Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett Training Tips From Susan: Rehearsals Of Success: How Every Interaction With Your Puppy Shapes The Dog They'll Become
Aug 8, 2025
Discover the vital role of 'rehearsals of success' in shaping your puppy’s future behavior. Learn why every interaction counts, even outside formal training sessions. Hear practical tips on managing excitement during training and setting realistic expectations. This engaging discussion emphasizes how structured activities can foster positive behaviors, making your training efforts a pathway to long-lasting success.
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Weave Practice Backfire
- Susan Garrett's 15-month puppy started racing through weave poles and skipping some.
- She paused training to do two days of focused rehearsals of success.
What Gets Reinforced Grows
- Susan Garrett explains that repeated behaviors strengthen regardless of occasional good sessions.
- Inappropriate actions repeated enough will overpower sparse correct reinforcements.
Assess The Puppy You Have
- Susan Garrett urges owners to assess their puppy's starting behaviors before planning progress.
- Balance expectations based on breeder prep and the puppy's established habits.