This is why you NEVER give up on a reactive dog...

[@sashadieken1]

Why did this make me tear up? Because our GSD was so reactive and I could have given him a much better life. He passed away at the age of 13 about 5 years ago and we are now planning on getting another dog. She will reap the rewards of calm leadership.

[@melaniedickson7769]

I reacted with tears and the same thoughts too. I lost my very sweet but very reactive pittie mix last March. Impressive handling and video, wish in all the training and personal lessons we had I had learned how to do this, and my girl would've had a better life. Looking forward with optimism to my next pup, as you are.

[@lisaduehr5306]

I feel your pain. It's painful to live with those regrets. Many of us relate. We can't do for our fur babies what we don't know. Your attitude is good. Now you know better and won't make the same errors. ❤

[@OfftheChainTrainingandRescue]

Please adopt! There are so many great dogs; like GSD that are homeless right now and would love a warm bed for Christmas 🎄

[@mehmustache]

I was balling with in 5 minutes. I have a reactive Anatolian Shep mix and hes the sweetest boy. I understand how you feel about providing the best life.

[@KiwiDh383]

I wish I could take my reactive dog for regular walks to the beach or through the bush …

[@jag4650]

That’s a man who cares for his dog and has built a great relationship with his pup.

[@timmaynardspk]

Goosebumps man! This owner did an amazing job. Timing on point, understanding on point, attitude fantastic 🙏🏽

[@Solitude11-11]

That owner did fantastically well. Really good job.

[@AlienKissy]

Buddy made me so happy! His owner came in ready to work, too. Beautiful.

[@juliafiore120]

Well done, Tom. Training people one human at a time! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@neilzspam]

That minute and a half instruction with Forrest Micke is next level.

[@RLeeVanCamps]

Seeing dogs and owners come to this happy place in their walks brings tears. I was there two years ago with my dog and with your help he can go anywhere now and be a good dog. Thank you😊

[@christineleonard1110]

Tom is one of the best trainers. Hwe is kind and Gentle and doesn't use much force.

[@pattileonard2595]

You have taught the human to handle his dog...simply wonderful!!

[@HappinessIsKontagious]

Sooo important to have amazing tips and guidance with reactive dogs and to never give up!! Watching now!!!

[@cabrinathornsberry6087]

Thank you for this! I got on to watch this video today because I went to go on a run with my dog and my neighbor was out with her dogs (who my dogs hates) and slipped out of his leash and bolted for them. He, being an Aussie, herded them and ran around them in a circle biting and nipping and barking at them. He wouldn’t listen to me for what felt like forever till I finally picked him up and carried him away. Thankfully no one was hurt or injured. He loves other dogs but once he doesn’t like certain dogs, he hates them. I felt hopeless till I watched this video and found it very helpful! Thank you so much for the advice.

[@axellevoignier4465]

This gaves me goosebumps! Always so happy to see the positive outcomes! I have been training a little frenchy with dog aggression just like this guy, using your technique and tips, i got the same positive results! Owner is now capable a stress free walking her dog around other dogs! Thank you Tom !

[@tgawron2233]

I'm sitting here smiling at my computer! Very happy for the dog owners success! Thank you Tom!

[@Loogiemistress]

This is the best video!! What a huge difference you’ve made for this pair ~ I’m so happy for them both 🐾 Hilltop 😊

[@arlenepetek6133]

Loved the explanation on when to use inside & outside turns & why, made total sense.

[@brehoutby3693]

Wow what a great video!!! I loved every minute of it! You all did a fantastic job! Gotta love that Nirvana shirt too! I love the way the dog looks and the owner. The eye contact is fantastic you can tell they have an amazing relationship.

[@Ms.OliversLife]

Wow! Side note, Tom’s bucket hat gets an A+. 😂

[@gerryoconnor1400]

What a great video. The improvement in Buddy was impressive. Good to see you in Australia Tom.

[@brittloar9216]

I am going to fill out the connect questions to hopefully link up with you guys. We are in upstate New York and have an almost year old German shepherd who is fear reactive with pretty much everything not at home and even in the yard. I want her to be my psychiatric service dog but my trainer said she may never be able to do public access work because of her reactivity. She is not aggressive at all.

[@brittloar9216]

I feel like I’ve failed her. I think this may be the last hope

[@heavystacks80]

Service dogs are the heroes of the dog world. As a trainer myself it’s hard to tell people their dog may not be cut out for that type of work. Usually when they show those behaviors chances are the dog wouldn’t pass the test. You have to remember a service dog needs to be neutral in every single possible setting and that includes areas with other dogs that are probably not that well behaved. I wish you luck my friend.

[@danis5225]

Thank you so much for staying humble. I LOVE watching your work!

[@primalperry5667]

Great video as always. One thing I liked specifically was the trainer with the nirvana shirt explaining situational nuance around inside versus outside turning when approaching a distraction and a build starts in the dog. He talked about feeling what the dog needs to help him be better and guiding the walk better

[@frances8813]

That's true it's still a working progress with my big 50lb doggie the reactivity is frustrating sometimes it's usually other dogs or dogs on TV. Yikes I just worry about my back and the pulling

[@ursulaatkan]

Thanks so much for this precious, encouraging, high-quality content! 🙂

[@MrJanes-cl5sj]

I have a leash aggressive rescue hound. I used the upstate techniques. They worked.

[@johnnyz681]

Hands down one of best trainer !

[@altgrete]

Incredible information throughout, but the inside and outside turns explanation by Forrest just made so much sense. So simple yet so spot on!

[@ireneweber5664]

Love your training methods and results. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 with three GSD 🐕🐕🐕

[@christinaeidt8417]

That’s is a beautiful dog

[@carissagoldsmith1787]

Thank you Tom for helping the owners and the dogs out this video is very informative thank you Tom ❤ ❤❤

[@lisaduehr5306]

Love, love, love your hat Tom Davis!

[@christinefairchild1248]

I just I've watching your videos! Learning, learning, learning!!!

[@KathCallear]

Watching all your videos from the uk.just got a large rescue reactive dog,and find these very helpful. Thank you

[@jm5020]

I need more of these videos! Thank you!

[@sarahhott3349]

I would like to see more videos like this with small dogs. I find it harder to use the body commands on a 10lb dog like I see the owners here can with large breed dogs. Love your videos! Keep up the awesome work!! ❤

[@karenwillis3218]

My chocolate lab Astro gets very excited on other dogs, he’s not aggressive (he just wants to play with them). These videos on reactivity are very helpful, my dog and my best friend’s dog will be meeting for the first time in ten almost nine weeks

[@erinmuetz8771]

Thank you Tom!

[@Christina1969]

What a difference 👏 Thank you for sharing 💞

[@lenagoodwin8223]

Loved the inside outside turn finer details. Amazing video as always. This is my current dog

[@crystalwhitmorewhitmore3239]

So important and such amazing guidance. I love it and will try it with my pup. We have been doing similar stuff, but this gives me more ideas and confidence

[@HappyDW]

Wow! Makes so much sense! Exciting to see it in action! Well done!

[@danpatterson6937]

Excellent lessons, my boy! Thanks for all that.

[@cherylwilshaw1106]

Love watching you work.Pls come to Perth next time.We need you here.Great work🙏🙌👌

[@chrisholmes3608]

Thank you!

[@ronaldschenendorf8753]

As always informative

[@joseargonza7934]

Nice video. I am learning much from your video

[@shayle62]

Imagine making a living helping dogs to live harmoniously amongst us humans. 😊priceless!

[@tomdavisofficial]

🫶🏻

[@kritsanaharris2671]

Absolutely love these kind of video because I have very reactive sharpei bullmastiff dog 🥰 sad that we didn’t get to see Tom in Australia.

[@RedMeadow999]

This is so helpful. Thank you 💯🙏

[@jennnorman1077]

Beautiful work!

[@asilsreeb]

Fantastic video you guys!! Well done!! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@camillafognielsen1032]

Åh i really wish that you would come to Copenhagen/Denmark🙏🏼

[@kelliannmurphy2768]

You are amazing g

[@annejones5463]

I just love watching all this training and it helps me so much with my GOD'S. I have even helped others get their puppies under control.

[@jeno264]

C'mon Australia, bring it! What a smart doggo, he had so much going on! 😂💖

[@chrisbotsis7658]

Tom when are you coming to Montreal

[@michellestoppa6162]

Awesome!!!!

[@mindfulbynature3418]

I have a new foster pitbull staffy from an NYC kill shelter and need all the help I can get. He had been starved, emaciated, with numerous cuts on him. Despite it was totally gentle and NON-reactive to other dogs until being in the shelter a month. :( The stress and fear made him severely dog reactive. He’s potty trained, knows all commands and is doing so far so good with crate training but the extreme reactivity is causing me to keep my own dog in just one room - this guy is in another room. I’m exercising both but am just so heartbroken at having to contain my own dog this way. I’ve fostered several before and never had this issue. I’m 10 yrs older now too so it’s just a lot. I’m consuming these videos and praying for help. I love this foster and want him to have a chance.

[@duketta]

Awesome 👍🏻

[@Mama-de-Tia]

Learn so much every time I watch - just wish it was as easy to put into practice…

[@tah2606]

Amazing

[@bawkhiss]

Made me happy when you incorporated a Tame Impala song

[@jessicahigdon3962]

Great video

[@brooke1939]

Tom, Have you ever done a video on training for people with mobility issues. I have recently moved to an apartment (from acreage) and use a cane in my right hand. My dog has not done much leash work and now he has to be walked out on a leash at all times. I have the most difficult time with reactivity and keeping my boy on a heel. I am using the herb springer to keep from pulling but it is difficult to manage a treat and the cane at the same time. I was wondering if you have/or plan on doing a video regarding these issues

[@sharonsmith3362]

When you are doing training to teach heel to your dog how long should the training session be each time.

[@RobertBrunhage]

How do you hold the dog accountable (correct) if you can't use prong or similar and other collars doesn't work (ignoring corrections)?

[@lisag3347]

This is the first time I could see your entire tattoo - I feel so much better knowing what it says lol.

[@amylaws]

Always like the video before watching cause I know it’s gonna be good

[@reneefoster6991]

Your channel was on my feed. I live in Texas. I have a pit bull. Not sure exactly what type. I'm in my 60's. i had the dog on a leash. We both were playing tugawar. I ended up falling. I haven't seen all your videos. What do you recommend? Thank you

[@pennybrown4420]

Do you use prong collars?

[@hiskemarieke867]

I have made a lot of headway with my dogs reactivity (large part due to your advice). The main sticky point now is passing other dogs that are unsure and posture from distance. I can curb the outburst, but i want to train through it. Can you give any advice for training through passing worried posturing dogs.? Or maybe you have already done a useful video? Thanks!

[@daniellecoates8705]

I think I’m giving up on my reactive dog. I have resolved to the fact that although we have made tremendous progress with people and other dogs, he is still reactive to many other things and that’s just the way it’s going to be. He is always at a 7-8 when we leave the house and doesn’t care too much about corrections when he hits 10. I’ve lost all confidence at this point and feel like I am circling the drain. He is difficult and exhausting. Thank you for your KZbin videos. They have taken me as far as I can personally go with this dog though. I trained the dog I had before him, who was also very difficult. (They are both Australian Shepards) He turned out to be the best dog, and friend, anyone could ever have. He was also much loved by my community. This dog couldn’t be more opposite. I will never get rid of him or anything. I love him to death, however, I’m sad for him and am beyond frustrated with myself. I just want him to enjoy his life more. We could be doing so many fun things together… I just don’t know what to do anymore.

[@tomdavisofficial]

How much time have to spend with a professional trainer with a history of working with reactive dogs?

[@daniellecoates8705]

@@tomdavisofficial Thank you for responding. My vet suggested that I contact a dog behaviorist, and gave me a few numbers of people he trusted. They aren’t taking on any new clients though. I feel defeated. My dog and I have made a lot of progress together over the last year from watching your videos. He’s responded well to corrections and positive reinforcement. However, I’m at the point now where all of the different strategies that worked for certain reactive behaviors aren’t working for the other reactive behaviors and I haven’t found a solution. I am a very patient person and have been dedicated. I want to know what I’m not doing right, so a good trainer is key, but finding one that suits his needs has been challenging. I live in CT, on the shoreline. Do you have any suggestions? I really appreciate you taking the time to listen! Thank you!

[@endisnear880]

My dog is a border Collie Aussie mix and he's only reactive to certain dogs. And not dogs that are in our neighborhood or that we know. But on a hike or a walk we'll walk by one dog and he's relaxed and non-reactive and then We pass another one and my dog lunges on the leash and snarls. In both scenarios, the other dogs are walking fairly calmly, no one's barking or lunging. So now I wonder what are these dogs saying to each other that would make him want to protect me from one and is happy just to hang out with the other?

[@lobsterairsoft499]

This should be good, looks like he was blowing through those corrections initially

[@carmenrichardson2995]

Hi Tom I’m from Australia and would love to come to one of your workshops. Do you advertise when they are coming up. I have an Irish Wolfhound x Bull Mastiff and I’ve had a trainer who thinks she is just aggressive and needs to be put down as she can’t be helped. I think you could help her

[@tomdavisofficial]

Australian tour is over!

[@WhiskeyGin-2023]

How young can you take a puppy for a walk. Will you be in California next year?

[@craniumrex4614]

I would personally wait until first round of vaccination is done. Work on leash work in the house and in your yard if you have one. Short, fun sessions and temper expectations .

[@2855buster]

When a dog was “cured” can they ever be able to be off leash ? My dog is perfect on leash now but I’m still worried he’ll attack if he’s off leash mine has escapee on us an attacked in the past

[@shelleypeppard4694]

I would challenge you to come to Portugal….these dogs have nothing on my reactive GSD mix. We are at our wits end…we follow your training but nothing works…

[@allibaby7007]

May seem like a dumb question, but why does the dog whine when he sees the other dogs initially? My dog does the same exact thing and I am trying to understand him better. He too is reactive towards other dogs.

[@dubaddicted88]

Some aussie rap love it mate

[@J.DLsMusic]

Im a handicap man who also has one arm and this is my main problem with my dog and she sor hard to train due to my situation

[@caradarligton2989]

Awesome 👌 job and skills on how u broke it dwn step by step that everyone was understanding of how truly an remarkable simply commands works when working with clients dog it soooooooo much appreciated an u make it look so easy Tom keep up the awesome 👌 skills an knowledge u have it great to see that someone is taking the time an patience for helping these dogs an owners to get back on track with them relationships between them hope u hve a awesome Christmas 🎄 an new year for 2024 to u Tom an ur family also all ur hardy working staff to everyone there well done an excellent job u guys do have a awesome new year an a safe one to u all as well kindest regards C J Darlington from havelock north Hawkes bay New Zealand 🤗🎁🎄🫂💝🎄🤗

[@BayanAlkanj]

Clever tiger 55

[@hannahrichards2342]

WE LOVE YOU TOM When are you at Brisbane- Master Pups? (Dates) Want to come and ask questions and bring my father (veteran - as commented in another video)

[@travelandfestivals]

My gsd is desensitized to a prong collar...

[@TimaNizamov-zs2rv]

Wondering door 90

[@SkittleBombs]

I love the trainer using the pinching the leash with 2 fingers grip and really understanding that a fist-full of leash always tight is not how to control the dog and massive yanking corrections are also not correct for basic communications

[@ТемаНадо]

Smart duck 98

[@user-lq8cu3qn6u]

Bad baby 08

[@МаринаТарабухина]

Strong hunter 23

[@ЛедиИсскуство]

Cold mechanic 23

[@MooseFreeman]

The base of the triangle of trust is structure and corrections.

[@MsSwingin]

If corrections are part of the base of your trust-bond, you are not getting what trust is. Not saying corrections don't work, or do not help the dog to be guided back to safety and a learning state sooner.

[@ESCANOR613]

dark snake 03

[@peachesandapril]

🙌🥲🙏❤️‍🔥

[@td4812]

If that dog is an 8, my is 100. Those people would not be sitting there either

[@TimBarnett-pl9kd]

No bad dogs on your shirt. I can tell you about a bad dog. We visited with new neighbor then we left for home. Next morning cops ring bell, want to know if I heard anything last night after we came home? Some dog barking! Daughter of this new neighbor had seen her mother through door window. Mother was attacked by police dog. He killed her! Then ate off her neck. By time cops found dog, he had ate into her chest cavity through her neck, an was eating her inter organs! Yeah, I'd say, "BAD DOG"! An he was a police dog which made him even worse! One day earlier this same dog charged me while I was just walking by his fencing. If fencing was not there he would have tried to kill me! He was biting the chain link fencing to try to get at victims! Yeah, BAD DOG! THERE IS BAD DOGS OUT HERE! DON'T BE STUPID THINKING ALL DOGS ARE FRIENDS OR FRIENDLY! WE KNOW BETTER! JUST ASK MY NEIGHBOR? OH YOU CAN'T HER DOG KILLED HER!