Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett Training Tips From Susan: Susan Garrett's Tip For Training Frantic Dogs: Stimulus Control
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May 7, 2025 Learn how to manage your dog's frantic behaviors with effective stimulus control techniques. Discover the importance of patience and consistency in training, allowing your dog to focus and learn at their own pace. By establishing calmness, you can set a strong foundation for teaching new tricks or commands. These actionable tips will help enhance your daily interactions with your dog, making training sessions more enjoyable and productive.
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Stimulus Control Insight
- Stimulus control means your dog performs a behavior only when cued and stops only when released.
- This control prevents frantic, mixed-up behaviors that hinder training success.
Susan's Dog Swagger Example
- Susan illustrates stimulus control with her dog Swagger performing sit, stand, back, and bow flawlessly.
- She builds each behavior on a reliable foundation with clear starting and releasing cues.
Train One Behavior At A Time
- Start training one behavior with stimulus control in various easy locations like your living room.
- Gradually add more behaviors only after mastering each individually to reduce frustration.