Why Some Dogs Just Don't Get It #63

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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 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 the episode you'll hear:

• My checklist of 5 items to include in your training to ensure your dog gets it.
• The layers of learning that I put into my dog training and for my students.
• What our layers of learning are from Kindergarten through to University and beyond.
• Why our dogs need a structured educational program.
• The reason we don't control our dog but look at the environment.
• What I do instead of saying "Leave It!" to my dogs.
• All the things that I teach my dogs to help dim the loud noises like bunnies or cats.
• Why to progress your dog's decision making, so decisions become bigger and better.
• What I do that is different to old-school dog training programs.
• The importance of congruency and consistency.
• Reasons why some dogs just don't get it, including fear and a dog's purpose.
• How structured building blocks create transformation and confidence.
• Why we want an engaged, safe environment that encourages learning.
• About balancing success with challenges and the relationship with dopamine.
• Why rehearsals of success lead to successful performances.

Resources:

• Podcast Episode 59: Why Your Treats Aren't Working for Your Dog-https://dogsthat.com/podcast/59/
• Game: Learn How to Play ItsYerChoice (IYC)-https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/
• Crate Games Online-https://get.crategames.com/
• Podcast Episode 6: The Art of Manipulation-https://dogsthat.com/podcast/6/
• Video: How to Train Your Dog to Leave It with No Command-https://youtu.be/GGJkfrMje2k
• Home School the Dog-https://dogsthat.com/home-school/
• Recallers-https://recallers.com/
• Handling360-https://dogsthat.com/handling360/
• Blog: Distraction Work in Dog Training: A Conversation Between Friends-https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2012/02/distraction-work-in-dog-training-a-conversation-between-friends/
• Vlog: Where Is Your Dog on the Circle of Fun?-https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2018/07/circle-of-fun/
• Podcast Episode 56: 5 Simple Questions to Guide Your Dog Training-https://dogsthat.com/podcast/56/
• Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/xyTWqhA21ZE