Yeah! I think Joel & Stonnie Dennis would click instantly on how they see dogs. Though Stonnies works in a completely different field than Joel does, they both have a deep understanding how dogs do tick and what they need to be happy and in a healthy state of mind.
Our "trainer" say "a hungry dog is a good dog" so we suppose not to give our dog food even the day before training (basic obedience, 8 months old pup..).. His first "teaching" was at our first meeting a loud punch between the dogs eyes, becouse he jumped on him (which I know it's not ok to jump on strangers but it was play not agression at all..) After that punch my dog got angry of course and started barking at him etc.. He's like when 2 or three corrections doesn't work, need to punch coz with this type of dog (stubborn, high energy, 'independent' hungarian mudi) it must be like this.. Yes it's hard with him but am not sure about all the punches :/ (btw he punches the other breeds as welk on the session.. Is it normal/acceotable? I get that stern-ness is necessary tho..)
She’s a border collie who needs a job and clear direction. Communication is key. Starting with owner’s body language and leash handling. When Sophie started to react when the owner had the leash, the owner needed to correct and take one step forward with Sophie slightly behind. This communications that the owner is in charge of the situation. She’s a smart puppy who will learn fast .
@@robertdillon9989 all working breeds! So the answer 100% applies-probably even more! Needs to work that nose, body, ears with a job and clear communication-with spaniel, hound as well, totally makes even more sense she is the way she is! 😂 Border Collies are particularly high drive, add hound (scent oriented) and spaniel (hunting oriented) like you say, explains a lot! High drive, high revving dog in need of intense mental and physical stimulation and clear concise leadership 100% 👍 of course that is not all, definitely some genetic anxiety and/or fear period stuff in there too and I am sure it is a multifaceted approach that is needed, but starting with exercise and structure appropriate for the breed and strip those layers down to see what is left after that! Very intriguing to observe.
I completely agree. We have worked with border collies for many years on the family's sheep farm. These are completely normal reaction patterns in this breed if the dog is unsure of the communication and the person at the other end of the leash.
Yea, she needs communication but I think that the owner clearly has been doing all she can. It seems to me that the dog needs to go to the park like 3 times a week, especially at this age, because she needs socialization, more than a typical dog because of how smart she is.
I laughed as soon as Sophie got out of the car, because it was obvious she needed to burn off a LOT of energy! Teach her to retrieve balls. Go to dog parks late at night when nobody’s there. Go to a hardware store and buy 100’ or 200’ of line and a snap to make a longline. Buy or make a flirt pole. Teach her to run next to a bicycle. Next time if she starts acting crazy, turn around and walk the other direction until she controls herself. You’ll be amazed how fast she turns into the perfect dog with the loose leash walking. You’re a good dog mom, you’ll do great! lol 🤣 🤣 🤣
Just started the video. Got to give props to Joel for this format. He's training the audience as well as dogs. Best way to improve your mental model for behaviors is to make predictions, see if they are accurate, and then (this is important) figure out why you either missed or hit the mark. Challenging his audience to come up with their own answer before he gives it away is excellent education. Kudos to you Joel.
I know that I want to interact with Joel, and this is a great way to do it. I love this exercise for all of us. I think he should do this for some of the dogs that will have like three videos. At the ending of the third video he could reveal the answers.
Exactly! Watching him assess the dog and pointing out certain cue’s is very helpful for me. Helping the dog and training the owners. Love it. Truly appreciate your approach Joel.
Prince is the best! So perfect for every situation. He’s a joy to watch as he just becomes what is needed for all the various scenarios and dogs. His play bow after she growls at him is priceless. He is such an amazing dog.
Yes I noticed that it was wonderful ! My Dobie is two years now and is finally extremely well socialised and is also able to do that sort of interaction with high energy / difficult dogs having been ( and still is ) extremely high energy and high drive himself !
No way you read this as the video is a year old but something you said in this video really helped me and not with my dog (golden lab, old girl now and good as gold don't need help with her). You talked about when a stressed person works out to release all their nervous energy and the penny dropped, I need to do that. Went for a run and I feel so much better. I used to be very active in my youth but it's been year since I've done any real exercise. I have been struggling with anxiety to the point of getting mild anxiety attacks. I went for a run.... I feel so much better. I have always fidgeted a lot / have a lot of nervous energy. I need to be exercising regularly to get it out. Thank you so much, you have no idea how much I needed this. I feel like a new man.
This was fun. I like Joel giving us a job as we watch. My dog is also high energy and reactive. I’ve learned to be more strict with mine. “I’m over it” is my new motto! LOTS of exercise. Gentle leader. Lots of socializing. Lots of training will work!!!! Thanks Joel!
i’m over it….is my motto too…i’ve always thought it with my other dogs…but to say it, it marks our forward action with the dogs, it heightens my awareness to watch all signs leading to the unwanted behavior.
She just looks very aroused. Not so fearful, but just eager for everything and being confused and insecure. Probably all the reactions are coming from her being overestimulated and not having self-control. Specially with puberty, she wants to try everything and engage with everyone, but is just coming out all crazy. The way she plays with Prince shows a lot of physical contact, rubbing and testing how far she can push herself onto him.
I love this level of engagement. Thank you so much Joel. I am writing this after I have viewed the entire video, but thought I would share what I thought. When we first meet this dog, I got the distinct impression she didn't know what she was doing or what was going on. I didn't get fear from her. The owner is a super sweet lady, but I think that because she is so sweet and nice, this young dog needed an 'pack leader' if you will. Someone with firm boundaries. Will Atherton, a UK trainer here on YT, had an extremely similar situation, also with a collie cross. His client's collie also suffered from sweet and gentle owners. Just like you did with this dog, as soon as Will gave some corrections and showed the dog what was expected and importantly, what was not, this nervous dog visibly relaxed and became a different dog. The comments, including mine, where all about everyone tearing up at this incredible moment. What you and this nice lady have done, is to prevent this dog becoming a nervous wreck. Most dogs, and some breeds more than others, really need strong leadership. As John Maxwell said "a leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way".
I agree. She has so much energy and sounds like no real way to get it out. Go on daily long walks, hiking on a weekend, on a run, etc. A well exercised dog = happy, calm & tired dog = happy human
THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEED THANK YOU SO MUCH JOEL Your videos have helped me help my dog. The relationship between my dog and I has seriously improved so much since I started implementing you're methods. Thank you for taking the time to put these videos up and explain everything.
My first thoughts: She is a barker not a biter. Barks at Joel, the fence, the shadows, the air ... just everything she does not know and is not familiar with. So she is full of energy, but also insecure how to deal with her surroundings. But if you have a dog like this that is so extremely vocal and hyped up and you don't know the " little tricks", it's extremely hard to socialize her with the world around you. What Joel does is simple, but powerful. Bringing calmness and clarity into her world, so that she can relax for not having the feeling:"I don't know what to do mom! You don't know what to do mom? O.K. than I try my best to take charge of the situation." ... So my props to the owner, that she takes the effort and searches for help instead of giving up on her.
Excellent episode Joel! This was great In getting us involved and learning as I watching this episode together with my daughter. Looking forward to more episodes like this! 👍👍👍
Wow that first correction was magical, that was 75% of ALL the dogs issues gone, JUST LIKE THAT. 😍 What I saw was a dog that has never been told no. In desperate need of a pack leader, someone who's in charge, someone to trust.😭
Immediately, I thought it was pent up energy plus her age. I had a Golden Retrever from 6weeks old. I got frisbee and tennis balls and she loved them!! That breed of dog needs to play and run.when I come home from work, half hour each day.Just part of the responsibility I had with the dog.
Crazy dog! But she seems so happy! Just excited and wants to get to everything but for play, not aggression. I wonder if she needs direction and a job. As a border collie I’m thinking she wants to be herding and she’s just frantic without something to do. Love the way she was chasing Prince down in the pasture in the pasture. She's also protective of mom. Mom needs to be the boss so that the dog gains confidence.
This is the only channel I'm subscribed to where I'll "like" the video and leave a comment. All dog owners need to see these videos. Also, great job putting Prince on a leash for that meeting. Prince would have freaked that dog out with the smelling.
Exercise, discipline, both are kacking in this dogs life. Rules, boundaries and limitations. Structure and leadership are the medicines that gives our dogs freedom. Great video .
I've learned more from your videos than anything I've tried so far in the last 6 months including trainers, schools or books, and I haven't seen all your videos yet. I'm really grateful because I'm a first time owner with a feisty dog and we look like just them in the video, the only difference we're less scared. You are all really great in what you are doing, thank you so much🙏
My inclination would be adventures or dog sports and structured responses to situations. Adventures take time, but I think this dog would flourish with hiking, canoeing, just lots of exploring and being out in the world and having experiences. All this in an ideal world. She just seems built for adventure. I would have her add as much as possible to the dog’s life along with a structured routine for seeing dogs/people so the dog knows what’s expected in these situations.
Yes, I see pent up energy. I also see a dog looking to her human to be in charge of interactions. If the owner isn't perceived to be in control of situations like meeting people or dogs then she will try to take control. She needs exercise/mental stimulation and calm, clear leadership. Thank you for another great video and for encouraging us to analyse the session....a great teaching style. I look forward to more.
Excellent vid. Ok I originally thought people reactivity w some fear. My Aussie mix was very much like this(and still has his moments of unprovoked, reactive barking). Have learned that play, exposure to other dogs and ppl -as much as possible- help. Yes, the “I’m over it!” Is the perfect description of the resolve that finally led me to help my ‘boy’ to have a better life.
14:27: In my amateur opinion, this dog is under socialized, and like Joel said, in a fear period. Owner dealt with an understandable crisis that required the dog to stay inside for months, and now has a dog that is probably impossible to walk, so the dog doesn't get daily walks (or walks that are long enough, or to enough different places) and just doesn't have a good sense of "normal" for people/dogs/places, which explains the barking and apprehension when going to a new place for the first time. I don't believe this dog has any genetic issues with information processes, or a genetic fear issue, it's just a lack of exposure, so providing that needed experience (in a structured way) would make a difference here. Basically, teach the dog not to bark at new people/places/things, by showing her hundreds of them, each one not a threat.
High energy, excited, frustration on leash. A little nervous with people, dogs and kids but owners kids are older so it doesn’t sound like she has been around small kids except at a distance and she said she doesn’t get to play with other dogs because she appears aggressive to other owners. She did great with Prince especially for a dog that hasn’t really gotten a chance to play with other dogs.
This video was made for my Bella. I got Bella a LaboRotti at 7 wks from a shelter. At 4.5 months when we would take her out she would bark and pull at every human and animal, it was so embarrassing. I found a local dog trainer which helped so much but now that she’s 8 months she’s afraid during her walks which I did not know to be normal at this age, when passing people or animals we make her sit and wait till they pass, this goes better with hubby than me. This week I’m going to see if my trainer would be willing to let my dog play with other dogs. Thank you so much for these videos!
Learned a lot with this video. Sophie is somewhat like my son's dog Bailey. She'll be three in July. Border collie mix. So much energy. Thank you for the tips.
I have a 13mth old male schnoodle and a (nearly) 11mth old female cavoodle.......they play lots together at home......but the schnoodle has heaps of energy. He also started barking at people (at random times) - I guess because of fear period - and gets SUPER excited on the walk when he sees other dogs.....cannot wait to meet them. I take them both to doggy daycare to help with socialisation - playing off leash with other dogs. And I use a gentle leader with him -that's been very helpful on our walks....
You always put out such great content and I feel like I learn so much from every video! Thank you! And keep up the good work! You do such a great job! Lots of things to try on my own dogs! 🔥
I see excitement/underactive underneath the fear. she's a working breed, she needs stronger boundaries and her mind to be stimulated. she's so overstimulated by outside things cuz there hasn't been much confidence instilled in her through stimulating her mind and building her confidence with leash work, playing with other dogs, and some obedience. it's almost like she's been sheltered and doesnt know what to do with herself
Pent up energy right out of the gates, I didn't read fear as much as Sophie just being unsure and wanting to investigate, the light "mommy stuff" is the dog not recognizing her owner as the boss 100% of the time (only sometimes). All in all, Sophie did great, especially considering the combination of elements making up the circumstance (her age, the pent up energy, and the wind which is a huge factor in creating unease in a dog). She definitely needs a fair amount of exercise. Thank you to all the owners who participate in the videos!
For my Weimaraner's high energy worked very well training him in another language, sometimes it would be italian, otherwise french, english, spanish, romanian, but i'd use the italian always during the day, play, normally he'd feel very very tired. calling him to help me search behind the tools boxes after i hide his favorite toy would keep him busy, i'd basically let him find it, play difficult and then let him have it and let him go away, he'd chew it for hours and later he'd sleep. Walking would make him feel tired, but what worked amazing was the lose leash walking and changing often direction, he used to come back home destroyed. The last two weeks i also tried to teach him new tricks to keep him busy, i taught him the belgian Malinois tricks, by the chance, all dogs can learn them.
This dog is so much like my puppy Blue. She gets so excited and the excitement comes out of her mouth. She can stay quiet and calm until I open my mouth and words come out and bang off she goes! But she is really sweet and loves people and dogs. I personally think she has ADHD. But it's so hard to diagnose because she gets so much exercise, training and socialising that she has practiced impulse control. But when it comes to new people that I'm talking to out on a walk she barks. Almost like she wants to join in!
This is so true, my puppy is an angel if she gets her energy out. It stormed all day once and we were inside the whole time and she was pure chaos…never again
As i saw the first few minutes, there was a huge dependency towards the human with tons of eye contact, searching for direction, which tells me there could be a babying effect that is causing alot of this reactivity. The structure out of the car could surely help give sophie the direction she needs to set her up for success, also as she was entering the facility, stimulation was overwhelming which is telling that she needs more experience outside of her reality. Great job once again, Joel.
This dog reminded me of seeing kids in school with ADHD. She's super smart but has no clear direction to focus all of that mental energy, so it comes out in a very emotional temper tantrum sort of way. I think she also knows that she can get treats by barking at strangers because that method has been used to get her to behave.
Don't know much about this breed, but with your method, I think Sophie will improve and if the owner consistently applies what you've shown/taught her. Repetitions was the key for us (used your methods) especially the taking off to go out of the house and jumping out of the car without our 'Go' command. But, we're still learning and working with our 11-month Goldendoodle with LOTS of energy. At home I lately noticed when she gets barky, nippy and seemed like misbehaving...It is her way of saying let's play or I want to walk, or do something. Most times - one mile run/walk is not enough for her so we go longer which tires or calms her down.
I have an English cocker spaniel puppy. Parents are working gun dogs. Very high energy breed. Needs lots of off lead free running and interaction with other dogs. Also loves training sessions and learning something new. So I recognised most of that in this dog straight away.
Thank you. Help! I have a somewhat similar situation with a rescue dog, She has come along way, but I still need help. I got her around 1yr. Now at 2.5yrs her need to protect me from other dogs is strong- mostly dogs she does not know - lots of body language and sometimes acts aggressive - never has hurt another dog. She is just telling them to back off. She will stay with me - in front of me as long as other dog is near me. She doesn't want them to approach me. When I walk back away from an approaching dog she relaxes and can usually interact in a typical dog fashion. On or off leash if another dog runs up to me or jumps on me her guarding looks aggressive. She doesn't do this with people. How do I teach her that I'm OK and she doesn't have to protect me? She is a happy, sweet, smart, and just a great dog. I'm assuming a lot of this has to do with her breed - she is part Rhodesian ridgeback/German short hair pointer/ Boston terrier - . I take her for long walks off leash in the woods every day. She spends most if it hunting anything that moves.
I see a highly energetic dog who is a little insecure and needs more direction from his parents. I have a labradoodle who wakes up and just wants to go run. I always try to let her run around the yard for atleast 10 minutes b4 i take her with me to town.
Just relaying the reply I said to someone as my input: Those are all working breeds! So the answer 100% applies (needing a job and leadership/exercise) -probably even more if those are her genetics! Needs to actively work that nose, body, ears with a job and clear communication-with spaniel, hound in there as well, totally makes even more sense she is the way she is! 😂 Border Collies are particularly high drive, add hound (scent oriented) and spaniel (hunting oriented) like you say, explains a lot! High drive, high revving dog in need of intense mental and physical stimulation and clear concise leadership 100% 👍 of course that is not all, definitely some genetic anxiety and/or fear period stuff in there too and I am sure it is a multifaceted approach that is needed, but starting with exercise and structure appropriate for the breed and strip those layers down to see what is left after that! Very intriguing to observe. I will add: that is such a common trait for fearful/reactive Border Collies and other herding breeds to wait for the back of someone/or dog to turn and walk away before explosively barking 🙈 as if to say "ya that's right, you get out of here!" stroking their ego a bit in a fearful way 🤭 she is capable of improvement. Her owner must just get the hang of her needs and the proper techniques.
Same as my Border, got her at 8weeks and exact same issues but she is 19months now! Mine was bitten on head by a huge Husky(friends rescue dog) at 10 months and has since grows at many new dogs and is nippy!
This has been so helpful for us, thank you so much for your content you put out, we learned a lot of positive reinforcement only in the beginning with our new puppy but we have been getting a lot quicker results with your process, our pup is 5 months old and in a bit of a fear period he is great with other dogs it’s just people initially especially when they bend over him, he is not aggressive just fearful, but we are using ur techniques and we have the gentle leader and he has made such huge progress in such a short amount of time! Love it!
Nervous excited energy that she doesnt know what to do with. As far as she knows when she gets excited and anxious she just transfers that energy to barking and crazy behavior. This dog will be an easy fix.
I know a few people who have border collies and they aren’t like other breeds. Very intelligent and born to work. The best behaved ones I know do flyball competitions and are running free in the fields on their walks. My husband wanted a border collie puppy but I really didn’t, I wanted an easier breed
Your videos are soooooo helpful, thank you so much! My dobie is just turning 9months , and we have started to see this fear period kick in . She is more vary around people , but thankfully she hasn't shown any aggression towards them. Your techniques help me/us so much, so big like and please continue :)
Guilty of spending a Sunday afternoon binge watching while my family is gone. This is a fun guessing game. Fun format. My guess at the 7 minute mark- she’s an excited dog with pent up energy that is looking for clear direction and a job to do.
Bless her she's so neurotic, she looks as if she's not getting clear direction from her owner so is just going nutty and trying to take control Beautiful dog though, I can't begin to imagine how frustrating it must be when your dog is this nutty and no matter what you do you can't remedy the situation :/
Really liked this video. The way you asked us to try and depict for ourselves what was going on with the dog before you gave the answer, i found it very educational. The best dog trainer on youtube and quite frankly the best teacher It took me till they got into the pool area to confirm my belief of the dog having too much pent up energy, as-well as some other behavioural factors that were mentioned. It just goes to show how much i have learned from this channel about dogs already in quite a short period of time.
Does she get enough excersise she seems like she has so much energy maybe agility or something would be fun for her give her a fun thing to do a job she's not sure without her mum but she needs to experience more things so she isn't scared of everything I think she's beautiful
Sometimes I feel like the parent of a nerdy athletic yet shy kid. He's super smart but still stubborn. Knows a bunch of tricks and a hell of a Frisbee dog but totally submits (runs away from) to aggressive dogs. Hears a noise that spooks him and he's a puddle of shivering fur. Takes hours for him work it out. Do think that could derive from his litter mates? I've had him from 8 weeks and he's now a year and 5 months.
Scent work will work great for her. The owner can throw treats in the backyard and let Sofie find them. Maybe make a trail out of treats. If she likes plants, get some strong smelling herbs/plants in pots scattered around the backyard, maybe strong enough so they're not knocked over, they like that too.
I noticed that the dog had hissy fits both times mom began to speak to Dawson. I would have liked to have seen the owner address Dawson when Joel was holding the lead.
I'm only a few minutes into this video and I'm already amazed at how Joel has such insight into this dogs behavior. 5:52. Yes, very telling. This is a wonderful video to show how to build confidence in a "sort of" fearful dog, slowly and deliberately. 12:14. It's just the way Prince is. He does mean to exude such dominance/"confidence", ears are up, he's taller. She's unsure if it's safe. She looks back at Mom a lot. She does great upon first entering the pool area, like she feels safer. No fear playing with Prince. Playing dominant and submissive without a care in the world. I just had to rewatch a part. Did he just call out she has to poo? 13:51.
Under exercised, under socialised, insufficient structure, young so just learning to differentiate good from scary. lovely dog, needs a job to exercise body and mind.
So dog is very anxious and extreme energy almost like most herding breeds like to talk and control everything. Trying to direct things around them but she's young and doesn't really know how show it properly.
Great video and good advise. I’m watching and doing with my dog. Things you suggest. This video is exactly what I’m facing. Except I am exercising and stimulating my k9 the way you suggest. I’m going to call it stranger danger issues. We go thru and correct. But never get that human and dog meeting. Goal. ! K9 being comfortable with humans I trust and not be such a Diva.
I'd think that the dog does not know how to express his nice energy. Is empowered by relaxed an unambigous advise and Trainers enabeling body language. It's so good to see the beauty of a 'companion' beeing enabled to show it's nature. I ask myself If the lady has a feeling about letting her dog beeing the best dog it can be. And how about herself: I hear lots of "you know" which means to me, that there is maybe self-doubt Like 'I'm not shure about what I See, feel, hear and how to Talk about'(?). Less is more! A leader is to be clear about the now and what this moment needs to be the best for him&dog. All other stuff is to much luggage for a Happy Life😉
The first thing I notice (only seen 2 minutes so far), is a dog with a huge amount of energy in the body and a owner who does not know what to do. Without having seen the whole clip, I dare say that they throw a lot of ball and the dog gets to be out on the plot a lot (we will see if I am right when I have seen the whole). Border Collies are working dogs and also mix with it becomes working.
I haven't read all the comments, so maybe someone might have asked the same question before. My question is, how would you play with the dog to mentally stimulate him? I've got the impression my dog has a similar issue. Thank you so much for all your great advise Joel!
Joel may answer here but what has worked with me for my border collie x is sniffing /retrieval games (hiding things and getting him to find) and a flirt pool is the best thing I ever bought. Wears him out super quickly as he does these mad jumps and twists. I call it burpees for dogs. 😆
Thank you for your videos. This is helping us. Our girl is a Three year old cattle dog mix (true Hinze 57 actually). Animal control rounded her and her litter mates up with a pack of feral dogs at around five months. We adopted her shortly thereafter and she got along great with our old dog, who, sadly, passed away recently. She's a great dog, but ...a bit fearful? Unsure of herself? My instinct was that she needed to go to the dog park when it was quiet and just take her time getting used to things and meeting new dogs (she's fine with people, and we have 1.35 acres with lots of rabbits to chase, so actual exercise isn't so much of an issue). We will start that today. Your videos are going to help me know what I am seeing and what to expect. Thank you.
You can tell that Joel is like oh my gosh how do I get through to this woman. She comes back with something every time that he tells her something there is an excuse as to why she doesn't do, or hasn't done, or something and you can tell that he's trying not to just tell her that everything's her doing but then again it is her doing everything wrong, not the dog! Ignorance is not Bliss when it comes to dogs. She truly does not understand dogs in general. she doesn't understand space she doesn't understand dominance she doesn't understand reinforcement and she definitely doesn't understand true exercise and stimulation or whats considered such. We all started there so that just means the goal is reachable and just takes a little bit of education 😅 that dog in particular will do just fine once mom knows what to or not to do.
Yep, I got it right away. Yes, the dog is in a "fear" period. But the bigger issue is under stimulated physically and emotionally. Border Collies (even mixes) need a "job" and a great deal of exercise and animal interaction on a daily basis. I've raised one from 8 weeks and know how smart and active they are. Probably during the Covid lock down it has been even harder for people to create an environment for their dogs to socialize. Also, thanks for bringing up the issue of Santa Ana winds. It really is a freak out for most dogs. I'm a person and I freak out when they happen!😀
QUESTION 🙋♀️ Why does my newly adopted dog whine and cry on walks? 😩 Cries / high pitch CRAZY when she sees other dogs. 🐶 She has been around other dogs during her fostering. She came from a hoarding situation so she was used to being around other animals. She just whines non-stop on walks & I don’t know how to fix. She is almost 3.
I'm not one that will comment as to what her problem is but I will say that I watch all of your videos and this is the only one that my dogs have had a reaction to.
The main problem with my 4-month old foster puppy is she developed fear to the outside world (dogs/stranger people). Here is why: She was living in someone's backyard in the countryside and when I fostered her, she came to busy city life. She started walking on a leash smoothly in few days but everything changed until she gone closer to the neighbors dog to smell it. She gone to smell without barking and boom the another dog started barking at her very strongly. After that she started being really fearful to any stranger and dogs. Now she barks non stop whenever she sees any fearful thing. I think that was my mistake to let her smell the other dog when I don't know anything about the other dog.
My rescue dog (8 years old) isn't interested in playing / interacting with other dogs at all. Any thoughts about how to stimulate / exercise her mentally given this lack of interest in other dogs?
I’m watching this right now, I have a border collie puppy and I have so much hope he gets better because he is so fearful he won’t leave the house. I want to be able to do dog sports in the future
I have a 6 month old border collie, she is perfect in most ways apart from extreme fear of other dogs which involved her bolting when she sees one (she can’t obviously when she is on the leash) it’s distressing for her and I’m not clear on how to deal with it. She has maybe 2 or 3 long (2 miles) walks a day and at home she will want to play ball all of the rest of the time. I can’t think of how else to mentally stimulate her as she just wants to play ball and that’s all. Any tips.
I have a border collie/heeler mix. She's not aggressive towards other dogs at the dog park, a little apprehensive maybe (hackles up, submissive, etc), but she doesn't really play with the other dogs. She would rather play ball or frisbee than mingle with the other animals. If another races with her after her toy, she will back down letting them have it. How can I build her confidence to a level where she feels comfortable interacting with other dogs and not just me and her toys? She's very friendly with other people, no issues there.
My little shihtzu dog got attacked by a big neighbor dog while we were walking and was such a traumatic experience for both of us. Even tho was years ago, She's always in defense mode and does not trust other dogs, except for my moms shitzu. When we go on walks I'm always tense and looking around for other dogs, if one comes near I will pick her up until we pass. She screams bloody murder if a big dog comes near her. Your videos are helpful so we can walk with strategy.
My Dane is fine with people but under exposed and under socialized with other dogs. Last year when I was traveling with him, we tried to correct that with a visit to family who have 2 Danes. Long story short, it did not go well and now his fear aggression is worse than before.
There was something about the front harness that says to me when the dog went to lunge that it magnified her energy. The way the owner pulled while the dog was in the air seemed to amplify the issue, but your corrections where on her level instead of getting her feet off the ground
My summit (some of this, some of that) is very hyper. I joke she has ADHD. She never wants to hurt anyone, but due to circumstances beyond my control - I failed getting her properly socialized. Working on her now. Thank the lucky stars for this channel!
Dont forget, these type of dogs, like herding dogs, terriers are real athletes. They dont meant to be all day long in a couch, they MUST do physically exsercise. My friend have a gps-collar on her jack russel terrier, and this little, 7kg-weight(15lb) dog run in the fields above 22km (14 Miles), and not even get tired! Her dogs also barke a lot, when they got out of the car. A lot of excitement, a lot of energy! 😂
Someone, somewhere, said: "A tired dog is a good dog."
Yeah! I think Joel & Stonnie Dennis would click instantly on how they see dogs. Though Stonnies works in a completely different field than Joel does, they both have a deep understanding how dogs do tick and what they need to be happy and in a healthy state of mind.
Cesar has said that for years
Our "trainer" say "a hungry dog is a good dog" so we suppose not to give our dog food even the day before training (basic obedience, 8 months old pup..).. His first "teaching" was at our first meeting a loud punch between the dogs eyes, becouse he jumped on him (which I know it's not ok to jump on strangers but it was play not agression at all..) After that punch my dog got angry of course and started barking at him etc.. He's like when 2 or three corrections doesn't work, need to punch coz with this type of dog (stubborn, high energy, 'independent' hungarian mudi) it must be like this.. Yes it's hard with him but am not sure about all the punches :/ (btw he punches the other breeds as welk on the session.. Is it normal/acceotable? I get that stern-ness is necessary tho..)
@@livus3787 sounds like animal cruelty..."trainer" should be reported to authorities
@@livus3787 Definitely not ok
Really cool to watch Prince play with fearful dogs. It’s like him telling them,
“Come on its ok go nuts.”
She’s a border collie who needs a job and clear direction. Communication is key. Starting with owner’s body language and leash handling. When Sophie started to react when the owner had the leash, the owner needed to correct and take one step forward with Sophie slightly behind. This communications that the owner is in charge of the situation. She’s a smart puppy who will learn fast .
She’s a border collie huh ? Got news for ya, there’s beagle and springer in that mix too !
@@robertdillon9989 all working breeds! So the answer 100% applies-probably even more! Needs to work that nose, body, ears with a job and clear communication-with spaniel, hound as well, totally makes even more sense she is the way she is! 😂 Border Collies are particularly high drive, add hound (scent oriented) and spaniel (hunting oriented) like you say, explains a lot! High drive, high revving dog in need of intense mental and physical stimulation and clear concise leadership 100% 👍 of course that is not all, definitely some genetic anxiety and/or fear period stuff in there too and I am sure it is a multifaceted approach that is needed, but starting with exercise and structure appropriate for the breed and strip those layers down to see what is left after that! Very intriguing to observe.
Exacty, the body language helps a lot on the impact of our corrections. The positioning in the pack aswell.
I completely agree. We have worked with border collies for many years on the family's sheep farm. These are completely normal reaction patterns in this breed if the dog is unsure of the communication and the person at the other end of the leash.
Yea, she needs communication but I think that the owner clearly has been doing all she can. It seems to me that the dog needs to go to the park like 3 times a week, especially at this age, because she needs socialization, more than a typical dog because of how smart she is.
I laughed as soon as Sophie got out of the car, because it was obvious she needed to burn off a LOT of energy! Teach her to retrieve balls. Go to dog parks late at night when nobody’s there. Go to a hardware store and buy 100’ or 200’ of line and a snap to make a longline. Buy or make a flirt pole. Teach her to run next to a bicycle. Next time if she starts acting crazy, turn around and walk the other direction until she controls herself. You’ll be amazed how fast she turns into the perfect dog with the loose leash walking. You’re a good dog mom, you’ll do great! lol 🤣 🤣 🤣
Just started the video. Got to give props to Joel for this format. He's training the audience as well as dogs.
Best way to improve your mental model for behaviors is to make predictions, see if they are accurate, and then (this is important) figure out why you either missed or hit the mark.
Challenging his audience to come up with their own answer before he gives it away is excellent education.
Kudos to you Joel.
I know that I want to interact with Joel, and this is a great way to do it. I love this exercise for all of us. I think he should do this for some of the dogs that will have like three videos. At the ending of the third video he could reveal the answers.
Exactly! Watching him assess the dog and pointing out certain cue’s is very helpful for me. Helping the dog and training the owners. Love it. Truly appreciate your approach Joel.
Prince is the best! So perfect for every situation. He’s a joy to watch as he just becomes what is needed for all the various scenarios and dogs. His play bow after she growls at him is priceless. He is such an amazing dog.
Yes I noticed that it was wonderful ! My Dobie is two years now and is finally extremely well socialised and is also able to do that sort of interaction with high energy / difficult dogs having been ( and still is ) extremely high energy and high drive himself !
No way you read this as the video is a year old but something you said in this video really helped me and not with my dog (golden lab, old girl now and good as gold don't need help with her). You talked about when a stressed person works out to release all their nervous energy and the penny dropped, I need to do that. Went for a run and I feel so much better. I used to be very active in my youth but it's been year since I've done any real exercise. I have been struggling with anxiety to the point of getting mild anxiety attacks. I went for a run.... I feel so much better. I have always fidgeted a lot / have a lot of nervous energy. I need to be exercising regularly to get it out. Thank you so much, you have no idea how much I needed this. I feel like a new man.
“Hey how are ya?… this is my mean dog” 😆
This was fun. I like Joel giving us a job as we watch. My dog is also high energy and reactive. I’ve learned to be more strict with mine. “I’m over it” is my new motto! LOTS of exercise. Gentle leader. Lots of socializing. Lots of training will work!!!! Thanks Joel!
i’m over it….is my motto too…i’ve always thought it with my other dogs…but to say it, it marks our forward action with the dogs, it heightens my awareness to watch all signs leading to the unwanted behavior.
Joel’s “self correction” method is the bees 🐝 freakin knees! Love this channel and the content Joel brings. Look forward to new videos every morning!
She just looks very aroused. Not so fearful, but just eager for everything and being confused and insecure.
Probably all the reactions are coming from her being overestimulated and not having self-control.
Specially with puberty, she wants to try everything and engage with everyone, but is just coming out all crazy.
The way she plays with Prince shows a lot of physical contact, rubbing and testing how far she can push herself onto him.
I love this level of engagement. Thank you so much Joel. I am writing this after I have viewed the entire video, but thought I would share what I thought. When we first meet this dog, I got the distinct impression she didn't know what she was doing or what was going on. I didn't get fear from her. The owner is a super sweet lady, but I think that because she is so sweet and nice, this young dog needed an 'pack leader' if you will. Someone with firm boundaries. Will Atherton, a UK trainer here on YT, had an extremely similar situation, also with a collie cross. His client's collie also suffered from sweet and gentle owners. Just like you did with this dog, as soon as Will gave some corrections and showed the dog what was expected and importantly, what was not, this nervous dog visibly relaxed and became a different dog. The comments, including mine, where all about everyone tearing up at this incredible moment. What you and this nice lady have done, is to prevent this dog becoming a nervous wreck. Most dogs, and some breeds more than others, really need strong leadership. As John Maxwell said "a leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way".
I agree. She has so much energy and sounds like no real way to get it out. Go on daily long walks, hiking on a weekend, on a run, etc. A well exercised dog = happy, calm & tired dog = happy human
Really brightens my day seeing you rehabilitate these dogs, thanks!
THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEED
THANK YOU SO MUCH JOEL
Your videos have helped me help my dog. The relationship between my dog and I has seriously improved so much since I started implementing you're methods.
Thank you for taking the time to put these videos up and explain everything.
Love having a video like this thrown into the mix once in a while, it was fun to see if I "got it right".
My first thoughts: She is a barker not a biter. Barks at Joel, the fence, the shadows, the air ... just everything she does not know and is not familiar with. So she is full of energy, but also insecure how to deal with her surroundings. But if you have a dog like this that is so extremely vocal and hyped up and you don't know the " little tricks", it's extremely hard to socialize her with the world around you. What Joel does is simple, but powerful. Bringing calmness and clarity into her world, so that she can relax for not having the feeling:"I don't know what to do mom! You don't know what to do mom? O.K. than I try my best to take charge of the situation." ... So my props to the owner, that she takes the effort and searches for help instead of giving up on her.
“None of you know what you’re doing.” 😂 He’s right.
Not for ever. Joel is educating us lol!
What a sweet dog! Smart as a whip and high-energy
Excellent episode Joel! This was great In getting us involved and learning as I watching this episode together with my daughter. Looking forward to more episodes like this! 👍👍👍
Wow that first correction was magical, that was 75% of ALL the dogs issues gone, JUST LIKE THAT. 😍
What I saw was a dog that has never been told no.
In desperate need of a pack leader, someone who's in charge, someone to trust.😭
Agreed Stoney Eagle. She also I think needs a job.
Immediately, I thought it was pent up energy plus her age. I had a Golden Retrever from 6weeks old. I got frisbee and tennis balls and she loved them!! That breed of dog needs to play and run.when I come home from work, half hour each day.Just part of the responsibility I had with the dog.
Crazy dog! But she seems so happy! Just excited and wants to get to everything but for play, not aggression. I wonder if she needs direction and a job. As a border collie I’m thinking she wants to be herding and she’s just frantic without something to do. Love the way she was chasing Prince down in the pasture in the pasture. She's also protective of mom. Mom needs to be the boss so that the dog gains confidence.
This is the only channel I'm subscribed to where I'll "like" the video and leave a comment. All dog owners need to see these videos.
Also, great job putting Prince on a leash for that meeting. Prince would have freaked that dog out with the smelling.
Exercise, discipline, both are kacking in this dogs life. Rules, boundaries and limitations. Structure and leadership are the medicines that gives our dogs freedom.
Great video .
lacking...
Prince is amazing. What a dog !
He shows just the right amount of restraint at just the right times.
Prince giving her a little kiss on her ear ⭐♥
I've learned more from your videos than anything I've tried so far in the last 6 months including trainers, schools or books, and I haven't seen all your videos yet. I'm really grateful because I'm a first time owner with a feisty dog and we look like just them in the video, the only difference we're less scared.
You are all really great in what you are doing, thank you so much🙏
My inclination would be adventures or dog sports and structured responses to situations. Adventures take time, but I think this dog would flourish with hiking, canoeing, just lots of exploring and being out in the world and having experiences. All this in an ideal world. She just seems built for adventure. I would have her add as much as possible to the dog’s life along with a structured routine for seeing dogs/people so the dog knows what’s expected in these situations.
Because she's pulling, her excitement is over the top.
Yes, I see pent up energy. I also see a dog looking to her human to be in charge of interactions. If the owner isn't perceived to be in control of situations like meeting people or dogs then she will try to take control. She needs exercise/mental stimulation and calm, clear leadership. Thank you for another great video and for encouraging us to analyse the session....a great teaching style. I look forward to more.
Prince is such a gentle player .. he meets the dog where she is.
“hi, this is my mean dog” hahahaha joel i love you man
I am getting a puppy in the spring so I am so happy you made this video. Now will watch and comment again.
Excellent vid. Ok I originally thought people reactivity w some fear. My Aussie mix was very much like this(and still has his moments of unprovoked, reactive barking). Have learned that play, exposure to other dogs and ppl -as much as possible- help. Yes, the “I’m over it!” Is the perfect description of the resolve that finally led me to help my ‘boy’ to have a better life.
You are great with dogs.
I have 3 and since I have watching you things have got more controled with all of them
14:27: In my amateur opinion, this dog is under socialized, and like Joel said, in a fear period. Owner dealt with an understandable crisis that required the dog to stay inside for months, and now has a dog that is probably impossible to walk, so the dog doesn't get daily walks (or walks that are long enough, or to enough different places) and just doesn't have a good sense of "normal" for people/dogs/places, which explains the barking and apprehension when going to a new place for the first time.
I don't believe this dog has any genetic issues with information processes, or a genetic fear issue, it's just a lack of exposure, so providing that needed experience (in a structured way) would make a difference here. Basically, teach the dog not to bark at new people/places/things, by showing her hundreds of them, each one not a threat.
High energy, excited, frustration on leash. A little nervous with people, dogs and kids but owners kids are older so it doesn’t sound like she has been around small kids except at a distance and she said she doesn’t get to play with other dogs because she appears aggressive to other owners. She did great with Prince especially for a dog that hasn’t really gotten a chance to play with other dogs.
This video was made for my Bella. I got Bella a LaboRotti at 7 wks from a shelter. At 4.5 months when we would take her out she would bark and pull at every human and animal, it was so embarrassing. I found a local dog trainer which helped so much but now that she’s 8 months she’s afraid during her walks which I did not know to be normal at this age, when passing people or animals we make her sit and wait till they pass, this goes better with hubby than me. This week I’m going to see if my trainer would be willing to let my dog play with other dogs. Thank you so much for these videos!
Learned a lot with this video. Sophie is somewhat like my son's dog Bailey. She'll be three in July. Border collie mix. So much energy. Thank you for the tips.
Totally too much pent-up energy + she loves Prince ♥
I have a 13mth old male schnoodle and a (nearly) 11mth old female cavoodle.......they play lots together at home......but the schnoodle has heaps of energy. He also started barking at people (at random times) - I guess because of fear period - and gets SUPER excited on the walk when he sees other dogs.....cannot wait to meet them. I take them both to doggy daycare to help with socialisation - playing off leash with other dogs. And I use a gentle leader with him -that's been very helpful on our walks....
Prince is just amazing.
Excellent,just excellent format on the whole video. Really made me watch intently and think for myself. Never seen this format before,keep it up.
You always put out such great content and I feel like I learn so much from every video! Thank you! And keep up the good work! You do such a great job! Lots of things to try on my own dogs! 🔥
I see excitement/underactive underneath the fear. she's a working breed, she needs stronger boundaries and her mind to be stimulated. she's so overstimulated by outside things cuz there hasn't been much confidence instilled in her through stimulating her mind and building her confidence with leash work, playing with other dogs, and some obedience. it's almost like she's been sheltered and doesnt know what to do with herself
Pent up energy right out of the gates, I didn't read fear as much as Sophie just being unsure and wanting to investigate, the light "mommy stuff" is the dog not recognizing her owner as the boss 100% of the time (only sometimes). All in all, Sophie did great, especially considering the combination of elements making up the circumstance (her age, the pent up energy, and the wind which is a huge factor in creating unease in a dog). She definitely needs a fair amount of exercise. Thank you to all the owners who participate in the videos!
For my Weimaraner's high energy worked very well training him in another language, sometimes it would be italian, otherwise french, english, spanish, romanian, but i'd use the italian always during the day, play, normally he'd feel very very tired. calling him to help me search behind the tools boxes after i hide his favorite toy would keep him busy, i'd basically let him find it, play difficult and then let him have it and let him go away, he'd chew it for hours and later he'd sleep. Walking would make him feel tired, but what worked amazing was the lose leash walking and changing often direction, he used to come back home destroyed. The last two weeks i also tried to teach him new tricks to keep him busy, i taught him the belgian Malinois tricks, by the chance, all dogs can learn them.
She needed the Joel POP's + management of full Energy ..no pain and so much gain.
This dog is so much like my puppy Blue. She gets so excited and the excitement comes out of her mouth. She can stay quiet and calm until I open my mouth and words come out and bang off she goes! But she is really sweet and loves people and dogs. I personally think she has ADHD. But it's so hard to diagnose because she gets so much exercise, training and socialising that she has practiced impulse control. But when it comes to new people that I'm talking to out on a walk she barks. Almost like she wants to join in!
She is adding to the conversation in the only way she can!
This is so true, my puppy is an angel if she gets her energy out. It stormed all day once and we were inside the whole time and she was pure chaos…never again
Pint up energy and fear period. Energy more than anything! I thought it too before you said it!
As i saw the first few minutes, there was a huge dependency towards the human with tons of eye contact, searching for direction, which tells me there could be a babying effect that is causing alot of this reactivity. The structure out of the car could surely help give sophie the direction she needs to set her up for success, also as she was entering the facility, stimulation was overwhelming which is telling that she needs more experience outside of her reality. Great job once again, Joel.
This dog reminded me of seeing kids in school with ADHD. She's super smart but has no clear direction to focus all of that mental energy, so it comes out in a very emotional temper tantrum sort of way.
I think she also knows that she can get treats by barking at strangers because that method has been used to get her to behave.
Yes, treats have definitely reinforced the barking/'aggression' behavior.
Don't know much about this breed, but with your method, I think Sophie will improve and if the owner consistently applies what you've shown/taught her. Repetitions was the key for us (used your methods) especially the taking off to go out of the house and jumping out of the car without our 'Go' command. But, we're still learning and working with our 11-month Goldendoodle with LOTS of energy. At home I lately noticed when she gets barky, nippy and seemed like misbehaving...It is her way of saying let's play or I want to walk, or do something. Most times - one mile run/walk is not enough for her so we go longer which tires or calms her down.
I have an English cocker spaniel puppy. Parents are working gun dogs. Very high energy breed. Needs lots of off lead free running and interaction with other dogs. Also loves training sessions and learning something new. So I recognised most of that in this dog straight away.
Hide your socks!
Thank you. Help! I have a somewhat similar situation with a rescue dog, She has come along way, but I still need help. I got her around 1yr. Now at 2.5yrs her need to protect me from other dogs is strong- mostly dogs she does not know - lots of body language and sometimes acts aggressive - never has hurt another dog. She is just telling them to back off. She will stay with me - in front of me as long as other dog is near me. She doesn't want them to approach me. When I walk back away from an approaching dog she relaxes and can usually interact in a typical dog fashion. On or off leash if another dog runs up to me or jumps on me her guarding looks aggressive. She doesn't do this with people. How do I teach her that I'm OK and she doesn't have to protect me? She is a happy, sweet, smart, and just a great dog. I'm assuming a lot of this has to do with her breed - she is part Rhodesian ridgeback/German short hair pointer/ Boston terrier - . I take her for long walks off leash in the woods every day. She spends most if it hunting anything that moves.
I see a highly energetic dog who is a little insecure and needs more direction from his parents. I have a labradoodle who wakes up and just wants to go run. I always try to let her run around the yard for atleast 10 minutes b4 i take her with me to town.
Just relaying the reply I said to someone as my input:
Those are all working breeds! So the answer 100% applies (needing a job and leadership/exercise) -probably even more if those are her genetics! Needs to actively work that nose, body, ears with a job and clear communication-with spaniel, hound in there as well, totally makes even more sense she is the way she is! 😂 Border Collies are particularly high drive, add hound (scent oriented) and spaniel (hunting oriented) like you say, explains a lot! High drive, high revving dog in need of intense mental and physical stimulation and clear concise leadership 100% 👍 of course that is not all, definitely some genetic anxiety and/or fear period stuff in there too and I am sure it is a multifaceted approach that is needed, but starting with exercise and structure appropriate for the breed and strip those layers down to see what is left after that! Very intriguing to observe.
I will add: that is such a common trait for fearful/reactive Border Collies and other herding breeds to wait for the back of someone/or dog to turn and walk away before explosively barking 🙈 as if to say "ya that's right, you get out of here!" stroking their ego a bit in a fearful way 🤭 she is capable of improvement. Her owner must just get the hang of her needs and the proper techniques.
Same as my Border, got her at 8weeks and exact same issues but she is 19months now! Mine was bitten on head by a huge Husky(friends rescue dog) at 10 months and has since grows at many new dogs and is nippy!
I absolutely love Prince, seen 15+ videos and he is amazing! Would love to train a dog to be just as awesome as he is 🥰
This has been so helpful for us, thank you so much for your content you put out, we learned a lot of positive reinforcement only in the beginning with our new puppy but we have been getting a lot quicker results with your process, our pup is 5 months old and in a bit of a fear period he is great with other dogs it’s just people initially especially when they bend over him, he is not aggressive just fearful, but we are using ur techniques and we have the gentle leader and he has made such huge progress in such a short amount of time! Love it!
Nervous excited energy that she doesnt know what to do with. As far as she knows when she gets excited and anxious she just transfers that energy to barking and crazy behavior. This dog will be an easy fix.
Prince is brilliant with this dog! Enjoyed the video very much
0:51 in... I'm going to predict that the dog is possessed and Joel performed an exorcism. Please, no spoilers.
I know a few people who have border collies and they aren’t like other breeds. Very intelligent and born to work. The best behaved ones I know do flyball competitions and are running free in the fields on their walks. My husband wanted a border collie puppy but I really didn’t, I wanted an easier breed
Your videos are soooooo helpful, thank you so much! My dobie is just turning 9months , and we have started to see this fear period kick in . She is more vary around people , but thankfully she hasn't shown any aggression towards them. Your techniques help me/us so much, so big like and please continue :)
She looked at her when she tried to walk away like "hey... where tf u going?!?!?"
Guilty of spending a Sunday afternoon binge watching while my family is gone. This is a fun guessing game. Fun format. My guess at the 7 minute mark- she’s an excited dog with pent up energy that is looking for clear direction and a job to do.
Bless her she's so neurotic, she looks as if she's not getting clear direction from her owner so is just going nutty and trying to take control
Beautiful dog though, I can't begin to imagine how frustrating it must be when your dog is this nutty and no matter what you do you can't remedy the situation :/
Really liked this video. The way you asked us to try and depict for ourselves what was going on with the dog before you gave the answer, i found it very educational. The best dog trainer on youtube and quite frankly the best teacher
It took me till they got into the pool area to confirm my belief of the dog having too much pent up energy, as-well as some other behavioural factors that were mentioned. It just goes to show how much i have learned from this channel about dogs already in quite a short period of time.
This is GOLD!
Does she get enough excersise she seems like she has so much energy maybe agility or something would be fun for her give her a fun thing to do a job she's not sure without her mum but she needs to experience more things so she isn't scared of everything I think she's beautiful
Sometimes I feel like the parent of a nerdy athletic yet shy kid. He's super smart but still stubborn. Knows a bunch of tricks and a hell of a Frisbee dog but totally submits (runs away from) to aggressive dogs. Hears a noise that spooks him and he's a puddle of shivering fur. Takes hours for him work it out. Do think that could derive from his litter mates? I've had him from 8 weeks and he's now a year and 5 months.
Scent work will work great for her. The owner can throw treats in the backyard and let Sofie find them. Maybe make a trail out of treats. If she likes plants, get some strong smelling herbs/plants in pots scattered around the backyard, maybe strong enough so they're not knocked over, they like that too.
I noticed that the dog had hissy fits both times mom began to speak to Dawson. I would have liked to have seen the owner address Dawson when Joel was holding the lead.
Alot of unused energy and insecure she also needs a confident leader . Love love love your videos . Thank you for all the time to dedicate to teaching
I'm only a few minutes into this video and I'm already amazed at how Joel has such insight into this dogs behavior. 5:52. Yes, very telling. This is a wonderful video to show how to build confidence in a "sort of" fearful dog, slowly and deliberately. 12:14. It's just the way Prince is. He does mean to exude such dominance/"confidence", ears are up, he's taller. She's unsure if it's safe. She looks back at Mom a lot. She does great upon first entering the pool area, like she feels safer. No fear playing with Prince. Playing dominant and submissive without a care in the world. I just had to rewatch a part. Did he just call out she has to poo? 13:51.
Under exercised, under socialised, insufficient structure, young so just learning to differentiate good from scary. lovely dog, needs a job to exercise body and mind.
So dog is very anxious and extreme energy almost like most herding breeds like to talk and control everything. Trying to direct things around them but she's young and doesn't really know how show it properly.
Great video and good advise. I’m watching and doing with my dog. Things you suggest. This video is exactly what I’m facing. Except I am exercising and stimulating my k9 the way you suggest. I’m going to call it stranger danger issues. We go thru and correct. But never get that human and dog meeting. Goal. ! K9 being comfortable with humans I trust and not be such a Diva.
I'd think that the dog does not know how to express his nice energy. Is empowered by relaxed an unambigous advise and Trainers enabeling body language.
It's so good to see the beauty of a 'companion' beeing enabled to show it's nature. I ask myself If the lady has a feeling about letting her dog beeing the best dog it can be. And how about herself: I hear lots of "you know" which means to me, that there is maybe self-doubt Like 'I'm not shure about what I See, feel, hear and how to Talk about'(?). Less is more! A leader is to be clear about the now and what this moment needs to be the best for him&dog. All other stuff is to much luggage for a Happy Life😉
...Just like to add that the 😷lady looks like beeing anxious - not the dog.
The first thing I notice (only seen 2 minutes so far), is a dog with a huge amount of energy in the body and a owner who does not know what to do. Without having seen the whole clip, I dare say that they throw a lot of ball and the dog gets to be out on the plot a lot (we will see if I am right when I have seen the whole). Border Collies are working dogs and also mix with it becomes working.
I haven't read all the comments, so maybe someone might have asked the same question before. My question is, how would you play with the dog to mentally stimulate him? I've got the impression my dog has a similar issue. Thank you so much for all your great advise Joel!
Joel may answer here but what has worked with me for my border collie x is sniffing /retrieval games (hiding things and getting him to find) and a flirt pool is the best thing I ever bought. Wears him out super quickly as he does these mad jumps and twists. I call it burpees for dogs. 😆
Thank you for your videos. This is helping us. Our girl is a Three year old cattle dog mix (true Hinze 57 actually). Animal control rounded her and her litter mates up with a pack of feral dogs at around five months. We adopted her shortly thereafter and she got along great with our old dog, who, sadly, passed away recently. She's a great dog, but ...a bit fearful? Unsure of herself? My instinct was that she needed to go to the dog park when it was quiet and just take her time getting used to things and meeting new dogs (she's fine with people, and we have 1.35 acres with lots of rabbits to chase, so actual exercise isn't so much of an issue). We will start that today. Your videos are going to help me know what I am seeing and what to expect. Thank you.
You can tell that Joel is like oh my gosh how do I get through to this woman. She comes back with something every time that he tells her something there is an excuse as to why she doesn't do, or hasn't done, or something and you can tell that he's trying not to just tell her that everything's her doing but then again it is her doing everything wrong, not the dog! Ignorance is not Bliss when it comes to dogs. She truly does not understand dogs in general. she doesn't understand space she doesn't understand dominance she doesn't understand reinforcement and she definitely doesn't understand true exercise and stimulation or whats considered such. We all started there so that just means the goal is reachable and just takes a little bit of education 😅 that dog in particular will do just fine once mom knows what to or not to do.
Yep, I got it right away. Yes, the dog is in a "fear" period. But the bigger issue is under stimulated physically and emotionally. Border Collies (even mixes) need a "job" and a great deal of exercise and animal interaction on a daily basis. I've raised one from 8 weeks and know how smart and active they are. Probably during the Covid lock down it has been even harder for people to create an environment for their dogs to socialize. Also, thanks for bringing up the issue of Santa Ana winds. It really is a freak out for most dogs. I'm a person and I freak out when they happen!😀
QUESTION 🙋♀️ Why does my newly adopted dog whine and cry on walks? 😩 Cries / high pitch CRAZY when she sees other dogs. 🐶 She has been around other dogs during her fostering. She came from a hoarding situation so she was used to being around other animals. She just whines non-stop on walks & I don’t know how to fix. She is almost 3.
I'm not one that will comment as to what her problem is but I will say that I watch all of your videos and this is the only one that my dogs have had a reaction to.
The main problem with my 4-month old foster puppy is she developed fear to the outside world (dogs/stranger people). Here is why: She was living in someone's backyard in the countryside and when I fostered her, she came to busy city life. She started walking on a leash smoothly in few days but everything changed until she gone closer to the neighbors dog to smell it. She gone to smell without barking and boom the another dog started barking at her very strongly. After that she started being really fearful to any stranger and dogs. Now she barks non stop whenever she sees any fearful thing.
I think that was my mistake to let her smell the other dog when I don't know anything about the other dog.
My rescue dog (8 years old) isn't interested in playing / interacting with other dogs at all. Any thoughts about how to stimulate / exercise her mentally given this lack of interest in other dogs?
I’m watching this right now, I have a border collie puppy and I have so much hope he gets better because he is so fearful he won’t leave the house. I want to be able to do dog sports in the future
I have a 6 month old border collie, she is perfect in most ways apart from extreme fear of other dogs which involved her bolting when she sees one (she can’t obviously when she is on the leash) it’s distressing for her and I’m not clear on how to deal with it. She has maybe 2 or 3 long (2 miles) walks a day and at home she will want to play ball all of the rest of the time. I can’t think of how else to mentally stimulate her as she just wants to play ball and that’s all. Any tips.
Guess she doesn't exercise too much outside, and she is also protective with her owner and space.
I have a border collie/heeler mix. She's not aggressive towards other dogs at the dog park, a little apprehensive maybe (hackles up, submissive, etc), but she doesn't really play with the other dogs. She would rather play ball or frisbee than mingle with the other animals. If another races with her after her toy, she will back down letting them have it. How can I build her confidence to a level where she feels comfortable interacting with other dogs and not just me and her toys? She's very friendly with other people, no issues there.
My little shihtzu dog got attacked by a big neighbor dog while we were walking and was such a traumatic experience for both of us. Even tho was years ago, She's always in defense mode and does not trust other dogs, except for my moms shitzu. When we go on walks I'm always tense and looking around for other dogs, if one comes near I will pick her up until we pass. She screams bloody murder if a big dog comes near her. Your videos are helpful so we can walk with strategy.
My Dane is fine with people but under exposed and under socialized with other dogs. Last year when I was traveling with him, we tried to correct that with a visit to family who have 2 Danes. Long story short, it did not go well and now his fear aggression is worse than before.
My first impression: dog crazy with energy, needs outlet. Also fear period?
There was something about the front harness that says to me when the dog went to lunge that it magnified her energy. The way the owner pulled while the dog was in the air seemed to amplify the issue, but your corrections where on her level instead of getting her feet off the ground
My summit (some of this, some of that) is very hyper. I joke she has ADHD. She never wants to hurt anyone, but due to circumstances beyond my control - I failed getting her properly socialized. Working on her now. Thank the lucky stars for this channel!
Love the "summit"! We called ours a "Heinz 114".
Dont forget, these type of dogs, like herding dogs, terriers are real athletes. They dont meant to be all day long in a couch, they MUST do physically exsercise. My friend have a gps-collar on her jack russel terrier, and this little, 7kg-weight(15lb) dog run in the fields above 22km (14 Miles), and not even get tired! Her dogs also barke a lot, when they got out of the car. A lot of excitement, a lot of energy! 😂