Getting A Happy Well Behaved Dog With The ABCs Of Training #202

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"Susan, how do I get what you get with your dogs?" is frequently asked, and the answer is the topic of this episode. We're looking at 8 zones in your dog's life, how you can use those zones to your advantage, and what the habits of success look like to get a well behaved dog. The scientific term for setting environments and situations up for your dog's success is 'antecedent arrangements', and understanding how it works will bring you and your dog a life of joy together.

In the episode you'll hear:

• How to get with your dog what I have with my dogs.
• That success and failure leave clues for dog training.
• The power of antecedent arrangements for creating success for you and your dog.
• About eight zones of your dog's life to use to your advantage.
• How the stories we tell ourselves aren't always true and undermine our potential.
• Why I believe wholeheartedly that you and your dog can be brilliant.
• The Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence (ABC) cycle that reinforces behavior.
• How I helped my dog This! with her fears and reactivity.
• Examples of unpredictable situations with dogs and how to manage them.
• The deciding factors for having a well-trained dog.

Resources:

1. Podcast Episode 197: Outsmarting Distractions: How To Use Environmental Reinforcement in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/197/
2. YouTube Playlist: Behavior Chains in Dog Training with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy36FqDOVAwoHy87MhWFUxVd
3. Podcast Episode 24: Help for Dogs who Chase Chipmunks, Bicycles, and Neighbor's Cats (Distraction Intensity Index) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/24/
4. Podcast Episode 166: Puppy Freedom: How Much Is Too Much? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/166/
5. Podcast Episode 150: Adding Mindset To Your Dog Training Tools: Who Do You Become? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/150/
6. Podcast Episode 26: Pro Dog Training Tips to Get Your Puppy to Sleep All Night - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/26/
7. Podcast Episode 102: Transitioning Your Dog Training: From All That Is Wrong To That Which Is Right - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/102/
8. West Paw Toppl Treat Toys - https://www.westpaw.com/products/toppl-treat-toy
9. PDF Download: How To Make A Snuffle Mat - https://dogsthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Building-a-Snuffle-Mat.pdf
10. Podcast Episode 172: How To Teach Your Dog Anything With My Training Plan - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/172/
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 112: Stressed Dog? How Trigger Stacking Might Be Putting Your Dog Over Threshold - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/112/
13. Podcast Episode 103: Excited Or Suspicious Dog? Dealing With Your Dog's Emotions - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/103/
14. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/191/
15. Podcast Episode 111: How An Anchor Dog Can Help Overcome Your Dog's Anxiety Or Reactivity - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/111/
16. YouTube Playlist: Reactive or Aggressive Dogs: Key Insights with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy0Tbd6ZybIXgJk3mtpBLLk7
17. Sniffspot - https://www.sniffspot.com/
18. YouTube Playlist: Susan Garrett's Dog Training Philosophy and Training Processes - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2An5_3KqDPqFVV6J6dYsYx
20. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/UD6TJidqVTM