The first thing you MUST do with your dog!

[@lhmcd5538]

I really enjoy your training. It’s everything a dog and human needs. 😊😊😊

[@StarkK9Academy]

Leadership is the Love Language dogs need.

[@nancymesek]

As someone that boards, fosters and rehabilitates rescues, I fell in love with his advice in the first minute.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thank you!!

[@melodieramsay655]

I usually find with a foster pup that their true nature comes out on about Day 4, so I usually just give them 1-3 days to decompress, and then I get right into training, especially house training and and training on the walk as well as socialization.

[@Kanishac]

I work at a doggy daycare and boarding. Last week a three month old puppy (we think hes younger) border collie and poodle mix, a doodle. The owners had him for 11 days, and then went on a vacation and is leaving him at our place for training and boarding for three weeks. It makes me mad they decided to just leave him after having him for such a short time… unfortunately its a common thing and the last time it happened with a husky puppy the owner left her there for so long extending each time he was meant to pick her up. Were pretty sure he got rid of her because he couldnt handle the type of small husky she was with crazy energy.

[@eliseteepe9654]

I wish I knew this when I adopted my dog. It took a while to get him to respect me. 4 years later, I am still dealing with some leash aggression.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Hope this helps!

[@lourobin2728]

It’s never too late to build a new relationship. 😊

[@eliseteepe9654]

@lourobin2728 Yes, we are working on it. I'm currently going through Susan Garrett's Recallers online program. We have made progress. Up until 6 months ago, I had to beg and plead to get my boy to jump in the car. Every time I thought I found the right approach it didn't work anymore. But now he hops in almost without any command. 🤗

[@simakyol1264]

This is so common mistake with rescue dogs people make. Pleasure to watch you in action Tom. Dank je wel 😉🙌🇳🇱

[@EvelineUK]

Great video, and great timing, as I'm sure a lot of people are looking to adopt this Christmas.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks!!

[@christinaeidt8417]

This video is perfect I just got a new puppy her name is blue

[@tomdavisofficial]

Lets gooo

[@fallbrkgrl]

Been at it with my dog for a year now. Extremely fearful/reactive 6 year old female GSD. It seems I've done some things wrong. I started obedience before getting her trust. I did set boundaries. After a year, she still doesn't play. She gets a little playful, but toys mean nothing to her. Likes blankets though, and have tried to at least see if she would play tug... nothing. She distracts herself with scratching herself (no reason for her to scratch). It's like she just can't let go, and trust. At the same time, does not let me out of her sight. Poor thing also has to deal with the fact that I have nightmares, and act out in my dreams. She used to go to my mom's room, and wake her up to get her to go to my room. Now she puts her paws on the bed, and wakes me up herself when this happens. If it's possible, I've adopted a dog that's just like me...anxiety, and depression. Reason I decided to get another dog. Wanted to be able to take her everywhere with me, like my first dog, but can't. Because of me, now she starts growling even if she sees a dog at a distance. She needs rehab, and I need help building my confidence back up. But if I can't get my anxiety under control, she'll just revert back.

[@sue5242]

VERY helpful video!!!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks for watching!!

[@Jan-sb2ql]

And my dog just found a cute and fierce kitten in the forest. Mutual training started right on. 👍

[@robertkezer3665]

This is good, Sir. What I would add is do not use the words "NO" or "COME." I have been involved in hundreds of rescues, and sometimes, I find those words to be stressors. For example, some of these dogs have been hit after the word "NO" or "COME." Of course, these are just my thoughts.

[@ОгулджемалТаджибаева]

Brave brother 79

[@kristinschofield5523]

Nice confidence boosting, can't get mine till jump i wheelbarrow!😅😅😅

[@tomdavisofficial]

😮😮

[@kevin9887]

The Golden scratching at the door in the intro reminds me of mine but I have no idea how to train him not to do it since he only does it when someone is inside and he is out

[@nancymesek]

I’d try a firm, ‘NO’, the moment they scratch. Then ask her to sit (while you’re inside), once she sits and is calm, praise her and let her in.

[@cwun8199]

If you’ve missed the chance to do this early on with a rescue is it ever “too late”? Wish I saw this video a year ago!

[@StarkK9Academy]

It’s Not Too Late. Consistency is key. It will take awhile for old habits to stop, and expect your dog to test you from time to time.

[@InfectAion]

Please I'm looking for such a training matt like this red one in your video. How are they called?!

[@sarthur222]

My shepherd will 'wait' at the door but he's holding such a rocket launch position and energy - should they be totally relaxed before you allow the 'break' out?

[@dinnyf]

This is such a common problem. I notice that often that dogs “break” out of the relationship with the owner. I use a “soft break” with these dogs. The dog gets to leave the behaviour, but they need to still be listening. Try training “door” instead of “wait” when going through thresholds. The dog should be quiet and relaxed while they wait at thresholds or for food. Allowing them to get excited about the release causes lots of anxiety and can increase reactivity and aggression.

[@dinnyf]

Also, only praise the dog while they’re in the behaviour. Don’t reward the dog when they are released. By being neutral and “uninterested” in the dog when they’re released, they learn to want to work, because that’s when they’re reinforced. People often praise dogs after the release and this is a mistake. Try “door” then “heel” through the door way instead of releasing them through the door. Think of what a powerful reward it is to have freedom, then you’ll understand why your dog is so anticipating the “release”. By adding an additional step where the dog needs to work (chaining behaviour) this will help the dog stay calmer and with you. Repeating the same behaviour (releasing through a door) causes nervous anticipation, so change it up and expect a lot more calmness and attention.

[@marjonakeldiyorova4426]

Alive night 21

[@epicplays5411]

I have a question about the difference between a place command for the dog to stay at a bed and the place command for a recall of a off leash dog, and would you have these be different command words?

[@gu5589]

Word “place” for a dog to come to you? Not sure what you are asking about.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Yeah can you elaborate

[@StarkK9Academy]

I’m curious to see what Tom says. I teach a general place command, whether I want my dogs to go to their bed or if I’m on a walk in the woods I can place my dog at a certain spot. I think Tom does a similar thing with his older dog with the Touch Command, where Tom can command her to go to a certain place by saying Touch whether it’s inside or outside.

[@Dilorom-k2p]

Poetic pumpkin 45

[@19_bri.s44]

I NEED HELP hi my name is Bri I have a pit mix I believe he is and he’s reactive to dogs he’ll lunge and bark like he’s all big and bad he hasn’t had the best experiences with other because when he was a puppy he was an outside dog I wasn’t allowed to have him inside I couldn’t really keep my eye on him and the other dogs who were small would attack him he’s food aggressive with other animals but in my life there isn’t dogs Ik that can help me desensitize him to them and I just recently quit my job so I’m limited to tools but I’m willing to get what’s necessary and he’s okay with other dogs but if they close to his face he’s bits which I don’t it’s unnecessary but I’m not sure how to correct him or if he just doesn’t like other dogs what can I do help?