Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Before my recent episode on latency in dog training, we took a social media poll on cue response times. 62% of people thought their dogs responded too slow. So, to help, this episode covers all the elements that create fluent behavior and what’s truly behind a dog’s response time to a cue. One of the most significant elements can be what we believe to be true about dogs. We’re also looking at the difference between true fluency and a dog's good grasp of a behavior.   In this episode you’ll hear:   • Why people often mistake partial understanding of a behavior for fluency. • What I mean by generalizing a dog’s behavior to all contexts. • About training my “high” Border Collie, Buzz, for agility. • How to create enthusiasm and joy in your dog for behaviors. • My six criteria for dog behavior fluency. • Why instilling joy is always the first step in dog training. • That “will” is a function of skill and environment. • That our beliefs are not truths but personal perceptions. • How we download and accept information from authority figures in our lives. • Why the beliefs and labels of others aren’t your truths. • Why I stopped giving dogs “time outs” over a decade ago. • Why I think I’ve been successful at positive reinforcement dog training. • What to do when frustration, anger, or disappointment sets in with your dog. • That dogs aren’t mad or spiteful when acting out, they’re dysregulated. • About fright, flight, freeze, or please reactions to stressors. • The questions to ask yourself when toxic thoughts or emotions arise. • Why we need to teach dogs from a place of environmental success in layers of joy. • My steps for releasing limiting beliefs and toxic thinking.   Handling360 or Home School the Dog: Write to us at wag@dogsthat.com with the subject line: Belief Change   Resources:   1. Podcast Episode 222: Get Your Dog To Respond Faster: Latency In Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/222/ 2. Podcast Episode 184: Proofing Vs Generalizing In Dog Training To Grow Skills And Confidence - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/184/ 3. Book: Shaping Success by Susan Garrett (Buzz’s Story) - https://dogsthat.com/product/shaping-success-2/ 4. Podcast Episode 176: Why Your Dog’s Emotions Are A Critical Element Of Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/176/ 5. Podcast Episode 171: Dog Training With Layered Shaping: Why Classical Conditioning Must Come First - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/171/ 6. Podcast Episode 48: Potty Train Your Puppy in a Week (Easy 3 Step Process) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/48/ 7. Podcast Episode 8: Get Your Dog in the Belief Loop of Awesome - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/8/ 8. Podcast Episode 34: Time Outs for Dogs: Does Your Dog Need One? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/34/ 9. Podcast Episode 71: Pro Dog Trainer’s Secret to Help Your Naughty Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/71/ 10. Podcast Episode 133: Become Your Own Dog Training Coach With This Video Strategy - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/133/ 11. Podcast Episode 219: Self-Regulation Helping Shy, Hyper, Anxious Or Fearful Dogs To A Better Life - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/219/ 12. Podcast Episode 190: Using Daily Quickies To Fast Track Your Dog Training And Grow Your Dog’s Skills - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/190/ 13. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube- https://youtu.be/_DO4sFqghhg

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    I’m answering your questions on dog agility training, helping anxious, aggressive, and fearful dogs, crate training, dog ears, junior handlers, my daily routine, managing canine pain, socializing puppies, and so much more. Hear how I got my start in professional dog training and what’s most essential for me in my relationship with my dogs.   In this episode I’m asked:   • Advice for pet-sitting a seemingly aggressive dog. • What my competitive dog sport goals are for This!. • About my daily and nightly routines and habits for sleep, dog training, fitness, and centering. • If I use target mats for training running contacts. • The relationship essentials for my dogs. • About when pain changes a dog’s behavior. • My unlikely origin story as a dog trainer. • How to introduce puppies to other dogs. • What junior agility handlers can do to excel. • About my Border Collies’ prick ears. • Advice for nervous and/or reactive dogs in competitive sports. • About the brilliant behaviors and skills dogs learn in Recallers. • How my sport-mix puppy, Belief, differs from my Border Collies. • How to overcome separation anxiety in dogs and the protocols to use. • How playing Crate Games helps dogs love their kennel; and more!   Resources:   1. YouTube Playlist: Dog Bite Prevention with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2Cvc3386SVYrHSEgh5Pl0b 2. Podcast Episode 203: Reactive, Unmotivated and Fearful: Finding Resiliency For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 1 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/203/ 3. Podcast Episode 204: Dog Behavior And Diet: Recovery For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 2 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/204/ 4. Agility Nation - https://www.agility-nation.com/ 5. Podcast Episode 196: Why Mastering Reinforcement Is The Linchpin To Reinforcement Based Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/196/ 6. YouTube Playlist: Dysregulated Dogs: Emotional Coping Strategies, Co-Regulation, Self-Regulation, and Habituation with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy0ZnXC_lczh942HhB0Vdo5v 7. Podcast Episode 176: Why Your Dog’s Emotions Are A Critical Element Of Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/176/ 8. Podcast Episode 37: Dog Training as a Career - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/37/ 9. Podcast Episode 72: Preventing Dog Aggression: Introducing Dogs or Puppies with Project Togetherness - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/72/ 10. YouTube Playlist: Fearful Dogs Help with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy0KAsqgnkMWv0v-5JGjNQG_ 11. Recallers - https://recallers.com/ 12. YouTube Playlist: Loose Leash Walking with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1mGMfdVKXq_hiJ27Ej1shW 13. Podcast Episode 86: How to Train Unmotivated or Overexcited Dogs - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/86/ 14. YouTube Video: How To Get Your Dog To Listen Outside Off Leash (Step By Step Guide) - https://youtu.be/Ei0lWFyAE50 15. Book: Shaping Success by Susan Garrett - https://dogsthat.com/product/shaping-success-2/ 16. Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/ 17. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/191/ 18. Podcast Episode 200: Solve Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety With FRIDA: Expanding Calm With Functional Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/200/ 19. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/PvHqBoOFhIA 

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    When you cue your dog to perform a behavior, do they respond with lightning speed or a leisurely pace? The lag time between your cue and your dog’s response is called latency. When I design a training plan for my dogs, latency is built in, because I want super fast responses to cues. We’re covering how why dogs might respond slowly and what you can do to fix it.   In the episode you'll hear:   • What you need to know about latency of behavior. • When to consider a dog’s behavior fluent. • Why dogs develop lag times between a cue and response. • What to consider if dogs are slow to respond. • How to leverage arousal states for focused and fast behaviors. • Common mistakes people make that create lag time for dogs. • How to reduce latency with the example of a dog sitting at the door. • Why to take the problem away from the environment. • About using Jean Donaldson’s “Push, Stick or Drop” to reduce latency. • When to test the latency of a behavior in new habitats. • That fast responses generalize well to many behaviors.   Resources:   1. Podcast Episode 172: How To Teach Your Dog Anything With My Training Plan - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/172/ 2. Podcast Episode 189: All The Things That Influence Your Dog’s Behavior And What Behavior Tells You - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/189/ 3. Podcast Episode 103: Excited Or Suspicious Dog? Dealing With Your Dog’s Emotions - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/103/ 4. Podcast Episode 47: Don’t Wanna, Don’t Hafta: What To Do When Your Dog Refuses To Obey - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/47/ 5. Podcast Episode 86: How to Train Unmotivated or Overexcited Dogs - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/86/ 6. Podcast Episode 117: What’s More Important Than Your Dog Training Sessions? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/117/ 7. Podcast Episode 133: Become Your Own Dog Training Coach With This Video Strategy - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/133/ 8. Podcast Episode 184: Proofing Vs Generalizing In Dog Training To Grow Skills And Confidence - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/184/ 9. Podcast Episode 141: Average Or Better Dog Training Question: What Did You Just Reward? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/141/ 10. Podcast Episode 144: Teach Your Dog To Listen No Matter What… Even If You Think They Are Stubborn - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/144/ 11. Podcast Episode 155: 10 Ways To Teach A Sit WITHOUT A Food Lure! Unreal Results For Puppies And Dogs Of All Ages - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/155/ 12. Podcast Episode 145: 10 Ways To Teach A Dog To Lay Down And How To Shape It Without Luring - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/145/ 13. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/j0M9efVJFmk

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    I’ve just returned home from a trip to Houston, where I competed at an agility trial with my young dog This!, and we had an epically amazing weekend. Many of you know of the struggles This! and I have experienced, which is the inspiration for this episode. What mindset do people need to either work through extreme dog training challenges or support somebody in the midst of those challenges? Today, we’re covering strategic approaches to help clear the path forward for you and your dog.   In the episode you'll hear:   • What mindset has to do with extreme dog training challenges. • About the more challenging dogs in my life. • How I transitioned dog training methods with my Border Collie, Buzz. • Why some dogs stop listening to their handlers. • My mindset approach for dog trainers, dog owners and dog sport competitors. • Point 1: Create love and connection for and with the dog. • Point 2: Adopt a positive mindset even if it feels awkward. • Point 3: Use a strategic dog training program that prioritizes the dog’s emotional wellbeing. • Point 4: Daily conversations with your dog that are positive. • Point 5: The 3 types of peer support groups. • Point 6: Cultivate resilience and self-belief. • Point 7: See beyond the “box.” • Point 8: Identify healthy emotional outlets. • Point 9: The answers exist, so ask better questions. • Point 10: Importance of self-awareness and self-talk. • That mindset is the make-or-break factor to realizing our dogs’ potential and our own.   Resources:   1. Podcast Episode 203: Reactive, Unmotivated and Fearful: Finding Resiliency For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 1 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/203/ 2. Book: Shaping Success by Susan Garrett - https://dogsthat.com/product/shaping-success-2/ 3. Podcast Episode 136: Help Your Excited Dog Calm Down And Stop Barking, Lunging, Spinning, Nipping - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/136/ 4. Podcast Episode 79: Reduce Anxiety and Grow Your Dog’s Confidence with These Pro Dog Training Tips - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/79/ 5. Podcast Episode 36: Puppy Selection: How I Do It and Why I Didn’t This! Time - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/36/ 6. Podcast Episode 78: How to Train a Rescue Dog with Behavior Problems - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/78/ 7. Podcast Episode 150: Adding Mindset To Your Dog Training Tools: Who Do You Become? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/150/ 8. Podcast Episode 172: How To Teach Your Dog Anything With My Training Plan - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/172/ 9. Podcast Episode 207: Rescue Dog Behavior: Training Rehomed Dogs Chat With Nadine Hehli and Simone Fasel - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/207/ 10. Podcast Episode 124: The Woo Side Of Dog Training: Power of Words - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/124/ 11. Podcast Episode 208: Brilliance, Resilience And Gratitude: Inspiration And Motivation With Elliott Connie - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/208/ 12. Podcast Episode 177: Dog Training Outside The Box: Transfer Of Value Case Study - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/177/ 13. Podcast Episode 204: Dog Behavior And Diet: Recovery For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 2 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/204/ 14. Podcast Episode 71: Pro Dog Trainer’s Secret to Help Your Naughty Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/71/ 15. Podcast Episode 176: Why Your Dog’s Emotions Are A Critical Element Of Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/176/ 16. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/DMkL2JlJJKo

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    I’m sharing four case studies of dogs that overcame incredibly undesirable behaviors: a humper, a home wrecker, a screamer, and a dog-reactive dog. How did they go from out-of-control to completely calm? From emotional dysregulation to habituation, I’m showing you my strategy for turning behavior problems around. One of these dogs was rehomed because he was so dysregulated – spoiler alert – there’s a twist you won’t want to miss!   In the episode you'll hear:   • Four case studies of dogs with dysregulated behavior. • Why over-excited dog humping is not a dominance display. • How to give dogs a better way to express their emotions vs. humping. • About a Golden Doodle with severe separation anxiety. • That not all separation anxiety is a learned behavior. • How nutrition, exercise, enrichment and empowered choice influence dog behavior. • The wrong ways dog owners employ enrichment toys. • Examples of co-regulation in helping dogs cope emotionally. • About the FRIDA protocol for dog separation anxiety. • About a rehomed rescue dog that destroyed all the furniture. • My strategy for helping a hyper-reactive dog overcome fear. • That you are your dog’s number one advocate regardless of others’ labels.   Resources:   1. Podcast Episode 46: Is Your Dog Trying to Dominate You and What You Can Do About It - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/46/ 2. Podcast Episode 89: Why Dogs Should Not Tug: The Truth Revealed - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/89/ 3. Podcast Episode 200: Solve Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety With FRIDA: Expanding Calm With Functional Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/200/ 4. Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/ 5. Podcast Episode 98: Puppy Home Alone: Are You Creating Chaos or Calm? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/98/ 6. Podcast Episode 219: Self-Regulation Helping Shy, Hyper, Anxious Or Fearful Dogs To A Better Life - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/219/ 7. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/191/ 8. Podcast Episode 71: Pro Dog Trainer’s Secret to Help Your Naughty Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/71/ 9. Podcast Episode 78: How to Train a Rescue Dog with Behavior Problems - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/78/ 10. Podcast Episode 133: Become Your Own Dog Training Coach With This Video Strategy - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/133/ 11. Podcast Episode 111: How An Anchor Dog Can Help Overcome Your Dog’s Anxiety Or Reactivity - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/111/ 12. Podcast Episode 204: Dog Behavior And Diet: Recovery For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 2 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/204/ 13. Book: Shaping Success by Susan Garrett - https://dogsthat.com/product/shaping-success-2/ 14. YouTube Video: Dog Training Tip Reorienting at Triggers and Doors: Fence Fighting, Reactivity, Barrier Frustration - https://youtu.be/yULZD4U5ZaY 15. Podcast Episode 189: All The Things That Influence Your Dog’s Behavior And What Behavior Tells You - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/189/ 16. Podcast Episode 217: Understanding Emotional Regulation In Dogs To Create Calm - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/217/ 17. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/SsD631WuLwI

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Have you ever wondered why some dogs can walk down a path with their owner, encountering many dogs, but remain completely unfazed? Yet, other dogs see one single dog off in the distance and absolutely lose it. We’re talking about why this happens, the ability of dogs to regulate their emotions, and how we can help them. Plus, what you need to know about habituation and how dogs can grow the capacity to tune things out.   In the episode you'll hear:   • The stages of a dog's emotional regulation from reactivity to white noise. • About deconditioning triggers from reactivity through habituation. • If non-reactivity is possible for all dogs. • The difference between inhibited biting and true aggression in dogs. • That humans also have healthy and toxic ways of emotional self-soothing. • Why expecting more of our dog's emotional intelligence than our own is unfair. • 10 tips on helping your dog overcome stress and anxiety. • Examples of dysregulation in dogs and why it's not the same as reactivity. • To gauge expectations of your dog based on your own animal behavior education. • How to be aware of your dog's communication via their behavior. • How to co-regulate your dog's emotions in the heat of the moment. • A plan to move from co-regulation to self-regulation. • The reason why every sport dog I've owned has won a national championship. • The key data to record during dysregulated episodes. • How to teach your dog to make good choices. • The roles of skill, will and environment in your dog's decision making.   Recallers and Home School the Dog: Contact us at wag@dogsthat.com with the subject line My Dog Needs Better Choices   Resources:   1. Podcast Episode 217: Understanding Emotional Regulation In Dogs To Create Calm - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/217/ 2. Podcast Episode 218: Puppy Development Stages And Your Dog’s Behavior - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/218/ 3. Podcast Episode 82: Resource Guarding in Puppies: When Your Puppy Biting Seems Aggressive - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/82/ 4. Podcast Episode 29: Understanding and Preventing Reactivity and Aggression in Your Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/29/ 5. Podcast Episode 157: Dog Body Language: Understanding Canine Communication Signals And Emotions - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/157/ 6. Podcast Episode 172: How To Teach Your Dog Anything With My Training Plan - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/172/ 7. Podcast Episode 203: Reactive, Unmotivated and Fearful: Finding Resiliency For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 1 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/203/ 8. Podcast Episode 204: Dog Behavior And Diet: Recovery For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 2 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/204/ 9. YouTube Playlist: Exercising Your Dog's Body and Mind: Tips and Games with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1ISzbaoCNh0NyLg3qgDG58 10. Podcast Episode 189: All The Things That Influence Your Dog’s Behavior And What Behavior Tells You - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/189/ 11. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/191/ 12. Podcast Episode 200: Solve Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety With FRIDA: Expanding Calm With Functional Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/200/ 13. YouTube Playlist: Mastery of Positive Reinforcement Based Dog Training with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy20_Ko8p2SaE6B2IT4o6g6K 14. Podcast Episode 198: What Does “Positive Is Not Permissive” Really Mean In Dog Training? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/198/ 15. Podcast Episode 98: Puppy Home Alone: Are You Creating Chaos or Calm? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/98/ 16. Podcast Episode 71: Pro Dog Trainer’s Secret to Help Your Naughty Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/71/ 17. Podcast Episode 133: Become Your Own Dog Training Coach With This Video Strategy - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/133/ 18. Podcast Episode 197: Outsmarting Distractions: How To Use Environmental Reinforcement in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/197/ 19. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/u10eSzly_40

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Dogs experience seven developmental periods, from puppyhood to adulthood, and it's important we understand each. I'm covering the stages, what they mean for our dog's emotional growth and how we can build skills and confidence for the dogs in our lives. Knowing your puppy's or dog's current stage helps overcome behavior difficulties and guides your training choices.   In the episode you'll hear:   • The four criteria for deeper insight into a dog’s development phases. • How expectations of ourselves and our dogs should be distinct. • The three culprits of ‘dog training gone wrong.’ • The critical importance of understanding a dog’s motivations. • Why the environment you’re training in always wins. • The difference between a willing dog vs. dogs being labelled as wilful. • That dogs are always doing the best they can. • Stage 1 Dog Development: Neonatal (co-regulation from mother) • Stage 2 Dog Development: Transitional (2-4 weeks old) • Stage 3 Dog Development: First Socialization Period (4-7 weeks old) • Stage 4 Dog Development: Second Socialization Period (8-12 weeks old) • How mother dogs discipline their puppies through play. • Why it’s best to keep puppies together for at least nine weeks. • That the first ‘puppy fear period’ may begin at 8 to 12 weeks. • Why relationship games for bonding are critical when a puppy comes home. • How a puppy temporarily attaches themselves in a new or overwhelming environment. • Stage 5 Dog Development: The Juvenile Period (3mos -6mos old) • The importance of managing environments as a puppy’s confidence, independence and curiosity grows. • Stage 6 Dog Development: Adolescence (6 - 18 months old) • That the more informed dog owners become, the smarter the dog becomes. • Stage 7 Dog Development: Maturity Period (18 months - 3 years old) • Why focusing on a dog’s emotional well-being is as important as tricks, sports, and behavior.   Recallers: Contact us at wag@dogsthat.com with the subject line My Dog Needs Skills   Resources:   1. Podcast Episode 197: Outsmarting Distractions: How To Use Environmental Reinforcement in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/197/ 2. Podcast Episode 176: Why Your Dog’s Emotions Are A Critical Element Of Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/176/ 3. Podcast Episode 196: Why Mastering Reinforcement Is The Linchpin To Reinforcement Based Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/196/ 4. Podcast Episode 24: Help for Dogs who Chase Chipmunks, Bicycles, and Neighbor’s Cats (Distraction Intensity Index) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/24/ 5. Podcast Episode 159: Help! My Puppy Is A Bully And Plays Too Rough - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/159/ 6. Podcast Episode 127: Puppy Socialization: Playtime For Puppies And Permissions - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/127/ 7. Podcast Episode 48: Potty Train Your Puppy in a Week (Easy 3 Step Process) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/48/ 8. Podcast Episode 199: Puppy Fear Periods: Help For Socializing Puppies Or Rescue Dogs Scared Of People - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/199/ 9. Podcast Episode 44: Using Coincidences and Positive Associations in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/44/ 10. Podcast Episode 217: Understanding Emotional Regulation In Dogs To Create Calm - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/217/ 11. Podcast Episode 204: Dog Behavior And Diet: Recovery For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 2 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/204/ 12. Podcast Episode 107: Pedicure Please: 3 Steps To Dog Nail Trimming Or Grooming Success At Home! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/107/ 13. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/BDmQBOA-bCA

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Do you know how your dog or puppy self-regulates or dysregulates? Or how your dog self-soothes? Most dog owners don’t, and it could be the root of behavioral challenges around your home. Dogs show dysregulation or self-regulation much like humans. Your dog’s responses aren’t the same as choosing right from wrong but a reflection of emotional regulation. Today I’m breaking down what healthy self-regulation looks like and how to recognize and help your dog’s coping mechanisms for a happier, healthier co-existence.   In the episode you'll hear:   • What you need to know before a visiting dog arrives in your home. • How to recognize self-regulation and dysregulation in dogs. • The definition of canine self-regulation. • That dogs don’t choose right from wrong. • What dysregulation looks like in dogs. • That resilience to stress is a byproduct of healthy self-regulation. • That puppies or rescue dogs cannot self-regulate instantly. • The possible signs of dysregulation puppies and dogs display. • Factors that contribute to canine dysregulation. • About my own puppy’s and rescue’s dysregulation. • How environment impacts self-regulation. • About normalizing certain conditions to help dogs. • What “destructive” dogs are really communicating. • The ways puppies and dogs naturally self-regulate. • About canine self-soothing behaviors and coping mechanisms. • How co-regulation facilitates self-regulation for dogs.   Resources:   1. YouTube Playlist: The Emotional State of Dogs with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy29pv3_9b7DZdMFJL9ZJPMy 2. Podcast Episode 64: Help! How Can I Tell My Dog He’s Wrong? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/64/ 3. Podcast Episode 78: How to Train a Rescue Dog with Behavior Problems - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/78/ 4. Podcast Episode 48: Potty Train Your Puppy in a Week (Easy 3 Step Process) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/48/ 5. YouTube Playlist: Puppy Essentials with Susan Garrett Dog Training - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2hywpv3Md3HbWWPPbVF8W5 6. Podcast Episode 204: Dog Behavior And Diet: Recovery For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 2 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/204/ 7. Podcast Episode 112: Stressed Dog? How Trigger Stacking Might Be Putting Your Dog Over Threshold - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/112/ 8. Podcast Episode 200: Solve Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety With FRIDA: Expanding Calm With Functional Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/200/ 9. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/p1fFwp14aLE

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Have you ever had a friend or relative ask if you could look after their dog for the weekend or a short time while they are away? I’m sharing my top 10 tips for dog sitting in your home to help everyone have a good time. And if someone is going to be a pet sitter for you, the tips will also help! Very recently, I had the good fortune to look after a friend’s dog and my brother’s dog, and my tips focus on creating success and safety for everyone.   In the episode you'll hear:   • What you need to know before a visiting dog arrives in your home. • The reasons pet sitting might not be a good idea. • How to plan for the safety and security of everyone. • Getting to know the dog you will be looking after. • The things to discover about the dog who will be in your care. • What to give the dog’s people so they can help you prepare. • How to create psychological and physical safety for a visiting dog. • About planning your time with a dog who is a guest. • Why to do a sleep test for the dog you are minding. • The importance of daily communication with the dog’s person. • How to make a visiting dog feel special.   Resources For Your Visiting Dog’s Person:   1. Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/ 2. Learn How to Play ItsYerChoice - https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/ 3. Teaching a Dog to Sit - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/155/ 4. Teaching a Dog to Down - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/145/   Resources:   1. YouTube Playlist: Living with Multiple Dogs Tips with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2ee0fquucowgCTcl1kCdO- 2. Podcast Episode 32: 20 Easy Ways to Exercise Your Dog at Home - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/32/ 3. YouTube Playlist: Fearful Dogs Help with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy0KAsqgnkMWv0v-5JGjNQG_ 4. Podcast Episode 48: Potty Train Your Puppy in a Week (Easy 3 Step Process) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/48/ 5. YouTube Playlist: Exercising Your Dog's Body and Mind: Tips and Games with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1ISzbaoCNh0NyLg3qgDG58 6. Podcast Episode 200: Solve Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety With FRIDA: Expanding Calm With Functional Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/200/ 7. YouTube Playlist: The Emotional State of Dogs with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy29pv3_9b7DZdMFJL9ZJPMy 8. Podcast Episode 112: Stressed Dog? How Trigger Stacking Might Be Putting Your Dog Over Threshold - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/112/ 9. YouTube Video: How To Get Your Dog To Listen Outside Off Leash (Step By Step Guide) - https://youtu.be/Ei0lWFyAE50 10. YouTube Playlist: Dog Training Games with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2TzttCtZVFwzwMGayAsaYe 11. Blog Post: All About Dogs Sleeping in the Bedroom - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/03/dogs-sleeping-in-the-bedroom/ 12. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/qOqhcy8nQ-4  

Explore the intricate bond between dogs and their owners through the journey of Bob and his dog Buddy. Discover how challenging behaviors can teach valuable lessons about compassion and connection. Learn why persistence in training can unlock new pathways for understanding your furry friend. The impact of grace is highlighted, changing perceptions of both dogs and ourselves. Plus, find support through a free video series aimed at strengthening your relationship with your dog through fun and interactive activities.