Episode 114: Dog Agility Training: 3 Big Mistakes All Dog Owners Should Avoid
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 [...]
Transcript of Episode 285: My Dog Just STOPS On Walks! Overcoming Puppy Plunking To Get Your Dog Moving
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 [...]
Episode 113: Your Dog’s Verbal Cues And Hand Signals: How To Effectively Train Both
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 [...]
Transcript of Episode 284: Harnessing Excitement While Training Your Dog: Understanding Arousal For Better Behavior
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 [...]
Episode 112: Stressed Dog? How Trigger Stacking Might Be Putting Your Dog Over Threshold
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 [...]
Episode 111: How An Anchor Dog Can Help Overcome Your Dog’s Anxiety Or Reactivity
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 [...]
Transcript of Episode 283: Reactivity, Dog Behavior, Nipping, Agility, Frustration And More: Q&A With Susan Garrett
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 [...]
Episode 110: Is Your Over-Aroused Dog Just Over-Faced In Training?
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, [...]
Transcript of Episode 282: How To Walk Multiple Dogs: Step-by-Step Guide To Stress-Free Walks
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 [...]
Episode 109: Project Calm Dog: Prevent Over Enthusiastic Greetings
Does your dog greet you, or anyone at your door, over enthusiastically? Does it seem like your dog might have excessive greeting disorder? You might love [...]