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Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett

215 Episodes

18 minutes | May 22, 2023
What Your Destructive, Lunging, Nipping Or Hyper Dog Or Puppy Is Trying To Teach You #215
Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Life with dogs is not always easy, especially when they misbehave, blow you off, ignore you, embarrass you in public and generally create frustration. Some days, you might even wonder if you should have a dog or if your dog would be better off with someone else. You are not alone, and I’m going to tell you a story on how finding a different pathway can open the door to amazing grace for your dog and, most importantly, for you.   In the episode you'll hear:   • That we get the dogs we get for a reason. • The story of Bob and his dog Buddy and their life together. • How not giving up can lead you to find new pathways. • Why dog training can be like an iceberg and what matters is underneath. • Why grace can change the way you look at the world and yourself. • How creating a deep connection with a dog can change our life.   Connected Dog Video Series Our Connected Dog Series is on now at  https://learn.doggyflix.com/interactive/   Resources:   1. Podcast Episode 78: How to Train a Rescue Dog with Behavior Problems - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/78/ 2. Podcast Episode 154: Car Vacations With Dogs: Tips To Make Holiday Road Trips Safe And Fun For All - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/154/  3. Susan Garrett’s DogsThat YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@DogsThat 4. Podcast Episode 189: All The Things That Influence Your Dog’s Behavior And What Behavior Tells You - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/189/ 5. Podcast Episode 186: 2 Types Of Connection With Dogs: Dog Agility And Daily Life Case Studies - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/186/ 6. Podcast Episode 150: Adding Mindset To Your Dog Training Tools: Who Do You Become - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/150/ 7. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/iZA1NCEJYzE 
14 minutes | May 12, 2023
England Banned Shock Collars, Here’s Why That Could Be Sad News #214
Visit us at shapedbydog.com    England has banned using remote electric shock collars on dogs starting from February 2024. Why do I find this sad if shock collars aren’t tools I use or advocate? And why is the term “shock collar” offensive to some who use them? I’m covering both questions, why many people will be upset with me about my thoughts on the e-collar ban and alternate solutions for people and dogs.   In the episode you'll hear:   • The pros and cons of England’s ban on e-collars. • Why the term “shock collar” triggers some dog trainers. • The three groups of people who use shock collars and why. • Why shocking dogs for ‘bad’ behaviors is not a solution. • That one of the biggest pet store chains in North America stopped selling e-Collars. • That banning one punishment device could make an even worse one popular. • How the way we choose to train dogs relates to the stories we tell ourselves. • The ways people try to manage their dog’s behavior and justifications for e-Collar use. • My curiosity as to why some elite dog sports competitors are still using shock collars. • How the positive reinforcement dog training community can advocate through education.   Resources:   1. YouTube Playlist: Dog Bite Prevention with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2Cvc3386SVYrHSEgh5Pl0b 2. Podcast Episode 157: Dog Body Language: Understanding Canine Communication Signals And Emotions - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/157/  3. YouTube Playlist: Dog Body Language, Communication Signals, and How to Read Dogs with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2IwzRwAWcG0yK8oez1nPU0 4. Podcast Episode 30: Why Dog Crates Are Not Dog Cages - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/30/ 5. Podcast Episode 33: How Do I Stop My Dog Counter Surfing?! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/33/ 6. Podcast Episode 168: Creating Confidence For Anxious, Stressed Or Reactive Dogs Part 1 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/168/ 7. YouTube Playlist: The Emotional State of Dogs with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy29pv3_9b7DZdMFJL9ZJPMy 8. Podcast Episode 196: Why Mastering Reinforcement Is The Linchpin To Reinforcement Based Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/196/ 9. YouTube Playlist: Mastery of Positive Reinforcement Based Dog Training with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy20_Ko8p2SaE6B2IT4o6g6K 10. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube -https://youtu.be/GXh4K-EWnMA
11 minutes | May 10, 2023
Dog Training Careers And Social Media: Chat With Emily Larlham Of @kikopup #213
Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Emily Larlham, aka Kikopup, has forged the path for dog trainers on social media, spreading the word about progressive reinforcement training. 17 years ago, Emily’s first YouTube video was released, and she has been creating a positive change for dogs and people the world over ever since. Emily graciously joined me for a chat about how Kikopup started and her background in animal rescue, conservation and working with shelter dogs. Enjoy this extract from our livestream celebrating 200 episodes of Shaped by Dog.   In the episode you'll hear:   • Advice for aspiring dog trainers on the positive reinforcement path. • The origin of the now famous Kikopup YouTube channel. • About Emily’s start in dog training and why mentors matter. • That working with shelter dogs shaped Emily's dog training career. • How Emily handles the pressures of training in the public eye. • Emily’s advice for dog trainers growing their social media presence.   Catch the 200 Episodes Celebration Replay and After Party Opportunities Click Here for the Livestream Replay, PDF Downloads and Special Online Program Opportunities - https://dogsthat.com/sbd-celebrate-episode-200/   Resources:   1. Kikopup on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@kikopup 2. Dogmantics Dog Training: Official Kikopup Website - https://dogmantics.com/ 3. Kikopup on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kikopup/ 4. Podcast Episode 78: How to Train a Rescue Dog with Behavior Problems - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/78/ 5. YouTube Playlist: The Emotional State of Dogs with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy29pv3_9b7DZdMFJL9ZJPMy  6. Mary Ray Videos on the Crufts YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@crufts/search?query=mary%20ray 7. Podcast Episode 68: 3 Easy Tricks Every Dog Should Know - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/68/ 8. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/jCwKwHVdLr8  
22 minutes | May 5, 2023
Becoming A Dog Trainer: Training Tips Talk With Canine Diva, Laurie C. Williams #212
Visit us at shapedbydog.com    The legendary Laurie C. Williams, our one and only Canine Diva, joins me for a chat on what it really takes to be in the business of training dogs. Laurie and I are kindred spirits and started dog training way back when compulsion was standard for any dog training class. We have forged paths to bring positive reinforcement to the forefront and inspire up-and-coming dog trainers to make a career in helping dog owners have the best relationship possible with the dogs in their life. Enjoy this extract from our livestream celebrating 200 episodes of Shaped by Dog.   In the episode you'll hear:   • Advice for aspiring dog trainers on the positive reinforcement path. • How dog training communities evolved from kennel clubs to social media. • Why a good professional dog trainer needs to be a “people person” first. • Why respect must be earned from your audience authentically. • Why first-time dog owners often make the best students. • About dog training on social media and advice for longevity. • Why to hone dog training skills first so you can show and not simply tell. • Why Laurie’s top tip for dog trainers is to talk less, train more. • That the average dog training student will only take a class for 8 weeks. • How Laurie structured her class offerings with levels so students could make the most progress. • About pushing through fear in your dog training business. • The importance of qualifying the right students for you vs. anyone off the street.   Catch the 200 Episodes Celebration Replay and After Party Opportunities Click Here for the Livestream Replay, PDF Downloads and Special Online Program Opportunities - https://dogsthat.com/sbd-celebrate-episode-200/   Resources:   1. Pup N’ Iron Canine Enrichment Center: Laurie’s Training School Website - https://www.pupniron.com/ 2. Laurie Williams on Pet Life Radio - https://www.petliferadio.com/laurie_williams.html 3. The Canine Diva on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaninediva 4. The Canine Diva on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecaninediva/ 5. Podcast Episode 37: Dog Training as a Career - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/37/ 6. Podcast Episode 80: Does Your Dog Love You? Let’s Talk Relationships - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/80/ 7. Podcast Episode 7: You, Your Dog, Maslow and Lizard Brain - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/7/ 8. Podcast Episode 102: Transitioning Your Dog Training: From All That Is Wrong To That Which Is Right - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/102/ 9. YouTube Playlist: The Heart / Mind Connection Side of Dog Training with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1ruLW0CujlHgzCiTLK2Rfh 10. Links for The Canine Diva - https://linktr.ee/thecaninediva 11. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/-kQZPUP1KFw
23 minutes | May 3, 2023
Confident Working Protection Dogs: Training Chat With Matt Folsom of Modern Malinois #211
Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Social media sensation and protection dog trainer Matt Folsom of Modern Malinois, joins me to chat about dog training. Matt is a skilled trainer dedicated to continual growth and uses luring to achieve brilliant results. Although we approach dog training with different methods for different reasons, including how our minds work, we have mutual respect and a lot in common in the way we create a great relationship with dogs and use the things individual dogs love as reinforcers. Enjoy this extract from our livestream celebrating 200 episodes of Shaped by Dog.   In the episode you'll hear:   • Why I want you to meet my friend Matt Folsom of Modern Malinois, master protection dog trainer. • How Matt’s autism and my dyslexia influence our approaches to dog training, including luring vs. shaping. • The difference between Matt’s luring mastery compared to typical luring and how he fades the lure. • Matt’s philosophy on raising puppies, including why he does not want a professional puppy but a professionally trained adult dog. • Our shared philosophy on relationship first and using what a dog loves most to create brilliant behavior. • Why to push the boundaries when training dogs for their benefit. • About Matt’s commitment to continually improving dog training and leaving tools like prong collars behind. • Insight on a training game that makes people say WOW and how it creates a dopamine release for dogs.   Catch the 200 Episodes Celebration Replay and After Party Opportunities Click Here for the Livestream Replay, PDF Downloads and Special Online Program Opportunities - https://dogsthat.com/sbd-celebrate-episode-200/   Resources:   1. Modern Malinois on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@modernmalinois 2. DogsThat on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dogsthat  3. Modern Malinois on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@modernmalinois 4. Modern Malinois Website - https://modernmalinois.com/ 5. Podcast Episode 50: Can Your Worst Challenge Make You a Better Dog Trainer? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/50/ 6. Podcast Episode 175: Food Luring VS Shaping In Dog Training: How Science Changed How I Teach Dogs - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/175/ 7. Podcast Episode 196: Why Mastering Reinforcement Is The Linchpin To Reinforcement Based Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/196/ 8. Podcast Episode 194: The Invisible Reason Your Dog Is Ignoring You - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/194/ 9. Podcast Episode 176: Why Your Dog’s Emotions Are A Critical Element Of Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/176/ 10. YouTube Video: Two Dog Training Experts 70+ Years of Experience Talk Reinforcement (Chat with Steve White) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azaRcHN2CUQ 11. Podcast Episode 174: Dopamine In Dog Training: Anticipation, Rewards, And The Transfer Of Value - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/174/ 12. Modern Malinois YouTube Live Video: Bitework with Matt Folsom - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUf7ge7teyU 13. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/327yASVbU4s
12 minutes | Apr 28, 2023
Tips On Finding Time To Dog Train When Life Is Busy: Chat With Natalia Nizker #210
Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Sometimes people think training dogs with positive reinforcement requires a huge time investment. It’s a myth. My students play quick training games to build skills fast with layers. But don’t take it from me. Meet Natalia Nizker, a full-time elementary school teacher and non-profit rescue volunteer with three young boys, two young dogs (a German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois), and one husband. Natalia is also a trick dog trainer in her spare time! Natalia has tips on fitting dog training time into a busy life and how understanding layered learning leads to well-behaved dogs. Enjoy this extract from our livestream celebrating 200 episodes of Shaped by Dog.   In the episode you'll hear:   • That training with positive reinforcement can fit into daily life. • How dog training games are perfect for busy lives and happy dogs. • Hacks for fitting dog training into full schedules. • How training with layered shaping becomes part of daily life. • About introducing a new puppy with household harmony in mind. • How trick training can boost a dog’s confidence and deepen your bond. • Why all dog training is essentially trick training. • How to choose games to play with your dog in stressful environments.   Catch the 200 Episodes Celebration Replay and After Party Opportunities Click Here for the Livestream Replay, PDF Downloads and Special Online Program Opportunities - https://dogsthat.com/sbd-celebrate-episode-200/   Resources:   1. Podcast Episode 209: What Professional Dog Trainers Want Everyone To Know: Talking Dogs With Kamal Fernandez - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/209/ 2. Podcast Episode 190: Using Daily Quickies To Fast Track Your Dog Training And Grow Your Dog’s Skills - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/190/ 3. Podcast Episode 72: Preventing Dog Aggression: Introducing Dogs or Puppies with Project Togetherness - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/72/ 4. Podcast Episode 153: Dog Muzzles: Everything You Need To Know And How To Muzzle Train Dogs - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/153/ 5. Podcast Episode 171: Dog Training With Layered Shaping: Why Classical Conditioning Must Come First - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/171/ 6. Podcast Episode 186: 2 Types Of Connection With Dogs: Dog Agility And Daily Life Case Studies - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/186/ 7. Podcast Episode 79: Reduce Anxiety and Grow Your Dog’s Confidence with These Pro Dog Training Tips - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/79/ 8. YouTube Playlist: Susan Garrett's Dog Training Philosophy and Training Processes -  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2An5_3KqDPqFVV6J6dYsYx 9. Podcast Episode 172: How To Teach Your Dog Anything With My Training Plan - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/172/ 10. Podcast Episode 176: Why Your Dog’s Emotions Are A Critical Element Of Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/176/  11. Podcast Episode 112: Stressed Dog? How Trigger Stacking Might Be Putting Your Dog Over Threshold - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/112/ 12. Podcast Episode 24: Help for Dogs who Chase Chipmunks, Bicycles, and Neighbor’s Cats (Distraction Intensity Index) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/24/ 13. Podcast Episode 20: Bridging the Gap Between Blame and Kindness in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/20/ 14. Podcast Episode 8: Get Your Dog in the Belief Loop of Awesome - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/8/ 15. Podcast Episode 182: The Game Within The Game: How To Multiply Your Dog’s Reinforcements - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/182/ 16. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/_DNDgy6X-Es
16 minutes | Apr 26, 2023
What Professional Dog Trainers Want Everyone To Know: Talking Dogs With Kamal Fernandez #209
Visit us at shapedbydog.com   We're talking dogs with my friend, UK’s Kamal Fernandez, elite dog sports coach and competitor, international seminar presenter, author, featured dog trainer on TV shows 'Dogs Might Fly' and 'The Dog Academy' and one of my long-time online students. We're chatting about the essential things anyone with a dog needs to know. The tips are the same for companion dogs through to those wanting to train for world-level dog sports competitions. Enjoy this extract from our livestream celebrating 200 episodes of Shaped by Dog.   In the episode you'll hear:   • Insights on everything reinforcing for dogs and how it can work for or against us. • Why labels about dogs can hold us back and limit what our dogs can achieve. • The power of five-minute dog training sessions vs. long time-consuming classes. • Examples of unknowingly rewarding problem dog behaviors. • Examples of transferring value from what a dog loves to what we want them to do. • How tapping into a dog’s unique needs will bring training results. • Why Kamal’s dog training superpowers are empathy and humor. • That dogs are always doing the best they can in circumstances outside their control. • Why truly positive reinforcement-based dog trainers become positive reinforcement-based people.   Catch the 200 Episodes Celebration Replay and After Party Opportunities Click Here for the Livestream Replay, PDF Downloads and Special Online Program Opportunities - https://dogsthat.com/sbd-celebrate-episode-200/   Resources:   1. Kamal Fernandez’s Website - https://www.kamalfernandezonlinetraining.com/ 2. Podcast Episode 208: Brilliance, Resilience And Gratitude: Inspiration And Motivation With Elliott Connie - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/208/ 3. The Dog Academy - UK TV Show Channel 4 - https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-dog-academy 4. YouTube Playlist: Reinforcement, Permissions and Transfer of Value in Dog Training with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1IUj_4P54q2PIuLNtnXjFO 5. Podcast Episode 8: Get Your Dog in the Belief Loop of Awesome - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/8/ 6. Podcast Episode 207: Rescue Dog Behavior: Training Rehomed Dogs Chat With Nadine Hehli and Simone Fasel - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/207/ 7. Podcast Episode 122: Being Present With Empathy In Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/122/ 8. Podcast Episode 190: Using Daily Quickies To Fast Track Your Dog Training And Grow Your Dog’s Skills - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/190/ 9. Podcast Episode 166: Puppy Freedom: How Much Is Too Much? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/166/ 10. Podcast Episode 196: Why Mastering Reinforcement Is The Linchpin To Reinforcement Based Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/196/ 11. Podcast Episode 90: Premack, Dog Training and Transfer of Value - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/90/ 12. Podcast Episode 6: The Art of Manipulation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/6/ 13. Podcast Episode 117: What’s More Important Than Your Dog Training Sessions? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/117/ 14. Podcast Episode 151: How Location Specific Reinforcement Markers Will Improve Your Dog Training! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/151/ 15. Podcast Episode 11: The Power of Permission in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/11/ 16. Podcast Episode 200: Solve Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety With FRIDA: Expanding Calm With Functional Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/200/ 17. YouTube Playlist: Reactive or Aggressive Dogs: Key Insights with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy0Tbd6ZybIXgJk3mtpBLLk7 18. YouTube Playlist: Fearful Dogs Help with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy0KAsqgnkMWv0v-5JGjNQG_ 19. Podcast Episode 194: The Invisible Reason Your Dog Is Ignoring You - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/194/ 20. Podcast Episode 195: Making Your Mind Your Most Powerful Dog Training Tool - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/195/ 21. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/Ukf9zFnIMIg
11 minutes | Apr 21, 2023
Brilliance, Resilience And Gratitude: Inspiration And Motivation With Elliott Connie #208
Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Accomplished psychotherapist Elliott Connie of Solution Focused Brief Therapy graciously joined me for a conversation that turned into 10 minutes of inspiration and motivation for dog training and life in general. If you’ve ever had days when you doubt your dog training, you are not alone, and Elliott’s insights will carry you through when things are not going to plan. It starts with knowing you are awesome and that your brilliance is far more noticeable and far more impactful than your flaws. Enjoy this extract from our livestream celebrating 200 episodes of Shaped by Dog.   In the episode you'll hear:   • About embracing the best version of ourselves. • How Elliott’s solution-focused therapy stems from a sincere love for his clients. • Why change is possible when you invite the best version of your client or student into the room. • Elliot’s tips for frustrated dog owners when training isn’t going as expected. • That gratitude can be everything and how to start. • How attuning to your brilliance transfers to all facets of your life.   Catch the 200 Episodes Celebration Replay and After Party Opportunities Click Here for the Livestream Replay, PDF Downloads and Special Online Program Opportunities - https://dogsthat.com/sbd-celebrate-episode-200/   Resources:   1. Elliott Connie’s Website - https://elliottconnie.com/ 2. Elliott Connie’s Aha! Moments Podcast on YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRLxxjmoBtDroPiyqz7Jbf_3nKU8FAVDO 3. YouTube Playlist: Susan Garrett's Dog Training Philosophy and Training Processes - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2An5_3KqDPqFVV6J6dYsYx 4. YouTube Playlist: The Heart / Mind Connection Side of Dog Training with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1ruLW0CujlHgzCiTLK2Rfh 5. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/jN9KgAm_0T0
30 minutes | Apr 19, 2023
Rescue Dog Behavior: Training Rehomed Dogs Chat With Nadine Hehli And Simone Fasel #207
Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Meet the brilliant minds behind the groundbreaking FRIDA Protocol for dog separation anxiety, Nadine Hehli and Simone Fasel, rising stars of positive reinforcement training in Europe. Nadine and Simone have a depth of experience in training rescue dogs, the challenges a rehomed dog might present, and overcoming problems so that rescue dogs can live their best life, and that’s the topic of our conversation. This episode is an extract of our live stream celebrating 200 episodes of Shaped by Dog.   In the episode you'll hear:   • How Nadine and Simone transformed Frida, a hyper, reactive, overly-anxious rescue dog, into a calm, confident family member. • The challenges rescue dogs can bring with them and how to help them. • Why overwhelm about Frida’s anxiety never happened due to trusting the dog training process. • About the gap between expectation and reality with rescue dogs that can create doubt in new owners. • The importance of creating joy for dogs in the present moment. • Advice for overcoming dog training frustration by focusing on what you want your dog to do. • How Nadine and Simone integrated a new puppy into their multi-dog household. • That confidence comes from training the dog in front of you without labeling them. • How breaking big behaviors down into mini lessons creates confidence and quickens learning. • Why giving dogs choice and control is vital for their well-being. • Tips for first-time dog owners beginning their positive reinforcement training journey.   Canine Separation Anxiety Protocol Click Here for Episode 200: Solve Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety With FRIDA: Expanding Calm With Functional Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/200/   Catch the 200 Episodes Celebration Replay and After Party Click Here for the Livestream Replay, PDF Downloads and Special Online Program Opportunities - https://dogsthat.com/sbd-celebrate-episode-200/   Resources:   1. Podcast Episode 200: Solve Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety With FRIDA: Expanding Calm With Functional Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/200/ 2. Leben mit Hunden Website - https://www.lebenmithunden.eu/ 3. Podcast Episode 71: Pro Dog Trainer’s Secret to Help Your Naughty Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/71/ 4. YouTube Playlist: Reactive or Aggressive Dogs: Key Insights with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy0Tbd6ZybIXgJk3mtpBLLk7 5. Podcast Episode 13: Naming Your Puppy or Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/13/ 6. YouTube Playlist: Loose Leash Walking with Susan Garrett -  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1mGMfdVKXq_hiJ27Ej1shW 7. Podcast Episode 72: Preventing Dog Aggression: Introducing Dogs or Puppies with Project Togetherness - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/72/ 8. Podcast Episode 183: What Does “Train The Dog In Front Of You” Really Mean? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/183/ 9. Podcast Episode 172: How To Teach Your Dog Anything With My Training Plan - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/172/ 10. Podcast Episode 171: Dog Training With Layered Shaping: Why Classical Conditioning Must Come First - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/171/ 11. Podcast Episode 154: Car Vacations With Dogs: Tips To Make Holiday Road Trips Safe And Fun For All - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/154/ 12. Podcast Episode 157: Dog Body Language: Understanding Canine Communication Signals And Emotions - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/157 13. Podcast Episode 78: How to Train a Rescue Dog with Behavior Problems - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/78/ 14. Join Recallers with our 200 Episodes Celebration After Party Opportunity - https://dogsthat.com/sbd-celebrate-episode-200/ 15. Podcast Episode 189: All The Things That Influence Your Dog’s Behavior And What Behavior Tells You - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/189/ 16. Podcast Episode 203: Reactive, Unmotivated and Fearful: Finding Resiliency For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 1 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/203 17. Podcast Episode 204: Dog Behavior And Diet: Recovery For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 2 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/204/ 18. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/O3mjQGAO9vI  
18 minutes | Apr 14, 2023
First Dog Agility Competition: Creating Joy For This! By Maximizing Reinforcement #206
Visit us at shapedbydog.com    In episodes 203 and 204, I shared a two-part deep dive on the metabolic and performance struggles overcome by This!, my 2.5 year-old Border Collie. After a road to recovery with dotted with setbacks, I entered This! in the World Team Tryouts for dog agility. In this episode, I’m sharing my plan, my goal, how I achieved it, and how it could impact your dog training, even if you don’t do dog sports.   In the episode you'll hear:   • My strategy to maximize joy for dog sport competitions, matches, and training classes. • Why I consciously chose a lighthearted attitude and commissioned a custom leash that sparks joy. • My planning so that This!'s first agility competition could be a success for her. • A review of our agility and jumpers runs at the big event. • My 5-step strategy for injecting joy into any activity or experience with your dog. • Step 1: Create a goal of maximizing joy. • Step 2: Know the rules around how you're able to reinforce the dog during the event or activity. • How we used a 'chase-tug-restrain' game for joy for This! at the event. • Step 3: Create a strategic plan around where and when you'll provide high value reinforcement. • Step 4: Rehearse the plan. • Step 5: Execute the plan with joy, have fun and celebrate! • How to use FEO / NFC opportunities to create joy for dogs. • How the energy of the crowd supporting me and This! moved me deeply. • Why allowing yourself grace is vital because everyone, including me, was a beginner once. • That joy results from clarity and how that boosts your dog's confidence.   Resources:   1. Podcast Episode 203: Reactive, Unmotivated and Fearful: Finding Resiliency For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 1  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/203/ 2. Podcast Episode 204: Dog Behavior And Diet: Recovery For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 2  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/204/ 3. 4MyMerles Creations (Tug Toys, Leashes and More)  - https://www.4mymerles.com/product-category/say-yes/ 4. Podcast Episode 172: How To Teach Your Dog Anything With My Training Plan  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/172/ 5. Podcast Episode 205: The Hidden World Of Reinforcement For Dogs And Why You Need To Know  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/205/ 6. YouTube Video: Dog Training Reinforcement Process: How, Where and When Are You Rewarding Your Dog?  - https://youtu.be/JgmJ5f_u594 7. YouTube Playlist: Mastery of Positive Reinforcement Based Dog Training  - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy20_Ko8p2SaE6B2IT4o6g6K 8. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube  - https://youtu.be/OuGiUXUKbDw
26 minutes | Apr 12, 2023
The Hidden World Of Reinforcement For Dogs And Why You Need To Know
Visit us at shapedbydog.com    To become great at reinforcement-based dog training, you have to get great at the use of reinforcement. I’m covering the hidden world of reinforcers for dogs and why to know the what, when, where and who of reinforcement. It goes well beyond the use of training treats and toy rewards. Awareness of everything reinforcing gives exponential ways to multiply the value of reinforcement in your dog training and to understand your dog's behavior.   In the episode you'll hear:   • How to identify your dog’s hidden reinforcers and leverage them to your advantage. • The clear definition of what reinforcement truly is. • Examples of what a dog finds reinforcing and the influence of when, where and with whom it’s experienced. • How different conditions can multiply or nullify the value of a reinforcer. • When water makes a great reinforcer and a tip to increase its value when appropriate. • That you don’t need super high value reinforcement every time you train. • How interaction and your body language reinforces your dog. • What you need to know about negative reinforcement for unwanted behaviors. • Why the things that lead to dogs chasing are reinforcing. • Types of destructive and productive activities dogs find rewarding. • That where you train, and the conditions greatly impact your training success. • Why every distraction outside of fear is reinforcing to your dog. • Why movement, like a flirt pole, is sometimes better than food rewards around distractions. • What to use to your advantage to create more value for reinforcements when training.   Resources:   1. Podcast Episode 196: Why Mastering Reinforcement Is The Linchpin To Reinforcement Based Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/196/ 2. Podcast Episode 197: Outsmarting Distractions: How To Use Environmental Reinforcement in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/197/ 3. Tasty Treats Recipes eBook - https://dogsthat.com/tastytreats/ 4. West Paw Toppl Treat Toys - https://www.westpaw.com/products/toppl-treat-toy 5. Kong Toys - https://www.kongcompany.com/ 6. YouTube Playlist: Loose Leash Walking with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1mGMfdVKXq_hiJ27Ej1shW 7. Podcast Episode 40: Using A Head Halter On A Dog, Why My Approach Is So Different - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/40/ 8. YouTube Video: Understanding Your Dog's Reinforcement Zone (RZ) with Susan Garrett - https://youtu.be/OaUAScgaFAg 9. Podcast Episode 24: Help for Dogs who Chase Chipmunks, Bicycles, and Neighbor’s Cats (Distraction Intensity Index) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/24/ 10. Podcast Episode 154: Car Vacations With Dogs: Tips To Make Holiday Road Trips Safe And Fun For All - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/154/ 11. Podcast Episode 162: Dogs Swimming: 5 Must Do Steps For Dogs Who Hate Or Love The Water - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/162/ 12. Podcast Episode 127: Puppy Socialization: Playtime For Puppies And Permissions - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/127/ 13. Podcast Episode 121: How To Stop Dogs Jumping Up On People - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/121/ 14. Podcast Episode 88: Barrier Frustration: Help for Fence Fighting, Leash Reactivity and Window Guarding - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/88/ 15. Podcast Episode 42: Behavior Chains: Are You Teaching Your Dog to be Bad to be Good? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/42/ 16. Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/ 17. Podcast Episode 172: How To Teach Your Dog Anything With My Training Plan - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/172/ 18. Podcast Episode 111: How An Anchor Dog Can Help Overcome Your Dog’s Anxiety Or Reactivity - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/111/ 19. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/p1UWLxdDPEI
22 minutes | Mar 31, 2023
Dog Behavior And Diet: Recovery For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 2 #204
Visit us at shapedbydog.com     In episode 203, I told the story of the behavior struggles I’ve had with my two-and-a-half-year-old Border Collie This! and the timeline of our challenges that were beyond dog training. And this episode is part two, covering how we began making changes to her diet, the practitioners who helped me help This!, and what I am doing now to ensure that This! has a life of joy. I also want to add a disclaimer that I am not a Veterinarian or Nutritionist. I just want to let you know the journey This! and I have been on together.   In the episode you'll hear:   • How I narrowed This!'s lack of drive and joy for work down to nutrition. • That you can't dog train a problem that isn't a dog training problem. • How an Austrian naturopath helped me help This!. • Why my naturopath requested photographs of my dogs' gums and what they revealed. • Why I believe a raw food diet is the best option for my dogs. • The help I received from Dr. Laurie Coger, an integrative and functional medicine veterinarian. • The role ancestral geographic origins have in nutrition. • About our IC Peeps roundtable with Unlocking the Canine Ancestral Diet author Steve Brown. • About Dr. Peter Dobias and the results of the heavy metal analysis of This!'s fur sample. • My process for balancing This!'s diet and what I observed. • How an herbalist used acupressure points to balance This!'s endocrine system. • What I'm doing now in dog training to help This! have joy. • How weekly Flyball classes are helping. • What This! is eating now, and my hope for raw food manufacturers. • The reason I entered This! into World Team Tryouts. • Why I believe This!'s comeback will be bigger than her setbacks.   Resources:   1. Podcast Episode 203: Reactive, Unmotivated and Fearful: Finding Resiliency For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 1 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/203/ 2. Dr. Laurie Coger: The Healthy Dog Workshop - https://healthydogworkshop.com/about/ 3. *Book: Unlocking the Canine Ancestral Diet by Steve Brown  -https://geni.us/unlocking-ancestral 4. Dr. Peter Dobias Website - https://peterdobias.com/ 5. Podcast Episode 183: What Does “Train The Dog In Front Of You” Really Mean? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/183/ 6. Podcast Episode 172: How To Teach Your Dog Anything With My Training Plan - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/172/ 7. Podcast Episode 174: Dopamine In Dog Training: Anticipation, Rewards, And The Transfer Of Value - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/174/ 8. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube  - https://youtu.be/OhlV8M10O2U   *Amazon Links Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Susan only recommends products she uses herself, and all opinions expressed here are her own. The link above is an affiliate link that, at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission if you decide to buy from it. Thank you!
28 minutes | Mar 29, 2023
Reactive, Unmotivated and Fearful: Finding Resiliency For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 1 #203
Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Over the past couple of years, I’ve documented many challenges my dog This! and I have overcome, like reactivity, fear, resource guarding, and car sickness, to name a few behavior issues. And then, at an agility seminar here at my facility, This! fell apart. Now it’s time to put everything together. I have a two-part series outlining a timeline of This!’s struggles and what I’ve discovered to help her and any other dogs.   In the episode you'll hear:   • How This! falling apart at an agility seminar was a symptom of a larger problem. • Why you can’t dog train something that isn’t a dog training problem. • The origins of This!’s name and that there are no coincidences. • What I began noticing about This!’s body mechanics early in puppyhood. • That This! only showed true drive for activities of adrenaline like chasing. • About the reactivity, resource guarding, car sickness, stunted growth, and joylessness experienced by This!. • How anything involving thinking for This! led to her decompressing for hours. • Why my only focus for This! became her joy. • How a naturopath came into my life to help me help This!. • About This!’s growth stall relative to her littermates. • What agility jump grids help us notice in our agility dogs. • This!’s immediate performance improvement after nutritional changes.   Resources:   1. YouTube Video: Normalizing Imperfection in Dog Training  - https://youtu.be/X_f1hm_XhJM 2. Podcast Episode 189: All The Things That Influence Your Dog’s Behavior And What Behavior Tells You  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/189/ 3. Podcast Episode 36: Puppy Selection: How I Do It and Why I Didn’t This! Time  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/36/ 4. *Book: The Resilience Project: Finding Happiness Through Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness by Hugh van Cuylenburg  - https://geni.us/resilience-project 5. Instagram Video: Fixing Sloppy Puppy Sits  - https://www.instagram.com/p/CG_PIBdHh5s/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 6. Podcast Episode 155: 10 Ways To Teach A Sit WITHOUT A Food Lure! Unreal Results For Puppies And Dogs Of All Ages  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/155/ 7. YouTube Video: Understanding Your Dog's Reinforcement Zone (RZ) with Susan Garrett  - https://youtu.be/OaUAScgaFAg 8. Podcast Episode 174: Dopamine In Dog Training: Anticipation, Rewards, And The Transfer Of Value  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/174/ 9. Podcast Episode 66: Resource Guarding: Dog vs Dog Aggression  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/66/ 10. Podcast Episode 75: Stop Motion Sickness: Helping Your Puppy or Dog Love the Car  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/75/ 11. Podcast Episode 111: How An Anchor Dog Can Help Overcome Your Dog’s Anxiety Or Reactivity  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/111/ 12. Podcast Episode 171: Dog Training With Layered Shaping: Why Classical Conditioning Must Come First  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/171/ 13. Carolyn McIntyre Website  - http://www.mcrehabilitation.com/ 14. Kim Collins Website  - http://www.pawsitivesteps.ca/index.html 15. Podcast Episode 162: Dogs Swimming: 5 Must Do Steps For Dogs Who Hate Or Love The Water  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/162/ 16. VOSM: Dr Sherman Canapp and Dr Debra Canapp  - https://vetsportsmedicine.com/ 17. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube  - https://youtu.be/ph0ud1Xx9I8   *Amazon Links Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Susan only recommends products she uses herself, and all opinions expressed here are her own. The link above is an affiliate link that, at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission if you decide to buy from it. Thank you!
15 minutes | Mar 24, 2023
Getting A Happy Well Behaved Dog With The ABCs Of Training #202
Visit us at shapedbydog.com    “Susan, how do I get what you get with your dogs?” is frequently asked, and the answer is the topic of this episode. We’re looking at 8 zones in your dog’s life, how you can use those zones to your advantage, and what the habits of success look like to get a well behaved dog. The scientific term for setting environments and situations up for your dog’s success is ‘antecedent arrangements’, and understanding how it works will bring you and your dog a life of joy together.   In the episode you'll hear:   • How to get with your dog what I have with my dogs. • That success and failure leave clues for dog training. • The power of antecedent arrangements for creating success for you and your dog. • About eight zones of your dog’s life to use to your advantage. • How the stories we tell ourselves aren’t always true and undermine our potential. • Why I believe wholeheartedly that you and your dog can be brilliant. • The Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence (ABC) cycle that reinforces behavior. • How I helped my dog This! with her fears and reactivity. • Examples of unpredictable situations with dogs and how to manage them. • The deciding factors for having a well-trained dog.   Resources:   1. Podcast Episode 197: Outsmarting Distractions: How To Use Environmental Reinforcement in Dog Training  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/197/ 2. YouTube Playlist: Behavior Chains in Dog Training with Susan Garrett  - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy36FqDOVAwoHy87MhWFUxVd  3. Podcast Episode 24: Help for Dogs who Chase Chipmunks, Bicycles, and Neighbor’s Cats (Distraction Intensity Index)  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/24/ 4. Podcast Episode 166: Puppy Freedom: How Much Is Too Much?  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/166/ 5. Podcast Episode 150: Adding Mindset To Your Dog Training Tools: Who Do You Become?  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/150/ 6. Podcast Episode 26: Pro Dog Training Tips to Get Your Puppy to Sleep All Night  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/26/ 7. Podcast Episode 102: Transitioning Your Dog Training: From All That Is Wrong To That Which Is Right  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/102/ 8. West Paw Toppl Treat Toys  - https://www.westpaw.com/products/toppl-treat-toy 9. PDF Download: How To Make A Snuffle Mat  - https://dogsthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Building-a-Snuffle-Mat.pdf 10. Podcast Episode 172: How To Teach Your Dog Anything With My Training Plan  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/172/ 11. Podcast Episode 190: Using Daily Quickies To Fast Track Your Dog Training And Grow Your Dog’s Skills  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/190/ 12. Podcast Episode 112: Stressed Dog? How Trigger Stacking Might Be Putting Your Dog Over Threshold  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/112/ 13. Podcast Episode 103: Excited Or Suspicious Dog? Dealing With Your Dog’s Emotions  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/103/ 14. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/191/ 15. Podcast Episode 111: How An Anchor Dog Can Help Overcome Your Dog’s Anxiety Or Reactivity  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/111/  16. YouTube Playlist: Reactive or Aggressive Dogs: Key Insights with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy0Tbd6ZybIXgJk3mtpBLLk7 17. Sniffspot - https://www.sniffspot.com/ 18. YouTube Playlist: Susan Garrett's Dog Training Philosophy and Training Processes  - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2An5_3KqDPqFVV6J6dYsYx 20. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/UD6TJidqVTM
14 minutes | Mar 22, 2023
Can Dog Training Be Effective, Efficient AND Compassionate? #201
Visit us at shapedbydog.com    We get a lot of great comments on our videos, and sometimes I come across one that inspires a podcast episode like this one. I’m answering a very thoughtful question that many people might have. Should you abandon one training philosophy for another when results appear elusive? And should you pick a dog training lane and stay in that lane? Professional dog trainers often forget what it’s like to be starting out. That can lead to learning overwhelm and students feeling less confident about the education they’re getting and giving their dogs, so it’s important for everyone to know the direction they are heading.   In the episode you'll hear:   • A listener question about abandoning a dog training method when results could be around the corner. • Why compassionate, efficient, and effective dog training is the trifecta of my methodology. • The difference between finding behaviors to praise vs. behaviors to punish. • False assumptions that some balanced dog trainers make about positive reinforcement. • That with enough time, any dog training method will work, but there are other considerations. • Questions to ask yourself when your dog doesn’t behave as you expected. • How my mentor Bob Bailey defines the difference between a good trainer and a great trainer. • What “behavior is a function of consequence” means with dog training as an example. • Why I believe the use of aversives to change behavior in dog training are antiquated. • The two factors of mechanics and the other 23 hours of the day in dog training progress.   Resources:   1. DogsThat YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@DogsThat 2. Podcast Episode 185: I Tried That, It Didn’t Work - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/185/ 3. Podcast Episode 195: Making Your Mind Your Most Powerful Dog Training Tool - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/195/ 4. YouTube Playlist: Reinforcement, Permissions and Transfer of Value in Dog Training - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1IUj_4P54q2PIuLNtnXjFO 5. Podcast Episode 193: Do Different Dogs Really Need Different Dog Training Methods? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/193/ 6. YouTube Playlist: Mastery of Positive Reinforcement Based Dog Training - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy20_Ko8p2SaE6B2IT4o6g6K 7. YouTube Playlist: Susan Garrett's Dog Training Philosophy and Training Processes - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2An5_3KqDPqFVV6J6dYsYx 8. Podcast Episode 197: Outsmarting Distractions: How To Use Environmental Reinforcement in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/197/ 9. Podcast Episode 74: Yes, Susan Garrett’s Dogs Sniff On Walks - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/74/ 10. Podcast Episode 11: Episode 11: The Power of Permission in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/11/ 11. YouTube Video: Understanding Your Dog's Reinforcement Zone (RZ) - https://youtu.be/OaUAScgaFAg 12. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-tPwWEe18M
24 minutes | Mar 8, 2023
Solve Your Dog's Separation Anxiety With FRIDA: Expanding Calm With Functional Relaxation #200
Visit us at shapedbydog.com    If you've ever owned or seen a dog who suffers from separation anxiety, you know how heartbreaking that can be. I'm sharing a 10-step protocol that will turn the dog training world on its head because it's like nothing that is out there for separation anxiety help. It's the FRIDA Protocol created by two of my European students, who are amazing dog trainers, Nadine Hehli and Simone Fasel, to help their rescue dog Frida with her extreme separation anxiety. The protocol is now helping many more dogs, and I'm bringing you the steps to overcoming canine separation anxiety for our special 200th episode of Shaped by Dog.   In the episode you'll hear:   • A case study of Nadine and Simone's rescue dog, Frida, who overcame severe separation anxiety. • Why typical approaches to separation anxiety don't work for extreme cases. • The 10 steps of the FRIDA Protocol to help dogs with separation anxiety. • What equipment you'll need to get started, including a snuffle mat and remote feeder. • The foundations for success with the FRIDA Protocol. • Why functional relaxation to create calm for dogs is a critical component. • Reminders about the body language of calm dogs vs. anxious dogs. • When and how to introduce remote feeders and WiFi cameras to work through separation anxiety. • How to begin fading in barriers that allow the dog freedom of movement in their "Fortress of Calm". • When to introduce "Hidden Treasures" for your dog. • Why remote feeders aren't babysitters. • When and how to leave your dog home alone for the first time. • How to create calm relaxation for your dog in other places like the car.   Separation Anxiety Online Program: Register your interest in having Nadine and Simone’s Online Program for Separation Anxiety in English - https://dogsthat.com/separation-anxiety/   Dog Gear Mentioned for the FRIDA Protocol: *West Paw Toppl Treat Toys - https://geni.us/toppl *Snuffle Mat - https://geni.us/snuffle_mat *Bowser Donut Dog Bed - https://geni.us/bowser-bed *Ex-Pen - https://geni.us/ex-pen-white *PetGeek Remote Feeder - https://geni.us/petgeek-dispenser *Treat & Train Remote Feeder - https://geni.us/treat-train *Ring Stick Up Cam - https://geni.us/ring-stick-up-cam Kong Toys - https://www.kongcompany.com/   Resources:   1. FRIDA Protocol for Separation Anxiety Online Program (German) - https://www.lebenmithunden.eu/entspannt_alleine_frida 2. YouTube Playlist: Exercising Your Dog's Body and Mind: Tips and Games with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1ISzbaoCNh0NyLg3qgDG58 3. Podcast Episode 189: All The Things That Influence Your Dog’s Behavior And What Behavior Tells You - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/189/ 4. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/191/ 5. Podcast Episode 157: Dog Body Language: Understanding Canine Communication Signals And Emotions - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/157/ 6. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/nr-qRKBCPUE *Amazon Links Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Susan only recommends products she uses herself, and all opinions expressed here are her own. The link above is an affiliate link that, at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission if you decide to buy from it. Thank you!
24 minutes | Mar 3, 2023
Puppy Fear Periods: Help For Socializing Puppies Or Rescue Dogs Scared Of People #199
Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Most puppies go through a ‘Fear Period’ stage, which can include fear of objects, adults, children, and other dogs. Unfortunately, many popular strategies taught to counter puppy fear are the absolute worst things possible. I’m covering three things you should never do when your puppy or rescue dog displays fear of people and what to do instead to create confident and empowered dogs.   In the episode you'll hear:   • The bad advice given when puppies show fear of people. • What 'flooding' is and why it intensifies fears. • The 3E's of Environment, Education and Empowerment for puppy and rescue dog socializing. • About empowering your dog with choice vs. controlling them. • Cues and games that grow confidence for puppies and dogs. • How to use a distinct noise to refocus a puppy's attention when they're worried. • Ways to change the environment easily by changing your appearance. • How to set up "training dens" in your home and increase confidence for puppies or rescue dogs. • What body language looks like for confident and joyful dogs. • How to manage and train in environments with potential fear triggers for your dog. • What to do when you have houseguests that your dog or puppy fears.   Shaped by Dog Episode 200 Online Celebration Event: Register to get the news to join us for an online party for Episode 200! - https://dogsthat.com/sbd-celebrate-episode-200/   Learn to Play ItsYerChoice: https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join   Resources:   1. Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/ 2. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/191/ 3. YouTube Video: Susan Garrett’s Perch Work Dog Tricks (Pivots and Spins) - https://youtu.be/O6sj6fTJnFc 4. YouTube Playlist: Target Training for Dogs with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy3ylCyQ2bJQSCwo_ERiVHj3 5. Podcast Episode 89: Why Dogs Should Not Tug: The Truth Revealed - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/89/ 6. YouTube Video: All About Trick Training and Wag Nation (Teach Crawl) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS0gchkhTXU 7. Podcast Episode 175: Food Luring VS Shaping In Dog Training: How Science Changed How I Teach Dogs - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/175/ 8. Podcast Episode 111: How An Anchor Dog Can Help Overcome Your Dog’s Anxiety Or Reactivity - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/111/ 9. Podcast Episode 157: Dog Body Language: Understanding Canine Communication Signals And Emotions - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/157/ 10. Podcast Episode 4: T.E.M.P. (Tail, Eyes/Ears, Mouth, Posture) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/4/ 11. Podcast Episode 112: Stressed Dog? How Trigger Stacking Might Be Putting Your Dog Over Threshold - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/112/ 12. Podcast Episode 58: How to Create Kid Friendly Dogs and Dog Friendly Kids - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/58/ 13. Podcast Episode 68: 3 Easy Tricks Every Dog Should Know - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/68/ 14. YouTube Video: Normalizing Imperfection in Dog Training - https://youtu.be/X_f1hm_XhJM 15. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/-QDtHTbpHpY
22 minutes | Mar 1, 2023
What Does "Positive Is Not Permissive" Really Mean In Dog Training? #198
Visit us at shapedbydog.com   The way we train with positive reinforcement might seem a little out there as we put our dog’s emotions first, and if our dog does not do what we want them to do, we don’t punish or correct. It might even make you wonder what sort of anarchy we have in our lives with our dogs! But it’s not like that at all because one of the guiding principles I’ve been talking about since the 90s is that positive is not permissive.   In the episode you'll hear:   • What “positive not permissive” really means. • Why the relationship we have with our dog weaves into everything. • How expectations and consistency create clarity for dogs. • The reasons a dog might not be meeting your expectations. • That dog training can be part of everything you do. • What a day might look like in your life with your dog. • The hierarchy of behaviors to consider. • Why recall, retrieve and relax are my top priorities. • Games you can play with your dog for life skills. • The reason loose leash walking begins at home. • Tips to fit dog training into everyday life with daily quickies.   Shaped by Dog Episode 200 Online Celebration Event: Register to get the news to join us for an online party for Episode 200! - https://dogsthat.com/sbd-celebrate-episode-200/ Learn to Play ItsYerChoice: https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join   Resources:   1. Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/ 2. Podcast Episode 171: Dog Training With Layered Shaping: Why Classical Conditioning Must Come First - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/171/ 3. Podcast Episode 107: Pedicure Please: 3 Steps To Dog Nail Trimming Or Grooming Success At Home! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/107/ 4. Podcast Episode 20: Bridging the Gap Between Blame and Kindness in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/20/ 5. Podcast Episode 27: Do Dogs Need Rules? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/27/ 6. Podcast Episode 99: When Reinforcement Based Dog Training Doesn’t Work - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/99/ 7. YouTube Playlist: Dog Won't Listen or Ignores You? Susan Garrett's Training Tips to Get Your Dog Listening Anywhere - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy0HiauCoyVrDAWr1VeAWPES 8. Podcast Episode 26: Pro Dog Training Tips to Get Your Puppy to Sleep All Night - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/26/ 9. Podcast Episode 150: Adding Mindset To Your Dog Training Tools: Who Do You Become? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/150/ 10. YouTube Playlist: Puppy Essentials with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2hywpv3Md3HbWWPPbVF8W5 11. Podcast Episode 190: Using Daily Quickies To Fast Track Your Dog Training And Grow Your Dog’s Skills - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/190/ 12. Podcast Episode 178: Dog Walking: Why To Start, How Often, And Where - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/178/ 13. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/191/ 14. Podcast Episode 158: Stop Your Dog’s Unwanted Behaviors With This Positive Interrupter - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/158/ 15. YouTube Playlist: Loose Leash Walking with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1mGMfdVKXq_hiJ27Ej1shW 16. YouTube Playlist: Dog Training Games with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2TzttCtZVFwzwMGayAsaYe 17. YouTube Video: Susan Garrett’s Perch Work Dog Tricks (Pivots and Spins) - https://youtu.be/O6sj6fTJnFc 18. Podcast Episode 153: Dog Muzzles: Everything You Need To Know And How To Muzzle Train Dogs - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/153/ 19. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/e26e7BfX2j4
20 minutes | Feb 24, 2023
Outsmarting Distractions: How To Use Environmental Reinforcement in Dog Training #197
Visit us at shapedbydog.com    The expression about Vegas casinos that “the house always wins” is like the one about dog training: The environment always wins. But it doesn’t have to be true when you learn to use the  environment to your advantage. Mastering reinforcement means understanding what your dog values most, and there are many things dogs value. Once you know where the reinforcement is for your dog, you can build yourself into that reinforcement so that it is you, not the environment, winning your dog’s focus.   In the episode you'll hear:   • The role environments play in your dog’s reinforcers. • How “jackpot” dopamine creates value for dogs. • How a negative prediction error encourages dogs to repeat and escalate behavior. • Where counter surfing really starts (and it’s not at the counter). • Why you need to be aware of the thing before the thing. • How to neutralize distracting environments to win your dog’s focus. • Why training puppies and dogs in the bathroom is ideal in the beginning. • How to grow the environment in your dog training. • What to do when you know your dog will ignore you, with the example of playing with other dogs. • Why and when to give your dog surprise high value rewards. • Tips for building yourself into all the reinforcement your dog receives.   Shaped by Dog Episode 200 Online Celebration Event Register to get the news to join us for an online party for Episode 200! https://dogsthat.com/sbd-celebrate-episode-200/   Resources:   1. Podcast Episode 196: Why Mastering Reinforcement Is The Linchpin To Reinforcement Based Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/196/ 2. Podcast Episode 174: Dopamine In Dog Training: Anticipation, Rewards, And The Transfer Of Value - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/174/ 3. Podcast Episode 172: How To Teach Your Dog Anything With My Training Plan - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/172/ 4. Podcast Episode 33: How Do I Stop My Dog Counter Surfing?! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/33/ 5. Podcast Episode 162: Dogs Swimming: 5 Must Do Steps For Dogs Who Hate Or Love The Water - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/162/ 6. Podcast Episode 16: The Thing Before Your Dog’s Thing - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/16/ 7. YouTube Video: Understanding Your Dog's Reinforcement Zone (RZ) with Susan Garrett - https://youtu.be/OaUAScgaFAg 8. ItsYerChoice Game - https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/ 9. Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/ 10. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/191/ 11. Podcast Episode 166: Puppy Freedom: How Much Is Too Much? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/166/ 12. YouTube Playlist: Dog Training Games with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2TzttCtZVFwzwMGayAsaYe 13. YouTube Video: Training Your Dog In New Places: Create Success With Environmental Manipulation - https://youtu.be/MPmOnTSOUJ0 14. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/u5Mi_DwU35A
21 minutes | Feb 22, 2023
Why Mastering Reinforcement Is The Linchpin To Reinforcement Based Dog Training #196
Visit us at shapedbydog.com    There's a very good chance that you, like me, want to train your dog with reinforcement. It aligns with the kind of person you want to be both for your dog and for the world. To get really good behaviors with dogs as a positive reinforcement trainer, you have to get masterful at all that is reinforcing. That's the topic of this episode, and I'm including case studies of two of my dogs, Buzz and Belief and the layers of learning with reinforcement that create amazing skills.   In the episode you'll hear:   • A video review and breakdown of retrieve training with my dog, Buzz, from the 90's. • How you troubleshoot dog sports competition training using positive reinforcement. • Examples of popular, but bad, training advice I received that's still taught today. • How my puppy recalls from play brilliantly because of incremental layers of learning. • Why positive reinforcement is new and revolutionizing centuries of dog training. • How I pioneered positive reinforcement in dog agility training, even when told it would not work. • Why dog training using positive reinforcement is more reliable for recalls and more. • Why consent and cooperation create trust for nail trimming, etc. • The importance of knowing and growing what your dog values in different environments. • How dogs learn to earn reinforcement and how the value transfers to you. • Why teaching dogs "do" works better than teaching "don't." • The truth that you're one good strategy away from a better life with your dog. Shaped by Dog Episode 200 Online Celebration Event Register to get the news to join us for an online party for Episode 200! https://dogsthat.com/sbd-celebrate-episode-200/ Resources:   1. YouTube Playlist: Target Training for Dogs with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy3ylCyQ2bJQSCwo_ERiVHj3 2. Podcast Episode 155: 10 Ways To Teach A Sit WITHOUT A Food Lure! Unreal Results For Puppies And Dogs Of All Ages - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/155/ 3. Podcast Episode 145: 10 Ways To Teach A Dog To Lay Down And How To Shape It Without Luring - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/145/ 4. YouTube Video: Puppy Belief's Training Progress Update: 9 Months Old - https://youtu.be/b6HBZKx7jNs 5. Podcast Episode 146: Balanced Dog Training: Does It Really Exist? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/146/ 6. YouTube Video: Understanding Your Dog's Reinforcement Zone (RZ) with Susan Garrett - https://youtu.be/OaUAScgaFAg 7. Podcast Episode 107: Pedicure Please: 3 Steps To Dog Nail Trimming Or Grooming Success At Home! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/107/ 8. YouTube Playlist: Susan Garrett's Dog Training Philosophy and Training Processes - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2An5_3KqDPqFVV6J6dYsYx 9. Tasty Treats Recipe eBook - https://dogsthat.com/tastytreats/ 10. YouTube Playlist: Reinforcement, Permissions and Transfer of Value in Dog Training with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1IUj_4P54q2PIuLNtnXjFO 11. Blog Post with Video: The Transfer of Value in Dog Training - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2018/02/transfer-of-value-in-dog-training/ 12. Podcast Episode 190: Using Daily Quickies To Fast Track Your Dog Training And Grow Your Dog’s Skills - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/190/ 13. Learn to Play ItsYerChoice - https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/ 14. Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/ 15. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/191/ 16. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/aDe3GiJRXVg
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