My NEW secret to STOP dog reactivity on walks

[@steph_ferri]

Putting the leash on the owners wrist was genius!!!

[@tomdavisofficial]

In the moment 🤔💭

[@GoldenWolf248]

I was about to comment the exact same thing!

[@lenzr1]

@@tomdavisofficialSo cool to see. And then the realization that the leash was dropped, I’m definitely stealing this one.

[@lenzr1]

Such a good confidence booster for the O

[@logun24x7]

@@tomdavisofficial I agree .. the leash on the owners wrist was genius!!! ... I'm so much going to steal that!!!

[@logun24x7]

Some of the best free content dog training on the internet - You see this, work the handler and the dog will fix itself .. you never see this taught for free anywhere else. So much going on here. Tom you have my utmost respect. Keep doing what you do, I'm wishing you all the continued success you deserve in 2025 and beyond.

[@sarahwoodring5587]

Annette is a superstar! She did so much research and homework before she came to class. I love her spirit and enthusiasm!

[@NPDogtraining]

Thanks for the free content Tom we appreciate you

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks!!!

[@AshleyN312]

This! I have learned so much 😊 So grateful. Ty!

[@K9Krazy]

Such a great seminar! Annette and Jack were nailing it 🎉 TEARS to her reaction after you dropped the leash!!! 👏🥹 You’re changing lives Tom, and we’re grateful for you!!!

[@tomdavisofficial]

🥹

[@ireneweber5664]

I’m so happy for her, made me tear up. Great job!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks for watching

[@TeenyTheOne]

Dog training videos never gave me the warm and fuzzies before but now they do lol seeing her so happy at the end 10/10

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@bl00ndie91]

Letting go of the leash that was around Annette's wrist when she was doing well was really heart warming. Definitely a kid learning to ride a bike moment. Seems like a lovely person

[@StarkK9Academy]

I felt the same way

[@brehoutby3693]

Wonderful video! Great owner and dog 😊

[@susanabdallah8020]

Bless Annette. A truly positive, cheerful dog owner. Loved video. Great tips by Tom.

[@Crochenimals]

We just got a dog from a shelter, he's 1 years old and a mix but most say he has some German shepherd. Anyway, starting to leash train him because he is very reactive(wanting to play with everything and everyone). Extremely smart. I Wish I had the means to join the club but I'm so happy you have free videos! Thank you!! He doesn't seem to be affected by the slip leash which makes it difficult.

[@WickedTheReaper]

The energy, the attention to detail, just you the best man. I have been watching this stuff for a while, and have enjoyed training my dutch shepherd, Abaddon. All of these really help with training him when I have a house of kids and many mounting tasks. I rescued him from a settler, and haven't looked back because the bound you have with Dakota, and training all these dogs has simply made me smile every time!! So thank you!! The last bit of the video made me kinda wanna tear up in joy.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks homie, appreciate you!

[@StarkK9Academy]

Awww what a wonderful laugh of pure joy & achievement. You’re doing great stuff Tom.

[@Scorp2017_water]

Awesome video. I really like the training feedback by attaching your leash and then letting her think you were following. What a great confidence builder once she realized the safety net wasn't there. Great job.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks for watching!

[@Pawesomeretreat]

Heeling the lady at the end, amazing 😂😂❤

[@candacestevens4446]

This is one of the best videos. I love the cheer from everyone!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thank you!

[@benedicthargision828]

I have two dogs who are reactive. They always want to meet all the other dogs. One of them remembers each and every house that has a dog and he always barks as we walk by. I'm taking notes and will try all of this with them. Thank you so much for this video.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks for watching!

[@deisydavenport4569]

Ugh love all your videos. So helpful!! This is exactly what my dog is doing. Thank you!!

[@dogtrainerHillary]

Tom - leashing the owner!!! Genius - I’m gonna start doing that 👏👏👏👏👏

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks!

[@michellematthews5345]

That was amazing, thank you for sharing!!

[@gior5690]

Good teaching and good client makes a super good result . 👏

[@tomdavisofficial]

👍✅

[@charitycarter8640]

This is what I miss seeing! More of these please!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Okay! Thanks for the feedback!

[@Jan-sb2ql]

Great atmosphere here! When the professor enjoys, everybody winning.🖐️😄

[@tomdavisofficial]

👌🏻

[@nickeddy6282]

Great video. Tom is the best. I’ve been watching his videos and working on my reactive dogs and this video was perfect because it’s kind of where I’m at. My dogs obey and listen with good engagement but if another dog comes around it just goes out the window. So, some of the suggestions and what he showed her were very applicable. So good!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks so much!!!

[@jenniferhorner7606]

What a great lady! Well done ❤

[@hillsboroughstaffies]

Dude the inside turn is a game changer!!!!!!

[@mimime5376]

I guess I should TRY to teach my dog to heal!! I honestly don’t think this can be done but I’m going to give it my all! 😊❤️🙏🏼

[@jennifermcnuttmusic6353]

Short durations, gradually lengthening with breaks and rewards. You got it. I’d maybe work on long lead first or “watch me” or anything to get good engagement if needed, I like to use watch me for eye contact personally.

[@beachlife4346]

If you don't think its possible it won't be. They read your emotions if you aren't believing you can they won't follow your lead.

[@mimime5376]

@@beachlife4346 I raised and trained a Shepherd Doberman and 90 lb Pit mixed who walked off leash. This guy is totally different from them and their mind set. I think I have to get reactiveness under control first. He has it super bad!!

[@beachlife4346]

@@mimime5376 Sounds like this one is reactive and others were not. His people? Its not your dog? If that is the case then its not at all the same there either if I understand you right.

[@mimime5376]

@@beachlife4346Thank you for pointing out the “His people” wording. I have no clue where that came from! No one else is involved. I adopted him almost five weeks ago.

[@lourobin2728]

Got to use that leash on the wrist trick next time I train with some of my foster families.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Pulled it out of nowhere

[@AbbyMahan-b2n]

Great video! Can’t wait to try it out with my pup 🐶

[@blvkhippietv]

Great video all the way around. Appreciate you

[@mattstann6715]

Tom and team, this is such good and helpful content. Thankyou for being generous with this. Guna be using this trick to help my kids learn how to handle. So good, big thanks from aotearoa 👍

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks for watching!

[@BirdLadySpeaks]

Thank you so much 💛💛💛💛

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks for watching!

[@nochannel787]

Annette’s joy! 🫶🏻

[@tomdavisofficial]

The best!

[@kathymcelhinney2581]

Good Job! All round! Xx

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks!!

[@c.l.363]

What a great training session. 👍✨😃

[@Sleeping_Wolf]

Love your videos. Do have one about reactivity to small children?

[@lindasalazar7364]

Love your videos! I have been watching them so I can train my two dogs. I really wish you would come to Austin, TX!

[@SaintsLifee]

I will try this with Saint!

[@Watchandcutgearchannel]

Super cool

[@blujeans9462]

My dog is a perfect student in a class setting - amongst even dozens of other dogs. In the real world - such as if your dog lunged at the fence, or was acting up on his leash, or approached my dog (you can't control other people), it would be a totally different. Since he already knows no leash (prong, or otherwise) can dissuade him (that one moment of discomfort isn't even felt) - his reaction is to charge the dog - knowing I can't stop him - since he is as large and stronger than me.

[@janebeggs7447]

Fantastic! Thanks. I have GSDx with similar anxiety as Jack.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks for watching!

[@shilohpointfarm8544]

Love the leash drop!

[@kellygoldstein3647]

Brilliant 👏 🐾 ❤

[@src4409]

The hermspenger collar was a game changer for all of my dogs. They all responded differently in their own time, but they make me look like i know what I'm doing because my dogs are usually very responsive while wearing them😂. All i dogs was stop and stand in front of my dog and the other dog on the trail, every time. I made him sit, paired with leave it, has made him non reactive to other dogs or people now and we don't usually have to stop anymore. I have 3 dogs that i walk at the same time... the one who wants to pull towards the distraction, the one who lays down and won't move because she's scared, and a teenager who does whatever she can get away with. So stopping was just the only way i could implement any training.

[@SimmerInSoles]

How do you decipher between reactive, overprotective and fearful? Collar or harness?

[@annim4207]

My dig WILL NOT look at me when we are working. Border collie rescue, he is about 9 years old now. We've had him for a year. He looks like he zones out and just vaguely does a heel and turn because I yank him when the lead gets tight. Changing direction does seem to make him realize what I want him to do. He is also reactive on lead. Lots of learned problems over a long life!

[@lrynhig]

Please come to the UK!! Me and my 3 year old English Setter rescue could do with some help on our recall and heel work (need to get that done before we can move on to working on dog reactivity).

[@crazyandtrue]

I love your videos, Tom! I'm curious, my dog has cerebellar hypoplasia and is so excitable when meeting new dogs to the point of irritating the other dog, would I go about using this training the same way? He can't sit on command because of his condition.

[@marksy7911]

Does anybody know if the prong collars with the slip chain work better than the ones with the buckle closing? I am looking to buy a Herm Sprenger but there are so many to choose from

[@sarahm3614]

It's barking dogs, cussing her out, that causes the reactivity. The quiet , calm dogs are not a problem.

[@HappyDW]

How awesome is Annette? 😂

[@mrsmoonbuds2766]

Is a biothane leash the best leash to use and is a 4 ft leash good or should it be longer for my 90lb German Shepherd?

[@racheldavis6181]

My dog loves treats in the house but is too nervous/distracted/busy/excited to care about treats outside the house.

[@jcm5392]

My dog is so reactive she goes kill mode on other dogs. I always have to pick her up because she is not really food motivated. She is super protective of me. She 10 pounds and would try to kill a wolf if she saw one. It is very scary.

[@kazvet2023]

I watch most of your videos and I never see you work with smaller dogs. The training looks very easy when the dogs head is up by your waist. It is extremely hard bending down and holding food in front of my dog or giving many treats for a "good job". What is your training system with a smaller dog?

[@secretescape101]

I need your help Tom, do you have any contests that offer free training? I'm in in Los Angeles and got my dog 8mos ago. She's reactive to other dogs. I want to be able to take my dog on walks anywhere anytime without worry of seeing other dogs. I'm exhausted of managing with no end. Help please!

[@dennisknight8565]

If do an outside turn , away from another dog, my dog continues to look back. What can I do at that point?

[@tomdavisofficial]

You can pop the collar a little to encourage engagement with you

[@dennisknight8565]

@tomdavisofficial Thank you sir

[@bluezone8080]

Hey Tom, do you offer video training calls for people outside of the US? Very interested in talking with you!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Yep! All the time tr.ee/CYntMBpt29

[@builtlikesnorlax3644]

Does anyone know what type of dog lakota is?

[@Erin_29]

I believe she's a Dutch Shepherd.

[@matthewdemange8934]

Hows burleigh doing with the other dogs?.

[@michellematthews5345]

Is Jack wearing a special collar?

[@anetteames3297]

Hi Michelle, Jack is wearing a fitted prong collar.

[@lagottessa]

I would have guessed maybe the lab was a little stressed by the prong collar?

[@tomdavisofficial]

No

[@gtx209]

Please come visit Seoul! We’ve now restored our democracy :p. Need your training tips in person!!

[@jerimiah_y]

I need to hire a dog walker to walk me. 😅

[@matthewdemange8934]

Wanna work with a 1 yr old boerboel? He is a great dog, just reactive .

[@matthewdemange8934]

Still trying to figure out if he is aggressive like wanting to kill dogs. Or just protective.

[@lisasternenkind6467]

I wish I had you around for my Rottweiler in puberty, but you are sooo far away. 😢

[@Рахим-ш1е]

Calm mother 39

[@DimaGolovchik-q7v]

Calm duck 65

[@MissBeeGood]

I see a prong collar, I switch off. Try teaching without inflicting pain.

[@tomdavisofficial]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@SimmerInSoles]

How do you decipher between reactive, overprotective and fearful? Collar or harness?