Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett Training Tips From Susan: Clarity is Kind: What Your Dog Needs You To Understand
May 30, 2025
Discover the power of clear communication in dog training. Trust and understanding are key to strengthening your bond with your canine companion. Common training mistakes are addressed, revealing how specific cues can enhance your dog's confidence. It's all about fostering a friendly, cooperative relationship. Get ready to transform your training approach with actionable strategies that benefit both you and your furry friend!
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Traditional Training Lacks Clarity
- Traditional dog training often relies on repetition and pattern recognition, but dogs may not truly understand the behavior.
- Food luring creates behavior without clarity, requiring many repetitions before the dog grasps the action.
Travel Grocery Store Language Barrier
- Susan Garrett shares a personal story about her challenges buying a carrot when traveling abroad due to language barriers.
- This illustrates how communication gaps can occur between humans and dogs during training.
Global 'Carrot' Language Example
- Susan recounts how she and her global team members say the word "carrot" in different languages to highlight communication struggles.
- This illustrates how language differences cause confusion, similar to unclear dog commands.