It's not often you see a trainer post a video as real life as this, where they openly admit the dog is tough or isn't responding well to their approach. Kudos, Joel.

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 kzfaq.infoUgkxKkYeOoCV_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!

“Ok is a release to progress forward WITH me, not to go do whatever you want.” omg, how this clarifies things!

Ive been doing this with my hound, it definitely helps but my neighbors think I’ve lost my mind lol

This is my dog, not literally, but damn near. GSD, in front always, high energy, all of it. Joel, thank you for the videos, this one in particular.

This is my German Shepherd exactly! After all the training I have done with him, he took off after a cat , I fell and broke my collarbone now when I heal I will probably have to start from scratch! He is about 70lbs and I’m about 100lbs. So we will see in about 6 to 3 months! I have faith!

"In front Dog". I thought my dog was the only one as this is the first I have ever seen in video's like this. I cannot wait to see this dogs progression, as it is my dog

I did the “don’t go forward as long as the dog is pulling” strategy. She really fought me last evening but I persevered. Today we walked the park like we’d been doing it for years, smooth!

This is my favorite video. I have a rescue beagle that I’m working with. At 75 yrs. old I need my dog to walk gently beside me, not pulling me over. Thank you, this will really help !

I just tried this method for the first time today. Wow. Instead of Henry dragging me to the dog park, we walked - leash loose. We spent half an hour going 50 yards, but what a difference. Amazing.

Thank you for finally showing a dog like mine - super strong, got to be out front, always being stimulated by things she sees and smells and not focusing on me. But I have been using your “pop” method on her and I can at least walk with a loose leash now much of the time. But if she sees or hears any other animal forget it lol. I am not interested in going without a leash - not worth the risk to me but I am so glad I can now take her on a normal walk.

It's as if he thinks just not pulling is good enough. What if you give praise a few times when he's stays "with you" so he knows more specifically "that" is what you're after. Our dog is such an out front dog, we've given up and as long as she's not pulling, we're ok. Know that's terrible, but we Have to walk to get the energy out, it's just reality at the moment. Thanks for showing it it doesn't always work right off. Please continue posting how he progresses for you.

I LOVE that u are honest about how tough it is!!!! No worries about the "long" video!!! It was hugely helpful!!! 🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾🎉

These videos have finally taught me how loose leash walking is actually accomplished. The timing and nature of the corrections was always a mystery to me. Here it is all for everyone to see, the good the bad and the ugly. Real life example! Thank you so much. I have worked in person with several professional trainers who did not do this and my dog and I were left frustrated and confused.

OMG - I am in shock. I am dog sitting for a week and was going nuts because the dog always was pulling ahead. I found this video last night and tried your technique this morning. Within a few minutes she was walking perfectly at my side on a loose leash. Wouldn’t have believed it had I not experienced it myself!! Thank-you so much!!

Please show more of this I’m interested to see the progress and how it turns out

This video was everything! I have one dog (out of 4) that I struggle with. I am consistent as hell. She will get on my page at some point. And the next walk it starts all over again. She makes me want to pull my hair out. I want to be able to take her out in public but refuse to do so until she can stop reacting so much on leash. I knew she was a behavior case when I adopted her. I did NOT know how much I still had to learn about dogs. We've always owned between 4-5 rescues at a time. Never had any issues. Until this little gal showed up. She is my cross to bear. But truthfully it will help me so much more with future dogs. I've learned so so much. Between your videos and a behaviorist we flew in from the other side of the state, we are FINALLY seeing progress.

nice to see we are not the only one struggling in progress

This is exactly what my dog does. She's an in "front dog" too. She thinks she needs to lead me. It is so frustrating for me because if she's in front of me, she will get in my way and prevent me from walking. It's nice to actually see another dog like mine. Joel, thank you for giving us content like this. Love your videos!

Your breakdown with a dog like this is brilliant. You couldn't explain it any better from start to finish!❤️

Nice to see a (working line) GSD without the excessive sloping topline and the corrupted rear carriage that goes with it.

So helpful to see professionals work with the stubborn dogs!

Dane is freakin adorable though. 😂. I love him. He’s beautiful J- “enough w the treats! I’m over the treats for him!” “ okay, hears another treat! Dane….Good..Boyyyy”. 😂

The BEST dog trainer on KZfaq! Amazing, clear explanation and demonstration! Thank you, Joel

Hi Joel, loved the video, because you showed actual difficulty getting some dogs to tune into the owner on a consistent basis. I have a lab that does the same types of behaviors more often than not. As we walk daily we continue to practice “loose leash” walking/reactivity. As you continue working with this dog, hope you will give us video updates on his progress. Keep up the good work.

this is my dog, a border collie that is obsessed with herding me whenever he is of leash, he circles around me while at the dog park, and on walks he is constantly "watching out" and pulls. I've tried the method and it has worked to a certain degree. he does walk next to me, but still ears up, doesn't check on me often, will always be looking for "treats" . If we pass another dog 90% the time we are fine, but if the other dog is too barky and unruly I just can't control him. I do everything by the book,quick ull correction, turn away, walk back, stop. He is SO stubborn every time I walk my dog I'm left feeling like Joel at the end of this video. Exhausted, frustrated and a little bit angry lol

Thats a nicely structured GS.... long, straight back, no saggy hips... great looking dog.

Dane reminds me of my shepherd ahaha she is so much happier and calmer the more I tell her to do things 😂

Beckman you are the best! My 8 month rescue abused lab was at first overwhelming as well as overpowering. Big! I'm 65 and thought at first that I took on too much! I have scars too from life. I watched every trainer on utube no one got near what I was going through with Holly ! Then I found Beckman. God bless you man!!!! Really!!!!! ❤️

Thanks Joel for this great video. Yes we are struggling. Encourages me, that you sometimes are too. Who else shows videos like this? No-one does. Remembers me to my dog Bilbo, Australian Shepard, a front dog also. His own head and thoughts about where to go. Needs a lot of consequence ant patience. But he is a hundred times better than 4 weeks ago, when I started your method. Thanks a lot Joel

Your best attribute is that you persist and stay consistent and the dog gets it eventually. Many people don't put in the required time. You show us newbies that a dog needs time for a good obedience foundation. Well done.

This is my boy, 13 months gsd, i have been following your moves and hey we are walking better still not there but defiantly better.

I would love to see more progress, this is very similar to how my dog is.

This is exactly how it is walking my pit, always wants to be in front and really strong. After your last video I was able to get him off the gentle leader and making small progress everyday thanks to all your videos. I did have one question from your previous video on only holding the leash in one hand.

With your method my GSD almost never pulls anymore on the leash and also when he is off-leash he is checking with me every few seconds if its okay to go in a certain way when he is on his free command which is brilliant in my opinion so thank you for that. He is 13 months old and I started to introduce the proactive stops at 7 month old age and after one or two corrections he walked with me without pulling for more than a half of the walk ( that was his first time). I know 7 months is quite early but within few months he got to this stage.

I watched all the way through and didn't get bored. It's fascinating to watch the real-time progression of Dane's training even if he doesn't improve as quickly as other dogs.

My lab is EXACTLY like this. Thanks so much for showing this. Hope to see more on the progress of this dog!!

When did you come get my gsd to train! This is my dog %100! Big,strong, and yes....OUT FRONT NO MATTER WHAT! I keep doing all that you showed, he is better, but always out front, first video I've seen exactly what I'm going threw. Thanks for taking on what I call a dog of this caliber, it gives me inspiration and the will to keep at it!

I have a German shepherd female 18 months that is just as stubborn but I got a lot of tips from this. I’ll keep working with her

This is exactly how my GS is in every way. So glad to see even you struggling with it.

At last you've got my dog's twin brother. He is brilliant in everything! Except the WALK. He comes back by himself when called back. Without a leash. But he is ALWAYS in front. Mine is a GSD too, one year old. I'm waiting impatiently for the next video.

Loved this video! This is how i think most of us feel with our dogs, however if you have any footage of this dog reacting to other dogs in the future that would be very, very helpful!

Needed this. My 1 year old gsd is doing the same. Had gotten him at 1 from the previous owner who couldnt givebhim proper care. Appreciate seeing the method

Thank you! That's the way I feel sometimes! She's only 9 months old but after watching a few of your videos, I am really going to work on loose leash walking and walking out the door without pulling me.

Appreciate this real life training. My training with my working cocker spaniel is exactly like this. The struggle is real to stay calm when you know they know what you want!

This is exactly what my Shepherd does. So looking forward to putting your techniques into practice. Thank you

This is my Shepherd to a T. My pup is sweet and well behaved but he constantly wants to be in front, it’s been a constant struggle. I can’t wait to try this.

I appreciate you explaining every single thing you do as you do it. It was so helpful!

Can see me watching this over and over. Glad to know there’s ‘in front dogs’, I was starting to think I had a broken one! Thanks for the Videos love your technique.

I am sooo glad to be able to see this...so helpful n straight! Me n my shewolf will so benefit from your work! An howl from Italy!

I see it takes lots of consistency and I appreciate you being so honest. Thank you!!

Your videos are the best I've ever run into. Your knowledge is outstanding

I have an 85 lb stubborn pitty and this video hits home. So strong when he puts his head down and every few seconds and speeds back up to get in front of me after the correction. It was nice to see the stubborness of this dog alongside your persistance. My dog is always so amped up for walks and I feel like he is so used to his route he looks at me like when are we gonna stop messing around and go where we are supposed to go. After watching this I think I may try just abandoning a normal walk and working on this the whole time.

I like that you use regular collars - and are patiently persistent.

Your best video that I've seen. I prefer watching you struggle because therein lies the tiny tricks of the trade.

I have to say the way you teach is Phenomenal. You’ve been of great help!!

Definitely want to see the progression videos. This is a mirror image of my border collie on the leash, just less size.

Thank you so much for this video. I was starting to think that I was the only one with a dog like that. I think you are so right about training with cues. I did that with my dogo argentino because she is so strong and noticed that she isn't paying attention to me anymore but is waiting for a cue. She acts just like the GSP in the video. I can't wait to see a follow up on this video, because, like you said, it is a struggle to work so hard al the time and still finding your dog leaving you. It makes me to almost wanna give up sometimes. Good luck and thanks again for this video.

Thanks for sharing this! And thanks in advance for sharing Dane's progress. Very informative training. You rock!

Thank you so much for the videos Joel!

I hope you do make a follow up video on this dog. This is how my girl walks on leash always has to be in front. We are working on this but after awhile I start to feel bad to keep giving her corrections. Love your videos!

Please, please show the progression! This is every daily walk with my 10 month old Blue Heeler. Tries to be in front and acts the same way with corrections. Learned a lot from you and it is slowly getting better. Love the leash drop method and I'm working that too. Thank you.

Great video. Training in action is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for clarifying the "OK" command. I have seen it before and did not understand the reasoning/process. Now it totally makes sense.

Great video! Looking forward to your insights to the new AVSAB statement.

This is me on the streets training my clients dogs, walking around in circles and turning back all the time. People must think i'm crazy, but i couldn't care less kkkkkk

I'm in your channel today first day and I'm already a fan of your teaching. Thanks!

Just started using your tips with our new one year old Doberman. Your methods are what works with him, really love the content! Thank you for taking the time to create and share it with us.

This is our heeler! Always an in front dog. He's improved with Joel's method tremendously. He still likes to walk in front but keeps his loose leash & check ins within target. But... For those that have/had this question, bc he's an in front dog - we started with the "safe" option of the harness bc positive reinforcement ppl shoved it down our throats when adopting & at the pet store.. however we learned *after two years* it was making him *more* reactive. The act of him having something pulling him around his body was the trigger. The minute we had it off & on a regular collar was like night & day. He was finally able to go to dog parks wo causing a kerfuffle. So, it may be the tool your being recommended to use being the issue. Just a thought..

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Wonderful video! My dog is just like him! Can't wait to see this dog's progression. Like your honesty in your video by saying he was not 100% there with you after all those minutes. Excellent breakdown of the method. You are so, so good Joel! Thanks for these wonderful videos!!!

Thank you! I cannot even express how much you have helped me in walks, training. Everything! Amazing! Thank you so much! Your education is amazing. I use and watch your videos every day!!!!🎉🎉

It is difficult. My 110 pound “in front” nervous dog looks similar, but when he sees another dog, I hope I can find a tree to wrap him on so I don’t get dragged! A gentle leader has helped this, as a prong was just another pulling device!

Most people I have worked with have bad dog walking habits that they just can't shake. They have "muscle memory" that makes them seek that pull on the leash they have been experiencing for so long. People are much harder to train than dogs!

Joel! Thank you! I NEEDED this video. I have a 50 lb Potcake, she is a front walker. Gentle Leader does help. She actually shuts down after a don’t leave me session, it’s like she just doesn’t get it. Like a kid, if I’m just going to get in trouble I’m just going to push until you give up. Some days better than others. I have been working on letting my tension on leash not be part of the problem. She gets frustrated and jumps straight up in air. She’s Covid puppy and now heart worm treatment. Calm walks feels life or death. I appreciate you so much with REAL dogs!

Omg!!!! This is my MAL 💯, I have this same exact problem, STOP /turn/ change direction over and over and over still leading, at wits end !!!!

Mine is also an "in front dog" and reacts to birds in the sky too. Leash corrections don't seem to mean anything, he just gets to the end of the leash abruptly then stops and waits. Look forward to seeing the progression with this dog!

Thank you for this. Not all dogs respond to corrections and direction changes within 10 minutes. Ive been doing this with a young working dog for months! He is not lunging and he is not very excitable, but he is like this dog, wandering off ahead every chance he gets. Corrections seem to be just a momentary inconvenience, and he will hit the end of the leash over and over and over, coming back when corrected, and sauntering forward quickly afterwards. Never had such a frustrating animal despiye his sweet nature. Please let us know how dane progresses or if you have found another technique for dogs that just dont learn from this method!

You’re videos have literally been saving me from feeling crazy. I have a dog that was a Covid puppy and he’s a lot like Dane in. Thank you for producing this information, so so helpful.

i don't own a dog anymore for like 4 years now and i still watch dog videos

Please show the progression.

This is just like my 20 month old Dutch Herder. She has a gentle leader and I always look like a crazy person when I leave the house. Walking back and for or in a zigzag till we leave my road. Actually once I’ve done that a few times she settles down. Still needs a few corrections on a walk but not too bad. I have a 4year old GSD cross as well and it’s really hard work walking them together. I try to walk them separately about 2 or 3 times a week. Also the older dog is reactive to other dogs. So that adds another level of complication. If you have any advice I’m all ears.

Thank you for a very truthful video and not cutting out challenged behavior. Thanks for great explanations and encouraging us too.

Dane’s paws are gigantic. I have a GSD who is out front and likes to do exactly what he does. Your method has worked wonders! I know I’m not as effective as you, but your methods are gold. You are worth every penny you charge, because I’m exhausted with one dog doing this. Thank you for what you do!!

My best friends Husky is like this, I can say he is a dick but also she gives waaaay too many commands and he gets overloaded. He's really smart and he k own what they mean, but she gives him too much at once and he gets over stimulated

This GSD is exactly the same as mine. Thank you so much for this video. You have regenerated me. I'll keep going . Thank you so much.

Your method help me a lot with my hyperactive ALD. Thank you so much

That was amazing , never give up method, you sure get the exercise

So helpful to see how you persist with the loose leash walking training. Thank you.

Excellent video. Can’t wait to see Dane’s progression!

My 1 year old German Shepherd is high energy. He uses his snout like a seal to demand attention! He gets excited easily, in a happy but tiring way. Thanks for your instructions on how to curb this behavior.

I love how forgiving your philosophy is in allowing for personality to direct the methods you use. I did day care in my Community for 15+ years & over the years my late husband & I had 8 Shepherds from varied Countries but the GSD's are my favorite. I was watching 8 kids (3 families) 3 were over the age of 5 but under 13, the youngest 18 months. We live next to a creek that attracts human visitors as well as the usual wildlife. The German Shepherds just paid attention to what I was doing and trained themselves. I stayed in front scanning for snakes or nettles and clearing broken glass. Soon, I just had to pick up glass. Once we settled down to picnic & play, the brother & sister each posted on either side of the farthest kid, "Don't kill anybody." They'd smile tongues hanging.... "Go Play" And they were GONE! They were the only commands I gave ☺️ She always came right back but we hardly saw him. Too my point 🙄🤣 My home is in a canyon with a year round creek and we are also a dog dumping ground for our 20 mins away urban neighbors. Yesterday marked 6 months that I was adopted by an abandoned maybe 14-16 mnth old Dutch Shepard/Belgian Malinois that No one ever tried to train or socialize 😑Then they dumped her when she became what they created 🤬 Anyway, We are making steady progress but I have had to start with puppy training on a Middle School student, "stubborn" doesn't even begin to describe. 'The No Treats when Excited' made so much sense I was kinda pissed that it hadn't already occurred to me (I wouldn't have given candy to an overstimulated child😒) Please, I am open to constructive feedback from other followers on getting her to stay... I can't take 2 steps away unless someone restrains her and the second they even Think of loosening their hold Kona ( 😘 ) tenses ready to get To Me (She will come thankfully 🙏 And In the foothills where we walk every day off leash, THAT was an important one) Stay, however... has been impossible even with help from, Reacher, my 8 yr old GSD. He taught her to sit but stay is a hard one for him too. I look forward to reading every Kind & Constructive tip or suggestion.... Please 🙏 I know ALL the reasons why I shouldn't have Dutch/Mal ... I've got one & she's got me.... So Just training, feeding, distraction tips, please 🥴 No Warnings. Thank you

Thanks Joel! This vedio has helped me get some confidence back! My ridgeback is the exact same as this dog . She goes great for some of the walk . Then she just does what she want and I spend 20 min correcting like you are . Just gotta keep working at it !

Really appreciate this particular video Joel .... now realise that my girl is an 'in front girl' is hard work and definitely needs consistency on my part! Thanks for all the work you do for us!

Amazing session as always

This is so helpful for me to see you with a dog similar to mine, a Doberman puppy (5 months) who walks almost JUST like this. But it makes me feel less incompetent so THANK YOU for being so authentic. Next I’ll watch the gentle leader video. 😊

Love this! If my husband one day caves in and we get a German shepherd ill do this for sure. Great work!

Perfect demonstration of reactive dog leash handling. Best i've seen so far.

Putting in work! just found your vids and i'm going through all of them. just rescued a dog and working with her. Thanks for the content!

Your videos are great. We've recently adopted a two-year-old dog and he has a lot to learn. But what I loved the most is hearing from you that you don't need a chocker chain to train them! Cheers for that!