Watch a leash reactivity session//no treats or shocks!

For anyone reading this: I know that dog training can be difficult sometimes, but you're doing great. Keep up the good work, and your dog (and your own sanity) will thank you for it! ❤️💕

Update on Ace - I have gotten him involved in playing some of the games youtube.com/post/Ugkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64Pq… and I can see a difference in his confidence already! My other dog played along and he became intrigued - now its a daily part of our routine - about 3 times a day we do the shell game and the muffin tin game. I am so grateful for coming upon your training techniques!

I did this last night for 10 minutes. My dog is very much not interested in walking WITH me. We walked around the yard with absolutely no practice, the very first correction she turned and looked right at me, and walked up to me. We went on a walk today and it was much more difficult, but I'd say 75% of the time she was walking WITH me. It was absolutely amazing. A friend of mine told me that meal time is the best time for training. My dog isn't very food motivated normally, but when she hasn't had breakfast/dinner? She's all about food and learning.

I appreciate learning how to train the dogs without treats; and I appreciated the side tip of not letting your dog rush out of the door in front of you. I learned that from a trainer many years ago, and have never had a leash-reactive dog since; but I didn't know the connection between the two before. You are great!! Thank you!!

I love this guy and I love this channel. I only got so far with leash reactivity using his methods though. My dog has intense leash reactivity when she sees other dogs. This method helped me to train her not to pull on the lead, but I've learned to mark the reactive behaviour and treat her when she stops it. I know he's all about not treating them constantly, but now when she sees another dog she registers it then sits and stares at me, waiting for her treat. Game changer. Just throwing that out there. I went through a lot of strife with this dog, toyed with returning her to the shelter, if I have to shove a treat into her face a couple times each day when we walk then worth it.

Thank you, this helps me a lot with my bf's untrained dog. He thinks it's just her character to be out of control, but I refuse to accept that and now finally give this beautiful dog the training she needs.

I thought I'd tried everything, but doing your way of loose leash walking is way more useful for a reactive dog than I had known. I will do this this morning. Thanks for the hope.

Man I'm sure you've already been working with this dog a little joel but i was really hoping she was bad like my dog (he lunges, barks, growls) i can only have him meet other dogs on a muzzle and not very often. He's better, he used to see dogs a mile away and go crazy now if they are right next to each other he usually waits for the other dog to react first 🤷 it's a long road. Been at it for a year ever since i started watching your videos. I got him to sit and lay down for a dog that always comes running up to the fence (which he doesn't like) which was huge for him, as soon as he stopped reacting the dog went back inside. I was so happy 🤗

As soon as I see another dog while I'm walking with my dog my heart begins to beat loudly and I start pulling my dog back ..... this was the worst thing I did and now I know...

Joel you go "hard" for every dog that comes to you ! And I respect you for that ! It shows your love and compassion! Keep it up subscriber for life

Well this dog seems quiet calm. Mine will bark and lunge right off then there is no correcting working. How do u handle that?

I very much appreciate and enjoyed this video. My Husky isn’t super leash reactive and he’s also very food motivated so training sessions are very good and easy but this video was completely worth the watch.

Again, love this. This method is amazing. I’ve stopped using a prong collar after almost four years. When I would take it off before finding this method, and he, my dog , would take total advantage of me.

I am absolutely a fan of your training methods! At the end of the day it’s about results. To discipline a dog is good to abuse it is not. I’ve seen pure discipline from you without any harsh methods. Your calm but in control. I appreciate you posting these videos. I watch a few different trainers as I believe you can learn something from everyone. However you are by far my most watched trainer. Outstanding!

TBH you're one of the best trainers on YouTube. No BS, no gimmicks, straight to the point

I just wanna say I just started this method for my 10 month old Aussie. It has worked wonder with the “pop” method. It’s funny she now listens to her name when I call before I pop. Before she acted like she didn’t know her name. Even with today she was jumping at a dog but not lunging and barking and growling I had her in better control. For anyone who thinks this is “mean” I know it seems like a lot but I promise it’s not. Everytime I’ve popped the leash each time my dog looks at me like “whoa” just like he said. Since she’s a herding dog you have to be more strict with any working dog. But they like that. They want to know they can depend on you and look up to you. You are their pack leader. Instead of biting and growling and snapping you are giving a correction to know what’s right from wrong. I’m praying she will be able to travel with me as I had lord of plans for our future. I’d hope to take her on trails and hikes and to dog parks eventually and to play in the snow in Colorado. If someone’s going to say that’s cruel. I’m sure those are the same people who’s dogs grew up just walking the backyard or neighborhood. I want to show my dog the world. And experience it together. 💕 this method makes all the difference. Thank you!

Dear Joel, Thank You so much for making these videos. Its really good of you to provide such great information. Love your work mate! Kind regards, Michael - Australia

You make it look so easy. My 1 1/2 y/o Lab mix has just started reacting to other dogs on the leash. I will try this tomorrow. You're awesome. Thank you.

Best dog training channel and I’ve watched so many different ones. Real life stuff.

These videos has helped me so much no only in learning but even helping me get more clients for dog walking. I'm no expert but keeping in mind these key points make a huge difference