Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett

Visit us at shapedbydog.com     Trying to cut a dog’s nails can be one of the most difficult jobs for many dog owners. When I asked who was interested in the topic of consent in dog training for nail trimming on my last podcast episode, there were many comments from people wanting help. So, we’re going through the steps to help everyone clip their dog’s toenails so that all dogs can enjoy a pedicure.   In the episode you'll hear:   • The 5 categories of feelings dogs can have about nail trimming, from terrified through to love. • About the importance of trimmed nails for our dog’s health and longevity. • What my friend Dr. Leslie Woodcock shared about toenails and posture, and wellbeing for geriatric dogs. • How I used to cut nails and what my dog Twister experienced. • Why I developed Your Dog’s Pedicure Please Program. • The three stages of cutting your dog’s nails: CER, Game On, and Trimming. • About creating a positive conditioned emotional response for clipping nails. • How to condition positive emotions to the sight and sound of nail clippers, Dremel or another pet nail grinder. • Why you want a “game on” position and “game off” indicator so your dog shows you consent. • How to keep your dog’s nails short while you are working on them saying “yes!” to a pedicure.   Resources:   • Get Your Dog’s Pedicure Please Program - https://dogsthat.com/product/pedicure-please/ • Podcast Episode 106: Consent In Dog Training: The Misuse, Misunderstanding And Misapplication - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/106/ • Video Blog with Dr. Leslie Woodcock: Cutting Your Dog’s Nails: How Important Is It Really? - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2013/08/cutting-your-dogs-nails-how-important-is-it-really/ • Susan’s Favorite Dremel and Nail Clipping Equipment - https://dogsthat.com/favs/#tve-jump-17b7f042a43 • Susan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/susangarrettdogsthat/ • YouTube Video: Target Stick Training Part One - https://youtu.be/MzePo7RSQu4 • YouTube Video: Target Stick Training Part Two - https://youtu.be/TqsEEWCXze0 • Learn the ItsYerChoice Game - https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/ • Video Blog: Help! My Dog Hates His Nails Cut … What Do I Do? - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/01/my-dog-hates-his-nails-cut/ • Video Blog: Proactive Conditioning for Dog Nail Trimming Success - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/11/proactive-conditioning-dog-nail-trimming/ • Video Blog: This! One is About Conditioning the Dremel for Puppy Nails - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/11/conditioning-the-dremel/ • Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/JIPxgReFk58

Consent in dog training is a vital yet often misunderstood concept. The discussion highlights the difference between various types of consent and how dogs communicate their willingness or refusal. There’s a focus on the importance of cooperative care and understanding a dog's emotions. The podcast also explores how to recognize implied consent and the role of T.E.M.P. in gauging a dog's comfort. Listening to our dogs and learning to turn refusals into agreements is essential for positive training experiences.

Answering your dog sport questions! Even if you don’t do dog sports, many of the questions relate to dog training in general. My voice is a bit raspy as we’re just wrapped up a first ever global four day agility camp entirely through Zoom. In the episode you'll hear answers covering: • Connecting with your dog better when running an entire agility course. • Giving motivation a boost when competing. • How often my dogs do fitness training. • Preventing arthritis in sports dogs. • Building value for what I want my dogs to do. • My use of different cues for turns on tunnels and the dog walk. • Working your way up to championship level in agility. • When to retire a dog from competition. • Keeping track of verbal cues. • Why to pay attention to your dog’s emotions at the agility start line. • The importance of focus forward. • Warm up and cool down routines. • Starting puppies in dog sports. • My top five body awareness exercise and why the list depends on age. • The same thing I do on every lead out to connect with my dog. Resources: • Join Agility Nation (Use the Discount Code: SUSANSAID) - https://dogsthat.com/product/agility-nation/ • Susan’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/SusanGarrettdogsthat/ • Handling360 - https://connect.handling360.com/ • Podcast Episode 5: What is Shaping And How Can Dogs Shape Us - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/5/ • Podcast Episode 90: Premack, Dog Training and Transfer of Value - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/90/ • Vlog: Toning Up On Cue Clarity (Hearing The Sirens) - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2019/01/toning-up-on-cue-clarity-hearing-the-sirens/ Episodes Covering Your Dog’s Emotions: • Episode 35: Pro Dog Training Tip To Improve Your Dog’s Focus - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/35/ • Episode 86: How to Train Unmotivated or Overexcited Dogs - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/86/ • Episode 103: Excited Or Suspicious Dog? Dealing With Your Dog’s Emotions - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/103/ • Episode 21: The 5 Critical Dog Training Layers for Confidence with Anything - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/21/ • Episode 38: 3 Keys to a Confident Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/38/ • Episode 7: You, Your Dog, Maslow and Lizard Brain - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/7/ • Podcast Episode 79: Reduce Anxiety and Grow Your Dog’s Confidence with These Pro Dog Training Tips - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/79/ • Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on Youtube - https://youtu.be/RITzOlo6uw8

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Has your dog ever done something unexpected that is the opposite of what you want? And you just want your dog to stop, but you don’t know what to do while remaining a reinforcement based dog trainer? We’re looking at naughty dog behaviours and how to take appropriate action when things don't go to plan.   In the episode you'll hear:   • The three responses of tolerate, manage, or train. • Why to know if what your dog is doing is stress related. • About the needs of belonging and reinforcement. • Why to know the frequency of the behavior. • About stopping or interrupting what your dog is doing to redirect. • What to do when your dog digs up the water bowl. • The three categories of a dog’s behaviour. • Why to ask “where’s the value?” for your dog. • Your options of redirect, engage, bribe, ignore, or surprise. • When not to ignore a behavior. • What to do in a Code Red situation where your dog is in danger. • Why you need a training plan. • What to do when your dog doesn’t get in the car to leave the park. • Why to train your dog to wait for their turn to work. • What to do with an older puppy who is still biting.   Resources:   • Blog Post: A GAME to Preserve Your Dog’s Recall Cue - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2019/06/game-to-preserve-your-dogs-recall-cue/ • Blog Post: The 3D Model for Dog Training: Duration, Distance, Distraction - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/08/duration-distance-distraction/ • Podcast Episode 22: The Invisible Bubble of Pressure and Your Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/22/ • Shaped By Dog Podcast: All Episodes - https://dogsthat.com/podcast-all-episodes/ • Video Blog: Talking About Ruff Love (Tater and Chipmunks) - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/05/ruff-love-tater/ • Podcast Episode 88: Barrier Frustration: Help for Fence Fighting, Leash Reactivity and Window Guarding - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/88/ • Blog Post: Bark, Lunge, Spin or Wait, Watch, Work? - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2019/03/wait-watch-work/ • Puppy Biting Playlist on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy03hWZgAQfG1t5Q6YzGPi7z • Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/QIYT-mjd9Vs

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    When you feel emotional, are you at your best? Do you make good decisions? It’s the same for our dogs. We’re talking about the emotions dogs experience and what happens when a dog gets too emotional to respond.   In the episode you'll hear:   • A story from my past that is still vivid about the fear that had me running. • What happens to our physiological system when we are afraid. • The emotional capabilities of dogs. • How dogs don't feel guilt or spite. • About the cycles of emotions our dogs experience. • The changes our dogs go through when they are afraid or overexcited. • What happen when dogs red line. • Why dogs can't listen when their emotions paralyze them. • How it's not up to us to decide what triggers fear. • What to do when your dog's emotions mean they cannot respond. • About T.A.R. (Too Aroused to Respond) and dogs. • Why to believe your dog so you can build a relationship of trust.   Resources:   • Video Blog: Where Is Your Dog On The Circle Of Fun? - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2018/07/circle-of-fun/ • Podcast Episode 4: T.E.M.P. (Tail, Eyes/Ears, Mouth, Posture) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/4/ • Video Blog: Understanding Your Dog’s Triggers - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2019/01/understanding-your-dogs-triggers/ • Podcast Episode 86: How to Train Unmotivated or Overexcited Dogs - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/86/ • Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/RKXDebCXLPU

Visit us at shapedbydog.com     How do you move from punishment based or balanced dog training to being a choice based trainer who uses positive reinforcement? That’s a question one of our YouTube viewers asked. If you have the same question, you are not alone. Three keys to help make lasting change in how you train your dog are knowing your why, having a plan, and giving yourself grace.   In the episode you'll hear:   • Why we notice the bad and how that can is evident on social media. • About the ABC’s of dog training: Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence. • How the ABC relates to counter surfing. • Why the consequence of punishment can reinforce that dog training choice. • About starting with your WHY. • The difference between wishing and dedication. • How we train our dog changes us and the way we look at life. • About considering the lessons we are teaching to our children. • How our why can bring the best in our dogs and in ourselves. • That staying present will help you be the trainer you want to be. • How to get brilliant at using reinforcement. • Why to be aware of your dog’s reinforcement away from training. • The reason to change how you think and talk about yourself and your dog. • What grace has to do with dog training. • The questions to ask yourself to create the changes you want.   Resources:   • Learn How to Play ItsYerChoice - https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/ • Podcast Episode 16: The Thing Before Your Dog’s Thing - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/16/ • Book: Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek - https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447 • Podcast Episode 100: Dog Training: The Most Important Lesson I Can Share - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/100/ • Podcast Episode 27: Do Dogs Need Rules? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/27/ • Shaped By Dog Podcast: All Episodes - https://dogsthat.com/podcast-all-episodes/ • Podcast Episode 83: The Dog Training You Do When You’re Not Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/83/ • Podcast Episode 11: The Power of Permission in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/11/ • Podcast Episode 2: Reinforcement - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/2/ • Podcast Episode 8: Get Your Dog in the Belief Loop of Awesome - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/8/ • Podcast Episode 21: The 5 Critical Dog Training Layers for Confidence with Anything - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/21/ • Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/eFzA4iFVnbU

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    If you have ever wanted to ask a professional dog trainer questions about puppy training or living with puppies, then this episode is for you! We’re covering the topics that you want to know about to help your puppy.   In the episode you'll hear answers to questions about:   • When to spay or neuter a puppy. • Recalling a distracted puppy. • Dealing with puppies who like to hump. • How to combat the Puppy Blues. • How to tell if a puppy growl in play is excitement or frustration. • If it is okay for your puppy to sit on you with toys or chews. • How much exercise a puppy needs. • How to help your puppy be comfortable in a crate or ex-pen. • How old a puppy should be before they start weave pole training for agility.   Resources:   • Dr. Karen Becker (Facebook Page) - https://www.facebook.com/doctor.karen.becker • Dr. Chris Zink (Website) - https://caninesports.com/ • Blog Post: How Do I Train My Dog To Come When Called? - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2019/04/train-my-dog-to-come-when-called/ • Podcast Episode 46: Is Your Dog Trying to Dominate You and What You Can Do About It - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/46/ • Susan Garrett’s Puppy Training Playlist on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VF_2TRtRpd8&list=PLphRRSxcMHy2SggplHx3uEWAjXOL9hI21 • Susan Garrett’s Blog: Puppy Posts - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/?s=puppies • Podcast Episode 17: Help! How Do I STOP Puppy Biting?! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/17/ • Podcast Episode 30: Why Dog Crates Are Not Dog Cages - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/30/ • Episode 99: When Reinforcement Based Dog Training Doesn’t Work - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/99/ • Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/ • 2x2 Weave Pole Training DVD - https://dogsthat.com/product/2x2-weave-pole-training/ • Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/Hv038Xqvp8M

Visit us at shapedbydog.com     After 30 years as a professional dog trainer, I’ve learned a lot of things. The most important thing makes dog training far less frustrating. Setting our dogs up for success can set us up for success in many areas of our lives.   In the episode you'll hear:   • How our dog’s behaviours give us all the information we need. • Why I think who we become when we train a dog is as important as who our dog becomes. • What my husband John noticed about me when I was teaching workshops. • The five elements of the belief loop. • How confirmation bias kicks into dog training. • Examples of parenting in the 50’s compared to today. • Why being curious and trying new things is a learning opportunity. • Why I love my dogs to let their light shine. • The reason I want my dogs to confidently makes choices. • About reinforcement and setting dogs up for success. • Why our thoughts influence how we relate to and train our dog. • About asking ourselves important questions. • How you train your dog will change you and the roads you could take. • Why I embrace beliefs that bring out the best in my dogs.   Resources:   • Podcast Episode 1: Done Is Better than Perfect - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/1/ • Podcast Episode 4: T.E.M.P. (Tail, Eyes/Ears, Mouth, Posture) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/4/ • Podcast Episode 8: Get Your Dog in the Belief Loop of Awesome - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/8/ • Confirmation Bias (Wikipedia) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confirmation_bias • Podcast Episode 2: Reinforcement - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/2/ • Podcast Episode 6: The Art of Manipulation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/6/ • Podcast Episode 99: When Reinforcement Based Dog Training Doesn’t Work - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/99/ • Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/EnHLfIWYMok

Visit us at shapedbydog.com     Reinforcement based dog training almost sounds too good to be true. Being able to have the dog of your dreams without ever physically correcting your dog or yelling or telling your dog “NO” sounds amazing. But what happens when your reinforcement does not work, and you end up living with what appears to be a four-legged monster?   In the episode:   • About one of my student’s dogs, Riko, who seems to be out of control. • Why I believe our dogs are doing the best they can with the education we have given them. • How reinforcement-based dog training has a bad rap in a lot of circles. • About “positive not permissive”, something I’ve been talking about since 1996. • How dogs need clarity and why clear is kind. • The way to set up your ex-pen and why to use a crate. • Why I love to see dogs have joy in their life. • About the significance of what happens with dogs in the morning. • Why to know what you are really reinforcing. • What a pause is and why we need to create that pause for our dogs. • About my morning routine with my puppies and extending the pause. • How to start getting a pause with enterichement and then intentionally growing it. • Why dogs need to learn we won’t always be in the room.   Resources:   • Podcast Episode 27: Do Dogs Need Rules? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/27/ • Podcast Episode 6: The Art of Manipulation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/6/ • Podcast Episode 30: Why Dog Crates Are Not Dog Cages - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/30/ • Podcast Episode 16: The Thing Before Your Dog’s Thing - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/16/ • Video Blog: Understanding Your Dog’s Triggers - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2019/01/understanding-your-dogs-triggers/ • Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/ • Podcast Episode 98: Puppy Home Alone: Are You Creating Chaos or Calm? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/98/ • Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/9ImjWUCc7zI

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    It’s completely normal to feel some apprehension about leaving a puppy alone. But there are things that you do that contribute to the chaos or calm you find when you return home. I’m covering the formula that I use to ensure a happy life with a puppy and how to prevent separation anxiety.   In the episode you'll hear:   • Why to see a Veterinary Behaviorist if you have a dog experiencing separation anxiety. • About how we can help our puppy look forward to confinement. • Why calm greetings, arrivals and departures contribute to the well-being of puppies. • What my puppy morning routine looks like and the three events of train, walk and enterichment (yes, enterichment, you probably won’t find that in a dictionary!). • What I do to settle my puppy just before I leave to create a routine. • How long you should leave a young puppy alone at home. • Steps you can take to help your puppy get used to alone time and why that is the gift of confidence. • Why to start helping your puppy with being on their own when you are home. • The 5 big mistakes people make that contribute to chaos when a puppy is left alone. • What negative reinforcement is, how it relates to a dog being alone and avoiding nuisance barking. • Why I do not recommend tethering or umbilical cord training for puppies or dogs. • How puppies can grow up to be relaxed dogs who can hang out anywhere at home. • The importance of setting you and your puppy up for success for your life together.   Resources:   • Podcast Episode 30: Why Dog Crates Are Not Dog Cages - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/30/ • Blog Post: A Day in the Life of a Susan Garrett Puppy - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/09/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-susan-garrett-puppy/ • Podcast Episode 70: Critical Info for Your Puppy’s First Day and Night at Home - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/70/ • YouTube Video: Perch Work Dog Tricks (Pivots and Spins) - https://youtu.be/O6sj6fTJnFc • Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/ • Susan Garrett’s Puppy Videos: Playlist on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2SggplHx3uEWAjXOL9hI21 • Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/FTi3dQ_Y2A8