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AMA: Puppy Training, Agility Zoomies, Senior Dogs, Feeding Schedules And More With Susan Garrett #249
Dec 19, 2023
Expert dog trainer Susan Garrett answers questions on topics like training contacts in dog agility, daily routines for puppies, overcoming fears in dogs, training in multiple sports, feeding schedules for dogs, and dealing with reactivity between dogs. She also discusses the importance of a strong foundation in training, stopping the zoomies in the agility ring, reactivity between dogs in the same household, and once a day feeding. Additionally, she addresses various listener questions on exercising dogs, online dog training classes, making older dogs feel loved, breeding decisions, and knowing when to let go of a dog.
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- Training contacts in dog agility should focus on foundational skills and ensuring the dog is an amazing family pet, while introducing agility obstacles gradually and considering individual progress and timing.
- Training dogs involves continuous and varied sessions throughout the day, incorporating formal training sessions lasting 20 to 30 minutes and informal training during daily activities, emphasizing supervision of puppies with objects, and gradually giving older dogs more freedom.
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Training Contacts and Foundations in Dog Agility
When it comes to training contacts in dog agility, the speaker emphasizes the importance of focusing on foundational skills and ensuring that the dog is an amazing family pet. Beyond that, handling skills and introducing agility obstacles gradually are key. Contact behavior training typically starts when dogs are close to a year old, with targeting on flat or raised mats. The progress and timing of contact training depend on the individual dog.
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