Such a clear example of how fear is so often at the root of aggression in animals (including humans), and how, with patience, understanding, compassion (and, sometimes, chicken nuggets!), it can be overcome to reveal a beautiful, affectionate and joyful being.

Ah wow, that's incredible. So scared, yet so desperate to be loved

It saddens me to imagine what this poor girl might have endured to make her so fearful that she felt she had to be "aggressive" to defend herself. But it always makes me happy that there are caring people out there who take the time to give dogs like these the chance to learn to trust humans again. So glad this girl found the loving forever home she deserved from the start.

53 yr. old veteran here.... I have tears streaming down my face. God Bless these folks.

This woman is doing EXACTLY what she was meant to in this life.

God bless this lady for her patience, love and care for this dog. She literally saved its life.

Watching this makes me happy and sad at the same time, knowing that there are animals out there who will never get these opportunities.

Hats off to the young lady who was able to socialize this pup. Take a minute to think about the effort and then turn this wonderful soul over to someone else. It has to be tough to let go.

There are no bad dogs. Just bad owners. I love dogs 🐕❤. Be well and safe and happy sweet dog ❤❤❤❤❤

That puppy just wants all the love she can get

I wish more people could read dogs well enough to know the difference between real fear and real aggression. Especially with the Belgian Malinois in this case that desperately needs socialization instead of being locked in a kennel. As soon as they bond with you, it's forever. Their loyalty is limitless. I love this video.

her face when being adopted.... just pure happiness!! she's just made my day!

Thank you so much for not giving up on this dog. Wonderful how proud she looked with her new owners. And now i want chicken nuggets.

How this Belgian got to the point of fear aggression is mind boggling. they are one of the most loyal fearless protectors and friends of humans, Not hard to see why many professional forces uses the breed in law enforcement and military. They are also very intelligent. Reasoning the way her barriers was broken down just by the simple act of love, something she craved for. Thank you for including us in her journey to her happy ever after.

Fear aggression is something that can be addressed, as noted in this excellent piece

Belgian malinois are super loyal and affectionate doggies..

Well done saving a precious life that just needed some help healing and overcoming fear.

Thanks for adopting this precious dog 🐕❤

You know it never occurred to me that women like this could help so many dogs by helping them get adopted. It makes so much sense, she's a dog therapist, which is what they need along with a loving home. Not every willing adopter will have the skills to heal a dog like this even if they want to. Very inspiring.

I'll never tire seeing a breakthrough with an animal that's lived in fear or abuse or whatever their situation. Just goes to show how with love and patience most can overcome the situation they've been put in.

Patience and love are a dogs best friend 💯 Thanks to everyone involved and for showcasing this beautiful story 💙🐕

Dogs are proof that Angels are real.

As someone who has had a fear of dogs my whole life watching these kind of stories really inspires me to try to heal my relationship with the canine folk. ❤

What a beautiful dog! Someone did her badly to produce so much fear. Great job bringing her back to her real self. Long life and happiness to her and her new family.

This Belgian girl is beautiful, I hope she gets the life she deserves a life full of love and security!

What a beautiful ending to this story. Huge shout out to this woman who actually took the time to work with her and show her the love and patience she needed. We need more people like her in this world.

99% of “aggressive” behaviour is fear

Sahari, you're the absolutely perfect kind of dog trainer- the choice of food to begin building trust, the words you used, the calmness you created, and your little bits of laughter. I wish more people who work with dogs would use your method.

We need more people who know the difference between aggressive behavior and just plain fear! I'm so glad that this fur baby has the chance to show her true self.

What a beautiful puppy. So cool to see her loved, rather than just discarded because she wasn't easy.

Please never give up on aggressive dogs, they're just scared and desperately wanna learn to trust people again and be loved. Thank you guys for giving this beautiful dog a second chance and for adopting her ❤

Poor thing! Our dog was exactly like that. A German Shepherd K-9 unit who was removed from her handler due to abuse. She went from snarling & gnashing teeth to the most perfect lovey dovey guard dog. RIP Duchess.

Such a beautiful animal. Thanks for making her feel like a beloved dog again.

She is BEAUTIFUL!

She is a Belgien shepherd. The breed is called Malinois in French and Mechelse Herder in Dutch. They in fact tend to be aggressive and here in Europe they are mainly used as police dogs or for similar use. They are super kind with their family but difficult to handle with unknown persons.

I work with animals in need of adoption and I always tel new, potential pet parents that they may be scared or shy but you would also be if you went through what they have been through! Give them time and their personality will blossom ❤

Thank you to the lady that spent time with her. The dog knew you were kind and special. God bless you.

*Sahari, you embody the epitome of a dog trainer-your adept selection of food, choice of words, serene demeanor, and sprinkles of laughter all contribute to building trust effortlessly. I earnestly hope that more individuals within the dog training community adopt your exceptional methodology*

2:52 How proud she looks! 💗

Amazing dedication on her part. Because of her patience, she saved that dogs life.

What a wonderful story to start a day with.

Hand feeding is so pure, such a tiny gesture means everything to them. I fed my dogs from the hand on occasion the bond they feel with you is irreplaceable.

Malenois are so smart too! She's just beautiful and will be an amazing addition to an active family!❤

When I was 13 years old me and my mom were walking home and a mugger came up to us with a knife and all the sudden a stray pitbull rescued us and we took him to the vet and found out he was micro chiped to an illegal dog fighting area so we adopted him and every one told us he was aggressive but he was the sweetest boy, he was so gentle with humans and other animals (and people say pitbulls are aggressive)❤❤❤

I'm gonna cry!! That big smile in her adoption photo...I can't :( I'm so happy a loving couple took her in as their new fur daughter ♥may she have a long, loving life filled with treats and lots of playtime ♥

What an amazing story! You are precious women! Keep doing what you are doing xx

Dogs like her just needs someone with patience! She was fearful and this lady took the time to develop a bond & the dog associated her with good things as food and comfort.

I love Belgian Shepherds so much. In fact, I own one!!! Super smart too.

God bless you all for your love and compassion.

She is so beautiful. Thanks for taking the time to show how lovely she really is.

She's a Belgian. Malinois. I have one that I'm raising. My gosh, they have these incredible personalities. And they are EXTREMELY INTELLIGENT. Make no mistake. They're tactical dogs for a reason. They have a huge prey drive and because of that combination they are very easy to train. This girl felt the vibe of the trainer and her sincere want for this beautiful girl. It's awesome to see how amazing she turned out. Best wishes for y'all 😊

57 year old man at 430 am choked up n crying. I worked at a no kill shelter where I too met a "vicious small female feist type" dog. One could barely put food n water in her kennel. 8 hrs a day at work, while taking care of 15 to 20 other dogs I managed with homemade beef jerky, in tidbits, had that dog as a necklace face to face. She had her legs wrapped around my neck. It took the jerky to have her be comfortable with other humans but less each time. Best job I ever had. Can't train very well unfortunately because I can't seem to stop the bonding and suddenly I feel like we are a couple. Several dogs in my life. Best memories of my life. Never married and could care less. Dogs are the key to so many mental issues. Fear of abandonedment. Addiction. Depression, the list could go on forever.

Good job when a dog wins we all win

Lovely story. 💕

This dog is a MASTER manipulator! I would give people menacing looks and threatening gestures if I knew it would prompt them to bribe me with food treats and fun trips to "behave" myself. I'll have to give that a try!

We have a cat which are more "convenient", but dogs are truly awesome. Wishing every shelter animal find their human soul mates!!

Thank you so much for your kind words and love ❤️

Oh my this brought me to tears ❤ thank you thank you so much for saving her life ❤

800 miles, wow, what a dedication to this sweet girl. So glad that she found you and her forever home.

All mammals want to be safe and loved. Thank you for making it happen.

Mallionois are very sensitive and need careful and gentle handling. Whoever did this to this beautiful girl needs a good dose of the treatment they gave her! Im so glad she got her forever home ❤

What a sweetheart! Its horrifying to think what must have happened to make her so frightened. Good job!

So glad you brought this up. It's fear. You can see in the approach run back. She even takes the nuggets softly right from your hand not aggressively. You are so good w animals. I think you love her too. You drove 800 miles & you all had a great field trip. Thanks for getting her to where she can have the happy life she deserves. I think she is lovely.

Pinned up energy. She is a Mallinois. They need 2-4 hours a day of rigorous activity. Great patience, love, and perseverance! Happy New Year. Keep up the graceful work.🙂

This dog had so much love to give hidden behind her wall of fear. She's really adorable. You've done a great job Sahari 👍

❤ Love this woman! ❤ Who knows what the dog went through to make her so scared 😢 All it took was someone to work through it with her 🙏

Life is beautiful. The ugliness comes from us. Someone has made this beautiful soul to be afraid and scared.

This touches my heart this is absolutely amazing amazing and heart warming how this dog went from being aggressive to sweet and play full I'm sure she is in a beautiful place now I hope other dogs out there find the one who makes them happy and puts brightness to their beautiful heart ☺❤

Another example is these dogs are fearful in a shelter they just need some TLC ❤. Thank you for saving her !

I got my first malinois two years ago and she is absolutely one of the most affectionate dogs I've ever had. Can't say enough about the breed. So happy to see her in a forever home. I'm trying to work through some similar issues with my dogs fear of certain strangers as well.

I have 3 Malinios rescues. Your story is exactly the same with my 3. They are the BEST. But you better be ready to spend TONS of time. Between myself and a friend of my mine. We have rescued 9 Malinios. All with the same story.

Love and kindness conquers all proof is there for all to see 🙏🏻👏👏👏👏👏

What a beautiful light this woman is in the world, to see through to the love in this dog and to save her. Bless this woman 😊❤

So many dogs and cats cannot tell you the horrors they have suffered often at the hands of humans. Aggression is usually a fear response. I'm so thankful they worked with this beautiful girl. God bless everyone who takes the time to show an animal love in their darkest hour.

I am absolutely crying right now!

That’s a real working dog right there she just needed direction This lady is awesome for breaking her guard down 💪🏽💪🏽🖤🖤

Thank you to all of you who helped her get over that sad fear!❤

Thank you, thank you, thank you for taking up the time with this beautiful baby and teach her that people can love her. I sure wish this for all dogs. The surely deserve a place in our homes and hearts.

Three days. This beautiful human invested 3 days and saw a change. That opened the window to this dog's future as a beloved pet. This is a video that should be shown in shelters across the country. At vet offices, too.

I took home a heeler pointer that had the same temperament. He has been my constant companion now for 8 years. Most loyal, loving dog.

Thank you for helping this beautiful girl shine ❤️

Most people never associate fear with aggression. I loved how she blossomed.

It’s a Malinios. Beautiful.

Is so sad to hear in the background so many dogs crying, barking ... hopefully, all of them find a forever home 😔

Abuse and neglect will do horrible things.. to all species. Thank you, deeply, for investing in her well-being. Beautiful. ❤❤❤

Thank you for helping her. So many have been put down because no one took the time to work with them. I can't believe you had her outside playing in 3 days. I hope others can learn from you and save many more dogs the same way. You are Angels ❤

There are no bad dogs only bad people. Amen 🙏

It's as simple as she's barking to assert dominance out of fear. Look into her eyes. It's as clear as daylight to me. How can people not see that? What's worst is dogs like that are simply judged as aggressive right then and there. Most people are too quick to judge but too slow to understand. Bless her for doing her thing. I bet the dog she's her as a savior above all else that's why she's so happy to see her.

Had the same case with a "wild cat". Found putting my face close to hers would calm her instantly: I was putting myself in a vulnerable position so she knew she had nothing to fear ,(,wearing large glasses😂). After 3 years of "behavior reprogramming" she was the friendliest cat I have ever seen.

They're mammals just like us. They go through so much. Just arriving at a shelter must be so scary from their point of view. Please give these animals the love, patience and kindness they desperately deserve. 💜.

A kind heart, patience, lots of love and some treats go a long way to help them.

Chicken nuggets are the gateway to love.

Well, I have opened the chopped onions again. Dogs are not inherently bad. And in shelters with so many other dogs barking it must be so scary and they do not know what to expect from one minute to another. I am so happy they put the work into just getting her to learn not all people are bad and the life they have led can become so much better. I have been looking into doing this sort of work myself. Love and respect we should always show to all living things. Thank you nugget lady!

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY'S ALWAYS FOR BEING SOOOOOO KIND!!!!!!!!🐶🐕🕊😇👵🇺🇸🇮🇱

What a v special person you are. Well done. Awesome dog.

Thank you for taking the time.

Animals cannot tell us what they have been through. I hate that we give up on them too easily. Thanks for what you do!

Such a beautiful dog! Thank you for giving her the chance to shine

Such a beautiful dog with a wonderful personality. Thank you for your patience and helping the dog to find a home.

Truly noble work. Thank you and God bless