Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett Training Tips From Susan: Reinforcement Is Always Happening: How To Make Sure Its Building The Dog You Want
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Jul 16, 2025 Explore the power of intentional reinforcement in dog training. Discover how every interaction shapes your dog's behavior. Learn about creating a secure environment as a 'gated community' to build confidence. Gradual exposure to challenges can enhance your dog's responsiveness. These actionable strategies can help you and your dog thrive in everyday life or in dog sports.
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Use Gated Community Management
- Manage your environment strictly to succeed in reinforcement-based dog training.
- Use a "gated community" approach to set structured engagement moments with family members.
Grow Confidence Gradually
- Grow your dog's confidence step-by-step, starting in low-distraction training dens.
- Gradually add micro challenges by moving to new locations, always confirming success before increasing difficulty.
Listening Reflects Relationship
- When a dog isn't listening, it signals relationship effort, not the dog's nature.
- The issue lies in the previous attempts to build the relationship and trust with the dog.