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Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett

Susan Garrett

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Susan Garrett, world-renowned dog trainer, multi-time champion of dog agility, and leading educator on all things canine shares everything related to dogs! Susan understands dog behaviour and wants you and your dog to have the best life together possible.

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Training Tips From Susan: Why I Don't Use The Word "No" With My Dogs And What I Teach Instead

vendredi 7 novembre 2025 • Durée 05:14

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Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in!

Why I Don't Use The Word "No" With My Dogs And What I Teach Instead

I'm sharing why I don't use the word "no" in dog training and what I teach instead to create understanding and connection. Through clear communication and thoughtful reinforcement, we can help our dogs feel confident and know exactly what we DO want.

Watch the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj5AeXdO4-4

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Training Tips From Susan: Shaping Q&A: Non-Reward Markers, Reinforcement Strategies, And Making Training Work For Every Dog

vendredi 31 octobre 2025 • Durée 04:29

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Shaping Q&A: Non-Reward Markers, Reinforcement Strategies, And Making Training Work For Every Dog

In this mini Shaping Q&A, I'm diving into your top questions about non-reward markers, reinforcement strategies, how to make training work for every dog, and more! You'll discover how to set your sessions up for success, keep motivation high, and make shaping easier and more enjoyable for both you and your dog.

Watch the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOT8z4B81eg

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Training Tips From Susan: Using A Variety Of Dog Treats (And Some Of What I Use) To Keep Training Effective, Engaging, And Fun

mercredi 1 octobre 2025 • Durée 04:20

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Using A Variety Of Dog Treats (And Some Of What I Use) To Keep Training Effective, Engaging, And Fun

Keeping training effective, engaging, and fun starts with using a variety of dog treats, so I'm sharing some of what I use (and you might like to try) along with a link to my Tasty Treats Recipe Ebook.

Watch the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjiaOy_iWyw

Check out our Tasty Treats Recipe eBook for homemade tasty treats your dog will love! https://dogsthat.com/tastytreats/

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Common Misconceptions Around Shaping: Why You May Find Dog Training Frustrating #261

Épisode 261

vendredi 23 février 2024 • Durée 21:18

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Recently, I asked for your questions about using shaping in dog training, and wow, did you deliver! I'm covering misconceptions about shaping, where shaping went wrong for me in the 90s with my dogs and a wall, what you need to know about successive approximations, and how behavioral blocks set dogs up for success. Plus, I'm answering some of your most popular questions and sharing the steps so you can shape your dog to close a cupboard door.

In this episode you'll hear:

• About shaping using successive approximations.
• Where successive approximations went wrong for me with Twister, Stoni and a wall. .
• How to use reinforced behaviors as building blocks for shaping.
• Key tips for successful shaping sessions.
• Q1: Should I be using a non-reward marker when I'm shaping?
• Q2: What is a good exercise to help a dog to learn to be okay with offering responses?
• Q3: I've heard the comment, click for action and reward for position. Do you agree?
• Q4: I try to shape, but my mechanics suck and my dog and I get very frustrated. So, I've heard shaping isn't for novices. Is this true?
• Q5: Susan, do you cue shaping sessions?
• Q6: What do you do if the dog keeps getting it wrong?
• Q7: Does shaping work with all behaviors and tricks that can be taught or shaping only for specific things?
• Q8: Some things I just can't fathom how to shape.
• Q9: Does this work with all breeds, even unintelligent breeds?

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Is My Puppy's Behavior Normal or Is It Time For Me To Be Concerned? #260

Épisode 260

mercredi 21 février 2024 • Durée 23:03

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Ever wondered if your puppy's behavior is normal or cause for concern? From biting to lunging, fearing to growling, chasing, chewing and more, it can be hard to know what's normal and what's not. There's a range of behaviors that people might consider problems, but many really are normal, and they can vary based on a puppy's breed, upbringing, and individual quirks. I've got insights and practical tips for understanding and action-taking on common puppy behavior problems, and more.

In this episode you'll hear:

• The wide range of normal puppy behaviors.
• Breed differences and their impact on behavior.
• The factors influencing puppy behavior: breed, upbringing, individual quirks.
• 2 puppy fear periods and their impact on behavior.
• Personal experiences with my own puppies and behavior challenges.
• Strategies for managing and helping your puppy.
• Importance of understanding and responding to puppy fear and anxiety.
• What not to do when addressing puppy behavior issues.
• Why to be curious, compassionate, confident, and concerned.
• Games for building puppy confidence.
• Tips for introducing puppies to new environments and managing triggers.
• Importance of seeking professional help for extreme behavior issues.

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Use These Simple Shaping Hacks To Expedite Your Dog Training #259

Épisode 259

mercredi 14 février 2024 • Durée 20:59

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Are you ready to take your dog training to the next level? Whether you're just starting, have been at it a while, or are an experienced dog trainer, I've got hacks to fast track success and take you and your dog to a completely different level of understanding. I'm diving into shaping behavior and why it's the key to unlocking rapid learning for you and your dog. Shaping is not a training method but how all animals learn, and I've got simple yet powerful tips for shaping success, plus you'll learn how to start training the paws up trick.

In this episode you'll hear:

• The power of shaping in dog training, regardless of skill level.
• My journey from using lures to exclusively shaping with my dog Buzz.
• Differentiating between "navel gazing" shaping and linear shaping vs. outside-the-box shaping.
• My recent experiment with luring and targeting with my puppy Prophet.
• The importance of shaping in bringing understanding to dogs.
• Reasons why many trainers still prefer luring over shaping.
• Why shaping is a natural learning process for all animals, not just dogs.
• The game Tater plays when my dogs are chewing bones.
• Understanding the ABCs of shaping: antecedent, behavior, consequence.
• Importance of reinforcement hierarchy and classical conditioning in shaping.
• Why we need to split behaviors into smaller pieces for effective shaping.
• How to shape dogs to do the Paws Up trick.
• How creating antecedent arrangements guides the dog's behavior.
• The cheat code for successful shaping sessions.
• About DASH: Desire, Accuracy, Speed, Habitat.
• Creating success with a plan and lighthearted approach.

Shaping and Reinforcement • Podcast Episode 5: What is Shaping And How Can Dogs Shape Us - • YouTube Playlist: Reinforcement, Permissions and Transfer of Value in Dog Training with Susan Garrett -

Training Plan For Hyper Excited Dogs: Play The Threshold Game For Calm Focus #258

Épisode 258

vendredi 9 février 2024 • Durée 21:15

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Does your dog get hyper and lose focus the closer they get to something really exciting? You are not alone, and I have a training plan to help you create calm and focus for over-the-top dogs. I'm covering why dogs can get out of control near things they love and what to do about it when you want to be a positive reinforcement-based dog trainer. Plus, you'll get the steps to play the Threshold Game with a case study of a very excited young dog who visits me with my friend.

In this episode you'll hear:

• Why we can't rely on cheese alone.
• The difference between transactional and relational dog training.
• Why dogs get out of control as they get nearer to exciting things.
• A review of the ABC to solve dog training problems: antecedent, behavior, consequence.
• The example of puppy Prophet at the store for creating positive experiences for dogs.
• How good triggers and games help dogs change their emotional state.
• The Threshold Game training plan to calm dogs down so they focus on you.
• About mixing up reinforcement and progressing the Threshold Game

Resources:

1. DogsThat YouTube Channel - http://www.youtube.com/dogsthat
2. Podcast Episode 99: When Reinforcement Based Dog Training Doesn't Work - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/99/
3. Podcast Episode 215: What Your Destructive, Lunging, Nipping Or Hyper Dog Or Puppy Is Trying To Teach You - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/215/ 4. YouTube Playlist: Loose Leash Walking with Susan Garrett - 5. Podcast Episode 245: Make Dog Training Easy! Quick Guide To Antecedent Arrangements - 6. Podcast Episode 16: The Thing Before Your Dog's Thing - 7. Podcast Episode 94: How the Best Professional Dog Trainers Use Reinforcement - 8. Podcast Episode 164: The Danger Of Car Travel For Dogs: Evaluating Your Risk - 9. Podcast Episode 165: Why Do Dogs Bark In Cars And How To Stop It - 10. YouTube Playlist: How to Socialize a Puppy with Susan Garrett - 11. Podcast Episode 157: Dog Body Language: Understanding Canine Communication Signals And Emotions - 12. Podcast Episode 217: Understanding Emotional Regulation In Dogs To Create Calm - 13. Podcast Episode 109: Project Calm Dog: Prevent Over Enthusiastic Greetings - 14. YouTube Video: Understanding Your Dog's Reinforcement Zone (RZ) with Susan Garrett - 15. Podcast Episode 73: Why Your Dog Is Still Pulling on Leash And How To Fix It - 16. Podcast Episode 88: Barrier Frustration: Help for Fence Fighting, Leash Reactivity and Window Guarding - 17. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube -

How To Use Your Dog's Favorite Reinforcements To Fix Unwanted Inadvertent Behaviors #257

Épisode 257

vendredi 2 février 2024 • Durée 23:54

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Have you ever wondered how to fix your dog's unwanted behavior when you want to train with positive reinforcement? In episode 256, I covered the magic question, "What was that cookie for?" that helps us all understand how we may be contributing to the behaviors of our dogs that we want to change. So, I'm following up with my top tips on turning things around. The very good news is that the formula I use to get everything back on track is easy to apply to any inadvertent behavior problem you'd like to change.

In this episode you'll hear:

• How unintentional reinforcement contributes to unwanted behaviors.
• Why our awareness is the start of fixing unwanted behaviors.
• That permission, access and what your dog loves are powerful reinforcements.
• Real life examples showing what the cookie was for!
• Why to check with your Vet before assuming a behavioral problem.
• Three ways dogs get educated.
• How using the 'Training Triage' keeps dogs safe and what to do next.
• The formula for triaging your dog's behavior.
• The effectiveness of games in dog training.
• The role of play in speeding up the learning process.
• Challenges associated with low intentional learning and high unintentional reinforcement.
• Addressing the belief that reinforcement-based training doesn't work.
• How to join Recallers at a discounted rate.

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Write to us at wag@dogsthat.com with the subject line "FUD/ Fun University for Dogs" for a very special opportunity to join us in Recallers.

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What Was That Cookie For?! When Positive Reinforcement In Dog Training Goes Wrong #256

Épisode 256

mercredi 31 janvier 2024 • Durée 16:26

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With the growing popularity of positive reinforcement-based dog training, there's an increasing popularity of criticizing the use of positive reinforcement. And truthfully, it isn't all unfounded because there can be a huge variability in people's results when they choose not to use physical corrections or verbal intimidation in their dog training. I'm addressing the criticism with a look at 5 different scenarios where dogs get rewarded for things you don't want, and how using the magic question "what was that cookie for?" can fast track success and turn unwanted behaviors around.

In this episode you'll hear:

• The growing popularity and criticism of positive reinforcement in dog training.
• What variables affect the effectiveness in dog training.
• The pivotal question that can transform your approach to dog training.
• What "choice point" is in dog training.
• Five scenarios illustrating different reinforcement situations and their implications.
• What the 5 categories of reinforcements are and knowing what your dog loves.
• The impact of reinforcement on both the dog's behavior and the trainer's actions.
• Why negative reinforcement is the silent killer of dreams.
• How to be intentional, clear, and purposeful when reinforcing desired behaviors.
• About asking the magic question "what was that cookie for?".

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

Épisode 255

mercredi 24 janvier 2024 • Durée 20:01

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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.

Home School the Dog:
Write to us at wag@dogsthat.com with the subject line "My Dog is Home for Life" for a very special opportunity to join us in Home School the Dog.

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