We recently did a poll on social media channels, and I was taken aback when the survey showed that 63% of dog owners currently don't use a dog training tool that I consider essential! Not only will this tool help prevent dog training mistakes, it will help you get results faster and save you time. It's videoing your training sessions, and I'm here to help you get started with tips and real examples so you can embrace video as the most essential tool for training your dog.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  • About the one thing that would exponentially improve every single person's dog training.
  • Why videoing your dog training is a game-changing tool for improvement.
  • Surprising survey results revealing that 63% of trainers don’t regularly video their sessions.
  • Insights from Dr. Bob Bailey on how video transformed animal training.
  • Reasons why people might not be videoing their training and my goal for 2025!
  • Common barriers to videoing your training and how to overcome them.
  • Real-life examples of how video can dramatically speed up your dog’s learning.
  • Practical tips for setting up and reviewing your training videos with ease.

Resources:

  1. Podcast Episode 133: Become Your Own Dog Training Coach With This Video Strategy
  2. Podcast Episode 131: How Would Susan Garrett Plan Your Dog Training Sessions?
  3. Podcast Episode 125: Why Isn’t My Dog Learning What I’m Training?
  4. Recallers
  5. Handling360
  6. Home School The Dog
  7. Podcast Episode 210: Tips On Finding Time To Dog Train When Life Is Busy: Chat With Natalia Nizker
  8. Podcast Episode 190: Using Daily Quickies To Fast Track Your Dog Training And Grow Your Dog’s Skills
  9. DogsThat YouTube Channel Playlists
  10. DogsThat YouTube Channel
  11. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube