We’re the dog’s family. Thank you so much Joel for helping us better understand his behavior with other dogs - the footage of him running around the pool is amazing and his interaction with Prince is extremely helpful to re-watch. For viewers - please take time to understand the situation before judging the dog or breed. This husky/chow mix was found starving in Stockton a year ago and was attacked by an off-leash 80lb dog a few months ago (his tail had to be amputated as a result). His life has not been easy, and has been given little reasons to trust other dogs or humans. Chow Chows are predisposed to being protective and stubborn leading to potential aggression, but it is up to their people to socialize/grow them out of it. If you do come across a mis-mannered Chow, you’ve haven’t met a bad dog, just one that didn’t get that chance as a puppy. To this dog’s credit, we’ve seen tremendous progress in his temperament throughout the past year. He came to us when he was 30% underweight, never groomed, and had no interest in playtime. He couldn’t even jump into a car or walk up stairs. Today, he loves his playtime, pets (from us / friends with supervision), and has learned plenty of tricks. He tolerates us trimming his nails, and has gradually reduced his leash reactivity to the point where he will look at us instead of other dogs when cued properly. He still has his demons (separation anxiety, claustrophobic, fear of trashcans…), but we are learning to manage them together. As Joel mentioned, this dog may never feel a desire to play with other dogs and that’s okay. He’s learned to co-exist with our friend’s dog with our supervision, but generally ignores her and does his own thing. This experience with Prince has helped us validate this in the safest setting possible. We have always had suspicions there are no magic cures for dogs like this, so thank you Joel for confirming our situation. We’ve had other dog trainers in the past try to tell us complete dominance would be the single answer to all of his problems, but Joel really took the time to read his personality and conclude that time and good management will be the best course of action for our pup.
Hello! I was wondering if you've ever DNA tested him? His front end and mane give me Samoyed vibes but they're another Spitz just like huskies or chows so it's not even that much of a difference but still. I volunteer with a local Samoyed rescue so I've always got my eye out for the furry boogers :)
Thank you for that explanation of your dog. He is very lucky to have found you, he’s had a tough life, shame when they don’t get that good start. You are doing a great job. I have a Border Collie who is similar in some ways, doesn’t like dogs, not a people person. We stopped her from having a go at other dogs, and she isn’t interested in play. It’s just her, she’s just aloof. Likes her own company. We got her older as well and just accept her as she is. Her greatest past time is chasing ripples on the waters edge 🤷♀️.
@@5leepyHead , my wife’s little lap/purse dog had a dog phobia when we got her from the pound, but just being around her younger but bigger badder tougher and bit protective big/little brother (he’s not aggressive or dominating, just confident and assertive) and around him with other dogs, has really helped her get over her general fear of other dogs. So maybe, just maybe a really good tempered and confident but gentle companion could help. (Something to ask Joel about anyway). Good luck to y’all!
He presents training in 7 days. Each of 7 items are commands that he believes a dog should know. They are presented in part ii of the book ruclips.net/user/postUgkxK8-VQWpYThx4IC6MiIvb6VS1ebTzzdxq . The parts of the guideare divided: part i know your dog part ii the seven commands part iii cures for 7 behavior problems. Each chapter presents a topic, a dog's story, and a "what to do". It was written simply and you can jump from chapter to chapter to review anything as needed.
I watched the video and read the family's backstory in the comments. I think you truly did the best for this dog. I don't know the psychology of how dogs recover from trauma, but this seems like the best situation. He might not ever be a "normal, social dog," but he will be free of fear.
I love his show and thisjust summarizes and lays out all of the basic methods he uses on the show. What i love about this guide ruclips.net/user/postUgkxKkYeOoCV_w2vPX0CSyVWkhew2c4FYk0d is that you don' need to read the whole book cover to cover ... You can skip to the chapter (lesson) you want to read about. The book is arranged almost as a problem-solving guide ... Here is the problem and here is what you need to know/do to correct it. This man knows his stuff ... But more importantly knows how to teach people how they can work with their pups themselves!
I had a chow mix. He was separated from mother very early. He was a great and loyal dog. However, he absolutely didn’t like strangers. Took him days to get to know family and friends. He typically bit and nipped out of fear. He wanted people to stay away from him but he was so cute total strangers would be drawn to want to pet him. He was dominant with other male dogs but I had a female that could correct him easily. Such a great dog but chows are territorial, aloof and often indifferent. They take a lot of effort and training and need a strong leader because they are so independent. You have to constantly out think them and be two to three steps ahead. You can’t put these dogs in situations where l they can’t be successful in. It takes Time to understand what they can and can’t handle. I would have to keep him in another room when people came over then slowly add a gate, then move him to a room he could see them and then eventually let him out with a muzzle and then take the muzzle off after a while and then hen would be fine. Terrible Impulse control and fear which could be misinterpreted as aggression. He did not do well with new interactions so everything took time and patience. He was special needs but would eventually open up to people he knew were not a threat. Still I was the only one who could handle him and pick him up. If you have a chow or chow mix , need to start early. Not the type of dog for untrained owners. They need strong leadership. They are no easy golden retriever that’s for sure.
A good happy dog who does not want to be messed with. This is the content I have been waiting for. Great stuff! Man, I cant believe you keep producing all the free content. You are the man! And a round of applause to the rest of your crew.
Don't forget this dog was on the streets for a long time. He just became comfortable/content to be by himself ( we also don't know how he was treated by humans and dogs while on the street ~ could be bad memories). Not a thing wrong with being a loner. He's a beautiful dog and glad he has owners who will accept him for himself now that they learned how he is from Beckman's lessons. Although it is sad he doesn't trust people. He's one beautiful dog.
@@pleinaire8698 - We’re the dog’s family. Thank you so much Joel for helping us better understand his behavior with other dogs - the footage of him running around the pool is amazing and his interaction with Prince is extremely helpful to re-watch. For viewers - please take time to understand the situation before judging the dog or breed. This husky/chow mix was found starving in Stockton a year ago and was attacked by an off-leash 80lb dog a few months ago (his tail had to be amputated as a result). His life has not been easy, and has been given little reasons to trust other dogs or humans. Chow Chows are predisposed to being protective and stubborn leading to potential aggression, but it is up to their people to socialize/grow them out of it. If you do come across a mis-mannered Chow, you’ve haven’t met a bad dog, just one that didn’t get that chance as a puppy. To this dog’s credit, we’ve seen tremendous progress in his temperament throughout the past year. He came to us when he was 30% underweight, never groomed, and had no interest in playtime. He couldn’t even jump into a car or walk up stairs. Today, he loves his playtime, pets (from us / friends with supervision), and has learned plenty of tricks. He tolerates us trimming his nails, and has gradually reduced his leash reactivity to the point where he will look at us instead of other dogs when cued properly. He still has his demons (separation anxiety, claustrophobic, fear of trashcans…), but we are learning to manage them together. As Joel mentioned, this dog may never feel a desire to play with other dogs and that’s okay. He’s learned to co-exist with our friend’s dog with our supervision, but generally ignores her and does his own thing. This experience with Prince has helped us validate this in the safest setting possible. We have always had suspicions there are no magic cures for dogs like this, so thank you Joel for confirming our situation. We’ve had other dog trainers in the past try to tell us complete dominance would be the single answer to all of his problems, but Joel really took the time to read his personality and conclude that time and good management will be the best course of action for our pup.
I converse with the owners and see Luffy almost everyday at the dog park (he’s leashed outside the gate). He’s still got some tough moments, but he’s a lot better! Good job Luffy, Owners, Prince, and Mr. Beckman!
i love that alot of dobies are naturally mature when they get older, my boy was a pain in the ass when he was young but then he got to 5 and suddenly there was a switch. i have a girl shes a year old and he is so patient with her. Shes learning proper social cues and already becoming less hyper. I think the dobies intelligence is a great tool.
They're absolutely gorgeous too! I love red Dobies. We had a rescue Dobie years back. She was a red Dobie. Absolutelt sweetheart. We'd gotten her from the pound when she was already quite old. She was probably one of the most mature, trainable, intelligent, docile breeds I've worked with.
This dog is very lucky to have found the people he currently has. And lucky they found you to help guide them. I’ve known people with dogs like this, and they simply tell everyone who is invited over to just not pet the dog. Don’t even look at the dog. Toss treats. But otherwise pretend the dog isn’t even there. And those dogs don’t bother anyone as long as those rules are followed. And I guess that’s ok.. until the people decide they want to go on vacation and have no one to look after their dog. So I guess the important thing for them will be to find at least that one person (or place) who can “look after” their dog occasionally. They may need to board their dog with you if they ever go on vacation. I would say that I feel badly for the dog, who will never get to feel the joy of playing with other dogs. But honestly, if this dog just isn’t into other dogs, then I guess he’s not really missing something he doesn’t really enjoy anyway. Great video. It’s important for people with dogs like this to not feel like abject failures. Because that’s a crushing feeling when you love a dog but just can’t seem to get through to them. Manage what you can and make it work in your life. I’m glad they found you to help them, to guide them through what CAN be done.
Good comment in exactly. All dogs are unique just like people. Some are predisposed to wanting to being aloof. Accept your dog for who he is. Just as you said, the only issue is if you do go on vacation or something. You will need to either board the dog or find that one person that can come watch him.
@@jamesireland6606 Hey it can be done.... When the Spirit of the Lord dwells within us, loving what or who we can't trust comes easily. Otherwise, we can't truly love anyway whether we trust em or not.... that's my belief and I'm sticking to it, lol. God bless you dog lovers!!
Chows and primary chow mixes can be so hard. I had a neighbor who kept Chow-chows and they wanted nothing to do with other people or animals. They weren't aggressive or reactive, they just only wanted to bond and be with my neighbor. Which was cool. On rare occasions when I would be hanging with my neighbor they would seek affection and connection with me which was nice. Great dogs, super loyal but not super social with others. There are always exceptions.
@@Anita-tm3bi they are rather meant to be consumed in Chinese restaurants than be pets. Or run around in Tibet mountains alone maybe. Compared to pit bulls they are sociopaths. White hairy breeds are nipping a lot. Just dont touch them and you'll be ok. There's a lot of dog schizophrenics out there. Some of them need a correction with a pole to get it
Why would anyone in their right mind want one of these psychotic dogs. Maby it's the owners small penis that he has to get a chow to make up for it. Anyway, I still think the method of "shovel to the head" is the best teaching for this dog & chows. I always thought "chow" was food.
Prince is amazing. I watch a few different channels like this, but I often think the dog they use is quite dominant, sometimes harsh on puppies with high energy. But Prince always seems to get it just right.
I think that the "leave the dog alone"-part is very important - just as there are people who don't connect easily with new people/strangers, there are also dogs that are not outgoing or social towards people they don't know. A lot of people tell me that I'm very good with dogs, which is actually not true - I just don't force myself onto them. When they want to come and sniff, I'll show them my loosely closed hand (so they can't nip at my fingertips), when they come in closer, I'll rub their back - but as soon as they don't focus on me, turn around and leave, I just let them leave and don't try to hold them back or squeeze in another cuddle.
Had a chow as a kid. He was awesome. A little mini lion/polar bear. We were told all the spiel about chows, but he took to all of us. Mom, dad (he was dad's) me, my 2 brothers, sis, our jack Russell and our Tom cat. Instantly within seconds. But he was definitely a chow. But very calm/social for a chow.(small town/village)
Great video. I've adopted three Chows -- each with different backgrounds. One was feral in the Santa Monica mountains before I rescued him at 1-2 yrs. The worst problem initially was separate anxiety. It took time and patience, but he became one of the most loving, easy going Chows ever. The last rescue was more like this dog. She was clearly mistreated prior to me adopting her and never fully trusted anyone. She just would not be messed with. I gave her space and love and respect so that she could live out her life in peace, but she was good with my other rescue, just not very interested. We experienced several "out of nowhere" bites to us, not the other dog, and realized she was just going to be a "leave me be" kind of dog. An inexperienced adopter would have returned or released her I'm sure. So thanks for this video, because it points out that you really have to understand the animal and what it is and is not capable of as well as their nature.
I really like your insurance policy analogy! I’m also thoroughly enjoying that you’re pointing out to people that we aren’t inherently trying to change who this dog truly is internally, which sets realistic client expectations and really gives the public an idea of what’s fair and what isn’t.
Great video! My american Akita doesn’t like anyone, other than husband and I, to pet/collar grab/ move. I appreciate the “management” philosophy. For a long time, I’ve been wondering about how to “change” my dog, but now I see it’s about management.
Thank you so much for this video. I’ve learnt a lot from it. My dog is exactly like this. She is a good dog although she has some aggression towards people and other dogs and reacts to specific things and for the longest time I never quite understood how to handle it. I especially had a problem with people coming over and petting her because they never understood how to approach her. This has really helped. Over time I’ve noticed such a positive change in her. She has become more tolerant of some things and even enjoys some attention from strangers but not completely and I’ve come to accept that’s just how she is and I can’t force or train it out of her. Now I make sure to tell people exactly how to handle her and if they don’t comply then I don’t really let them get close to her because it causes her a lot of distress. It’s been a long journey but I’m so happy for the strides we’ve made and I’m so lucky to have her.
Wow. I just had to pause this at 4:30 to say how absolutely amazingly Prince handled that situation! (another 10-20 seconds back). With what looked to me like a husky/chow attacking and biting at Prince’s legs and under-neck, (enough to trigger most other dogs anyway) & Prince just tried to avoid and retreat until he decided he had to take control of that wild chowchow himself, and just went for the scruff / harness side of the neck, not even a counter attack, just a control and safety move. And immediately disengage when Joel finally steps in.. Well done Prince!!! Joel, glad you had a muzzle on that chow.. a touch slow on the draw for the breakup there.. lol. Good thing Prince is so well trained, tempered and conditioned. 😉😄👍 Awesome boy ya got there, Joel! Edit: Also, that white Chowmix is so gorgeous and a beautifully unique dog!
I watch you and a few other trainers put all the work y’all show us into one, and I get so many complements on how my dogs act, people ask how can I walk my dog off a leash like that and she listens, and how I get my dog to not go crazy when they see other dogs, thanks keep up the good work.
I’m actually glad you uploaded this “failure” session because it’s realistic to how some animals just don’t want to be friends with anyone but mum and/or dad. Like you said, there’s things you can mitigate but he’s never going to be a chill dog around groups of people & animals he doesn’t know
I once had a purebred Chow, and he's a forever Chow... Thanks for this video. I now have a 'min Schnauzer' rescue. And, he is also a one of the kind. That's why I'm watching your videos.
Great advice - learning there are limits to what can reasonably be achieved is honest and necessary to hear. Interestingly we have a pedigree Chow who loves water but is totally disinterested (though fortunately not hostile) to anyone outside of the family and wouldn't tolerate their petting her either. Treats buy her patience but not her affection.
Remember, the chow breed was used as temple guardians. Usually there were two at the front. They didn’t even like each other. They are very guardian focused. You are absolutely right when you say to just leave him alone because he’s doing his job.
Yea why do they breed them like this in the first place if they then want them to act like cute puppies. Is there any sweet chow mix that you can leave around little kids ??🤔🤔
This is an over all one: I’m two, repeat, two walks my dog and I are so getting the lose leash technique after trying for four years. He has done well in the past, but is very responsive now. Thank you. Working on craziness when someone comes over.
This was fascinating to watch. It just shows that not every dog is a big bouncy fluffy friend with people. I have found myself having to use similar ways to re acclimate my dog to accept play is play again. It's been Hella hard. Thankfully my dog didn't go throw the hardship of that poor soul. But at 7 weeks her mum nearly chewed her face off. Thankfully she didn't but left 2 holes next to eye and under chin. We dealt with that and she was happy friendly with most and just seemed to get on. Then at 2 she became ill. Put on 7 kg onto already 35 she had lost fur patches her tail. Which is curled like Akita thinned out like rats tail. Was miserable no spark nothing. It broke my heart. She got diagnosed hypothyroid which was my suspicion after researching everything. Got meds right and greatly improved to near her old self. One big change was her already suspicious stranger danger was through the roof. Trying to retrain a thyroid dog was and still is a challenge. I am always aware. Not on edge but aware of my surroundings. She has friends bit only dogs she already knows. New dogs take time and she can be a terror I'f not monitored and corrected. So yeh not all dogs are straightforward and gonna always be friendly. That don't mean they can't be great dogs as long as you work with what you got and be consistent then she will have a normal happy life too. I just keep her away from huskies and shepherd's haha. She herself is a rottweiler x Tibetan mastiff. Daisy is her name
My first dog was a Chow-Black Lab. Got him when I was 10 and had him till I was 26. He was the most challenging dog I have ever dealt with but he was such an important lesson in leadership and building trust. Never had a bite incident with him once luckily but boy was he a dominant dog once he matured. It took a lot but he was the best dog I ever had!
8:46 He's kind of trusting Prince's leadership, he 's sniffing the things Prince sniffs and he's following behind .. it's still fresh but it's happening... i like your way of thinking!!
Had the joy of a chow found wandering the streets. Goldie was an exception to all other chows I had been around. My in laws had one who terrorized any person or animal he encountered. He only loved them. My vet said I had adopted the most gentle chow he had ever seen. She loved everyone and animal she met. To think I would have had a chow after being around a chow with such typical chow behavior was unbelievable as I was terrified of them before. She became blind and deaf with older age but loved her till the end.
this is the type of content that keeps me going on my wish to become a pro trainer because I love doggy psychology and behavior study. this dude just seems to have had a bad time and just needs ppl to believe in him and give him time to heal. I love this channel and hope one day I'll be even half as good as you Mr Beckman.
He looks so much like our late Chow, Powee. He has the same personality, too! Although Powee was ok with other dogs in our yard or on visit, she was never a "people person". She tolerated being petted and smiled at and even approached our visitors, but she when she had enough, she'd just get up and walk away. Her direct fam, even when our kids grew up and moved out, were her world. She passed at 13 1/2, a half year after our Pug, Harley, passed away. We lost two dogs and a cat that year and I asked her, while in tears, please don't leave us, too. She seemed to understand and actually hung on till she couldn't stand anymore. Then she gave me the look "mommy, please let me go now". I still cry about it today even though she passed in April 2017. She was such a loving girl.
Really good of you ! Only thing I would say, he may be getting more pleasure from being around Prince than you think...... as you say, things take time
We got our daughter a Chow and it was farm raised. The first couple of weeks we did a lot of nipping when you touched him or moved him. Tough love, and clear boundaries is the only way with a Chow. He turned out get.
This is typical Chow like behavior, & as you can see it can be corrected it takes some time & lots patience most of all they kick up on your energy. So keep with positive vibes around A Chow. It takes a special kind of person to be Chow parent.I should know I love my Chow fur babys.💝
What you're doing is AWESOME! I hope owners get the confidence and techniques they need to continue setting up their animals, "as you say to be successful"... There's no such thing as a bad dog, misunderstood, scared, nervous etc. They can't speak and only can react the way they know how to relay their feelings. It's nice to see you not give up on them.
"He made... kinda a friend" As someone who has owned multiple chows, he acknowledged another living being's existence and learned to tolerate it barely. In chow terms sure that's a friend.
Joel can you talk about dogs with an unknown or semi-wild past? Rescue organizations seem to have no shortage of such dogs and when they are adopted there is a whole host of associated problems.
@Gail Everett I don't like to think of 'one size fits all' solutions to dog behaviors. Two dogs may bark, bite, lunge, cower, etc for completely different reasons. It's like the person who accidentally cuts themselves and when they go into the ER they get a lecture on suicide prevention. Sure, the cut will be treated the same but the reason behind it couldn't be more different.
I have asked this question so many times in the live chats he does. I'm dying to hear Beckmans take on this. My male was from what we call a "reserve", many dogs are free roaming and many are ppls pets however he seems to have potentially some hunting in his past wether is was at the hands of human direction or out of roaming we don't know. He also has selective dog reactivity but loves our female. We do believe he will body dominate some dogs as he has only shown us that behavior and the other dogs would always fight him back with biting when he was never the first to bite. I have mostly raised dogs from pups, so this has been quite a challenge for me.
Prince really have patience. The other dog’s behavior was instigating. I’ve dealt with street dogs, I’ve taking a few in. This guy was hit in his young months, perhaps the previous owners didn’t know how to emotionally deal with him.
Really a very good way to read the dog and let him live his life in the best way. I also have a dog from the animal shelter, from the street with similar problems. So i recognize this independent type of dog and his behavior. it's a huge task for the owners and joel really manages to do the very best for this dog and recognizes his real nature. I'm very grateful to have found this video and I'm happy when a trainer sees the positive, the "good guy" in him. But also recognize the limits. Thank you.
In one of your recent videos this is exactly why I said “usually“ the best thing for a dog with issues, especially anxiety and fear related issues can be to put them with another dog, IF it’s right for both dogs. This is a perfect example of a dog that you can clearly see is not seeking other dogs for companionship and comfort. Yes, he is playful and seems to be in a playful state for parts of this video but there are other parts where he is more challenging than most dogs. Challenging in the sense that he’s more inclined to bump other dogs with parts of his body where is other dogs might be more submissive and less dominant.I agree what is what Joel‘s evaluation is here. This is what I love about working with animals, they are all unique and different and you must adapt and you must learn to speak dog, horse or whatever. Even the difference between dogs and horses it’s incredibly interesting. Yet, there are also similarities dogs are pack animals and horses are herd animals but horses are prey animals. I love observing the subtleties and differences between communication within different species. I’m sure, Joel’s years of experience working with marine life helps him zero in on things that every day people just aren’t aware of. I think this gives him a unique perspective/edge on dog training because he has trained other species and worked with other animals, outside of dogs. Always appreciate your evaluation and commentary. Thanks for sharing🙏🏼😊
Speaking of interaction with different species, I have been wondering how Joel's training has influenced his communication with humans, and with raising kids. It's a bit off topic, but interesting none the less.
@@GahBoe Me too! I honestly believe understanding and learning, observing etc. how animals communicate with each other only has a positive affect on us humans.
The “leave the dog alone” comment really resonates with me. We have a Chihuahua/Poodle who was rescued off the streets of San Jose, CA. He was about 3 years old, and they don’t think he ever had a home. Very reactive to other dogs and could not care less about people. I didn’t research well enough what life could be like with a rescue pup, but I’m committed to giving him the best life I can. These training videos are very helpful, and I’m trying to learn how to socialize him. Then I realize maybe that is not what he needs. He usually just wants to be left alone. We’ve had him three years, and he still keeps himself separate from the two of us. Thanks for the variety of videos you do - even on the same subject. Very helpful.
I guess some dogs do want to be left alone and they can still be happy. As a dog owner, you wish every dog would get along with other dogs and other people, so it's tough to accept that some of them just won't ever get to that point, and that is ok too.
They don’t want to be “left alone”. They are dominant. They think they’re the boss, and they can do anything they want. That can be extremely dangerous for a medium/big sized dog. “It’s ok” until someone gets hurt.
We have 3 amazing well rounded chow chows who get along with everyone and every dog and cat I wish this poor guy had a better life prior to being rescued 🥰🥰
Again, amazing assessment. Certain dogs are better left alone by ppl, and not messed with by other dogs, as long as they are not destructive. We had a dog like this btw, and we managed. It's an owner's responsibility to choose scenarios where the dog and other ppl can coexist harmoniously.
@@Thugslife50 yea there's great stuffs .but it's always about leash reactivity and all .What iam facing is I have two 1 year old puppies .both are siblings . I had the last 2 litter puppies Funny part is the last litter puppy was so small he was getting sick everytime breathing problems etc.. I thought he wouldn't survive but he did .The problem now is this last litter puppies is controlling his brother like when he looks the other guy he must not stare at him literally you can see when the dog looks at the other one .the other one looks away . I have no clue what behaviour is this searched a lot of this in RUclips .but most of them shows what is litter syndrome and how you can train them together .noone talks about the control the other dog kinda stuffs. Maybe it's some type of a giving respect or something idk ...I wish someone would tell me what is this behaviour .Is it those alpha dog kinda things idk
@@adarshnp2061 look at the private session videos on this channel, there's a lot of videos on how dogs interact with each other and Joel's thoughts on it, what's acceptable, what isn't, what's normal dog behavior, what an unsocial dog acts like, what's agressive behavior, etc... This channel is a goldmine for what you're looking for. Also remember that you're still talking about a puppy, Joel said he typically lets them get away with things untill they're 6-7months old iirc. And the "best" of all it's free. Which is a bit of a shame cuz I'd love to support content like this more (via donations/patreon/PayPal/whatever). Cuz many other youtubers don't do what joel offers and instead just give some theoretical stuff so u buy their program or course without showing anything practical.
what I think about this channel is the best channel that we dog owners follow and benefit from Beckman. We owe you a lot. Thank you and keep posting great contents as you always do. Greetings from Turkey.
That looks like a lot more like our case: a rescued dog between two and three years, nobody knows for how long has been wandering, but she was a home dog for some time because she knows the basics. We've only managed twice to be chill with some friends and his extremely calm dog so she sees the world is not against her.
Although I don't agree with some of your methods, I really respect that you didn't push the issue with this dog. This is something i cant respect with most balanced trainers....they feel every dog should be exactly as they expect. You gave realistic expectations and understood this dog just needs management and a love from his people. This is true balance.
Chows are a unique breed of dogs. My parents once owned a chow. She was slightly aggresive towards me at first. But I never showed any fear and I left her alone. Now what I would do was lay on the floor with her. But I wouldn't touch her. I would just simply watch TV but without saying anything or doing anything just make my presence known. Eventually over a few days of doing this the chow would come up and start sniffing me. When she sniffed my hand I would gently pet her under her snout. Then before you know it we became pretty good friends. Now chows are usually a one person dog, so I knew I could never replace my mom. That's the one person who she was attached to. But she warned up enough to me and I earned her trust enough that she lost all of her inhibitions towards me and would allow me to come up to her and pet her.
My few experiences with chows have not been positive. I don't judge all chows by my half dozen negative encounters...there has to be some good ones, but so far I have not met one.
Same here! I had a blue chow. Most hardheaded dog I ever had. This dog is really lucky to have the owners he has. I personally would not want to keep that dog and I’m being really honest. I’d be too apprehensive about him possibly biting guests. Not the dogs fault, but my preference.
Great work and understanding of how the chow chow behaves.They are one of the oldest breeds and I am never without one.They are inscrutable and judge you immediately you come near.They dislike people putting their hand over the back of their head as they feel vulnerable,so always hold your hand near for them to sniff it first and if you pass muster you are permitted to tickle under the chin.With this breed it is imperative you socialise them with people from 8weeks or they will give all their love and devotion to one person the owner.While some people might like that,with such a dominant soul it is much better to reap the benefits of a well balanced dog by the socializing. Remember they show love devotion and protection all in one dog.They will lay down their life for you if you treat them with fairness but can be the most astute and dominant of canines if they think you are not equipped to manage them. Best wishes.
I have seen alot of dog training videos. Your's are superior. You present facts and experience based opinions which i appreciate and use with my 2 year old Goldendoodle, Good work, Dan
Thanks for this video, it changed the way I thought about dog behaviour and personality, some dogs just aren't into other dogs or people. The chow has that guard instinct and wants to be left alone, while not allowing him to dominate Prince
Once again, great tips. It doesn't matter if a dog has a bite history, if they are sleeping or minding their own business there's no need to go up to them and pet them. You will startle the dog out of sleep and they could even bite you. In this case, this Chow Mix isn't interested in making dog friends, so the owners shouldn't push it. They know what type of dog they have, and it's more about how they manage the dog, especially at home. I would keep treats by the door and ask all visitors to give him some treats without making direct eye contact. Can also work with toys.And of course keep the muzzle on until they get used to X person coming home.
I just recently had my dog meet an aggressive chow (both on leash). I was a little nervous, but ready to pull her back if I saw any warning signs. They were completely fine, sniffed each other and were on there way. The owner of the chow said it only attacks dogs that posture, and my dog is the most submissive girl I've ever seen. She knew the dog wasn't to messed with, because she normally wants to play but she sniffed him and noped out of there lol.
I’ve taken the advice of most trainers and just walk past other dogs on leash, at a distance. Too many clueless dog owners out there and I no longer trust them.
@@inocybe91 Best way to pull the dogs away, also. Normally I would agree with you, but knowing the chow is an as*hole, i wanted to be able to separate them without getting bit.
@@lillieberger2883 I wanted them to meet and it was loose leash. I just wanted the insurance of being able to separate them quickly if things went bad. Other owner had the chow leashed too. This was at a family event, not just me walking my dog. Poor chow was stuck in the car and I wanted to get him out and stretch his legs. Owner is an idiot and I know the dog gets zero socialization. I felt bad and wanted too see for myself if he could make a friend or not.
This hits home. I just took my five month puppy chow for his third vaccines and all could hear the employees there stating oh it’s a chow it’s going to be hard and how he was a burden and they are aggressive dogs the whole time I was in the waiting room. It makes me question myself.
Chow's are a difficult breed. We had a couple of them when I was growing up. My parents should have never had those dogs. They were gifted to us. You will do okay if you get your dog as socialized as possible. My mom did that with the female Chow we had and she was a much better dog for it. Start now! Get a trainer who understands Chow's. I can almost guarantee you that you will need help with your dog. I don't know if you know the history of Chow Chows. It's really interesting. They were Imperial Guard dogs in China for centuries. They were called the lion dog. They tend to bond with one person even in a family. They don't care much for other people and they are prone to fighting other dogs for almost no reason other than that they don't want the dog near them or you. So be clear that you have a guard dog who will guard you. They also tend to be very independent and act almost like cats they are smart and learn commands but will literally choose not to do them. I'm not trying to discourage you I'm just sharing what I know and what my experience was. I have met well-behaved Chows. But it takes a lot of time and work on the part of the owner. It would be great if you could join a Chow Chow group. I'm sure there are people that have good Chow's and can help you. I wish you well. They are cute and adorable as puppies and they are gorgeous dogs and extremely loyal to their person. Best wishes to you and your puppy.
Reminds me of my late American Eskimo, Rain. Even loos a bit like her. She was a bit of a force onto herself. She was a very nice dog but still had that hint of a wild side. You could do most things with her, but when she growled, it was time to just let her be. OK, no shoes on this walk...😊 She gave every dog a good sniffing over but never allowed herself to be sniffed. Was not a biter but a few got nipped, especially trying top pet her without asking. Did not like kids petting her, but would give then a niffing and was not a danger. With all of that, she was still bullied in the house by the male Pomeranian who would act as if he was mounting her and then take off when she came after him. Rainy was a good dog.
I've trash talked a few of your videos, but this one is great. Unfortunately there are some dogs who just need to be left alone. He definitely needs treats like you say but then just leave him alone, similar to a cat
I just found your channel this week and I've been watching all of your videos - love them. So helpful. I really hope people listen to what you're saying not just watching in awe of prince ;-). I heard you say in this video, I don't want to push this dog too far and we don't want to rehearse a bite. That's so true. I worked with a trainer that didn't think that way and I didn't know enough at the time to say no. Fortunately I was able to find someone that was able to help reverse some of the damage that had been done. If RUclips would have been what it is now 12 years ago, I would have contacted you and my dog and I would have been in one of your videos. My 13 year old labradoodle isn't too old to learn new tricks!
Ha ha! Our Chow Chow Winston is the sweetest dog in the world. He’s got zero aggression but I did socialize him since he was 5 months old which was when he was gifted to us. I’m not sure why the ex owner gifted him to us but he fit in perfect with my family. So it’s funny how people always come up to us wanting to pet him, cause Winston is a massive showstopper, however he’s never interested in meeting humans that he doesn’t know. He just loves us, his pack, however he’ll never growl, jump, or bark at any stranger. He has been attacked by other and many dogs but Winston is so strong, he just stands there almost like challenging the other nervous or aggressive dog but he will not run away nor surrender I. Any way to any attack he’s just very cool and collected. Yup Chows are loners busy nature, they don’t need other dogs to feel relevant, they’re like royalty and can be very aloof. I don’t know why Chow Chows have such a bad Rep and this dude saying that the negative behavior is Chow nature, I totally disagree. He doesn’t know what he’s talking about.
Him not wanting to be around Prince makes me think of the female Chowchow I grew up with. She wouldn't go after dogs but she didn't want to be around them.
Our foxhound will not tolerate people in the house. I have found ( carefully and with some worry) that he is fine meeting people at their house, on our walks. Thanks for all you do on here👍👍👍👍
I've only met a few chows but I swear they've all been antisocial a holes. Zero interest in dogs or people. I'm convinced they're actually just big cats that learned how to bark. 😆
Yup. And I say that from personal experience. If the owner does a good job at socializing a Chow Chow it will at least tolerate other people better. But it's pretty hard to get them to get along with other dogs. I admire the chow chow owner who is able to do that. And you are correct.. they very much act like cats. In fact they are called a "lion dog" in China. They are an old breed of guard dog. I'm talking centuries-old. And let me tell you they guard really well! Lol!
Omg I wish I could bring my dog to you. Stafford bull terrier. Super friendly to humans and everything else other than dogs, dog reactivity and aggression. This behaviour looks very much like my Staffy. Somehow weired around dogs, but mine would actually go and bite another dog. He has bitten a friend's dog who came to visit. Well did not have dogs visit again after that. What I see here at around 4min in the video. My dog does that but with turning around trying to get on top of the other dog. He only does it though if a dog comes to him, he does not seek out the fight. It is also just some dogs. Some he is fine with. Some, even if they are submissive he will be aggressive.
Same. My intact male staffy is dominant. Genetic is still there. Fighting dog first and foremost. Not as intense American Pit Bull Terrier. But still, it is in the build. I think with staffy, constant supervision is a must. And as a owner, if you adopt a SBT, you are supposed to know the original purpose of the breed, history, genetic... Not a Lab. I have become selective with the dog he meets. More socializing with females... With involved owners... Not absent... Selective. I set the conditions for calmness, low tension, minimal reactivity. SBTs are naturally reactive enough to nurture any further.
@@hmtmth8481 I am the same very calm when we on a walk, but if I see a bigger dog specially Husky Malamutes he is on the lead. He is quite good on the lead. I would like to join a dog walking group, but I can't because he is so unpredictable.
@@sonjasaniinejad5228 Dog walking is great. But what works best for me is a lot of sniffing, unrushed. Loose leash. Decompression walk style. But during, few moments of tension, like fetching, tug-of-war, running fast, branches destruction found in the street... Back home... A good calm sleeping. A sporting dog who needs a challenge, an adventure, a task to meet his need to surpass himself.
@@hmtmth8481 you are describing my dog, amazing, that is exactly what I do. It annoys me so much because he totally listens to me, never crosses the road without me giving permission, does not jump on people, when I say leave it he will leave whatever it is he is doing, he is so super nice to people old and young. I teach the kids in the estate back to my house how to approach and play with dogs. He is soooo good with them. He even had a dog friend, Lucie, but they moved away. Now he has athritis in the shoulder from elbow dysplasia. He is even more on edge then he was before. I can see his back hair standing up when a large dog approaches and does not leave after the initial greetings (sniffing buts). If the other dog does not move on he gets aggressive.
We’re the dog’s family. Thank you so much Joel for helping us better understand his behavior with other dogs - the footage of him running around the pool is amazing and his interaction with Prince is extremely helpful to re-watch.
For viewers - please take time to understand the situation before judging the dog or breed. This husky/chow mix was found starving in Stockton a year ago and was attacked by an off-leash 80lb dog a few months ago (his tail had to be amputated as a result). His life has not been easy, and has been given little reasons to trust other dogs or humans. Chow Chows are predisposed to being protective and stubborn leading to potential aggression, but it is up to their people to socialize/grow them out of it. If you do come across a mis-mannered Chow, you’ve haven’t met a bad dog, just one that didn’t get that chance as a puppy.
To this dog’s credit, we’ve seen tremendous progress in his temperament throughout the past year. He came to us when he was 30% underweight, never groomed, and had no interest in playtime. He couldn’t even jump into a car or walk up stairs. Today, he loves his playtime, pets (from us / friends with supervision), and has learned plenty of tricks. He tolerates us trimming his nails, and has gradually reduced his leash reactivity to the point where he will look at us instead of other dogs when cued properly. He still has his demons (separation anxiety, claustrophobic, fear of trashcans…), but we are learning to manage them together. As Joel mentioned, this dog may never feel a desire to play with other dogs and that’s okay. He’s learned to co-exist with our friend’s dog with our supervision, but generally ignores her and does his own thing. This experience with Prince has helped us validate this in the safest setting possible.
We have always had suspicions there are no magic cures for dogs like this, so thank you Joel for confirming our situation. We’ve had other dog trainers in the past try to tell us complete dominance would be the single answer to all of his problems, but Joel really took the time to read his personality and conclude that time and good management will be the best course of action for our pup.
Hello! I was wondering if you've ever DNA tested him? His front end and mane give me Samoyed vibes but they're another Spitz just like huskies or chows so it's not even that much of a difference but still. I volunteer with a local Samoyed rescue so I've always got my eye out for the furry boogers :)
@@sodamnrad Yes! We did a test via embark and found out he's about 50% husky, 30% chow, and a few other breeds.
Thank you for that explanation of your dog. He is very lucky to have found you, he’s had a tough life, shame when they don’t get that good start. You are doing a great job. I have a Border Collie who is similar in some ways, doesn’t like dogs, not a people person. We stopped her from having a go at other dogs, and she isn’t interested in play. It’s just her, she’s just aloof. Likes her own company. We got her older as well and just accept her as she is. Her greatest past time is chasing ripples on the waters edge 🤷♀️.
@@5leepyHead , my wife’s little lap/purse dog had a dog phobia when we got her from the pound, but just being around her younger but bigger badder tougher and bit protective big/little brother (he’s not aggressive or dominating, just confident and assertive) and around him with other dogs, has really helped her get over her general fear of other dogs. So maybe, just maybe a really good tempered and confident but gentle companion could help. (Something to ask Joel about anyway). Good luck to y’all!
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Hope u pay prince more than min wage. He’s a champ.
This comment made me LOL 🤣🤣👏🏾
haha Seriously!!! I'm sure he gets pampered a lot!!
thats funny
I'm sure he gets a good yearly review. Lol
My same thought 😋
He presents training in 7 days. Each of 7 items are commands that he believes a dog should know. They are presented in part ii of the book ruclips.net/user/postUgkxK8-VQWpYThx4IC6MiIvb6VS1ebTzzdxq . The parts of the guideare divided: part i know your dog part ii the seven commands part iii cures for 7 behavior problems. Each chapter presents a topic, a dog's story, and a "what to do". It was written simply and you can jump from chapter to chapter to review anything as needed.
him falling on his face at 1:23 cracked me up. so cute.
When Joel says "and he falls on his face right there" so nonchalantly made me laugh
Lol
His front legs were moving so fast lmaoo
Dogs are toxic bags of crap
I watched the video and read the family's backstory in the comments. I think you truly did the best for this dog. I don't know the psychology of how dogs recover from trauma, but this seems like the best situation. He might not ever be a "normal, social dog," but he will be free of fear.
I love his show and thisjust summarizes and lays out all of the basic methods he uses on the show. What i love about this guide ruclips.net/user/postUgkxKkYeOoCV_w2vPX0CSyVWkhew2c4FYk0d is that you don' need to read the whole book cover to cover ... You can skip to the chapter (lesson) you want to read about. The book is arranged almost as a problem-solving guide ... Here is the problem and here is what you need to know/do to correct it. This man knows his stuff ... But more importantly knows how to teach people how they can work with their pups themselves!
I had a chow mix. He was separated from mother very early. He was a great and loyal dog. However, he absolutely didn’t like strangers. Took him days to get to know family and friends. He typically bit and nipped out of fear. He wanted people to stay away from him but he was so cute total strangers would be drawn to want to pet him. He was dominant with other male dogs but I had a female that could correct him easily. Such a great dog but chows are territorial, aloof and often indifferent. They take a lot of effort and training and need a strong leader because they are so independent. You have to constantly out think them and be two to three steps ahead. You can’t put these dogs in situations where l they can’t be successful in. It takes
Time to understand what they can and can’t handle. I would have to keep him in another room when people came over then slowly add a gate, then move him to a room he could see them and then eventually let him out with a muzzle and then take the muzzle off after a while and then hen would be fine. Terrible
Impulse control and fear which could be misinterpreted as aggression. He did not do well with new interactions so everything took time and patience. He was special needs but would eventually open up to people he knew were not a threat. Still I was the only one who could handle him and pick him up. If you have a chow or chow mix , need to start early. Not the type of dog for untrained owners. They need strong leadership. They are no easy golden retriever that’s for sure.
A good happy dog who does not want to be messed with. This is the content I have been waiting for. Great stuff! Man, I cant believe you keep producing all the free content. You are the man! And a round of applause to the rest of your crew.
a happy dog???!!
@@pleinaire8698 oh you think all dogs are the same, right 🙄
@@pleinaire8698 introverts can be happy too brah
Don't forget this dog was on the streets for a long time. He just became comfortable/content to be by himself ( we also don't know how he was treated by humans and dogs while on the street ~ could be bad memories). Not a thing wrong with being a loner. He's a beautiful dog and glad he has owners who will accept him for himself now that they learned how he is from Beckman's lessons. Although it is sad he doesn't trust people. He's one beautiful dog.
@@pleinaire8698 - We’re the dog’s family. Thank you so much Joel for helping us better understand his behavior with other dogs - the footage of him running around the pool is amazing and his interaction with Prince is extremely helpful to re-watch.
For viewers - please take time to understand the situation before judging the dog or breed. This husky/chow mix was found starving in Stockton a year ago and was attacked by an off-leash 80lb dog a few months ago (his tail had to be amputated as a result). His life has not been easy, and has been given little reasons to trust other dogs or humans. Chow Chows are predisposed to being protective and stubborn leading to potential aggression, but it is up to their people to socialize/grow them out of it. If you do come across a mis-mannered Chow, you’ve haven’t met a bad dog, just one that didn’t get that chance as a puppy.
To this dog’s credit, we’ve seen tremendous progress in his temperament throughout the past year. He came to us when he was 30% underweight, never groomed, and had no interest in playtime. He couldn’t even jump into a car or walk up stairs. Today, he loves his playtime, pets (from us / friends with supervision), and has learned plenty of tricks. He tolerates us trimming his nails, and has gradually reduced his leash reactivity to the point where he will look at us instead of other dogs when cued properly. He still has his demons (separation anxiety, claustrophobic, fear of trashcans…), but we are learning to manage them together. As Joel mentioned, this dog may never feel a desire to play with other dogs and that’s okay. He’s learned to co-exist with our friend’s dog with our supervision, but generally ignores her and does his own thing. This experience with Prince has helped us validate this in the safest setting possible.
We have always had suspicions there are no magic cures for dogs like this, so thank you Joel for confirming our situation. We’ve had other dog trainers in the past try to tell us complete dominance would be the single answer to all of his problems, but Joel really took the time to read his personality and conclude that time and good management will be the best course of action for our pup.
I converse with the owners and see Luffy almost everyday at the dog park (he’s leashed outside the gate). He’s still got some tough moments, but he’s a lot better! Good job Luffy, Owners, Prince, and Mr. Beckman!
Why would they take him to a dog park? Surely he finds it stressful? Would be interested to know...🙂
i love that alot of dobies are naturally mature when they get older, my boy was a pain in the ass when he was young but then he got to 5 and suddenly there was a switch. i have a girl shes a year old and he is so patient with her. Shes learning proper social cues and already becoming less hyper. I think the dobies intelligence is a great tool.
They're absolutely gorgeous too! I love red Dobies. We had a rescue Dobie years back. She was a red Dobie. Absolutelt sweetheart. We'd gotten her from the pound when she was already quite old. She was probably one of the most mature, trainable, intelligent, docile breeds I've worked with.
This dog is very lucky to have found the people he currently has. And lucky they found you to help guide them. I’ve known people with dogs like this, and they simply tell everyone who is invited over to just not pet the dog. Don’t even look at the dog. Toss treats. But otherwise pretend the dog isn’t even there. And those dogs don’t bother anyone as long as those rules are followed. And I guess that’s ok.. until the people decide they want to go on vacation and have no one to look after their dog. So I guess the important thing for them will be to find at least that one person (or place) who can “look after” their dog occasionally. They may need to board their dog with you if they ever go on vacation. I would say that I feel badly for the dog, who will never get to feel the joy of playing with other dogs. But honestly, if this dog just isn’t into other dogs, then I guess he’s not really missing something he doesn’t really enjoy anyway. Great video. It’s important for people with dogs like this to not feel like abject failures. Because that’s a crushing feeling when you love a dog but just can’t seem to get through to them. Manage what you can and make it work in your life. I’m glad they found you to help them, to guide them through what CAN be done.
Great comment.
Good comment in exactly. All dogs are unique just like people. Some are predisposed to wanting to being aloof. Accept your dog for who he is. Just as you said, the only issue is if you do go on vacation or something. You will need to either board the dog or find that one person that can come watch him.
How can you love something that can't be trusted
@@jamesireland6606 I bet you're married aren't you 😂
@@jamesireland6606 Hey it can be done.... When the Spirit of the Lord dwells within us, loving what or who we can't trust comes easily. Otherwise, we can't truly love anyway whether we trust em or not.... that's my belief and I'm sticking to it, lol. God bless you dog lovers!!
Chows and primary chow mixes can be so hard. I had a neighbor who kept Chow-chows and they wanted nothing to do with other people or animals. They weren't aggressive or reactive, they just only wanted to bond and be with my neighbor. Which was cool. On rare occasions when I would be hanging with my neighbor they would seek affection and connection with me which was nice. Great dogs, super loyal but not super social with others. There are always exceptions.
yeah, people need to understand chows are one person type of dogs.
@@Anita-tm3bi they are rather meant to be consumed in Chinese restaurants than be pets.
Or run around in Tibet mountains alone maybe. Compared to pit bulls they are sociopaths. White hairy breeds are nipping a lot. Just dont touch them and you'll be ok. There's a lot of dog schizophrenics out there. Some of them need a correction with a pole to get it
Why would anyone in their right mind want one of these psychotic dogs. Maby it's the owners small penis that he has to get a chow to make up for it. Anyway, I still think the method of "shovel to the head" is the best teaching for this dog & chows. I always thought "chow" was food.
Chow and husky - both are very tough to train and not food responsive - that is a tough combo to manage.
A whole another reason why I love Dobermans! They are the best! Prince is a prime example of how magnificant Dobermans are!
Prince is amazing. I watch a few different channels like this, but I often think the dog they use is quite dominant, sometimes harsh on puppies with high energy.
But Prince always seems to get it just right.
Corso channel?
@@poontangpirate1343 yes
have never seen a dog that knows what hes doing.
@@georgestokes5116 really? I think dogs often know better than us humans 😁
It is very commendable that you recognize what is realistic! That is so unusual, and it is wise. You also have great skill at reading the dogs!
I think that the "leave the dog alone"-part is very important - just as there are people who don't connect easily with new people/strangers, there are also dogs that are not outgoing or social towards people they don't know. A lot of people tell me that I'm very good with dogs, which is actually not true - I just don't force myself onto them. When they want to come and sniff, I'll show them my loosely closed hand (so they can't nip at my fingertips), when they come in closer, I'll rub their back - but as soon as they don't focus on me, turn around and leave, I just let them leave and don't try to hold them back or squeeze in another cuddle.
Had a chow as a kid. He was awesome. A little mini lion/polar bear. We were told all the spiel about chows, but he took to all of us. Mom, dad (he was dad's) me, my 2 brothers, sis, our jack Russell and our Tom cat. Instantly within seconds. But he was definitely a chow. But very calm/social for a chow.(small town/village)
Great video. I've adopted three Chows -- each with different backgrounds. One was feral in the Santa Monica mountains before I rescued him at 1-2 yrs. The worst problem initially was separate anxiety. It took time and patience, but he became one of the most loving, easy going Chows ever. The last rescue was more like this dog. She was clearly mistreated prior to me adopting her and never fully trusted anyone. She just would not be messed with. I gave her space and love and respect so that she could live out her life in peace, but she was good with my other rescue, just not very interested. We experienced several "out of nowhere" bites to us, not the other dog, and realized she was just going to be a "leave me be" kind of dog. An inexperienced adopter would have returned or released her I'm sure. So thanks for this video, because it points out that you really have to understand the animal and what it is and is not capable of as well as their nature.
This is so smart and respectful of the individual dog. Thanks for this illuminating vid., Joel.
I really like your insurance policy analogy! I’m also thoroughly enjoying that you’re pointing out to people that we aren’t inherently trying to change who this dog truly is internally, which sets realistic client expectations and really gives the public an idea of what’s fair and what isn’t.
Great video! My american Akita doesn’t like anyone, other than husband and I, to pet/collar grab/ move. I appreciate the “management” philosophy. For a long time, I’ve been wondering about how to “change” my dog, but now I see it’s about management.
Prince isn't a robot. It amazes me how consistent he is. Good day, bad day, Prince is a professional dog if that makes sense.
Amazing as usual! The owners are hero's for not giving up on the dog !
It speaks volumes about u Joel that u r willing to put up a vid with a dog u can't easily fix! You & this channel are awesome!!
Thank you so much for this video. I’ve learnt a lot from it. My dog is exactly like this. She is a good dog although she has some aggression towards people and other dogs and reacts to specific things and for the longest time I never quite understood how to handle it. I especially had a problem with people coming over and petting her because they never understood how to approach her. This has really helped.
Over time I’ve noticed such a positive change in her. She has become more tolerant of some things and even enjoys some attention from strangers but not completely and I’ve come to accept that’s just how she is and I can’t force or train it out of her. Now I make sure to tell people exactly how to handle her and if they don’t comply then I don’t really let them get close to her because it causes her a lot of distress.
It’s been a long journey but I’m so happy for the strides we’ve made and I’m so lucky to have her.
Wow. I just had to pause this at 4:30 to say how absolutely amazingly Prince handled that situation! (another 10-20 seconds back). With what looked to me like a husky/chow attacking and biting at Prince’s legs and under-neck, (enough to trigger most other dogs anyway) & Prince just tried to avoid and retreat until he decided he had to take control of that wild chowchow himself, and just went for the scruff / harness side of the neck, not even a counter attack, just a control and safety move. And immediately disengage when Joel finally steps in.. Well done Prince!!!
Joel, glad you had a muzzle on that chow.. a touch slow on the draw for the breakup there.. lol. Good thing Prince is so well trained, tempered and conditioned. 😉😄👍 Awesome boy ya got there, Joel!
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Also, that white Chowmix is so gorgeous and a beautifully unique dog!
I watch you and a few other trainers put all the work y’all show us into one, and I get so many complements on how my dogs act, people ask how can I walk my dog off a leash like that and she listens, and how I get my dog to not go crazy when they see other dogs, thanks keep up the good work.
I’m actually glad you uploaded this “failure” session because it’s realistic to how some animals just don’t want to be friends with anyone but mum and/or dad. Like you said, there’s things you can mitigate but he’s never going to be a chill dog around groups of people & animals he doesn’t know
I once had a purebred Chow, and he's a forever Chow... Thanks for this video. I now have a 'min Schnauzer' rescue. And, he is also a one of the kind. That's why I'm watching your videos.
would you prefer a chow or schnauzer?
Great advice - learning there are limits to what can reasonably be achieved is honest and necessary to hear. Interestingly we have a pedigree Chow who loves water but is totally disinterested (though fortunately not hostile) to anyone outside of the family and wouldn't tolerate their petting her either. Treats buy her patience but not her affection.
Remember, the chow breed was used as temple guardians. Usually there were two at the front. They didn’t even like each other. They are very guardian focused. You are absolutely right when you say to just leave him alone because he’s doing his job.
Yea why do they breed them like this in the first place if they then want them to act like cute puppies. Is there any sweet chow mix that you can leave around little kids ??🤔🤔
Glad he is getting help. Ppl aggression is serious. I got bit in the face as a child from a dog like this… it’s no joke.
Excellent concept! Brilliant work Joel!! So important to read the dogs. Never a cookie cutter situation!
This is an over all one: I’m two, repeat, two walks my dog and I are so getting the lose leash technique after trying for four years. He has done well in the past, but is very responsive now. Thank you. Working on craziness when someone comes over.
This was fascinating to watch. It just shows that not every dog is a big bouncy fluffy friend with people. I have found myself having to use similar ways to re acclimate my dog to accept play is play again. It's been Hella hard. Thankfully my dog didn't go throw the hardship of that poor soul. But at 7 weeks her mum nearly chewed her face off. Thankfully she didn't but left 2 holes next to eye and under chin. We dealt with that and she was happy friendly with most and just seemed to get on. Then at 2 she became ill. Put on 7 kg onto already 35 she had lost fur patches her tail. Which is curled like Akita thinned out like rats tail. Was miserable no spark nothing. It broke my heart. She got diagnosed hypothyroid which was my suspicion after researching everything. Got meds right and greatly improved to near her old self. One big change was her already suspicious stranger danger was through the roof. Trying to retrain a thyroid dog was and still is a challenge. I am always aware. Not on edge but aware of my surroundings. She has friends bit only dogs she already knows. New dogs take time and she can be a terror I'f not monitored and corrected. So yeh not all dogs are straightforward and gonna always be friendly. That don't mean they can't be great dogs as long as you work with what you got and be consistent then she will have a normal happy life too. I just keep her away from huskies and shepherd's haha. She herself is a rottweiler x Tibetan mastiff. Daisy is her name
My first dog was a Chow-Black Lab. Got him when I was 10 and had him till I was 26. He was the most challenging dog I have ever dealt with but he was such an important lesson in leadership and building trust. Never had a bite incident with him once luckily but boy was he a dominant dog once he matured. It took a lot but he was the best dog I ever had!
8:46 He's kind of trusting Prince's leadership, he 's sniffing the things Prince sniffs and he's following behind .. it's still fresh but it's happening... i like your way of thinking!!
Had the joy of a chow found wandering the streets. Goldie was an exception to all other chows I had been around. My in laws had one who terrorized any person or animal he encountered. He only loved them. My vet said I had adopted the most gentle chow he had ever seen. She loved everyone and animal she met. To think I would have had a chow after being around a chow with such typical chow behavior was unbelievable as I was terrified of them before. She became blind and deaf with older age but loved her till the end.
this is the type of content that keeps me going on my wish to become a pro trainer because I love doggy psychology and behavior study. this dude just seems to have had a bad time and just needs ppl to believe in him and give him time to heal. I love this channel and hope one day I'll be even half as good as you Mr Beckman.
He looks so much like our late Chow, Powee. He has the same personality, too! Although Powee was ok with other dogs in our yard or on visit, she was never a "people person". She tolerated being petted and smiled at and even approached our visitors, but she when she had enough, she'd just get up and walk away. Her direct fam, even when our kids grew up and moved out, were her world. She passed at 13 1/2, a half year after our Pug, Harley, passed away. We lost two dogs and a cat that year and I asked her, while in tears, please don't leave us, too. She seemed to understand and actually hung on till she couldn't stand anymore. Then she gave me the look "mommy, please let me go now". I still cry about it today even though she passed in April 2017. She was such a loving girl.
Really good of you ! Only thing I would say, he may be getting more pleasure from being around Prince than you think...... as you say, things take time
Good for Prince he’s a great dog protecting himself
We got our daughter a Chow and it was farm raised. The first couple of weeks we did a lot of nipping when you touched him or moved him. Tough love, and clear boundaries is the only way with a Chow. He turned out get.
Dogs are toxic bags of crap
Bless the owners for giving this dog a chance!! 🙏🥰
Sooo much Chow in him. God bless I hope he gets to live out his life but man is he wild.
I can honestly say that this program is the best thing that has ever happened to me and my furry friend.
Great video!! Luffy's a tough guy and glad he has the best parents around :D
This is typical Chow like behavior, & as you can see it can be corrected it takes some time & lots patience most of all they kick up on your energy. So keep with positive vibes around A Chow. It takes a special kind of person to be Chow parent.I should know I love my Chow fur babys.💝
Prince is the definition of a magnificent beast
What you're doing is AWESOME! I hope owners get the confidence and techniques they need to continue setting up their animals, "as you say to be successful"... There's no such thing as a bad dog, misunderstood, scared, nervous etc. They can't speak and only can react the way they know how to relay their feelings. It's nice to see you not give up on them.
Dogs are toxic bags of crap.
wow prince is a stud he knows his job and does it well.
"He made... kinda a friend"
As someone who has owned multiple chows, he acknowledged another living being's existence and learned to tolerate it barely. In chow terms sure that's a friend.
Sounds like some people haha
So they basically have drinking buddies lol
Joel can you talk about dogs with an unknown or semi-wild past? Rescue organizations seem to have no shortage of such dogs and when they are adopted there is a whole host of associated problems.
+1
@Gail Everett I don't like to think of 'one size fits all' solutions to dog behaviors. Two dogs may bark, bite, lunge, cower, etc for completely different reasons. It's like the person who accidentally cuts themselves and when they go into the ER they get a lecture on suicide prevention. Sure, the cut will be treated the same but the reason behind it couldn't be more different.
I have asked this question so many times in the live chats he does. I'm dying to hear Beckmans take on this. My male was from what we call a "reserve", many dogs are free roaming and many are ppls pets however he seems to have potentially some hunting in his past wether is was at the hands of human direction or out of roaming we don't know. He also has selective dog reactivity but loves our female. We do believe he will body dominate some dogs as he has only shown us that behavior and the other dogs would always fight him back with biting when he was never the first to bite. I have mostly raised dogs from pups, so this has been quite a challenge for me.
Prince really have patience. The other dog’s behavior was instigating. I’ve dealt with street dogs, I’ve taking a few in. This guy was hit in his young months, perhaps the previous owners didn’t know how to emotionally deal with him.
1:24 The way he said "falls on his face right there" and the dogs happy face right after cracked me up so much.
Really a very good way to read the dog and let him live his life in the best way.
I also have a dog from the animal shelter, from the street with similar problems.
So i recognize this independent type of dog and his behavior. it's a huge task for the owners and joel really manages to do the very best for this dog and recognizes his real nature. I'm very grateful to have found this video and I'm happy when a trainer sees the positive, the "good guy" in him. But also recognize the limits. Thank you.
In one of your recent videos this is exactly why I said “usually“ the best thing for a dog with issues, especially anxiety and fear related issues can be to put them with another dog, IF it’s right for both dogs. This is a perfect example of a dog that you can clearly see is not seeking other dogs for companionship and comfort. Yes, he is playful and seems to be in a playful state for parts of this video but there are other parts where he is more challenging than most dogs. Challenging in the sense that he’s more inclined to bump other dogs with parts of his body where is other dogs might be more submissive and less dominant.I agree what is what Joel‘s evaluation is here. This is what I love about working with animals, they are all unique and different and you must adapt and you must learn to speak dog, horse or whatever. Even the difference between dogs and horses it’s incredibly interesting. Yet, there are also similarities dogs are pack animals and horses are herd animals but horses are prey animals. I love observing the subtleties and differences between communication within different species. I’m sure, Joel’s years of experience working with marine life helps him zero in on things that every day people just aren’t aware of. I think this gives him a unique perspective/edge on dog training because he has trained other species and worked with other animals, outside of dogs. Always appreciate your evaluation and commentary.
Thanks for sharing🙏🏼😊
Speaking of interaction with different species, I have been wondering how Joel's training has influenced his communication with humans, and with raising kids. It's a bit off topic, but interesting none the less.
@@GahBoe Me too! I honestly believe understanding and learning, observing etc. how animals communicate with each other only has a positive affect on us humans.
Great comment Kings Mom831!
@@User7688.--_ thanks Dawna! I love your profile pic! I always know it’s you right away😁
@@KingsMom831 you now know, right?
The “leave the dog alone” comment really resonates with me. We have a Chihuahua/Poodle who was rescued off the streets of San Jose, CA. He was about 3 years old, and they don’t think he ever had a home. Very reactive to other dogs and could not care less about people. I didn’t research well enough what life could be like with a rescue pup, but I’m committed to giving him the best life I can. These training videos are very helpful, and I’m trying to learn how to socialize him. Then I realize maybe that is not what he needs. He usually just wants to be left alone. We’ve had him three years, and he still keeps himself separate from the two of us. Thanks for the variety of videos you do - even on the same subject. Very helpful.
I guess some dogs do want to be left alone and they can still be happy. As a dog owner, you wish every dog would get along with other dogs and other people, so it's tough to accept that some of them just won't ever get to that point, and that is ok too.
They don’t want to be “left alone”. They are dominant. They think they’re the boss, and they can do anything they want. That can be extremely dangerous for a medium/big sized dog. “It’s ok” until someone gets hurt.
I would never get a Chow - but I had a Shar-pei for many years. Two different dogs in a park for sure.
We have 3 amazing well rounded chow chows who get along with everyone and every dog and cat I wish this poor guy had a better life prior to being rescued 🥰🥰
Again, amazing assessment. Certain dogs are better left alone by ppl, and not messed with by other dogs, as long as they are not destructive. We had a dog like this btw, and we managed. It's an owner's responsibility to choose scenarios where the dog and other ppl can coexist harmoniously.
Now this is what I want to see 🤤 finally . Aggressive dogs in action with corrections
Yep
There's a whole bunch of video's on the channel, lots of private lessons as well. Great stuff nonetheless!
@@Thugslife50 yea there's great stuffs .but it's always about leash reactivity and all .What iam facing is I have two 1 year old puppies .both are siblings . I had the last 2 litter puppies
Funny part is the last litter puppy was so small he was getting sick everytime breathing problems etc.. I thought he wouldn't survive but he did .The problem now is this last litter puppies is controlling his brother like when he looks the other guy he must not stare at him literally you can see when the dog looks at the other one .the other one looks away . I have no clue what behaviour is this searched a lot of this in RUclips .but most of them shows what is litter syndrome and how you can train them together .noone talks about the control the other dog kinda stuffs. Maybe it's some type of a giving respect or something idk ...I wish someone would tell me what is this behaviour .Is it those alpha dog kinda things idk
@@adarshnp2061 look at the private session videos on this channel, there's a lot of videos on how dogs interact with each other and Joel's thoughts on it, what's acceptable, what isn't, what's normal dog behavior, what an unsocial dog acts like, what's agressive behavior, etc... This channel is a goldmine for what you're looking for. Also remember that you're still talking about a puppy, Joel said he typically lets them get away with things untill they're 6-7months old iirc.
And the "best" of all it's free. Which is a bit of a shame cuz I'd love to support content like this more (via donations/patreon/PayPal/whatever). Cuz many other youtubers don't do what joel offers and instead just give some theoretical stuff so u buy their program or course without showing anything practical.
@@Thugslife50 support the channel by subscribing, giving a thumbs up, commenting, and watching commercials all the way through.
What a pleasure it must be for you and your family to share your life with Prince!
what I think about this channel is the best channel that we dog owners follow and benefit from Beckman. We owe you a lot. Thank you and keep posting great contents as you always do. Greetings from Turkey.
Wow prince is amazing, the play bows and shaking off to try and dispel tension, amazing dog
That looks like a lot more like our case: a rescued dog between two and three years, nobody knows for how long has been wandering, but she was a home dog for some time because she knows the basics.
We've only managed twice to be chill with some friends and his extremely calm dog so she sees the world is not against her.
Any loose dogs should be rounded up and culled. Dogs are vermin.
“Let a sleeping dog lie.” Amen! I have a rescue who’s never liked people around her when she’s resting unless she seeks them
His people are enough for him and that's okay, respect it.
Dogs are toxic bags of crap
Although I don't agree with some of your methods, I really respect that you didn't push the issue with this dog. This is something i cant respect with most balanced trainers....they feel every dog should be exactly as they expect. You gave realistic expectations and understood this dog just needs management and a love from his people. This is true balance.
Unfair expectations as he said, if dogs not social, let it be..I mean..you wouldn't throw a surprise party for a veteran with ptsd would you?
@@diplomasaurus4232 exactly!
Oh man, Prince is the boss! 🐾
Dogs are toxic bags of crap.
Street dogs are the best for me. In my city they got more manners than most pet dogs
Chows are a unique breed of dogs. My parents once owned a chow. She was slightly aggresive towards me at first. But I never showed any fear and I left her alone. Now what I would do was lay on the floor with her. But I wouldn't touch her. I would just simply watch TV but without saying anything or doing anything just make my presence known. Eventually over a few days of doing this the chow would come up and start sniffing me. When she sniffed my hand I would gently pet her under her snout. Then before you know it we became pretty good friends. Now chows are usually a one person dog, so I knew I could never replace my mom. That's the one person who she was attached to. But she warned up enough to me and I earned her trust enough that she lost all of her inhibitions towards me and would allow me to come up to her and pet her.
My few experiences with chows have not been positive. I don't judge all chows by my half dozen negative encounters...there has to be some good ones, but so far I have not met one.
Ditto
Same here! I had a blue chow. Most hardheaded dog I ever had. This dog is really lucky to have the owners he has. I personally would not want to keep that dog and I’m being really honest. I’d be too apprehensive about him possibly biting guests. Not the dogs fault, but my preference.
I think I read that many veterinarians aren't real fond of Chow patients.
Only tI was bitten was by a chow
My uncle had 3 and they were not aggressive. He was the alpha and they listened. Obviously any dog can switch. Even small ones.
Had a Chow mix, Chows have a specific purpose in life. They are guard dogs who are very loyal to a family or one person.
Great work and understanding of how the chow chow behaves.They are one of the oldest breeds and I am never without one.They are inscrutable and judge you immediately you come near.They dislike people putting their hand over the back of their head as they feel vulnerable,so always hold your hand near for them to sniff it first and if you pass muster you are permitted to tickle under the chin.With this breed it is imperative you socialise them with people from 8weeks or they will give all their love and devotion to one person the owner.While some people might like that,with such a dominant soul it is much better to reap the benefits of a well balanced dog by the socializing. Remember they show love devotion and protection all in one dog.They will lay down their life for you if you treat them with fairness but can be the most astute and dominant of canines if they think you are not equipped to manage them. Best wishes.
I have seen alot of dog training videos. Your's are superior. You present facts and experience based opinions which i appreciate and use with my 2 year old Goldendoodle, Good work, Dan
Thanks for this video, it changed the way I thought about dog behaviour and personality, some dogs just aren't into other dogs or people. The chow has that guard instinct and wants to be left alone, while not allowing him to dominate Prince
His not a bad dog, only he has owners who are probably in experienced. He really did well with a of corrections here and there 😊
He’s a tough chow. Love him
Dogs are toxic bags of crap
Once again, great tips. It doesn't matter if a dog has a bite history, if they are sleeping or minding their own business there's no need to go up to them and pet them. You will startle the dog out of sleep and they could even bite you.
In this case, this Chow Mix isn't interested in making dog friends, so the owners shouldn't push it. They know what type of dog they have, and it's more about how they manage the dog, especially at home. I would keep treats by the door and ask all visitors to give him some treats without making direct eye contact. Can also work with toys.And of course keep the muzzle on until they get used to X person coming home.
I just recently had my dog meet an aggressive chow (both on leash). I was a little nervous, but ready to pull her back if I saw any warning signs. They were completely fine, sniffed each other and were on there way. The owner of the chow said it only attacks dogs that posture, and my dog is the most submissive girl I've ever seen. She knew the dog wasn't to messed with, because she normally wants to play but she sniffed him and noped out of there lol.
Never meet in leash. Best way to have a fight
I’ve taken the advice of most trainers and just walk past other dogs on leash, at a distance. Too many clueless dog owners out there and I no longer trust them.
@@inocybe91 Best way to pull the dogs away, also. Normally I would agree with you, but knowing the chow is an as*hole, i wanted to be able to separate them without getting bit.
@@lillieberger2883 I wanted them to meet and it was loose leash. I just wanted the insurance of being able to separate them quickly if things went bad. Other owner had the chow leashed too. This was at a family event, not just me walking my dog. Poor chow was stuck in the car and I wanted to get him out and stretch his legs. Owner is an idiot and I know the dog gets zero socialization. I felt bad and wanted too see for myself if he could make a friend or not.
his sploot at the very end seemed to show how happy and relaxed he was at the time, wonderful!
This hits home. I just took my five month puppy chow for his third vaccines and all could hear the employees there stating oh it’s a chow it’s going to be hard and how he was a burden and they are aggressive dogs the whole time I was in the waiting room. It makes me question myself.
Chow's are a difficult breed. We had a couple of them when I was growing up. My parents should have never had those dogs. They were gifted to us.
You will do okay if you get your dog as socialized as possible. My mom did that with the female Chow we had and she was a much better dog for it. Start now! Get a trainer who understands Chow's. I can almost guarantee you that you will need help with your dog.
I don't know if you know the history of Chow Chows. It's really interesting. They were Imperial Guard dogs in China for centuries. They were called the lion dog. They tend to bond with one person even in a family. They don't care much for other people and they are prone to fighting other dogs for almost no reason other than that they don't want the dog near them or you. So be clear that you have a guard dog who will guard you. They also tend to be very independent and act almost like cats they are smart and learn commands but will literally choose not to do them.
I'm not trying to discourage you I'm just sharing what I know and what my experience was. I have met well-behaved Chows. But it takes a lot of time and work on the part of the owner. It would be great if you could join a Chow Chow group. I'm sure there are people that have good Chow's and can help you. I wish you well. They are cute and adorable as puppies and they are gorgeous dogs and extremely loyal to their person. Best wishes to you and your puppy.
@@MsPilgrim123 Thank you for the insight. He has a puppy mind only listens when he wants and cheese.
Reminds me of my late American Eskimo, Rain. Even loos a bit like her.
She was a bit of a force onto herself. She was a very nice dog but still had that hint of a wild side. You could do most things with her, but when she growled, it was time to just let her be. OK, no shoes on this walk...😊
She gave every dog a good sniffing over but never allowed herself to be sniffed.
Was not a biter but a few got nipped, especially trying top pet her without asking. Did not like kids petting her, but would give then a niffing and was not a danger.
With all of that, she was still bullied in the house by the male Pomeranian who would act as if he was mounting her and then take off when she came after him.
Rainy was a good dog.
I've trash talked a few of your videos, but this one is great. Unfortunately there are some dogs who just need to be left alone. He definitely needs treats like you say but then just leave him alone, similar to a cat
I have a retriever mix that could b mixed with chow and I always say she's the cat of my pack of dogs
I just found your channel this week and I've been watching all of your videos - love them. So helpful. I really hope people listen to what you're saying not just watching in awe of prince ;-).
I heard you say in this video, I don't want to push this dog too far and we don't want to rehearse a bite. That's so true. I worked with a trainer that didn't think that way and I didn't know enough at the time to say no. Fortunately I was able to find someone that was able to help reverse some of the damage that had been done.
If RUclips would have been what it is now 12 years ago, I would have contacted you and my dog and I would have been in one of your videos.
My 13 year old labradoodle isn't too old to learn new tricks!
Such a gorgeous Chow.... Hope he continues to improve..
representing Stockton CA! :) Hell yeah
Thanks Joel!
"He made kind of a friend" 😂 ❤️
Ha ha! Our Chow Chow Winston is the sweetest dog in the world. He’s got zero aggression but I did socialize him since he was 5 months old which was when he was gifted to us. I’m not sure why the ex owner gifted him to us but he fit in perfect with my family. So it’s funny how people always come up to us wanting to pet him, cause Winston is a massive showstopper, however he’s never interested in meeting humans that he doesn’t know. He just loves us, his pack, however he’ll never growl, jump, or bark at any stranger. He has been attacked by other and many dogs but Winston is so strong, he just stands there almost like challenging the other nervous or aggressive dog but he will not run away nor surrender I. Any way to any attack he’s just very cool and collected. Yup Chows are loners busy nature, they don’t need other dogs to feel relevant, they’re like royalty and can be very aloof. I don’t know why Chow Chows have such a bad Rep and this dude saying that the negative behavior is Chow nature, I totally disagree. He doesn’t know what he’s talking about.
Agree with what you say there. My uncle had 3, they will guard you with their life but weren't aggressive in the slightest unless attacked.
Him not wanting to be around Prince makes me think of the female Chowchow I grew up with. She wouldn't go after dogs but she didn't want to be around them.
Our foxhound will not tolerate people in the house. I have found ( carefully and with some worry) that he is fine meeting people at their house, on our walks. Thanks for all you do on here👍👍👍👍
1:23 Omg lmao, I spat out my coffee!
GREAT PEOPLE GAVE HIM A LIFE.🤗. LUCKY DOG.
I've only met a few chows but I swear they've all been antisocial a holes. Zero interest in dogs or people. I'm convinced they're actually just big cats that learned how to bark. 😆
Yup. And I say that from personal experience.
If the owner does a good job at socializing a Chow Chow it will at least tolerate other people better. But it's pretty hard to get them to get along with other dogs. I admire the chow chow owner who is able to do that. And you are correct.. they very much act like cats. In fact they are called a "lion dog" in China. They are an old breed of guard dog. I'm talking centuries-old. And let me tell you they guard really well! Lol!
Obviously the owners were assholes then because I've grown up with chows and there's never been a problem
He's a beautiful doggo.
Omg I wish I could bring my dog to you. Stafford bull terrier. Super friendly to humans and everything else other than dogs, dog reactivity and aggression. This behaviour looks very much like my Staffy. Somehow weired around dogs, but mine would actually go and bite another dog. He has bitten a friend's dog who came to visit. Well did not have dogs visit again after that. What I see here at around 4min in the video. My dog does that but with turning around trying to get on top of the other dog. He only does it though if a dog comes to him, he does not seek out the fight. It is also just some dogs. Some he is fine with. Some, even if they are submissive he will be aggressive.
Snap, my SBT is the same.
Same. My intact male staffy is dominant. Genetic is still there. Fighting dog first and foremost. Not as intense American Pit Bull Terrier. But still, it is in the build. I think with staffy, constant supervision is a must. And as a owner, if you adopt a SBT, you are supposed to know the original purpose of the breed, history, genetic... Not a Lab. I have become selective with the dog he meets. More socializing with females... With involved owners... Not absent... Selective. I set the conditions for calmness, low tension, minimal reactivity. SBTs are naturally reactive enough to nurture any further.
@@hmtmth8481 I am the same very calm when we on a walk, but if I see a bigger dog specially Husky Malamutes he is on the lead. He is quite good on the lead. I would like to join a dog walking group, but I can't because he is so unpredictable.
@@sonjasaniinejad5228 Dog walking is great. But what works best for me is a lot of sniffing, unrushed. Loose leash. Decompression walk style. But during, few moments of tension, like fetching, tug-of-war, running fast, branches destruction found in the street... Back home... A good calm sleeping. A sporting dog who needs a challenge, an adventure, a task to meet his need to surpass himself.
@@hmtmth8481 you are describing my dog, amazing, that is exactly what I do. It annoys me so much because he totally listens to me, never crosses the road without me giving permission, does not jump on people, when I say leave it he will leave whatever it is he is doing, he is so super nice to people old and young. I teach the kids in the estate back to my house how to approach and play with dogs. He is soooo good with them. He even had a dog friend, Lucie, but they moved away. Now he has athritis in the shoulder from elbow dysplasia. He is even more on edge then he was before. I can see his back hair standing up when a large dog approaches and does not leave after the initial greetings (sniffing buts). If the other dog does not move on he gets aggressive.
Amazing. It took me a few years for my rescue heeler senior dog to stop nipping peeps. She learned to become a good dog!
Chows are not an easy dog breed. Wouldn’t recommend them for most people. They are better as property guard dogs than family pets.
No they are family dogs, my uncle had 3 of them and they were in no way at all aggressive. Very playful though, gorgeous dogs 😍