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No Bad Dogs
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Two Highly Trained Malinois Take Down Dangerous Man
Tom Davis watches bodycam footage of a Los Angeles police K9 apprehending a fleeing suspect and narrates what’s happening. He repeatedly notes the handler shouting “let go of my dog” while the Malinois bites the suspect, explains the handler’s verbal command (“platz”) and why the dog isn’t responding, and describes common K9 deployment practices (including using aerial assets or drones to assess risk before releasing a dog). Davis also comments on the suspect’s repeated attempts to flee, officers’ tactical restraint, and the chaotic, adrenaline-fueled behavior on-scene.Episode guide
Why Asking Your Dog To "Sit" Could Be Destroying Your Relationship
Tom Davis warns that many owners unintentionally teach body‑language prompts or food cues instead of clear verbal commands, creating a false impression that dogs “know” cues like sit. He shows how raising a treat or using a hand signal can produce a facade of compliance, links that confusion to practical risks—especially for recalls—and urges owners to audit whether their dogs respond to the spoken cue alone. Davis describes a training goal of reliable compliance without food, equipment, or corrections, and explains that obedience often rests on a dual system: dogs expect either a reward or accountability. He compares this to parenting, clarifies “positive” and “negative” terminology, says negative punishment can be appropriate, and encourages healthy owner–dog relationships while offering coaching and upcoming courses.Episode guide
2 Families Outraged After Incident With Service Dog On Flight
Tom Davis reacts to a service dog that was allegedly knocked in the head by another passenger.Episode guide
Veterinarian Blows The Whistle On Popular Drug For Dogs...
Tom Davis and veterinarian Judy Morgan discuss questions pet owners can ask about prescribed drugs, reported adverse reactions and the evidence behind medication claims. Morgan also recounts backlash to her public comments. The upload presents their views and anecdotes rather than independently establishing a medication's risks.Episode guide
What Happens To A Dog Without Boundaries- Tom Davis
Tom Davis discusses a client's dog and his approach to boundaries, reinforcement and food-related behavior. The clip presents his training perspective rather than a general prescription for every dog.FEATURED
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Episode 381
The Exact Reason Why Your Recall Sucks! & How To Fix It!
Tom Davis explains common recall-training mistakes and how to build a more reliable come command. He covers long-line work, accountability, avoiding repeated commands, phasing out food rewards, teaching the dog to come all the way to the handler, using a touch target to rebuild a sloppy recall, and practicing recall in realistic rather than staged situations.Episode 377
The #1 Reason Why Your Dog Is Still Reactive On The Leash!
Tom Davis explains why leash-reactive dogs are often corrected too late, after they have already loaded and escalated toward a trigger. He emphasizes building a reliable heel and leave-it foundation, recognizing the earliest signs of fixation, intervening proactively, and using constructive avoidance and engagement before the dog reaches the point of a full reaction.Episode 360
Why Most Dogs Are Failing (Pet Vs Working Dog Explained)
Tom Davis explains the difference between pet dogs and dogs bred and selected for specific work. Using his Boerboel Burley, German Shepherds, Malinois, police dogs, sport dogs, livestock guardians, and his former demo dog Lakota as examples, he argues that owners need to understand genetics, drive, purpose, and off-switches. He also explains why professional handlers may return or rehome a working dog that cannot safely or effectively perform the job it was obtained to do.Episode 351
The #1 Mistake Dog Owners Make (And Why It Costs Them)
Tom Davis argues that one of the biggest mistakes dog owners make is waiting until a serious behavior problem appears before beginning meaningful training. He frames proactive training as a way to prevent problems such as aggression, biting, leash reactivity, poor recall, and other behavior issues before they become more difficult and costly to address.Episode 338
The One Thing You Should Never Let Your Dog Do! (Everyone Does It!)
Tom Davis explains why allowing a dog to make every decision on a walk can undermine training, engagement, recall, and the owner-dog relationship. He clarifies that dogs should still sniff, explore, and enjoy freedom, but argues that structured walking, reliable check-ins, and clear transitions between working and free time help prevent pulling, reactivity, anxiety, and other behavior problems.COMPLETE ARCHIVE
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