Training Tips From Susan: From Overwhelm To Confidence: How To Create The Dog Of Your Dreams With Strategic Reinforcement

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 your door.   🥳 DON’T MISS TODAY: Susan’s YouTube live celebrating 100K subscribers at 1pm EST! Click here to join the tricks, treats and training: Dogs That Online Party: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3sFtvVlNac   In this episode you’ll hear:   • My Halloween dog training plan challenge. • Candy ingredients that are deadly to dogs. • Why we shouldn’t take dogs trick-or-treating (not including service dogs). • How costumed people appear to dogs. • Tips to reduce anxiety for your dog during Halloween. • Why you should never take puppies trick or treating. • Why Halloween is a great time to dog train if they enjoy participating. • How to condition your dog to Halloween costumes and decorations. • Why ItsYerChoice is great to stop dogs from stealing candy. • Why playing Crate Games creates a strong Hot Zone behavior. • How Hot Zone allows your dog to join in Halloween safely. • About Halloween costumes for dogs. • Tricks for your dog to entertain guests from the Hot Zone.   Online Learning: Get Crate Games Online -  https://get.crategames.com/ Learn To Play ItsYerChoice - https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/   Resources:   🥳 DON’T MISS TODAY: Susan’s YouTube live celebrating 100K subscribers at 1pm EST! Click here to join the tricks, treats and training: Dogs That Online Party: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3sFtvVlNac FREE DOWNLOAD - Encourage people to sing “trick or treat” instead of knocking or ringing doorbell to prevent triggering your dog. Download our fun Halloween flyer here:  Don’t Ring Doorbell: https://dogsthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DogsThat_HalloweenDoorSign.pdf   1. Podcast Episode 200: Solve Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety With FRIDA: Expanding Calm With Functional Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/200/ 2. YouTube Video: 15 Ways To Exercise Your Dog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsQY6nm6E30 3. Podcast Episode 33: How Do I Stop My Dog Counter Surfing?! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/33/ 4. Podcast Episode 79: Reduce Anxiety and Grow Your Dog’s Confidence with These Pro Dog Training Tips - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/79/ 5. Podcast Episode 240: Stop Barking Dogs! Step-By-Step Action Plan And Anti-Bark Strategies To Avoid - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/240/ 6. Nina Ottoson Food Puzzles - https://www.nina-ottosson.com/products/all-products/ 7. Toppl Dog Toy - https://www.westpaw.com/products/toppl-treat-toy 8. YouTube Playlist: Dog Training Games With Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2TzttCtZVFwzwMGayAsaYe&si=q298eMSRMOM5D-oj 9. Podcast Episode 32: 20 Easy Ways to Exercise Your Dog at Home - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/32/ 10. Podcast Episode 199: Puppy Fear Periods: Help For Socializing Puppies Or Rescue Dogs Scared Of People - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/199/ 11. Podcast Episode 171: Dog Training With Layered Shaping: Why Classical Conditioning Must Come First - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/171/ 12. Podcast Episode 58: How to Create Kid Friendly Dogs and Dog Friendly Kids - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/58/ 13. Podcast Episode 128: Reduce Stress For Dogs During Holiday Celebrations - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/128/ 14. Podcast Episode 68: 3 Easy Tricks Every Dog Should Know - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/68/ 15. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/qqR-42VX778

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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 hear:   • My experience using a spray bark collar in the 90’s. • Steps to replace a barking habit. • Why a few 90 second training “quickies” are more powerful than one weekly long session. • It helps to be predictably unpredictable with your dog’s schedule. • Great, easy ideas for dog enrichment. • The importance of noting your dog’s barking triggers and reinforcements. • To temporarily alter the environment where your dog barks most. • The six games to play during “Daily Quickie” training. • How to counter condition barking triggers. • How to decrease reactivity to doorbells and door knocks. • How to use a remote feeder to reinforce Hot Zone for polite door greetings. • Why to train this with one dog at a time. • How to fade the remote feeder.   Online Learning: Get Crate Games Online -  https://get.crategames.com/ Learn To Play ItsYerChoice - https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/   Resources:   1. Podcast Episode 238: Barking Dogs! Understanding Canine Vocalization To Prevent Nuisance Barking  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/238/ 2. *Pet Geek Remote Feeder - https://geni.us/petgeek-dispenser 3. Podcast Episode 224: Unleashing Fluency In Dog Training: Cracking The Canine Communication Code - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/224/ 4. Podcast Episode 239: Barking Dogs! How To Help Your Dog Be Quiet And Stop Barking - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/239/ 5. Podcast Episode 176: Why Your Dog’s Emotions Are A Critical Element Of Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/176/ 6. YouTube Video: 15 Ways To Exercise Your Dog - https://youtu.be/SsQY6nm6E30 7. Podcast Episode 190: Using Daily Quickies To Fast Track Your Dog Training And Grow Your Dog’s Skills - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/190/ 8. YouTube Playlist: Dog Training Games With Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2TzttCtZVFwzwMGayAsaYe 9. YouTube Playlist: Target Training for Dogs with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy3ylCyQ2bJQSCwo_ERiVHj3 10. Podcast Episode 74: Yes, Susan Garrett’s Dogs Sniff On Walks - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/74/ 11. Nina Ottosson Food Puzzles - https://www.nina-ottosson.com/products/all-products/ 12. DIY Puppy Bombs - https://youtu.be/UBveJe2C2dA 13. *Toppl Dog Toy - https://geni.us/toppl 14. Podcast Episode 71: Pro Dog Trainer’s Secret to Help Your Naughty Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/71/ 15. Podcast Episode 16: The Thing Before Your Dog’s Thing - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/16/ 16. Podcast Episode 205: The Hidden World Of Reinforcement For Dogs And Why You Need To Know - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/205/ 17. YouTube Playlist: Planning Your Dog Training With Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy3bIhKLPQApN0x_2PjNJgkG 18. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/191/ 19. DogsThat YouTube Channel Playlists - https://www.youtube.com/@DogsThat/playlists 20. YouTube Playlist: Mastery of Positive Reinforcement Based Dog Training with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy20_Ko8p2SaE6B2IT4o6g6K&si=Xluasn27sCClvrD2 21. Podcast Episode 21: The 5 Critical Dog Training Layers for Confidence with Anything - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/21/ 22. Podcast Episode 59: Why Your Treats Aren’t Working for Your Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/59/ 23. Podcast Episode 181: Training Multiple Dogs To Wait Turns And Relax - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/181 24. Podcast Episode 66: Resource Guarding: Dog vs Dog Aggression - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/66/ 25. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/kk-wzuV-6fs   *Amazon Links Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Susan only recommends products she uses herself, and all opinions expressed here are her own. The link above is an affiliate link that, at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission if you decide to buy from it. Thank you!

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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 relationship with dogs!   In this episode you’ll hear:   • Results of nuisance barking poll. • That dogs bark to express emotions. • That a lot of unwanted barking gets reinforced by us. • Why dog barking can be good at times. • 7 training games to minimize barking. • About The Dog Relaxation Protocol. • That cued barking also needs a “stop” cue. • That it only took 21 days to teach my 4-month-old puppy barking manners. • Reasons dogs bark excessively. • Why we shouldn’t blame the breed for the barking. • How to condition dogs to entertain themselves with enrichment. • That reinforcement builds behavior. • Examples of how we unconsciously reinforce dog behavior. • That you shouldn’t cave to “demand barking.” • About barking to initiate play. • That vocalizing you allow your dog to do must be universal. • About the FRIDA protocol for anxiety barking. • How to decrease alarm barking with habituation to stimuli. • When dogs bark from frustration. • How the environment reinforces barking. • Tips for when dogs bark at feeding time. • Why to be predictably unpredictable with dog schedules.   Get Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/ Learn To Play ItsYerChoice - https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/   Resources   1. Podcast Episode 238: Barking Dogs! Understanding Canine Vocalization To Prevent Nuisance Barking - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/238/ 2. Podcast Episode 205: The Hidden World Of Reinforcement For Dogs And Why You Need To Know - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/205/ 3. Podcast Episode 186: 2 Types Of Connection With Dogs: Dog Agility And Daily Life Case Studies - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/186/ 4. YouTube Playlist: Dog Training Games with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2TzttCtZVFwzwMGayAsaYe 5. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/191/ 6. Podcast Episode 112: Stressed Dog? How Trigger Stacking Might Be Putting Your Dog Over Threshold - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/112/ 7. Podcast Episode 14: Creating Intentional Multi-Dog Household Harmony - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/14/ 8. Podcast Episode 200: Solve Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety With FRIDA: Expanding Calm With Functional Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/200/ 9. Podcast Episode 207: Rescue Dog Behavior: Training Rehomed Dogs Chat With Nadine Hehli and Simone Fasel - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/207/ 10. Podcast Episode 165: Why Do Dogs Bark In Cars And How To Stop It - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/165/ 11. Podcast Episode 188: Why You Should Change Your Strategy Rather Than Your Criteria When Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/188/ 12. Podcast Episode 189: All The Things That Influence Your Dog’s Behavior And What Behavior Tells You - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/189/ 13. Podcast Episode 42: Behavior Chains: Are You Teaching Your Dog to be Bad to be Good? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/42/ 14. Podcast Episode 225: Keep The Food Bowl! Why Dogs Don’t Need 100% Hand Feeding - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/225/ 15. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/BfoFvBAue7c

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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 excessive barking while understanding the emotions behind your dog’s howling, baying, barking, or whining.   In this episode you’ll hear:   • Five reasons dogs bark and what to do about nuisance barking. • That dog vocalization is communication first. • The basic dog needs every owner must consider. • How to decrease unwanted dog barking. • How different dog breeds vocalize. • That barking is an emotional expression. • About frustration, anxiety, loneliness, and alarm barking. • That some senior dogs bark because of dementia. • How we accidentally reinforce demand barking.   Resources:   1. Get Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/ 2. YouTube Video: 15 Ways To Exercise Your Dog - https://youtu.be/SsQY6nm6E30 3. YouTube Playlist: Dog Training Games With Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2TzttCtZVFwzwMGayAsaYe 4. Podcast Episode 220: Help Humping, Barking, Destructive, Reactive Dogs Overcome Dysregulation: 4 Case Studies - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/220/ 5. Podcast Episode 71: Pro Dog Trainer’s Secret to Help Your Naughty Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/71/ 6. Podcast Episode 157: Dog Body Language: Understanding Canine Communication Signals And Emotions - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/157 7. Podcast Episode 200: Solve Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety With FRIDA: Expanding Calm With Functional Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/200/ 8. Podcast Episode 168: Creating Confidence For Anxious, Stressed Or Reactive Dogs Part 1 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/168/ 9. Podcast Episode 88: Barrier Frustration: Help for Fence Fighting, Leash Reactivity and Window Guarding - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/88/ 10. Podcast Episode 188: Why You Should Change Your Strategy Rather Than Your Criteria When Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/188/ 11. Podcast Episode 205: The Hidden World Of Reinforcement For Dogs And Why You Need To Know - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/205/ 12 Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/191/ 13. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/hT3hrn0QZyE

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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 helping you and your dog create a joyful life together!   In this episode you’ll hear:   • Susan Garrett’s strategy for overcoming fear in dogs. • When to seek help from an applied veterinary behaviorist. • The science behind Susan Garrett’s dog training methodologies. • Myths about reinforcement-based dog training. • How to observe your dog’s body language. • The steps to identifying triggers and good environments to train. • About Classical Conditioning aka Pavlovian Conditioning for fearful dogs. • Why I use both Classical and Operant Conditioning for helping fearful dogs. • Published research on Classical plus Operant Conditioning for overcoming fear in rats. • How dogs habituate and generalize fear triggers into white noise. • The Triangle of Growing Confidence for dogs. • The transfer of value into games your dog loves to play. • Two categories of valuable games. • The Yerkes-Dodson Curve of Arousal in animals. • Examples of compound games for dogs. • Valuable calm games for dogs. • How to play the games at the place and time your dog is most comfortable. • How to create a distraction-free training den. • How to use the hierarchy of reinforcement for rewards. • My Success Story: Triangle of Confidence for my scared dog, This! • That counter-conditioning fear takes more than treats. • How to get all the dog training games with coaching support   Join Home School the Dog or Recallers Email us at wag@dogsthat.com with the subject line: “I’m ready to invest in my dog.”   Resources:   1. Podcast Episode 236: Understanding Dog Fear (Part 1): Genetics, Trauma, And Your Dog’s Well-being - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/236/ 2. YouTube Playlist: Fearful Dog Help with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy0KAsqgnkMWv0v-5JGjNQG_&si=PfwH2W-xDa2vOzB9 3. YouTube Playlist: Reactive or Aggressive Dogs: Key Insights with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy0Tbd6ZybIXgJk3mtpBLLk7&si=Gu2tdonM8mJ3u7m1 4. Podcast Episode 114: Dog Agility Training: 3 Big Mistakes All Dog Owners Should Avoid - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/114/ 5. Podcast Episode 168: Creating Confidence For Anxious, Stressed Or Reactive Dogs Part 1 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/168/ 6. Podcast Episode 4: T.E.M.P. (Tail, Eyes/Ears, Mouth, Posture) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/4/ 7. Podcast Episode 227: My Foolproof Strategy To Overcoming Dog Training Challenges - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/227/ 8.YouTube Playlist: Emotional Regulation in Dogs: Dysregulation, Coping Strategies, Co-Regulation, Self-Regulation, and Habituation with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy0ZnXC_lczh942HhB0Vdo5v&si=K4xrKTnZBoriUcGm 9. Podcast Episode 112: Stressed Dog? How Trigger Stacking Might Be Putting Your Dog Over Threshold - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/112/ 10. Podcast Episode 156: Dog Fireworks Anxiety Prevention: How To Keep Your Dog Safe And Calm - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/156/ 11. Podcast Episode 171: Dog Training With Layered Shaping: Why Classical Conditioning Must Come First - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/171/ 12. Podcast Episode 146: Balanced Dog Training: Does It Really Exist? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/146/ 13. Article: Learning and Motivation: A modified counterconditioning procedure prevents the renewal of conditioned fear in rats. - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0023969012000021?via%3Dihub 14. Podcast Episode 184: Proofing Vs Generalizing In Dog Training To Grow Skills And Confidence - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/184/ 15. Podcast Episode 205: The Hidden World Of Reinforcement For Dogs And Why You Need To Know - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/205/ 16. Susan Garrett’s Dog Training Blog: What’s a Reward for Your Dog? List of Reinforcers - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2018/10/reward-list-of-reinforcers/ 17. YouTube Playlist: Dog Training Games with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2TzttCtZVFwzwMGayAsaYe&si=pGQvBuUyntjEigtp 18. Podcast Episode 90: Premack, Dog Training and Transfer of Value - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/90/ 19. Podcast Episode 86: How to Train Unmotivated or Overexcited Dogs - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/86/ 20. YouTube Playlist: Cooperative Care and Consent in Dog Training with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1wgUlMBX63miIBBpxE-DAO&si=CeGFSzzH6Vu1u4Tw 21. Podcast Episode 106: Consent In Dog Training: The Misuse, Misunderstanding And Misapplication - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/106/ 22. Podcast Podcast Episode 203: Reactive, Unmotivated and Fearful: Finding Resiliency For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 1 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/203/ 23. Book: Shaping Success By Susan Garrett - https://dogsthat.com/product/shaping-success-2/ 24. Podcast Episode 161: Conditioning In Dog Training: Why A Recall And Positive Interrupter Are Different - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/161/ 25. DogsThat YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/dogsthat 26. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/F_y4GCXWfBc

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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’ fears. • Natural dog fears during certain life stages. • The difference between alert, excited or anxious dog behavior. • How genetics predispose some breeds to fear or confidence. • That animals inherit generational trauma, too. • How events, medical conditions and lack of education can create fear in dogs. • How spaying may impact a female dog’s hormones. • How gut health impacts animal behavior and emotions. • The effect of EMF’s on dogs and animals. • How dogs absorb and internalize human emotions. • How to decode your dog’s body language. • Why we should observe how our reactions impact our dogs.   Resources:   1. Podcast Episode 235: AMA With Susan Garrett: Leash Lunging, Dog Anxiety, Agility Angst, Bad Breeders, And More - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/235/ 2. Podcast Episode 199: Puppy Fear Periods: Help For Socializing Puppies Or Rescue Dogs Scared Of People - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/199/ 3. Podcast Episode 4: T.E.M.P. (Tail, Eyes/Ears, Mouth, Posture) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/4/ 4. Podcast Episode 29: Understanding and Preventing Reactivity and Aggression in Your Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/29/ 5. Podcast Episode 136: Help Your Excited Dog Calm Down And Stop Barking, Lunging, Spinning, Nipping - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/136/ 6. YouTube Playlist: Puppy Essentials with Susan Garrett Dog Training - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2hywpv3Md3HbWWPPbVF8W5&si=xyNUFR7eV7G1W2d4 7. Podcast Episode 127: Puppy Socialization: Playtime For Puppies And Permissions - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/127/ 8. Podcast Episode 180: Taking Your Puppy To A Café Or Restaurant: Socialization Success - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/180/ 9. Podcast Episode 79: Reduce Anxiety and Grow Your Dog’s Confidence with These Pro Dog Training Tips - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/79/  10. Podcast Episode 45: My Dog Just Got Jumped, Now What? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/45/ 11. Podcast Episode 78: How to Train a Rescue Dog with Behavior Problems - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/78/ 12. Podcast Episode 81: Sudden Aggression and Your Dog’s Thyroid - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/81/ 13. Podcast Episode 203: Reactive, Unmotivated and Fearful: Finding Resiliency For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 1 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/203/ 14. Podcast Episode 204: Dog Behavior And Diet: Recovery For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 2 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/204/ 15. Podcast Episode 189: All The Things That Influence Your Dog’s Behavior And What Behavior Tells You - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/189/ 16. Podcast Episode 217: Understanding Emotional Regulation In Dogs To Create Calm - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/217/ 17. Podcast Episode 157: Dog Body Language: Understanding Canine Communication Signals And Emotions - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/157/ 18. Podcast Episode 62: 12 Keys to Helping My Dogs Live a Long and Happy Life - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/62/ 19. Podcast Episode 67: Are You Stressing About Your Dog’s Stress? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/67/ 20. Podcast Episode 103: Excited Or Suspicious Dog? Dealing With Your Dog’s Emotions - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/103/ 21. Podcast Episode 168: Creating Confidence For Anxious, Stressed Or Reactive Dogs Part 1 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/168/ 22. Podcast Episode 169: Dog Training A Stressed, Anxious Or Reactive Dog Part 2 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/169/ 23. Podcast Episode 112: Stressed Dog? How Trigger Stacking Might Be Putting Your Dog Over Threshold - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/112/ 24. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/1baRrsgipII

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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 I’m asked:   • How to teach self-control to a hyper dog. • How to protect a dog’s confidence and your connection when training games fail. • Does training with treats encourage dogs to follow you instead of settling down? • How do I calm a leash-lunging, reactive dog? • Do I make my own raw dog food? • How to train a puppy with separation anxiety? • Can reinforcement-based dog training really be as effective as balanced? • How many times a week do you recommend practicing agility? • What is overtraining in dog agility? • How many different marker words do you use for one dog? • Why do you name dog behavior rewards differently? • Are there dogs that can’t learn agility no matter your effort? • How did I bring Prophet to Canada from Switzerland. • Why ‘slap’ and ‘push’ dogs when playing tug? • How to help a Border Collie pup who lunges at and chases cars. • How do I balance puppy training and a hectic life? • Do you prefer male or female dogs? • When to reduce treat rewards in dog training? • Are breeders registered with the AKC CKC de facto reputable? • What’s your take? My vet said feeding raw food is dangerous due to disease risk from infected animals. • What’s a good course recommendation for a first-time dog owner who wants to do agility?   Susan Garrett’s Online Programs Mentioned Recallers Home School the Dog Crate Games Handling360   Resources:   1. Podcast Episode 99: When Reinforcement Based Dog Training Doesn’t Work - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/99/ 2. YouTube Video: Take Control of Dog Time to Calm Down Excited Dog Greetings and Reduce Anxiety - https://youtu.be/fmzaxSDiHBY?si=JtrcbDW2kxAk2hW3 3. Podcast Episode 184: Proofing Vs Generalizing In Dog Training To Grow Skills And Confidence - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/184/ 4. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/191/ 5. Podcast Episode 79: Reduce Anxiety and Grow Your Dog’s Confidence with These Pro Dog Training Tips - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/79/ 6. Podcast Episode 176: Why Your Dog’s Emotions Are A Critical Element Of Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/176/ 7. Podcast Episode 217: Understanding Emotional Regulation In Dogs To Create Calm - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/217/ 8. Podcast Episode 200: Solve Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety With FRIDA: Expanding Calm With Functional Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/200/ 9. Podcast Episode 78: How to Train a Rescue Dog with Behavior Problems - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/78/ 10. Podcast Episode 8: Get Your Dog in the Belief Loop of Awesome - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/8/ 11. Podcast Episode 190: Using Daily Quickies To Fast Track Your Dog Training And Grow Your Dog’s Skills - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/190/ 12. Podcast Episode 151: How Location Specific Reinforcement Markers Will Improve Your Dog Training! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/151/ 13. Podcast Episode 193: Do Different Dogs Really Need Different Dog Training Methods? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/193/ 14. Podcast Episode 203: Reactive, Unmotivated and Fearful: Finding Resiliency For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 1 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/203/ 15. Podcast Episode 204: Dog Behavior And Diet: Recovery For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 2 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/204/ 16. Podcast Episode 206: First Dog Agility Competition: Creating Joy For This! By Maximizing Reinforcement - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/206/ 17. Podcast Episode 233: Flying A Dog Or Puppy: Susan’s Pre-Flight Plan - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/233/ 18. Podcast Episode 89: Why Dogs Should Not Tug: The Truth Revealed - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/89/ 19. Podcast Episode 95: How Playing with Your Dog Like a Puppy Can Reduce Fear - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/95/ 20. Podcast Episode 24: Help for Dogs who Chase Chipmunks, Bicycles, and Neighbor’s Cats (Distraction Intensity Index) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/24/ 21. Podcast Episode 215: What Your Destructive, Lunging, Nipping Or Hyper Dog Or Puppy Is Trying To Teach You - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/215/ 22. Live Replay: Puppy Mill Awareness - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fCUYCj2Jeo 23. YouTube Video: Fighting For The Victims Of Puppy Mills - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7VXmCFbPzw 24. Dr. Laurie Coger - https://healthydogworkshop.com/ 25. Dr. Karen Becker - https://drkarenbecker.com/ 26. Dr. Susan Thixton - https://truthaboutpetfood.com/ 27. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/Tts0sLl8J0E

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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 natural as puppies explore new environments with their mouths, so have realistic expectations for your new family member.   In this episode you’ll hear:   • Why puppies bite and games to get you through this phase. • The 10 reasons puppies bite. • How to manage your puppy biting expectations. • Tips to build your puppy’s brain, body and connection with you. • Mistakes puppy owners make that increase puppy biting. • My Puppy Biting Prevention Protocol. • How to play the Consent & Console Game to mitigate puppy biting.   Learn To Play ItsYerChoice: https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/   Resources:   1. YouTube Playlist: Puppy Biting Help with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy03hWZgAQfG1t5Q6YzGPi7z&si=cHuWRnb3uT-vJ9tE 2. Podcast Episode 228: Navigating Failure In Dog Training: What’s Your Plan B? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/228/ 3. Podcast Episode 225: Keep The Food Bowl! Why Dogs Don’t Need 100% Hand Feeding - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/225/ 4. Podcast Episode 17: Help! How Do I STOP Puppy Biting?! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/17/ 5. Podcast Episode 42: Behavior Chains: Are You Teaching Your Dog to be Bad to be Good? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/42/ 6. *Kongs - https://geni.us/kong-toy 7. *Wooden Chews - https://geni.us/wood-chew 8. Podcast Episode 218: Puppy Development Stages And Your Dog’s Behavior - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/218/ 9. Podcast Episode 232: Cracking The Canine Code: Prey Drive In Border Collies, Malinois And Other Breeds - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/232/ 10. YouTube Video: Susan Garrett’s 5 Games for Puppies - https://youtu.be/Hxd1sVEQp2Y?si=ukLVHXq2dwKP-VOk 11. Podcast Episode 89: Why Dogs Should Not Tug: The Truth Revealed - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/89/ 12. Podcast Episode 18: Puppy and Dog Training Games for Acquired Bite Inhibition - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/18/ 13. YouTube Playlist: Dog Training Games with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2TzttCtZVFwzwMGayAsaYe&si=68UsRBptYpE2_LIq 14. YouTube Playlist: Cooperative Care and Consent in Dog Training with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1wgUlMBX63miIBBpxE-DAO&si=WQGIr5FHHnhXSOac 15. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/191/ 16. Podcast Episode 106: Consent In Dog Training: The Misuse, Misunderstanding And Misapplication - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/106/ 17. Podcast Episode 107: Pedicure Please: 3 Steps To Dog Nail Trimming Or Grooming Success At Home! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/107/ 18. YouTube Video: Vet Visits For Dogs: How To Create A Positive Experience For Everyone - https://youtu.be/VJc42BfNre4?si=sWNGC4ZArJRwuxBf 19. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/3UJhi16mmSA    *Amazon Links Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Susan only recommends products she uses herself, and all opinions expressed here are her own. The link above is an affiliate link that, at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission if you decide to buy from it. Thank you!

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