THEY THOUGHT THEY HAD TO PUT THEIR DOG DOWN... 

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She's gaining so much confidence in herself and her dog. This is so wholesome to see. Let's normalize not petting stranger's dogs 🤷‍♀️

thankfully she found you, there’s nothing more discouraging than when people/trainers tell you things are impossible

I was told to put my puppy down too, you helped change that. You’re awesome, Tom

i just gotta say thank you for changing the whole dynamic between my german shepherd and myself. he used to pull on the leash very reactive towards dogs and people. which turned out to just be due to insecurity. i implemented the herm sprenger prong collar and it gave me the opportunity to correct him and also have him pay more attention to me so he would see how i react to other dogs and people and it gave him unyielding confidence and helped his work ethic alot. hes much more snappier into all commands and doesnt react whatsoever to other dogs or people and thats after only using it for 3 15 minute walks and i dont even have to use it anymore at all. its truly amazing how well he responded and its sad to see another german shepherd not get such results. i even tried the collar on to make sure it didnt pinch or hurt and just like Tom says it evenly applies pressure all the way around and i couldnt even pull it hard enough to make it hurt at all. i hope other people have the same results with their dogs truly was a miracle for us. one bit of advice is NEVER get a dog you cant physically handle and dont get emotional with your dog when they dont do well think objectively and it will change everything.

I love that you literally keep dogs alive. Sadly some trainers are too proud about their methods to refer out to someone who’s willing to say “yes we can change this.” “You can keep your dog on this earth and enjoy a full life together.”

I cried twice! The first for how heartbroken and discouraged the owner was when she first brought Athena in. The second was nearer the end as both Athena and her owner's confidence increased as we watched! Well done!

I love the praise you give to the handler when she deserves it. It’s important to note that a lot of time it’s not only the dog that needs to build confidence within the relationship.

The only down side to your channel is that there aren't enough videos.😁😂😊 I've learned A LOT from your videos and appreciate your content!

I love the explanation of reactive vs aggressive dogs and how to observe the behavior. It definitely helped me with my dog because she’s reactive but sounds like she is aggressive

Love that you told the owner to TELL people not to touch Athena. I taught my grands starting at an early age to never run up to any dog. Always to walk and to ask, from a respectful distance, if they could pet the dog. I also made sure that I was with them until I felt I could trust them to do this on their own. I would also love to see a follow up or get an update as to how things are going!

Loved loved loved your explanation of advocating for the dog. “absolutely not, my dog is not yours to pet!” What a brilliant way to put it and said like that I hope it helps owners to feel more okay telling people no more often. 💕

I love when it isn't easy for Tom to completely turn the dog around. It shows what it's truly like to train a dog. Wins and draw backs in training! Would absolutely LOVE the no bad dogs e collar!

Watching this handler fine tune herself with new skills is really cool to see. This dog might be difficult but she's in the right hands with a very capable owner. Hope we do get to see them again!

You were right on point regarding your statement about trainers. As a handler of several GSD’s and a member of several obedience dog clubs as well as being a trainer, many obedience/rally trainers are unable to address behavior issues with reactive dogs, fearful dogs, dogs that resource guard their handlers, etc. On the other hand, there have been some that go out of their way to help.

I love how you eased the owners mind about how other trainers made them feel. You can see the relief and confidence built up in them. You’re a people trainer just as much as a dog trainer. This is amazing.

Watching you build confidence in the handlers is almost as rewarding as watching the dogs gain confidence! Thank you Tom!

I started using a 280C, pager only at this time, three days ago overlayed with "leave it" associated with his leash reactivity towards other dogs....WOW....you can see the light switch has been flicked and he's finally realizing that he doesn't have to react. Proper conditioning to the ecollar and proper use of it has been a game changer in just three days. No Bad Dogs!

That was a tough one. It is always hard when dogs are unpredictable. I had a beautiful German Shepard that had some issues with that. It is hard as an owner not to be a little uneasy knowing the dog can react that way. She (the owner) was doing great. Very hopeful for them and would love to see a follow up on this one.

So happy they came to you, it broke my heart to hear what they’ve been told and have been made to feel. This young lady is definitely a natural and I hope it shines through with the confidence you’ve helped her build! Great video and I hope we get an update or something on these folks❤️

Tom's communications skills are top notch 12/10.. when I watch I rarely look at the dog. I'm always watching him. how he moves, what he says, how he says stuff. all to become the best dog trainer I can be! thanks Tom for another great video!

This makes me want to cry, my pup is EXACTLY like this and the fact you were willing to try and handle her and how u react when she tried to nip is just amazing and so many trainers would just push them away. The unexpected nip is what we’re trying to work on the most because I can see our pup wants to be out and play with people but it’s just the unexpected that we don’t want to risk even with people who aren’t afraid of our dog at all, we’ve gotten really lucky in that aspect of our friend group

I agree about not to pet the dog. Especially when the dog is working thru these issues. We do that with our dog and she has improved so much. Thanks for such a great video.

My dog attacked my cat, he had her in his mouth and I opened his mouth with one hand to get her out. My girlfriend said that it just wasn’t meant to be. I didn’t give up, you showed me how to love my dog correctly. Thank you so much 🙏🏽 I now realize most of my dogs reactivity was due to the lack of confidence I had with him. You didn’t only save my dog, you saved me, my family, my cats!!! You saved my cats with these methods! Thank you so much

I have so many clients who have been told by their other trainers, groomers friends and family, and even vets (without actually finding a health issue that would cause it) that their dog needs to be put down, when that wasn't at all the case. Especially lately, I've seen a lot of reactivity, anxiety and fearfulness.

It sucks how unregulated dog training is. All of the trainers in my area are positive only and would never, EVER use an e-collar or prong collar, or anything like that, even on a dog like this. Thank you for educating people on how broad dog training really is - you really helped these people and their sweet girl... Best of luck to them

Loved the explanation as to why dogs often go after the hands. Makes a lot of sense. I hope to see them again! Seeing their growth together was pretty darn amazing.

Another excellent breakdown by Tom for the reactivity of the dog! Wow! When people "have it" it's such a pleasure to teach: You handled this handler in such a professional way. When you told the girl she "has it", you could see the change in her. 👏

BEAUTIFUL dog. It's all about the handler and structure! Love it. Athena seems like a sweetheart, she's just scared. Her handler is gonna be fantastic!

Her honesty in the beginning is so great. I loved seeing her build confidence in herself and in her dog

I love how REAL these training sessions are, you show all the grittiness that comes with training, no skipping steps. You can see the progress in one session but at a realistic level

I like watching you give the owners confidence. Before anyone gets to you they are told they are bad owners for failing to control their dogs, for trying all positive, for using “aversive” tools, etc. you get right to the heart of what’s happening and build the owners up instead of tearing them down yet again.

You have a great student there, (the young lady). Athena is lucky to have her as an owner. Would love to see more of them and you too ...

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I love your videos! I am a trainer, but don’t work with aggressive dogs I refer them out as I am not an expert in this, but do get a lot of fearful dogs. I have been using your techniques and have been able to help dogs and their owners! I really appreciated you explaining about when the dog took a step back! This helped me! Thanks for all your sharing!❤️

I have 2-dogs. A goofy happy boy that just wants you to jump up and down and wave you arms and play as rewards. He never needs correction. My other pup, is a heeler mix and needs structure. He has been incredibly reactive in the past and Tom has helped us both. Levi is actually happier now and loves the training. (I actually need the training 🤣)

My Duke is just like Athena. We have learned to advocate for him, by not letting strangers come up to him. I appreciate that we are not the only owners out there trying to do our best by a dog that is and may always be insecure.

*Couldn’t agree with Tom more.* *I’m excellent with puppy raising, basic obedience and service dog training.* *I’m worthless at agility or rally, etc. Know your own strengths.* 🤷🏻‍♀️

This gives me so much more hope for my girl. She’s got some pretty bad dog reactivity and people reactivity in the home, and she’s an LGD mix.

My GSD that I adopted 6 months ago was just like this! Lucky for me I was able to find balanced trainers that really knew what they were doing. They got her confidence up and now she's fully off leash trained!! It's so frustrating that the first trainer told them that this can't be fixed. Just because that trainer couldn't fix this issue doesn't mean that it can't be fixed.

This is such a wonderful video that I think can be a source of hope for many owners. So many people fear that once their dog has bitten there is no cure. The explanation on the difference between aggression and reactive was great!

I have worked with dogs all my life and have owned assertive breeds. Your techniques are spot on. Keep up the great work!

My Shepherd Kona had and has some of those similar issues tho she has never bitten anyone. I have used over the years your techniques to help make both our lives better Thanks Tom ✌️😎🐺🐾

These videos always remind me to look at myself when I'm not getting the behaviors I want from my dog.

Yet again Tom giving the tools for success in a situation that was deemed impossible by other trainers. Incredible

This is awesome! I feel like if a professional dog trainer tells someone to put their dog down, they need to reassess their morals. No Bad Dogs, but certainly bad trainers.

What a great owner! I love all the questions being asked, how clearly you answered them, and how eager she was to learn and build an even better relationship with her dog. This pair will go far and conquer all the perceived obstacles! 🐾 Ever think of maybe offering a free month membership to No Bad Dogs on a lottery basis for those of us that wish we could join but who are battling the budget?

You have such a gift being able to explain the same thing differently to so many different people what a beautiful soul you have!

I hate it when people especially trainers tell people their dogs can't be helped. :/

I would really like to see a future follow up with Athena. She seems like such a good dog. I have to commend the owner for her understanding of the situation in the beginning, not blaming the dog. Athena's reactivity is a little different from other cases you have had. Tom, your ability to intuit what is happening with a dog is a beautiful gift!🐕

Definitely agree that there are different kind of trainers with different specialties out there. She needs an experienced behaviorist and not an agility trainer. So happy that the owner went to Tom for help!

Awesome owner! Takes correction and direction well and Athena wins in the end! LOVE it

This owner was so fun to watch, they soaked up everything you had to say and truly was a natural!!

This is some of the same issues I have with my German Shepard/ Rottweiler mix but he’s 7 months old…. Been watching your videos and they have helped us so much… looking forward to a training session with you ☺️

Love how Tom is so willing to continue to work with her! It's amazing seeing the progress of these dogs!

I had someone (not a trainer) try to tell me that my reactive dog was aggressive. She often barks and growls at strangers and other dogs but if allowed to interact, just wants to play or be petted. I think that having a dog sitter for her when she was a puppy who was inappropriately punishing her lead to this. I didn't know what was going on until my kid started being there and seeing what was going on and telling me. As a GSD her herding instinct is very strong and that's the only biting issue we ever had. She would get excited and grab hands, or butts or whatever she could reach. She's almost 10 now and the only issues we have left are some reactivity when seeing non-family dogs out on a walk or people, along with front door barking.

This is the 20th video I've watched and still learn something new about the ecollar. Love these little treasure hunts of wisdom

This was so helpful. My 5 month old German shepherd has shown some insecurity and fearfulness since I got him at 8 weeks. I’ve been working so hard with him and have seen a lot of growth. But just today we went on a walk and he started reacting to a dog walking by. I needed that reminder to be assertive when correcting him. Thank you!

Brilliant as always, GSD's always seem to be a difficult pet dogs, always reactive. I attended a reactive dog group and every other dog was a GSD other then my lab mix, a dobie and a doodle and there was more then 10 of us.

I love how she was given the guidance she needed as well as the ability to make mistakes in a safe environment.

Learning to train my German Shepherd that we rescued. Finally started trusting more. Now to start working hard with obedience.

You are the best trainer ever!!!!!! This is a beautiful shepherd that needed someone to understand the behavior and to give owner and the dog confidence. Again a very informative video and a great result❤️❤️❤️. Tom you are amazing!!!!!!!

I rescued my first dog and I had no clue what I was getting myself into I rescued a lab Belgium Malinois and it was terrible when he reached 5 months and I started to watch toms videos and it saved me from giving up now he’s just a very energetic and playful and friendly dog without Tom idk what would happen if I didn’t find ur videos Also Tom he would look beautiful in a no bad dogs e-collar❤️👌🏻

So glad there are trainers like you in the world

Big difference so quick, and the handler is doing awesome picking it all up!

Absolutely loved this video!! Love learning how to work with insecure dogs.

love this video! it is so sad that some trainers tell people that the only option is to put a dog down, like WHAT! that makes no sense at all. there truly are no bad dogs, there are just some dog handlers that need a confidence boost, and I love that you do that with these handlers! I'm so glad that you brought this community of dog handlers together!

From my own rescue and training experience, I worked with dogs that no one believes was saveable. They all, every one of them were not only saveable but completely transformed. Sometimes it took months for what I called the PTSD symptoms to diminish , triggers lessened over time, but it was all about going slow, building broken trust, and never giving up. Thankyou for all you do. Respect.

It’s awesome watching how dog owners come in super stressed thinking there’s no hope and then leave with such improvements and feeling better about themselves and their dog.

It’s great to see the improvement in such a fear driven dog. I used to believe our old trainer when she said put our lab down, come to Find out it was us handling him wrong all along .Thanks to you!

Great session with Athena. Tom is always so calm and in tune with every dog. Amazing work I always learn something from all your videos.

I was wondering if she saw an open hand 🤚 as a threat like she may have been slapped before and now sees an open hand as an aggressive situation she needs to fight about. It is good to see dogs doing good and then having set backs and how to correct. And how calm and instinctive you are!

Been working with my German Shepherd using your methods thank you so much for you helpful tips

Loved this video - your methods have helped me and my dog as we worked on his reactivity, confidence, and obedience. Would love to win and incorporate the NBD Dogtra into our training!

I started to study dog training to help my own dog but now you have inspired me go to the branch of behavior modification. Im studying mechanic engineer but helping a dog have a happy life its much more rewarding than making money. I will continue my career but one way or another I will have a training facility as a side job.

It's always bittersweet watching how far the sharing of information have come in the past 5 years. I had an extremely dog reactive dog. She was an American Eskimo (standard). Not a single trainer would help me because they either didn't want to work with a case they might fail at and no one took it seriously. If I had half of the information I had back then, it would have been so manageable. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for all your hard work. I can’t seem to find a good behavioral trainer in my area and your videos are the best resource

Love how the owner asked a lot of good questions. Always love to hear toms perspective!

This family is great with the dog and are advocating with its need. Really cool to see.

I love german shepherds there so affectionate dogs. I like how you gave her confidence that her dog can be a normal dog with some work . I have a dog that hates others dogs and I’ve been watching your videos and they’ve help me a lot still learning but getting there lol .

Once again great content! I love that you mention trainers can be great at their chosen sport/etc but not always at behavioral. Too many are quick to say that a dig is no good and should be euthanized because they don't understand behavioral training. One "trainer" in my area got rid of a young Mal they had (6 or 7 months old). I have consulted with Forrest Micke for my younger Mal as she has dog reactivity since we were attacked by 4 dogs on a walk when she was 5/6 months old. Why would I let a trainer help that got rid of their young dog instead of training it?

Thank you for all your hard work, Tom! We've been struggling for awhile with our shepkita, he is the sweetest dog but he's reactive (mostly because he wants to be pet everyone since we made the mistake of letting him play with everyone as a puppy). Thanks to your videos we've made so much progress with his heal in just a week. It really does help that we had good communication- but you taught us how to properly apply using a prong and have helped my boy and I enjoy our long walks again! Thank you so much, I'm so happy I could tackle his issues directly thanks to you

The reactivity videos you’re doing with border collies is SO INCREDIBLY VALUABLE to me. I’ve already made headway with my 2 yr old border Clie who believes it’s her job to manage the world and everything in it.😂

Love the explanation between aggressive dogs vs reactive ones

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My favorite thing about you is how you are with people. By the time they come to you, they are exhausted and you treat them well.

Love how you explain not all trainers can do everything, but they can do really well in their area of expertise

I LOVED the rewind of her reaction to when you bent down. It was so nice to re-watch it and se how she targeted your hands. It was super interesting. Also loved seeing such a good and responsible handler!

What a lovely girl Athena belongs to. And what a lovely dog.

She is such a cute dog!!! I'm very happy to see owners willing to learn!

I love seeing videos like this where the handler is willing to learn and recognizes its not always the dogs fault

Love how you assured the owner that Athena is no A Bad Dog!!❤

my pup was the same way he was very insecure but we worked through it and he is awesome now! love watching your videos!

I worked with Tom a little over a year ago. My dog Finn has come a long way !

When you JUST started training/ working with dogs and owners, I liked watching. You are THE BEST person that helps people learn how to learn what needs to be done!

I love seeing you work with GSD’s. I have a 5 yr old who I still feel as if I don’t have enough control. I love him so much and I am always working with him, but I still have a small feeling of unease with him. I know it’s something that I need to work on, but it’s so difficult. I have worked with 3 different trainers. I too, like this owner know how loving and good he can be at home. He is just so unpredictable anymore and I feel like I have created it. Definitely a difficult breed to own.

Watching this stuff never gets old, it is so kind having doggo language translated so beautifully

Gotta tell you that i love the German Sheperd videos!

So awesome to see the transformations possible with not only the dog but the owner. Not everyone can handle a GSD.. A lot of these misunderstood and under trained dogs end up in shelters destined for euthanasia because their human didn’t want to firmly assertively and consistently correct and reinforce “that rules”.. a sharp pop and leave it is much less harsh than being put down.

The more confidence the owner is the better they are at teaching their dog. Good job.