Visit us at shapedbydog.com     What do we do when our dog shows resistance? What happens when your dog appears to be stubborn, and what does that tell you? You might even see resistance in toddlers, teenagers, your spouse, or a co-worker. We're looking at how you can overcome resistance and build a relationship of trust.   In the episode you'll hear:   • Why we want to move from resisting to a willingness to try. • What creates resistance in dogs, the sights, scents, sounds, feelings. • How the unknown and fear relate to resistance. • The importance of conditioning. • The signs your dog is resisting and what that tells you. • About resistance and lizard brain. • What happened with my puppy Shelby in the ’80s that hurt my heart. • Why our dogs might not just get over something and how it creates emotional walls. • The 5 elements that will melt resistance and create confidence. • The most important thing for me when I am conditioning a head halter and how I start. • What’s different from Ruff Love in what I do today in relation to head halters. • What seat belts have to do with dog training. • The importance of building trust rather than breaking trust with your dog.   Resources:   • Podcast Episode 7: You, Your Dog, Maslow and Lizard Brain-https://dogsthat.com/podcast/7/ • Podcast Episode 4: T.E.M.P. (Tail, Eyes/Ears, Mouth, Posture)-https://dogsthat.com/podcast/4/ • Podcast Episode 38: 3 Keys to a Confident Dog-https://dogsthat.com/podcast/38/ • Game: Learn how to play ItsYerChoice (IYC)-https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/ • Crate Games Online-https://get.crategames.com/ • Book: “Ruff Love” by Susan Garrett-https://dogsthat.com/product/ruff-love/ • Hand Targets in the Video Blog: How to Train Your Dog to Stand on Cue-https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/10/train-your-dog-to-stand-on-cue/

Visit us at shapedbydog.com     What is confidence in a dog? Why do we need it? How do we grow it, and why should we even care? Confidence is a topic I’m very passionate about, and there are three things that are big contributors bringing out the best in a puppy or dog.   In the episode you'll hear:   • What my dog Decaff taught me about confidence. • How confidence replaces stress and anxiety. • About my once in a lifetime dogs. • How our beliefs control our thoughts about our dogs and how our thoughts control our actions. • Why today can be your starting point! • The strategy you can adopt to get to where you want to be with your dog. • My promise to Momentum’s four puppies about marbles. • About emotional states and our dogs. • Why to play small to play big. • How you can see lack of marble building behaviour in performance sports like agility. • About defining the behavior you see by what is real. • How much the language you use about your dog matters. • Why we want our bag of marbles overfull.   Resources:   • Blog Post: Is There a Difference? - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2010/04/is-there-a-difference/ • Podcast Episode 8: Get Your Dog in the Belief Loop of Awesome - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/8/ • Susan Garrett’s Recallers Successes Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/pg/SusanGarrettsRecallers/photos/ • Podcast Episode 22: The Invisible Bubble of Pressure and Your Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/22/ • Vlog Post: Where is Your Dog on the Circle of Fun? - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2018/07/circle-of-fun/ • Blog Post: Improve Your Dog Training by Playing Like A Dog - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2012/04/improve-your-dog-training-by-playing-like-a-dog/ • Home School the Dog - https://dogsthat.com/home-school/ • Recallers - https://recallers.com/ • DogsThat.Com - https://dogsthat.com/

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   Today’s episode comes from a suggestion by one of our listeners, and it’s on the topic of becoming a professional dog trainer. More specifically, the path that led me to dog training as a career.   In the episode you'll hear:   • What I wanted to be when I grew up. • Why it’s not just training dogs. • The things I had to learn. • My evolution to dog training. • Why to take care about where you learn. • How much your passion should matter. • The importance of the science of behaviour. • About not being afraid to say “I don’t know”. • My thoughts on why immersion is important. • Why I love cows and how working with other animals helps my career. • Why my love of dog sports like obedience, sheep herding, flyball and agility helps me understand the brain of dogs. • How excellence is a mastery of the fundamentals.   Resources:   • Blog Post: Dogs are Amazing and Will Do Everything You Want If You Have Cheese! - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2012/03/dogs-are-amazing-and-will-do-everything-you-want-if-you-have-cheese/ • * Recallers - https://recallers.com/ • Blog Post: How To Embrace Videoing Your Dog Training -https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2019/03/embrace-videoing/ • The Academy for Dog Trainers (Jean Donaldson)-https://www.academyfordogtrainers.com/   *Recallers is CEU approved with CCPDT and IAABC

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   How do you pick a puppy? Even if you are not selecting a puppy, a lot of these concepts apply to a rescue dog. I’ve just raised a litter of puppies, and one will stay with me as my next dog, so I’m covering my tips, plus how my puppy chose me!   In the episode you'll hear:   • How our rescue dog Tater feels about living in a family of Border Collies. • The considerations about what sort of dog is best for you. • How Tina the Poodle came into our family when I was a kid. • Why to set an intention about your next dog. • The three areas I look at when picking my puppy. • What to consider about structure and temperament. • What you need to know about puppies and temperament tests. • About what your heart tells you and why I’m big on the woo. • Why to trust the breeder of your puppy if you have done your research. • The reason to not second guess yourself. • About the adventures that led me to my new puppy. • Who my next dog is and her name!   Spoiler Alert Puppy Names: Moira Rose - Say Yes to Inspired Moments - Dream Alexis - Say Yes to Playing for the Moment - Swish David - Say Yes to Making the Moments Count - Mission Stevie - Say Yes to Being in the Moment - This!   Resources:   • Podcast Episode 13: Naming Your Puppy or Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/13/ • Book: What's Your Angle: Understanding Angulation and Structure for the Performance Dog by Helen Grinnell King - https://geni.us/whatsyourangle • Book: Picking your Performance Puppy by Helen Grinnell King - https://geni.us/performancepuppy • Avidog Website (Search for the word Temperament) - https://dogsthat.com/breeders • Book: The Resilience Project: Finding Happiness Through Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness by Hugh van Cuylenburg - https://theresilienceproject.com.au/shop/product/book-finding-happiness-through-gratitude-empathy-mindfulness/ • "This Is Me" by The Greatest Showman Cast from 'The Greatest Showman Soundtrack' (YouTube) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEJd2RyGm8Q   *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!

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   When I am training, my dog is engaged and excited and attentive. The connection with my dogs is vital in all we do together. You might think getting your dog focused entirely on you is ninja-level dog training, but it’s possible for everyone. Today I’m sharing with you one of the most important things you could be doing that will hurt engagement and connection with your dog, and how you can easily fix it.   In the episode you'll hear:   • What being at a party has to do with dog training. • The ways inadvertent time outs impact on your dog’s confidence. • How we can be present for our dogs. • Where I see inadvertent time outs in the sport of dog agility. • When I change tack to make things right in the world of my dog. • One of the secrets about what I’d rather be when I’m with my dog. • How to get focused attention from your dog. • About being intentional when you are with your dog. • Ways you can easily set your dog up for success. • What I learned from Buzz about high drive dogs. • How to be a Zen master when working with your dog.   Resources:   • Podcast Episode 34: Time Outs for Dogs: Does Your Dog Need One? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/34/ • Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/ • Book: Shaping Success - https://dogsthat.com/product/shaping-success-2/  

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Chances are you are familiar with the concept of “time outs”. A time out is something you will hear of being used for kids, puppies, and dogs. The bottom line about a time out is that it is punishment. Should a time out be part of life with our dog? Are we using a time out due to our inadequacies as a trainer for our dog?   In the episode you'll hear:   • Lessons I learned about using time outs. • The science of time outs. • About the three different forms of time outs. • The reality of what I’m saying to my dog if I give a time out. • How getting better at reinforcement will reduce punishment. • Why you need to see a change of behaviour if you use a time out. • The reasons you need to ensure your dog knows how to be right. • When a time out might actually be reinforcing for a dog. • The importance of being non-emotional. • Why you need to know the patterns of your use of time outs. • How to use a time out effectively. • Ways you can minimise using time outs.   Resources:   • Book: Shaping Success - https://dogsthat.com/product/shaping-success-2/ • Podcast Episode 33: How Do I Stop My Dog Counter Surfing?! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/33/ • Podcast Episode 6: The Art of Manipulation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/6/

Visit us at shapedbydog.com     If your dog is getting on the table or counter and stealing food, you are not alone. The topic of counter surfing is one that I get a lot of questions about, and it’s frequently requested for me to cover on my podcast. Your dog taking things from the counter is a big frustration, and we’re looking at how you can turn this around.   In the episode you'll hear:   • The three ways you could deal with a dog who surfs the counter. • Why dogs start stealing food, and the gradual climb to the crime. • Where the reinforcement is for your dog, and why it might not be what you think. • What you might be doing that rewards your dog’s counter surfing. • How to recognise a behaviour chain. • Games to fix counter surfing and the steps for food theft prevention.   Resources:   • Podcast Episode 11: The Power of Permission in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/11/ • Podcast Episode 16: The Thing Before Your Dog’s Thing - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/16/ • Podcast Episode 20: Bridging the Gap Between Blame and Kindness in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/20/ • Podcast Episode 27: Do Dogs Need Rules? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/27/ • Podcast Episode 32: 20 Easy Ways to Exercise Your Dog at Home - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/32/ • Game: Learn how to play ItsYerChoice (IYC) - https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    If someone comes to me with a behaviour problem, one of the first questions I ask is “how much exercise does your dog get?”. There is often a definite link between the mental and physical stimulation a dog receives and the amount of trouble the dog gets into. Exercising your dog or puppy can be easy and done within your home.   The games I’m sharing are great ways to engage your dog’s brain and body if you can’t get out, or you have an injury that means you can’t go for your usual walks or outings with your dog.   In the episode you'll hear:   • Why dogs need exercise and how you can include this in daily life. • 20 easy games to play with your puppy or dog. • How to use what you have at home to engage your dog’s mind and body.   Resources:   • How to Train Stand on Cue (YouTube) - https://youtu.be/YCD1PvaLmPI • Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/ • Video Blog: 5 Games for Puppies - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/04/5-games-for-puppies/ • Podcast Episode 31: 5 Simple Hacks to Help Your Dog Learn Faster - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/31/

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    You can make your dog training a lot more effective, and a lot more efficient with the effective use and placement of rewards. It does not matter if you are just starting or have been a dog trainer for years, using my pro tips about where and how to place reinforcement will see you get results faster, and supercharge your training sessions.   In the episode you'll hear:   • How every behaviour is a transfer of value. • What our mechanics have to do with dog training. • How Bob Bailey’s saying of “reinforcement is a process, not an event” relates to you and your dog. • Why your dog’s love of roast beef can create a love for any behaviour you train. • How to define your criteria for what you want your dog to do, using a down as an example. • What the thing before the thing has to do with Clever Hans. • The three vital steps of select, mark, and deliver for you as the dog trainer. • Why the placement of reinforcement is your secret sauce and how it relates to the proximity to you. • Why only our dog really knows for sure what we are training. • When and why to give a release cue to your dog to supercharge your training.   Resources:   Video Blog: Learning from Cats and Seagulls … Chat with Bob Bailey - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2019/05/chat-with-bob-bailey/ Podcast Episode 16: The Thing Before Your Dog’s Thing - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/16/ Clever Hans (Wikipedia) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clever_Hans Blog Post: The 3D Model for Dog Training: Duration, Distance, Distraction - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/08/duration-distance-distraction/ Podcast Episode 11: The Power of Permission in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/11/

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   In this episode, I am talking about one of my favourite things to train. If you love your dog, I'm asking you to listen with an open mind, because we're talking about comfort with confinement, a topic inspired by a note from one of my online students.   In the episode you'll hear:   • Why should you care about crating your dog. • About the importance of safety for your puppy or dog. • The one thing that makes comfort with confinement essential for your dog’s well being. • How to help dogs with separation anxiety. • What type of crate to use for your dog and how I choose my crates. • Where you should put your puppy’s crate. • How I use a “gated community” that combines a crate and ex-pen. • Why to be intentional about crating. • How long your dog or puppy should be in a crate. • The time to invest in helping your dog be comfortable with confinement. • Why not to be in a hurry to close the crate door. • The progressions to ensure crate comfort and security for your dog.   Resources:   Rover Modular Pet Enclosures - http://dogsthat.com/roverpanels Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/ Video Blog: Bult In Dog Crates for Home Decor - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/02/built-in-dog-crates/ Gunner Crate Crash Test - https://gunner.com/pages/crash-tested Blog Post: All About Dogs Sleeping in the Bedroom - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/03/dogs-sleeping-in-the-bedroom/ Podcast Episode 26: Pro Dog Training Tips to Get Your Puppy to Sleep All Night - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/26/ Blog Post: A Day in the Life of a Susan Garrett Puppy - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/09/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-susan-garrett-puppy/

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   Today’s topic covers the serious issue of reactivity and aggression in dogs. If you have a challenge with your dog, I strongly advise that you seek out the help of a Certified Veterinary Behaviorist who is equipped to deal with these issues in a reinforcement-based program. Seek the help of a qualified professional who will, where needed, use pharmaceutical intervention to help create a different reality for your dog, so your dog does not go through life feeling the need to react. I’m sharing how what is “different” can lead to reactivity or aggression, and how a lot of aggression is learned. It’s not that there is something wrong with the dog. You can help your dog to catalogue experiences in a way that is appropriate for their well being and yours.   In the episode you'll hear:   • Insights into why aggression can be a learned behavior. • How you and your dog can have better outcomes. • What stimulus is, and what’s good, innocuous and not good for your dog. • Understanding stimuli from your dog’s perspective. • Why “different” creates a response in your dog. • How your dog’s curiosity could lead to reactivity. • What a dog’s cautious curiosity can look like. • The importance of what happens during and after our dog displaying curiosity for something that is different. • The two strategies you need for changing a trigger and minimizing the stress of an experience for your dog. • Why you should believe what your dog is telling you. • What you can do to help your dog.   Resources:   Podcast Episode 4: T.E.M.P. (Tail, Eyes/Ears, Mouth, Posture)-https://dogsthat.com/podcast/4/ Podcast Episode 27: Do Dogs Need Rules?-https://dogsthat.com/podcast/27/ Podcast Episode 24: Help for the Dog who Chases Chipmunks, Bicycles, and the Neighbor’s Cat-https://dogsthat.com/podcast/24/ Video Blog: Understanding Your Dog’s Triggers-https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2019/01/understanding-your-dogs-triggers/ Video Blog: Dog Body Language, Fear and Aggression-https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2018/06/body-language-fear-and-aggression/ Blog Post: Leash Aggression in Dogs: Are We Trying To Put Out A Fire With Gasoline?-https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2015/11/leash-aggression-in-dogs-are-we-trying-to-put-out-a-fire-with-gasoline/

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   Have you ever thought about why we own dogs really? What is the main benefit? That’s on my mind, and your reasons might be like mine … dogs are companions and make our lives better. We have a relationship with our dogs. So why do we call the way we relate to our companions “training”? We don’t think of our relationships with the people in our life as “training”, so why do we “dog train”?   In the episode you'll hear:   • The way I look at my relationship with my dogs. • My goal for “dog training” my dogs. • How we all want to make the best decisions for our dogs. • Why I bit my tongue during a dinner party conversation. • About creating safety and control. • How our dogs have free will. • Why our responses to our dog’s choices matter. • What the “inner freak flag” is in our dogs. • About honouring who our dog is and how it can enhance our lives. • How I use my dog's strengths in the sport of agility. • The conscious choices we need to make for our dogs.   Resources:   “The Journey” – YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfXGD4hP1Ro Podcast Episode 27: Do Dogs Need Rules? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/27/

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   What you are about to hear could well be a paradigm shift. In dog training lingo, we call the rules we have for our dogs “criteria”. For a dog to have an amazing life there needs to be some training, and your understanding of criteria is going help your dog find joy in all that you do together.   In the episode you'll hear:   • How your dog’s behaviour impacts his life. • The breakdown of the criteria you need for your dog’s understanding of “sit”. • What WACC is and how it defines four elements of joy in criteria for your dog. • The reasons your criteria should change in different settings. • Why what you are asking needs to be worth your dog’s while. • About criteria from your dog’s point of view. • The difference between “want to” and “have to”. • Another of my pet peeves about dog training. • What happens when different people in the same home have different rules. • The importance of consistency and how sometimes is anytime for your dog. • Why I googled “how do I get my dog to..” • The three approaches of ignore, manage, or train.   Resources:   • Podcast Episode 11: The Power of Permission in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/11/ • Podcast Episode 21: The 5 Critical Dog Training Layers for Confidence with Anything - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/21/ • Blog Post: Criteria is . . . - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2011/04/criteria-is/

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Today’s podcast topic comes from you! One of the questions I’m often asked is “how do I get my puppy to stop waking me up?”. Another is “how do I stop my dog waking me earlier and earlier?”. These are common problems, and there are three main reasons it happens, with the most likely being that you have been ‘shaped by dog’. I’ve got tips to help you. There are four things that you can put into action right now to ensure you get some sleep. In the episode you'll hear:   The main reasons a puppy or dog will wake you up in the middle of the night. How you could be contributing to being woken by your dog. About inappropriate reinforcement that you may not realize is happening. The impact of routine and your dog predicting patterns of reinforcement. How you can turn things around to ensure you get sleep. Why what happens during the day can determine what happens at night! Easy observations you can make teach your puppy or dog the “forget it to get it” rule. The four things you need to know that will make a massive difference. Why your puppy being on leash to potty will improve your life together. How I teach my puppies and dogs “Don’t Wake Da Mama”. Resources: Podcast Episode 16: The Thing Before Your Dog’s Thing - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/16/ Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/ Podcast Episode 5: What is Shaping And How Can Dogs Shape Us - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/5/ Blog Post: Forget It to Get It … Advanced IYC Cookie Jar Game - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/02/forget-it-to-get-it/ Podcast Episode 18: 4 Puppy and Dog Training Games for Acquired Bite Inhibition - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/18/ GAME: Learn how to play “ItsYerChoice” (IYC) - https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/ Blog Post: It’s Time to P-o-t-t-y! Inside Scoop on Housetraining - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2018/08/scoop-on-housetraining/

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   We all have an important role to play in reducing the number of dog bites, in particular dog bites to children. Recent statistics on dog bites show that 77% of biting is by the family dog or a friend’s dog. It’s up to us to protect children, anyone who comes into contact with our dog, and our dog. I’ve got actionable strategies for you, and it all starts with how to R.E.A.D. a dog.   In the episode you'll hear:   What recent studies on dog bites tell us. How to use the acronym R.E.A.D. for everyone’s safety, including your dog’s. Why we can’t just assume our dog will get along with children. How our dogs respond to our stress. Why a dog’s emotional state increases the risk of a bite. The actions you can take to be an advocate for your dog. Things you can’t know about a dog and why proactivity is vital. What it looks like to have a safe interaction with a dog. What you can teach children for their safety around dogs. Why to believe what your dog is telling you. What to do if your dog growls at a child. Resources:   Podcast Episode 3: How Hollywood Made Life Tough For Dogs - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/3/ Paper: Dog Bites in Children Surge during Coronavirus Disease-2019: A Case for Enhanced Prevention - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7316443/ Paper: Interspecies transmission of emotional information via chemosignals: from humans to dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320265642_Interspecies_transmission_of_emotional_information_via_chemosignals_from_humans_to_dogs_Canis_lupus_familiaris Podcast Episode 4: T.E.M.P. (Tail, Eyes/Ears, Mouth, Posture) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/4/ Podcast Episode 22: The Invisible Bubble of Pressure and Your Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/22/ Dog Decoder App - https://www.dogdecoder.com/

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   Distractions! How do you get your dog’s focus in the face of a distraction? That’s what we’re talking about, and I’m giving you my formula to help your dog and have training success. Cats, squirrels, chipmunks, bicycles, kangaroos, children, birds, balls, food. The list of your dog’s distractions will depend on your dog, and many can be used to your advantage.   In the episode you'll hear:   • About response cost and how it relates to you drinking water. • How many of your dog’s distractions can work for you. • Distractions that should be off limit. • How to use my Distraction Intensity Index. • The formula that will let you make great decisions for your dog. • The importance of your dog’s senses when you are evaluating distractions. • What commitment you should make to your dog. • Strategies you can do at home right now to start helping your dog. • About reducing the intensity of a distraction for your dog. • How your dog’s value for a distraction can transfer to value for you.   Resources:   Podcast Episode 18: 4 Puppy and Dog Training Games for Acquired Bite Inhibition - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/18/ Podcast Episode 2: Reinforcement - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/2/

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   Things have been a little weird around here because six days ago we welcomed a litter of four puppies. One of these puppies will be my next dog, and it got me thinking about how I identify myself and how that relates to my dogs. And it is the same for you. Your identity matters for you and your dog.   In the episode you'll hear:   • The importance of how you identify yourself. • Why our dog is always getting trained either through conscious effort or our dog’s experimentation. • When to transition from a newbie identity, but how being an expert can hurt you. • Why accolades and accomplishments are events rather than identifiers. • How I identify myself. • About going from information gathering to taking action. • Why I’m excited about my new puppy and for any new mistakes I might make. • Things your dog does not care about if you get training wrong. • What creates forward momentum.   Resources:   • Podcast Episode 13: Naming Your Puppy or Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/13/ • Podcast Episode 18: 4 Puppy and Dog Training Games for Acquired Bite Inhibition - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/18/ • Shaped By Dog Podcast Episodes - https://dogsthat.com/podcasts/ • Susan Garrett’s Dog Training Blog - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    We’re talking about pressure and dogs. It’s not the sort of pressure to make sure your dog’s leash matches the collar, or for your dog to be looking good in front of your friends. It’s the bubble of pressure that surrounds all dogs. This sort of pressure is essential to understand for your dog’s comfort and everyone’s safety around dogs. It will also help you become a great communicator with every dog you meet.   In the episode you'll hear:   • My explanation on how the interweb fairies work. • About me being a hugger and our individual socially acceptable space. • How all dogs respond to pressure. • Why knowing about a dog’s bubble is important for safety. • The reason running towards your dog is counter productive. • About the fictional world of greeting dogs and what the facts are. • What to ask instead of “can I pat your dog?” • How the location can expand the bubble for your dog. • Why it’s okay if your dog does not greet everyone.   Resources:   • Podcast Episode 4: T.E.M.P. (Tail, Eyes/Ears, Mouth, Posture) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/4/

Visit us at shapedbydog.com We all have vivid childhood memories, and one of mine involving my friend’s dog Chuka had a lasting impact. In all my dog training, I look to grow confidence and capability for dogs in any environment. I do that using the model of my 5C Pyramid. Now, you might already be familiar with the 5C Pyramid for Success, but I’ve got a couple of tweaks to the layers you’ll want to hear. It all starts with our connection with our dogs and knowing the questions to ask, so we can be sure that our dog can meet our expectations. And for everyone who had queries from Episode 19 about what “sit” really means for a dog, I’m using that behaviour today as an example. We’re covering all the layers for confidence in anything you want to train your dog to do.   In the episode you'll hear:   • About my memory of Chuka, how the same thing happens to many dogs, and how it can be avoided. • What my 5C model is and tweaks to the pyramid layers. • Why the first layer of connection is the most vital of all. • What engagement with your dog looks like. • Why your dog can experiment and how that allows you to evaluate. • What splitting a behaviour down really means. • The three forms of challenges with distance, duration, and distractions. • What is too much pressure for your dog and for you. • How you can use the same model for your confidence! • Important questions to ask before you take off your dog’s leash.   Resources:   • Podcast Episode 18: 4 Puppy and Dog Training Games for Acquired Bite Inhibition - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/18/ • Blog: Improve Your Dog Training by Playing Like a Dog - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2012/04/improve-your-dog-training-by-playing-like-a-dog/ • Blog: 6 Keys to Shaping Behaviour - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2018/12/6-keys-to-shaping-behaviour/ • Podcast Episode 4: T.E.M.P. (Tail, Eyes/Ears, Mouth, Posture) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/4/ • Podcast Episode 2: Reinforcement - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/2/

Visit us at shapedbydog.com  If you are here, chances are you have an interest in how to train a dog without punishment or blame. When you are moving away from training with physical corrections, intimidation, or verbal corrections, you can fall into what I call “the gap”. If your dog is digging in the garden, has paws on the counter, has jumped in the pond or is chasing a cat, you freeze. The old lessons come to your head telling you to “stop the dog and punish”. You want to leave that behind and fall into “the gap” because you don’t know what to do.   In the episode you'll hear:   • How our dogs are doing the best they can with the education we have given them in the environment that we are asking them to work in. • About Do-Land where no babies cry, all the birds sing, and there are unicorns and rainbows. • When I became aware of “the gap” through my friend Lynda Orton-Hill and her Golden Retriever, Spirit. • How to move on from blame and judgement. • Why “positive is not permissive” and how training with positive reinforcement does not mean we have no guidelines. • The 2 things you can do when you are in “the gap”. • How I learned to “bang head here” from my mentors Bob and Marian Bailey. • Why my training structure for dogs to be amazing family pets creates excellence in my dogs for world level agility competition. • How Do-Land is possible for everyone!   Resources:   • Blog: Where the Heck is Do-Land, Anyway? - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2019/05/do-land/ • Vlog: Loose Potatoes (Sometimes Dog Training Needs a Plan B) -https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2019/05/loose-potatoes/ • Podcast Episode 6: The Art of Manipulation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/6/ • Podcast Episode 11: The Power of Permission in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/11/ • Podcast Episode 2: Reinforcement - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/2/ • Podcast Episode 19: One of My Biggest Pet Peeves in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/19/ • Vlog: Talking About Ruff Love (Tater and Chipmunks) - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/05/ruff-love-tater/ • Vlog: Learning from Cats and Seagulls … Chat with Bob Bailey - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2019/05/chat-with-bob-bailey/

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   We all have pet peeves, and one of mine is the misuse of dog training cues. Cues have power, and it is important to maintain our dog’s clarity and understanding. Most cues are verbs because we want our dogs to do something. It’s vital not to dilute a cue as that will create uncertainty in our dog about what we really want him to do.   In the episode you'll hear:   • How dogs don’t understand past tense. • The reason we should never say “good sit” or “good down”. • The importance of questioning dog training experts. • Why cues have a lot of power and value for our dogs. • The ways cues are misused. • Why a cue is a verb and not a description. • What dilutes a dog’s understanding of a cue. • Controversy surrounding cues and why I don’t say “stay”. • How mixing physical cues and verbal cues can create conflict for your dog. • How to keep quick responses to your cues. • About control positions, release cues and creating clarity with your expectations.   Resources: • Podcast Episode 2: Reinforcement - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/2/ • Podcast Episode 11: The Power of Permission in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/11/ • Vlog: Toning Up On Cue Clarity (Hearing The Sirens) - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2019/01/toning-up-on-cue-clarity-hearing-the-sirens/

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   There are four games you can play right now that will help expedite learning for your puppy or dog. I’m sharing each game plus why and how to play so you can start immediately. We’re also going over how toy selection can increase or decrease how often you get bitten and busting some myths about tugging with a pup. You’ll also learn what to do if your puppy or dog touches your skin or clothing with teeth when you are playing. We’ve also got a journal for you to download to record your puppy’s acquired bite inhibition progress. Follow all the tips from my two podcast episodes on puppy biting to fast track your pup’s learning and your success. In the episode you'll hear: • Why playing dog training games expedites learning and helps with bite inhibition. • Why most dogs never bite with the intention of hurting you. • What a dog’s fear means in relation to a bite. • What abnormal biting is and why it needs a Veterinary Behaviourist. • How toy selection can increase or decrease the bites you get from your puppy. • Puppy tugging myths busted. • How to play my “Search”, “Collar Grab”, “Intentional Tugging” and “How’s It Taste” games and the benefits for you and your puppy or dog. • The difference between intentional play and mindless play. • How to redirect a puppy bite to your skin or clothing. Resources: • Podcast Episode 17: Help! How do I STOP Puppy Biting?! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/17/ • DogsThat YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/dogsthat • Podcast Episode 11: The Power of Permission in Dog Training- https://dogsthat.com/podcast/11/ • Podcast Episode 2: Reinforcement - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/2/ • Download Your “Acquired Puppy Biting Journal” - https://dogsthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Susan-Garrett-Acquired-Bite-Inhibition-Journal.pdf

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   The number one question anyone with a puppy asks is “how do I STOP my puppy biting me, my feet, my hands, my kids, my clothes, my face”. It’s important to understand that it is necessary for puppies to bite. What you do in response is going to set your puppy up for life success. If you don’t have a youngster, there is still a lot of great dog training to be learned from puppies, and you might even discover that you could be the reason your friend’s puppy bites. In the episode you'll hear: • Why it is good that your puppy bites (stick with me on this). • What is an acquired inhibited bite. • How I learned about bite inhibition and what biting teaches puppies. • The 5 Levels of Puppy Biting and what is “CODE RED”. • 8 things people do that contribute to biting. • Susan Garrett’s Puppy Biting Protocol. • What is appropriate when greeting a puppy. • When the likelihood of biting will escalate. • How to set you and your puppy up for non-bitey success. Resources: • Watch this Podcast Episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/6WpFeiJUxTQ • Podcast Episode 5: What is Shaping and How Can Dogs - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/5/ • Podcast Episode 6: The Art of Manipulation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/6/

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   There is one question you can ask yourself to solve virtually any dog training problem. If your dog is jumping, digging, chewing, biting or doing something else you want to fix, you need to know “the thing before the thing”. In the episode you'll hear:   The four most common naughty behaviors in dogs. How to use the ABC’s of dog training to fix anything. What the antecedent of a dog’s behavior could be. How the consequence could be contributing to the problem. Two ways to fix anything. What I learned from my dogs about the things before the things.   Resources:   Recallers - https://dogsthat.com/recallers/ Podcast Episode 6: The Art of Manipulation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/6/ Vlog Post: The ABC's of Dog Training - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/06/the-abcs-of-dog-training/ Podcast Episode 4: T.E.M.P. (Tail, Eyes/Ears, Mouth, Posture) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/4/

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   In a multi-dog household, it’s important that all dogs have confidence and be comfortable. I’m sharing my biggest tips for intentional household harmony. In the episode you'll hear: When I realized that comfort and confidence for all dogs is vital. How to be present to what your dogs are telling you. The CSI of a multi-dog home. How I prevent resource guarding before it starts. The guidelines and house rules that set everyone up for success. Resources: Podcast Episode 14: Creating Intentional Multi-Dog Household Harmony - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/14/ Podcast Episode 4: T.E.M.P. (Tail, Eyes/Ears, Mouth, Posture) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/4/ Podcast Episode 2: Reinforcement - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/2/ ItsYerChoice Game (IYC) - https://recallers.com/iycsummit-thankyou/ Recallers - https://dogsthat.com/recallers/ Podcast Episode 6: The Art of Manipulation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/6/

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   If you live with more than one dog or want to live with more than one dog, this episode is for you. We need to be intentional about creating harmony for multi-dogs in our homes for everyone’s comfort and safety. In the episode you'll hear:   The advantages of having one dog. What needs to change when your household becomes multi-dog. My “5 Stages of Togetherness”. What to do, and what not to do, when bringing in a new dog. How I intentionally set my dogs up for success. What disrupts multi-dog harmony. Resources:   Blog Post: Second Dog Syndrome - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2010/02/second-dog-syndrome/ Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/ Blog Post: All About Dogs Sleeping in the Bedroom - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/03/dogs-sleeping-in-the-bedroom/

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   Our dog’s name says a lot about our dog and a lot about us. There are many considerations to naming, and many ways to go about choosing a name.   In the episode you'll hear: Ideas for picking a name for your puppy or dog. What to consider that might not be immediately obvious. What to avoid when choosing a name. About the energy attached to your dog’s name. If you should change the name of a rescue dog. How I choose names for my dogs.   Resources:   Shaped By Dog Podcast Episode 8: Get Your Dog in the Belief Loop of Awesome - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/8/ Blog Post: A GAME to Preserve Your Dog’s Recall Cue - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2019/06/game-to-preserve-your-dogs-recall-cue/

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   We all love our dogs and want to help them, but sometimes that help has the opposite effect of what we intend! That’s what I’m covering in this episode, so you can get the behaviour you really want. Learn how letting go of control will have your dog buy-in to your training and create a relationship of mutual happiness.   In the episode you'll hear:   About triggers, opposition reflex and drive. What self control really is, and how our control is an illusion. How games are a win for everyone even if there’s a fail (yes … the F word!). Why your dog’s buy-in to your training results in a lifetime of joy.   Resources:   Shaped By Dog Podcast Episode 11: The Power of Permission in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/11/ Vlog Post: Understanding Your Dog’s Triggers - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2019/01/understanding-your-dogs-triggers/ Blog Post: Identifying And Using Positive Triggers For Your Dog - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2019/01/positive-triggers/

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   Harnessing the power of permission in dog training is the secret of my success. It’s how I can train dogs to the highest levels without the use of intimidation or physical punishment. Sometimes is anytime for a dog, and permissions make the anytime work for us. And it’s not just for training our dogs. We all want our relationships to have equity and trust.   In the episode you'll hear:   The where, why, and what of permission in dog training. What teenagers driving a Lamborghini around a racetrack as to do with your relationship with your dog. Why sometimes is anytime. How to start using permission with one easy and fun game. Resources: Blog Post: Why “Choice” is the Critical Key to a Great Dog (ItsYerChoice) - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2018/06/why-choice-is-the-critical-key-to-a-great-dog/ Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/sbd Blog Post: Retrieve Games - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2009/08/retrieve-games/

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Do you know anybody who is thinking about getting a new puppy or a dog? Maybe it’s you! There are things to know before you add a canine family. Every dog deserves a great life, and every human being deserves a life with a great dog in it. In the episode you'll hear: Things to know before you get a puppy or dog. Where you can save money and where you should never cut costs. Why time is vital for your new family member. What to research before you get your puppy. Resources:   Vlog: Important Whys and Hows of Exercising Our Dogs - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2019/09/exercising-your-dog/ Shaped By Dog Podcast Episode 09: How Long Does It Take to Train a Dog? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/9/ Susan Garrett’s Dog Training Blog - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/ Home School the Dog - https://dogsthat.com/home-school/ Recallers - https://recallers.com/   The high-grade stainless-steel bowls Susan uses are from Basis Pet. Click here for Basis Pet Dog Bowls on Amazon with all the details - https://geni.us/StainlessBowls   *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!  

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   When do you consider your dog trained? That’s what we’re talking about in this episode. We’re also looking at why I think “dog training” might be misnamed and what all great relationships have in common. Plus if you ever find yourself furious with your dog, I’ve got one big tip to help! In the episode you'll hear: My answers to the two most common dog training questions asked of me. What owning a car has to do with dog training. What all great relationships have in common. How to turn being puzzled, frustrated or furious with your dog around. Resources: Shaped By Dog Podcast Episode 2: Reinforcement - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/2/ Blog: What’s a Reward for Your Dog? List of Reinforcers - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2018/10/reward-list-of-reinforcers/ Blog: Lurers Anonymous (Luring vs Shaping) - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2018/11/lurers-anonymous/ Dr. Ellyn Bader (The Couples Institute) - https://www.couplesinstitute.com/about-us/

Visit us at shapedbydog.com In this episode, I’m sharing one simple and easy psychological trick so you and your dog can get in the belief loop of awesome. Tune in for how this one thing can make life for you and your dog dramatically better! I have been using this for years, and it works. In the episode you'll hear: How a child went from always being in detention and disruptive, to an engaged and cooperative student. It only took one change! How the belief loop can work for you easily. Understanding the cycle of thoughts, emotion, action, results, and belief, and how it applies to your dog. Why every dog I have ever lived with has become awesome. Resources: “Pygmalion in the Classroom” book by Robert Rosenthal and Lenore Jacobson (Wikipedia) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pygmalion_in_the_Classroom Blog: Is There a Difference - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2010/04/is-there-a-difference/ The Official Website of Tony Robbins - https://www.tonyrobbins.com/ “Shaping Success” by Susan Garrett - https://dogsthat.com/product/shaping-success-2/ Recallers - https://recallers.com/ Download: Get your downloadable “Dogs That Are Awesome Daily Journal” to start using the belief loop today! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/8/  

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   It’s important to know what you and your dog need for learning success, and how “lizard brain” can take over if something is lacking. I’m sharing an extract of the book I am writing, and it’s about one of the life shifting lessons I learned from a student. In the episode you'll hear: How Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs applies to you and your dog. The life shifting lesson I was taught by a student. Recognizing when lizard brain takes over, and why. Resources: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (Wikipedia) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs Shaped By Dog Podcast Episode 4: T.E.M.P. (Tail, Eyes/Ears, Mouth, Posture) - https://shapedbydog.com/4/ Vlog: Where Is Your Dog On The Circle Of Fun? - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2018/07/circle-of-fun/ “Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell - https://www.gladwellbooks.com/titles/malcolm-gladwell/outliers/9780316040341/ Terry Orlick’s Zone of Excellence - http://www.zoneofexcellence.ca/index.html   Shaped by Dog Podcast Episode 7 - https://shapedbydog.com/7/

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   How good are ​you at manipulation? ​ Stick with me, because after this episode, you’re going to embrace and love the idea of manipulation. When we hear the word “manipulation” we immediately think of deception, but in dog training, it’s a skill that is going to create a relationship of confidence and trust with your dog and set your dog up to have an amazing life with you. In the episode you'll hear: ​Wh​ere ​confidence fits into dog training. ​How to best ​manipulate your dog's environment. ​​Where the bunny farm fits into distraction training. ​Setting dogs and trainers up for success. ​All about training in the bathroom. Resources:   “Deep Work” by Cal Newport - https://www.calnewport.com/books/deep-work/ “Ruff Love” by Susan Garrett - https://dogsthat.com/product/ruff-love/ Vlog: Talking About Ruff Love (Tater and Chipmunks) - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/05/ruff-love-tater/ Learn how to play the ​ItsYerChoice Game - https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/ Shaped by Dog Podcast Episode 6 Post - https://shapedbydog.com/6/

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   Did you know that there ​are four ways ​to train a dog? ​That's what we're talking about in this episode, and how science plays a part in successfully shaping behaviour. ​We'll also look at the best way to get your floor swept! It's got everything to do with behaviour. After this episode, you'll be able to tell if you are the shaper or shapee. Step outside the box and into learning about creating lasting behaviours.   In the episode you'll hear:   What ​is shaping and how you can use it. ​The four ways to train a dog. ​All about "hope" training. How you can easily alter behaviour. ​Where "outside the box" thinking fits into dog training. Resources: Positive Dog Training and the Difference in Shaping - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2018/11/the-difference-in-shaping/ Who’s Shaping Who? - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2009/09/whos-shaping-who/   Shaped by Dog Podcast Episode 5 Post - https://shapedbydog.com/5/

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   ​This episode could save your dog's life. It could save a child. It could prevent ​someone from getting a serious injury from a dog. A dog has many ways to communicate how he is feeling and what his intention is. The challenge is that we sometimes misread or misunderstand what​ a dog is telling us.   In the episode you'll hear:   How to identify what a dog is about to do. ​What your dog's T.E.M.P. is ​telling you. ​Vocalizing and why it's important. ​Children and dogs, the proper etiquette. Resources: Vlog: Dog Body Language, Fear and Aggression - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2018/06/body-language-fear-and-aggression/ How Do I Train My Dog NOT To Jump Up - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2019/04/train-my-dog-not-to-jump-up/ Where the Heck is Do-Land, Anyway? - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2019/05/do-land/   Shaped by Dog Podcast Episode 4 Post - https://shapedbydog.com/4/

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   In this episode, we’re looking at how Hollywood has made life incredibly difficult for dogs. Because life is not like the movies. The truth about dogs is if Timmy fell down that well, he’s very likely going to stay there.   In the episode you'll hear:   What would really happen if Timmy fell down the well. How movies create unrealistic expectations for dogs. Who our heart dogs are. How to create an environment of success for a dog. How a great relationship with a dog is made in real life. The importance for our dogs of living a life of clarity.   Resources: Why “Choice” is the Critical Key to a Great Dog - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2018/06/why-choice-is-the-critical-key-to-a-great-dog/ ItsYerChoice Game - https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/ Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/ Recallers - https://recallers.com/   Shaped by Dog Podcast Episode 3 Post - https://shapedbydog.com/3/