This video changed my life!! Saw it 5 weeks ago right before we were gonna put our dog up for adoption because of aggression. Now we live happily together and our problems are solved because of your channel. THANK YOU!
@@sg639 because not everyone has the luxury or patience or knowledge or money to know how to help or how to pay a trainer to help. Thanks to youtube channels like this one the attitude and knowledge are more accessible. Good on OP and hope the dog is still doing well!
@@sg639 Because they couldn't figure out how to fix the problem. If they did fix the problem first, then they wouldn't need to put the dog up for adoption genius.
@@sg639because society tells them that if you don't like your dog you just go to the shelter and get another one or just go put the dog down and not given an opportunity at all to live. It's not common sense like we think it is and some people are in over their heads and they don't know how to handle it and that is the only option that we have in our society. We don't have enough help for people that can't afford high-dollar training and we don't have enough education for those that just don't know better.
I agree totally, I had a trainer that wanted me to train my huge golden retriever with treats - she has now become aggressive, and does not listen to commands if there are no treats! I now have my Vet Dr, and he is going to keep her for a while with him and his dogs, to readjust her dominance and aggression - tough love is what he wants from me as well
Mr. Beckman, you are officially a genius!!! I'd been sitting in our holiday rental this evening, frustrated as can be, because a large family moved into the top level of the house - and my crazily reactive Estrela Mountain Dog went bananas. Barking like mad. So, I binge-watched your videos on leash-aggression, dog-aggression, whatever-aggression. Then put leash and collar on and left the house for a walk, determined to pretend I'm Mr. Beckman! Only thing I did differently was "punishing for leaving me", rather than repeating "heel, heel, no, heel, leave it, leave it!" like a parrot - as before. Insisted my Estrela hop into the water tank instead of lunging at the family standing around, talking at the dog (which, for her, just makes the excessive barking worse when she sees new people on what she thinks is her territory). Reason for the water tank exercise was simply because it's a really hot day, and she's a long-coat. After that, we walked past a cat, then other dogs, then dogs came up from behind. Nothing. No-thing. No barking. No lunging. WOW! First EVER. And without me saying ANYthing to her. Only insisting she doesn't cross before me. BEST walk EVER! Man, you got a new fan here in Portugal! Thanks for everything!
This video was critical to learning why I must be pack leader each and every time. As soon as the dogs sense weakness from me they change. Amazing how much they pick up on our energy. That’s why it’s so important for me to always be one step ahead of them. I just love the challenge of figuring out why they are aggressive. I know I can peel the layers with my patience. This is definitely a life-changing video, either I step up, or step off. Exciting to be apart of Beckmans Coaching Program.
It’s a respect thing. Barging a person, pushing past is disrespectful. Make it known to the dog that this is no longer going to happen, and there will be a seismic shift in the dog’s personality. It’s nice to see the penny drop, and the dog become a great companion. Giving them a ‘work with me’ job to do that uses their abilities will build on their respect and add to the joy.
Mr. Beckman, your 'loose leash' method worked so well! It has been about three weeks now and the walk dynamic has changed 100%. I am now encouraged to try this approach for leash aggression. Thank you
I had a golden retriever recently die. I trained him based on Cesar Milan’s techniques. He was one of the most obedient dogs I’ve ever seen in my life. He was almost never on a leash. He would run beside my bicycle off leash, past dogs and people, and never give them a second glance.He was focused on me and the bicycle and the run. I just got a golden retriever puppy. I’m training him using yours and Cesar’s ideas. I’m sure he’s gonna turn out OK. Keep up the good work.
I legit have tried just about every method with my German shepherd mix. Your loose leash walking videos and techniques are the best! My shepherd's leash reactivity has decreased by 60% and that's unbelievable. She used to pull, lung, and bark like a maniac. We saw a dog last night (while taking her to potty) and she barked, but she was looking back and would move back, away from the dog. She did that 3 times and I was so surprised cause she's normally fixated and ready to go at other dogs. I can't thank you enough for sharing your knowledge and techniques.
I was making a appointment to call about a hound I found dumped BUT INSTEAD I have got him out of my bed and in a crate at night, giving a knee to jumps and they are decreasing, doing proactive walks- he is THAT Shepard and is hard!! and being the boss. I have accomplished full stop not leaving until I do and comes and wsits to get halter and gentle leader on. I have fish skins now too. I have plenty to work on and we are NINE days no attack. All Day Long!!! THANK YOU! Megan P.
I must have watched this 10 times. So much common sense in such a short period of time. I have two alpha females. It killed my family thinking we had to get rid of one. Your stuff worked. I am genuinely angry at the positive reinforcement people. So many families must be traumatized and dogs put down as a result. And they call their methods kind. Thank God we found you. Our dogs mean everything to us. Our Malanois daisy was completely unadoptable because of aggression. She is fine now. Thank you sir.
I’ve had people give me dirty looks when I correct my dog on a walk., more than once, using your method. I think, “Whatever”! I’ve tried so many different techniques to stop my dog from pulling. Your method works!
I have that same problem too- people don’t realize that some breeds have a higher drive and aren’t as biddable as companion breeds etc. I’ve tried positive reinforcement for leash training but my dog is indifferent to treats when we’re outside and she often turns her nose up at it 😅😂Joel’s no nonsense approach has been life changing.
i really wish for the people who don’t live by you could have like a zoom or online session! because someone might have a unique problem and rather have someone who has had success then go to some back yard trainer who thinks they are some hot shot! but that you all of your videos help so so so much !
First off your SeaWorld video was 🔥🔥🔥🔥!! Second, I love this channel because you acknowledge other effective dog trainers as you study from them as well. You don't come off as some know-it-all trainer that lives in their own world. You're a hell of a confident teacher as well as a student. You teach others to be that way. This humbling energy resonates with every dog loving parent's sentiments. You and your family have been blessed, and you're being a blessing to others. THAT'S why you're the Real Deal bro. Joel, thank you for taking the time in teaching us.
I just love your videos. I have a rescue Rottweiler dog that’s even fostered but he’s been testing us with what he thinks he can get away with. I’m working with him on the walks and I’m bound and determined, even though I’m a little 80 yr old lady , to be boss. As of tonight no sleeping on the bed just because I don’t want him to be the boss. I really think that dogs like kids need rules and boundaries. ❤️❤️❤️
So glad I found you!! I have a 7 Yr old pomchi who I've allowed to do too much in the 5 yrs ive had him..realise he won't come to me when peeing on a Bush , takes his time looks at me ignores.. amd is aggressive toward our puppy at times for no reason! (Understakd he's put pup in place when pup is too rough) so from today he's off our bed when he wants,off sofas and I'm doing the tips in your vids! Would be really helpful to know how to stop his barking to any noises in house, doors shutting, someone walking past back window in garden etc thank you from the UK!
Truth. They are living in human society, it is your job to show them what is and what isn't acceptable behavior. Failure to do so could result in them biting other dogs or humans, which could result in fines for you or them being put down.
Thank you! Thank you!!!!!! My dog has been resource guarding me with my son. She's always barked at him since we brought her home. He was the only one to not come with us to pick her up. Not sure if that had something to do with it. I stopped letting her sleep on the bed on Friday and through the weekend when my son was with his dad. By the time he got home on Sunday evening she wasn't barking at him. She has hardly barked at him maybe once or twice when she wasn't expecting him this week. It's made a world of difference!!
This information you're giving out & for free might I add... is SO helpful. Our 7 yr old female American pitbull & 3yr old male Am Staff are so much more chill to be around after using the techniques you teach. We didn't have major problems but our younger dog was showing behaviors of being too rough & dominating. It was at a playful level but we all know what kind of problems could occur from it as time goes on. All of it is 100% effective techniques. We're so grateful 🙏 Thank You BECKMAN'S DOG TRAINING!!! 🐕🐕🥰
Very well said. Alpha is a genuine position in dog pack hierarchy and peeps have to be the alphas or the dog will try to usurp that position to satisfy the need of structure in their own life has been my experience of it over my 50 plus years of being around dogs. Being an Alpha is not all about being a bad ass. It's all about setting up structure in the household and public spaces so the dogs can relax as they know their actual position in the household.
I'm going to follow your advice, watch your videos, apply your methods. I have a female who has just started attacking our other female for no obvious (to us) reason. We don't want to rehome, don't buy into shock collar training, so we're going to go all in and get this worked out. I hate being a strict dog mom, but I see how I and my husband created to environment for this to happen.
I’ve been really conflicted for ages as my dog came from an actual professional dog trainer who only uses positive reward training. I tried really harder to continue this approach exactly how I’d been shown. He is 95% great -sit, stay, heal etc but I can’t trust him to come back and the final straw… he bit my 17 year old neighbour when he went to stroke him. I was appalled and embarrassed. No more reward training, I’m going back to what I have always done previously with my dogs which is making 100% sure they know who is boss!!
You are totally right....this video was so helpful. Thank you for taking time to make this video. I have my work cut out for me... and it DEFINITELY starts with me changing.
This video paired with some others I recently watched by you have made a huge difference! Literally in 15 minutes after establishing that I'm the boss which was a little hard but it didn't take long for the dog to figure it out! Made a huge difference
This video has been so helpful and inspiring. Dog parents need to hear this kind of information often as a source of education, encouragement and reinforcement. Thank you for all of your awesome and effective training methods and videos. 😊❤️
You and Cesar’s techniques are what are working for me. Right now I’m sweating salty with my puppy 😂 but my other two dogs are in shape. I’ll get through puppyhood and teenage phase with your videos. Thank you!
This video applies to me! I recently (about 2weeks ago) got a 1yo pit mix from the shelter with dog aggression issues. I've already got him house broken and obeying a few basic commands and walking pretty lose leash. All in all a good boy. People, good. Cars, good. Kids, good. But any other dog of any kind a hundred yards away and he goes berserker and completely blocks me out. If they're in eyesight he doesn't hear me at all and I don't know what to do about it. I did talk to a local trainer, and she does hate Caesar Milan. I'm at a loss. Watching a lot of your videos.
Got the same problem with mine and I have the exact philosophy and practical execution as Beckman. (Note: I practise out on Street and not in a closed enviroment with dogs available for different scenarios) I have not solve the problem yet but S Collar helps me and solved the problem with 95%. Started with this tool just recently cause of fear of using it wrong. Got 80+ hours of watching other trainers use it to identify do's and dont's. From not being able to meet a dog within 10 meters distance , I now do it within 2. I use the Collar as extension of "correction" since other corrections in dog meeting triggers him more which leads to a lunge, The Collar is the only tool working for me and I have tried alot of different methods the last 6 years... My love is: 9 years old, Uncastrated, 50% Siberian, 25 Amstaff 25 Rottweiler. Why have I not solved the problem yet? Im not sure but I have suspicion... When a dog enters the vision of my dog he becomes stiff, lowers his body and almost sneaks like Wolf and stares at the other dog without any interruption. If I ask for eye contact or any other task as sit down or laydown he does it but he is extremly uncomfortable and then changes his focus back to the dog. This is where my dilemma starts: * Let this go on and hope he becomes comfortable after alot of repeat... Or * Add some kind of correction when this happen (manic eye contact) (done this sometimes but im soooo Afraid i make things worse i have not followed this through) Why? I have not seem a similiar case yet... I hope to solve this before my dog leaves for heaven ☺️
@@fredricchristensen3851 How's the training going? My Corgi does this exact same thing. It's like he's stalking the dog that's just happily coming toward us. Thinking of doing some very mild s collar training but scared it will make him worse.
@@christiroadfeldt7696 Heey, sorry for this late reply but I actually forgot this thread. I have changed my strategy and today I only use s-collar when going of leash in the forest to prevent chasing deer or any other wild animal, that's the only area where I use it. What do I use instead in a though and challenging dog meetings? A gentle leader... Result? Even better! I have watch another 100+ hours of Beckman videos since my post here above and gathered even more knowledge. Really important to understand is that every dog is different and different methods and communication works different with different dogs depending on earlier experiences. To my point: I actually allow my dog to keep the manic staring while other dogs pass on very close grounds, in many other situations with other dogs this is not something normally accepted / good way to train but with my dog I have noticed that If I correct the manic staring he actually gets more manic / stressed out and loses trust to me. So the way I think I will solve this is by keep taking dog meetings like this but give the correction if he lounges or does anything else really bad (except staring). When he is comfortable enough and have enough of good experience with this kind of close meetings I'm pretty sure that I can start work with the manic staring. Once I'm being able to remove the staring as well, I'm very confident that dog meetings will be nemas problemas since I expect that I will be able to diverse his attention to something more exiting like a good snack. Sincerely Fredric
@@fredricchristensen3851 Hey, Fredric. Thanks so much for the reply! My dog also gets more manic the more I mess with him when he's in that state, so I agree that I think it's just going to have to be one correction with the hope that he comes around, even if it takes years, and I'm learning to live with the fact it may never happen and just focus on how enjoyable and quirky he is the other 95% of the time we spend together. I recently purchased a gentle leader and am going to introduce it to him. I anticipate he's going to hate it. When he was a puppy, he squirmed like a snake and rubbed his neck on the ground outside on walks for months when we introduced him to his collar. So I know he'll put all his power and resources into getting the gentle leader off. If he can't manage to get it off, I have high hopes it will be helpful. When you pop the gentle leader, are you ever concerned you will hurt your dogs neck? I'm a little worried about that.
My daughter has a Chihuahua who has bitten her kids. It's fine with other people away from his house, at other properties. In her house he has growled at me. I gave him treats. He ate them, growling. It tried to attack me yesterday when I walked up the sidewalk to my daughter's house carrying a bag of groceries for her. She walked out to meet me and the little s.o.b. was barking and growling and threatening me. I said "no!!" and kept walking towards my daughter and the house and he came at me hackles up, snapping at me so i pushed at him with the grocery bag and he attacked the bag, ripped it to shreds while i held it low pushing at him. With nothing left between us I used my small backpack to put in his way and he backed off to stand behind my daughter, still growling. She was saying, "Watch out, Mom!" The whole time, and scolding the dog but we both ignored her. She said she wants to discipline him but she's afraid he'll bite her. She said the way he went after that bag, he would do to my legs. I did not back away. I respected his evil little teeth and his fierce determination and I wanted to kick his little apple head into the next county but I did not. I think maybe a muzzle, and then she could grab him and sit him down. Without a muzzle, he'd attack her face, I'm sure. He makes me livid. How dare he. He's ok with other dogs. I'm a horse and cat person. My daughter loves the dog, he has been her friend in tough times. But I'm over it! I'm thinking I'll get pepper spray? I'm a horse trainer. I do not think my daughter has it in her to discipline the dog or I'd go to muzzle and gentle leader for her to use.
I have neighbors that need to see this. It baffles me that people think they don't have to be in control of their dogs. We recently rescued a male, unneutered GSD. When I mentioned that he was going to be trained, I got numerous surprised responses. That is so sad to me. I guess I am just naïve. I don't know why I would expect people to think they should train their dogs. These are the same people that have aggressive, poorly behaved small dogs. Their kids are the same way. There is a shocker for you! ..... Why is it foreign to so many in society that you have to be in charge of the situation if you are a parent and/or a pet owner? That is part of the responsibility!!
It’s called manners. And sooo many dogs have none. A person (or a dog) will continue a certain action until it does not get them the desired response. No parent wants to be the bad guy, but if you don’t correct a child’s poor behavior, when they are young, chances are they are not going to grow up to be a model citizen. Same with dogs. Expect them to act appropriately and correct their behavior, immediately, when they don’t. Slight discomfort, mentally, NO physical pain, in the beginning will head off HUGE frustrations later on. He, like Cesar Millan, is on to something. 😊
My pup developed some aggression during his fear period and I tried to be alpha in a Cesar Milan fashion and it made him worse (I love Cesar btw). I feel like many factors played into it not working at the time, but looking back I think I needed a more well rounded approach. I am much more knowledgeable now on how to praise when good and correct when bad so we're slowly reworking his view on dogs finally.
It's gone this far with my young adult pitt n/m rescue. He has shiwn strong prey drive. He's gotten into fights with our very submissive, older dog, who never starts sh't. Now we are fostering a pretty balances GHD mix. They started off so well. it was wonderful, But recently he has gone after his bestie, too - not over toys, or food, or us - just because, it seems. I worry that he is coming into his own, and his own is a very gamish individual who's decided he really likes fighting. We have done everything we know and have tried to learn more to fix this. He gets plenty of exercise, we've bannished him from the bed, we've done routine pack walks, and adopted an orderly schedule and layout for our house and yard...but he still attacks sometimes with no warning. Its traumatic. I think the other two might develop PTSD because of him. We've been very lucky that no one, dog or human, has been gravely injured. We don't know what is left to do. I'm considering putting him down. I don't want him to languish in a shelter, or get adopted and bring pain or death to another household. He was very sweet, but he changed. Anyone have thoughts? I honestly don't know what we could have done better. I am thinking that maybe it just is what it is sometimes and you have to keep everyone safe.
@@louisewholey6319 Talked to his vet and are trying an off-label medication that is for humans but they sometimes use for dogs. It's called Trazidone. Seems to have taken the edge off his aggression and he seems more even tempered w/o changing his personality. We are still very careful and always supervise, but he's doing much better and we're so relieved.
You are the first american dog trainer that I truly respect because your ways are effective and works - not like those "youtube" stars like f i "canineupstate academy" - who's response to any issue is e-collar and stackel (prong collar in english?)
I don't even have a dog but a knowledgeable expert sharing information concisely and clearly is something I am drawn to. I am super afraid of dogs due to encounters with aggressive dogs (I witnessed a dog severely injure another dog probably killed it and once chased by a dog who jumped the fence when I was walking home from school when I was about 10. His expertise gives me hope that dog owners will become better and save the animals and humans their aggressive dogs attack from a lifetime of trauma and fear.
You have saved so many dogs with your methods thank you so much if you ever need a free bee removal. You need only ask. I'd also like to attend your church when you are there ❤
You should have 1 million subscribers right now . really thanks for the real informations , your nipple , jumping video fixed my problem ( trying to fix it like 2 weeks) thanks man
Thank you from the heart for what you do, Mr. Beckman! My sister and I trust no one other than you and your techniques. Can you please advise on what to do when a dog is aggressive with its owner when things don’t go his way? For example, our dog attacks and bites when we try to pull something he ate from the ground, or when we try to move him off the bed, he bites our hands. What should we do with this kind of behavior? Thank you!
I have watched this video and others like it to help with my dog’s aggression towards certain dogs, mostly smaller and towards my cat. I feel like I’m being the alpha dog, I try to be proactive, assertive, doesn’t sleep with me. Still not working. I’ve also had him with other more assertive dogs and he doesn’t get out of controls. Those dogs do the corrections and I like that. I wish I had a boatload of money for professional in person training.
Let me tell you what it all boils down to, and I am not a trainer. These are the words of a friend of mine whose dogs ALWAYS behaved. This is what they need , summed up in just two words. GOOD MANNERS. Make sure they always behave with good manners.They are DOGS not Fur Babies. Train them to behave with respect and GOOD MANNERS. Dogs, not fur babies.Treat them as such.
My male dog is entering a killing mode towards me when facing stressful situations. Yesterday my other dog had an accident and there was blood everywhere. I've moved him in the other room and when I entered he approached me and didn't stopped pressuring me towards the wall. I tried to distract him, as the situation was very scary. Almost nothing worked. It happened before in different situations and I'm concerned. I kove him and I wouldn't let him go, but that's not ok. He's almost 9yo. He bit me once on my face, because I have touched him while sleeping. It was my mistake and I know it, but in other cases he's unpredictable. My female dog is pure gold. She's nothing like him. I wish to help him...
So my 9-month-old dog is finally loose leash walking and following all of the basic commands reliably, she has a job and she does a lot of different exercises. We have worked a lot on impulse control and focus on me. She does everything I ask her, including not running off to eat a squirrel or cat, however, that doesn't mean she doesn't want to, I see her interest and immediately ask her to 'leave it' and 'walk on'. As a responsible owner of a crazy puppy, I have to focus all of the time as it's her natural prey drive instinct that fills her brain. My dog is a Malinois and with these dogs especially you have to be the boss because they would otherwise cause absolute mayhem.
I have a 11 month old mixed breed about 18 kilos and the problem is sometimes when he takes something that he shouldn't and I am taking it away something flips in his mind and he tries to bite like he wanted to kill, it's dangerous and I have marks to prove it. it is my first dog and I made the huge mistake of allowing him to sleep with me. I brought him when he was really tiny (about 5 weeks) and he started crying and all on the first night so I took him on my couch. I had a crate prepared for him but sure enough he didn't want to sleep in it, when closed inside started immediatelly biting/eating the bedding. This dog displays at times extreme resource guarding, pretty much doesn't react to raised voice or phisical corrections unless probably painful ones which I never applied. He cannot be left alone because he demolishes the apartment and in the first place he won't let you go out, he'll jump and try to bite. He tries to hump my or anybodys arm or leg, the whole bit, all the nightmarish stuff. If a dog can be mentally ill here's one. WHAT TO DO???
My beautiful 2yo female just got attacked by a 1yo male rescue we were trialing, who has never been told no, has no boundaries. He flipped like a switch. No warning signs. Bowled her over and went for her neck over and over. I feel sick to my stomach. I want to take him back to the shelter, but my partner doesn't. I dont want him around my dog, nor my cats. I feel terrible, I'm having anxiety attacks about it.
Totally agree with dog sleeping on floor. It shows them you are the leader in the pack. Pack leaders sleep higher up. Same with food. Especially in beginning, dog gets feed after the family. Later on if you want to feed at same time that's okay, but never before. Mine will not eat unless she sees me eating.
Sleeping in a bed with mommy/daddy isn't the source of aggression (just to clarify), however, it probably may in some cases aggravate the resource guarding type of aggression. In most cases it's just a privilege of a well-behaved dog, and not an agressive dog or other misbehaved dog. Your dog needs to earn such privileges. Of course, it won't be easy to associate, if you were to forbid jumping into bed 12 hrs after misbehavior no dog would understand, but believe me, if you would associate it with immediate response followed by prolonged general "out of favour" the dog may just get it. We took a rescue dog one year ago, it has been very reactive to other dogs, especially males. He would always just assume a provocaive posture, and maybe growl a bit, and wait for the other dog to react aggressively to enter a "justified" fight. It took me almost a year of consequence to teach him that there's no messing around daddy. It also translates to mommy but not 100%. Nevertheless, we just finished a training camp where the dog was praised for being the most well-bahaved in the camp, and the trainer assured that everything residual was within normal. I truly believe Beckman is right, just know that it rather won't be a quick and easy fix. Aggression cannot be ignored - it's self-rewarding. Try to never hit your dog - it's not a solution and causes secondary problems, however, it doesn't mean you shouldn't occasionally use superior force - primitive as it may sound, dogs really respond well to being wrestled around, at least in my experience. Good luck to you all!
Yes yes yes.... i would add, if i may, that being the boss PLUS being the center of their attention in general through a good relationship and engagement. Some dog owners think being the boss is getting some obedient behaviors. No. Its the dog actually knowing you're in charge and trusting you to be in charge and wanting to please you as the boss.
I tell alot of dog owners.....if you raise your kids, let them do whatever they want to do, exactly like you raise your dogs, every kid would be a hot mess. I get so tired of owners treating their dogs like babies. 🤦♀️
My dog has developed an increase in aggression with intact males only. I can't take him to off leash parks or near any intact male. Nothing that comes out of me phases him anymore. We are going back to basics and having him work for his food.
Mr. Beckman when you have the leash , how do you protect your self when or if the dog turns and tries to bite you? Is there a technique to hold the leash?
The vast majority for my situation I agree with except the sleeping in the same bed. My dog is a service dog whom is trained to detect low blood sugar and night terrors so sleeping in the bed is a must. Can this be left out? Since the pandemic she has become more reactive to other dogs while out and about and we are back to square one.
Can you do a video about making your dog (perhaps a puppy specifically) getting along with your cat. I hear conflicting stuff. For example, I heard you should let them handle it out and not interfere, I've heard you should give them treats and award when the dog isn't being too much. I would love to hear your input.
My french bulldog started displaying dominance around 5-7 months. Now he gets into fights by mean mugg staring down other dogs and waiting for them to attack. He never attacks anyone he just reacts to growls or aggresive behavior from other dogs. He plays nice and behaves nice until some dog tries to dominate him or growls at him. I am working the leash method but I can't trust my dog off leash.
i'm ready to send my dog back, she's a gem, but something about me triggers her, it's demanding tantrum like behavior...and since i've grabbed her collar to say no, she comes back at me
I think you're the best and I listen to everything you say except my dog sleeps in my bed and that's final. I haven't figured out the reason u say for them not to yet and I'm sure it's a good one but that's one thing I'm stubborn about.
Anyone give me advice ? My dog has always been great with other dogs and if felt fearful he would run away but then few months back he started to be more reactive he felt intimidated and even a few times been dominating . If feels fearful his hackles go up so now keep him on leash but this has just happened over a few months
Hey Joel, what about my dog growling at and biting me when i give him rough corrections? Holding his collar I growled at and shook him and he bit me in the face... I don't know what to do. We have made great progress with leash stuff, but we still have a way to go. I feel like I get turned into the bad guy because the dog knows what he is doing wrong but he hides behind my brother because he doesn't give the corrections and instead defends the dog.
I'm not saying this to be negative but you truly need to find someone close to help you with issues like this. You'd have to give video of the incident, along with other information and history. That's really hard to navigate online sometimes. It's very easy for this type of situation to get worse if you use the wrong method or not following through with the right one. Someone there with you that knows what they're doing can be much more helpful to be in the moment to address the behavior. Hope this helps
I use an e-collar and sleep with my dog. We have a great respectful relationship. I would argue the knee in the chest and pulling on their neck causes more harm than an e-collar. Have you ever seen those shocking orbs at walmart or the mall? The e-collar has no more "shock" value than that or than pulling on their neck. You could pull too hard and cause way more harm than an e-collar ever could. People beat their dogs. It's sad. People also shock their pets too much. I'd say the animal abuse rate is higher for dog owners without e-collars than with e-collars.
You can use every tool in the world if you know How and when to use it. problem with ecollar is, that it can ne very frustrating for the dog if you use it wrong. If you know when to correct your dog you normaly dont need these tools anyways and if you have no clue what your doing an ecollar can do more harm then good
@@dennisdonig8959 I see what you're saying. But my main point is that there are bad dog owners and trainers. They either don't know how or are just unwilling to put in the effort. Imo those dogs will suffer regardless 🤷♂️ Why limit tools for people who use it well? My dog benefits from it; he enjoys being off leash. I wouldn't feel comfortable taking him places that I do without it
I use an e-collar to enforce recalls on my hound mix, and I don't even need the beep, let alone the shock, most of the time. But I did a s**tload of due diligence before using it because you can really mess up your dog doing it wrong.
@@iris7484 I didn't get the e-coller until I had an unbreakable bond with him. I waited until he was a little over a year and I got him when he was 8 weeks old. I always valued treating him correctly over trying to train him correctly, persay. But I needed him to submit to me before his overdrive kicked in while on leash and around distractions. Nothing else worked. I know its probably because I'm not the best trainer but I'm doing my best. This tremendously helped with that as well as recal. Highly recommend. Most people who abusive animals won't drop the money on an e-collar. Thats my main point. Most animal abusers abuse their animals physically and not with an e-caller.
My sisters dog has attacked my very sweet dog 4 times now and she won’t even get a muzzle. She has made us be the ones locked up. My dog has never done anything to warrant the attacks. Just standing there. This last time he had his back to her dog and he was circling him and she was clueless! I was trying to get her dog away but she just stood there!!!!! Then of course her other dog chimed in and attacked from the other side. Mine was badly injured but we are the ones suffering. Her dog has the run of the house and sleeps with her and does whatever he wants. I’d call animal control but then I’d have no place to live. She is definitely not the boss! She was laughing and cutting up right after and the rest of the evening with her dog all in the house and we were banned to a tiny bedroom. My dog feels he’s the one in trouble when he did nothing. What do I do?
With the sleeping thing, should they not be allowed on the bed and/or couch in general or is it just that they can't sleep with you? Also, is it okay for them to be sleeping on the ground next to the bed or is it best to have them in the kennel?
So my dog has aggressive behaviors (lunging, barking, intentions to bite) whenever we are in a familiar environment. He totally blocks me out and it's embarrassing. In unfamiliar environments he may occasionally growl if someone comes too close, but that's it. What can I do to help?
QUESTION : So…. if you have to properly correct your dog in public, how do you deal with the Karen’s that think you are “being mean” or “abusive” to your dog? I am afraid to correct my dog in public because of being falsely accused of dog abuse.
Stop giving a crap about what others think. Your life will improve. My 17 month St Pyrenees was attacked by another dog @ 7 months. Now she goes nuts on other dogs. she is over 160 lbs. I have no choice but to lift her off the ground by the choker and time out. She has literally pulled me through the air and landed on my face when she launches. I have to be tough to take back control. At 60 being thrown through the air like a cartoon character is dangerous, though so far I have not broken any bones and have never let go of the leash. Tough love. I could care less what the NPCs think.
I feel like I'm training my puppy but these same rules apply to my 3 year old who is a stubborn as the puppy. Seriously. Here we go. Those days are over. Im the boss!
My dog doesn't sleep in my bed, doesn't jump on me, doesn't rush out of the door when we go on walks, my dog walks on a lose leash 90% of the time (working on it), we do have dog friends but still: she freaks out when seeing other dogs. :/ it got better but ... she is on walks/outside for about 2 hours a day (3 walks a day), weekends even more, she is the perfect dog in the house and with people and with dogs she knows, but !! we walk past dogs and she can't be trusted. What am I doing wrong?
I have a recently adopted 4 yr old Shiba that I’m struggling with this on. Goes after our rat terrier (who is super timid and tries to stay out her way).
Hey! Can you please show examples. I just got a 5 month old Alaskan malamute from a family that was going to put hom in a shelter. Had dogs my whole life but this one has a different Stubborness.
Is there any wiggle room on the no sleeping in bed with the lost part? I love chilling with my dog in bed, and he always gets off the bed on the first command.
Hi, we have 1.5 Bullmastiff/Rottweiler mix rescue. Have had him for about a month now. He’s starting to show aggression towards my wife ie: subtle growling, but none towards me. She participates in all training and feeding him too. He’ll growl then come back to want to be petted by her. What’s the best way to break this? Thanks.
Im so sad i have a trainer but i have an aggressive reactive GSD and they dont allow socialing. Its keep ur dog under management 24 7 basically yet i have to work and take him w me. Some times its hard 2 be 100 on him. Im not sure what else 2 do. There has 2 be a way maybe to snap the aggression out of him?
This video changed my life!! Saw it 5 weeks ago right before we were gonna put our dog up for adoption because of aggression. Now we live happily together and our problems are solved because of your channel. THANK YOU!
Why would you put an aggressive dog up for adoption (before solving the problem or risking that it would get put down as a result)?
@@sg639 because not everyone has the luxury or patience or knowledge or money to know how to help or how to pay a trainer to help. Thanks to youtube channels like this one the attitude and knowledge are more accessible. Good on OP and hope the dog is still doing well!
@@sg639 Because they couldn't figure out how to fix the problem. If they did fix the problem first, then they wouldn't need to put the dog up for adoption genius.
@@dav67109 Well, aren't you brilliant. I'm sure you must be so proud. And polite, too.
@@sg639because society tells them that if you don't like your dog you just go to the shelter and get another one or just go put the dog down and not given an opportunity at all to live. It's not common sense like we think it is and some people are in over their heads and they don't know how to handle it and that is the only option that we have in our society. We don't have enough help for people that can't afford high-dollar training and we don't have enough education for those that just don't know better.
after lots of research, this guy is the best trainer on YT
I agree totally, I had a trainer that wanted me to train my huge golden retriever with treats - she has now become aggressive, and does not listen to commands if there are no treats! I now have my Vet Dr, and he is going to keep her for a while with him and his dogs, to readjust her dominance and aggression - tough love is what he wants from me as well
I agree. I keep coming back to his channel
Cesar or dog daddy
Mr. Beckman, you are officially a genius!!! I'd been sitting in our holiday rental this evening, frustrated as can be, because a large family moved into the top level of the house - and my crazily reactive Estrela Mountain Dog went bananas. Barking like mad. So, I binge-watched your videos on leash-aggression, dog-aggression, whatever-aggression. Then put leash and collar on and left the house for a walk, determined to pretend I'm Mr. Beckman! Only thing I did differently was "punishing for leaving me", rather than repeating "heel, heel, no, heel, leave it, leave it!" like a parrot - as before. Insisted my Estrela hop into the water tank instead of lunging at the family standing around, talking at the dog (which, for her, just makes the excessive barking worse when she sees new people on what she thinks is her territory). Reason for the water tank exercise was simply because it's a really hot day, and she's a long-coat. After that, we walked past a cat, then other dogs, then dogs came up from behind. Nothing. No-thing. No barking. No lunging. WOW! First EVER. And without me saying ANYthing to her. Only insisting she doesn't cross before me. BEST walk EVER! Man, you got a new fan here in Portugal! Thanks for everything!
I binge watched too. Over and over.
This video was critical to learning why I must be pack leader each and every time. As soon as the dogs sense weakness from me they change. Amazing how much they pick up on our energy. That’s why it’s so important for me to always be one step ahead of them. I just love the challenge of figuring out why they are aggressive. I know I can peel the layers with my patience. This is definitely a life-changing video, either I step up, or step off. Exciting to be apart of Beckmans Coaching Program.
It’s a respect thing. Barging a person, pushing past is disrespectful. Make it known to the dog that this is no longer going to happen, and there will be a seismic shift in the dog’s personality. It’s nice to see the penny drop, and the dog become a great companion. Giving them a ‘work with me’ job to do that uses their abilities will build on their respect and add to the joy.
This advice has made a huge difference already! 24 hrs later and this dog is so much more relaxed.i can't even believe it!
Mr. Beckman, your 'loose leash' method worked so well! It has been about three weeks now and the walk dynamic has changed 100%. I am now encouraged to try this approach for leash aggression. Thank you
I had a golden retriever recently die. I trained him based on Cesar Milan’s techniques. He was one of the most obedient dogs I’ve ever seen in my life. He was almost never on a leash. He would run beside my bicycle off leash, past dogs and people, and never give them a second glance.He was focused on me and the bicycle and the run. I just got a golden retriever puppy. I’m training him using yours and Cesar’s ideas. I’m sure he’s gonna turn out OK. Keep up the good work.
hope so,cause they are now overbred,
I legit have tried just about every method with my German shepherd mix. Your loose leash walking videos and techniques are the best! My shepherd's leash reactivity has decreased by 60% and that's unbelievable. She used to pull, lung, and bark like a maniac. We saw a dog last night (while taking her to potty) and she barked, but she was looking back and would move back, away from the dog. She did that 3 times and I was so surprised cause she's normally fixated and ready to go at other dogs. I can't thank you enough for sharing your knowledge and techniques.
Same here, the man's officially a genius!
I was making a appointment to call about a hound I found dumped BUT INSTEAD I have got him out of my bed and in a crate at night, giving a knee to jumps and they are decreasing, doing proactive walks- he is THAT Shepard and is hard!! and being the boss. I have accomplished full stop not leaving until I do and comes and wsits to get halter and gentle leader on. I have fish skins now too. I have plenty to work on and we are NINE days no attack. All Day Long!!! THANK YOU! Megan P.
The gentle leader has changed everything!!! Best thing I’ve ever purchased.
I must have watched this 10 times. So much common sense in such a short period of time. I have two alpha females. It killed my family thinking we had to get rid of one. Your stuff worked. I am genuinely angry at the positive reinforcement people. So many families must be traumatized and dogs put down as a result. And they call their methods kind. Thank God we found you. Our dogs mean everything to us. Our Malanois daisy was completely unadoptable because of aggression. She is fine now. Thank you sir.
I love the truth, and you don't beat around the bush. Thank you
I’ve had people give me dirty looks when I correct my dog on a walk., more than once, using your method. I think, “Whatever”! I’ve tried so many different techniques to stop my dog from pulling. Your method works!
I have that same problem too- people don’t realize that some breeds have a higher drive and aren’t as biddable as companion breeds etc. I’ve tried positive reinforcement for leash training but my dog is indifferent to treats when we’re outside and she often turns her nose up at it 😅😂Joel’s no nonsense approach has been life changing.
i really wish for the people who don’t live by you could have like a zoom or online session! because someone might have a unique problem and rather have someone who has had success then go to some back yard trainer who thinks they are some hot shot! but that you all of your videos help so so so much !
Such great advice. Your videos have been a God send!!!!!! Thank you 🙏🏼
First off your SeaWorld video was 🔥🔥🔥🔥!!
Second, I love this channel because you acknowledge other effective dog trainers as you study from them as well. You don't come off as some know-it-all trainer that lives in their own world. You're a hell of a confident teacher as well as a student. You teach others to be that way. This humbling energy resonates with every dog loving parent's sentiments. You and your family have been blessed, and you're being a blessing to others. THAT'S why you're the Real Deal bro. Joel, thank you for taking the time in teaching us.
I swear I would travel all the way from Europa to you if you'd take us as clients. You're the only trainer I trust at this point
I just love your videos. I have a rescue Rottweiler dog that’s even fostered but he’s been testing us with what he thinks he can get away with. I’m working with him on the walks and I’m bound and determined, even though I’m a little 80 yr old lady , to be boss. As of tonight no sleeping on the bed just because I don’t want him to be the boss. I really think that dogs like kids need rules and boundaries. ❤️❤️❤️
So glad I found you!! I have a 7 Yr old pomchi who I've allowed to do too much in the 5 yrs ive had him..realise he won't come to me when peeing on a Bush , takes his time looks at me ignores.. amd is aggressive toward our puppy at times for no reason! (Understakd he's put pup in place when pup is too rough) so from today he's off our bed when he wants,off sofas and I'm doing the tips in your vids! Would be really helpful to know how to stop his barking to any noises in house, doors shutting, someone walking past back window in garden etc thank you from the UK!
Truth. They are living in human society, it is your job to show them what is and what isn't acceptable behavior. Failure to do so could result in them biting other dogs or humans, which could result in fines for you or them being put down.
Thank you! Thank you!!!!!! My dog has been resource guarding me with my son. She's always barked at him since we brought her home. He was the only one to not come with us to pick her up. Not sure if that had something to do with it. I stopped letting her sleep on the bed on Friday and through the weekend when my son was with his dad. By the time he got home on Sunday evening she wasn't barking at him. She has hardly barked at him maybe once or twice when she wasn't expecting him this week. It's made a world of difference!!
This information you're giving out & for free might I add... is SO helpful. Our 7 yr old female American pitbull & 3yr old male Am Staff are so much more chill to be around after using the techniques you teach. We didn't have major problems but our younger dog was showing behaviors of being too rough & dominating. It was at a playful level but we all know what kind of problems could occur from it as time goes on. All of it is 100% effective techniques. We're so grateful 🙏
Thank You BECKMAN'S DOG TRAINING!!! 🐕🐕🥰
Very well said. Alpha is a genuine position in dog pack hierarchy and peeps have to be the alphas or the dog will try to usurp that position to satisfy the need of structure in their own life has been my experience of it over my 50 plus years of being around dogs.
Being an Alpha is not all about being a bad ass. It's all about setting up structure in the household and public spaces so the dogs can relax as they know their actual position in the household.
You are an absolute genius. We can’t thank you enough for this video. Our dog now has a life🙏🐾🙏
I love this and wish the world saw this more!
Totally agree
I'm going to follow your advice, watch your videos, apply your methods. I have a female who has just started attacking our other female for no obvious (to us) reason. We don't want to rehome, don't buy into shock collar training, so we're going to go all in and get this worked out. I hate being a strict dog mom, but I see how I and my husband created to environment for this to happen.
I’ve been really conflicted for ages as my dog came from an actual professional dog trainer who only uses positive reward training. I tried really harder to continue this approach exactly how I’d been shown. He is 95% great -sit, stay, heal etc but I can’t trust him to come back and the final straw… he bit my 17 year old neighbour when he went to stroke him. I was appalled and embarrassed. No more reward training, I’m going back to what I have always done previously with my dogs which is making 100% sure they know who is boss!!
You are totally right....this video was so helpful. Thank you for taking time to make this video. I have my work cut out for me... and it DEFINITELY starts with me changing.
As a groomer who specializes who aggressive dogs I appreciate your candid approach. You earned a new subscriber with this one 👌🏿
This video paired with some others I recently watched by you have made a huge difference! Literally in 15 minutes after establishing that I'm the boss which was a little hard but it didn't take long for the dog to figure it out! Made a huge difference
This video has been so helpful and inspiring. Dog parents need to hear this kind of information often as a source of education, encouragement and reinforcement. Thank you for all of your awesome and effective training methods and videos. 😊❤️
Thankyou, for the great information I'm trying hard with a wonderful rescue
dog.
This is the video that save my malinois life. She was out of control. Now she is an obidient snuggle bunny.
You and Cesar’s techniques are what are working for me. Right now I’m sweating salty with my puppy 😂 but my other two dogs are in shape. I’ll get through puppyhood and teenage phase with your videos. Thank you!
This video applies to me! I recently (about 2weeks ago) got a 1yo pit mix from the shelter with dog aggression issues. I've already got him house broken and obeying a few basic commands and walking pretty lose leash. All in all a good boy. People, good. Cars, good. Kids, good. But any other dog of any kind a hundred yards away and he goes berserker and completely blocks me out. If they're in eyesight he doesn't hear me at all and I don't know what to do about it. I did talk to a local trainer, and she does hate Caesar Milan. I'm at a loss. Watching a lot of your videos.
Got the same problem with mine and I have the exact philosophy and practical execution as Beckman. (Note: I practise out on Street and not in a closed enviroment with dogs available for different scenarios) I have not solve the problem yet but S Collar helps me and solved the problem with 95%. Started with this tool just recently cause of fear of using it wrong. Got 80+ hours of watching other trainers use it to identify do's and dont's. From not being able to meet a dog within 10 meters distance , I now do it within 2. I use the Collar as extension of "correction" since other corrections in dog meeting triggers him more which leads to a lunge, The Collar is the only tool working for me and I have tried alot of different methods the last 6 years... My love is: 9 years old, Uncastrated, 50% Siberian, 25 Amstaff 25 Rottweiler.
Why have I not solved the problem yet? Im not sure but I have suspicion...
When a dog enters the vision of my dog he becomes stiff, lowers his body and almost sneaks like Wolf and stares at the other dog without any interruption. If I ask for eye contact or any other task as sit down or laydown he does it but he is extremly uncomfortable and then changes his focus back to the dog.
This is where my dilemma starts:
* Let this go on and hope he becomes comfortable after alot of repeat...
Or
* Add some kind of correction when this happen (manic eye contact) (done this sometimes but im soooo Afraid i make things worse i have not followed this through) Why? I have not seem a similiar case yet... I hope to solve this before my dog leaves for heaven ☺️
@@fredricchristensen3851 How's the training going? My Corgi does this exact same thing. It's like he's stalking the dog that's just happily coming toward us. Thinking of doing some very mild s collar training but scared it will make him worse.
@@christiroadfeldt7696 I will answer you this weekend, got pretty good news 😊
@@christiroadfeldt7696 Heey, sorry for this late reply but I actually forgot this thread.
I have changed my strategy and today I only use s-collar when going of leash in the forest to prevent chasing deer or any other wild animal, that's the only area where I use it. What do I use instead in a though and challenging dog meetings? A gentle leader... Result? Even better!
I have watch another 100+ hours of Beckman videos since my post here above and gathered even more knowledge. Really important to understand is that every dog is different and different methods and communication works different with different dogs depending on earlier experiences.
To my point:
I actually allow my dog to keep the manic staring while other dogs pass on very close grounds, in many other situations with other dogs this is not something normally accepted / good way to train but with my dog I have noticed that If I correct the manic staring he actually gets more manic / stressed out and loses trust to me. So the way I think I will solve this is by keep taking dog meetings like this but give the correction if he lounges or does anything else really bad (except staring). When he is comfortable enough and have enough of good experience with this kind of close meetings I'm pretty sure that I can start work with the manic staring. Once I'm being able to remove the staring as well, I'm very confident that dog meetings will be nemas problemas since I expect that I will be able to diverse his attention to something more exiting like a good snack.
Sincerely
Fredric
@@fredricchristensen3851 Hey, Fredric. Thanks so much for the reply! My dog also gets more manic the more I mess with him when he's in that state, so I agree that I think it's just going to have to be one correction with the hope that he comes around, even if it takes years, and I'm learning to live with the fact it may never happen and just focus on how enjoyable and quirky he is the other 95% of the time we spend together. I recently purchased a gentle leader and am going to introduce it to him. I anticipate he's going to hate it. When he was a puppy, he squirmed like a snake and rubbed his neck on the ground outside on walks for months when we introduced him to his collar. So I know he'll put all his power and resources into getting the gentle leader off. If he can't manage to get it off, I have high hopes it will be helpful. When you pop the gentle leader, are you ever concerned you will hurt your dogs neck? I'm a little worried about that.
This method helped me with an older Golden I inherited resource-guarding food from a street rescue pit. Now she shares food fine hurray!
My daughter has a Chihuahua who has bitten her kids. It's fine with other people away from his house, at other properties. In her house he has growled at me. I gave him treats. He ate them, growling. It tried to attack me yesterday when I walked up the sidewalk to my daughter's house carrying a bag of groceries for her. She walked out to meet me and the little s.o.b. was barking and growling and threatening me. I said "no!!" and kept walking towards my daughter and the house and he came at me hackles up, snapping at me so i pushed at him with the grocery bag and he attacked the bag, ripped it to shreds while i held it low pushing at him. With nothing left between us I used my small backpack to put in his way and he backed off to stand behind my daughter, still growling. She was saying, "Watch out, Mom!" The whole time, and scolding the dog but we both ignored her. She said she wants to discipline him but she's afraid he'll bite her. She said the way he went after that bag, he would do to my legs. I did not back away. I respected his evil little teeth and his fierce determination and I wanted to kick his little apple head into the next county but I did not. I think maybe a muzzle, and then she could grab him and sit him down. Without a muzzle, he'd attack her face, I'm sure. He makes me livid. How dare he. He's ok with other dogs. I'm a horse and cat person. My daughter loves the dog, he has been her friend in tough times. But I'm over it! I'm thinking I'll get pepper spray? I'm a horse trainer. I do not think my daughter has it in her to discipline the dog or I'd go to muzzle and gentle leader for her to use.
I have neighbors that need to see this. It baffles me that people think they don't have to be in control of their dogs. We recently rescued a male, unneutered GSD. When I mentioned that he was going to be trained, I got numerous surprised responses. That is so sad to me.
I guess I am just naïve. I don't know why I would expect people to think they should train their dogs. These are the same people that have aggressive, poorly behaved small dogs. Their kids are the same way. There is a shocker for you!
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Why is it foreign to so many in society that you have to be in charge of the situation if you are a parent and/or a pet owner? That is part of the responsibility!!
It’s called manners. And sooo many dogs have none. A person (or a dog) will continue a certain action until it does not get them the desired response. No parent wants to be the bad guy, but if you don’t correct a child’s poor behavior, when they are young, chances are they are not going to grow up to be a model citizen. Same with dogs. Expect them to act appropriately and correct their behavior, immediately, when they don’t. Slight discomfort, mentally, NO physical pain, in the beginning will head off HUGE frustrations later on. He, like Cesar Millan, is on to something. 😊
Very good videos that explain that the training strategy changes with the dogs age. Makes perfect sense when using the human baby analogy.
My pup developed some aggression during his fear period and I tried to be alpha in a Cesar Milan fashion and it made him worse (I love Cesar btw). I feel like many factors played into it not working at the time, but looking back I think I needed a more well rounded approach. I am much more knowledgeable now on how to praise when good and correct when bad so we're slowly reworking his view on dogs finally.
It's gone this far with my young adult pitt n/m rescue. He has shiwn strong prey drive. He's gotten into fights with our very submissive, older dog, who never starts sh't. Now we are fostering a pretty balances GHD mix. They started off so well. it was wonderful, But recently he has gone after his bestie, too - not over toys, or food, or us - just because, it seems. I worry that he is coming into his own, and his own is a very gamish individual who's decided he really likes fighting. We have done everything we know and have tried to learn more to fix this. He gets plenty of exercise, we've bannished him from the bed, we've done routine pack walks, and adopted an orderly schedule and layout for our house and yard...but he still attacks sometimes with no warning. Its traumatic. I think the other two might develop PTSD because of him. We've been very lucky that no one, dog or human, has been gravely injured. We don't know what is left to do. I'm considering putting him down. I don't want him to languish in a shelter, or get adopted and bring pain or death to another household. He was very sweet, but he changed. Anyone have thoughts? I honestly don't know what we could have done better. I am thinking that maybe it just is what it is sometimes and you have to keep everyone safe.
What did you do?
@@louisewholey6319 Talked to his vet and are trying an off-label medication that is for humans but they sometimes use for dogs. It's called Trazidone. Seems to have taken the edge off his aggression and he seems more even tempered w/o changing his personality. We are still very careful and always supervise, but he's doing much better and we're so relieved.
You are the first american dog trainer that I truly respect because your ways are effective and works - not like those "youtube" stars like f i "canineupstate academy" - who's response to any issue is e-collar and stackel (prong collar in english?)
I don't even have a dog but a knowledgeable expert sharing information concisely and clearly is something I am drawn to. I am super afraid of dogs due to encounters with aggressive dogs (I witnessed a dog severely injure another dog probably killed it and once chased by a dog who jumped the fence when I was walking home from school when I was about 10. His expertise gives me hope that dog owners will become better and save the animals and humans their aggressive dogs attack from a lifetime of trauma and fear.
Wow I needed to see this 😢
You have saved so many dogs with your methods thank you so much if you ever need a free bee removal. You need only ask. I'd also like to attend your church when you are there ❤
You should have 1 million subscribers right now . really thanks for the real informations , your nipple , jumping video fixed my problem ( trying to fix it like 2 weeks) thanks man
Best comment/complement ever. Thanks
Nipple jumping? :)
Well said
People pretend that this is not a very big problem and real issue.
Thank you from the heart for what you do, Mr. Beckman! My sister and I trust no one other than you and your techniques.
Can you please advise on what to do when a dog is aggressive with its owner when things don’t go his way? For example, our dog attacks and bites when we try to pull something he ate from the ground, or when we try to move him off the bed, he bites our hands.
What should we do with this kind of behavior?
Thank you!
I have watched this video and others like it to help with my dog’s aggression towards certain dogs, mostly smaller and towards my cat. I feel like I’m being the alpha dog, I try to be proactive, assertive, doesn’t sleep with me. Still not working. I’ve also had him with other more assertive dogs and he doesn’t get out of controls. Those dogs do the corrections and I like that. I wish I had a boatload of money for professional in person training.
Just watch more of his videos. He is one of the best, and he is correct. Our dogs RELY on us to be the adults because they are not.
Let me tell you what it all boils down to, and I am not a trainer. These are the words of a friend of mine whose dogs ALWAYS behaved. This is what they need , summed up in just two words. GOOD MANNERS. Make sure they always behave with good manners.They are DOGS not Fur Babies. Train them to behave with respect and GOOD MANNERS. Dogs, not fur babies.Treat them as such.
My male dog is entering a killing mode towards me when facing stressful situations. Yesterday my other dog had an accident and there was blood everywhere. I've moved him in the other room and when I entered he approached me and didn't stopped pressuring me towards the wall. I tried to distract him, as the situation was very scary. Almost nothing worked. It happened before in different situations and I'm concerned. I kove him and I wouldn't let him go, but that's not ok. He's almost 9yo. He bit me once on my face, because I have touched him while sleeping. It was my mistake and I know it, but in other cases he's unpredictable. My female dog is pure gold. She's nothing like him.
I wish to help him...
So my 9-month-old dog is finally loose leash walking and following all of the basic commands reliably, she has a job and she does a lot of different exercises. We have worked a lot on impulse control and focus on me. She does everything I ask her, including not running off to eat a squirrel or cat, however, that doesn't mean she doesn't want to, I see her interest and immediately ask her to 'leave it' and 'walk on'.
As a responsible owner of a crazy puppy, I have to focus all of the time as it's her natural prey drive instinct that fills her brain. My dog is a Malinois and with these dogs especially you have to be the boss because they would otherwise cause absolute mayhem.
I have a 11 month old mixed breed about 18 kilos and the problem is sometimes when he takes something that he shouldn't and I am taking it away something flips in his mind and he tries to bite like he wanted to kill, it's dangerous and I have marks to prove it. it is my first dog and I made the huge mistake of allowing him to sleep with me. I brought him when he was really tiny (about 5 weeks) and he started crying and all on the first night so I took him on my couch. I had a crate prepared for him but sure enough he didn't want to sleep in it, when closed inside started immediatelly biting/eating the bedding.
This dog displays at times extreme resource guarding, pretty much doesn't react to raised voice or phisical corrections unless probably painful ones which I never applied. He cannot be left alone because he demolishes the apartment and in the first place he won't let you go out, he'll jump and try to bite. He tries to hump my or anybodys arm or leg, the whole bit, all the nightmarish stuff. If a dog can be mentally ill here's one.
WHAT TO DO???
My beautiful 2yo female just got attacked by a 1yo male rescue we were trialing, who has never been told no, has no boundaries. He flipped like a switch. No warning signs. Bowled her over and went for her neck over and over. I feel sick to my stomach. I want to take him back to the shelter, but my partner doesn't. I dont want him around my dog, nor my cats. I feel terrible, I'm having anxiety attacks about it.
Totally agree with dog sleeping on floor. It shows them you are the leader in the pack. Pack leaders sleep higher up. Same with food. Especially in beginning, dog gets feed after the family. Later on if you want to feed at same time that's okay, but never before. Mine will not eat unless she sees me eating.
Sleeping in a bed with mommy/daddy isn't the source of aggression (just to clarify), however, it probably may in some cases aggravate the resource guarding type of aggression. In most cases it's just a privilege of a well-behaved dog, and not an agressive dog or other misbehaved dog. Your dog needs to earn such privileges. Of course, it won't be easy to associate, if you were to forbid jumping into bed 12 hrs after misbehavior no dog would understand, but believe me, if you would associate it with immediate response followed by prolonged general "out of favour" the dog may just get it.
We took a rescue dog one year ago, it has been very reactive to other dogs, especially males. He would always just assume a provocaive posture, and maybe growl a bit, and wait for the other dog to react aggressively to enter a "justified" fight. It took me almost a year of consequence to teach him that there's no messing around daddy. It also translates to mommy but not 100%. Nevertheless, we just finished a training camp where the dog was praised for being the most well-bahaved in the camp, and the trainer assured that everything residual was within normal. I truly believe Beckman is right, just know that it rather won't be a quick and easy fix. Aggression cannot be ignored - it's self-rewarding. Try to never hit your dog - it's not a solution and causes secondary problems, however, it doesn't mean you shouldn't occasionally use superior force - primitive as it may sound, dogs really respond well to being wrestled around, at least in my experience. Good luck to you all!
The algo brought me to this channel when I was watching Caesar Milan 😃
Yes yes yes.... i would add, if i may, that being the boss PLUS being the center of their attention in general through a good relationship and engagement. Some dog owners think being the boss is getting some obedient behaviors. No. Its the dog actually knowing you're in charge and trusting you to be in charge and wanting to please you as the boss.
100%... thank you for the truth against the wishy washy nonsense
OMG , just happened this morning , I called the little a*hole and he’s like “Nah, I gotta pee on this bush” 😡
I agree with you a thousand percent I train my dogs the same way
I tell alot of dog owners.....if you raise your kids, let them do whatever they want to do, exactly like you raise your dogs, every kid would be a hot mess. I get so tired of owners treating their dogs like babies. 🤦♀️
Thank you!!! Say it again for the people in the back 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
My dog has developed an increase in aggression with intact males only. I can't take him to off leash parks or near any intact male. Nothing that comes out of me phases him anymore. We are going back to basics and having him work for his food.
Thanks Joel!
Mr. Beckman when you have the leash , how do you protect your self when or if the dog turns and tries to bite you? Is there a technique to hold the leash?
The vast majority for my situation I agree with except the sleeping in the same bed.
My dog is a service dog whom is trained to detect low blood sugar and night terrors so sleeping in the bed is a must.
Can this be left out? Since the pandemic she has become more reactive to other dogs while out and about and we are back to square one.
Can you do a video about making your dog (perhaps a puppy specifically) getting along with your cat. I hear conflicting stuff. For example, I heard you should let them handle it out and not interfere, I've heard you should give them treats and award when the dog isn't being too much. I would love to hear your input.
Words of wisdom!👍🏼
At what age in a puppies life does it change from out-of-control puppy to agressive behvior?
My french bulldog started displaying dominance around 5-7 months. Now he gets into fights by mean mugg staring down other dogs and waiting for them to attack. He never attacks anyone he just reacts to growls or aggresive behavior from other dogs. He plays nice and behaves nice until some dog tries to dominate him or growls at him. I am working the leash method but I can't trust my dog off leash.
i'm ready to send my dog back, she's a gem, but something about me triggers her, it's demanding tantrum like behavior...and since i've grabbed her collar to say no, she comes back at me
Love your videos!
How to stop aggression?
I think you're the best and I listen to everything you say except my dog sleeps in my bed and that's final. I haven't figured out the reason u say for them not to yet and I'm sure it's a good one but that's one thing I'm stubborn about.
Thanks for the video!
Anyone give me advice ? My dog has always been great with other dogs and if felt fearful he would run away but then few months back he started to be more reactive he felt intimidated and even a few times been dominating . If feels fearful his hackles go up so now keep him on leash but this has just happened over a few months
Thank you 🙏🏽
Great video!
Hey Joel, what about my dog growling at and biting me when i give him rough corrections? Holding his collar I growled at and shook him and he bit me in the face... I don't know what to do. We have made great progress with leash stuff, but we still have a way to go.
I feel like I get turned into the bad guy because the dog knows what he is doing wrong but he hides behind my brother because he doesn't give the corrections and instead defends the dog.
I'm not saying this to be negative but you truly need to find someone close to help you with issues like this. You'd have to give video of the incident, along with other information and history. That's really hard to navigate online sometimes. It's very easy for this type of situation to get worse if you use the wrong method or not following through with the right one. Someone there with you that knows what they're doing can be much more helpful to be in the moment to address the behavior. Hope this helps
I use an e-collar and sleep with my dog. We have a great respectful relationship. I would argue the knee in the chest and pulling on their neck causes more harm than an e-collar. Have you ever seen those shocking orbs at walmart or the mall? The e-collar has no more "shock" value than that or than pulling on their neck. You could pull too hard and cause way more harm than an e-collar ever could. People beat their dogs. It's sad. People also shock their pets too much. I'd say the animal abuse rate is higher for dog owners without e-collars than with e-collars.
You can use every tool in the world if you know How and when to use it. problem with ecollar is, that it can ne very frustrating for the dog if you use it wrong.
If you know when to correct your dog you normaly dont need these tools anyways and if you have no clue what your doing an ecollar can do more harm then good
@@dennisdonig8959 I see what you're saying. But my main point is that there are bad dog owners and trainers. They either don't know how or are just unwilling to put in the effort. Imo those dogs will suffer regardless 🤷♂️
Why limit tools for people who use it well? My dog benefits from it; he enjoys being off leash. I wouldn't feel comfortable taking him places that I do without it
I use an e-collar to enforce recalls on my hound mix, and I don't even need the beep, let alone the shock, most of the time. But I did a s**tload of due diligence before using it because you can really mess up your dog doing it wrong.
@@iris7484 I didn't get the e-coller until I had an unbreakable bond with him. I waited until he was a little over a year and I got him when he was 8 weeks old.
I always valued treating him correctly over trying to train him correctly, persay. But I needed him to submit to me before his overdrive kicked in while on leash and around distractions. Nothing else worked. I know its probably because I'm not the best trainer but I'm doing my best. This tremendously helped with that as well as recal. Highly recommend.
Most people who abusive animals won't drop the money on an e-collar. Thats my main point. Most animal abusers abuse their animals physically and not with an e-caller.
Some real advice!
My sisters dog has attacked my very sweet dog 4 times now and she won’t even get a muzzle. She has made us be the ones locked up. My dog has never done anything to warrant the attacks. Just standing there. This last time he had his back to her dog and he was circling him and she was clueless! I was trying to get her dog away but she just stood there!!!!! Then of course her other dog chimed in and attacked from the other side. Mine was badly injured but we are the ones suffering. Her dog has the run of the house and sleeps with her and does whatever he wants. I’d call animal control but then I’d have no place to live. She is definitely not the boss! She was laughing and cutting up right after and the rest of the evening with her dog all in the house and we were banned to a tiny bedroom. My dog feels he’s the one in trouble when he did nothing. What do I do?
With the sleeping thing, should they not be allowed on the bed and/or couch in general or is it just that they can't sleep with you? Also, is it okay for them to be sleeping on the ground next to the bed or is it best to have them in the kennel?
So my dog has aggressive behaviors (lunging, barking, intentions to bite) whenever we are in a familiar environment. He totally blocks me out and it's embarrassing. In unfamiliar environments he may occasionally growl if someone comes too close, but that's it. What can I do to help?
I need to listen to this everyday and maybe even some when I’m sleeping 😂 I love my dogs but my Candiac Eskimos are pushing the boundary everyday 😅
QUESTION : So…. if you have to properly correct your dog in public, how do you deal with the Karen’s that think you are “being mean” or “abusive” to your dog? I am afraid to correct my dog in public because of being falsely accused of dog abuse.
Stop giving a crap about what others think. Your life will improve. My 17 month St Pyrenees was attacked by another dog @ 7 months. Now she goes nuts on other dogs. she is over 160 lbs. I have no choice but to lift her off the ground by the choker and time out. She has literally pulled me through the air and landed on my face when she launches. I have to be tough to take back control. At 60 being thrown through the air like a cartoon character is dangerous, though so far I have not broken any bones and have never let go of the leash. Tough love. I could care less what the NPCs think.
Just good stuff!!
I feel like I'm training my puppy but these same rules apply to my 3 year old who is a stubborn as the puppy. Seriously. Here we go. Those days are over. Im the boss!
My dog doesn't sleep in my bed, doesn't jump on me, doesn't rush out of the door when we go on walks, my dog walks on a lose leash 90% of the time (working on it), we do have dog friends but still: she freaks out when seeing other dogs. :/ it got better but ... she is on walks/outside for about 2 hours a day (3 walks a day), weekends even more, she is the perfect dog in the house and with people and with dogs she knows, but !! we walk past dogs and she can't be trusted. What am I doing wrong?
This is exactly what’s happening with me too!😞
I have a recently adopted 4 yr old Shiba that I’m struggling with this on. Goes after our rat terrier (who is super timid and tries to stay out her way).
Joel I agree
Hey! Can you please show examples. I just got a 5 month old Alaskan malamute from a family that was going to put hom in a shelter. Had dogs my whole life but this one has a different Stubborness.
Do you ever muzzle both dogs for introduction if both are aggressive?
Thsnk god for RUclips! 🤙🏻
Is there any wiggle room on the no sleeping in bed with the lost part? I love chilling with my dog in bed, and he always gets off the bed on the first command.
What happens if they are attacking us? When I leash walk after 5 mins my dog starts biting me and pulling on my pants.
Who allows their puppy to sleep with them?
Hi, we have 1.5 Bullmastiff/Rottweiler mix rescue. Have had him for about a month now. He’s starting to show aggression towards my wife ie: subtle growling, but none towards me. She participates in all training and feeding him too. He’ll growl then come back to want to be petted by her. What’s the best way to break this?
Thanks.
You definitely need to correct him when he growls at your wife. Correct him! And if you ate mot around she cannot accept that either
Im so sad i have a trainer but i have an aggressive reactive GSD and they dont allow socialing. Its keep ur dog under management 24 7 basically yet i have to work and take him w me. Some times its hard 2 be 100 on him. Im not sure what else 2 do. There has 2 be a way maybe to snap the aggression out of him?
Hey! Do adolescent dogs ever show aggression or fear aggression. What do you do if your dog nips or bites your child?