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Episode 249: AMA: Puppy Training, Agility Zoomies, Senior Dogs, Feeding Schedules And More With Susan Garrett
We’ve got another ask me anything episode, because your questions are so good! I’m sharing answers on topics like training contacts in dog agility, daily training routines for [...]
Episode 248: Milestones That Transform Your Dog’s Life! Goals To Achieve Dog Training Success
Ever set goals for your dog but struggled to make progress? I’m doing a deep dive on how to change that! Whether you're a new puppy owner, facing challenges with your [...]
Episode 247: Redefining Expertise In Dog Training And What Counts More Than Years Of Experience
What's better than 30 years of dog training experience? It’s NOT 31! I’m covering why the duration someone spends training dogs does not create expertise, going against [...]
Episode 246: Susan Garrett’s Puppy Socialization Strategies For Raising Confident, Happy Dogs
For every puppy owner using a socialization strategy that grows confidence and connection, there’s a thousand who don’t do it at all or do it terribly wrong. I’m sharing [...]
Episode 245: Make Dog Training Easy! Quick Guide To Antecedent Arrangements
Recently, a professional dog trainer told me her favorite Shaped by Dog episode is 16, where I explain the simple concept of “antecedent arrangements” as one of the most [...]
Episode 244: Dog Myths Debunked: Separating Canine Facts From Fiction
There are 14 canine myths commonly accepted as truths and I’m doing some serious debunking to separate fact from fiction. For example, have you heard the myth about [...]
Episode 243: Training My New Puppy, What He Knows So Far: Susan Garrett’s Plan And Puppy Schedule
My puppy, Prophet, turned four months old this week! At this point, Prophet knows nothing. What!? Now, my definition of ‘know’ is different. Although he doesn’t “know” [...]
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 [...]
Episode 232: Canine Predatory Motor Sequence: Understand Your Dog’s Prey Drive To Enrich Your Life Together
Why do Beagles, Border Collies, Belgian Malinois’, Boston Terriers (and most breeds) present different dog training challenges? It’s because their Predatory Motor Sequence [...]
Episode 231: Empowering The Next Generation Of Dog Lovers: Finya’s School Assignment
I love kids, especially those who are keen on training dogs, so when a 10th grader named Finya sent me some wonderful positive reinforcement dog training questions [...]
Episode 230: Finding Joy Amidst Frustration And Shame In Dog Training – DeCaff’s Story Part 2
In episode 229, I shared the story about finding joy with a “mighty dog” in my life, a Jack Russell Terrier mix named DeCaff. In Part 2 I admit a painful lesson around [...]