Susan Garrett

Susan Garrett holding Prophet as a puppy

About Susan Garrett

Susan Garrett is a world-renowned dog trainer with over 30 years of experience and multiple national and world championship titles in dog agility. She is the founder of DogsThat and host of the Shaped by Dog podcast, where she has helped hundreds of thousands of dog owners worldwide build calm, connected dogs that are a joy to live with through game-based, positive training.

Episode 264: Shaping Tips For Timid, Shy, Softer Or Fearful Dogs To Create Enthusiastic Learners

2024-03-08T18:47:10+00:00March 8th, 2024|

Have you tried shaping a timid, shy, softer or fearful dog and found your dog could not offer behaviors or engage in dog training sessions? The challenge is real! Recently, we looked [...]

Episode 263: Breaking Down Dog Behavior Problems: Insights From The Top 10 Frustrations

2024-03-01T23:27:49+00:00March 1st, 2024|

I recently asked ChatGPT to list the top 10 frustrations people experience with dogs and am covering how to break down dog behavior problems to help make things better for [...]

Episode 262: Shaping Tips For High Drive, Frantic, Hyper Dogs To Stop Dog Training Frustration

2024-02-28T17:24:32+00:00February 28th, 2024|

High drive, frantic, hyper dogs can be overwhelming! I’ve got shaping tips to help you end dog training frustration. High drive dogs can also be a lot of fun to train once you’ve [...]

Episode 261: Common Misconceptions Around Shaping: Why You May Find Dog Training Frustrating

2024-02-27T16:01:49+00:00February 23rd, 2024|

Recently, I asked for your questions about using shaping in dog training, and wow, did you deliver! I’m covering misconceptions about shaping, where shaping went wrong for [...]

Episode 260: Is My Puppy’s Behavior Normal Or Is It Time For Me To Be Concerned?

2024-02-21T22:05:40+00:00February 21st, 2024|

Ever wondered if your puppy's behavior is normal or cause for concern? From biting to lunging, fearing to growling, chasing, chewing and more, it can be hard to know what's [...]

Transcript of Episode 325: When To Add A Verbal Cue… Don’t Make These Mistakes

2026-02-14T07:10:37+00:00February 14th, 2024|

Maybe you have a dog who responds really well to your verbal cues at home but not so much when you get away from home, or if you've ever just thought, “Well, my [...]

Episode 258: Training Plan For Hyper Excited Dogs: Play The Threshold Game For Calm Focus

2024-02-14T22:53:17+00:00February 9th, 2024|

Does your dog get hyper and lose focus the closer they get to something really exciting? You are not alone, and I have a training plan to help you create calm and focus for [...]

Transcript of Episode 324: The First Two Weeks With Your Puppy: What You Grow Is What You Get

2026-02-06T16:00:28+00:00February 6th, 2024|

Because the one thing you do not want to have as a 1-year-old puppy is a long list of regrets because of things you didn't do. Most puppy challenges do [...]

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