Episode 255: Rescue Dog Training: Priorities For Your First Week Together

There are a lot of rescue dogs out there. And bravo for those of you who are opening up your homes and adopting them. In this episode, I'm doing a deep dive into the emotions of rescue dogs, and the priorities I have when I bring a rescue dog into my home. This episode is for everybody, regardless of whether you have a rescue or not. I'm sharing the thought process I go through when evaluating all of my dogs, my training, and the next step I need to take with any dog.

In this episode you’ll hear:

The importance of training the dog in front of you.
Why we should eliminate judgment or preconceived notions.
Why safety is important for you, your family, and the dog.
How to create an environment of great success for the dog.
Conditioning and shaping behaviors to build a strong bond.
The role of location specific reinforcement markers (words), tools, places, and conditioning in training.
Confidence-building games you can play with the dog.
A special discount for Susan Garrett's Home School The Dog program.