Episode 35: Pro Dog Training Tip To Improve Your Dog’s Focus
When I am training, my dog is engaged and excited and attentive. The connection with my dogs is vital in all we do together. You might think getting your dog [...]
Transcript of Episode 237: A Plan For Your Fearful Dog (Part 2): Susan Garrett’s Strategic Plan For Anxious Dogs
In our last Shaped by Dog podcast episode number 236, I gave you all of the reasons why dogs maybe showing signs of fear. And today I'm going to give you the strategic [...]
Transcript of Episode 236: Understanding Dog Fear (Part 1): Genetics, Trauma, And Your Dog’s Well-being
Recently I sat down and as I was reading through the list of questions for an ‘ask me anything’ podcast, I realized how many questions that were on the topic of fear [...]
Episode 34: Time Outs for Dogs: Does Your Dog Need One?
Chances are you are familiar with the concept of “time outs”. A time out is something you will hear of being used for kids, puppies, and dogs. The bottom line [...]
How to Train Your Dog to Stand on Cue
One of the common questions about dog training I am asked is how to teach a dog to stand on cue. Now, there are a couple of different types of stands we can train our dog to do. One is a pop up that is […]
Episode 33: How Do I Stop My Dog Counter Surfing?!
If your dog is getting on the table or counter and stealing food, you are not alone. The topic of counter surfing is one that I get a lot of questions about, [...]
Transcript of Episode 235: AMA With Susan Garrett: Leash Lunging, Dog Anxiety, Agility Angst, Bad Breeders, And More
All kinds of amazing questions, dog training questions have come in over the past month. Questions from my daily routine, to feeding raw, to how to pick a breeder [...]
Transcript of Episode 234: How To Stop Puppy Biting: Avoid Mistakes With Susan Garrett’s Backup Plan
I believe I have done two or three podcast episodes previously on helping people who have biting puppies. So why do I feel the need to do yet another one? Well, the [...]
Episode 32: 20 Easy Ways to Exercise Your Dog at Home
If someone comes to me with a behaviour problem, one of the first questions I ask is “how much exercise does your dog get?”. There is often a definite link [...]
Episode 31: 5 Simple Hacks to Help Your Dog Learn Faster (Reinforcement Process)
You can make your dog training a lot more effective, and a lot more efficient with the effective use and placement of rewards. It does not matter if you are just [...]
