ANXIOUS GERMAN SHEPHERD'S FIRST TRAINING SESSION! (ANXIOUS DOG NO MORE!)

Need to know How to train an anxious dog? In this dog training video professional dog trainer, Tom Davis works with a German Shepherd who pulls on the leash and has some separation anxiety. Tom walks you through the first steps in working with a dog with anxiety! NO BAD DOG MERCH HERE ► www.buynobaddogs.com ►►I do this 100% for YOU the dog owner every week, do me one solid favor and SUBSCRIBE to my channel! ►►
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[@blisterybrush86yomomma22]

I watched this for myself. My anxiety is gone now

[@tomdavisofficial]

haha nice!

[@Veatrizrrrn]

@@tomdavisofficial Thank you for the great videos. I have learned a lot. My dog's name is Max.

[@dirtysouth32]

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[@louisewallace6434]

...ME TOO!!🐕😻

[@nyxdoc2801]

Tom, We love you here in Iran 🇮🇷. I am a university prof in Tehran university department of animal behavior. We here watch many of your videos and our students love you here. You are awesome and beautiful. We also learned a lot of English. Hope someday you can come here and visit our campus. Lots of love and respect from here in Iran 🇮🇷 to you in USA 🇺🇸

[@Veatrizrrrn]

Continue with your amazing job. Many of us really benefit from your videos.

[@bethschell5476]

I am going to share this video with the walkers at the rescue. This is an excellent primer for working with dogs in a kennel also. No need for heavy- handedness or super high baby voices that send the dogs over the top. Calm, clear guidance. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!

[@kitrenaavila4718]

I love seeing another trainer that is universal and understands that not all dogs are the same.

[@davidhoward9088]

I love what you do with these training videos, you’re helping us as people learn how to train dogs well and correctly! Much appreciated

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thank you so much David! L:)

[@cynthiaallen9225]

Actually, it's the humans who are being trained.

[@aek4703]

Hi Tom, I have a 4 yo female German Shepherd. Came from a farm to my Mom and me when she was 16 weeks old. Came trained to walk beside my Mom using her walker w/out pulling or getting under her feet. She quickly learned how to do things to help my Mom like pick up an item from the floor so Mom didn't have to bend and risk a fall. She can open doors, hit light switches etc. She was with her all the time. My Mom died last June. I watched Libby slip into depression which has now turned to aggression toward anyone that dares to even look at me. I love her so much. The vet said she lost her best friend and her job at the same time. We have tried antidepressants, not much help. I have a behaviorist that I've done 2 zoom calls with to train and prep me. We are meeting in person with Libby later this month, somewhere hopefully nobody else will be. She thinks since my dog came from working dogs that she will always need a job. Thoughts? Ppl tell me to get a puppy for her, but I think she would be jealous at this point.

[@antoniohenrique7966]

Any updates on your GsD? I have a 1 year male that we think has anxiety bc he’s barking a lot. Like 2hrs straight

[@aek4703]

@@antoniohenrique7966 She is doing much better. We've been doing different confidence building exercises going out in public. I do use an e-collar but so far I've only needed to use the vibrate mode. And I just use it to get her attention to look at me so I can tell her but mainly I try to stand up really straight and let her know that I'm in charge so she doesn't need to be worried about anything.

[@Ayeteeemm]

What a beautiful and incredibly intelligent dog. He is gorgeous

[@exoticveganrecipes5655]

One of the things my Shepherd struggles the most, gotta work it out more

[@jasontemperton805]

Love the German Shepard videos! Helps me out loads with my Narla. Thankyou so much. Hope your safe and well from the uk.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thansks so much Jason!

[@Veatrizrrrn]

I love your videos, I appreciate your help, teaching us how to control our dog. Little by little Max is building structure. Keep up with your amazing work. Blessings!

[@macdogtraining]

I always love watching these videos and seeing the dogs progress! It always teaches me so much! Keep at it💪

[@sirdoublestandard1926]

100%

[@w.c.lingenfelter2054]

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[@leannabedore]

I love the connection you have with dogs. You aren't just strictly buisness like other trainers, you show compassion and that you genuinely care. I'm in Seattle but I'm sure all your clients know what good hands their pups are in when they leave them with you. Thanks for all your amazing training videos, you have helped me and my 5month old GM tremendously. 🥰

[@iulianmocanu3269]

Great video Tom, thank you for the upload. Cheers

[@marde55]

T for tummy rub lover. Bridget is my GSD!! This video was a great primer for any new dog owner. Thanks!

[@dawndylove]

Great info on this video! Thank you! I’m getting prepared for my GSD pup Ryker who 13 weeks for his 1st walk around the block.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Awesome, thanks for watching Dawn! Best of luck to you!

[@mystiekmelody8857]

Oh my goodness! This video is exactly what I need! Thank you! I look forward to watching it!

[@lthalberg4699]

i love your work and especially the commentary to enable us to really get your points. Thank you, thank you! I

[@davidfayle7654]

Hi Tom, loving the podcast, started to listen to it!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks For listening to that David!

[@deanpace1486]

Great session. My Lucy has terrible separation anxiety. Would like to hear some ideas from you.

[@anuenue58]

Thank you for breaking it down so simply!

[@tonyadaisyjoy74]

You're so awesome! Love you guys and what you do for all these fur-babies. Ya'll are my heroes.

[@ruthalvarado6471]

You are awesome!! I have been watching your videos and trying to train my "grandpup" Marco not to pull on the leash. He is very reactive while on leash, but getting better :)

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thank you very much Ruth!

[@jillk1241]

Barley is my dachshund terrier mix rescue dog. He is so anxious and fearful. I absolutely love how in tune you are with dogs. You explain how you gauge the dog and establish communication without being punitive. So humane and different from other trainers. No one size fits all.

[@Veatrizrrrn]

I also love the fact that you stay so calm and don't punish them for being the way they are.

[@eamzluv08]

So glad I found your videos. We adopted a German Shepherd mix this weekend that is amazing, but is going to need some extra attention.

[@MisoCochino]

I love your videos and your instructions. You really help me realize what I want to do with my future.

[@volley_girlbeach6140]

Where can I get one of those masks ! I love them , I’m a nurse and would love to wear that in the office - just rescued a pit/ lab 1 1/2 old he is amazing and I stumbled on you looking for training videos and now I’m hooked ! You are the very best and thank you for being so realistic ! You truly speak dog !

[@anthonypantin5554]

Thank you for everything hope you are safe!!!

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[@Monkey.D.Ketchum]

Maam he has given his merch shop in description u can buy one frok there

[@theshadow8347]

Hi Tom, great Video. Can you explain how to make a dog less reacting friendly to people. Our guy is reactive in a positive way if people pay attention, which happens often due to his looks.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks!

[@Veatrizrrrn]

Great question, Max still needs to improve in this aspect. He pulls hard when he sees anyone who pays attention to him. Max forgets all the commands when he overreacts in a positive way.

[@clarissastoll4362]

This is exactly what I needed for a resource. Thank you

[@edwardsaxenmeyer]

Tom I just found your channel but it's absolutely great! I waa raised with GSDs and my dad and grandpa taught me almost all the training methods you use. It's just instinctive to me now. People seem genuinely amazed when they warn me about their "mean" dogs and I have them laying at my feet within 15 or so minutes. Keep putting out your videos. People need to understand how to instruct dogs properly and responsibly. Less will end up in kill shelters that way and that's something we should all be working towards ending.

[@clevergypsy]

This is the advice we needed! I adopted my GSD in December. She my girl! Doesn't listen well, but you can tell she wants to. This should help Lola and I communicate better. Thank you!!!

[@ctvwrest]

The plastic pinch seems less effective than the traditional. Seems it requires more force for correction?

[@tomdavisofficial]

Yep, it really comes down to the handlers skills as well!

[@donnaschofield6947]

I would love to see a video of his progress! Beautiful dogs 🐾

[@susanstovell7737]

Another great video. The Micheal Ellis one.... Top marks for that one. My trainer keeps apologize for a boring lesson, I love her lessons as I see results small as they may be. So I told her to watch the pod cast and listen to what you said.. Good training is boring....now she knows she is doing a great job with my Ozzie. Stay safe, we need you.

[@moshe1236]

Absolutely amazing. I’m curious to why are you using a plastic prong collar instead of the real one. Thanks(:

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks! I didnt feel like I needed to use the prong, he is very very responsive and eager to learn with very little pressure.

[@Veatrizrrrn]

I'm happy with you way to explain what you are teaching. Easy to understand and when you give the reason of why we should use certain strategies helps even more. Max was very reactive, lovely but once he saw a Male he transformed into an aggressive dog. I has him since he was 8 weeks old. He never has been abused by any male. He has improved with the techniques I have learned in your videos. TY

[@aurelinaz1378]

Upstate Canine Academy wondering why you didn’t use the e-collar on him. Is it because he was so responsive and very eager to learn? How do you determine which collar to use? Thanks so much and take care!

[@RogueAPBT]

Where can I get one of those "DO NOT TOUCH MY DOG" shirts? I've tried googling, and looking at both of your shops, not seeing anything as simple and direct as that. I'm about to start carrying a wiffle bat and going ham on these strangers that think we're a walking petting zoo, lol. I never had this problem when I owned pit bulls, at least not with anyone over the age of two, sheesh!

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You could also go to a screen printer to have a specific design put onto garments.

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You can find them on Amazon.

[@johnokeefe3841]

Tom your saving my Dogs life Sir!!!!!!! Thank you!

[@opsecaf4742]

My GSD has these issues and within 1 hour at his trainers site today I saw improvement. I'm so thankful trainers like you exist and hope to be one some day after my dog is finished humbling and teaching me 😅

[@KainanProvost7]

Hey Tom, I’m curious why you used the plastic pinch instead of a herm sprenger prong collar which I’ve seen you use before? Great video as always!

[@Janerane]

I was wondering that too!

[@animallover372]

Plastic pinch is a lighter touch. For an anxious dog, the herm Springer can cause more problems than it solves. The point is to show the dog a correct, and let him learn how to do better. Minimal correction is all that's needed. Just enough to get the message through.I actually used a leather and chain Martingale the same way he did with the same results on a dog with a similar background

[@johncspine2787]

You can get the same results, the touch is a little different. I think Tom always tries to use the lightest methods first, and gauges what’s going to be effective for the problem at hand..

[@Peter-vn8ue]

Great video Tom. With time and patience, any dog can learn structure and obedience. Good to see this handsome boy is on the right path now. I'm making progress with my 2-year-old female rescued GSD while I wait for the COVID-19 restrictions to lift and obedience classes to restart, hopefully in early June in South Australia. She will benefit from being around other dogs and people, so she becomes sociable, hopefully. She understands what the "leave it" command means and is starting to comply, especially when she barks at strange men she sees on the walk. I think her previous owner, a man, was her main abuser, but with me, our bond is progressing well, she comes and licks my face every time she wakes up in the morning, and her tail wags in a frantic happy gesture. I have endless patience with her even when she threw up a little bit the other day, I just reassured her it was ok, it was an accident and just cleaned it up without any fuss being made. We have a lot of playtimes, for some reason when she lays on her back and I rub her belly, she loves gently biting my fingers. I can play with her mouth and teeth and she just bites them gently, fully understanding its a game and is never boisterous or vicious. I think I have hit the jackpot with her, she is such a beautiful dog.

[@donnasmith6784]

Hi sweetie, I just wanted to say thank you for all your advice. My dog is part husky part German Shepherd. We love each other very much. The problem is he thinks everyone is dangerous. Like he has stranger danger. He loves cats LoL. I would love to see him interact with others. It would bring so much joy in my life. I realize that it's my fault but I'm still training him. He is only 2 and I know i can learn to handle him better with your videos. Thanks bunches. Peace and love

[@justenthurman1102]

After the initial session, when you took him on a walk, do you let him do what he wants to on that break? Or still keep the structure of paying attention and not pulling?

[@tomdavisofficial]

Yes, I let him do what he wants on his break.

[@mal1301]

May I ask why the plastic pinch instead of a prong? I’d never heard of them before this video and am genuinely curious.

[@dneira29]

I’m also wondering the same thing. I’ve seen him use the regular prong before.

[@kathylovenburg4768]

I...I enjoy watching you work with GSDs! Holli is our girl ❤️🐾❤️

[@oliviadavis9747]

My dog is Vala (German Shepherd/Bloodhound). Your videos have been very helpful. Thanks!

[@michelfrandly9351]

hi my dog name id jax hes a 3yrs old hes very agressive with other dogs i wann get him socialise

[@ori7267]

Everytime he charges, do a 180 in place. Be ahead of him when you're walking if he is the charging type. If your dog is ahead of you, he thinks he is leading.

[@Emma-fe6yt]

Watch this channels videos! So much good stuff here. It's really a matter of not letting him get away with it, if Jax goes toward the other dog turn away and use the leash pressure. If he stops paying attention to the other dog and starts paying attention to you, praise him. Praise him whenever you see him disengage with the other dog. This channel has lots of videos that will be good for your specific situation!!

[@chapo9763]

👍👍👍

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks Angel!! :)

[@jessehutchings]

Amazing progress in one episode .. 😍

[@animallover372]

I've made the exact same observations about harnesses. A flat collar was useless, and ignored. The back harnesses let me physically hold him, but not control or guide him. Front harnesses are a bit better but I found that they actually made him More anxious. The martingale was the best collar for my reactive dog. I get that communication that the pinch collar gives, but it's a softer touch for a sensitive, fearful dog. He now walks calmly most of the time

[@antoniohenrique7966]

So impressive to see his progress… Got a Subscriber!

[@joserivero985]

Nino is my 6 month old pit mix. I’ve been watching your content for quite awhile now and used it to train my gsd/lab mix who unfortunately passed away last November. Being that I’ve gained so much knowledge from your videos over the years Nino is doing EXTREMELY well as a pup. I know that people can be very prejudice of the pitbull breed so my goal for him is to raise the best pup I possibly can. Thanks for all the awesome content!

[@paigethefarrier6243]

I have a malinois from a blueberry farm and same thing. A week in he's drastically improved but it's a work in progress

[@jengable4888]

My friend Paul trains dogs. This video is informative. Thanks for posting !

[@hibbeh]

S T A N T O N 7 Year old male GSD We are a couple of month out from getting another GSD pup and while we learnt a lot from the training sessions we done with our other dog previously, We are finding your videos really really helpful. A trained owner is as important as a trained dog so for this we thank you. Loving the content, much love from Edinburgh, Scotland.

[@raymondreising2182]

Great job, beautiful German shephard

[@stephaniethrasher7816]

Love your session!

[@skynebula11]

I am so amazed at how much each of these dogs you train WANT to please you

[@sharonleekeim]

As always, nice work

[@Arivmario]

Great to see you explain how the harness doesn’t help untrained dogs. Very nice to see his progression to a better happier future.

[@mariagranera7566]

Prosperity

[@Arivmario]

@@mariagranera7566 Progression: The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state. Progression (when good) leads to prosperity.

[@allenballard377]

Thabk you so very much for great content. So my GSD is just nervous in stores only

[@cgr1825]

Great work!

[@denamartin3635]

Wow, how come I'm soo late seeing these? 😿. Nice job, Tom!!

[@244local]

JAX, Love your work!

[@scottstevens7569]

Good Stuff! I especially liked the explanation of verbal warnings prior to correction. I do find tone and timing a helpful guide when doing extended loose leash walks also. I just end up sounding like a martian from Mars Attacks when I do that sometimes.. Ack Ack Ack. 👽 😁

[@gretchenhoudek4334]

Jasper is 7 mouth old black month cur and mountain cur. He is a strong willed dog who wants it his way all the time. Your training videos help me understand my dog better. Thanks.

[@kristimacduff2364]

This will help with my dog Bodhi. Thank you

[@LaLasta]

that dog is a gorgeous genius!! ❤

[@rickysingh616]

Love the intro, love the content even more

[@catatumbo8390]

Dog is pretty chill. Just adopted a Belgian Malinois puppy and she's crazy.

[@cynthiaallen9225]

What a goood boy. They are so smart.

[@timlaine6268]

Archie is our latest GSD. 15 weeks old and doing great.

[@plumalynne1399]

german shepherds are such an intelligent dog. He seems like a sweet dog.

[@lauricole9752]

N-ice job with that beautiful Shepherd!

[@stephaniehunsaker148]

Boomer is our GS. He’s at a board and train program now. 1 year old. had a very scary situation with him a few months ago with my daughter. He has been in training for 6 weeks now, super stubborn. I’m hoping with everything in me that this training really helps. Nugget is our rescue- pit/lab mix. 2 years old. She is perfect except for extreme resource guarding her food (only aggressive towards other dogs, not at all towards humans) Jalapeño is our golden. She is also one year old and also pretty perfect except she picks fights with the other two dogs that she definitely cannot win and has actually had to get staples from being attacked by Nugget (we feed them separately and put the food away outside of meal time) but this was over one piece of food we didn’t notice on the floor on the side of the washer) boomer tends to play super rough and when she gets tired of it she gets aggressive but he also wins those spits by pinning her down until she submits which is not a quick process- this is where her name comes from because even as a puppy she did not let the other 2 push her around. we were always saying “she’s a spicy little girl.” The worst damage he’s done was to her paw which did not require vet attention. I don’t really have a specific question. Just venting. I do love your channel so much. I wish I had your understanding in dog behavior because I feel like I’m in over my head a lot of the time.

[@jessehutchings]

Beautiful pup .. 😍

[@elbakabey7016]

I only let shy,type dogs to pull to build Confederate, boldness,the harness I use to make them pull objects,get them OK with noise if they are jumpy around things and sounds.other then that correction collar (fur saver choker,you are right dogs need structure or they will lead you,keep up the good work

[@rachelslifeandtimes]

Hi, been watching a fair amount recently. We have a highly anxious and reactive GSD named Jax. Does great with us and the grandparents but no one else is okay unless not at home and not and grandparents house. Have a 2 year old who he is awesome with, just cant walk him in the neighborhood like we would like.

[@dfrederickson8392]

Beautiful dog

[@BenchmarkStables]

I am so grateful for your videos, I hope you know how much your knowledge is appreciated!!! Keep sharing and keep up the great work! #nobaddogs

[@zangzang1268]

Quite a good dog there - a diamond in the rough - just needs the right handler. Well done!

[@bonesyjonesy7297]

Ripley is my pups name, she is a 16 week old German Shepard/Rhodesian ridgeback shes so smart!

[@lovisapalm9223]

Thank you for an awesome channel! I would love to see you work with border collies or aussies at some point 😊 - just as a little request, if you ever come across them! 🐾

[@andrearamirez2662]

Hi there! A big fan of your videos and really admire your natural knack & talent with dogs and your way of training really resonates with me. I have doggo probs of my own but unfortunately live on the other side of the country so do you have any recommendations on finding a compatible trainer for this type of situation? please and thank you for all that you do!!

[@cortesinteligenteslegendad4181]

Love your videos! Learning a lot! Do you have more cases of hyperactive dogs? I have a golden retriever and she is very energetic. Also she gets frustrated and reactive when we try to say no or move her away from some place or furniture she is chewing. Thanks!

[@DeleriumLS]

You are a great trainer and also so good at explaining what you're doing and why even for the novice who might be listening which is fantastic. I've seen trainers unable to get their point across properly. I really enjoy your videos so Mahalo for sharing. I especially enjoy watching the unspoken language between you and the dogs or just the dogs when they interact with one another. Mahalo for what you do, Tom Davis!

[@hazelc354]

Omg I wish you could train my dog!!!! We are in MD! :(

[@paulettejamieson3158]

Lay dogs brody and nicklie are same that dogs I raised in the Bush now we live in town my dogs are loved of my life but been doing things you show but well some times I think there bad shit crazy but the do love people

[@lauricole9752]

V-ery informative

[@imaginator2635]

Do you think you could do a video and just talk about some of the things you use and how to put them on or what they are used for, like the collar you used in this video or what type of leash and things you probably shouldn’t use in training?

[@zsahe21]

Love it

[@susilinares9366]

Charles Barkley is my GSD just turned 1yr.

[@trevatkin4869]

He is gorgeous, he looks so much like my Sabre.

[@cellicuinas]

Boss . PLEASE I WOULD LOVE A MASK!! Just started watching your channel and I love your work!!!

[@nevada214]

Tank. Punkin and Bella

[@pawlito44]

Hi Tom could you tell something about choke chain. Why don't you prefer it?

[@jgarcia10s]

I just ordered this for our German Shepherd that we rescued/found roaming the streets. No chip and her collar was welded with two metal chains. The rope where you attach the leash looks different. Did you replace the original rope? Can't wait to try this collar on her as the Gentle Leader has not helped.

[@turb0b0ytim]

I've been out of the loop for a while... Do you like the plastic pinch collars better? Our GSD yelps with the slightest correction on her herm sprenger 2.5mm collar. She's a runt so the 2.5mm is an appropriate size

[@lisamiller299]

@upstatecanineacademy Tom, when would you use this plastic pinch collar Vs a Herm Sprenger choke? And why? Thank you!!

[@aspiefaeldryn]

Where can I get that collar ? Been searching but only find cheap versions of it or ones made from metal and I like the triangle shape of the inside which looks better and doesn’t hurt a dog that much

[@FrugeBlues]

I have a question. What would be your recommendation on what to do when a dog nips when it’s get too excited. For example around 8:30 you used rough patting and a higher tone to engage with the dog. My year and half old ACD will get super excited and nip your hand and arm. I will immediately discontinue affection and move away from her. I usually try to only use calm energy while petting her but sometimes she still seems to nip. And yes I know some people will say it’s her breed to nip but she was never allowed to play rough with people and she does get plenty of exercise and does get to herd. TIA.

[@airmedic0072]

My GSD one year can't go to daycare..peing over stress..crying when he sees us..more dominant its like a completly different dog from when he is with us..