Episode 242: Help! Why Won’t My Dog Pay Attention? (Secrets Of Focus)
Help! How do I get my dog to focus on me and pay attention? Today I’m sharing the positive reinforcement “secrets” that make your dog prioritize you over environmental [...]
Episode 241: Halloween Prep For Dogs: Tricks To Make Celebrations A Treat For Everyone
Trick or Treat! It’s almost Halloween and although not every country celebrates it, I want to suggest a dog training plan-a-palooza to prep for holidays and celebrations no [...]
Episode 240: Stop Barking Dogs! Step-By-Step Action Plan And Anti-Bark Strategies To Avoid
Has your dog’s barking ever had you consider using an anti-bark collar? I did in the Nineties with my dog, Buzz, and I'm letting you know the results right up front. Lessons [...]
Episode 239: Barking Dogs! How To Help Your Dog Be Quiet And Stop Annoying Barking
All the details on how to minimize excessive and annoying dog barking with seven fun and fast dog training games! Remember that canine vocalizing can be an expression [...]
Episode 238: Barking Dogs! Understanding Canine Vocalization To Prevent Nuisance Barking
Help, how do I stop my dog barking! This topic gets requested so much I’m turning it into a series. Most people refer to a dog’s verbal communication as barking, but what [...]
Episode 237: A Plan For Your Fearful Dog (Part 2): Susan Garrett’s Strategic Plan For Anxious Dogs
In episode 236 I detailed 10 reasons why dogs might show fear. In today’s part two, I’m giving you a strategic plan to help fearful, anxious dogs grow into calm, confident [...]
Episode 236: Understanding Dog Fear (Part 1): Genetics, Trauma, And Your Dog’s Well-being
How to help frightened and anxious dogs is a question I receive frequently, so I’m diving into identifying and overcoming canine fears and phobias that often lead to [...]
Episode 235: AMA With Susan Garrett: Leash Lunging, Dog Anxiety, Agility Angst, Bad Breeders, And More
How do you know if a breeder is truly reputable? How do I fit a new puppy into my daily routine? Why do some vets say raw food is dangerous for dogs? How do I calm a [...]
Episode 234: How To Stop Puppy Biting: Avoid Mistakes With Susan Garrett’s Backup Plan
I’ve done several episodes on puppy biting, but my new Border Collie, Prophet, is one of the bitiest I’ve ever owned. Today I’m expanding on how to save your feet and hands [...]
Episode 233: Flying A Dog Or Puppy: Susan’s Pre-Flight Plan
Since I recently had a friend fly my new puppy to Canada from Switzerland in-cabin, many of you asked how I prepare my dogs for airline travel. Even if you don’t have plans [...]