Have you ever watched those of us who have dogs on the same wavelength as us, and we ask them to do something, and they do it immediately? The dogs are excited and engaged, keen to listen, and can't wait for the next thing we ask them to do. Now, you might look at your dog’s behavior and think, "that's not possible for me!" but I believe it is possible for you, and I believe the possibility is closer than you may think.
In the episode you'll hear:
- How having a dog enthused to work with you is easier than you think.
- The three possible relationships we have with dogs and why I want harmony.
- Why being curious about outcomes creates success.
- A reminder that progress is not linear but a journey of peaks and valleys that teach us.
- How to create value for yourself in your dog's eyes
- Tips for transfer of value with a puppy or rescue dog.
- Why playing games creates confidence and joy in your dog.
- How the layers of learning stack so your dog can be brilliant and engaged.
- That behavior is information about what a dog needs and their communication.
- Why giving dogs a choice makes them enthusiastic about engaging with us.
- About considering ego or soul in your relationship with your dog.
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Resources:
- Podcast Episode 189: All The Things That Influence Your Dog’s Behavior And What Behavior Tells You
- Podcast Episode 177: Dog Training Outside The Box: Transfer Of Value Case Study
- YouTube Playlist: Puppy Essentials with Susan Garrett Dog Training
- Podcast Episode 78: How to Train a Rescue Dog with Behavior Problems
- YouTube Playlist: How to Train a Dog to Sit and Stay: Step-by-Step Guide with Susan Garrett
- Podcast Episode 145: 10 Ways To Teach A Dog To Lay Down And How To Shape It Without Luring
- YouTube Playlist: Reinforcement, Permissions and Transfer of Value in Dog Training with Susan Garrett
- YouTube Video: Puppy's First Training with Susan Garrett: Shaping, Targeting and Collar Conditioning
- Podcast Episode 40: Using A Head Halter On A Dog, Why My Approach Is So Different
- Podcast Episode 153: Dog Muzzles: Everything You Need To Know And How To Muzzle Train Dogs
- YouTube Playlist: Dog Training Games with Susan Garrett
- Home School the Dog
- Recallers
- Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube
This is more important than many might think. Dogs respond to our positive emotions and avoid or stress out on our negative emotions. So teaching from a place of curiosity/soul is the best, most effective way to strengthen your relationship.
Great podcast Susan!
This hit me so hard..I need to help my recent rescue..My heart hurts to see him so unsettled..shaking…so distracted..I have never been so challenged by a rescue.Its so sad..I dont want to give up. Even in my most trying rescue I have never been so challenged. Lucky I guess.