Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett
420 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago -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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Naughty Dog Behaviors And How To Deal With Them
August 20, 2021 16:58 - 21 minutes - 9.73 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Has your dog ever done something unexpected that is the opposite of what you want? And you just want your dog to stop, but you don’t know what to do while remaining a reinforcement based dog trainer? We’re looking at naughty dog behaviours and how to take appropriate action when things don't go to plan. In the episode you'll hear: • The three responses of tolerate, manage, or train. • Why to know if what your dog is doing is stress related. • ...
Naughty Dog Behaviors And How To Deal With Them #104
August 20, 2021 16:58 - 21 minutes - 9.73 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Has your dog ever done something unexpected that is the opposite of what you want? And you just want your dog to stop, but you don’t know what to do while remaining a reinforcement based dog trainer? We’re looking at naughty dog behaviours and how to take appropriate action when things don't go to plan. In the episode you'll hear: • The three responses of tolerate, manage, or train. • Why to know if what your dog is doing is stress related. • ...
Excited or Suspicious dog? Dealing With Your Dog’s Emotions
August 13, 2021 14:13 - 14 minutes - 6.49 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com When you feel emotional, are you at your best? Do you make good decisions? It’s the same for our dogs. We’re talking about the emotions dogs experience and what happens when a dog gets too emotional to respond. In the episode you'll hear: • A story from my past that is still vivid about the fear that had me running. • What happens to our physiological system when we are afraid. • The emotional capabilities of dogs. • How dogs don't feel guilt...
Excited or Suspicious dog? Dealing With Your Dog’s Emotions #103
August 13, 2021 14:13 - 14 minutes - 6.49 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com When you feel emotional, are you at your best? Do you make good decisions? It’s the same for our dogs. We’re talking about the emotions dogs experience and what happens when a dog gets too emotional to respond. In the episode you'll hear: • A story from my past that is still vivid about the fear that had me running. • What happens to our physiological system when we are afraid. • The emotional capabilities of dogs. • How dogs don't feel guilt...
Transitioning Your Dog Training: From All That is Wrong to That Which is Right #102
August 11, 2021 14:33 - 17 minutes - 8.13 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com How do you move from punishment based or balanced dog training to being a choice based trainer who uses positive reinforcement? That’s a question one of our YouTube viewers asked. If you have the same question, you are not alone. Three keys to help make lasting change in how you train your dog are knowing your why, having a plan, and giving yourself grace. In the episode you'll hear: • Why we notice the bad and how that can is evident on social...
Transitioning Your Dog Training: From All That is Wrong to That Which is Right
August 11, 2021 14:33 - 17 minutes - 8.13 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com How do you move from punishment based or balanced dog training to being a choice based trainer who uses positive reinforcement? That’s a question one of our YouTube viewers asked. If you have the same question, you are not alone. Three keys to help make lasting change in how you train your dog are knowing your why, having a plan, and giving yourself grace. In the episode you'll hear: • Why we notice the bad and how that can is evident on social...
Puppy Questions: Spay or Neuter? Humping? Puppy Blues? and Much More #101
August 04, 2021 19:19 - 18 minutes - 8.64 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com If you have ever wanted to ask a professional dog trainer questions about puppy training or living with puppies, then this episode is for you! We’re covering the topics that you want to know about to help your puppy. In the episode you'll hear answers to questions about: • When to spay or neuter a puppy. • Recalling a distracted puppy. • Dealing with puppies who like to hump. • How to combat the Puppy Blues. • How to tell if a puppy growl in...
Puppy Questions: Spay or Neuter? Humping? Puppy Blues? and Much More.
August 04, 2021 19:19 - 18 minutes - 8.64 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com If you have ever wanted to ask a professional dog trainer questions about puppy training or living with puppies, then this episode is for you! We’re covering the topics that you want to know about to help your puppy. In the episode you'll hear answers to questions about: • When to spay or neuter a puppy. • Recalling a distracted puppy. • Dealing with puppies who like to hump. • How to combat the Puppy Blues. • How to tell if a puppy growl in...
Dog Training: The Most Important Lesson I Can Share
July 28, 2021 18:57 - 16 minutes - 7.7 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com After 30 years as a professional dog trainer, I’ve learned a lot of things. The most important thing makes dog training far less frustrating. Setting our dogs up for success can set us up for success in many areas of our lives. In the episode you'll hear: • How our dog’s behaviours give us all the information we need. • Why I think who we become when we train a dog is as important as who our dog becomes. • What my husband John noticed about m...
Dog Training: The Most Important Lesson I Can Share #100
July 28, 2021 18:57 - 16 minutes - 7.7 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com After 30 years as a professional dog trainer, I’ve learned a lot of things. The most important thing makes dog training far less frustrating. Setting our dogs up for success can set us up for success in many areas of our lives. In the episode you'll hear: • How our dog’s behaviours give us all the information we need. • Why I think who we become when we train a dog is as important as who our dog becomes. • What my husband John noticed about m...
When Reinforcement Based Dog Training Doesn't Work
July 26, 2021 15:23 - 19 minutes - 9.1 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Reinforcement based dog training almost sounds too good to be true. Being able to have the dog of your dreams without ever physically correcting your dog or yelling or telling your dog “NO” sounds amazing. But what happens when your reinforcement does not work, and you end up living with what appears to be a four-legged monster? In the episode: • About one of my student’s dogs, Riko, who seems to be out of control. • Why I believe our dogs are...
When Reinforcement Based Dog Training Doesn't Work #99
July 26, 2021 15:23 - 19 minutes - 9.1 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Reinforcement based dog training almost sounds too good to be true. Being able to have the dog of your dreams without ever physically correcting your dog or yelling or telling your dog “NO” sounds amazing. But what happens when your reinforcement does not work, and you end up living with what appears to be a four-legged monster? In the episode: • About one of my student’s dogs, Riko, who seems to be out of control. • Why I believe our dogs are...
Puppy Home Alone: Are You Creating Chaos or Calm?
July 23, 2021 16:14 - 17 minutes - 8.21 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com It’s completely normal to feel some apprehension about leaving a puppy alone. But there are things that you do that contribute to the chaos or calm you find when you return home. I’m covering the formula that I use to ensure a happy life with a puppy and how to prevent separation anxiety. In the episode you'll hear: • Why to see a Veterinary Behaviorist if you have a dog experiencing separation anxiety. • About how we can help our puppy look fo...
Puppy Home Alone: Are You Creating Chaos or Calm? #98
July 23, 2021 16:14 - 17 minutes - 8.21 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com It’s completely normal to feel some apprehension about leaving a puppy alone. But there are things that you do that contribute to the chaos or calm you find when you return home. I’m covering the formula that I use to ensure a happy life with a puppy and how to prevent separation anxiety. In the episode you'll hear: • Why to see a Veterinary Behaviorist if you have a dog experiencing separation anxiety. • About how we can help our puppy look fo...
Overwhelm in Dog Training: How to Take Action on Challenges
July 21, 2021 14:03 - 18 minutes - 8.25 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Success in dog training is about taking action. But if you are frustrated or overwhelmed or not sure you are doing the right thing, taking action can be challenging. We’re looking at how to put barriers aside and find the fast track on the path ahead. In the episode you'll hear: • About the epiphany I had when cycling and going through gates on the trail. • Why I focus on the path and not the obstacles. • How people can get wrapped up in focus...
Overwhelm in Dog Training: How to Take Action on Challenges #97
July 21, 2021 14:03 - 18 minutes - 8.25 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Success in dog training is about taking action. But if you are frustrated or overwhelmed or not sure you are doing the right thing, taking action can be challenging. We’re looking at how to put barriers aside and find the fast track on the path ahead. In the episode you'll hear: • About the epiphany I had when cycling and going through gates on the trail. • Why I focus on the path and not the obstacles. • How people can get wrapped up in focus...
Why I Don't Teach "Watch Me", How to Use a Dog Treat Pouch, and More Questions Answered #96
July 16, 2021 14:22 - 15 minutes - 6.91 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com If you have ever wondered why I don’t teach my dogs to “watch me”, how I end a training session, or my thoughts on treat bags, today is the day. I’m answering some of your popular dog training questions! We’re also looking at how to avoid puppies chewing up their beds and training dogs who don’t like food or toys. In the episode you'll hear: • Why I have attention from my dogs without training “watch me” or “look at me”. • How “watch me” can ...
Why I Don't Teach "Watch Me", How to Use a Dog Treat Pouch, and More Questions Answered
July 16, 2021 14:22 - 15 minutes - 6.91 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com If you have ever wondered why I don’t teach my dogs to “watch me”, how I end a training session, or my thoughts on treat bags, today is the day. I’m answering some of your popular dog training questions! We’re also looking at how to avoid puppies chewing up their beds and training dogs who don’t like food or toys. In the episode you'll hear: • Why I have attention from my dogs without training “watch me” or “look at me”. • How “watch me” can ...
How Playing with Your Dog Like a Puppy Can Reduce Fear #95
July 14, 2021 14:10 - 20 minutes - 9.26 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Are you the type of dog owner who loves to play with your dog or puppy? It’s a great way to have fun, teach your dog life skills, and can help reduce fear. The tips we’re covering today are essential for all dogs, and if you have an interest in dog agility, I’m also sharing how this applies to dog sports and confidence. Changing just one element of the way you play will have a big impact on how your dog learns and help to decrease fears and phobias. ...
How Playing with Your Dog Like a Puppy Can Reduce Fear
July 14, 2021 14:10 - 20 minutes - 9.26 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Are you the type of dog owner who loves to play with your dog or puppy? It’s a great way to have fun, teach your dog life skills, and can help reduce fear. The tips we’re covering today are essential for all dogs, and if you have an interest in dog agility, I’m also sharing how this applies to dog sports and confidence. Changing just one element of the way you play will have a big impact on how your dog learns and help to decrease fears and phobias. ...
How the Best Professional Dog Trainers Use Reinforcement
July 07, 2021 16:30 - 18 minutes - 8.43 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Have you ever watched a really well-trained dog, like a police dog, world champion agility dog, or service dog, and noticed that they seem to be working without getting any food or toy reward from their handler? You might have tried the same with your dog, but your dog said, “no reward, no thanks!”. We’re looking at why some dogs appear to work brilliantly with no reinforcement. In the episode you'll hear: • The confusion out there about how rei...
How the Best Professional Dog Trainers Use Reinforcement #94
July 07, 2021 16:30 - 18 minutes - 8.43 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Have you ever watched a really well-trained dog, like a police dog, world champion agility dog, or service dog, and noticed that they seem to be working without getting any food or toy reward from their handler? You might have tried the same with your dog, but your dog said, “no reward, no thanks!”. We’re looking at why some dogs appear to work brilliantly with no reinforcement. In the episode you'll hear: • The confusion out there about how rei...
Fix Dog Training and Behavior Problems Before They Happen
June 16, 2021 16:40 - 19 minutes - 9.13 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com An old adage in dog training is that the best time to fix a problem or behavior challenge is before it happens. And though that may be true, it does not help when you have a problem or training challenge! There’s a systemic approach that I’ve laid out for myself and my students for any challenge we have with our dogs. In the episode you'll hear: • A long list of problems presented by just one dog who was a bit over a year old. • How that dog wa...
Fix Dog Training and Behavior Problems Before They Happen #93
June 16, 2021 16:40 - 19 minutes - 9.13 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com An old adage in dog training is that the best time to fix a problem or behavior challenge is before it happens. And though that may be true, it does not help when you have a problem or training challenge! There’s a systemic approach that I’ve laid out for myself and my students for any challenge we have with our dogs. In the episode you'll hear: • A long list of problems presented by just one dog who was a bit over a year old. • How that dog wa...
Avoid This Big Mistake When Feeding Your Dog
June 07, 2021 09:54 - 18 minutes - 8.38 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com There is one difference between very successful dog trainers and the average pet owner in the way they feed their dogs. That one thing is responsible for a better relationship with your dog and the dog being easier to train, having a long life, and fewer health problems. That one thing is easily achievable by everyone and will also help with a dog’s picky eating. In the episode you'll hear: • The ways people feed their dogs. • What free choice...
Avoid This Big Mistake When Feeding Your Dog #92
June 07, 2021 09:54 - 18 minutes - 8.38 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com There is one difference between very successful dog trainers and the average pet owner in the way they feed their dogs. That one thing is responsible for a better relationship with your dog and the dog being easier to train, having a long life, and fewer health problems. That one thing is easily achievable by everyone and will also help with a dog’s picky eating. In the episode you'll hear: • The ways people feed their dogs. • What free choice...
Why Judgement Does Not Help People Or Dogs: ItsYerChoice LWT # 91
June 04, 2021 14:50 - 20 minutes - 9.52 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com As someone who has been educating dog owners on having a well-behaved dog and an amazing relationship with that dog, I think it’s important to share my failures. Learn, walk, listen and train ItsYerChoice with me as I talk about my big blunder that happened last week, the impact of judgement and critical questions we need to ask ourselves. In the episode you'll hear: • My mistake at the grocery store and why I went straight to judgement. • Why...
Why Judgement Does Not Help People Or Dogs: ItsYerChoice
June 04, 2021 14:50 - 20 minutes - 9.52 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com As someone who has been educating dog owners on having a well-behaved dog and an amazing relationship with that dog, I think it’s important to share my failures. Learn, walk, listen and train ItsYerChoice with me as I talk about my big blunder that happened last week, the impact of judgement and critical questions we need to ask ourselves. In the episode you'll hear: • My mistake at the grocery store and why I went straight to judgement. • Why...
Premack, Dog Training and Transfer of Value #90
June 02, 2021 18:50 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Has your dog ever been so overexcited they just can’t seem to listen, and it’s frustrating for you? Dogs who want to go swimming, for a car ride, or a walk might be so intent on what they want they might not even sit when you ask, and you know they know how to sit! There are tools to fix the challenge, and you can use what your dog loves to do. We’re looking at the science of the Premack Principle and how you can transfer the value for what your dog loves ...
Premack, Dog Training and Transfer of Value
June 02, 2021 18:50 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Has your dog ever been so overexcited they just can’t seem to listen, and it’s frustrating for you? Dogs who want to go swimming, for a car ride, or a walk might be so intent on what they want they might not even sit when you ask, and you know they know how to sit! There are tools to fix the challenge, and you can use what your dog loves to do. We’re looking at the science of the Premack Principle and how you can transfer the value for what your dog loves ...
Why Dogs Should Not Tug: The Truth Revealed #89
May 28, 2021 15:24 - 17 minutes - 7.82 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Tug of War, which is tugging with a dog using a toy, is one of the most basic and fun games we can play. Yet, some authorities will give a list of reasons why dogs should not tug. We’re looking at those reasons, what dogs should not tug, and the five most common mistakes people make with tugging. For most dogs, not only is it okay to play tug, but it’s also critically important. In the episode you'll hear: • Why some dogs should not be tugging....
Why Dogs Should Not Tug: The Truth Revealed
May 28, 2021 15:24 - 17 minutes - 7.82 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Tug of War, which is tugging with a dog using a toy, is one of the most basic and fun games we can play. Yet, some authorities will give a list of reasons why dogs should not tug. We’re looking at those reasons, what dogs should not tug, and the five most common mistakes people make with tugging. For most dogs, not only is it okay to play tug, but it’s also critically important. In the episode you'll hear: • Why some dogs should not be tugging....
Barrier Frustration: Help for Fence Fighting, Leash Reactivity and Window Guarding
May 26, 2021 14:44 - 16 minutes - 7.71 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Has your dog ever experienced barrier frustration? The frustration can escalate to aggression, and something like fence running can turn into fence fighting. The leash being on a dog can result in restraint frustration as the lead creates a barrier. Or perhaps your dog barks at other dogs when in the car? When our dogs are frustrated, they are expressing an emotion and we cannot ignore their excitement or anxiety. We can help our dog by creating a differen...
Barrier Frustration: Help For Fence Fighting, Leash Reactivity and Window Guarding
May 26, 2021 14:44 - 16 minutes - 7.71 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Has your dog ever experienced barrier frustration? The frustration can escalate to aggression, and something like fence running can turn into fence fighting. The leash being on a dog can result in restraint frustration as the lead creates a barrier. Or perhaps your dog barks at other dogs when in the car? When our dogs are frustrated, they are expressing an emotion and we cannot ignore their excitement or anxiety. We can help our dog by creating a differen...
Barrier Frustration: Help for Fence Fighting, Leash Reactivity and Window Guarding #88
May 26, 2021 14:44 - 16 minutes - 7.71 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Has your dog ever experienced barrier frustration? The frustration can escalate to aggression, and something like fence running can turn into fence fighting. The leash being on a dog can result in restraint frustration as the lead creates a barrier. Or perhaps your dog barks at other dogs when in the car? When our dogs are frustrated, they are expressing an emotion and we cannot ignore their excitement or anxiety. We can help our dog by creating a differen...
Canine Fitness: Why ALL Dogs Need It and 3 Easy Exercises to Start
May 21, 2021 15:35 - 12 minutes - 5.73 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Do you have a fitness program for your dog? It’s not something that is just for canine athletes and dog sports! Every dog will benefit from conditioning exercises for their health, well-being and longevity. A fitness program is also a fun way for you and your dog to spend time together and easy to start. In the episode you'll hear: • Why fitness for dogs should include more than walks or chasing a ball or frisbee. • How dogs can have an imbalan...
Canine Fitness: Why ALL Dogs Need It And 3 Easy Exercises To Start
May 21, 2021 15:35 - 12 minutes - 5.73 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Do you have a fitness program for your dog? It’s not something that is just for canine athletes and dog sports! Every dog will benefit from conditioning exercises for their health, well-being and longevity. A fitness program is also a fun way for you and your dog to spend time together and easy to start. In the episode you'll hear: • Why fitness for dogs should include more than walks or chasing a ball or frisbee. • How dogs can have an imbalan...
Canine Fitness: Why ALL Dogs Need it and 3 Easy Exercises to Start
May 21, 2021 15:35 - 12 minutes - 5.73 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Do you have a fitness program for your dog? It’s not something that is just for canine athletes and dog sports! Every dog will benefit from conditioning exercises for their health, well-being and longevity. A fitness program is also a fun way for you and your dog to spend time together and easy to start. In the episode you'll hear: • Why fitness for dogs should include more than walks or chasing a ball or frisbee. • How dogs can have an imbalan...
Canine Fitness: Why ALL Dogs Need It And 3 Easy Exercises To Start #87
May 21, 2021 15:35 - 12 minutes - 5.73 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Do you have a fitness program for your dog? It’s not something that is just for canine athletes and dog sports! Every dog will benefit from conditioning exercises for their health, well-being and longevity. A fitness program is also a fun way for you and your dog to spend time together and easy to start. In the episode you'll hear: • Why fitness for dogs should include more than walks or chasing a ball or frisbee. • How dogs can have an imbalan...
How to Train Unmotivated or Overexcited Dogs
May 19, 2021 15:02 - 16 minutes - 7.36 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Are there times your dog just does not want to train? Or perhaps your dog is so distracted that you can’t get their focus on you or the training? The reason a dog will seem so obsessed with something that you can’t get their attention or do not seem motivated comes down to their emotional state. The good news is that you can help get your dog into the zone for peak performance, and when you rehearse success, it becomes easier and easier. In the episod...
How to Train Unmotivated or Overexcited Dogs #86
May 19, 2021 15:02 - 16 minutes - 7.36 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Are there times your dog just does not want to train? Or perhaps your dog is so distracted that you can’t get their focus on you or the training? The reason a dog will seem so obsessed with something that you can’t get their attention or do not seem motivated comes down to their emotional state. The good news is that you can help get your dog into the zone for peak performance, and when you rehearse success, it becomes easier and easier. In the episod...
Understanding Your Dog's Sit: LWT #85
May 14, 2021 14:51 - 17 minutes - 8.04 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Learn, walk and train with me! We’re focusing on your dog’s “sit”. I’ll be giving you prompts during this episode for when you are with your dog so we can be dog training together. We’re also covering the 12 things that I consider fundamental for all dogs. Mastering the fundamentals will make anything you want to do with your dog so much easier. In the episode you'll hear: • Understanding your dog's sit. • The criteria of speed and latency. •...
Understanding Your Dog's Sit: LWT
May 14, 2021 14:51 - 17 minutes - 8.04 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Learn, walk and train with me! We’re focusing on your dog’s “sit”. I’ll be giving you prompts during this episode for when you are with your dog so we can be dog training together. We’re also covering the 12 things that I consider fundamental for all dogs. Mastering the fundamentals will make anything you want to do with your dog so much easier. In the episode you'll hear: • Understanding your dog's sit. • The criteria of speed and latency. •...
Disappointment in Dog Sports: Mindset With Olympian Greg Louganis #84
May 12, 2021 15:05 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Have you ever had disappointing results in your dog training, in sport, or life in general? One of the toughest things that any of us have to do is recover from disappointment. I’m joined by my friend, Olympic gold medallist Greg Louganis, for a conversation centered on overcoming disappointing results in sport as well as in life. Greg has been called both “the greatest American diver” and “probably the greatest diver in history”, but he is also one of the...
Disappointment in Dog Sports: Mindset With Olympian Greg Louganis
May 12, 2021 15:05 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Have you ever had disappointing results in your dog training, in sport, or life in general? One of the toughest things that any of us have to do is recover from disappointment. I’m joined by my friend, Olympic gold medallist Greg Louganis, for a conversation centered on overcoming disappointing results in sport as well as in life. Greg has been called both “the greatest American diver” and “probably the greatest diver in history”, but he is also one of the...
The Dog Training You Do When You’re Not Dog Training #83
May 07, 2021 15:51 - 18 minutes - 8.54 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com “How many hours a day do you spend training your puppy or dog?” is one of the most common questions I get. So, we’ll look at a typical day in the life of my dogs. What happens might surprise you as I don’t spend as much time training as many would think. What is important is the training between the training. In the episode you'll hear: • Why the interactions with your dog are the relationship. • About a typical day in my life with my dogs. •...
The Dog Training You Do When You’re Not Dog Training
May 07, 2021 15:51 - 18 minutes - 8.54 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com “How many hours a day do you spend training your puppy or dog?” is one of the most common questions I get. So, we’ll look at a typical day in the life of my dogs. What happens might surprise you as I don’t spend as much time training as many would think. What is important is the training between the training. In the episode you'll hear: • Why the interactions with your dog are the relationship. • About a typical day in my life with my dogs. •...
Aggressive Puppy Biting Solved
May 05, 2021 16:12 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Imagine if your cute, cuddly puppy suddenly turned aggressive on you. You might think your puppy is trying to dominate you or acting out to spite you, but that is not the case. We’re looking at what is going on with aggression in puppies and what to do about resource guarding. As scary and unimaginable as it may seem, a puppy showing aggression over resources is normal, and there are things that you can do right now to help. In the episode you'll hea...
Resource Guarding in Puppies: When Your Puppy Biting Seems Aggressive #82
May 05, 2021 16:12 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Imagine if your cute, cuddly puppy suddenly turned aggressive on you. You might think your puppy is trying to dominate you or acting out to spite you, but that is not the case. We’re looking at what is going on with aggression in puppies and what to do about resource guarding. As scary and unimaginable as it may seem, a puppy showing aggression over resources is normal, and there are things that you can do right now to help. In the episode you'll hea...
Sudden Aggression and Your Dog’s Thyroid #81
April 30, 2021 14:18 - 12 minutes - 5.82 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Have you experienced sudden onset aggression, fear or behavior change with your dog? Imagine if I could give you a pill to solve any behavior challenge. Now, in some cases, there might actually a pill that can help. We’re looking at what you need to know about your dog’s thyroid. In the episode you'll hear: • About my dog Stoni and her sudden lunging at another dog. • What I learned from Dr. Jean Dodds about sudden onset fear and aggression. ...