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Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett

Susan Garrett, world-renowned dog trainer, multi-time champion of dog agility, and leading educator on all things canine shares everything related to dogs! Susan understands dog behaviour and wants you and your dog to have the best life together possible.

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All Episodes

21:33

AMA: Puppy Training, Agility Zoomies, Senior Dogs,...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2023/12/19

Visit us at shapedbydog.com We’ve got another ask me anything episode, because your questions are so good! I’m sharing answers on topics like training contacts in dog agility, daily training routines for puppies, overcoming fears in dogs, training in multiple sports, feeding schedules for dogs, exercise for dogs, dealing with reactivity between dogs, zoomies in the agility ring and more. Have a question I’ve not covered? Jump over to YouTube and let me know what it is in the comments. In this

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13:36

Milestones That Transform Your Dog's Life! Goals To...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2023/12/13

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Ever set goals for your dog but struggled to make progress? I’m doing a deep dive on how to change that! Whether you're a new puppy owner, facing challenges with your dog or want to excel in dog sports, achieving your training goals is possible! Discover the power of setting goals and celebrating achievable milestones to transform your dog training and create success. In this episode you’ll hear: • Where you are in your goals for dog training. • The importance of

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11:43

Redefining Expertise In Dog Training And What Counts...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2023/12/06

Visit us at shapedbydog.com What's better than 30 years of dog training experience? It’s NOT 31! I’m covering why the duration someone spends training dogs does not create expertise, going against the commonly held belief that longevity in a profession guarantees proficiency. Now, 30 years of growing skills and being open to new ideas can create mastery, but living the same year 30 times does the opposite. Get all the critical tips to maximize the next year of your dog training experience and

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19:06

Susan Garrett’s Puppy Socialization Strategies For...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2023/12/01

Visit us at shapedbydog.com For every puppy owner using a socialization strategy that grows confidence and connection, there’s a thousand who don’t do it at all or do it terribly wrong. I’m sharing exactly how I socialize my puppies, including my current five-month-old, Prophet, so that everyone can do the same thing to get the best start to a life of joy with their dog. In this episode you’ll hear: • The exact things I do to socialize my own puppies. • Common misconceptions in puppy

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17:40

Make Dog Training Easy! Quick Guide To Antecedent...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2023/11/15

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Recently, a professional dog trainer told me her favorite Shaped by Dog episode is 16, where I explain the simple concept of “antecedent arrangements” as one of the most effective, animal behavior science solutions to ANY dog training problem. Although it’s an all-time favorite of my students and dog training professionals, it’s a hidden gem to the general public. So, I’m revisiting the topic of how to increase brilliant dog behavior – while decreasing undesired ones –

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15:17

Dog Myths Debunked: Separating Canine Facts From...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2023/11/08

Visit us at shapedbydog.com There are 14 canine myths commonly accepted as truths and I’m doing some serious debunking to separate fact from fiction. For example, have you heard the myth about “Doodles never shed”? It's a myth because it's genetics. If you breed a shedding breed to a non-shedding breed, we can't predict what we're going to get. Don’t miss this one, because I’m “shedding” even more light on popular lore about dogs that too many people still believe. Enjoy! In this episode we’re

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20:38

Training My New Puppy, What He Knows So Far: Susan...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2023/11/03

Visit us at shapedbydog.com My puppy, Prophet, turned four months old this week! At this point, the Prophet knows nothing. What!? Now, my definition of ‘know’ is different. Although he doesn’t “know” much, Prophet recognizes many behaviors and several markers, and that’s the start of true understanding. I’m sharing exactly what my daily routine and puppy-training plan looks like and my top priorities for raising a confident, joyful dog. In this episode you’ll hear: • What goes into raising

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17:56

Help! Why Won't My Dog Pay Attention? (Secrets Of...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2023/11/01

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Help! How do I get my dog to focus on me and pay attention? Today I’m sharing the positive reinforcement “secrets” that make your dog prioritize you over environmental distractions. If you feel non-existent to your dog around other dogs, squirrels, cats, people, bicycles, etc. – but you’ve been taught to collar pop and say things like “leave it!” – I’m going to teach you to combine two of my proven, science-based games to inspire your dog to focus on you without you

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15:53

Halloween Prep For Dogs: Tricks To Make Celebrations...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2023/10/27

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Trick or Treat! It’s almost Halloween and although not every country celebrates it, I want to suggest a dog training plan-a-palooza to prep for holidays and celebrations no matter where you live. Halloween and similar events can be scary and dangerous for dogs! I’m sharing common but deadly candy ingredients your dog must avoid, why you shouldn’t take most dogs trick-or-treating and how to prevent reactivity and anxiety when spooky, costumed strangers knock and ding at

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20:32

Stop Barking Dogs! Step-By-Step Action Plan And...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2023/10/25

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Has your dog’s barking ever had you consider using an anti-bark collar? I did in the Nineties with my dog, Buzz, and I'm letting you know the results right up front. Lessons were learned and I developed an action plan to stop annoying barking that’s proven to work, so I’m sharing what to do step-by-step. Plus, if you want your dog to settle down when greeting houseguests, don’t miss the protocol for using a remote feeder to create calm at home. In this episode you’ll

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23:15

Barking Dogs! How To Help Your Dog Be Quiet And Stop...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2023/10/20

Visit us at shapedbydog.com All the details on how to minimize excessive and annoying dog barking with seven fun and fast dog training games! Remember that canine vocalizing can be an expression of emotion, so the solution to nuisance barking begins with a dog’s physical and emotional needs being met. There are also times we DON’T want our dogs to stop barking and times we unconsciously reinforce unwanted vocalizing. Understanding canine vocal communication is the path to a more harmonious

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13:47

Barking Dogs! Understanding Canine Vocalization To...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2023/10/18

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Help, how do I stop my dog barking! This topic gets requested so much I’m turning it into a series. Most people refer to a dog’s verbal communication as barking, but what if you reframed it as vocalizing – just as humans do with whispers, laughing, yelling, sobbing, squealing? It’s all communication. In part one of this series I’m analyzing the 5 reasons dogs bark and identifying different meanings of canine communication with vocalization. Plus, learn how to decrease

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24:01

A Plan For Your Fearful Dog (Part 2): Susan Garrett’s...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2023/10/06

Visit us at shapedbydog.com In episode 236 I detailed 10 reasons why dogs might show fear. In today’s part two, I’m giving you a strategic plan to help fearful, anxious dogs grow into calm, confident family pets. My uncommon approach is a game changer for dogs that are constantly afraid, anxious, over-reactive, or extremely excitable. Be sure you’ve listened to Part 1 first so you can identify the triggers that might be contributing to your dog’s fear. Leave me any questions below and here’s to

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21:12

Understanding Dog Fear (Part 1): Genetics, Trauma,...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2023/10/04

Visit us at shapedbydog.com How to help frightened and anxious dogs is a question I receive frequently, so I’m diving into identifying and overcoming canine fears and phobias that often lead to withdrawal or reactivity. Today’s focus is on overlooked reasons dogs become fearful and what you need to know about anxiety. It’s important to recognize a dog’s fear triggers and the role we might play in unconsciously creating stress. In this episode you’ll hear: • Overlooked triggers to many dogs’

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23:34

AMA With Susan Garrett: Leash Lunging, Dog Anxiety,...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2023/09/29

Visit us at shapedbydog.com How do you know if a breeder is truly reputable? How do I fit a new puppy into my daily routine? Why do some vets say raw food is dangerous for dogs? How do I calm a leash-lunging dog? What’s the best way to cure puppy separation anxiety? How do I help my hyper dog relax? These are just a few of your questions I’m answering in today’s Ask Me Anything about raising and training brilliant, healthy, joyful puppies and dogs using positive reinforcement. In this episode

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20:30

How To Stop Puppy Biting: Avoid Mistakes With Susan...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2023/09/27

Visit us at shapedbydog.com I’ve done several episodes on puppy biting, but my new Border Collie, Prophet, is one of the bitiest I’ve ever owned. Today I’m expanding on how to save your feet and hands from puppy teeth with the top ten reasons puppies bite, the biggest mistakes we make during puppy biting, and a preventative action plan for puppy biting I’ve never shared before. Plus, a great new Plan B game for when the puppy is actively biting you. Remember that most biting and nipping is

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12:22

Flying A Dog Or Puppy: Susan's Pre-Flight Plan #233

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2023/09/20

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Since I recently had a friend fly my new puppy to Canada from Switzerland in-cabin, many of you asked how I prepare my dogs for airline travel. Even if you don’t have plans to fly a puppy anytime soon, you’ll benefit from hearing how I train them to be great travelers in two phases. Moreover, there’s a lot of red tape and regulations around in-cabin flying with puppies and dogs that vary from airline to airline and country to country. I read the fine print for you and

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15:50

Canine Predatory Motor Sequence: Understand Your...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2023/09/08

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Why do Beagles, Border Collies, Belgian Malinois, Boston Terriers (and most breeds) present different dog training challenges? It’s because their Predatory Motor Sequence aka Predation Sequence creates a behavior pattern of eight events selected for some breeds but removed from others. Recognizing which of these eight exists in your dog allows you to enrich, train, reinforce, and avoid denial of things critical to their well-being. Today I’m showing you how to spot

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15:25

Empowering The Next Generation Of Dog Lovers: Finya's...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2023/09/06

Visit us at shapedbydog.com I love kids, especially those who are keen on training dogs, so when a 10th grader named Finya sent me some wonderful positive reinforcement dog training questions for a school assignment, I said, “Let’s go!” Today I’m answering her questions about shock collars, eCollars, other aversives in agility training, training dog sport champions using only positive reinforcement,plus the importance of mentors, empathy and why dog trainers should keep egos in check for our

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22:57

Finding Joy Amidst Frustration And Shame In Dog...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2023/09/01

Visit us at shapedbydog.com In episode 229, I shared the story about finding joy with a “mighty dog” in my life, a Jack Russell Terrier mix named DeCaff. In Part 2, I admit a painful lesson around frustration, shame and struggle between two of my Terriers; as well as the last six lessons my agility champion taught me about conditioning positive emotional responses, arousal states in dog training, seeing behavior as communication, the canine gut-brain axis, and most importantly: forgiveness of

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