Tom talks about the importance of NOT waiting to train youe dog no matter what age... AND When is it apporpriate to use training tools with your dog!

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You think your dog knows how to sit... but does it REALLY?

One of the biggest mistakes dog owners make is assuming their dog understands a command when they're actually just following a treat, hand movement, or body language.

This misunderstanding creates unrealistic expectations, frustration, and ultimately damages the relationship between you and your dog.

In this episode of the No Bad Dogs Podcast, I break down the uncomfortable truth about obedience training, why so many owners are unknowingly setting their dogs up for failure, and how to build real communication, trust, and understanding with your dog.

Tom Davis explains why dog owners struggle so much to stop their dogs from doing things. If you are trying to stop your dog from doing ANYTHING... Listen to this first!

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Tom speaks with Dr. Justine Lee, a double board-certified emergency and critical care veterinary specialist and toxicologist, about the hidden dangers every dog owner needs to know.

From unexpected emergencies and potentially life-threatening health risks to common mistakes pet owners make without even realizing it, Dr. Lee shares her firsthand experience treating animals in critical condition. They discuss warning signs you should never ignore, when to be concerned about your dog's health, and what every owner can do to better protect their dog.

This is a conversation every dog owner should hear.

Dr. Renee Schmid is a board-certified veterinary toxicologist and Director of Veterinary Medicine at Pet Poison Helpline. She specializes in helping pet owners and veterinarians understand potentially dangerous toxins, medications, foods, and household products.

In this episode, Dr. Schmid joins Tom to break down the biggest poisoning risks dog owners should know about, what’s actually dangerous, and what to do when your dog gets into something they shouldn’t.No Bad Dogs Podcast, hosted by Tom Davis, this show covers everything you need to know about dogs in one place—training, behavior, nutrition, health, mindset, and the real-life challenges of living with dogs.

Check out the Pet Poison Hotline Here! https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

The hotline number is: 855-764-7661

Tom consults with a dog owner regarding her dog hearing her husband. Is this okay and should you try and STOP your dog from herding people?

Dog Trainer Tom Davis talks about the difference between temperament vs. obedience. An incredible insight into what's appropriate behavior and what's inappropriate behavior.

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Eric Stanbro has spent more than 21 years working with dogs—from high-level K9 training to understanding what it really takes to build reliable, capable working dogs.

In this episode, Eric and I break down the biggest lessons he’s learned over two decades in the K9 world, how dog training has changed, the mistakes trainers and owners make, and what years of hands-on experience have taught him that you simply can’t learn from a textbook.

If you’re serious about dog training, working dogs, or becoming a better handler, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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