You Think Your Dog LOVES This But It RUINS Them!

How to gain confidence in a fearful dog is precisely what Tom Davis does in this dog training video! If you want to build confidence in a nervous dog, this is the BEST breakdown to help you do just that!
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[@c5ster]

It's so good to see this with a little dog. Little dogs need the most work because they are usually the most spoiled! Ha

[@melissapederson3143]

This is most definitely true, haha

[@isabellemcgeachie663]

That and people never respect their boundaries so they end up having issues. I have a small dog myself and I’ve put load of training into him and he’s an incredible little guy.

[@2bzyblack]

What a good dog mum, she’s such a great student.

[@dinnyf]

Great student. Her confidence grew very quickly and the dog’s trust in her followed immediately! Great job, Tom!!

[@jadehidalgo3437]

I need to say- you started by saying “this isn’t gonna be a fancy video”, but I must say THIS IS MY FAVORITE dog training video! Not because you taught the owner how to train the dog to do some incredible stuff, obviously- but because of what and how you explained it to her!! You really explained in a great comprehensive way the reasons behind why we do this, what it does for the dog, and why it’s so important & beneficial! This was an amazing video! I sent it to a few family members & friends of mine that own dogs- because these things are so important to understand (and especially to someone in particular , that I love very much but who thinks the only reason I train my dog is for some sorta bragging rights- and that allowing your dog to just “be themselves & do what they want”- aka her dog being a dominant yet very anxious dog & who barks even if a car just drives by, who’s bitten friends, family, even small children, and regularly hides under the bed because she’s overwhelmed- and she thinks that the reason I talk about obedience & boundaries is because I just “want her dog to be able to do tricks” or something 😣) I think this is one of your best videos!! And it’s going to help many people, and many dogs! ❤ You’re an amazing teacher

[@Marruisz]

You can tell she absolutely LOVES her dog and she's soaking up all the knowledge. Good and responsible dog owner!

[@ajessicajaj]

I have a very reactive dog who I’ve been training for sometime. I watched several of your videos today, applied those techniques and this was one of the best walks we’ve ever had. We were able to walk alongside a rambunctious puppy when normally a sight of any dog would cause him to lunge. Thank you for simplifying what we need to do to be successful leaders.

[@MorganDalton19]

Its crazy to see that even when you were holding the leash, like, a foot away, all the little dog could think about was getting back to the owner. Thats next level seperation anxiety.

[@Texas240]

Rescued a border collie stray, without knowing what she was. We're bonding, but she's not showing separation anxiety when I walk away and she's chilling. Like, if I'm not grabbing the leash so we can out to play, I'm no use to her. Lol

[@ActuallyJenna]

As someone with a reactive GSD I personally love those kinda of videos however I’m really happy to see this video as well because for some reason there is an unspoken standard that only big dogs need training! Hopefully This will help owners of small dogs understand that training is important regardless of size. Thanks Tom! 😌👏🏼

[@jenniferd5066]

Agree. And, same with GSD! As soon as he relents and I think he's bending the right way, he bounces back with HA, I've got more will.

[@mtxeer8838]

There are millions of parents that need this lesson on how to raise their children, let alone their dogs! SMH! Awesome lesson.

[@CathyKeating]

This is a GREAT session. She gets it and really wants this coaching. No unhealthy baggage to unpack here. Which is so nice. And these very small steps are so clear, clear for the dog and for everyone who's watching. PLUS, it's just awesome seeing a little dog like this being treated like a dog, for once. Love this owner. Loved the work you did with them.

[@HanNguyen-vb3eo]

KISS... Keep it short and simple. No one needs a novel here 😂

[@yuyanzou7182]

My toy poodle has the exact same issues with this little man here. Separation anxiety; nervous, alert and fearful to things when we’re outside; reactive to other dogs; lack of social exposure; growling and barking to us non-stop with no respect at all when he wants something. We spoiled him too much and being too protective because we thought he is just a “puppy”. We used to let him get away from most of the bad behaviors. Now he is eight which makes things even harder to fix. But I won’t give up training him everyday because after watching tons of training videos, I know it’s good for our relationship and his well-being.

[@rickb3674]

@24:10 You can tell she is serious about doing what is necessary for her dog. When he jumps on her and attempts to get her attention she ignores him. Most pet owners would immediately recognize the dog and stop paying full attention to what Tom is saying

[@PoeticjusticeQueen]

2024 goals is building better leadership with my pup! 🐶 I get so happy seeing people like this lady taking initiative to go to trainers to get structure and create deeper relationships with their dogs!! Dogs are happy when they are mentally and physically stimulated and have a leader they can depend on 😍 Great work to this lady and her sweet dog and great work Tom! I can tell you have compassion and a true want to create happiness for dogs 👏👏

[@jadehidalgo3437]

This is why I love Tom so much. He explains things in a way that’s easy to understand & make you go “oh yeah- that makes sense!” I’ve had my dog for little over a year now,& I’ve watched your videos from the very beginning… they’ve been so helpful! Not only as far as me comprehending & feeling like I can totally do this with my dog- but they’ve also helped me feel like I can explain what I’m doing & why to my family, what they should & shouldn’t do and why- so that we’re all on the same page with Mina (well, usually on the same page.. dad kinda does what he wants😣 maybe I need to start making my husband watch a video each week lol) I love how receptive she was ❤

[@mefford67]

I love when an owner is truly listening to good advice AND making real changes. I can recommend Tom’s channel with complete confidence and that is huge!

[@hulkinnly1734]

The little dog is really cute trying to get off the place 😂 I kept laughing at its little persistence! Well done again Tom, you’re a wonderful communicator and the people and dogs benefit so well from it

[@truecynic1270]

I was ALSO making this mistake ......too much love and not enough leadership....SO, NOW I'm dealing with some behaviours which have become problematic but improving. I had to take responsibility for the issue. The best part, however, is that my wonderful 14 month old GSD is still the wonderfully tempered, loving, friendly and intelligent puppy I began with..............I guess I did a few things right, but it's so much better and positive getting all the things right!!! And, it's been tough, some days I wanted to 'kill' myself especially with the play biting and jumping but you keep TRYING and somehow you begin too see progress! Thank you for the video

[@danajones8932]

The owner is a good listener and that allows her to apply Tom’s instruction in an effective manner

[@lagottessa]

First rate lesson for any dog trainer how to teach any dog owner basic dog training skills, using only a cot.

[@peks4924]

The nuances that average dog owners don’t see when teaching as simple as ‘place’ becomes a light bulb moment watching this video 👍🏼

[@eustachejude]

I am so proud of both the owner and Thor on how they adapt to the instructions given to them for the first time in order to maneuver their daily routines. ❤.

[@susanabdallah8020]

God bless you, Tom, a truly great sympathetic dog trainer.

[@MaxandMe]

That dog is so cute 🥰 Looks like a little teddy bear ❤️ She did really well. Good job 👍

[@M_J_nan]

Nice, openminded dog owner! Very good instructions.

[@hardknocknewshkn639]

I truly appreciate your videos bud , you’re a good man and a great teacher! Wish you were in CT

[@sweetlorraine6982]

Beautiful video the lady learns quick too 😊

[@masonstrickler4650]

So many trainers do not teach the importance of the break command. This command I learned the importance from this channel and it changed my training for the best.

[@Cathan1856]

Great video, broken down so well, being clear with less talking and words from the owner….at the beginning, ‘do you want to walk, do you want to come this way’, giving structure, consistency, and leadership, with few words, fantastic. Love how Tom teaches, even comparing and giving example of raising his own child helps, when children are young, they need the structure and boundaries as well. Can definitely relate to the struggles there 😂. His videos have helped me sooooo much with my dog and how nice for this dog not to be so anxious and able to improve his life.

[@Ona-Journey]

The full session with real-time instruction is VERY helpful! The attitude of the dog owner is great, and Tom, you're a remarkable teacher.

[@hilaryjones342]

Great session! This lady’s own body language changed dramatically from the beginning. Not just the dog gaining visible confidence! I’ve learnt so much from your videos. Thank you x

[@sabcar224]

I see so many resource guarding videos that go like this with place drills and confidence building exercises, but they never end up addressing how they correct resource guarding

[@FAFOifYOUwantTObozo]

That's because this dog has soo many issues you need to start at the beginning. Place is a basic command that is easy to teach and helps build confidence and structure with the dog while it learns to understand corrections, commands, and leash pressure. Anxious, nervous, and insecure dogs often show resource guarding so building them up slowly can help alleviate that anxiety and make it easier to eliminate the resource guarding. There are lots of videos out there about how to specifically address the resource guarding once your relationship has been established and the dog understands corrections and commands.

[@fludrbywest3886]

❤awesome so great! I needed this ❣️ I noticed that he does what my cookie does- while you handle him he looks back at you and immediately try’s to go opposite, but as you keep correcting he gets it 😅👍🏻❣️

[@jeno264]

Love these lessons! Sweet Mister Poodle, so smart! 💖💖

[@scootagirl24]

Love to see more small dog stuff!!!!

[@SaygeDentler23]

Hello Tom. I don't know if you remember me from the NBD Club but just wanted to say that you're an amazing dog trainer. Chief, my Siberian Husky unfortunately had a neurological disorder and having seizures and would become aggressive afterwards, would vomit, etcetera. I unfortunately had to take him in to get him put down today. Wanted to say that your training I think made his last year the best year of his life. He was only 2. So he didn't live that long. You really did us a miraculous service this year and when I'm ready for a new dog I will certainly rejoin. I'm also due to in about to have a baby girl in 6 weeks. It will be exciting to be able to pass down your animal education onto my daughter. Thank you so much for everything. 10/10 would recommend for sure. Thanks again.

[@wendylaxton3777]

Thank you Tom I love how you are breaking all of this down. This is a really good session

[@StratRider]

this could be one of the top videos. excellent job. Good Video Tom, good video 😀

[@PATPET_Tech]

It is really a very professional and useful training learning video, which helps many owners better understand and train their puppies.👍👍👍

[@carissagoldsmith1787]

Love ❤️ watching your videos Tom you do such a amazing job with all dogs

[@cyndemclaren2242]

You're the best. My dog will be the best dog ever, due to your training videos. Ty!

[@JuanettesCraftingCorner]

What a fantastic video. I hope to see more videos like this where you really teach us how to train our dog.

[@alrileyw]

Love this training video! Would love to see more of these!!

[@sarahwoodring5587]

Is there any particular benefit to using a raised bed instead of a mat/rug/crate pad on the floor?

[@oliviabartlett8237]

It makes it more “obvious” for the dog. As the dog learns the place command you definitely can tell them to place anywhere. Park bench, front porch, dog bed. Wherever.

[@kimoda9451]

owner is a GOOD student!

[@Quinn_Wise1]

This advice was a great lesson for me with my pup but also very important life lesson too. ❤

[@sillyyyrabbit]

I really wish I could get you to come to Clearwater Florida and help me with my American Staffordshire terrier. He’s a beautiful dog with me and I can watch all your dog reactive videos, but I like hands-on teaching and the trainers around here knows zilch they took my money, lol

[@violadewall2737]

Great video. Really goes over how to teach "place" which I've been working on with my dog :)

[@TRXvaulterGIRL]

Love the way you explain your process, reasoning, method and big picture. Nice job Tom. 🙌🏽

[@PickleMcTavish]

Great video - as always - and a lovely responsible owner. Little dogs don't have to be turned into spoiled yappy brats (but invariably are in my experience). I have a friend with a miniature yorkie and I used to walk her with my 52kg GSD x Malamute. This tiny little dog was a DOG and had been brought up and trained as such so had no behavioural issues whatsoever. The reason for this - I have no doubt - is because my friend used to have a GSD previously so fully understood the whole "dogs are animals and not handbag accessories" thing 🙂

[@drunknpriest1]

What a great dog training video. Great work Tom 👏

[@trayvixk4642]

This was such a helpful video about the nuances of training and showing the corrections/boundaries for puppies and small dogs.

[@juliafiore120]

Well done, Tom👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@grandmajeanne5631]

I noticed that she is using "GO' as a break word, but then she says "go to place", this might be confusing to him.

[@JamieM470]

This! This is what I was wondering. He's hearing "GO Place". It's got to be confusing if GO=break.

[@HeplMeh]

I don't think it's as big as an issue as you might first think. You have to keep in mind, dogs don't understand that our words are separated. To them words are just sound cues we are making in it's entirety including tone and cadence. So, "Go" and "Gotoyourplace" are vastly different from the dogs perspective.

[@Texas240]

​@@HeplMeh You're right that tone and energy can contribute to coaching or controlling a dog. However, you're thinking old school. I'd heard the same thing and tested my dog by giving commands he knew in a totally different tone. He looked at me like wondering what was wrong with me and then doing whatever I asked. The dog is going to hear "go" and think "break" if he knows the word and then he'll hear "to your place" and then think he's switching gears to do that. A dog that wants to please will switch gears and do the next thing but it's still not a clear way to communicate especially with teaching new words or phrases.

[@Rottys3]

I find a separate word for every behaviour that you want works more effectively. My release word is okay, which I never use for anything else.

[@darcyrfd1]

Awesome training session. Tom is so knowledgeable! Who's the dog mom? She's a great listener...not to mention she's cute!

[@sue5242]

Very interesting…you explain things really well

[@colleen8192]

So good, clear. New mindset for me 😊

[@tylertomlinson3865]

Three of those are the same issues my dog Dante he is my rhodision rigth back

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

The key is getting the owners to actually release them from place. So many just forget. I like using a clicker for new exercises to help build their confidence because they're thinking about how to get a treat, so problem solving without fear of correction or doing it wrong. Making the shoes with the kid into a game with Dad - race you to who can get their shoes on the fastest might help too. Hope that helps.

[@MooseFreeman]

I enjoy these and your podcast videos a lot.

[@samanthablevins8009]

So very informative! Thank you so much 😊

[@damiaorodrigues2680]

It's interesting that when Tom is explaining the release command, he often first says "ok!", and then follows it with "go!" or "break!". In this particular case, I think it's just part of his explanation to the dog owner, but in my case I made the actual mistake of using "ok!" as a "break!" command (facepalm, I know...). Now it's a bit hard to make my dog unlearn it and use "go!" instead.

[@ventoefuracao]

Beautiful!!!👏👏👏👏

[@annejones5463]

Thank you for teaching " place" .This has been new to me just This past 6 months and I wasn't sure how to teach it to .y dogs. Now I can work on it with confidence. How do we get you to come to MN?

[@zenseed75]

Awesome. ❤

[@mj-tc2lo]

What do you recommend for a fearful puppy now 6 months old I got her 2 months ago from shelter. She will walk on leash in my room now where she feels safest but refuses to go through doorway into hallway? I live in a 2bedroom apartment trying to get her comfortable to go outside to start potty training her outside and she is getting to heavy to pick up to put in car

[@laurawarlow5036]

Can all of this be trained at 4 weeks leashless? Puppies (like kids) are so busy! I'm interested in doing this after weening. Puppies just follow you/parents around. Would early "social " off leash training be possible?

[@PvT023]

NO BAD DOGS!!!

[@joharold5330]

Hopefully you can help Tom 🤞🙏What an amazing video thank you for this one 🙏 💗🐶 I would love to know how the owner & puppy are going 🐾 Very similar situation 🫣 except my girl is nearly 2, is it possible to help retrain her & me to get her confident & know I don't need protection? As she dislikes alot outside of her comfort zone (our family)🐶🐾

[@dustinhotchkiss5504]

Should of watched these videos months ago but my pup does pretty well. Hes very treat oriented at home. 2 major issues i need help with. His recall at home outside sucks. Also being in public he hides behind me from people.

[@erindrijber888]

Love all your videos, you’re helping me so much with my rescue Frenchie who’s previous home and the lack of structure and safety left him with many behavioural issues…but also teaching me so sooo much about how I went wrong with my 12 year old pitty…glad he was such a sweetheart and it didn’t end in any aggression or dangerous problems..but I definitely see where I can improve this time around. I just wanna baby my dogs but it doesn’t serve them…sigh

[@jeremymac2344]

What about my dog that always has to win with the toy the stick the ball the treat getting to a place she always has to be first even to the point of being aggressive towards my other dogs

[@dylandrew2858]

Okay so im getting a swiss shepherd today shes a year old im new to owning shepherds is there any tips to getting her to stay by me in public and not get agressive

[@vinnievirgo3604]

What do you call the harness puppy has on. Need to get one.

[@christianbouwense4702]

I get that in theory this should help resource guarding and separation anxiety, but I wish he would be more specific for those behaviors.

[@Whoa.Emmaaa]

Can you do a video/post one of helping a dog settle that doesn’t have much of a off switch? They are constantly go-go-go.

[@amymbeauty8765]

It helps to work them mentally as well as physically. A lot of people miss that their minds need to be worked and engaged just as much, if not more so, than their bodies and it truly makes a world of difference, especially depending on the breed.

[@TuMadre6995]

any tips on getting my dog to walk with just one person?? i took her on walks alone and with my husband from the time she was fully vaccinated (4 months) to help socialize her but as time has gone on she pretty much refuses to walk unless it’s both my husband and i taking her together. if either of us try solo she pretty much plants herself into the ground and refuses to budge. it sucks not being able to take her on walks by myself and it’s impacted the amount of exercise im able to give her. ive tried so many things and aside from this she is so well-behaved so not sure what im doing wrong.

[@permanentpump5538]

Prong collar or slip lead and make pressure untill she walks. Then reward for walking and encourage. Basic negative reinforcement

[@permanentpump5538]

She's doing this cause she learns it works

[@fallbrkgrl]

My new rescue started randomly stopping, and planting her feet on walks. Basically she wanted to stop and smell something, and was blowing me off. I used leash pressure to get her to take a step, in any direction, and release pressure, used my marker word "yes", as soon as she took a step. Rinse and repeat. I never let her go to the spot where she originally wanted to go. Basically letting her know she's not calling the shots. When she first started doing it, it was extremely frustrating, especially when she would do it in the middle of the street. Some days it would take quite a bit of time to get her moving, but you have to be patient. Eventually they will start moving. She's gotten much better, because she knows that this crazy lady is not going to take no for an answer. She still occasionally tries to stop, but I say "no", give a light leash pop, and say "let's go" (I haven't taught her the word "heel" yet).

[@Jenny2point0GAMES]

One of the worst things you can do if/ when she plants is to stop. The second you stop moving she gets her way and learns this is how she gets you to stop. I would start with when she stops do repetitive corrections either up so you stand by her side and correct her up until she stands or forward until she moves but pair that with reward as well. You might even begin to feel her plant before she does, you need to catch her quickly and correct it. Say you're walking out your house and take a few times and you feel the lead get tight and you stop and turn around to see why, it's already to late by then. The second you feel the lead get tight you correct the lead forward. You also need to tell her when she's being good as well as bad. So when she's walking initially, make it super fun for her. Bring a toy with you or her fave treats and reward her for heeling nicely. But the second she slows down to try to stop correct it. Don't drag her if you can because that'll make her pull back worse. I don't know what to recommend for training tools (if you should use slip, prong, ect) as I'm not qualified to advise on that and the tool you use depends on the dog and owner but hopefully this helps a bit.

[@karenbuhler6002]

Can u plz help. My daughter got a japanese Akita from a shelter...she is beautiful & big !!! At least 85-95lbs... my daughter has told us about some quirks she has--definitely more than lil quirks !! Plus DEFINITELY doesn't play well with others-she has gone after & grabbed my son 4mon old jack Russell, luckily it wasn't deadly but was a vet visit !! I know that the owner has to b trained more than the dog does !! Problem bbeing she is in navy & going to b out on her long deployment--so u can see my delema !! This message has barely made a dent into all our problems!!! Can't overstimulate her !!! And issues with hands--has gone after dad's hand 2x's !! Is this a breed ur confortable with?? Thanks for taking a look @ my message

[@jj..-]

@Tom Davis dog training how do I stop dog from talking when having a conversation with someone dog interrupts?

[@sweetlorraine6982]

That poodle dog is way too cute, just look at him wanting mum all the time

[@barefootcontessa3112]

Any advice on how to train a 2.6 yo Poodle who either completely ignores me or just looks at me as if I’m talking a foreign language .. he’s definitely not deaf, he’s not even a naughty dog he just won’t do what he doesn’t want to do, it’s exhausting.

[@abooga8]

Whats with tom's cap? Is that meant to be for owners of aggressive dogs out on walks?

[@Sparrows587]

Dear future me- 16:50 hold captive reward and break.

[@jacquelinegolden1038]

This is a great video to share. I have a little Pomeranian who has such anxiety from birth. She is now 2 and while she is improving I still can’t get her to stop barking at anyone who greets her. I have always trained my dogs not to bark at the right time give them a place they can bark as long abd litd as they want but in the home when greeting people it isn’t allowed. I’ve tried ignoring, tried using the raised bed to have her place nothing works. Any suggestions to get this part of her anxiety better controlled. She was supposed to be my service dog and is great at home but out she is so afraid of everything I can subject her to this. She us afraid of the car and gets car sick, she also is afraid it shiny floors and while she takes us slow like walking on shiny floors thinking she will slide. Her fear majes her slide. Would love your input her to help her. I boy another Pim who is super smart and friendly but as a puppy he is boring which I gavevyo drop. He doesn’t rasok d to a corrective noise and my vet suggested to change his command to leave it as he gets this with things like grabbing socks, I say leave it and most of the time he dies I’m now beginning to say leave it if he grabs my hand which is very much a puppy thing but but gas to be stopped early so it doesn’t become annals thing. Any suggestions in either ifvtheee situations?

[@jacquelinegolden1038]

I meant I can’t subject her to such anxiety so she has to go to the vets and until I get my other Pom fully trained as a service dog she has to fill it. She looks at me like don’t make me do this again so I do g take her unless I really need her skills. Not good fir her ur he. My new Pom is only 5 months and he is getting there but no where ready and has his own issues. Help

[@myheartisglad]

👏😃💥😃👏 This video is FANTASTIC!!!!! Why isn't this mentality promoted vs the illusion of every dog/owner relationship being automatic and effortless... i blame movies and modern literature lol. Our pets don't come with a rom-com dna 😂😅, BUT they are worth the effort and scrifice!!!!!! BTW, been a fan for YEARS!!!!!!! THANK U for the wonderful education!!!!!

[@christinaeidt8417]

So adorable but sad to see a dog being so scared

[@ChildofGod943]

She thinks Tom's training her dog 😅 when he's actually training her.😅😅

[@KarmaFlight]

90% of all issues...

[@merovingi1519]

99.9 percent of dogs need basic commands, 💯 of dog owners NEED obedience training. Lol as many trainers I work with and follow it never fails the owners are the problem..

[@cal7281]

my dog teething has stopped all our training as he won't take treats and it's made him really anxious I'm guessing it's the pain?

[@tomdavisofficial]

Could be

[@WollongongSkyWatch]

See your vet. He could have an infection or other dental issue.

[@nellysvensson752]

He looks like a little fluffy roborowski hamster haha😂😍

[@The.Vikingr]

Hey Tom, in your opinion is separation anxienty a character trait/genetic to an extend meaning it can be reduced but never really erased or is it only a learned behaviour?

[@tomdavisofficial]

Both I'd say

[@DevinStoragen]

I know you didn't ask me but it's such a good question, lol. When it comes to helping dogs with anxiety I'd say just as some people are more prone to anxiety, just as well dogs are. When and if a dog is more prone to be anxious (Dalmatians are insane 😅) that's when it's doubly important that the owner knows dogs in general because if they don't it's going to be alot for them to handle. Almost to the point that if they can't take it on the dog usually belongs with someone with the type of experience and so is rehoused. Your question is good though because in those cases where it is both as Tom posited that's when it a total mess if the dog owner is truly out of thein league. If it does get into that area of a learned behavior the owner (who made the situation worse to begin with) needs to really make a huge improvement on their part as well. A saying my mom said that is so true, and never meant to have to do with dogs was "if you spend 'x' amount of time in the woods, it takes 'x' amount of time to get out". While anxiety can certainly be predisposed, SA tends to be learned due to ignorance of how to take care of dogs properly in general. Honestly in my experience application of obedience into the dogs life can take care of lower levels of SA and surely reduced back to a simple form of anxiety and then to no negative connotation whatsoever but you're going to have to get the client to do a total 180 in terms of fixing bad habits and creating new ones. And if you're a clever trainer there are some good things to take away from a situation where a dog does have SA in terms of behavior. So you'd be keen to capture then and try to put it on cue. While anxiety has a negative connotation, if your smart you use that energy and use it to help the dog flourish. Helping a dog with anxiety isn't always about squashing it as it is finding outlets where that energy is supposed to be. SA though has to be confronted head on though, no question about it.

[@The.Vikingr]

@@DevinStoragen Any input is appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to reply. I have lab mix and I have tried a lot of things to reduce his SA. But whatever I try it does not seem to fully go away. We have small improvements and its a lot of work. Im relatively new when it comes to dog training but im researching a lot and consume a lot of content and im starting to have a good understanding and It seems my dog is genetically predisposed to higher base levels of SA.

[@DevinStoragen]

@The.Vikingr @The.Vikingr So that is what I would disagree with. The statement that a particular dog is more likely to have SA then another, to me, makes no sense. Not anxiety as a whole, but separation anxiety. Try and see it this way. Someone else in the comments section said " Wow, the way that dog keeps trying to get back to the owner while Tom holds the lead is something else, that's serious separation anxiety". Well, tbh, I laughed when I read it because I've seen much worse examples and personally dealt with seriously higher levels to the point where the dog would look like it's convulsing as was as self mutilation. My point is when I've dealt with it in that way, I can say that no dog should have that proclivity just because their DNA says so. If that were the case then the breeding practices should be brought into question. Real SA simply isn't normal at all and is the result of some important tenants never being addressed as well as the combination of that and some bad habits being practiced. Without addressing anxiety properly, it can manifest into SA, and that can happen to any dog, regardless of breed.

[@DevinStoragen]

@The.Vikingr In what ways does the dog behave that make you feel the dog has SA? I'm curious.

[@Sadie04074]

It is so much easier with a small and smart as opposed to a behemoth dog like mine. 😆

[@SusanRuggles]

Do you ever work with deaf dogs? I have a deaf dog that I have trouble keeping her attention and not reacting to strangers

[@judycraven2210]

Are you in Upstate South Carolina?

[@trayvixk4642]

He's in New York

[@laurayeesnover631]

This dog is so cute

[@Dominator_Official]

I have a 2 month puppy

[@nogames8982]

Little dogs could be so wonderful if people would just train them. So many times they just stop train their little dogs.

[@WollongongSkyWatch]

This owner is like a sponge! She will soon have a great little dog! Poodles are one of the smartest breeds.

[@Ninjamom4]

❤️❤️❤️

[@rschwartz4252]

Seems to me that the use of a harness as a correction communication tool would be/is less effective than some form of collar - flat, martingale, slip, prong. No ?

[@permanentpump5538]

Yea doesnt work great

[@c5ster]

But you have to remember the owner. I doubt if she would have been comfortable using anything that she 'thought' might hurt him. And she's who has to show her dog things are ok

[@CelestialPulseX]

A lot of small dogs are prone to tracheal collapse & pressure on the neck can exacerbate the issue. A pro dog trainer knows how to use them properly of course but I don't think I've personally ever seen them used on a small breed dog.

[@rschwartz4252]

@@CelestialPulseX point taken.

[@truecynic1270]

I have a large dog and I would rather work and repeat, over and over again so that I am teaching the right way rather than correcting with a tool such as those you suggested. My dog wears a flat collar at home and a harness out for walks. I know that whether it's a day, a month, a year or several years, my dog will learn what's expected. Sometimes I think people just want a quick fix and aren't willing to put in any time, especially with shock collars which I would NEVER, EVER use on ANY dog. Positive, HAPPY and meaningful reactions to the things well-done plus, if you want to add a treat, work much better in the long run. Why would I want to HURT/USE PAIN to train my dog who can't speak ? Would that make him respect me??? NO! It'll make him FEAR ME. The number ONE reason for dog bites is FEAR...not aggression!

[@enviping]

Just like children you need a good cop and bad cop. Too much of 1 side causes issues.

[@jasonshumake777]

They really should change the name of dog trainer to person trainer.