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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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19:28

All The Things That Influence Your Dog's Behavior And...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2023/01/11

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Recently I came across an envelope containing all my report cards from kindergarten through university. Reading over my teachers' comments was an enlightening study of behavior and how I adapted in the face of challenges. I'm sharing what I noticed with you as there's a parallel with dog behavior and why they do the things they do. Behavior can fall into seven distinct categories, and understanding the influence of each category is massively beneficial for us to know

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17:28

Why You Should Change Your Strategy Rather Than Your...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2023/01/04

Visit us at shapedbydog.com As a professional dog trainer, I regularly see a lot of people working with their dogs. A common error people make when things don’t go well is changing criteria in the middle of training to help their dogs be successful. At first glance, this might make sense, but today we’re talking about why it’s a huge mistake, where it could lead you, and what you can do instead. In the episode you'll hear: • Why criteria will help your dog and reduce frustration. • The reason

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16:33

When To Listen To Your Heart In Dog Training #187

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2022/11/30

Visit us at shapedbydog.com I’ve met a lot of people at the crossroads of their dog training and looking to go in a more reinforcement-based direction, but they’re worried it won’t work due to old beliefs and habits. Unless you were one of the lucky few to learn nothing but reinforcement-based dog training, leaving behind the familiar for something new naturally creates fear and vulnerability, especially when surrounded by so-called ‘experts’ and naysayers when you encounter challenges. We’re

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14:41

2 Types Of Connection With Dogs: Dog Agility And...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2022/11/23

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Over the years I’ve asked my students to describe the connection with their dog in different environments. How is it different inside your house versus your front yard? What about the park? Or, around other dogs or children? Often the response describes the emotional connection “to” their dog; not the two-way connection “with” their dog. We’re covering what that difference is between the connection to versus connection with our dogs, why it's super important to

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14:13

I Tried That, It Didn't Work #185

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2022/11/18

Visit us at shapedbydog.com As a professional dog trainer, I can assure you there are six words that your dog training coach never wants to hear. You might think those words are "but he does it at home," and that's close, but they are actually "tried that and it didn't work". We're covering what's going on with those words for you, your dog, and your coach and how to turn it around. Considering alternative dialogues promotes critical thinking and keeps communications open. In the episode you'll

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17:07

Proofing Vs Generalizing In Dog Training To Grow...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2022/11/11

Visit us at shapedbydog.com When I first started dog training 30 or so years ago, I was studying the sport of dog obedience because I wanted to compete. We were taught to lure our dog to do what we wanted and then move to the proofing stage. When proofing, we were looking for errors to test how well the dog understood what we’d taught them. And if our dog failed, we were instructed to give them a correction. What if we changed our mindset from proofing to building confidence? We’re covering how

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13:49

What Does "Train The Dog In Front Of You" Really...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2022/11/09

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Have you ever been in a dog training situation and felt you are in the wrong place as your dog is not responding like other dogs? Or have you ever thought that your dog is not like other dogs? It could be in a dog training class, a workshop or an online course, and you see other people training and think your dog doesn’t compare. You are not alone, and it’s why I often say to my students, “train the dog in front of you” and “meet your dog where they’re at” so that you

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16:46

The Game Within The Game: How To Multiply Your Dog’s...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2022/10/12

Visit us at shapedbydog.com To the uninitiated, reinforcement based dog training looks as if you have to walk around with a boatload of cookies or else you are not going to get your dog to do what you want. That’s just not true. But if you are carrying cookies everywhere, I’m covering how we go about reinforcement based training differently so that you can transfer the value of those cookies to you with games within games. In the episode you'll hear: • What I learned about games in a summer

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19:02

Training Multiple Dogs To Wait Turns And Relax #181

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2022/10/05

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Trying to work with multiple dogs at once can be a struggle, especially when one dog consistently interferes. Even if you only have one dog, the information offered in this episode is important as you want your dog to be able to relax when there are other dogs or distractions around. I’m covering the criteria and strategy for training in a multi-dog household or when things in the environment are exciting for dogs. In the episode you'll hear: • That learning to

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18:34

Taking Your Puppy To A Café Or Restaurant:...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2022/09/23

Visit us at shapedbydog.com When you have a new puppy, safe socializing is important. Something to consider is taking a pup to outdoor cafes or restaurants. When you do it right, there are many benefits. But if done badly, your puppy could end up overwhelmed or having a bad experience and becoming fearful. I’m covering all the steps to grow your puppy’s confidence when dining out at a pet-friendly venue so you can enjoy a coffee or meal with family and friends. In the episode you'll hear: •

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17:34

Help For Dogs Refusing Treats: Case Study With...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2022/09/21

Visit us at shapedbydog.com My dog won’t take treats outside! Is that something you’ve ever said or heard? We’re looking at the challenge of a dog refusing treats as a case study, as training will be so much easier if your dog loves food, especially if you are working on things like loose leash walking or helping your dog with reactivity. I’ve got an outside the box training plan for you to get your dog loving treats no matter where you are. In the episode you'll hear: • The physical reasons

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14:35

Dog Walking: Why To Start, How Often, And Where #178

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2022/09/14

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Why is it important to walk your dog daily? Besides the obvious health benefits of exercise, we’re looking at the advantages of daily dog walking that many people don’t realize. Sometimes people can give a list of reasons not to walk their dog, so we’re covering why to start and what defines appropriate exercise for dogs. In the episode you'll hear: • That our dog Tater Salad does not particularly like walking at certain times. • About the health benefits of

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19:00

Dog Training Outside The Box: Transfer Of Value Case...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2022/09/09

Visit us at shapedbydog.com When we train dogs with layered shaping, we train with out of the box thinking. In this episode, I’m giving a glimpse of what that looks like and how it relates to the transfer of value. It starts with knowing what a dog loves most of all. I’m also covering a case study on how we used the transfer of reinforcement value for a German Shepherd so that they could learn to retrieve without a force fetch. In the episode you'll hear: • What we need our dog to understand

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22:06

Why Your Dog’s Emotions Are A Critical Element Of Dog...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2022/09/07

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Having coached thousands of people in dog training, I’ve observed that their dogs seem to fall into three categories. The dogs who seem to hate training sessions, the dogs who are so over the top about the training they are frantic, and the dogs who are driven and focused and absolutely love it. It’s not the breed of dog or their personality that determines the category, and it’s not the trainer or trainer’s experience; it’s about understanding you’re not only training

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25:46

Food Luring VS Shaping In Dog Training: How Science...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2022/09/02

Visit us at shapedbydog.com I use shaping rather than luring with food or toys in my dog training. In the 80s, I was taught to food lure and correct, learned to do it well, and luring brought me a lot of success in obedience and agility. Luring can have benefits, but I decided to change. When I say I don't lure, it always gets a lot of comments and questions on social media, so in this episode, I'm covering the top ten reasons I prefer shaping. In the episode you'll hear: • The advantages of

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14:29

Dopamine In Dog Training: Anticipation, Rewards, And...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2022/08/31

Visit us at shapedbydog.com We’re geeking out the topic of dopamine in dog training and how it impacts a dog’s motivation. Dopamine is a type of neurotransmitter, and there’s a lot of research on its relation to the drive to seek out happiness. Now, you might be wondering what it has to do with dog training but to make sure our dogs want to work with us, it’s something we need to know, and it relates directly to my training protocols and transfer of value. In the episode you'll hear: • How

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20:16

Target Training For Dogs: How, Why, And When To Fade...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2022/08/26

Visit us at shapedbydog.com We use targets in our dog training, which has prompted popular questions on the best way to fade a target and when to start fading. So that’s the topic of this episode, along with what targets are and why they work so well. Before you attempt to remove a target, there are three questions to ask and a clear process for fading so that your dog has a strong finished behavior. In the episode you'll hear: • The difference between a food lure and a target. • Why targets

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17:49

How To Teach Your Dog Anything With My Training Plan...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2022/08/24

Visit us at shapedbydog.com A good dog training plan will set you and your dog up for success and protect your confidence. The planning I do for myself and my students includes 10 key elements. We’re covering what the 10 elements are, along with how to grow the layers to take training from your living room to the bunny farm. In the episode you'll hear: • Why the detailed planning I do for myself and my students starts with criteria. • Tips to prevent cheap or toxic behaviors when you are

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18:11

Dog Training With Layered Shaping: Why Classical...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2022/08/19

Visit us at shapedbydog.com The way we dog train is different, and there are four elements that are vital to everything we do. It starts with confidence for people and their dogs and layers to grow a relationship of trust. There are many ways to use reinforcement in dog training, and our focus is on layered shaping, which might be a new concept for many people. In the episode you'll hear: • That the vast majority of people start wanting to know how to stop their dogs from doing things. • Why

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17:42

5 Popular Ways To Train Your Dog With Food #170

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2022/08/12

Visit us at shapedbydog.com If someone says to you that they are a reinforcement-based dog trainer, what does that really mean? There are a lot of ways of training dogs with food or toys. Even though they fall under the reinforcement grouping, the different types of training are all dramatically different. We’re covering what I tried in the past, what I suggest you avoid, and the most effective way to shape your dog. In the episode you'll hear: • About training dogs by luring and using food

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