What's better than 30 years of dog training experience? It’s NOT 31! I’m covering why the duration someone spends training dogs does not create expertise, going against the commonly held belief that longevity in a profession guarantees proficiency. Now, 30 years of growing skills and being open to new ideas can create mastery, but living the same year 30 times does the opposite. Get all the critical tips to maximize the next year of your dog training experience and success.

In this episode you’ll hear:

  • That experience does not equate to expertise in dog training.
  • Why some experts or trainers get worse with time.
  • About the reasons to embrace continual growth.
  • Tips to maximize the next year of your dog training experience.
  • Why it's important to be deliberate and purposeful in quest for growth.
  • The importance of being able to read your dog’s T.E.M.P.
  • How creating a training plan is like putting together a recipe.
  • The value of listening to your dog’s feedback.
  • How to be deliberate and purposeful in your training.

Online Learning :

Resources :

  1. *Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise by Anders Ericsson
  2. Podcast Episode 195: Making Your Mind Your Most Powerful Dog Training Tool
  3. Inner Circle People (IC Peeps)
  4. Mary Hunter Dog Trainingology
  5. Article: What is PORTL?
  6. GRITTY K9 – Tobias Gustavsson and Boki Damis
  7. Nadine Hehli and Simone Fasel: Leben mit Huden
  8. YouTube Playlist: Cooperative Care and Consent in Dog Training with Susan Garrett
  9. Podcast Episode 207: Rescue Dog Behavior: Training Rehomed Dogs Chat With Nadine Hehli and Simone Fasel
  10. YouTube Playlist: Puppy Essentials with Susan Garrett Dog Training
  11. Podcast Episode 205: The Hidden World Of Reinforcement For Dogs And Why You Need To Know
  12. Podcast Episode 4: T.E.M.P. (Tail, Eyes/Ears, Mouth, Posture)
  13. Podcast Episode 131: How Would Susan Garrett Plan Your Dog Training Sessions?
  14. YouTube Video: Dog Training Mechanics Feedback from Tater, This!, Momentum and Swagger (Learning from Failure)
  15. YouTube Playlist: Planning Your Dog Training with Susan Garrett
  16. Podcast Episode 133: Become Your Own Dog Training Coach With This Video Strategy
  17. Podcast Episode 71: Pro Dog Trainer’s Secret to Help Your Naughty Dog
  18. Podcast Episode 157: Dog Body Language: Understanding Canine Communication Signals And Emotions
  19. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube

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