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 leash-lunging dog? What’s the best way to cure puppy separation anxiety? How do I help my hyper dog relax? These are just a few of your questions I’m answering in today’s Ask Me Anything about raising and training brilliant, healthy, joyful puppies and dogs using positive reinforcement.

In this episode I’m asked:

How to teach self-control to a hyper dog.
How to protect a dog’s confidence and your connection when training games fail.
Does training with treats encourage dogs to follow you instead of settling down?
How do I calm a leash-lunging, reactive dog?
Do I make my own raw dog food?
How to train a puppy with separation anxiety?
Can reinforcement-based dog training really be as effective as balanced?
How many times a week do you recommend practicing agility?
What is overtraining in dog agility?
How many different marker words do you use for one dog?
Why do you name dog behavior rewards differently?
Are there dogs that can’t learn agility no matter your effort?
How did I bring Prophet to Canada from Switzerland.
Why ‘slap’ and ‘push’ dogs when playing tug?
How to help a Border Collie pup who lunges at and chases cars.
How do I balance puppy training and a hectic life?
Do you prefer male or female dogs?
When to reduce treat rewards in dog training?
Are breeders registered with the AKC CKC de facto reputable?
What’s your take? My vet said feeding raw food is dangerous due to disease risk from infected animals.
What’s a good course recommendation for a first-time dog owner who wants to do agility?

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2 Comments

Patricia October 6, 2023 at 3:23 am - Reply

I have watched every one of Susan’s podcasts and love these AMA exchanges too. I was very interested in her comments about habituation/generalisation/desensitisation when dealing with a dog’s emotional responses to things . I would love some more information about this – e.g. what sort of strategies you can use and how to deploy them. I have recently moved house with a garden off the kitchen and in the last few weeks Spring has sprung and with it dozens of lizards have arrived! (They are Eastern Water Skinks – I live in Australia). My young cocker spaniel (Dash) is in a frenzy with their scent and constant movement in the undergrowth. I am managing okay (just) by limiting visibility and access but I would love some strategies to help me ‘turn it into white noise’. Dash and I are former students of your Home School the Dog program. Would love it if Susan would consider a podcast on this sort of topic. Thank you 🙂
elaine September 30, 2023 at 8:06 pm - Reply

again great podcast – i am taken aback on the number of nice well meaning dog owners who use shock collars “cause someone told them to” – can u do a pod cast on your recommendations for guiding and motivating the person to be more open minded to reinforcement based training.

Episode 235: AMA With Susan Garrett: Leash Lunging, Dog Anxiety, Agility Angst, Bad Breeders, And More