Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett
Susan Garrett, a world-renowned dog trainer and multi-time champion of dog agility, shares her expertise on all things canine. She covers topics related to dog behavior, training, and building a strong bond with your dog. The podcast aims to help listeners understand their dogs better and improve their lives together.
Episodes
Is Dog Training About To Change? #330
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Is dog training about to change? In this episode, I'm sharing why a recent conversation about reinforcement-based dog training gave me something I haven't felt in a long time: hope. Looking back at an agility discussion from the mid-1990s, I reflect on how dog training shifts happen, why curiosity creates more clarity than blame or punishment, and why great results a
Is Your "Once In A Lifetime Dog" Holding You Back? #329
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Is your "Once In A Lifetime Dog" holding you back? What you believe about your dog shapes what you notice, how you respond, and the results you create together. In this episode, I'm sharing how the stories and labels we attach to our dogs influence our focus, our training choices, and ultimately our dog's success. Through the lens of neuroscience and real-life example
How To Shape Your Dog: The Ultimate Guide To Training Success #328
Visit us at shapedbydog.com How to shape your dog for training success starts with understanding that shaping isn't about waiting and hoping, it's about designing success from the start. In this episode, I'm sharing the ultimate guide to shaping, including the three phases I use to design, execute, and reflect on shaping sessions so they're clear, efficient, and confidence-building for our dogs.
Beyond "Yes" And "Good": Why Your Dog Needs "Spotlights" #327
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Moving beyond general marker words like "yes" and "good" can bring much more clarity to your dog's training, and in this episode, I share why your dog needs what I call "Spotlights." Spotlights are Location Specific Reinforcement Markers that tell your dog what reward is coming and where it will be delivered. When dogs understand where success lives, they can make bet
The 30 Second Reset - Because Your Dog Knows #326
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Sometimes what we need most in dog training is a simple 30-second reset, because our dogs know far more about our emotional state than we realize. In this episode, I'm sharing why your emotional resilience and nervous system can have a greater influence on your dog's behavior than any training plan, treat, or technique. Our dogs are incredibly sensitive to our emotion
When To Add A Verbal Cue... Don't Make These Mistakes #325
Visit us at shapedbydog.com If your dog has ever "known" a verbal cue but didn't respond the first time you asked, it may be that your cue has been poisoned. In this episode, you'll discover why that happens, the most common reasons cues lose their power, and how to set your dog up for success before you ever add a word. I'm sharing the system I use to build consistent, confident behavior first,
The First Two Weeks With Your Puppy: What You Grow Is What You Get #324
Visit us at shapedbydog.com The first two weeks with your puppy are when what you grow is what you get. In these early days, everyday choices shape how your puppy learns, rests, and stays engaged long before cues are added. In this episode, I share a real-life puppy story to show how well-intended decisions can accidentally grow behaviors you weren't aiming to teach, and why raising a puppy with
Why Dogs "Ignore" Commands #323
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Why dogs "ignore" commands has less to do with defiance and more to do with education. When a dog doesn't respond, it's easy to label it as disobedience, but what that moment actually offers is feedback on what the dog has learned. In this episode, I'm breaking down the difference between commands and cues, how Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence shape understanding
Loose Leash Walking Starts Without A Leash #322
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Loose leash walking starts without a leash. I would like you to think for a moment about what kind of an emotional experience it is to take your dog for a leashed walk. For some people there is lunging, jumping, spinning, barking, or zig-zagging. Different behaviors, same outcome. What is meant to be exercise, connection, and calm ends up feeling frustrating instead.
Is Your Dog Really Being Spiteful? #321
Visit us at shapedbydog.com When a new puppy arrives, the change in routine can create big feelings for an adult dog who has been part of every training session. Behaviors that look surprising are often signs of stress rather than spite or defiance. When we stay curious, it becomes easier to notice what our dogs may be trying to communicate. I'm sharing simple ways to support your adult dog so
The Thing You THINK Calms Your Puppy... #320
Visit us at shapedbydog.com A lick mat can feel like magic when it brings instant peace to a whiny or restless puppy, but sometimes that calm comes after a buildup we don't even notice. I'm taking a closer look at what drives that rising anticipation and how small, thoughtful changes can shift the pattern toward calm, confidence, and comfort. With a bit of intention, lick mats can become tools
10 Misleading Dog Training Arguments #319
Visit us at shapedbydog.com If you've ever had someone twist your training philosophy into something it's not, you've likely run into a Straw Man argument. In this episode, I'm breaking down ten of the most common ones aimed at positive reinforcement-based dog training, why they're not valid, and what you can do to create genuine conversations with people who hold a different view of dog traini
What If The Hidden Source Of Your Dog's On Leash Chaos Begins BEFORE Your Walk Does? #318
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Many dogs start spinning, barking, or rushing when the leash comes out or you head toward the door, but what if the hidden source of that on leash chaos actually begins earlier than you think? In this episode, I'm sharing how to uncover what is reinforcing your dog's unwanted behaviors and how to build calm, connected exits using simple conditioning strategies and gam
20 Exercises That Help Your Dog Live Longer: Start Today! #317
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Your dog's movement can reveal a lot about their long-term comfort and health. That's why I'm sharing more than 20 simple fitness exercises to help support your dog at every stage of their life, so they can move better, stay strong, and age with confidence. You'll discover the four key categories of canine fitness and how each one builds strength, balance, flexibility
Senior Dogs, Best Lives: The Four Pillars To Longevity #316
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Helping senior dogs live their best lives starts with simple, intentional choices that nurture their body, mind, and heart. In this episode, I'm sharing the four pillars that lead to longevity and how they can help your senior dog stay active, confident, and connected as the years go by. You'll discover how small daily habits can support lasting wellness and create a
Training Tips From Susan: Why I Don't Use The Word "No" With My Dogs And What I Teach Instead
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Why I Don't Use The Word "No" With My Dogs And What I Teach Instead I'm
Training Tips From Susan: Shaping Q&A: Non-Reward Markers, Reinforcement Strategies, And Making Training Work For Every Dog
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Shaping Q&A: Non-Reward Markers, Reinforcement Strategies, And Making Trai
Dog Enrichment Secrets Part 2: 30 Day Enrichment Challenge + Free Planner PDF #315
Visit us at shapedbydog.com What might look like digging, chewing, or shredding is often a dog's way of saying, "I need more enrichment." In Part 2 of our enrichment series, I'm sharing how to build a 30-day plan that meets your dog's natural needs for curiosity, challenge, and balance. You'll get over 30 meaningful ideas to build confidence, support calm focus, and strengthen your connection so
Dog Enrichment Secrets Part 1: Using Your Dog's Natural Instincts To Build Variety And Engagement #314
Visit us at shapedbydog.com If you've ever thought a stuffed Kong was enough to keep your dog enriched, you might be in for a surprise. Enrichment is about more than keeping our dogs busy. It's about creating experiences that meet their emotional, mental, social, physical, and instinctive needs in ways that truly matter to them. In this episode, you'll discover how everyday activities can turn i
Are You Learning Or Looping: What To Do When Training Your Dog Stops Being Fun #313
Visit us at shapedbydog.com When training your dog stops being fun, it's often a sign that something in the process needs a reset. In this episode, I share how to recognize when you're looping instead of learning and how to shift your mindset to get back on track. With a few simple changes, you can bring clarity, confidence, and joy back into your training sessions for both you and your dog In
Potty Training Fails: What Your Puppy Is Trying To Tell You #312
Visit us at shapedbydog.com If your puppy's potty training isn't going as planned and you're finding puddles where you least expect them, it might be time for a reset. In this episode, I share the 10 most common reasons why puppies have accidents in the house and what you can do to help. You'll discover how to recognize your puppy's "tells," adjust routines, supervision, and expectations and bri
Training Tips From Susan: Connected, Driven, Or Detached? How To Recognize And Grow The Right Kind Of Focus In Your Dog
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Connected, Driven, Or Detached? How To Recognize And Grow The Right Kind O
Training Tips From Susan: How To Set Up A Successful Shaping Session With Your Dog
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! How To Set Up A Successful Shaping Session With Your Dog I'm sharing how
Training Tips From Susan: Agility Foundations Before Equipment: What Puppies Really Need To Succeed
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Agility Foundations Before Equipment: What Puppies Really Need To Succeed
Training Tips From Susan: Mini Q&A With Susan: When To Start Contacts, Build Foundations, And Stop Zoomies In Dog Agility
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often, our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Mini Q&A With Susan: When To Start Contacts, Build Foundations, And Stop
Training Tips From Susan: Using A Variety Of Dog Treats (And Some Of What I Use) To Keep Training Effective, Engaging, And Fun
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Using A Variety Of Dog Treats (And Some Of What I Use) To Keep Training Ef
Training Tips From Susan: Listening To Your Dog's "No" And Building A Better "Yes" Together
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Listening To Your Dog's "No" And Building A Better "Yes" Together Every
Training Tips From Susan: How To Use Everyday Reinforcement To Grow Lasting Skills
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! How To Use Everyday Reinforcement To Grow Lasting Skills I'm sharing my
Training Tips From Susan: Mini Q&A With Susan: Cue Clarity And Start-Line Focus For Agility Success
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Mini Q&A With Susan: Cue Clarity And Start-Line Focus For Agility Success
Training Tips From Susan: Why Consent Matters: Building Trust And Choice In Dog Training
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Why Consent Matters: Building Trust And Choice In Dog Training I'm sharin
Training Tips From Susan: Mini Q&A With Susan: Body Awareness Exercises And My Warm-Up For Dog Agility
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Mini Q&A With Susan: Body Awareness Exercises And My Warm-Up For Dog Agili
Training Tips From Susan: How I Create A Relationship Where My Dog Wants To Work With Me (And How You Can Too)
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! How I Create A Relationship Where My Dog Wants To Work With Me (And How Yo
Training Tips From Susan: Mini Q&A With Susan: How To Keep Connection Strong And Motivation High In Dog Agility
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Mini Q&A With Susan: How To Keep Connection Strong And Motivation High In
Training Tips From Susan: The Step-by-Step Plan That Turns Hesitant Dogs Into Happy Swimmers
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! The Step-by-Step Plan That Turns Hesitant Dogs Into Happy Swimmers I'm s
Training Tips From Susan: How Dopamine Drives Your Dog's Motivation And Training Success
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! How Dopamine Drives Your Dog's Motivation And Training Success I'm sharin
Dog Agility Foundations: Train World Champion Skills Right In Your Living Room! #311
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Ever wonder how world champion agility dogs are made? I'm sharing how to build dog agility foundations and train skills right in your living room! From simple daily games to fun exercises, discover the secrets that helped all 11 of my dogs reach the top, while creating a confident and focused dog that makes brilliant choices. Whether you're new to agility or already c
Training Tips From Susan: The Kind Of Relationship That Leads To Real Connection With Your Dog
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! The Kind Of Relationship That Leads To Real Connection With Your Dog I'm
Training Tips From Susan: Inadvertent Time Outs In Dog Training: What They Are, Why They Matter, And How To Avoid Them
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Inadvertent Time Outs In Dog Training: What They Are, Why They Matter, And
Training Tips From Susan: Feeling Unmotivated? How To Regain Your Training Drive And Help Your Dog Thrive
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Feeling Unmotivated? How To Regain Your Training Drive And Help Your Dog T
Training Tips From Susan: Why Ranking Reinforcements Is The Key To More Motivated, Focused, & Successful Dog Training Sessions
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Why Ranking Reinforcements Is The Key To More Motivated, Focused, And Succ
Training Tips From Susan: Rehearsals Of Success: How Every Interaction With Your Puppy Shapes The Dog They'll Become
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Rehearsals Of Success: How Every Interaction With Your Puppy Shapes The Do
Training Tips From Susan: From Overwhelm To Confidence: How To Create The Dog Of Your Dreams With Strategic Reinforcement
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! From Overwhelm To Confidence: How To Create The Dog Of Your Dreams With St
Hot Take: You Don't Need To Say "Stay" In Dog Training: Here's Why Release Cues Work Instead! #310
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Hot Take: You don't need to say "stay" in dog training! I'm sharing how clear release cues give dogs greater clarity and confidence. I'll take you through how I introduce this concept early with my puppies, how Crate Games helps build a strong foundation, and what it all looks like in everyday training, including when working with more than one dog. When our dogs tru
Training Tips From Susan: Understanding The Stages Of A Dog's Development
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Understanding The Stages Of A Dog's Development Understanding the stages
Behavior Is Communication: Decode Your Dog By Understanding Their 5 Core Needs #309
Visit us at shapedbydog.com What if every time your dog misbehaves, pulls on the leash, barks excessively, or completely ignores you, they're actually trying to communicate something important? Our dog's behavior is communication, and we can decode what they are telling us through understanding their 5 core needs. When we are able to truly listen to what our dogs are showing us, it opens the do
How To Train A Dog From Day One: Avoid Common Puppy Mistakes Through Games & Enrichment #308
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Wondering how to train a puppy or dog from day one or avoid the most common mistakes? It's easy to hope things will just work out, but that approach often leads to frustration and unwanted behaviors. I'm sharing how games, enrichment, and simple structure can help you raise a confident, connected dog right from the start. The big thing to remember is that all behavio
Training Tips From Susan: How Barking Can Turn Into A Reinforced Habit Without You Even Realizing
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! How Barking Can Turn Into A Reinforced Habit Without You Even Realizing
Training Tips From Susan: Reinforcement Is Always Happening: How To Make Sure Its Building The Dog You Want
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Reinforcement Is Always Happening: How to Make Sure It's Building the Dog
Training Tips From Susan: Training Challenges Are Feedback: What to Do When Things Don't Go To Plan
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Training Challenges Are Feedback: What To Do When Things Don't Go To Plan
Training Tips From Susan: Matching Law In Dog Training: Why Your Dog Chooses One Behavior Over Another
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Matching Law in Dog Training: Why Your Dog Chooses One Behavior Over Anoth
Training Tips From Susan: How To Tell If A Dog Trainer Is The Right Fit For You And Your Dog
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! How To Tell If A Dog Trainer Is The Right Fit For You And Your Dog I'm sh
Training Tips From Susan: Why Your Dog Might Be Barking Excessively And What You Can Do To Help
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Why Your Dog Might Be Barking Excessively And What You Can Do To Help Eve
Training Tips From Susan: The Hope Method Of Dog Training: What Your Dog Is Really Learning When You're Not Teaching
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! The "Hope Method" Of Dog Training: What Your Dog Is Really Learning When Y
Training Tips From Susan: The Truth About Over Aroused Dogs And What Shapes Their Emotional Responses
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! The Truth About Over-Aroused Dogs And What Shapes Their Emotional Response
Training Tips From Susan: Want Your Dog To Listen From Far Away? Here's Where That Training Really Begins
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Want Your Dog to Listen From Far Away? Here's Where That Training Really B
Training Tips From Susan: Why Recalls Fail And The Common Mistakes That Get In The Way Of A Reliable Response
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Why Recalls Fail And The Common Mistakes That Get In The Way Of A Reliable
Not Seeing Results In Dog Training? Why Layers Of Learning Lead To Real World Success #307
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Not seeing results in dog training? I'm breaking down why that happens and how layering your dog's learning is the key to creating real-world success. We often believe our dogs are "trained" when things look great in controlled settings but when connection disappears, distractions take over, or confidence fades in new environments, it's a sign that a layer of learnin
Training Tips From Susan: The Best Way To Talk To Your Dog Trainer When Things Aren't Working
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! The Best Way To Talk To Your Dog Trainer When Things Aren't Working I'm s
Training Tips From Susan: Seamless Dog Training Sessions Start With This Simple Setup Plan
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Seamless Dog Training Sessions Start With This Simple Setup Plan The key
Training Tips From Susan: 30 Years Ago, They Laughed. Today, It's How We Train Dogs.
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! 30 Years Ago, They Laughed. Today, It's How We Train Dogs. 30 years ago,
Training Tips From Susan: Clarity is Kind: What Your Dog Needs You To Understand
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Clarity Is Kind: What Your Dog Needs You to Understand Ever wonder if you
Training Tips From Susan: How To Safely Introduce A Puppy To An Adult Dog: Tips & Strategies
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! How To Safely Introduce A Puppy To An Adult Dog: Tips & Strategies I'm sh
Dog Only Listens With Treats? Use This 5 Step Process To Build Better Behaviors #306
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Do you feel your dog only listens when you have treats? Or maybe you've been told dogs should work because you said so. No one needs to choose between insisting on their dog's compliance without rewards or getting stuck as a treat-dispensing machine, so I'm sharing my 5 step process to help you build better behaviors. This process is the solution for our dogs to list
Training Tips From Susan: The 5P Test: How To Tell If Your Dog REALLY Understands Their Cues
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! The 5P Test: How To Tell If Your Dog REALLY Understands Their Cues! Wonde
Are R+ Trainers Frauds? Can A Dog Come When Called Around Wildlife Without Using Punishers? #305
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Can you really stop a dog from chasing deer or anything else without an e-collar? Yes, and I'm sharing how. There's an ongoing commentary that it's impossible to train certain dogs, especially those with high prey drive, to come when called using only reinforcement-based methods. Now, those of us who are reinforcement-based trainers know that it's absolutely possible
Training Tips From Susan: The Words You Use With Your Dog Matter More Than You Think
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! The Words You Use with Your Dog Matter More Than You Think The words you
Training Tips From Susan: How Recording Your Dog Training Sessions Can Help You Grow As A Trainer
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Training Tips From Susan: How Recording Your Dog Training Sessions Can Hel
Training Tips From Susan: Susan Garrett's Tip For Training Frantic Dogs: Stimulus Control
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Training Tips from Susan: Susan Garrett's Tip for Training Frantic Dogs: St
Let's Talk About E-Collars: Why Dog Trainers Are So Divided #304
Visit us at shapedbydog.com I set out to do a podcast episode explaining why I choose not to use an electric collar with my dogs and with my students' dogs. It sent me down a spiral of research and careful consideration. So, after nearly 40 hours reviewing videos from trainers who use e-collars, I'm sharing observations about the wide spectrum of electric collar use in the training world. From
How Long Should It Take To Train My Dog? Realistic Expectations For Every Age & Stage #303
Visit us at shapedbydog.com How long should it take to train my dog? That's a popular question I get, so I'm covering how to set realistic expectations for every age and stage of a dog's life. Dogs are lifelong learners and learn with all their senses, so we're looking at how to create success with intention rather than letting things around your dog train them, so you can avoid the frustration
The Recall Myth: Why Your Off Leash Dog Isn't Coming When Called And How To Fix It #302
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Wondering why your off leash dog isn't coming when called and what you can do to fix it? I'm busting the recall myth and sharing how to teach your dog to head whip and run to you as fast as they can every time you call, without force or frustration. Learn my fun, easy, and effective recall training approach that builds confidence and enthusiasm, so your dog wants to
When Dog Training Doesn't Go As Planned: How To Make Adjustments To Find Success #301
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Have you ever felt stuck when you are training your dog? Or wondered what to do when things aren't working? I'm sharing how to troubleshoot, adjust, and turn things around with a fix for common mistakes. We're looking at why training might not be working, what to do about it, essential foundations that make all training easier, and strategies to put on the brakes whe
Replying To Zak George About Crossover Dog Trainers #300
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Recently, dog training advocate Zak George asked me about crossover dog trainers, and framed the question in such a different way that it inspired replying with a podcast episode. When I crossed over from balanced training to reinforcement based training in 1996, many people asked me why and told me it would not work. I'm sharing my start in dog training, pivotal mom
Fast And Easy Dog Training: Will A Quick Fix Get The Dog Behavior You Really Want? #299
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Looking for fast and easy dog training solutions? A quick fix won't get the dog behavior you really want long term, so I'm covering what to do instead! Whether you have a new puppy or are working through challenges with an older dog, reinforcement and management are key to creating a successful solution for a well-behaved dog in a way that aligns with your heart. I
The Dog Training Quadrants We Don't Talk About: Are We Using Them More Than We Know? #298
Visit us at shapedbydog.com I sometimes receive comments that some dogs need all 4 quadrants of dog training. But what does that mean, why does it matter for your dog, and what does science tell us? We all need to be aware of the blurred lines between quadrants, so I'm discussing each. Plus, I'm sharing experiences and insights on what unintentional punishment can be for dogs and how to avoid i
Why In 2025 We Still Have Dog Trainers Who Believe "Reinforcement Dog Training Doesn't Work" #297
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Have you heard the news that positive reinforcement doesn't work? The truth about the dog training success enjoyed by positive reinforcement-based dog trainers comes down to application, and I'm sharing examples that will be familiar to everyone with a dog. Whether you're dealing with a reactive dog, struggling with agility training, or want to improve your training
Training Tips From Susan: Reactive Dog Training: Help Dogs Move From Dysregulation To Self-Regulation Case Study
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Training Tips from Susan: Reactive Dog Training: Help Dogs Move from Dysreg
Training Tips From Susan: Understanding Your Adolescent Dog: Teenage Hormones, Emotions, And Behavior
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Training Tips from Susan: Understanding Your Adolescent Dog: Teenage Hormon
Training Tips From Susan: Catch Your Runaway Dog! Stop Chasing And Do This In An Emergency
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Training Tips from Susan: Catch Your Runaway Dog! Stop Chasing And Do This
Training Tips From Susan: How To Train Your Dog To Leave It With No Command: Susan Garrett's ItsYerChoice
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Training Tips from Susan: How to Train Your Dog to Leave It with No Command
