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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How Long Does It Take to Train a Dog? #9
July 08, 2020 13:13 - 14 minutes - 6.46 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com When do you consider your dog trained? That’s what we’re talking about in this episode. We’re also looking at why I think “dog training” might be misnamed and what all great relationships have in common. Plus if you ever find yourself furious with your dog, I’ve got one big tip to help! In the episode you'll hear: My answers to the two most common dog training questions asked of me. What owning a car has to do with dog training. What all great relatio...
How Long Does It Take to Train a Dog?
July 08, 2020 13:13 - 14 minutes - 6.46 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com When do you consider your dog trained? That’s what we’re talking about in this episode. We’re also looking at why I think “dog training” might be misnamed and what all great relationships have in common. Plus if you ever find yourself furious with your dog, I’ve got one big tip to help! In the episode you'll hear: My answers to the two most common dog training questions asked of me. What owning a car has to do with dog training. What all great relatio...
Get Your Dog in the Belief Loop of Awesome #8
July 03, 2020 13:56 - 18 minutes - 8.31 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com In this episode, I’m sharing one simple and easy psychological trick so you and your dog can get in the belief loop of awesome. Tune in for how this one thing can make life for you and your dog dramatically better! I have been using this for years, and it works. In the episode you'll hear: How a child went from always being in detention and disruptive, to an engaged and cooperative student. It only took one change! How the belief loop can work for you easily...
Get Your Dog in the Belief Loop of Awesome
July 03, 2020 13:56 - 18 minutes - 8.31 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com In this episode, I’m sharing one simple and easy psychological trick so you and your dog can get in the belief loop of awesome. Tune in for how this one thing can make life for you and your dog dramatically better! I have been using this for years, and it works. In the episode you'll hear: How a child went from always being in detention and disruptive, to an engaged and cooperative student. It only took one change! How the belief loop can work for you easily...
You, Your Dog, Maslow and Lizard Brain #7
July 01, 2020 15:02 - 21 minutes - 9.78 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com It’s important to know what you and your dog need for learning success, and how “lizard brain” can take over if something is lacking. I’m sharing an extract of the book I am writing, and it’s about one of the life shifting lessons I learned from a student. In the episode you'll hear: How Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs applies to you and your dog. The life shifting lesson I was taught by a student. Recognizing when lizard brain takes over, and why. Resou...
You, Your Dog, Maslow and Lizard Brain
July 01, 2020 15:02 - 21 minutes - 9.78 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com It’s important to know what you and your dog need for learning success, and how “lizard brain” can take over if something is lacking. I’m sharing an extract of the book I am writing, and it’s about one of the life shifting lessons I learned from a student. In the episode you'll hear: How Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs applies to you and your dog. The life shifting lesson I was taught by a student. Recognizing when lizard brain takes over, and why. Resou...
The Art of Manipulation #6
June 22, 2020 12:39 - 21 minutes - 9.66 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com How good are you at manipulation? Stick with me, because after this episode, you’re going to embrace and love the idea of manipulation. When we hear the word “manipulation” we immediately think of deception, but in dog training, it’s a skill that is going to create a relationship of confidence and trust with your dog and set your dog up to have an amazing life with you. In the episode you'll hear: Where confidence fits into dog training. How to b...
The Art of Manipulation
June 22, 2020 12:39 - 21 minutes - 9.66 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com How good are you at manipulation? Stick with me, because after this episode, you’re going to embrace and love the idea of manipulation. When we hear the word “manipulation” we immediately think of deception, but in dog training, it’s a skill that is going to create a relationship of confidence and trust with your dog and set your dog up to have an amazing life with you. In the episode you'll hear: Where confidence fits into dog training. How to b...
What Is Shaping and How Can Dogs Shape Us #5
June 22, 2020 12:36 - 20 minutes - 9.57 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Did you know that there are four ways to train a dog? That's what we're talking about in this episode, and how science plays a part in successfully shaping behaviour. We'll also look at the best way to get your floor swept! It's got everything to do with behaviour. After this episode, you'll be able to tell if you are the shaper or shapee. Step outside the box and into learning about creating lasting behaviours. In the episode you'll hear: Wha...
What Is Shaping and How Can Dogs Shape Us
June 22, 2020 12:36 - 20 minutes - 9.57 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Did you know that there are four ways to train a dog? That's what we're talking about in this episode, and how science plays a part in successfully shaping behaviour. We'll also look at the best way to get your floor swept! It's got everything to do with behaviour. After this episode, you'll be able to tell if you are the shaper or shapee. Step outside the box and into learning about creating lasting behaviours. In the episode you'll hear: Wha...
TEMP (Tail, Eyes, Ears, Mouth, Posture) #4
June 22, 2020 12:30 - 17 minutes - 10.1 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com This episode could save your dog's life. It could save a child. It could prevent someone from getting a serious injury from a dog. A dog has many ways to communicate how he is feeling and what his intention is. The challenge is that we sometimes misread or misunderstand what a dog is telling us. In the episode you'll hear: How to identify what a dog is about to do. What your dog's T.E.M.P. is telling you. Vocalizing and why it's importan...
TEMP (Tail, Eyes, Ears, Mouth, Posture)
June 22, 2020 12:30 - 17 minutes - 10.1 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com This episode could save your dog's life. It could save a child. It could prevent someone from getting a serious injury from a dog. A dog has many ways to communicate how he is feeling and what his intention is. The challenge is that we sometimes misread or misunderstand what a dog is telling us. In the episode you'll hear: How to identify what a dog is about to do. What your dog's T.E.M.P. is telling you. Vocalizing and why it's importan...
How Hollywood Made Life Tough For Dogs
June 20, 2020 14:40 - 19 minutes - 11.6 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com In this episode, we’re looking at how Hollywood has made life incredibly difficult for dogs. Because life is not like the movies. The truth about dogs is if Timmy fell down that well, he’s very likely going to stay there. In the episode you'll hear: What would really happen if Timmy fell down the well. How movies create unrealistic expectations for dogs. Who our heart dogs are. How to create an environment of success for a dog. How a great...
How Hollywood Made Life Tough For Dogs #3
June 20, 2020 14:40 - 19 minutes - 11.6 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com In this episode, we’re looking at how Hollywood has made life incredibly difficult for dogs. Because life is not like the movies. The truth about dogs is if Timmy fell down that well, he’s very likely going to stay there. In the episode you'll hear: What would really happen if Timmy fell down the well. How movies create unrealistic expectations for dogs. Who our heart dogs are. How to create an environment of success for a dog. How a great...
Reinforcement in Dog Training
June 19, 2020 18:35 - 20 minutes - 11.6 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com We are talking about the number one most important thing in dog training. Actually, it's the one thing vital for all species. It is of course, reinforcement, and it is critical to understand for training all animals. In the episode you’ll hear: Why there are times your dog might find something more reinforcing than food. Activities that your dog will find reinforcing. Reinforcers to avoid. How to grow the value of a reinforcer Transfer of ...
Reinforcement in Dog Training #2
June 19, 2020 18:35 - 20 minutes - 11.6 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com We are talking about the number one most important thing in dog training. Actually, it's the one thing vital for all species. It is of course, reinforcement, and it is critical to understand for training all animals. In the episode you’ll hear: Why there are times your dog might find something more reinforcing than food. Activities that your dog will find reinforcing. Reinforcers to avoid. How to grow the value of a reinforcer Transfer of ...
Done Is Better than Perfect
June 18, 2020 14:31 - 19 minutes - 10.7 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Hey everybody! I've been wanting to do a podcast for a long time. There's a lot of planning, and lot of things to learn. But, I woke up one morning and decided that "done is better than perfect", and here we have it, our very first episode of my "Shaped By Dog" podcast. In the episode you'll hear: Why "done is better than perfect" in life and dog training. Putting your fear aside. Why I called this podcast "Shaped by Dog". What the podcast will be...
Done is Better than Perfect
June 18, 2020 14:31 - 19 minutes - 10.7 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Hey everybody! I've been wanting to do a podcast for a long time. There's a lot of planning, and lot of things to learn. But, I woke up one morning and decided that "done is better than perfect", and here we have it, our very first episode of my "Shaped By Dog" podcast. In the episode you'll hear: Why "done is better than perfect" in life and dog training. Putting your fear aside. Why I called this podcast "Shaped by Dog". What the podcast will be...
Done Is Better Than Perfect #1
June 18, 2020 14:31 - 19 minutes - 10.7 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Hey everybody! I've been wanting to do a podcast for a long time. There's a lot of planning, and lot of things to learn. But, I woke up one morning and decided that "done is better than perfect", and here we have it, our very first episode of my "Shaped By Dog" podcast. In the episode you'll hear: Why "done is better than perfect" in life and dog training. Putting your fear aside. Why I called this podcast "Shaped by Dog". What the podcast will be...
Done Is Better Than Perfect
June 18, 2020 14:31 - 19 minutes - 10.7 MBVisit us at shapedbydog.com Hey everybody! I've been wanting to do a podcast for a long time. There's a lot of planning, and lot of things to learn. But, I woke up one morning and decided that "done is better than perfect", and here we have it, our very first episode of my "Shaped By Dog" podcast. In the episode you'll hear: Why "done is better than perfect" in life and dog training. Putting your fear aside. Why I called this podcast "Shaped by Dog". What the podcast will be...