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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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22:29

Clicker Training: Will It Work For Every Dog? #69

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2021/02/26

Visit us at shapedbydog.com How do you decide when to use a clicker and what to use it for in dog training? That’s a question recently asked on my Instagram and what we’re covering in this episode. Is a clicker a good choice for your dog, or you as a trainer, or for the behavior you want to train? In the episode you'll hear: • About using clickers, markers and what conditioned reinforcers are. • The four things you can do when using reinforcement in your training. • The verbal markers I like

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19:25

3 Easy Tricks Every Dog Should Know #68

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2021/02/24

Visit us at shapedbydog.com We’re talking about trick training for dogs; it’s fun and easy! Can you remember the very first thing you trained a dog to do and how you went about training it? The first thing I trained a dog to do was to dance. It was when I was a kid with our family dog, Tina the Poodle. Training tricks with our dogs is something I consider important, and there are three favourite tricks that I think all dogs should learn. In the episode you'll hear: • About our feelings when

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17:11

Are You Stressing About Your Dog's Stress? #67

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2021/02/17

Visit us at shapedbydog.com I’ve been thinking about stress and how we deal with it. Consider your dog and any challenges you might have in your training. Those challenges could be creating anxiety for you, and your dog will pick up on your emotions. You are not alone if you find yourself stressing about your dog. In the episode you'll hear: • What happened with my dog Shelby when I locked my keys in the car. • Why I check in with myself when I feel stressed. • How I look for every day with

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22:07

Resource Guarding: Dog vs Dog Aggression #66

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2021/02/12

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Resource Guarding between dogs is a big topic. It’s also one of the most requested for me to cover on my podcast. Over the past week, my six-month-old puppy has started attacking some of the other dogs in my household over resources. It’s a good time for me to share what I am doing to help This! overcome possession aggression around resources, particularly food. Yes, even professional dog trainers experience challenges to work through. In the episode you'll hear: •

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19:18

The Secrets of What Your Dog Really Knows #65

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2021/02/10

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Have you ever asked your dog to do something, and he does the opposite? Have you ever thought “but he knows it!”. Maybe he raided something from the kitchen, and when you ask him to drop it, he swallows whatever he has. Or perhaps when you call him, he runs the other way. In Agility, you might leave your dog at the start line and say stay, but he does not stay and starts on the course before you give your release. There are two schools of thought to what might be

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20:34

Help! How Can I Tell My Dog He's Wrong? #64

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2021/02/05

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Success in dog training comes down to three things. The reinforcement we are using, the training plan, and the environment where we are training our dog. But what happens when things don’t go to plan, and our dog make a wrong choice? What are our options? In the episode you'll hear: • The four reactions that are common when a dog makes a mistake. • About looking at your emotional state when you are training your dog. • The reasons building a house is like dog

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22:11

Why Some Dogs Just Don't Get It #63

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2021/02/03

Visit us at shapedbydog.com The inspiration for this episode comes from a walk with my dogs. My puppy, This!, was on leash, and my adult dogs were milling about freely. All of a sudden, a large bunny crossed our path 5 meters ahead. My adult dogs did not really notice the rabbit as it was the equivalent of white noise for them. For my puppy, it was a LOUD noise, a siren, she for sure noticed! Is it that my puppy just does not get my training, or is it that she has just started her education? In

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29:26

12 Keys to Helping My Dogs Live a Long and Happy Life...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2021/01/29

Visit us at shapedbydog.com We all want our dogs to have long and happy lives. There are 12 things I believe have a massive influence on the longevity and quality of life for my dogs, and 6 things I avoid. In this episode, I’m sharing what I’ve learned through trial and error, talking to experts, and from science, that can contribute to an increased life expectancy for our dogs. In the episode you'll hear: • About telomeres and what that means for our dogs and us. • What I’ve learned from my

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16:23

Lessons of Recovery: The Night My Dog Almost Died #61

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2021/01/27

Visit us at shapedbydog.com In 2012, my dog Encore almost died. I’m sharing her story with you, and the six incredibly valuable lessons learned from Encore’s near-death experience and recovery. In the episode you'll hear: • Why Encore became my puppy and her early life with me. • The signs we started noticing from when she was around 5 years old. • When her neurological symptoms became more apparent. • About Encore’s seizure, and the night she almost died. • Knowing your critical care

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16:10

When You Don't Feel Like Training Your Dog #60

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2021/01/22

Visit us at shapedbydog.com It's not uncommon to know you should be training your dog, but you just don't feel like it. You can't motivate yourself. And you might look at your dog and can tell that your motivation carries over. If you have ever found yourself unmotivated and in need of inspiration, you are going to love this episode. It does not matter what you are working on, or what challenge you want to overcome; you can find success leaves clues. In the episode you'll hear: • About

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22:01

Why Your Treats Aren’t Working for Your Dog #59

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2021/01/20

Visit us at shapedbydog.com In the world of dog training, a lot of people are trying to train their dog with a focus solely on the use of reinforcement. But there can be a disparity in the success people have when using rewards. We’re going to turn the microscope on why the outcome varies between trainers, why it’s happening, and what we can do about it so everyone can have success. In the episode you'll hear: • The reasons that animal training fails. • How to get brilliant at understanding

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21:06

How to Create Kid Friendly Dogs and Dog Friendly Kids...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2021/01/13

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Raising dogs in a home with kids and kids in a home with dogs can be harmonious when you have the right expectations for great outcomes. Now, I don’t have children, but my dogs are around many children as I have a lot of nieces and nephews. There can be a great deal of joy for kids and dogs and many life lessons if we set everyone up for success. Do you know someone who has children and a dog? Share this podcast episode with them, and together we can help families with

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17:11

Why Balance Breaks Fast Track Your Dog Training #57

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2021/01/08

Visit us at shapedbydog.com There is one thing that I do intentionally in my dog training that makes all the difference in the world to the joy and success that my dogs and I have together. That one thing is using Balance Breaks. I’m sharing exactly what a Balance Break is, why it’s essential, and the mechanics of how I do it. Let me know when you try it!. In the episode you'll hear: • My 5 steps to an amazing dog training experience. • About the power of D.A.S.H. (Desire, Accuracy, Speed,

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18:16

5 Simple Questions to Guide Your Dog Training #56

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2021/01/06

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Do you have a naughty dog or things you want to change with your dog’s behavior? It might be to improve your dog’s focus on you, stop counter surfing, barking, running off, jumping on guests, pulling on leash, or fixing something that will get you the teamwork you want for dog sports like agility. There are five questions I’ve been asking my dog training students the world over that will fast track your success. In the episode you'll hear: • The 5 questions to ask

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22:07

Pro Dog Trainer's Guide to Toy Selection #55

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2020/12/18

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Choosing the best dog toy for any activity will lead to success. The toy you choose needs to be safe and suit the purpose. Before I was a professional dog trainer, I never gave any thought to toy selection apart from if a toy appealed to me. Since those days, I’ve created systems and processes for toy selection to benefit my dogs. Picking the wrong toy can set your training back and could be dangerous. Picking the right toy will set you and your dog up for success.

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17:37

Dog Toy Checklist: What’s Good and What to Avoid #54

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2020/12/16

Visit us at shapedbydog.com 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 your puppy or dog? Do you consider the purpose of the toy? My dogs have many toys, which might not be a surprise! There are ten key considerations I use when selecting a new toy, including safety. One of the things to look for in a toy might be a surprise! In the episode you'll hear: • The top 10 considerations for selecting a dog toy. • What sort of toys

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14:28

Stop Your Dog Pulling on Leash and Start Walking...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2020/12/11

Visit us at shapedbydog.com We’re looking at how to train your dog to stop pulling on leash. You have probably heard me talk about the importance of exercise for dogs. But, for some of you, taking your dog for a walk is not enjoyable, and you just want your dog to walk nicely. I’m covering what might have led to your dog’s lead pulling, what you can do to fix it, and how you can start to enjoy going for a walk. In the episode you'll hear: • About my trips to Hot Springs, Arkansas, and why

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16:42

The Five Most Common Words in Dog Training and Which...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2020/12/09

Visit us at shapedbydog.com There are five words commonly used when training a dog. I bet you can immediately think of dog training commands that are in use frequently! Are cues like sit, down, stay, come and okay on your list? One of these words I would never ever use, and I’m sharing why. I believe our dogs put our words into five categories, and I’m covering each cue category and how it relates to what we say to our dog. In the episode you'll hear: • How many words dogs can respond to and

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17:16

Is Your Stubborn Dog Frustrating You? #51

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2020/12/04

Visit us at shapedbydog.com In dog training, there’s really only one reason we feel frustration, and that is when the outcome does not meet our expectations. But what happens when we get frustrated? Recently I experienced frustration when training a side pass with my puppy, This!, and I’m sharing with you the process I used for troubleshooting. In the episode you'll hear: • About the motivation for this episode from a post by one of my students. • Identifying the words you use when you are

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18:38

Can Your Worst Challenge Make You a Better Dog...

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett ·

2020/12/02

Visit us at shapedbydog.com When I was 12 years old, I experienced the most humiliating event of my young life with a doctor who was trying to be helpful. That event changed who I was and how I processed information and led me to become the dog trainer that I am today. What if the things that we look at as our greatest challenges are actually our biggest blessings? And how could that help our dogs? In the episode you'll hear: • About my family and my introduction to riding a bike. • Why my

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