Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett Training Tips From Susan: How To Use Everyday Reinforcement To Grow Lasting Skills
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Sep 24, 2025 Unlocking your dog's potential is easier than you think! Discover how to make food their favorite motivation and turn it into a tool for brilliant behaviors. Learn to play games that teach your dog to work for rewards rather than expect them. Ignoring demanding behavior can help create a more respectful dynamic. Want longer-lasting skills? Stretch those intervals between rewards! Plus, find out how to chain behaviors through strategic play for reliable results and deeper connections with your furry friend.
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Start With A Food-Positive Dog
- Ensure your dog loves food before building advanced behaviors.
- Brilliant behaviors require brilliant reinforcement foundations.
Make Reinforcement Contingent
- Add contingencies so dogs earn food rather than expect it on demand.
- Use games like "It's Your Choice" and surprise deposits to reinforce desired positions.
Home Reinforcement Examples
- Susan uses cookies in pockets and food bowls as practical reinforcement tools at home.
- She rewards dogs in beds near the kitchen to teach them to stay away while she cooks.