Watch What Happens When You Surrender Your Dog

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    #dogtraining #reactivedog
    00:00 Walking into the Dog Shelter
    00:12 What's his problem?
    00:24 Where do we start?
    01:35 How to be safe
    02:22 How to get closer
    03:30 How to keep him close to you

ความคิดเห็น • 543

  • @gabymillar9347
    @gabymillar9347 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +238

    Made me cry, too. When my husband died 5 years ago, everybody said to me to move off our farm, but I am still here for my dog 2 cats × 1 Llama! Icouldnot face giving up my 8 year old dog! The same goes for my cats ! the Llama! I am 77 . I hope that I will be able to stay on the farm a while yet. 👋🇨🇦

    • @davidkachel
      @davidkachel 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      You're doing the right thing. This idea that animals have no feelings and can just be dumped off somewhere without hurting them is ridiculous. My biggest fear with my dog was that I might die before her, leaving her feeling I had abandoned her and wondering what she did wrong. She died last Summer and I won't get another at this late stage (74) because I can't take the risk.

    • @jsterling6805
      @jsterling6805 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      @@davidkachel Just make arrangements for a pet ahead of time with a trusted friend or relative that would continue your commitment to your pet. No need to deprive yourself of the companionship of a good dog, especially when so many need love and a good home.

    • @texasflood3165
      @texasflood3165 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      🙏

    • @texasgal3903
      @texasgal3903 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      I feel for you, I'm in my late 60's, my husband died 4 years ago and I'm alone on a ranch, taking care of 40 animals. It's very hard, my back is terrible because of an accident long ago, but I'm trying to keep on going because I can't just get rid of them, they need me and I care for them, and love them too.

    • @vinerod12
      @vinerod12 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Oh, 40 animal to take of?

  • @rugeramerican308
    @rugeramerican308 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +503

    People who surrender dogs for reasons like "it got too big" should be charged with neglect/abuse...

    • @sherriecapp3234
      @sherriecapp3234 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +48

      It's hard to charge people with stupidity.

    • @lisaduehr5306
      @lisaduehr5306 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Yep

    • @frost_hernandez9827
      @frost_hernandez9827 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      I was gonna say something but yeah I agree that's just stupid unless they just took it in as a puppy and it really did get too big. Still stupid tho

    • @phtm35
      @phtm35 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      They should be fined the amount it would cost to take care of that dog for the rest of it's life

    • @BawlzOFire
      @BawlzOFire 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +54

      I think if you started to charge them for things like that, then they would do far worse things to get rid of the dog.
      At least now it's somewhere safe and not abandoned out in the street.

  • @iconoclast137
    @iconoclast137 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +192

    i'm a dog trainer at a humane society shelter in the usa. your videos are always really helpful, i deal with dogs like this every day. the correct approach for a dog who is fearful/reactive is hard to explain, your videos do a great job of showing people how to do it properly. thank you!

    • @tomdavisofficial
      @tomdavisofficial  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      Thanks for what you do!

    • @S-R-H
      @S-R-H 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      My dog passed in September. He was a fearful, reactive guy. Many thought it was aggression, but it never was. I got him just after his first birthday. He came from a very chaotic home. He was just a big baby at heart. He was terrified of everything: loud noises, especially fireworks, the wind, wind chimes, etc. My heart broke when I lost him. I have a Belgian Malinois now. I've made an effort to expose him to lots of stuff. He doesn't care about fireworks. The first time they were going off in our neighborhood after I got him, we went outside and played fetch and tug during the noise so he would get used to it. When New Year's Even came and went this year, he didn't even care about all the fireworks. I've learned a lot from videos like this.

    • @judgeleeder638
      @judgeleeder638 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      ​@@S-R-H So sorry for your loss 😢😢🐾🐶🐾

  • @thereaper89
    @thereaper89 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Who surrenders their dog. If i was living in my car I wouldn’t surrender my dog.

  • @Missfoxtooyou
    @Missfoxtooyou 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +102

    This so reminds me of how I adopted my boy. “Too big” as a surrender reason (10 months old) under socialized and very fearful. Blessed to have him, and thanks to a great trainer I boarded him with and Tom we have a beautiful relationship.

    • @KRDP
      @KRDP 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      same here only except i feel cause of tom and ceasar milan's techniques combined that i have bonded stronger then ever before with my 6 year old black lab son im going to train him starting now so that in about march to april when the weather gets nice i can set him up to be successfully respectable in public

    • @tomdavisofficial
      @tomdavisofficial  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      woohoo!

    • @KRDP
      @KRDP 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tomdavisofficial i agree , me to , except my black lab is a rescue , thanks to Tom im training him to be a respectablt ESA at all times in public , 1st time in a month Tom gave me inspiration to start leash training , well most amazing thing happen , while i was leash training i stood still and for a brief moment my boy decided to turn without me telling him then he learned when i stop to sit and relax then break and to remain by my side , Tom thank you for reminding me to recall my black lab i feel cause of you teaching us what to do with leash reactivity that you saved my son's life , yesterday i went on a walk him fedex shows up behind me i run over to my neighboors driveway and my son go so pissed off at fed ex that on a second notice he 2 houses down from me and i imediately grabbed the retractable leash to pull him back followed by recall and he hauled his tail fast he could to me in exchange for saving his life i have cut on my finger that looks as if the leash cut or burnt a cut to the 2nd or 3rd layer on my finger , it was so worth the cut to save his life then today i did some work with after i saw his new upload that it felt so good to see that my training is starting to take effect

    • @Ngocnito
      @Ngocnito 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Or we can just get a cute little dog who won’t she’d like crazy and look so huge

  • @Kirikaida
    @Kirikaida 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +70

    I have a 135 lbs Pyrenees/Anatolian. I got him from some random people in the boonies while I was riding backroads. He was in a medium sized kennel with 11 other dogs, 2 separate litters. I immediately saw how much more fearful he was than the others, and my heart melted. He was also beginning to have mange breakouts. This whole story is to tell you all that that stop on Zion st ended up with me having a 20 lbs 2 month old pup. I didn’t really know he was going to get huge, but I learned along with him. WE overcame his fears and his mange. And now at a year and 6 months and he is the best dog I have ever had. I love my big Z and don’t know what’d I do without him. Take a chance on that pup y’all.

    • @celines8480
      @celines8480 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      OMG that is a huge dog mix

    • @CathyKeating
      @CathyKeating 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I think this dog has some Pyr or Anatolian in him too. He really looks a lot like the Akbash Anatolian. And that would explain his guardedness and slowness to warm up. He will probably never get comfy with new people right away.

    • @bunnyluv2535
      @bunnyluv2535 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I adopted a Great Pyrenees /Anatolian shepherd mix and he is so gentle. He is very wary of strangers, but once you ignore him he wants your attention. I cannot imagine doing this to my big guy.

  • @larrylarrypage
    @larrylarrypage 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +69

    The Guide elaborates on the techniques used on the show. The examples given in the th-cam.com/users/postUgkxECnmSvBSv_NGWx4_ChD73pF3NYZwI2F3 are helpful and some of the techniques suggested very useful. One such technique/tool suggested was the lure stick to encourage a small dog to keep up with the heel command. I have a small dog who lags behind smelling any and everything and find it hard to keep bending over while walking to his level. The lure stick is great also for another dogs focus and sprinting at anything that catches her eye. The stories about different dogs, their different temperaments, have been helpful, especially Lulu's: After reading about Lulu's challenges I felt relief concerning one of my rescues that I have had for 10 years. Over many years I have checked out many training books from the library, watched different shows, DVDS, bought training books, taken lessons and this book is the best by far! Kindness, patience and perseverance works.

  • @gtafotopdx9608
    @gtafotopdx9608 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +93

    What a stressful place for all the dogs.
    Trainers like you help people that get a dog that is more then they bargained for.
    Thank you for this!

    • @tomdavisofficial
      @tomdavisofficial  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It can be yes, thanks for watching :)

    • @robertlulek1634
      @robertlulek1634 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tomdavisofficial I'm wondering if you can give me an answer. I'm heartbroken owner of a former DOGGO ARGENTINO. His name was Barron I had to euthanize him. From the moment we brought Barron home he was a beautiful puppy. We spoiled him. We gave him lots of attention. Lots of love. We also had a little Chihuahua, which we bought after we had Barron. Barron never hurt. the Chihuahua was very loving with the Chihuahua, the little Chihuahua would bite him draw blood from his jowls, and Barron would just push him away with his snout. But the problem Barron bit me three times the first time I gave a bone to Barron and went to Charlie my Chihuahua. When Barron tried to take CHARLIE's phone, I pushed him away and Bar and Drew blood requiring me to go to the hospital to get stitches the second time Barron bit me he was on my bed, which was a mistake of me letting him go on my bed. I went to move him from my bed and again he sent me the hospital with stitches ripping my chin, the third and final time, my wife took him for a walk. I hadn't realized that my wife was petting him and he was resting his head on her lap and I called him over to me. Normally in the morning, he would jump up on my chair and come right to me and I would pet him and kiss him . This time Barron seemed reluctant to come. He came to me twice and went back to my wife. The third time he came to me like reluctantly when I went to pet him, he pushed his whole entire weight against me and growled. I knew I was in trouble. He was close to my neck. I pushed him away, and when I did that he went out and attacked me. I will send you videos of the interactions that Bar had with me the love that he showed and yet he was like Dr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde what did I do wrong with this dog? Did he have rage syndrome? I'm just trying to figure out what I did wrong to make him bite me so much, and have no trust in me, I was thinking that perhaps he saw me as an Alpha and that he felt my strength when we would play with one another tug-of-war I'm a strong guy bench pressing over 400 pounds yet it seemed that he had it out for me to challenge me all the time for example, I would lay on the floor, and if Barron was nearby, he would try to lay on top of me and try to alpha me and if I tried to get up, he would growl at me. I'm just perplexed as to why this dog was this way I'm heartbroken as well as I loved Baron with all my heart. But I did not want to get killed by him. I never hit him was it because he was not fixed I never had him neutered. I just am searching for answers.
      share.icloud.com/photos/0aeO6ntX3gL1mr7PpNuB_CllQ

    • @OrbitalRoc
      @OrbitalRoc 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The shelter has blame as well. Side note learn how to look after the animal you are taking home and a lot of that is caring.

  • @stellarlight5626
    @stellarlight5626 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +56

    Aww noodle's a sweetheart but the shelter environment makes him stressed. He desperately needs someone who can build that trust with him. The fact that he was dropped off because he got too big shows me those people who had him before were not ready to have a dog at all. It's unfortunate that Noodle is in the situation he is now but I think his chances are good now that the shelter has an idea of how to work with him ❤

    • @tomdavisofficial
      @tomdavisofficial  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      It;s tough, thanks for watching :)!

    • @Ngocnito
      @Ngocnito 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Those people have a right to choose who or what to allow in their home.

  • @Bobbie-Loves-To-Thrift
    @Bobbie-Loves-To-Thrift 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +52

    Thank you, for helping the dogs that need adopted! 💕

  • @moxierower1806
    @moxierower1806 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    Please, please do more shelter videos! You are awesome and can teach so many shelter workers in person and people looking to adopt via your videos. You truly can make even more of a difference❤. Can you imagine if you offered (local ad only) a group lesson at a shelter for adoptees? Goodness the positive impact on some homeless pets!

    • @Mama-de-Tia
      @Mama-de-Tia 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Yes please - dog lovers really connect emotionally with this type of video - and can learn so much from Tom before making that trip to the shelter.

  • @ferrocene6456
    @ferrocene6456 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    My dog turned out to have serious fear reactivity/fear aggression issues that the shelter hid from me, he'd also been adopted and returned and transferred multiple times. It's certainly a long and difficult process, but you develop a special kind of bond after working through the worst of these issues, and they really can become the most loyal and loving pets you'll ever have. They just need a bit of time and stability and effort.

    • @OrbitalRoc
      @OrbitalRoc 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Well does that not show his owners before and the shelter have a lot of blame.

    • @dogedoge704
      @dogedoge704 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@OrbitalRoc I can understand why they might be reluctant to give too much detail about the dog's history because they want the dogs to be adopted and shelters are often overrun and desperate, because of lack of funding, lack of space to keep them all, etc., but you are right. I feel it is unfair to both the dog and the new owner. New owners can be blindsided by existing behavioral or medical problems that they were not made aware of and were unprepared to deal with because it was hidden from them during the adoption. I think it also causes additional stress and trauma to the dog to be adopted and then returned.

  • @cheryldahl6711
    @cheryldahl6711 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    There r no bad dogs ! U r hands down the best trainer that I learn from ur videos! Thank u

  • @munchkinlk83
    @munchkinlk83 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +55

    What a beautiful dog! Thank you for helping him.

  • @phillipwilliams4674
    @phillipwilliams4674 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Reminds me so much of my Rottweiler Roxy. She's 3 years old and I rehomed her 9 months ago. I'm her 8th home because she's very reactive, and certainly the most energetic Rottweiler I've ever known. Fortunately I have experience with Rottweilers, and a few sessions with a dog trainer has helped me learn new techniques in handling Roxy.
    The previous owner told me Roxy had a date to be euthanised before I took her home with me, and this leaves me feeling cold inside, because she's the sweetest companion you could want. Hard work certainly (trainer thinks she's from a working line), but typical loving Rottweiler temperament.
    People really do need to be aware what they're getting into when they get a dog.
    If I won the lottery, I'd buy a farm and set it up as a sanctuary for adopted dogs!

  • @Orangeshebert
    @Orangeshebert 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Heartwarming interaction. Noodle appears to be responding well. Trust is precious.

  • @NicholasMancari
    @NicholasMancari 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I just rescued a 2.5yo Rottweiler from my local SPCA and he's a piece of work... I've rescued several other dogs in my lifetime and after a couple weeks they've been pretty trusting but this one takes the cake for non-trust, its been 9 weeks and he's still very standoffish and doesn't take much for him to keep his distance from me... He'll snuggle with me or up against me for a minute but then catches himself and backs away.... time and patience..

  • @suebrown7882
    @suebrown7882 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Most dogs that have been abandoned by their owners will be insecure and have trust issues when in a cage in a shelter. Lots of time, patience and compassion needed to rebuild their faith in humans again - as demonstrated - well done.

  • @anthonygareau5604
    @anthonygareau5604 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I know but he is already starting to accept you because you are not showing fear or aggression 😊beautiful job

  • @allthegoodthings707
    @allthegoodthings707 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    If you think that dog is big or breaking down, you should come to the shelter where I volunteer (Yolo County Animal Services).

  • @servicedogkyzanna1761
    @servicedogkyzanna1761 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    My guess is that the reason they gave for giving him up, was not the true reason they gave him up. As someone who does rescue, people give all kinds of reasons- they are not going to tell you a dog is reactive, because they know he won't get adopted. He is also a LGD, so it is in his DNA to be reactive, and he is in a chain link kennel open on all sides in a warehouse building. That kennel set-up is awful. You have no idea his background. He may be just fine.

  • @FullerAnn
    @FullerAnn 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I haven't watched but like a minute of this video, yet. He looks/sounds/acts like a Livestock Guardian breed. Of course he's gonna be big! And he looks young. These types of dogs don't stop growing until around 2 years of age.
    People, please do your research before you bring the adorable puppy home!!

  • @PARoth2011
    @PARoth2011 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    How refreshing to watch the steps of approaching the rescue dog step by step to make him more adoptable. It’s hard to view this dog as potentially aggressive but I understand why there is an emphasis on safety protocols. Well done.

  • @mayandogrescuefoundation
    @mayandogrescuefoundation 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    so sad...... SO sad... working with shelter dogs takes a lot of time for them to build trust from humans and for them to be ,.. DOGs... Great work...

  • @MM-zs7rp
    @MM-zs7rp 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    You can see how relieved he is that someone made him feel safe ❤ my standard poodle could never handle a shelter, he would just shut down and let himself die so I’ve made plans for him on the off chance that anything happens to us

  • @mahakhalil1
    @mahakhalil1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I'm not crying, you're crying!

  • @shannon_w.
    @shannon_w. 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I am so incredibly grateful for videos like yours. My husband and I will be buying a house in a few months and we definitely want to adopt a shelter dog! We have no real preferences except to be good with small children and cats. We are going to let the doggie pick us. From videos like these we know not to judge a book by it's cover and the dog we may see in the shelter may not be the dog they will be when they are not in such a stressful environment. I have learned so many tips and tricks on how to take care of a shelter dog. Thank you ❤

    • @1dmullins
      @1dmullins 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      THIS GIVES ME FAITH IN HUMANITY - i’m gonna make a shirt/hoodie that says adoptdontshop!!!! everyone thinks that the dogs at the shelters are only there bc their owner gave them up for wte “problem” - the humans. are the ones that have the problems. it breaks my heart more than anything in the world that these dogs are having to carry the weight of all of the problems of humanity; as result thousands of perfectly good dogs are being euthanized for “space”
      our country needs a massive friggin wake up call

    • @shannon_w.
      @shannon_w. 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @1dmullins what you commented was PERFECT!!!! My family has always either adopted from shelters or had strays. They are the MOST perfect pets in the world! Right now we have 2 kitties, one my daughter got for me when she was in the kitty aisle at Walmart getting food for her kitties and this homeless couple had this tiny kitten in a cart that they found out by the woods where they camp. My other kitty was mine originally (from the shelter) then because of life circumstances my Mother In Law took her and now my Mother In Law had to go into a medical nursing home and I got Miss Kitty back! I love my kitties like my children! I can't wait to get a dog 😊

  • @Sonic-dogmagic
    @Sonic-dogmagic 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Noodle is beautiful. I pray that he is adopted by a loving owner that can provide the right environment, one where he can get lots of opportunities for fun exercise. Large dogs need consistency from their owners in providing daily exercise and regaining social skills. Patience patience patience new owner and of course lots of love ❤

  • @barbarajean7208
    @barbarajean7208 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thank you for helping Noodle!

  • @candisguzzi4702
    @candisguzzi4702 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    So kind of you to do this! I unknowingly got a mal/gsd from the shelter. It's been a process, but she's been great!

    • @MrWarren1991
      @MrWarren1991 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I more curious how it was "unknowingly" both of those dogs look similar and are very identifiable, even as puppies, as their breed...

    • @candisguzzi4702
      @candisguzzi4702 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      ​@@MrWarren1991 We were told at the shelter that she was a shepherd/chow chow/ possible lab mix. I had actually never heard of a malinois before. She was really shy and low energy at the shelter, so we thought she'd be easy. Three days after we got home she was bouncing off the walls with energy. We love her very much and have changed our lifestyle to cater to her and what she needs as far as exercise, good food and play time. This channel has helped so much with training. She is extremely smart.

    • @tomdavisofficial
      @tomdavisofficial  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Good luck!

    • @candisguzzi4702
      @candisguzzi4702 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      ​@@tomdavisofficial she is doing fantastic now. She's so smart! Thanks for all your advice and help!

  • @karenberries546
    @karenberries546 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Noodle will make you (future home adopter) a better person.

  • @robinbigelow4765
    @robinbigelow4765 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I love you & what you do for these dogs ❤❤ I always say no bad dogs

    • @tomdavisofficial
      @tomdavisofficial  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for the supoort!

    • @robinbigelow4765
      @robinbigelow4765 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tomdavisofficial we have all rescues, big and little
      I am a 58-year-old flight attendant woman that has just took on a little more than I can handle. I watch your videos constantly, helps
      I have a big mix German Shepherd golden retriever. I’m working hard with mostly high energy. She goes for lots of walks and Dog Park to get that energy out. She’s only 11 months now.

    • @robinbigelow4765
      @robinbigelow4765 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jumping over excitement when people come over and other dogs. It sucks when you’re in a house or a small area.

  • @blujeans9462
    @blujeans9462 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This just broke my heart. The owners were probably told it was a lab mix and didn't realize it was probably a kuvasz mix; with a totally different personality than expected. If they had kids, it probably tried to herd them once too often. But, as a senior, it is my biggest fear. If anything were to happen to me, my great danes would probably turn into much worse than this. One (a covid pup) is terrified of strangers...and I've tried so many methods (and people) to help him. But what most people don't realize is that once a terrified dog trusts a trainer/person, that does not mean the next person who comes along will get a free pass. There just isn't trainers out there with a staff of 20 plus people where the dog learns that all people can be trusted. And if they did, it would cost thousands for the process. I am sequestered for (theirs/mine) life - no parks, day care, in-house care...and no vacations for me (unless I travel hundreds of miles to the only person that they know well enough to trust). I will never abandon them, though. It isn't their fault that they live in so much fear - they can't help it.

  • @gemalaboccetta7601
    @gemalaboccetta7601 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    You Rock Tom!

  • @sheilahbuettner8452
    @sheilahbuettner8452 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Poor soul, he's so scared

  • @anthonygareau5604
    @anthonygareau5604 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You respect his thoughts his fear and his acceptance 😊

  • @terrykemp1876
    @terrykemp1876 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your patience and dedication is admirable.

  • @jeno264
    @jeno264 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Wow, the problem-solving skill is extraordinary, the read on Noodle's signals is quite impressive. He was a very nervous boy

  • @georgeblack7995
    @georgeblack7995 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just wanted to thank you again for all that you do and what your are doing for me, your comunity and Henry my 9 month old golden. For what I've learned, I thank you with all my heart!
    This past year I rescued a ferril cat off the street at my office in downtown Montgomery AL (Oscar). I worked with him for about two months to gain not only my trust but the additional trust of my collegues. I eventually had her adopted by by a co worker, her family of dogs, cats, and childen. It touched me and all of my 65 office mates to see him move to a better controlled life. I'll post a picture of Oscar if I can... Thank you again for all you do. Keep doing what you do and I appreciate you and your team!

  • @barbarabrown9269
    @barbarabrown9269 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My heart broke seeing that poor dog in back pacing frantically wagging his tail for attention while having to watch the man attend to the shy one. What about him??? A real tear jerker.

  • @rptrick79
    @rptrick79 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Very cool! After that shake off you can see his tail change some right before Tom says he looks like he wants to play. Between being dropped off in a new place away from what he knew as home and all of the constant barking and the restless dogs this happens to so many dogs and they shut down in these environments. Thanks for showing this guy some love and hopefully the staff what a little time with each dog can do to help get them adopted.

  • @FenrirAldebrand
    @FenrirAldebrand 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Everytime I look over at my 6 month old pup I joke ond and tell him to stop growing but I'd never give him up simply because he's "too big" I knew exactly what i was signing up for when I got a Belgian Malinois!

  • @eliasdefoort8299
    @eliasdefoort8299 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    All the barking, it makes me wanna cry knowing my boy went through that and that there's still thousands going through that every day... Once I'm living on my own, I definetely will adopt/foster some shelter dogs. Love the work you do Tom!

  • @robinanderson6670
    @robinanderson6670 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He's beautiful! But their all beautiful!! 💓💗🩷🧡💛💚💙🩵💜🤎💞💕

  • @gerrygalvan7313
    @gerrygalvan7313 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We adopted a big anatolian shepherd that was surrendered twice because of his size. We had him for 12 years and Trotter was the most intelligent and protective dog we've had.

  • @MariaBoccuni
    @MariaBoccuni 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Your video truly moved me to tears! I have a similar dog, but he's cream-colored and faces the same challenges. Sadly, some people label such dogs as aggressive without understanding their need for trust-building. Your guidance in the video is helping me train him, though it's tough to find behaviorists like you nowadays. Thank you for your invaluable work!🙏

  • @beverlystone4513
    @beverlystone4513 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The shelter environment is so tough on dogs, especially this open set up.

  • @lillieberger2883
    @lillieberger2883 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    He looks like a pyr mix. Very beautiful dog.

    • @tomdavisofficial
      @tomdavisofficial  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I think he is

    • @rptrick79
      @rptrick79 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I was thinking the same thing. That size and the little tint on the ears. Double dew claws are a dead give away if they look like a small polar bear of a dog lol.

  • @rolandomatos4765
    @rolandomatos4765 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Thank you for making this

  • @terrifiorelli9819
    @terrifiorelli9819 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My standard poodle had severe anxiety and trust issues. When I went to get her the people had a long story and did not like her at all. I fell in love. It took a long time for her to look me in the eyes, allow clipping of toenails, not to freak at every sound. She is now 12 and just the best girl. She loves me more than anything and I can do absolutely anything with her.

    • @kathleenredick275
      @kathleenredick275 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So many damaged dogs. Mine changed every year for 4 years, so yes, it can take a long time. I wouldn't trade mine for the world. ❤

  • @alrileyw
    @alrileyw 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thank you showing the world how sweet this good boy is. I hope now he will find a forever home. He looks so much like my Beau, who is a Great Pyrenees mix I adopted at a puppy rescue. I can’t imagine my life without my two dogs. In the right home, this dog and his human will be very happy together. ❤

  • @snappyjdog
    @snappyjdog 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    So interesting and nformative to watch you work with these shelter dogs!

  • @bunga_kertas
    @bunga_kertas 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Big dog is healthy. We been see dog, but his friendly, everyday come to house, his belong my friend. ❤ animal in the world. Thank people. ❤❤❤

  • @margaretmeaker2830
    @margaretmeaker2830 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Felt for the "English pointer" behind- he wanted the attention.. also very energetic breed. Noodle actually a sweet dog. Just needs lots of attention- someone that can be with him.most of the time..

  • @celenadixon4633
    @celenadixon4633 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When I seen that tail wag I had a smile like a kid on Christmas morning. He is handsome

  • @marcbenjamin9436
    @marcbenjamin9436 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Pyrenees is generally an aloof dog but extremely gentle. Mine was great with kids. She lived almost 14 years, but they need space.

  • @mrbob28115
    @mrbob28115 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great job Tom

  • @fredukm2481
    @fredukm2481 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I would so like to believe all shelters have this capability and put in the effort. Great job!

  • @olgawoods5109
    @olgawoods5109 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    This is so heartwarming! Thank you for helping vulnerable dogs. And thanks for sharing such a hopeful and helpful video in these chaotic and fearful times. It gives such a good example about how compassion and kindness still alive. Let’s all do our best to share and give back to people and animals who need it.

  • @juliaclark7354
    @juliaclark7354 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I adopted a dog with a similar situation about 3 months ago. She is 3.5 years old, was surrendered first at 9 months, had 4 failed adoptions, and was in the shelter for 16 months between the last adoption attempt and when I brought her home. She overcame her fear with me and my partner, and she is a wonderful companion for us. But now I have a big challenge. She still sometimes reacts fearfully to strangers, barking, lunging, and even sometimes nipping. I have to be very careful about introducing her to new people. I need to get one of your “My Dog Bites” hats, I think. 😂 I wish I could bring her to your academy! (We are in California.) She’s such a good girl and I totally love her. Your videos are very helpful and I really appreciate what you do!

    • @JamieM470
      @JamieM470 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Tom has videos on what to do when strangers approach your dog. I learned a lot and maybe they could help you too.
      She may think she needs to protect you, and he has videos on that too :)

    • @juliaclark7354
      @juliaclark7354 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@JamieM470 Great point! Yes, I’m voraciously watching his videos and learning all that I can. I started out doing “corrections” when she barks or lunges at people, but am now learning that’s not the right approach. Currently trying to create lots of positive and happy encounters with strangers for her and keeping the reactivity from happening in the first place. I’m also very grateful to all the wonderful dog-people out there who are willing to meet me and my dog and help me create those positive experiences, even knowing she might bark at them at first. 💕💕💕

  • @RachelStormborn
    @RachelStormborn 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I hate people who get a puppy then as soon as the dog grows up, they dump it. Schmuks! That is one beautiful dog!

  • @raniyuna2930
    @raniyuna2930 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Such beautiful dog this Noodle.😢 I went long way with similar fearful dog but smaller one - he was 13 kg, now 22kg. I can't imagine work with such big one dog. It need really skills!❤ Thank you for helping them!

  • @lonewolf6287
    @lonewolf6287 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    He looks like a maremma sheepdog. I have one and they are stubborn, independent and usually untrusting of strangers . These are not easy dogs to train totally different to a retriever- they also bark a lot and were bred as a livestock guardian

  • @pibbles-a-plenty1105
    @pibbles-a-plenty1105 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    People who dump dogs out of their lives are the worst. This dog looks to me to be of a good natured breed. However his social skills vis-a-vis humans is poor due to being ignored, left alone, and mistreated. He is still developmental at 1 1/2 years old. Affection and positive reinforcements that help him feel valued will bring him around in time. But it must be ongoing and everlasting for him to become the pet he should be. This fellow shows he has the heart to save this dog from an ill fate. ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @leannabedore
    @leannabedore 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Your videos always make my day❤ The connection you have with dogs and the hard work you put in changes these dogs lives forever! I hope your reaping what you sow comes back 10 fold in your life because you deserve it. Outside of the rewarding feelings you receive helping. Still watching but confident Noodle will find a home because of you!

  • @milenakisel2855
    @milenakisel2855 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank You for helping Noodles he’s the sweetest dog who needs love and care!!!❤❤❤

  • @delacari444-re7dt
    @delacari444-re7dt 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Beautiful dog! Glad you show dogs need time to start trusting. Great video.

  • @Dia_Red
    @Dia_Red 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks like an Akbash cross. Super smart and independent.

  • @IOUAAK
    @IOUAAK 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The guy in the back wants one of those treats, too, dudeee😊

  • @jasonsheets2694
    @jasonsheets2694 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We've got a 7 month old Doberman mix puppy from a rescue we are working with. This poor dog is going to take a ton of time. He's scared to death and will lash out if you get too close too fast. If you even move a finger he backs into a corner and growls.
    He loves treats but won't come anywhere near us yet. He won't eat them until we walk away. Just have to keep chipping away at his fear and try to win him over. He's at a really crucial development stage and we certainly don't want the window to close on this poor puppy.

  • @devonotwell
    @devonotwell 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Huge fan of this concept for your videos and look forward to rest of these videos and hearing about the specific updates for the dogs you showcase.

  • @tessjones5987
    @tessjones5987 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Energy. Dogs trust and love Tom.

  • @christinaeidt8417
    @christinaeidt8417 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Love shelter dogs❤

  • @louispalacios2379
    @louispalacios2379 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job I love dogs. Wish I had million acres for dogs thanks for helping n educating.

  • @berteisenbraun7415
    @berteisenbraun7415 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I did some work at a Home for Sale out in the Country. There was a Big Dog around the Yard. I called the listing Agent, She Told me the Dog comes with the property. The previous owner left Him. SAD but True.

  • @jenniferkline9702
    @jenniferkline9702 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you for helping dogs like Noodle and for showing us how you do it! I truly hope more people will see the incredible worth of reactive dogs and that it is possible to help them, they deserve love. Truly no bad dogs, just dogs who need to be shown they can trust and love a human. God bless you

  • @ursulaatkan
    @ursulaatkan 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    So beautiful and precious! Thanks so much for all your deep dedication and commitment, based on real love! 🙂

  • @staceyhall7159
    @staceyhall7159 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Noodle is gorgeous. I have a hard time believing someone hasn't already asked for him.

  • @taschpratten6586
    @taschpratten6586 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Amazing! I love how you always take the time. Watching your vids have helped me become a better trainer and a better veterinary assistant. Thank you!

  • @susanwoodman2996
    @susanwoodman2996 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    beautiful dog. the last dog our family recued was like this guy. Lived the rest of her life with love lots of country property and good training. She was a similar look. Blond and you could see the lab i her but lots of shepherd there too. Super smart and after decompression easy to train. She lived till 14!

  • @MeadowsMiniFarm
    @MeadowsMiniFarm 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Here in Tennessee I keep an eye on craigslist because there’s always people giving away a purebred dogs for free and majority of the time they’re excuses are ; “I don’t have time for them, it turned into a dog that they didn’t realize it was gonna be either a that big or aggressive without proper training.
    Also most aren’t spayed/ neutered.
    which also adds to the populations in the shelters and not every state is a no kill shelter.
    We as humans have to do better FOR THEM❤

  • @wotan10950
    @wotan10950 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Noodle looks exactly like my two Pyradors (part Pyrenees, part Labrador). My male dog had THREE owners in his first two years. I’ve had many many rescues over the years, but he was the worst case - afraid of absolutely everything. Unpredictable and huge. That was 7 years ago. He’s still nervous, but everyone says he’s a completely different dog. How did I do it? Damned if I know! It was just time and patience to prove to him that he was safe.

  • @moxierower1806
    @moxierower1806 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Goodness I love great pyr’s. They really are sweet dogs. It’s sad how he must have been mistreated😢

  • @karherineware3508
    @karherineware3508 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I really appreciate you kind patience with this dog. I hope he will find a nice forever home. I also hope they seek you out to help ease the learning process.

  • @bobbyduke777
    @bobbyduke777 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The chocolate lab is like "Hey I'm a good boy and nobody is giving me treats".

  • @HappyDW
    @HappyDW 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Once you started to touch him be began to breathe and relax. He needed you. ❤ choked me up to think he could have been put down for being insecure and afraid. Thank you for showing us Noodle has potential

  • @hardcoregamingadventure8416
    @hardcoregamingadventure8416 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I one’s incountered a dog like this where they were shy so I went in and helped train her to learn to see that not all people are evil and it was a success she soon later got a new home I’m so proud of myself and my helpers

  • @michellewei7349
    @michellewei7349 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My Basset Hound was dumped at a shelter because he was no longer a puppy. I got him at 11 months and 55lbs. A great love! Had him for the next nine years. He died 11/08/23. Two weeks later I got a shelter dog that was in foster. Greatest Southern Gentleman dog I ever got! Hoping my "Heinz 57" mix breed 55lb three year old doggie lives a good long life!

  • @CookingwithDesi
    @CookingwithDesi 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Blessings to you for the work that you do!💗

  • @juliafiore120
    @juliafiore120 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Beautiful session, Tom! Well done! 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @silviaconrad8585
    @silviaconrad8585 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A pet is a living breathing animal with feelings and deserves better than someone too immature to realize their worth.

  • @anthonygareau5604
    @anthonygareau5604 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's not the dogs fault ever you are great know your dog 😊❤

  • @vanessaking3584
    @vanessaking3584 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He is not big I have two adopted rescues and they are huge and one had serious problems but love over comes all.😊

  • @donitagodwin
    @donitagodwin 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    how sad his family didn't love him. Dogs grow. Do your research. Thanks for helping him.

  • @recoverbygrowing2068
    @recoverbygrowing2068 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for doing these videos and helping these animals. My current dog Stella came from Craigslist. The owner said that she had an appointment to surrender Stella if she didn’t find anyone. I can’t imagine if Stella went to a shelter. She is fearful and reactive in certain situations. The shelter would have most definitely made it worse. Because of your content and online courses, we have come a long way ❤Thank you

    • @MrWarren1991
      @MrWarren1991 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Similar situation to how we ended up with our most recent dog, couldnt get an exact age but around a year, she is OBVIOUSLY part yellow lab and from there it is a toss up, she has some sort of herding breed, possibly Aussie or Border Collie, but also has very strong LGD tendencies.

  • @dirtbkr3
    @dirtbkr3 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I need tom to do this with my dog. He is a foster fail for the same reason. Loves me and my family, but no confidence around new situations so now he live with me

  • @caryallen9340
    @caryallen9340 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Noodle is a good dog he just wants to be loved and have a family. I raise rotts and own many !all dogs just need to know they have stability in their owners and a family to love and they will be great dogs

  • @MrTheJo92
    @MrTheJo92 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so, so much, Tom

  • @aziaramirez3932
    @aziaramirez3932 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Poor noodle 😢. It's so hard for me to see animals in situations like this. I wish I could give them all a home full of love.

  • @kimoda9451
    @kimoda9451 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great video! hope noodle has been adopted. we just adopted a similarly fearful shelter dog. she's much smaller and not aggressive but the same fearful/timid and maybe a touch more. even after 3 1/2 weeks at home she's doing better! it's a journey, but we definitely see improvement! and we're only a quarter of the dog person/trainer you are! 😄