THEY THOUGHT THEY HAD TO PUT THEIR DOG DOWN...

[@tomdavisofficial]

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[@alwaysimproving861]

Thanks for this video. I have a teenage service dog in training that started having some insecurity issues. He just turned 1 and is intact. You always help with any behavior issues that arise. Thank you so much.

[@DanielRodriguez-ir8zj]

How do you correct behavior at home off lease? You said they dont care if you put them in a room or kennel them. What is the best way?

[@ericpowers8494]

​@@alwaysimproving861 xxxb I, hkz SSsj

[@mckenziejameson8483]

She's gaining so much confidence in herself and her dog. This is so wholesome to see. Let's normalize not petting stranger's dogs 🤷‍♀️

[@liliderhund]

Yes, it always baffles me that this seems to be a permanent problem for dog owners in the U.S. Here in Germany that sure does happen too, but 95 out of 100 people ask beforehand and accept a simple "No, sorry" without complain. For me it's like going up to someone with a holstered gun, taking it without asking or knowing if its locked and then complain when I shoot my foot.

[@mckenziejameson8483]

@@liliderhund yes! I have an Aussie mix that is very reactive, and he wears a muzzle for his safety and others. People STILL want to come pet him. And they claim "he won't actually hurt me". Well my guy, he might. I don't want him under that stress in the first place 🙄

[@dunjalakcevic7542]

I was gonna say I LOVE how he encouraged the girl and made her feel more confident and capable which then also helped with the dog. Awesome job for sure.

[@nogames8982]

I second that idea. You would not believe the amount of people that come up and pet my guide dog. I even have a sign on the Harvest that says not to but they ignore it. It makes me angry. Parents don't teach their kids how to react around dogs and the parents don't know either. I have had a little kid walk up and wrapped her arms around my dogs neck and kiss her on the nose. It happened so quickly, before I could say anything, thank God my dog didn't bite the kids face off. I really got on the parents heart about that and they thought I was just being ridiculous. I hope to God that kid doesn't get hurt someday and some dog doesn't get put down because of the kids stupid actions.

[@dunjalakcevic7542]

@@nogames8982 I just scream at them 🤷‍♀️ You’re gonna do something its obvious you’re not supposed to? Ok, sure, I’ll make a scene, no problem.

[@fabiolalopez7755]

thankfully she found you, there’s nothing more discouraging than when people/trainers tell you things are impossible

[@tomdavisofficial]

Agreed!

[@Jon-dy8vh]

I love that you literally keep dogs alive. Sadly some trainers are too proud about their methods to refer out to someone who’s willing to say “yes we can change this.” “You can keep your dog on this earth and enjoy a full life together.”

[@StelioKontos42069]

i just gotta say thank you for changing the whole dynamic between my german shepherd and myself. he used to pull on the leash very reactive towards dogs and people. which turned out to just be due to insecurity. i implemented the herm sprenger prong collar and it gave me the opportunity to correct him and also have him pay more attention to me so he would see how i react to other dogs and people and it gave him unyielding confidence and helped his work ethic alot. hes much more snappier into all commands and doesnt react whatsoever to other dogs or people and thats after only using it for 3 15 minute walks and i dont even have to use it anymore at all. its truly amazing how well he responded and its sad to see another german shepherd not get such results. i even tried the collar on to make sure it didnt pinch or hurt and just like Tom says it evenly applies pressure all the way around and i couldnt even pull it hard enough to make it hurt at all. i hope other people have the same results with their dogs truly was a miracle for us. one bit of advice is NEVER get a dog you cant physically handle and dont get emotional with your dog when they dont do well think objectively and it will change everything.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Happy for you :) ❤️

[@KathgoKat]

Alot of GSDs are insecure...It comes from them being so super sensitive to our energy....If they don't have strong leadership....the insecurity issues start.....So glad you're dog is doing so much better!!. GOOD JOB !!!

[@StelioKontos42069]

@@kay_eff unfortunately i think that license would have to be damn expensive, ive known people that went out and dropped 2-3k on a puppy just to have to rehome them later. i wish there was a sure-fire way to regulate it. at the end of the day a potential dog abuser or poor owner will always be able to get their hands on another dog. i adopted a cream colored long haired dachshund that someone bought for 2k just to beat him and make him live out of a garage with no yard its horrible, all we can do is adopt and volunteer.

[@StelioKontos42069]

@@tomdavisofficial you the man if i can watch and implement anybody can.

[@lunagermanshepherd1763]

Can you please tell me where you got the herm sprenger collar from ?

[@brittanytussing6431]

I was told to put my puppy down too, you helped change that. You’re awesome, Tom

[@tomdavisofficial]

No Bad Dog Army :)❤️

[@hunterurban5465]

Same here, we were told he's a "lost cause". He's taking his Canine Good Citizen today :) big middle finger to those trainers who repeatedly told me to put him down

[@zsahe21]

[@thegreenknight1970]

Why is that even an option for people... you want to know what i would do to someone who told me that? I cant ill get banned. They wouldnt be a vet or trainer or anything anymore. though

[@tomdavisofficial]

@@hunterurban5465 Thanks for the feedback!

[@ElessariaD]

I cried twice! The first for how heartbroken and discouraged the owner was when she first brought Athena in. The second was nearer the end as both Athena and her owner's confidence increased as we watched! Well done!

[@167364]

I love the praise you give to the handler when she deserves it. It’s important to note that a lot of time it’s not only the dog that needs to build confidence within the relationship.

[@abrahamyang849]

The only down side to your channel is that there aren't enough videos.😁😂😊 I've learned A LOT from your videos and appreciate your content!

[@tomdavisofficial]

:) Thanks so much!

[@kimberlyokeeffe5360]

Love that you told the owner to TELL people not to touch Athena. I taught my grands starting at an early age to never run up to any dog. Always to walk and to ask, from a respectful distance, if they could pet the dog. I also made sure that I was with them until I felt I could trust them to do this on their own. I would also love to see a follow up or get an update as to how things are going!

[@Lizzie-h3j]

My son loves dogs and I taught him from when he could walk that you do not pet other people's dogs. If the dog wants to be petted they will come to you. We've always had dogs and I don't let strangers pet mine.

[@nicolevanbeek7871]

I love how you eased the owners mind about how other trainers made them feel. You can see the relief and confidence built up in them. You’re a people trainer just as much as a dog trainer. This is amazing.

[@krystingerard9428]

I love the explanation of reactive vs aggressive dogs and how to observe the behavior. It definitely helped me with my dog because she’s reactive but sounds like she is aggressive

[@Irridia]

Same here.

[@Addified]

I have the same problem with my 2 year old male border collie rescue - he has a very loud and deep bark so when he reacts, some people think he’s aggressive and wants to hurt them. It’s frustrating having to say sorry to people who he barks at passing by and more so if they give me a look of disgust like they don’t think he deserves to walk the earth, but I ignore them and walk on proudly with him once he’s settled. I know my dog and how to handle him and am not interested in others who may make a negative judgement about him in the moment. His reactivity is fear based and he’s just about the softest, friendliest, most loving collie you could meet. Keep up the good work standing by your dog, you’re not alone!

[@dogandmeuniversity-private3223]

Watching this handler fine tune herself with new skills is really cool to see. This dog might be difficult but she's in the right hands with a very capable owner. Hope we do get to see them again!

[@ronvergona3582]

You were right on point regarding your statement about trainers. As a handler of several GSD’s and a member of several obedience dog clubs as well as being a trainer, many obedience/rally trainers are unable to address behavior issues with reactive dogs, fearful dogs, dogs that resource guard their handlers, etc. On the other hand, there have been some that go out of their way to help.

[@Stilinski1485]

It sucks how unregulated dog training is. All of the trainers in my area are positive only and would never, EVER use an e-collar or prong collar, or anything like that, even on a dog like this. Thank you for educating people on how broad dog training really is - you really helped these people and their sweet girl... Best of luck to them

[@henrikstenlund5385]

I have that experience here too. The trainers use treats only. No leash operation, no negative commands, no prong collars, no Dogtras, no nothing. And then the very reactive dog advances a little to a point and then stops. No progress after that for the dog. I continued with prong collar and Dogtra and got better results and we are going forward.

[@MisoElEven]

No need for regulation.. just do more research into what these people are specializing in. Someone who does agility all day every day has little to no experience with aggressive dogs - because aggressive dogs usually dont end up doing agility. Obviously thats not someone you would want to pay 100s of $/€ - for whats essentially something they know nothing about. Its like giving a regular electrician a job of programming something, its the same "field" and you have to know a bit of both to get the job but it certainly doesnt mean hes good at it :D My 2nd point is, how would you regulate dog training when I can just go to the park, gather some people from my area (fb groups etc.) and just train their dogs?

[@StelioKontos42069]

people are too damn emotional the prong collar changed literally everything for my dog and i. he used to be reactive towards dogs n people and it was all insecurity, a little protectiveness. i used the collar 3 times on 15 minute walks and dont even have to use it anymore it gave him unyielding confidence because he payed attention to how I reacted to certain situations so now he doesnt pull anymore or act aggressively towards anyone. his whole work ethic changed much snappier into commands and his body language is just pure confidence and happiness.

[@Stilinski1485]

@@MisoElEven That’s what I mean. There’s no real certification everyone knows to look for that says you’re legit.. And all the trainers near me “specialize” in obedience/behavior but all of them are positive only. Which okay, might work for some dogs, but my basset hound for example could care less about positive reinforcement 😂 And I would venture the majority of people looking for a dog trainer don’t even know what to be looking for in a trainer - by the time they find out, they’ve already dumped a bunch of money into a no good trainer

[@albertcovington9942]

@@Stilinski1485 if they regulated dog training likley chokes,prongs and e collars would be banned.

[@hbicgirl04]

I love when it isn't easy for Tom to completely turn the dog around. It shows what it's truly like to train a dog. Wins and draw backs in training! Would absolutely LOVE the no bad dogs e collar!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Let's gooooo!!

[@permanentpump5538]

I recently bought the nobaddogs E-collar and I'm very happy with it.

[@konichiwa3744]

He's started working the owners more through the issue cause if he trains the owners slide back into bad behavior.

[@kellyspringer9647]

Loved loved loved your explanation of advocating for the dog. “absolutely not, my dog is not yours to pet!” What a brilliant way to put it and said like that I hope it helps owners to feel more okay telling people no more often. 💕

[@nicothenatural]

@Ms Moon Boo I've unfortunately had people who wouldn't listen to or respect my boundaries unless they're stated very directly like the original commenter.

[@nicothenatural]

@Ms Moon Boo A picture of my neck? LMAO! Keep your assumptions and logical fallacies to yourself, I'm all good on that ✋🏻

[@nicothenatural]

@Ms Moon Boo how's this for assertive; not everyone has to do or say everything to your liking. You can grumble and be mad all you want but it doesn't change the facts!

[@hope1575]

@Ms Moon Boo What do you even mean with that comment out of nowhere? What a weird thing to say.

[@hope1575]

@Ms Moon Boo Yes it was lol. You sound crazy 🤪

[@kevintolan8418]

I started using a 280C, pager only at this time, three days ago overlayed with "leave it" associated with his leash reactivity towards other dogs....WOW....you can see the light switch has been flicked and he's finally realizing that he doesn't have to react. Proper conditioning to the ecollar and proper use of it has been a game changer in just three days. No Bad Dogs!

[@RagDoll15]

Watching you build confidence in the handlers is almost as rewarding as watching the dogs gain confidence! Thank you Tom!

[@KO-zi2xf]

And this is a fantastic handler. Asking great questions and genuinely wants to better herself for her dog.

[@lisabedker-madsen6186]

Tom even commented at the end what a good handler she is ❤️

[@BUDDYSNORES]

That was a tough one. It is always hard when dogs are unpredictable. I had a beautiful German Shepard that had some issues with that. It is hard as an owner not to be a little uneasy knowing the dog can react that way. She (the owner) was doing great. Very hopeful for them and would love to see a follow up on this one.

[@lesliemischke770]

I love that dogs let go of their issues much easier than people.

[@un-lady-like]

I have so many clients who have been told by their other trainers, groomers friends and family, and even vets (without actually finding a health issue that would cause it) that their dog needs to be put down, when that wasn't at all the case. Especially lately, I've seen a lot of reactivity, anxiety and fearfulness.

[@HowDeeDo]

So happy they came to you, it broke my heart to hear what they’ve been told and have been made to feel. This young lady is definitely a natural and I hope it shines through with the confidence you’ve helped her build! Great video and I hope we get an update or something on these folks❤️

[@Pedrocorreia93]

Gotta tell you that i love the German Sheperd videos!

[@jeno264]

Watching this stuff never gets old, it is so kind having doggo language translated so beautifully

[@kaylaplant3153]

This makes me want to cry, my pup is EXACTLY like this and the fact you were willing to try and handle her and how u react when she tried to nip is just amazing and so many trainers would just push them away. The unexpected nip is what we’re trying to work on the most because I can see our pup wants to be out and play with people but it’s just the unexpected that we don’t want to risk even with people who aren’t afraid of our dog at all, we’ve gotten really lucky in that aspect of our friend group

[@StelioKontos42069]

just binge this guys videos he knows his stuff literally watched for a week and it helped me look at things more objectively sometimes its hard not to be emotional when you're desperately trying to help your dog reach their full potential and they just cant seem to get there. patience and having a dog you can physically control will give yourself confidence in dicey situations which will in return give your dog confidence.

[@kaylaplant3153]

@@StelioKontos42069 I watch literally every video😂

[@KathgoKat]

@@kaylaplant3153.. Be SUPER CALM and assertive.......if you're the least bit nervous or anxious your dog will sense it....If you watch all Tom's videos...focus on what he tells the people ...Get a Herm Sprenger collar if u don't already have one......use a muzzle if you have to.......Sometimes that helps people relax . ......YOU CAN DO IT! !!!

[@Ghostxvii]

Tom's communications skills are top notch 12/10.. when I watch I rarely look at the dog. I'm always watching him. how he moves, what he says, how he says stuff. all to become the best dog trainer I can be! thanks Tom for another great video!

[@sophiesmith5922]

Great tip! Watch the moves of the pro handler.

[@quincy_az4010]

I love how REAL these training sessions are, you show all the grittiness that comes with training, no skipping steps. You can see the progress in one session but at a realistic level

[@rabbitenelnorte4573]

My dog attacked my cat, he had her in his mouth and I opened his mouth with one hand to get her out. My girlfriend said that it just wasn’t meant to be. I didn’t give up, you showed me how to love my dog correctly. Thank you so much 🙏🏽 I now realize most of my dogs reactivity was due to the lack of confidence I had with him. You didn’t only save my dog, you saved me, my family, my cats!!! You saved my cats with these methods! Thank you so much

[@Janknitz1]

I like watching you give the owners confidence. Before anyone gets to you they are told they are bad owners for failing to control their dogs, for trying all positive, for using “aversive” tools, etc. you get right to the heart of what’s happening and build the owners up instead of tearing them down yet again.

[@LatherUpNaturally]

I agree about not to pet the dog. Especially when the dog is working thru these issues. We do that with our dog and she has improved so much. Thanks for such a great video.

[@tericrosby5659]

Her honesty in the beginning is so great. I loved seeing her build confidence in herself and in her dog

[@sadielawson2709]

Loved the explanation as to why dogs often go after the hands. Makes a lot of sense. I hope to see them again! Seeing their growth together was pretty darn amazing.

[@lisabedker-madsen6186]

My heeler goes after the hands also. Interesting and would love to know more about it.

[@caitlinslife6477]

BEAUTIFUL dog. It's all about the handler and structure! Love it. Athena seems like a sweetheart, she's just scared. Her handler is gonna be fantastic!

[@karherineware3508]

I would really like to see a future follow up with Athena. She seems like such a good dog. I have to commend the owner for her understanding of the situation in the beginning, not blaming the dog. Athena's reactivity is a little different from other cases you have had. Tom, your ability to intuit what is happening with a dog is a beautiful gift!🐕

[@jacklynf6071]

Another excellent breakdown by Tom for the reactivity of the dog! Wow! When people "have it" it's such a pleasure to teach: You handled this handler in such a professional way. When you told the girl she "has it", you could see the change in her. 👏

[@bernieorlett9719]

My Duke is just like Athena. We have learned to advocate for him, by not letting strangers come up to him. I appreciate that we are not the only owners out there trying to do our best by a dog that is and may always be insecure.

[@veronicali2337]

My GSD that I adopted 6 months ago was just like this! Lucky for me I was able to find balanced trainers that really knew what they were doing. They got her confidence up and now she's fully off leash trained!! It's so frustrating that the first trainer told them that this can't be fixed. Just because that trainer couldn't fix this issue doesn't mean that it can't be fixed.

[@lisabedker-madsen6186]

I have 2-dogs. A goofy happy boy that just wants you to jump up and down and wave you arms and play as rewards. He never needs correction. My other pup, is a heeler mix and needs structure. He has been incredibly reactive in the past and Tom has helped us both. Levi is actually happier now and loves the training. (I actually need the training 🤣)

[@zoeschonmann7503]

This is awesome! I feel like if a professional dog trainer tells someone to put their dog down, they need to reassess their morals. No Bad Dogs, but certainly bad trainers.

[@DJsLockerPooch]

Yet again Tom giving the tools for success in a situation that was deemed impossible by other trainers. Incredible

[@georgiavidal3504]

This gives me so much more hope for my girl. She’s got some pretty bad dog reactivity and people reactivity in the home, and she’s an LGD mix.

[@sheznotfunny]

My favorite thing about you is how you are with people. By the time they come to you, they are exhausted and you treat them well.

[@mtompkins2274]

I love your videos! I am a trainer, but don’t work with aggressive dogs I refer them out as I am not an expert in this, but do get a lot of fearful dogs. I have been using your techniques and have been able to help dogs and their owners! I really appreciated you explaining about when the dog took a step back! This helped me! Thanks for all your sharing!❤️

[@Addified]

Thank you for being a trustworthy trainer and referring out cases you don’t feel comfortable handling ❤ more trainers ought to be like you

[@katezamis7354]

This owner was so fun to watch, they soaked up everything you had to say and truly was a natural!!

[@daylaholleman9584]

This is such a wonderful video that I think can be a source of hope for many owners. So many people fear that once their dog has bitten there is no cure. The explanation on the difference between aggression and reactive was great!

[@SeanKass]

These videos always remind me to look at myself when I'm not getting the behaviors I want from my dog.

[@christinaeidt8417]

Early squad let's gooo adorable dog

[@tomdavisofficial]

Yes!

[@kristyborwe2192]

Thank you Tom! You give me confidence that there is hope for my girl!

[@alisonmellinger559]

This was so helpful. My 5 month old German shepherd has shown some insecurity and fearfulness since I got him at 8 weeks. I’ve been working so hard with him and have seen a lot of growth. But just today we went on a walk and he started reacting to a dog walking by. I needed that reminder to be assertive when correcting him. Thank you!

[@emilygovaert]

It’s awesome watching how dog owners come in super stressed thinking there’s no hope and then leave with such improvements and feeling better about themselves and their dog.

[@christiandinapoli9033]

I rescued my first dog and I had no clue what I was getting myself into I rescued a lab Belgium Malinois and it was terrible when he reached 5 months and I started to watch toms videos and it saved me from giving up now he’s just a very energetic and playful and friendly dog without Tom idk what would happen if I didn’t find ur videos Also Tom he would look beautiful in a no bad dogs e-collar❤️👌🏻

[@hopps6751]

It's always bittersweet watching how far the sharing of information have come in the past 5 years. I had an extremely dog reactive dog. She was an American Eskimo (standard). Not a single trainer would help me because they either didn't want to work with a case they might fail at and no one took it seriously. If I had half of the information I had back then, it would have been so manageable. Thanks for sharing.

[@keltickelly81]

I have worked with dogs all my life and have owned assertive breeds. Your techniques are spot on. Keep up the great work!

[@SunnyDlite84]

From my own rescue and training experience, I worked with dogs that no one believes was saveable. They all, every one of them were not only saveable but completely transformed. Sometimes it took months for what I called the PTSD symptoms to diminish , triggers lessened over time, but it was all about going slow, building broken trust, and never giving up. Thankyou for all you do. Respect.

[@wewu51]

Definitely agree that there are different kind of trainers with different specialties out there. She needs an experienced behaviorist and not an agility trainer. So happy that the owner went to Tom for help!

[@Kiryosity]

I love how she was given the guidance she needed as well as the ability to make mistakes in a safe environment.

[@dirtyjeepgirl]

What a great owner! I love all the questions being asked, how clearly you answered them, and how eager she was to learn and build an even better relationship with her dog. This pair will go far and conquer all the perceived obstacles! 🐾 Ever think of maybe offering a free month membership to No Bad Dogs on a lottery basis for those of us that wish we could join but who are battling the budget?

[@martinacusack9867]

You have a great student there, (the young lady). Athena is lucky to have her as an owner. Would love to see more of them and you too ...

[@mefford67]

*Couldn’t agree with Tom more.* *I’m excellent with puppy raising, basic obedience and service dog training.* *I’m worthless at agility or rally, etc. Know your own strengths.* 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@gsdlover1730]

I'm just like you, excellent with puppy training basic obedience and I have a 4 year old medical alert service dog. It's a life time of training. It never stops.. All the other stuff I suck at!! Best of luck to you! 🐾🐾

[@sophiesmith5922]

I would love to see Athena again! This is a challenging dog, but a good one. Maybe working up to temperament testing type training down the road? You know, desensitize to as many weird things as possible to build confidence. My GS mix was terrified as a 4 month old, so it took a bit of patience to introduce her to new people. She would pick people she felt comfortable with, and made it clear when she wasnt so it was a matter of watching body language and moving her away when needed.

[@maguirejudd6441]

Love how Tom is so willing to continue to work with her! It's amazing seeing the progress of these dogs!

[@highlifeme]

You have such a gift being able to explain the same thing differently to so many different people what a beautiful soul you have!

[@ianmckenzie5303]

My Shepherd Kona had and has some of those similar issues tho she has never bitten anyone. I have used over the years your techniques to help make both our lives better Thanks Tom ✌️😎🐺🐾

[@Irridia]

I had someone (not a trainer) try to tell me that my reactive dog was aggressive. She often barks and growls at strangers and other dogs but if allowed to interact, just wants to play or be petted. I think that having a dog sitter for her when she was a puppy who was inappropriately punishing her lead to this. I didn't know what was going on until my kid started being there and seeing what was going on and telling me. As a GSD her herding instinct is very strong and that's the only biting issue we ever had. She would get excited and grab hands, or butts or whatever she could reach. She's almost 10 now and the only issues we have left are some reactivity when seeing non-family dogs out on a walk or people, along with front door barking.

[@malaneycallahan7405]

love this video! it is so sad that some trainers tell people that the only option is to put a dog down, like WHAT! that makes no sense at all. there truly are no bad dogs, there are just some dog handlers that need a confidence boost, and I love that you do that with these handlers! I'm so glad that you brought this community of dog handlers together!

[@dwald8989]

I worked with Tom a little over a year ago. My dog Finn has come a long way !

[@TeenyTheOne]

Brilliant as always, GSD's always seem to be a difficult pet dogs, always reactive. I attended a reactive dog group and every other dog was a GSD other then my lab mix, a dobie and a doodle and there was more then 10 of us.

[@user-il9ze9py8c]

I have a GSD who was very reactive when I got him (attacking things coming up to the car, barking at people, being super dominant with other dogs), but I worked with him just a little and corrected this behavior and he is a total baby around other people and dogs now. A lot of people want a big, strong dog with high drive like a GSD, but they don't want to put the work in to make sure they're properly led. You cant be meek with one, and you also cant be heavy handed with them, as many are very sensitive. It seems like a lot of people who get them don't really understand the breed or what they need in order to feel secure. They are protective dogs, but if you don't teach them when they need to relax, they wont know. As my dog is now he is the easiest dog I have ever had or even seen. He's super relaxed all the time, turns off indoors and listens outside. It just takes work and understanding.

[@Phorlakh]

A big problem with GSDs, (and rotties, and dobies, any "guard" type dog) is that backyard breeders often mistake fear reactivity as "protectiveness". Chronic insecurity and fear reactivity have a major genetic component, especially when a puppy is raised in a normal household and even attends puppy classes yet comes out of puberty inexplicably terrified of everything. GSDs have been painfully overbred for decades and aside from BYBs and puppy mills happily breeding neurotic dogs, lots of people seek out working line GSDs thinking they'll be naturally better behaved or healthier than average but they're often way too much for a pet household. I like GSDs but there's an extremely short list of breeders I would even consider for health and behavior reasons. And it pains me to say I would probably never adopt one from a shelter because it's nearly guaranteed to have serious problems. It's sad to see inexperienced but well-meaning people like the owner in this video who clearly wants to do activities that any well-bred GSD should excel at, yet the poor dog has the nerves of a wet sock.

[@TeenyTheOne]

@@Phorlakh GSD's from good breeders here in the UK aren't too bad shockingly, but the amount of people that will happily get a cheaper dog from gumtree and complain about it later is awful. Its strange at my reactive group class, almost every dog was a GSD but no two looked the same other then two working line GSDs that were really badly reactive. There was one "classic GSD" that was definitely BYB and 100% would have bit and meant it. I mean my dog is just a mongrel and a very unhealthy one at that so I tend to try and not judge any dog but at least I bought a mongrel knowing it was probably going to be geneticly unstable, now he's had training he's actually pretty good, he is now just unhealthy.

[@Phorlakh]

​@@TeenyTheOne The future of dogs as pets is pretty bleak unless we humans start using the tools available to avoid the common problems. Even mixed breeds can be unhealthy, but purebreds are doomed unless there's a huge paradigm shift in what we consider "pure". There's an interesting group called "The Functional Dog Collaborative" that acknowledges that the vast majority of dogs are destined to be housepets, and instead of focusing on purebreds where the standard to keep them healthy is so onerous, they want to set up breeding collaboratives where people with health and temperament tested dogs of all types can join up based on what they want. There could be collabs for different sizes of dogs, or energy levels, or specializations like sports or hunting. The goal is to breed healthier dogs that will succeed in the home, tailored to what people actually need. It's an interesting way to approach it, I think.

[@TeenyTheOne]

@@Phorlakh Is that a facebook group? This is stuff I talk about a lot. The wrong people are becoming more popular in dog communities, the wrong training, the wrong breeding. People with the better way of thinking are getting squashed and drowned out by the masses who are following the Stilwells and doodle lovers of the world. I can't even take my dog for his routine blood tests with his prong on because it turned into a 30 minute debate with my vet in the waiting room in front of two other clients.

[@bbrooks7291]

So awesome to see the transformations possible with not only the dog but the owner. Not everyone can handle a GSD.. A lot of these misunderstood and under trained dogs end up in shelters destined for euthanasia because their human didn’t want to firmly assertively and consistently correct and reinforce “that rules”.. a sharp pop and leave it is much less harsh than being put down.

[@sarahpalmer496]

This is some of the same issues I have with my German Shepard/ Rottweiler mix but he’s 7 months old…. Been watching your videos and they have helped us so much… looking forward to a training session with you ☺️

[@brauliotomasramirezperez441]

I started to study dog training to help my own dog but now you have inspired me go to the branch of behavior modification. Im studying mechanic engineer but helping a dog have a happy life its much more rewarding than making money. I will continue my career but one way or another I will have a training facility as a side job.

[@daniellecarr1352]

It’s great to see the improvement in such a fear driven dog. I used to believe our old trainer when she said put our lab down, come to Find out it was us handling him wrong all along .Thanks to you!

[@basedmuslimbooks]

This is the 20th video I've watched and still learn something new about the ecollar. Love these little treasure hunts of wisdom

[@katherinemedders8371]

Learned a lot from this video and I realize my dog is insecure and not aggressive. Working on these things with her will hopefully help. We’re moving into a more populated area in Chicago and I’m worried it’s going to be tough walking her with more people around. Thanks for all you do to help us!!!

[@LilaDodd-l1j]

A dog trainer told me my 2 yr old mini aussie was too dangerous. My vet told me I would just have to keep the dog to myself only. Your videos give me hope!

[@sheilavanduynfote5539]

You are the best trainer ever!!!!!! This is a beautiful shepherd that needed someone to understand the behavior and to give owner and the dog confidence. Again a very informative video and a great result❤️❤️❤️. Tom you are amazing!!!!!!!

[@goldenatlas990]

I love that you never give up on a dog no matter what is going on with them and you get results when no one else thinks it’s possible.

[@kimfrancis36]

Absolutely loved this video!! Love learning how to work with insecure dogs.

[@renacurtis5903]

Learning to train my German Shepherd that we rescued. Finally started trusting more. Now to start working hard with obedience.

[@nopenu442]

Love how the owner asked a lot of good questions. Always love to hear toms perspective!

[@groomer537]

This owner was on point. She wanted to listen and learn to help her dog

[@Mindy56743]

I hate that some trainers don’t have the skills to train her. I am definitely glad she is able to come to you for training. She is a beautiful dog and I know the owners love her so much.

[@crisshudson221]

Great session with Athena. Tom is always so calm and in tune with every dog. Amazing work I always learn something from all your videos.

[@kimleger8824]

Awesome owner! Takes correction and direction well and Athena wins in the end! LOVE it

[@FaerfolkDogs]

Loved this video - your methods have helped me and my dog as we worked on his reactivity, confidence, and obedience. Would love to win and incorporate the NBD Dogtra into our training!

[@user-cg1oh4iw4g]

I think this trainer is definitely the one to own this type of dog. She has the intelligence and drive to make the most of the situation and to handle her dogs personality

[@manonarmit333]

Once again great content! I love that you mention trainers can be great at their chosen sport/etc but not always at behavioral. Too many are quick to say that a dig is no good and should be euthanized because they don't understand behavioral training. One "trainer" in my area got rid of a young Mal they had (6 or 7 months old). I have consulted with Forrest Micke for my younger Mal as she has dog reactivity since we were attacked by 4 dogs on a walk when she was 5/6 months old. Why would I let a trainer help that got rid of their young dog instead of training it?

[@maggiecarroll8997]

you hit the nail on the head when you told her she just Has It. some people just get how to handle dogs and understand the nuances that come with it and she’s a complete natural. i love how easy it was for her to absorb what you were saying and integrate jt

[@lexijolley6348]

Thank you for all your hard work. I can’t seem to find a good behavioral trainer in my area and your videos are the best resource

[@bigbobut0]

I loved her acknowledgment that she was the problem, not the dog.

[@Jastiriae]

Thank you for all your hard work, Tom! We've been struggling for awhile with our shepkita, he is the sweetest dog but he's reactive (mostly because he wants to be pet everyone since we made the mistake of letting him play with everyone as a puppy). Thanks to your videos we've made so much progress with his heal in just a week. It really does help that we had good communication- but you taught us how to properly apply using a prong and have helped my boy and I enjoy our long walks again! Thank you so much, I'm so happy I could tackle his issues directly thanks to you

[@dominiquequ]

Love how you explain not all trainers can do everything, but they can do really well in their area of expertise

[@cat_ace_trophy]

I think that's a clear case of "fear bitting". Most fear bitters need to build up confidence to bite (nip), you crouching made you a smaller "target" hence the "attack".

[@jadacail9848]

Big difference so quick, and the handler is doing awesome picking it all up!

[@tomdavisofficial]

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[@alliepassons1695]

i hate how the dog training industry is it’s so unfair for these dogs and handlers that just need a second chance. i’m just so glad i found the No Bad Dogs Community it has helped me and my dogs relationship so much and i’ve learned so much and i continue to learn things. i also love how this handler confidence grew but you could tell she was already a natural. such a great video

[@auguuusttt]

I hate it when people especially trainers tell people their dogs can't be helped. :/

[@tomdavisofficial]

Yes!! Happy for them!

[@auguuusttt]

@@tomdavisofficial Extremely!! I'm happy to see her handlers confidence go up throughout the video.

[@bohemoth1]

I find your video very inspirational. I adopted a VERY AGGRESSIVE German Shepherd who was a SLAUGHTERHOUSE German Shepherd from China. I used just one of YOUR VIDEOS and gained positive results. Then my friend told me about two German Shepherds who were always kept in their Kennels for over ten years. They were never inside of a house. Now they are both CUDDLE BUGS. Somehow all three have become extremely protective of me and my children. My children cannot even horseplay with their friends without them becoming suspicious and protective of them. They absolutely love car rides and hiking with us and have great recall. I don't yell when they get suspicious of other people. I just clear my throat and they return to my side. They don't like other dogs at all. So I am using a dog whistle to correct them. Walking with them on a three prong leach is okay until they see another dog. That's when I become a Stagecoach being pulled by a team of wild horses. They just do not like other dogs. So for now dog parks are completely out of the question. I have a contract with a farmer who has Bisons and she sells me whole Bison that I process for their food. Yes I feed them RAW BISON MEAT AND BONES and give them Bison Jerky for treats. What am I doing wrong with them? My kids can't play roughhousing with other kids without them becoming aggressive. They cannot be approached by other dogs.

[@ralphmenta7997]

We have a 130lb purebred German Shepard, and we are on our 10th week of training and this guy is SPOT ON with what we have learned. Hank, our dog, has gone from literally dragging my 200lb self across the lawn, to being able to "loose leash" walking anywhere. This is a condensed video but the points are PERFECT. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION

[@GypsyGirl317]

I like how you regularly make the point that it's not OK for people to just walk up and pat a dog they don't know. I am a dog lover, and I ALWAYS talk to the owner first, and ask them how their dog is with strangers, then ask permission to engage with the dog. I appreciate it when people do this with my dogs as well, even though they are good with people. 🙆🏻‍♀️ I get really annoyed when I ask people to call their off leash dogs back because one of mine is dog reactive, but they ignore my request. I have ended up yelling at people a couple of times which is not helpful!... 🤦🏻‍♀️ I am working on the reactivity (he's been attacked x 3 by off leash mastiffs), and he's definitely improving. 💖