Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett Training Tips From Susan: Why Consent Matters: Building Trust And Choice In Dog Training
Sep 17, 2025
Discover why consent is crucial in dog training! Learn about expressed versus implied consent, and how giving dogs choice fosters trust and confidence. Susan emphasizes the importance of being attentive to your dog's signals, whether it's during play or health care activities like nail trims. She also warns against using tactics that manipulate consent and explains how clear communication can enhance your dog's participation and joy in training!
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Consent As The 'Game On' Position
- Consent training (cooperative care) gives dogs a voice in training and care activities.
- Susan Garrett frames this as the 'game on' position where dogs actively show they want to continue.
Teach Clear Choice Signals
- Teach clear signals like 'it's your choice' or crate games to let dogs show willingness to continue.
- Use simple behaviors to let dogs accept items like head halters or decide to enter a crate.
Aim For Expressed Or Implied Consent
- Aim for expressed or implied consent when asking dogs to participate in training or health tasks.
- Encourage dogs to show readiness through actions like flopping on their side or approaching willingly.