me to walk out before he moved!!!! My wife, 5’ tall, was even able to walk our 125 lbs. Rott down the street and back without him dragging her!!!! I couldn’t believe it. Training is not over by far but just after a few minutes, 100% improvement. When I would open my gate both dogs would just charge out and I’d let them. First time I ever walked them together not using pinch collars on them. I couldn’t believe it. Thank you, Beckmann!!!
Oh my gosh!! I got my dog to sit to the point where he will only come if I say “ok go” even with the door open
I did this with a friend's Boxer. She was 7 years old and always walked my friend and his wife and never learned a loose leash. It took 45 minutes of this boxer constantly pulling and getting redirected before we were able to actually go on a walk. I had that "we can do this all day" mindset and the dog turned it into a challenge 😂
I find that giving treats can often confuse dogs. Sometimes it's the timing by the owner, where the dog does only a part of a routine correct, the handler ruffles around for a treat while the dog looses concentration again, then gets rewarded for the loss of concentration (whatever it does wrong in the ends up getting a reward). I prefer to give very small hints like yes/no, yep/good, clicker etc. as the guide and once the whole exercise is completed they get showered with cuddles, treats and/or praise. Food motivated dogs struggle to concentrate when there is food around. That said, teaching tricks like follow my hand, drop, sit etc. where a dog needs to get guided by the trainers hand, then food works well, particularly in young dogs that lack concentration anyway. Thank you Mr. Beckman for another great video!
Also need a "Dude, we're done asking" t-shirt 🤣
I do this regularly with my youngest lurcher. We went up and down the same bit of road 4 times yesterday 😅
This video has helped me massively mentally because I was feeling like an absolute failure not being able to train my Golden to walk nicely - given how many times I see on the internet that they're "one of the easiest dogs to train". I am using this method every day but can absolutely see where I can improve myself and then hopefully the doggo going forward. He is a hurricane in some environments and it's been difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel but I'll use the mantra "all day" to keep my mindset in the right place
to the critics, this could actually be life or death whether its your dog running into a car, getting put down because it attack a person,etc....
This training is gold. I think one thing you should have mentioned is for the person to remain perfectly CALM while correcting. This isn't a punishment. There's no need to yank in anger, yell, or show any frustration at all. It's simply a method to change the pup's already ingrained thought process to lead YOU. Do not let him sense that you are angry or frustrated because it will confuse him. Hopefully you wouldn't yell at your toddler for not being potty trained!
Totally support your method - not shoveling treats into the dog all day! It’s really helpful when the dog isn’t already perfectly trained while you show us what to do! Thank you so much for your work/teaching.
Thank you so much for these videos! I am walking two big older dogs, and they were so bad at rushing out the door and pulling, now I have them stopping and looking at me first, sitting, until I say ok. 😊
So simple and so effective. Thank you Joel! This exercise sets the tone for the entire rest of the walk.
I’ve never seen the training start from inside the house! It makes so much sense ! Can’t wait to try this training . Thank you
I had to get over my initial embarrassment and self conciousness over doing these stops/drills in public lol But doing these door stops, front yard stops, and whenever I come across a parking lot have been making such a difference and I'm a beginner when it comes to dog ownership.
What an awesome video!!! Almost hard to pay attention to bc of how GORGEOUS that Golden is, I’ve been reading up on conformation a lot and this Golden is impeccably bred, for anyone wondering.
Assolutely stoked when I see a new video from you Joel! ❤️