Today I invite you to join me while we solve a puppy challenge that one of my students is in the midst of right now. Hi, I'm Susan Garrett. Welcome to Shaped by Dog. And I have got [...]
I got my reputation as a professional dog trainer primarily through excelling in the sport of dog agility. I’ve been teaching and competing in agility [...]
There's a super common problem that many of you listening to this podcast may have either have or experiencing with your puppy. And it's a problem that I can't say that I've [...]
Sit, down and come are three cues many people use to prompt their dogs to do something. But what happens when your dog can’t hear those words? They [...]
I've recently realized that people quite often mistake their dog's excitement with over arousal. And I think what they're missing is how critically important excitement [...]
Has your dog ever done something suddenly and without warning? A growl, snap, bite, or behaving in a way that is of character? Sudden behavior change [...]
Have you heard of the term “anchor dog”? It’s a term I coined for a dog who helps other dogs become more confident. In ancient times, the symbol of an [...]
Last week, I posted an ‘Ask Me Anything’ on social media, and I got a ton of questions from you. Actually, Wednesday's podcast episode was a response to one [...]
High drive dogs are the most misunderstood group of dogs on the planet. High drive dogs are often intentionally bred for work like protection or herding, [...]
A frequently asked question of me here on the podcast is, “Susan, how do I walk multiple dogs?” And today we are going to discuss that very topic. Hi, I'm Susan [...]
