How to stop Dog Aggression quickly and easily!

[@melissasimonin5577]

I always look forward to your videos 🙂. My GSD had (past tense) a positive-only animal behaviorist and several different meds for his extreme anxiety. None of it worked, and I came to the conclusion we had two choices; accept that this was the way life was going to be, or try something else. Then, I saw your videos. Arctic is now off all the meds, and doing so much better thanks to the balanced training methods you teach in your videos. We both thank you! You’re the best 💕

[@tomdavisofficial]

Very happy for you. This chanel is so much more than me. It's you guys, it's you dogs. It's hard to understand sometimes when I put a video out on youtube what it actually does.

[@Ms.OliversLife]

EXACTLY. 100%. Positive only messed up my life!!!!!!!! Balanced training is a miracle.

[@amandawoodward5596]

@@Ms.OliversLife same. I bought into "aversives are abuse" and thus tried positive/"force free" and it didn't do crap for my adolescent dog. Balanced training did wonders and I learned that what works for some may not work for others. Positive only is great for foundation but balanced helped my develop and reinforce the expectation. My dog has some teritorial behavior still (being a cattle dog) but it's far less. I had one day where people walked by the house and she just watched vice barking. Granted she still barks but with e collar training and frequent training sessions, she has become easier to distract from a stimuli. Any training can be positive and safe in the right hands and mind set. Any training can be cruel and inhumane in the wrong hands and bad mindset. Find what works, be consistent and make it a positive experience for you both.

[@jayleeclough1199]

@@tomdavisofficial can you do a video on starting heel process? I use check cords but no luck on heel

[@captianirish77]

these are my favorite types of videos, where the owner actually learns and the dog starts to get to have real fun.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Same!!! Love it

[@K9_Queen]

Yesssss exactly

[@ElizabethCar]

I love how the squeaky sound got his attention real fast and his behavior turned to curiosity

[@tomdavisofficial]

I know, that was cool

[@quattovallor71]

I noticed that too! I have a friends dog that would respond to this method. I hope 🤞🏼.

[@rhegafd]

What an amazing lady. She took your guidance instantly and without question. Its so great to see a dog owner who knows they need help and doesnt get in the way of their dogs progress. Kudos ma'm!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Yessss

[@annefontaine8678]

I always find it touching to see how all of the dogs trained here literally feel relieved and posed once they have this life saving structure!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Yessss

[@PARoth2011]

“Wherever the head goes, the mind goes.” How cool was it to see Bruce with no muzzle on the third day? Though it’s hard to hear how this obviously intelligent dog went through abusive behaviors with the ex, it’s probably a common thing or these fearful dogs wouldn’t be getting euthanized in shelters, right? It was beautiful to watch the transition from scary, lunging beast to curious, willing dog due to his caring, human mom taking the effort to bring him to Tom. Another great owner who did what it takes to improve the life of her dog. ❤️

[@tomdavisofficial]

AMAZING!

[@brendapatterson7123]

​@grandchampionmayday4372I think so.

[@tomdavisofficial]

NO BAD DOG ARMY!!! LIKE THIS VIDEO AND LEAVE A COMMENT TO SUPPORT! ❤

[@claire-zu6op]

No Bad Dogs!

[@RocYourFace]

Extra love on this video. This is exactly what Ive been going through with my Jemma. I got her at 11 months and she was reactive to everything. Been working with her for a little under 4 years now. We can walk trails and crowded areas with space with a majority of no issues. We still have work to do with "strangers" in the home but Ill be taking this neutral walk approach. She always did better meeting people outside first, so I think this will be a great step to help with that. Once she warms up to a person, she absolutely adores them. I can't wait to see if she decides to make more friends. Thank you Tom. 💜

[@tomdavisofficial]

Hope it helps!!

[@chelseyingalls2102]

Popping the collar is so hard for me technique-wise. Tom makes it look so easy.

[@tomdavisofficial]

It's hard for everyone.

[@AlienKissy]

Another great video, Tom! It was fun to see him playing at the end. The relief and empowerment on the owner's face says it all. BALANCED TRAINING WORKS!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Yessss

[@janinekaretai4306]

You're so respectful Tom

[@tomdavisofficial]

Least any human can be

[@jeno264]

... when you have a PHD in Dog. So amazing to see the change in both puppy and owner, they were both so beautiful!!

[@tomdavisofficial]

😊

[@TinkDayzeepetal]

You obviously speak dog & people are blessed to have you help them with their beloved pets.. MUCH LOVE❤

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks so much :)

[@tkacer1]

Great video, it was nice to see the step by step progression. Thank you to the owner for allowing it to be posted.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks, Ronda!

[@lobsterairsoft499]

Your thumbnails are so good! They are sensational and borderline clickbait but you never fail to deliver.

[@tomdavisofficial]

NOT CLICKBAIT IF IT;S TRUE!!!

[@devilishdiamond]

This was such a beautiful resolve. The owner must have felt a huge relief. It brings me so much joy seeing the change in dogs once they realise that they don't have to resort to lunging and barking to protect themselves.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks for watching:)

[@trishmorton2035]

This is my dog's issues, thank you so much for posting this.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Hope it helps!

[@barbarayorkwoodside3716]

I’m so happy for both of them! 4 years of stress takes it’s toll! Kudos to her for taking their life back!!!! Pennies a day cost for a lifetime of happiness considering the alternative ❤

[@tomdavisofficial]

Yessss!!

[@dawnanarumo3952]

Love this! I'm a former upstate NY'r, now in Jersey and wish I lived near you for our rescue dog. We did this and it worked so well! It's a process but so far it's been better 😌 Thanks!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@rugeramerican308]

About the whining, ive always tried to tell my dog or correct him but it hasnt helped, ever. Will def try your advice!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Yeah⚙️ get the gears moving

[@KathgoKat]

Good Video as always Tom !!....Bruce is just a BIG, misunderstood, insecure dog with an owner who desperately needed HELP !!!.... Glad she found you...Her attitude is great and Bruce did Grrrrrreat too!!! 😊

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thank touuuu

[@laurak0110]

Another great video! The owner is great and so sweet. She new she had to change things up and she really listened to Tom. And Tom, as always, great explanation! Love seeing your videos 🤗

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks, Laura!!

[@soinsdetentebiomecanique]

Tom! It's fantastic to watch you teach! Good job Owner!! Yep, The Good balance is The key

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@paddyboysmama]

Loved getting to see the impact training made on our new pal Bruce!

[@tomdavisofficial]

so amazing!!

[@RLeeVanCamps]

Luv the way you train owners how to train their dogs. We need to see our shortcomings so we can have no bad dogs. Thank you

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks for watching!

[@rcar9115]

It is so nice to see how peaceful this dog feels at the end of the video.

[@sophiesmith5922]

😂😍 I love this dog´s play at the end. He is too funny!

[@tomdavisofficial]

So cute!

[@amusedBYfools]

I love watching Tom. I wish every dog owner knew about him. I go to the dog park every day and spread the word whenever I can.

[@pType18]

You playing at the end was great to see!!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Love that dog

[@janetmanners8747]

I love the videos of these misunderstood dogs. Bless his owner for not giving up on him ❤

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks, Janey

[@Robbie28]

I really wish we had someone like you here. From what i see, you really care and understand these babies. I dont know how much they appreciate you there, but all of us that watch your videos really appreciate all you do for the dogs.

[@annelouise6120]

Omw. This dog is stunning. Thank you very much for the opportunity Tom you have given this dog and owner please of mind. Awsome stuff.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Yesss l! Thanks so much for watching!!

[@timikopacek716]

Awww Bruce❤ I can only imagine the incredible sense of relief he felt once he learned he doesn’t need to so fearful all of the time. What a great owner for sticking with her beloved boy and finding you to help.

[@peachesandapril]

Gosh I LOVE LOVE LOVE you guys. Australia is DESPERATE for trainers like you! We have so many useless trainers who have absolutely no clue about helping dogs like this and either make the situation worse or tell people their dog can't be helped. Dogs have been euthanised because of their incompetence.

[@Jackapoop]

We're also not allowed to use prongs. I'm so afraid I won't be able to do right by my aggressive rehome boy and that he'll hurt someone and lose his life.

[@ggggggghhhhhu]

I learned so much about dogs' needs and behaviour from your videos ❤️ Great tip regarding the whining 👍 Your today's quote 'wherever the head goes, the mind goes' is so true!!! Thank you so much for sharing 😍

[@bordercolliesdownunder7245]

It was a good quote!! Another one is 'dogs go in the direction of their heads'.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks for watching

[@Jordan-vv9ix]

l love you and your dog Lakota

[@tomdavisofficial]

lol thanks

[@Jordan-vv9ix]

l love you video

[@Oldwoman1977]

Such a beautiful dog and lovely owner. Tom, you are absolutely amazing. The best ever 🥰

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks so much 🫶🏻

[@sofyalizzy8927]

Tom makes the world a MUCH better place. He's truly a guardian angel to misunderstood dogs.

[@melissaannbenner]

When you did the first hand off and he went and sniffed your feet I wanted to cry 😅 That puppy was just so scared and he learned that it’s okay to make new friends ❤

[@Stealthmode72]

This makes me so happy. I love how you can help these dogs/handlers. You’re amazing!!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks so much!

[@angry821]

That is so awesome well done Tom .

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thank you

[@juliafiore120]

Another fantastic session, Tom! To see you on the floor playing 🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks!

[@carmene.7771]

Omg! My dog is just like this dog. I definitely are going to try this.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Hope it helps

[@carmene.7771]

@@tomdavisofficial I hope so too. Unfortunately the prong collar is banned in germany. My dog is so strong, that sometimes I just want to give up. He is a Malinois Boxer mix.

[@mamacitadelosperros533]

You help so many people with their dogs. It really warms my heart to see these dogs transform once the people are instructed on how to treat their dogs.

[@kewikid68]

It's very impressiv watching, how you manage every behavior in a way, that the dogs afterwards always show off, how intelligent they truely are. How you train the owners to do it exactly the same way. And every single time you're showing that that your training method really works for all dogs, no matter what race, age, gender or history. That's very impressive!

[@khazi54]

Cracking job Tom, truly amazing how you work with the dog / owner ! Pete ( UK )

[@silinafitzer2322]

Beautiful, your vision Tom, thank you for you. No Bad Dogs Army! Love all your videos and sharing, gotten to be a great fan of you and your work. I hope one day that everyone knows who you are and uses the knowledge you have kindly given us to be a better mankind ❤️

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thank you so much ❤

[@Ontherightway79798]

Great chance, in such a short time. You are the best Tom!👍👍👍

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks for watching :)

[@name.terrie]

Powerful video! Great instructions, great tips, great modeling! Thank you so very much!

[@JayEmGhost]

Love the videos! Keep up the good work!!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks, Jay

[@anettasegato8596]

Learning to walk a few steps away from the direction the dogs head goes when a wrist turn tug doesn’t cut it was invaluable to me. Thx

[@mefford67]

I’ve learned using the prong collar that is properly fitted makes all the difference in the world. You can correct a dog using the lightest of touches and causing it no fear or pain. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@henrikthomsen4047]

This training session with Bruce gives me hope. Our dog, Doc, has what seems to be very similar reactivity. Lots of positive reinforcement training and medication for the last 9 months, with little change in his behavior. We recently started with the prong collar and a more balanced approach, socializing at a local Lowes center in the parking lot and he seems to be getting better. A long way to go, still managing around the house.

[@smitefau]

I really love your channel! By far the best channel for dog training on youtube :) Any chance you will ever come to Europe/Germany? Greetings from Germany

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks, maybe soon!

[@hope4horse]

Please inform me if you knew when you will come to Germany /Bavaria. Txs

[@mollydowney1810]

I teared up watching this. This is my dog to a tee. Sweet and loving with his own people but fearful and reactive on his leash. For too long I have just accepted this reality because I assumed it was genetic (hes a GSD) and that he is just "that kind of dog". But the more I research and watch your videos I am realizing he is not "aggressive", he is scared and lacking structure. Thanks for giving me new hope and inspiring me to do better for my pup!

[@adamjtoth]

I absolutely love these videos Tom, keep them coming! Saving these dogs lives and the people too!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks, Adam

[@vegasmainiac7745]

The human training is the most wonderful part for me personally. Dogs are love, people are the problem. Makes me wonder what people really expect when they get a pet

[@quattovallor71]

This was one of your best videos. Please keep up the amazing training, my Kimber (half border collie, half Rottweiler) really appreciates it!

[@elatedbetty6642]

I love that you always choose the best method and tool for the dog and its owner, I've learned so much from your videos.

[@jessicahigdon3962]

Great video. Great training!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks so mcuh!

[@fabroniaabraham2185]

Great trainer and a wonderful person may god bless your heart ❤️

[@tomdavisofficial]

ThNk you! :)

[@blk_rnnr]

Hello, Hercy is our 2 yo Jindo who we love very much. He first started biting around 6 months old. He is a very fearful but dominant dog who has learned that biting is effective. He is both human and dog aggressive. We have not had another person inside our home since he bit my friend. He cannot be handled by anyone but me and Joe. He cannot be near any other dogs. When we bring him for vet appointments, he has to be tranquilized. His mom and other littermate have been euthanized for these same reasons. We've tried every approach: Traditional training, positive reinforcement training. He is even working with a behavioral veterinarian who has him on Fluoxetine hydrochloride and Gabapentin. So far, every professional has recommended that we put him down. More recently, we met with a seasoned trainer who specializes in aggressive dogs. He also told us there is very little hope for Hercules. On the flip side, he can be so playful, sweet and affectionate. He likes to run around the house with too many toys inside his mouth. He likes to rest his head against our lap when he sleeps. He always wants to be included in family activities. He loves his head scratches. He's our little bubba. We love him so much despite everything but are at a loss about how we can help him. Would be great if you could consider his case. Thank you.

[@mrsfoss3368]

Tom... amazing to watch! What a good boy Bruce was.. watching later into the video you can see that the owner is stiff and worried at times, and that's when Bruce stopped to look too! We can always see it in others, and not in ourselves! Lol

[@lucianacoutinho4484]

Super interesting!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks for watching/)

[@carolepivarnik9316]

It is so great to see the much happier life that Bruce and his owner can now have together! It was so lovely to watch their transformation in this short video.

[@Jackapoop]

I love your videos, Tom. I'm learning a lot about how to manage my rescue dog's aggression and reactivity. I hope I can do well enough for my dog, so that he can live a happy, stress free life. Thank you so much for uploading.

[@spencergoldman8761]

At first this hurt my heart because I know not everyone has the means or desire to work with an aggressive dog. As I continued to watch your videos its given me more and more hope that I myself (and others) can help a dog correct themselves, not change them. My buddy, Ollie is the sweetest boy in the world until he gets to the vet or a muzzle tries to go on. As a pit/lab a lot of people passed him. I adopted at 10 months and he's coming up on 6 years. If anyone has any suggestions that would be amazing! thank you Upstate for everything you do!

[@dieseldogtrainingcompany9976]

Hi Tom love your work would like to work with you and learn some more from you thank you keep up The good work your a blessing to the dog world ❤

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thank you!!

[@jodiejo1609]

Absolutely great ones. I have two beautiful pitties. Both reactive. Starting ECollar tonight to condition. Bully breeds are extremely smart. Unfortunately people are terrified of them. I think everyone that adopts a dog should have a training class. It would save many pitties from the humane society as well as save their lives. Excellent trainer!!!! God bless. ❤️😊 The pup on here absolutely gorgeous and smart. ❤️

[@BKind1960]

I'm so thankful and grateful to you. Your training is outstanding. I am dealing with a leash reactive lab w/dogs. We've had unleashed aggressive dogs run up on us. Your videos help me learn from my mistakes and fears which have only increased his issues.

[@liset4081]

That dog is gorgeous! Amazing training as always. I still get surprised on the progress even after watching almost every video here. I am so happy he isn’t as nervous anymore.

[@catherinew7440]

I'm going through your videos and learning so much. Good to see I did a few things right -- my ASD-mix did the fear-based growling and barking, and she did even bite me once. Then I stood up to her, told her "NO," and it works. I didn't back away from her, and she has (gradually) stopped the behavior. Thank you!!!

[@chloesaunders8490]

Have you ever done (or would consider doing) a muzzle fitting video? I have a small dog who needs a muzzle now for grooming etc.

[@tomdavisofficial]

I haven’t yet

[@PARoth2011]

Great idea, I second that. I’m having serious trouble clipping the nails of the two dogs we rescued a few months ago and need some guidance with that too.

[@kajajensen2895]

your videos have helped me so much with our scared to death of everything re-homed “aggressive” (ha! WRONG) young GSD. Thank you so much🙏

[@whitneyspringer992]

I really needed this video for my dog! He's been reacting in fear to new things and new people lately. Thank you so much for another great video, Tom!

[@lhmcd5538]

It’s so good to see. Best training way for dogs ever. Thank you. May you all please take care and stay safe.

[@Ms.OliversLife]

These cases are so good to see!!!!! Killing it!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks for the support

[@denisemurray149]

Lots of information in one little video. My dog isn’t reactive aggressive, but fearful. She stops to stare at things. Positive trainers say treat her while he does this. But she truly obsesses over things then and tries to take flight. Your comment on where the head goes, so goes the mind gave me something new to try. You are the best!🎃

[@DF-te2vm]

That was really cool. My reactive pitty girl....RIP. We went on pack walk, totally changed her action. Wish we could find more pack walk people. The owners on walks need to understand and read the dogs and situation.

[@chinagregsmotorcycleadvent7555]

Just simply excellent!

[@Maria-lx4yt]

Another great video, watching you staying calm and patient and your client motivated to change structure. Do you also have ideas/ examples how to train leash aggression when passing cats?? Here we don't have the possibility to make structured training. Looking forward to more videos!!

[@samueldeter9735]

9:17 that introduction stuff would be a phenomenal short!

[@olio723]

Another great video. I'm hoping one day to see content of Tom helping people inside their homes with dogs that have guarding reactivity. I know he described here what she could do when new people come over but it's always easier said than done. We're always working with our dog on not barking at people out the window, reacting to people visiting the home, etc. She settles down and goes to sleep but once she wakes up she goes crazy all over again.

[@Cathan1856]

Tom has a video that works with a Golden Retriever in the home. It might help. 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWekf3Wcfd6ieac

[@sophiesmith5922]

Ya, I had this problem inside at the window, until it dawnd on me it was cuz I was allowing it. I started to treat it the same way as reactivity on leash outside... BUT when it WAS appropriate such as people trespassing, or "mail call" I had to praise her so she knew the difference. Goodness! Every kid on a bike, mom and baby in a stroller, dogs across the street...seriously?! CHILL! It took me a couple weeks of consistent reminding that a crow in the park is not a reason to lose her mind from behind the window. But it worked eventually.v

[@olio723]

@@sophiesmith5922 I'm glad it was able to make a difference! The problem I'm having is my dog engages in redirected reactivity/agression so if she's going crazy barking at something they through the window and she is totally ignoring my verbal commands and I instead go to take her leash (she wears it when loose inside because of her reactivity) she might turn around and launch at me. The best I can do is try to nip it in the bud before she even gets going. Her trainer said we will try ecollar to help her snap out of it from a distance so there's less chance she'll redirect on me/my partner

[@olio723]

@@Cathan1856 thanks! I'll check it out

[@tomdavisofficial]

@@Cathan1856 Hey thanks

[@fatkidsdontrun9394]

Another video that makes me tear up... so many people need to be taught how to interact with these dogs, and teaching the owner how to handle the reactivity. These dogs are manageable, and yes he might not be a lapdog for every person but he has so much potential to be a good dog and CAN be around other people and dogs. LOVE the videos Tom and crew thank you yet again!

[@jimlink1656]

Again great video, which will help a lot of people working with their dogs. Thank you

[@katekate1439]

I love your working methods! I am a beginner dog trainer and I get a lot of knowledge from your videos ❤️ It's a pity that I live so far away... it's even hard for me to buy the accessories you recommend :( Greetings from Poland!

[@claire-zu6op]

thank you so much now i can prove to my mom that if we get a dog I can prove to her that I can handle these problems thank you so much!❤

[@tabethaelkins3599]

Amazing videos. I have been watching all your videos and trying the training to get my 5 month old German shepherd to not be so reactive to other dogs.

[@sandydunn5325]

Just stumbled on your videos yesterday, love them. You are really great with dogs. Would love to see how you would go about working with someone who uses 1 or 2 canes/walking sticks and used a waist leach to walk their dog. Yep, me. Have a 8 year old Cane Corso who walks pretty good with a harness and waist leach. She listens mostly.....behaves mostly....typical brat sometimes... So yes, would like to see how you would go about helping all of us with handicaps who still want a well trained/behaved dog. Keep up the good work you are doing.

[@tracyoconnor6960]

Great video Tom! I am training a dog in a similar mental state. Much smaller dog, and young. She's 11 months. I have been doing similar exercises with her, so this video is very helpful. Go from here? What is her prognosis? At what point will I be able to trust her in public without a muscle? If ever. When she is desensitized to people in public, what would be a logical next exercise for her?

[@tomdavisofficial]

I would hire a trainer to help

[@ellenb7229]

such great teaching thanks for helping us all.

[@stephdaigle2900]

I’ve recently changed my approach with certain reactive dogs all depending on how good motivated they are ! Instead of doing it the old way basicaly the same way that Tom is doing here, I instead, Try hand feeding to be able to lower their guard …and it’s actualy been working very well! A Lot of these dogs are just completely fearful and missunderstood and most importantly they are CONFUSED! They have been given little to no Actual Direction, and they’ve either gone through some kind of trauma.. have not been properly socialized,, have unintentionally treated for their bad behaviour.. so one part of them thinks that this is the behaviour that is wanted out of them, and another part is Fear ( as well as confusion)

[@susanmckernan4644]

Excellent, Tom!

[@1Ear_up_HoneyBunn]

I’m just loving this ❤🐾♥️

[@lollypop2413]

This is amazing!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks so much!

[@yoshimura11000]

Love it....perfect explained

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks so much

[@stephanielee9788]

My dog is not reactive to people but he is to other dogs how do I help with getting him to stop that reaction?(he is a six year old pure bred german Shepard

[@tomdavisofficial]

Hire a trainer

[@stephanielee9788]

My brother “dosent want to pay to train a stupid dog” he said

[@feniapep4422]

Thank you! exactly my dog' s case

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks for watching

[@carlaferrier2652]

Excellent. Love the transition. From trying to bite your head off to playing with you.

[@tigerlalt]

Fantastic work as always. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong with my GSD. Any trips on for how to be more relaxed on walks. His reactivity is now very low in training. (With new dogs and people) But on a a walk. It’s 0-1000 in .02 seconds