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Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett

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Susan Garrett, world-renowned dog trainer, multi-time champion of dog agility, and leading educator on all things canine shares everything related to dogs! Susan understands dog behaviour and wants you and your dog to have the best life together possible.

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Shaped By Dog Year In Review: Your Most Popular Dog Training Episodes #129

December 22, 2021 14:44 - 16 minutes - 7.66 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    As we wind down the year, we’re looking at the most popular Shaped by Dog podcasts over the last 12 months, and they are all about dog training. The episodes on leash walking, puppy biting, helping dogs with reactivity or resource guarding, and dogs jumping up on people have been at the top of your playlists.   In the episode you'll hear:   • The number one dog training podcast of the year. • A review of my top tips for loose leash walking with you...

Shaped By Dog Year In Review: Your Most Popular Dog Training Episodes

December 22, 2021 14:44 - 16 minutes - 7.66 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    As we wind down the year, we’re looking at the most popular Shaped by Dog podcasts over the last 12 months, and they are all about dog training. The episodes on leash walking, puppy biting, helping dogs with reactivity or resource guarding, and dogs jumping up on people have been at the top of your playlists.   In the episode you'll hear:   • The number one dog training podcast of the year. • A review of my top tips for loose leash walking with you...

Reduce Stress For Dogs During Holiday Celebrations

December 17, 2021 18:24 - 14 minutes - 6.78 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Holiday celebrations are a great time for all of us, but they can be very stressful for our dogs. There are many things you can do to help reduce the stress for your dog when you have visitors or are visiting someone else. We’re covering important tips that will keep your dog safe, children safe and help everyone experience happy holidays.   In the episode you'll hear:   • Why holidays can be overwhelming for dogs. • What you can do to prepare for ...

Reduce Stress For Dogs During Holiday Celebrations #128

December 17, 2021 18:24 - 14 minutes - 6.78 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Holiday celebrations are a great time for all of us, but they can be very stressful for our dogs. There are many things you can do to help reduce the stress for your dog when you have visitors or are visiting someone else. We’re covering important tips that will keep your dog safe, children safe and help everyone experience happy holidays.   In the episode you'll hear:   • Why holidays can be overwhelming for dogs. • What you can do to prepare for ...

Puppy Socialization: Playtime For Puppies And Permissions

December 15, 2021 19:34 - 15 minutes - 6.99 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    If you have a puppy, you’ve probably heard that your pup needs to socialize with other puppies and dogs. But what does that mean exactly? How much play is enough or too much for your puppy? Does it mean playing with all other puppies and dogs? We’re looking at critical guidelines and tips for success with puppy playtime, so it’s safe, builds confidence and grows your relationship.   In the episode you'll hear:   • How socialization through play help...

Puppy Socialization: Playtime For Puppies And Permissions #127

December 15, 2021 19:34 - 15 minutes - 6.99 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    If you have a puppy, you’ve probably heard that your pup needs to socialize with other puppies and dogs. But what does that mean exactly? How much play is enough or too much for your puppy? Does it mean playing with all other puppies and dogs? We’re looking at critical guidelines and tips for success with puppy playtime, so it’s safe, builds confidence and grows your relationship.   In the episode you'll hear:   • How socialization through play help...

How Dog Training Goes Better When You Begin With The End In Mind #126

December 10, 2021 17:13 - 15 minutes - 7.12 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   I’m often asked how to start a dog training plan, and no matter what the behaviour, my answer is always the same. We need to begin with the end in mind. Knowing how we want a behaviour to finish will create confidence and clarity for our dogs. We’re looking at how back-chaining can bring you and your dog joy together in training.   In the episode you'll hear:   • How I taught my friend to ride a bicycle. • Some of the behaviors people train without ...

How Dog Training Goes Better When You Begin With The End In Mind

December 10, 2021 17:13 - 15 minutes - 7.12 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   I’m often asked how to start a dog training plan, and no matter what the behaviour, my answer is always the same. We need to begin with the end in mind. Knowing how we want a behaviour to finish will create confidence and clarity for our dogs. We’re looking at how back-chaining can bring you and your dog joy together in training.   In the episode you'll hear:   • How I taught my friend to ride a bicycle. • Some of the behaviors people train without ...

Why Isn't My Dog Learning What I'm Training?

December 08, 2021 19:02 - 16 minutes - 7.4 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    In education, what the teacher is teaching, and what the learner is learning might not be the same thing. It’s the same when we are training our dogs. If what our dog does is not what we have trained, we need to look at our training to see where that might be flawed. Often it comes down to the reinforcement process, and today we’re going to fix that.   In the episode you'll hear:   • The elements of the reinforcement process in dog training. • How to f...

Why Isn't My Dog Learning What I'm Training? #125

December 08, 2021 19:02 - 16 minutes - 7.4 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    In education, what the teacher is teaching, and what the learner is learning might not be the same thing. It’s the same when we are training our dogs. If what our dog does is not what we have trained, we need to look at our training to see where that might be flawed. Often it comes down to the reinforcement process, and today we’re going to fix that.   In the episode you'll hear:   • The elements of the reinforcement process in dog training. • How to f...

The Woo Side Of Dog Training: Power of Words

December 03, 2021 14:48 - 14 minutes - 9.85 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    There’s a good chance that most of us have been hurt by words at some stage in our life. And it’s not just the meaning; it’s the energy surrounding the words we choose to use. I recently did two weeks of live streams focusing on one word each day because words have power. We’re venturing into the woo of dog training!   In the episode you'll hear:   • What kind of feelings words can conjure. • About the positive energy of words. • How words can hel...

The Woo Side Of Dog Training: Power of Words #124

December 03, 2021 14:48 - 14 minutes - 9.85 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    There’s a good chance that most of us have been hurt by words at some stage in our life. And it’s not just the meaning; it’s the energy surrounding the words we choose to use. I recently did two weeks of live streams focusing on one word each day because words have power. We’re venturing into the woo of dog training!   In the episode you'll hear:   • What kind of feelings words can conjure. • About the positive energy of words. • How words can hel...

The Best Gift For Dog Owners (And Puppy Owners)

November 18, 2021 14:52 - 13 minutes - 6.3 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Have you ever wondered what the best gift is for a dog owner or someone about to become a dog or puppy owner? We can probably all agree that the surprise gift of an actual puppy or dog is the worst idea because life is not like TV or the movies! I might have a little bit of an obsession with dog beds, toys and leashes, but I don’t believe they are the best gift for a dog lover. So, what will see someone respond to your thoughtfulness with “this is the BEST ...

The Best Gift For Dog Owners (And Puppy Owners) #123

November 18, 2021 14:52 - 13 minutes - 6.3 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Have you ever wondered what the best gift is for a dog owner or someone about to become a dog or puppy owner? We can probably all agree that the surprise gift of an actual puppy or dog is the worst idea because life is not like TV or the movies! I might have a little bit of an obsession with dog beds, toys and leashes, but I don’t believe they are the best gift for a dog lover. So, what will see someone respond to your thoughtfulness with “this is the BEST ...

Being Present With Empathy In Dog Training #122

November 16, 2021 15:00 - 17 minutes - 7.94 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    What three words would you and your dog pick to describe your dog training? I’d like to think my dogs pick the words fun, kind and clear. The late Wayne Dyer influenced my dog training mantra, and I believe that our dogs are doing the absolute best they can with the education we’ve given them in the environment that we are asking them to perform in. If you embrace this, it’s the gateway to having not only the best relationship with your dog but to the best ...

Being Present With Empathy In Dog Training

November 16, 2021 15:00 - 17 minutes - 7.94 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    What three words would you and your dog pick to describe your dog training? I’d like to think my dogs pick the words fun, kind and clear. The late Wayne Dyer influenced my dog training mantra, and I believe that our dogs are doing the absolute best they can with the education we’ve given them in the environment that we are asking them to perform in. If you embrace this, it’s the gateway to having not only the best relationship with your dog but to the best ...

How To Stop Dogs Jumping Up On People #121

November 12, 2021 17:51 - 12 minutes - 5.87 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    How do I get my dog to stop jumping up on people? Wanting to know how to train a dog to greet people calmly is a question we see often. There are three simple steps to get your dog to never jump on anyone again. It starts with knowing why dogs jump up in the first place.   In the episode you'll hear:   • The reason dogs jump on people. • Why jumping up is rewarding for dogs and why they seek our face. • The tactic that I’d never use when dogs jump...

How To Stop Dogs Jumping Up On People

November 12, 2021 17:51 - 12 minutes - 5.87 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    How do I get my dog to stop jumping up on people? Wanting to know how to train a dog to greet people calmly is a question we see often. There are three simple steps to get your dog to never jump on anyone again. It starts with knowing why dogs jump up in the first place.   In the episode you'll hear:   • The reason dogs jump on people. • Why jumping up is rewarding for dogs and why they seek our face. • The tactic that I’d never use when dogs jump...

The Rhythm Of Life With Puppies And Dogs #120

November 10, 2021 15:30 - 16 minutes - 7.74 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    The rhythm you have with the dog in your life reflects the connectedness you have with your dog. Connectedness can be defined in the moments when things don’t go the way you expect. Rhythm can range from peaceful and easy through to chaotic and is part of all our relationships. We’re looking at how we can use everyday life to build a relationship of connection and trust with our dogs.   In the episode you'll hear:   • About the rhythm of all our rel...

The Rhythm Of Life With Puppies And Dogs

November 10, 2021 15:30 - 16 minutes - 7.74 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    The rhythm you have with the dog in your life reflects the connectedness you have with your dog. Connectedness can be defined in the moments when things don’t go the way you expect. Rhythm can range from peaceful and easy through to chaotic and is part of all our relationships. We’re looking at how we can use everyday life to build a relationship of connection and trust with our dogs.   In the episode you'll hear:   • About the rhythm of all our rel...

The Rhythm Of Dog Training And How To End A Session #119

November 05, 2021 19:54 - 18 minutes - 8.25 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Have you ever wondered how to end a dog training session so that your dog knows it’s over? We’re looking at the rhythm of training and how a session’s beginning, middle, and end can bring your dog success. Having a clear finish to training time will help you avoid giving your dog a time out and help your dog understand what’s “dog time” and what is not.   In the episode you'll hear:   • How training always starts with a plan. • Why a session begins...

The Rhythm Of Dog Training And How To End A Session

November 05, 2021 19:54 - 18 minutes - 8.25 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Have you ever wondered how to end a dog training session so that your dog knows it’s over? We’re looking at the rhythm of training and how a session’s beginning, middle, and end can bring your dog success. Having a clear finish to training time will help you avoid giving your dog a time out and help your dog understand what’s “dog time” and what is not.   In the episode you'll hear:   • How training always starts with a plan. • Why a session begins...

Same Home Different Rules: Will Reinforcement Based Dog Training Work?

November 03, 2021 16:56 - 14 minutes - 6.53 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    In the big picture of dog training, how important is it to be consistent? Does everyone who spends time with our dog need to follow the same rules and maintain the same criteria? If they don’t, will that hurt our reinforcement based dog training? Does maintaining criteria mean we are control freaks? These questions are ones we see frequently, and in this episode, we’re covering how it’s your relationship with your dog that matters.   In the episode you'...

Same Home Different Rules: Will Reinforcement Based Dog Training Work? #118

November 03, 2021 16:56 - 14 minutes - 6.53 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    In the big picture of dog training, how important is it to be consistent? Does everyone who spends time with our dog need to follow the same rules and maintain the same criteria? If they don’t, will that hurt our reinforcement based dog training? Does maintaining criteria mean we are control freaks? These questions are ones we see frequently, and in this episode, we’re covering how it’s your relationship with your dog that matters.   In the episode you'...

What’s More Important Than Your Dog Training Sessions? #117

October 29, 2021 20:09 - 17 minutes - 7.81 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com     For dog agility, we have a start line, and that is where our dog stays until we release them. The start line is a given for my dogs, and I know they will stay, but getting dogs to wait in any position can be very challenging for many. We’re covering what I do that allows me to take it for granted my dogs will stay no matter what. Plus, we’re taking a quick detour to discuss the use of the word no in dog training.   In the episode you'll hear:   • W...

What’s More Important Than Your Dog Training Sessions?

October 29, 2021 20:09 - 17 minutes - 7.81 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com     For dog agility, we have a start line, and that is where our dog stays until we release them. The start line is a given for my dogs, and I know they will stay, but getting dogs to wait in any position can be very challenging for many. We’re covering what I do that allows me to take it for granted my dogs will stay no matter what. Plus, we’re taking a quick detour to discuss the use of the word no in dog training.   In the episode you'll hear:   • W...

Dog Questions: Choosing Dog Training Classes, "Naughty Dogs" And More #116

October 22, 2021 17:58 - 12 minutes - 5.72 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    I get a lot of questions about my dogs, and we’re covering some of your most popular. Have you ever wondered why our rescue Bulldog mix, Tater-Salad, is the “fall guy”? Or which one of my dogs is the smartest (the answer is NOT who you might think it is)? Do you wonder how to select a dog training class or what to do when you have a male dog and your female dog is in season? I’m answering those questions and more!   In the episode you'll hear:   • A...

Dog Questions: Choosing Dog Training Classes, "Naughty Dogs" And More

October 22, 2021 17:58 - 12 minutes - 5.72 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    I get a lot of questions about my dogs, and we’re covering some of your most popular. Have you ever wondered why our rescue Bulldog mix, Tater-Salad, is the “fall guy”? Or which one of my dogs is the smartest (the answer is NOT who you might think it is)? Do you wonder how to select a dog training class or what to do when you have a male dog and your female dog is in season? I’m answering those questions and more!   In the episode you'll hear:   • A...

Understanding Your Dog’s Language

October 15, 2021 18:21 - 15 minutes - 7 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Dog training is like a conversation between two friends. Have you ever travelled somewhere where you don’t speak the language? It can get problematic. And sometimes, our dogs have a similar experience with us. Is your communication with your dog clear enough for a two-way conversation?   In the episode you'll hear:   • Why our dogs might have difficulty with our communication. • What studies show about how our dogs process our words. • Why driving...

Understanding Your Dog’s Language #115

October 15, 2021 18:21 - 15 minutes - 7 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Dog training is like a conversation between two friends. Have you ever travelled somewhere where you don’t speak the language? It can get problematic. And sometimes, our dogs have a similar experience with us. Is your communication with your dog clear enough for a two-way conversation?   In the episode you'll hear:   • Why our dogs might have difficulty with our communication. • What studies show about how our dogs process our words. • Why driving...

Dog Agility Training: 3 Big Mistakes All Dog Owners Should Avoid #114

October 06, 2021 16:43 - 14 minutes - 6.8 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   I got my reputation as a professional dog trainer primarily through excelling in the sport of dog agility. I’ve been teaching and competing in agility for over 30 years and have achieved over 30 National and World Championships. There are three big mistakes that I see people make when training for dog agility and these are the same three things that make it difficult or easy to train for any sport or to have the most amazing family pet possible!   In the e...

Dog Agility Training: 3 Big Mistakes All Dog Owners Should Avoid

October 06, 2021 16:43 - 14 minutes - 6.8 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   I got my reputation as a professional dog trainer primarily through excelling in the sport of dog agility. I’ve been teaching and competing in agility for over 30 years and have achieved over 30 National and World Championships. There are three big mistakes that I see people make when training for dog agility and these are the same three things that make it difficult or easy to train for any sport or to have the most amazing family pet possible!   In the e...

Your Dog's Verbal Cues And Hand Signals: How To Effectively Train Both

October 01, 2021 15:22 - 18 minutes - 8.39 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Sit, down and come are three cues many people use to prompt their dogs to do something. But what happens when your dog can’t hear those words? They might be a distance away or have hearing loss. Enter the physical cue! People can really mess up their hand signals when training their dog, but physical cues can be easy to teach once you know the process.   In the episode you'll hear:   • What a physical cue is and how the training can get messed up. ...

Your Dog's Verbal Cues And Hand Signals: How To Effectively Train Both #113

October 01, 2021 15:22 - 18 minutes - 8.39 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Sit, down and come are three cues many people use to prompt their dogs to do something. But what happens when your dog can’t hear those words? They might be a distance away or have hearing loss. Enter the physical cue! People can really mess up their hand signals when training their dog, but physical cues can be easy to teach once you know the process.   In the episode you'll hear:   • What a physical cue is and how the training can get messed up. ...

Stressed Dog? How Trigger Stacking Might Be Putting Your Dog Over Threshold #112

September 24, 2021 15:51 - 19 minutes - 9.02 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Has your dog ever done something suddenly and without warning? A growl, snap, bite, or behaving in a way that is of character? Sudden behavior change could be the result of trigger stacking. Stacking triggers is your dog accumulating stress. All the small stressors become a big thing, and that last trigger in the stack is the equivalent of the straw that broke the camel’s back. We’re looking at stress reduction and trigger stacking prevention to help dogs h...

Stressed Dog? How Trigger Stacking Might Be Putting Your Dog Over Threshold

September 24, 2021 15:51 - 19 minutes - 9.02 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Has your dog ever done something suddenly and without warning? A growl, snap, bite, or behaving in a way that is of character? Sudden behavior change could be the result of trigger stacking. Stacking triggers is your dog accumulating stress. All the small stressors become a big thing, and that last trigger in the stack is the equivalent of the straw that broke the camel’s back. We’re looking at stress reduction and trigger stacking prevention to help dogs h...

How An Anchor Dog Can Help Overcome Your Dog’s Anxiety Or Reactivity #111

September 22, 2021 17:35 - 12 minutes - 5.57 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Have you heard of the term “anchor dog”? It’s a term I coined for a dog who helps other dogs become more confident. In ancient times, the symbol of an anchor represented safety. Dogs pick up the emotions of people and also of other dogs. If you have a dog who is not confident, an anchor dog can assist you by reducing overwhelm in overcoming challenges.   In the episode you'll hear:   • How I am helping my puppy This! with an anchor dog. • Why diffe...

How An Anchor Dog Can Help Overcome Your Dog’s Anxiety Or Reactivity

September 22, 2021 17:35 - 12 minutes - 5.57 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Have you heard of the term “anchor dog”? It’s a term I coined for a dog who helps other dogs become more confident. In ancient times, the symbol of an anchor represented safety. Dogs pick up the emotions of people and also of other dogs. If you have a dog who is not confident, an anchor dog can assist you by reducing overwhelm in overcoming challenges.   In the episode you'll hear:   • How I am helping my puppy This! with an anchor dog. • Why diffe...

Is Your Over-Aroused Dog Just Over-Faced In Training?

September 14, 2021 19:12 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    High drive dogs are the most misunderstood group of dogs on the planet. High drive dogs are often intentionally bred for work like protection or herding, and they are motivated and focused. In many instances, high drive dogs are created, and the label of “over-aroused” is applied to a dog who is over-faced and misunderstood.   In the episode you'll hear:   • How I have misunderstood high drive dogs. • Why we can’t change who our dogs are, but we ca...

Is Your Over-Aroused Dog Just Over-Faced In Training? #110

September 14, 2021 19:12 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    High drive dogs are the most misunderstood group of dogs on the planet. High drive dogs are often intentionally bred for work like protection or herding, and they are motivated and focused. In many instances, high drive dogs are created, and the label of “over-aroused” is applied to a dog who is over-faced and misunderstood.   In the episode you'll hear:   • How I have misunderstood high drive dogs. • Why we can’t change who our dogs are, but we ca...

Project Calm Dog: Prevent Over Enthusiastic Greetings

September 08, 2021 16:21 - 14 minutes - 6.48 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Does your dog greet you, or anyone at your door, over enthusiastically? Does it seem like your dog might have excessive greeting disorder? You might love your dog’s exuberance but wish it would only show when appropriate. Help is at hand for you, your visitors, and your dog to create calm greetings.   In the episode you'll hear:   • About your daily routine, when it's dog time and when it's not. • How dogs pick up patterns of reinforcement quickly....

Project Calm Dog: Prevent Over Enthusiastic Greetings #109

September 08, 2021 16:21 - 14 minutes - 6.48 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Does your dog greet you, or anyone at your door, over enthusiastically? Does it seem like your dog might have excessive greeting disorder? You might love your dog’s exuberance but wish it would only show when appropriate. Help is at hand for you, your visitors, and your dog to create calm greetings.   In the episode you'll hear:   • About your daily routine, when it's dog time and when it's not. • How dogs pick up patterns of reinforcement quickly....

Dog Training: When Work Is Play And Play Is Work #108

September 03, 2021 16:28 - 18 minutes - 8.34 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com     Everything I train dogs to do, I do in the form of a game. We have a mantra around here that “work = play and play = work.” You can minimize the time you need for dog training by keeping this mantra in mind and noticing what your dog loves!   In the episode you'll hear:   • About Tater’s love of watermelon and being in the sun. • What my Terrier Twister would do on a chair. • How dogs do what is reinforcing and show us where the value is for them...

Dog Training: When Work Is Play And Play Is Work

September 03, 2021 16:28 - 18 minutes - 8.34 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com     Everything I train dogs to do, I do in the form of a game. We have a mantra around here that “work = play and play = work.” You can minimize the time you need for dog training by keeping this mantra in mind and noticing what your dog loves!   In the episode you'll hear:   • About Tater’s love of watermelon and being in the sun. • What my Terrier Twister would do on a chair. • How dogs do what is reinforcing and show us where the value is for them...

Pedicure Please: 3 Steps To Dog Nail Trimming Or Grooming Success At Home! #107

September 01, 2021 14:47 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com     Trying to cut a dog’s nails can be one of the most difficult jobs for many dog owners. When I asked who was interested in the topic of consent in dog training for nail trimming on my last podcast episode, there were many comments from people wanting help. So, we’re going through the steps to help everyone clip their dog’s toenails so that all dogs can enjoy a pedicure.   In the episode you'll hear:   • The 5 categories of feelings dogs can have abo...

Pedicure Please: 3 Steps To Dog Nail Trimming Or Grooming Success At Home!

September 01, 2021 14:47 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com     Trying to cut a dog’s nails can be one of the most difficult jobs for many dog owners. When I asked who was interested in the topic of consent in dog training for nail trimming on my last podcast episode, there were many comments from people wanting help. So, we’re going through the steps to help everyone clip their dog’s toenails so that all dogs can enjoy a pedicure.   In the episode you'll hear:   • The 5 categories of feelings dogs can have abo...

Consent In Dog Training: The Misuse, Misunderstanding And Misapplication #106

August 27, 2021 18:38 - 18 minutes - 8.67 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com     The idea of getting consent to train your dog is growing in popularity for a good reason. It is something I have been doing for many years. But consent is also misused, misunderstood, and misapplied, which can cause massive setbacks for dogs and their owners. So, what is consent really, and how does it benefit our dogs?   In the episode you'll hear:   • Where consent in animal training comes from and why cooperative care is important. • About the ...

Consent In Dog Training: The Misuse, Misunderstanding And Misapplication

August 27, 2021 18:38 - 18 minutes - 8.67 MB

Visit us at shapedbydog.com     The idea of getting consent to train your dog is growing in popularity for a good reason. It is something I have been doing for many years. But consent is also misused, misunderstood, and misapplied, which can cause massive setbacks for dogs and their owners. So, what is consent really, and how does it benefit our dogs?   In the episode you'll hear:   • Where consent in animal training comes from and why cooperative care is important. • About the ...

Your Dog Agility And Dog Sports Questions Covered

August 25, 2021 18:35 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MB

Answering your dog sport questions! Even if you don’t do dog sports, many of the questions relate to dog training in general. My voice is a bit raspy as we’re just wrapped up a first ever global four day agility camp entirely through Zoom. In the episode you'll hear answers covering: • Connecting with your dog better when running an entire agility course. • Giving motivation a boost when competing. • How often my dogs do fitness training. • Preventing arthritis in sports dogs. • Buil...

Your Dog Agility And Dog Sports Questions Covered #105

August 25, 2021 18:35 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MB

Answering your dog sport questions! Even if you don’t do dog sports, many of the questions relate to dog training in general. My voice is a bit raspy as we’re just wrapped up a first ever global four day agility camp entirely through Zoom. In the episode you'll hear answers covering: • Connecting with your dog better when running an entire agility course. • Giving motivation a boost when competing. • How often my dogs do fitness training. • Preventing arthritis in sports dogs. • Buil...