Love your videos! You have a great way of explaining so that me as a pet owner can be mindful of what I am doing. Our pup name is Myla she is a 10 year old bulldog mix- we are from Houston Tx- will you be in our area at any time? Our girl is very excitable and is very much dog selective and she is very very strong and doesn’t walk on a leash well.
@@nicolebarr7379 wow a ten year old very excitable bull dog. There are many variables here like excitable meaning what exactly? I can try to help you if interested I was born in Houston so I have ties but I would need to get a better idea of the situation first. Granted Im no UCA Master trainer but i dabble
Exactly. I have a toy poodle and everyone is like, "OH MY GOD SHE IS SO SWEET AND POLITE". And I tell everyone, "yea it's easy. I never carry her (make her walk). I don't let her get away with stuff. I treat her like a big dog." But people always respond, "oh I could never do that! They are my bABiEeeeesssSSS!"
Some of the problem is smaller dogs are owned by OLDER people (my 94 year old mother-in-law) that can’t correct them so they become little monsters! My only dog bite was from her dog..
Sort of… I’ve also seen people let little dogs fend for themselves amidst a bunch of big dogs. The little dog is terrified because big dogs are trampling them and not respecting their space, but the owner thinks they should “tough it out.” That’s one great way to create fearful and reactive little dogs! The world is going to be a bit scarier when you are tiny, so I think it takes some extra work to help them feel safe. That doesn’t mean babying though.
I love that you stress not all dogs need to be our definition of social. I don’t need my dog to be overly friendly I just need them to behave. Taking your techniques and tips and applying them to my fearful pup has been life changing. Thank you for these videos!
That moment when the pup tried to bite and then the acknowledgement of his boundaries made my heart happy. So many trainers don't respect dogs as sentient, feeling, emotional beings...and it is truly a breath of fresh air to see content like this. Thank you so much.
It’s sad how some so-called trainers just take your money & does nothing to the dog! Yet there’s Tom Davis & some others putting out pretty much free training for everybody that actually works 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
THANK YOU - Really needed the reminder that there's no need to force dogs to interact. I live in London and the reason I don't let my dog interact with others around where I live is because they're all out of control and I don't trust the owners to be able to keep them in check! We'll just carry on working on being happy to sniff them from a distance 😇
@Paola B I totally relate to your comment!! Woooww 😭 We had an instance where my husband and I took our Spaniel to the park. We’ve been asked if our dog is friendly; instead, we said he was under a lot of training. People seemed to get offended as if our dog was “too good” for their dogs. In reality we want to train our dog as best we can and respect him too. Another issue is a lot of the other dogs at the park are out of control. We’ve even heard of instances where people end up upset because one dog hurts the other…so my husband and I just keep to ourselves with our pup…so yes I just wanted to say how much I related when I saw your comment.
@@daniyvette25 I completely get you! The odd look like there's something wrong with my dog after I decline for them to "say hello". I've shouted at people, purely for distance audibility reasons, to get their dog on the leash as it's running over to us, ignoring the owner's recall. Worst one was a huge GSD barking and lunging toward us before slipping out of her harness and charging at my dog when he was tiny and only a few months old (he's a Rottie/small terrier mix). I managed to grab the dog by it's collar (realise that's stupid, but... adrenaline... and luckily she was "friendly" ) while the owner slowly strolled over to get her all the while saying "oh don't worry, she just wants to play"... honestly struggling to think of a way to socialise my dog with others in a safe way with these idiots running around - might find a training class (although his obedience is gold star, thanks to Tom's videos 😊 ) purely to be able to desensitise my pooch in a controlled environment. Gosh, this turned into a long message!!
Man! I was literally just surfing through RUclips sifting through all these different training methods. So glad I'm subbed to you, because you uploaded at the right time! I'll always be rooting for you, thanks for explaining your methods so well!!
Wow you sure can tell that little dude is freaked - loved you addressing the fact that behavioral problems in small dogs often doesn't get dealt with because there is less of a threat. Awesome owner too; the communication between the pair of you was great!
I owned a "yappy " chihuahua for 14 yrs. He didn't like kids either. Wish I had known how to train properly back then. I do now..thank you Tom Davis and team. Now I can get another dog and can be a responsible dog owner. So very grateful.
This is a great video. Glad it exists on youtube. Especially the statement at 20:15. I've had small dog owners literally say they refuse to train their dog because they can manhandle the dog, not realizing how unhealthy their mental state is without structure.
What a sweet, empathetic owner. You can tell she really cares about her dog and is trying to understand why he reacts the way he does and to make it better.
Also mad props to this owner, so many people just ignore and allow this behaviour from small dogs because they aren’t as threatening as larger dogs. Love this owners commitment.
Great info! I’m a big dog owner and I’m real sick of small dogs NOT being trained to have manners!! She rocks for getting the help. Some dogs need correction with a lead and we shouldn’t be scared of this type of training! He got lots of love a positive stuff and he was so happy! Poor little dude being put on meds WTF are vets doing???
So nice to see you working a little dog vs. always being 'attacked' by a big dominant dog. You are so good with dogs regardless of the size. Kudos to another dedicated owner. Nice work to both of you and BIGGS!
I LOVE SO MUCH that you point out that not every dog needs to be social with every strange dog or human. We people don't want to get close to every person we meet. As long as the dog behaves and listens to it's owner and tolerates the suroundings, it needs to be ok for him/ her to not want to be touched or played with by strangers/ strange dogs.
Fluoxetine can’t be “weaned off for a day”. It’s an SSRI that builds up in the system so missing a day isn’t going to stop the affects for that day. It takes anywhere from 3-6 weeks for it to show it’s full affects unlike a tranquilizer like Trazodone that kicks in in 30-45 minutes then only lasts for however many hours then it wears off. Good techniques, I use more of a routine with guests coming to the door, desensitizing the bell/knocking if there is nuisance barking, go to a place and stay, bring the person in and make them wait on place then release to say hello. I’ve found that making them wait on place can build the anticipation to say hi which gets them a reward. Glad to see this little guy doing better! Behavior modification is such a rewarding profession I don’t think I could ever do anything else ❤️ I love seeing the progress and knowing that I’m making a difference.
Thank you!! Thank you for expressing that even though they are little, medium or larger dogs, they all can suffer and it's our responsibility to help them to have a heathy mind and body!!
I hate it when Vets put dogs on medication for a behaviour issue. It is not as if Vets are experienced or specialize in it. It is not their field of expertise . It seems if positive only doesn't work then it's Vets putting them on medication. People need to train their dogs . Make the time to do it and do it the right way. No excuses. Good owner for choosing the right path by seeing you. Great work Tom. Thank you : )
Videos like this are so important for dog owners. So often small corrections are all a dog needs to fix their behavioral issues, but if you take them to a vet all you're going to get is medication. Vets are not animal behaviorists. That's not what their training entails. You don't go to the same doctor you'd go to treat your bronchitis for your weekly mental therapy sessions, so don't go to a vet for behavioral problems. They treat the physical body, not the mind. I would absolutely go to the vet to rule out any medical issues that could be the root cause of the unwanted behavior, though. That's very important.
Thank you, Tom! I have a rescue MinPin who was on medication when I adopted him. I immediately weened him off the medication and have been working with him ever since as he is a fearful dog and behaves much as this dog in the video. After watching many of your videos, I began using these behaviour modifications to install confidence and to correct the things I was doing wrong. For the first time, I am seeing results and appreciate that you explain the "how and why's" instead of just saying "Do this, do that." Kudos to you and I will continue to watch and learn :)
Great work with Biggs, the Lil Pocket Rocket! It was fun to watch and learn how the same methods translate no matter the dog's size. I always love how you suss out what the owner's expectations are, what the dog's needs are and then come up with a reasonable and achievable solution! (We don't always like everyone and want people in our personal space, continue to advocate and realize your dog--or kids --don't have to like it either. They just need to be "polite" about it!) Thanks again!
This is so freaking good! We have a small dog and deal with so much of this stuff! We actually just paid a trainer and felt frustrated and confused at the end of it all. This is clear and concise and so helpful! Thank you! ❤️
Great session with Tom and the little guy. Very receptive owner trying to solve the issues. I love all the owner comments at the end of the new video format-thank you!!
I don't watch other dog training videos. Animal training videos in general put me to sleep. Wanted to lead with that because I do really enjoy watching this guy's videos. There is something uniquely special about watching someone that is such a master at their craft, that it almost feels like catching a glimpse of real magic.
Awesome this lady is doing something about this, all too often small dogs are allowed to get away with this, I don't get it! And even better she went to the best dog trainer of all 😉
Tom, me and my beautiful gsd have been working on our relationship and your videos give me SO MUCH advice and been practicing daily! She’s so obedient and nice.
I'm not a fan either. This video makes me realize it's because they're usually untrained terrors who never stop barking. A lot of people get dogs and don't train them properly or even consider their needs.
I'm so glad to see a small dog owner reaching out for this behavior. I live in the city with two shepherds who are pretty well behaved but we are always working to be better so the other I'm walking them and someone with a small dog just let their dog go crazy which sets my dogs off, I was able to control them with only one bark let out but why do I have to be the one to only control my dog? why can't it be more understood that everyone who owns a dog of any size trains their dogs rather than people with large dogs!?
Yes it nice to see Toms method with smaller dogs... I guess he has little man syndrome... the dog not Tom. Thanks Tom for your knowledge and the great videos
I love seeing a trainer work with reactivity in a small dog. I own a small dog, and know many more, and do not like it when people ignore how their dog is feeling because they are not a threat. It really sucks. Do better people. Train your dog no matter the size. Thank you Tom for advocating for small dog training.
YES!! Little dogs need just as much training as big dogs. They need that structure and those boundaries. They need to know you are their leaders, and we want them to be confident.
I am really happy for this dog " Mom " to get help. Even this vid was helpful for me. My Dutch Shepherd is so awesome as I learn. Way to go Raven and I !.
Hi from Las Vegas. I've been enjoying your videos and picking up tips on how to better work with my two Pembroke corgis - Bogie and Cormac the Destroyer, King of the Derps, Agent of Chaos, Master of Mayhem, Prince of Poop.
Our little chihuahua mix is doing the same thing. She was a rescue when we got her 4 yrs. ago. Lately she seems more frightened than ever when anyone comes in the house. I'm going to try your technic on her . Her name is Rosie & she is the sweetest little girl around us. We just want her to be comfortable around everyone.
I loved this video because I have a Pomeranian/Chihuahua mix as my service dog in training. I have trained her just like a big dog. It drives me crazy how many people think it's cute to have little dogs bark and nip. People are constantly amazed at how well behaved my small dog is. So glad to see I am on the right track!
I followed a similar training ark. At first he reacted 9/10 times (dog, person, cat, etc.) After treats only training he was down to 7/10 times. After a year of enforcing constant boundaries(consequences good and bad) my dog had the confidence that he only reacts 1/100 times if an old trigger is present. And after now 5 years later he has a handful of dog friends he plays with and the rest he ignors and avoids.
Your love for the dogs is what actually put your work into another level.This dog-owner chemistry is what every dog owner should have.Thx for explaining your teaching methods so well! Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷
Awesome video! We have two miniature schnauzers two years old (Diesel and Bella) that bark before I even know guests are coming. This is very helpful! Excited to practice.😊
Another great video! I shared with my friend who has a small dog and having issues. I really enjoyed the dog park conversation and visit! I don’t bring my GSD to dogs parks. It would be cool if you could do a video about dog parks and how socialization can be behind a fence. That would be awesome for a lot of people who think their dogs MUST be nose to nose. Thanks again!
Tom uses precisely the right amount of humor with the owners. 'Or he'll back off from the owner at the door and say, "Sorry, my bad." A world of information in that comment, and easy to remember. Well done, sir!
Loved "Stranger Danger"...I've said that exact phrase for decades dealing with Aussies and clients understanding the triggers and what reserved with strangers as a breed standard is all about!
I have always been a big dog person ..watching you work with this small dog is amazing..I have to admit I'm leery of small dogs ..and I know they can feel it I'm working on trying to give them a chance ..lol a little yorkie came charging in a friends yard yesterday while I was waiting for her to get home when I opened my car door I thought dang it's going to get me it jumped straight from the ground in my lap and started licking me ...
I see dog problem videos and I know straight away that the 'owner' is the one who has these exact problems in their private life :) - great job dog, keeper and trainer
Great to see you working with a small dog ❤ Also, great to see how you managed the biting - quite jarring to see the dog turn like that. I’ve seen a man whose Maltese amputated part of his finger with a bite, so little dogs can still cause significant damage 😳
Love this I just adopted from the Tampa Bay Human society a two year old abused Chihuahua .He is acting just like this dog this is my exact problem and your amazing with helping me thank you Will try all you have shown in this wonderful video .
According to a well researched genetic company, Poms actually carry a gene that is prized and common with old European lines of much larger working guard dogs. That's why they can be such bold little dogs sometimes.
I commend this women for seeking help bc a LOT of small dog owners ignore these behaviors. Small doesn't mean dumb or not dangerous either. They can learn just as much as a GSD if you treat them less like a baby and more like a dog.
I love your training info. My dog Tito does a lot of same behaviors. It’s been very frustrating and hard to know how to train him to overcome his anxiety. Thank you for the advice.
OMGoodness, my dog name is Tito as well and he acts the same way. He is so fearful it scares me of his life span. I’m thankful for this training strategy. I hope this helps.
Found your videos about a week ago and I’ve been binge watching them. You don’t just tell someone what to do, but you take the time, and sometimes extra time, to explain why you do it. We literally just moved out of Albany, too. So it’s nice to essentially be getting advice from a “neighbor.” Keep up the good work. You’ve definitely gained a follower.
Watching all the way from the Philippines. Just wanted you to know that im one of the no bad dogs army 👊. I really adore your methods of training and educating dog and there owner, kudos to you tom 👏 ❤
I started following you when your were just a pup yourself - you’ve honed a new look and aged well. I just wanted to comment on the tshirt logo: DOG TRAINING IS ART. Yes, you’re an amazing artist AND you also really excel in the art of training people. Your internal muzzle, like a dog’s muzzle, protects others so they can listen and learn. Dogs and people alike are grateful you found your purpose.
It looked going well, but a sudden snag? Good to watch, or showing, the dog reacting that way instead of editing it. That's very meaningful. Owners must be aware of & ready for things like that. Nice!
I've been watching you since last week. You are phenominal. I am so proud of this dig owner. She is doing so well! Thank you for explaining dog (animal) insecurity, fear, suspicion, protectiveness, stress, frustration and finally,, a confident dog. One thing That's huge for me is that I love to pet other dogs. I'm going to STOP doing that. (Unless given permission by dog and owner). I don't want to disturb any dog from the bonding experience with it's owner and socialing/resting among other dogs. I am learning so much from you...thank you.
Love this video , I have a Maltese and he reacts the way this dog does This video is a major help to me. Going to start teaching my little boy. Thanks for this . 😊🐾
I have to say you are one of the best trainers I have ever watched because you make everything so easy to understand and to learn from so I can be confident and use your unique skills to help me, unlike some of the other trainers I’ve watched
The current fad for behaviourists and all the jargon they throw at people who just want to be shown how to have a functional relationship with their dog drives me nuts. Just comes across as showing off. And sadly they have the theory but none of the common sense and experience.
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Pity it wasn't Scotland.. Too far south for me and my dog to travel or I would have been there 😔
Love your videos! You have a great way of explaining so that me as a pet owner can be mindful of what I am doing. Our pup name is Myla she is a 10 year old bulldog mix- we are from Houston Tx- will you be in our area at any time? Our girl is very excitable and is very much dog selective and she is very very strong and doesn’t walk on a leash well.
I NEED HELP WITH MY DOG! He has bit a level 4 twice now and I really need help retraining him. hes out of control and i have dog warden on me
@@nicolebarr7379 wow a ten year old very excitable bull dog. There are many variables here like excitable meaning what exactly? I can try to help you if interested I was born in Houston so I have ties but I would need to get a better idea of the situation first. Granted Im no UCA Master trainer but i dabble
Train a small dog as if they were big and a lot of “small dog issues” will disappear 💪🏼
Yep
Exactly. I have a toy poodle and everyone is like, "OH MY GOD SHE IS SO SWEET AND POLITE". And I tell everyone, "yea it's easy. I never carry her (make her walk). I don't let her get away with stuff. I treat her like a big dog." But people always respond, "oh I could never do that! They are my bABiEeeeesssSSS!"
@@JeremyBell yep and that’s why they are so bad
Some of the problem is smaller dogs are owned by OLDER people (my 94 year old mother-in-law) that can’t correct them so they become little monsters! My only dog bite was from her dog..
Sort of… I’ve also seen people let little dogs fend for themselves amidst a bunch of big dogs. The little dog is terrified because big dogs are trampling them and not respecting their space, but the owner thinks they should “tough it out.” That’s one great way to create fearful and reactive little dogs! The world is going to be a bit scarier when you are tiny, so I think it takes some extra work to help them feel safe. That doesn’t mean babying though.
I love that you stress not all dogs need to be our definition of social. I don’t need my dog to be overly friendly I just need them to behave. Taking your techniques and tips and applying them to my fearful pup has been life changing. Thank you for these videos!
1. Dog trainer understands what the real problem is 2. Make the owner understand 3. Show him exactly what to do...One more great video!
That moment when the pup tried to bite and then the acknowledgement of his boundaries made my heart happy. So many trainers don't respect dogs as sentient, feeling, emotional beings...and it is truly a breath of fresh air to see content like this. Thank you so much.
It’s sad how some so-called trainers just take your money & does nothing to the dog! Yet there’s Tom Davis & some others putting out pretty much free training for everybody that actually works 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
THANK YOU - Really needed the reminder that there's no need to force dogs to interact. I live in London and the reason I don't let my dog interact with others around where I live is because they're all out of control and I don't trust the owners to be able to keep them in check! We'll just carry on working on being happy to sniff them from a distance 😇
Cant wait to come to London!
@Paola B I totally relate to your comment!! Woooww 😭 We had an instance where my husband and I took our Spaniel to the park. We’ve been asked if our dog is friendly; instead, we said he was under a lot of training. People seemed to get offended as if our dog was “too good” for their dogs. In reality we want to train our dog as best we can and respect him too. Another issue is a lot of the other dogs at the park are out of control. We’ve even heard of instances where people end up upset because one dog hurts the other…so my husband and I just keep to ourselves with our pup…so yes I just wanted to say how much I related when I saw your comment.
@@daniyvette25 I completely get you! The odd look like there's something wrong with my dog after I decline for them to "say hello". I've shouted at people, purely for distance audibility reasons, to get their dog on the leash as it's running over to us, ignoring the owner's recall. Worst one was a huge GSD barking and lunging toward us before slipping out of her harness and charging at my dog when he was tiny and only a few months old (he's a Rottie/small terrier mix). I managed to grab the dog by it's collar (realise that's stupid, but... adrenaline... and luckily she was "friendly" ) while the owner slowly strolled over to get her all the while saying "oh don't worry, she just wants to play"... honestly struggling to think of a way to socialise my dog with others in a safe way with these idiots running around - might find a training class (although his obedience is gold star, thanks to Tom's videos 😊 ) purely to be able to desensitise my pooch in a controlled environment. Gosh, this turned into a long message!!
@@daniyvette25 i 100% agree with both of you too. i am realizing it's important to be selective of the dogs that interact with my dog.
I love that she seen her dog needed training instead of seeing him as a baby who's so small he doesn't need any training
Man! I was literally just surfing through RUclips sifting through all these different training methods. So glad I'm subbed to you, because you uploaded at the right time! I'll always be rooting for you, thanks for explaining your methods so well!!
Thanks for watching~
Tom is the best I've seen yet.
👍Tom, you are adorable.
Same for me, this guy is awesome
Welcome to the No Bad Dog Army.
Wow you sure can tell that little dude is freaked - loved you addressing the fact that behavioral problems in small dogs often doesn't get dealt with because there is less of a threat. Awesome owner too; the communication between the pair of you was great!
Dude is a wizard
Watching HER confidence grow with his was so rewarding!
I owned a "yappy " chihuahua for 14 yrs. He didn't like kids either. Wish I had known how to train properly back then. I do now..thank you Tom Davis and team. Now I can get another dog and can be a responsible dog owner. So very grateful.
I so appreciate when humans love their dogs enough to be trained. Another fantastic ending. Thanks Tom!
This is a great video. Glad it exists on youtube. Especially the statement at 20:15. I've had small dog owners literally say they refuse to train their dog because they can manhandle the dog, not realizing how unhealthy their mental state is without structure.
Absolutely the greatest trainer alive!
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Dude is a youtuber
@@DublinDapper and what are you? A troll, or a whiner? Your bad attitude isn't making any difference, but Tom surely is!
I worked with dogs for 60 years. He’s the best I’ve ever seen. Gives me hope for the future of the education of dogs and humans.
I am happy to see a video that actually has a small dog that is reactive like my dog. It is a helpful video.
What a sweet, empathetic owner. You can tell she really cares about her dog and is trying to understand why he reacts the way he does and to make it better.
Also mad props to this owner, so many people just ignore and allow this behaviour from small dogs because they aren’t as threatening as larger dogs. Love this owners commitment.
You’re the greatest trainer ever! I did what you do and it stopped my dog from barking at other dogs!
That's awesome!
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An excellent owner for doing all she could to help her dog, and not letting bad behavior slide because he's small!
I wish more owners with small dogs would train them because most of them are out of control. Good job!
It's a win for the little guy!
Great info! I’m a big dog owner and I’m real sick of small dogs NOT being trained to have manners!! She rocks for getting the help. Some dogs need correction with a lead and we shouldn’t be scared of this type of training! He got lots of love a positive stuff and he was so happy! Poor little dude being put on meds WTF are vets doing???
So nice to see you working a little dog vs. always being 'attacked' by a big dominant dog. You are so good with dogs regardless of the size. Kudos to another dedicated owner. Nice work to both of you and BIGGS!
Even if it's a small dog it's still impressive when they launch at you. The owner did a great job with the training and so did the dog. Love the video
I LOVE SO MUCH that you point out that not every dog needs to be social with every strange dog or human. We people don't want to get close to every person we meet. As long as the dog behaves and listens to it's owner and tolerates the suroundings, it needs to be ok for him/ her to not want to be touched or played with by strangers/ strange dogs.
Fluoxetine can’t be “weaned off for a day”. It’s an SSRI that builds up in the system so missing a day isn’t going to stop the affects for that day. It takes anywhere from 3-6 weeks for it to show it’s full affects unlike a tranquilizer like Trazodone that kicks in in 30-45 minutes then only lasts for however many hours then it wears off.
Good techniques, I use more of a routine with guests coming to the door, desensitizing the bell/knocking if there is nuisance barking, go to a place and stay, bring the person in and make them wait on place then release to say hello. I’ve found that making them wait on place can build the anticipation to say hi which gets them a reward.
Glad to see this little guy doing better! Behavior modification is such a rewarding profession I don’t think I could ever do anything else ❤️ I love seeing the progress and knowing that I’m making a difference.
Thank you!! Thank you for expressing that even though they are little, medium or larger dogs, they all can suffer and it's our responsibility to help them to have a heathy mind and body!!
This channel just got in to another level, congrats to you and your team!
Much appreciated!
This owner is so good at rewarding her dog!
I hate it when Vets put dogs on medication for a behaviour issue. It is not as if Vets are experienced or specialize in it. It is not their field of expertise . It seems if positive only doesn't work then it's Vets putting them on medication. People need to train their dogs . Make the time to do it and do it the right way. No excuses. Good owner for choosing the right path by seeing you. Great work Tom. Thank you : )
Please show more small dog videos. We have small dogs and it’s great to see them represented on your channel. 😁🐶
Videos like this are so important for dog owners. So often small corrections are all a dog needs to fix their behavioral issues, but if you take them to a vet all you're going to get is medication. Vets are not animal behaviorists. That's not what their training entails. You don't go to the same doctor you'd go to treat your bronchitis for your weekly mental therapy sessions, so don't go to a vet for behavioral problems. They treat the physical body, not the mind. I would absolutely go to the vet to rule out any medical issues that could be the root cause of the unwanted behavior, though. That's very important.
My parent's dog somehow has zero leash reactivity but craazzzyy door reactivity. Y'all uploaded this at the perfect time!
Thank you, Tom! I have a rescue MinPin who was on medication when I adopted him. I immediately weened him off the medication and have been working with him ever since as he is a fearful dog and behaves much as this dog in the video. After watching many of your videos, I began using these behaviour modifications to install confidence and to correct the things I was doing wrong. For the first time, I am seeing results and appreciate that you explain the "how and why's" instead of just saying "Do this, do that." Kudos to you and I will continue to watch and learn :)
This is exactly my dog!! Mine even started going bonkers when the doorbell rang in this video! I got so much out of this...Tom is great!
Tom always has a coffee in his hand. My spirit animal. Lol. ☕
Great work. I almost like small dogs now😂🤣🐾🐾
Completely off topic but her home is so freaking cute. 💙
Great work with Biggs, the Lil Pocket Rocket! It was fun to watch and learn how the same methods translate no matter the dog's size. I always love how you suss out what the owner's expectations are, what the dog's needs are and then come up with a reasonable and achievable solution! (We don't always like everyone and want people in our personal space, continue to advocate and realize your dog--or kids --don't have to like it either. They just need to be "polite" about it!)
Thanks again!
Thumbs up to the owner!! She listened and did exactly what you said. Probably the quickest learner I've seen on this channel.
This is so freaking good! We have a small dog and deal with so much of this stuff! We actually just paid a trainer and felt frustrated and confused at the end of it all. This is clear and concise and so helpful! Thank you! ❤️
Same!! I was so confused. How does constantly just handing my dog treats correct the behaviors?
Great session with Tom and the little guy. Very receptive owner trying to solve the issues. I love all the owner comments at the end of the new video format-thank you!!
I don't watch other dog training videos. Animal training videos in general put me to sleep.
Wanted to lead with that because I do really enjoy watching this guy's videos. There is something uniquely special about watching someone that is such a master at their craft, that it almost feels like catching a glimpse of real magic.
Oh and hats off to this owner! She was absolutely marvellous 🤩
Awesome this lady is doing something about this, all too often small dogs are allowed to get away with this, I don't get it! And even better she went to the best dog trainer of all 😉
Thank you for working with a little dog. Some people assume because they are little we can't possibly correct them
Tom, me and my beautiful gsd have been working on our relationship and your videos give me SO MUCH advice and been practicing daily! She’s so obedient and nice.
I am not a fan of small dogs. This one, however, is adorable!!! Thank you for sharing!
I'm not a fan either. This video makes me realize it's because they're usually untrained terrors who never stop barking. A lot of people get dogs and don't train them properly or even consider their needs.
Little dog, same issues. What a cute little face. So many small dogs out there need this.
I'm so glad to see a small dog owner reaching out for this behavior. I live in the city with two shepherds who are pretty well behaved but we are always working to be better so the other I'm walking them and someone with a small dog just let their dog go crazy which sets my dogs off, I was able to control them with only one bark let out but why do I have to be the one to only control my dog? why can't it be more understood that everyone who owns a dog of any size trains their dogs rather than people with large dogs!?
Yes it nice to see Toms method with smaller dogs... I guess he has little man syndrome... the dog not Tom.
Thanks Tom for your knowledge and the great videos
Thanks for watching!!!!
Lovely to see a more confident less frightened little dog
I love seeing a trainer work with reactivity in a small dog. I own a small dog, and know many more, and do not like it when people ignore how their dog is feeling because they are not a threat. It really sucks. Do better people. Train your dog no matter the size. Thank you Tom for advocating for small dog training.
YES!! Little dogs need just as much training as big dogs. They need that structure and those boundaries. They need to know you are their leaders, and we want them to be confident.
I am really happy for this dog " Mom " to get help. Even this vid was helpful for me. My Dutch Shepherd is so awesome as I learn. Way to go Raven and I !.
What a good little dog. Teaching his owner how to manage each situation is a gift. She seems to really understand and know how to help her dog now.
Hi from Las Vegas. I've been enjoying your videos and picking up tips on how to better work with my two Pembroke corgis - Bogie and Cormac the Destroyer, King of the Derps, Agent of Chaos, Master of Mayhem, Prince of Poop.
Your methods actually make sense. I love how you let the owners know what the dog is thinking as well--very helpful.. Thanks!
Our little chihuahua mix is doing the same thing. She was a rescue when we got her 4 yrs. ago. Lately she seems more frightened than ever when anyone comes in the house. I'm going to try your technic on her . Her name is Rosie & she is the sweetest little girl around us. We just want her to be comfortable around everyone.
I loved this video because I have a Pomeranian/Chihuahua mix as my service dog in training. I have trained her just like a big dog. It drives me crazy how many people think it's cute to have little dogs bark and nip. People are constantly amazed at how well behaved my small dog is. So glad to see I am on the right track!
I followed a similar training ark. At first he reacted 9/10 times (dog, person, cat, etc.) After treats only training he was down to 7/10 times. After a year of enforcing constant boundaries(consequences good and bad) my dog had the confidence that he only reacts 1/100 times if an old trigger is present. And after now 5 years later he has a handful of dog friends he plays with and the rest he ignors and avoids.
Your love for the dogs is what actually put your work into another level.This dog-owner chemistry is what every dog owner should have.Thx for explaining your teaching methods so well! Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷
Awesome video! We have two miniature schnauzers two years old (Diesel and Bella) that bark before I even know guests are coming.
This is very helpful! Excited to practice.😊
Another great video! I shared with my friend who has a small dog and having issues. I really enjoyed the dog park conversation and visit! I don’t bring my GSD to dogs parks. It would be cool if you could do a video about dog parks and how socialization can be behind a fence. That would be awesome for a lot of people who think their dogs MUST be nose to nose. Thanks again!
Tom uses precisely the right amount of humor with the owners. 'Or he'll back off from the owner at the door and say, "Sorry, my bad." A world of information in that comment, and easy to remember. Well done, sir!
Loved "Stranger Danger"...I've said that exact phrase for decades dealing with Aussies and clients understanding the triggers and what reserved with strangers as a breed standard is all about!
I have always been a big dog person ..watching you work with this small dog is amazing..I have to admit I'm leery of small dogs ..and I know they can feel it I'm working on trying to give them a chance ..lol a little yorkie came charging in a friends yard yesterday while I was waiting for her to get home when I opened my car door I thought dang it's going to get me it jumped straight from the ground in my lap and started licking me ...
I have two rescues that are fearful of everything. This was good to see.
I see dog problem videos and I know straight away that the 'owner' is the one who has these exact problems in their private life :) - great job dog, keeper and trainer
I learned something new about socializing a dog. Thank you as always Tom & crew 😃
Great to see you working with a small dog ❤ Also, great to see how you managed the biting - quite jarring to see the dog turn like that. I’ve seen a man whose Maltese amputated part of his finger with a bite, so little dogs can still cause significant damage 😳
This is a dope series idea! Looking forward to more Tom🙏🏼
People usually let small dogs get away with too much because they are just small. However a dog is a dog regardless of size.
Love this I just adopted from the Tampa Bay Human society a two year old abused Chihuahua .He is acting just like this dog this is my exact problem and your amazing with helping me thank you Will try all you have shown in this wonderful video .
According to a well researched genetic company, Poms actually carry a gene that is prized and common with old European lines of much larger working guard dogs. That's why they can be such bold little dogs sometimes.
I commend this women for seeking help bc a LOT of small dog owners ignore these behaviors. Small doesn't mean dumb or not dangerous either. They can learn just as much as a GSD if you treat them less like a baby and more like a dog.
So happy to see the pup doing great! Small steps make big differences. I’m glad mom didn’t give up. With more practice mom and dog will get better.
Good advise. Never could figure out how having a guest give your dog a treat after the dog barks at them was supposed to correct the behavior.
Nice to see an owner get in sync with their dog. This helps a lot.
I have two reactive small rescue dogs and am gonna give these methods a try
Omg Bigs is so cute! I'm glad you also showed small dogs too on the channel.
So cute watching you help a little dog with big dog problems. 😊 Well done! ❤️
I love your training info. My dog Tito does a lot of same behaviors. It’s been very frustrating and hard to know how to train him to overcome his anxiety. Thank you for the advice.
OMGoodness, my dog name is Tito as well and he acts the same way. He is so fearful it scares me of his life span. I’m thankful for this training strategy. I hope this helps.
Found your videos about a week ago and I’ve been binge watching them. You don’t just tell someone what to do, but you take the time, and sometimes extra time, to explain why you do it. We literally just moved out of Albany, too. So it’s nice to essentially be getting advice from a “neighbor.” Keep up the good work. You’ve definitely gained a follower.
First: adorable dog!!! Second: what a great and helpful video! So much progress for that little guy and his owner. She must be thrilled!
Watching all the way from the Philippines. Just wanted you to know that im one of the no bad dogs army 👊. I really adore your methods of training and educating dog and there owner, kudos to you tom 👏 ❤
This guy is a beast at dog training. His manner and training method is impressive to watch.
Finally a small dog lesson!!! So good to see
I started following you when your were just a pup yourself - you’ve honed a new look and aged well. I just wanted to comment on the tshirt logo: DOG TRAINING IS ART. Yes, you’re an amazing artist AND you also really excel in the art of training people. Your internal muzzle, like a dog’s muzzle, protects others so they can listen and learn. Dogs and people alike are grateful you found your purpose.
It looked going well, but a sudden snag? Good to watch, or showing, the dog reacting that way instead of editing it. That's very meaningful. Owners must be aware of & ready for things like that. Nice!
I've been watching you since last week.
You are phenominal.
I am so proud of this dig owner.
She is doing so well!
Thank you for explaining dog (animal)
insecurity, fear, suspicion, protectiveness, stress, frustration and finally,, a confident dog.
One thing That's huge for me is that I love to pet other dogs.
I'm going to STOP doing that. (Unless given permission by dog and owner).
I don't want to disturb any dog from the bonding experience with it's owner and socialing/resting among other dogs.
I am learning so much from you...thank you.
11:42 was important for her I feel needed to be emphasized. She went from soft and asking her dog to commanding and confident
Excellent job to the dog owner I wish more people with little dogs would train them..
My dog's name is Odin and he is a English Mastiff and Presa Mix. Big sweet heart and your videos help us so much!
So he’s not a social butterfly and it doesn’t matter, loved that!
Love this video , I have a Maltese and he reacts the way this dog does This video is a major help to me. Going to start teaching my little boy. Thanks for this . 😊🐾
I have to say you are one of the best trainers I have ever watched because you make everything so easy to understand and to learn from so I can be confident and use your unique skills to help me, unlike some of the other trainers I’ve watched
totally agree 👍
The current fad for behaviourists and all the jargon they throw at people who just want to be shown how to have a functional relationship with their dog drives me nuts. Just comes across as showing off. And sadly they have the theory but none of the common sense and experience.
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