AMA With Susan Garrett: Leash Lunging, Dog Anxiety, Agility Angst, Bad Breeders, And More #235

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How do you know if a breeder is truly reputable? How do I fit a new puppy into my daily routine? Why do some vets say raw food is dangerous for dogs? How do I calm a leash-lunging dog? What’s the best way to cure puppy separation anxiety? How do I help my hyper dog relax? These are just a few of your questions I’m answering in today’s Ask Me Anything about raising and training brilliant, healthy, joyful puppies and dogs using positive reinforcement.

In this episode I’m asked:

• How to teach self-control to a hyper dog.
• How to protect a dog’s confidence and your connection when training games fail.
• Does training with treats encourage dogs to follow you instead of settling down?
• How do I calm a leash-lunging, reactive dog?
• Do I make my own raw dog food?
• How to train a puppy with separation anxiety?
• Can reinforcement-based dog training really be as effective as balanced?
• How many times a week do you recommend practicing agility?
• What is overtraining in dog agility?
• How many different marker words do you use for one dog?
• Why do you name dog behavior rewards differently?
• Are there dogs that can’t learn agility no matter your effort?
• How did I bring Prophet to Canada from Switzerland.
• Why ‘slap’ and ‘push’ dogs when playing tug?
• How to help a Border Collie pup who lunges at and chases cars.
• How do I balance puppy training and a hectic life?
• Do you prefer male or female dogs?
• When to reduce treat rewards in dog training?
• Are breeders registered with the AKC CKC de facto reputable?
• What’s your take? My vet said feeding raw food is dangerous due to disease risk from infected animals.
• What’s a good course recommendation for a first-time dog owner who wants to do agility?

Susan Garrett’s Online Programs Mentioned
Recallers
Home School the Dog
Crate Games
Handling360

Resources:

1. Podcast Episode 99: When Reinforcement Based Dog Training Doesn’t Work - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/99/
2. YouTube Video: Take Control of Dog Time to Calm Down Excited Dog Greetings and Reduce Anxiety - https://youtu.be/fmzaxSDiHBY?si=JtrcbDW2kxAk2hW3
3. Podcast Episode 184: Proofing Vs Generalizing In Dog Training To Grow Skills And Confidence - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/184/
4. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/191/
5. Podcast Episode 79: Reduce Anxiety and Grow Your Dog’s Confidence with These Pro Dog Training Tips - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/79/
6. Podcast Episode 176: Why Your Dog’s Emotions Are A Critical Element Of Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/176/
7. Podcast Episode 217: Understanding Emotional Regulation In Dogs To Create Calm - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/217/
8. Podcast Episode 200: Solve Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety With FRIDA: Expanding Calm With Functional Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/200/
9. Podcast Episode 78: How to Train a Rescue Dog with Behavior Problems - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/78/
10. Podcast Episode 8: Get Your Dog in the Belief Loop of Awesome - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/8/
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 151: How Location Specific Reinforcement Markers Will Improve Your Dog Training! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/151/
13. Podcast Episode 193: Do Different Dogs Really Need Different Dog Training Methods? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/193/
14. Podcast Episode 203: Reactive, Unmotivated and Fearful: Finding Resiliency For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 1 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/203/
15. Podcast Episode 204: Dog Behavior And Diet: Recovery For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 2 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/204/
16. Podcast Episode 206: First Dog Agility Competition: Creating Joy For This! By Maximizing Reinforcement - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/206/
17. Podcast Episode 233: Flying A Dog Or Puppy: Susan’s Pre-Flight Plan - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/233/
18. Podcast Episode 89: Why Dogs Should Not Tug: The Truth Revealed - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/89/
19. Podcast Episode 95: How Playing with Your Dog Like a Puppy Can Reduce Fear - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/95/
20. Podcast Episode 24: Help for Dogs who Chase Chipmunks, Bicycles, and Neighbor’s Cats (Distraction Intensity Index) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/24/
21. Podcast Episode 215: What Your Destructive, Lunging, Nipping Or Hyper Dog Or Puppy Is Trying To Teach You - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/215/
22. Live Replay: Puppy Mill Awareness - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fCUYCj2Jeo
23. YouTube Video: Fighting For The Victims Of Puppy Mills - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7VXmCFbPzw
24. Dr. Laurie Coger - https://healthydogworkshop.com/
25. Dr. Karen Becker - https://drkarenbecker.com/
26. Dr. Susan Thixton - https://truthaboutpetfood.com/
27. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/Tts0sLl8J0E