WHAT'S THE HARDEST DOG BREED TO TRAIN? WATCH THIS!

[@xngtmare]

Tom's techniques have helped me save a 3 year old German Shepherd from being euthanized at the shelter. Now she is a well-mannered, happy, and respectful canine. We just went to the dog park and she made lots of new friends, not once showing an ounce of aggression towards the other dogs OR their owners. I was very proud of her, and I have Tom Davis to thank for saving her life.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Wow, I can’t thank you enough. This is why I do what I do. I’m so happy for you!

[@tanyarobinson2098]

Thank you for investing your time & efforts to save that baby’s life! I swear they KNOW you saved them. I love the Weimaraner breed but I’ve always rescued mine. No matter what humans do to them, they’re still wanting to trust & love you. Three of the five I’ve rescued had HORRIBLE back stories but with some patience, love and consistency, they were all such amazing little loves who flourished just because someone cared.

[@Ms.OliversLife]

Agree. 100%. I also had a a rough time, until I found these videos.

[@alexisleona1176]

I didn't realise Shiba Inu's were so stubborn. It's good that this lady is getting on top of it early. I love responsible dog owners! I learn something new all the time with your channel. Thanks Tom!

[@LINZIG138]

I have 2 huskies 😅. I agree 100000%

[@lavh4406]

How didn't you know that LMAO

[@alexisleona1176]

@@lavh4406 because i have never owned one. Nor have i watched much content with Shiba Inu's

[@Unnamed-kg5mp]

I have a Shiba inu that came from a backyard breeder and he’s a bit big for his age, but we never really trained him. He’s over a year old now, and he’s only ever had a couple small accidents, maybe 5 or 6. He’s actually really calm compared to other Shiba’s I’ve seen

[@glenj.taylor2938]

@@alexisleona1176 I don't consider myself a trainer but I do know stuff, help people with their dogs, and my techniques fall in line with Mr. Davis'. With that said I commend you on learning about Shebas. They are definitely not known to be easy to own and do require some extra attention and experience to train. I could down the the whole Nature-Nurture discussion but I'll just say that difficulty does come with the breed. Now what I ask of you is to try to learn what you can about them and spread the word. One of the main reasons dogs are given up is the owners lack of experience and knowledge when it comes to obedience and behavior.

[@dannyly]

I think the key to training difficult dogs is consistency. I have friends who just gave up training because their shiba is ‘stubborn’. People give up too quickly.

[@AP-gg7ep]

I worked my great Pyrenees everyday in the same style as this channel and she was stubborn till the day she died. Sometimes dogs are just like that. I just adopted a puppy lab/heeler mix and she natural heels on the left without a leash and shakes to ask to go potty just like my other lab did. I am so impressed, genetics are not 100% but they influence a great deal.

[@adamm5054]

That is a very very large piece of the puzzle and a huge reason why dog trainers are so successful. Doing it for a living requires consistency, patience, management, strong leadership and clear communication. Nice work dude.

[@johannak2317]

Totally! I finally got my roommates to actually train her “aggressive” border collie, so that my dog and hers can finally get along! Consistency is definitely key!

[@ina7084]

Consistency and knowledge. Without knowledge you won't get anywhere sadly. I also know a person who constantly keeps complaining about her dog. How it doesn't recall, completely ignores her and pulls. Her dog is led in a flexi and pulled around constantly (constant pressure) and it is never reinforced for any of the behaviours such as eye contact and responsiveness. I told her once to just train her dog and I will send her the necessary material and help her if she wishes. She went on with excuses about the dog being too old (5 years..) and stupid and that I own a female dog and they're just naturally attentive, nurturing, friendly and connected to the owner so I wouldn't know how it's like because I got "lucky". My dog was a dog from hell. Unresponsive. Let off lead and she'd just walk away far and never look back. Shut down and couldn't learn. Wouldn't ever give eye contact, not even at home. Extremely aggressive (child and dog). A puller on walks.. I started training her properly at 8 years old for her well being. She's a loose leash walker, can be called into the heel position off leash, recalls with dogs in front of her and, most importantly, actually wants to be with me. Doesn't go too far and checks in. And has basically stopped with children agression and seriously toned down with dog aggression. It's just excuses. And I forgot to mention she's *actually* dumb as fu and took 6 months to learn to lay down from a verbal cue. Whereas I took her dog in front of her outside and taught it to sit in 10 minutes to prove he's not stupid.

[@sarahshine6026]

I have a Shiba and you definitely have to find a method that works for them. They are difficult dogs when it comes to training but it can be done!

[@karrivandenbrink7798]

I hired a trainer to teach me & my GSD the basics. I’m relieved to hear from you, many times, puppies are trainable. I fired my trainer when they told me I had to wait for my my dog to mature more when she was 4 months old. They never got into the bond or trust with the animal, and focused only on dominating her. I have found your theory and practices so much more fun and enjoyable for my dog and me! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@ChannelCreator]

You made the right choice. As a trainer, training and relationship developing should start ASAP. Many dogs that come home at 8 or 12 weeks can retain training from the breeder if it is maintained. Many of my clients don’t start until 6+ months and we have 4+ months of no leadership and bad behaviors to overcome. It’s like building a house and going back to put foundation under it. Why not be consistent with expectations and routines from the beginning?

[@JC-zi1bu]

Holy cow- the scratching! My dog, a Korean Jindo mix, did the EXACT SAME TICK. I thought it was from stress or frustration but as Tom explained it with the Shiba, it makes so much sense now as a conditional act during the learning stages. I’m always amazed at what I learn from each video shared!

[@shaishai1041]

yawns or scratching while teaching the dog, can mean that they really don't understand what we are trying to make them do.

[@Tattooedgreenthumb]

I applaud you! Jindo's are super difficult. I have a blue heeler who is super intelligent but very people wary.

[@keldonahl1103]

As a Siberian husky owner I already knew it was us or the shiba’s

[@tomdavisofficial]

God Bless You, Keldon.

[@dawna414]

Yes! Fellow husky owner here. They are a challenge.

[@cheesedemon88]

I’ve seen a few Shiba husky mixes online, super pretty, but behaviours wise, they seem like the worst idea ever.

[@jacklynf6071]

I have LOVED seeing Tom work with different breeds and really admire the knowledge Tom has for working with the many different breeds.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks for watching!!

[@joshuahoover]

DOGE! Huskies are definitely up there (as a husky owner). I've heard similar things from great dane owners as well. Shibas are mostly into crypto from what I see on the internet these days.

[@Emanuel-XIII]

🤣

[@kathleenannbedea3781]

Definitely my dilemma right now got 2 huskies and a boxer/greatdane mix 🤦🏻‍♀️. The stubbornness omll!

[@alyssagaylor2673]

💀😂😂😂

[@karherineware3508]

Interesting list of difficult dog breeds to train. I would never have guessed the Great Dane. Very interesting case to study. Hope all turned out well for the dog, and the owner followed through with the lesson plans. Thank you, as always for the information.

[@missdemeanor3494]

I’ve had two beautiful Danes. Fantastic dogs. Definitely need a firm hand while young. Lots of love and consistent discipline. Then fantastic loving family dogs.

[@VixOfAllTrades]

That surprised me too. I've got a dane, and we've used a balanced approach and he's Brill. We get nice comments about his good behaviour, he makes me so proud. 💖

[@laurenotsata3013]

I know someone that has a Dane and that dog walks all over them. It's embarrassing. So I get the reason.

[@emilyoh5323]

I found this interesting as well. My Great Dane was so much easier to train than any of my others. My husky was the most difficult.

[@ChadieRahimian]

A meaningless list! There are so many very independent breeds of dog all around the world.

[@katelynhaffenden1978]

Adorable! It’s great seeing you work a younger doggo with just normal puppy issues🥰

[@dirtyjeepgirl3774]

Mika is absolutely adorable! I really enjoyed seeing a "foundations" with a puppy video, and seeing the owner so pleased at the end. Hopefully we'll get to see Mika's progress in a second video.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Yes!

[@henryleung4705]

I have a half husky half shepherd. He is very smart and loving but I am having a tough time with his prey drive towards our cat and also notice some leash aggression towards dogs that he has not met. Your videos are amazing and helped me a lot in training my dog. Thank you.

[@poru01]

I have a shiba inu too!!! Very very very difficult to get all that attitude that they have under control lol but none the less they are very loving and sweet dogs

[@tomdavisofficial]

Yes!

[@alisonmellinger559]

Such good advice about putting her down more and talking to her less. Your explanation about how that leads to the dog ignoring you.

[@tomdavisofficial]

RUN THOSE LIKES AND COMMENTS NO BAD DOG ARMY! LET'S GO!!! ❤️👍🏻

[@santiques1]

Wore me out just watching. Such an attractive breed..had no idea they were so headstrong. Great job Tom. Love the videos.

[@katezamis7354]

The owner is so proud of her learning new things and seeing Tom’s techniques work ☺️

[@haileymcnichols4896]

Step by Step and consistency makes the dream a reality.

[@tomdavisofficial]

You got it!

[@bobbieriley3061]

It was so fun to see you working with a 4 month old untrained puppy, thank you for sharing with us, and hello from California.

[@sadielawson2709]

Watching something click in a dogs brain is such an awesome thing to witness. It’s an amazing feeling when you’re on the other end of the leash too! You never fail to provide an amazing video. Thanks for all you do!!

[@sydneybroz4271]

I love these videos! Teaching the dogs from the very beginning with no previous training you can just see the relaxation in the dog once it has a job

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks so much!!!!

[@Mindy56743]

I loves dogs. All dogs! The most important thing is to teach them. I loved the video when you showed training as soon as you get the puppy. It really is about building a relationship with the dog.

[@captainpackage7]

Rarely seen puppy training, will be good for introducing new people to your channel. Tom's videos are the best.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Hope it helps!

[@lisa333xo]

Hey Tom!!! Literally has helped me so much! Just got a slip leash from you guys the other day. It is such a great tool. You literally have helped my training so much! Thank you for all your content your great!!!!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Happy for you, Lisa!

[@84denzzel]

I have a one-year-old Border collie, and he is my first dog. A bread that is "easy" to train, IF you know what you are doing. This last year has been a steep learning curve, but I adore him :)

[@zelina6595]

I think something that is often over looked with "easy" to train dogs is that they tend to learn undesirable behaviors just as fast as they learn the desirable ones. Love them all the same though

[@84denzzel]

@@zelina6595 Exactly. Almost scary how fast they pick up on things.. you really have to pay attention.

[@mikaelaherve5725]

She’s so cute, I just want to give her all the hugs

[@nicolemarie3660]

I had a Siberian Husky who failed every training class I enrolled him in! He was super extra. Had a mind of his own, if I didn't take him on his daily walk, he took himself. By no means was he dumb, just stubborn and was on his own terms. Great dog, just had to work around his quirks.

[@krdoodles5923]

I have love seeing Tom work with all different dog breeds. It truly show that that no dogs are too difficult to train. I own a husky/lab mix, and he been the most stubborn dog i have met. Thank you, you work with all dog breeds, encourages me to keep training with my pup.

[@crisshudson221]

Tom is always thinking out of the box, using the wall to help her with the heel was a great idea. Liked the video. Cute pup!

[@bobalysiaharas6158]

Ok, that puppy is darn adorable, so glad she’s gonna get training.

[@canidaeuk2475]

I'll also add that I've found primitive breeds in general (shibas, akitas, shar pei, ancient sighthounds) to be less simple to train than biddable herdy/shepherdy breeds. Then there is the classic "british" bulldog which I find to often be rather slow to train. But the hardest dog to train? Low drive, hard to enthuse, hard to motive dogs. Give me a crack head, high energy nutter of a dog over a lazy, disinterested, dull one any day of the week!!

[@melissaallen964]

THIS. I've got a low drive Mal and is honestly... so frustrating to train, all I want is to build toy drive 😩

[@dogsfromthecity]

Bulldogs are usually good to train, but I think their heavy bodies really puts them in frustration much easier. I know so many bulldogs that simply gave up on doing things because it is just too hard to walk, breath, lie down properly and even look down.... But once u find something they can work for and they can achieve.... Man, they are bullets.

[@sofia121121]

Ah, the ancient Sighthound comment I feared :/ wish me luck

[@canidaeuk2475]

@@dogsfromthecity there is a lot to be said for genetics on this one. I've met and worked with a couple of really fabulous bulldogs. But only a couple out of rather a lot. Most were described as stubborn or dominant when neither was correct. They were just extremely difficult to motivate because they didn't really give a shit about anything. Partly as you say because inherent health problems caused them issues and partly because that was just the way they were wired. I've come across a few other individuals of other breeds that were particularly difficult to motivate over the years but they've been random outliers or mystery mixes rather than anything predictable. Unfortunately, I find that (at least locally) the bulldog population has a tendency towards dog aggression, would be more reactive if the could breathe better and have very little interest in anything. Minimal prey drive, low food drive(!), not naturally biddable so praise is of little value... I'd love to know who is churning out these miserable dogs.

[@dogsfromthecity]

Totally. Many of the bulldogs I worked with couldn't even reach the food on the floor that was scattered. Their necks were too short. It was very sad... And many people get bulldogs already with the idea that they should be 'couch potatoes' and don't interact properly, and is just very hard for them to learn how to engage and make proper choices

[@denisecardoza7139]

No Bad Dog has taught me many new tools to use help train a 3 yr old red nose that was not taught anything. Thank you Tom and NBD Army.

[@misc3lIane0us]

Same goes for chows😂 I swear I’ve never met a more stubborn dog!!

[@sierratorres4695]

Rescued a newborn puppy with no known history on that I did a dna test on; 50% husky, 25% chow, 25% Pitt… 😅 that boy gave me a run for my money

[@jenn1207]

Yes chows are very stubborn my mom had one. I know my French mastiff is one of the most stubborn breeds I ever had 😂 she gave me a run for my money but giving up was never a option.

[@PupsAcademy]

The transparency and honesty in your videos is what we need more of in the industry and the 10/10 quality is such a bonus! Love your work - thanks Tom!

[@sadiefreeman5973]

Truly, NO BAD DOGS! I love that you show difficult situations and that training doesn’t fall into place as easily for some dogs as it does for others. I have two Australian Shepherds both with wildly different personalities. Our first was the easiest in the world to train, eager to please, thrives in understanding his boundaries and rules of the household/outside world, always excited to learn the new things. We eventually brought the E-collar in to the training picture for him because he became over socialized (oopsie) and leash walking became a bit of a nightmare because he wanted to meet and greet EVERYONE and wanted to make new friends with all the people and all the dogs. The E-collar made it to where we were able to clarify his boundaries when he became overstimulated and over excited out in the world. All with a little communication tune up! Our second Aussie… quite the challenge lol. He had resource guarding issues with food, troubles walking on leash, stubbornness with his willingness to listen to basic commands, and then the scariest of all these developed as he got older. I became the resource he was guarding from my partner. This was a really difficult situation to find ourselves in and even more difficult to find a way out of because he rarely listens to my partner on any given GOOD day whereas he always listens to me. Thankfully, because of watching your videos(and because we already owned one dogtra e-collar for training with our first Aussie), we were able to learn alternative ways to communicate with him and ways to train that have WORKED. So, thank you for that and thank you for helping to educate the masses. We and our dogs thank you! We still have a long way to go and a lot to figure out, but your videos definitely give us hope. Also, now both our boys get so excited when we bring the one E-collar out to work. Almost like they know that the collar means freedom and clarity! Fingers and toes crossed that we might win the giveaway!! It would finally make it possible to effectively communicate with both our boys at the same time, what a dream!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks so much for the feedbck!

[@nisvetdedic8081]

I like this approach, too many people don't even really try before they give up and let their dogs do as they please.

[@CieraIZ]

So interesting to hear Tom's experience with more difficult cases and see how effective his methods still are with this Shiba! Little dogs deserve training, too. And the freedom to explore and be a dog without getting picked up all the time.

[@reaiahearvin32]

We LOVE you Tom!!!! Our 8 month old German Shepherd Elizabeth always gets compliments on her manners all thanks to you and your videos!!!!

[@lisa_kikukawa]

I just recieved a new foster dog, a 1 year old girl akita inu, we named her tatsumaki because when she first came she was like a tornado flying around in every direction never stopping and always pulling on the leash. After 4 days of using the slip lead and lots of stares from all of the people passing us on the street, she is slowly learning to heel! Keep up the great work Tom your videos have really helped me understand the simplicity and consitency training is!

[@michaeladimitrova6427]

I live in Bulgaria and watching your videos about the obedience has helped me and my dog A LOT! Thank you for sharing your knowladge with the world ❤️

[@Burmplebee]

I love this. Biggest takeaway from videos like this is that harnesses don’t help, but slip leashes or prongs are more beneficial (in my case). My dog responded so quickly and positively to the prong collar and slip leash.

[@adamm5054]

Harnesses are a marketing gimmick designed by big pet corps to get you to spend your money. There are only a few reasons to use them and that is for sled pulling/bite work and serious medical conditions. I always recommend to people to train their dogs the behavior of loose leash walking first prior to using a harness if they are dead set on it.

[@ajackofspades]

@@adamm5054 harnesses are fantastic tools to protect the neck of a dog.

[@adamm5054]

@@ajackofspades so is loose leash walking. Lol. Teach them that and you dont need a harness. I have been in this industry for 8 plus years and I have still not recommended a harness. Also, I have trained hundreds of dogs and have not experienced one with a throat/ neck problem.

[@iridescentmayfox]

i have a half-Shiba Inu who always scratches her neck right before I give a correction! thanks for explaining why she does that!

[@princesslakota9621]

This man's video's have helped me so much when it comes to training my German Shepherd Jax, got him from a rescue in Cali and he's just a 2 year old whirlwind of energy, but these videos have helped me help him become the best boy he can be. 🖤 #NoBadDogs

[@esthercaron2736]

Dude needs his own tv show. Better and more instructions than Ceaser and more dog mentality than in ‘it’s me or the dog’. I love it!! Perfect balance! I’m gonna watch all the videos now

[@Ashley-lx9wr]

I was a little sad when you mentioned which breeds are hardest to train however, your videos have helped me a lot with my great Dane. I'm hoping to see a video of you working with one someday

[@racheljarvis816]

I was bummed he didn’t work with one either(as an example). I was shocked when he said GD as I have had 2 and love them to death! I’m dying to know why he says they are in the top 3!

[@candicemurphy7896]

I was surprised by the Great Dane. They were so easy compared to the breeds I have now.

[@Ashley-lx9wr]

I'm now on my 3rd one... First 2 Danes were males and they were great. My sweet little girl I have now is a challenge, but since I've used Tom's techniques we've made a ton of progress and our bond has improved significantly.

[@missdemeanor3494]

@@Ashley-lx9wr I’ve had two Danes. Both males. Best dogs ever❤️

[@jessicawilliams4628]

This was very helpful! Especially teaching the heal command. My dog doesn’t pull as much anymore but he still wants to walk ahead of me. So seeing how you introduced it to her with the treat and where you you want her to be will help with my dog. Thank you!

[@leighsimpson6737]

Excellent video! Love how Tom explains everything - including how to not talk too much when getting a dog to look to you. Lovely work! 🐾🐶♥️

[@krystingerard9428]

I'm working on training my dog to heel while on a walk thanks to these videos. She pulls like crazy, but I have confidence that we will get there. Thank you for all the videos and helping dog owners everywhere!!

[@brandymusson9838]

Thank you for all you do for dogs 💙💜💙

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks for watching!

[@brandymusson9838]

@@tomdavisofficial I love your video's they are so educational 💙💜💙

[@ImOnBs]

Been working with my 1year old pit bull watching these videos definitely been helping i gotta push harder , train more and learn more dog more

[@kkalinichenko10]

These techniques have helped me train several dogs, the slip lead is my ultimate go-to at the beginning of every session for more control. I need to invest in a couple of your slip leads. So far, the Pet’s Company brand is what I’ve liked out of the 4 brands I’ve tried so far. The stoppers still don’t last as long as I’d like though.

[@jenniferarneson9325]

My dog is part husky. I didn’t know until I did a DNA test on him. I’m sure glad I did as now I understand where his stubbornness comes from. I have found your videos to be the most beneficial when it comes to training him. Sure he has his quirks but it’s so rewarding when he catches on to something!

[@malaneycallahan7405]

#nobadogs the best army in the world!! I love how you went straight into heel work and not sit, down etc... i think that is super interesting. and also bravo to this woman for getting her dog worked while she is young.

[@tomdavisofficial]

Yesssss ❤️❤️

[@invadingrobots3760]

So great seeing our favourite breed on your channel. We're on our third Shiba now and we love this breed.

[@MoeFoeJo]

I actually have one of those hard to train breeds. I have a husky and that 280c would be a god send :). Toms videos really do help out a lot really thinking about joining that NBD members club too. Really good deal if you think about it

[@jeno264]

How beautiful is the owner?! I love her real talk! And how sweet is the puppeee 🥰

[@adamm5054]

Hardest dogs to train? From my own experience asian bred dogs (shibas, chows, jindos, akitas etc) are definitely hardest followed by bulldogs, boxers, and husky type dogs!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Ding!

[@Shellnbaby]

Agreed, but my boxer is actually very easy to train in most areas because of her happy to please personality. Pulling on the leash was definitely a challenge to train out though.

[@adamm5054]

@@Shellnbaby 1 boxer does not account for the thousands that are out there. GENERALLY speaking, most of the time boxers can be very challenging. Especially if its not your dog you are training.

[@teelitek9275]

Akitas in my experience are easy if you establish leadership early and not enable unwanted behaviors. The last 18 months or so i have worked 5 and all 5 graduated successfully. I once was so biased that the only breed/breeds that I would personally own were 1 of the 4 that fall under the umbrella term pitbull. But now I'd be open to Akitas,rottweilers, Rhodesian ridgebacks and a number of mastiff's.

[@mattlambropoulos7662]

Shibas have been tough! Boxers are definitely a challenge. I find huskies to be really good, I own three of my own huskies and I wouldn’t want to own another breed!

[@jessicafarringer1835]

She is a cute little stink!!! I have watched every video on your channel and learned so much! I cannot wait to get home and work with my dog and develop that relationship of respect!

[@alyssa_the_noodle5228]

Oooh shibas have attitude. I thought huskies where stubborn… until I met a Shiba

[@tomdavisofficial]

Both are!

[@alyssa_the_noodle5228]

@@tomdavisofficial i had great success with my dog when I gave her a job. She goes bike jouring with me now. Still working on recall off leash. Working with long lead right now. We just moved to a new place so she’s a bit confused

[@mykafoxx]

Love how your really teaching the owner and you talk them through everything! Just love all your videos! I have a 7 year old shepherd pit mix and love tuning up on obedience using your videos. So much knowledge in your videos!! 🙌💚

[@janieweyers6230]

I am in your club. Also own a sheppit. They are very smart and very vocal and mine is very protective of me and his territory. He is good on leash.

[@joyfulk9services]

I met a Shiba last week that was almost 5 years old. The owner said he spent $5k on training on and off since 10 weeks old. It did not even "sit" it would bow. I said why don't you just say "bow" then? He said he tried that too and then she would sit.... 😂 He said at first he thought she was totally dumb, or had a learning disability... Then realized she is the most stubborn dog he has ever owned, and had 6 before, 3 being Huskies.... Such an odd breed lol.... Stubborn and impulsive for sure! She also had zero interest in any toys, zero interest in any food, even freeze dried salmon... And could care less about affection. He said she acted more like a cat at home and barely notices he is there... So hard when you have trouble holding some kind of leverage! Crossing fingers for the Dogtra 280c giveaway! Thanks for touching on this breed! Any Inu breed seems to be stubborn and tricky! Cool to see a few added techniques used like a wall, or "rumble strip". Love your channel!

[@tomdavisofficial]

It's a thing!

[@susanwoodcarver]

Love this channel. I've had many dogs, but this is my first shepherd mix, and I NEVER EVER knew they could be so different!! WHATA SHOCK! Your videos and podcasts have been invaluable in explaining the shepherd's mindset to me. When I adopted him he was 2 yrs old, a skinny thing and only 21 lbs. Three years later he is 45 lbs, healthy, happy and my good buddy. 💖 *****ONE QUESTION**** OMG do they EVER stop shedding?? 😂🤣 I'd love him no matter what, but his shedding sure was another surprise. Thank you so much for all you do for us. You really are the best, IMHO.

[@VOMRAHEAGEL]

I have 17 Belgian shepherd's and I train them all by myself and I learned training from you so thank you 😊

[@deek93ash]

Just adopted a four year old labradoodle and have been following your techniques. It’s helped so much in such a short period

[@kuroneko23hikari81]

Very interesting video, I trained my Shiba like this myself too when she was a pup, but it was still very difficult, mine seemed so much more hyper and she did not take any treats at all...or toys, and was not very interested in any sounds/ weird things I do/ make to try get her attention... So I had to find out what made her tick... Ended up playing games with treats and now she is mostly food motivated if there is nothing too distracting... which I am still working on after slightly over 2 yrs of consistent daily training since day 1... - Any advice would be greatly appreciated! As I have tried a lot of methods already... :)

[@darrelmunson851]

Educator is an understatement. Tom is amazing with dogs but more importantly people and putting everything into term that make so much sense.

[@isabellagomes6382]

And they need all the grooming 🤦‍♀️😂, watching shibas getting groomed is a whole thing on its own

[@tomdavisofficial]

ha! I bet!! They are a trip

[@ruthtile1758]

Cannot thank you enough for showing me the true side of these often labelled "aversive" tools like the slip and prong. Changed my dogs life forever and I'll never look back!

[@davidsem3729]

Let’s goooooo

[@tomdavisofficial]

New vidieo!

[@sarahlipinski3989]

Loving what you do Tom, you are a joy to watch. Learning so much from every video. We have two, 2 year old Rhodesian Ridgebacks that think for themselves and training them has been a challenge, but we are progressing well and our loose lead walking is great. We live in New Zealand and would love to see you here one day.

[@Greg-tc3nj]

Thank you Tom and UCA!

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thank YOU, Greg!

[@elizabethweigele8882]

Absolutely love when I get to see you work with smaller dogs!!! I have 2 big dogs and a small dog (dachshund) and I have struggled more with her than I have my 2 male German shepherds 🤣 thanks for sharing!! I always learn something new with each video you put out.

[@gabriellea1035]

Great video! Shibas and independent dog breeds definitely require structure, boundaries and patience while training. My 1.5 year old Shiba is currently off-leash trained (ecollar) and it’s so rewarding when all the work pays off 🙌

[@edwardguzman8223]

I’ve been working on my dogs heel for the past 3 weeks and I just learned something new from this video! Thanks bro

[@clarkweber3553]

I love your instruction on using the types of correction correctly.

[@jakehalstead2004]

Love the 280c. I’ve had one for 10+ years. Still works like a charm!

[@tdelgado7817]

Everything you do is so important. I've never had a dog that needed so much training, but I have now a 5 month old GSD & I am struggling a lot. Our family is struggling. We've learned a lot by watching you, but so much of what you do seems nuanced. There's something that is just not clicking with us. Thank you for sharing these videos.❤🐶

[@ryanproven]

What a personality! Love seeing young stubborn dogs learn how the world works.

[@TinkieBean]

My mom’s Shiba was just as challenging to train, but is now a wonderful pup who is able to explore her world safely via the E collar. My mom interpreted her “scratching” as avoidance, funny to see you pick up and comment on that!

[@ViiviBear]

I have a 2 year old Shiba Inu. I've been working with his anxiety/fear with the help of your videos and advice. Everything has been so helpful and I can see him improving everyday. He's an incredible shiba, extremely smart. Thank you for the amazing videos!

[@bobbykerr6273]

It's so cool watching a dog grow and watching things click like this on day 1. So satisfying to watch. Keep up the good work, Tom! Hello from GA!

[@emansona]

No bad dogs! I recently got a job working with dogs full time. And now this channel is even more valuable to me than it already was as just a dog owner

[@tomdavisofficial]

So happy it's helped yoU!

[@mailmnswifey]

That’s why people love Shiba’s. That crazy smart independent funny personality. But also why a lot of people should not own them. Love this one Tom!!

[@maguirejudd6441]

So funny, i have a great dane and her old owner said she was so stubborn. But since I've got her and been working with her she is doing so well!! She is very food motivated and training has been going smoothly!

[@madams918]

I just got a Labrador Retriever a few weeks ago. He is 14 weeks old. I'm glad I found this channel. It has been a huge help so far. Great channel!

[@jaxonwtf]

It’s so nice to see how you would work with a stubborn dog

[@yibuydis]

Love seeing these fundamentals across multiple videos. TD is the real deal

[@herpderpington6309]

Definitely need this video bookmarked. I’m getting a Shiba and I want to make sure I do everything better. (But I’m also going to train my dog with Japanese commands)

[@arianamccormack5676]

This is yet another great video! Watching you explain to puppy owners how a dog responds better to leash pressure, you can tell it’s really eye opening to the owner. Like you’ve said so many times before, loving “too much” is detrimental. I can’t wait to see more!

[@michaelrodriguez2167]

I have a Basenji and boy he was a lot of work at first. He is still very stubborn but super smart. It takes a lot of repetition but eventually he gets it and knows what we expect.

[@Jojo-pn1zw]

These videos have helped me so much with training. My cane corso has been a blast to train but my chihuahua mix has been a challenge but we are making progress thanks to these videos.

[@idabakke1765]

Its Nice to see that you interact with what she is thinking

[@winnietheweim275]

Back again. So much value in the little tips, thanks ! From Canada

[@tomdavisofficial]

Thanks so much!!

[@michellepullen4839]

So good to see a video like this about a harder dog to train. I’m sure it makes a lot of people feel better about finding it hard training their dog of the same breed or similar. Thanks Tom 😀

[@savannahpeffer8349]

I love that you work with a variety of dog breeds!

[@SimpleLivingOkinawa]

This is one of my all-time favorites of your videos. I've lived in Japan for 27 years and I can tell you that 99% of Japanese people 'walk' their Shibas on harnesses. I think I have only ever seen breeders walk with collars. I would say those 99% don't remember that the breed is a foraging hunting dog to flush out prey ahead of hunters. Historically, the independent free thinking dogs would have been highly valued for their skills and been bred with more, and sadly that is absolutely the opposite of what works in urban environments - especially big cities. Letting a Shiba off leash is not a good idea for most people because it won't come back! Extremely intelligent but the most cat-like dog I've ever known. And like a cat, they will be quick to nip you when they disagree - the only bite or nip I've had in a life-time of dogs is from a Shiba and he was faster than a cat. He didn't want to 'bite' he wanted to warn, which he did. His owner also had no warning his leashed dog would move so fast. They are incredibly clean - my half-Shiba is as fastidious as my cats. He actually will not go to the toilet in or near our garden - in a slow typhoon, he refused to go to the toilet for 3 days until we could walk at least 1km. Stubborn? Again, I would say "think your dog is a cat and you will understand". I've trained my adult rescue dog bilingually and he has to be equally as smart, or more so, than the German Shepard and Australian cattle dogs I grew up with, but he has to understand why I want him to do something 'stupid'. They need a strong leader but one who understands that they are not being willful or disobedient, they are being a Shiba. Anyone interested in this breed should also know that you cannot 'out-exercise' them in a usual environment. Their natural pace is a trot which is as fast as an adult can speed walk. I take my dog on three walks a day - urban, beach and woods. I purposely allow him to be out-front and sniff and do what he likes as long as he listens to what I want - he is the scout but I am still the leader and he can sniff but he cannot put taut on the leash. Perhaps for most Shiba owners this might be the best choice. In return I get a dog who sleeps by me the rest of the day and night as he is mentally satisfied. He doesn't scream like pure Shibas. You should believe the videos on KZbin - that screaming is most certainly what a protesting Shiba will do. Tom, you've shown that this wonderful little dog is smart and she can be trained and I wish her owner all the best.

[@eem980]

Thanks for the insight about shiba’s nature to flush out and therefore forage ahead. My shiba is the same.. it can be so frustrating to try to keep to standard heeling norms all the time.

[@SimpleLivingOkinawa]

@@eem980 From living in Japan and watching people 'walk' their Shibas every day (And I know 2 breeders that each walk 3 dogs [dog, bitch, about 2 year old 'child' of each pair]) you should basically give up about the traditional heel most of the time. Border Collies excel at agility or sports where you ask them to do a job, they are also not good at sticking by your side. A Shiba is extremely agile doing what THEY want to do 🤣 They were hunting dogs, not a shepherd's dog. All Japanese dogs, especially the smaller ones, are like that. The rarer ones are even more wild than Shiba! But if you accept that you have a 'cat dog', then you will have the best pet ever. You need to be strict though, because like a cat, they do have a tendency to pounce on things they decide is prey. A Shiba almost killed a Dachshund at our local park - probably decided it was a weasel and grabbed the poor thing's neck and started shaking and wouldn't let go. D survived but is now terrified of all dogs. My dog steers well clear of that Shiba - I think he knows she is trouble. She has bitten about 7 dogs so far, even ones much bigger than herself. But my dog loves the two bitches that the breeders own🥰 and both are really lovely and sweet. The daddy dogs are understandably not sweet. I know 4 of the 'child' dogs and one is sweet, 2 are nice, and one is scary like his daddy. Zero out of any will heel 😁

[@millermdiehl]

My Ruby has can corso in her and she’s too smart and stubborn as well. These videos have helped so much

[@kaylaeichholz]

My GSD does this same itching. I realized it’s his tactic to try to get out of heeling. Dogs are so smart. Thanks for your videos

[@brookejon3695]

Shiba’s are so dramatic and feisty, it makes me laugh sometimes. Great video glad to see the owner putting the work in early with this dog!

[@peterlustig8917]

Thanks so much about telling me that Shibas are so stubborn and difficult to train. Never had a dog but will in the future. Probably still get a Shiba Inu but now I know what to expect and be extra patient in training.