Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett

Susan Garrett, world-renowned dog trainer, multi-time champion of dog agility, and leading educator on all things canine shares everything related to dogs! Susan understands dog behaviour and wants you and your dog to have the best life together possible.

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You, Your Dog, Maslow and Lizard Brain #7

Visit us at shapedbydog.com It's important to know what you and your dog need for learning success, and how "lizard brain" can take over if something is lacking. I'm sharing an extract of the book I am writing, and it's about one of the life shifting lessons I learned from a student. In the episode you'll hear: How Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs applies to you and your dog. The life shifting lesson I was taught by a student. Recognizing when lizard brain takes over, and why. Resources: Maslow's Hie...

Jul 01, 2020•21 min•Ep. 7

The Art of Manipulation #6

Visit us at shapedbydog.com How good are you at manipulation? Stick with me, because after this episode, you're going to embrace and love the idea of manipulation. When we hear the word "manipulation" we immediately think of deception, but in dog training, it's a skill that is going to create a relationship of confidence and trust with your dog and set your dog up to have an amazing life with you. In the episode you'll hear: Where confidence fits into dog training. How to best manipulate...

Jun 22, 2020•21 min•Ep. 6

What Is Shaping and How Can Dogs Shape Us #5

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Did you know that there are four ways to train a dog? That's what we're talking about in this episode, and how science plays a part in successfully shaping behaviour. We'll also look at the best way to get your floor swept! It's got everything to do with behaviour. After this episode, you'll be able to tell if you are the shaper or shapee. Step outside the box and into learning about creating lasting behaviours. In the episode you'll hear: What is shaping and how...

Jun 22, 2020•21 min•Ep. 5

TEMP (Tail, Eyes, Ears, Mouth, Posture) #4

Visit us at shapedbydog.com This episode could save your dog's life. It could save a child. It could prevent someone from getting a serious injury from a dog. A dog has many ways to communicate how he is feeling and what his intention is. The challenge is that we sometimes misread or misunderstand what a dog is telling us. In the episode you'll hear: How to identify what a dog is about to do. What your dog's T.E.M.P. is telling you. Vocalizing and why it's important. Children and dogs, th...

Jun 22, 2020•17 min•Ep. 4

How Hollywood Made Life Tough For Dogs #3

Visit us at shapedbydog.com In this episode, we're looking at how Hollywood has made life incredibly difficult for dogs. Because life is not like the movies. The truth about dogs is if Timmy fell down that well, he's very likely going to stay there. In the episode you'll hear: What would really happen if Timmy fell down the well. How movies create unrealistic expectations for dogs. Who our heart dogs are. How to create an environment of success for a dog. How a great relationship with a dog is m...

Jun 20, 2020•20 min•Ep. 3

Reinforcement in Dog Training #2

Visit us at shapedbydog.com We are talking about the number one most important thing in dog training. Actually, it's the one thing vital for all species. It is of course, reinforcement, and it is critical to understand for training all animals. In the episode you'll hear: Why there are times your dog might find something more reinforcing than food. Activities that your dog will find reinforcing. Reinforcers to avoid. How to grow the value of a reinforcer Transfer of value. Reinforcement and dopa...

Jun 19, 2020•20 min•Ep. 2

Done Is Better Than Perfect #1

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Hey everybody! I've been wanting to do a podcast for a long time. There's a lot of planning, and lot of things to learn. But, I woke up one morning and decided that "done is better than perfect", and here we have it, our very first episode of my "Shaped By Dog" podcast. In the episode you'll hear: Why "done is better than perfect" in life and dog training. Putting your fear aside. Why I called this podcast "Shaped by Dog". What the podcast will be about. The 4 ways of...

Jun 18, 2020•19 min•Ep. 1

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