When Dog Training Doesn’t Go As Planned: How To Make Adjustments To Find Success #301

Visit us at shapedbydog.com     Tug of War, which is tugging with a dog using a toy, is one of the most basic and fun games we can play. Yet, some authorities will give a list of reasons why dogs should not tug. We’re looking at those reasons, what dogs should not tug, and the five most common mistakes people make with tugging. For most dogs, not only is it okay to play tug, but it’s also critically important.   In the episode you'll hear:   • Why some dogs should not be tugging. • How tugging can help you avoid behavior problems with a puppy. • The reasons given about why dogs should not play tug. • How sporting dogs with a soft mouth can enjoy tugging and still retrieve. • The connection made between growling and a dog being dominant. • How to help dogs who are resource guarding. • What you need to know about arousal, redirection, and boundaries. • How tugging improves your relationship with your dog. • Why dogs need to let go of the toy when you ask. • About my number one rule when playing tug. • The emergency stop to use if a dog makes contact with skin or clothing. • How tugging creates clear communication between you and your dog. • Why the arousal state of a dog when tugging helps with distractions. • The reasons to make safety a priority. • How to play tug so that you and your dog can have fun.   Resources:   • Learn how to play ItsYerChoice - https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/ • Podcast Episode 46: Is Your Dog Trying to Dominate You and What You Can Do About It - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/46/ • Podcast Episode 88: Barrier Frustration: Help for Fence Fighting, Leash Reactivity and Window Guarding - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/88/ • Podcast Episode 18: 4 Puppy and Dog Training Games for Acquired Bite Inhibition - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/18/ • Podcast Episode 66: Resource Guarding: Dog vs Dog Aggression - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/66/ • Podcast Episode 82: Aggressive Puppy Biting Solved - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/82/ • Podcast Episode 55: Pro Dog Trainer’s Guide to Toy Selection - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/55/ • Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/zBH2lKVxj58

28 Maj 202117min

Visit us at shapedbydog.com     Has your dog ever experienced barrier frustration? The frustration can escalate to aggression, and something like fence running can turn into fence fighting. The leash being on a dog can result in restraint frustration as the lead creates a barrier. Or perhaps your dog barks at other dogs when in the car? When our dogs are frustrated, they are expressing an emotion and we cannot ignore their excitement or anxiety. We can help our dog by creating a different emotional response.   In the episode you'll hear:   • About noticing the early signs of anxiety or frustration. • How fence running can quickly escalate to fighting. • Why arousal can turn to redlining and why we should care. • What we don’t want our dogs to rehearse. • How fence fighting can have consequences away from the barrier. • Being aware of everyone’s safety around dogs who have pent up emotion. • Why a redlining dog could redirect onto another dog, child, or adult. • The easiest way to stop barrier aggression. • Why to focus on the trigger to help dogs with their emotional response. • How to change your dog’s emotional state around triggers. • Strategies to help fence fighting dogs. • Why management is a big part of dog training to prevent rehearsals. • How using a head halter will help you keep your dog under threshold. • The reason to use distance to help your dog with triggers. • Games you can play that will help overcome barrier frustration. • Why the words “Winners Circle!” come with treats for your dog. • How to achieve the goal of your dog seeing a trigger and orientating to you.   Resources:   • Podcast Episode 86: How to Train Unmotivated or Overexcited Dogs - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/86/ • Podcast Episode 29: Understanding and Preventing Reactivity and Aggression in Your Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/29/ • Podcast Episode 40: Using a Head Halter on a Dog, Why My Approach is so Different - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/40/ • Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/ • Podcast Episode 59: Why Your Treats Aren’t Working for Your Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/59/ • Podcast Episode 6: The Art of Manipulation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/6/ • Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/62V-3JsHKvE

26 Maj 202116min

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Do you have a fitness program for your dog? It’s not something that is just for canine athletes and dog sports! Every dog will benefit from conditioning exercises for their health, well-being and longevity. A fitness program is also a fun way for you and your dog to spend time together and easy to start.   In the episode you'll hear:   • Why fitness for dogs should include more than walks or chasing a ball or frisbee. • How dogs can have an imbalance in their body leading to injury. • The importance of your dog’s weight and getting a fitness check. • Why soundness is different to fitness. • About making sure that your dog has age-appropriate fitness exercises. • The four areas I focus on with my dog’s fitness program. • Why your dog’s strength, flexibility, balance, and proprioception are all important. • The reason we need to build up our dog’s big muscles first. • Why to introduce an unstable surface gradually to your dog’s fitness routine. • What you can do today with a sit, down or stand for your dog’s fitness without any equipment. • How you can join the canine fitness program that I am doing with the Susan20 discount code.   Resources:   • YouTube Video: Susan Garrett’s Perch Work Dog Tricks (Pivots and Spins) - https://youtu.be/O6sj6fTJnFc • Podcast Episode 85: Understanding Your Dog’s Sit: LWT - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/85/ • Blog Video: How to Train Your Dog to Stand on Cue - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/10/train-your-dog-to-stand-on-cue/ • Join Carolyn McIntyre’s “From the Ground Up” online fitness program with the discount code: Susan20  • Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/LGdhcU0eNzQ  *Balance pad - https://geni.us/balance-pad *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!

21 Maj 202112min

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Are there times your dog just does not want to train? Or perhaps your dog is so distracted that you can’t get their focus on you or the training? The reason a dog will seem so obsessed with something that you can’t get their attention or do not seem motivated comes down to their emotional state. The good news is that you can help get your dog into the zone for peak performance, and when you rehearse success, it becomes easier and easier.   In the episode you'll hear:   • What Yerkes–Dodson Law means for dog training. • How emotional states go up and down based on stress. • Why not all stress is bad and why we need good stress. • About our emotional state and how the same applies to our dogs. • All the stages of arousal and how each state impacts our dog. • How focus narrows when stress goes up. • What over excitement does to us and our dogs. • Why dogs can’t hear us when they are over excited. • What we can do to help our dogs be in the zone. • How you can test your dog’s arousal state with a treat. • The importance of changing our dog’s physiology. • Why the bell curve changes for dogs with clarity through training. • How to train activities that help your dog get to peak performance. • Why not to train something important when your dog is over or under aroused.   Resources:   • Yerkes–Dodson Law (Wikipedia) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yerkes%E2%80%93Dodson_law • Podcast Episode 84: Disappointment in Dog Sports: Mindset with Olympian Greg Louganis - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/84/ • Podcast Episode 60: When You Don’t Feel Like Training Your Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/60/ • Podcast Episode 57: Why Balance Breaks Fast Track Your Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/57/ • Blog Post: How Do I Train My Dog To Come When Called? - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2019/04/train-my-dog-to-come-when-called/ • Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/jsva1bKdYQg

19 Maj 202116min

Visit us at shapedbydog.com     Learn, walk and train with me! We’re focusing on your dog’s “sit”. I’ll be giving you prompts during this episode for when you are with your dog so we can be dog training together. We’re also covering the 12 things that I consider fundamental for all dogs. Mastering the fundamentals will make anything you want to do with your dog so much easier.   In the episode you'll hear:   • Understanding your dog's sit. • The criteria of speed and latency. • Why to note how long it takes your dog to start sitting after your cue. • Why to notice how fast your dog sits. • Why speed and latency might be different in different environments. • About rewarding for average or better. • When to make use of your high value treats. • About the importance of protecting your dog's confidence. • The top 12 fundamentals for all dogs.   Susan Garrett’s Top 12 Fundamentals   1. Search 2. ItsYerChoice 3. Crate Games / Hot Zone 4. Recall 5. Reinforcement Zone (RZ) / Loose Leash Walking 6. Play with the toy I have 7. Retrieve 8. Sit 9. Down 10.Lay on side for co-operative care 11.Hand Target 12.Functional Tricks   Resources:   • Podcast Episode 19: One of My Biggest Pet Peeves in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/19/ • Podcast Episode 12: When Helping Your Dog is an Illusion - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/12/ • Podcast Episode 59: Why Your Treats Aren’t Working for Your Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/59/ • Podcast Episode 53: Stop Your Dog Pulling on Leash and Start Walking Together - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/53/ • Podcast Episode 73: Why Your Dog Is Still Pulling on Leash And How To Fix It - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/73/ • Learn the ItsYerChoice Game - https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/ • Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/ • Podcast Episode 68: 3 Easy Tricks Every Dog Should Know - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/68/ • Email wag@dogsthat.com to let us know what you think of the new “Learn, Walk and Train” segment for our ShapedByDog podcast. • Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/XsgHnaht_lw

14 Maj 202117min

Visit us at shapedbydog.com     Have you ever had disappointing results in your dog training, in sport, or life in general? One of the toughest things that any of us have to do is recover from disappointment. I’m joined by my friend, Olympic gold medallist Greg Louganis, for a conversation centered on overcoming disappointing results in sport as well as in life. Greg has been called both “the greatest American diver” and “probably the greatest diver in history”, but he is also one of the best experts on the recovery mindset.   In the episode you'll hear:   • How disappointment can impact our well-being. • What happened to Greg Louganis at the Olympics and how he recovered. • How we all feel scared. • Why we need time to process. • The reason to acknowledge how we feel. • How we all are not successful a lot of the time. • Inspiration gained from Frances Louganis. • Why to embrace the things in life that are meant for you. • How we all practice courage every day. • The importance of acknowledging effort.   Resources:   • Agility Nation - https://www.agility-nation.com/ • *Book: Mindset – Changing the Way You Think to Fulfil Your Potential by Carol Dweck - https://geni.us/mindset-book  Join us in Agility Nation. Use discount code GREG20 - https://dogsthat.com/product/agility-nation/  • Meditation in Motion with Greg Louganis - https://greglouganis.com/mim-enrollment/ • Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/8Sbsi3aQGuA  *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!

12 Maj 202124min

Visit us at shapedbydog.com     “How many hours a day do you spend training your puppy or dog?” is one of the most common questions I get. So, we’ll look at a typical day in the life of my dogs. What happens might surprise you as I don’t spend as much time training as many would think. What is important is the training between the training.   In the episode you'll hear:   • Why the interactions with your dog are the relationship. • About a typical day in my life with my dogs. • How I get the training done before I do the training. • Why I keep dog treats in small bowls around my home. • About being ready to reward your dog for doing something well. • How I capture behaviours that I want my dogs to do. • The opportunities for my dogs to earn reinforcement at mealtimes. • Why I am intentional about catching my dogs doing something well. • About being aware of the thing before the thing. • Why to decide what your rules are for your dog. • About using walks for training opportunities. • Why to be present to what your dog is rehearsing. • How 75% of my puppy training happens when I’m not training. • Why 95% of my adult dog training happens when I’m not training.   Resources:   • Podcast Episode 16: The Thing Before Your Dog’s Thing - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/16/ • *Book: Fierce Conversations by Susan Scott - https://geni.us/fierce-conversations • Podcast Episode 80: Does Your Dog Love You? Let’s Talk Relationships - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/80/ • Podcast Episode 26: Pro Dog Training Tips to Get Your Puppy to Sleep All Night - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/26/ • Podcast Episode 2: Reinforcement - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/2/ • Podcast Episode 11: The Power of Permission in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/11/ • Podcast Episode 33: How Do I Stop My Dog Counter Surfing?! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/33/ • Podcast Episode 27: Do Dogs Need Rules? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/27/ • Podcast Episode 15: CSI Tips for Managing a Multi-Dog Household - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/15/ • Blog Post: Rolling out a Big Adventure - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2013/08/rolling-out-a-big-adventure/ • Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/0BhSUusjJ5E   *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!

7 Maj 202118min

Visit us at shapedbydog.com     Imagine if your cute, cuddly puppy suddenly turned aggressive on you. You might think your puppy is trying to dominate you or acting out to spite you, but that is not the case. We’re looking at what is going on with aggression in puppies and what to do about resource guarding. As scary and unimaginable as it may seem, a puppy showing aggression over resources is normal, and there are things that you can do right now to help.   In the episode you'll hear:   • How resource guarding is a survival mechanism for puppies and dogs. • What to notice about the early signs of resource guarding. • How humans can make resource guarding worse. • When and why to see a Veterinary Behaviorist. • What to do when a dog guards against you or another person. • Why to consider your dog’s emotional response and feelings of fear. • How we can have feelings that lead us to want to guard our resources too! • Why to look at things from your puppy’s point of view. • How to create a great Conditioned Emotional Response (CER) for your pup or dog. • The reason punishment only suppresses behavior and does not change behavior. • Why not to take your pup’s bowl away or put your hands in the food. • How to keep everyone safe and create a relationship of trust with your dog. • The common ways your puppy will show you they are not comfortable. • All the steps to prevent and fix puppy aggression.   Resources: • Podcast Episode 66: Resource Guarding: Dog vs Dog Aggression - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/66/ • Podcast Episode 4: T.E.M.P. (Tail, Eyes/Ears, Mouth, Posture) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/4/ • *Book: Mine! A Practical Guide to Resource Guarding in Dogs by Jean Donaldson - https://geni.us/mine-jean-donaldson • Learn How to Play ItsYerChoice (IYC) - https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/ • Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/ • To join Home School the Dog at a special discount, write to us at wag@dogsthat.com with the subject line: I watched resource guarding • Podcast Episode 6: The Art of Manipulation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/6/ • Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/XDdf1w_9Ha0 Ex-Pen Information: • Ex-Pen: Rover Modular Pet Enclosures - http://dogsthat.com/roverpanels • *Ex-Pen: Plastic 8-Panel - https://geni.us/ex-pen-white • *Ex-Pen: Folding Metal - https://geni.us/ex-pen-metal   *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!

5 Maj 202131min