Podcasts by Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett

Redefining Expertise In Dog Training And What Counts More Than Years Of Experience #247 from 2023-12-06T15:07:17

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What's better than 30 years of dog training experience? It’s NOT 31! I’m covering why the duration someone spe...

Susan Garrett’s Puppy Socialization Strategies For Raising Confident, Happy Dogs #246 from 2023-12-01T14:40:46

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For every puppy owner using a socialization strategy that grows confidence and connection, there’s a thousand ...

Make Dog Training Easy! Quick Guide To Antecedent Arrangements #245 from 2023-11-15T15:14:13

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Recently, a professional dog trainer told me her favorite Shaped by Dog episode is 16, where I explain the sim...

Dog Myths Debunked: Separating Canine Facts From Fiction #244 from 2023-11-08T14:43:52

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There are 14 canine myths commonly accepted as truths and I’m doing some serious debunking to separate fact fro...

Training My New Puppy, What He Knows So Far: Susan Garrett's Plan And Puppy Schedule #243 from 2023-11-03T14:52:50

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My puppy, Prophet, turned four months old this week! At this point, the Prophet knows nothing. What!? Now, my d...

Help! Why Won't My Dog Pay Attention? (Secrets Of Focus) #242 from 2023-11-01T13:53:15

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Help! How do I get my dog to focus on me and pay attention? Today I’m sharing the positive reinforcement “secr...

Halloween Prep For Dogs: Tricks To Make Celebrations A Treat For Everyone #241 from 2023-10-27T13:52:11

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Trick or Treat! It’s almost Halloween and although not every country celebrates it, I want to suggest a dog tr...

Stop Barking Dogs! Step-By-Step Action Plan And Anti-Bark Strategies To Avoid #240 from 2023-10-25T13:47:07

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Has your dog’s barking ever had you consider using an anti-bark collar? I did in the Nineties with my dog, Buz...

Barking Dogs! How To Help Your Dog Be Quiet And Stop Annoying Barking #239 from 2023-10-20T14:00:21

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All the details on how to minimize excessive and annoying dog barking with seven fun and fast dog training gam...

Barking Dogs! Understanding Canine Vocalization To Prevent Nuisance Barking #238 from 2023-10-18T14:39:54

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Help, how do I stop my dog barking! This topic gets requested so much I’m turning it into a series. Most peopl...

A Plan For Your Fearful Dog (Part 2): Susan Garrett’s Strategic Plan For Anxious Dogs #237 from 2023-10-06T13:46:15

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In episode 236 I detailed 10 reasons why dogs might show fear. In today’s part two, I’m giving you a strategic...

Understanding Dog Fear (Part 1): Genetics, Trauma, And Your Dog’s Well-being #236 from 2023-10-04T13:55:07

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How to help frightened and anxious dogs is a question I receive frequently, so I’m diving into identifying and...

AMA With Susan Garrett: Leash Lunging, Dog Anxiety, Agility Angst, Bad Breeders, And More #235 from 2023-09-29T14:23:38

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How do you know if a breeder is truly reputable? How do I fit a new puppy into my daily routine? Why do some v...

How To Stop Puppy Biting: Avoid Mistakes With Susan Garrett's Backup Plan #234 from 2023-09-27T14:50:19

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I’ve done several episodes on puppy biting, but my new Border Collie, Prophet, is one of the bitiest I’ve ever...

Flying A Dog Or Puppy: Susan's Pre-Flight Plan #233 from 2023-09-20T14:05:57

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Since I recently had a friend fly my new puppy to Canada from Switzerland in-cabin, many of you asked how I pr...

Canine Predatory Motor Sequence: Understand Your Dog's Prey Drive To Enrich Your Life Together #232 from 2023-09-08T14:51:37

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Why do Beagles, Border Collies, Belgian Malinois, Boston Terriers (and most breeds) present different dog trai...

Empowering The Next Generation Of Dog Lovers: Finya's School Assignment #231 from 2023-09-06T14:45:08

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I love kids, especially those who are keen on training dogs, so when a 10th grader named Finya sent me some wo...

Finding Joy Amidst Frustration And Shame In Dog Training - DeCaff’s Story Part 2 #230 from 2023-09-01T14:21:30

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In episode 229, I shared the story about finding joy with a “mighty dog” in my life, a Jack Russell Terrier mi...

Transforming An Overwhelmed And Anxious Dog Into A World Champion - DeCaff’s Story Part 1 #229 from 2023-08-30T14:49:40

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Imagine a dog or puppy so overwhelmed by everything they see, hear or feel that it ca...

Navigating Failure In Dog Training: What’s Your Plan B? #228 from 2023-08-23T15:18:37

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Has there ever been a time when things didn’t go as planned in dog training or in life? Or, not only that, but...

My Foolproof Strategy To Overcoming Dog Training Challenges #227 from 2023-08-18T14:02:01

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Everyone with a dog, including professional trainers like me, encounters dog behavior problems. It might be a ...

Safe Toys For Dogs And Why To Avoid Tennis Balls And Sticks #226 from 2023-08-16T13:47:11

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All dogs deserve toys, and all people with dogs deserve to know as much as possible about toys. I’m covering m...

Keep The Food Bowl! Why Dogs Don’t Need 100% Hand Feeding #225 from 2023-08-11T14:39:44

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Dog training has its fads and one you might have heard is never feeding your dog from a bowl. This trend of fe...

Unleashing Fluency In Dog Training: Cracking The Canine Communication Code #224 from 2023-08-09T14:01:51

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Before my recent episode on latency in dog training, we took a social media poll on cue response times. 62% of...

AMA: Aggression? Agility? This!? Belief? Routine? Dog Training? And More Questions Answered #223 from 2023-08-04T14:14:52

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I’m answering your questions on dog agility training, helping anxious, aggressive, and fearful dogs, crate training, d...

Get Your Dog To Respond Faster: Latency In Dog Training #222 from 2023-08-02T13:33:22

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When you cue your dog to perform a behavior, do they respond with lightning speed or a leisurely pace? The lag...

Mindshifting Dog Behavior Problems To Overcome Extreme Training Challenges #221 from 2023-07-26T14:02:27

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I’ve just returned home from a trip to Houston, where I competed at an agility trial with my young dog This!, ...

Help Humping, Barking, Destructive, Reactive Dogs Overcome Dysregulation: 4 Case Studies #220 from 2023-07-21T13:37:11

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I’m sharing four case studies of dogs that overcame incredibly undesirable behaviors: a humper, a home wrecker...

Self-Regulation Helping Shy, Hyper, Anxious Or Fearful Dogs To A Better Life #219 from 2023-07-19T13:40:51

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Have you ever wondered why some dogs can walk down a path with their owner, encountering many dogs, but remain...

Puppy Development Stages And Your Dog's Behavior #218 from 2023-07-14T14:13:11

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Dogs experience seven developmental periods, from puppyhood to adulthood, and it's important we understand eac...

Understanding Emotional Regulation In Dogs To Create Calm #217 from 2023-07-12T14:07:02

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Do you know how your dog or puppy self-regulates or dysregulates? Or how your dog self-soothes? Most dog owner...

Dog Sitting For A Friend? Top 10 Tips For Fun, Safety And Success #216 from 2023-07-05T14:18:40

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Have you ever had a friend or relative ask if you could look after their dog for the weekend or a short time w...

What Your Destructive, Lunging, Nipping Or Hyper Dog Or Puppy Is Trying To Teach You #215 from 2023-05-22T15:10:25

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Life with dogs is not always easy, especially when they misbehave, blow you off, ignore you, embarrass you in ...

England Banned Shock Collars, Here’s Why That Could Be Sad News #214 from 2023-05-12T13:30:45

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England has banned using remote electric shock collars on dogs starting from February 2024. Why do I find this...

Dog Training Careers And Social Media: Chat With Emily Larlham Of @kikopup #213 from 2023-05-10T13:50:50

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Emily Larlham, aka Kikopup, has forged the path for dog trainers on social media, spreading the word about pro...

Becoming A Dog Trainer: Training Tips Talk With Canine Diva, Laurie C. Williams #212 from 2023-05-05T13:38:40

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The legendary Laurie C. Williams, our one and only Canine Diva, joins me for a chat on what it really takes to...

Confident Working Protection Dogs: Training Chat With Matt Folsom of Modern Malinois #211 from 2023-05-03T14:06:58

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Social media sensation and protection dog trainer Matt Folsom of Modern Malinois, joins me to chat about dog t...

Tips On Finding Time To Dog Train When Life Is Busy: Chat With Natalia Nizker #210 from 2023-04-28T14:05:25

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Sometimes people think training dogs with positive reinforcement requires a huge time investment. It’s a myth....

What Professional Dog Trainers Want Everyone To Know: Talking Dogs With Kamal Fernandez #209 from 2023-04-26T13:51:09

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We're talking dogs with my friend, UK’s Kamal Fernandez, elite dog sports coach and competitor, international s...

Brilliance, Resilience And Gratitude: Inspiration And Motivation With Elliott Connie #208 from 2023-04-21T13:53:59

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Accomplished psychotherapist Elliott Connie of Solution Focused Brief Therapy graciously joined me for a conve...

Rescue Dog Behavior: Training Rehomed Dogs Chat With Nadine Hehli And Simone Fasel #207 from 2023-04-19T13:29:50

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Meet the brilliant minds behind the groundbreaking FRIDA Protocol for dog separation anxiety, Nadine Hehli and...

First Dog Agility Competition: Creating Joy For This! By Maximizing Reinforcement #206 from 2023-04-14T13:46:32

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In episodes 203 and 204, I shared a two-part deep dive on the metabolic and performance struggles overcome by ...

The Hidden World Of Reinforcement For Dogs And Why You Need To Know from 2023-04-12T13:36:32

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To become great at reinforcement-based dog training, you have to get great at the use of reinforcement. I’m co...

Dog Behavior And Diet: Recovery For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 2 #204 from 2023-03-31T13:42:59

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In episode 203, I told the story of the behavior struggles I’ve had with my two-and-a-half-year-old Border Co...

Reactive, Unmotivated and Fearful: Finding Resiliency For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 1 #203 from 2023-03-29T14:02:21

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Over the past couple of years, I’ve documented many challenges my dog This! and I have overcome, like reactivi...

Getting A Happy Well Behaved Dog With The ABCs Of Training #202 from 2023-03-24T14:03:21

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“Susan, how do I get what you get with your dogs?” is frequently asked, and the answer is the topic of this ep...

Can Dog Training Be Effective, Efficient AND Compassionate? #201 from 2023-03-22T13:45:28

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We get a lot of great comments on our videos, and sometimes I come across one that inspires a podcast episode ...

Solve Your Dog's Separation Anxiety With FRIDA: Expanding Calm With Functional Relaxation #200 from 2023-03-08T15:00:50

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If you've ever owned or seen a dog who suffers from separation anxiety, you know how heartbreaking that can be...

Puppy Fear Periods: Help For Socializing Puppies Or Rescue Dogs Scared Of People #199 from 2023-03-03T15:13:54

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Most puppies go through a ‘Fear Period’ stage, which can include fear of objects, adults, children, and other ...

What Does "Positive Is Not Permissive" Really Mean In Dog Training? #198 from 2023-03-01T15:17:46

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The way we train with positive reinforcement might seem a little out there as we put our dog’s emotions first, ...

Outsmarting Distractions: How To Use Environmental Reinforcement in Dog Training #197 from 2023-02-24T14:55:32

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The expression about Vegas casinos that “the house always wins” is like the one about dog training: The enviro...

Why Mastering Reinforcement Is The Linchpin To Reinforcement Based Dog Training #196 from 2023-02-22T14:36:20

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There's a very good chance that you, like me, want to train your dog with reinforcement. It aligns with the ki...

Making Your Mind Your Most Powerful Dog Training Tool #195 from 2023-02-15T14:49:30

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Why would a dog training program work or not work for some people? I had the chance to approach dog training f...

The Invisible Reason Your Dog Is Ignoring You #194 from 2023-02-03T14:38:07

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Have you ever watched those of us who have dogs on the same wavelength as us, and we ask them to do something,...

Do Different Dogs Really Need Different Dog Training Methods? #193 from 2023-02-01T15:01:52

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Somebody has likely told you that not all dogs can be trained the same way and that different methods are need...

Barking, Broken Recalls, Wildlife, Dog Trainer Personality And More Questions Answered #192 from 2023-01-27T07:50:53

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This episode is brought to you by YOU! I’m answering questions submitted on the DogsThat socials on wide rangi...

Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation #191 from 2023-01-25T15:04:01

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Imagine having a way to trigger your dog to relax. Consider the benefits and applications in everyday life lik...

Using Daily Quickies To Fast Track Your Dog Training And Grow Your Dog's Skills #190 from 2023-01-13T14:57:10

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In August 2021, I released a special video about my dog, This!, titled “Normalizing Imperfection in Dog Traini...

All The Things That Influence Your Dog's Behavior And What Behavior Tells You #189 from 2023-01-11T14:36:32

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Recently I came across an envelope containing all my report cards from kindergarten through university. Readin...

Why You Should Change Your Strategy Rather Than Your Criteria When Dog Training #188 from 2023-01-04T15:09:21

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As a professional dog trainer, I regularly see a lot of people working with their dogs. A common error people ...

When To Listen To Your Heart In Dog Training #187 from 2022-11-30T14:39:59

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I’ve met a lot of people at the crossroads of their dog training and looking to go in a more reinforcement-base...

2 Types Of Connection With Dogs: Dog Agility And Daily Life Case Studies #186 from 2022-11-23T14:42:19

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Over the years I’ve asked my students to describe the connection with their dog in different environments. How...

I Tried That, It Didn't Work #185 from 2022-11-18T14:31:28

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As a professional dog trainer, I can assure you there are six words that your dog training coach never wants t...

Proofing Vs Generalizing In Dog Training To Grow Skills And Confidence #184 from 2022-11-11T14:48:59

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When I first started dog training 30 or so years ago, I was studying the sport of dog obedience because I want...

What Does "Train The Dog In Front Of You" Really Mean? #183 from 2022-11-09T14:48:22

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Have you ever been in a dog training situation and felt you are in the wrong place as your dog is not respond...

The Game Within The Game: How To Multiply Your Dog’s Reinforcements #182 from 2022-10-12T13:51:03

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To the uninitiated, reinforcement based dog training looks as if you have to walk around with a boatload of c...

Training Multiple Dogs To Wait Turns And Relax #181 from 2022-10-05T13:28:02

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Trying to work with multiple dogs at once can be a struggle, especially when one dog consistently interferes. ...

Taking Your Puppy To A Café Or Restaurant: Socialization Success #180 from 2022-09-23T13:51:03

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When you have a new puppy, safe socializing is important. Something to consider is taking a pup to outdoor caf...

Help For Dogs Refusing Treats: Case Study With Training Plan #179 from 2022-09-21T13:49:29

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My dog won’t take treats outside! Is that something you’ve ever said or heard? We’re looking at the challenge ...

Dog Walking: Why To Start, How Often, And Where #178 from 2022-09-14T13:36:52

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Why is it important to walk your dog daily? Besides the obvious health benefits of exercise, we’re looking at ...

Dog Training Outside The Box: Transfer Of Value Case Study #177 from 2022-09-09T14:55:06

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When we train dogs with layered shaping, we train with out of the box thinking. In this episode, I’m giving a ...

Why Your Dog’s Emotions Are A Critical Element Of Dog Training #176 from 2022-09-07T14:03:42

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Having coached thousands of people in dog training, I’ve observed that their dogs seem to fall into three cate...

Food Luring VS Shaping In Dog Training: How Science Changed How I Teach Dogs #175 from 2022-09-02T14:31:04

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I use shaping rather than luring with food or toys in my dog training. In the 80s, I was taught to food lure ...

Dopamine In Dog Training: Anticipation, Rewards, And the Transfer Of Value #174 from 2022-08-31T13:49

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We’re geeking out the topic of dopamine in dog training and how it impacts a dog’s motivation. Dopamine is a ...

Target Training For Dogs: How, Why, And When To Fade Targets #173 from 2022-08-26T13:46:34

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We use targets in our dog training, which has prompted popular questions on the best way to fade a target and ...

How To Teach Your Dog Anything With My Training Plan #172 from 2022-08-24T13:43:22

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A good dog training plan will set you and your dog up for success and protect your confidence. The planning I...

Dog Training With Layered Shaping: Why Classical Conditioning Must Come First #171 from 2022-08-19T13:40:12

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The way we dog train is different, and there are four elements that are vital to everything we do. It starts ...

5 Popular Ways To Train Your Dog With Food #170 from 2022-08-12T14:12:27

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If someone says to you that they are a reinforcement-based dog trainer, what does that really mean? There are ...

Dog Training A Stressed, Anxious Or Reactive Dog Part 2 #169 from 2022-08-10T13:57:56

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If you were to google for help for an anxious, stressed, or reactive dog, you’d get many suggestions, many of...

Creating Confidence For Anxious, Stressed Or Reactive Dogs Part 1 #168 from 2022-08-05T13:32:58

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If your dog is stressed, anxious or reactive, there’s so much you can do to replace that stress, anxiety and r...

Reduce Your Dog's Stress And Anxiety In Training #167 from 2022-08-03T15:19:11

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Inadvertent stress is something we want to minimize when training our dogs, as excessive stress has the same impact o...

Puppy Freedom: How Much Is Too Much? #166 from 2022-07-27T14:28:05

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If you were to get 100 of the world’s best dog trainers in a room, there would be a lot of disagreements. Howe...

Why Do Dogs Bark In Cars And How To Stop It #165 from 2022-07-13T13:30:31

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Help, how can I stop my dog barking in the car while I’m driving!? That’s one of the most common questions we ...

The Danger Of Car Travel For Dogs: Evaluating Your Risk #164 from 2022-07-08T14:00:36

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Do you consider yourself a risk taker? Or maybe you play it safe? What about when it comes to your dog? We al...

Unsolicited Dog Training Advice: How To Protect Your Confidence And Your Dog #163 from 2022-07-06T16:00:11

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If you’ve ever trained your dog in public or put a video on social media, chances are somebody has offered you...

Dogs Swimming: 5 Must Do Steps For Dogs Who Hate Or Love The Water #162 from 2022-07-01T15:03:47

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There are two types of dogs when it comes to water and going for a swim. Some dogs LOVE water and swimming, a...

Conditioning In Dog Training: Why A Recall And Positive Interrupter Are Different #161 from 2022-06-29T14:20:23

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Understanding the science of dog training is going to help you help your dog with clarity. In Episode 158 of ...

10 Common Puppy Mistakes: What To Do Instead! #160 from 2022-06-22T15:41:54

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I have owned nine puppies and had many rescue dogs new to my home, and all have become amazing adult dogs. It...

Help! My Puppy Is A Bully And Plays Too Rough #159 from 2022-06-17T14:54:19

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It’s important to realize when a puppy might not be interacting appropriately with another puppy or dog. Some...

Stop Your Dog’s Unwanted Behaviors With This Positive Interrupter #158 from 2022-06-15T13:47:09

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If you took an obedience class back in the 80s, you could have learned to say things like AH-AH, NO, and HEY t...

Dog Body Language: Understanding Canine Communication Signals And Emotions #157 from 2022-06-10T16:16:52

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If you spend time on social media, you will have seen videos where somebody has a family dog and a young todd...

Dog Fireworks Anxiety Prevention: How To Keep Your Dog Safe And Calm #156 from 2022-06-08T15:13:57

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The best thing we can do for our dogs is protect them from unpleasant events. Fireworks displays can be beaut...

10 Ways To Teach A Sit WITHOUT A Food Lure! Unreal Results For Puppies And Dogs Of All Ages #155 from 2022-06-03T14:16:58

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There’s a good chance that you’ve seen how to train a sit by luring your puppy or dog with a treat above thei...

Car Vacations With Dogs: Tips To Make Holiday Road Trips Safe And Fun For All #154 from 2022-06-01T13:55:51

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Do you take your dog on vacation or for road trips? It will help make your holiday great if you plan ahead and...

Dog Muzzles: Everything You Need To Know And How To Muzzle Train Dogs #153 from 2022-05-27T14:56:01

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Dog training games deepen the bond we have with our dogs, grow trust, build confidence and give our dogs benef...

Off Leash Listening Skills For Dogs Part 3: Training Steps #152 from 2022-05-25T13:41:20

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We’re now in part three of our series on dogs being able to respond when they are far away, and I’ve got a tra...

How Location Specific Reinforcement Markers Will Improve Your Dog Training! #151 from 2022-05-20T13:49:47

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We can use food, toys, or activities our dogs love, like swimming or running, as rewards in dog training. To ...

Adding Mindset To Your Dog Training Tools: Who Do You Become? #150 from 2022-05-18T13:46:30

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One of my most favorite things to talk about is mindset because, to me, it’s everything in life. Mindset is n...

Superstitious Behavior In Dog Training: Beware The Killer Bees! #149 from 2022-05-13T15:06:33

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Do you have superstitious behavior like wearing a lucky shirt or lucky socks? Dogs can have superstitious beha...

Your Dog Listening At A Distance Part 2: Critical Timing Of Distractions #148 from 2022-05-11T13:50:42

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There are two ways to work on your dog listening around distractions, but many people only learn one. The...

Teach Your Dog To Listen Off Leash And Far Away #147 from 2022-05-06T14:07:49

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How well does your dog respond to your cues at a distance? Would your dog sit or down when they are off leash ...

Balanced Dog Training: Does It Really Exist? #146 from 2022-05-04T13:46:05

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Does balanced dog training really exist? Being a balanced trainer is part of my background in dog training. In...

10 Ways To Teach A Dog To Lay Down And How To Shape It Without Luring. #145 from 2022-03-18T15:37:47

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Teaching your dog to lay down on cue is a great life skill for many situations. There are 10 different ways to...

Teach Your Dog To Listen No Matter What… Even If You Think They Are Stubborn #144 from 2022-03-16T15:11:47

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If you’ve ever said, “why won’t my dog just listen,” or “he does this at home,” or “he’s being stubborn,” or w...

Is It Ever Too Late To Train Your Dog? #143 from 2022-03-04T15:05:23

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Have you ever felt behind in your dog training? Have you ever wondered if you will ever catch up? Have you ever wonde...

Giving And Receiving Constructive Feedback About Your Dog Training #142 from 2022-03-03T08:40

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The only way we can make the world a better place for all the dogs is to inspire everyone with a dog to want t...

Average Or Better Dog Training Question: What Did You Just Reward? #141 from 2022-02-24T15:01:27

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Imagine if you and your best friend both got puppies who are littermates. And you both train your puppies the ...

Stop Your Puppy's Excited Peeing Or Submissive Urination #140 from 2022-02-18T18:13:23

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Puppies pee for one of three reasons; they might have a bladder infection, their bladder is full and they nee...

Remove Confusion And Build Your Dog's Confidence With One Simple Dog Training Habit #139 from 2022-02-16T19:31:39

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I use a simple dog training rule with all my dogs and teach that same rule to my students. The rule is easy to...

Frantic Dog? Are You Training Both The Hold And The Do? #138 from 2022-02-11T15:29:05

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Is your puppy or dog so overexcited, frantic, frenzied, or over-aroused they can't seem to listen or think? Yo...

Is Your Dog Hyper At Home? How To Teach Relaxation #137 from 2022-02-09T18:09:21

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Teaching a dog to calm down when you are out with them amidst exciting events can seem difficult, especially i...

Help Your Excited Dog Calm Down And Stop Barking, Lunging, Spinning, Nipping #136 from 2022-02-03T15:21:46

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Have you ever thought to yourself, “I can’t wait until this dog calms down!”? Or maybe you are embarrassed by ...

Test Your Dog's Sit Stay Training #135 from 2022-01-21T15:18:42

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I’m sharing my implementation guide so that you can teach your dog to stay and hold duration positions easily ...

How To Teach A Dog To Stay WITHOUT Luring, Collar Pops Or Using The Word “Stay” #134 from 2022-01-19T14:51:09

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Do you ever wish your dog could really stay when you ask? Like when you're eating dinner, and you ask your do...

Become Your Own Dog Training Coach With This Video Strategy #133 from 2022-01-14T15:08:05

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There’s one thing I do when I train my dogs that you can do too, and it will exponentially increase your dog ...

All The Things Your Dog Hates And How To Fix Them #132 from 2022-01-12T15:26:25

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Does your dog hate things like grooming, you using the vacuum, getting a bath, you shovelling snow or raking l...

How Would Susan Garrett Plan Your Dog Training Sessions? #131 from 2022-01-07T15:05:39

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How would you rate your last three dog training sessions on a scale of 1 to 10? Today I’m sharing my training c...

Conditioned Responses: The Magic Every New Puppy (And Dog) Owner Must Know About #130 from 2022-01-05T15:10:36

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Have you ever had your dog’s bowl, picked up your car keys, or the doorbell rings, and your dog gets super exc...

Shaped By Dog Year In Review: Your Most Popular Dog Training Episodes #129 from 2021-12-22T14:44:25

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As we wind down the year, we’re looking at the most popular Shaped by Dog podcasts over the last 12 months,...

Reduce Stress For Dogs During Holiday Celebrations #128 from 2021-12-17T18:24:28

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Holiday celebrations are a great time for all of us, but they can be very stressful for our dogs. There are ma...

Puppy Socialization: Playtime For Puppies And Permissions #127 from 2021-12-15T19:34:36

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If you have a puppy, you’ve probably heard that your pup needs to socialize with other puppies and dogs. But w...

How Dog Training Goes Better When You Begin With The End In Mind #126 from 2021-12-10T17:13:58

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I’m often asked how to start a dog training plan, and no matter what the behaviour, my answer is always the sam...

Why Isn't My Dog Learning What I'm Training? #125 from 2021-12-08T19:02:57

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    In education, what the teacher is teaching, and what the learner is learning might not be the same thing. It’s the same when...

The Woo Side Of Dog Training: Power of Words #124 from 2021-12-03T14:48:45

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There’s a good chance that most of us have been hurt by words at some stage in our life. And it’s not just the...

The Best Gift For Dog Owners (And Puppy Owners) #123 from 2021-11-18T14:52:07

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Have you ever wondered what the best gift is for a dog owner or someone about to become a dog or puppy owner? ...

Being Present With Empathy In Dog Training #122 from 2021-11-16T15:00:11

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What three words would you and your dog pick to describe your dog training? I’d like to think my dogs pick the...

How To Stop Dogs Jumping Up On People #121 from 2021-11-12T17:51:21

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How do I get my dog to stop jumping up on people? Wanting to know how to train a dog to greet people calmly is...

The Rhythm Of Life With Puppies And Dogs #120 from 2021-11-10T15:30:26

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The rhythm you have with the dog in your life reflects the connectedness you have with your dog. Connectedness...

The Rhythm Of Dog Training And How To End A Session #119 from 2021-11-05T19:54:36

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Have you ever wondered how to end a dog training session so that your dog knows it’s over? We’re looking at th...

Same Home Different Rules: Will Reinforcement Based Dog Training Work? #118 from 2021-11-03T16:56:29

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In the big picture of dog training, how important is it to be consistent? Does everyone who spends time with o...

What’s More Important Than Your Dog Training Sessions? #117 from 2021-10-29T20:09

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For dog agility, we have a start line, and that is where our dog stays until we release them. The start line ...

Dog Questions: Choosing Dog Training Classes, "Naughty Dogs" And More #116 from 2021-10-22T17:58

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I get a lot of questions about my dogs, and we’re covering some of your most popular. Have you ever wondered w...

Understanding Your Dog’s Language #115 from 2021-10-15T18:21:35

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Dog training is like a conversation between two friends. Have you ever travelled somewhere where you don’t spe...

Dog Agility Training: 3 Big Mistakes All Dog Owners Should Avoid #114 from 2021-10-06T16:43:37

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I got my reputation as a professional dog trainer primarily through excelling in the sport of dog agility. I’ve...

Your Dog's Verbal Cues And Hand Signals: How To Effectively Train Both #113 from 2021-10-01T15:22:17

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Sit, down and come are three cues many people use to prompt their dogs to do something. But what happens when ...

Stressed Dog? How Trigger Stacking Might Be Putting Your Dog Over Threshold #112 from 2021-09-24T15:51:20

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Has your dog ever done something suddenly and without warning? A growl, snap, bite, or behaving in a way that ...

How An Anchor Dog Can Help Overcome Your Dog’s Anxiety Or Reactivity #111 from 2021-09-22T17:35:34

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Have you heard of the term “anchor dog”? It’s a term I coined for a dog who helps other dogs become more confi...

Is Your Over-Aroused Dog Just Over-Faced In Training? #110 from 2021-09-14T19:12:54

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High drive dogs are the most misunderstood group of dogs on the planet. High drive dogs are often intentionall...

Project Calm Dog: Prevent Over Enthusiastic Greetings #109 from 2021-09-08T16:21:11

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Does your dog greet you, or anyone at your door, over enthusiastically? Does it seem like your dog might have ...

Dog Training: When Work Is Play And Play Is Work #108 from 2021-09-03T16:28:25

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Everything I train dogs to do, I do in the form of a game. We have a mantra around here that “work = play and...

Pedicure Please: 3 Steps To Dog Nail Trimming Or Grooming Success At Home! #107 from 2021-09-01T14:47:08

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Trying to cut a dog’s nails can be one of the most difficult jobs for many dog owners. When I asked who was i...

Consent In Dog Training: The Misuse, Misunderstanding And Misapplication #106 from 2021-08-27T18:38:38

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The idea of getting consent to train your dog is growing in popularity for a good reason. It is something I h...

Your Dog Agility And Dog Sports Questions Covered #105 from 2021-08-25T18:35:18

Answering your dog sport questions! Even if you don’t do dog sports, many of the questions relate to
dog training in general. My voice is a bit raspy as we’re just wrapped up a first ever ...

Naughty Dog Behaviors And How To Deal With Them #104 from 2021-08-20T16:58:02

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Has your dog ever done something unexpected that is the opposite of what you want? And you just want yo...

Excited or Suspicious dog? Dealing With Your Dog’s Emotions #103 from 2021-08-13T14:13:16

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When you feel emotional, are you at your best? Do you make good decisions? It’s the same for our dogs. We’re t...

Transitioning Your Dog Training: From All That is Wrong to That Which is Right #102 from 2021-08-11T14:33:44

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How do you move from punishment based or balanced dog training to being a choice based trainer who uses posit...

Puppy Questions: Spay or Neuter? Humping? Puppy Blues? and Much More #101 from 2021-08-04T19:19:09

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If you have ever wanted to ask a professional dog trainer questions about puppy training or living with puppie...

Dog Training: The Most Important Lesson I Can Share #100 from 2021-07-28T18:57:35

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After 30 years as a professional dog trainer, I’ve learned a lot of things. The most important thing makes do...

When Reinforcement Based Dog Training Doesn't Work #99 from 2021-07-26T15:23:47

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Reinforcement based dog training almost sounds too good to be true. Being able to have the dog of your dreams...

Puppy Home Alone: Are You Creating Chaos or Calm? #98 from 2021-07-23T16:14:22

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It’s completely normal to feel some apprehension about leaving a puppy alone. But there are things that you do...

Overwhelm in Dog Training: How to Take Action on Challenges #97 from 2021-07-21T14:03:42

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Success in dog training is about taking action. But if you are frustrated or overwhelmed or not sure you are d...

Why I Don't Teach "Watch Me", How to Use a Dog Treat Pouch, and More Questions Answered #96 from 2021-07-16T14:22:24

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If you have ever wondered why I don’t teach my dogs to “watch me”, how I end a training session, or my thoug...

How Playing with Your Dog Like a Puppy Can Reduce Fear #95 from 2021-07-14T14:10:54

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Are you the type of dog owner who loves to play with your dog or puppy? It’s a great way to have fun, teach y...

How the Best Professional Dog Trainers Use Reinforcement #94 from 2021-07-07T16:30:12

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Have you ever watched a really well-trained dog, like a police dog, world champion agility dog, or service dog...

Fix Dog Training and Behavior Problems Before They Happen #93 from 2021-06-16T16:40:20

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An old adage in dog training is that the best time to fix a problem or behavior challenge is before it happens...

Avoid This Big Mistake When Feeding Your Dog #92 from 2021-06-07T09:54:43

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There is one difference between very successful dog trainers and the average pet owner in the way they feed t...

Why Judgement Does Not Help People Or Dogs: ItsYerChoice LWT # 91 from 2021-06-04T14:50:23

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As someone who has been educating dog owners on having a well-behaved dog and an amazing relationship with th...

Premack, Dog Training and Transfer of Value #90 from 2021-06-02T18:50:25

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Has your dog ever been so overexcited they just can’t seem to listen, and it’s frustrating for you? Dogs who ...

Why Dogs Should Not Tug: The Truth Revealed #89 from 2021-05-28T15:24:45

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Tug of War, which is tugging with a dog using a toy, is one of the most basic and fun games we can play. Yet, some au...

Barrier Frustration: Help for Fence Fighting, Leash Reactivity and Window Guarding #88 from 2021-05-26T14:44:49

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Has your dog ever experienced barrier frustration? The frustration can escalate to aggression, and something ...

Canine Fitness: Why ALL Dogs Need It And 3 Easy Exercises To Start #87 from 2021-05-21T15:35:07

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Do you have a fitness program for your dog? It’s not something that is just for canine athletes and dog sports...

How to Train Unmotivated or Overexcited Dogs #86 from 2021-05-19T15:02:08

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Are there times your dog just does not want to train? Or perhaps your dog is so distracted that you can’t get ...

Understanding Your Dog's Sit: LWT #85 from 2021-05-14T14:51:22

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Learn, walk and train with me! We’re focusing on your dog’s “sit”. I’ll be giving you prompts during this epi...

Disappointment in Dog Sports: Mindset With Olympian Greg Louganis #84 from 2021-05-12T15:05:30

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Have you ever had disappointing results in your dog training, in sport, or life in general? One of the toughe...

The Dog Training You Do When You’re Not Dog Training #83 from 2021-05-07T15:51:41

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“How many hours a day do you spend training your puppy or dog?” is one of the most common questions I get. So...

Resource Guarding in Puppies: When Your Puppy Biting Seems Aggressive #82 from 2021-05-05T16:12:17

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Imagine if your cute, cuddly puppy suddenly turned aggressive on you. You might think your puppy is trying to...

Sudden Aggression and Your Dog’s Thyroid #81 from 2021-04-30T14:18:06

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Have you experienced sudden onset aggression, fear or behavior change with your dog? Imagine if I could give ...

Does Your Dog Love You? Let’s Talk Relationships #80 from 2021-04-28T14:17:15

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Many dog owners wonder, “does my dog love me?”. We’d all like to think our dogs love us, but how can we tell? ...

Reduce Anxiety and Grow Your Dog's Confidence with These Pro Dog Training Tips #79 from 2021-04-23T15:28:08

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The best thing we can do for our dogs is to protect and grow confidence. But what does that really mean? What ...

How to Train a Rescue Dog with Behavior Problems #78 from 2021-04-21T16:35:27

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When you bring a rescue dog into your family, you want your dog to settle in and be home for life. There are f...

Conversations with Uncontrollable and Untrainable Dogs #77 from 2021-04-14T14:32:29

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Does your dog sometimes seem to be out of control? Do you sometimes think your dog is untrainable? Does your do...

Leash Walking: Distracted, or Reactive Dog? These Games Will Help! #76 from 2021-04-07T14:58:40

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I’m sharing games to help improve your dog’s loose leash walking that will help turn your dog’s focus to you w...

Stop Motion Sickness: Helping Your Puppy or Dog Love the Car #75 from 2021-03-31T17:40:30

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Car sickness in a dog or puppy can be heartbreaking. My puppy has been getting car sick, and I’ve been documen...

Yes, Susan Garrett's Dogs Sniff On Walks #74 from 2021-03-24T15:19:41

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If you are like most people, you take your dog for a walk for exercise or for a potty break. Surprisingly, one...

Why Your Dog Is Still Pulling on Leash And How To Fix It #73 from 2021-03-19T15:04:58

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If you’d like to train your dog to walk beside you on a leash without pulling, you are in the right place. The...

Preventing Dog Aggression: Introducing Dogs or Puppies with Project Togetherness #72 from 2021-03-12T16:52:44

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Safe, structured introductions for a new rescue dog or puppy will set everyone up for success. When you have t...

Pro Dog Trainer’s Secret to Help Your Naughty Dog #71 from 2021-03-10T15:06:38

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There is one thing that you can do easily to help overcome any dog training challenge you might have. That one...

Critical Info for Your Puppy’s First Day and Night at Home #70 from 2021-03-03T16:31:48

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The first day with your new puppy is a critical start your relationship. When a puppy comes into your home, th...

Clicker Training: Will It Work For Every Dog? #69 from 2021-02-26T16:19:33

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How do you decide when to use a clicker and what to use it for in dog training? That’s a question recently ask...

3 Easy Tricks Every Dog Should Know #68 from 2021-02-24T15:49:32

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We’re talking about trick training for dogs; it’s fun and easy! Can you remember the very first thing you trai...

Are You Stressing About Your Dog's Stress? #67 from 2021-02-17T17:15:18

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I’ve been thinking about stress and how we deal with it. Consider your dog and any challenges you might have i...

Resource Guarding: Dog vs Dog Aggression #66 from 2021-02-12T15:45:41

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Resource Guarding between dogs is a big topic. It’s also one of the most requested for me to cover on my podcast....

The Secrets of What Your Dog Really Knows #65 from 2021-02-10T15:39:26

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Have you ever asked your dog to do something, and he does the opposite? Have you ever thought “but he knows it...

Help! How Can I Tell My Dog He's Wrong? #64 from 2021-02-05T21:55:38

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Success in dog training comes down to three things. The reinforcement we are using, the training plan, and the...

Why Some Dogs Just Don't Get It #63 from 2021-02-03T16:04:01

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The inspiration for this episode comes from a walk with my dogs. My puppy, This!, was on leash, and my adult d...

12 Keys to Helping My Dogs Live a Long and Happy Life #62 from 2021-01-29T18:51:07

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We all want our dogs to have long and happy lives. There are 12 things I believe have a massive influence on t...

Lessons of Recovery: The Night My Dog Almost Died #61 from 2021-01-27T16:56:30

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In 2012, my dog Encore almost died. I’m sharing her story with you, and the six incredibly valuable lessons le...

When You Don't Feel Like Training Your Dog #60 from 2021-01-22T16:34:47

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It's not uncommon to know you should be training your dog, but you just don't feel like it. You can't motivate ...

Why Your Treats Aren’t Working for Your Dog #59 from 2021-01-20T17:31:16

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In the world of dog training, a lot of people are trying to train their dog with a focus solely on the use of r...

How to Create Kid Friendly Dogs and Dog Friendly Kids #58 from 2021-01-13T18:57:40

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Raising dogs in a home with kids and kids in a home with dogs can be harmonious when you have the right expect...

Why Balance Breaks Fast Track Your Dog Training #57 from 2021-01-08T16:32:01

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There is one thing that I do intentionally in my dog training that makes all the difference in the world to th...

5 Simple Questions to Guide Your Dog Training #56 from 2021-01-06T15:20:24

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Do you have a naughty dog or things you want to change with your dog’s behavior? It might be to improve your d...

Pro Dog Trainer's Guide to Toy Selection #55 from 2020-12-18T15:39:51

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Choosing the best dog toy for any activity will lead to success. The toy you choose needs to be safe and suit ...

Dog Toy Checklist: What’s Good and What to Avoid #54 from 2020-12-16T16:26:50

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Do you know how to choose the right dog toys? Have you thought of the do’s and don’ts when picking a toy for y...

Stop Your Dog Pulling on Leash and Start Walking Together #53 from 2020-12-11T20:47:31

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We’re looking at how to train your dog to stop pulling on leash. You have probably heard me talk about the imp...

The Five Most Common Words in Dog Training and Which Ones I Never Use #52 from 2020-12-09T16:42:47

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There are five words commonly used when training a dog. I bet you can immediately think of dog training comman...

Is Your Stubborn Dog Frustrating You? #51 from 2020-12-04T15:51:46

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In dog training, there’s really only one reason we feel frustration, and that is when the outcome does not mee...

Can Your Worst Challenge Make You a Better Dog Trainer? #50 from 2020-12-02T15:46:49

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When I was 12 years old, I experienced the most humiliating event of my young life with a doctor who was tryin...

How Your Questions Instantly Improve or Sabotage Your Dog Training #49 from 2020-11-27T16:10:40

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What if it were possible to dramatically improve your dog’s focus, skills and overall behaviour just by changin...

Potty Train Your Puppy in a Week (Easy 3 Step Process) #48 from 2020-11-25T20:02:23

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The number one problem every puppy owner will experience is “how do I get my puppy to go to the bathroom in th...

Don't Wanna, Don't Hafta: What To Do When Your Dog Refuses To Obey #47 from 2020-11-20T16:26:10

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If you have a dog, there will come a time when your dog will say to you “Don’t Wanna, Don’t Hafta”. That is t...

Is Your Dog Trying to Dominate You and What You Can Do About It #46 from 2020-11-18T16:24:38

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The topic of this episode comes from a listener suggestion, and it is about “alpha” and “beta” dogs. It’s a bi...

My Dog Just Got Jumped, Now What? #45 from 2020-11-11T15:57:54

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If you own a dog, there is a very good chance that at some point in your dog’s life, your dog could get jumped...

Using Coincidences and Positive Associations in Dog Training #44 from 2020-11-06T19:19:45

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Up to this point in your dog’s life, your training might not have worked the way you would have liked it to wo...

Can a Dog be Happy and Well Trained? #43 from 2020-11-04T16:33

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Would you like a well-behaved dog at the expense of having a happy dog? How do we define happy? Would you be w...

Behavior Chains: Are You Teaching Your Dog to be Bad to be Good? #42 from 2020-10-30T15:59:07

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What if I were to tell you that your dog’s worst behaviour could very likely be there because you have been u...

Get a Behaved Dog by Celebrating Milestones! #41 from 2020-10-28T15:01:58

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When you get a puppy or dog, what are your expectations of your new family member? Do you have a vision of how...

Using A Head Halter On A Dog, Why My Approach Is So Different #40 from 2020-10-23T17:08:01

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Today I’m sharing with you how I get brilliant behaviours with my dogs. No matter what you are training, the ...

Is a Resistant Dog a Stubborn Dog? #39 from 2020-10-21T19:30:37

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What do we do when our dog shows resistance? What happens when your dog appears to be stubborn, and what does...

3 Keys to a Confident Dog #38 from 2020-10-16T17:40:49

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What is confidence in a dog? Why do we need it? How do we grow it, and why should we even care? Confidence is...

Dog Training as a Career #37 from 2020-10-14T15:39:29

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Today’s episode comes from a suggestion by one of our listeners, and it’s on the topic of becoming a profession...

Puppy Selection: How I Do It and Why I Didn't This! Time #36 from 2020-10-09T13:22:09

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How do you pick a puppy? Even if you are not selecting a puppy, a lot of these concepts apply to a rescue dog. ...

Pro Dog Training Tip To Improve Your Dog's Focus #35 from 2020-10-07T14:58:46

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When I am training, my dog is engaged and excited and attentive. The connection with my dogs is vital in all we...

Time Outs for Dogs: Does Your Dog Need One? #34 from 2020-10-02T15:56:16

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Chances are you are familiar with the concept of “time outs”. A time out is something you will hear of being u...

How Do I Stop My Dog Counter Surfing?! #33 from 2020-09-30T15:15:44

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If your dog is getting on the table or counter and stealing food, you are not alone. The topic of counter sur...

20 Easy Ways to Exercise Your Dog at Home #32 from 2020-09-25T14:51:55

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If someone comes to me with a behaviour problem, one of the first questions I ask is “how much exercise does y...

5 Simple Hacks to Help Your Dog Learn Faster (Reinforcement Process) #31 from 2020-09-23T12:37:30

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You can make your dog training a lot more effective, and a lot more efficient with the effective use and place...

Why Dog Crates Are Not Dog Cages #30 from 2020-09-18T17:01:35

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In this episode, I am talking about one of my favourite things to train. If you love your dog, I'm asking you t...

Understanding and Preventing Reactivity and Aggression in Your Dog #29 from 2020-09-16T14:48:19

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Today’s topic covers the serious issue of reactivity and aggression in dogs. If you have a challenge with your ...

Why It Hurts Me When I Say "Dog Training" #28 from 2020-09-11T17:41:18

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Have you ever thought about why we own dogs really? What is the main benefit? That’s on my mind, and your reaso...

Do Dogs Need Rules? #27 from 2020-09-09T12:36:48

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What you are about to hear could well be a paradigm shift. In dog training lingo, we call the rules we have for...

Pro Dog Training Tips to Get Your Puppy to Sleep All Night #26 from 2020-09-04T15:33:56

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Today’s podcast topic comes from you! One of the questions I’m often asked is “how do I get my puppy to sto...

Why All Dogs Can Bite and How to Reduce the Risk with R.E.A.D. #25 from 2020-09-02T18:19:30

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We all have an important role to play in reducing the number of dog bites, in particular dog bites to children....

Distraction Intensity Index: Help For Dogs Who Chase Chipmunks, Bicycles, And Neighbor’s Cats #24 from 2020-08-28T16:14:55

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Distractions! How do you get your dog’s focus in the face of a distraction? That’s what we’re talking about, an...

What Is Your Identity as a Dog Owner? #23 from 2020-08-26T14:01:01

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Things have been a little weird around here because six days ago we welcomed a litter of four puppies. One of t...

The Invisible Bubble of Pressure and Your Dog #22 from 2020-08-21T13:20:29

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We’re talking about pressure and dogs. It’s not the sort of pressure to make sure your dog’s leash matches the...

The 5 Critical Dog Training Layers for Confidence with Anything #21 from 2020-08-19T13:00:33

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We all have vivid childhood memories, and one of mine involving my friend’s dog Chuka had a lasting impact. In al...

Bridging the Gap Between Blame and Kindness in Dog Training #20 from 2020-08-14T14:29:41

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If you are here, chances are you have an interest in how to train a dog without punishment or blame. When you ar...

One of My Biggest Pet Peeves in Dog Training #19 from 2020-08-12T13:39:19

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We all have pet peeves, and one of mine is the misuse of dog training cues. Cues have power, and it is importan...

4 Puppy and Dog Training Games for Acquired Bite Inhibition #18 from 2020-08-07T14:15:08

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There are four games you can play right now that will help ...

Help! How Do I STOP Puppy Biting?! #17 from 2020-08-05T13:30:26

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The number one question anyone with a puppy asks is “how do I STOP my puppy biting me, my feet, my hands, my ki...

The Thing Before Your Dog's Thing #16 from 2020-07-31T14:07:49

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There is one question you can ask yourself to solve virtually any dog training problem. If your dog is jumping,...

CSI Tips for Managing a Multi-Dog Household #15 from 2020-07-29T08:38:32

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In a multi-dog household, it’s important that all dogs have confidence and be comfortable. I’m sharing my bigge...

Creating Intentional Multi-Dog Household Harmony #14 from 2020-07-24T08:32:54

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If you live with more than one dog or want to live with more than one dog, this episode is for you. We need to ...

Naming Your Puppy or Dog #13 from 2020-07-22T14:31:41

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Our dog’s name says a lot about our dog and a lot about us. There are many considerations to naming, and many w...

When Helping Your Dog is an Illusion #12 from 2020-07-17T15:02:59

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We all love our dogs and want to help them, but sometimes that help has the opposite effect of what we intend! ...

The Power of Permission in Dog Training #11 from 2020-07-15T07:37:10

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Harnessing the power of permission in dog training is the secret of my success. It’s how I can train dogs to th...

What to Know Before Getting a Puppy or Dog #10 from 2020-07-10T13:33:28

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Do you know anybody who is thinking about getting a new puppy or a dog? Maybe it’s you! There are things to know ...

How Long Does It Take to Train a Dog? #9 from 2020-07-08T13:13:51

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When do you consider your dog trained? That’s what we’re talking about in this episode. We’re also looking at ...

Get Your Dog in the Belief Loop of Awesome #8 from 2020-07-03T13:56:05

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In this episode, I’m sharing one simple and easy psychological trick so you and your dog can get in the belief l...

You, Your Dog, Maslow and Lizard Brain #7 from 2020-07-01T15:02:06

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It’s important to know what you and your dog need for learning success, and how “lizard brain” can take over i...

The Art of Manipulation #6 from 2020-06-22T12:39:30

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How good are ​you at manipulation? ​ Stick with me, because after this episode, you’re going to embrace and lo...

What Is Shaping and How Can Dogs Shape Us #5 from 2020-06-22T12:36:47

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Did you know that there ​are four ways ​to train a dog? ​That's what we're talking about in this episode, and ...

TEMP (Tail, Eyes, Ears, Mouth, Posture) #4 from 2020-06-22T12:30:36

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​This episode could save your dog's life. It could save a child. It could prevent ​someone from getting a seri...

How Hollywood Made Life Tough For Dogs #3 from 2020-06-20T14:40:22

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In this episode, we’re looking at how Hollywood has made life incredibly difficult for dogs. Because life is n...

Reinforcement in Dog Training #2 from 2020-06-19T18:35:27

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We are talking about the number one most important thing in dog training. Actually, it's the one thing vital f...

Done Is Better Than Perfect #1 from 2020-06-18T14:31:18