Aggressive German Shepherd Training- Breaking through fear aggression- Titan Ep-2

[@faithwhited6408]

I rehabilitated a 140lb Great Dane Fear aggression. I was asked to help because he was killing livestock, but I quickly realized that wasn't the root of his behavioural problems. Titus the Great Dane is now able to be handled by the owner off leash around the livestock and be relaxed and no longer attacks strangers 😁 we need more people who know how to correct and follow through with dogs like this thank you for your dedication not many trainers can help because they are set in their ways

[@Lilka20061990]

Good job to you, to the owner for not giving up on his beautiful dog and to Titan for working hard =) its amazing to see his progress.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Saya Thank you so much!!! ❤️

[@carolbutler1698]

AGREE ‼️💯✌️

[@michelleanderson8370]

Amazing work! I was watching his tail go from curled tight under to wagging and enjoying this...ears back to forward and engaged. I wish him and his owner years of love and respect. Well done

[@yenniebaccalo5929]

What a beautiful dog!!! Love how you don't speak down to people or make them feel uncomfortable because their dog has a behavioral issue. ❤ watched heaps of your videos now, this one made me cry with happiness ❤ Respect!

[@iaincaldwell4445]

Totally agree! The way Tom treats owners is the same way he treats the dogs - show them what to do, correct them when they go wrong, but always treat them with respect and never humiliate or abuse them.

[@ShaneWisecup]

It’s so fantastic to see a “trainer” take an approach that helps both the dog and the owner to put an end the anxiety and aggression in order for them both enjoy a much better quality of life. God Bless. I am a former rot pit mix therapy dog owner who trained an amazing dog with the help of classes, family and friends. I am curious if with my limitations due to wounds from surgery if I could do something in this field to help others and their dogs to be able to enjoy the same happiness and quality I was able to enjoy with Roxy RIP.

[@LauraHopkinsCDL]

Well done Thomas. You're so right about dog training being very commercialised . I get so fed up with he dog trainer wars. So long as some trainer with the ability trains/helps the dog ,does it really matter . Feeding vast amounts of rewards won't fix some issues.

[@PeacefulVibesReiki]

Amazing. You have changed their lives...this is touching and beautiful!

[@tonyadaisyjoy74]

Thomas, you’re amazing!! I hope Titan is still happy and well. I’m a new big fan of yours. I believe in doing all you can instead of killing the dog. I know they’re either scared and/or been abused. Thank you for being you. So glad I found your channel. 🤗

[@carolbutler1698]

Me Too😊✌️

[@Peter-vn8ue]

great job Tom with Titan, you are a legend. I love the way you break down the doggie psychology, so we get an insight into what is driving the dog to behave the way that it is in all your videos.

[@bradleyshamp]

Great video, i plan on being a millitary working dog handler in the air force when i get out of high school then became a dog trainer for the air force and your video's inspires me to keep pushing for my dream. Keep up the good work !!!!

[@tomdavisofficial]

shamp the champ thanks man!!! Best of luck!

[@johncspine2787]

I hope you are pursuing this dream and made it a reality..I’m older, disabled after a successful music career, about to get a GSD puppy..

[@Noorewok]

I really wish I lived closer to you. We have a 2 yr old male who's super protective. It got out of hand really quick. We want him to have a good life and are not giving up on him, but he needs more than we know how to give.

[@sannapaws4639]

you're so gifted. it's just awesome watching you share it, & seeing your passion. I could literally feel this owner's relief at the moment he recognized Hope was there for his dog. You're saving dogs' lives, helping owners.. so much respect & thanks to you!

[@susanstovell7737]

Understanding what the actual problem is, then the cause of the problem the way you do is important. You break the sessions down till you have the " bare " dog. Then you build from there, great work. Thanks

[@judysapp2014]

I am a new fan of your videos, yesterday was literally my first time watching any of your videos. I subscribed immediately.

[@Mazakanubis]

I've recently started an apprenticeship to be a trainer. Your videos are super helpful, I'd love to see more made for trainers

[@jeffreybaird8895]

Love your work! I'm learning so much about fearful aggression in my German Shepherd. Thanks for your time, hard work and incredible dog whispering abilities and then teaching us dog lovers our best friends language. FOR FREE! You're an amazing individual and anyone can tell you LOVE what you do. Thank you again.

[@deebrown8232]

You are awesome. Your love for what you do shines!

[@rmbtd]

Loved watching how Titans tail went from being tucked in at the beginning of the video, to more and more relaxed, as the video went on! Good stuff bro!

[@biglukasabc]

Dude you have a gift, very amazing work brother, don't let nothing hold you back!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks!

[@mellymel6573]

Wow this is beautiful! Can't imagine 4 trainers have up on him. Kudos!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@marybaker5319]

I think you do such a wonderful job with these dog and you are right food don't help all the time your doing the right way and he has improved very great and the other trainer got him so confused you got this

[@sweanna1]

Amazing to watch!!! Thank you for sharing your knollege 🙏💪

[@planetjanetart]

You are incredible! Thanks for sharing with all of us !!!

[@auntiemichelle8478]

Great job such a beautiful dog I’m glad you could help Titan 💙🐺

[@annabarry2264]

Love your work, it’s amazing. Only thing I wish you could fix is the questions the owners ask,,,,it’s hard to hear them.

[@schalyray1]

We hired a trainer and the attitude just didn't fit. She was so aggressive that our 18 mth German Shepherd nipped her in the butt! We are ready to be the alpha but we also love our dog and want relationship and mutual respect. Everything about your videos fits our goals! You don't just command dogs, you understand their language. We are going to try training with all of your tips and hope to pay you a visit someday -- or send you a thank you !! I think you are saving our German Shepherd from being put down :)

[@tomdavisofficial]

Samantha Ray let me know how it goes.

[@wendytorkington5901]

Amazing results again and again I so wish you were here in Manchester England to help with my boy Blue he has similar issues to Titan he came to me 3 weeks ago I found out the hard way we need help from someone I can trust to do the right thing I am trying to do my part for him and watching you is so helpful Thank you!

[@abnerallphin6671]

Thanks for being a great person to both man and beast The world is a better place because you are in it!!! I think you are right you need to be the trainer of the dog trainers Your doing a great job with your videos Loved every min. of them!!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thank you so much Abner! I appreciate the kind words VERY much!

[@monicadigrindakis5045]

"my dog likes me but wants to eat everyone else!!" Hello?? how do I fix that!! - so true. Love it!!

[@mountaingoat8788]

Loved watching this thank you for shearing.. way to often people give up fear full or aggressive dogs It is Really good to see this... good work on your end and also the man that adopted Him? ether way he did not give up Love seeing this..

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks man! Happy you enjoyed!

[@chrissiehardwick3975]

Hi Tom, I am really engrossed with your methods. I would love nothing more than to use your methods in my my dog training. I have purchased 2 H/S prong collars to add to my collection of slip collars and and choke chains. I would be so proud to follow in your footsteps!

[@bettykirk6670]

You are awesome. Keep doing what you are doing. You have a gift and it is also your passion!

[@sue5242]

Wow….THAT was amazing

[@nancyaberg7086]

FANTASTIC! Do you have videos dealing with dogs who like people but hate other animals: dogs, cats, and what they think about is hunting. I have one that is about 8 years old that we have been breeding and she has been a great mother to her pups, but now we need to find someone who can adopt her and I'm not even sure that this will be possible.

[@crank_FPV]

This is great. Although what do you do next when meeting new people..? Like what is the next step? I have a similar female gsd with fear of unknown people.

[@MKCohen]

Very Impressive! Has this dog ever be able to be around strangers not muzzled? I am asking because I have a German Shepherd mix with the exact same level of stranger fear.

[@mahakhalil1]

Hi, Tom! Question: how do you know after doing a few sessions that the dog isn’t just better around you, but is getting better in general? In other words maybe you just taught him not to be afraid of you specifically and to be more confident around you and your facility… How do you make sure that he’s generally better? Thanks!

[@johncspine2787]

It’s training the owner equally to the dog, the owner takes these same techniques and applies them to many different situations. You can’t “fix” a dog in just a couple sessions, it takes calm, consistent leadership applied over time. Just showing the owner what is possible, and things like how constant leash pressure isn’t actually control, but makes the dog tense that works over time. Watch more of Tom’s vids where owners come in, he says “ok, walk the dog and I’ll watch,” and see how they pull constantly up on the leash as they watch, then see what Tom does..

[@janhendrik840]

Thank you for a fantastic video. My 7 mo old GSD is the same. I hope to see the same improvement. I have a question. Will I be able to trust her with anyone else, or do I have to go through the process with each new person?Thanks again, Hank

[@kathylambert7486]

I have a rescue AnatolianX that we have been working with for @ 8 months. She is @ 2, and is wonderful with my husband and me, as well as all of our livestock, but she is hyper protective and human aggressive. Every trainer I have talked with says put her down, but she is vital for our little farm as she keeps predators away. And we love her. But my friends and family are very upset and the neighbors are tired of her barking. I don't feel it is excessive, there is always a reason, but it is directed at them when they come close to our property. I have watched several of your videos and am starting to feel a glimmer of hope. Is there a book or a blog that will help give me the tools to start? What is the remote that you mentioned? How long should training sessions be? How can I work with the dog by myself? So hopeful that maybe we can save her from being put down.

[@judysapp2014]

I have an Australian Shepherd that cannot be around anyone else, Me & 2 other people only! He has a bite history of others people and is very reactive (fear aggression) to other dogs, cats, birds, squirrels & people

[@geraldwilliamson2218]

Brilliant I tran ed some of my to that and more they a smart smarter than most humans would believe

[@nandee4816]

Never give up!

[@wilburtenzin2271]

I know this is a year old. But wow this gives me hope that I can save and build my relationship with my german shepard. From watching your videos, I’m going to work on our relationship. I’m still learning, but with so much progress that you do within minutes is amazing. I have a question, what if your german shepard isn’t the only dog in the household? I have a 9 year old chihuahua and he doesn’t like my german shepard at all. I just keep them separated and take them on separate walks, but take them to the backyard at the same time. But my chihuahua is constantly growling at him. My german shepard has been in my life for a year and he’s a year and 3 months. Should I still be doing the same routine with hanging out with my dogs at separate times?

[@warwingsenthusiast5672]

Fileesha Saenz Sooner or later, You are going to have to let them build a bond together. The Chihuahua seems to be very territorial and German Shepherds are also very, Very territorial. I think the best way to get them used to each other is by joining their walks together (At least for 5-10 minutes before you do separate walks.

[@warwingsenthusiast5672]

Fileesha Saenz I am no trainer though, That is just my advice.

[@57colliegirl]

I would only walk them together if neither has aggression issues toward other dogs.

[@Sammyaki]

ALL YOUR VIDEOS ARE SO QUIET! DONT YOU WEAR A MICROPHONE? Thx for the awesome educating videos! Much appreciated!

[@Sammyaki]

By the way; I'm German. So; greetings from Germany.

[@samanthanegrini]

Woooooow❤

[@AngelBabyMama]

Any puppy training videos?

[@giovannicastiglione3023]

Can you tell us how this happened? What led to Titan to be so fearful? Did he not receive any socialization as a puppy? Thanks!

[@tomdavisofficial]

I am not sure

[@giovannicastiglione3023]

@@tomdavisofficial Well anyways thanks for uploading this. Your videos are very educational and I always learn something new from them!

[@tomdavisofficial]

@@giovannicastiglione3023 THANKS FOR WATCHING!

[@genevievec.8002]

If you have a chance, I'd love to know what you think of the 'Nothing in life is free' training methodology?

[@reitairue2073]

I'm curious, by the end of this episode did you feel safe enough to remove the muzzle?

[@mariemcmahon7444]

Hi , which correction tool are you using ? Thank you

[@MARISALA-SS]

Hi Marie, they were using a Dogtra e-colllar and a Herm Sprenger prong.

[@helenerooney1791]

Nice,you're the dog, the dog is you, nonchalance. Makes for a good ending

[@ellesbelly]

If you are serious about training other trainers, I'd be 100% up for coming up and following you around for a while and being mentored by you. If that is a possibility, let me know.

[@eers2you]

I love what you said. The best trainers are the "open to learn" trainers.

[@kicknadeadcat]

One thing you need with dogs like these are balls like steel. Anyone can train a cute little puppy. This is a 100 levels above that. And positive training only people watching this?

[@eljaguaralacecho]

Hi Thomas you are awesome. I am veterinarian from Mexico. I am a dog groomer and a dog walker. I do try to educate general public about several dog subjects. I do it for free just like you do, so i understand exactly why you do it. I am not a trainer i just like to walk and talk about dogs, and my goal it is just to help people have good dog citizens . I do have a facebook page that is call "Se Lustran Perros", I do have several videos and it appears that there are many people whom like to see them. My videos are completely different from what you do. I am more like general info about breeds and medicine and behavior, I like to talk about nature too in a fun mix, from my point of view of course. All of my videos are in Spanish although I am planing in making some in English. I would really appreciate your opinion about what i do, and any feedback from some body like you would be awesome, although i understand it could be difficult for you to follow my stories, unless you speak Spanish, never the less i know very well that you understand dog and men behavior, and it might be possible even the language barrier to understand what is my point. Thank you very much for your work you are an inspiration to me, keep on going. Manuel Gonzalez. facebook.com/ellustradordeperros/

[@cherylherd8751]

My German Shepard pup is 7months old and sometimes gets to excited and snaps I have been so hard to stop it

[@dorisf7368]

I wished at the end you've had somebody else come in to see if he really has improved, not only with you, but in general.

[@Acadian.FrenchFry]

That comes later. This is too early in his training to do that. He would just undo everything he had accomplished this far.

[@kathybradbury]

What about removing the muzzle?

[@geraldwilliamson2218]

My dog is like that but mine is deaf 2 yrs german shepard how can I communicate while is acting up

[@samanthanegrini]

I have to Post bye Facebook thanx a lot ....Greez from the Switzerland.🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭.....i Search 6 Years Videos and with my Second German Shepard i find it .....i am happy....🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@bobbeyette3227]

Great video Thomas, and an awesome job with the GSD ,curious was you able to work him without muzzle later,

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thank you Bob!

[@annafay5262]

Curious has this dog been trained in Schutzhund for protection work? I've seen some dogs trained amazingly well in Schutzhund and others that have been ruined due to poor handling and improper protection training/follow up. Also, do you have an update on Titan and will he always require an e-collar to walk in public with his owner? Nice to see the turnaround with this dog. Curious how he's doing now? Do you work with dogs out in public places (walking in town etc.) once they become comfortable in your setting, taking it to the next level?

[@TheRoadLessPaved]

Same question I have Anna ... how much Schutzhund training has Titan had. I would guess he didn't inherit the personality to do well in that sport. Beautiful dog.

[@theevern5961]

My dog is a German Shepherd mix and he is very similar to Titan, I like in California and I just wish I could go and see you for guidance and training for my dog. He is fearful of all dogs big or small and every human. He approaches them in an aggressive way that I’ve tried fixing by either distracting him with a treat or just walking the other way. He is eight months old this month and I need help, I don’t want to ever give him up because he is my first dog. I need help and I don’t want to go from trainer to trainer spending so much money because they were not able to correct this behavior, I need you and your knowledge on how to approach this. Please contact me, Verania.

[@tomdavisofficial]

THEE VERN you can schedule and online session with me to dig a little deeper into this.

[@sadielawson2709]

I’m hoping to become another you if that means anything 😂😂

[@misstarrah408]

I do a lot of the same techniques you do. AWESOME JOB!! If I could say just one thing....it's pronounced "eSpecially". Not "eXpecially!!". Lol

[@zsahe21]

up

[@jeffreybaird8895]

New

[@JmSantos78]

Oh, So he was speaking german... I watched another of his videos a few minutes ago and thought: Is he speaking german to his own dog?

[@AmethystDreaming]

Do you think this fear-based aggression is due to a lack of socialisation of the dog by the owner when the dog was younger?

[@MARISALA-SS]

That is very often a reason, or a bad experience as a puppy. It can also be due to inexperienced handlers, the dog feels fear and insecurity because the handler isn't confident. Confident handler = secure dog.

[@robertroberts2822]

would be better without the background music...impedes hearing what you're saying

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks for the feedback

[@drafthorsey1]

some of your methods are good others merely okay but it gets results...my issue with your video is your constant drumming of how other trainers couldn't fix the dog. I too specialize in aggressive dogs however instead of talking about myself I prefer to teach the owners about dog body language so they can recognize when the pet is reaching the red line. just a thought...I unsubbed for that reason alone

[@kliserio01]

The fear agresion come from poor socialization in his jounger age. Back yard dogs ... No interaction Whit strange people in his younger age. People doesn't know there are windows that closes in the dogs stages. If the dog doesn't receive the correct exposure to those experiences... The dog will make a wrong reaction to those exposures... So it's very important to be responsible Whit your dog and give them the proper treatment in his younger stages. Expose the dog to the diferents situations your dog will encounter in his older years. Don't expect a dog to react to a scenario the way you want if the dog has never been exposed the right way went it was a puppy. 2-5 Mont's... Habituation 5-10 deszensibilitation ( this are the afraid stage cause it's more aware of the world sorrundings) of reactivity to those things the dog doesn't know. Has to be carefully expose so It can have a good experience.

[@tomdavisofficial]

GeraLopez01 thanks for your info

[@kliserio01]

@@tomdavisofficial Excellent video. My respect to your work... And yes a see a natural gift in you to dog behavior. There's has to be knowledge but wen it comes Whit that special gift... Then comes music to the dog. Keep up the excellent work. A salute you from Rosarito Baja California, Mexico. Please forget my poor writing... I'm a Mexican living in Mexico speaking Spanish every day not English.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thank you, Amigo!

[@janr4143]

Why is the dog panting so hard?

[@ZeeKay1430]

Seems like he's gone from fear aggression to fear submission,

[@kliserio01]

No way. You don't know to read a behavior.