AGGRESSIVE DOG TRIES TO ATTACK ME 5 TIMES!

[@ncgirl454]

Firm. Fair. Consistency. 90% of what dogs need. If owners could just do those three things most problems would be solved.

[@sportysbusiness]

This was an awesome videos as it also showed that 90% consistency is not enough, it has to be 100%. These owners were great, they obviously cared and had put the work in to help this dog. It was the last 10% of consistency they were missing. Tom's comment about letting the dog choose to be on the left or right looked like a lightbulb moment for them.

[@ILOVEYOU43V3RAND3VER]

Sorry to say Kito, not every dogs are the same. I agree with your consistency comment, but some dog is harder to train. That's why we reach out to professional for help. Reason why I said this, because I have a husky that's acting very different from other dog, even my trainer said he is very hard to train (We have tried to train him almost 6 months before signing up for boarding classes). I would like to shoutout to any owner at least try to correct his behavior much better than abandon them in a shelter, or let them live with that kind of behavior and can never interact with anyone or any other dog.

[@dunnowhat2us36]

Kids too

[@toddrrath619]

Kito Perro wouldn't that be nice? I see many dog owners who are quite happy to spend plenty of $$$$$$$ to "board and Train" their dogs and think they come back "fixed". They fail to reinforce what was taught and the poor dog goes right back to their prior bad behavior. Here is a novel approach....... 3 days of dog board and train and then 7 days of owner board and train. Imagine the results then???

[@ILOVEYOU43V3RAND3VER]

@@toddrrath619 I agree, you spend the money for board and train, but consistent training have to continue basically for the rest of the life of the dog, just to make sure he is in line.

[@dauhoocassam3057]

I'm a huge fan of brandon's tv show so it wasn't surprising that his book kzbin.infoUgkxSw1k29V8f0aNwyGI6qRGYJc3E4Y4Eoxy is also excellent! With treats, my dog has learned most of the seven common commands (sit, stay, come, down, heel, off and no). Brandon's love for all animals is baked into every chapter of the book. If you have a puppy or an older dog, i would highly recommend reading every word of this book as it will be a source of pride for you and your dog.

[@kellycasperhanson4426]

I am impressed that you approach EACH dog as an individual; never a "one size fits all" attitude. I admire that you are OPEN to changing your techniques as needed for each dog. I would love to see videos where you check in on past clients to see how they're doing. Maybe doing "tune-ups" when clients backslide? (I know you probably do NOT have any spare time.) Thank you for saving lives!

[@Electr0fleur]

Let the dogs be dogs!! GO BUY A CAT IF YOU WANT A PUSSY

[@servicecollie6581]

Dog training is an art after all, it’ll never look the same for any 1 dog. Being a dog trainer truly is an amazing job, I work to train pets but mostly service dogs with my program and consistency and proper communication is the key to dog ownership

[@sophiesmith5922]

This video is PERFECT example of what happens when a high drive, confident dog never gets proper socialization and structure. Early training matters! Kudos to this couple for taking on this challenge and seeing the potential in this rescue dog.

[@kelseyrizer764]

Hey Tom. Oregonian here. I have a neighbor down the street with a reactive dog. She MUST be watching your videos too, because I’ve witnessed her using your methods on a walk with her Bloodhound mix. The NBD Army is everywhere!

[@ElessariaD]

Fascinating to see that mix of confidence and fear in Bear. I'm so glad you and his owners shared this because of its rarity. It was kinda funny (as well as being such a huge step forward) to see him air scent you and give you the "That's a hard no from me!" It only serves to reiterate how you always say a dog doesn't have to love everyone, it just can't try to willy nilly chomp people. Once their confidence increases with handling Bear, the trio will do fantastic!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Yes! Thanks for watching!

[@leilabarker5452]

Could you ever do updates on how some of these dogs are doing after you’ve worked with them and their owners.

[@topcatwarrior]

It’s great to see such progress for that beautiful dog. Coming from a shelter and not knowing his background, the owners obviously love him very much to get help for him. He will be a much happier soul when he understands his role in the family and can live his best life. Good job, everyone!

[@tomdavisofficial]

yep!!

[@gerryoconnor1400]

What a good cession but I think the owner struggled to be consistent with your instructions initially. Also it was great to see the change in the dog's behaviour. Thanks Tom. Gerry from Melbourne Australia

[@karinagutierrez7134]

Kudos to these owners for picking a hard to train dog from the shelter and actively work to get the dog trained.

[@rainaquelle365]

I was sooo impressed at 2:53 when you asked for the leash back AFTER the dog tried to take your face off. Your calmness during the face of such naked aggression is inspiring as you work to save the dog. I've never worked with a trainer that would take a dog like that - figure out what is driving the behavior, and teach owners how to communicate expectations with their dog. Awesome and impressive as usual!

[@191LAG]

Love your videos, Thank you! My first shepherd I purchased while living in west germany in 1984, he was 7 months old when I got him. He had been previously owned by another canadian couple and omg, what a potential disaster! We knew immediately we needed professional help with this dog. We joined the schutzhund club in our area. This was amazing and life changing! The german head trainer was amazing, we went EVERY sunday, rain or shine. There was ALWAYS policemen and border patrol guards there with their canine partners, they were so supportive and generous with their expertise and experience. We were taught SO MUCH! Sadly this shepherd passed away in canada a few short years later, bloat in stomach, devastating to loose this magnificent brilliant animal who was the best friend and partner I've been honoured to love. He truly was one in a million. He had red papers from his german breeders, one of the trainers at the club looked at them and translated for us ( I didn't speak german) Red papers mean the parents AND grandparents have successfully competed, and won, obedience, no hip dysplasia, etc red papers mean quality bloodlines that can be followed. His name was "zero vom vortlicht" we called him blitz Sorry for rambling, I have had many more shepherds since then, all of them benefitted enormously from what we learned at that schutzhund club You are so good, and I like the education you give the owners, we are ALWAYS learning

[@gottawatchit4489]

It amazes me every time how quickly the dog picks up on what to do once the owner is taught how to do it♥️ I LOVE seeing the relationship grow right before my eyes!!!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks so much for watching ❤️

[@karherineware3508]

Really interesting case. I appreciate the owner's willingness to continue to pursue answers, not giving up! They clearly have some intelligence, openness to new ideas which is a big win for the dog. I like watching Tom assess the situation, and come up with good ideas and solutions. In response to your question, I'm in Indiana.

[@chanelchau]

my cattle dog used to be exactly like this guy 🥺 he kinda looks like him too! thanks to you and your informative videos, we are now able to live a much happier life together ✨🙏🏼 no more lunging at strangers! thank you for all your knowledge and empowerment!

[@jossiemarie3868]

South Dakota here! I actually don’t have a dog.. yet. I’ve been binge watching all your videos to get myself prepared for my first dog. Love all the information you give!! 💚

[@naomiroyle9637]

So brilliant to find a great trainer before getting a dog. Kudos and a very lucky dog in your future!

[@jenscheibner792]

Careful when choosing a dog. Some breeds are not for beginners. Learn everything there is to know about a breed. If you want a purebreed, get a pet quality puppy from a person that shows dogs and breds quality dogs...

[@janetsorensen7423]

I loved this! Clear instructions on how to use the pager as a correction with good results. Thanks Tom. I'm now more confident in using the pager in my training.

[@hurricaneheather1420]

That was what I was thinking for my puppy. I don't want her to get to aggression and then have to do it.

[@DynastyTrickDogs]

Yes he's great!

[@camillapotgieter6559]

Watching all the way from Zimbabwe! So appreciate all the work you do. I have a Swiss Shephard, Belgian Malinois, BoerbulXsharpei and Poodle! All trained with your methods. There’s nothing better than happy, well balanced, confident dogs! I walk all 4 dogs together with my 5month baby girl at the park never having to worry!

[@mauricewilliams2278]

Great segment really depicts how we as owners are inconsistent. Even after you asked the owner to keep the dog on the left or one side, he continued to switch sides. I am so guilty of this very thing. Ty you for this video.

[@RebeccaGallin]

It's like someone taught him stranger danger and he seriously took it to heart! He's a good boy and he is trying to learn. Great job human team but awesome job puppy!!! You got this! 💙💙🐕⭐😊

[@Noven_Solarix]

I love how you explain things to the owners and actively have them work with the dogs themselves. I’ve seen too many trainers just take the dogs from the owners and do it themselves without the owners doing anything to help.

[@clareevans3908]

THANK YOU! Our adolescent rescue pup was super reactive to people, dogs, bikes, trains, vehicles just 8 weeks ago. With your help, consistent handling, learned leadership and the right tools, we can now calmly walk past pretty much everything and everyone with focus 95% of the time. Our relationship with him is great, he is 100% calmer, relaxed and happier in himself. These videos along with the No Bad Dogs podcast have changed our lives. Literally. Balanced dog training in Australia is a VERY new concept. We're looking forward to lots of years with our now polite, friendly, well mannered and confident pup!

[@happypillshelp]

Hi from Toronto, Ontario! We have gone to trainers and everything but being able to watch your videos to stay consistent has been a huge help for my reactive dog!

[@brittneymartinez725]

I think socialization at a very young age is a must for any dog!

[@senka2578]

I see so many dogs whose owners do not engage their mind, don’t socialize them (desensitize them to outside stimulus) and do not provide any sort of pack structure that helps with preventing insecurity that can lead unwanted behavior. This is what I have learned from Tom and other trainers and behavioralists I respect.

[@bridgewalk88]

I’m in Florida and don’t even have a dog but love watching the amazing work you do.

[@tomdavisofficial]

OMG! Love this, Carla!

[@brandonm8249]

I'm in Florida but from Saratoga Springs NY so I got his reference about driving on the Northway 😎.

[@texasgirl6000]

Maybe you can try training some alligators. 😂

[@blueyedlady]

My dog ( a Belgian shepherd) also has that confident fear and reactivity. This video was super helpful!

[@hurricaneheather1420]

Your no nonsense and lack of treat training has really helped me train my dog better. She still has some control issues but,she's only 5 months but she's knee high and over 70 pounds

[@utrose]

It is so hard for me not to talk about other trainers and their methods. Tom, but really the methods, do more in a one hour session than many other trainers do in weeks or months with their projects. This stuff just works. I now feel that the long game some trainers play is borderline abusive. If you can get someone out of pain now why wait weeks and months. Same with dog behavior.

[@Ghost_Recon_Actual]

The studying you have done and probably still do plus your natural talent with understanding why dogs are reacting/behaving the way they do and knowing how to get them back to being a dog and love being a dog.

[@techpawlogy]

Great conversation on suppression, not a lot of trainers that use positive punishment explain this well if at all.

[@Cathan1856]

Originally from Detroit, Michigan, now live in Bunbury, Western Australia. Love being a No Bad Dogs member, learning heaps and the people are super on the site. These owners are amazing trying to give this dog the best life.

[@GlitterPoolParty]

Dog trainers who understand dog psychology and are able to not only use that knowledge to train their own dogs but train owners to handle their dogs are so amazing. Thank you for what you do.

[@ciatangallaghe2485]

Your doing good work man. It's never the dogs fault, mostly it just us.

[@LAStars-sratS]

Tom is very good at explaining things and at reading this dog. He is patient and leaves his ego at the door which would key up a dog even more if he took a confrontational approach. Great that these videos are available for people to view and learn.

[@donalfromupnorth4856]

It's amazing how the little things matter. Ignoring them in early development can mushroom into serious problems, just like this. By then, most become overwhelmed and stuck. Knowledge can save this dog's life and provide a more relaxed existence. More great work Tom.

[@tomdavisofficial]

YES! Thank you!

[@lindaz1290]

This is fascinating to watch. Glad I've got the monthly membership so I can watch the full, uncut version. Looking forward to watching the whole thing!

[@johnnycharles319]

Hi 👋 Linda how are you doing?

[@jessicabernatchez4726]

Hello from Vancouver Island, Canada! I love your videos and as a dog trainer myself will often come to your videos to reinforce my training plans for reactive or “aggressive” clients. Keep up the great work, so many people could learn so much from your videos!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks so much, Jessica!

[@ToxicFlame100]

I am from the UK and I have been watching your videos for over a year now, especially more so prior to getting our cane Corso puppy. After educating myself using your videos, training the puppy has been an absolute breeze and he is the best well rounded ever! For a breed who are more boisterous, protective and who are more prone to aggression if no direction is given, I have a dog that is completely on the other end of the spectrum, he is submissive and obedient and that is all I wanted. He barks and growls if someone knocks on the door, or if I am yelling at someone he will back me up too, and that is all I want, because I know he will never make a decision FOR me and go that extra mile of biting anyone as I can stop the barking and growling at a click of a finger, and I have your training tips to thank for that. Nothing is more important than training and structure for your dog, and the bond that is created through this sort of training. In addition to this, because I trained from puppyhood, I never even had to use a prong, a slip lead or any type of training tool, just a simple collar and lead. It just proves any of these problems can be prevented with consistency from a young age.

[@queennanna5595]

Cane Corsos are in no way aggressive like a German Shepard.

[@scottiajohnston8025]

Bear reminds me of my current 7yo AustralianShepherd, but she's slightly less reactive. She wants to be good, but is still fearful of new people, cars, and dogs. She had never been trained or socialized until I got her in February. Working on desensitizing her to different situations. Tom, do you ever come to the Seattle area for classes? We could periodically use your teaching out here. (I'm hopeful!!!)

[@tomdavisofficial]

Hope this helps!

[@lisaugalde2628]

Hey 👋🏽 from the SF Bay! I've been watching your videos since about a month ago. Thank you for being proactive in changing the perspective of the owners to provide the proper guidance for their dogs❤

[@isabelstephens8973]

Loved this one! My girl Roxi is the exact same way and I see there is hope for her! Your methods have helped me see the ecollar is our best option to help with her reactivity.

[@GypsyGirl317]

Great job as always. What a stunning dog, and his owners are a good couple - I liked how down to Earth and insightful they are. 👍🏾😊

[@maximilianheinrich2439]

Greetings from Austria! I love listening to you talking about dogs. After every video I have something new to try with my boys.

[@cass2.1]

I don't really have money to pay for dog training. So, channels like yours really help! Thank you from Houston, TX!!

[@catneedham4913]

Since doing these common sense techniques, my leash-reactive intact WGSL Coatie boy August (Auggie) has gone down in meltdowns over other dogs by 90%. I tried a non-prong method w my second GSD after using one with my girl; I’m back with Herm now 😁👍🏻 Chantilly, VA, Author- Shepherd Girl: A Dog Story

[@tomdavisofficial]

So happy for you! Thanks for watching!

[@devingaumont5048]

I’m from Northern California, and we have a field bred (red) golden intact male. He’s a damn good dog and is sometimes just a little too smart for his own good.

[@ianclarke7441]

Another great session I love this channel . Talking to us humans in real talk and making a lot of sense. No 1 channel for advise and make you realise you are not alone. Thank you Tom.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thank you, Ian!

[@TheKste831058]

Detroit Michigan here, learning from your videos every time

[@pip5461]

Tom, I'm in the UK... Many have said it, I'm just reiterating it... You are the best...! I'd like to see more, but circumstances restrict me from being a Patreon.

[@Depressed_Dinosaur]

Check out will Atherton on fenrir. You can help dogs in the UK. No Bad Dogs.

[@jeradhoffman3937]

Nice progress. My reactive rescue also got extremely pissed off when I attempted a prong collar correction. It’s nice to see work with a dog that isn’t so typical, if just for my own sanity. lol

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks for watching man!

[@benburns5995]

Great to see this dogs progress in being less reactive on the leash. The dog seemed much more at ease by the end of the video. I am listening in from Northwest Indiana.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Yes, still lots of work to do but yet!

[@Tan_Z]

I'm from Canada and just found your channel. I love how you explain the why's of the dog's behavior. You put out excellent content. Thank-you!

[@maurolucio3719]

@UpstateCanineAcademy and @TomDavis, straight from Mozambique 🇲🇿... Even though I'm owning a dog right still I find the videos always teaching me to understand how to deal with a dog, cause I love dogs.... Keep doing @TomDavis

[@janepowell5679]

Thank goodness the owners found you , could have a very different outcome for this dog 😊

[@tomdavisofficial]

I think so too!

[@waggingtales7886]

Thank you for not giving up on this dog🙏

[@laurab2304]

From Kentucky we have a GSD. You are a BLESSING... Hoping to work with you at some point. My husband and I have been through lot and I am my dogs person, so trying to be what she needs daily as most handlers.

[@CrecenteDesigns]

Texas here. Thanks for all the amazing content, Tom!

[@kathysalvato8314]

Hi from Florida. Love watching you work with this type of dogs, and get them to come around.

[@P4ndieEy3ss]

Hello, from Western Australia. The progress in this video was so wonderful. Love how you make everyone in the room think, including the humans

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks for watching!:)

[@mariahwalker4477]

Greetings from Vancouver Island, Canada. Love your videos. It's fascinating to learn about the behaviours and what's behind them, and it's so important that dog owners understand how to set boundaries and enforce them firmly but fairly. You are doing a great service to dog owners everywhere, thank you.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thank you so much for watching Mariah!

[@jt2553]

Even though the guardian did not follow your instruction to make the dog heel consistently to only one side, the dog’s improvement was remarkable. You really understand dogs & their relationship with humans. Awesome. I’m from Hawai’i.

[@lillynash5656]

Watching this from Ireland, it's really great training advice

[@maryharper9321]

Remarkable the changing of tools was brilliant

[@barryyoung8617]

Watching from Nova Scotia. Just started following. Good advice for dog owners.

[@juliafiore120]

Great session, Tom. Would love to see a follow up with him. Have a Blessed Day 😊🐶

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks so much, Julia!

[@lisalanham4151]

Great work! I look forward to each video I learn something useful each time. Sarasota FL

[@tomdavisofficial]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@0Rachizzle0]

Sweet baby! Seeing how protective Bear is of his owners makes my heart hurt. Who knows what he's been through in life and he wants to guard his humans who have shown him so much love. I hope they are able to work with him and show him he doesn't need to protect them from everything else 💜

[@MrTheJo92]

Watching from Germany - and enjoying every minute of it! You're really doing god's work over there, keep it up!

[@jessicahigdon3962]

Great, Great video. Poor boy just didn't know. Great work.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks, Jessica !

[@emmashalla1253]

I love this. It’s giving me hope that my boy has a chance.

[@lizwalke656]

Thanks. From Tampa Bay area in Florida.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Hell Ya!!

[@kimfrancis36]

Hey Tom what a great video!! I'm from Indiana!! Thank you for taking the time to help us understand the dogs thoughts so we can help other dogs like him!!

[@estherfeldhacker9013]

Really like what you say. People need some training to own a dog too. Consistancy is important to teaching. Even the cat has a few rules. They never change.

[@psycherevival2762]

Amazing work Tom! From Ottawa Ontario Canada!

[@neali876]

im watching from Jamaica, zero dogs in my household but love watching your mastery!!

[@michaelcalibro5565]

Czechia (Europe) here. I don't have a dog right now so I watch your videos to educate myself.

[@leaheversole9845]

Helpful and very useful information! I live in Indiana U.S.A! I also have a Labrador Retriever! Very fun loving pup! I love him to bits.

[@tomdavisofficial]

So happy it helped! Thanks for watching, Leah!

[@jenniferviolette317]

I love that these vids are available! I tend to watch a bunch 3-4 times a year just to stay fresh and encouraged to keep improving with my boys. I want to add a girl to the pack in the spring so we all have a little work to do first :) Can't thank you enough!

[@lisabedker-madsen6186]

This one that I would love to see in it’s entirety

[@DynastyTrickDogs]

Thank you for being so clear and concise with your explanations 😊

[@seanviper]

Love the videos as usual. Trying to start putting structure into my husky’s life now taking your teachings. From Trinidad 🇹🇹 in the Caribbean

[@stephanieconley3234]

I have never seen anyone work with a dog for a very short period of time like this and actually get positive results. this guy is pretty fuggin amazing

[@MorostyleGaming]

From Denmark - I learned alot from ur videos - got a 9 month year old male german shepherd - I train with it at the police union (No im not a cop) - but right now there down time. Obedience training starting next month, Yay!

[@newlyenlightened8775]

From the Show Me State. I'm sure it's in the follow up training, but you've always said the tool is to let the dog know you are speaking to him. While watching, the dog seemed to know you were talking to him rather than the owner. If so, did that make the transition harder once you turned the remote to the owners? Great vid!!

[@myriaml173]

Hey, greetings from Luxembourg. I liked the video before even watching it 🙂. Great content with a happy ending as usual. Kudos to the owners for adopting the doggy and getting him the best trainer 👍

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks for watching!

[@zenseed75]

Oh, Luxembourg is beautiful. You are lucky.

[@dkbridges4675]

I have 2 Rottweiler puppies coming in a few weeks. I am so concerned that I wont be able to successfully train both at the same time (no this is not my first Rottweiler). I have been doing everything possible to learn as much as I can so I am prepared. I am a new subscription member. I have learned so much from your videos. 💕

[@kilo.nine.7773]

Excellent timing on that first pass 💯

[@jeno264]

Gosh, you can see how the timing is key!! Wow! ⚡⚡⚡

[@tomdavisofficial]

For sure! 💯💯

[@maddyrich8279]

Thanks Tom! It's thanks to you that I have the good relationship I have now with my rescue border collie. Excellent guidance and insight into the mind of the dog. Aloha from Maui! (From a NY native!!)

[@tomdavisofficial]

So happy for you!

[@PrettyGoodLookin]

Shelter's need a Full Time Trainer to work with their Dogs ! ( before they send them out to be adopted )

[@AprilCunningham]

The problem is most shelters are positive only believers....... which is not effective for aggressive, strong dogs.

[@PrettyGoodLookin]

@@AprilCunningham What do you mean ? explain better plz.

[@sportysbusiness]

@@PrettyGoodLookin They have a 'one size fits all' positive only training system. You are not allowed to correct the dog in ANY way. Whilst this works for a small number of dogs, it fails miserably with most, especially those who are aggressive (even if it's fear based) and strong willed dogs, which is why they're in the shelter in the first place. My rescue was about to be killed as she had multiple issues when I got her and the positive only training was useless. I tried multiple techniques to stop the aggression and reactivity and the most successful by far (it almost instantly worked) was conditioning her to an e-collar. Now I have a well behaved social dog who I can safely let off leash everywhere.

[@PrettyGoodLookin]

@@sportysbusiness Hummm...I have my doubts about your " story ". An E collar will not solve all of those behaviors alone. Otherwise, you would see every dog trainer using them.

[@jimgardner1306]

You’re assuming all shelters have the funds. The shelter I volunteer at had a trainer donate her time, but that lasted only a month. Feel free to whip out your checkbook and help.

[@jacythevelcrodog3822]

This is exactly what I am dealing with right now. My dog is extremely obedient but she resource guards me to the point that I cannot pet any other dogs and even when the dogs come near me she growls and snaps at them.

[@ike2079]

You can correct that behavior. When petting another dog, keep an eye on your dog to see if your dog will come running over to growl/snap at the dog you are petting. If your dog comes running over, point your finger at your dog and yell: " No, get out of here" . (With a firm voice! ) . Chase your dog away as you yell get out of here! Now, go back to petting the dog. Rinse and repeat. If your dog does not react when you pet a dog, then go PRAISE your dog! It works like a charm!

[@mrs.k2719]

Your doing a great job with the dogs you work with

[@kraeuhi7173]

That's the good stuff, thanks a lot for teaching us a little by little. And the crew is doing really good job on making and improving the content, videos and podcasts, overall u guys are amazing! Greetings!

[@cyndifalk]

Love your how you compare dog training and kid training. The analogies are funny, but apt.

[@ardantaker8367]

Amazing how this works, I got a pitbull Cross and man shes kinda hard to control but I'm working on it. These videos are such a guide for me

[@arlniecojaplote3674]

I can watch your movies all day. Great job, clearly informations... I always explain to my clients, that just peting the dog will not teach the dog how to behave.

[@RuReady2SellurBrain]

Hello Tom, I am from Germany & really love to watch your videos! It is not just interesting I also learned very much and try to use it during the training with my own dog.

[@GreenEyedDruid]

This is a great video! Thank you for sharing!

[@kiaraborrelli2278]

consistency is so KEY! commenting from the West cost in SoCal!

[@tomdavisofficial]

💯

[@luciespirkova6746]

Hi Tom, thank you, I love your videos and your comments and explications. You are really greate. Best regards from Prague, Europe, Czech republic.