Watch German Shepherd Owner Realize Why Her Dog Is Protecting Her

Dog Trainer Tom Davis works with some of the world's most aggressive dog cases, and his process has led to breakthrough success. We know having a dog with behavioral problems can be frustrating, and you feel defeated. We hope this video gives you hope ❤️.
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[@kristacook8317]

Bingo!! Thank you for doing what you do🙏 my life was changed by someone like you. 🐾 💕

[@tomdavisofficial]

Wow. Thank you so much for this feedback, it means a lot. -Tom

[@kristacook8317]

@@tomdavisofficial You are very welcome! Many blessings to you and yours. Keep shining 🐾⭐️

[@Miss_Nykki]

@kristacook8317 same, now I volunteer at a dog rescue and foster dogs with bite histories and help them on to a better life🥰

[@kristacook8317]

@Miss_Nykki 😁❤️ well done!! Thank you for doing what you do too🐾💕 Each one teach one in action!! Everything really does happen for a reason ☮️💕⭐️ I love it!!

[@sueshrodes9462]

BEST comment I ever heard......hire a coach, not a trainer......SO TRUE. Tom can change a dog in seconds, but that doesn't ultimately help dog and owner when they return home. Tom trains the owners, PERFECT.

[@thepupmommy]

I've owned dogs for 30+ years, puppies to seniors, multiple breeds. Currently have two GSDs. Couple of things I've learned over my life. You are your dog's leader and protector. GSDs are extremely intelligent dogs. If a GSD doesn't sense that you are in charge, it's going to take over and eventually start running you. Another point, your energy transfers itself down the leash to your dog. If you are walking your dog, you have a loose leash, and then someone or another dog is walking towards you, and you tighten up on the leash, that sends a signal to your dog, where it can interpret it as "trouble." This is why investing in training with someone like Tom, or watching his videos is soooo important. So that you understand your dog's body language and know how your own language sends cues to your dog.

[@LovinLnCottage]

Exactly.

[@crystalheadbandz1592]

I love the "dogs are the easy part, the owners need ...." 😀

[@tomdavisofficial]

Yep

[@tgawron2233]

That is so awesome "dogs are the easy part we train the owners!" Great work Tom!

[@JoyfulHope115]

100% always: it’s the parent, not the child and it’s the owner, not the dog! Life is better with people training!

[@chimmichangatrashbag]

Another "genetics don't matter person".

[@crownedneptune]

Most of the time … not always

[@Ms.OliversLife]

My GSD is just like Tux. 100%. You give peace to our worlds!!!!!!!!

[@juliebongiorno]

I love love LOVE watching Tom’s videos. He is changing lives! We get compliments all the time on how well behaved our 5 month old GSD is. We’re like a walking advertisement for Tom Davis and the No Bad Dogs army. I love telling people about it. Thank you so much, Tom!!

[@KRDP]

hey miss.julie me to , i love telling other in my local area about Tom Davis when i do they are so appreciative me telling them about Tom Davis

[@morschgaming]

Love that lady and her GSD, she knew to reach out. Now look at them. Well done.

[@ActuallyJenna]

The way Tom compares what happens in a dog’s mind to human experiences was life changing for me and my ability to gain trust, communicate and advocate for my GSD. 🙌🏼 😊

[@BethSappe]

Winni has been amazing since our 3-day class in March. We are both calm and confident and loving being out and about! Thanks Tom!

[@anetteames3297]

I learned so much from Tom watching the videos, my dream is to take the 3 day class. I have worked hard with my dog, but we need to still get his reactivity under control. Hoping one day my dream will come true !

[@tomdavisofficial]

Incredible!! Thanks for watching

[@jebh5203]

The world is a better place with you in it, thanks for all your help! My male Akita was 8/9 diagnosed with a genetic blindness and we had lost his two older sisters in rapid succession. We decided to adopt a new sister and l found a six month old female Akita. I really sold myself auditioning for the privilege and got conned. After a 6 hour drive the moment we pulled in I knew it shit! The most reactive mother anyway at six months Edie was feral had never been in a house didn’t know what people were it was I nightmare but I wasn’t going to leave her. Instead of assaulting the so and so I paid her. You saved us she still has moments of flight but I rewatch your videos about ferals and it inspires me thank you.❤❤🇨🇦

[@tomdavisofficial]

Wow. This is so incredible. Thank you for sharing

[@marinalent9324]

I was in an early version, when it wasn't a formal three-day thing I think. IT WORKED! You let me know that not all dogs like to meet all other dogs that much, and it's not aggression, it's personal preference of the dog. You also showed me she is calm when the other dog is calm. This has been really helpful to keep her from "intervening" with other dogs in ways I really don't want for a beautiful strong pitbull. Thank YOU!

[@barbarajean7208]

Tom, I'm sure you realize this, but I got so moved watching, knowing Tux has a chance for a totally different life.

[@tomdavisofficial]

So happy to hear 🙌🏻

[@melodieramsay655]

I agree 100% with what Tom is saying. Although I respect Garrett with his DIY K9 and his methods, I'm not a fan of Board and Train because, although Board and Train is good for fixing a dog's issue, if the owner doesn't understand their responsibility for their dogs behaviour, then the dog will end up reverting back to how they were before the training and the owner has just wasted all that money. It's so much better to have hands-on training with a behavioural dog trainer/coach than it is to do board and train.

[@1packatak]

Garrett spends a ton of time with the owners before they go home and in follow-up sessions. Any trainer who does not is someone you want to stay away from.

[@melodieramsay655]

@1packatak If that is true, then I wonder why, in a recent Beckman podcast, Garrett aid that he now only focuses on Board and Train - that was where my comment came from?

[@user-vr5qg6xm5p]

Tom continue with the great content specifically with reactivity and working breeds such as GSD and malinois

[@cherylschaeffer7832]

Best comment in the video was about hiring a dog coach. I think people aren't familiar with it in that way, but that's exactly what I am. My ability, like Tom's, to get a dog to do things or not do things isn't the point. It's about getting that same response when the owner is handling the dog.

[@louisedoolitttle6842]

Tom you are so awesome. I have learned so much from you. It just goes to show that a person doesn’t need to take their 14 month old puppy out to a gravel pit and shooting it for just being a dog, is totally ridiculous! You have turned so many dogs/people’s lives around. Dogs that others had given up on. Thank you, thank you for what you do and for sharing your talent in handling dogs with us.

[@margaretrichmond3887]

It just makes my heart happy to watch you navigate the owner to become better. Clap clap clap

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks so much

[@leopard9]

👏 Dog Coach is exactly what I'm going to say from now on. Thanks. The dog owner is key in understanding what their dog needs, how the household needs to behave.

[@vbs4257]

As a trainer, I was unsure about this video when I saw the title. But - I 100% agree that pet parents need a coach. At most, I'll demonstrate what to do, but then it's up to them to follow through.

[@lilianlecaros]

Thank you so much for all your content! It has been really helpful with my dogs.💛

[@AshleynCollins]

Forever grateful!! Self training and it’s wonderful!

[@rondameier8168]

I watched a story yesterday, from here in the states, where a K9 police dog started having issues with his handler and at his home. So much the police department was going to have him euthanized. Well the public outcry was so overwhelming that the chief of police changed his mind and is now asking for help from rescues etc, to help this dog. I mentioned you. Because a fully trained, young, police dog doesn't just alter course like he did like that for no reason. So if you can search it up and maybe offer some assistance, I think they'd be very grateful....

[@KRDP]

this comment sent me to tears , the public raised so much hell that the chief had a change of heart , if there is any chance to save this beloved cop dog then Tom is the only chance this cop dog has left in the world

[@JAGUARBURST]

Commenting for the algorithm. Hope he sees it.

[@KRDP]

@@JAGUARBURST Amen

[@beatrizmoreno6929]

Love love love your videos! I love when you say that the dogs are the easy part and the owner need the work lol I am a dog owner that I am slowly learning about my fur baby. Love all your videos your such a great help and inspiration.

[@jessied1376]

Thanks again Tom for everything! Cali & I benefited so much from your 3 day program :)

[@eriknissen4004]

Awesome, always so good to see the lives of these people and their dogs improved! Thanks - I’ve learned tons from you that I have used with my dogs and I know how life changes going this is

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks for watching!!🙌🏻

[@anniecastiel1632]

I had a German Shepherd many years ago and I competed in the obedience ring with the Brown Dog Show circuit where he earned multiple championship awards. At a dog show, 2 akitas were running loose outside the arena and attacked both he and I. We were both injured. It changed him. While I could continue to show him in the ring, working him off leash with dogs also off leash around him for long stays and recalls, in little every day life, he would try to kill any dog that came near him. He wasn’t like that before the attack. So my point is, that while this shepherd looks great and controlled in the ring, life outside that ring is likely an entirely different picture. Yes, I learned what I was doing to Que my dog to think every dog outside the ring was bad (and he thought so too), I learned to work with it but was never able to have him around other dogs in the outdoors while continuing to compete with him indoors with no issues.

[@TheBaumcm]

Dogs hold trauma, just like people do. My girl was part shepherd and got trounced at the dog park by a badly behaved shepherd. After that she had to be on leash for a meet or she’d immediately go on the offensive. It also depended on whether it was me (more relaxed), or my husband (more anxious), who was holding the leash.

[@anniecastiel1632]

@@TheBaumcmwhen I met with a trainer to try to work him through it, she taught me that I was part of the cause or responsible for perpetuating it because after the first time he went after another dog, I started pulling the leash tight every time I saw a dog coming. The trainer said this action was telling him to get on the offensive.

[@SebastianKoever]

Thank you for the videos. Its really helped my and my boy Gimli. I watched your videos before i got him and continue to do so. Our lives are good. Thank you.

[@susanabdallah8020]

Great job, Tom. Bless you

[@nicolemarie3660]

This is 100% I sent my dogs to board and train, but I was the problem. Great video!

[@mtxeer8838]

Always amazing the education you bring.

[@kristinschofield5523]

Thank you.😊

[@jenniferd5066]

Amazing message. We need to think about this, reflect. Thsnk u.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks sommyc

[@Rebecca-qx1et]

I went to a trainer once and the what she did to my puppy was unconscionable and we walked out and got our money back. It was the worst experience for both us and my puppy. These videos are such a great tool though, thank you Tom. Much better, much kinder, no abuse.

[@kandiseacres5274]

What did she do?

[@janetmanners8747]

I want to see one of your seminars so badly! I love the 3 day group training and hope to make it to one of these!!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Hope you can one day!!

[@oscarellenius2007]

It's such an amazing thing to see ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lisaduehr5306]

So inspiring ❤

[@susancuenin2137]

I’ve had dogs for more than fifty years and only one I couldn’t work with. She was an abused beautiful Australian Shepherd an D was scared to death of men. My husband couldn’t even walk by a window without her completely freaking out. That beautiful girl went to an all female household and thrived.

[@lourobin2728]

Tom can’t agree more with your assessment! I help train service dogs. Our fosters are our foundation. I take the time to teach the foster family how to handle their puppy so we can get a good base to train for service. A successful service dog is in my view, 10% to dog’s natural abilities, 90% the handler’s guidance. Solid foundation makes for well balanced working dog.

[@robinbigelow4765]

I have to many rescues !!! My daughters that I have rescued too many dogs and now we are all under one roof I’m gonna need to follow you and figure out if there’s some kind of class we could do we have six dogs and my mom lives next-door with one dog so seven total. Seven dogs I’m trying to walk separately and my daughters involved, but we’re having trouble lol what do you suggest?

[@kaffmac1310]

Love the way these positive only trainers bad mouth you. Yet to see one that can change dogs and people's lives with this level of fear aggression just using treats. Your a great trainer Tom

[@SuccessUzuazor]

Dogs are amazing 🤩 ❤ ❤

[@Robbie28]

This is something I would love to go and see (live in Texas so taking my little man would be tough). Mabey one day I will make the trip cause I think would be worth it.

[@Cathan1856]

Yep, watch videos where the owner is being coached, where you understand and can relate to the trainer, it’s life changing if you have a reactive dog and want to put the work in. Tom is the best at it, hands down 😊

[@Nosaj-dt1ij]

Coming to Seattle!?!? Love it! See you soon.

[@tomdavisofficial]

See you there!!

[@Nosaj-dt1ij]

Sold out already!? My Chesapeake Bay Retriever would’ve liked to have met you @tomdavis

[@SiemonMorgan-wi5gy]

Any ideas, names or contacts for a 3 day transformation program in Port Elizabeth South Africa? Would be so appreciated. Thank you

[@barbarachilkotowsky1867]

I am looking for some info on a correct size for a herm sprenger ultra plus trading collar with center plate chain assembly and a quick release for my dog. He is a 11 month old lab with a 15 inch neck and weights 54 lbs. hopefully someone can lead me in the right direction

[@dipandesai9879]

So awesome. We have a foster that is reactive and need help. You ever come to Los Angeles?

[@tomdavisofficial]

No

[@crazyhorserocket]

and there's always this, some humans just shouldn't have a dog! I 100% agree hire a coach to help you then work with your dog. Don't wait so long to get help, know your breed and get a good fit for you~ 🐾 I love Tom's work!!! he's so honest!!

[@TheBaumcm]

Shepherds and Malinois, the dogs who will find a job if someone doesn’t give it to them, according to the AKC breeder, I have the pleasure of meeting. No bad dogs, definitely! The biggest shift for me was realizing that they can read our eyes because we have whites, even though they don’t communicate that way but they will also read our posture and even our chemical signatures. So we need to learn to read their posture, ear position, even just the muscle tension. My husband had a lab before we met. She was 4. She was food motivated and very easy going, not rambunctious at all. The only time she would get even the slightest bit aggressive is when I was weirded out when someone approached. Hackles up, snarling, low growls, all of it but she was still under my command. That was the only time she was motivated to protect. We joked it was because I was the one who fed her and you do not mess with the food distribution system for a lab😂.

[@MeandBuck]

I need help! Watch your videos all the time and have made progress with my shepherd. But he is still reacting towards other dogs (only w/me) that walk by. Like he has to let them know, hey, this is my mom don’t even look at her! How do I fix this?

[@johncspine2787]

My 11 month GS is awesome w ppl on a leash, outdoors, in stores, loves up and demands love from strangers, (he is totally in love with the girls at PetSmart..lol..seriously..) but barks like crazy in the kennel if someone steps inside, not even aggressively, just excited, (also at the vacuum..excruciatingly loud, piercing barks) or out the window to protect home..how to train a dog with no leash on? I’ve tried to condition him, but he just licks and bites at the vacuum..is this still just being a puppy? I’ve trained since 8 weeks, basic scents, etc, we stalled out around 8-9 months when his food tastes changed..guess I need to get back to it somehow, change my food rewards..

[@johncspine2787]

Yeah..E collar..I thought of it after I wrote the post..I just don’t feel like buying one yet..

[@pinschrunner]

Wow it looks cold there and still piles of ❄️🌨️ snow 🥶🥶🥶 I train dogs. Everyone has his techniques and niche who is good

[@tomdavisofficial]

🙌🏻

[@henriettawashington4702]

Hello from Philadelphia, how do I get in your three day program?

[@tomdavisofficial]

Click the link in the description!!

[@StayAtHomeMeme]

Do you guys do anything like this for puppies? We live in rural Vermont so as much as we’re trying to sociallize our puppy by bringing him around people, there’s not a lot of opportunity to socialize him with other dogs. I’m worried he’ll grow up to be dog reactive.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Do we train puppies? Yes

[@robinbigelow4765]

LOVE ❤YOU No BAD dogs

[@whatsnextdeidre7458]

Hello from Pennsylvania

[@tomdavisofficial]

Hi!

[@jadelittle8692]

What do you do with a dog that doesn't care for food as a reward? It is hard to "redirect" my american staffy cross Boxer (he is strong) when he wants to lunge at other dogs :/

[@dogsareawomansbestfriend]

I wish you could fix my dog. He is fine and feaks out at times. Crossing a heavy traffic street, no cars or trucks, and we start crossing, he bites my ankle!

[@asht7899]

This is good but do you also do a live training with the dog when there are lots of squirrels, cats and rabbits running around. Because training them to not react to such activities is ok but when the situation actually arises, they become so prey driven that they just dont seem to care about listening 😢 do you have a live training for that where they get to see those animals and not react? Even the e collar doesn't seem to work at that time upon using the vibration mode.

[@tomdavisofficial]

That’s what’s this is if you think about it. I’m preparing the dog owner to accomplish their goals in any environment.

[@Grafeioeureseosergasias]

I’m crying because I’m in Greece and you will never be here to teach me your magic! Do you think I could use a slip collar to my young pit bull puppy(3 months)for teaching him not bite me and to pull on the Leash?

[@justchilling7594]

The owner has to be the leader that's the key. Everything else will fall into place once that is established.

[@plaprl2]

I'm at a point of discouragement with my puppy and I feel like the excuse, she is still a puppy, is getting overused. Do you have any videos of the dogs you have trained, 6 months later in their daily actions with their owners? That's what I would like to see.

[@Mike40M]

As said, most problems are with owners. Dogs with non correctable mental issues are extremely rare. Sadly they exists. Once got a GSD rescue dog. From his behaviour he had experienced bad things from his previous owner. Took some months for him to become a great family and working dog.

[@wiederSommer]

Pretty sure it would also work without the prawn collar, right? Maybe not in a view minutes, though.

[@edtipstricks9524]

Do you have training videos or online courses??

[@jeno264]

Absolutely

[@edtipstricks9524]

@@jeno264 I can't find it

[@tomdavisofficial]

Yep!! Click the link in my description

[@redeyedmongoose2963]

I would think, considering your ability with dogs that the toughest part of your job is the owners… some people simply should not have animals

[@Solitude11-11]

I would never take dogs for training. It’s always working with the handler. Sometimes when they’d come in saying we’ve tried everything, and the dog is behaving like a demon from hell…I’d say, give him to me…look of horror lol…and the dog would be completely different. So what’s changed, the handler, who needs to change? Not the dog. He will follow what you do, if you communicate properly.

[@LS-sb9qx]

I know I’m the problem, I know how to train it’s just my cancer treatments have my hormones going crazy which has me going crazy and then my boy doesn’t trust I can handle things and he can just be a dog. Ugh.

[@Lfs1891]

I can control my pup. No collar, no leash. I've spent alot of times with her.

[@charliem6335]

NOT TRUE!!! I have rescued many dogs and have always used my trainer with much success. I will continue to do so regardless of what a person trying to become a social media influencer is saying.

[@tomdavisofficial]

You didn’t watch the video

[@cynthiacassel]

Her fear is transferring to her dog. Yes, dogs need training. Mine graduated from charm school but jussssst barely.

[@patimrider]

Some people shouldn't own a dog

[@Lfs1891]

Actually, I disagree, they tattle on the owner who says they are perfect, dogs can and will teach us to be better humans.

[@Jade_902]

Wait, aren’t you a dog trainer 🥴

[@tomdavisofficial]

Wait. Did you watch the video? 🫠

[@mlw5665]

Nothing new here at all.

[@HWolfe]

I was taught by a dog trainer how to train a dog but thru a TBI I cannot any longer. I now need a rehomed service 🐕‍🦺🐾 . I have been told a retired police dog will run me about 3K. There is alot wrong with me physically as well as being a crime victim/survivor. I am still standing so I am grateful.Any ideas anyone besides my local police department?

[@maryjane4432]

Find an adult services company that can help you find people in your area that may have grants or allotted money for things for the disabled. Are you in the states? If so start at your local social services and ask for resources. People to reach out to. Businesses and some churches will also help. Our local fireman’s carnival donates a % of proceeds to someone in need of help. Searching locally will help get you started.

[@BethSappe]

Winni has been amazing since our 3-day class in March. We are both calm and confident and loving being out and about! Thanks Tom!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Woohoo