Episode 53: Stop Your Dog Pulling on Leash and Start Walking Together
We’re looking at how to train your dog to stop pulling on leash. You have probably heard me talk about the importance of exercise for dogs. But, for some of you, [...]
Episode 52: The Five Most Common Words in Dog Training and Which Ones I Never Use
There are five words commonly used when training a dog. I bet you can immediately think of dog training commands that are in use frequently! Are cues like [...]
Transcript of Episode 247: Redefining Expertise In Dog Training And What Counts More Than Years Of Experience
I've got a riddle for you. What's better than 30 years of dog training experience? And I'll give you a hint, it's not 31 years. Hi, I'm Susan Garrett. Welcome to Shaped [...]
Episode 51: Is Your Stubborn Dog Frustrating You?
In dog training, there’s really only one reason we feel frustration, and that is when the outcome does not meet our expectations. But what happens when we get [...]
Episode 50: Can Your Worst Challenge Make You a Better Dog Trainer?
When I was 12 years old, I experienced the most humiliating event of my young life with a doctor who was trying to be helpful. That event changed who I was and [...]
Transcript of Episode 246: Susan Garrett’s Puppy Socialization Strategies For Raising Confident, Happy Dogs
Ahh, puppy socialization. For every puppy owner that does this right, I bet you there's a thousand puppy owners that either don't do it at all or do it terribly, terribly [...]
Episode 49: How Your Questions Instantly Improve or Sabotage Your Dog Training
What if it were possible to dramatically improve your dog’s focus, skills and overall behaviour just by changing the questions you are asking? There’s no magic [...]
Episode 48: Potty Train Your Puppy in a Week (Easy 3 Step Process)
The number one problem every puppy owner will experience is “how do I get my puppy to go to the bathroom in the appropriate spot?”. Now some puppy owners never [...]
Episode 47: Don’t Wanna, Don’t Hafta: What To Do When Your Dog Refuses To Obey
If you have a dog, there will come a time when your dog will say to you “Don’t Wanna, Don’t Hafta”. That is the moment when you ask your dog to do something, [...]
Episode 46: Is Your Dog Trying to Dominate You and What You Can Do About It
The topic of this episode comes from a listener suggestion, and it is about “alpha” and “beta” dogs. It’s a bit of a spicy subject, and the words “alpha” [...]