Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett Why Dogs "Ignore" Commands #323
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Jan 16, 2026 Discover why dogs seem to ignore commands as Susan explores the nuances of training. It's not about defiance, but feedback on their learning journey. She highlights the key difference between commands and cues, emphasizing how dogs think in pictures rather than words. Learn how the ABC model shapes behavior and why reinforcement should evolve into cooperative activities. Through a real-world example, see how clear training leads to consistent responses, creating joyful teamwork between dog and handler.
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Words Shape Training Mindset
- What you call a command shapes how you deliver it and how the dog experiences it.
- Susan Garrett says non-response reflects the dog's education, not disobedience.
Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence Framework
- Operant conditioning follows Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence and that frames cues.
- The cue is the antecedent that prompts a behavior and the consequence must reinforce it.
Dogs Think In Pictures
- Dogs think in pictures, not single words, so cues are part of a larger image.
- A single behavior has many antecedent elements that the dog must learn and generalize.