Today I share answers to questions about how I feed my dogs. How do I engage with elderly dogs? WillI breed This!? Will I train in sheep herding? And am I going [...]
This podcast episode is for everyone who owns a dog. It's for new puppy owners, new rescue owners. It's for people who are in the midst of a challenge. It's for [...]
Choosing the best dog toy for any activity will lead to success. The toy you choose needs to be safe and suit the purpose. Before I was a professional dog trainer, [...]
Do you know how to choose the right dog toys? Have you thought of the do’s and don’ts when picking a toy for your puppy or dog? Do you consider the purpose of the toy? [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
